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Banner may be toI . blame for mis'sing checks

JSU remembers 911 1, By Brandon Hollingsworth was not in the mailbox," Ellis said. confirmed that students who d~dnot six years later. News Editor "So I go the financial aid office to get their checks would have to wait Story on ge, make an inqu~ry." for manual processing to sort through Many JSU students received finan- There, Ellis said, workers told the delay. cia1 aid refund checks on Monday, him that due to a processing glitch, Adams indicated that JSU's new Sept. 10. his check would not be ready until Banner system is partly responsible SGA President David Some put the mmey in the bank, Wednesday, Sept. 12. for the problem. Jennings joins other sofrle spent it on booka, some on At the earl~est. "There were some lssues ~n the, student presidents in less savory expen&we$. , Another student, Kim Stark, was [older] Legacy system," Adams said, an effort to fight book However, some students, mostly tdd to Walt up to two weeks for her "But with the new Banner system, prices. those on scholarships, did not get any cfieck. third-party contra- are golng to Story on of those options. Their checks were "Anyone who had a scholarship have to be set up manually, and that's - held up due toan emor in the financid. and a loan wouId have to wakt until created a little b~tof an ~ssue." aid office. rneraning they may not see 'tyednesday," Stark said "If ~t wasn't Third-party contracts include Ala- ENTERTAINMENT their money for another week. in by Wednesday, it wopld be in next bama's PACT college tultion plan and Drama student Adam Ellis was Wednesday." other of fund- Students check their campus mailboxes oh among those taken aback by the The glitch originated in computer lng other than direct government a~d. ~~~d~~,sept. to see if they got paid. ~~~ll delay. processing, accord~ngto JSU Finan- see "Missing page were lucky enough. Photo by Matt Mcflael fie "I go to- plck up my check, and ~t ciaI Aid chief Vkkie Adtwns. 'She Chant~cleer Bookstore Russetf Crowe and blues Christian Bale pretend to be American in 3: 10 By Bethany Harbison bert re~ently came face-to-face to Yuha. It wh. . Copy Editor with this tactic when purchasing Review on ! 3 his Macroeconomics textbook. In Most students will tell you that an attempt to save money, Larnbert purchasing textbooks is a painful buys many of his textbooks online. SPORTS experience at best. , This time, however, there was a kandall Stephens, store manager ' hitch in h~splan. After gettings its first of the campus bookstore located in An access code for Blackboa*, win of the season, led MB, points to textbook pub- requ~red by Lambert's instructor, !;% was enclosed in the ed~t~onof the by a stellar defense, a 2i IS and kip the matter is out of hk Rands. I book sold by both local book- change at quarterback "Publ~sherscome in here and see stores. was announced for the that we have used books and try ev- Online; Lambert found the exact Gamecock footbaJl team. ery way In the world to put us out book for $80, but by purchasing it Story on we of them," Stephens sa~d. locally, he was given the option of Stephens. who has worked at either $135 at the bookstore on the the bookstore for nlne years, has Square, or $140 on campus. w~tnessed firsthand the changes "If there's an access code includ- that the textbook busmess has un- ed, we %\it to buy the whole new dergone package:" Stephens said. When he first came to JSU, the "Sometimes we can buy acces- How much money have bookstore was able to buy many sories separately to saye students used books, both as buybacks from money, but publishers have picked you spent on your books students and from wholesalers up on that, too." for class this semester? "Publ~sherswere ev~dentlyhurt- Far instance, chem'istry students

Page 2 Volume 56, Issue 3 1 U~UILHIIVIITU~ uqe uqzrrrrtcleer I CAMPUS - . I= JSU Model Arab League: The BRIEFS I= club will meet todav at 2:00 Saturday afternoon fever p.m. in Martin Hall, ioom 216. : Dr. Guillermo Fran- The club is open to any JSU cia Ill is now a certified student interested in Middle : syllabus reviewer for the East issues. For more informa- College Board. Francia - tion, contact Dr. Thomas Beau- will help verify each of com, 782-5811. the syllabi submitted by high schools wdrldwide Alpha Xi Delta would like to for compliance with congratulate all thir new BABY CUBS!! Contact Shalon Hath- Advanced Placement Computer Science cur- cock, [email protected] riculum requirements.

Saturday, Sept. 15 is the deadline for fac- ulty members to submit m06-2007significant accomplishments. The results will be used in the compilation of the Annual Report to the President. Accomplishments can be submitted through JSU's PRISM system.

