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Jacksonville State University JSU Digital Commons Chanticleer Historical Newspapers 2008-11-13 Chanticleer | Vol 57, Issue 12 Jacksonville State University Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.jsu.edu/lib_ac_chanty Recommended Citation Jacksonville State University, "Chanticleer | Vol 57, Issue 12" (2008). Chanticleer. 1513. https://digitalcommons.jsu.edu/lib_ac_chanty/1513 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Historical Newspapers at JSU Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in Chanticleer by an authorized administrator of JSU Digital Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. More Online 'We have more , Chanticleer web site. Facebook friknds thechanticleeronline.com than you.", I Volume 57, Issue 12 ' The Student newspaper of Jacksonville State University since lP34 November t3,2008( Students debate impeachment of Parks By &ch Ghldm office, but he goes before the SGA. -@- judiciary to face charges." Another source 'involved in The motion sparked heated the SGA claims that President ne student G~~~~~~~~ discussion among the senators, Nix acted to cover up the in- Association heard a motion to though many said they had not cident and keep it from other impeach vicepresident of~tu- heard of an incident involving SGA members. Vice Presi- dent Activities, Jacolby Parks, Parks before Monday night. dent of Organizational A-ffairs on Monday. The mo- Senator Michael Finn said Destini Mayberry denied the tioqcame kter an in- he thought the SGA's -charge. cidcmrLonOctober 25 .time could be better "We haven't- been pres- in whlch Parks was spent on other issues sured," Mayberry said. "Tt arrested. facing students. wasn't kept hush-hush." Senator Bryant "At this time I do Osborne said the fact that Whaley addressed the not believe the Sen- so many senators didn't know situation and asked ate has any reason to about the situation was evi- for cwcation from go with the impeach-, dence of an effort to cover up the, incident. Parks 1 about what ment process," Finn the in,&&nt entailed Parks said. "vice President "We've been kept in the and hb involvement! Parks has not been dark," Osborne said. "There was obviously something go- Parks &fused to discuss the convicted of any crlrne and ' ,, incident. at this time it should be kept Ing on. $enitor Eric Osborne then in his personal life, not made While the SGA does not m&e a motion to begin im- public for rumors and hear-say have a code of conduct in its peifFhdOent proceedings saying to get started." constitution or code of laws: the university does have rules s muld then defend him- The motion wasn't second- P for student conduct on cam- se$ to 'the Student Judiciary ed and died without coming to Coqncil behind closed doors. a vote. pus.. Nix said the University knew about the incident and ")f the only explanation Sources in the senate, speak- the University Judicial Coor- we'k going to get is 'no com- ing on terms of anonymity, dinator who reviews student ment' then 1 suggest we move said some in the senate were misconduct, had ruled there forward with irn~eachment," afraid to vote for the measure. SGA president Jennifer Nix addresses students at the SGA meeting on Monday at the TMB. 0sbbrne said. "ltAisn't neces- ' as they feared retribution from - sirii to remove him from the executive members of the See "Parks," page 5 ,Phot,o by Ryan Rutledge 1 The Chanticleer JSU looks to the stm Hammett named dean BV Allison Smith of the moon's surface. Plans to continue College of Education and Hofland also drew attention to some of our Professional Studies' standard solar ,system's - planets such as Jypiter and Last Thursday night's weather was perfect for Saturn, which could be identified eve%'wi&out by Doran Smith enrolled in the University of in touch with the students is '-the Jacksonville State University Astronomy a telescope. He also commented on the fact that u?wb# Southern Mississippi to earn a important to keeping their group. By simply waking out onto the quad, 2009isofficiallynamed,"TheInternationalYear Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology. interests in mind. students could easily see the beautiful night of Astronomy." The Astronomy Introduction/ F~~those of you who He then became an assistant When listing ambitions that sky that was brightly illuminated by the stars, Outreach event was a perfect opportunity to know, there is a new sheriff professor at the University of Harnmett wishes to meet .as a vibrant moon and many of the solar system's draw attention to the association. in town when it comes to the South Carolina at Aiken, only dean, the first he mentioned is distant planets. "We are hoping for a big turnout;" Hofland collegeof ~d~~~~i~~and to return to JSU after three to complete the additions and The group unloaded several