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This newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the Student Media at Digital Commons@Georgia Southern. It has been accepted for inclusion in The George-Anne by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons@Georgia Southern. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Established 1927 The Official Student Newspaper of Georgia Southern University Geor V75#27 j 1111iiiiiiiiiiii GrgeAn092502 k www.sstp.gasou.edu 1 Hour Reserve(ln Library Use) RECEIVED ■ 1 Ho SEP 2 5 2002 JuvfKU HENDERSON LIBRARY September25,2oST Sports: All nine SoCon teams play this weekend Volume 75, No. ^ Page6 ON THE INSIDE: Identity fraud New chancellor visits GSU cases hitting By Angela Jones [email protected] close to home Thomas Meredith, the new By Michelle Flournoy chancellor of the University Sys- mlf21 @ hotmail.com tem of Georgia, was the honored Covering the campus like a guest at a reception welcoming Television sets and computers aren't the only things being stolen swarm of gnats him to GSU yesterday at the Ne- smith-Lane Continuing Education around Statesboro. building. The number of identity theft Today's Weather The visit is part of the chancel- and identity fraud cases is steadily lor's tour of the 34 institutions that growing. make up the University System of Chatham County police Georgia. released information last week Showers with a "If I had to name one thing I about Denise Janice Brown,42, highof80°Fand hope to accomplish during my who is a suspect in a series of alowof69°F. term as chancellor, it would be identity fraud cases in the Cha- to increase the academic quality tham County. Brown is still on that is underway in the university the loose, according to Sergeant system schoo1 s, and also to increase Mike Wilson of the Chatham the efficiency of our operations," County Police Department. Opinions Meredith said. "We are hopeful that Brown High-level deans and vice- is still in the area," Wilson said. "Normally, when we circulate • Arch-nemeses of column- presidents of the school, along photos apprehension follows writing, Amanda Permenter with select faculty and student shortly after. There are probably and Adam Brady, hash it out in representatives were at the recep- more cases than we know of." black and white. tion to welcome the new chancellor on his first tour of GSU. A lot of people are unaware that their identity has been sto- • War against Iraq: Why and "I think Georgia Southern is len until they start getting state- why now? on an upward path in all areas; academically and in terms of ap- ments, Wilson said, noting that pearance," Meredith said. "The they have seen a significant rise campus is beautiful, and the new in identity fraud in the Chatham Page 4 f buildings going up are both lovely County area. and functional. It's an outstanding "We are promoting vigilance," institution on the move, under the he said. "We are going out into Sports great leadership of Dr. Grube." the community and letting people Meredith is a native of Ow- know that this is out there." ensboro, Ky. From 1988 to 1997 Sergeant Thomas Williams of • Women's soccer takes a 5-0 loss he served as president at Western the Statesboro Police Department to UGA away from home. Kentucky University after serving said that Statesboro has not seen as vice chancellor for executive af- the amount of identity fraud cases fairs at the University of Missis- that Chatham County has, but the sippi for four years. "numbers are on the rise. Meredith received B .A. degrees Williams said that last year in social studies and history from* one case was reported. In Kentucky Wesleyan College, as 2002, there have already been well as an M.A. in education ad- 4 cases. Special Photo ministration and supervision from "We have had two really Western Kentucky University. He Recently appointed chancellor of the University System of Georgia Thomas Meredith spoke at the Nes- big cases in Statesboro," said smith-Lane building during a tour of the 34 schools constituting the system. The highly qualified Meredith See Meredith, Page 3 voiced aspirations for his term as chancellor and expressed positive feelings about GSU in his speech. See Identity, Page 2

Page 6 Cell phones safer Renovations at Olliff Hall Features than once believed plod on beyond deadlines

By Laura Porte In the US A, there are around 35 By Angela Jones • Poverty levels are up for the laura_porte @ hotmail.com [email protected] first time since 1993. million cellular phones in use, but Cell phones are safer than there is no law prohibiting the use In response to student re- • Jerimiah Freed debuts with a people tend to believe, ac- of cell phones while driving. quests for cable and internet ac- % revitalizing rock album. cording to a study conducted The survey conducted by cess in their dorm rooms, GSU by the Automobile Association AAA found that outside distrac- plans to update one residence hall of America's Traffic Safety tions cause more accidents than each summer. Foundation. chatting on a cell phone: Things were humming mer- • Outside distractions, such as rily along when Johnson and Page 8 The study contradicts the belief that cell phones cause eye-catching advertisements or Watson were updated, but when many car accidents, and also eyeing another accident, caused they got to Olliff, the $ 1.3 million share a link with the cause of 19.7 percent of car accidents. renovation plans went bonkers. ;ase Arts brain tumors. • Eating and drinking were next, "This has been an extremely tion The Federal Communica- at 18.8 percents, followed by fid- frustrating process for us," said ^Entertainment tions Commission estimates dling with the car audio system, Vickie Hawkins, director of Uni- ibe that nationwide, 61 percent at 11.4 percent. versity Housing. "We started on ccal •After setbacks last season, 'The of 18-to24-year olds carry cell • Chatting with other passen- this back in May, and it has taken West Wing' is back for another phones. With so many people gers came next at 9.4 percent, much, much longer than we ever and year of great television. using cell phones, it is aconcern and then trying to retrieve loose expected." *ed. with how safe they really are. objects rolling about the car at Late parts, partially as- xins Researchers have collected 3.2 percent. sembled equipment and missed ,ac- evidence that points to the • Cell phone use ranked next, contract deadlines have turned :oes. possibility of an increase in accounting for a mere 1.5 percent routine: renovations into a rain- car accidents due to driving of car accidents. nightmare of constant noise now and talking on a cell phone. The survey was based on and inconveniences, according Countries such as Portugal 26,000 North Carolina police to some residents. just *ar..vw » « m ff i mr have banned the use of mobiles, reports complied from 1995 to "There's all kinds of noise, gitis THE WEST WING and Italy, Poland, Switzerland, 1999. going on now," said Ramona uire. Slovenia, Hungary, and Spain "I think that using a cell phone Davis. "I wake up at 9 a.m. some require motorists to use hand mornings to them drilling, and ning Page 10 aned free sets. See Phones, Page 2 since Olliff has no carpeting, isses the noise just reverberates re- ally bad. I mean, my whole bed Renovations at sgina was shaking from it." Olliff Hall have outhern Vince Romanini, assistant taken months longer than ex- rida, director of University Hous- Events pected. Among to be ing, met with more than 30 LECTURE the incomplete ation Olliff residents on Monday to Norman Fries Distinguished address their concerns, listen tasks is the in- stallation of new re. David Oreck to their complaints and deliver nake air-conditioning Nes smith-Lane Continuing- updates on the status of the units, which were Education Building ;s. renovation. sent improperly September 26. 6:30 p.m. hat it Tops on the resident com- assembled with- men, BOTANICAL GARDEN plaint lists were the noise from out an important ttwo • Plant Swap drilling arid other work being component of air Botanical Garden Adam Boimer/STAFF regulation. to be September 28.10 a.c Freshman Tripp Bishop pauses to take a cell phone call on campus. See Olliff, Page 8 m By" Page 2 - Wednesday, September 25, 2002 Illegal cable hookups PHONES, FROM PAGE 1 Police Beat while you are driving is less safe GSU Police Dept. than not using one, but if you are go- Editor's Note: Police Beat irk Northland Cable 9-23-2002 ing to ban cell phones, how can you • A North Main Street resident rcjppjjeds ., appears^ every edition of the not ban CD players or other things Bulloch County's sole cable television provider says most cases his driver's license was missing fteWiv " GeargerAnhe jn an effort to inform the GSU community of the amount of cable theft occur in apartments around Georgia Southern that cause distractions?" said Jef- the Recreation Activities Center. fery Joiner, a senior finance major, • A Dorman Hall resident reported and nature of crime. All reports are public information and can be who's owned a cell phone since he someone damaged the roof and a door on By Jerel Watkins that she did not feel that this justifies obtained at either the GSU Division [email protected] was 16. his vehicle in the Dorman Hall parking lot. cable theft. • Officers issued four traffic of Public Safety or the Statesboro "If you can't pay attention with a Police Department. If someone is discovered with A young man also said that he warnings, worked one traffic cell phone, you probably shouldn't an illegal cable hookup, that person doubts he would steal cable. "I just accident and assisted four motorists. be driving at all." could receive up to 10 days in jail and couldn't do it morally. Stealing is The National Cellular Service 9-22-2002 a fine of $500. wrong." and the National Safety Council of • Berret Daniel Terry, 18, of Olliff Rick Hutchison, regional manager Hutchinson said detecting illegal Hall, was charged with minor in the United States have developed a of Northland Cable, said, "$500 could cable is not that hard to do. Adam Bonner/STAFF possession/consumption of alcohol. cell phone safety guide that provides buy a lot of cable." He said that he has Technicians, using trucks Junior Autenia Murray takes a • Officers issued two traffic citations Williams Center room 2023 safety tips and explains how to report and 12 traffic warnings, worked one found many B ulloch County residents equipped with devices that detect break to take a phone call yes- P.O. Box 8001 emergencies. traffic accident, assisted one motorist, to be under the impression that cable unusual signals given off by unau- terday. Statesboro, GA 30460 Most cell phones on the market and responded to one false fire alarm. theft is not a problem. thorized hookups, usually discover today come with features that allow Even with this study, students Hutchison has been with North- illicit connections. 