In Organizations: Get to know the freshman class presidential candidates in the election guide on page 8. ~HIGH POINT v£OTE Campus Chronicle Vol. 16, No. 3 www.^ampust_nronicie.org Friday,jrriaay, Septemberseptemoer 19,iy, 2008zuu; HPU goes Students put political differences aside By Pam Haynes i l^gggT ^^^^ M had a lot of classes Editor in chief together. We also smoke-free had a love for In a nation politics and our where political parties country before our By Mike Nuckles continuously bicker, Sage parties." Sports Editor Dunston, president of Both students college Democrats, and also share the same A meeting on Sept. 10 held by Nick Ruden, president of ^ major - political the Board of Trustees deemed High college Republicans, may science. At the Point a tobacco-free campus starting have a thing or two to teach end of each day, June 1, 2009. It joins 24 other colleges politicians. they go home to and universities in Dunston and Ruden the same suite in that also prohibit tobacco use on are suite mates - by choice. the Village I with a campus. More importantly, they're calendar of events According to Gail Turtle, Vice friends. outlined for their President of Student Life, the ban is "We have more particular political due in part to the fact that smoking in common that bond us party on campus. Dunston, a senior, affects people 1 than we have differences," Sage Dunston (left), president of the college Democrats, and Nick is currently other than the Dunston explains. "We are Ruden, president of college Republicans, often talk politics but never registering tobacco users both American first, and we argue with each other. Photo by Pam Haynes themselves. both want to help as many students to vote According to people as possible." Point, touts John McCain. But beneath through the college the American On the outside, the two appear appearances, the two have a deep Democrats while Ruden is trying to Lung to be polar opposites. Dunston, a friendship sparked by their similarities bring Republican speakers to campus. Association, Native American born on the Cherokee rather than their differences. They're both making a difference tobacco use is Indian Reservation in North Carolina, "Sage was my [resident during a historic campaign, just in the leading cause of cancer among wears Barrack Obama t-shirts while assistant] during my freshman year," different ways. Americans, and cancer trails only Ruden, a Caucasian male from High says Ruden, who is now a junior. "We And while those differences heart disease in the number of Americans killed every year. See Political Differences on page 7 'There is no safe level of tobacco use," Rebecca Rice, Campus Tennis elimination leaves players hurt, abandoned Tobacco Prevention Coordinator for Guilford County, said. "There may By Jody Wicks me back and tell me he be safe levels of alcohol, but not Staff Writer was kidding. Ten minutes tobacco." went by, and no phone The measure passed after The following article is a first call. a survey was conducted last year in person account. Finally I called my which over 90% of the more than 1000 dad, a tennis lover and High Point students, faculty and staff On a sweltering day in early the man who nudged favored banning smoking on campus. June, I was driving home from work me towards the sport at This year's incoming freshmen were on 1-40 in Greensboro when I was a young age. Through also surveyed and supported the ban blindsided. Not by a car, but by a my tears I relayed the by an even greater margin. Several phone call. message to him. students opposed to the measure This phone call lasted He responded with expressed that the surveys may have all of two minutes and left me silence. I could tell my been worded in a way that favored the crying uncontrollably on the side Former members of the women's tennis team gather dad was as dumbstruck ban. of the interstate. The call was together after a match. Back, left: Angelina Herman, Lea as I was. According to Rice, they from Jerry Tertzagian, Men's and Catanzano, Audrey LePottier, Rebecca Carr, Iris Schabets- When I felt composed are serious, but students need not Women's tennis coach at High Point berger Front, left: Jody Wicks, Caroline Mount, Kelly- enough to drive, I did necessarily fear expulsion as no University for 16 seasons. Jayne Tolman Photo contributed so on autopilot with students in North Carolina have been The words were coming tears streaming down expelled for tobacco use as of now. out of the phone, but I wasn't at High Point University? This was a my cheeks. comprehending what was being said. joke right? So there I was sitting on the A week of festering anger and See Smoking on page 6 There was no more tennis program shoulder of 1-40 waiting for Jerry to call $300 of international phone calls to ===== See Tennis on page 3 Ir? : What's new HPU adds women's lacrosse University to appear on GMA

Athletic director Craig Keilitz Good Morning America will air a In Opinion: In A&E: In Sports: announced this week that women's special feature on transformations at High lacrosse would be added to HPU's list of Point University on the morning of Sept. Should left- HPU fall varsity sports. 20. over stem The sport will begin in the spring The segment, which will air concert fails wins six of 2011. The addition would bring the between 8 and 9 a.m. on the local ABC cells be to impress games in university's number of varsity sports to 15. affiliate, was taped on Sept. 16 when Recruiting, scheduling and player GMA anchor Marysol Castor and camera wasted? students. a row. development will take place over the next crews visited campus two years. EDITORIALS Friday, September 19, 2008 Chronicle Staff: Nine year old 'too good' for Editor in chief Pam Haynes By Katie Nelson to play. This is apparently the case in A & E Editor Opinion Editor New Haven. Many teams refuse to Holly Iverson play against Jericho's team because I'm a pretty calm person, but they are frightened. However, Opinion Editor when I heard about the following news instead of promoting Jericho's skill Katie Nelson story I nearly threw my grits across the and keeping the other children in a table. Up in New Haven, Conn., nine- safe environment, the officials chose Sports Editor to cause harm to all the children. Mike Nuckles year-old Jericho Scott is considered special because he can throw a baseball Jericho feels a great amount of guilt Organizations Editor about 40 miles per hour. For those of because he is causing stress to Bryan Rothamel you who are unfamiliar with baseball, all teams including his own. This Advertising Editor major leaguers throw anywhere from situation has clearly been handled 90-100 mph and nine-year-old little very poorly. Bryan Rothamel This is an example of how Online Editor leaguers throw anywhere from 30-35 mph. So you can see how gifted this people have come to celebrate Jesse Kiser little boy is. Instead of applauding this mediocrity. Things like 5"' grade Photographers young boy and perhaps promoting him graduations ceremonies, 7"' and 8"' Pam Haynes to a higher, more challenging league, place ribbons for sporting events Jesse Kiser the officials have decided to order him (I've received several of those), and the mindset that you're a winner Printer to stop playing. This is the most unpatriotic, even if you don't finish the race, Mullen Publications un-American act I have heard about in might boost our self-esteem but hurt Adviser a long time. The American spirit is all in the long run. This attitude takes away from the people who actually Jericho Scott warms up on the pitcher's Dr. Bobby Hayes about excelling and being all you can be. mound. Staff Members: This child has a wonderful talent and win and achieve. You can't win at everything. It's alright to recognize Courntey Adamo, Jona- he has every right to play baseball. It is wrong to hold Jericho back, especially your pitfalls and lose some events; it than Benentt, Jesse Cherry, since he has never hit another child builds character. A wonderful example Jessalin Graham, Michael while pitching. of this is in the fantastic feature film Goins, Scarlett Hester, Al- I understand that it would be The School of Rock. Jack Black and lison Hogshead, Megan Ke- very scary for a 9 year old, who has a class of children form a rock band and attempt to win first place at a battle any, Drew Littleton, Camara never played baseball before, to step up to home plate and have a ball flying of the bands. Despite all their hard McLaughlin, Jennifer Paolino, toward you at 40 mph. My brother plays work, creativity, and practice, they still Lezlie Stephenson, Justina Re- little league baseball; he has played lose. However none of the children are mold, Angelo Rizzi, Samantha for eight years in little league and the upset because they played a great gig. Tuthill, Sarah Watson, Jody YMCA and I have been coerced into They recognize they were not the best attending most of his games and helping band but they had fun and learned life Wicks in practice. I am more skittish batting lessons along the way. and catching than most five-year-olds. Thomas Edison tried nearly a hundred different filaments for the Contact us: (336) 841- Baseball is a symbol of America and a great game that is used to help light bulb until he discovered the 9042, news@highpoint. develop both social and physical correct one. So if you lose, use it as an edu skills. The children feel united as a opportunity to improve yourself. You can still achieve great things. If you The opinions expressed team. At most games you can hear teammates chanting homemade cheers win, you earned it. Just be yourself, no by this newspaper do not nec- for each other. It would be extremely matter what. This especially goes for essarily reflect the perspec- unfortunate if the kids were too scared Jericho Scott. tive of High Point University students, administrators, staff or trustees. Signed columns, letters and cartoons solely Straight Talk from Dr. Qubein represent the outlook of their authors and creators. Un- signed editorials, appearing on opinion pages, express the The difference between great and superb majority view of the staff. I remember a story that gave communication have to become part English instructor, edited a book of Letters policy... me inspiration. A young musician had of your daily activity, so that they are early writings by Ernest Hemingway. The Campus Chronicle listened with awe as a piano virtuoso as natural to you as swimming is to a The young Hemingway was a reporter urges readers to submit letters poured all his love and all his skill duck. The more you practice these ■ for a Toronto newspaper, and this book to the editor. into a complex selection of great techniques, the easier you'll find it to was a collection of his articles written The salutation should compositions. connect with people, whether you're between 1920 and 1924. read: To the Editor. Letters "It must be great to have all the dealing with individuals one-on-one or The writing was good, but it should be typed and should practicing behind you and be able to sit with a group of thousands. was not superb. It gave a faint fore not exceed 300 words. They down and play like that," he said. Nobody becomes a polished, gleam of the masterful storyteller who must be signed and include "Oh," said the master musician, professional communicator on the first would emerge in The Old Man and the the author's phone number "I still practice eight hours every day." try. It takes patience. A few years Sea, but it wasn't the Hemingway of and address for purposes of "But why?" asked the ago, William White, a journalism and literary legend. astounded young man. "You're already What was lacking? verification. No letter will be so good!" Experience. The genius published without confirmation "I want to become superb," was there all along, but it needed to of the author's identity. Please replied the older man. incubate. The sands of time can abrade do not send anonymous letters I teach communication skills to or polish. It depends on whether you or form letters. thousands of people each year, through use your time purposely or let it pass The staff reserves the seminars, audio tapes, dvds and books. haphazardly. right to edit letters for length, Most of the people I reach are content Acquiring skill as a clarity and grammar, in ad- to become good. Few are willing communicator requires constant, dition to the right to reject a to invest the extra effort to become careful, loving attention to the craft. letter based on the judgment of superb. The cub reporter didn't the editors and advisers. To become superb, you transform himself into a successful have to practice. It isn't enough to novelist through one blinding flash Mail your letter to: The know what it takes to connect with of literary insight. Like most people, Editor, Campus Chronicle, Box people, to influence their behavior, to he progressed from the "good" to the 3111, High Point University, create a motivational environment for "superb" through hundreds of tiny High Point, NC 27262. Email them, to help them to identify witli improvements from day to day. your letter to news@highpoint. your message. The techniques of edu. Friday, September 19, 2008 OPINION

