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DAILY THE GEORGE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8,2006 Congress goes blue 50% VOTER TURNOUT FOR BULLOCH COUNTY

CONGRESS REPRESENTATIVE JOHN BARROW 51 % MAX BURNS 49 % * Not final result 96 % of precincts reported votes at press time

GOVERNOR SONNY PERDUE 64.79 % MARK TAYLOR 32.53 % GARRETT HAYES 2.47 %

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR CASEY CAGLE 62.85 % JIM MARTIN 35.02% ALLEN BUCKLEY 2.09%

The now- Majority leader in the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) speaks during an election night party in Washington D.C., Tuesday. SECRETARY OF STATE KAREN HANDEL 61.21% GAILBUCKNER 36.17% Long night for poll staffers

KEVIN MADSEN 2.60% By Casey Altman poll officer for 21 years, memory cards Senior staff writer were programmed for each precinct and Party politics Will do better 44% loaded into the ballot computers. After Results of a recent poll of Rep. Yesterday was a busy day for Bulloch handling the voters cast their votes and the polls ATTORNEY GENERAL American's attitudes toward County Election Superintendent, Judge terrorism, closed, the memory cards were carried the two major political parties: military 42% Lee DeLoach and the staffand volunteers Dem. to the courthouse and were loaded into THURBERT BAKER 53.82% threats at the polls. According to DeLoach, the another computer. The staff then printed ■ Republican Democrat polls were busy early in the day, but voter Will do 53% summary reports from the information PERRY MCGUIRE 46.15 % Favorable better Dem. turnout was only at 50 percent this year opinion of keeping the on the cards. compared to 53 percent voter turnout in Republican 42% nation 36% Once all 18 precincts had turned in the 2004 elections. Party prosperous Rep. their cards, it did not take long for the AGRICULTURE DeLoach walked into work at 6 a.m. Favorable ballots to be counted. The votes had been Country opinion of COMMISSIONER He visited all the bigger precincts and a needs a tallied by 11:30 p.m. Democratic 54% 48% few of the smaller ones to oversee the third party Timmy and Julie Rushing were at Party ^Le^' TOMMY IRVIN 51.08% operations. He did not leave the Bulloch the courthouse to get the results. "We're County Courthouse until after 11:30p.m. here to relay the outcome to Gnats GARY BLACK 47.18% when all the ballots were counted. "The phone didn't stop ringing back needed to go to vote. Landing," they said. The couple shared "Its been eventful," he said. DeLoach to back until 6:20 p.m. and I couldn't There were some who had trouble the results with county commissioners JACKCASHIN 1.72% said that there were no real problems, but even tell you how many people came over because they were not registered in at the restaurant. a lot of interesting situations throughout after because the lines were busy and they Bulloch County and some wanted to Summary reports were printed pe- the day. couldn't get through," said Jones. register the day of elections. At 7 p.m. riodically between 8:30 p.m. and 11:30 Deputy Registrar Shontay Jones Chief Clerk for the Bulloch County the polls closed and DeLoach's staffbegan p.m. Once all the precincts were in it LABOR COMMISSIONER answered voters' questions and helped Probate Court Patricia Lanier said many tallying the votes. did not take long for the ballots to be tally votes after voting ended. people simply wanted to knowwhere they According to Lanier, who has been a calculated. BRENT BROWN 50.13% MIKE THURMOND 49.83% Preparing for the future: Grad Fair today STATE SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT By Ditoria Geddis career wise," said Amy Rowell, assistant Staff writer director of career services. Graduate According to Rowell, juniors and School Fair KATHYCOX 69.39% i The Office of Career Services and the seniors need to be there to begin exploring DENISE MAJETTE 27.68% College of Graduate Studies will host their graduate school options. 9-1 p.m. the fourth annual Graduate School Fair "Students start applying and research- Russell today from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Russell ing graduate schools early before their DAVID CHASTAIN 2.89% Union Union Ballroom. graduation, in November or December Ballroom The fair provides information on because of application deadlines," said graduate school options. Representatives Rowell. INSURANCE from Georgia Southern and 45 other col- Everyone is invited to participate. A student leges will be present. GSU will have eight Facultymembers are encouraged to bring COMMISSIONER speaks to a college tables for the different concentra- classes that meet during the time of the Grad Fair job JOHN OXENDINE 71.84% tions. They will answer any questions event and ask students to attend as a class representa- regarding the application process and assignment. tive at a past GUY DREXINGER 28.13 % graduate degrees offered. Jessica Goosman, senior biology job fair. "Getting a higher education allows major said, "I've gone in the past, it was a *Numbers recorded from Election Summary Report at 10:38 p.m. students to earn more opportunities see FAIR, page 3 File Photo