The JSU Wellness Center began its fall awareness campaign yesterday. "Get'WeU JSU" took place at the Jack Hopper Cafeteria - Friday, September 7 with a healthy-food bar Student Alyshia N. Madison and presentations. The ' reported theft of properly on "Wellness Wednesdays" the lawn of Fitzpatrick Hall. series continues through The crime occurred between Dec. 5. the hours of 9:30 p.m. Sept. .7 and 10:45 a.m. Sept. 8. Stolen The Office of Distance was a Schwinn- bicycle and Education is offer- chain, valued at $220. Members of the Marching Ballerin* pose in their new uniforms before Saturday's homp footbrrll game against Chattanooga. ing two seminars this The Ballerinas performed with the Southerners during halftime of the game,~hahleQt to right; Jeam Gilbett, Lacy Sherrell, Students Amber Lawson and Jessiw Andrews, Whitney Gray, Olivia Anne, Ashley Vanderburg and Katie*& ehoto by Toni Nlrxrissl The Chanticleer month on the Blackboard Ahn Buteorn reported a bur- system. The first will be glary at 215 Fitzpatrick Hall. held on Sept. 18, and The crime occured between the second on Sept. the hours of 12:OO p.m. and 12: 27. To register, email 15 p.m. Stolen were $430.00 in cash and a pair of shorts. [email protected]. All . JSU remembers'9/11+* ' ,: training sessions are Student Pierce Douglas was - arrested for possession of mar- held in Room 174, Self ijuana at Sparkman Hall. Arrest Hall. occurred at 1:33 a.m. William J.A. Schultze was - From JsU News wire arrested !>r a DUI at the Grub six vears w Mart on F alham Rd. Arrest oc- By Zach Childree curredat, :30 p.m. Staff Reporter Sunday, September 9 JSU students and members of the community still believes that there was a lesson in all caf , Sasha T. Goldner was ar- gathered at Leone Cole Auditorium for a cer- it. rested for drunkenness on the emony on Tuesday, Sept. 11 to remember the "The message we were given that day was - quad at Ramona Wood Hall. sixth anniversary of the attacks on* Wotld 'We are one.'" ' Arrest occurrred at 1:16 am. Trade Center and the Pentagon. The theme of Even in unitv. Americans & &am, this year's program was Restoring Hope. I 10 Monday, September The master of ceremonies was Jason Wright, Student Justin E. McMiller Editor of the Mimosa. reported harassing communi- "We're here to remember the .lives lost on cations at Crow Hall. The crime *L^*C^r-C-I -----11 --A, _-- -1 -1 rrc ------,---- r--P ------&., ,"U-Y'-.'-r-b .. Ivlonaay, September D --- - lo The master of ceremonies was Jason Wright, in Iraq and its connection the events of Student Justin E. McMiller to 911 I, Editor of the Mimosa. reported harassing communi- samething keynote speaker E$C Henry '*C&pn , "We're here to remember the lives lost on noted. cations at Crow Hall. The crime .West& that fateful day, as well as those wha lo~ttheir + occurred at 8:05 p.m. ' :'fTht? htase3 ,'F~edh$&PW' has W- - lives since then in preserving our fr*Om,** ,pme a c .cM," YTester said. :'F&& some- Student Erica Jackson re- 9, Wright said. "times hmes at -a; staggering msf-" po~tedtheft of property at the JSU graduate and author Pearl ~illiamshas h. Houston Cole Library. The Tim King, Akxia& % Gident a personal connection with the events o# Sep- of Student temirided the audience, crime occurred between the Affairs, tember 11". Her son, Maj. Dwayne W%m, "whether or not you support the war in Iraq or hours of 10:30 p.m. on Sept. 10 was killed in the attack on the Pentag-* not isn't important. That you support.our men and 10:46 p.m. on Sept. 11. "At every turn we looked to wake from and-women if~unifomis." the nightmare on 911 1" Williams said. "Even 'Th-ough the event ended with a prayer from though it seemed the sun wouldn't rise, it Rev. Jamie Waldhour, King may have summed did." up the sombe'r mood of the evening best with Williams, through her faith, used her grief his closing statement. to better her community. She awarded three "I've been fighting back tears all night." scholarships in her son's name, two of which will go to ROTC members and one to a mar- keting major. Rep: Aftur Davis, who also spoke at the ser- vice, emphasized faith as a defining factor in the evolution of American history. "You have to believe that America is a God- inspired enterprise," Davis said, "You have to." Thursday, September 13 i Still, Davis believes that despite our differ- Interfraternity Council ences, the enemy attacked us as one people: Meeting, 302 TMB. 2:30 - 3:30 Americans. p.m. "When I look back six years ago at the im- Balancing Your Debt, 303 ages that poured into our living rooms, the im- TMB. 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. ages that stick in my mind came out around ' -* NPHC Mini Convocation, TMB 10:45 a.m," Davis said. - Auditorium 6:30 ;8:30 p.m. "If you take a magriifying glass and look at those pictps, I defy-you to tell me if those people were black or white, Muslim or Chris- Friday, September 14 tian. They were Americans." NPHC General Council It's that unity, Davis said, that caused our Meeting, 220 Stephenson Hall. enemies to hate us. Congressman Artur Davis speaks at the 9/11 Remembrance at 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. . "Our enemies knew we were indivisible," the Leon Cole Auditorium on Tuesaay, Sept. 11. 'The event was Davis said. held to remember the traglc day six years ago. Photo by Eric Monday, September 17 Thghall the tragedy of that day, Davis Beck1 The Chanticleer Congressman Mike-Rogers,

p.m. Student Senate Meeting, TMB Missing money: Financial aid says Auditorium. 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Miss Black and bold Pageant, Leone Cole Auditorium. 7:00 new Banner system could be reason - 1O:OO p.m.@ Freshman Forum Mandatory Cont. from pkge 1 Applicant Meeting, TMB Auditorium. 7:30 p.m. Adams poi&xl out that a small percent- fected students' pocketbooks immedi- age of the over 8,000'financialaid checks ately. Tuesday, September 18 distributed by the university were affect- - "There are a lot of people out the~ewho Organizational Council ed. don't have books," Ellis said. "There are Meeting, TMB Auditorium. 6:00 She said the goal of the Financial id people whose rent was due, groceries - all - 8:00 p.m. Office is to get money to students as soon the things not having money can affect." ~ealthFairMlorkshops, TMB as possible, but estimated & could take Stark was one of those people. Auditorium. 10:OO a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Free HIV rapid testing. more than a week to get all the checks "My rent was due last Wednesday, and sent out. if we don't get my rent paid, I have four Wednesday, September 19 Jonathan Hamilton hddsup his financial aid check on . "Certain scholarships are required to be days to get out of my house," Stark said. Monday, Sept. 10. Hamilton was one of the lucky ones ' Latin Dance Party, Alumni who got his check on the first day tlMy were available. set up manually, and that's just the fact ''I would have to commute, and I can't House. 9:00 p.m. - 12:OO a.m. Photo by Matt McRael The Chanticleer right- now," Adams said. do that. I Nevertheless, the consequences af- "I would be homeless." ' 2% t Alabama's student presidents speak out for rights, lower book prices

