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TUESDAY The www.ksusentinel.com March 3, 2009 VOLUME 44 ISSUE 21 ENTINEL OF Kennesaw State University SS Serving Since 1966 In this issue n e w s Painters hung out to dry Wannabe Campus crew feels it didn’t get the whole story about being laid off strippers 3 Susan Clough op / e d Editor in Chief Patrick Ellrich Good luck, Staff Writer painters Painters who were laid off want the answer to one question: 4 Why? John McGowan, Art Espanola and Don Brookshire said they A & L feel they have not gotten the truth about why the painter unit will be eliminated. The unit of four painters received a letter from Plant Shake that Operations on Jan. 23, 2009, informing them that their jobs belly! would be terminated on March 23. The Sentinel published an 7 article on Feb. 10, 2009, stating there was going to be a reorgani- zation of the facilities department and elimination of the painter s P O r t s unit, and that the decision to do so had been made during 2007. But an email from John Anderson, assistant vice president of fa- cilities, attributed the layoff to recent budget cuts. A wild “One of our biggest concerns is, which one of these stories is win right?” said McGowan. 1 0 Special Assistant to the President for External Affairs Arlethia Perry-Johnson was attributed in the Feb. 10 article as saying the decision to eliminate the paint shop was made a year and a half ago. But in a recent interview Perry-Johnson wanted to make Around clear that decisions were made at that time only to initiate evalua- tions of campus operations to find ways of increasing efficiency. campus “I want to emphasize that the administration would not be so insensitive as to withhold that information while knowing [the painters’] need to find new employment,” said Perry-Johnson. What: Annual International Bazaar, She said this re-engineering process had nothing to do with presented by ISA and KAB Joseph Barbier | The Sentinel John McGowan, Art Espanola and Don Birkshire were part of the paint shop which recent budget cuts due to the economy. When: Tues. March 3, 12:30 p.m. “I immediately called the reporter to make a correction,” said will be outsourced on March 24. Where: University Rooms A and B, Student See PAINTERS, page 2 Center Details: “Can’t travel abroad this summer? Come taste the food instead!” What: Market Day Sunday snowfall brightens campus When: Thurs. March 5, 11 – 2 p.m. Where: Student Center Details: Tables of jewelry, food samples, free massages and more
What: Safe Spring Break Party When: Thurs. March 5, 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Where: Lobby, Wellness Center Details: Mock DUI, Spin the Party Wheel and more
What: Marietta Master Chorale performance When: Sat. March 7, 8 p.m. Where: Performance Hall, Bailey Performance Center Details: Free
What: KSU High School Model United Nations Conference When: Mon. March 9 and Tues. March 10, 9 – 4 p.m. Where: Social Science Building Weather
Christopher Wong | The Sentinel Kate Sherman | The Sentinel University Village and UV Suites glistened as Freshman Lorelei Marden enjoys a spoonful of snow on the basketball court in KSU Place. Cobb snowflakes fell March 1. County received about 1.5 inches of snow on Sunday – not enough to cancel Monday classes. Wednesday Thursday High 55° High 60° Low 34° Low 42° Coles College helps host Southeastern
Friday Saturday Economics Insight Forum in Marietta High 68° High 69° Low 53° Low 36° Andy Nelson from 12 to 2 p.m. reported meeting with Lockhart at a luncheon a Staff Writer Speakers will include: Craig Wright, senior year and a half ago. Hariharan was impressed vice-president and chief economist of RBC; with Lockhart’s knowledge and ease of commu- A seminar addressing current economic Dennis P. Lockhart, president and chief ex- nicating his ideas. He then contacted Arlethia trends related to the southeast will be hosted ecutive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Perry-Johnson, special assistant to the presi- by KSU’s Coles College. Atlanta; and Dr. Don Sabbarese, an econom- dent for external affairs, who was able to reach The Coles College of Business, RBC Bank ics professor and director of the Econometric the Federal Reserve Bank’s Chief Operating Sunday Monday and the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta will Center in the Coles College of Business. Officer. Through the COO, they were able to High 58° High 62° present the Southeast Economics Insights Dr. Govind Hariharan, chair of the sell the uniqueness and value of the forum. Low 37° Low 47° Forum at the Cobb Galleria Centre on Thursday Department of Economics and Finance at Coles, See FORUM, page 2
3/5: “Get Involved!” Meeting (12:30, Univ. Rms) 3/5: “Get Involved!” Meeting (12:30, Univ. Rms) elieve in F elieve in F 3/3: Film Screening: “The End of America” B 3/3: Film Screening: “TheR End of America” E B RE (8pm, Social Science Building, Room 1019) e (8pm, Social Science Building, Room 1019) Ee E W W. . 3/4: New York Times Best Seller: Naomi Wolf 3/4: New York Times Best Seller: Naomi Wolf Chautauqua Lecture: “The Beauty Myth Revealed” Chautauqua Lecture: “The Beauty Myth Revealed” (7pm, Social Science Building, Room 1021) (7pm, Social Science Building, Room 1021) 3/28: Family Fun Day: Horton Hears a Who (11am, Univ. Rooms) 3/28: Family Fun Day: Horton Hears a Who (11am, Univ. Rooms) 3/31: Paul Watson, founder of Greenpeace 3/31: Paul Watson, founder of Greenpeace (7pm, Social Science Building, Room 1021) (7pm, Social Science Building, Room 1021) The Page • News SENTINEL Tuesday, March 3, 2009
• PAINTERS from front page Perry-Johnson. Perry-Johnson did not contact any member of the editorial board about making sure the correction Experienced, Professional Educator was printed. and Writer (and current KSU student) “The re-engineering process is offering one-on-one, on-campus tutoring was on its own trajectory, separate from budgetary reductions,” said Need help preparing for the Regents’ Exam or the writing portion of the Perry-Johnson. GACE I? Need a better grade in freshman English, your lit or history class, However, an email to the or psychology? Need some guidance with studying and organization? I can facilities staff from Anderson stated, “As you know, our assist you. We will work together to personalize and prioritize your one-on- budget was reduced last year one sessions in a relaxed and encouraging environment. I know you’re even though we continue to busy. I’ll help you study more efficiently, gain confidence and improve construct or lease new facili- your academic performance. ties to accommodate increasing student enrollment. The dif- I work with students Monday through Thursday afternoons after 1:30 p.m. ficult decision has been made Choose from a one-hour session ($20) or a full hour-and-a-half for $30. I to outsource our painting op- have experience working with adult learners and a M.ED, and I can help you eration with a company that is already under contract.” achieve your goals at KSU and beyond. The painters said they felt the situation was handled improperly, Call Cindy at 770-355-7004 saying they were never given a formal meeting with the man- Joseph Barbier | The Sentinel agement of Plant Operations or Painter John McGowan will retire after working 15 years for Plant Operations. Human Resources to discuss their options for the future. They said it schedule a meeting with Dr. Papp, but was and realizes the layoffs come at a difficult time was unclear who they could contact to discuss told such a meeting “wouldn’t do any good.” in the economy,” said Perry-Johnson the layoff. “If the president won’t talk to me, I don’t McGowan said he worries that layoffs in Espanola, supervisor of the unit, said he know what else to do,” said Espanola, who is the Facilities department might put others in was discouraged by what he felt was a lack concerned about his family and unsure about situations similar to the paint unit. of concern by the administration for his situ- his future after 31 years of service at KSU. “I guess what I’m trying to make sure of is ation. With only two years left to retirement, espanola also said he was told he would that this doesn’t happen to any other employee Espanola said he has questions about his op- be informed of the terms of his retirement after I’m gone,” said McGowan. tions. He said he was turned away from meet- by mail. The article printed on Feb. 10 can be found ings with human resources and attempted to “The administration values every employee at ksusentinel.com. ‘No-frills’ college plan intrigues many
McClatchy-Tribune of Education. “It’s certainly an idea that has They pay $10,000 in tuition and fees annu- touched a nerve.” ally to attend modest branch campuses with A private university in New Hampshire is of- College affordability recently was rated few amenities, but still have small classes fering students a “no-frills” option: more than a among the five most important issues for state of 15 to 18 and programs taught by some of 50 percent cut in tuition if they take courses at a legislators, according to the Denver-based the same professors who work on the main satellite campus and forgo many amenities. National Conference of State Legislatures. campus. In New Jersey, Richard Stockton College some critics of rising costs have described a In contrast, tuition and fees on the main will allow students to take from 12 to 20 credits race of sorts in which schools are vying for top campus are $25,000 plus $10,000 for room for a flat rate. students by offering the biggest and best of ev- and board. There, they have access to a first- And elsewhere, some colleges are running erything. Even some state schools have joined rate gym with Olympic-size pool and rotating three-year degree programs, so students can get in. Colleges in the Pennsylvania State System climbing wall, and soon will be able to dine at through school more quickly and save money, of Higher Education are replacing traditional a $14 million food court. using a model common in Europe. dorms with apartment-style living spaces. The college’s new discount rate offers bal- The idea of less costly or “no-frills” universi- Vance Fried, an entrepreneurship professor ance, said president Paul LeBlanc. And that’s ties – as proposed by Pennsylvania last month at Oklahoma State University, released a report good, he said, because many parents want a – is under discussion and in some cases is play- last summer on how a university could offer stu- first-rate dining hall, though he wouldn’t argue ing out in other communities around the coun- dents an “Ivy” education for $7,376 a year – far for a minute that it improves education. http://news.kennesaw.edu/access/ try, as the economy worsens and the price tag less than the $35,000-plus annual tuition at some “The very same families that will complain for higher education continues to rise. high-end private schools, and about half what it to me about the high cost of tuition,” he said, 3.75x2.0 SpringBreak09.qxdwww.kennesaw.edu/stu_dev/ 1/7/09 10:30 AM Page 1 msrs/celebration_calendar.shtml “It’s an idea whose time has come,” said costs at some state-related institutions. “will also say to me, ‘Hey, why does your dining Richard Vedder, director of the Center for Fancy gymnasiums, an endless list of elec- hall look like a high school cafeteria?’” College Affordability and Productivity, a tives, universally small classes, and expensive The program is available only for the first Washington think tank. “Right now, we’re in a research are out under the approach detailed in two years; as juniors and seniors, students must Spring Break Panama City Beach, FL recession, and everyone is more cost-conscious Fried’s report. go to the main campus for higher-level courses. than ever. College costs are rising faster than But others defend their price tags and say Stockton College last week announced a flat- people’s incomes, and this can’t continue.” parents want their children to have a full-fledged rate tuition policy that would allow students to The cost of higher education, on average, has education with socialization and growth. take from 12 to 20 credits for the same price. TIKI BAR increased about 3 percent above inflation annu- Rick DiFeliciantonio, vice president for en- “In today’s economic climate, it makes good Dancing Day & Night • DJs ally, Vedder said. rollment at Ursinus College, where tuition, fees, financial sense for students to graduate in the BEACH RESORT It was the issue of cost that prompted the and room and board top $45,000 annually, said shortest time frame possible,” president Herman Free Spring Break Model Search Pennsylvania State Board of Education last the college had no plans to offer a no-frills ver- J. Saatkamp said. month in a report to suggest that the state con- sion, and he warned of the potential pitfalls. Vedder, of the affordability center, said more 800-488-8828 Calendar (1st 1,000 reservations) sider establishing “no-frills” schools. “There’s not such a fine line between offer- students also might make lower-cost deci- While details have not been worked out, ing no-frills discounted programs and eating sions, such as commuting rather than living on www.SandpiperBeacon.com the proposal generally calls for the colleges to into the very heart of what a residential liberal- campus. offer an accelerated year-round program for arts institution like Ursinus is fundamentally La Salle University is expecting more com- bachelor’s degrees that focus on education. trying to accomplish,” he said. Spending time muter students next year. It saw an 11 percent They could operate much as a four-year version with classmates and faculty, sharing what has uptick in local applicants and a 5 percent de- of a community college and would forgo sports been learned, is as important as studying the crease from outside. teams, extracurriculars, super gymnasiums, great texts, he added. The University of Delaware noted a change plum dorms, and other amenities. Even Vedder acknowledged that most people this semester. “We’ve gotten lots of positive comments don’t want a no-frills university. “We’ve seen a slight increase in students from students and families, and we’ve also At Southern New Hampshire University, 37 asking to move off campus and producing pa- gotten calls from other states about it,” said Jim students at two satellite campuses are enrolled in perwork that it’s because their parents lost their Buckheit, executive director of the State Board the new discount program this year. jobs,” said spokeswoman Andrea Doyle. CORRECTION Last week, the Police Beat appeared in error. The police reports were from Aug. 2008, not the dates printed in the article. The Sentinel apologizes for this inaccuracy.
