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What: KSU Democrats General Body Meeting When: Tues. Feb. 24, 7 p.m. Where: Room 3007, Social Science Building Details: Free food What: Revolutio Benefit Performance, presented by The Collective When: Tues. Feb. 24, 9 p.m. Where: University Village Suites Details: Free live music What: Ash Wednesday masses with distribution of ashes When: Wed. Feb. 25, 9:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 7 p.m. Where: Catholic Center (9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. services); fall short, University Room C, Student Center (12:30 p.m. service) What: SGA Meet & Greet When: Thurs. Feb. 26, 12:30 place – 1:30 p.m. Where: SGA Office, third floor of Student Center Details: Free food What: KSU Concerto Competition second Finals When: Thurs. Feb. 26, 8 p.m. Where: Performance Hall, Bailey Performance Center Details: Free at A-Sun Weather champs After winning the title
Wednesday Thursday last year, the men’s High 61° High 65° Low 39° Low 48° track and field team fell just short of bringing home
Friday Saturday a second trophy High 62° High 58° Low 43° Low 38° at the Atlantic Sun Conference Championships in
Sunday Monday Photos courtesy of asunphotos.com Johnson City, Tenn. on High 55° High 54° Casey Strickland (top) and Jill Arthur (above) participated in the men’s and women’s Low 32° Low 38° track teams’ second place finishes at the A-Sun Indoor Championships. Feb. 20-21.
2/19, 2/26, 3/5: “Get Involved!” Meetings (12:30, Univ. Rms) elieve2/19, 2/26,i 3/5:n “Get Involved!”F Meetings (12:30, Univ. Rms) elieve in F 3/3: Film Screening: “The End of America” B 3/3: Film Screening: “The End of America”RE B RE e Ee E (8pm, Social Science Building, Room 1019) W (8pm, Social Science Building, Room 1019) W . . 3/4: Chautauqua Lecture: “The Beauty Myth Revealed” 3/4: Chautauqua Lecture: “The Beauty Myth Revealed” (7pm, Social Science Building, Room 1021) (7pm, Social Science Building, Room 1021) 3/28: Family Fun Day: Horton Hears a Who (11am, Univ. Rooms) 3/28: Family Fun Day: Horton Hears a Who (11am, Univ. Rooms) 3/31: Paul Watson, founder of Greenpeace 3/31: Paul Watson, founder of Greenpeace (7pm, Social Science Building, Room 1021) (7pm, Social Science Building, Room 1021) The Page • News SENTINEL Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009 Moseley admits to lying, not sick Caitlyn Van Orden in the Student Center; testing cost $25 for News Editor Caucasians and was free for minorities due to the National Marrow Donor Program’s John Moseley, namesake of the “Courage: extreme need for minority donors. For each A Campaign for John Moseley” movement, minority tested, one Caucasian could be has admitted that he is not in fact ill. tested for free. Over 500 people attended Moseley, a KSU freshman and member the event, having their cheeks swabbed to of the Kappa Sigma fraternity, claimed to join the national registry in order to find a be suffering from aplastic anemia, a rare match for Moseley. blood disorder that renders bone marrow In addition to the testing drive, members unable to produce enough blood-form- of Greek organizations at KSU and other ing stem cells. Moseley led his fraternity schools joined forces to hold various fund- to believe that he was in need of a bone raising events and sell awareness shirts. marrow transplant. “When his family told me they wouldn’t Dale Falk, Moseley’s fraternity brother, allow any fundraising to go to them but in- created a Facebook group titled “Courage: A stead to the AAMDS [Aplastic Anemia & Campaign for John Moseley” in October of Myelodysplastic Syndromes] Foundation, I last year in hopes of finding a bone marrow knew there was work to be done,” said Falk in http://news.kennesaw.edu/access/ match so that Moseley could receive the trans- October. “He told me that even if they couldn’t John Moseley www.kennesaw.edu/stu_dev/ plant. The group gained over 2,500 members. find a match for him, he was in this campaign msrs/celebration_calendar.shtml According to Falk, Moseley came forward to find someone out there a match.” to the fraternity on Sunday night. Although Moseley’s condition was a lie, “Courage: A Kappa Sigma Campaign,” “Our brothers of Kappa Sigma are the Kappa Sigmas at KSU have decided to which had 187 members at press time. upset over the disappointing news of John remain dedicated to the cause. Following the receipt of Falk’s message, Moseley’s deception,” said Falk. “[His] “At this time, we plan on still following members began expressing their thoughts on actions have been handled in house by up with the original ‘Courage Campaign’ and the “Courage: A Campaign for John Moseley” our fraternity.” raising awareness for the huge need for bone group page. Falk sent a mass message to the group’s marrow donors,” said Falk. “I only met him one time, and to be com- members late Sunday night. The campaign’s efforts resulted in two pletely honest, I don’t think that I would have “It has become known that John Moseley matches being made for people in need of gone to the drive if I didn’t meet someone is no longer sick or anything of that nature. bone marrow transplants. hurt by this disease,” wrote Jenny Kasczak, He was diagnosed with aplastic anemia two “Phillip Hoffman of Georgia State, as a KSU psychology major. “Maybe I do not years ago before, but he lied to our chapter, well as a personal friend and brother of understand exactly what his intentions were, school and community about being sick at Omicron Kappa, Matt Preigal, both have and maybe he was trying to gain some sort of this time,” he wrote. been confirmed matches and plan on going attention… but maybe everyone can recog- In October of last year, the group hosted through with their donation[s]. Even with nize that without this lie, this drive probably one of the largest single-day bone marrow dark deception, there is light,” said Falk. wouldn’t have occurred.” testing drives ever held. The drive took place Falk has created a new Facebook group: Moseley could not be reached for comment. Thefts lead to new policy for theatre students Caitlyn Van Orden duction manager of the Department of Theatre for classes. It feels as though someone’s isolated, News Editor & Performance Studies, said that Joseph Meeks, childish action has led to TPS majors getting ne- dean of the College of the Arts, and the faculty glected and marginalized one more time, and After an undisclosed number of pieces of equip- made the decision in the interest of protecting I don’t appreciate the gesture because whether ment were stolen from a computer lab located on the department financially. it was geared at theatre majors or not, we’re the the second floor of the Wilson Building, a new “It’s just not safe leaving [the computer lab] ones getting slapped in the face,” said senior TPS policy has been enacted: students will no longer be open like that,” said Bullins, adding that students major Matt Judd. allowed to use the room freely. had become slack about keeping the room closed. “I don’t think it was a theatre student at all,” An orange sign was placed on the door According to Bullins, the latest theft was not said sophomore TPS major Jordan Anderson. Wednesday, Feb. 18. It reads: “Effective the first incidence of equipment being stolen Bullins emphasized that while the new policy Immediately!! The computer lab will only from the room. may be inconvenient for TPS students, the dean be open for scheduled classes and meetings. “It wasn’t just one event that happened. That and faculty felt the decision was necessary in General student use is prohibited unless a fac- was just the final straw,” said Bullins. order to prevent future equipment theft. ulty or staff member is present.” The decision has caused frustration among “No one’s blaming our students for [the The classroom, which contains tables as well some theatre students, who feel the decision pe- thefts], but we also can’t afford to have our as computers and various pieces of equipment, nalizes innocent students who treated the room equipment walking off,” said Bullins. “I know was used by theatre and performance studies and equipment with respect. that many of our students were unhappy about (TPS) majors as a computer lab and as a re- “We use that room for much more than a com- it… but there are other computer labs all over hearsal and social gathering space. puter lab because we are constantly in need of re- campus. We’re just encouraging students to Jamie Bullins, associate professor and pro- hearsal space. We also use it to edit film footage go to other labs.” Presentation features “midget porn,” First Amendment rights Andy Nelson Staff Writer
Criminal justice professor Dr. Peter Fenton presented “Professor P’s Excellent Adventure: How to win fame and fortune watching Midget Porn” last Thursday during the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice’s monthly “brown bag luncheon.” These informal “brown bag” meetings were initiated approxi- ash Gail L mately one year ago by Professor Dr. of Sociology Dr. Melvyn Fein in order for the Sociology/Criminal Justice faculty members to dis- February 25, 2009 cuss any research or projects they 12:30-1:45 may be working on. They are held during normal lunch hours and SO 1021 offer attendees the chance to ex- press their viewpoints on the vari- ous subjects presented. Dr. Lash has worked for 25 years with zoos, and 15 years with rural Fenton’s topic was a case he communities, assessing development issues related to community-based worked on last year as a consultant ecotourism around parks and protected areas. In 2003, Lash formed Tourism Joseph Barbier | The Sentinel for Cobb County in a dispute be- Dr. Peter Fenton presents “Professor P’s Excellent Adventure: How to win fame and fortune watching For Peace, L.L.C., using ecotourism as the vehicle for honoring both biological tween the county and a local video and human diversity, and creating cross-cultural dialogue on peace between Midget Porn” during the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice’s “brown bag luncheon.” hosts and guests worldwide. She teaches peace classes in Atlanta, GA. store. “The goal of this presenta- store owner agreed to relocate to ernments balancing their interests County police officer during the Sponsored by the Peace Studies Program, tion is to offer a professional and another area that would allow him when regulating or prohibiting 1980s and 1990s. During this time, 3.75x2.0 SpringBreak09.qxd 1/7/09 10:30 AM Page 1 The Center for Conflict Management, scholarly view of an actual case to sell adult videos, obtain the nec- activities that might seem