By Kevin Jeffers ers never incorporate, and how to solve-these problems. Managing Editor "We feel it's important to help with the costs of text- books," Jennings said. "For a college student, $70 is a lot JSU SGA President David Jennings was one of sev- of money." era1 Alabama university student presidents to attend the According to research provided by those in attendance of first meeting of the University Student President Council the meeting. Alabama is one of only nine states to not have (USPC) in Montgomery on Friday, Sept. 7. legislation governing textbook prices. According to Jennings, the group was formed out of Among the other issues brought up at the meeting was the the presidents' overall examinations for the need to pro- necessity of a public relations campaign. mote the values of higher education. The group was formed out of Student Teams Advocat- "The idea behind this is to have one voice, not sev- ing Realistic Solutions (STARS), a group sponsored by the eral different voices expressing their concerns," Jennings Jennings Higher Education Partnership. The HEP is responsible for said. coordinating the Higher Education Day Rally each year. One main agenda to come out of the meeting was the Next year's Higher Education Day Rally is scheduled consensus among the student presidents to lobby for legislation to for March 6, 2008, on the front steps of the Alabama Statehouse in help alleviate the exorbitant costs of textbooks. Montgomery. Several concerns of book prices were examined, including the Student presidents from Alabama, Auburn, UA-Huntsville, Troy, publishing of new editions of select textbooks every 3.5 years, "bun- Auburn-Montgomery, Montevallo and UAB were among the repre- dling," or packaging many books with items such as,pDs that teach- sentatives in attendance, according to Jennings. COVER STORY: Much maligned Harris gives his take Cont. from page 1 The week that Hams wrote The pain "Sorry, I'm not used to talking the doomed columns happened A1 Harris sits in a room that is this much," he says. Mercksource.com, a health in- to fall on a week in August when cluttered with boxes. On his desk But he has a lot to say. A man formation site. Dr. Meehan was on vacation. are his stamps. On his computer with no hope but to speak to The columns were printed un- In such instances, the columns is an open Word document. It's what others will'not listen usu- der the byline of JSU Resident would usually be submitted to that of a typed letter to the edi- ally will have a lot to say. Dr. Bill Meehan. Meehan has his immediate Vice President, tors of a couple of publications. Wouldn't you? a weekly column in The Jqck- Joe Serviss. He still wants his word, his side, "I know people look at heand sonville News called "Town and That week, Serviss was also his voice out there. see a man that I'm really not," Gown." on vacation. The articles were "It's tough when you think no Harris says. 40 MILLION DRIVERS For years, A1 Harris, as the then supposed to be submitted to one's listening," Harris says. What he's not is someone with director of JSU's news bureau, another one of the school's vice. He has only three seats in the an ill will in his bones. - was Meehan's ghostwriter for presidents. room. His plush computei chair the column. The plagiarized ar- Harris never knew who signed is the only one a man with his '3 love Bill Meehan. He has ticles were iyked of Hams's off on the articles. deteriorated posture should have been a friend of mine for several doing. It is still unclear whose eyes any business sitting in. The other years," Hams says. "I like to It is a mistake he immediately saw the articles before being two are wooden stools. think he still calls me his friend, See me and find out why State Farm" called his own. After the story sent to The Jacksonville News. He takks one of the stools if he too." broke, Harris sent a letter to The Fther way, Hams does not has guests, arch support or no. A1 Hams is a man who made Anniston Star filled with apolo- pass blame to anyone but him- After an hour or so in that a mistake. One he says he will gies and explanation. self' stool, he grabs his neck. His eyes forever regret. He immediately made it "No matter who'saw the ar- tear up. He is in obvious, excru- "You know people always say known that Meehan was not at ticles last, only I knew my ciating pain. Much more than a this, but if I could go back and fault for the articles printed un- source," Harris says. "Again, I man of 54 years old - who looks relive one day, just one, it'd be der the president's byline. Mee- just simply forgot to say where I even 10 years older than that that day." han also took full responsibility. got my information. I was in no - should be in. Then the pain just might be a Harris attributes his lack of at- position to." He still smiles. little more bearable. tribution to the fact he was un- der the influence of several pain Mike Douglas Ins Agcy Inc medications for a form of arthri- M~keDouglas, Agent Jacksonv~lle,AL 36265-2143 tis he suffers in his neck. BUS 256-435-6712 He submitted the articles be- . fore completely attributing his LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR, STATE FARM IS THERE.' "I was in no condition to be "1 was in no condition to be writing," Harris says. "It was still stupid on my part." "Town and Gown" now attri- butes any contributing authors. Although Harris says he never minded ghostwriting for his boss Why Pay for and his friend, he agrees with at- tributing the ghostwriters. College? "That's the way it should be," Harris says. The myth You may be able to get your tuition With the firestorm in the local - media surrounding what Harris and books paid for PLUS monthly refers to as the "MeehanIHarris allowances! weenie roast," misconception was bound to occur. ROTC offers: One such misconception that Hams would like to clear up is 2,3, & 4-year scholarships that he was not fired for the pla- for undergraduate & giarized articles. Harris actually retired in Janu- . graduate students I ary, 2007. He only continued to serve as ghostwriter for Mee- han's columns at the request $900 per yearfor books of Meehan himself. Harris, the friend and loyal colleague he was, obliged. Monthly allowance: Harris was to continue the du- ties until Meehan and Joe Ser- P $300-freshmen viss, Viqe President of Institu- P $350-sophomores tional Advancement, could find a suitable replacement. P $450-juniors "Bill Meehin] always told . P $500-seniors me never to do more than I physically could," Hams says. "He was always very kind with Dormitory Scholarships me, very accommodating." Harris continued to serve the Available! news bureau on a limited basis, in spite of his physical limita- tions. National Guard & Army The truth Important to note is that Mee- Reserve Students earn ban never signed off on Al Harris stands in front of an old green and yellow train caboose parked in his backyard. He even more: the articles in question himself, said he bought the traincar from a friend. Inside is a failed attempt at an office. "I put two air canditioners in there. Even on full-blast, it's still hotter than hell in there," Harris said. "I could which was usual1y the case for never get any work done in there." Phpto by Matt McRael The Chanticleer "Town and Gown." $4,500 per year Tuition Assistance Bookstore: Publishers driving up costs for students $24.1.88 per weekend drill Pay Cont. from page 1 instructors, bit textbook publishers man- "We're trying to minimize expense, $500 per semester for age to influence them as well. but book publishers are changing books Though Stephens does attempt to cut "Publishers tell us that [the packages1 every two-to-three years," Nichols said. books* costs for students, the actual selection are a cheaper alternative for students be- "They completely stop publishing the old *(Natinnal Giiard nnlv\ of textbooks and extra applications is cause instead of paying two retail prices, edition, so we're pretty much forced to JSU Army ROTC beyond his control. they only have to pay one," Dr. A1 Nich- change." "We don't choose books. That's the ols, associate chemistry professor, said. Stephens agreed, saying that his expe- Rowe Hall misconception," Stephens said. "At least that's what they're telling rience has been that though most instruc- (256) 782-5601 "If they tell us they want the package, US." tors are concerned about saving students WWW.ROTC.JSU.EDU that's what we order. We don't devi- Nichols said that instructors are indeed money, publishers continue to make that ate. We call them sometimes and ask if aware of the financial needs of students, a difficult mission. they're going to use the whole package, and try to consider those needs when they "It's a shrewd business move on their or if they could go with the used book select textbooks. part," Stephens said. & Army ROTC instead." However, once again, textbook pub- "But I don't like it and students don't A Premier Officer Training Environment The power does lie in the hands of lishers are one step ahead. like it. We'd rather have used books." ,a - Page 4 Volume 56, Issue 3 ) EDlTORiafl alp @llariiirleer 1 DAVE DILLON Political Cartoonist

