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Today Friday Saturday Sunday Partly cloudy Partly cloudy Partly cloudy Showers with with a high of with a high of with a high of a high of 67 57 and a low 67 and a low of 70 and a low and a low of of 37. 43. of 47. 46. BLUE EDITION Thursday Three GSU presidential finalists announced yesterday February 25,1999 Special to the G-A five unranked finalists to a Spe- Richard Wells M University, in College Station, presidentofplanning(1985 -1987) The final three candidates for cial Regents' Committee. Wells has served in his current Tx., his M.A. in sociology from the and associate vice president of Vol. 71, No. 59 GSU's presidential search were The chancellor and Regents' position since 1993. Prior to that, University of Arkansas, in administration (1983 -1985). He announced yesterday. Committee have narrowed that he was the dean of the College of Fayetteville, Ark., and his B.A. in has been a faculty member at Sports The Chancellor, Stephen Portch list to three finalists, from which Arts and Sci- sociology from William Penn Col- each of the institutions he has was given a list of five unranked the president will be selected. ences at West lege, in Oskaloosa, Iowa. served. Grube received his Ph.D. names from the Presidential • Richard Wells, provost and vice Chester Uni- in political science from the Uni- Search and Advisory Committee president for academic affairs and versity ofPenn- Bruce F. Grube versity of , in Austin, Tx., 14 days ago, with the task of nar- professor of sociology, Indiana State sylvania, in Grube has served in his current and his A.B. from the University rowing it down to three finalists. University, in Terre Haute, Ind. West Chester, position since 1995. From 1992 - of , in Berkeley, Calif. Portch commended the work of •Bruce F. Grube, president of Pa., from 1988- 1995, he served as provost at the the Presidential Search and Advi- St. Cloud State University, St. 1993. From University of Wade Hobgood sory Committee, chaired by Trey Cloud, Minn. 1983 -1988, Wells served as chair- Southern Colo- Hobgood joined California Denton, associate professor of •Wade Hobgood, dean of the person of the Department of Soci- rado, in Pueblo, State University - Long Beach as marketing. College of the Arts, California ology and Anthropology and asso- Colo., with re- dean of the College of the Arts in "The committee sent us a slate State University, Long Beach, in ciate professor of sociology at the sponsibilities as 1993. Prior to of very strong candidates from Long Beach. University of South , in the chief aca- that, Hobgood Women's SoCon around the nation; this was clearly The finalists were selected out of Mobile, Ala. Wells served as an demic officers served as dean Tournament a very attractive position," Portch a pool of seven candidates who toured assistant professor at the Univer- and the chief op- of the College preview said in a press release discharged the University in an effort to famil- sity of at erations officer. Prior to that, of Fine Arts at yesterday. iarize themselves with the campus. Wilmington, in Wilmington, N.C, Grube held key positions at Cali- Stephen F. Lady Eagles to play The committee consisted of nine The next president of GSU from 1979 - 1983 and at Coker fornia State Polytechnic Univer- Austin State tonight in Greensboro, representatives from the campus should be announced by the Board College, in Hartsville, S.C. from sity, in Pomona, Calif, including; University, In N.C. inSoCon and the community who had a of Regents at the next meeting in 1972 - 1975. Wells received his provost and academic vice presi- Nacogdches, Tx., from 1992 - Tournament. charge of providing not less than , Mar. 9-10. Ph.D. in sociology from Texas A & dent (1987 -1992), associate vice Please see FINALISTS, page 14 Please see story, page 6 'The Cherry Orchard' opens at GSU, displaying turn of the century drama By Heather ClllpCulp raBHnH^^^^^^HaBHBaBran^B^^^^^^^^^^^HMUU9!IHHn^^^^^^^HESF",'l Anna,Anna.Ravenskve'svoune'estdaughter. Ravenskye's youngest daughter,. Staff Writer is played by a bright-eyed Melanie Kitch- GSU's best actors are pulling out all ens. Kitchen's lightens the stage in her the stops, bringing to life Anton role, providing hope and life to the play. Chekhov's play, "The Cherry Orchard," In contrast, the down-crested Barbara, a turn of the century drama telling the Ravenskye's adoptive daughter played by tale of two very distinct people tied to Jennifer Kirk, exemplifies the hopeless- their different pasts. ness of the play's situation. The play itself is an adaptation of Chekhov's Kirk does a good job bringing emotion drama set in after serfdom had been to her roll as she experiences violent fits of abolished under Alexander II. passion followed by somber melancholy. Men's SoCon Director James Harbor brilliantly The cast included: Stephen King, as Tournament adapted the play to take place near Sa- Peter Trowbridge; Joshua Edmonson, as vannah at the turn of the century. His Leonard Graves; Alan Tyson, as Boris preview minimal changes of place and character Pickett; Ashley Matsuoka, as Dorothy; GSU's men's basketball names made the play more accessible to Douglas Blake, as Simon Picklock; Javan will also be in the audience, but it was the actors who Sanders, as Johnny; Amber Grigsby, as Greensboro tonight for brought the production to life. Fran; and Jaime Ellis, as Charlotta. In a stunning performance, GSUs theater The entire cast worked together to make the SoCon Tournament. department's own Mical Whitaker plays this performance an unforgettable expe- Please see story, Jeremiah Lowpockets, the son of a slave who Sarah Trucksis rience. From costumes to set design the page 6 has become a wealthy and wise businessman hard work of the cast and crew paid off, desperately at odds with his past. DANCIN' THE NIGHT AWAY at the cherry orchard's party. Cheknov's "The Cherry created the best production the theater A&E Whitaker is completely at home on Orchard" will run Feb. 24-27 at McCroan Theater, located in the Administration Building. department has seen in a while. the stage, taking charge of his charac- "The Cherry Orchard" plays through ter with undeniable presence and fluid somber form of Lillian Ravenskye, a land- table nature, tugging at the audiences Sat., Feb. 27, in the McCroan Auditorium. gestures. owner troubled by the untimely deaths of heart strings as she struggles to save the All performances begin at 8 p.m. For Accenting Whitaker's performance, her husband and son. Andrews captures home and cherry orchard that has been in advance tickets call the Georgia Southern Rachael Andrews graces the stage in the Ravenskye's frivolous, lost and chari- her family for generations. Ticket Office. Break-in at Winburn Hall, Savannah's Red Rollin' on down the river Hot & Blue is students question safety resident of Winburn Hall said worth the trip First floor rooms make she doesn't feel safe anymore. With a jazzed-up interior an easy target for "I'm glad that I was gone that weekend, but I really do think and some flamin' BBQ, burglars. Campus police more security needs to be added Red Hot & Blue is what warn students to take to the dorms for late night hours," food is all about. preventative measures. she said. University police Captain Please see story, Mike Russell said this type of page 12 By Allison Taylor incident is not common. Index News Editor "When something like this Safety on the first floor of resi- happens on campus, awareness Announcements 2 dent halls across campus has certainly increases," Russell said. Classifieds 13 become an issue recently after a Russell said it is easier to break room was forcibly broken into into a first floor room. Comics 13 Jan. 21 at Winburn Hall. "People on the first floor are Crossword 13 "They took my VCR, my book easily accessible because they are A&E 9,10,12 bag and a calculator," the female at ground level," Russell said. "If burglary victim, who requested someone wants into your room, Opinions 3,4,5 to be anonymous for fear of her there is very little you can do. It's Police Beat 2 safety said. "They also went just a fact of life." Sports 6,7,8 through all of my drawers." There are preventative mea- The burglary occurred at 2 a.m. sures students can take. last Sunday, and the property Vicky Hawkins, director of the Hans Knoepfel It is a desire of The George-Anne taken was valued at $265. housing department, is concerned TAKING A BREAK FROM MIDTERMS: and what a great way to do so. Recently some to print the news of Georgia South- The victim said she was away about student reaction. She said members of GSU's geology club tooka venture down stream. ern University as accurately as from her room approximately six she wants residents to feel safe. possible. If you believe that some- thing covered is in error, contact hours, and when she returned "The housing department is- the editor at 681 -5246 as soon as she discovered the above items sued a notice to all the residents possible. Thank you. missing from her room. to notify them that the incident More online courses coming soon Investigation revealed the occurred," Hawkins said. By Amanda Brunger lumbia and is server based, allowing students and point of entry to the room was the The notice informed students Staff Writer window. of the break in and theft, and also instructors access by a Windows or Macintosh ADVERTISING: 681-5418 Could it be possible for GSU to turn into a computer with an Internet browser. "The screen was whipped out outlined possible ways to pre- STORY OR PHOTOS: 681-5246 modern day ghost town? With the beginnings of This is the first semester that two courses, and laying on the bushes," the vent similar incidents from oc- FAX NUMBER: 486-7113 the first on-line classes offered completely over the victim said. curring. including Calculus I and Elementary Spanish I, PO. Box 8001 Internet, the