harm- he made several obscene material Siegel Institute for Leadership, Ethics and Character that involves important and some- essary legal documents to sell adult ful or offensive but nevertheless cases as well as assisted the county times controversial issues regard- videos and refrain from selling any have protection under the First attorney in drafting its adult entertain- ing government authority and First material in violation of the state’s Amendment. ment policy. Spring Break Panama City Beach, FL Amendment rights,” stated Fein in obscenity law. Fenton reports that “As an attorney as well as a “The presentation went well, an email to the KSU community. the case was scheduled for a hear- Criminal Justice professor, I have in my opinion, and accomplished during Fenton’s case, the ing on Aug. 12, 2008, but it was an interest in constitutional law, what these brown bag luncheons county alleged that the store in resolved before this date, so he did in this case the First Amendment are supposed to do—stimulate TIKI BAR question had violated a state law not testify in court. Due to the store guarantee of freedom of speech,” interest, discussion, and debate Dancing Day & Night • DJs prohibiting the distribution of ob- owner’s cooperation on this matter, said Fenton. on important current issues,” said BEACH RESORT scene materials. The store was also Fenton chose not to identify him or As a topic of interest, he dis- Fenton. Free Spring Break Model Search accused of violating a county or- name his store. The owner did not cussed Supreme Court decisions Fenton added that these meet- 800-488-8828 dinance requiring all “adult enter- admit to selling any obscene mate- in free speech cases as well as state ings are open to the entire KSU Calendar (1st 1,000 reservations) tainment establishments” to have rial. and local laws regarding adult en- community and are informal. a license from the county. The case Fenton’s presentation focused tertainment. Everyone is welcome to attend and www.SandpiperBeacon.com ended in August 2008 when the on the importance of local gov- Fenton also worked as a Cobb no registration is required. The Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009 SENTINEL News • Page
Senior ‘Joe’ to battle Want to visit the world without setting a ‘Pro’ on Spike TV one foot outside American borders Heather Cook and Jay Glazer,” said Ceasar. “The most challeng- Come and experience Staff Writer ing thing about the show will be not having all my friends and family there to cheer me on.” Senior Roderigus Ceasar was recently selected to “I believe and have great confidence that he will appear on the Spike TV show “Pros vs. Joes.” excel and win Pros vs. Joes,” said Vega. “I have seen ISA INTERNATIONAL BAZAAR roderigus Ceasar was born with a disability requir- him jump over a car and dunk a basketball, so I have ing the use of leg braces. But by the time he was seven no doubt that he will win. He exceeds in everything he months old, he left the braces and began walking on sets his mind to and he has the greatest confidence I his own. Now he runs the forty-yard dash in 4.2 sec- have ever seen in someone. For him to go this far and and have taste of THE WORLD! onds and has a 40-inch vertical jump. actually be chosen from many to make it on the show “My leg braces as a child don’t affect the way I is a great accomplishment in itself.” perform now,” said Ceasar, a psychology major. “The Ceasar is also a member of the USA Rugby Team. memory only motivates me. As a child I was very hurt When asked what was his favorite part about and ashamed because I thought I wasn’t normal. So being on the team, Ceasar said, “Well, I have to when I look back at when I was handicapped to how narrow it down to three things. First is the travel- far I have come now athletically, I can only feel blessed ing. I love to see different parts of the world and the and highly favored.” country. Secondly, I love the way kids, upcoming The show is a contest between teams of pro- rugby stars and players come and talk to me because fessional athletes versus teams of people who they respect me and everything I have done on the have never had professional athletic experience. rugby field. And last, but not least, the guys on the The Joes have to go through different challenges team make the dream seem so realistic. I get to play based on each Pro’s expertise. This year, profes- with and against some of the best players in the sional athletes that are going to be on the show world while just not gaining friends, but brothers.” include: John Randle, Bo Jackson, Dominique “His self-confidence is what makes him different Wilkins, Hershel Walker, Clyde Drexler, Muggsy from other contestants,” said Vega. “Many ‘Joes’ let When: Tuesday, March 3rd Bogues, and Jerry Rice. the ‘Pros’ intimidate them when they see whom they “I wanted to be on Pros vs. Joes because I wanted a are up against. Roderigus will not care how big or chance to show myself and others that size doesn’t small his competition is. He has faced the largest guys Where: University Rooms A, B, & C matter; it’s what’s in the heart,” said Ceasar. I have ever seen when playing in rugby tournaments “Roderigus Ceasar deserves to be on Pros vs. and has come out victorious.” Joes because he not only exceeds the athleticism On top of all his accomplishments, he still man- Time: 12:30- 2:00PM of men his size, but his story will inspire and moti- ages to balance school and rugby. He is nearing vate others to overcome obstacles in their life,” said graduation and said his “planner and teachers” have Jasmine Vega, a senior early childhood education made all the difference in his success in school. major and friend of Caesar. “I have observed and While he is away traveling with the Rugby team, taken notice of the people that have said he is their he does his homework. His teachers also help him role model and how they are amazed because some- substantially by working with him and his schedule one of his size and stature can do so much more so that he is still able to compete. than his appearance. Not only does his athleticism “I have to schedule everything in my planner in de- inspire everyone, but the positive energy he brings tail so I won’t forget to work out, take a quiz or even around motivates others to achieve their dreams.” study,” said Ceasar. Ceasar will leave to start filming in the begin- Despite everything Ceasar went through as a child, ning of March. he remains optimistic about the future and is grateful “What I’m looking forward to the most is meet- for what he has accomplished. Paid Internship ing all the pros and especially meeting the two “When the odds are against you, don’t give up. 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The information DUI and underage possession up her name and date of birth, visit our website at www.rba-online.com. returned that the passenger’s of alcohol. The two passengers the officer discovered that the license was suspended for DUI. were both clearly intoxicated suspect was on probation and The passenger blew positive and admitted to drinking. Only a warrant for her arrest existed for presence of alcohol and was one was of age, and when asked in Cobb County. The officer placed under arrest for underage she admitted to supplying the placed the suspect under arrest possession of alcohol. alcohol to her friends. She was for violating her probation. arrested for furnishing liquor Take her to bed, officer’s orders! to a minor. The third passen- Let’s do lunch A vehicle was pulled over ger was arrested for underage Police were dispatched to the for crossing over the double drinking. Student Center the afternoon of yellow lines on Saturday night, Feb. 18 in regard to a student Feb. 14. The vehicle stopped in Everyone wants to be an Owl fighting with her boyfriend. front of the University Village A fraud incident was report- Upon arrival police were di- apartments and the officer im- ed from the Campus Bookstore rected to a girl who was crying, mediately smelled a strong odor on Feb. 17. A suspect claim- and she informed the police of an alcoholic beverage from ing to be a student purchased that her boyfriend showed up inside the vehicle. The driver $2,279.87 worth of books on drunk in between her classes. stated that he was the sober three checks that had insuffi- She was very upset and tried to driver on his way home from a cient funds. This person turned force him to get into her car so date with his girlfriend who got out to not be a student and the she could drive him home. He too intoxicated at their dinner license on the checks turned out did not want to leave campus together. The driver showed to have warrants for the same and so she started screaming negative for alcohol while crime in Fulton and Clayton at him and creating a scene so his girlfriend blew into the Counties. that he’d get embarrassed and Alcosensor, showing a positive want to leave. He didn’t get presence of alcohol. The offi- Dorm room scavenger hunt embarrassed, but only walked New hope. New life. cer suggested he take her home Police were dispatched to away and sat down at a table 1150 Lake Hearn Drive, Suite 400 to bed immediately. University Village in refer- with “people who aren’t even Atlanta, GA 30342 ence to the odor of suspected his friends.” The male subject 404.257.1900 / 888.722.4483 Owl Drive you to court burnt marijuana coming from a smelled of the odor of alcohol www.rba-online.com A driver was stopped bedroom on Feb. 17. Officers when the police talked to him. Tuesday, Feb. 17, for disre- asked if they could search the His story was the same as his garding a traffic control device residence and the residents com- girlfriend’s and he said that he on Owl Drive. The driver did plied. One student allowed the just wanted to eat lunch with not have his license with him, officers to search his bedroom, her. Police advised him that he and the information for him admitting to marijuana and had to leave campus due to his returned suspended for failure saying he didn’t know where intoxication and that his girl- to appear in court, not served. it was. Inside of a black book- friend giving him a ride was a The officer proceeded to serve bag the officers found one clear better option than them giving him with an official notice of plastic bag containing the sus- him a ride. He left with his dis- his suspended license. pected drugs along with a small gruntled girlfriend immediately. The Page • Op/Ed SENTINEL Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009
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Barack Obama: Savior of the “ middle class?