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• FORUM from front page directs the Georgia Purchasing Manager’s He recruited RBC in a similar manner. survey, a monthly indicator of manufactur- 'RADUATING 3TUDENTS 'OT A 0LAN “I had many meetings with the RBC on ing activity in the state. He will present many proposals for partnership between the results from the latest survey taken in You're Young. Active. the Coles and RBC. When Gary Dowell February. took over, the excitement in finding ways “[The presentation] will include the Just living your life. to partner was notched up. Their then Head purchasing manager’s index, production, of Commercial Markets, Helen Cease, was employment, supplier delivery time, fin- instrumental in pushing for us. When I sent ished Inventory and Commodity Prices,” Life is full of risks. And the time to think her and Gary a brief proposal on putting an said Sabbarese. about a health plan is before you need it. event on the southeast economy given their like Hariharan, he expressed gratitude focus and ours, she helped sell it to RBC,” at the prospect of working with RBC. Because at your age, individual health said Hariharan. “All three have a focus on “This is our first partnership with [RBC], coverage can be a bargain. So, don't wait! the southeast and worked well in getting hopefully of many,” said Sabbarese. Call Blue Cross and Blue Shield today! this event off the ground.” “Given their interest in the education of Hariharan also described a Future of local communities, we hope to partner on Manufacturing session of the Georgia many more activities in the future,” added ,IFE HAS ITS RISKS Legislature that took place last December. Hariharan. Like the seminar on Thursday, it was re- Attendance at the lecture is by invita- "LUE #ROSS "LUE 3HIELD lated to understanding economic growth tion only. OF 'EORGIA HAS A PLAN prospects for the southeast. Hariharan stated that KSU and the “It was interesting to note that the im- Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta have * portance of foreign automakers was one worked together on researching southeast- Rates as low as... key difference between the southeast ern economics and that they are constant- and other regions. The southeast has also ly exploring new ways to strengthen this ,ORETTA (UNT AT become a much more business friendly friendship. region, especially in comparison to the “It is a great honor to have such out- www.lorettahuntinsurance.com northeast. The southeast will be the key standing speakers as Craig Wright and Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthcare Plan of Georgia, Inc., is an independent licensee driver as we climb out of this economic re- Dennis Lockhart participate. It is a testa- of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield names and symbols are registered marks of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. cession and will be the primary region for ment to how the rest of the region thinks *Sample monthly rate based on BlueValue plan, with a $3000 deductible for a 0-19 global trade. Manufacturing is important of us and will showcase KSU for the nation year old healthy male/female residing in Cobb County in Georgia. in every region, but in the southeast the since national media will be in attendance. importance of large global manufacturers While it will be a true learning experi- in automobiles is a critical difference” he ence on the economy, the attendees will said. take away with them a respect for KSU Sabbarese will discuss the manufactur- that often times only those of us here are ing sector at Thursday’s seminar. Sabbarese aware,” said Hariharan. Paid Internship
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Caitlin Dingle woman who was arrested The officer smelled the odor If interested, please call Daily Tasks Travis Propst at Asst. Photo Editor was taken to jail while the of an alcoholic beverage A majority of the time will be other two suspects were coming from her breath and 404-231-2544. spent cold calling qualified leads Wannabe strippers given to a second driver to person, and noticed her eyes An officer observed a car be taken home. were red and watery. The parked at the Shell Station on front seat passenger stated Frey Road early in the morn- Where there’s smoking the car was hers and she ing on Feb. 19 with the pas- on the afternoon of was going to drive it home. senger side doors open, the Wednesday, Feb. 18, police The officer asked the three key in the starter, and no one were dispatched to the backseat passengers if they in the vehicle. The officer English Building in refer- had been drinking and they went inside and questioned ence to a fire in a trashcan. all stated they hadn’t. The the clerk who stated that The officer poured water driver was asked to blow there were two women in the over the smoking trash can into an Alcosensor and she restroom and a man outside. and took the bag out. It ap- complied and tested positive The officer went outside and peared that a lit cigarette for the presence of alcohol. Egg donors nEEdEd spoke with the driver of the The front seat passenger was thrown into the bag and The Reproductive Biology Egg Bank is seeking women between the ages of 21 car who stated he stopped at created the fire. also tested positive for al- the station because one of cohol with the Alcosensor and 30 who would like to donate their eggs to infertile couples who otherwise could his companions was chok- Strong-armed test. Both the driver and the not conceive. Your donation is completely anonymous and compensation of $6000 ing on something that she on Wednesday, Feb. 18, passenger, who was meant - $8000 will be paid for your valuable time. was trying to eat. He stated police were dispatched to to take over the driving, ad- The advantages of donating to the RBA egg bank include: he was coming from Atlanta KSU’s Public Safety lobby mitted to have been drink- • Quicker compensation, as no matching is needed where he was body guard- to meet with a complain- ing, and so did two of the ing two of his friends while ant in reference to property backseat passengers. The • Donation done at your convenience; no recipient coordination required they tried out to be strippers damage. The student stated four who admitted to drink- • Increased compensation with additional donations at a strip club. The officer he was entering the Central ing all received a citation • Decrease in cost for recipients, allowing more women to utilize this smelled the odor of an alco- Parking deck after the ve- for underage consumption. technology who otherwise could not holic beverage coming from hicle in front of him went or about his person, his eyes through and the arm re- Door damage For more information about our EGG DONATION PROGRAM call 404-843-0579 or were bloodshot and watery, mained raised. Upon enter- Police were dispatched visit our website at www.rba-online.com. and his speech was slurred. ing the deck, the arm started to University Place He stated that he had been lowering down on his car, Apartments on Friday, Feb. drinking but was okay to damaging the roof and bend- 20, in regards to a student drive. The officer told him ing his antenna. A report with a damaged front door. he could either submit to was made for damages. The student said that he field evaluations or call a and his other roommates driver to take him home. At Yeah, real funny left the apartment Thursday that point, the two women on Thursday Feb. 19, and returned Friday morn- came out of the store. One police were dispatched to ing to find their front door of them turned around and University Suites in regards damaged. The frame was went back in immediately. to harassing communica- cracked and the hinges and The officer spoke to the tions. A student stated that lock area were damaged. woman outside, and she she found a letter on the Police recorded that the stated that she had gone to dresser of her room threat- door had been hit by a blunt a strip club with her friend ening her, along with two object and took photos of and bodyguard to try and be previous letters that she the damage. a stripper. She also stated later produced to the police. that she had called a “police- She also stated that she You knee-d to go home officer-in-training” to come had been receiving threat- Around 2 a.m. on and pick her up because she ening messages through Saturday, Feb. 21, an offi- was too intoxicated to drive. Facebook. While being cer observed a vehicle fail Dispatch then advised the questioned, two students to maintain its lane of travel officer that the female had walked up asking what was by crossing the white line a warrant for her arrest for wrong. They stated that twice. Once the vehicle was failure to appear in court for they were behind the letters stopped, the officer smelled DUI, suspended tags, and and were merely “playing a strong odor of alcohol on New hope. New life. underage consumption. The a prank.” They stated they or about the driver’s person 1150 Lake Hearn Drive, Suite 400 woman was arrested. The gained access to her room and noticed that the driver Atlanta, GA 30342 officer went into the gas sta- using an ‘Everyone Key’ had bloodshot and watery 404.257.1900 / 888.722.4483 tion after the second woman which was described as a eyes. The driver stated www.rba-online.com and found her on the phone, key that opens all doors in that she had consumed two calling for a ride. She told the building and is given mixed drinks at a bar up the officer the same story out temporarily when some- the street. The driver sub- about the strip club and that one gets locked out of their mitted to voluntary field they pulled the car over into room. The officer complet- tests, including the nine- the gas station because they ed a Misconduct Incident step walk-and-turn and the had seen a cop and were Report on the two students. one-leg stand, even though worried about the driver, the she stated that she had a arrest warrant, and her being Road hazards “bad knee” and her “legs on probation. The officer early Friday morning, were sore from working out then went back out to speak Feb. 20, an officer stopped so much.” The driver was to the driver about his ride at a vehicle that was parked unable to state the alphabet home, and was advised that in the roadway at Campus when prompted to start at the man was planning on Loop Drive with its hazard “D” and end at “X.” The taking the girls back to his lights on. The driver stated driver also showed positive home for the three of them that she was getting out for alcohol when blowing to have sex and didn’t want of the vehicle to go to her into the Alcosenser. She someone else to be involved apartment and letting the was arrested for failure to by picking them up. The passenger drive the car. maintain lane and DUI. The Page • Op/Ed SENTINEL Tuesday, March 3, 2009 Visit us online Tell us about it www.ksusentinel.com OPINIONS & EDITORIALS [email protected] The return of the ‘Libtard’ All right guys quick: What’s with the liberal nowadays. I’m not sure what makes demeans them. once-doomed neighborhoods into flourish- alarm bells for earmarks that don’t exist a conservative, but let me have a go at it. A conservative says, because we have ing mini-burbs. in the stimulus bill (“ACORN gets $4B! Correct me if I’m wrong, people. a democratic prez, we’re “not safe” from A conservative (like my out-of-work There’s a levitating railway to Vegas in it! A conservative, after voting for Dubya terrorism. Were we ever? I mean, pardon grandfather) moans about having to “pay There’s a salt-water marsh mouse that’s get- twice, is someone who’s currently up in me, but wasn’t it on a conservative “watch” for some lazy ass’s welfare!” but turns ting our money! Think of the children!”)