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Its a bird, its a plane, its Mercury? Wednesday, November 8 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. By Justin Burris Lowder also stated that in case Graduate school fair Staff Writer of cloud cover or rain out, the event Russell Union Ballroom will take place from inside the plan- Transit of Mercury Cold weather starting to creep etarium, via a live NASA feed. Event 10 p.m. - 6 p.m. in? Galaxies follow cycles just as Accordingtospaceweather.com, Red Cross blood drive the Earth does, only on a much the planet Mercury is one we still Williams Center Dining Hall larger scale. do not know much about. • Today from 2 p.m.-5 Today, the planet Mercury will The last real close up look of the p.m. in the planetarium, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. be passing by our sun from around planet was in the mid-70s when located in the Math Children's Vegetable Garden and Physics building on 2 p.m to 5 p.m. Mariner 10 traveled past it, and it Botanical Garden campus. According to Becky Lowder of still only captured only 45 percent of the surface. 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m. the Georgia Southern planetarium, > Admission is free and the "This event happens only 13 times Another mystery that Mercury event will take place rain National French Week a century, and won't happen again keeps is a material that is located or shine Nessmith Lane 2911 until 2016," she said. at its poles that gives off strong re- This year GSU will have a sponses when pinged from earth. 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. viewing of the transit outside of These and other mysteries will Art department lectures the union, near the pedestrian not be revealed until at least 2011 gov. Arts building auditorium 2071 and another area in front of the when the Messenger probe will pass GSU'stelescopeswillbeequipped planetarium. by the planet. with the correct lenses for viewing 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. The events will begin at 2 p.m., This event is a great opportunity so if you plan to observe the transit Student Government meeting with Mercury coming into sight to get out and see what the planet on your own be sure you have the Russell Union 2047 shortly afterwards. Mercury looks like when sized proper filters or you may experience Since Mercury will be visible against the sun, and also how the severe eye damage. 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. by looking at the sun and seeing sun looks without it making you The planetarium is located in the Greek awards banquet it pass there, the viewing will be go blind. Math and Physics building. Russell Union Ballroom conducted with special telescopes For more information, check For more information, go to Special photo that allow you to look at it without out the site spaceweather.com or http://cost.georgiasouthern.edu/ Mercury is the planet closest to the sun and the smallest planet in the solar 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. hurting your eyes. • SOHO's site www.nascom.nasa. planetarium/events.html. system. It will be studied today at the Planetarium beginning at 2 p.m. Bobby Gonzalez: "The Untold Story" Education Lecture Hall

7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Math professor awarded "Everybody's doing it, right?" IT Auditorium 1004 GSU News Service students and serves as a mentor and An assistant professor in the De- advocate of mathematics and math- E. Sonny Butler, professor, information technology Thursday, November 9 partment of Mathematical Sciences at ematics education. Lanier has been a Georgia Southern has been honored member of Georgia Southerns faculty 8:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m. by a state organization. Susie Lanier for 23 years. Name: E. Sonny Butler When you aren't teaching, what Flu vaccine clinic is the 2006 recipient of the John Neff She teaches math content courses Department: IT occupies your time? Russell Union 2041 Award, which is presented annually for math education majors. In ad- Education: BS at University of "Golf and research." by the Georgia Council of Teachers dition, Lanier serves as chairperson Nebraska, MS At George Wash- 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. of Mathematics (GCTM). of the GSU Math Tournament, an ington, PhD at University of American government The GCTM encourages an active annual event that attracts hundreds North Texas Besides studying and attending special event interest in mathematics and math- of middle and high school students lectures, what should students do IT Auditorium 1004 ematics education. The organization to the university campus. to pass your class? also promotes ongoing professional Lanier receivedaB.S.andanM.S.T How did you find GSU? "Read various publications such 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. development and rewards excellence in mathematics education from GSU. "At a conference." as The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Jazz band concert in the teaching of mathematics in She earned a Ph.D. in mathematics Fortune, etc. You need to explore Georgia. education from the University of yourself to as much imformation as The Neff Award is presented to a Georgia. The award is named for How long have you been here? possible." GCMT member who demonstrates John Neff, a long-time member of the "Five years." 11-06-2006 excellence as a full-time postsecond- School of Mathematics at the Georgia ary instructor. The recipient inspires Institute of Technology. If you could teach anywhere, where • Jason Beebe, 18, of Eagle Vil- What's your largest class? would you teach and why? lage, was charged with theft by "30 students" "I haven't really thought about it. I taking. am happy here right now and enjoy the environment." • Brian D. Home, 18 of Eagle What class do you enjoy teaching Village, was charged with theft the most? by taking. ffiEnw* "I enjoy all of my classes this se- What's the best part of your job? mester. One deals with network "Interesting with interesting stu- • Trevor Paul Smith, 18, of Win- Professor E. Sonny Butler security and the other discusses dents. Students that want to learn burn Hall, was charged with theft Crispy Chicken issues in IT and what the future keeps you (instructor) focused and by taking. holds." interested." 0 Sandwich • A vehicle was scratched on Olympic Boulevard. •NOW HIRING* Copper ^eech SPRING 2007 RA POSITIONS TOWNHOMES RAs: Energetic, enthusiastic students needed to be Resident Advisors for Spring 2007. Resident Advisors (RAs) are vital members of the Georgia Southern Department of Housing staff, The RA is a live-in member of the Department of University Housing Staff and works with groups of students in the residence halls or! apartment complexes on campui The RA is primarily involved in creatinj a positive community environment. To complish this, the RA is expected to play a variety of constaMly changing roles. The RA must be flexible and creative in meeting residents' needs by serving as a counselor, advisor, activity programmer, educator and friend. The position requires serious time commitment and willingness to be available and accessible to other students.