Noah Solomon parent. (It’s actually breaking seven of his agencies for the refurnishing of their head- will actually allow Americans to advance Columnist promises, but I, as a show of good faith, quarters and other buildings, under the guise and get ahead instead of just making money will count it as one.) The secrecy, of course, of “going green” (strike two), but it also in- in a short term position that will eventually Barack Obama ran quite nearly his entire was not directly instituted by Obama, but cludes new work on highways and bicycle (soon) end and leave them right back where presidential campaign on pitting Wall Street it would be in- paths and lanes, they started. In fact, the Obama administra- against “Main Street.” In the process, he credibly naive to creating work for tion has actually hurt businesses by forcing was putting himself forward as the cham- assume that he had I’m going to go ahead and assume Americans. That’s the companies who took government bail- pion of the middle class, who were then just nothing to do with the only reason you would rush deja vu for you, out money to conform to standards set up beginning to feel the pain of the recession. rushing it through. an 1100-page bill through a legis- America, because by the American government. For example, Though there were significant problems with Many will say that’s exactly the General Motors had to cut 10,000 jobs this his political self-portrait, let us assume that that Obama is lative body, giving them only 24 strategy the New month in order to meet these standards. Obama was correct, and was the true cham- looking out for hours to read it, is because you Deal used back (In case you were wondering, this is strike pion of the middle class. The election results the economy and in the 1930s. three.) I do agree that companies that are seem to support that theory. Assuming he had that he believes don’t want certain people to see Though demo- stupid enough to actually take money from always had the middle class at heart, he does he has to rush it what exactly is in it. crats will try to the federal government should be required not now. The economic stimulus bill which through to save convince you dif- to obey the government’s standards, but just passed through Congress was rushed the economy in this time of crisis. I would ferently, the New Deal, despite all its work in these trying times, the last thing Obama through by the Democrats. I’m going to go be far more willing to believe that if it and agency creation, did not pull us out of should be doing is setting up anything that ahead and assume the only reason you would was a purely economic stimulus bill. It, the Great Depression: World War II did. will take jobs away. By doing exactly that, rush an 1100-page bill through a legislative however, is not, and with so much extra Michael Steele hit this issue on the head, Obama is deepening this crisis. And regard- body, giving them only 24 hours to read it, is stuff pumped into this bill that has nothing saying that these provisions were creating less of what he wants us to believe, he is because you don’t want certain people to see to do with the economy, I can’t help but “work,” not “jobs,” meaning that they are not helping out the middle class one bit. what exactly is in it. That’s strike one against think the Democrats are up to something. creating temporary positions for Americans By the standards of this article, Obama Obama’s crusade for the middle class, with The bill itself is far more problematic. to fill for the short term instead of allowing is already out. But in reality, he already has him breaking his promise to Americans to Not only does it include large amounts of (or God forbid, helping) businesses to create nine strikes. That means three outs, and as make the legislative process more trans- money doled out “ to various government permanent positions for the long term that far as I know, that means a change of sides. Does “illegal” mean “immoral”?
he Michael For someone to believe that an fined as using a position of power them out of fear. That was the Phelps controver- activity is morally wrong based and public trust for private gain. I view held by early Americans, sy has certainly solely on the fact of its illegal- don’t apply that standard to poli- but somewhere we lost that per- sparked some ity, he or she has to be making ticians alone. Voters hold the real spective when we began to glo- lively debate several assumptions. Obviously, power, and they are entrusted with rify the state. The law certainly on the issue of they have to believe that legisla- the preservation of our republic. has its place. America’s found- one particular tion defines morality. While this I would argue that any voter who ers saw the law as a necessary crime, marijuana use. I think assumption tends to be applied uses the government to serve their evil by which we can ensure the this is a good debate to have, but inconsistently to other behaviors own selfish ends at the expense protection of our natural rights shouldn’tT we really be talking not covered by legislation, I sup- of another should be considered to life, liberty and the pursuit of about the entire basis for all of pose it’s possible to rationalize a part of the corruption problem happiness. They reasoned that our laws, and not just marijuana that assumption if one assumes in politics. This abuse of power respect for the natural rights of laws? Whenever I talk to people there is no competing standard by citizens doesn’t just apply to individuals should be the start- Matthew Cole who seemed shocked by Phelps of morality. This assumption those who use the government ing point of morality. Laws were Guest Columnist smoking pot, I try to rationalize also creates an overly optimistic to claim ownership over money supposed to exist to protect our the outrage. I can certainly un- perception of those who make earned by other people, but it rights from those who don’t re- derstand why people would be the laws. Are politicians really also applies to those insecure spect our rights. Now, the law President Obama should be given angered if he were driving while more ethical than average citi- people who use the government has become a means by which the benefit of the doubt, I would drunk, since he would be putting zens? The evidence doesn’t seem to impose their own puritanical others can use the government argue that no politician ever de- other people at risk, but why the to indicate so. personal choices on other people. to exploit us. If the law is meant serves the benefit of the doubt outrage over something that is Of course, I think that while Since we have established that to serve our rights, and not the until they earn our trust. I am not really just a personal choice? The a lack of morality in politics is our political system is nothing other way around, then shouldn’t suggesting that people violate the most common answer I get about a natural tendency related to any more than majoritarian exploi- our natural rights be morally su- law. I want people to follow the why smoking pot is wrong is “be- kind of power, I think this moral tation, where then do we derive perior to the law? law, but I also believe that people cause it’s illegal.” I hear the same deficiency is largely amplified any sense of morality? Respect For those who insist that the should think critically about the thing about illegal immigration. by the average American voter, for the law seems to have become law needs to be respected, I would moral justification behind our This is precisely the logic that we who ultimately has the power in a civic virtue in America. When argue that the law should be made laws before becoming self-righ- need to question here. Does “il- American politics, and who is did this happen? We don’t obey to be more respectable. For those teous about the decisions of an- legal” mean “immoral”? also immoral. Corruption is de- laws out of respect, we obey who argue that President Bush or other individual.