probability is greater than you think. have been offered completely over the Internet, Statesboro, GA 30460 She said her window was "As long as people take pre- GSU is currently in the development stage of Pam Peaster, director of the distance learning E-MAIL TO: locked at the time of the crime. ventative measures then it should putting courses on-line according to Jason Currie, center, said. [email protected] The perpetrator left mud be easier to deal with such situa- a senior who works in the distance learning center. "We are excited about this new endeavor. This Check out our stains from his or her shoes on tions," she said. "There is always "We work with the training and technical sup- On-Line Newspaper at the carpet. something that everyone can do eliminates the face-to-face interaction between the port of the on-line courses," Currie said. http://www.stp.gasou.edu Now, the victim said she is additionally to what they are al- teacher and student. We have begun with these In order to be able to put these courses on the worried about her safety. ready doing." undergraduate courses, but we soon feel .that our Internet, Web CT is used. It is a tool that facilitates "I am also worried for the Roschello Miles, a first floor biggest market will become the non-traditional the creation of Internet-based courses and course people in the rooms around mine," resident of Windburn Hall, student who works and wants to get a higher materials, for the framework of these classes ac- Liked By Many, she said. started taking extra precaution degree. It is easier for them to go back to school this cording to the distance learning center's homepage. Cussed By Some ... Nuwana Waters, a first floor way," Peaster said. _^_, Read By Them All Please see BREAK-IN, page 14 It was developed at the University of British Co- Please see ONLINE, page 14 Page 2 — Thursday, February 25,1999 GSoyge-Attfls

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tion will meet at the American Legion benefit local American Heart Statesboro Police Department Grady, was charged with driving with a Things To Do at GSU Hall (behind BP on 301) at 5:30 p.m. Assosiation will begin at 11 a.m. at February 19 suspended license. •Christopher Mullis, 22, of 140 New members are welcome. For more Hanner Field house. There will be a February 23 •Carolyn Price, of Georgia Avenue, Lanier Dr., was arrested and charged Ongoing information call Chris Johnson at 489- $20 entry fee for each team. reported entering of auto. • Ronald Stevens, 19, of 715 Robin with DUI and weaving over the road- •Free Tutoring in the Tutorial 4401. Hood Drive, was charged with posses- way. Center in library room 1001 has begun Sunday, March 28 sion of marijuana. •Patrick Montgomery reported two for the spring semester. Classes being February 19 Saturday, February 27 •First Baptist of Statesboro is textbooks were taken from his book bag tutored are; american government, •Robert Dibble, 23, of Towne Club •Stephen Brent Griffen, 25, of 146 • Battle of the Bands will be held holding an Easter Worship Service in #5, was charged with possession of mari- Winding Way, was charged with obtain- at the Henderson Library. math, chemistry, western civilization at Blind Willie's all day and night. the Russell Union Theater at 11am- juana. ing controlled substance. and U.S. history, writing, biology, an- •The Museum presents "Home- 12pm. thropology, learning strategies and sta- land," photos from North Ireland. tistics. For more information call 681- February, 22 Editors Note: Police Beat appears in •Pat Blanchard will be playing at every issue of The George-Anne in an 0321. •A resident of Campus Courtyard, GSU Division of Public Safety Dingus MaGee's. GSU AT THE MOVIES! effort to inform the GSU community of •GSU Summer Study Abroad in •"From Here to Ireland: Re- reported harrassing phone calls. application dead- . the amount, nature and location of Ireland Programs searching Your Irish Ancestors." February 21 line is Mar. 15. For application informa- • Meet Joe Black crime. All reports are public informa- Program starts at 2 p.m. and goes until February 21 •William M. Greene II, 22, of 224 tion, contact Sam Couch, geology & Thursday, March 4, 5:30 and 9 p.m. tion and can be obtained from the GSU 4 p.m. at the Museum Lecture Hall. • Phillip Lee, 22, of 7239 Two Chop Lanier Dr., was arrested and charged geography, Herty 1102A, 681-5361. Fi- Friday, March 5, 7 and 10:30 p.m. Division of Public Safety or at the Admission is free. Road, was charged with a stop sign vio- with a wanted person. Statesboro Police Department. nancial aid available. Late applications •You've Got Mail: •The Drunks will be performing at lation. •Julian Battle reported his Huffy may require an additional charge. Thursday, March 25, 5:30 and 8 p.m. Buffalo's Cafe. •Chris Anderson, of Towne Club bicycle was taken from Dorman Hall. • D.J. Rob Meadows will be at the Friday, March 26, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Apts., reported entering of auto. Thursday, February 25 Wild Wing Cafe. •Saving Private Ryan: •Shawna Williams, of Greenbriar February 20 •Ben and Brandon will be per- Thursday, April 8, 5:30 and 9 p.m. Apts, reported entering of auto. Compiled by forming at the Woodin Nikel. Friday, April 9, 7 and 10:30 p.m. •Maurice Snow, 18, of 1128 Lowe Sunday, February 28 St., was arrested and charged with vio- Chris Brennaman •Mr. Esquire 1999 information ses- •Patch Adams: •A Faculty Recital featuring Clara lation of the Georgia Controlled Sub- sion will be held upstairs in the Russell Thursday, April 15, 5:30 and 8 p.m. February 20 Park and Marvin Jones will be held in stance Act. Union at 9 p.m. For more information, •Herman McClouden, 19, of 30 W. the Foy Recital Hall. Admission is free. Friday, April 16, 7 and 9:30 p.m. call Jennifer Vail at 871-3171. • Cravin' Melon will be playing Wild Wing Cafe. Monday, March 1 DON'T MISS KEVIN SMITH'S NEW •Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor •The Provost/VP Candidate Fo- JERSEY TRILOGY! Society presents Speaker Jennifer Pol- rum will begin in the Union Commons Thursday, February 25 GEORGIA INTERNATIONAL NEWS BRIEF lock, of the Medical College of Georgia. at 3 p.m. • Clerks: 5:30 p.m. • The Statesboro-Georgia South- •United Caribbean Association • Mallrats: 8 p.m. will hold a lunch from noon-3 p.m. at the NEWS BRIEF ern Symphony Association will spon- •Chasing Amy: 10 p.m. Russell Union, room 2075. The price Health care crisis is major sor a Card Party at the Statesboro Inn Saturday, February 27 will be $5. as a Music Scholarship Fundraiser at •Clerks'. 7 p.m. Mother gave 14- noon. The cost is $20 which includes •Gamma Phi Eta fraternity incor- focus of Canada's new budget • Mallrats: 9:30 p.m. lunch and prizes. For tickets and info porated will be presenting "Tribute to year-old son vodka OTTAWA (AP) — Seeking to ease crisis conditions in many • Chasing Amy: 11:30 p.m. call Pam Radford at 764-3395. Black Women." A poetry contest through hospitals, the federal government pledged an extra $ 11.5 billion ($ GSU's Esoteric poetry reading ensemble before he drowned will be held for a spot in the program, 7.7 billion U.S.) in health-care funding over the next five years as it Friday, February 26 DANIELSVILLE, Ga. (AP)— and a prize as well. Cinema Arts Program unveiled its 1999-2000 budget last Tuesday. •1401 will be performing at the A mother who gave her 14-year- March 8 The allocation will bring federal health spending back to the Wild Wing Cafe. old son vodka just before he • Sense and Sensibility levels of the mid-1990s before huge cuts were made to help eliminate •Kermit and Bob Revival will be Wednesday, March 3 drowned has been .charged with March 22 the deficit. playing at Buffalo's Cafe. •Drummy Zeb and the Razor involuntary manslaughter and Posse will be playing at the Wooden •Maborosi The cuts took a heavy toll on Canada's public health care system, •Opera Theater presents "The furnishing alcohol to minors. Old Maid and the Thief at 8 p.m. in Nikel. April 5 lengthening the waiting time for many types of surgery arid contrib- Laura Gae Peppers, 47, of the Foy Recital Hall. •Ben Temple will be playing at • Colonel Chabert uting to serious overcrowding in big-city emergency wards. Dingus MaGee's. Aprill2 Colbert was released on $11,500 •Neyami Road will be holding a Of the new money, about $ 2 billion ($ 1.33 billion U.S.) will be •Comedian Billy Geisen will be at • The Wooden Man's Bride bond after her arrest Monday. CD party at Legends. spent in the coming fiscal year. The decision to spend so much on • "Success in First Year Com- Buffalo's Cafe. April 19 Her son, Kaleb, drowned last health care meant that tax cuts strongly advocated by conservative position" seminar will be held all •DJ. Treet will be at the Wild Wing • Much Ado About Nothing month in a pond near Colbert, Cafe. opposition parties were limited. day in the Russell Union. Call exten- about 15 miles northeast of Ath- sion 5555 for details. All Showings at 7:30 p.m. at the •Redhouse will be performing at Russell Union ens. A toxicology report showed Dingus MaGee's. Saturday, March 6 his blood-alcohol level was more Program collapses leaving •The Student Veteran's Associa- •Three on three Tournament to than three times the legal limit for driving under the influence, five teens stranded in Somoa .08 percent. SALT LAKE CITY (AP) —A business that shipped troubled Lowe said Ms. Peppers bought teen-agers to Samoa for treatment and boasted ties to Mormon a bottle of vodka for her son and church officials closed its doors two weeks ago, reportedly leaving Everybody be Happy! three of his friends to share on five youths stranded on the Pacific island. the evening of Jan. 22. "I don't An agent for the U.S. Consulate in Samoa helped find shelter for think they were mixing anything the abandoned boys and one girl and then contacted their parents else with it... I believe they were in the . They contacted the U.S. State Department drinking it straight," the sheriff and the Utah attorney general. said. When the agent visited the facility, "he found no guards and one Peppers was last seen about U.S. citizen-counselor," said Maria Rudensky, a State Department midnight that night. His mother spokeswoman in Washington. "The counselor was in charge, but reported him missing the next some of the children were in a village eating fruit and it appeared day, and his body was found in they were unsupervised. The director had left the facility and the pond Jan. 25. apparently the country." Free Rx Sunglasses or 20% OFF CONTACT LENS'EXAMS $50 Buy 1 pair sunglasses at normal low price & STATESBORO"HP LAC Ef"" EYEGLASS EXAMS $35 receive a free pair Rx Sunglasses or 20% OFF* FRAMES START AT $50 GSU SPECIALS *Offer expires July 1,1999. Some restrictions apply. I Statesboro's Newest Premier Student Housing l We Match or Beat Local Contact Lens Prices SOUTHERN EYECARE tf 625 Brannen Street, Suite 7, Statesboro ®j Statesboro Place Apts. ! PETER LANGENFELD, OD (912) 764-2020 1699 Statesboro PI. 