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NATIONAL NEWS STATE REFERENDAS

STATE REFERENDUM A FBI willing to go undercover in Congress "To expand the ad valorem tax exemption for farm equipment" McClatchy Newspapers YES 64.38% The new chief of the FBI's Crimi- nal Division, which is swamped with public corruption cases, said the bu- House rarely expels members reau is ramping up its ability to catch James Traficant is the fifth member ever expelled by the U.S. House of STATE REFERENDUM B crooked politicians and might run an Representatives - and only the second since the Civil War. "To expand the ad valorem exemption for veter- undercover sting on Congress. ansorganizationstoincludeorganizations which Assistant FBI Director fames 1850 1900 1950 2000 Burrus called the bureau's public refurbish and operate historic military aircraftfor corruption program "a sleeping giant educational purposes" that we've awoken" and predicted the nation will see continued emphasis 1861 1980 2002 YES 77.21 % in that area "for many, many, many ■ Rep. John Clark, D-Mo. ■ Rep. Michael ■ Traficant D- years to come." ■ Rep. Henry Burnett, D-Ky. Myers, D-Pa, N.Y. Expelled So much evidence of wrongdoing ■ STATE REFERENDUM C is surfacing in the nation's capital that Rep. John Reid.D-Mo. Expelled after taking after Burrus recently committed to adding Expelled for supporting bribes in FBI's federal bribery "To expand the ad valorem tax exemption for a fourth 15- to-20-member public cor- Southern states' secession "Abscam" sting conviction property of charitable institutions" ruption squad to the FBI's Washington field office. Source: U.S. House of Representatives Graphic: Chicago Tribune © 2002 KRT ( YES 74.02 In the past year, former Republican Reps. Duke Cunningham and Bob Ney have pleaded guilty to corruption If conditions warrant, Burrus said, ties a lot," Burrus said, using words Philip Heymann, who oversaw the STATE REFERENDUM D charges. FBI agents are investigating he wouldn't balk at urging an under- rarely heard at the bureau over the Abscam investigation as chief of the about a dozen other members of Con- cover sting like the famed Abscam last quarter century. "I would do it Justice Department's Criminal Divi- "To provide a homestead exemption to certain gress, including as many as three sena- operation in the late 1970s in which on Capitol Hill. I would do it in any sion during the Carter administration, residents who are senior citizens with respect to tors. The Justice Department also is a U.S. senator and six House members state legislature.... If we could do an expressed surprise to learn of the state ad valorem taxes." expected to begin seeking indictments agreed on camera to take bribes from undercover operation, and it would FBI's willingness to attempt another soon after a massive FBI investigation FBI agents posing as Arab sheikhs. get me better evidence, I'd do it in congressional sting after the outcry YES 90.78% of the Alaska Legislature. "We look for those opportuni- a second." from Capitol Hill over Abscam.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS STATE REFERENDUM E "To provide a homestead exemption for the surviving spouse of a peace officer or firefighter Clashes in Gaza Strip leave dozens dead killed in the line of duty" McClatchy Newspapers an unfinished mosque. out of the area 13 months ago. to the Israeli border, Beit Hanoun is a YES 85.89 % "It is a massacre," Mohammad Palestinian medical officials said major militant launching pad. More The bodies arrived one after an- Hamad, 26, a doctor from the town that at least 20 Palestinian civilians than a third of the 800 Qassam rockets other on the shoulders of a seemingly hospital, said as mourners carried were among the 62 people killed fired into Israel over the past year were STATE REFERENDUM F endless river of mourners. One was a another body into the mosque. "This during the six-day military opera- shot from the town, according to the small boy weighing no more than 60 is the worst thing that has happened tion, which Israel staged to combat Israeli military. "To provide thata surviving spouseshall be entitled pounds, tightly encased in a green to Beit Hanoun." the persistent threat of rudimentary The Israeli army, in announcing to a continuation of the base year value under a Hamas flag. Another was only pieces, Palestinians in this small farming rockets fired by Palestinian militants its departure from Beit Hanoun, said into southern Israel. About 40 of the campaign had met its goals by base year assessed value homestead exemption" placed in a box and hustled down the town emergedfrom their homes Tues- street on a stretcher. day to bury their friends and relatives the dead were militants. One Israeli destroying rocket launchers, hitting YES 91.54% Spatters ofblood stained the white after the deadliest week in the Gaza soldier died. dozens of militants and capturing shroud of a third lying on the floor of Strip since Israel pulled its military Because it's one of the closest towns caches of weapons. CAN YOU BE EDUCATED & NOT frcroyimiifnim Fair from page 1 Rich Lowry of National Press says NO. "America good experience. I met with the rep- is a Bible-soaked nation". resentative from UGA to talk about You must know the Bible Abstinence is the Key veterinarian school, and they provided to be successful. Your ED Abstinence Week at Georgia Southern University me with a lot of additional information is not complete without the and contact information." Bible. November 6-9, 2006 Some professors believe the fair is Invite 4 friends to your If You Only Knew... Everybody's Doing it Right? a good opportunity for GSU students. room 2 hrs, one evening per Wednesday, Nov. 8, 7 pm week & TRAVEL THRU Monday, Nov. 6, 10 am - i pm "Students should take advantage of the IT Auditorium 1004 facility in which they already attend," THE BIBLE WITH Russell Union Commons saidSaundra Nettles, interim dean and JESUS. Program is new, different, self-teaching, Is it possible to look hot, be fly and still professor. "I urge student to take advan- Stop by the table and learn about the non-denominational, chal- have your V-Card? Jason and Joshua tage of the graduate fair, but to keep in lenging, inspiring, fun and events that are planned for the week. mind GSU is a great institution." Rogers are D.LV.F.U.-"Don't Let the educational; designed by The Health Education Peer Educators will For a complete listing of the univer- Virgin Fool You." Jason and Josh will use retired educator. also be there to promote the benefits of sities attending, visit http://students. Email your name and ad- their talent of speaking and rapping to georgiasouthern.edu/career.Formore dress to mikie2@iggylinks. abstinence. promote the message of abstinence. informationregardinggraduateschool, zzn.com. Use subject 'Edu- cation', or write Bible Study contactRowell at (912) 681-5197 or at Fellowship, Box 3177, Pem- Safe Sex vs. Abstinence [email protected]. "40 Days and 40 Nights" broke. NC 28372. Tuesday, Nov. 7, 7 pm Thursday, Nov. 9, 7 pm Russell Union 2048 Russell Union Room TBA The issues of "safe sex" versus Join us for this comedy that chronicles a abstinence will be candidly discussed. young man that decides to observe Lent 0 Kenya Beard, a GSU graduate and by abstaining from sexual activity. In the IP* 99 abstinence educator from the Medical mean while, his ex is wants him back and College of Georgia will be here to answer Crispy Chicke he meets the girl of his dreams. Sandwic questions and clear up myths.