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The Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009 SENTINEL Op/Ed • Page The era of change: To spend or Silencing the not to spend opposition Our debt filled future The debate about Stimulus 1.0 is over, and some liberal commentators are suggest- ing we will need a much bigger stimulus A new Harris poll showed tions to play straight sports and bank bailout before the economy will that President Barack talk and music once spon- recover. Obama has replaced Jesus sors drop their support. The Five days before the president signed Christ as America’s number liberal Washington, D.C. the bill into law, Jonathan Chait of liberal one hero. I hope I’m not talk radio station, OBAMA newsmagazine The New Republic called the only one who finds that 1260 did not even last one upon Obama to “Hurry Up and Waste.” He bit of information a little month before going out of argued, “If President Obama’s economic frightening. He is the presi- business. Although Obama stimulus fails to prevent a depression–and dent of the most powerful has promised that he won’t I’m not saying it will–it will be because nation in the world, but can enact the Fairness Doctrine, he didn’t waste enough money, and didn’t he really be equated with there is nothing to stop him Justin Hayes Columnist spend enough time being a condescending the savior of mankind? How from calling it something egghead.” will this major popularity else or regulating the media Justin Hayes is a sopho- Last Tuesday, the day Obama signed the Kevin Schmidt and power affect those of us outlet out of business. more at Kennesaw State stimulus package, Robert Kuttner wrote Senior Columnist who find many of his poli- This silencing agenda University. He is majoring in about how Obama’s next challenge was to cies to be ill-directed? does not just stop at talk Political Science and hopes “spend more.” He said, “Before this is over, There is a growing move- radio. Left-leaning politi- to minor in Economics. He government will have to spend at least an- is projected to average at least $1 trillion ment among the Obama cians and activists have an- is the Vice-President of the other trillion dollars in emergency stimulus per year for the 10 years after 2009, even if supporters to silence those other tactic up their sleeves. spending, and another trillion or two on the economy returns to full employment and who do not go along with It may sound something like College Libertarians, but considers himself a small “l” top of that to rebuild the nation’s banking the stimulus package is allowed to expire the “consensus” of thought. this: “If you don’t agree with system.” in two years.” The report further warns, Of course, Obama will not President Obama’s policy, libertarian. He is a co-host of Paul Krugman, economist and politi- “Although fiscal policy problems are usu- be able to push legislation then you’re just a racist.” The Wenk and Gerb Show on cal hack for the New York Times, echoed ally described as medium- and long-term that is literally aimed at Unfortunately, this has al- Owl Radio, Tuesday morn- Kuttner’s sentiments, and during an appear- issues, the future may be upon us much silencing opposing view- ready begun. Representative ings from 8:30 to 10:30. ance on ABC’s “Good Morning America” sooner than previously expected.” points. The democrats will James Clyburn has said that said if it got down to it, we could spend ten This makes Obama’s promise to “go It read: “Abort Obama, not try to achieve this goal by any southern state governor trillion dollars to try to end the recession through our federal budget page by page, the unborn.” The man, who declaring the mediums of not supporting the stimulus and fix the banks. line by line, eliminating those programs we was obviously only voicing this opposition “unfair” or package is “a slap in the Even with all the stimulus, homeowner don’t need and insisting that those that we his views on abortion and “racist.” face of African-Americans.” and new bank bailouts coming, there are do need operate in a sensible, cost-effec- a distrust of Obama, was In order to increase sup- How he arrives at this con- many more questions than answers. The tive way” even more important than first held in custody and ques- port for their policies, clusion is unjustifiable. most obvious question is how well will thought. Here’s what he should do to put us tioned by the Secret Service liberals must keep their Political cartoonist Sean throwing all the money around work? My back on track towards a surplus: before being released and opponents from revealing Delonas has come under a inclination is that this massive government 1. When the time comes to craft a Fiscal having his sign returned. the truth about their failed lot of fire from members spending didn’t address many of the real Year budget, Obama should rid all pork, Unfortunately, we live in philosophy to the public. of the African-American problems. Without a good fix for housing, and programs that are unnecessary, redun- a time where not even law The mainstream media is so community for his latest the stimulus is folly. Last year, the Bush dant, or failing. This and next year’s bud- enforcers knows when to far in the tank for Obama “artwork” appearing in the stimulus checks for “people who would gets deserve special scrutiny. If we can respect our first amendment and his minions that it is New York Post. Some are spend it instead of save it” saw the major- cut enough waste we can help pay for the right. hard to hear the other side calling his cartoon a threat ity of people do the opposite. Without con- stimulus and bank bailouts. Think of it as When Americans lose of the story. You can hear a on the life of Obama. If we fidence in the future from the public, no delayed PAYGO. their right to free speech and different perspective from can jump out of PC land for amount of government spending will get 2. Reform Entitlements. Entitlements expression for the “greater channels like Fox News a minute, we can see that this economy back on track. now take up 60 percent of the federal good,” then the foundation Network, but many times it the picture is only a com- The most pressing question to our future budget and are growing by 7 percent annu- of America is broken. The is not much better. mentary on the insane mess is what long-term problems are we brewing ally. Bill of Rights was designed The best source for the that is the stimulus pack- by trying to stave off our current crisis? 3. Eliminate Corporate Welfare: not only to protect us “other” view, and in my age. It is so layered with While there are competing theories of President Bush tried to limit subsidies to from government, but as a opinion a source of balance pork and random provisions the effects of stimulus in solving current wealthy farmers and failed, with you voting check on the government’s to the mainstream media, that it looks as though a economic problems, most of the analysis of against him. There is no reason that hard- power. If an individual or lies in talk radio. In order wild animal put it together the future is bleak. The CBO estimates, “In working professors, waiters, or auto me- a politician deprives us of to destroy talk radio, liber- (in this case a chimpanzee, contrast to its positive near-term macroeco- chanics should have to be taxed while well- that basic freedom, we are als will be pushing what which was involved in ter- nomic effects, the legislation would reduce off farmers and corporations are feeding unable to protect ourselves is known as the Fairness rible incident recently). output slightly in the long run” due to in- off the public trough. from the government’s au- Doctrine: a policy that re- Unfortunately, Al Sharpton creased debt that would “crowd out private Surely more will have to be done if thority, meaning we must quires talk stations to fea- and political correctness investment.” This is the estimated effect we hope to get out of never-ending defi- succumb to every policy ture equal amounts of com- groups out to stop “hate of an almost $800 billion stimulus and cits; but before the economic calamity put forth by the “evil” mentary by “both sides” of speech” are ripping Delonas $350 billion in TARP spent. One can safely that started in 2008, Treasury Department George Bush, “the One,” the political spectrum. to shreds. assume that if we spend three trillion on top numbers in 2007 showed us moving back or any other politician for Many will think that In Oklahoma City, a man of what has been spent, we can expect that toward a surplus within the next four that matter. Opposition and there is nothing wrong with was arrested by a police of- private investment will only take more hits. years. Some economists even predicted it peaceful dissent are healthy this plan, but liberal talk ficer who believed that a In a recent paper, the center-left would end in a year without an economic in a free society, and any at- radio is so boring and lack- bumper sticker on the back Brookings Institution estimated that even downturn. Only serious action will put us tempt to keep people from ing of any substance that of his car was a threat on under optimistic assumptions, “the deficit back on that path. it will drive talk radio sta- the life of Barack Obama. this practice is fatal.