? arms that we’re so badly in the red (debt, that we were attacked? Right, thought so. right around and draws from the Medicare Why did everyone stop being terrified of yes) and acts like Obama’s stimulus bill Some conservatives get on bullhorns about program, as though it’s his very own bank Bill Ayers? Is he in a dungeon now or was (A) is written in pig’s blood and (B) is the a vile “gay agenda,” yet get caught coming account. Pfff. A conservative likes to cry he really not as big a deal as you were told most unsavory thing America has ever seen. back from a trip to the Dominican Republic about socialism while pretending that ev- to make him out to be? What’s with all the Never mind the fact that their out-to-lunch with four dudes and a “borrowed” bottle of erything he/she has in life came straight out divisive lies borne of cheaply-manufac- conservative cowboy Viagra (Limbaugh); of pocket (been to public school? Use the tured, easily-debunked political propaganda (W.) just gave hun- A conservative is or dragging a so- Pell Grant?): A conservative turns up the that makes instant fools of those who re- dred of billions of licitous hand along hate-speech when they talk about Obama, someone who believes Berlin Vallencourt gurgitate it? What’s with those enormous unregulated dollars the underside of yet called you “un-American” and sug- Obama’s stimulus bill is Columnist partisan blinders that have (some ) congress- to failed businesses a bathroom stall gested that you leave the country when you men banding together and acting like petty in a farewell-fleec- written in pig’s blood and in a motion for disagreed with the Republican Way. middle-schoolers? Man, for crying out ing of the govern- there is a holocaust in gay bathroom-sex Hear this: I’m not talking about all Berlin is the girl on the motor- loud, what’s with doing nothing but point- ment. Never mind liberal women’s wombs. (Senator Craig); people who identify as conservative. Just cycle who terrorizes the campus ing fingers at people, as thoughthat’s going that before that, a “ or, I don’t know, the ones who go, “Hey, you Libtard! That’s police with her rebellious and to do something for your cause? Man, have war-hungry “conservative agenda” (War on leading a mega-church that joins the conga me!” when they read this. Yeah. That is you. illegal left turns. Currently I been waiting to say this: Why do you hate Iraq! War on Terror! War on Drugs! Guns line of (surprise!) trashing gay folks before Weird. True, there’s the other side of this undeclared, our print-ninja is America? Ok. Done. are being threatened! There is a holocaust in hooking up with (male, underaged) mem- coin: the “wimpy” liberal stigma. It always simply waiting for the right fit. I had no idea I was a “liberal” until liberal women’s wombs! Marriage is under bers of his congregation and frequenting seems to boil down to these stereotypes Her down-tempo radio show someone told me with a disgusted snarl attack! There’s a war on Christmas! War, (male) escorts for (naked) massages while when you get into discussions about poli- can be heard on OWLRadio on that was supposed to be an insult. Upon the war, war! Live in fear—everybody panic!) not snorting that bag of meth he bought over tics. Thursdays from 6-8p.m. (relieving) discovery that I had nothing in is most likely why we went from record but always “threw away” (Rev. Haggard). I’d rather kick back and “have a beer” common with this incessantly bitter person surpluso t record defecit while sending A conservative likes to blame things on with the intellectual law-nerd liberal than yeah? Give the hatred for America a rest, and her antiquated, boxed-in views of the our brethren to die on foreign soil for no ap- “illegal” immigrants while they cut his grass live in the constant fear of what happens to guys. It’s unpatriotic and it makes real citi- free world, I found it to be a compliment. In parent reason. And no, that’s not “demean- and build his homes efficiently, while failing a cocky, secretive, untrustworthy conserva- zens wonder why you’re still in our country. truth, I think its just the open-minded, likes- ing” to fallen heroes. Exploiting and abus- to see how these “g*d dammed Mexicans” tive administration’s America. The latter Ooh, totally kidding... but isn’t it a fun thing when-things-evolve angle that makes one ing the bravery of loyal infantrymen is what (also known as human beings) helped turn option sounds more USSR than socialism, to say? We learned it by watching you. Refuse, reform, and repeal All the cool kids forfeit their Governors of many get all riled up, stating that southern states, includ- the 19th Amendment was 4th amendment rights... ing Mississippi’s Haley passed at this time and that Barbour, South Carolina’s I’m a sexist pig, I am not …and why you shouldn’t. Mark Sanford, Louisiana’s trying to say that women Bobby Jindal and even shouldn’t have the right to Layoffs our own Sonny Purdue, vote. The 16th and 17th If you’re a regular reader of this newspa- per, you’ve probably read the Police Beat at have been featured a lot Amendments are the ones I Justin Hayes some time in the past. As amusing as it was at in the news recently due have the most problem with. Columnist affect KSU to their refusal to take The main problem with first, it has become a real sore spot for me. It some or all of the funds popular election of senators from voting in his own inter- is acutely apparent that few people understand We are all worried about the effects allocated to them by the is that state governments est. Of course, the House of the basic protections afforded to them by the of a down economy. With media stimulus package. Many have lost their representa- Representatives would also Constitution. reports about the economic disaster in the media are blasting tion in Washington, which be a check on the power of The fourth amendment provides you with coming from every direction, it is these positions as merely greatly reduces their power the states over the people, freedom from illegal searches and seizures by impossible to ignore that 2009 will a political move, but I and influence in the United keeping things in a better law enforcement officers: The right of the people continue to be financially difficult for do not think it is wise to States government and com- balance than they are today. to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, all of us. This year will be for some put future burdens on the pletely throws their interest Some might say I want and effects, against unreasonable searches and an exercise in eating out less, shop- taxpayers when the fed- out the window. Senators to take away their right to seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants ping for sales and at discount retail- shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported Gage Thompson eral stimulus money dries do not have to vote in the vote, and as much as I’d like Columnist ers, and generally making the most up and the states have to interest of the state govern- to prevent some idiots from by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describ- of every dollar we bring home. pay for the new programs ments anymore, but, instead, voting (with a basic literacy ing the place to be searched, and the persons or But for others, the rough eco- themselves. However, I can pander to their respec- test or something), that is not things to be seized. he asks to search your home politely respond, nomic climate will mean much believe this situation is a tive citizens, which usually the case. This is mainly about In layman’s terms, this means police can’t “I don’t give permission for any searches, offi- more. Employers have laid off and sign of a bigger problem results in more spending on returning power to the states. search your belongings or residence without cer.” If he then searches your home, it would be will continue to lay off workers as in Washington: the state pork-barrel projects. Although, I would also like a search warrant except under a few circum- considered an illegal search. Anything he found they prepare for the possibility of governments have no rep- Secondly, popular elec- someone to show me where stances. Even if they have a warrant, they can’t would be thrown out in court. a tightening economy. KSU is no resentation. tion gives more power to in the Constitution it says we search anything but the specific area mentioned Do not let an officer intimidate you. If an exception. We know that nearly all Before 1913 (which the influence of special have a right to vote in fed- in the warrant. This is a protection that KSU officer wants your permission to search your the departments are under pressure wasn’t a good year, interests. Special interest eral elections, but that’s nei- students apparently either do not know about or belongings, it means he already suspects you to save money where they can: from considering the 16th would have to invest most ther here nor there. Studies do not care to exercise. Let’s take a look at this and doesn’t have the evidence to arrest you yet. hiring freezes to requiring students Amendment was ratified of their energy (and money) have shown that people are example from Police Beat: If he had enough evidence, you would be sit- to print their own handouts, we have and the Federal Reserve into lobbying to all 50 most likely going to vote Police were dispatched to University Village ting in handcuffs in the back of his car not on all been asked to help KSU survive Act was passed), senators state governments instead for the incumbent in races in reference to the odor of suspected burnt your comfortable couch. Don’t hand him the through these tough times. Although were elected by state legis- of just 100 individuals in other than the presidential marijuana coming from a bedroom on Feb. evidence he needs just because he asks politely. the administration insists it was not latures, not by the people. Washington if the state leg- election, so why give the 17. Officers asked if they could search the resi- Remain calm, be polite and answer all questions. due to economy-related budget cuts, The founders designed the islatures were responsible privilege to vote for senators dence and the residents complied. One student Respectfully tell him you do not consent to any KSU is releasing four members of its Constitution so that the for electing Senators. As to misinformed people? allowed the officers to search his bedroom, ad- search without a search warrant. Never admit to staff at a time where it will undoubt- House of Representatives I said before, the elector- Our Republic was de- owning any contraband, even if asked edly be difficult to find another job. represented the people of ate would have to focus on signed with checks and directly. As members of the KSU com- each state based on popu- state and local government balances, and it was the You have nothing to Many people dismiss this, saying that munity, we are saddened to think that lation, while the Senate instead of just focusing on Senate’s responsibility to an officer will just detain you while he any other member will face the rest gain and everything to represented each individu- the national races, because keep a check on the national gets a warrant. This might be true, but of 2009 without a job. We hope that al state government, hence the people you elect to the government by retaining lose when you allow an officer if he searches your belongings he will if future cutbacks are necessary the the equal number. The state legislature will be or the interest of the state gov- find whatever you want to hide. Given administration will remember that founders, especially the choose the ones represent- ernments. Now the state to search your belongings. a choice between potentially getting the men and women who work hard Anti-Federalists, liked the ing your state in the Senate. governments are about as arrested if he is able to obtain a war- keep our university running are often idea of keeping the focus Last but not least, if a useless in Washington as mitting to marijuana and saying he didn’t know rant and definitely getting arrested by declining those who get the least recognition. on the state and local gov- senator fails to serve his the Constitution. The recent where it was. your protection against illegal search the choice The burden of tight economic times ernments, which was the duty to the state, then the quarrel between Washington Of course this student was arrested. One is clear. It is worth your time to gamble that he sometimes weighs heaviest on those case up until the passing of legislature could chose to re- and the governors would mistake set this successful arrest into motion; does not have probable cause. who are at the bottom; we hope those th “allowing the officer into the residence in the Always refuse searches. You have nothing to the 17 Amendment. place him, if necessary. For probably not even occur if at the top will keep working to find This amendment com- example, a dirt-bag like Ted the state governments knew first place. The rules may be different for on- gain and everything to lose when you allow an solutions that do not include the loss pletely changed the frame- Stephens (R-Alaska) would they had an actual say in the campus housing, but if you live in a house, the officer to search your belongings. Why people of more jobs. work of our government never be re-elected. The national decision-making. police can’t just invite themselves in. If they routinely waive their fourth amendment rights The Sentinel wishes the best of and political system, for states would want to make It’s definitely not issue #1 want to come into your home they must ask, is completely beyond me. I don’t know what luck to all the paint staff who were the worse, like many of the sure their interests are first to most people, but the 17th be invited in or have a warrant. So what you kind of marijuana students at KSU smoke, but laid off, especially Art Espanola, amendments and legisla- and foremost on the mind Amendment should be re- should do when a police officer comes to your I’m guessing it must be pretty strong to make John McGowan and Don Birkshire. tion of the Progressive Era. of the senator they elect, examined, and in my opin- house? Open your door, step outside, close the them forget a 222-year-old document that they Thank you for all your hard work. Before feminists out there keeping the representative ion, repealed. door behind you and talk to the officer there. If learned about in third grade.