Toni Merriss - Editor in Chief [email protected], 782-5701

Kevin Jeffers Managing Editor [email protected], 782-8192

Mike Stedham Faculty Advisor [email protected], 782-5713 OUR VOICE : Good intentions don't1 pay my f 'n loans I n theory, the new compromised bill that would make big changes to the federal government's college financial aid Iprograms sounds good. But, when you dive a little deeper, there are a few complications that not everyone may be aware of. If you have n& heard, there is a proposed bill that would reduce the interest rates on subsidized Stafford loans by half over four years. Sounds good, right? The problem is that this cut islonly for new subsidized loans, not ones that students have previously taken out. Plus, subsidized loans are only for those students who display a financial need for it. As it stands, the a rates would jump backup from the proposed 3.4 percent to the . current 6.8 percent in 2012 unless another bill is proposed in , the meantime. . . Second, this rate cut is not offered with the unsubsidized Stafford loans, the loans that any student can take out no matter what their Wncial need is. Pavdav - let's hug it out There are other provisions to this bill that all sound fine and - dandy, but most of them are not really helping out the students For us college kids, it's that time of year friend will never, pay all this money back one day. of today, they are focusing on the students of tomorrow. Well again. ever know about. After you graduate! Suckers. , - really not even tomorrow, since all of this would not go into ef- Christmas. New Year's. Hump Day. The Yep, you're gold- You're going to be rich again by then. fect until July 1,2009. Even then it will only last for four years. one day every year when that girl you met en. Rolling in the With a real job. It'll be no sweat to pay all So while we thank everyone for wanting to help students in a bar one random night accidentally calls dough. this back. They can throw all the interest they with the inevitable loan repayments that await us only six your phone instead of the guy she was really Then there. are want at you. months (almost to the day) after graduating, what about those trying to cail, therefore confirming that she the extra perks, or That'll show 'em. Eat that establishment! who are juniors or seniors? What about those who don't have did indeed put your number 'in her phone in as I call them, grade Yep, this is the best time of your life. It's - these great options or those who start school in 2013? the htplace. killers. smooth sailing' from here. You're Vimie F'n Apparently, timing is everything. All good days. But they ain't got nothin' You can finally Chase from Entourage. on this day. Kevin Jeffers get that next-gen Some words of wisdom from a student who It's payday. Our financial aid checks gaming system you has had a' few of these paydays, though. were dispersed on Monday (or Tuesday, or cha%'[email protected] want. But therein Don't blow it all in one week. Try to stretch Wednesday, or not yet, depending on if the lies the dilemma of it for at least a couple of weeks. Maybe a Financial Aid office is out to get you again which to get. Do I get a PS3, a 360 or a Wii? month. Your bills do reoccur next month, 1 this year). While weighing- - such life-altering deci- after all. By Webb Dillard If you're anything like me, you put a lot sions, away goes the time you should be Also, cops are freaking serious about this Contributing Writer of stock dn this day. You put off a lot of your reading American Literature. And that's be- driving with insurance thing. So make sure bills. You ignore the "suggested" due date fore you even get the gaming system. you have some of that. Nothing me more than to write this article. I never thought that Alabama Power gives you, because once Say goodbye to studying. Baser necessities come first. I would see the day that E would disagree with a man that I respect they see you slap down a check that pays for But it's cool. You're rich. School means You can, still buy that Xbox, though. I so much. not only your last two months, but for the nothing now. mean, you are human. Jerry Chandler is, hands down, the best teacher I have had since next two months in advance, they'll forever Also if you're like nie, most of your money Yeah, life is sweet. enrolling here at JSU. No teacher, grade school br high school, has lr-n.x, x,n..'-a --,.a s- :4 :"L- ,.&.,a--4 1 ---- L A n--x -11 L..L I would see the day that I would disagree with a man that I respect they see you slap do& a check that pays for B; it's cdol. you7& ich. School ineans You can still buy that Xbox, though. I so much. not only your last two months, but for the nothing now. mean, you are human. Jeny Chandler is, hands down, the best teacher I have had since next two months in advance, they'll forever Also if you're like nle, most of your money Yeah, life is sweet. enrolling here at JSU. No teacher, grade school br high school, has know you're good for it. is from student loans, because BuSh all but ever made an impact on me like Mr. Chandler. He is tough, fair and Same with cable, same with your cell eliminated the possibility of a student under Kevin Jeffers is the managing editor of The brutally honest. 24 years old to get a Pel1 Grant. Chanticleer. He can reached by phone at 782- The standard he sets for his students is very high. He expects a phone, same with the alimony for that other lot, because he believes most students are capable of a lot. family you have in. Florida that your girl- That means you're just going to have to 8192 or by e-mail at [email protected]. That being said, I don't agree with his stance on the Dr. Meehan pseudo-scandal. First of all, let's totally forget about the word "plagiarism." It is well documented that Dr. Meehan did not plagiarike a thing. It was his ghostwriter. Popular art should be embraced, Second, why would a man of Dr. Meehan's lofty position at a respected university put his name on anything he did not write? This part is the most baffling. I don't care if CEO's of major companies do it. They are not the not shunned heads of academic institutions. CEO's have been going to jail at high-rates of speed lately, so I don't know if I would do anything Luciano Pavarotti died last Thursday at into worldwide ly bemoan the state of appreciation for their that a CEO does. Would you? the age of 71. Amid the numerous tributes fame. His ren- fields among the general public. Yet, when Comparing CEO's and university presidents is like comparing to the Italian tenor, one fact was overlooked dition of "Nes- someone comes dong who makes their ideas - apples to oranges in my book. in all but one wire service story I read: his s.G Dorma," and words come alive, they're the first to cry , : I wonder if Dr. Meehan - and Mr. Chandler for that matter - re- death, while subject of many a remembrance from Puccini's foul. Instead of turning the works of science members the old saying: "If everyone was jumping off the bridge, in print, television and radio in the United Turandot was and art into forbidden fruits, they should ap- are you gonna jump too?" States and elsewhere, passed with little no- plaud efforts to bring those works to wider I just believe, as the head adhinistrator of academia, he should powerful. write his own stuff. What in the hell did he go to school for? Why tice in his native Italy. It was also public attention and appreciation. does he have "Doctor" in front of his name if he can't muster up While Pavarottl brought a love of opera ridiculed. I've always believed that anyone can un- _ 500 words for a small town paper once a week? to millions around the world, Italians (and For opera derstand and appreciate scientific concepts ' At the very least, sir, do it to lead by example. more than a few operaaficionados) viewed Brandon fans, he be- and artistic goals. you needn't have a Mas- If Dr. Meehan does not have the- time to write, he shouldn't. him through one lens: sellout. Hollingsworth :? krcl$:; ter's in astronomy or be a docent at MOMA What did he have to benefit from someone else writing for him It's a mentality all-too-common in society to understand and love the beauty inherent " anyway? I find great satisfaction from writing. What purpose did it these days -the idea that anyone who makes [email protected] reason? in science and art. serve you, Dr. Meehan, to have someone else speak for you? something popular is immediately detrimen- He dared We need popularizers to show us the I am sure Dr. Meehan's intent was in'the best interest of the tal, deserving of scorn. Whether it's an opera make opera ac- wonders of our world, to open our ears and - University, faculty and the student body. I am sure the columns in star or a below-the-radar indie band, when cessible to the public. minds to the magnificence of music, to open 1. question served some h.d of goodwill toward the community. I someone makes it big, it's time for the ac- Carl Sagan's story follows similar lines. our minds to the endless possibilities of the would like to challenge Dr. Meehan to actually write the column - : cusations of selling out and abandoning the Dr. Sagaii taught at Cornell, helped design -universe. - : himself occasionally. It certainly wouldn't hurt at this juncture. , cause. Often, they're called "popularizers," the Viking Mars landers and helped form the Without them, we become a culture con- .. I really don't care if this rubs someone the wrong way. (Well in the same tone someone might use to de- Planetary Society. sumed by the mysticism, ignorance and : except you, Mr. Chandler, with you having some control over my scribe a necrqhiliac. Yet, Sagan was denied admittance to the demagoguery of what Sagan himself termed