Tennis continued from page 1 Stem cells shouldn't be wasted my teammates later, I went to meet with the recently appointed athletic director. By Sarah Watson Those opposed to embryonic stem cell research see I left feeling discouraged and flaws in this new method because success is not one hundred Staff Writer unsatisfied by the answers I received. percent guaranteed. So I have another question for you. Being the only American, I was the What medical procedure is a guarantee? Better yet, what in Stem cell research has been pushed aside for many only one who could show my face life is a guarantee? years and must reach some resemblance of a resolution while about how furious and confused we all In addition, pro-life supporters are attracted to the desire for this progressive research remains strong. were. This decision came completely alternative methods such as adult stem cell research. With the upcoming elections in November, we must look to out of the blue. We were told that However, embryonic stem cells offer many more options than politicians who have the aspiration to deal with this issue with for financial reasons HPU could not adult stem cells. Embryos are easier to isolate than their logic and decisiveness. afford the changes it would require However, with a position comes division. People will adult counterparts. In addition, embryonic stem cells divide to keep our tennis program up and be forced to choose sides and answer the political and moral more rapidly and create more cells, while treating a larger running. Looking at all the things questions that accompany the stem cell debate. variety of diseases. These diseases range from autoimmune going on around me on this campus, I I have answered these questions and researched like arthritis to bone cancers, neurological diseases, muscle found this hard to believe. alternatives, but I still whole-heartedly believe that embryonic damage and other degenerative illnesses. One con in using As young adults we stem cell research is an amazing opportunity for the medical adult stem cells is the dangerous DNA abnormalities that understand that many business field to expand and grant relief to those unfortunate people appear as a result of environmental toxins and prolonged sun decisions are made for financial suffering with excruciating illnesses. Of course, some exposure. reasons. As a team we feel that it believe that experimenting with stem cells is a direct pathway Other pro-choice supporters deem that the benefits would have been a responsible act to cloning, another controversial topic. outweigh the costs, such as the loss of an embryo. I betieve by the University to send us a letter But remember - Lyman Beecher, Presbyterian that embryos should not be sacrificed without the written with ample time for us to make our clergyman once said, "No great advance has been made in consent by the donors that created said embryo, except in own business decision. Spend a year science, politics, or religion without controversy." the case of disposal. If a laboratory, clinic, office or other at High Point not playing tennis? Or So, where would we be as a country and as a society establishment plans to dispose of embryos, shouldn't they leave our friends and the comfort of if we didn't take chances? Would there be any vaccines? be used to benefit society and the medical field in some way? HPU to find someplace to transfer What about antibiotics, chemotherapy, anesthetics? All of This is just like any restaurant that has to toss out food at the to play our beloved senior year? these ideas were controversial in the medical field at one time end of the night. The food is wasted while children across Ultimately that was our decision to or another, but can you imagine where we would be without the world and in our own country starve. People suffer from make, yet we were robbed of the endless pain and depression because of their diseases while them? chance. the very tool that could offer some relief is thrown away and While the answers to the political and medical Four of us were completely jotted down as a number. questions about stem cell research seem obvious, the ethical short-changed by the situation. The Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005 and social questions are those that plague minds. People Rebecca Carr, Lea Catanzano, was vetoed by President Bush after passing through both use their religious beliefs and personal values to defend their Caroline Mount, and I had our senior houses of Congress. The second act relating to this topic, point of view that human life is valuable and that an embryo year of collegiate athletics ripped The Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007, was also is, in fact, a human being. out from under us with no warning vetoed by Bush. With the upcoming presidential election, Many professionals in bioethics believe that human and no option of transferring. No the tables could easily turn and stem cell research could be life begins when the primitive streak is developed and not senior privileges, no senior day, no publicly funded in the United States. However, the ethical, before. Therefore, any embryo used for research before the last match, and no last conference social and political conflict will never fade. Therefore, I primitive streak is not an individual, unique person. As I see tournament. To some it may not challenge you to study, research and develop your own ideas it, embryos cannot exist outside of the womb, so while these seem like a big deal; to us, it was about this controversial, yet outstanding medical revolution. embryos hold the potential to be humans, they are not. devastating. As a team we represented the school as well as any other on campus. Last year, our team GPA was over 3.8, the highest on campus. We Smokers can't quit on demand held numerous academic awards, and most shocking of all... we were a good By Samantha Tuthill dorms so that non-smokers can use another entrance and team. We upset #3 seed Charleston Staff Writer avoid the issue all together. If using another door still seems Southern to reach the semifinals like too much of an inconvenience for some non-smokers, of the think of the energy they're actually saving by not having to Tournament in April of last year. I am a non-smoker. This has only been the case for Now it's September and a couple of months, and quitting was not an easy thing to do. do that "I'm not actually close enough to you to be inhaling we're back on campus. A few have I was stressed and cranky and had a your smoke but I'm going to fake cough transferred, but most of us are back hard time focusing at work. I was tired loudly in your general direction so I can and visit the deserted tennis courts a lot more than usual and the migraines passive aggressively let you know I don't NO SMOKING as often as we can. Its eerie being I'd been suffering from for years began approve of what you're doing" thing. By just having a few areas where it's allowed out there at 2 pm when we used coming stronger and more frequently. I IT IS AGAINST THE to practice, to know that all of our quit because I decided I finally wanted smokers can get their nicotine and non LAW TO SMOKE IN smokers get their clean air. It seems hard work, sweat, tears and injuries to. Ever since I began smoking, people are now completely forgotten by have always warned me of the health THESE PREMISES pretty win-win to me. As for the argument that the University. We know they are risks and asked me to quit, but all that forgotten when we no longer receive did was make me annoyed. I knew what smoking is a sickness and the school shouldn't allow it on campus: obesity is a so much as a greeting from members the risks were, and I wanted to do it anyway. of the Athletic Department. Recently I don't think it's a good idea sickness too. One that has been growing exponentially over the past few years. Yet all I've gotten are eyes shifting away for the campus to be entirely smoke from my own. free. College students are under a lot "I wouldn't have the school still has pizza in the cafe and We walk around campus and of stress. If a student is in the middle a Chick-Fil-A in the Slane Center. So if see all of the other athletic teams of a hectic work-load and has to have smoking needs to be taken away maybe been able to with new facilities, more equipment nicotine withdrawals on top of that, it trans fats need to be taken away too. In than ever before, and feel cheated. could have a seriously negative impact fact, people die of skin cancer so perhaps [quit smoking] We never asked for anything. We on his or her schoolwork. Quitting is we should cover the pool to stop people from tanning too. paid an extra $20 for our allotted two not easy and just because students pairs of shoes a semester and paid won't be allowed to smoke on campus if someone else Smoking isn't good. That's why for anything above and beyond our doesn't mean that they will be able to I decided to quit. However, it was my two supplied uniforms out of pocket. quit. What could end up happening was making the decision. I wouldn't have been able to I see other athletes walking around in instead is that they try and hide while do it if someone else was making the Under Armour this, and Nike that, but they are smoking, meaning they could decision for me. I understand why it's decision for me." all I truly see are twelve former HPU end up smoking in their room. This annoying to non-smokers to be around athletes who were unjustly erased could damage furniture and potentially it, so they should be able to avoid it. from the Panthers Athletic webpage be a fire hazard. Even if school officials are trying to do what However, if you've never had to quit smoking you shouldn't be telling people that they should, within one day of being notified. they think is best for the students, if people do not want to There was no trace of us, our stats, quit they will just be resentful of being told that they should. because you don't know what it's like. By allowing smoking player bios, or successes. We were Likewise, I do not think it is fair to subject non- areas to remain on campus we can give both sides of the nowhere to be found. smokers to second hand smoke. Kids who smoke shouldn't issue a little bit of what they want. We continue on as normally be able to just smoke anywhere on campus. Last year there As a final note to smokers who do not want to see as we possibly can, without the one were designated smoking areas behind certain buildings. If this new change enforced, speak up now. Go to forums, talk thing we all trained our whole lives people just obeyed those rules and the rules were enforced to the people who make the decisions. If you don't, don't start for. I know at least for me when people then that would make it easier for non-smokers to avoid them. complaining when it goes into effect and you didn't try to do ask how I feel about the decision, I They could only be allowed outside of certain doors behind anything to stop it. still don't quite know what to say. A&E * Friday, September 19, 2008 Crocs Next Step Campus Tour "New Moon" offers a dose failed to meet expectations of heartbreak By Jen Paolino rock out with your friends on "Rock discernible conversations that Yung Joe Staff Writer Band," which was just one of the many felt the need to have in between each of with a side of games that was so generously available his songs? The guitar riffs that Cartel On Friday, September 12,2008 on the arcade sized X-BOX consoles front man Will Pugh was unleashing the Crocs Next Step Campus Tour strategically placed at the entrance on his 72 Fender Telecaster Deluxe adrenaline rolled into High Point University with to the gym. If you were able to take electric guitar would have been the MC Lars, Cartel and Yung Joe in tow. advantage of all of the extras that were saving grace of all the performances if By Holly Iverson it wasn't for the fact that the pounding Due to the threat of inclement weather, available that night, then consider A&E Editor the concert, originally scheduled to take yourself lucky, because it was probably coming from drummer Kevin Sanders' the highlight of your evening. SJC Custom Drums kit drowned out the place on the Roberts Hall front lawn, I'd be a liar if I told you Once you take away the sound of everything around him. There was moved indoors to the Millis Center "New Moon," the second book in the horrible acoustics that the gym isn't enough Advil in the world to get gym. Despite the relocation, there was 'Twilight" series, wasn't hard to get provided, learned to ignore the fact that rid of the headache I had once I left the still a certain buzz emanating from through. The struggle to get through the bass guitars and bass drums for gym. Two days later my ears are still the students on campus that day that doesn't have anything to do with the both MC Lars and Cartel were turned ringing. only comes with the anticipation of live novel's literary quality, however. The up so loud that it made your organs The irony in all of this is that music. Oh, if they only knew. book itself is a contradiction: it's hard vibrate, and accepted that you were the sun decided to make an appearance Almost an hour before the first for the reader to get through because probably not going to understand a just as soon as the stage was erected band was supposed to go on, students Edward, one of the main characters inside the gym, making it too late to filed into the gym, firmly planting single word that anyone was singing from the first book, is not present in (well, if you can really classify what move the concert back outside. Had themselves at the front of the stage in the majority of this book. At the same the concert taken place on the front order to ensure that they would get the Yung Joe did as "singing"), you might time that's what keeps readers turning have been able to enjoy yourself. I lawn of Roberts Hall as planned, my best view of their favorite artist. But, if pages - they want Edward to return. mean, who wouldn't enjoy the plethora liver might not still be shaking from you didn't make it a point to rush the Edward and his family of strange images of guns and distorted the reverberations off the metal that stage, you may have taken the time leave suddenly in chapter three, and faces that appeared on the screens that encases most of the Millis Center. to stop off and get a free hat provided Edward fails to give Bella a decent flanked both sides of the stage during Here's to hoping that the spring concert by Crocs, or maybe start a band and goodbye. His reasoning is that he's MC Lars' performance, or the barely isn't nearly as dreadful. no longer good for Bella and Bella's no longer good for him. But before he leaves, he makes Bella promise not to do anything reckless or stupid. Hardcore, melodic music It's after Edward's departure that the book becomes so real and so easy to relate to. Anyone who's experienced heartbreak before - you're about to has never sounded so good go through it again. Author Stephenie Meyer does a remarkable job explaining the despair and loneliness By Jen Paolino Plains, N.Y do have a soft side after Who/What They Sound Like: The Bella experiences without making Staff Writer all. Early November - These guys it overbearing. Not once did I find manage to crank up the volume, and myself complaining about Bella's If you've ever had one of those Band Name: distortion, on most of their tracks, constant misery. But the heartbreak days where the light and fluffy pop- Album Title: Hiding Inside The but don't lose the melodies that keep does consume you in a way that you punk that often fills the radio waves Horrible Weather their fans humming along. find yourself longing for Edward's just isn't doing it for you, or you feel Who/What They Sound Like: A not- Why You Should Listen: While return. that you need something with a little so- version of The Spill Canvas' certain tracks might be a little too While Edward's away, Bella bit more edge, then these five bands 2007 release No Really, I'm Fine hard for some listeners, "A Thorn strengthens her friendship with are worth checking out Mixing the Why You Should Listen: These San- For Every Heart" makes sure not to Jacob Black. But even Edward's hardcore with the melodic, these Diego natives bring more complex alienate fans of a less intense style of absence can't keep Bella away from artists are there for you even on your guitar riffs into a world dominated music. Changing up their screamc- conflict. Bella and Jacob's definition of worst days. by power-chord pop/punk, but style on tracks like "Tilings Aren't friendship varies, thus drama ensues. still manage to keep the listeners So Beautiful Now, Pt. 2," this band Jacob also has a bigger secret than the Band Name: interested. The melodic and almost proves that you don't need to pop a feelings he holds in his heart for Bella: Album Title: child-like voice of lead singer vein to get your point across. his secret runs in his veins. We're In Like Sin Larry Soliman will draw you in and Even with Jacob's friendship, Who/What They have you wondering how someone Bella's still miserable. She finds Sound Like: who sounds so young could write momentary solace, however, while Their tradeoff such poignant lyrics. doing the very things she promised vocals, and Edward she wouldn't - reckless and super intense Band Name: Quietdrive stupid tilings. Bella experiments lyrics have Album Title: When All That's Left with motorcycles, cliff-jumping and earned them ; ■««*» Is You walking up to sketchy strangers all comparisons to ff€gj* Who/What They Sound Like: A with the hope of hearing his velvet-soft emo powerhouse power-pop band with the desire to voice. She hears his voice in her head Taking Back show you that they just might have warning her not to do these things, Sunday. a harder edge beneath their preppy but she does them anyway in an Why You Should Listen: Unlike ties and button down shirts. attempt to keep him close. most post-hardcore bands, you Why You Should Listen: You'll find Band Name: The Audition If Bella's misery is too much can actually yourself tapping your feet in time Album Title: Controversy Loves for you to tolerate, her daredevil understand what to all of the songs on their debut Company experiences help lift the mood. lead vocalists MY AMERICAN HEART album including their cover of Who/What They Sound Like: Fall Like most of Stephenie Jason Maffucci Cyndi Lauper's 'Time After Time." Out Boy's 2003 full-length debut Meyer's books in this series, "New and Dan Simons Although the final product might Take This To Your Grave (you know, Moon" saves its adrenaline-pumping are singing. sound professional, you might before they went Hollywood). climax for the last couple of chapters. The guitar riffs find it interesting to know that Why You Should Listen: While some The book's climax puts Edward's life manage to stay all the original melodies were bands feel that the music is what on the line this time, not Bella's. So edgy while recorded on lead singer Kevin sells records, it's quite apparent that if you do have a hard time getting still catching Truckenmiller's home answering lead vocalist Danny Stevens likes to through most of the depressed your attention. machine. How's that for old focus a little bit more on his lyrics, chapters, the last few will be very Hiding between tracks such as "If I school? mixing catchy hooks with downright refreshing. Wanted To Cuddle I'd Buy A Teddy addictive choruses. Even though Hang in there, have some Bear" and "You'd Be In Great Shape Band Name: A Thorn For Every this band released their sophomore tissues handy, and get ready for if You Ran Like Your Mouth" are Heart album Champion this past January, Eclipse. Its review will be in the Oct. 3 songs like "Payback" which show Album Title: Things Aren't So it's their debut record that gave them issue of the Chronicle. that these punk-rockers from Dover- Beautiful Now a name in the pop-punk scene. Friday, September 19, 2008 A&E