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THE GEORGE-ANNE DAILY EDITORIAL BOARD RACHEL McDANlEL, EXECUTIVE EDITOR "The attack strategy is important in that it is MORGAN MARSH, MANAGING EDITOR FOR NEWS through attack that one takes the initiative ERIC ROBINSON, MANAGING EDITOR FOR OPERATIONS in establishing the issues. Attacking gives JENNY MILLER, NEWS EDITOR one the edge in choosing the battleground and the weapons." Brandon Smith, Deputy managing editor Grayson Hoffman, Photo editor Jeff Martin, Features editor Anthony Fierstos, Copy editor Will Adams, Sports editor Alicia Harrison, Assistant copy editor -Memofrom 1952 Presidential race Nick Abney, Hiatus editor Casey Altman, Senior staff writer

OURVIEW Candidates should be more mature than Paris and Nicole AT ISSUE: Negative campaign ads are the political version of celebrity disputes, airing dirty laundry for all to see

We've made it through another year of negative A New Yorker running for Congress was accused in Iraq and who supports abortion and who wants For once, it would be nice to see a candidate using television campaign ads, and this year's ads have been of charging "adult fantasy" phone bills to taxpayers, a fence on the Mexican border to block out those all of those advertising dollars to do something helpful, dirtier than ever. According to reports, more than 160 when the call was really a lone mis-dialed number at immigrants supposedly stealing American jobs? No, like donating to non-profit organizations, or showing million dollars were spent on negative television ads. the cost of $1.25. but you might remember the candidate who allegedly support for those who still have no homes after the These "My opponent" commercials have eroded the Hopefully, candidates will be embarrassed of this visited a Hooters. devastation of Katrina. That would be a campaign ad trust of voters, wasted money and made border-line year's campaign negativity, and start focusing on the Election ads have become more like the Paris to get some attention. voters even more apathetic than ever before. issues rather than on bashing each other. Candidates Hilton-Nicole Richie media drama, only it is between Spend less money on making your opponent look Ads should be sharing what a candidate can do for seem to be more concerned about throwing negative the men and women that are supposed to be running bad and more money on actually helping the people the country, not what they do in their spate time, how comments at each other than the issues facing the this county. If the candidates are mudslinging at one of America. At least then the public would know much they love golf, fishing, or nudie bars. A candidate American people. another like the "Simple Life" stars, we may as well candidates are really out to help people instead of in Tennessee is the subject of a come-hither wink and Can you remember which candidates support have just written Paris Hilton in the write-in section insulting them and eroding voter trust in themselves a breathy "call me" from a bare-shouldered blonde. gay marriage, and which candidates are for the War of our ballots. and other politicians.