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“How do you protect yourself from having an STD. Abstinence has been an excuse. The regular and consistent dent said. HPV infects both men and sexually transmitted diseases?” This deemed outdated, in fact, it seems as use of condoms greatly reduces the women. Men are usually the carriers was the question presented to a group though we are expected to engage in risk of spreading disease. of HPV, and give it to women through of KSU students. “I only have sex with sex when we are interested in some- • Talk to a doctor about the “Gardasil” sexual contact (this includes oral sex). clean girls…and I can just tell they are one. So if you choose not to be ab- vaccine. This vaccine protects against Sexually transmitted diseases can be clean,” said a source who wishes to stinent, what can you do to protect the four most common types of the spread through bodily fluids, so this remain anonymous. yourself? Human Papiloma Virus. According does not mean sexual intercourse is Our ignorance as college students • Call your physician to schedule an to the Center for Disease Control and the only way disease spreads. The STD screening. If you Prevention, “Approximately 20 mil- message was clear with most stu- Approximately 19 do not have health in- lion Americans are currently infected dents when questioned about sexu- surance, contact your with HPV, and another 6.2 million ally transmitted diseases: Students million new infections local health depart- people become newly infected each did not believe that they could be ment where they will year. At least 50% of sexually active affected by an STD. If you are en- Jenny Kascsak (sexually transmitted diseases) charge you based on men and women acquire genital HPV gaging in unprotected sexual activ- Guest Columnist occur each year— almost half your current income. infection at some point in their lives. ity, you are never safe from an STD. Jenny Kascsak is a junior majoring • Demand that your Gardasil does not protect against all According to the Center for Disease in psychology, and will graduate of them among young people partner be tested before kinds of Human Papiloma Virus.” Control: “Approximately 19 million 15 to 24 years of age engaging in any sexual • Educate yourself. Get online (on new infections (sexually-transmitted in 2010. She is a GACC youth activity. Be open with legitimate web sites such as www. diseases) occur each year—almost advocate where she assists on your boyfriend or girl- cdc.gov) or talk to someone officially half of them among young people 15 informing the public about safe sex. is leading us to diseases that could friend about your concerns. Always educated about sex. Do not be afraid to 24 years of age.” “infect us for life, or possibly kill us. check the validity of your partner’s to ask questions. Most of the time we We see “safe sex” commercials people these diseases are claiming is Let’s face it, when we like someone, claims. Do not be persuaded—you don’t want to ask questions because all the time; we are lectured by our absolutely overwhelming. Let’s fight there is an infatuation that blinds us would be shocked at how many stu- we think we’re the only people who parents and teachers. We hear about the odds. If we put in half the effort from the truth. We are inclined to see dents admitted to hiding a sexually think the way we do. Communicate “the girl” or “the guy” who got the against the fight on sexually-transmit- this person we like as amazing in our transmitted disease from their partner. with your peers; they are likely to STD. At the end of the day, we need ted diseases that we put into trying to eyes, even when told differently. No • Use condoms! Condoms will not share your same concerns. to stop ignoring the messages that are have sex, numbers are bound to be re- one wants to believe that the person completely eliminate the risk of con- “I thought that guys couldn’t get being fed to us. Sexually-transmitted duced. Do not become a statistic. Use they like, or love will lie to them about tracting an STD, but never use this as (HPV) it.” Tyler Duke, KSU stu- diseases are real and the number of a condom when you have sex. The demise of the GOP
Noah Solomon should not address any pop culture-based attacks Guest Columnist directly (though political attacks should be dealt with swiftly), but they should continuously define After last year’s elections, the mandate from their beliefs and why they have worked in the the American people was clear—Barack Obama’s past and will work now. The GOP must provide campaign slogans of hope and change were em- evidence, address the people and explain their braced by the voters and John McCain’s mod- stance clearly. I believe many people vote demo- eration was rejected. This was a sharp change crat simply because they think the Republicans from before the election, in the primary season, support failed policies and ideals, and without when republicans watched with joy and anticipa- any clear counterpoint from the GOP, voters will tion as Obama and Hilary Clinton fought tooth continue on with that belief. and nail against each other for the Democratic Third, the moderates who advocated John nomination for president. Their supporters fought McCain’s candidacy must be silenced or forced each other as well, and the Democratic Party out. It was their ideals that McCain upheld looked in danger of having an irreversible split. throughout the campaign, and it was their ideals The Republicans, on the other hand, were ral- that were rejected in the 2008 election. This is not lying around John McCain and looked to be in at all to say that moderates are not welcome in good shape for the November election. Everyone the Republican Party, because that is not the case. knows what happened next: the democrats united The political climate right now simply does not under Obama almost as soon as he got the nomi- have a place for moderation, and if the republi- nation, and McCain ran a mess of a campaign that cans want to win an election anytime in the near failed to attack Obama on many of the important future, it needs to separate itself from the people issues. After the Democrat win, the Republicans who put McCain forward as a candidate. descended into bickering factions, fighting over Fourth, the republicans need a new group of what the GOP should stand for and what strate- faces that believe in conservative ideals and can gies they should use in the future. Here are a few explain them to voters. They need new candidates tips I think would help them: who do not waste time arguing stupid, minor First, the GOP needs a clear definition of con- points of legislation and proposals (i.e. conducting servatism that the leaders of the party stand by a demonstration of how high a stack of $800 bil- and affirm. This definition should be clear, concise and easy to Tony Sarrecchia - Viewpoints Editor communicate. It should remind The moderates who the American people of the vic- tories of conservatism and why it advocated John makes sense to be a conservative and vote for one. It should lay out McCain’s candidacy must republican beliefs like tax cuts and small government in an obvi- be silenced or forced out. ous format, and every major GOP leader and candidate should stand by it. lion would be or how many times it would reach Second, the republicans need desperately around the earth), but hit them on substance and to counteract the attempts to make their ideals ideals. The GOP needs to provide a clear counter- seem ridiculous and out of place. The Democrats, point to the democrats, and they need to make the along with most of pop culture, are“ doing every- common sense of that counterpoint clear (keep- thing they can to make Republicans seem out of ing your money, tax cuts for companies so they touch and outdated. The democrats and these pop have money to create new jobs, less government culture groups attempt to make arguments based for Americans to have more freedom, etc.). on false presumptions and logic (i.e. that tax cuts These are steps that I believe are necessary have never worked) while they promote their for the GOP to come out on top in the next own agendas, often through the lens of comedy or few election cycles. The GOP as we know it is other cultural mediums. In the past, the GOP has dead. I hope this kind of thinking helps to raise let the liberals do all of this without giving much a new, better, more empowered Republican of a response themselves. Obviously, Republicans Party from the ashes.
Amanda Pharis is a biology major and freelance artist interested in architecture and interior design. Brett Frank is a cartoonist. He can draw things, and he’s majoring in that.