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www.theplacetolive.com Monday ^ $10,000 Trivia Madness email: statesboro @ placeproperties.com 1 university piaza • 681-WING Dine In • TakeOut • Delivery Giorge-Anne Thursday, February 25,1999 — Page 3 Your Opinion College Republican offended Parent writes open letter to Sam Baker Send letters to Editor: by SGA radio show comments As an alumni of Georgia Southern University, I was I have been told that the men's program is being Editor: help finance a club activity, they the editor to very disappointedwhenlrecently learned ofthe planned sacrificed in the name ofTitle DC. If funds are the reason Today, Feb. 11,1 heard on the should not be bashed on the air- cancellation ofthe men's swimming program at Geor- for the program's cancellation, other funding mecha- radio a program that was both waves for it. P.O. Box 8001 gia Southern. I understand that the decision seems to nismscancertainlybefound. The contributing alumni disturbing and offensive. The College Republicans have have included a very few ofthe interested or affected I know seldom earmark their gifts for a particular On the SGA radio program, an brought a lot to this campus, rang- or drop them parties in the process, and has not heen received very cause, but many can certainly be persuaded to ensure executive member, was defending ing from bringing in candidates well by much ofthe Southern family. This is unfortu- that their funds go to this cause. I don't know the total himself against the article [Ed. a running for public office to hear off in Williams nate. funds from this 'silent majority,' but if they were not letter to the editor] about the un- the students' views on issues, to My wife and I met in calculus class at Georgia available, I suspect there would be a noticeable short- fair decision in the College Repub- organizing voter registration Center room Southern. We have always held the school close in fall. licans' fund request. drives. our hearts and try to be faithful contributors to the The swim program at Georgia Southern has a list of Now don't get me wrong, he had The College Republicans don't 2023. Please alumni fund drives. We feel that the less spectacu- advantages too numerous to detail, but they include every right to defend himself, but deserve to be bashed; they deserve lar sports programs are a vital part ofthe education •Fulfilling the dreams of healthy competition for not in the manner that he did. to be congratulated for the things include name offered by the school, and the loss of the men's these young men Instead of him actually telling the that they have done for this cam- swimming program is definitely detrimental to the •Drawing attention (and praise) to the universities reasons that he made the decision, pus. and number school's offerings. within our state which may have the added advantage he decided to just bash the College I would like to thank Kevin Itseemsthatveryfew colleges oruniversities within of attracting fine young men from other states to our Republicans. Caskey, a dear friend of mine, for and, if the state of Georgia have men's swim teams. However, schools What ever happened to a non- voicing his opinion and puttingthe the sport is becoming very popular among our college • Preparing these men for mamtaining their physi- partisan SGA? Well, I guess that cold hard facts on the table. possible, save bound youth, and Georgia has developed some nation- cal fitness for life with a low cost sport that can be Aaron Nicely is trying to change Why does Georgia Southern's aUyrecognized programs, suchas Swim Atlanta. Where practiced individually or in teams things. SGA is not about Republi- SGA have to hide from the reasons the letter on a are these young men swimmers to attend college? •Continuing to teach them the social pillars of good cans and Democrats, it is about why they made the decision and Macintosh With the dwindling supply of college level men's sportsmanship, dependability and achievement that what is best for the student body. not give us a direct answer? Be- swim programs within the state, especially in state would have helped to get them into the great swim This money that SGA is appropri- cause the answer is something compatible schools, the University System of Georgia is preparing team at a school like Georgia Southern in the first place. ated is not to be spent in a manner that we don't want to hear. to lose these potentially good students to other state's We need to find a way to save the Georgia Southern that best benefits their own views, They made this decision based disk in either institutions. University men's swim program. Open dialogue with but in a way that best benefits on what they wanted and not on Swimmers are above average academically as a all interested parties is certainly called for before such those views ofthe student body. whatwasbestforthestudentbody. Word Perfect whole, in comparison to some ofthe more spectacular a decision is finalized. When a club like the College And with that I ask you, the stu- sports participants. Education in Georgia is not yet at Republicans, that has grown from dent body, is what SGA did to the or Microsoft the top of the list in this area. Losing these future David C. Hand Class of 1973 five members to 112 members in College Republicans fair? Should leading citizens is too great a price to pay. one semester, asks for money to this continue? Word. Adam Taylor Why do GSU students pay a technology fee? Vice president of the College Republicans Editor: Why does our school not have Students her e must wait in long Last week, The George-Anne online registration and drop/add lines to register, and then get wait ran a story on the front page about like most ofthe other colleges and again if you need to add a class, the high cost of fees paid by Geor- universities in Georgia? while students at Kennesaw State gia Southern students. I know that GSU does have and Georgia State can do the same It really made me mad to hear large labs that they must buy from their home computer. agle , that GSU is only one of the few computers for, but most end up Maybe the administration schools in the state that has a being used to check e-mail and needs to spend the technology fee technology fee. surf the web for pleasure. to help students, and stop wast- And just what does this fee Much of this could be elimi- ing it on computers for students to ntertainment pay for? By comparing GSU's nated if there were internet hook- check their e-mail on. "Your Student Entertainment Connection" webpage to other schools in the ups in all dorm rooms, but that is Brad DeBardelaben state, ours stinks. another subject. 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Allison Taylor ^^L The oldest continuously published newspaper in Bulloch County Thursday, February 25,1999 News Editor Opinions Our Opinion WTSM0& ftBECOOU 6ECf\V19E. Online courses may take away from /<^j) TOFlTftl... the college, learning experience TELL ME GSU, like many other institutions, is jumping on the TO... high-tech bandwagon and students may end up suffer- ing for this leap into never-never land (i.e. the World Wide Web). With the advent of online courses here at GSU, many are singing the praises of learning outside the classroom, but is this truly a good thing? For centuries students have sat in a room with their teachers, learning anything from basic English to nuclear physics. But now, this could all be a thing of yesterday, The lack of face-to-face communication between in- I DON'T EVEW HETMrUS, structor and student can, and most likely will, build a SMOKE etCNiSE I SMOKE wall blocking a more constructive learning process. If 66CM5SE I'M you have a question, they say, send it via e-mail. (What lUWElE^V &UTI-5M0KIH& v Online courses will limit the amount of learning a student can accomplish because the door will be open to the ever-present world of laziness. We, as students, often put off studying until the very last minute, just imagine if we are able to choose when we go to class... whew! Then there's the whole 'college experience.' Where will it go? If you're sitting at home vegging in front of your computer, you won't actually hang with people in the same boat you're in. And you can forget study groups — Auburn editor proves students can make a difference you won't know other students in your class! I read an article from the Col- sured her, but she kept her job. Other Georgia colleges and universities are going lege Press Exchange about a fel- I have to admire Davidson. computer crazy with the implementation of mandatory low college newspaper editor and She saw a wrong committed by a laptops. We can only pray GSU doesn't get stung by that couldn't help but take her side in trustee that affected the