9-21-2002 How to reach us people to make a call without dialing don't seem to be concerned. Digital land Cable since 1994 and that while When such a connection is spot- • David Timothy Widmer, 21, of the number. phones emit far less radiation than 119 Harden Road, Statesboro, was ADVERTISING: illegal cable hookups have always ted, Northland contacts the Statesboro It's important to get to know these analog phones, and by the mid- charged with criminal trespass. 681-5418 been an issue, in more recent years, Police Dept., who will then visit the features such as speed dial, redial, and 1990's, most companies used only • A Winburn Hall resident reported STORY OR PHOTOS: the problem has escalated. site in order to positively identify someone punctured four tires on his voice dialing. It's also important that digital technology. 681-5246 "One audit that we were doing the the situation as illegal, then notify vehicle in the Winburn Hall parking lot. people position their phones within "I've never even seen an analog FAX NUMBER: other day found that one apartment the residents that a police report will • Officers issued five traffic citations easy reach so that they don't have to phone, so I'm not too concerned and five traffic warnings, worked one 486-7113 complex had 20% illegal hookups," be filed against them. take their eyes off of the road. about it," said Annie Keene, a senior traffic accident, assisted one motorist, E-MAIL TO: he said, opting not to name the Hutchison gave an example of Many people are also concerned finance major. and responded to one false fire alarm. [email protected] complex. how this crime can affect more than that the use of cellular phones in- For those who are concerned with He added that while illegal cable one person: 9-20-2002 It is a desire of The George-Anne creases the risk of developing brain the emission levels of their phones, is a crime throughout the community, He said that if 3 people share a • A Bethel Church Road resident to print the news of Georgia South- tumors. the Cellular Telecommunications and reported, a cellular phone was missing ern University as accurately as the majority of the cases take place in house and one of them as installed Many studies have found no cancer Internet Association decided last year from the Technology Building. possible. If you believe that apartment complexes that cater largely cable illegally, all 3 residents will risk from cell phone use, but the latest that all CTIA-certified cell phones • Officers issued three traffic something covered is in error, to college students. be charged and prosecuted. While warnings, worked two traffic contact the editor at 681-5246 research published in the European must have their radiofrequency For a lot of students, it's a fairly a court fine of $500 is applied to accidents and assisted six motorists. as soon as possible. Journal of Cancer Prevention, how- emission levels made available to easy choice, while others see it as the first offense, a misdemeanor, the Liked By Many, ever, said that long-term users of customers. -All Police Beat wrong. last person prosecuted also received Cussed By Some... analog phones are at least 30 percent The information is usually noted information is compiled by "I guess it depends on who you're a 10-day prison sentence, variable Read By Them All. more likely to develop brain tumors inside the box in which the phone Doug Kidd, News Editor. stealing it from, and if they care or upon the judge. than nonusers. is sold. not," said Jenny, a non-subscriber of Northland Cable also seeks re- any form of cable. She said in the near imbursement for damages to equip- future she will purchase the service ment, service and loss of time due to IDENTITY, FROM PAGE 1 legally, but would probably obtain prosecution. illegal cable if she could. "If you go to Wal-Mart and walk Williams. "The Privacy Act keeps credit card companies "We are all creatures of habit. We throw things Michael says that while he thinks, out with a pack of cigarettes, they will "In 1998, we caught a college student who was from talking to the police. Companies will only speak away without thinking about it, but you never know stealing cable is wrong, he would if handcuff you and put you in jail," he living off of credit cards he got in other people's to the victim, so it makes it hard for us." who is going through your garbage or even who is possible because it's free. said. "I'm selling a service." names. He was paying rent, utility bills, and buy- According to the Georgia Governor's Office of at the landfill." "It's another $20 or so a month," A second arrest for illegal cable, ing big screen TVs. Detective Higgins handled Consumer Affairs, it is estimated that one in four "Because of the volume of cases surfacing we he said, noting that he shares a $69.99 or any "theft of service," in the state the case and still had people coming forward two will be a victim of identity fraud. Computers have are starting an awareness program," Wilson said of cable package with three other room- of Georgia could warrant up to one years later." made identity fraud easier than before. the Savannah area. "These people are looking for mates. year in jail and a fine of up to $5,000. "Another big case started out with the indi- "The best thing I can tell people is to leave items quick, easy targets. "It's stealing; if someone's pay- Hutchison said that he has taken as vidual getting credit cards in family member's locked up," said Sergeant Wilson. "Lock your car "In the case with Brown, her group has been ing for it, it's wrong," said one young many as 24 people to court in one day names. After that worked, they started to branch and your garage. People assume that it takes a going into garages that were left unlocked and tak- ' lady. "Statesboro only has one cable and that he does not like to spend his out," said Williams. bold individual to go into a garage, but if they are ing driver's licenses. I tell people all the time that provider, so they can skyrocket the time prosecuting illegal accounts. Williams said that identity fraud and identity desperate enough they will do it." a driver's license may seem miniscule, but all you prices." "I'm trying to keep students from theft cases are difficult for both the victim and the Wilson said that he also recommends shredding need is a social security number and a date of birth She did however continue on to say getting in trouble," he said. police department. documents containing personal information. to get a credit card." 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Homecoming Game: Festive Decorations throughout the week: YEAH, 1 LOOK, VALIANT IN MY BRAND NAME GEAR. BUT WHEN IT COMES TO SUPPORTING GSU VS. Virginia Military Institute • Student Organization Banner Contest AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS —PHEW! —I JUST CAN'T SEEM TO MUSTER ANY CONCERN. 1:00 pm, Paulson Stadium • Departmental Door Display AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS. IGNORE THEM AND THEY'LL GO AWAy. (Crowing of Queen/King at Halftime) • Paint the Town Contest, Sponsored by • Alumni Relations • All tickets available at the SAC. WWW.AFTERSCHOOLNOW.ORG • 866 KIC^S TODAy Wednesday, September 25, 2002 — Page 3 MEREDITH, FROM PAGE 1 INS to meet deadline for tracking foreign moved on to University of Mis- bama System. sissippi, where he earned an Ed.D. in "What stood out about Dr. Mer- administration and supervision with edith was his leadership experience, students; system's effectiveness doubted an emphasis in secondary and higher particularly his background emphasis education. on quality in higher education," said Universities say U.S. won]t be KMMtfMNMM—— ^^ Meredith was inaugurated as GSU president Bruce Grube. able to process information 1 ' '§ ■ Chancellor in January. While he is in the area, the chancel- on nearly half a million ■ I...... dJ^*7 E-■'«-* Prior to becoming the university lor will also attend a luncheon with , international student visas 1 LM ■r i* * * system's chancellor, Meredith served business and economic leaders in the -JtoSap** K ■ V ™ as a principal in Illinois and Indiana, Savannah area today. KRT Campus ' P--V, j • A Vice chancellor for executive affairs The meeting is part of the Knowl- at the University of Mississippi, and edge is Power Program, a state tour WASHINGTON-The Immigra- ^H L ^* W J ^^■■^^^^ Chancellor of he University of Ala- Meredith initiated. tion and Naturalization Service told ! '*■ 'Congress on Tuesday that its system iijufmiji. for tracking foreign students will be - operational by its January deadline.