+ grades and all.) I would hope with all of the hubbub that has come or' Pavarotti, it started with a perfor- National Academy of Sciences and written the "demon-haunted world." &om the student body about the whole deal, someone is proud. mance at the 1990 World Cup in Rome. off by some in the scientific community. Faculty, in all the schools on campus, should be proud that we do While well-known in the opera world for Never mind that he ignited countless imagi- Brandon Hollingsworth is the news edi- :- believe in the high standards being placed on us, the students. Be his ability to consistently hit high notes and nations with his explorations of the universe. tor of The Chanticleer. He can reached proud that we do take interest in and can question our superiors if :: emotional performances of arias, the World He was -repeat after me - a sellout. by phone at 782-4704 or by e-mail at , - " we think something is not right. . Isn't that why we came to college? Cup appearance marked Pavarotti's launch Scientists, artists and academics constant- [email protected]. .s. . I -

ENTERTAINMENT Music Corner VIDEO GAMES I FILM REVIEW WLJS Top Ten Records of the Week Fall Russell'n up: 3:10 to Yuma- 1. No Age - Weinlo Rippers 2. Liars - Liars 8y Kevin Jeffers spect, and ultimate. under- 3. Fog - Ditherer Managing Editor standing. The real battles 4. Nina Nastasia & Jim White - You Follow Me gaming are between the scattered 5. Caribou - Andorra One of the toughest jobs dust-ups, when Crowe's 6. John Vanderslice - Emerald City in movie making today is solace and arrbgance play 7. Turbo Fruits - Turbo Fruits doing right by one of the perfectly off of Bale's in- 8. Manchester Orchestra - Like a Virgin Losing a Child indusq's oldest genres tense, sallow grimace. 9. Interpol - Our Love to Admire preview - the Western. 3:10 to All the while, Crowe 10. Numbers - Now You Are This Yuma, directed by Walk the earns his paycheck. Line's James Mangold and Whether killing faceless By Chris Pittman starring the venerable Rus- Apaches, throwing his ALBUM OF THE WEEK Web Editor sell Crowe and Christian own men up for sacrifice Bale, does as good a job as ("Bill opened his mouth, any such film since 1993's Bill got stupid, Bill is Fall 2007 looks'to be one of Animal Collective Tombstone. dead") or mowing down ,the most action packed seasons Strawberry Jam Bale plays Dan Evans, hi's own captors - while for video games in history. Each a rancher who can barely handcuffed - Willy Wonka console has quality exclusives that Strawberry Jam, Animal scrape by to feed his fam- style, one-by-one, Crowe will keep garners inside for the rest Collective's latest album ily and keep his youngest portrays Wade as viciously~ of the year. for Domino Records, in of two sons healthy in the and vilely as any spaghetti- many ways far surpasses Microsoft has the tools needed dryness of Arizona. He badass this side of the Sun- their already incredible for a successful holiday season, but struggles even more to keep dance Kid. Yet you almost back catalogue. I've always none come close to Master Chief's his oldest son's respect. A have to suppress a smile as felt that Animal Collective first run on the Xbox 360. Civil War vet with lame Russell Crowe, as Ben Wade, delivers you watch~rowe,because would be far superior if Halo 3 is poised to have the big- leg, Evans takes oh the task NenWf lead in 3:10 to Yuma. you just know he's toning they would embracethe pop gest launch in the history of gaming of accompanying the newly Media file photo down his now infamous format completely instead on Sept. 25th. Bungie's first-person captured, infamous crimi- real-life volatile tempera- of shrouding melody with shooter phenomenon is bigger than nal Ben Wade (Crowe) to a train station, where ment to play this role. abrasive noise. It is on ever before and should keep gam- a 3: 10 p.m. train will take the outlaw to Yuma The direction is nothing memorable, but solid. this release that the group ers on the sticks for years to come. prison. Mangold is fortunate to direct a fantastic cast. attempts to create a fully embraceable set of songs that still Gamers will finally be able to With ample opportunity to simply finish off Especially memorable was Wade's right-hand retain the adventurous aspect of their past endeavors. play Halo in co-op mode online. Wade himself, if not only to appease the rail- gunman, Charlie Prince, hauntingly played by Strawberry Jam comes on the heels of group member Panda The player limit has also been in- road owning Butterfield (Dallas Roberts) who Ben Foster (best known from Six Feet Under). Bear's solo outing Person Pitch. That album, to me, was what creased to four, with each person has promised Evans $200 for his part in the Foster can do unending justice to his Joseph I wanted to hear from Animal Collective. It Gas a completely controlling a separate character that journey, an interesting dynamic is born between Goebbels-like loyalty to Wade with a simple- personal album with inspiring, looped melodies and swarming has its own place in the story. the rancher and his prisoner. Wade tries to break pursing-in of his bottom lip or a glazed-over, dance beats. Strawberry Jam is similar in that it is also a personal The new "Forge" mode will Evans down psychologically and is especially wide-eyed stare at his next victim. This kid has album with swllingchords and70s dance synth. However, rather make multiplayer matches more in- successful when Evans's oldest son William game, and will be heard from again. than the group as a whole creating this intimate set, it is member tense than ever before. Players can - whom Wade notices to idolize his reckless 3:10 to Yuma does its job to not be over- Avey Tare - also coming off of a solo album with wife Kria insert different things into existing bravado - mans up to surprisingly join the ex- wrought, an epidemic in modem Western films. Brekka? of the Icelandic group Mh- who takes the forefront. multiplayer maps including weap- pedition. . And Crowe adds another paragraph to one of His voice, more than on any other album, feels anguished and ons and vehicles. Part of what sets Yuma apart from other seem- the finest resumes in Holly- true. Album opener "Peacebone" rollicks along an otherworldly "Saved Films" is a new feature ingly pointless Westerns is the relationship be- wood. If not an instant classic, synth line while Avey Tare absolutely lines flow culminating that will change the way strategies tween the hero and his villain. At times the