Margot and the Nuclear So & So's steal the show at The Orange Peel By Samantha Tuthill their songs before and really liked what their set was finished. Vocalist Richard going to try again. The crowd seemed Staff Writer I'd heard but never really looked too far Edwards switched back and forth to enjoy their entrance to the stage even into them. Now, after seeing them live, I between acoustic and electric guitar more the second time around. Though have completely fallen in love with their while the other seven members of the they had more of a pop sound to them On Sept. 10, a friend and I material. They did a really good job of band played electric violins, multiple than the other bands that night, I still headed out to Asheville for a concert at keeping up the momentum that the first drum sets, trumpets, and at one point, really enjoyed their performance. They The Orange Peel. I was excited to see band had started, which can sometimes a melodica. I've been a fan for quite were obviously having fun while they one of my favorite bands, Margot and be hard for a relatively unknown band some time now and they did not leave were on stage and that made watching the Nuclear So & So's, as they opened to do in front of a crowd waiting for the me disappointed. They played some of them a lot more fun too. for Motion City Soundtrack. It was my headliner to appear. Their lead singer, my favorites, including what is probably This was one of the best overall first time seeing them and my first time Ian Metzgcr, uses a lot of his childhood their most well known song, "Skeleton shows I've been to in a while. If the going to this venue. Despite il being a experiences to create powerful and Key," and played with incredible opportunity arises, I recommend seeing bit of a drive, it was definitely worth it. melodic lyrics. The one song I had passion and energy. As soon as they left a show at The Orange Peel. It definitely First on stage was the band I been really hoping to hear from them, the stage a swarm of people rushed to has the best atmosphere of any venue Was Totally Destroying It from Chapel "Skinned Knees and Gapped Teeth," their table. For the rest of the night I I've gone to since coming to North Hill. For a band whose first CD was uses a lot of these references. Their kept seeing more and more people with Carolina. It's small enough to allow for only released a year ago they knew next album Drunk Like Bible Times is copies of their EP. most of the crowd to get close to the how to put on a good show. Using a set to be released on September 30l. 1 have quite a few friends who stage, and even those who are in the lot of vocal harmonies they performed Though Motion City are really into Motion City Soundtrack back of the group still have a great view catchy, well written songs and delivered Soundtrack was the headlining band but I'd never actually listened to them of the band. It also has high ceilings and them with a lot of energy. The crowd and the crowd that had gathered was before. They ran out onto stage with enough floor space to make it feel really responded really well to them which there to see them, Margot and the the theme song from The Office playing open and for people to not be standing helped set a good pace and created a lot Nuclear So & So's stole the show. With over the speakers. When they got to the on top of one another. The Orange Peel of enthusiasm early in the show. a sound of alternative folk meeting a front they said they were supposed to really allows the best way to experience Wxt came the band Dear and taste of small orchestra they had the use that to transition into their first song live music. the Headlights. I had listened to some of audience cheering for more by the time but due to a technical difficulty were "Bangkok Dangerous" "Pineapple Express" fails to satisfies even though deliver high-quality laughs By Katie Nelson things. For example, the movie opens Opinion Editor in a secret military facility in the 1930s. The military had just discovered a it breaks all the rules There are many different substance known as "Item #9" and was names given to marijuana: pot, testing it on a private. When asked By Jessalin Graham weed, Mary Jane, White Widow, and how he felt he responded, "I feel like Staff Writer Northern Light, just to name a few. So a slice of butter... melting over a big- when I saw the title of Seth Rogen's ol' pile of flapjacks... yeah." Another thing reflected in the dialogue is how "Bangkok Dangerous," newest film, I had to laugh. "Pineapple people using marijuana will suddenly directed by Oxide Pang Chang and Express" seemed like quite a hysterical have bursts of creative and intellectual Danny Pang, was the biggest hit at name for pot, if it's not already one. So, brilliance. While Dale and Saul are the box office its opening weekend of naturally I had to go see the movie. hiding in the woods this exchange Sept. 5, 2008. This film provides a fair Even though I do not smoke/consume occurs: balance of plot and action, as well as a marijuana, the majority of my friends "Dale: Even if he found that roach, how first hand look into the life of a hitman. do. So I have been exposed to the could he find us? It also takes us on a colorful tour of hilarity and stupidity that ensues after a Saul: Um...heat-seeking missiles... Thailand. joint or two. bloodhounds...and foxes...barracudas... Joe, played by Nicholas Cage, also Let me first just say that I Dale Denton: I'm just-I'm kind of one of the film's producers, is a dark, believe most of the movies Seth Rogen flabbergasted when you say things like private and focused character who stars in are mind-numbing and not that. It's weird. performs his job with great precision. very entertaining. "Knocked Up" and Saul: Thank you. Although he stays to himself because of "SuperBad" were a huge waste of my Dale Denton: Not a compliment." his profession, the audience is informed time. However, I can say that. I laughed Overall, the movie was funny from the beginning that he would like throughout this entire film. "Pineapple but only good for mindless laughs. The to meet someone to share his life with. Express" is about Dale Denton plot was weak and there was no real In the opening scene Joe explains (Rogen), a 25-year-old process server lesson or moral to the film. Dale who the four rules of his job, which is an and getting romantically involved with who goes to visit his drug dealer and was 25 learned that he shouldn't date obvious foreshadowing of the main Fon he breaks rule number three. is given pineapple express, pot so rare a high school girl. That's about it for themes the film revolves around. Rule one and two get broken that smoking it would be the equivalent any lessons learned. I'm not sure of the "One, don't ask questions. Two, when he is assigned to kill a much- to "killing a unicorn with a bomb." As message this movie was supposed to there is no right and wrong. Three, loved politician who is involved with Dale goes to serve a subpoena, he send to its viewers. I think it was just don't take an interest in people outside social reform. For the first time his witnesses a murder, panics, and drops supposed to be entertaining, which it of work. Four, know when to get out conscience prevents him from killing his roach. He quickly discovers that was. So, I give this film a C+. and walk away rich," Joe instructs the because he questions the job and the murderer is a drug lord who can viewers. realizes the difference between right easily trace the pot back to him and arm ROOEN MMES FRANCO Before Joe can leave the and wrong. runs to his dealer, Saul (played by PINEAPPLE business, he must complete a final job The fourth rule is broken even the gorgeous James Franco) for help. of killing four people which leads him before he arrives in Thailand. He Naturally everything ends happily EXPRESS ■■ to Bangkok, Thailand. Soon after he knows that it is time to get out but he ever after, and everyone learns some arrives in Thailand he begins to break prefers to get out rich instead. Before important lessons about life. the rules one by one. Along the way the end of the film rule four comes back "Pineapple Express" had an he encounters a young man named to haunt him. extremely weak plot, and none of the Kong, played by Shakrit Yamnarm, and The finale is a bit unexpected at the characters seemed motivated. The hires him to be the messenger between time it occurs; however, looking back drug lord doesn't seem to actually Joe and his boss. Before long, Kong on the film the audience should see it want to kill Dale and Saul. Most of the wants to learn to be a hitman and Joe coming from subtle hints along the way. movie, Dale and Saul are too stoned to becomes his teacher. If viewers enjoy a happily ever after even realize that someone is trying to After an accident associated with ending then "Bangkok Dangerous" is kill them. However, the lack of a plot the job, Joe meets a deaf pharmacist not the film for them. Overall it was meant they could do whatever they named Fon, played by Charlie Yeung, enjoyable. Though it didn't end the way wanted and that made the film much who prescribes treatment for his injury. I preferred, the conclusion works with funnier. This is actually consistent with The two instantly fall for each other. the story line. It was a dramatic ending people who are under the influence. Even though the couple cannot speak that most viewers should be able to They usually don't know what they are to each other effectively, they learn to appreciate even if they don't agree with going to do next either. The dialogue it. This motion picture receives a score was also right on target, as many MOM IMt