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Page 4 — Wednesday, September 25, 2002 NIQN*. j_ -ite -_. _«i- -~ Mi- GEORGE-ANNE Announcing the new G-A arch-nemeses Brady: The time has come. from Ms. Permenter, accountants when you yourself are as liberal as they THUMB Something has been building for weeks now, and after AMANDA well, that's an inter- come? Sometimes I just don't get the whole opposites •THUMBS UP nearly nine months in the making, it's finally happening, esting story. I made attract thing. Eagle Football. We're the moment you've all been waiting for. PERMENTER & my way into the Amanda: I don't promote myself. Others do it for me. still behind you, boys The face-off that will go down in the history books as world kicking and Yes, I'm just that good. -100 percent. one of the greatest events of our times. Listed on the very ADAM BRADY screaming, naked That's right, I don't put sugar in my coffee. Sugar's for H=3 pages as man landing on the moon and the discovery of like the rest of us. wussies, Gritsman. I like it black, and strong enough to the corndog. After the initial strip paint. As for my history of dating right-wing accoun- •THUMBS DOWN Amanda Permenter and Adam Brady will face off in slap on the rear, I tants, all's fair in love and war. And given my experience to places so technologi- their first ever... lived in New York with people of such political persuasion, I'm qualified to cally lagging that they still don't accept Eagle ARCH-NEMESIS COLUMN. for ten years before call one where I see him. You're no true liberal. You're a Express. Amanda: Jesus, he is so melodramatic. Everyone knows moving... corporate, cell-phone-toting pseudo-journalist. To think the corndog man is funny, well versed and active on campus Amanda: What you wrote the Our Opinion berating our faithful readers - yada yada yada. But did you know he's a thief? Techni- in the hell are you for their cellular practices... • THUMBS UP to the Chancellor visiting cally, I'm his superior; therefore my columns should always talking about? I Brady: Indeed I did write the very column that was campus yesterday. be on the top of the page. He knows the loopholes in the mean the student aimed at such individuals. But unlike many of the so-called system. He knows that there can't be a larger headline on media scene, Ra- "corporate" cell-phone-toting individuals, I have the de- • THUMBS DOWN to construction on the bottom half of the page, so he conjures up giant ones dioboy. And, I think cency to at least turn mine off in a restaurant or during a Oliff Hall lasting well into the school year. to subvert me. Personally, I don't think it matters where I speak for everyone movie. As far as being a psuedo-journalist is concerned, my column is. It could be buried all the way back on page when I say that no one wants to visualize you naked and I think I've tackled a few of the great issues of the day at eight and people would still read it. Let him have his spot screaming. hand. The five things we all need to do before graduation THUMBSUPtoHump above the fold. My words speak for themselves. Brady: Well, maybe not everyone. Radioboy? Ooh... is an important topic to us all. And if it isn't, it damn well Day. It's the middle of the Brady: Oh yes, your words speak for themselves. That stung. By "radioboy," I assume you're referring to should be. Furthermore, there shouldn't be a single person week already Yada yada yada, eh? Just because I'm no "logophiliac" the most popular non-urban show on WVGS, Mixed Nuts? at this school that doesn't know of the amazing resilience <=# doesn't mean I don't know a thing or two about the written (Every Thursday night from 6-9 p.m. on WVGS 91.9 FM, of the Communication Arts Department. If I'm no true •THUMBS DOWN to language. Obviously I've mastered the art of brevity and by the way) So Crimes of the Week took off. What can I liberal, then neither are you. I may have a cell-phone and midterms approaching. beaten your columns to the on-top position, but treachery say about my success? It's not like I'm fraternizing with occasionally wear questionably corporate attire, but at least is hardly the way to describe my rise to the top of the page. those higher than myself in the George-Anne hierarchy to I don't fraternize with the enemy. Did you ever consider that maybe people like me better, get my name in the paper. Amanda: Ouch. So, you think I'm a traitor because Ms. Permenter? Not to be too self-righteous, but not even Amanda: I beg your pardon! I want you to name just I had a right-wing boyfriend. I have no defense for that. the three-year veteran and editor-in-chief Tim Prizer gets one member of this fine staff with whom I've fraternized... After all, I am wearing his old Eddie Bauer T-shirt. If the same recognition as I do, even after using explicatives Uh, wait...nevermind that. I wrote my way to the top, that's not right wing corporate, I don't know what is. What with officers of the law. thank you very much. That's wrote, not rode. Go back to do you say we wrap this up and hit up Waffle House for off Che aatft Amanda: Self-"righteous"? HA. ha. last year's Friday editions and find one front-page feature some coffee? Oh, and your reputation with officers of the law is any that doesn't have my by-line on it. And, could you be Brady: I suppose I could agree to disagree. Just so long • Hard work spotlights the character of better than Tim's? Maybe next time you get pulled over anymore shameless with the self-promotion of your radio as you don't get up in arms when I put a few spoonfuls of people: some turn up their sleeves, some for running stop signs you can put yourself in Crimes of show? If it doesn't suck, you don't need such advertise- sugar in my cup of America's best coffee. turn up their noses, and some don't turn the Week. People might dig into your food-personifying ment. People will tell their friends, and their friends will Adam Brady is the arts and entertainment editor up at all. - Sam Ewing antics, but there's nothing dishonorable in the fact that I tell more friends and so on. of The George-Anne and the arch-nemesis of Amanda spent the last two years working my way up the proverbial Brady: Speaking of shameless self-promotion... And Permenter, the news editor of the same publication. • If computers get too powerful, we can ladder of success up here in the newsroom. Where did you what's your problem anyway? I knew from the beginning They can be reached at [email protected] and organize them into a committee - that will come from, anyway? we'd never agree. You don't even put sugar in your coffee. [email protected], respectively. Brady's name being do them in. - Bradley's Bromide Brady: If you must know where exactly it was I came And what the hell is it with your penchant for right-wing listed first was no coincidence.

LETTER AND SUBMISSION POLICY The George-Anne welcomes letters to the editor, story submissions and guest columns from people both inside and outside the GSU community. All copy submitted should be typed (double-spaced, please), preferably on Macintosh disk in Microsoft Word or Mi- crosoft Works format. All submissions must be signed and include a mailing address and phone number for verification. The editors reserve the right to reject any submission. There is no word limit on submissions. A writer may request to remain anonymous. However, it will be the editor's decision whether or not to print the name. Submissions are run on a space-available basis. Covering the campus like a swarm of gnats THE 2002-03 EDITORIAL BOARD

TIM PRIZER EDITOR-IN-CHIEF AMANDA PERMENTER MANAGING EDITOR

DOUG KIDD NEWS EDITOR

MELISSA CONNORS SARA MILLER SPORTS EDITOR ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR War with Iraq: Why? And why now? ADAM BRADY BRITTANY SHIVER LIFESTYLES EDITOR ASSISTANT LIFESTYLES EDITOR By Richard Parker too-subtle message. Go home. These are the messy realities that the Bush administra- KRT Campus And yet the United States can't simply pack up like the tion would rather not contend with, explain or plan for, KATIE GLORIEUX ADAMBONNER And so, the Bush administration hurriedly sows the British did in the 1970s. Great Britain was shrinking from because they complicate the simplicity of a tirade against DEPUTY MANAGING EDITOR PHOTO EDITOR seeds that will bear the bitter harvest of war. And yet, its commonwealth; America is the sole superpower. It may Saddam. And they foreshadow what's complicated about head down, the administration tills the soil too busy to have won its status when the Soviet Union crumbled, but war. It's not much defeating the Iraqi military but grappling THE GEORGE-ANNE STAFF answer two questions. Why, really, are we going to war? it cemented its power in the sands of Kuwait by taking with what logically comes next. And why right now? back the oil that Iraq reached for in 1989. Much as America become an Asian power after the For 75 years, Georgia Southern^ Official These are the neglected, shady patches in the neat logic To this day, the U.S. Navy guarantees the shipping Spanish-American War, this war will see America finally § Student Newspaper % of otherwise tidy foreign policy, where thorns sprout, lanes that carry precious oil to Frankfurt and Yokohama. take its place as an Arab power, like the British and the Turks Democrats demur and allies delay. The administration And successive governments from Berlin and Tokyo repay before them. This is a fairly fine irony for an administration CIRCULATION NEWS would rather not spend too much time here because mat- the favor by basically toeing the U.S. line. Power does decidedly not in the business of nation building. Shana Bridges, Blaze Cul- SUPERVISORS ters are so, well, complicated. Much more complicated not simply grow out of the end of a gun; it grows out of And Washington will inherit all that entails. Such as Brad Bearden, David pepper. Tiffany Domingos, than causus belli as caricature: Saddam is evil and must the end of a gun protecting an oil tanker. John Hardy, Tracy Hilton, Panowicz engaging that other great power, Iran. Such as rebuilding the Erik Howard, Crystal be stopped. And so, Sept. 11, 2001, was not merely a day of ruined state of Iraq. And further expanding our permanent Lipsey, Mickauna Love. The president would rather not admit the that the incalculable human loss. It was a warning that powerful Mat Palmer, Nick Pearson ADVERTISING &DIS military presence in the gulf, already bigger than anytime TRIBUTION SERVICES rationale for this war is really written in the