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Noah Vece
Adam von Students Housen competed for seat with KSU Michael Alcorn Barbara Reed Orchestra Staff Writer
The third and final round of the KSU School of Music’s annual con- Soprano Rachel Mercer, in a beautiful blue gown, next stepped operatic content presented an unusual format, namely, a dramatic certo competition took place on Feb. 26 at the Bailey Performance up to perform a Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart aria from the “Marriage final repetition of “I love her!” Center. Talented musicians played excellent music in a variety of of Figaro,” “Voi che Sapete.” Mercer managed well both the fast- Last, the audience heard Robert Schumann’s “Piano Concerto in styles and instrumentation. And the reward: performing with the clipped words—lyrics conveying a woman’s frustration with love— A minor,” op. 54. Tsuey Wei Seah, elegant in red and gold, perched KSU Orchestra next term, in public. and the high pitches. This piece ended slowly with modulations daintily at the first concert grand. Artist-in-residence and Head of This year the competition expanded to include composers, not just and pauses. Piano Studies, David Watkins, occupied the second grand. Both pi- performers. Dr. Laurence Sherr, resident composer, professor of The next contestant surprised the audience with scat-jazz. Vece anists produced rich, luscious tone. The piece started with a simple theory and composition and clarinetist, stood on stage to announce played Jacques Ibert’s theme followed by a the student composer winner for this year: Peter Gustav Westin II. “Concertino da Camera second that included “I was surprised. My hands are still shaking. I thought someone for Saxophone,” in two dramatic arpeggiation else’s piece had the prize,” Westin said. “I wrote that third move- movements. The first, and an agitated hunting ment as a memorial to my uncle who passed away from leukemia in “Allegro con Moto,” horn motif. Next came 2007. He is the big reason for my musical training.” got right into the thick a lyrical version of the Three outside judges, Mary Ann Knight, William Knight and of alto saxophone and first theme that modu- Jason Eklund, decided on the winners: Michael Alcorn, tenor and piano sounds. The two This was a phenomenal lated and changed into
Noah Vece, alto saxophone player. “I could have done better,” Vece qualities of busyness ‘‘ a barcarolle. The devel- said. “I started in the fall semester.” Alcorn said, “I’m very excited. and blues were reminis- opment built suspense I love singing with an orchestra. I can’t wait to hear my song with cent of rush hour traffic with a slow march. The an orchestra!” in Atlanta or Chicago. concert. There were no tempo picked up with Adam von Housen was the first performer of the night. He per- Vece performed the repeated notes in the formed “Gretry,” a movement from Henri Vieuxtemps’s “Violin falling sax arpeggios at ‘‘ hunt theme in typical Concerto No. 5,” op. 37, in A minor. This piece opened with a counterpoint with the Schumann manner. A solemn, declamatory statement. Von Housen’s great pitch control piano, while control- beginners in any of the passionate flurry of a ca- delivered beautifully. Both instruments kept a good dynamic bal- ling pitch and rhythm. denza ensued, reiterating ance, and the piano took the spotlight very smoothly. A reprise or After an abrupt ending the two themes. Then a restatement of the motif followed, this time in a dreamy version. to the playful section fast section recapped Von Housen delivered with a pure, rich sound. An enharmonic epi- came the “Larghetto divisions of this the movement. The sode, full of thirds and embellishments, gave way to a long, slow, –Animato Molto.” two pianists brought the dramatic cadenza, reaching the highest peaks and the lowest depths The tune waxed lan- performance to a strong of the violin’s range. Von Housen played with aplomb. The closing guid and wandering close. Soloist Seay came as a bookend to the opening: declamatory and deliberate. like slow blues in New competition, only stayed in the foreground Alcorn next treated us to Igor Stravinsky’s vocal music, an aria Orleans. A triumphant of the sound, not easy from “The Rake’s Progress.” The dissonant, picaresque tune with reiteration ensued, with when both players sit at cynical lyrics required both great stage presence and pitch control. syncopation, followed Steinway grands. Alcorn went further: he added artistry. by a lengthy cadenza, exceptional musicians. “It’s been a won- The program next called for Camille Saint-Saens’s “Morceau which gave way to the derful process of going de Concert” for French horn and orchestra, op. 94. Garbed in a repeat of the opening through three levels of lovely green gown, Melissa Harris, horn in hand, did the honors. lines—“traffic in the judges with two weeks This thoroughly composed piece opened up in classic fashion, with big city.” in between, which al- piano and horn exchanging an energetic motif. A slow, gentle dia- Next was Giacomo lowed me application logue ensued, ending in a whisper. The following long and ener- Puccini’s “Edgar.” Jeffrey David Gibb, baritone, sang “Questo of their feedback. Very helpful!” Gibb said. “This was a phe- getic segment made way for a rapid recap of the opening statement, Amor.” This expressive, rich voice exhibiting varying degrees of nomenal concert. There were no beginners in any of the divi- in tandem. fullness came into its own in the middle of the piece. The usual sions of this competition, only exceptional musicians.” The Tuesday, March 3, 2009 SENTINEL Arts & Living • Page Concerto Finale
Adelbert Madali | The Sentinel Audience members enjoy a screening of “Salt of the Earth” in the Social Science Building. Spanish club hosts movie night: ‘Salt of the Earth’ Carl Krendel struggle against capitalism, the film is undeni- Staff Writer ably communist in its director’s motivations. Spanish is occasionally used to express a secret Addressing a crowd as diverse as could be hatred or humor in relation to this culture. In found anywhere, Dr. Ernesto Silva describesd avoiding a relationship of equals and peers with stern sympathy the plight of Hispanic between Hispanics and non-Hispanics (who workers from both sides of the Mexican border, never speak Spanish, even in the company of treated as less than their Anglo counterparts those who do), a viewer might find objectivity and superiors. He references “the struggle” of difficult. the workers. After the film, Silva and Maffit described Just before the movie starts, Dr. Kenneth the style of the film. Silva explained that Maffit explains objectively that the filmmak- what might seem “unprofessional” is in fact ers were “involved with the communist party,” from the “Italian style of ‘socio-realism.’” being part of the “Hollywood Ten.” Their in- This style beckons the relationship to state- volvement, and the film’s references to Marxist sponsored art of the Soviet Union, dubbed ideology, brought the attention of the United “Socialist Realism,” which is marked by a States government at the time, and they were lack of attention to detail and heroic, mus- heavily investigated. After the professors fin- cular figures. ished their addresses they began the featured From Peru, Silva has experience in movie, “Salt of the Earth.” a country where similar movements took The Department of Foreign Languages, the place. He is most noted for the group known Center for Hispanic Studies, and the KSU in Spanish as the “Sendero Luminoso,” Spanish Club hosted the event on Feb. 25. which perpetuated acts of terrorism against “Salt of the Earth” was the fifth film in a series the Peruvian people, leaving blood on the on immigration. streets where the legendary Inca once ran. Set in Zinctown, the black-and-white social In English, the group is called the “Shining To apply for KSU Scholarships for the 2009/10 school realist film traces the development of a strike Path.” year, there is now only one application necessary to that led to an effective peaceful settlement by When asked if labor unions would have the miners’ employers. Beginning in the home helped prevent such violence by allowing a match you to scholarships you may be eligible for! of an unofficial union leader, we see the lives peaceful alternative, Silva replied to the au- and poverty of miners as their chief concern dience that labor unions were the “seat of The application is available from To view a list of available set against the backdrop of Anglo-Americans the communist party.” Silva said the Sendero now until March 10, 2009. scholarships, see the financial who enjoy wealth. The movie portrayed all Luminoso was not related to other Marxist To apply, go to the financial aid aid web site. Follow the links non-Hispanics thus: Anglo-Americans who are groups in Peru. Perpetuating violence across website at from “types of aid available” either supervisory or subservient to Hispanics. the country, the Sendero was known at one www.kennesaw.edu/scholarships/ to “scholarships” to “external The female protagonist complains the loan point for its permeation throughout society. scholarships” for more she was able to obtain for her stereo is “the Eventually, it was suppressed, but the name Outside scholarships are also information. plight of the working man.” Full of chants for still inspires either nervous laughter or fear in available. workers’ solidarity and other references to a the faces of many Peruvians today.
The Page • Arts & Living SENTINEL Tuesday, March 3, 2009 Students learn to ‘Love that Belly’ with dancers
Nadia Abdulahi her head. Audience members watched in shock as Staff Writer Julena turned in circles while managing to keep the candles and sword from falling. After her The Wellness Center presented the “Love that performance, she said, “I know you all want to Belly: An Introduction to Belly Dancing” event know—yes, I have lit my hair three times on fire on Feb. 26. It was held in University Room C of before.” the Student Center from 12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m. KSU student Alyse Qaqish performed the Students could hear cymbals played by the belly finale in a dark blue and gold costume bought dancers before entering the room. The troupe from Madam Abla of Cairo. Madam Abla is stood smiling and inviting students to come inside world-renowned for making the most intricate for the performance. costumes for belly dancers across the world. According to the founder of the troupe, After the finale, the audience was invited to Julena, the Dancers of the Harem is the largest come up and join the troupe in learning some moves. troupe of belly dancers in Atlanta. She told the Students (both male and female) practiced hip and crowd to “picture sand dunes, castles and camels” chest movements along with footwork. They agreed as the show began. Following the introduction, that it looks easier than it is. the “Hip Chicks” performed in flowing skirts “It was interesting to see how music is trans- adorned with beaded belts. All performances lated into human movement,” Havana Nguyen, a were accompanied by clapping from the audience junior International Affairs major, said. “It was to show the dancers they liked what they saw. great fun to watch them all.” The belly dancers The youngest of the troupe was Sarah, 17, knew how to work the crowd; one performer left who performed her first solo. Sarah danced to an her scarf with a male audience member. upbeat song while dressed in a nude-colored cos- Alex Burnett, a senior History major, said, tume and gold jewelry. “I thought they were great and the sword dance Besides wearing skirts, other performers wore scared the crap out of me!” costumes similar to what Barbara Eden wore in “I Quaqish, a sophomore International Business Dream of Jeannie.” All dancers wore jewelry such major, said, “I don’t live to dance, I dance to as earrings, necklaces and bracelets that added a live.” She said she has been belly dancing since mystical touch. the age of four. In regard to her performance, she There were two performers from Brazil, said, “Mine was an improv performance because Nanda and Sonia. Nanda is of Lebanese descent it makes it more fun and relaxed. However, it and performed a dance to an Arabian mix of does take me usually one hour to learn choreog- “Fairest of Them All” from “Snow White.” Next, raphy.” Sonia performed in a bright pink and silver pant Quaqish mentioned full costumes range from costume to a vibrant Latin song. $300 to $700, which is why most dancers make Throughout the intermissions, Julena gave the their own costumes. Lastly, she reminds people audience facts about the history of belly dancing. who have an interest in belly dancing, “They The dance began in Egypt during the time of the don’t have to be skinny or fit. It’s for everyone of pharaohs approximately 5,000 years ago. It came all ages and sizes. They should learn to love their to the U.S. in 1893 at the Chicago World Fair. bellies.” Julena also performed her well-known If you’re interested in learning more about the “Sword Dance.” While performing she had to Dancers of Harem, visit geocities.com/dancers_ balance five lit candles attached to a sword on of_the_harem. Concert review Aussie enchants Atlanta with music
Lauren Miller During the Staff Writer songs “Peachy” and “Warm Whispers,” Stepping on stage and saying Higgins and her “G’day Atlanta,” was all it took for band deviated from Australian singer-songwriter Missy the recordings by Higgins to win over a sold-out adding impressive crowd at Center Stage on Feb. 27. vocal vamps, audi- She held her audience captive for ence participation the rest of the night with a sensa- and guitar solos. tional performance. Higgins also Already a huge success in stretched her vocal Australia, Higgins is just now range, singing well Lauren Miller | The Sentinel breaking onto the scene in the above the com- U.S. Since her single “Where fortable alto notes heard in her from having a good female backup I Stood” was placed on shows recordings. Even while experienc- singer. Her drummer sang backing such as “Smallville” and “Grey’s ing what appeared to be monitor vocals, and his harmony was often Anatomy,” her popularity has issues, Higgins never missed a note the opposite of harmonious. soared. the entire night. Between songs, Higgins While she performed the major- Major highlights of Higgins’ rambled about road stories and ity of songs from her current album, performance include “Going the experiences that led her to “On a Clear Night,” the 24-year- North,” a country song that fea- write certain songs. Whether old songstress also played a wide tured banjo and acoustic guitar, joking about her lack of cleav- selection of songs from her first “Angela” and “Hold Me Tight,” a age or bantering back and forth album, “The Sound of White.” She beautiful melodic power ballad that with audience members, her switched back and forth between unfortunately cannot be found on bright sense of sincerity and playing keyboard and acoustic her albums or EPs. authenticity shone through and guitar, and she occasionally played While variability is good in live made the music even more en- the xylophone and even a melodica performances, one song did fall joyable. during “Angela.” short of expectations. Higgins’ hit Higgins closed out her show Higgins showcased her vocal abil- single, “Where I Stood,” strayed with “Steer,” a dynamic song about ity on stage perhaps moreso than in from its piano-driven accompani- realizing the freedom of taking her studio recordings. Her soft, husky ment and vocal melody. The song control of one’s own life. tone became stronger and more ag- was by no means butchered; it was So far, Higgins has done a gressive during songs such as the simply disappointing when com- fabulous job of steering herself to sultry number, “Warm Whispers,” pared to the recording. success. With her enormous talent, and “100 Round the Bends.” Higgins could also benefit only great things wait in her future.