Smoking, continued from page 1 According to Dan Costello, student body president, penalties for tobacco use will be outlined in next year's Guide to Student By Katie Nelson Here are some more of Tacarra's favorites: life. Opinion Editor Colors: Red and Black If students continue to use tobacco, TV Show: The First 48" and "Without a Trace" they will need to find an alternative, off- High Point University offers many amenities to Candy: Skittles and 100 Grand campus location to do so. its students. We enjoy a spotless campus, free food and Movie: "The Color Purple" "I wouldn't suggest where to go drinks, and many fun events frequently on campus. Have Type of book: Urban smoke, just like I wouldn't recommend you ever stopped and wondered how the campus stays where students go drinking off-campus. so clean all the time? Or where all the water bottles at So, the next time you pass the kiosk, don't forget It would be like I would be endorsing the freshman events come from? There are many people to say hello to Tacarra and the other workers across unhealthy behavior," Turtle said. working hard behind the scenes to ensure everything campus. Three years ago, the sale of tobacco is prepared for us. We have kiosk workers, cafeteria on campus was banned, and just last year servers, chefs, and employees at Subway, Chick-fil-a, and new tighter tobacco use restrictions were Starbucks, not to mention all of the staff that cleans the put in place. buildings and works on campus enhancement. These Beginning this year, all incoming wonderful people are quick, efficient, and often work freshmen will be required to take three very early in the morning. So in order to honor all of our healthy living seminars throughout the unsung heroes at HPU, we will feature one employee fall semester. This program will include every issue. Our first profile is of Tacarra Primus. information on tobacco use and help to quit Tacarra works at the kiosks on campus, handing smoking. out water, snacks, and soda. Whenever you need a If any student wishes to stop friendly smile or nice conversation, Tacarra is there. She smoking, contact the HPU health is twenty years old and attends college at GTCC. She is department or call 1-800-QUIT-NOW. a High Point native. These things make Tacarra a better employee because she is able to connect with students on a personal level. She is going through many similar social and educational situations as we are. After she completes college, she aspires to become a nurse, more specifically a midwife. This stems from her great love of babies. If she doesn't become a nurse, Tacarra would like to open a salon and spa. In her free time, Tacarra enjoys reading because "it expands [her] vocabulary." Writing poetry is another one of her talents.