cold, granite forces would stop at nothing to eject America from the since 1990 and more than a quarter-century old. (ADS) language of power: This war is about controlling oil, en- gulf- and destroy its power. Over the last year, a battered Some good may come. Such as reforming some of the LIFESTYLES suring Ameripa's status as the world's sole superpower world economy has been only a breath from disaster. If corrupt and feckless Arab allies America has relied upon Urkovia Jacobs. Travis MARKETING DIRECTOR and cementing a decade of material and political gains. the Saudis had fallen or capitulated to Islamists, nearly to its detriment. A permanent American interest in the Jones, Janis Pitman David Brennaman This is really why wars are fought, not to stop some strain half of the world's oil would be under three unfriendly Middle East can no more tolerate being surrounded by SPORTS BUSINESS MANAGER of bacteria. regimes: Riyadh, Tehran and Baghdad. tottering regimes than it can tolerate a continued Israeli- Stacey Johnson Eli Boorstein, B.J. Corbilt, The administration has managed to obscure reality In this nightmare scenario, governments from Berlin to Palestinian conflict. Nick Fierstos, Bo Fulginiti, ADREPS through an optical illusion, cleaving the pending war with Tokyo would shun U.S. entreaties and go to the Persian Gulf None of these are arguments not to invade Iraq. But Doug Kick! IVent Anthony, Tiffany Do- Iraq from the ongoing one on terrorism. Each is part of a asking - no, begging - for oil. Recession would mushroom each is an argument indicating a more complicated, messy, PHOTOGRAPHY mingos, Stacey Johnson, Jennifer Teusaw, Candace single, ongoing conflict: the decade-long struggle tocontrol into depression. And like Samson shorn of his locks, the risk- and intrigue-filled proposition than the Bush admin- Westberry, Jackson West- LaVene Bell, Allison berry the increasingly out-of-control Persian Gulf. American colossus would be a giant in name only. The istration has let on. Or that the stammering Congress has Bennett, Laura Cox, Tim Little by little, the gains of the 1990 Gulf War have power and wealth of future generations would vanish. uncovered. Deaver, Christina Ritch, Lindsay Wise PRODUCTION & been steadily reversed. In this volatile region, home to Instead, a U.S. invasion of Iraq ensures that such a day And so, the administration hurriedly plants its seeds. STUDENT GRAPHICS SERVICES nearly half the world's oil, Iraq has slipped its noose. Iran won't dawn. With one of the three pillars of the gulf in Maybe no one will notice the thorns till later. PUBLICATIONS (PAGES) has awakened from its revolutionary slumber. The Saudis its possession, the United States will never want for oil Richard Parker is an award-winning journalist and chafe at the U.S. military presence they once invited. Years for its allies, or for itself. With Iraq in hand, the United former intelligence company executive. He was recently NEWS, EDITORIAL ADVISOR PRODI CIION MANAGER of bloody attacks - from Khobar Towers to Somalia, East States will fundamentally alter the balance of power in named the associate publisher of The New Republic Larry Anderson Adam Drew GENERAL MANAGE* WEBMASTER Africa, Yemen, New York and Washington - send a none- the gulf and in the entire Arab world. magazine in Washington. Bill Neville Segio Waldriiig Wednesday, September 25, 2002 — Page 5 Student Life Jiu-jitsu club teaches students self-defense Submission Grappling Club self-defense. for the reasons Renfroe mentioned. year ago. showing students how to 'get Michael Renfroe, president of "It will come in handy if you get Brothers Carlos and Helio Gracie back on their feef to fight the club, expressed his reasons for in a fight," said Brent Moore. originated the Gracie Jiu-jitsu fighting students to join. Other students came for the style in the early 1920's to meet the By Chike Nwakamma "I think they [students] should physical aspect of Gracie Jiu-jitsu. demands of real, "no rules" fighting chwakamm @ email.gasou.edu join if they want to learn practical "It keeps you in shape," said Rich- in the streets of Brazil. Interested in learning the art of self-defense, how to really defend ard Rhoades. Gracie Jiu-jitsu is a grappling form self-defense? Need help getting that themselves once they get taken Yet still, some students just joined of martial arts that resembles colle- bully off your back? Whatever the down to the ground," Renfroe said. out of curiosity in the Gracie Jiu-jitsu giate wrestling and Olympic judo. reason, a club is available for students "[Students should] at least learn how fighting style. Relson Gracie is the son of Helio wanting to learn the ancient practice to get back up on [their] feet if attacked Ernest Smith said, "I just wanted Gracie and continues the tradition of of martial arts. by multiple people and get out of the to see what it [Gracie Jiu-jitsu] was his father and uncle. Special to the G-A The Submission Grappling Club situation as fast as possible." about." Relson Gracie will be giving a Gracie Jui-jitsu fighters have competed in competitions against offers students an opportunity to Students had different reasons for According to Renfroe, the Sub- seminar at Georgia Southern Uni- ■ title holders from other martial arts styles, and have held their own, learn Gracie Jiu-jitsu and practical joining the club. Some students came mission Grappling Club began a versity in December. making the style recognized around the world. I I

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Carolina was third with 68 points, followed by College of Charleston (87) t, In last weekend's action, none and The Citadel (137). i of the games saw blowout wins as South Carolina's Jenny Lake won the 5K run with a time of 19:05.58. : the largest margin of victory was Furman's Whitney Kay Sharp was second with a time of 19:20.29, while * - just 14 points in East Tennessee teammate Bev Roberts placed third (19:25.97). Georgia Southern top per- State's 35-21 win over VMI in former was Brittney Swick (4th place, 19:28.15), for College of Charleston Johnson City, Tennessee. Ap- Elizabeth Rose finished 15th (20:36.97), while The Citadel was paced bj palachian State took advantage of Olivia Perry-Smith's 24th place finish (21:32.18). a touchdown pass with just three Furman completed the sweep with a 15 point total in the men's meet. The : minutes left to play to grab a hard- Citadel (62) edged the College of Charleston (62) for second place in the : fought 29-22 victory at Big South three-team event. . member Liberty. Western Carolina Kevin Crosby won the 8K run with a time of 26:00.96 as the Paladins also took advantage of some late claimed the first six spots in the event. College of Charleston's Aubrey Flor- heroics to take a 37-34 decision ence placed seventh with a time of 28:18.05, while The Citadel's top finisher over The Citadel in Charleston. was Stewart Campbell (9th, 28:53.28). The seventh-ranked Paladins of Dixie Plantation is the site for the Southern Conference Men's and Furman escaped with a 17-7 win Women's Southern Conference Cross Country Championships to be held over 22nti-ranked Richmond of the on November 2nd. Atlantic 10 Conference. Wofford remained the only undefeated team in the SoCon with a 14-7 upset win at Georgia Southern while Chat- Smith breaks Pay ton's tanooga kept their streak as the Lavene Belle/STAFF league's only winless team with The Eagles are traveling to UT-Chattanooga for their second SoCon matchup of the season. A a 26-24 defeat at the hands of victory would make them 1-1 in the conference. record for carries Gardner-Webb. who leads the SoCon in receiving tion rate. The surprising Keydets Associated Press 1 -2 Bulldogs are led behind the cen- tackle and gained 2 yards on After their win over Georgia yards. The2-2BucsofETSUwill sit at 2-2, led by Joey Gibson, who ter by quarterback Jeff Klein, who PHILADELPHIA-Dal- his sixth carry of the game and Southern, 3-0 Wofford, the last count on the tandem of quarterback averages 217 yards per game while ranks second in the conference with las Cowboys running back his 3,849th overall. undefeated team in the SoCon, Jatavis Sanders and wide receiver throwing nine touchdown passes. 218 yards per game. Emmitt Smith broke Walter "How can I be happy after a catapulted to the 19th spot in the Cecil Moore. After sitting out the Appalachian State, 2-1 on the Georgia Southern and Chatta- Payton's NFL record for ca- butt-whipping like that," Smith latest polls, the highest the school Bucs' opening loss at North Caro- year, also opens their SoCon sched- nooga, both suffering from upset- reer rushing attempts in the said. "It's like asking your kid has ever been ranked. The Terriers lina State, Moore has racked up ule this weekend, heading down to ting starts, close out the weekend's second quarter of Sunday's to smile at you when you just undefeated streak probably will not three straight games with 90-plus Charleston for a 2:00 tilt with The action with a 7:00 at Finley Stadium 44-13 loss to the Philadel- had to spank him." last much longer, as they have the receiving yards. Citadel. The fifth-ranked Moun- in Chattanooga. The ^-ranked phia Eagles. The 33-year-old Smith, daunting task of facing I-A power Furman will open up their So- taineers have all-conference quar- Eagles, 1-2 after their loss to Smith ran 11 times for 52 playing in his 13th year, has Maryland on the road in College Con slate, traveling to Lexington, terback Joe Burchette back after he Wofford, are 14-1 all-time against yards, moving within 362 11 consecutive 1,000-yard Park in a 6:00 game Saturday. Va. to try to spoil the homecoming sat for the first two games following the Mocs, including a 6-1 mark at yards of passing Payton to seasons, is the career leader Western Carolina, 3-1 on the of VMI in a 1:00 matchup of two surgery to repair a ruptured disc in Finley Stadium. Chattanooga was become the NFL's career in touchdowns rushing with year, will try for their third win in of the league's top quarterbacks. his back. Burchette showed few six seconds from grabbing their first rushing leader. Payton had 148, and is second in overall a row when they host East Tennes- The 2-1 Paladins are led by the arm ill effects from his surgery in his win of 2002 last weekend, but saw 16,726 yards rushing. Smith touchdowns to Jerry Rice see State in Cullowhee, N.C. at 6: of quarterback Billy Napier, who return, completing 7-of-18 passes their hopes dashed on a last-second took a handoff, ran off left with 159. 