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riday I went to the vergent disciplines laboring together second floor of the Social produce a force greater than the sum of Sciences Building, in the its parts. Historians such as Heap, so- FRegional Studies Center, and met ciologists, educators and engineers all KSU’s special guest from Canada, a use the tools of their respective fields, visiting Fulbright Scholar, Dr. Ruby contextual analyses, surveys, pedagog- Heap. Charming and affable, she ical methodology and inside technical shared with me some of her accom- knowledge. UOWERG’s successes plishments and goals. Heap is a pro- have inspired other groups to form and fessor in the Department of History at apply for funding. the University of Ottawa (UO). UOWERG’s team is now writing Dr. William Griffin, chair of the a book on interdisciplinary research, Department of Foreign Languages, explaining the perspectives of the soci- said, “We are very fortunate to have ologist, the historian, the educator and Dr. Heap with us this year. She’s a the engineer. The work focuses on the dynamic teacher, internationally rec- social relevance in engineering educa- ognized scholar and one of the pio- tion for women. If high school stu- neers of developing women’s studies dents, especially girls, understood the in Canada.” Griffin said that Heap is interaction between engineering and KSU’s second Canadian Fulbright practical social needs, more of them, scholar. The first scholar came to including girls, would opt for a career KSU last year. “There is a selection in some type of engineering. One hy- process,” said Griffin. “We select pothesis holds that compared to men, from four or five scholars sent to us women want more socially responsible by the Fulbright organization.” activities. Using surveys, the research Heap’s goal consists in U.S.-Canada group tests this and other hypotheses. intellectual cooperation to help Several variables affect the results women excel in the fields of science of these surveys: the wording of the and engineering. Her Fulbright award survey, the training of the student-re- brings her to us at KSU. She reacted spondents, their personal background positively to the Gender and Women’s and the history of the institution. Studies program, which is pushing its Women undergraduates either step program to the status of major and of into an office or into a graduate class- Master of Arts. This budding program room. UOWERG intends to track their reminded Heap of UO in the ’70s. I progress and test a hypothesis from asked her how she can be excited over the ’40s, ’50s and ’60s that women KSU developing forty years behind engineers and scientists experience Canada. “Relative to their respective hardship in the workplace. UOWERG founding, UO in the mid-1800s, and boasts a Web site with information that KSU in the 1960s, both institutions feeds counterpart organizations in all are developing at a comparable pace. other Canadian universities. Promoting At age 50-ish, KSU is just now reach- science and engineering from a social ing maturity regarding gender studies, science perspective is new in Canada. whereas UO reached its coming-of- Story and photos by Barbara Reed | The Sentinel The new interest has created great mo- age at age 100-plus,” she said. mentum for making headway. Heap’s visit extends only through WISE, which is also university- this semester. She plans to transmit centered, provides a forum for guest- her knowledge and expertise to stu- Fulbright Canadienne speakers, especially women engineers. dents and peers, and to absorb infor- Women pack the lecture halls. The mation on current U.S. research. She Ottawa chapter produces a newsletter believes in cross-pollination: sharing that Heap once edited. The benefits expertise and mutual informing. Her from attending the meetings include chair consists of research—not teach- A heap of hope for women enhancing networking and support ing—for the Fulbright project. skills, as well as leadership and orga- Heap gave an inaugural lecture to nizational capabilities. Two Japanese mark the commencement of her stay content, style, goals and implementa- her and then asked why a historian in Canada regarding the education of women engineers will soon join the at KSU. She said the packed audi- tion. For resources she plans to use would receive acclaim in an arts fac- engineers and scientists in general, and ranks at WISE in Ottawa. The fever- ence impressed her with good ques- records at Georgia Tech, the National ulty. She explained the course group- that of women engineers and scientists pitch activity translates into constant tions. She loves to meet with students Science Foundation and the American ings in Canada: history falls under in particular. Her team members come mentorship. and welcomes invitations to give lec- Association for the Advancement arts, along with music, visual arts, from varied specializations in science INWES, another fast-growing tures or seminars, and invitations to of Science, in Washington, DC, and modern languages, literature and re- or engineering, making inroads into entity, holds conferences every three lunches and meetings. the Society of Women Engineers, in ligion; the social sciences include organizations or institutions that she years. France hosted the last one; While at KSU, Dr. Heap plans Chicago. sociology, criminology, anthropology could never have achieved on her own. Australia will host the next. Monique to give lectures and seminars in her Heap’s purpose includes six com- and others. Besides arts and social sci- In her quest to promote and advance Frize, co-founder of INWES and field at the Center for Cultural and ponents. First, change attitudes. Many ences, Canada also offers programs in women in engineering, sciences and member of UOWERG, has promoted Regional Studies, and in the Gender still view policies as gender-neutral science (math, chemistry, etc.), health university administration, she has women engineers for the past twenty- and Women’s Studies. Three sub- when they’re not. Second, under- science (nursing, therapy, etc.), educa- founded and encouraged several orga- five years. Both Frize and Heap have fields interact in her area of interest: stand the roots of women’s situations tion, management and medicine. nizations ranging from local to interna- spoken to the media. True to its name, women in higher education, women in both countries. Third, create a new Until recently she held the title of tional scope. She founded and directed this group purposes to network on an in the professions and women in sci- paradigm for analysis, which will help Associate Dean in Interdisciplinary a women’s teaching and research or- international basis, encouraging emerg- ence and engineering. The Fulbright other research groups. Fourth, create Research, where she oversaw all ganization, The Institute of Women’s ing nations, such as Pakistan, India and project to accomplish in the U.S. a large audience in the U.S. Fifth, graduate, doctoral and post-doctoral Studies (IWS). She also works active- west African nations, to start chapters
touches the third component. The create a big ly in three of their own. work involves comparing the national r e s e a r c h concentric Science Tech Studies (STS), a field policies of the U.S. and Canada since network to networks: of enquiry that started thirty years ago the ’70s to promote women in engi- d i s s e m i - Heap emphasizes that Canada one within in the U.S., includes subfields such as
neering. nate new the uni- policy, social construction and others. Heap emphasizes that Canada knowledge ‘‘presents a distinct history, which v e r s i t i e s Canada is just now jumping on the presents a distinct history, which gives and pro- of Canada, bandwagon of STS. I asked Heap what her research so far a context different mote the gives her research so far a one outside she thought of the U.S. pioneering STS from research in the U.S. She’ll focus a d v a n c e - the univer- but floundering as twenty-something on specific historical differences to ment of ‘‘ sities of worldwide in science and math today. make meaningful contrasts or connec- w o m e n context different from research in Canada and She lamented the present-day apathy tions. In the field of women’s history, in both one world- at the high school level in both coun- very few people have engaged in U.S.- countries. the U.S. She’ll focus on specific wide. tries regarding science and engineer- Canada comparison work. Normally, S i x t h , At her ing. In fact, she added, the problem such projects set the U.S. side-by-side create an headquar- exists globally, and the solution lies with Europe. Canadian women grad- a l l i a n c e historical differences to ters in UO, in making inquiry at the grade school uates often come to the U.S. because b e t w e e n Heap works level. they cannot continue in their country. academia, make meaningful contrasts or in the Heap founded IWS in 2001 and On the other hand, American women r e s e a r c h University directed it until recently. She hired scholars have been going to the uni- and gov- of Ottawa the first two full-time professors in versities in Ottawa and Toronto since e r n m e n t connections. Women in teaching and researching women’s the ’70s and ’80s. Heap wants to ex- legislature, studies. This group now boasts six or plore the impact of this transplanted including more faculty members. Seven years faculty. professors, researchers and policy- programs, and at the same time ran Engineering Research Group ago, Heap designed its undergradu- Put simply, Heap has set out to makers. teams made up of female engineers (UOWERG). She also works outside ate program, later inserted the gradu- solve the problem of low and uneven As faculty member at UO, Heap and scientists to conduct collaborative academia in Women in Science and ate program, and—drum roll—this participation of women in sciences taught history of women and of educa- research in all the professions. For the Engineering (WISE). To make the pic- fall IWS will offer its first Ph.D. and engineering. Since the 1970s tion. When she received her Ph.D. in past two years, Heap has worked hard ture complete, our scholar also pounds program. This institute is the money- more women study these fields but the ’80s nobody taught that subject, so as researcher, university administrator tables at the International Network where-the-mouth-is evidence of her only in certain subfields. Overall, she had but one choice: to work with a and professor, all the while promoting of Women Engineers and Scientists passion and effectiveness combined. fewer women embark in masters and male supervisor and produce the thesis, the advancement of women in higher (INWES). All three systems establish If the excitement and networking she doctoral programs. Developing coun- “State and Church Relationships in education, in the professions and in connections and support for female en- has engendered in Canadian and inter- tries face an even greater challenge Education in Quebec at Montreal.” university administration. Her title gineers and scientists in all the extant national groups declare a great thing, regarding policy than do the devel- In the late ’80s Heap taught the first- has changed, so that when she returns subfields. the clear success of IWS shouts it oped countries. ever course on Women’s Studies at to UO, instead of Associate Dean of The UOWERG group receives from the mountaintops. To solve this problem, Heap plans Montreal, and then taught another first- Interdisciplinary Research, her title funding from the Social Science and Our guest Fulbright Scholar will con- to analyze parallel women’s move- ever at Laval in Quebec City. Students will read, Associate Vice-President Humanities Research Center. For tinue to follow her passion to promote ments in the U.S. and Canada since jammed both classrooms--much like for Research. As such she will coop- about five years, this group has stud- the advancement of women. The key the ’70s, along with their respective KSU students jammed the auditorium erate with a female Vice-President for ied and explored the experiences of to making that happen lies in exploring rhetoric and the respective interaction for her inaugural talk. Research, a scientist in her own right, women engineers both as students and researching all professions with between activists inside and outside Besides her multifaceted activist a top researcher and an activist for and as faculty members. Europe and teams of conglomerated specialties academia, and the historic results. work, Heap has held various positions women in science. the U.S. have been investigating these from the perspective of women. She will also compare specifics in at UO. Two years ago she received For the past twenty years, Heap has issues for years, but Canada just start- To learn more about Heap and both countries, such as public policy the award of Professor of the Year for created teams of women engineers and ed. And this “new kid on the block” her work, visit kennesaw.edu/ involving women, studying policy the Faculty of Arts. I congratulated scientists to investigate the situation exudes excitement: women from di- foreignlanguage/2009fulbright/. The Tuesday, Feb 24, 2009 SENTINEL Arts & Living • Page Francophone Film Festival charms, connects, shocks student, faculty audience