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Caitlyn Van Orden where to move…you get so much more out of it and News Editor you grow I think a lot more through this sort of pro- cess we’re undertaking,” said Bradberry. The Collective will present “Revolutio: Children “We decided to call the body that’s creating this of an Idle Brain,” March 5, 6 and 7 at 8 p.m. at piece The Collective, and that word implies a collec- Theatre in the Square’s Alley Stage Theatre in tion of ideas, a collection of people, a collection of Marietta Square. artists, people with special talents,” said Justman. The Collective is an independent theatre com- The Collective is completely independent of KSU pany made up of artists from the Kennesaw com- theatre. “We listed out all the stuff—all the problems munity: fourteen performers and thirteen mem- that we would encounter—and then we looked at bers who work behind the scenes. Accoriding them and we were like, ‘Well, we could probably do to the group’s official Web site, their mission is this,’” said Bradberry. “to create and explore an experimental perfor- Rather than holding traditional auditions, the three mance collective through the themes and images held meetings and gave a sample performance at of Peter Weiss’ ‘Marat/Sade’ and other texts.” Justman’s apartment to gauge interest in the project. Weiss’ work, oft referred to as “a play within a About 40 people showed up for the meetings. play,” depicts scenes of the French Revolution. The Justman, Bradberry and Puckett used their varying revolutionary Marquis de Sade, while locked in the backgrounds in theatre combined with what they had Charenton mental hospital post-Revolution, directs learned at KSU. The three had taken senior semi- the inmates in a self-written play describing the as- nar—a theatre history class, in which they studied sassination of martyr Jean-Paul Marat. theatre practitioner Antonin Artaud, who “believed “Revolutio” uses Weiss’ play as a springboard to in establishing a real connection between the audi- explore and question the idea of revolution, largely ence and the performers, and basically breaking all using improvisation, music, monologues and the barriers you would find in traditional theatre,” physicality. The result is an original work that its Bradberry said. creators say goes beyond traditional, “bread-and- Justman spent last summer at a workshop at the butter” theatre. The Collective is the brainchild Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theatre in of 2008 graduate Corey Bradberry, and Andrew Blue Lake, Calif. “I learned what physical theatre is Puckett and Phillip Justman, both junior theatre and what it can do,” said Justman. “I came back with and performance studies majors. all this knowledge and I really was eager to apply it “What we’ve come up with after delving into the text somehow and just continue to experiment with it like of ‘Marat/Sade’ is we’ve been extracting the themes I did out in California, and this was just a fantastic and the images within the play and we’ve been using way to continue that.” sort of the art of the French revolution as the frame- Puckett’s musical background was also an im- work for the show, so it’s staged in three particular portant asset to the project. “One of the things areas: it’s pre-Revolution, during the Revolution and that I’ve been pinpointing within this particu- also the aftermath,” said Puckett. “Within that we sort lar project is focusing on the idea of exploring of picked apart these different images that we created a soundscape, as it were… sort of the musical over the course of these improvisations over the past soundtrack for the show… and sort of the un- couple of weeks and those are composing sort of the dercurrent of the environment that’s playing out narrative of our show, and within that there’s ele- within it,” Puckett said. “That sort of stems a lot ments of spontaneity each and every night.” from some of my work under [KSU instructor] “This was born out of a conversation—a lot of con- Hylan Scott as a director and choreographer.” versations,” said Bradberry. “Originally, I was going “And some of that also stems from the passion to try to stage the actual ‘Marat/Sade’ script through that I’ve had for music for a myriad of years, since a student-produced show, which I had done a couple I was in fifth grade, really,” said Puckett, who has of, and for various reasons it just wasn’t feasible at been playing guitar for twelve years and also plays the time.” cello. “[It came from] trying to delve into what “Through a conversation later between Andrew, that form of expression is within the context of myself and then later Phillip, we just determined this particular show and also being a little bit tired through what we had been studying that it would be of, I suppose, ‘bread-and-butter’ theatre—wanting a much more interesting experiment if we decided to to venture out into something that’s beyond your create something of our own rather than just trying to staple productions,” said Puckett. stage a play,” said Bradberry. “This is jelly theatre. We’re beyond bread-and- The three wanted to create something outside the butter,” joked Justman. For more information about realm of traditional theatre. “I was kind of tired of The Collective, visit maratcollective.weebly.com. what you would consider ‘bread-and-butter theatre’ Tickets for “Revolutio” are $5 cash only and can be —you come in, you learn your lines, you’re told reserved by emailing [email protected]. KSU Dance Company Presents ‘Adumbration’ Brittney Joseph could sense the abuse while watching this dance. Staff Writer In one part, two dancers fight with one another and one of them gets pushed to the floor. This year’s KSU Dance Company performance The last piece, “Grid,” was a true showstop- “Adumbration,” gave viewers the chance to see per. This piece was equal parts edginess and ec- something extraordinary. “Adumbration means centricity. Guest choreographer Cecil Slaughter to foreshadow. To suggest lightly,” said Director created the choreography. Slaughter is a nation- of Dance Ivan Pulinkala when asked what the ally-known choreographer from Washington word “adumbration” meant. This recital was University in St. Louis. The music had an up- only a small indication of how good the KSU tempo beat to it. It sounded like an African tribal Dance Company really is. song. The dancers looked amazing in their cos- The “Adumbration” recital featured a total of tumes and the dancing was phenomenal. As fina- six different pieces. Pulinkala choreographed les go, this one was top notch. the first piece, “Metastasis.” This dance was a “Adumbration” was a true success for ev- ballet that gave the impression of life changing eryone in the KSU Dance Company, but it right before our very eyes. took months of hard work and long hours. The Guest choreographer Kim Neal Nofsinger cho- dancers, directors, and others began work on reographed the second piece, “Adumbration.” “Adumbration” in September. The recital was Nofsinger is a director of dance at Middle five days long, with one show added after the Tennessee State University. Utilizing a group of original four sold out. KSU dancers, Nofsinger was able to show view- When asked what it was like to dance for the ers dread and despair. “Adumbration” recital, KSU Dance Company Assistant Professor of Dance Emily Volin cho- member and freshman Alexis Whitehead said, reographed “Quantum Entanglement,” the third “Dancing with KSU Dance Company has truly piece. Staying true to the name of the dance, this been an experience in itself; especially prepar- piece featured the dancers wearing costumes in- ing for ‘Adumbration.’ I have thoroughly en- tertwined with ropes. joyed the rehearsals but my biggest joy is the KSU Dance Company member Myles performance; because to me, you work hard for Johnson choreographed the fourth piece, “rEv- six months and its all for one show, well five olution.” Johnson, a senior, has been dancing shows to be exact.” with the KSU Dance Company for two years. The KSU Dance Company has 38 dancers. His piece was conventional, using a turntable Anyone who is interested in joining the dance on which dancers stood and rotated. company must audition. Auditions are held The fifth piece was “Truth In Pareidolia,” three times a year. The next audition is July choreographed by KSU Dance Company 10. Auditions are only for those interested in member Kelly Hamm. Hamm, a junior, is a dance major. Those interested in a dance also in her second year with the KSU Dance minor should apply through the College of Company. Hamm was hand picked to choreo- the Arts. For more information about the KSU graph a dance for the “Adumbration” recital. Dance Company please visit their Web site at Her piece featured dancers wrapped in bandag- kennesaw.edu/theatre/dance or contact them es. This dance had a somber feel to it. Viewers by phone at (678)-499-3123. The Page 10 • Sports SENTINEL Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Visit us online Tell us about it www.ksusentinel.com SPORTS [email protected] Wild win Owls on the The only run of the game was manufactured when a batter Jerome Wooley was hit by a pitch, a base was Staff Writer stolen and an error committed GOLF Cathy Dekmar Tarvin threw the first shutout Golf team ties for 30th Staff Writer of her college career, striking The women’s golf team fin- out four batters and walking ished tied for 30th overall by re- The Owls revived their only two. Hollie Huffman, cording a 323 in the final round season and snapped a three- Jamie KeKaualua and Klair of the Edwin Watts/Kiawah game losing streak on Saturday, Wells each had hits for the Island Classic, which was held Feb. 28 at Bailey Park in the Owls. in Kiawah Island, S.C. on Feb. first game of the Owl Classic. “I think that we came to- 22-24. A run in the bottom of the gether,” said infielder Jacki Freshman Patricia Arana seventh inning gave KSU (6- Warren. “Our pitcher did a shot a team-low 75 to lead the 9) the 1-0 victory over the really good job, and the de- Owls in Tuesday’s final round Eastern Illinois Panthers (7- fense was strong. We pulled of the classic. Arana moved up 3). Lyndsay McCurry, who through at the end when we 30 spots by turning in the Owls’ pinch-ran after Amanda Burns needed to.” lowest individual total of the was hit by a pitch, scored the Amber May (5-2), the event, giving her a 66th place sole run of the game. After Eastern Illinois pitcher, struck finish. stealing second, she slid past out 10 batters and held KSU to Arana’s teammate, Ashley the tag at home due to an error three hits in six and two-thirds Aguilera, carded her best total by Panthers catcher Kiley innings. Outfielder Denee’ of the event on Tuesday as Holtz. Holtz overthrew third Menzione had two hits for the well by shooting a 79 to finish baseman Ashley Anderton, Panthers. tied for 143rd. Aguilera left the who had to chase the ball into The final day of the Owl Kiawah Classic with a one-over left field, which allowed the Classic was postponed due to par 37 on her back nine. run. the threat of inclement weath- The Owls will return to Freshman Catherine Tarvin er in north Georgia and travel action on March 8-10 to com- (3-2) had an impressive per- considerations for the tourna- pete in the James Madison formance for the Owls as well. ment visitors. Invitational, which will be held in Jacksonville, Fla. WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