rela- Yuma is easily an early Oscar- in a final minute of frenzied yelps and near-screamed lyrics. are developed. Gamers can record Bt tionship toggles between mutual scorn, mild re- contender. Tracks "For Reverend Green" and "Fireworks" both accentuate single and multiplayer matches and Tare's vocal presence. On these songs, Panda Bear backs up upload them to Bungie's servers for the charged voicing of Tare with angelic murmuring, showing downloading. I how much Animal Collective has come into the sound that they Sony will look to regain strength always seemed to strive for. with the ,'much-heralded Heav- The album's last half, where Animal Collective typically enly Sword from developer Ninja Save your money to spend places droning songs spare on vocals, keeps up the intensity' Theory. This martial arts extrava- - particularly on the track "Cuckoo Cuckoo." The first two ganza shares many qualities with minutes of the song drone along a minimal.piano line before the popular Ninja Gaiden series. on the important things. exploding into distortion and pounding drums. Album closer Players guide Nariko as she at- "Derek," sung by Panda Bear, ends the album with near- tempts to stop the evil King Bohan perfection. The folky tune starts off breezily enough - rather and his army from destruction. simplistic, in fact - with acoustic guitar and water-like sounds This Playstation 3 exclusive has Let us help by saving you before ending with percussion straight out of Africa and Panda already sparked enough interest Bear lulling us back to reality. for a sequel, which is currently in up to 50% at our new These nine songs demand being heard. It's this insistency development. that makes this album immediately flourish. Quite simply, The Nintendn Wii is currentlv GE Aodiance Center. Derore enamg witn percussion suagnt out OT nrnca ana ranaa already sparked enough interest Bear lulling us back to reality. I up to 50Y0 at our new I for a sequel, which is currently in L J These nine songs demand being heard. It's this insistency development. that makes this album immediately flourish. Quite simply, ,The Nintendo Wii is currently GE Appliance Center. I 1 1 Strawberry Jam is a must own album, one that exceeds all on a hot streak that few'could have expectations from a band already established. expected. The console also has the best lineup this fall, and will likely I - Dishwashers iVote:~nimalCollective is performing at theCvarietyPlayhouse take home the sales crown during in Atlanta on September 26. Zckets are $15. the holiday season. I Side-byside Refrigerators our-~~~lianceCenter ismade up 1 The Wii's most exciting title At - Matthew L. Reese this year is Super Smash Bros. Brawl. The star-studded lineup of characters has increased to include such favorites as Wario, Pit and Solid Snake'from the Metal Gear ALSO lN ROTATIION franchise. A deep solo player adventure Charlemagne ,mode titled The Subspace Emis- We Can Build an Island sary is the game's biggest addition. Players will control their favorite Charlemagne's sophomore album, We Can Build an Island, buzzes brawler through levels designed with enthusiastic, charming pop songs in the vein of The Feelies and New Zealand pop kings The Clean. This album, their second on a particular character's game for SideCho Records, has the unenviable honor of following their history. critically acclaimed debut, Detour Allure. They manage to avoid the Super Mario Galaxy is shaping seemingly all-too-common "sophomore slump" with eleven songs of up to redefine the platform genre raw, dirty pop. I didn't find myself championing any one song, but in< in a big way..Our hero takes to the this album's case it is not entirely vital to have an obvious single. In skies in order to stop the evil Bows- fact, I am entirely glad that Charlemagne opts to focus more on the now er once agaic. This time, players dead art form of making an album. It has become routine nowadays (I must launch from planet to planet am speaking of the last decade) for bands to concern themselves with in order to collect stars, while deal- writing one or two great songs only to fill the remainder of the album ing with the familiar obstacles of with garbage. Charlemagne crafts a very reassuring 35 minutes of music. Mario's past. Nintendo hopes to The pervading mid-tempo rhythm makes the album somewhat meld recreate the success of Super Mario together about halfway through, which doesn't pose a problem for We 64 with this title. Can Build an Island. This is the album to put in during The rest of the year is full of a late night drive, an album that provides background quality exclusive games for each noise to accompany the solitariness of night. It's console, and there are plenty of Bt simply a delightful, low-key rock record. ntultiplatform titles on the horizon as well. Check out future issues - Matthew L. Reese of The Chanticleer for an in-depth look at what to expect. Rilo Kiley ' Under The Blacklight

Few things hit the spot like this album. You might be wondering who this band is, but you've known them in a past life. The band is a quartet headed by two former child stars. Jenny Lewis, lead singer, was in the television shows Troop Beverly Hills and The Wzard. Blake Sennett, lead guitarist, played on Boy Meets World and was Ronnie Pinsky on Salrde Your Shorts. Under The Blacklight is the fourth studio album by the band. It dropped on Aug. 21, 2007. The first single off the album was 'The Moneymakec" , The wide variety of styles makes this album a great listen, starting 30 Coffee Street SE Jacksonville, AL with the light and lofty rhythm of "Silver Lieng." Lewis quickly transforms her voice from angelic to devilish and sultry, which few 256-782-0034 could rival, in the song 'The Moneymaker." Kiley's influences are evident throughout. "Close Call" and Open Tue - Sat 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. "Dreamworld" have similarities to some of the heavily Stevie Nicks- influenced Fleetwocd Mac days. "Breakin' Up" is reminiscent of Blondie. Then there is "Smoke Detector," a nod to the old beach bum Tired of fried chicken, tacos, movies of Frankie Avalon. From singer-songwriter, to pop, to retro, the variations in style hamburgers and BBQ? help to keep the listener wanting more. It even gives warnings about making sure that cutie that you have a thing for is old Drop by and try authentic enough. Cuban Food! A- - Matt McRae FOOTBALL -JSU 33, CHATTANOOGA 19 Changing of the guard Jered Staubs By Patrick Swafford . [email protected] Sports iditor