Print Shop serves as valuable resource ByJessalin Graham When students need printing they travel Staff Writer to off campus locations such as Kinko's and Office Depot and pay the premium price. Fortunately, the In a small room on the first floor of Roberts university Print Shop offers a cheaper and more Hall, shelves packed full of rainbow colored paper convenient option. Students can send faxes for free, line the room from wall to wall. The sound of printing make black and white copies for two cents per copy, equipment hums in the background from 8:30 a.m. to make color copies for twenty cents per copy and have 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For 25 years, Marilyn spiral notebooks made for thirty cents each. Reams Myers, the Print Shop manager, has worked in the of paper can also be purchased for three dollars and campus Print Shop making copies, sending faxes and fifty cents. The Print Shop is a service provided for the binding books. Since last May, over two million copies university and the object is not to make money off of have been made on just one of the copiers alone. their products. However, the majority of students are unaware "Most of what you get handed in class is done that the print shop is also open for student use, and here, even exams," Myers explains. that it has been since it opened in 1983. A large Everything from manuals and color copies number of students frequently pass the Print Shop to calendars for the Evening Degree Program are each day on their way back and forth to classes, and printed here. The Print Shop also processes printing they have no idea it exists. requests through email. Individuals who need printing Senior Kat Montgomery found out about can create an attachment of what they need printed, the print shop for the first time last year when she preferably in PDF file, and email it to Myers. She will then quickly process the job and send an email reply Marilyn Myers, Print Shop manager, and Alexis Mutter, a needed to use the fax machine. Alysha Christian, a sophomore student worker, make copies in the Print shop sophomore, only heard about the print shop this week, when it is completed so the new materials can be on the first floor of Roberts Hall. Photo by Pam Haynes while another sophomore, Lauren Murphy, briefly picked up. recalled knowledge of its existence. Typical days in the Print Shop do not exist. overwhelming. At times she has even had to work "Someone had a poster made for me in the The agenda changes from one day to the next. Myers beyond closing to complete the work. But Myers print shop last year, " Murphy says. reports that some days it is slow and other days it is reports that she loves her job and has never had a day she did not want to come to work. I Most of her student workers also enjoy their working environment and keep coming back each CUT ^ £010% semester, many even choosing to work in the Print Shop throughout their entire college career. Myers hopes that the word gets out to students that they STUDIO have the option of using the printing facility on campus instead of being forced to venture to off campus printers and in turn spend more money than they have to. D and The Print Shop can be reached at 336-841-9258 0 OFF a Cue & or through e-mail at mmyer»@hfghp

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cause them to disagree, they always over politics. "We also steer clear of "Remember that you are first and disagree in an open, humble manner. So, how each other during [national foremost an American." For example, as Ruden speaks do they keep their party] convention weeks," And as the election nears, they up about McCain's experience and friendship strong adds Dunston. "Those both agree on one more thing - that readiness to take over the White House, despite political weeks are tense, but we students should attend both college Dunston just smiles and waits his turn disagreements? Well, respect each other." Democrat and college Republican to speak up for Obama. When Dunston they have a few rules. And the two wish that meetings. speaks of Obama's campaign for change "We talk members of every party "Independents, especially," Nick and turning the economy around, Nick politics more outside would respect each other says, "should be going to both meetings. just shakes his head quietly. They're of the [suite] than inside," Ruden says the same way. Inform yourself. Read political Web honest with each other, but, so far, while laughing. "We don't bring it back "Be humble with each other; sites. Ask yourself, What do I want?' they've never gotten into an argument to the room with us." respect each other," Dunston says. Then make your decision."