Rough landing for Lady Owls
Christine Morales| The Sentinel Justin Edwards improved his record to 1-1. Error-filled
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The women’s basketball doubleheader season came to an end as they went 1-2 down the final stretch, Christine Morales | The Sentinel The baseball team split the doubleheader which began on Monday, Feb. Jacki Warren 23 and ended on Saturday, Feb. with Campbell in which 40 total runs were 28. The Lady Owls defeated Jacksonville State, 69-51, but scored and the Owl committed 10 errors lost to East Tennessee State, Justin Hobday with seven runs in the sixth inning. 73-66, and USC Upstate, 71-66, Asst. Sports Editor KSU starting pitcher Kyle Heckathorn was during their three game away on the verge of retiring the side in the first stretch. The Owls split a pair of one run deci- inning before an error on a fly ball to right Senior Brittney Henderson sions in an error filled double-header with field extended the inning, allowing Campbell scored 19 points for KSU and the Campbell Camels at Stillwell Stadium to jump out to a 2-0 lead. grabbed 11 rebounds in the Saturday, Feb. 28. “They were a very scrappy team and they win over Jacksonville State on KSU committed 10 errors on the day were disciplined at the same time,” said Monday night at Pete Matthews which resulted in 10 unearned runs for the Heckathorn. “We need to start capitalizing Coliseum. Camels. on mistakes and we just got to play better Teammates Montinique “I’m disappointed in the way we played,” baseball all around.” Nixon added 13 points, Gia said head coach Mike Sansing. “When you The Camels added three earned runs on Lockett chipped in 12 and add in errors and then some hits you’re really three base hits in the second inning and added Jennifer Baker scored 12 in the extending the inning, and giving them five or two more unearned runs in the third following victory. six outs.” two more Owl errors at third base. Campbell The Lady Owls could not A solo home run in the top of the ninth added another run in the fourth inning to jump close the deal on the last two inning by Chris Bangi gave the Camels a 12-11 out to a commanding 8-1 lead. conference games of the season, in the losses to East Tennessee Christine Morales | The Sentinel victory in the first game. Campbell jumped out Campbell scored three runs in the top of to an 8-1 lead before the Owls stormed back State and USC Upstate. The Martin Baker had four hits in Wednesday night’s loss to Troy. See ERROR, page 11 two losses gave the Lady Owls a final record of 15-14 and an Home opener loss 11-9 Atlantic Sun record. Owls feel sting of Jacket bats MEN’S BASKETBALL Justin Hobday knocked in Martin Baker with a John Morbitzer scored two runs in four in- ued in the third as Tiffany Asst. Sports Editor single up the middle. The Owls Staff Writer nings for eight total runs on Johnson, who finished 2-3 Season comes to an end scored a run in the bottom of nine hits while committing with two RBIs, knocked a The men’s basketball team fin- The Owls (1-3) took a 15-5 the fourth and fifth innings to he Owls (5-9) two errors, both of which homerun deep to left field ished the season with an overall loss to the Troy Trojans (4-1) bring the score to 4-3, but the lost, 8-0, to came in the sixth inning at- driving in two more runs record of 7-22 and 3-17 in the on opening night at Stillwell Trojans’ six-run sixth inning Georgia Tech tempted rally by the Owls. for Tech. Atlantic Sun Conference after Stadium on Wednesday, Feb. opened the flood gates. (9-5) in a one- The Owls were unable Another two runs scored losing to East Tennessee, 81- 25. Troy scored five runs over hit shutout at to put any runs on the for the Jackets in the fifth 46, and USC Upstate, 80-51 on The Trojans scored four the final three innings, includ- Bailey Park board, recording only one inning after Johnson singled Thursday and Saturday. runs in the fourth inning and ing two runs in the eighth Wednesday, Feb. 25. hit and two errors as the on a rocket that careened The seven-game win season six runs in the sixth behind the inning off of a two-run home- Jessica Coan earned the game ended an inning early off relief pitcher Amanda marks the second consecutive homerun hitting of Steven Felix run by Ditthardt. Both Felix Twin for the Yellow Jackets, due to NCAA softball run Burns’ leg giving the season that the Owls did not win and Ryan Ditthardt. and Ditthardt hit two homeruns, striking out seven KSU rules. Jackets a 6-0 lead. Burns more than 10 games. The Black “It’s difficult, obviously, to and each batted in five runs. batters. Kristen Adkins KSU pitcher Catherine was able to continue, but and Gold hope to improve next give up 15 and win anytime,” Starting pitcher Justin helped out by striking out Tarvin gave up one earned only faced one more batter season as they only graduate said head coach Mike Sansing. Edwards took the loss for the two more Owls’ late in the run in the top of the first, before being replaced by two players, one a starter. “I thought we had some op- Owls. Edwards gave up four game, while giving up the although two scored, the starter Tarvin. Georgia portunities early, but we just earned runs on seven hits while Owls only hit. giving the early lead to the Tech increased their lead to haven’t been able to get that walking one batter and striking The Yellow Jackets Jackets. The runs contin- See STING, page 11 big inning.” out another over four innings Ditthardt led the fourth of work. inning off with a double off of Martin Baker provided a CORRECTION the left-field wall. The next bright spot for KSU at the two Trojan batters connected plate, going 4-for-5 and scoring Last week, The Sentinel incorrectly credited the photo of for RBI singles before Felix two runs while improving his Lawrence Washington on page 11 to asunphotos.com The delivered a three-run homerun batting average to .579 on the photo was taken by staff photographer Christine Morales. The over the right-field wall. young season. In the sixth inning, KSU “I had a couple hits today Sentinel also incorrectly credited the photo of Zach Statham relief pitcher Sean Fream hit but I wish I could have got that on page 13 to a staff photoagrapher, however, the photo was the first batter he faced, and run in the first inning,” said then gave up a two-run home Baker. “We can’t seem to get courtesy of Jennifer Bone. The Sentinel apologizes for these run to Felix, his second of the the runner in from third early inaccuracies. game. Ditthardt came to the on in the game and that comes plate with two runners on base back to bite us in the end.” with two outs and connected The Owls start their confer- for a three-run home run that ence schedule against Campbell Upcoming events widened the Trojans’ lead to at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 27. 10-3. The Camels will visit Stillwell Fri. March 6 Sat. March 7 KSU drew first blood in the Stadium for a three-game set Men’s Tennis v. Buffalo W. and M. Tennis v. Campbell bottom of the third inning when that will include a doublehead- 3:00 p.m. Tennis Complex 11:00 a.m. Tennis Complex Christine Morales | The Sentinel designated hitter Ric Bishop er on Saturday. The Tuesday, March 3, 2009 SENTINEL Sports • Page 11 • ERROR from page 10 winning run with a double in • STING from page 10 the seventh inning immediate- the bottom of the eighth. ly following the Owls’ seven Martin Baker continued his 8-0 in the top of the sixth run sixth. The Owls tied the hot start at the plate going 5- inning by scoring two runs game back up with a two-run for-9 on the day. Baker’s bat- on three hits. home run by Josh Whitaker ting average currently sits at With Tech leading, 8-0, and a solo home run by Jace .567 for the season. in the bottom of the sixth, Whitmer before Bangi’s home “Right now I’m hitting the KSU needed just one run run in the ninth inning won the ball pretty well and getting to keep the game alive. game for the Camels. off to a hot start,” said Baker. Tarvin was able to reach In the second game, the “I just wish we could get our on a Jackets error, and Owls jumped out to an 8-2 lead team off to a hotter start.” Jamie Kekaualua pinch- after four innings. Whitmer Justin Edwards improved hit for Burns. Kekaualua provided the fireworks when his record to 1-1 after being reached safely, recording he led off the second inning credited with the victory for the Owls’ only hit of the with a towering solo home run the Owls. night and keeping KSU’s for the Owls. The start of the three game hopes alive. Tarvin ad- However, the Camels series was delayed due to in- vanced to third on the scored five unearned runs clement weather and will be errant throw to first, put- in the fifth inning follow- completed on Monday, March ting the Owls in scoring ing two fielding errors by 2. The Owls will hit the road position. However the last the Owls. Campbell tied the for their next four games Owls batter grounded out game in the eighth inning on before welcoming Kent to the short stop ending, another unearned run before State to Stillwell Stadium on the rally, and the evening. White batted in the game- Friday, March 13. No Owls were avail- able for comment after the game, and head coach Scott Whitlock declined to Say no to comment as well. KSU will welcome Southern Mississippi, steroids, Eastern Illinois and North Carolina Central to Bailey Park for the Owl Classic Christine Morales | The Sentinel Selig on Feb. 27-28. Catherine Tarvin threw the first shutout of her college career on Sat. following Wednesday’s loss to GT. Barry Bonds has an extremely Lauren Miller big head and a voice higher than Sports Columnist a 12-year-old girl’s. I know it Club Briefs sounds harsh, but I only call him steroid situation. If he does take out on these attributes because action, he will face opposition Justin Hobday | Asst. Sports Editor they were both caused by gobs of and possible defeat. Without a steroids. Now, how many more doubt, Selig must at least step Men’s Lacrosse players must endure through un- up and try to do something about Roller Hockey sightly head growth and voice this mess. After all, that is his job Still undefeated modulation (not to mention a cer- as commissioner. Fourth at regional in first tain shrinking extremity) before Ironically, Hank Aaron him- season something is done about the se- The Owls remained undefeated self takes a different stance on the after beating the Furman Paladins, rious issue of steroids in Major situation. He wants things to be KSU went 3-2 at the Southeast League Baseball? 