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Marlene Jaeckel Keep in mind that although some may offer a Staff Writer small stipend, most are unpaid. Depending on your major, you may be able “Give up my summer to go to work? For free? to use an internship to count as academic credit. I don’t think so,” an annonymous KSU student For KSU students, the Career Services Center said as she shook her head. “It’s, like, interns is an invaluable resource for finding and apply- only hang around making coffee for people ing for internships. The Career Services Center anyway. They don’t get to do real projects or provides information about new internships and anything.” application deadlines. They also hold workshops “Wrong!” said Dr. Randall Hansen, a former designed to help anyone interested in earning business professor, nationally-renowned career credit for an internship, identifying possible op- expert and author of “The Complete Idiot’s Guide portunities and completing the necessary paper- to Choosing a College Major.” “Internships are work. invaluable learning experiences for college stu- For Bethany Conrad, alum of the summer dents. These days, employers expect college 2008 internship program at Atlanta’s Hartsfield- grads to have real world experience, and intern- Jackson International Airport, the best part of the ships are one of the best ways to get that experi- experience was the opportunity to do hands-on ence.” work. “My days consisted of media monitoring, The Benefits of an Internship conducting research, and soaking up any and all knowledge I could wrap my mind around. I Designed to be an on-site learning experience was even able to write a proposal for integrating with a company or organization, an internship social media into the communications program offers much more than a way to gain new skills— for the airport using a blog. The tasks were not it allows you to apply classroom learning in real for a grade on a report card or transcript, but world situations, work alongside professionals in they had more meaning, purpose and value. It is your chosen field and make valuable connections. inspiring to know that what I did on a day-to-day With an internship, you can get insight into a spe- basis made a difference on some level for the cific job environment, industry or field of study. world’s busiest airport.” An internship can help you determine if you Professional organizations’ Web sites are often would be interested in pursuing a certain career. excellent sources for internships and ndustry Working as an intern is not required of all majors, guides, journals and magazines provide helpful but it is a great way to enhance a resume, teach- contact information. You can find this type of ing portfolio or graduate school application. If media in the library or on the Web. Also, profes- you are serious about your internship and perform sors in your department may be able to recom- well, you may end up receiving favorable refer- mend an internship. ences for future employers or even a job offer for a permanent position at the internship site. Stay Motivated How to Find the Right Internship Although an internship is a great way to gain real world experience and separate yourself
So how does one find the ideal internship? from the rest of the pack, you may still have to According to Hansen, it’s a three-step process: make an occasional Starbucks run or file papers. determine your goals, practice your job search Try to stay positive and enthusiastic, and use skills and identify potential internships. your time waiting in line to dream about some- Before you look for an internship, take time to reflect on what you hope to gain from the experi- day having your own intern to boss around. ence and the types of organizations and indus- Most organizations treat interns as valuable tries in which you might be interested. Consider members of their team, but an internship may a company’s size, location and corporate culture. turn out to be less than ideal. If you decide to Would you feel most comfortable in a small, leave your internship, do so politely and diplo- casual environment, or would you enjoy being matically and make sure to give the customary part of a huge team working for a well-known two-week notice. Use a negative internship as a brand? learning experience to identify your needs in a Most students tend to participate in intern- work situation. For example, if your internship ships that are related to their academic majors, experience was bad because there was little but companies often encourage students with structure, you can reflect on the importance of diverse backgrounds to apply for internship po- what level of structure you prefer. sitions. Hours may vary, but the typical intern- For more information on internships, contact ship is available on a part-time basis during the the Career Services Center at 770-423-6555 or academic semester and full-time in the summer. visit careerctr.kennesaw.edu. “Zack and Miri” make the movie
Daniel Singleton they love each other and need in sex humor. (Sample line: “I’m Copy Edtor to get married—until more a guy. Give me two Popsicle wacky events threaten to keep sticks and a rubber band and I’ll What can I say? This movie them apart) that all romances find a way to fuck it, like a filthy surprised the hell out of me. have to follow if they want to MacGyver.”) It’s not very sophis- It would have been easy for avoid painful deaths at the box ticated, but at least give Smith Kevin Smith to make a dirty office. some credit for realizing that sex comedy that coaxed us What makes this movie dirty words and morbid actions into laughing by telling boob special is Zack and Miri. No, are only funny when they’re used jokes, but instead he decided they don’t look interesting at as punctuation-spice words that to challenge himself by adding first—just two more slackers make the sentence taste better. something that nobody—least who spend most of their time That’s why we never see Zack of all me—expected to see watching zombie movies in testing his MacGyver skills. His in a movie about two thirty- a dinky apartment. But don’t attitude toward sex (take it where something slackers who save complain. The casualness is the and when you can get it and don’t themselves from eviction by reason we love them so much. ask questions) is what makes the making a porn film: a heart the Most characters in romances scene funny, not the gross mental size of Texas. The risk paid look like sex gods from Venus pictures. off. and talk like they grew up I expected to laugh during this “Zack and Miri Make a reading Shakespearean son- movie. But I didn’t expect to care Porno” isn’t just the funni- nets. about the characters half as much est comedy that I’ve seen all Zack and Miri look, talk as I did. It confused me. Dirty sex year and a movie that makes and act like real people (even comedies shouldn’t be this power- unworkable jokes work; it has though Seth Rogen is sweeter ful, I thought. Something had to
so much heart that it makes than most guys and Elizabeth be wrong. So I saw it again. While “Knocked Up” look soul- Banks is less. It might be Smith’s best cuter than movie. most girls), What makes
Like all great movies, it’s also and while kinda sneaky, hiding its fuzzy their “live this movie special heart until the last act. The first now, worry ‘‘ hour is pure comedy: raunchy, later” atti- is Zack and Miri. clever and envelope-pushing, tude almost No, they don’t silly and sweet. Smith drops lands them ‘‘ clues that the porn-sex will in the poor look interesting eventually lead to love, but until h o u s e , at first—just two then, he keeps the vibrator jokes it makes front and center. He wants us to t h e m more slackers think that we’re only watching easier to who spend most of a silly sex comedy. He wants to love than distract us with laughter, so we workahol- their time watching don’t realize how much we care ics like that zombie movies in about Zack and Miri. He wants girl from us to wonder when, where and “ S w e e t a dinky apartment. why we fell in love with them. H o m e Yeah, I probably should have Alabama.” known better, especially since It also I’ve seen enough movies to helps that know that the title characters Smith never shoves them the jokes lost some of their zing, usually end up together. I guess through embarrassing meet the romance still sucked me in it’s hard to think ahead when cutes that practically kick us so deeply that I forgot about the the movie has you doubled into loving them. He lets their outside world, forgot about my over with laughter. Still, I can’t personalities win us over. own romantic problems, forgot pretend that there’s anything But enough about the romance. about the three research papers I groundbreaking about the plot, Let’s talk about the jokes—the have to write by the end of next which follows the same time- filthy, filthy jokes. Smith says week, forgot about everything tested formula (Boy and Girl that he thinks sex is dirty, but you that wasn’t Zack and Miri. Some are good friends until wacky wouldn’t know it from “Zack and movies play with your heart. This events make them realize that Miri,” which practically swims one steals it. The Tuesday, Feb 24, 2009 SENTINEL Arts & Living • Page
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Eagles soar over the Owls Sophomore Kelvin McConnell shot 7-for-15 from the court, including four 3-point- ers, to give him a team-high 18 points for the Owls, but it was not enough as Florida Gulf Coast beat KSU, 61-57, on Monday evening at Alico Arena. McConnell was one of three Owls to score in the double- digits. Forward Jon-Michael Nickerson added 10 points to the game total and Kurtis Woods tallied 11 points of his own. The Owls led the Eagles, 57-56, with two minutes re- maining in the game, but they could not close the deal as Florida Gulf Coast forward Kyle Marks shot 5-for-10 from the field and 9-for-10 from the free-throw line to give him a game-high 19 points. SOFTBALL