T T a I In August, Jacksonville State head football coach Jack Crowe Hypocrzsy 1 made it very clear that there was no quarterback controversy. ~attHardin was his guy and of the Cedric Johnson would be the

Now, after two games, Crowe NcAA I backup-made something else very clear. Cedric ~ohnion wili make Anyone who saw the after- his first' start in a Gamecock math of the Michigan debacle uniform this Saturday when against Appalachian State had a the Gamecocks (1-1) take on couple of questions. Memphis at the Liberty Bowl. Why is Lloyd "Christmas" "It feels good to be the starter," Carr still employed, and what Johnson said. "But it's not like the hell are the Football Cham- I'm the starter. Everytime I go pionship Subdivision (FCS) and Football Bowl Subdivision in, I'm just going to try to make plays." (FBS)? While the first question de- Crowe made the announcement serves its own column, the sec- after Saturday's 33-19 win over ond is a bit more troubling (un- Chattanooga, a win that saw the less you're a Michigan fan). offense struggle for the second It's not that it can't be an- consecutive game. "We are going to start Cedric swered - the FCS was formerly in this game because I think that Division I-AA and the FBS was we've really. got- to work toward formerly I-A - it's that it has to some emphasis in productivity," be answered repeatedly. Crow,e said. "We've got to But the issue here isn't merely focus on it. We've got to limit an asinine change in terminol- ourselves to the things" we know ogy. we can do." It's that the NCAA wastes What looked to be an offense its time, and ours, on irrelevant based on the speed of its matters while ignoring its larger receivers and the abilities of issues., the quarterbacks has become a It champions Title IX and then virtual nightmare for Crowe and watches idly as schools devote his staff. 90 percent of sports' funding to It took a total of 20 offensive 'men's teams. It refuses to pay series for the Gamecocks to score high-profile athletes and feigns their first offensive touchdown, a shock when said athletes accept 28-yard touchdown strike from "If our offensiGe line could "improper benefits." Cedric Johnson scrambles to avoid pressure in JSU's 33-19 win over Chattanooga Saturday. Johnson to Demck Harris with JSU But most of all, it's the hypoc- See "Quarterbacks," page 7 Johnson will start this weekend at Memphis. Photo by Steve Lathaml risy of the bowl system. 7:30 to go in the fourth quarter. M~ problem isn't even that the NCM sticks with the cur- rent system while a litany of bet- ter systems have been proposed. Breit earns another honor as The hstrating thing is to hear the excuses. My favorite is that the ath- letes' academics will suffer. -..- vollevball rallies for 3-2win 1llG IlU>UdLlllg Ullllg Ib LU 11Gal the excuses. My favorite is that the ath- letes' academics will suffer. volleybal1 rallies for 3-2 win Is the NCAA seriously trying to convince us that the FCS ath-G Following Breit's lead is exactly nating 30-14 victory in game four. letes can't afford to miss school By Jared Gravette Staff Sports Writer what J SU did on Sunday when they In the fifth and final set of the time, but the FBS schools can defeated the Albany Great Danes 3- match, sophomore Brittney Whit- miss several weeks for a play- ' When all is said and done, Abbey 2 in a highly contested match. ten stepped up, making huge plays off? The Gamecocks came out strong, on both the defensive and offensive The hypocrisy of Title IX Breit will likely be considered one winning the first game 30-24. Breit side of the court and knocking down Title IX is a good idea in the- of the greatest female athletes ever led the way, smashing seven kills four kills in the final game to help ory, but it needs to be abolished to don a Jacksonville State uniform. over the course of the first game. seal the win. or rewritten. She has put together an outstand- The Gamecocks would then sput- "We do a lot of drills in practice The rule keeps JSU from hav- ing career at JSU and currently working on coming back from being ing a men's soccer team and holds .some of the schools most ter in the second and third, dropping down in big games," Whitten said. forces the rugby team to be a prestigious records. back-to-back games at home for the "Coach always talks about stepping "club team," unless more wom- However, all the records' and ac- fikt time since Nov. 1, 2005 and up after every play by making the en's sports aie added. complishments mean nothing to her more.games at home than in all of What other sports can JSU add without the success of the team to last season. next one better." for women? Polo? Diving? go along with it. "The second and third games Breit ended the day with a match- Title IX allows the University "It's good to have, but it's nothing were kind of a mental letdown for high 20 kills to go along with 15 of Alabama to spend $32 million unless we are winning and playing us," Breit said. "We came out in digs to become the second player on a coach and $45 million on hard," Breit said. the fourth gahe fired up and ready in JSU history to record 1,000 kills stadium renovations for an un- "Obviously she does a lot for us," to go. I think in fifth games that we and 1,000 digs in a career. ranked football team. JSU head coach Rick Nold said. "1 excel because we are an aggressive The Gamecocks begin their de- Meanwhile, UA pays its gym- don't think that anybody is going to offensive team." fense of the Ohio Valley Conference title this weekend against UT-Mar- * nastics coach $150,000 to lead conquer her work kthic-, T&~'~just The Gamecocks came out with re- ' its most successful program. Abbey became the vol'eybsl' player something for everybody to fol- newed confidence and a new game tin and Murray State. in JSU history with over 1,000 kills and 1,000 digs. plan on defense that led to a domi- I'm certain that the suits at Photo by Kira Wright1 The Chanticleer low." . the NCAA are extremely intel- ligent individuals, but, periodi- cally, they lack tact and common ,sense. Marius Sava leads :-t Willie Williams is allowed to Pair of 1-0 games for play college football despite be- ::ing arrested 11 times by age 19, cross-country at UT- :-and only recently coming off ::probation for what is officially --:called "a fire extinguisher-re- soccer in Classic Chattanooga ~zlatedincident" (use your imagi- back in his native Romania." dznation). By Jered Staubs into the net. But one defensive lapse led to By Will Payne - the Gamecocks' demise. Staff sports Writer Overall, the men's team ,*+ However, Jeremy Bloom Staff Sports Writer Youngstown State rarely in- placed second with a total of 69 :-wasn't allowed to play college vaded the 18-yard box and only In the 52& minute, Jessica The JSU soccer team split 1- looked like scoring once, but Scott took advantage of poor JSU Cross Country con- points, finishing ahead of col- ," football for the awful sin of ac- .legiate powers Alabama (77), ;:cepting endorsements to be able 0 decisions in its two games of Roechelle Boone hit the cross- communication between the tinued its recent success last the inaugural Gamecock Soc- bar from close range and Kate JSU defense and goalkeeper Friday with the men placing Georgia Tech (81) and Ole s;:to train to represent this country Miss (167). *:as an Olympic skier. cer Classic. Kelly controlled Tara Morey's Elizabeth Selasky, and fired second overall in the 5K run "4 Kaitlyn MacLellan deliv- rebound attempt. home what would stand up as while the women placed sixth "Going up against teams --* Even more sickening is the from the ACC and SEC can :;::case of AarorfAdair. ered on a free kick in the 75" A clearly fatigued JSU team the game-winner. overall in the 3K at the UTC Individual Meet in Chatta- be a little intimidating, but I: Adair battled brain cancer minute to give JSU (1-3-0) its was not as proficient in the JSU looks to get back on the nooga, Tenn. we feel that competing :-as a young man, but heroically first positive result of the year Sunday match against previ- winning track this weekend. . The men's team finished against the better programs covercame it to the extent of be- in the home opener' against ously winless The Citadel. Friday night the Kennesaw the event with three runners on occasion will ,help us "I'm starting to see a lot State Owls visit JSU fresh off ::ing Able to play baseball at the Youngstown State. placing in the top ten led by down the road," Ray said. * :University of Oklahoma. In a game largely devoid of more of the work we've done a 3-2 win over Alabama. 0 freshman Marius Sava. "It certainly doesn't hurt *: But, when Adair told his story serious chances, MacLellan's offensively," Davis said, "but "Kennesaw is a very physi- Sava was the first Game- your own program if you can -1 in a book designed to give hope free kick appeared to be from in the second game fatigue was cal, well-coached team," Da- cock across the line, placing knock one or two of the big =.;to other cancer patients, the an innocuous position, but Pen- a factor." vis said. "They not only beat sixth individually with an dogs off from time tp time." :: NCAA felt it had to become in- guins keeper Caitlin Bodzioney The Gamecocks twice hit Alabama, they came from be- overall time of 15:26. Jeff For the women, junior f>. . volved. gave JSU a gift-wrapped goal. posts and had other chances, but hind, down a man for most of Rhodes finished right behind Lesley Binning was the Game- A*. They revoked his eligibility Bodzioney was inexplica- Bulldog keepers Britni Bunnell the game to beat them." him in seventh with a time of cocks' top finisher, croSsing the :: because his' name was attached -- . bly standing at the far post as and Lisa Wilson were able to Davis said that while Kelly 15:30. Ryan McKay placed line in 17th with a time of 11: -.to-. a "co~teproduct." Macbllan prepared to take the preserve the clean sheet. has pleased her a little more, ninth with an individual time 50. -, As Bloom remarked, "Life free kick. Even so, Bodzioney JSU had a dominant posses- and will likely play against of 15:37. Cross country will loof? to :'rolls on in the wonderful world would have made the save, but sion advantage, and the Bull- Kennesaw, Selasky will con- "Marius is a quality run- continue its success this Friday of amateur athletics, because the she tr;ipped over her own feet dogs would go long stretches tinue to receive playing time ner," JSU coach Steve Ray in Tuscaloosa as a part of the 3. NCAAdoesn't have to justify its and could only deflect the ball without even crossing midfield, as well. I said. "I mean he was a big deal Alabama Crimson Classic. *\-';decisions to anvone." Volume 56, Issue 3 Page 7