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3a tewui tna%e contact Qhad 3iaxttncut at 336ML9239 o* chaxtman(a:jnighpaint£d\i. Sign-up 3)cadiinc - Septemfie* 30th. 8 ORGANIZATIONS Friday, September 19, 2008 Freshman class elections guide First SGA By Bryan A. Rothamel 2. Exercise Science, on a pre-med track 2. Marketing meeting of Organizations Editor to attend medical school 3. My experience as student body 3.1 will make it my mission and priority president in high school and my ability All 27 candidates received an e-mail to have you voices heard. As the largest to listen to others and get stuff done. the year held asking them to answer three questions: class at HPU, we have the power and potential to raise the bar and strive Samantha Gargiulo 1. Where are you from? By Bryan A. Rothamel 2. What is your major? for excellence. With experience in 1. Killingworth, Conn. 3. What will you bring to the position student government I know how to 2. Planning to major in pre-med Organizations Editor you are running for? run a successful class and create a 3.1 want to make every second of memorable year. I am responsible, the students life here at High Point The Student Government As- Listed below are the candidates for dedicated and committed to serving University enjoyable. I am very open to sociation Senate allocated $54,819 to president and vice president. The full my fellow classmates as well as HPU. any and all ideas, and I come with some two events and five clubs on Sept. 11. version along with the other candidates' With your vote, I can make this year of my own. I want to bring the student "I was pleased with the over- responses can be found online at excellent. I am willing, able and body together with many new activities, whelming attendance and diligence of www.campuschronicle.org. motivated to improve what is already and fundraisers. I want to work as a the students present at our first meet- an incredible university. Vote for me, a whole, and make High Point University ing," SGA President Dan Costello said President (listed alphabetically) symbol of pride, ambition and success. better than it already is. following the meeting. Montgomery Brown The biggest bills presented 1. Birmingham, Ala. Brittany "Britt" Sullivan Hannah-Jane Lloyd on the night were for Orientation 2. Communication 1. Westfield, Mass. 1. Atlanta, Ga. 2008 and Fall Formal. Orientation 3.1 will do what's needed and what is 2. Marketing 2. Psychology and special education cost $22,539 with the largest expense asked of me. 3.1 will put my total efforts in making 3.1 understand the importance of being movie night. Orientation is an the class of 2012 the best we can be. I teamwork and having a positive attitude annual event presented to help the Skylar Mabe have no doubt in my mind that I would to get the job done. Having served on transition of new students to HPU. 1. Jamestown, N.C. find new and creative ways to promote the executive board my senior year Fall Formal, previously 2. Communication-Journalism a healthy, fun and positive learning in high school helped me realize how referred to as Homecoming, was 3. If elected, I plan to uphold the environment for all students daily. important it is for each class to pull granted $24,000. Over half of the bill extraordinary experience for the class their weight and make school projects a is to rent the Radisson Hotel. The of 2012.1 will also involve freshman Matthew "Matt" Wliittemore process of the entire student governing university tradition is scheduled for more than ever in food services, 1. Yarmouth, Maine body. Sept. 19. making the caf what they think is 2. Athletic Training Organizations receiving appropriate, so that their opinion 3.1 will bring an exemplary character Michael Pfeiffer money were Campus Chronicle, Delta could be heard in even the smallest and be enthusiastic about every l.MullicaHill,NJ. Iota Alpha, Volunteer Center, Panhel- of matters. Being involved in various suggestion. I am a good problem-solver, 2. Pre-Med and Business lenic Council and Outdoor Activities organizations on campus, such as so I can come up with solutions to 3.1 will bring experience and new ideas Club. The biggest surprise of the Campus Activities Team, allows me some of the worst problems. Lastly, I to this office. night was not any bills presented but to be able to voice the opinion of our will bring a commitment like no other the attendance of the senators. class in areas other than student because I will be committed to the class No response from Scott Wilson Costello was very happy with government. and school as a whole the turnout considering the lack of For representatives, secretary interest the senate had last semester. Chelsea McCray No response from Charlie Waltjen and treasurer candidates log onto The senate must have a quorum in 1. Upper Marlboro, Md. www.campuschronicle.org. order to hear new business. The next 2. Marketing Vice president Gisted alphabetically) Voting will take place inside meeting is Sept. 25 in the Slane Great 3. HPU's freshman class of 2012 needs Wesley Farnam Slane Center, outside of the Cafe on Room. someone who is willing to work hard. 1. Asheville, N.C.- Sept. 22-26 during lunch and dinner. A successful class is full of hard work, teamwork, dedication and respect. I am ready and willing to bring all those assets to the table. I am also a person who listens, cares and understands. I am here to serve you.

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On Oct. 9., the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority members will have a ceremony to release balloons in honor of breast cancer survivors or patients. Students may purchase a balloon to send off for $1. The donations raised will help the ZTA philanthropy, Breast Cancer Awareness Education. Alpha Gamma Delta News Over the summer Alpha Gamma * P Delta president Brittany Crews and vice president of finance Christina Coppola attended the 2008 Alpha Gamma Delta :w Convention in San Antonio, Texas. * "■ While attending seminars at the convention, they learned about Alpha Gamma Delta activities and met sisters from different chapters across the coun- try. They began networking with alumnae for career opportunities and participated in the Juvenile Diabetes walk. Brittany Crews and Christina Coppola hold their The 5k walk was the first ever held at the chapter flag at the national convention in San An- Above: Pink balloons are released at last year's Zeta Tau Alpha convention, and 350 people participated. Balloon Release. Photo by Jesse Kiser tonio, Texas. Photo contributed Friday, September 19, 2008 SPORTS Up to speed with IM sports