2-2 at the K-Club Classic The women’s softball team won two games and lost two games as they hosted the K-Club Classic on Feb. 20-22. The Owls started the Classic with wins coming over Miami-Ohio, 5-4, and Drexel, 5-1. KSU struggled in the second two games as they lost to Memphis, 7-4, and Iowa, 8-0. Freshman Amanda Burns earned the win over Miami- Ohio as she had one strike- out in four innings pitched. Sophomore Jessica Cross raked a three-run homer to power the Owls offense. Freshmen-sensation Cat Tarvin picked up her second win of the season as she pitched four solid innings, while striking out two and only allowing three hits to the Drexel Dragons. The Owls now have a Photos courtesy of asunphotos.com record of 5-7 on the season Jerome McKinzie (top) participated in the triple jump while Joshua McNair (above left) after the K-Club Classic. finished second in the shot put, and Scott Burley (right) took first place in the mile. BASEBALL
Bull-dogged in Birmingham The Owls went 1-2 in a three- game series season opener against the Samford Bulldogs, which began on Friday, Feb. Track takes 20 in Birmingham, Ala. The second game of the series would prove to be the team’s best game as they tamed the Bulldogs 12-5 in a 10 inning come-from-behind effort. The Black and Gold put up a seven second spot in the tenth inning to seal the deal, giving them their first win of the season. Senior Martin Baker sparked the Owls with four Kelly Blaine as a new conference record and a Mackenzie Howe were named to the The men and women will take a hits, three runs and two RBIs. Sports Editor new school record; and the Distance First Team All-Conference for win- brief break and then kick off their Right fielder Josh Whitaker Medley Relay team of Daniel Grass, ning the high jump and 3k, respec- outdoor season in two weeks with also produced a multi-hit he team scored 23.5 Gianni Catalano, Joshua James and tively. their first meet at the University performance, ripping three more points than Piotr Witczak, who earned the Owls a Second team conference of North Florida, the site of this hits, including two runs in their champion- first place finish and ten points after honors went to Suzzette Van-Lare year’s A-Sun Outdoor Track and scored. Kenny Faulk would ship performance finishing with a time of 10:16.04, (long jump), Jessica Lumpkin Field Championships. earn his first victory of the last year but was a new conference record. They, (weight throw), Jill Arthur (triple “[If we want to win the outdoor season as he pitched three unable to surpass along with Jerome McKinzie (high jump), Kacey Hightower (pole championships], we must score more dominant innings, in addi- East Tennessee jump), were all named First Team vault) and Howe (5k). Lumpkin’s points,” added McGarey. “Some of tion to four strikeouts and no State. All-Conference after winning those weight throw exceeded the exist- our people we thought would score hits or runs allowed. The win allotted Kennesaw “I want to say how proud I am of events. ing conference record, and was only in events did not score. With a few State head coach Mike Sansing everyone and what we accomplished Second Team All-Conference beaten by a new conference record minor adjustments, this can be over- T 800 career wins, 697 coming for indoor track and field,” said head honors went to Joshua James (400m), throw. come.” as the head coach of the Owls. coach Don McGarey. “We have had a Joshua McNair (eight throw and shot Even with the second place finish- McGarey also pointed out that great indoor season with the women put), Casey Strickland (heptathlon), es this year, coaches and administra- KSU has several specialists in events WOMEN’S TENNIS setting nine new school records out and David Tansey, Dan Grass, Jemir tion are happy with the results of the that are not run indoors and their of a possible 17, and the men setting Martinez, and Joshua James (4 x 400 indoor season and have high hopes presence will add depth to the out- Poisoned in Tallahassee 13 new records out of 17.” relay). for the outdoor season. door team. The women’s tennis team The Owls also set three new con- The women posted their best “[The athletes], and our track coach- “We have four people who spe- played a good match on ference records at the meet: Gianni finish ever, moving up from a sixth es set a level of effort that will greatly cialize in the 400m hurdles, an event Saturday, Feb. 21 in Tallahassee, Catalano, who helped give the place last year to second this year. assist them in the future,” said only run outdoors,” said McGarey. Fla., but their efforts did not get Owls their first lead, placed first in After the first day the score was 59 Athletic Director Dave Waples. “We “We will have more points in these them over the hump as they lost, the 800m with a time of 1:53.60; (JU) to 55 (KSU). In terms of con- still have the outdoor seasons and events. Finally, we will shift some 4-3, to Florida A&M Rattlers. distance runner Scott Burley who ference records, Jakia Ragland tied I know they’ll push even harder people around in events such that we Teammates Ayano Tanaka placed first in the mile with a time the high jump record with a leap of to meet their individual and team do not allow other teams to monopo- and Mackenzie Swindall ac- of 4:11.03 to add ten points as well 5’-8” to win that event. Ragland and goals.” lize a single event.” quired wins in the singles match category, but it was the doubles play which shined for the Owls. KSU swept FAMU in doubles Upcoming events competition, winning by two points or more in each game. Wed. Feb. 25 Fri. Feb. 27 Sat. Feb. 28 Sun. March 1 “Some of our younger Softball v. GT 4:00 p.m. Softball v. Eastern Illinois Wrestling SEC Tournement W. Tennis v. Univ. of Ala. - Birmingham players still have not figured Bailey Park 11:00 p.m. Bailey Park All Day Wellness Center 1:00 a.m. Tennis Complex out that you have to actually Baseball v. Troy 4:00 p.m. W. Tennis v. Murray State Baseball v. Campbell want to win in order to be Baseball Field 3:00 p.m. Tennis Complex 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Baseball Field successful at this level,” said head coach Brandon Padgett. Softball v. N.C. Central Softball v. Southern Miss. The Owls will return to 4:00 p.m. Bailey Park 1:30 p.m. Bailey Park action as they host Murray State Baseball v. Campbell M. Tennis v. Fla. A&M at the KSU Tennis Complex on 4:00 p.m. baseball Field 2:00 p.m. Tennis Complex Fri., Feb. 27. The Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009 SENTINEL Sports • Page 11 Washington grinds his way to win as Senior Owls dominate Alabama State, 7-0 Night
Matt Bradshaw held serve and the match appeared changed ends, dead even 6-6 in Staff Writer to be heading to a tie-break until the tiebreak. Lawrence stepped up his level Washington faced three set victory The Owls took the court of play and broke Alyeksyeyeu’s points in the roller coaster tie- last Friday, Feb. 20, and made serve a second time to go up 5-3. breaker, and his opponent faced Justin Hobday quick work of Alabama State, Lawrence was unable to serve it five. It was at 11-10 on his fifth Asst. Sports Editor winning the match, 7-0. out as the Ukrainian followed suit set point opportunity of the tie- KSU had an easy day of wins and raised his game. Washington breaker when Washington hit The Lady Owls de- until Lawrence Washington and Alyeksyeyeu scrapped their his second ace and a small roar feated Lipscomb, 88-78, took the court. Playing No. way into a first set tiebreak as the erupted from the stands. behind a late 13-4 run at the 1 singles against ASU senior rest of the Owls wrapped up easy “I kept my composure,” said KSU Convocation Center Denys Alyeksyeyeu of Ukraine, wins. Washington. “[You] got to keep Saturday, Feb. 21. the freshman faced serious With all eyes on his match, playing the next point, and Greteya Kelley helped the pressure. Washington arrived at a 6- that’s what I did.” Lady Owls (15-12, 11-7 A- Washington started the match 4 set point in the tiebreak as Washington went on to win, Sun) maintain the lead with on serve, and immediately went Alyeksyeyeu served to stay 7-6 (12-10), 1-6, 10-7 (extended two late steals that she con- down a break despite serving an in the set. The Ukrainian held tie-break), and the Owls took the verted into five points. KSU ace and attacking the Ukrainian and prepared to return serve as match 7-0 to make improve their Photos courtesy of asunphotos.com closed the game by getting with aggressive net play. He Washington had the set on his record to 2-3 on the season. Lawrence Washington won his No. 1 singles match and led ten points from the charity held on his next service game racquet. With a fist pump the “Lawrence picked up a big the Owls to a 7-0 victory over Alabama State. stripe during their decisive and broke his opponent’s serve Ukrainian saved a second con- win over a great opponent,” No.1 singles as a freshman and the Rattlers from Florida A&M run. to level the set. secutive set point and glared said head coach Brandon this performance says a lot.” Saturday, Feb. 28, at 2 p.m. at Kelley filled the stat sheet From there the players each at Lawrence as the players Padgett. “It’s tough playing The Owls will welcome the KSU Tennis Complex. scoring 12 points, getting five steals, grabbing four re- bounds and dishing out three assists. KSU held a 37-30 lead at Croft and Pollack bid farewell halftime but Lipscomb (5- 22, 3-15) started the second Justin Hobday “I thought we had a good effort,” said The Owls were unable to mount a woefully short. half on a 17-6 run which Asst. Sports Editor head coach Tony Ingle. “We just could comeback in the second half as they KSU finished the game 18-for-70 gave them a 47-43 lead. not make a shot.” struggled on the offensive end of the from the field and 4-for-27 from 3-point However, Lockett hit her The KSU offense never caught fire KSU tied the game at seven points on floor once more. The Owls hit five range. Lipscomb out rebounded the first of three 3-pointers to in a 61-44 loss to Lipscomb (14-13, a Jeff Croft 3-pointer with 14:06 left in field goals in the first ten minutes of the Owls, 54-33, and the Bisons held a 37-8 bring the Lady Owls within 10-8 A-Sun) on senior night at the KSU the first half, but the Owls only convert- second half and trailed by 18 points, 44- advantage in bench scoring. one. Convocation Center. ed two more field goals as the Bisons 26, with 9:51 left in the game. The Owls have two road games re- “When you make your KSU (7-20, 3-15) played tough de- closed out the half on a 20-7 run. With 4:35 left in the game, the Owls maining to close out their season. On first couple of shots, it fense throughout the game but an inef- KSU shot a pedestrian 18.5 percent had an opportunity to cut the lead to Thursday, Feb. 26, the Owls face ETSU gives you confidence,” said fective day on offense spelled the Owls’ from the field in the first half