students an issue that has got Auburn at her university and she ex- technology bug. University a little upset. posed it. She put her neck on the It would appear that Editor line and she stood up against a I Lee Davidson (a woman, Yippee!) university trustee. When he I thought that there something a What amazes me and makes same thing; quite frankly I like didn't return her calls, she called I little fishy about the resignation me proud is that'Davidson and my job and would like to keep it. him on it. And when the student I of head football coach Terry the student paper broke the story But it really hit the fan for communications board tried to I Bowden. Like any good journal- before anyone else in the state. poor Lee Davidson. The student fire her, she got back up from the I ist, Davidson looked into the To that I say "Congratulations." communications board voted 5-4 Alabama Press Association. Now you have a chance to "talk back" to The George- matter. You may wonder what this I After investigating for a while, Anne about whatever floats your boat. It's a quick, easy I WE, AS STUDENTS, ATHLETES, JOURNALISTS AND has to do with GSU. OK, here I way to write a mini-letter to the editor. Fill out this form it appeared that university am putting my neck on the line. I trustee Robert Lowder had some- STUDENT LEADERS, SHOULD STAND UP AND BE and send it to P.O. Box 8001, or drop it by The George- The dropping of the men's I thing to do with Bowden's resig- Anne office at Williams Center room 223. COUNTED. AND IF WE LET THIS GO, WHO swimming, diving and cross I nation. Other trustees and fac- country teams was unfair and I ulty members alleged that KNOWS WHAT WILL HAPPEN NEXT? was done without the knowledge Name: LB.: Phone: I Lowder used "his money and in- of the students. That is wrong. I fluence to force the resignation." We should be angry that this Well, that didn't sit well with But Davidson didn't stop to censure her, but they also happened. Your words of wisdom: I the editor of The Auburn Plains- there. When Lowder talked to threatened to fire her if she did We, as students, athletes, jour- I man and Davidson further pur- the professional press and not to not start running the paper to nalists and student leaders, I sued the story to discover why The Plainsman, Davidson or- their liking. They said she had should stand up and be counted. I people were giving Lowder what dered that a blank space run on overstepped her boundaries as a Bitching and moaning all day to I he wanted. the paper's front page with the journalist and that she had de- our friends will not accomplish I The paper ran a story track- headline "Speak Lowder, We stroyed her credibility. anything. And if we let this go, I ing the voting records of the other Can't Hear You." Way to go, girl! But the Alabama Press Asso- who knows what will happen next? trustees and then highlighting As an editor of a paper that ciation lawyers wrote a letter So, be like Davidson and the their outside relationships with has been overlooked by the pow- threatening that the board's staff of The Auburn Plainsman, LETTER AND SUBMISSION POLICY Lowder. Some of them had wives ers that be, I am so excited that threat was crossing the line into stand up for what you think is The George-Anne welcomes letters to the editor, story submissions and working for Lowder's bank and she stood up for her paper and a civil liability for violation of right. Make some noise and try guest columns from people both inside and outside the Georgia Southern others had borrowed money from demanded attention. I don't First Amendment rights. to change something. It won't University Community. All copy submitted should be typed (double-spaced, that bank. think that I would have done the The critics piped down, still cen- work until we try. please), preferably on Macintosh disk in Microsoft Word or Microsoft Works format. All submissions must be signed and include a mailing address and phone number for verification. The editors reserve the right to reject any submission. There is no word limit on submissions. A writer may request to GSU vegetarians need to eat, too remain anonymous. However, it will be the editor's decision whether or not to print the name. Submissions are run on a space-available basis. I am hungry, and I want to what the cook felt like doing eat! that day. I want to eat like other people ALLISON TAYLOR The beans are all cooked in THE GEORGE-ANNE STAFF on campus eat, and I want to animal fat, and any chance I have selection when I do it. Is NEWS EDITOR/GUEST COLUMNIST have of getting any kind of pro- this too much to ask? Appar- tein is killed anytime the NEWS CIRCULATION ently on this campus it is. kitchen staff decide to "cook" Assistant News Editor I am a vegetarian of six years the food. Chris Brenneman Supervisor and never before in my entire Editorial Cartoonist Aaron Bradford does not eat meat, or any other the veggies are cooked with If there is an entree offered, Stephen Bruner Staff life have I ever had such diffi- animal by-product. animal fat. You guessed it, ani- then it has some kind of meat Staff Jim McNally culties maintaining a healthy Let me address the cafete- mal fat. (What a way to de- in it, and there is never, ever a Jana Aiken, Amanda Brunger, Kevin Head ADVERTISING/ disposition and eating habit. ria, Southern Traditions, or as stroy vegetables). This means vegetarian option that hasn't FEATURES DISTRIBUTION For this reason alone, I blame been smothered in some kind SERVICES (ADS) food services on campus. of animal by-product. Features Editor I am an International student SURE, I CAN GET A SALAD, I CAN A GET A There must be some other Tricia Hall Advertising Manager Staff far away from home and I live on vegetarians on campus who are Zeina Rahme HUNK OF BREAD WITH SOME VEGGIES ON IT, OR Nicole Claroni, Tameka Ellison, Business Manager campus. I do not have regular suffering as much as I am. I Tamaya Huff, Cody King. Ellen Courtney Williams access to kitchen facilities and understand that it is my per- Rogers, Zane Thomas Classified Manager A&E Melissa Waldrop because I live in a residence hall, sonal choice not to eat meat, Ad Reps I only have access to a small bar but for the sake of my health A&E Editor Jonathan Brooks, Rhonda Burkes, fridge in my room. someone in food services needs Vanessa Keber Jason Lumpkin, Tim Kievit, Amber ■ i L\\'-: ■:■■■::■-... v. ,:.■;•■!.LV:.U. Staff Ransom, Pamilla Smith, Melissa Basically I depend on the to address this issue. I am damn Doug Blake, Heather Culp, Jake Waldrop, Jaime White, Courtney Will- university to feed me, and I am tired of white rice with raw Dreiling, Anthony Foti, Jake Hallman iams more then willing to pay them veggies. SPORTS PRODUCTION AND to do this. Unfortunately, they many would refer to as "the all that no cooked veggies are Is it too much to ask for ani- Sports Editor GRAPHICS EDITORIAL are completely incapable. you can eat" side of the available for the vegetarians. mal free food? Jamie Hodges SERVICES (PAGES) Sure, I can get a salad, I can a Landrum. This is where I can Granted, there are signs I need some food and I needed Assistant Sports Editor get a hunk of bread with some Reginald M. Farrell get unlimited portions of rice posted explaining those veggies it yesterday and it is time that General Manager veggies on it, or I can get my Staff Jonathan Brooks and salad. that are not cooked with ani- food services paid attention to Edmund Coley, Andrew Franklin, Production Manager personal favorite, some white rice. But don't even begin to tell mal fat, but most of the cafete- those students who do not ap- Jennifer Holloway, Florian Scheidat, Kathy Jacobus But in no way does this diet Anthony Williams me that I can eat as many ria employees are "unsure" ex- preciate the Southern Tradi- Production Assistants meet the necessities of life for Dranita Coleman, Joseph Mahaney, cooked veggies as I wish be- actly of which vegetables those tion of fried chicken. PHOTOGRAPHY Courtney Williams any individual, especially one cause you would be wrong. Be- would be. Everyday there is I am sure that in the past WebMaster with dietary restrictions who lieve it or not the majority of some kind of confusion as to Southerners enjoyed other Chief Photographer Lee Philips Sarah Trucksis Wire Copy Editor Darkroom Manager David Koepke Hans Knoepfel Be sure to see what you had to say by reading the letters to the editor Imaging Assistants STUDENT PUBLICATIONS Chris Brenneman, Nick Crouch News, Editorial Advisor on pages 3 and 5. Mail responses to P.O. Box 8001 or drop off in Staff Robert Bohler Erik Anderson, Cory Brooks, Robert General Manager Bruce, Molly Morrison, Susan Smith Bill Neville Williams Center room 2023. George-Anne Thursday, February 25,1999 — Page 5 Your Opinion Father sends open letter to Female rollerblader speaks against Hallman column