striking and said optimistically at the beginning of the Professional Studies. years to develop the University renovations to Ramona Wood powerful telescopes in order to explore different event. On the first of October, Wellness Program. Hall. areas of the sky at different magnitudes. While the group is some~hatsmall, D~,John Hanlmett became Hammett started his climb ''we would like to do more Professors and students stood together, at a Hofland and professors like Dr. Laura Weinkauf, the dean of Jacksonville up the higher education ladder for education," Hammett said, time quad. associate professor.of physics and astronomy, State University's founding when he was promoted to "not just in educating' our They examined the night sky with believes in a general interest shared by several He head of the Department of students but by being a hub or which allowed for of JSU students in the context of astronomy. a detailed examination not permitted by the '.There is an interest, it,s just a matter of I unaided hum* eye. getting the word out," Weifikqf said. - F&rri-*- -4 - - . - - - - - - .- .. - - - - -- .- - . ,po&rfG telescdpes in order to explore different event. On the first of October. Wellness program. Hall. areas of the sky at different magnitudes. While the group is somewhat small, Dr. John Harnmett became Hammett started his climb "We would like to do more Professors and students stood together, at a Hofland and professors like Dr. Laura Weinkauf, the dean of Jacksonville up the higher education ladder for education," Hamrnett said, scheduled time from 5 to 9 p.m. on.the quad. associate professor of physics and astronomy, State University's founding when he was promoted to "not. just in educating' our They carefully examined the night sky with believes ii, a general i~~terestshared by several academic program. He head of the Department of students but by being a hub or magnificent equipment, which allowed for of JSU students in the context of astronomy. accepted the promotion, a Health, Physical Education a resource foi school syste'ms a detailed examination not permitted by the "There is an interest, it's just a matter of step up from his previous and Recreation, where he soon all around us; the physical structure will help." unaided human eyq. getting the word gut.," Weifikyf said. position of associate dean of advanced to associate dean While the amazingly clear night allowed and later full-time dean. While Hammett would This programis a fantasGc way fpr students the' cbllege; after Dr. Cynthla for perfect gazing conditjons, many other "If there is anything I did," like to see the renovations to learn about all aspects of space. Weinkabf has Harper retired earlier in the aspects of a universal magnitude attributed to year. said Hammen .' when asked completed, he also maintains an evening of fantastic viewing opportunity. personally observed the student body's interest Hammett has had a long and why he was chosen for the that the impact of the economic Mr. David Hofland, MSN Director of Student in astronomy through the obvious interest in her rewarding relationship with deanship, "it is that I tried to down has hurt us. Services under the College of Nursing and astronomy class, which is nearly always full. JSU. Heattended theuniversity empower people." Hammett "At the point I thought we The small assembly held on the quad was the Health Science.,- commented on the wonderful at both the undergraduate and said that, as a dean, he loves were maybe two years away," conditions in the context of the astronomical first of its kind for the group, but they do have graduate.levels. Hamrnett was putting people in the situations Harnrnett said, "but right now contributions. meetings regularly. With very knowledgeable a member of the footbail team, that can benefit students. it's anybody's guess " The moon, with only a minimal area of individuals like Hofland, and Weinkauf, students and even became a graduate "Administrat.ion is about. At the purpose of JW shadow, allowed for a perfect blanket of light. involved with the program have an opportunity assistant football coach when pulling people together for partnering with other schools, With the use of a simpke telescope, 'the .perfect to learn an extensive amount of information he graduated mid-year. the betterment of the whole," Harnrnett has been successful. portion of shadow illuminated many of the about the stars and all other significant pieces After teaching and coaching Harnmett said. See "Hammett," page 5 distinguishing craters and unique characteristics of the solar system. for a number of years, he He insists that keeping Christm-ascomes in a shoe box for underprivileged By MJ Ortiz The shoe boxes are put in a container and are Sb#Mb# driven by a truck to Miami where they are sea lifted to Guatemala.

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