16-5, on a messy and wet afternoon left alone. Collegiate Roller Hockey Regional in Greenville, S.C., Saturday, Feb. Although many seem to have “[The all-time home run Championships to place fourth in their already accepted MLB players’ 28. record] is probably the most hal- first season of play. KSU’s record improved to 7-0 wide use of performance-enhanc- lowed record out there, as far as “For our first season we’ve done ex- ing drugs as the norm, one very with two divisional victories already I’m concerned, but it’s now in the ceptionally well,” said club president under their belt. important man has all but accept- hands of somebody else. It be- Ricky Schneider. ed it, and there could be some big Charles Roland led the way for longs to Barry. No matter how we In the round robin portion of the Owls, scoring five goals and con- consequences for those who have look at it, it’s his record, and I held the tournament, the Owls faced off been on the juice. tributing two assists. Justin McKay it for a long time,” Aaron said to against Emory, Florida State and the continued his recent, inspired play In a recent interview with the Atlanta Journal Constitution. University of Tampa. KSU handed a 6- USA Today, MLB Commissioner by adding two goals and two assists Oh, Hammerin’ Hank, stop being 3 loss to Emory before demolishing the to build on last weekend’s breakout Bud Selig made his feelings on so damn submissive and claim Seminoles by a score of 10-2. However, the vast use of performance-en- performance. what is rightfully yours! the Owls dropped a close, 5-4, decision KSU led, 12-4, at halftime and hancing drugs very clear: he is even if Aaron meant those to Tampa. saddened and disgusted. endured a cold and rainy second half words with all of his heart and is In the quarterfinals, the Owls blew to earn the victory. The thing that tipped him over completely content with the way away the Miami Hurricanes, 8-2, but the the edge is Alex Rodriguez’s Noah Rosenblum once again per- things stand, something still must Florida Atlantic Owls defeated KSU, formed well as goalie, stopping nine recent confession of using per- be done for the sake of baseball’s 12-2, to end KSU’s tournament run. formance-enhancing drugs from of 14 shots on goal. The Owls’ de- future. FAU won the championship, and fense has allowed five goals or less 2001-03. Selig is considering If action is not taken now, Tampa and Elon placed second and taking action against A-Rod. in four straight games. more and more records will be third, respectively. KSU has an outside The lacrosse team will be back in Selig even went as far as to broken by players who cheated opportunity of making it to the national say that he would not completely action on Saturday, March 7, when their way to the top. The record tournament, which they will find out they will face the Alabama Crimson rule out changing the record book book will be tarnished, and so about on Monday, March 2. to reinstate Hank Aaron as home Tide at 3:00 p.m. on the intramural will Major League Baseball’s If the Owls are not selected to par- field. run king. reputation. The clean players ticipate in the national tournament, they “Once you start tinkering, you who bust their butts season after will begin the new season in late August create more problems. But I’m season deserve better, and the after everyone returns for the fall se- not dismissing it. I’m concerned. fans deserve better. mester. James Richmond | The Sentinel I’d like to get more evidence,” So Commissioner, get angry Charles Roland (left) helped the said Selig. and take control. Suspend Alex Owls remain undefeated. Although it is true that “tin- Rodriguez. Go through the record kering” with the record book may book with a fine-tooth comb, open up a can of worms, in the some white-out, and a pen, and long run, it would be worth it. It’s erase Barry Bonds and all of the simple: Using steroids is illegal. other large-headed, cheating so- Using steroids is cheating. pranos. Stir things up a bit, and Chances are, Selig will wimp show baseball that even if you go out and do nothing about the down, you go down swinging.
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Brian C. Bell controversy. After the painful titude of a top program. Sseveral Staff Writer defeat, Guy came back and took members of their roster stepped third in his weight class. up and showed signs of domi- The Wellness Center played By finishing in the top six in nance against much larger and host to the NCWA Southeastern their respective weight classes, more experienced programs. Conference Regional Tournament these three KSU grapplers “We simply don’t have the this past Saturday. Teams from along with two additional KSU numbers to get first, but hope- across the southeast flocked to wrestlers, 165-pounder Trevor fully that will change soon,” said Kennesaw to compete in order to Pinkerton and 133-pounder Kyle coach and KSU wrestling alumni qualify for the NCWA National Issacs, qualified for the NCWA Ben Ericks. Championships later this year. National Championships, giving Team captain Ross Cravens The tournament was the five of the eight competing KSU was pleased with his squad’s first one to be held on the KSU wrestlers a spot in this year’s fourth place overall finish and campus, and the Owls made a competition. the support they received from strong showing on their home With consecutive matches, the KSU community. mat. Two-time All-American spectators had the chance to see “We’ve had great turn out for Derryl Cloer, reached the finals the top grapplers from the NCWA this kind of event, which is real in the 235-pound weight class, compete, including the KSU exciting to see… our guys are but fell in overtime, 8-6. Team wrestling team which through all working hard out there,” said captain Ross Cravens took first steadfast promotion, brought out Cravens. place in the 174-pound class, a strong crowd for the event. The Owls now look to im- showing the same dominance “We get to generate a little prove on last year’s second as last year as he worked to money, get people involved,” place performances and earn Most Outstanding Wrestler added KSU wrestler and 2008 bring back a national cham- honors for the tournament. National Runner-up Cloer. “We pionship for KSU. Garrett Guy was set to take actually have fans.” Cravens added, “We’re going to Photo courtesy of KSU Club Sports a top two spot in the 184-pound As the tournament progressed work these next two weeks and Deryl Cloer (left) is KSU’s first ever two-time All-American Wrestler. weight class, but lost a hotly throughout the day, the KSU hopefully bring back a few na- contested match that ended in grapplers began to show the for- tional championships.” Ice Hockey Headed to nationals Kelly Blaine Lirette. Chris Koutnik and Sean from Holden and Morrison tied Sports Editor Bernhardt each added a goal of the game at 3-3 at the end of their own. Goalie Ben Powers regulation. The No. 9 seeded Ice Hockey held UMBC to five goals and In overtime, it was a close- team pulled an upset at the re- KSU won, 8-5. fought battle personified in gional tournament in Wooster, The next day, the Owls re- the successful defense of a Ohio, last weekend, defeating turned to face their biggest Redhawks penalty shot by No. 4 UMBC and No. 3 Miami threat of the tournament in Powers. As the period wound of Ohio to advance to nation- Miami of Ohio. After suffering down, Holden fed the puck to als. two losses (1-6, 1-4) to them Morrison, who connected on a On day one of the win-or- earlier in the season, the Owls shot with 56.1 seconds remain- go-home tournament, KSU were hoping for redemption. ing in the period to give the was pitted against UMBC, a Miami proved to be tough as Owls the 4-3 overtime upset. team that defeated KSU ear- they put up the first two goals The Owls will travel to lier this season. The Owls and outshot KSU, 21-2. The Grand Rapids, Mich., March put eight goals on the board: Owls got on the board late in the 17-22 to compete in the nation- Photo courtesy of capturedliving.com two each coming from Jerry second period with a shot from al tournament hosted by Grand Dylan Morrison scored the first goal against Miami of Ohio late in the second quarter, and Holden, Hunter Gahl and Rick Justin Blais. Additional goals Valley State University. scored the game winning goal in overtime.
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he KSU baseball team wasn’t supposed to be one of the biggest stories in college sports yet. In their final year of transitioning to the NCAA Division-I ranks, the Owls aren’t even eligible for postseason play. However, junior pitcher Kyle Heckathorn has attracted atten- tTion to the program from nearly every major league team and from one of the most renowned baseball publications Athlete in the country. Heckathorn was recently named Second Team Preseason All America by Baseball America and was featured in an of the article published in the magazine and on espn.com. “I think it’s brought a lot of positive publicity to the school,” said head coach Mike Sansing. “It’s given all of our players an opportunity to perform in front of dozens of scouts.” The attention picked up after Heckathorn’s sophomore season when he went 4-2 and allowed only one earned run Kyle Heckathorn eek over his final 14 innings pitched. Following his season for the Owls, Heckathorn competed in the Cape Cod W Baseball League which shined an even brighter light on the pitching prowess of the Ringgold, Ga. native. “That helped put me on the map too,” said Heckathorn regarding his summer league performance. “Up there they care about numbers and seeing your potential for the next level.” Numerous major league scouts traveled to KSU during Fall 2008 semester to meet with the Owls’ ace. According to Heckathorn, the meetings consisted of surveys and psy- chological exams but he doesn’t seem to mind the scru- tiny. “It’s nice to have the opportunity to get to know who I’m dealing with and to get a feel about what’s going to happen come May,” said Heckathorn. Heckathorn may be garnering most, if not all, of the attention, but the entire KSU baseball program is reaping the rewards. “It’s good for everyone,” he said. “Everyone is getting a chance so it’s good for the team overall.” As for the future, coach Sansing said he believes that the program’s heightened profile will assist in recruiting efforts. “Recruits, families and sports fans all read the news- paper and the Web sites,” said Sansing. “I think that any attention that we can get definitely helps in the recruiting process.” The baseball program has long provided a source of pride for KSU winning two national titles in the 1990s. The postseason isn’t in the cards for this season, but the progress of the program dictates that they will be ready once they get their chance. Photos courtesy of KSU SID Kyle Heckathorn will lead the Owls as their No.1 starting pitcher.
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