Brandon Smith Mitch Albom AGA1M5T THE GRAIN STRAIGHT SELL Same-sex bans Elections a test of show U.S. bigotry voting processes

Last night citizens all over the United States didn't Tuesday's elections won't just be a referendum on only vote on who they wanted to represent them for which party controls Congress. They'll be a test of the next two to four years, they also voted on various whether American voting procedures, revamped at state issues. One that found itself onto the ballots of the cost of billions of dollars after the hanging-chad eight states was the amendment to "Ban Same-Sex disasters of the 2000 election, are trustworthy. Marriage," and at least seven passed it. Many jurisdictions dumped their old voting Although I am an extensive fan and supporter machines in favor of sophisticated electronic of democracy, I still feel that this devices, but there are troubling is a huge loss for our country. signs the new machines can be Thousands of loving couples will vulnerable to tampering, prone now be denied the over 1,200 to glitches and baffling to poll rights, benefits and protections workers. provided by legal marriage. In early voting in Florida, The bigots of the U.S. have suc- Memorable Quotes: electronic voting machines cessfully oppressed thousands repeatedly tried to cast votes of people. for candidates other than the Brandon Smith As a supporter of equality, The 2006 election is shaping up into the biggest mudslinger yet, with negative ads Mitch Albom one the voter chose. The Miami is a senior I disagree with the opinions of accounting for 80 percent of the total in some races, up from 60 percent two years ago, is a columnist Herald quoted an elections of- accounting the oppressors, and I cannot said an Oct. 31 article in Newsweek. for Detroit Free ficial saying it wasn't uncommon major from comprehend the logic of the Press. He also for heavily used machines to Atlanta, Ga. He oppressors. a member of "slip out of sync," requiring poll is deputy man- "The 2008 campaign will be the dirtiest ever," predicts Larry Sabato, director of the Are they so spiteful that they the Newspaper workers to shut them down or aging editor of want to punish homosexuals in Center for Politics at the University of Virginia. "There will be no sitting president or Guild of Detroit. news for The go through a 15-step process to their everyday life? Are they so vice president running, and the last time that happened was 1928. The mud will be so George-Anne. recalibrate them. malevolent that they want to thick that people won't be able to see their TV screens."' After the 2000 debacle, electronic voting ma- prevent equality? Are they so cruel that they are chines seemed to promise major improvements in willing to disallow these thousands of rights for no "It plays to the popular conception. The public is cynical and doesn't believe positive voting accuracy. But a lack of national standards, personal gain? ads, the lovely family, the dog and cat and a picnic. An election is based on a mood and and companies' prickly refusal to submit machines Homosexual partners will continue to be disal- you have to match the atmospherics. The public mood this year is that they are totally to rigorous, open testing - have created doubts. lowed equality for hospital visits, domestic violence soured on politicians. One party will win but no one respects them," said political science At a minimum, electronic machines should protections, insurance policies, inheritance, leases, professor Kathleen Hall from Penn State University. be required to generate a backup paper trail, and annuities, pension plans, Social Security, Medi- elections officials should conduct random, precinct- care, veteran's discounts, joint filing of tax returns level audits to make sure machines are accurately or customs claims, wrongful death benefits, and tallyingvotes. Democracy dependson ensuring that hundreds more... Reader response: citizens are able to vote with minimum fuss and have Same sex marriage isn't an issue of acceptance, confidence that their votes are counted fairly. or a fight for cultural concurrence. It's about two Machines aren't the only things that could come human beings getting the same legal rights, benefits between voters and their civic duty. In many states, and protections as any other two human beings, and Protestors not pro-active enough human beings are doing the job depressingly well. nothing more. From overly restrictive voter ID requirements to It's not a fight to maintain or reject religious tradi- The day before the presidents visit, did little there. They managed to have ticipated in the protest said it was "alot aggressive efforts to challenge the eligibility of tions, as religious unions will retain the dogmas of Iwas feeling down becauselfearedthat a nice yelling match with some Bush of fun.