Editor: LEARNING, we get the hand of it rather nor do we do it "just to avoid embarrass- Athletic Director Sam Baker ment." We do it because there's more free- Dear Sam, corporate sponsorship. The ex- In response to your article [ed. signed quickly. Any good philosopher will tell you dom and it's more fun. Oh and Jake, your I am a former GSU student pense of the men's team would, column] "Wanna-be 'X'-Gamers need to stop "in order to experience extreme pleasure comment about "rubber from bike and blade and I am very distressed to learn of course, be minimized by the on-campus tricks," almost all of Jake (getting a trick done correctly) one must first wheels" leaving marks everywhere is an- that you have cancelled the men's fact that the existing women's Hallman's comments are stereotypical AND experience extreme pain (falling the first other comment that's got no backing. swimming program. I have would incur the same costs such are from observing a select few MALES few times you attempt it.)" NEWSFLASH: Blade wheels are not go- touted the assets of GSU to my as facility upkeep and associ- skating, biking and/or rollerblading. To his Also, most of the rollerbladers you com- ing to leave rubber marks unless you're children, encouraging them to ated expenses. comment "doe these guys really need to do mented on that don't wear protective cover- being dragged by a car at a high speed. The attend college there. Our state has an abundance tricks to satisfy their egos?" my question to ing, you're wrong. We do wear protective only part of a rollerblade that WILL leave a My son is presently attending of good swim teams and two na- Jake is do you really need to write columns clothing, wristguards or gloves, and any- rubber mark is a the brake (so sorry to let GSU and is also on the swim tionally ranked age group teams. to satisfy yours? thing to protect that won't hinder our skat- you in on the truth), but from your article, we team. He has been swimming All of the students who wish to Tricks are just fun. It's something we ing. The comment about the skaters and "skatepunks" wouldn't use our brakes, we'll since he was ten years old and continue their swimming career enjoy doing. His childish name-calling of skateboarders wearing "trousers with iden- just wait for "a large immovable object (like looking forward to swimming in in college will be limited to the "skate-punks" is really unnecessary. Oh and tical waist and cuff sizes" is also wrong. the ground)" to stop us. college. three major universities in Geor- Jake, by the way, "the riders/skaters/board- Sounds like he's been watching too many One more thing, all of us are NOT "fairly I wonder if you researched all gia or going out of state in order ers" are NOT "all male." I know of at least movies. Ninety-eight percent of us do NOT young," and I know many skaters, of the avenues of possibility be- to continue their chosen sport. twenty other females (of all races and col- wear clothing like that because it gets in the rollerbladers and bikers who are probably fore the decision was made to This hurts the Governor's HOPE ors), besides myself, who rollerblade, bike way. We wear so-called "normal" clothing older than Jake. So Jake, the next time you cancel the men's swim team? I Scholarship Program and the and/or skateboard. Yes, some of do the tricks, throughout the day, and won't wear any- decide to write an article about rollerbladers, have heard several good ideas in State of Georgia because swim- also. We do it because we enjoy it. Not to thing like that when we blade. skateboarders and bikers, get your facts the last few weeks. mers are historically better stu- "satisfy our egos" or to "pick up" guys. The A large number of those of us who skate do Your letter stated the reason dents and have a higher gradua- tricks are fun, and a way to show what you're it at night anyway, not to prevent ourselves straights. from "endangering" the rest of the campus, Amber LaVonne Grigsby for your decision was due to Title tion ratio than any other student capable of. Aside from falling WHEN WE'RE A female rollerblader IX. However, I understand that athlete group! This pool of tradi- the intent of Title IX is to encour- tionally good students will be age women's sports, not to cancel eliminated from GSU's prospec- men's sports. It seems to me then, tive student body. that the issue becomes one of Please try to find a way to financial sponsorship of men's work with and for these student BUJftV"* swimming, etc. athletes, their parents and sup- Eat Smarter at Ideas to financially support porters to find a way to reverse the men's swimming program your decision to end this worth- range from raising the student while program. CI IRlAf AV®1 activity fee ($1.50 per student Thank You, per semester could cover the cost Larry J. Brown Regular 6" S-Jbv.ay CluD S5r; oi laii. 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BREAKDOWN

MICHAEL Russo K J Eagles soar into Greensboro Where the •Lady Eagles attempt to end Greensboro jinx By Jamie Hodges points a game, GSU is more noted for using difference lies Sports Editor their strong bench, which is easily the deepest World Championship Greensboro, N.C. is not exactly the Lady- in the league. Cram plays as manyas 12 or 13 Wrestling and the World Eagle basketball team's favorite city in the players consistently every night, and has even Wrestling Federation. world. And there is a good reason for that. played 14 a few times. They both have their simi- For the last three years, Greensboro has GSU will need that team depth to make it larities, and they have served as the host city for the SoCon Basket- through the rigorous four-day tournament. Even their differences. WCW ball Tournament. And for the last three though the Lady Eagles received a first round just closed out their pay- years, GSU (13.-1.3,12-6 SoCon) has advanced bye, due to their third seed, in order to make it per-view spectacular alithe way to the Tournament championship back to the SoCon title game they would have to SuperBrawl, whereas the game, only to be knocked out one game short play three days straight. World Wrestling Federa- of going into the NCAAs. "When you play three days, back-to-back-to- tion has begun their five It doesn't make matters any easier when back, you better have some depth," Cram said. week campaign to promote one considers the fact that the Lady Eagles Another advantage the Lady Eagle's bench their biggest sports-enter- have never defeated the UNC-Greensboro gives them is the ability to sustain their run and tainment pay-per-view ex- Lady Spartans (who, by the way, are hosting gun attack throughout most of the game. GSU's travaganza, WrestleMania. the first two rounds of the tournament at deep bench also allows them a huge selection of But even though the two Fleming Gym on their campus) in Greens- weapons to choose from. seem to be on two separate boro. Those weapons include freshman point guard paths at this point in time, "We've been in this same situation for the Danna Simpson. Simpson has provided Cram it looks as though both last three years now," GSU point, guard Rosie with the luxury to either sub her in for Arnold companies are looking to- Arnold said. "And we've been coming back for a rest, or to keep both Simpson and Arnold wards the other for assis- each year with a loss. We've got to start in, with Simpson at the point and Arnold play- tance. Though WCW is changing the ending of that story." ing shooting guard. Simpson, along with guard still holding on to their But before the Lady Eagles can even begin Nikita Whatley, also puts teeth into the Lady NWO idea, even they can't thinking about winning the tournament Eagle defense. deny it has lost its enter- championship game, they must get there first. Guards Lauren Langley and Amy Krach have tainment value. And on Standing in the way of that goal is Appala- given GSU a scoring punch off the bench. And that same note, the WWF chian State, who GSU must face for a as if Cram's club isn't deep enough, they get has realized that the feud quarterfinal matchup tomorrow night at ap- more depth added with the return of forward between Austin and proximately 7:30 at Fleming Gymnasium. Tondra Warren, who has been nursing a foot McMahon has reached its For Lady Eagle head coach Rusty Cram, injury. peak as well. It is for this the formula for success in the tournament is The Lady Eagles are taking an upbeat atti- reason, both companies are mental toughness, along with playing ag- tude going into the tournament, even though looking to modify story gressive defense, establishing an offensive they will face some tough obstacles. If GSU gets lines that have already rhythm and utilizing their team depth. past App. St. they will most likely have to been used by the other pro- "We have to play courageously," Cram said. contend with a vastly improved East Tennessee motion. So if that's the "We have to have all the pieces of the pie in State team that has beaten the Lady Eagles case, why are fans still order for us to be successful. We have to Shoot twice already this year. flocking to the USA Net- the ball consistently. We have to have a better- Not to mention a certain UNC Greensboro work rather than to TNT ? than-average post game. We have ,to have Lady Spartan club that seems to be holding all If one company can borrow depth and experience, and we have to be able to the cards right now. f%'Photo; a story line and still re- play defense." "I feel real good about the way our team looks CHASHING AFTER THE CROWN: The Lady Eagle basketball team main successful, why can't Team play should be no problem for the Lady right now; we've had two real good practices," will try to take the first step in catching the elusive SoCoh Tournament! the other borrow a story Eagles. Although forward Sharon Mitchell is GSU guard Tori Durrett said. "We're going to go Title tomorrow vs, App. St. GSU has been in theTourney championship and do the same? Well be- the Lady Eagle's leading scorer at nearly 16 up there expecting to win." fore we answer that ques- game the last three years, but has lost each time. tion, lets look at the two stories being borrowed. The father and son con- frontation. David Flair GSU faces UNC-Greensboro in SoCon opener tonight By Reginald M. Farrell been beaten badly, outside of that turning on his father at Assistant Sports Editor SuperBrawl is nothing we've competed pretty good." GSU vs. SoCon more than a cheap modifi- Okay, the Eagles have finished At this point, though, the Eagles Opponents cation of what went down yet another grueling season, this don't plan on looking too far ahead. vs. UT-Chatt. W 72-55 in the World Wrestling time resulting ina 10-16 record on As a matter of fact, they have their Federation at the 1998 the year. Unfortunately, it's been sights set on the Spartans in their Survivor Series in Novem- less than simple with the injury of first round game in Greensboro, vs.C.ofCharl. L 