By Jesse Riser. A&Ts winning teams. As lor making Online Editor goes to the regional ehampioi them more at the University of North Carolina at compatible It has been a big week tor IM Wilmington that is different this season with National Sports with the men's and women's as well with the addition of an all-star Intramural racquetball meeting this past Thursday, team for both men's and women's Recreation with play beginning sometime next divisions. "We realized there was a Id Pporm. week. Men's»flag football, men's and really good athletes representing Association aduess tournament returns women's soccer and men's and women's Point, who did not get the chance to go rules. 'They are far more this year in November so start getting tennis all started this past Monday last year." says Steve Harrell, "It should with other schools," says Harrell about those slam dunks ready. while women's flag football started this be a representation h Point the reason to re-work the rulebook Tennis ''is going to be pretty past Thursday. So be sure to cheek out not one particular group." Play will end this season. Not only did the seminar big." says Harrell, who says at the the Chronicle Website ibr updates and Sept. ;j(i and the all-star team will play discuss rules, it also discussed the moment the IM tennis is being used as ^^ die southeast nationals on Nov. 7-9. change of style of play including )r club tennis. IM tennis will Flag football is full again tlus After last year's winning team running some students through drills. mnis lessons and at least one year with tough teams. The Slingbox had difficulty at the regionals due to Harrell, like many, is excited for this f-campus weekend tournament. ACIS Flag football league will have .tyle of play High Point is used to, season. "With the amount of teams it Rumors have been floating four women's teams and lSmewT Harrell began a "you don't know flag should be pretty good this about the future of IM and Club sports. teams in both A and B divisions. Tw 'all," clinic. The clinic was not with the newly refined sport Hi To clear the air: IM will fall under end of the season will work out a mandatory but Harrell was pt will make a stronger presence at the nPU Rec center's control and Club little bit differently this year with the see 50 students in attendance. The clinic regional tournament. ^^^ Tennis will remain under the athletic winning teams playing North Carolina discussed rule changes for this season Also don't forget the Midnight department. So have no worries. Player profile: Not cocky, but confident By Michael Goins but like any true fan of the game he is almost held out on the 'smack talk.' "We out more of what the IM department Staff Writer a Madden-oholic. Playing not just to had promised each other we weren't has to offer this year. "I want to play play or kick his friends' butts like most going to smack talk," says Massey. But every sport this year. I love it all." You know when your heart guys, Massey uses Madden to study the due to two postponed games the team's aches and your body sweats, but you're game of football, coming up with and pent-up energy built up and they let out hungry for victory so you just keep developing plays for his HPU United a little smack talk. going? That's Chris Massey and his team. "We just let loose a little bit," HPU United team. "There's a lot more to our Massey said. They're hungry; they take it intramural team than what anyone Massey has complete for real, even practicing three or four thinks," Massey said. confidence in his team. "We really times a week. They want it more than He wants to win; he studies think we can win everything this year. ever this year. The final chance to go strategy and the nuances of the game We don't think anybody can beat us." out on top. They know what it takes to hoping it pays off with his minor in Massey's teammate, Ryan Wilson, reach the pinnacle, winning the spring coaching. Massey plays Madden in the did not disagree with Massey's bold tournament the past two years. That's franchise mode, developing a team from statement, but was quick to say, "Quote means nothing to Massey, captain of the ground up and winning the Super him on that and not me." HPU United. Massey says, 'Were going Bowl. Wilson agrees with Massey to win at all costs. It's our time to get it HPU United was formed three but has a more delicate way with his done." years ago but the team at the beginning words, "We are confident but welcome Massey is the typical college was not as dedicated as it is today, Tt challenges. We, guy. He is competitive in everything was just a group of guys playing ... they will take on Name: Chris Massey he does; he loves football, cars, just got it going then." any challenges | Team: HPU United snowboarding, hanging out with friends, As for this season of flag we can get." Sport: Flag Football Chris Massey in his HPU United uni- and working for HPURec Services, football that began this past week, the Wilson says he I Idol: Ray Lewis form. The team will receive new uni- team was confident and ready and wants to check! forms this season. Photo by Jesse Kiser

Men's soccer starts 3-2-1 Sparkle Car Wash By Mike Nuckles In addition to these most and Angelo Rizzi recent games, the team defeated head Family Quick Lube coach Dustin Fonder's former club on 1120 Eastchester Dr. High Point, NC 27265 Sports Writers Aug. 29 to start off the season. The squad defeated the Elon Phoenix, 2-1, (336) 882-7766 The High Point men's soccer at the Vert Track and Soccer Stadium. team stole a close game on the road Elon, which traditionally has been a against Davidson on Sept. 13. Trailing TO Students! very strong local team, scored first, 2-1 very late in the game against the but a first half rally by High Point was suburban Charlotte team, freshman DETAILING enough to take the win from the Phoe- Deon Cuffie-Joseph and senior Michael nix. SPECIALS Earman each scored with less than five and filter Freshman Karo Okiomah $49.99 (sm. car ) minutes in regulation to take the 3-2 scored the game-winning goal for High includes vacuum victory over the Wildcats. $59.99 (med car) Point in the 30th minute. interior/clean windows only The team also had an impres- "This was a big win for the pro- $69.99 (suv/ Ig. car) sive tie at home against Longwood on $36.99 gram. We have the utmost respect for includes exterior wash, Sept. 10. The two teams finished two Elon and their coaching staff," Fonder complete price periods of overtime still knotted at zero exterior hand wax, said in an interview with HPU Sports NO EXTRA FEES!! on a wet and soggy pitch. The Panthers interior vac, clean Information. were in control the entire match and windows, tire gloss and the High Point defense consistently This is the second season eluxe car wash with lube oil under Fonder's watch. In 2007 the team interior protectant shut down the Longwood attack. Led by and filter includes only $29.99 Earman, the defense held the Lancers finished 5-14-1, including 1-5 in the Big by appointment South. Those figures do not necessarily to zero shots in the first half and only complete price reflect the ability the team possessed, Call Bali Kahn four in the entire contest. The Panthers NO EXTRA FEES!! as they lost several close matches (336)451-7070 offense created plenty of opportuni- throughout the season. The 2006 team ties against the Longwood defense and made it all the way to the Big South could have easily run away with the championship game before faltering contest but could not capitalize. None of ASE Certified the Longwood chances looked to chal- against the Winthrop Eagles due to a *NC State Inspections* hat trick by Daniel Revivo. lenge Panther keeper Michael Chesler, *New Tires Available* who picked up the first shutout of his The team will next hit the field on Sept. 20 at East Tennessee State. 10 SPORTS Friday, September 19, 2008 Volleyball wins six straight games, HPU Classic title

By Drew Littleton in the stands. The Panthers started fast, court carried over to the next day, when the number of students attending, and Staff Writer' winning the first two sets by a score of . they defeated South Carolina State in the presence of the basketball, soccer, 25-17 in each, but would later drop the their first game, 25-22, 25-18,22-25, baseball and track teams supporting Electric! That seems to be the third and fourth set by a slim two points. 25-16, and later that evening shut out their fellow student-athletes. The team word buzzing around the revamped Mil- With the fans sensing all the momentum Marist to complete the two-day, three- will play a couple of more non-confer- lis Center this fall. The volleyball team in ECU's favor, cheers for High Point match sweep. Three days later they ence games before Big South play starts is a perfect 5-0 at home and 7-2 overall, started echoing from the stands. The played their season-long fifth consecu- on Sept. 26 at UNC Asheville. and the fans are starting to recognize team fed off the crowd noise by winning tive home game against North Caro- So why does this squad, which the potential this team has of winning the fifth set 15-12. Esposito later talked lina A&T The atmosphere was just as returns five of six starters, appear to the Big South Conference champion- about that game saying, "The atmo- electric as it was over the weekend. The be headed toward greater success than ship. While the volleyball team is taking sphere was electric, from the fan noise, Panthers defeated the Aggies with rela- last year's 24-9 team? "This year's team care of work on the court, the fans are to the guys with body paint on their tive ease, 25-12, 25-27, 25-7, 25-10. had great chemistry before the first providing the type of atmosphere that chests leading the 'HPU' cheers." School spirit is noticeably game was even played, while it took last makes winning on the road difficult for The noise and success on the evident at the volleyball games with year's team until the end of September opposing teams. to get to the same level as where this The team's most recent per- team is now," said Esposito. Coach formance was a surprisingly dominant Esposito credits the early chemistry to win over Triad rival UNC-Greensboro, the trip the team took over the summer 3-0 on Sept. 16. Audie Gonzalez led the to Greece, in which the team together team with 11 kills, as they ran over the raised $50,000 to attend. homestanding Spartans. The record now for number of The team went a perfect 3-0 in wins is 24, set by last year's team. They the annual High Point University Classic have already set their sights on match- earlier this month, but not without the ing or exceeding that mark before the help of the fans. Coach Chad Esposito end of the season. certainly noticed that the fans played a The team will next play this key role in all the wins that weekend, weekend at the Hotel Indigo Classic. especially the opening match of the They will then play consecutive road tournament on Friday night. Over 400 games at Elon, UNC-Asheville and fans turned out for the five-set thriller Presbyterian before returning home against East Carolina, and Coach Es- to the Millis Center on Sept. 30 against posito said, "The outcome would have Radford at 7 p.m. been different if the students were not there." Please visit www.campuschronicle.org The Panthers had played ECU Junior Audie Gonzalez sets a ball during the HPU Classic. High Point won for more on the team's recent accom- a week earlier and lost in straight sets, plishments and accolades. 21-25, 21-25,18-25, so they needed a the tournament with an undefeated 3-0 record. Photo by Chris Smith strong showing both on the court and Eldridge, Damascus pace women's soccer offense