* Was that all it was? A big fake certain voters, partisan political operatives are their churches. It's about two human beings getting the inevitable protest he would inspire supporters, then they were ushered anti-establishment party? devising new ways to try to keep people away from the same legal rights, benefits and protections as any wouldbenothingmorethanatravesty. across Fair Road so that they would While standing in the group of the polls, under the guise of policing vote fraud. other two human beings. Well, my fears turned out to be correct be too far away from Hanner to cause protestors, I heard one guy say "I drove Virtually all of the examples suggest Republican It'snot about penetrating currentfamily values, or The so-called "protest" began at the any sort of disturbance. all the way from Tennessee for this." efforts to suppress voting by poor, less educated demeaning household beliefs. It's about two human rotunda outside the Russell Union, a Nobody bravely marched across He was holding a sign with a "W" in people who tend to vote for Democrats. beings getting the same legal rights, benefits and designated "free speech zone." the street into the parking lot. No- the middle with a red circle around it In California, for instance, a campaign aide to a protections as any other two human beings. The right to free speech is argu- body tested the limits. I'm not saying with a line through the middle, thus GOP congressional candidate mailed out intimidat- It's not about the ridiculous hazard of interspecies ably the most important right given they should have done anything to effectively communicatinghis displea- ing letters to naturalized Latino citizens warning relationships, as all parties will require conclusive to people in this country. Yet during get themselves a collective face full of sure with the current administration's them that it is a crime for immigrants to vote. In consent. It's about two human beings getting the the president's visit to Statesboro last pepper spray, but they all just stood handling of the issues at hand. He New York, the Republican Party made such an ag- same legal rights, benefits and protections as any week, the protesters were confined to there like a bunch of self-righteous didn't even get to see the president. He gressive challenge to 6,000 voters on Staten Island other two human beings. designated"freespeechzones."Isn'tthe wusses, chanting blandly and waving wasn'tbeingheard,andhewasn'treally that even the GOP candidate, whom the challenge It's not about the removal of national customs, whole country supposed to be a "free their damn signs. accomplishing anything. Sounds like was designed to help, was critical. because there will be no cultural changes among speech zone?" If the powers that be Among all the "Bush Lies" and a waste of gas. Laws requiring voters to present identification citizens. It's about two human beings getting the can decide that certain places are "free "No War for Oil" signs, there were a This isn't the 1960s. We can't expect might seem like a good idea, but they can also same legal rights, benefits and protections as any speech zones," and others aren't, well, bunch of people waving John Barrow protesters to be activists, too. This is present a barrier to voters. When two members other two human beings. do Ievenneedto say anything else? The campaign signs. Real nice. You're sup- a very apathetic generation, and it's of Congress reported difficulties in being allowed Homosexuals have no desire to change the tradi- protesters didn't challenge the unjust posed to be protesting a corrupt and not because we don't have access to to vote during primaries this year, it was a good tions and values of everyone else, but they want to ordinance; theyjust stood in their space somewhat oligarchical administration, information. Apathy is cool. It's cool indication that the rules are overly restrictive. be treated equally by law. and waved their signs. not promoting a Democrat. I find it not to care about anything. The smart Get-out-the-vote drives are key in a year such This should be an issue with one side, and one When two protesters got a mega- despicable that John Barrow support- kids care as little about world issues as this. But so, apparently, are campaigns to keep side only, "pro." I am ashamed of the citizens of the phone and encouraged the crowd to ers would actually think that a protest as the dumb kids do. Maybe I should the vote home. You wouldn't know it from the states that voted in the measure, and sorry for the march down to Hanner Fieldhouse, the was the right setting to promote their commend the protesters for giving it mind-numbing barrage of last-minute political thousands of people who now have to fight even other protesters quickly dragged them candidate. their all, even though their all seemed ads, but fewer voters are waiting until Election harder to abolish their own oppression. down and dismissed them as zealots. All this made me wonder if the pretty pathetic. Day to cast their ballots. When the crowd did finally get the protesters were even taking themselves Write Brandon at [email protected] balls to march down to Hanner, they seriously. A friend of mine who par- GSU student Ernie LoBue Write Mitch Albom at [email protected]