and trailed, nine points, but Kelvin McConnell’s 3- and on Saturday, Feb. 28, KSU will Lockett. “Three-pointers doom. 27-14, at halftime. point attempt from the left baseline fell travel to take on USC Upstate. change the momentum of the game and once we got the momentum back, we never Defensive battle ends in loss lost it.” Big win over Belmont KSU took the lead follow- Susan Clough who snatched six steals on the night and ing two made free throws by Cathy Dekmar Belmont (16-10, 11-6) that the Lady Owls have Editor-in-Chief led the Owls in scoring. “Give them senior Britteny Henderson Staff Writer was unable to keep up had a winning record. credit. They had their defense, but we after Lipscomb head coach with the Lady Owls After their 0-4 start, The Owls fell to Belmont University, knew how to get each other open and Frank Bennett was charged Jennifer Baker’s 22 in the second half and the team had reached 54-39, in an emotional defensive battle play that team so it’s mostly on us.” with a technical foul. points helped lead the were soon down, 34-24. .500 three times this in the Convocation Center Friday night. The Bruins kept victory out of reach Lockett led the way with Lady Owls to a con- KSU ran away with it year, but were not able Junior Jonathon Whipple won the tip- for KSU, staying ahead by as many as 18 points while fellow junior vincing victory over after a 15-3 run, which to pass the even mark. off and assisted a dunk by Kurtis Woods 16 points through the end of the game. Montinique Nixon added 17 Belmont on Thursday put them up by 22. Also, as a result of this to put the Owls ahead early in the game, Belcher led all scoring with 12 on the points and nine rebounds night. win, the Lady Owls will and the basket went unanswered by the night, and Belmont seniors Matthew to earn the win on Senior The senior out of The Lady Owls not finish the 2008-09 Bruins until Keaton Belcher connected Dotson and Alex Renfroe contributed 11 Night. Soperton, Ga., also had only improved to 35 campaign with a losing on a three-pointer almost four minutes points apiece. “We really wanted to nine rebounds and seven percent from the field record in the Atlantic later. The Owls didn’t score again until Belmont’s defense held Dixon to nine come out and get a win for assists in KSU’s 68-46 in the second half but Sun for the second con- Woods converted a layup off a steal from points, six coming from behind the arc, our seniors today,” said blowout win against the they were able to hold secutive year. Jon-Michael Nickerson. and Whipple contributed seven points. Lockett. “It’s always tough Bruins. Belmont to 29.3 per- The Lady Owls will The Owls went ahead 14-11 with nine Head coach Tony Ingle was still proud losing on Senior Day and “It’s my senior year cent shooting, with only have their final home minutes left in the first half after Jay of the way his team played, and gave we wanted to make sure that and I just left it all 17-of-58 going in for game this Saturday Mitchell drained a jump shot. But the a rare emotional post-game interview. didn’t happen.” out on the court,” said Belmont. afternoon at 4:30 Bruins bounced back with another basket “About this team, it’s just a miracle. I The game marked the last Baker. “I just tried to The bench was also p.m. when they host from Belcher, and a free throw from mean, is it just not a miracle? I mean, in time on the home floor for give it my all.” successful for KSU, with Lipscomb. KSU will Alex Renfroe tied the game at 14. Two this day and age you get knocked down. seniors Henderson, Jennifer In the first half, both 21 of their 43 second- honor seniors Baker, made free throws by John Allison were But they get back up,” he said. Baker, Ashley Johnson and teams’ performances half points coming Britteny Henderson, the last points scored by the Owls before Ingle also emphasized the effect Lennisha Johnson. The four were evenly matched. from non-starters. The Lennisha Johnson and Belmont went on a 10-0 run to go ahead of losing the team’s only scholarship seniors were honored during KSU (13-12, 10-7 A- Lady Owls also proved Ashley Johnson. 26-16. KSU’s Artie Marine closed the senior, J.D. Pollack, on the outcome of a pre-game ceremony at Sun) and the Bruins to be more persistent “We have one day half with a rebound tip off a missed shot the season. “We wouldn’t have been un- center court. were both shooting than the Bruins with 19 to prepare and it’s from freshman guard Spencer Dixon, defeated if we’d have had him, but the The Lady Owls have two under 30 percent and second-chance points, Senior Day. Since we and the Owls hit the locker room trailing team is very fragile. In basketball one road games remaining. On each team made three compared to Belmont’s played them before this by eight. player can make a huge difference,” he Thursday, Feb. 26, KSU will 3-pointers. By the end seven. season, we won’t have Despite fighting hard through the said. “[Losing Pollack] killed us. It tore travel to take on ETSU, and of the half, the two were This game was sig- to prepare as much but second half, the Owls never closed in on our heart out.” on Saturday, Feb. 28, they fighting for the lead, nificant for two reasons: we just need to stay fo- Belmont’s lead. The Owls finish the season on the will take on USC Upstate in with KSU only lead- First of all it marked the cused,” said head coach “[We needed to] throw better passes, road against ETSU Thursday, Feb. 26, Spartanburg, S.C. ing 25-22 at halftime. first time in the season Colby Tilley. help each other get open,” said Dixon, and USC Upstate Saturday, Feb. 28. Burn More Fat In the Morning Monday & Wednesday Working out in the morning is the best way to burn more fat. Think about it! You have Yoga………….. 6:30am - 7:30am…….. Studio 3 been fasting for eight hours or more while you Group Cycling… 6:30am - 7:30am……. Studio 1 were sleeping. 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Lucas Bigham ties. At the end of the first half, the Staff Writer Owls were up 17-0. At the start of the second half, The KSU Owls shut out the the game remained very even until Emory Eagles, 24-0, at the soccer the Owls advanced their lead to 24- field on Saturday afternoon. 0 with 19 minutes left, which would Coming into the game, KSU held prove to be the final score. wins over Georgia Southern and “We played together well as a Auburn University, but suffered a tough team,” said Chris Matyac. “This was loss to Georgia Tech in league play. our best match all season.” They needed a win over undefeated The scoring for the Owls was Emory to clinch a spot in the playoffs. done by Nick Jensen, Nic Swoopes, “Overall, it was a good game,” Blake Schrager and JD Price. said Nick Jensen. “We kept the foot For the first time in the club’s his- on the gas pedal.” tory, the Owls earned themselves a The Owls’ very aggressive style spot in the playoffs. was too much for the Eagles who are The playoffs are scheduled to known for their strong passing abili- take place on Saturday, March 21. Photos by James Richmond | The Sentinel Club Briefs Justin Hobday | Asst. Sports Editor
Men’s Lacrosse Roller Hockey
LAX against UT-Chattanooga Roller Hockey in Regional Tournament The men’s lacrosse team traveled to UT- Student Recreation and Wellness Center Gymnasium Chattanooga on Sunday, Feb. 22 and demol- The roller hockey team will participate in Saturday, February 28, 2009 ished the Moccasins, 19-1. one of the biggest weekends in the program’s The Owls remained perfect at 6-0, and held history. Competition begins at 9 AM their opponent to less than five goals for the The Owls earned the three seed in the third game in a row. regional tournament that will take place in KSU Collegiate Wrestling Club is very proud to host the NCWA Southeast KSU started quickly and led 5-0 after the Snellville, Ga. at the SGAA Dual Deck Arena. Conference Championships! first quarter. Five more Owl goals in the “It’s a crucial weekend for KSU roller second quarter signaled the blowout. Scott hockey to prove that we have a place in this Mathews allowed a lone goal in the second league,” said team president Ricky Schneider. ADMISSION: quarter, and turned away eight shots. KSU will take on Emory, Florida State and Free to all KSU Staff and students with ID Justin McKay led the way with five goals, the University of Tampa in the round robin NON KSU Student admission price: $2.00 with ID and Brian Broe contributed four goals and portion of the tournament on Saturday, Feb. Adults: $3.00 three assists. 28. The quarterfinals will be played Saturday KSU will travel to Greenville, S.C. on evening with semi-finals and the champion- the weekend of Feb. 28-March 1 to take on ship game to follow on Sunday. NCWA Southeast Conference Member Intuitions Furman and High Point. Wrestling
Wrestling Faces Top Ranked Team
The wrestling team traveled to take on Marion Military Academy, the second ranked team in the nation, at an SEC qualifier on Feb. 20-21. Derryl Cloer and Ross Cravens won their matches at the 235 and 184 pound weight di- visions, respectively. Cloer won by 13 points and Cravens won by a score of 17-2. “I think we did well, but we have a lot to work on,” said Cravens. KSU will host the SEC Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 28 at the KSU Wellness Center. Cravens is confident that the Owls will per- form well at the tournament. “[Along with myself and Cloer] I feel like Pinkerton and Spice will definitely make [the national tournament],” said Cravens.
James Richmond | The Sentinel KSU men’s lacrosse is off to undefeated start. The Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009 SENTINEL Sports • Page 13 Athlete of the
Zach Statham eek his week, The Sentinel selected Men’s LWacrosse Team Captain and President Zach Statham as its Athlete of the Week. Statham is a key defensive player for the Owls and has helped lead them to a 6-0 start following a 5-8 record last season. The Statham-anchored defense allows an aver- age of three goals per game, while the offense scores more than 18T points per game. “Our practices have had a lot more intensity,” said Statham. “Winning has really helped motivate the team to work hard.” The soft-spoken Statham did not want to make predictions on the team’s future but said that an undefeated season was “defi- nitely a possibility.” Those that know him say that Statham is an outstanding stu- dent, leader and athlete, especially in regard to building consen- sus among his colleagues. In addition to being the lacrosse club president, Statham was elected by his peers as chairman for the entire club sports organi- zation. He earned the “Coaches Award of Excellence” following the 2007 season, and he also earned second team honors in the Southeastern Lacrosse Conference. Statham was also KSU’s first Academic All-American and his near-perfect GPA earned him the Scholar Athlete Award.
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