61-57 ber between Vince freshman standout Edward Keith. N.C. this evening at 6 p.m. McMahon and his son To make matters worse, the Eagles This time the stakes are much atUT-Chatt L 61-50 Shane. Granted, that story had to adjust to the losses of guard higher. And with one loss, the turned out to be a hoax, Toby Frazier and senior forward Eagles will be sent packing. vs. Furman W 60-56 WCW's attempt to modify Cedric McGinnis, who both left 'What we have to do in the tour- the story still screams the team for personal reasons. nament is defend, rebound and "Copy cat!". However, the Eagles are at an make open shots," Polinsky said. "If at The Citadel W 75-51 Now let's move onto the all-time high after completing the we do that well have a chance. If we Ministry's attempt to take season on a two game winning don't do any of those three with our vs.VMI L 65-59 over the WWF. This is streak, which includes victories team we don't have a chance." over The Citadel and East Ten- nothing more than a gothic Also, the Eagles will have their at Furrnan W 51-49 version of the early NWO nessee State. work cut out for them with the idea. However, lets give But now Coach Polinsky and likes of Appalachian State, Col- credit where credit is due. company head into the SoCon tour- lege of Charleston and Davidson vs. Wofford L 75-65 Here we are only two nament, having to climb a moun- which have all dominated the weeks into this story, and tain in the shape of a UNC-Greens- Southern Conference. Neverthe- already the WWF has been boro team that handed them a less, the Eagles don't seem to be able to shell out more de- humiliating 83-56 loss in their intimidated. tail and drama then last meeting. "I don't think intimidation in Bischoff was able to pro- "We've got to approach this our team at this point is a factor," duce in six months when game like it's the championship Polinsky said. atC. ofCharl. L 66-41 he first introduced the take game," Polinsky said. "That means "I think we've played the best. over idea. to be prepared and know that if Now you should be more confident at Wofford L 71-60 So why is the WWF so you don't win this game there is because you have an analogy about successful with their sto- no opportunity after that." what you're going against." ries whether there're origi- Despite finishing fourth place More importantly, Polinsky at Davidson L 77-73 nal or modified, while in the south division, Polinsky feels that if his team is to make a WCW seems to be strug- believes his team is still competi- successful run in the tournament at UNC-G L 83-56 gling? Because McMahon, tive. Fernando Daniel must be at the unlike Bischoff, won't cling "I think we've been pretty com- top if his game. vs.The Citadel W 79-63 to a story forever. The petitive all year," he said. "Fernando is obviously a big whole McMahon versus "I think the thing that sepa- part," Polinsky said. Austin story has lost its cli- File Photo rates the seasons that are really "It's not necessarily points, but vs. ETSU W 78-67 mactic capabilities, and READY FOR BATTLE: The GSU men's basketball team will get their good from seasons that are like what he does for others such as second season started tonight, when they tangle with fifth seed North McMahon realizes that. ours is winning close games and setting other guys up. If he doesn't —Home games in bold. That's why he's slowly Division UNC Greensboro tonight at 6 p.m. in Greensboro. The Eagles we haven't done that. There have do that then it's going to be hard moving to this takeover possess the fourth seed out of the South Division. been a few games where we've for us to win." with the Ministry that will begin a new feud between mind," Wells said Monday, four him and the Undertaker. Sports Briefs from around the country Wells: Yankees still days after New York dealt him to Bischoff, on the other hand, ing a routine physical exami- day. Lowell, 24, had a testicle Marlins' rookie undergoes nation. have my heart Toronto for Roger Clemens. has done more things with removed Sunday in an outpatien t cancer surgery The prognosis for recovery is DUNEDIN, (AP) — On Wells, who has always been a the NWO then Campbell's operation at a Fort Lauderdaie MELBOURNE, Florida (AP) „ excellent," general manager Dave his first day with the Toronto Blue Yankees fan, became a star in has done with soup. The hospital. Florida Marlins rookie third Dombrowski said today Jays, David Wells said part of him New York by pitching a perfect WWF keeps things fresh; "They did run some tests that jaseman Mike Lowell underwent . "It is not a life-threatening was still with the New York Yan- gameagainstMinnesotalastMay. WCW on the other hand showed it had not spread, so that surgery for testicular cancer af- situation." He even wore an originalcap worn beats their stories into the was tremendous news," Marlins :er a small mass was found dur- The mass was discovered Fri- "They are the enemy now but by Babe Ruth on the mound one ground. And that is owner John Henry said. they are in my heart and on my day. where the difference lies. SPORTS - Page 6 - 02.25 G&MgfrAflne Thursday, February 25,1999 — Page 7 1999 Advance Auto Parts Southern Conference Basketball Tournament

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Page 8 — Thursday, February 25,1999 George-Anne 'Office Space:' innovative look at Galarraga has cancerous tumor By Ryan Madson Livingston is not properly motivated, and they The Associated Press he blossomed into a full-fledged Staff Writer recommend that he be promoted to a managerial ATLANTA — Andres superstar in his 30s, in part be- Mike Judge, the creator of the highly-annoying position. Galarraga was enjoying the cause of a strenuous workout "Beavis and Butthead," has directed a live-action When two of Livingston's co-workers are prime of his career in his late program every offseason. comedy about the mishaps and nightmarish minu- fired (due to the consultants 30s, managing to turn back the "Sometimes, the strangest tiae of the contemporary work place arbitrary recommendations), clock with a vigorous training things happen," said Colorado galled "Office Space." the three of them steal an regimen. general manager Bob Gebhard, The protagonist, Ron office computer and bring it His bulging arms and wash- who has known Galarraga since Livingston ("Swingers"), to an empty field where they board stomach were unmistak- he was a 16-year-old in the holds a job as a data pro- proceed to destroy it with a able signs of an athlete in peak Montreal Expos organization. cessor working for the mini- baseball bat. This clever physical condition. "He's the last guy in the world corporation, Initek. He scene emphasizes stylized But no exercise program could you would expect to come up with spends his days in a cubicle extra-violence in the tradi- ward off the stunning diagnosis that because he was a big, strong, solving the Y2K problem for tion of recent gangster that came Thursday: The Big healthy individual." banking hardware. films (remember the base- Cat has cancer. . In his first season with the Livingston and his buddies photo ball bats and the corn- Galarraga, cleanup hitter and Rockies, Galarraga led the NL despise their jobs and seek field in "Casino"?) first baseman for the Atlanta with a .370 average in 1993. some sort of raison d'etre within The disgruntled employees soon Braves, has a tumor in his lower Over the past five years, he Andres Galarraga the work place. They decide that devise a plan to skim money from bank accounts, back and will miss the entire has averaged 39 homers and 121 onship series, when he hit just there is none. Their jobs which of course backfires. One of the characters season. Doctors are optimistic RBIs, becoming the first player .095 with four errors as the aremeaningless and provide no stimulation. makes an intelligent as- he will be able to return in 2000. in baseball history to hit 40 hom- Braves were beaten in six After Livingston attends a hypnosis session sessment of their situa- "It's isolated to a small bone in ers in back-to-back seasons with games by San Diego. with his girlfriend (the administering psycholo- tion, pointing out that his lower back and we expect his different teams. Galarraga is the fourth gist keels over and dies of a heart attack during the "the Neanderthals in treatment to be successful," said After posting 47 and 41 hom- prominent baseball player process), he decides that he doesn't want to go back the Mafia" can devise Dr. Lee Kellev, a team orthope- ers during his final two sea- since 1996 to be stricken with to work. When he finally does show up, he is full-proof schemes, but dist for the Braves. sons in Colorado, he signed a cancer, following Brett Butler, insolent towards his bosses and disregards his three computer geeks The 37-year-old Galarraga, $24.75 million, three-year con- Eric Davis and Darryl Straw- instructions and assignments. who have no experience who hit .305 with 44 home runs tract with the Braves. berry. When outside consultants are hired by Initek to outside of the work and 121 RBIs last season, will Galarraga proved that his "It's sad that he's out for the evaluate the jobs of all the employees (essentially, place can't even pull off not require surgery. power wasn't a product of the season, but it's a relief to know they are doing "house-cleaning"—providing rec- a simple white collar He will undergo six months of thin air at Coors Field, going the cancer hasn't spread," man- ommendations for lay-offs) Livingston is brutally crime. treatment,including chemo- over 40 again last season. ager Bobby Cox said. honest with the interviewers. The individual Internet Photo therapy followed by radiation. He also put together four Galarraga, known as the Big He tells them that he arrives thirty minutes events which comprise Galarraga was diagnosed with straight 100-RBI seasons, be- Cat because of his grace and late every