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Will Adams WHAT'S TALL? Lacrosse to become official club sport oftheliffe&lf It aint By Claire Gallum Staff writer natural! When one thinks of college sports, "I wish I had been closer to usually what comes to mind are foot- the play because 1 would You can't have a normal team ball, basketball, soccer, baseball, etc. have loved to take DeAngelo like that in the BCS title game, it The sports that are most glorified on Hall's head off. I promise just ain't natural and I don't want ESPN and in the magazines. But what that if I see him on the field to be a a part of it! many people don't know is that there is a again, I'll try to take his And that's just what Louisville sport that combines all of these favorites head off. I don't care if it is is, normal. into one. That sport is lacrosse. 10 or 15 years from now, and Forget the Lacrosse, commonly abbreviated as we're playing for different undefeated LAX, is a fairly new sport to Georgia teams --I'll try to get him!" record, forget Southern. The Georgia Southern men's about the No. lacrosse team is a club that was formed 3 ranking but through the CRI program at the RAC. do remember The men's lacrosse team is composed of Dominic that they play 20 active members and a coach. Raiola, in the Big East Center for Since the team is very new to Conference. Will Adams is a the Detroit Georgia Southern athletics, they are There's a junior journal- Lions still in the process of becoming an chance that ism major from active, full membership club. Head Louisville Atlanta. He is Coach Michael Wilson hopes that could play for thesports editor for the George- will be fully completed by spring, their Cameron Reno/STAFF Six year veteran center for the the National Detroit Lions, Dominic Raiola Anne. next season. Officially becoming a club sport next week, the Georgia Southern men's lacrosse team plays a match agaisnt the Champion- reacts to the hit on quarterback "We just have two more official Colombia Men's Glub in Augusta. Jon Kitna by DeAngelo Hall in the ship game in third quarter of a 30-14 win over papers to turn in, and I'm hoping to be effort is welcome. We're joining aleague Coach Wilson also has extensive the Atlanta Falcons last Sunday. Glendale, Arizona on Jan. 8, but 100 percent." Opilia said. an official club as early as next week," He also feels the team's togetherness in the spring, and have a really good playing and coaching experience. He they just don't deserve to play, he said. Despite this, the team has been and overall good chemistry together chance at being competitive with the coached girl's lacrosse for a year, boy's whether they're undefeated or in diligently practicing three days a week other teams," Wilson said. high school for two years, and played not. Period. has played a great part in keeping the for three months now, and has played in high school and for the College of Louisville may play ranked team together and running smoothly. "We definitely are looking for more in six games. opponents in the Big East, but "We're all very close and completely recruits because we are hoping to hit it Charleston. Despite the lacrosse's new SPORTS Their most recent match-up was rely on each other. It makes it easier hard come spring," said Opilia. "We just standing in the Georgia Southern that doesn't necessarily mean it's a in Augusta this past Sunday. They really want players who are dedicated athletic program, it is safe to say many tough schedule. And it definitely when everyone knows what positions won their first game against Columbia and will put in the hard work. It doesn't great things will come of this team, and doesn't solidify their status as an they are playing and what they need to County, but fell short in their second undefeated team. know," said Opila. matter how big or small you are, be- the players. Friday one to the Columbia Men's Club. With their fall season dwindling cause the small guys have the speed and For anyone interested in club or Just think, you've watched Mens and Women's tennis "We did pretty good overall," Wil- down, Coach Wilson and Captain agility we need, while the larger guys intramural sports, the rules, regulations hours and hours of college foot- I at North Florida Invitational, son said. "We had the basics down, but Opila have a few words to the people are perfect for defense," he said. and information is listed in detail on the ball and you've kept one eye on 1 12 p.m. we do need to improve on our condi- Even thoughit's Jeff Opila'sfirstyear website, http://services.georgiasouth- the BCS rankings all season long who are interested in this team and tioning and overall game sense." how to join. "We have a great team playing college lacrosse, his experi- ern.edu/CRI/clubs/index.htm. and then all off a sudden it's: Ohio The captain of the team, sophomore ence from playing three years of high This has all the information needed Saturday State or Michigan vs. Louisville to now, but we're definitely looking for Jeff Opila, agrees. "We played with school lacrosse should be an asset to for anyone wanting to participate or Swimming and Diving vs. win it all? more interested people. Anyone with great teamwork, and everyone gave experience or just willing to put in the the team. start up a new club or team. Campbell/Brenau, 11 a.m. I don't think so! Football at Furman, 3:30 That's not a National Champi- p.m. onship game, that's a non-confer- Volleyball vs. Appalachian ence whooping that the Buckeyes State, 4 p.m. would mark on their calender in Former GSU standout, DeWeerdt helps men's tennis early September. Sunday I don't want to watch the Women's basketball vs. 