By Allison Hogshead between the pipes. completed a pass from Rager for the starting to show everyone." Staff Writer On Sunday, Sept. 7 the Panthers first goal of the match. On Sept. 13, the Panthers took the MTSU Classic championship In the first game of an extended suffered their first road loss against In an impressive start to the with a 3-2 win against the host team, road trip, HPU tied 1-1 the undefeated season, the women's soccer team has Middle Tennessee State. The victory after two sessions of overtime. Rager set Cougars, 1-0, in a tough match that run up a 3-2-3 record. Junior Laura included an early goal by sophomore up Damascus for the goal, marking the left Eldridge with stitches over her left Eldridge, who was recently named the Sara Rager, a header from a corner by first of two goals so far this season made eye after a collision with the opposing Big South Player of the Week this week, Eldridge, and redshirt-freshman Karra by the pair. goalkeeper. scored four goals in just two games. Damascus's second-half goal. "Every game we play, the better The team will rest for a week Freshman goalkeeper Andrea Ritchie, Eldridge scored her first hat we get," senior and team captain Caro- before playing at Georgia Southern and with 16 saves for the season, is 3-0-3 trick when the Panthers shut out Ala- line Carver said to HPU Sports Informa- South Carolina State to round out the bama A&M 4-0 Friday night. Damascus tion. "We have a good team, and we are month of September.

Raising the Bar.Talk the talk when you can walk the walk Cross country to run at Big South Preview By Bryan A. Roth am el After both games I found my spirits down and my Organizations Editor emotions out of check. Food seemed to satisfy me. During my By Jonathan Bennett indulging meals I questioned the games. I relived the games Staff Writer "Why'd he do that?!" We have all been to a sporting while my ice cream melted and my macaroni cooked. What do I know about basketball? I know just as event and seemed to have that reaction at least once a game. The men's and wom- The only difference might be to make the expression gender much as the other average Joe who played growing up. I was that kid who shouldn't have made the little league team. What en's cross country teams will appropriate. travel to Lynchburg, Va. for Sporting events seem to be the one time when a per- do I know about soccer? I know as much as I do about brain surgery. the Liberty Big South Preview son who shouldn't have made the little league team becomes on Saturday, Sept. 20 at 9:15 an expert in the sport. You never see a person with a high It was still fun to question moves and feel like I had the key both coaches Bart Lundy and Michelle Rayner needed a.m. school diploma second guess a brain surgeon and seem intel- Runners Tamas Ko- ligent doing so. to win the close games. The truth is I have nothing that could help the two except being in the stands. vacs and Jesse Cherry com- This could be the single reason why sporting events bined for a first place finish are quite possible the best thing we attend. Don't take that out It is ok to question the moves on the field. That is the beauty of sports. It is the only event that we can come with our in the two-person relay with of context or blow that up, but think about it. What can change times of 22:01 and 22:44 for the shirts off, chests painted and act like we haven't been civilized. your mood so quickly? men's side and recorded the I remember two years ago when Arizona Reid missed In addition, we can act like we are the general man- ager of any team of our choosing. One day I'm the GM of an fastest individual times at the the game winning shot against Winthrop. When the ball Wake Forest Relays. Zsanett rimmed out, the Millis Center became quiet and we stood in HPU team and the next day I'm in charge of the New York Mets. Kis recorded a fourth place fin- disbelief. My friend and I split a pint of strawberry ice cream ish on the women's side with from the Point. If you are going to join me in being an overprotec- tive fan, then I ask one thing. I ask you stay involved in the 18:11. Rewind earlier in that year and I was at a women's The Panthers will soccer game against Francis Marion. It was the Saturday of programs through reading game recaps and going to games. You can't expect to be even a little bit knowledgeable without be joined by host Liberty as fall break, campus was empty and the stands at the game were well as Big South participants worse. The game was 0-0 and went into double overtime. reading and going to the games! Maybe one day you will fall in the coach's chair and Coastal Carolina. UNC Ashe- With less than 10 seconds left in the second overtime, Francis ville, Charleston Southern. have us questioning your moves. Who knows? Until then, let's Marion scored the golden goal. I proceeded to go back to my Radford, and VMI. room to eat a box of Mac and Cheese by myself. just raise the bar together... Friday, September 19, 2008 * SPORTS

[VI LLLLS { : E H T E R By Mike Nuckles Sports Editor

Tired of looking at a generic gymnasium, below the stan- dards set by other arenas in the Big South Conference, HPU officials ordered dramatic changes for the Millis Center over the summer. The Millis Athletic/Convocation Center, High Point Universi- ty's home arena for men's and women's basketball, as well as volley- ball, had one of the biggest renovations in its history over Summer 2008. Most notably, the facility had a new lighting system installed. This allows for a Division I-worthy light show before games. New shutter lights (as seen below) were put in to be able to create an instantly dark atmosphere. Previously, player introductions and the opening video were played in the fully lit arena. Now, fans are treated to a magnificent player introduction segment every time they come to the Millis Center. Also, new laser lights were put in to create special effects in the gym, such as High Point logos and images of Prowler the Panther on the walls. Above, several High A new state-of- Point fans came out the-art sound system was to cheer for a volley- put in place, with speakers ball game at Millis. throughout the ceiling. To the left, Kristina The hardwood Taylor is announced floor was replaced over the during the new open- summer, a process that ing sequence. This could be remotely viewed sequence involves via High Point's website laser lights and the from anywhere in the video board, and the world. The Millis Center main lights in the had issues over the past arena are shut off few years with floor bub- for the show. Below, bling, and the decision was Tara Dyer serves made to replace the floor for the volleyball to alleviate this headache. team. The new laser One more addi- lights can be seen displaying the face of Prowler, High Point's Panther mascot. n

tion that HPU fans will enjoy m 2008 will be brand- new purple seats, similar to those at the Vert Track and Soccer Stadium, and Coy O. Williard Baseball Stadium. Previously, fans would sit in uncomfort- able, teal (Coastal Carolina-colored) seats. Now, the padded seats will offer comfort and purple Panther pride. Basketball games will see the introduc- tion of floor seating for the first time. Select fans will have the opportunity to sit courtside in folding chairs, similar to the setup at many NBA arenas. The High Point student section will have a new feature as well: standing room only seating. The first several rows on each end of the Millis Center are designated for loud, cheering, standing HPU students. Another new addition is a fourth video board in the arena. In 2006 » * » » there was just one video board; two were added in I I 2007; and one more is now present in the arena. The idea behind the multiple boards is that now all fans can easily see at least one board from any single seat. A new scoreboard was added, with features the previous one did not To the left, Audie Gonzalez hits a kill against have. The new scoreboard Marist College. The new laser lights and one of RISTCi is brighter and is smaller the video boards can be seen in the background. so that it does not reach as Above that, the new shutter lights and purple far down toward the court, padded seats can be easily seen in the back- an issue in past volleyball ground. All photos by Jesse Kiser contests. 12 ADVERTISEMENT . Friday, September 19, 2008 m High Point University Presents... Formal

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