00. The Catamounts will rely on leads the conference with 232 yards for 99 yards and two touchdowns Gardner-Webb field goal, dropping the play of flanker Michael Banks, per game and a 72 percent comple- against Liberty last weekend. The the Mocs to 0-4. Women's Soccer falls 5-0 to UGA Night games - a new tradition 1 G-A News Service tered the game in the 75th minute for Georgia Southern returns to action Josiah McDaniel ATHENS, Ga. -The University of her first playing time of the season, Wednesday, September 25 when it joes_golden_buttered_ all-time average of 13,871. do other things before I had to come Georgia soccer team defeated Geor- [email protected] i: tallying one key save to preserve the hosts Southern Conference foe the Jordan Mohamed, 20, a third year to the stadium," he said. gia Southern 5-0 Sunday in front of shutout. Georgia Southern keeper Kari College of Charleston at 4:00 p.m. As time came for the home Public Relations major said, "Every- They showed up at the game I a crowd of 871 at the UGA Soccer/ Gast tallied 15 saves in the game. on Eagle Field. opener for the GSU football team, one wasn't oppressed by the heat, so around 3:00 p.m. to tailgate and en- % . Softball Complex. the stadium sat empty as 1:00 p.m. the atmosphere was much livelier in joy the atmosphere. With four hours Georgia (3-4-1) controlled the rolled around. the stands." before game time, they relaxed and game from the start. The Bulldogs For those wondering why the Mohamed said this was the first listened to the radio while they were possessed the ball in their attacking game had not started yet, perhaps time that he stayed for the entire game, waiting on the coals to get hot enough zone for most of the first half, out- used to the afternoon games at Allen and the lack of heat and harsh sunshine to put steaks on. shooting the Eagles 18-1. Georgia E. Paulson Stadium, they were treated was a key factor for him to stay. Such was the case all over the Southern (5-2-1) did not shoot a ball to cooler temperatures and more time This was the second of two night parking lot as music blared over car on the goal frame in the period. to tailgate, as this was the second of games in Statesboro, and the third of stereos. Young and old alike ran across Georgia's first goal came in the additional night games on the schedule four night games overall, including open spaces to catch the footballs that ninth minute as freshman forward Ge- this year. the away games at Delaware and UT spiraled through the air, perhaps act- neil Newbem put in a deflection off of The move comes by the athletic Chattanooga. ing out a play that would take place herown shotthathitthecrossbar. It was department trying to boost attendance The7:00p.m. start for the Wofford later on the Glenn Bryant Field by Newbem's second goal of the season. and provide faithful fans with a re- game also gave fans plenty of time to real players. Newbem then assisted on another goal prieve from the afternoon heat in the carry on the long-standing tradition Getting together that early before in the 14th minute as junior midfielder month of September. of tailgating as early as eight hours the game helps to turn all the fans Andrea Velasco blasted in a shot from In an interview, Sam Baker, Geor- before the game. into more of a community because 22 yards out. It was Velasco's second gia Southern athletic director, said that In an interview, Shawn McElveen, everyone is there to root for the Eagles, goal of the season as well. if this proves successful, fans can look area resident and long-time Eagle fan said Mohamed. The later start times Sophomore forward Tricia McKee forward to football under the lights for said that time is the most important are also important for fans and alumni scored the Bulldogs' third goal of the future seasons. factor for fans preparing for a game. living outside of the area who must game, her team-leading sixth of the Baker said that new head coach "The ability to have night games is drive in on Saturday morning. season, putting in a shot from 16 yards Mike Sewak is agreeable with the important because it turns the day into McElveen said, "When a game is out in the 23rd minute. McKee scored idea of attempting to play more night a big social event in a town without at night, you don't have to hurry to sit again in the 28th minute, putting in a games, even more so then the former many," he said. and eat before the kick off." deflection off the crossbar from a shot head coach Paul Johnson. "The whole point of the experience It is almost impossible to tailgate by senior defender Gina Fortee. The excitement of this decision is to hang out with the people you for an early afternoon game because The Bulldogs continued to control is evident, as 18, 895 people were know and talk about the old games and you have to get there around 10:00 the game in the second half. Georgia in attendance as the Eagles pounded build that excitement for the upcoming a.m., rush around setting up every- added one more goal as Newbem Gardner-Webb56to0. Theattendance game,' McElveen said. thing and eat a hamburger or hot dog netted her second of the game in the total was the most since November 3, Jordan Mohamed said that the for breakfast so as not to be late for 84th minute. Georgia outshot Georgia 2001, against Furman. amount of time was especially help- the game, he said. Southern 34-3 overall in the game. According to the Georgia Southern ful to him and his friends. The Eagles will be back in action Sophomore Ashley Lindley played Jill Burnham/STAFF 2002 Football Media guide, the crowd "I was allowed to sleep later in Homecoming Weekend, October 5 most of the game in goal, facing no The Lady Eagles fell scoreless to the Bulldogs Sunday was larger than the average home at- the morning, which is necessary for as they face VMI. Game time is set shots. Freshman Nicole DiEnna en- afternoon in a non-conference matchup. tendance last year of 18,660 and the a college student, and then get up and for 1 p.m. Bo's BOTTOM LINE: You're only lying to yourselves I Football fans across the country all of this was coming so yes, I was stunned, and so were trol and pounding the panic button with I am not a psychic. Bo Fulginiti have become somewhat used to ex- Let's start with the obvious: our you...just admit it. clenched fists after an 0-3 start? , Neither is Miss Cleo. pecting the unexpected. beloved Eagles. Now, what human being out there They have been called "the great- Neither are you. The past four weeks of pigskin have Ok, can I see a show of hands has the audacity to tell me that they had est show on turf," and now the experts Just tell me and everyone else the pro vided us all with more than a handful from those of you who predicted that the utmost confidence in Rodney Peete are saying that playoffs would be a truth when we ask you what your real of head-scratching moments following Georgia Southern was going to score and the Carolina Panthers? longshot. picks were for the weekend games. both college and NFL games. seven points against Wofford ? I bet Peete is older than Moses, and the But you already knew that Kurt I am through hearing your lies and But everyone I talk to in this town you also knew that Mike Ay ers' Terriers Panthers couldn't sniff the endzone last Warner would be an interception- watching your nose grow. has tried to convince me that they would be undefeated, the leaders of the year, so the fact that they are undefeated throwing machine, and his battered What's your bottom line? Tune into predicted most of these shocking Southern Conference, and have teams with two more wins than they had in Rams would struggle just to get first 91.9 WVGS on Thursday afternoons surprises. like VMI nipping at their heels, while all of 2001 should be considered a downs...right? from 5 to 6 and give us your side ■ of Nope, sorry. GSU approaches a "must win" game miracle...by everyone including you. It's time to fess up people. the story. Maybe next time, but try our home against UTC in week five. And finally, which one of you just Admit that this first dose of football Bo Fulginiti is a sports writer game. Saturday's game was the first regu- knew from the beginning of training has been eye-opening, jaw-dropping, for the George-Anne and can I don't believe a single soul who lar season loss that I have ever seen at camp that Kurt Warner and the St. Louis and yes...completely unpredictable. be reached for comment at Bo_ tries to convince me that they knew home in the five years I've been here, Rams would be sputtering out of con- I've come to grips with the fact that Fulginiti @hotmail.com Hi

Wednesday, September 25, 2002 — Page 7 Rams as we knew them are going, going...gone

KRT Campus three weeks now. But Martz has failed It's no joke. The Rams were ex- coach, suddenly has lost his surgi- to motivate, or fix, his team. And its pected to make an epic statement on cal touch. Where are the diabolical TAMPA, Fla.-The beautiful pass- big-name players aren't coming up national TV: "We're the Rams. We Martz plays that once left defenses ing game: gone. big. Quarterback Kurt Warner threw still rule. Watch us put on a show, so hopelessly disoriented? The stylish running game: gone. four more interceptions Monday. just like the old days." The Rams gave us three wonderful The creative, offensive genius of One was returned for a touchdown; Instead, the Rams revealed all of years of dazzling entertainment. We coach Mike Martz: gone. another set up an easy TD. For the their flaws, and could not hide from thank them for it. We witnessed the The physical toughness: gone. season, Warner has one touchdown the truth. three best three years in St. Louis The mental toughness: gone. pass and seven interceptions. The Rams' defense gives up too NFL history. The relentless hunger to be the And after Monday's game, the many early points, leading to quick, Sad to say, but the 1999, 2000 best: gone. Bucs said Warner is locking onto troublesome deficits. And Martz, who and 2001 seasons already qualify as The swagger: gone. his primary receiver, making it easy could dissect a defense like no other nostalgia. Add it up, and the Rams have an 0- to read his intentions. INSIDED 3 record aftertheir 26-14 loss Monday "All game we were getting good T HE CINEMA 9 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This jumps on the ball," cornerback 610 BRANNEN STREET is what happens when a team goes Brian Kelly said. "For some reason i 489-4492 soft because of casual, country-club he has been looking real hard at his training