'drama' of a mid-major football Elton Nesbitt drafted finish strong in UCF tourney Stetson, 5 p.m. program like Louisville get de- stroyed by the Buckeyes for a GSU News Service He also earned Associated Press GSU News Service Emmanuel Nkoueleue picked up boring National Title game. Honorable Mention All-America his only singles win of the weekend, I want something along the honors and was Collegelnsider.com's The Georgia Southern men's tennis defeating Matis Sigal (UNF) 7-5, 1- lines of Texas vs. USC circa 2006. Former Georgia Southern men's Mid-Major Most Valuable Player. team captured 10 victories in singles 6, 6-4 on Saturday. Joris De Weerdt NCAA Men's You know, something that's actu- basketball Ail-American, EltonNesbitt In his senior year, Nesbitt averaged and doubles over the weekend at the took two out of three singles matches, ally worth watching and tuning has been selected in the sixth round of a league-best 21.7 points per game to Basketball Central Florida Invitational. beating Yuiti Lopes (UNF) 3-6, 7-5, in for? the 2006 NBA Development League rank 17 in the nation. "Overall it was a pretty good week- 6-3 and Corey Smith (FAU) 6-4,3-6, Preseason AP Top 25 But perhaps the BCS is mak- Draft by the Los Angeles D-Fenders. He also helped the Eagles to their end," said head coach Justin Miles. 7-5. Greg Bekkers won his Saturday ing up for the controversy sur- The first-year franchise, associated third South division title in five years "The team atmosphere was good but match 7-6 (6), 6-0 over Glen Marshall I.Florida 0-0 rounding-the Auburn Tigers of with the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA with an 20-8 overall record, 11-8 in when it comes down to it, we just need (UNF) and Philip Prins defeated Da- 2004. Remember they went an andledbyCoachDanPanaggio, opens SoConplay. His 3.4three-pointersper 2. North Carolina 0-0 to be a little bit more match-tough vid Irvin (UNF) 6-7 (6), 6-4,6-2. Neil unblemished 13-0, led by three play Nov. 24 at Anaheim. contest were 11 best in Division I. and ready for the matches when they Shine picked up his win on Sunday 3. Kansas 0-0 first round NFL draft picks and Nesbitt was named the Southern For his career Nesbitt scored 1,731 start." against Lawrence Harradine (FAU) outscored their opponents 417- Conference Player of the Year in 2006 points for fifth place on the Eagles all- 4. Pittsburgh 0-0 After being swept by host, Central 6-0,2-0 (ret.). 147 during that season, but they and guided the team to the National time scoring list and holds numerous Florida on Friday, GSU rebounded to Nkoueleue/Prins had two doubles 5.LSU 0-0 didn't get to play for a National Invitation Tournament, the school's school records including career three- take four of six singles matches and victories on the weekend, defeating 6. UCLA 0-0 Championship. sixth postseason appearance. pointers (262, tie), free throws (353) two of three doubles matches from Irvin/Sigal (UNF) 8-3 and Smith/ So why should Louisville? 7. Ohio State 0-0 North Florida on Saturday. Szmurlo (FAU) 8-5. Bekkers/De They may be undefeated, but. * On Sunday, facing Florida Atlantic, Weerdt also picked up a pair of doubles 8. Georgetown 0-0 that doesn't make them the best mm i the Eagles won two singles and two wins, beating Lopes/Marshall (UNF) team. Auburn was clearly the best ^Wisconsin 0-0 JI doubles matches. 8-2 and Majcher/Vardag (FAU) 8-6. team, but couldn't play in the BCS 10. Arizona 0-0 title game. r%l* i» 11. Alabama 0-0 And who's better you say? Kit !■ I r* | a I Try one-loss teams like Texas, i t r b 12. Duke 0-0 Tennessee, Auburn, Florida or Compiled by staff 13. Texas A&M 0-0 even two loss Georgia Tech is 14. Memphis 0-0 better than Louisville. They're not IF* ■ playing South Florida, Connecti- Athletics to leave Oakland for Fremont 15. Boston College 0-0 cut or Pittsburgh, they're playing 16. Marquette 0-0 real teams that play real football Major League Baseball and the Oakland Athletics are expected to announce in real conferences. plans for a new stadium that will be built about 30 miles to the south in Fre- 17. Washington 0-0 It's impossible to be fair to mont, California. The San Jose Mercury News is reporting that a 143 acre site 18. Connecticut 0-0 is being examined as a possibility for the Athletics new 36,000 seat stadium every team in the Top 25, but it's 19.Creighton 0-0 just unrealistic and there's no way that could cost as much as $300 million. to avoid a team getting the short Questions may arise however because Fremont is near the city limits of San 20. Syracuse 0-0 end of the deal. Jose, which is considered a marketable city for the San Francisco Giants. 2 I.Texas 0-0 It's about the level of competi- As of 2006, the Athletics are in a year-to-year lease with McAfee Stadium tion and it's clear that tougher in Oakland and are under contract until 2010. 22. Kentucky 0-0 conferences like the Big 12 or Coming of another postseason appearance and making it to the American 23. Georgia Tech 0-0 SEC deserve a chance to play for League Championship Series, the Athletics look to take advantage of a much Jared Siri/STAFF 24. Nevada 0-0 the National Title simply because wealthier Fremont, despite being over 100,000 people less populated that Elton Nesbitt steals the ball away from a defender en route to his distinc- 25. Tennessee 0-0 they are tougher or more battle tion as the 2006 Southern Conference Player of the Year. Oakland. tested teams.

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