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their part in first win Freshman Marius Sava was named Ohio By Patrick Swafford Valley Conference Sports Editor Runner of the Week after his performance -- It's true. Defense does win games. zone." last weekend at the All you need to do is look at the performikce The end zone is something new to Robinson. Chattanooga Opener. ,% of Jacksonville State's defense and you'll see The last time the senior scored a touchdown was why the Gamecocks racked up six turnovers, in- 4 during his high school days in Cedartown, Ga. Senior Drew Robin- ~51 cluding a fumble recovery and two interceptions The defense made a tremendhs stand in the son was named OVC by senior Drew Robinson, en route to a 33-19 second half. Defensive Player of win last Saturday over Chattanooga. Chattanooga took a page out of ISU's book the Week after pick- "I told Drew that we were going to start mak- and played some smash mouth offense with the ing off two passes for . ing him a two-way player now that he's become Gamecocks, running the ball right through the 108 total yards and a ball hog," JSU coach Jack Crowe said. "He had middle of the line. a touchdown against more total offense than any one player we had." With the score tied at 16 and the Mocs mov- Chattanooga, '~obinsonracked up a total of 108 return yards ing inside the JSU 15, the defense stood tall and last week, more total-yardsthan any other Game- goal forced UTC to kick a field on fourth down. Senior Gavin Hall- cock, on offense or defense. "That was huge," Robinson said. "They were After recovering a fumble early in the first giving us a run for it and we got in there on de- ford was named OVC quarter, Robinson. struck oh Chattanooga's first fense and said 'We have to man up he*."' Special Teams Player possession of the second half. While JSU has struggled offensively, the de- of the Week for the Robinson picked off UTC quarterback Tony fense has scored three touchdowns in two games second straight week Pastore at JSU's goal line and bplted down his and has returned an interception in four consp- after connecting on all own sideline for a 63-yard return. live games, dating back to the Samford game of "I didn't think I was going to go 100 yards," November, 2006. four of his field goal Robinson said. "I was waiting on somebody to "Anytime you can score on defense it is a attempts against Chat- catch me. That's a little far for a linebacker- to tremendous help for the team," Robinson said. tanooga. run." "We're not out there to get points, but when we The pick led to a Gavin Hallford field goal that get the opportunity, it's great to help the offense The Jacksonville cut UTC's lead to 16-9. and the team ouq" Sate softball team The Gamecocks tied the game when Brent will host the inaugural Davenport stripped the ball from Pastore's Tera Ross Memorial hands, allowing Marquise Elston to stride into "That'sa little farfor a Classic fall tourna-

the end zone from'five yards out. ?? ment on Sept. 29-30 Onde the offense finally got rolling .ad put linebacker to run. at the Oxford Lake the Gamecocp in the lead for good, Robinson . - Drew ~obinson Softball Complex in struck one more time to put the Oxford, Ala. JSU will ' kick off the two-day, 12-team event at 9 Linebacker Drew Robinson runs after one of his three turnovers on Saturday. Robinson intercepted two passes, one of which he a.m. on Saturday returned for a touchdown. Photo by Steve Latharnl JSU against Snead State. , The JSU womens' golf team f!nished second in the 13th annual Chris Ban- nisterIGamecock Golf Classic held at Silver Lakes Golf Course in Jacksonville, six shots behind Chattanooga. JSU's mens and womens basketball teams will begin Phe 2007-08 season on Nov. 9 with the men traveling to Georgia to take on the Bulldogs while the women ooen

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