camps and practices. This receivers." is what happens when a team loses If Warner's stunning decline con- ^THE BEST SEAT FOE COLLEGER its confidence after being sucker- tinues, he'll soon be compared to Jim FOOTBALL IN STATESBOBO punched and humiliated in a Super Everett. But really, is it any wonder ft NFL Bowl it should have won. This is what that Warner has the happy feet going? happens when too many draft picks His offensive line is getting bullied. [THIS WEEKEND'SVENTS < fflff go bust, and too many free-agent Warner is being pounded. signings flop. This is what happens Thursday 9/06/Oa Internet Photo And no w future Hall of Fame run- FLORIDA STATE vs. LOUISVILLE 7-.3Dpm „ Barry Bonds is on his way to another record-breaking season. when the head coach worries more ning back Marshall Faulk's status is in AMMrn about accumulating organizational doubt because of a strained neck that Saturday 9/287(12 •LIMITED TO t MEW MEXICO v*. GEORGIA 1pm SEATING. Record runs enter final week power instead of coaching. This is put him out of Monday's game. If the l*nttj«^i tti hlatknml what happens when the attention to Rams lose Faulk for a lengthy amount KENTUCKY vs. FLORIDA 3:30pm Associated Press Bonds' old pal, the Babe, in 1923. ALABAMA vs. ARKANSAS 7:45pm detail drifts away. of time, they 're in deep trouble. Then SYRACUSE vs. AUBURN 9pm Look out, Babe, Barry has you That Ruth record is safe-for now. The Rams have lost their edge. again, they're already in quicksand. Sunday 9/29/02 on his radar again. On other record tracks, the They just don't have the old sharp- Faulk or no Faulk. Ayear ago, Barry Bonds zoomed Yankees went into Monday with NEW YORK vs. JACKSONVILLE 1pm ness. They're like a washed-up boxer If we revert to the Super Bowl, NEW ENGLAND vs. SAN DIEGO 4pm into the record bookinthefinal week two players already having at least with slow reflexes. the offense formerly known as the MINNEAPOLIS vs. SEATTLE B:30pm of the season, finishing with 73 home 100 RBIs-Jason Giambi (114) and "We have to dig ourselves out Greatest Show on Earth has aver- Monday Might Football .TJggfHl YARD runs and breaking a couple of Babe Alfonso Soriano (100)-and three / of this hole and fight back," Martz aged only 17 points over the last four DENVER vs. BALTIMORE 9pm V3'/tt ^^ * »■■ Ruth's records with 177 walks and others closing in-Bernie Williams said. "We created this situation and real games. Hey, at least the Rams an .863 slugging percentage. (99), Jorge Posada (96) and Robin we have to be good enough to get managed to outscore the baseball It turned out to be just a pre- Ventura (93). The last team to have out." LINE Cardinals, who had 13 runs against ON THE 3D FT. BIG SCREEN amble for the 38-year-old slugger. five players with 100 RBIs were We've heard a similar mantra for Arizona on Monday. Now Bonds is about to complete the 1936 Yankees, Joe DiMaggio's the best combined batting average- rookie year. power season since Ruth hit .373 A year later, Joe (46) and Vince Healthy Women Needed with 46 homers in 1931. DiMaggio (13) combined for 59 The final week of the season home runs, a record for brothers. for Cervical Cancer/Genital Warts offers some opportunities for other That could fall this season to the Prevention Study record-breakers. For example, the Giambi brothers: Jason (38) and New York Yankees could become Philadelphia's Jeremy (20) were the first team in 66 years to have one away through Sunday. If you are a woman age 16 to 23 and you don't have an HPV five players with 100 RBIs, while "Every year he gets better and (Human papillomavirus) infection or ahistory of abnormal Pap Chicago Cubs outfielder Sammy better," Michael Barrett said, refer- smears, you may qualify to participate in a study to determine the Sosa is trying to become the first ring to teammate Guerrero'"He's safety and effectiveness of a vaccine intended to prevent HPV player with five straight 50-homer consistently an amazing player. infection. HPV causes genital warts and abnormal Pap smears and seasons. Only a handful of guys have that may cause cervical cancer. Bonds' 44 home runs this kind of talent." Alex Rodriguez needs four home season included the 600th of his Benefits of the study include free Pap smears for 4 years and free career, joining Hank Aaron, Ruth runs to become the first shortstop HPV testing. 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Suzuki had in history was Honus Wagner, who 242 when he. was last year's Ameri- Call Toll Free: (877) 643-1414 was 37 when he led the NL with a can League MVP, and has 200 so Principal Investigator: Daron Ferris, MD ,.334 average in 1911. Ted Williams far this season. „was 40 when he batted .328 to win The most impressive pitching the AL crown in 1958. record already belongs to Atlanta's Bonds also joins Colorado's Greg Maddux, who reached 15 Larry Walker in an exclusive club victories for the 15th consecutive ,by leading the league in batting the season, matching the record set by Hispanic Awareness Month year after he led it in home runs. Cy Young from 1891-1905. Walker did that in 1997-98, with 49 John Smoltz, in his first full sea- September 15th-October 15 , homers followed by a .363 batting son as the Braves' closer, matched "Hispanic Americans: Strength In Unity, Faith, and Diversity" title. Aaron had the same perfecta the NL single-season record for ,jn 1956-57, first winning the bat- saves with 53. He is four short ting title with a .328 average and of the major league record set by , then the homer crown with 44 the Bobby Thigpen in 1990. Salsa & Meringue Dance Lessons , next year. On the negative side, there is .. With 191 walks, Bonds already Jose Hernandez of the Milwaukee Come learn how to dance the Salsa and Meringue in preparation for the dance tomorrow night. broke his own record of 177 and Brewers, who has struck out 188 he could become the first 200-walk times, two short of the record held Have fun learning dance moves that will impress others!!! th , man in baseball history. His on-base by Bobby Bonds, Barry's father. October 7 Recreation Activities Center (RAC) percentage of .581 is well ahead of Hernandez sat out the entire ,the record. 5 5 3 set by Williams when weekend series with the Giants 6:00-8:00 p.m. ' he hit .406 in 1941. and hasn't started since Wednes- Sponsored by the Hispanic Student Association Bonds needs to get on base just day, when fans booed him for not six times in the final week to match striking out. He expected to play on his record of 342 set last season. the season-ending road trip, which "Noche de Sabor" Jhe major league record for reach- includes three games in Houston and Night of Flavor Dance ing base safely is 379 times set by four in St. Louis. Come dance the night away to the sounds of a variety of music that includes Hispanic, Caribbean and urban genres. Enjoy the music, festivities and door prizes. NBA player on life support October 8 th Russell Union Ballroom Associated Press suicide because he was overcome with 8:00-10:00 p.m. J PAPEETE, Tahiti-The brother of guilt, believing he was responsible for missing former NBA player Bison his brother's disappearance. Sponsored by the Multicultural Student Center, Eagle Entertainment, Hispanic Student Association and Dele reportedly is on life support. Investigators in Tahiti believe the Spanish Club. The Los Angeles Times reported Dabord killed Dele, Dele's girlfriend Sunday that Dele's brother, Miles and the French captain on board Dele's Dabord, is "living only through arti- sailboat. Dele, his girlfriend Serena Comedian: Mimi Gonzalez ficial means," according to his mother. Karlan and the skipper, Bertrand Sal- Enjoy the comedic flair of Mimi Gonzalez. She has toured the US and worldwide making people Dabord was found unconscious Sept. do, haven't been seen since July 8. laugh. Her multi-ethnic humor illustrates the unique position of being an American as both an 14 in Tijuana, Mexico, and hospital- Phillips told The New York Times, insider and an outsider. h ized in suburban San Diego. He has in a story published Sunday, that she th 'been in a coma since, and the FBI only received a phone call from her son October 15 Russell Union Ballroom learned his identity Thursday. earlier this month, during which he 7:00 p.m. The Times reported that Dabord's was crying and told her: "I found Sponsored by Eagle Entertainment mother, Patricia Phillips, said doctors something and I tried to cover it up, discovered severe damage to her son's but I didn't do what they're saying. brain as a result of an insulin over- No one will believe-me." Multicultural Student Center, Georgia Southern University dose and failure to take his asthma On Friday, Phillips was at her Rosenwald Building, Suite 1065 medication. son's bedside. "I wanted to hug him, ' Phillips had told the Times she to stroke his face, to hold his hand," (912) 681-5409 fears her son may have tried to commit she said. Wednesday, September 25, 2002 - Page 8 Poverty levels up for the first time since 1993 KRT Campus population, to 32.9 million in 2001, - half of all U.S. households earn while it remains the lowest among all The number of Americans living in or 11.7 percent. more and half less - dropped $900, racial groups, nevertheless rose the poverty increased for the first time in A family of four was considered to or 2.2 percent, to $42,228 in 2001. It most, from 7.4 percent to 7.8 percent overtv rate up, income declines eight years in 2001, and the nation's live in poverty in 2001 under federal was the second straight year that the or 15.3 million people. Time mem «?,9 mmon Amencmm mng m poverty test yw, atus fioaseftaw mcotm cteofiftatf 2.2%. median household income declined, guidelines if its annual income was earnings measure has declined. The recession's disproportion- the U.S. Census Bureau reported less than $ 18,104. Comparable figures All regions of the country expe- ate impact on non-Hispanic whites Poverty rat a Medial hoisetiold aooi Tuesday. were $14,128 for a family of three, rienced declining income except the is "a little bit unusual historically," Irving bsiowpowrty level income* $42,218 11891 Both bits of bad news stemmed $11,569 forafamilyof two and$9,039 Northeast, where income was un- Weinberg said. "But because they're ML from the recent recession. The last for unrelated individuals. changed. The findings are estimates the largest (racial) group, you're more time both measures sank simultane- Children under 18, who make based on a Census Bureau survey likely to be able to find a statistically mm ously was 1993, when the economy up only 26 percent of the popula- of 78,000 households conducted in significant change for them than for sm x-m m& m$-. .? was also recovering from recession. tion, accounted for 36 percent of the March. other groups." Kflcttfw income Nationally, the number of poor nation's poor, said Daniel Weinberg Perhaps surprisingly, last year's Poverty remained highest for feu $900 Between mm 2000 BtKt 2001 I people jumped from 31.6 million of the Census Bureau. economic downturn hit non-Hispanic blacks at 22.7 percent, up slightly 1 ■nstwtatm tBHMwti ■ tattothouHfHb&Mm in 2000, or 11.3 percent of the U.S. The median household income whites the hardest. Their poverty rate, from a historic low of 22.5 percent mom tnd rtrtitam loss in 2000. The Hispanic poverty rate iU||i|p of 21.4 percent last year was an all- time low. Byrace.