day and sneaks in through the fire exit the movie are slightly absurd, but very often the disease at Atlanta's Pied- ginning at age 34. agility ,injured his back near so as not to be noticed. Next, he tells them, he believable and hilarious. Taken as a whole, "Office mont Hospital. He will return to "We are saddened by this the end of the last season. spaces out for about an hour; for the remainder of Space" is an insightful, humorous and entertain- his home in West Palm Beach, news, but optimistic about the He was treated for what ap- the workday he plays Tetris on the computer and ing take on the modern work place. Anyone who Florida. prognosis," general manager peared to be a strain, but per- stares at his desk, and actually completes only has ever slaved in a cubicle environment can Galarraga, a native of Ven- John Schuerholz said from sistent pain remained. Kelley fifteen minutes of "work" while he is on the clock. sympathize with (and laugh at) the plights of the ezuela, was not at the news con- Atlanta's com- had Galarraga come to Atlanta Upon hearing this, the consultants decide that protagonist. ference but released a statement. plex in Kissimmee, Florida. earlier this month for an MRI "To all my fans in Atlanta, "Everyone knows what Andres and then a biopsy, which re- Venezuela and around the coun- means to the Braves on and off vealed the lymphoma. try, I was looking forward to- the field, but our main concern Galarraga's type of cancer ward the '99 season," he said. is his health and well-being." can be isolated or widespread, Moises Alou tears ACL, likely out for season "Unfortunately, I'm hit with this Galarraga was a leader of Kelley said. By Ben Walker for is that he returns sometime season with 182 hits, 34 doubles setback. But, I promise you, I the large Latin contingent in "In this case, by all the stud- The Associated Press will be back." the Braves' clubhouse, a gentle ies we have, it is fairly iso- in late August or early Septem- and 104 runs as the Astros won The news of Galarraga's ill- man who usually had a smile lated," he said. "I think the NEW YORK—In a diagnosis ber." their second straight division ness stunned those who have fol- on his face. He managed to re- potential for his recovery is very that shook the , Alou, 32, finished third in the title. lowed his career. After solid but main cordial even during a dis- good with successful treat- All-Star outfielder Moises Alou NL MVP voting last season be- The Marlins traded Alou to unspectacular seasons in his 20s, mal champi- ment." learned Monday he has torn the hind Sammy Sosa and Mark the Astros after the 1997 season. anterior cruciate ligament in his McGwire. Playing his first sea- Under his five-year contract, left knee and likely will miss son in Houston, Alou hit .312 Good luck to both the men's and women's most, if not all, of the U.S. base- with 38 home runs and 124 RBIs "THIS IS A ball season. in helping the Astros win the NL DEVASTATING BLOW )tball teams this weekend during the Alou hurt himself last week Central champion. when he fell off a treadmill while Surgery has not been set, FOR OUR TEAM. Southern Conference tournament training at his home in the Do- though Hunsicker hoped it would CLEARLY, THIS WAS minican Republic. The Astros happen sometime next week. hoped the injury was not seri- Minus Alou, a THE WORST-CASE ous, but an MRI in Houston re- star for the Florida Marlins in vealed a torn ACL. 1997, the Astros will rely on Carl SCENARIO WE COULD "This is a devastating blow for Everett and young Richard HAVE IMAGINED." our team," Astros general man- Hidalgo to fill the void. ager Gerry Hunsicker said by Hunsicker said Alou was hurt —GERRY HUNSICKER, telephone from training camp in Thursday when he tried to ad- HOUSTON ASTROS Kissimmee, Florida. "Clearly, just the controls on a treadmill GENERAL MANAGER this was the worst-case scenario that was going too fast. Alou we could have imagined." slipped and caught himself in Alou could have demanded a "He's probably facing missing the crevice between the tread- trade after last season but elected most of the year, possibly the mill belt and frame. to stay after the Astros agreed to whole season," Hunsicker said. 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The sing about REM with The Talking Heads, country roots of Rock and Roll, way to my desk this month: have put together an that women, love and Hawaii, and do some Sonic Youth thrown into a singing from the heart with that VANESSA KEBER among this week's reviews, Built gets better as you get deeper so with a strut and style that has computer adding just a touch of drunken, my woman's done left to Spill's new album and an indie with each song driving the last. evaded the music scene for a long the Pixies making this a great me, soul. They are very release from the Red Elvises. You can find yourself listening to time. With the big band revolu- album. remincient of the Counting Look forward to March bringing one song 12 or 13 times without tion in full swing and kids today RIYL—Sonic Youth, Talking Hopefully everyone has Crow's attitude with a little bit us new albums from Sleater- ever getting tired of and when looking for something to dance Heads, Frank Black made plans to put school and of Crackers soul. The versatility Kinney, Buck-O-Nine and The you do decide to give that song a to, The Red Elvises are that King Ra- life in general on hold for this of King Radio is also very re- Crash Test Dummies. Remem- break the next song is just as something. They give a revival dio—"Mr. K Saturday. I know a few people deeming, they have the talent ber that RIYL means Recom- emotionally driven and effort- to a lost style that most swing Is Dead, Go that already have completed and tact to sing love ballads with mended If You Like and these lessly performed, it drives you to oriented bands are trying to re- Home"— this weekend's homework in attitude but in a key of Ben Folds and many other fine albums can venture further. I could talk for produce and flair that the music Tar Hut anticipation for the big event. Five. They have a real college be heard on WVGS 91.9, call days about this albums continu- industry is desperately lacking. Simplicity The best and brightest bands appeal that will drag you in re- 681-5525 for request and infor- ity, and instant classicness but The best part about this album is sometimes gardless if you really want them from all around will be compet- mation. you should definitely go and get is every song in itself is a gem, the best to or not. ing this Saturday at Blind Built to this one for yourself. giving you something worth policy. On King Radio's "Mr. K. RIYL— Wilco, Old REM, Willie's for the annual Battle Spill — RIYL—Sunny Day Real Es- dancing to and smile with. is Dead, Go Home," the policy of Cracker of the Bands. "Keep it tate, PromiseRing, Modest Mouse RIYL— Big Bad Voodoo Build yourself up with some Like a Se- The Red Daddy, Lounge Music, The Rev- local acts before you get the cret"—WB Elvises—"I erend Horton Heat grand dose of musical talent I do realize Wanna See Poster Chil- Movin' on up this weekend. that it is only You Belly dren—"New TONIGHT February, Dance"— World If you're a big Ben & however Built to Spill's new al- Shooba- Record"— Brandon fan, then the Nikel's bum "Keep It Like A Secret" D o o b a h Spin Art the place to be. Or, if you're a could be the best album you hear Records In this day singer at heart, head over to this entire year. Built To Spill File under "just plain fun." and age, Buffalo's Cafe at 8 p.m. for have a sound that is much like a The Red Elvises are just that on where anyone karaoke. Also, Cravin' fine tuned well-polished garage their album "I Wanna See You and everyone can make their own Melon will be jamming away band: Containing pure emo- Belly Dance." They skillfully record, why is it that no one can at Wild Wing Cafe. tional pop power and lyrics that combine a standard rockabilly be creative and try something FRIDAY are devilishly wise, each song so.und, reminiscent of The Rev- new? On the new Poster If you didn't make it over to tells a well-crafted story with a erend Horton Heat with a slight Children's album "New World Buffalo's last night, sing at catchy rock pop attitude. In a twist of Mexican Marriachi band Record," they make an effort to karaoke night at the Nikel. tribute to other bands the song and Asian Gypsy music. When stretch the boundaries of musi- Redhouse is at Dingus "You Were Right" quotes many you look at the cover and the cal genres. They have not cre- MaGee's. If you want great 60s and 70s rock classics in a liner notes you read phrases such ated a new sound or done some- wings with your bands, check type of letter to a former lover. as "The best Rock and Roll from thing so different that it is bi- out Kermit & Bob revival 'You were right when you said Siberia" and "Your favorite zarre, however they have made a at Buffalo's, or 1401 at Wild we are all just bricks in the wall." band." The band's persona on record that tries to do something Wing. Neyami Road will be The band plays so in-sync with the cover breeds fun, they sport creative. The Poster Children playing at Legends, as well, in one another—each member feed- red lounge zoot suits, and the are known for their ind ependence their new CD release party. ing off and blending with each lead guitarist plays a guitar that in making a record, and on "New File Photo SATURDAY other. Song after song draws is at least as big as he is. The World Record" they prove they THOUGH THE ROAD WAS LONG...Neyami Road is celebrating the release of their new CD with a concert and party tomorrow Battle of the Bands you in deeper to the album, mak- music itself lives up to the fun deserve that independence. The will be taking place all day Poster Children take pop and night at Legends. and well into the night at Blind Willie's. There's a Dance Party at the Nikel, He's from the country... or you can go out and sup- port Pat Blanchard at Dingus. The Drunks will be playing at Buffalo's, or see D.J. Rob Meadows at the Wing. WEDNESDAY Drummy Zeb and the Razor Posse will be sport- ing reggae tunes at the Nikel. Or, if you like, me- ander across the street to Dingus for Ben Temple . D.J. Treet will be at Wild Wing. One to watch: If you're a Comedy Central fan (and who isn't), comedian Billy Geisen from the net- work will be racking up laughs at Buffalo's Cafe. 