«tfmtcfty By fender Poverty among Asians and Pacific Whits, non-Hispanic 7414 Womens earnings jatfti Islanders jumped from 9.9 percent in African-Affletiean ttJ% Msrfs earnings *38,2?i 2000 to 10.2 percent last year. Hispanic ti.4% ■ Women now earn 76C for every Median income for women m&wp&cmc ll;l* dolar men earn (slander :AREER SERVICES SOOTH , increased 3.5 percent to $29,215, Percent change, 20©O-2«H UNIVI8SHY Poverty level. 2001 Midwest while men saw no change in earnings indWduai Nortfieast at $3 8,275. It was the fifth straight year Eagle Expo Career Fair Week that women's earnings have increased, TVtQ'Person hcusehod and pushed the female-to-male earn- Four-person rtousetioid Sort it October 1-3,2002 ings ratio to an all-time high of 76 •4M, percent. aaatwKRt Sou c»; U S.Com i J Binai Cn^%tiiutfTnm.Taumimtm» Schedule of Events Martha Burk, chairwoman of the National Council of Women's Organi- October 1,2002 zations, a bipartisan network of more 1.4 percent, but retained the lowest zona, Massachusetts and Pennsylva- Making the Most of The Expo 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM than 100 national women's groups, regional median income at $38,900. nia. It decreased in Alabama, Florida, said the numbers were encouraging, For non-Hispanic whites, me- Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Michi- This workshop will guide students on how to get the most out of a career fair. It will teach them the skills on how to land that job, internship, or co-op. Russell Union Room 2084 but "the fact we still have such a huge dian household income declined 1.3 gan, Mississippi, Tennessee, Vermont, pay gap is wrong in the richest country percent to $46,305 in 2001. Median Washington and Wisconsin over the Career Day Workshops and Panel Discussions in the world. Women ought to be mak- income for blacks dropped 3.4 percent same period. There was nfj significant ing wages on par with men." to $29,470, the largest decline in 19 change in the remaining states. October 2,2002 The Northeast was the only region years. Income for Asians and Pacific The poverty rate over the same Career Day Workshops 1:00 -4:00 PM Russell Union 2084 where median household income was Islanders fell 6.4 per cent to $53,635 three-year period increased in South These events provide students the opportunity to learn about "hot" topics prevalent in today's job market. unchanged at $45,700. The Midwest in 2001. Hispanics' median income Carolina and Utah, while it decreased Resume Writing 1:00-1:50 PM median income fell the most, down 3.7 dipped 1.6 percent to $33,565. in California, Delaware, Massachu- percent to $43,800. The West fell 2.3 From 1999-2001, the median setts and Nevada. Other states regis- Professionallnterviewing 2:00-2:50 PM rx:rcent to $45,100. TOe South fell only household income increased in Ari- tered no significant change. Networking for Success and Job Search 3:00-3:50 PM Jerimiah Freed debuts with a refreshing album Panel Discussions 4:15-5:30 PM, Various locations By Daniel Miles on the bass, Kerry Ryan on the drums, Each College will host a question and answer session, for students with professionals in their field on the prevalent topics of today's job market. [email protected] Please contact our office to get information on where your College's Panel Discussion will be held. and front man Joe Smith. In a society that has been as- In their album, the band uses great Dining for Success saulted by pop music, it is uplifting to vocals, well written lyrics, ample guitar know that there are still bands aspiring riffs and solos, along withjolting beats on October 2,2002 to establish themselves as rock musi- the drums. The first song on the album, Dining for Success 6:30-8:30 PM, Russell Union Ballroom cians. With the release of their first entitled"Stranded",startstheCDoffwith The event is sponsored by Career Services, the Office of Alumni Relations, and company sponsors. The Dining for Success is designed to teach album, Jeremiah Freed is beginning to slow guitar and vocals which lead into a students the proper ways of dining etiquette. More and more, employers are taking prospective employees to dine during an interview. Company revitalize this musical genre. This self fast paced and catchy ending that defines sponsors will be encouraged to participate in the meal and to network with students. The event includes a Dressing for Success Fashion Show titled compilation, which was released by the rest of the album. With songs like identifying the proper ways to dress in a business environment. Universal Records, shows a band with a "Again," which was the bands first single, lot of talent, especially considering that Eagle Expo Career Fair Internet Photo "Rain," and their acoustic track"Ginger," New band Jeremiah Freed from the members graduated from high school it's not hard to see that this band is going October 3,2002 left to right: Joe Smith, Kerry just two years ago. to be around for a while. Eagle Expo 9:00 AM-2:00 PM, RAC Ryan, Jake Roche, Nick Goodale, From Portland, Maine, Jeremiah This CD is great from beginning to Freed is composed of Jake Roche and end. It is a must have for anyone who The Eagle Expo is a great opportunity for employers to demonstrate the benefits of their organization to hundreds of potential employees in a casual and Matt Cosby. and friendly atmosphere. Students will benefit by learning about specific organizations and industry leaders that may hold the key to their future Nick Goodale on the guitar, Matt Cosby loves rock and needs something new. career. Signing up for Events OLLIFF, FROM PAGE 1 If you are interested in attending any of these events, follow these instructions to sign up: done, the lack of Internet access, arrive nine weeks later than scheduled Residents suffering mildew dam- • Go to our website: http://www2.gasou.edu/sta/career lack of air in the halls and some rooms this summer," Romanini said. "Now, age were asked to provide the housing • Click on the Student menu, then click on EagleTRAK for on campus interviews and mildew/water damage. when you consider that there are only director with a list of damaged belong- • Log in to your EagleTRAK account (if you don't currently have one, please create an account. Your initial password will be pualumni) "The Internet is now up and run- 13 weeks in the summer, that gives ings. She promised to pass the list, • Click on InterviewTrak, then find the Box Titled "Presentations." Adjust dates and find presentations ning," Romnini said. "We're going you some idea of how far behind we along with all of the complaints, to to try to keep the workers out of the • Select the presentations you plan on attending and register. are running with this project." the contractor at a meeting scheduled building as much as possible until When the HVAC units finally did for Thursday. Christmas break, hopefully that will arrive, they weren't completely put "I understand that they're trying to For more information about any of these programs, please contact Pearl Middleton at cut down on some of the noise and together. make the dorm better, and I think it will (912) 681-5197 or at [email protected], or come by our office. Career Services is located workers in the hallways." "The units came to us without definitely be worth it, butright now it's on the bottom floor of the Williams Center, Room 1047/1058. In many hallways, space has been dampers, which are designed to open just irritating," said Mary Olaitan, a made to install the new air condition- to control the amount of outside air second floor resident. "I mean, you're ing units. coming into the unit," Hawkins said. studying and all of a sudden you here "The Heating-Ventilation Air "The warm air coming in from outside this noise, like the wall is coming down Conditioning units were supposed to is smashing into to cold air coming on your head." from the units themselves, and that is Jerimiah Chapman, one of Olliff's causing rapid and extreme condensa- resident advisors, encourages the resi- tion, which is causing the water dam- dents to hang in there and be patient age and mildew problems." just a bit longer. ATTENTION GSU STUDENTS! Because it takes about three hours "It's getting there, I see people to install a single damper, that part of working every day, so I'm assured the renovation will be put off until the we're working towards something," hall empties up for the holiday break. he said. "I know this is all for a good All-Girl Open Team Trvouts Plans are being made to seal off the cause. Renovations are never an easy Thursday, October 3rd - 7:30-9:30pm dampers in each room, which Roma- thing, but if we all stay patient, soon nini hopes will sol ve the condensation we'll be able to enjoy everything Thursday, October 10th - 7:30-9:30pm and mildew issues. later." Sunday, October 13th - 6:00pm-until Registration: $25 • Monthly Fee: $30 "WHERE ALL STARS SHINE BRIGHT" Tumbling Requirements: Standing BHS, Standing Tuck & Running Tumbling

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Identify attached item share a trailer. Rent $200/month + 1/3 information in advertisements. However, stop by the Student Activity Center. and it's yours. Call jason at 871 -3128. utilities - water included. Call Melanie 681-8739 and Statesboro, Ga. The ideas expressed the advertiser is responsible for proofing STEFFAN HAPPY 21st Birthday. We shall sent you to St. Louis! 160 Miscellaneous for Sale ROOMMATE NEEDED $550/mo|ith 10 G-A Action Ads herein are those of the editor or the the ad upon publication and should notify ■ includes: rent, utilities, internet, phone. individual authors and do not necessarily the newspaper immediately in the event of KEYLESS ENTRY system with remote 40 Autos for Sale Call 852-2230. Please leave a message. FREEBIE INFO ALL FREE represent the views of the Student Media an error. The newspaper is not responsible start. Brand new. Still in box. Only $50. ■ student and faculty ads to be run in Committee, the administration, the faculty for any errors in advertisements and its 1994 CHEVY Blazer for sale. Runs good, Call Brad at 481-1790 ROOMMATE NEEDED ASAP! Sublease liability for adjustments is limited to the 1br of a 2br apartment. Rent is $200/ the George-Anne must have a NAME, and staff of Georgia Southern University, new paint, new tires, AC, Auto, 4 door, auto SEGA DREAM Cast for sale. One amount of space the error occupied in month and 1/2 utilities. Call Alexis 681- P.O. BOX and PHONE NUMBER. Ads or the University System of Georgia. The L/N. Must sell, call Devin 681-7372 and controller, all wires, one memory card; four the ad. Further, the newspaper is not 4582 ,will be rejected if they do not have this George-Anne is published three times make an offer. games NBA2K, NFL2K1, crazy taxi sonic weekly during the academic year and five information. 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The George-Anne is distributed For information, please contact pierce mason, independent associate, at 912- site for list of places to visit and things! to free of charge on the Georgia Southern 220 Rentals & Real Estate 681-9115 do that are both educational and fun. Qn- University campus through delivery sites TOWNHOUSE AVAILABLE NOW! line at http://www.stp.gasou.ecl!u/ located in campus buildings, at off-campus 80 Comp uters & Software Looking for 2 responsible people to take sites, and in residence halls. over lease for 2 bedroom 2 1/2 bath funstuff' Placing a G-A Action Ad NOTICE: Readers may pick up one COMPUTER FOR sale P3 86gig townhouse in players Club Apartments. WANTED! SPRING BREAKERS 2003! free copy, and a second for a roommate harddrive, 32mb video,quality sound, w/ if interested please call Stephanie 681- FREE FOOD & DRINKS 150% Lowest monitor $500. Call James 688-2627 or acquaintance, at distribution sites. 8848. PRice Guarantee! Reps travel for free. is as Easy as... 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If interested fine and/or jail time. Editors will seek to 90 Education month. Call Jeremy for more details 871- please call 681-4061. Count the words and multiply by 20C per word. Please note: There is a have any person(s) who removes more 3879 or 690-0332. Available October 1st. NEEDED FREE Lance Photographer for than the authorized number of copies from $4 minimum per ad. And if your want a copy of you ad as it appears in FUN & STUFF Visit our Web site for list up-comming auto, magazine. Experienced distribution sites prosecuted to the full 230 Roommates the paper mailed to you, please include $1 per ad for mailing and han- of things to do that are educational and required. Leave a message call Jason, at extent of the law. dling. fun. On-line at http://www.stp.gasou.edu/ FEMALE NEEDED to sublet 3 bedroom 912-681-7213 NOTE: We gratefully acknowledge the funstuff/ 3 bath apartment at Garden District with WANTED: PIANO player for church chfrir. Pick a category header under which your ad will appear. theft of our slogan - "Liked by Many, 3. 2 other female roommates. Rent is $280 + Must be able to play music by ear. Tracy Cussed by Some, Read by them All" 120 Furniture & Appliances 1/3 utilities. Call Dawn 912-596-7405. 587-2965 leave message. 4. Pay for your ad (checks or money orders, only, please) - from Robert Williams of the Blackshear FOR SALE matching loveseat and chair. Times. Call Bob and he can tell you who 5. Send it to us. By mail: G-A Action Ads, POB 8001, Georgia Southern he stole it from originally. University, Statesboro, GA 30460; or in person: visit Room 2023 or 2022 Williams Center (top floor) during normal business hours (9am to 20 Announcements 4 pm daily) ASSISTANT COLLEGE Marketing Reps Rip Us Off. |m Commercial and Non-Student Display Advertising needed to support marketing efforts for Motown, MCA, Universal, Elektra, and That's right - you heard right. Rip us off. Get something for nothing. Say hello to a Call 681 -5418 for assistance. The display classified rate are $7 per column inch. Def Jam. Build resume, network, gain ADS representatives will be happy to help you. experience. E-mail resume to crbproduc friend. Find a roommate. Get a job. Find a home for a litter of kittens. Buy a wombat. Student, Faculty and Staff Action Ads [email protected] SOCIOLOGICAL SOCIETY meeting Or sell your Beamer (right, like you expect us to believe that you - and not your folks Current students, faculty and staff members may place a free classified ad in the Sept. 18, 7:00PM in Union Rm 2043. newspaper at no charge. To qualify, advertisers messages must be 25 words or Organization is very active in Statesboro - actually have the title to that BMW). Regardless of your purpose (or even if you less in length, non-commercial in nature, and the advertiser MUST provide their community. All students invited to attend. name, Landrum Box and telephone numbers for our records. 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Wing," wants to make very clear: keep the show from being nomi- something wrong, and we just "But there's only one president Last season was a tough one for nated for 22 Emmys and winning couldn't put our finger on it." and one White House." what has been network television's five, including a third straight That was particularly true with After the season, the show hit best drama. statue for best drama. But it was the special post-Sept. 11 episode another hard patch over the sum- In fact, says Sorkin, the best a disappointing one - to the "West which Sorkin hoped would deal mer when it announced that Rob thing about the new season Lowe-who plays presi- of "West wing"-which be- "There is one irreplaceable elementin 'The West Wing, and it dentiai aide Sam seaborn Internet Photo and who was the original Featuring an all-star cast, 'The West Wing' has already won three gins Wednesday night with a ain>t tne e^nt [primary cast members]. It's the guy who sits in two-hour episode - "is that r . „ star of the show - was Emmy's for being television's best drama. it's no longer last season.' that office and writes 22 episodes a year. leaving in what has vari- - which follows President Josiah There's little question ously been described as a that he was being foolish to ■ John Spencer, "Leo McGarry Bartlet starting his campaign for that "The West Wing," which pay dispute and dispute leave a quality show. "There re-election. (It won't be a long is as much a romantic com- ' over air time. (It prob- is one irreplaceable element in ably didn't help Lowe's 'The West Wing,' and it ain't the campaign, with the "election" edy as a drama, had a tough Wing" audience and to Sorkin, with the terrorist attacks without disposition that he was the only eight" primary cast members, says episode scheduled for November, year. It got off to a rocky start, who writes every episode of the disrupting the parallel universe of member of the regular cast not to Spencer. "It's the guy who sits in timing that suggests Republican including a post-Sept. 11 special series. "The West Wing." get an Emmy nomination.) that office and writes 22 episodes candidate Robert Ritchie (James episode that was criticized for be- "The whole season was a search "I didn't think that it was right "No one wants Rob to leave," a year." Brolin) doesn't win the race.) ing too preachy and stiff. Where.it for what I wasn't doing that makes that it just be a regular episode of maintains Sorkin "We're crossing That would be Sorkin, and "When I came back to begin once artfully avoided the obvious the show work," acknowledges 'The West Wing,' that people be our fingers about him staying. I the good news for1 the show is writing the show," says Sorkin, plot cliches of TV drama, it used Sorkin, who had a few problems tearing around the corridors and talk to Rob nearly every day. that he feels good about the "I suddenly felt comfortable in some truly hoary devices and of his own last year, including a flirting with each other and being He wants to stay. I want him coming season. That includes my chair again. resolutions, most notably in the well-publicized drug bust, a stint in glib," says Sorkin. "Some sort of to stay. The situation is regret- Wednesday night's season pre- "The show felt good and fun, romance between White House rehab and a split with his wife. respect had to paid to the event miere - "20 Hours in America" and it felt right." Press Secretary C. J. Cregg (Allison "One week, I'd think I was that just happened." table. There's no villain in this But, he admits, "I don't think it scenario." was a good episode of 'The West And even if Wing.'... I'm not even sure it was Lowe does leave, THE WEST good television" although "its "Sam Seaborn heart was in the right place." won't be killed," "I'm a writer," Sorkin says with leaving the door WING a sigh, "I know there were ways open for the char- acter's return. Airing: 10° Student Discount to deal with Sept. 11 on the show 9 p.m. EDT Wednesday, and do it well. But I wasn't able As it is, Lowe to find them." is scheduled to NBC with I.D. And when "The West Wing" do most of the returned to regular episodes, says season - 16 of 22 Creator: Sorkin, the country was "ready episodes - and Aaron Sorkin for a diversion, to laugh again, is being lobbied Greek heavily by Martin Cast: to feel in some small way like we I Formalzvear felt on Sept. 10. But rooting for Sheen, who plays Martin Sheen, Rob fictional heroes felt something like the president, and Lowe, John Spencer, POLO Specials bad taste, because our hearts were other cast members Allison Janney, Brad- with the real ones." to stay. RALPH LAUREN John Spencer, ley Whitford, Richard In addition, says Sorkin, '"The Schiff, Janel Moloney, West Wing' has a particularly who plays chief of staff Leo McGarry, Dule Hill, Stockard Court tricky problem with suspension Internet Photo Downtown Statesboro Mouse 2 of disbelief, and it's one that doc- says he told Lowe Aaron Sorkin, writer/creator of NBC's 'The Channing, Mary Louise 301 N. ^ immediately after 5 South Main • 764-4306 R.J. Pope tor shows or cop shows don't have. West Wing' promises another season of great Parker, Lily Tomlin Ik There's more than one emergency the announcement television despite personal setbacks. mm^HHHKHHHM ■ ^ ai

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