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The soloists'instruments fans at the show was one of sheer enthusiasm for just being Foy Fine Arts Building's Recital soared over the orchestra push- there. Hall on Feb. 15. ing the music to build until they Die hard fans commuted all the way from Vidalia and The 51-member symphony or- faded in as the piece burst into beyond to view the witty, bold and outspoken soul, singin' chestra gathered on the recital crescendo after crescendo. The his stories for all to hear. David Allan Coe strutted around hall's stage to perform their Mas- soloists led the symphony through stage wearing a vest with no shirt and a headset mic so he terworks II concert. three movements, "Allegro Mae- may be heard whereever he roamed on stage. As the audience filled into the stro," "Andante and Presto," then When it came to singin' the songs he sings so well, Coe recital hall, they were greeted by relinquished their control and the wasn't alone. He definitely led the pack as every song the melodious cacophony of the piece ended. thundered through the venue while hundreds screamed the orchestra warming up. All of the For the third piece, the horns lyrics at the top of their lungs, fists of pride clenched in the symphony members were dressed were replaced by two flutists for air. in black and carried themselves William Boyce's "Symphony No. 8 Dancing the night away, guys and gals were making a with an accomplished air. Al- in D Minor." This symphony was Sarah Trucksis memory Friday night,that will return with a funny, tingling though the warm-up performance played in three movements as MOLDING A MASTERPIECE, Dr. Douglas Graves conducts the sensation every single time they hear that favorite song. may have been construed as a well, "Pomposo/Allegro," "Largo," Statesboro-Georgia Symphony to perform beautiful pieces of classical David Allan Coe gave a strong charge of southern pride to mar on the symphony's profes- and 'Tempo Di Gavotta." The piece music. Look for this symphony to perform more enjoyable concerts all fans when he played favorites like "If that ain't country," sional appearance, it did give the began with a slow introduction at GSU throughout the year. and "Take This Job and Shove It." audience a feeling of familiarity that was taken over by the flutes Following the musical celebration, senior and die-hard with the performers. and strings alternating and inter- sweeping with the soft grace of followed by a reception where the fan Frank Scott exclaimed, "That was the best experience of At 8 p.m. the lights dimmed mingling though the fabric of the the woodwinds backed by the force audience can meet the conductor my entire life. I have just seeeeen the man!" and silence filled the hall. Music music in a rousing fugue. The of the brass section. This was fol- and musicians and find the an- Frank's vision was shared by all when Coe began to wrap director Douglas Graves, stepped piece built on this relationship lowed by a dark and triumphant swers to any questions they might up the party by breaking into the favorite, "You never even forward to conduct and the sym- throughout all three movements. movement that flowed straight have. called me by my name". phony began with a beautiful ren- Finally, the entire symphony into the third movement. Then, The Statesboro-Georgia South- High fives and square dnacing broke out before my eyes, dition . of Nicolai Rimsky- was welcomed back to the stage to the piece began to build upon it- ern Symphony is composed of pro- and for my ears, well, it got a heck of a lot louder. Korsakoffs "Overture to the Tsar's end the concert with a powerful self, leading into the last move- fessional musicians, GSU stu- Everybody was singin' along with the man on this one. Bride." This masterfully played rendition of George Bizet's ment. The piece picked up speed, dents and qualified community David Allan Coe sent Statesboro out with a bang last Friday first piece set the tone for the rest "L'Arlesienne Suite No. 2." Four filled with a force and passion residents. Each year the sym- and the good time won't be forgotten. of the evening's performance. movements made up the suite, building upon itself until its ex- phony holds three subscription People were slappin' high fives and lifting friends in hugs After this stunning first piece, "Pastoral," "Intermezzo," ploding finale. concerts, two youth concerts, an of joy after the show. We don't know if he will return to half the symphony exited the hall, "Menuetto" and "Farandole." The As with all the Masterworks outdoor concert and a December Statesboro, but we let him know he is welcome back any leaving only the strings, oboes first movement was grand and concerts, the performance was Holiday concert. time. And I know, south Georgia fans will travel to see him again where ever he may play. Spotlight on students: Jeff Schaefer By Brandon Duke be the exception. the 'Boro may have caught a the cello. As for other plans in Alma Pedroza dies at 81 Staff Writer Schaefer has a more than suf- glimpse of this interest. In his the future, Schaefer has not de- The Associated Press and was named to Mexico Although Jeff Schaefer will, ficient background in classical senior graduation recital, termined whether he will remain , CA-Alma City's Televicentro XEW and in all likelihood, not be on the music, however this is not the Schaefer included a jazz num- a teacher or seek a career as a Pedroza, who sang the na- XEQ Hall of Fame. campus of Georgia Southern sole reason he should warrant ber in his program in which he cellist, or maybe even a little of tional anthem at the 1960 In Los Angeles, she sang University anytime soon, he is a your attention. Having been in played his cello through an am- both. Democratic National Con- "The Star-Spangled Banner" student you should keep on the the First Chair Cello position of plifier. Some time ago, Schaefer However, he is currently pass- vention that nominated John for the Democratic National lookout for. Schaefer is a senior Statesboro's orchestra for two was seen jamming on the stage ing on some of his musical val- F. Kennedy for president, has Convention before it nomi- music education major who is and a half years, it is his willing- at Blind Willie's with the origi- ues to the students he has en- died. She was 81. nated Kennedy. currently student teaching at ness to stray from notes on a nal incarnation of the local band countered in Augusta schools. Pedroza died Tuesday of Two years later, she sang several different schools in Au- printed page that sets him apart Redhouse. Recently, he has been He has started a cello group at cardiac arrest at Cedars- the anthem at the opening gusta. Schaefer's instrument of from many classically trained seen sitting in with the bands one school, where he teaches the Sinai Medical Center, The ceremonies for Dodger Sta- choice is the cello. And while musicians. Schaefer takes an All That Jazz and Heir Appar- students to play the cello in the Los Angeles Times reported dium. most people don't usually flock interest in jazz and other forms ent in Augusta. traditional manner, as well as Thursday. She had lung and She operated a travel cen- to a club or a concert hall that of music that you may not nor- Schafer says that he will get not to become dependent on sheet colon cancer. ter for the past 30 years. often to hear a cello player, mally associate with the cello. to study with Friesen, who spe- music. As for his goals as a Pedroza, a coloratura so- Pedroza is survived by a Schaefer could one day prove to In the past, audiences here in cializes in alternate styles on teacher, Schaefer said he would prano, was born in Detroit. son, Carlos, daughters Inez, simply like to instill in his stu- She sang frequently with the Cecilia and Adelina and four dents a love of music. Mexico City Opera Company grandchildren. mm

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mt*' .Page 12 — Thursday, February 25,1999 Giorge'Anne 'Irish music makes impact On GSU Restaurant offers great in-mall dining By Peter Kerin By Benjamin Shryock Staff Writer Guest Writer If a person were to have strolled through Vandy's Bar-B-Q the student union on Tuesday night at 7:30, Statesboro Mall they would have heard the voices of Ireland, 912-764-3033 HBcotland, Britain and Wales calling. The Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. to pounds which resonated weren't those of elec- 9 p.m. tricity, weren't those of digitally enhanced Sunday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. SiS'ound, but were instead the calls of a past Handicap accessible ■ fcra. The artists which were making their Smoking & Non-smoking third annual appearance at the Russell Union that evening were Harry O'Donoghue, Tom Since we are all lazy college G'Carroll and The Dady Brothers, three of students, we like to eat out. £he best Irish performing acts in the area. Vandy's Bar-B-Q in the mall is During the evening, a varying array of tunes a great place to eat. You can were played from the sad songs and jigs to bring groups of friends or only David Koepke ballads, all in all a taste for every sense to a few. I wouldn't recommend GREAT FOOD, COMFY ATMOSPHERE: Patrons of Vandy's find the savor. taking a date to Vandy's, but if As a person passed from the world outside Erik Anderson menu and service a welcome addition to the Statesboro Mall. your other half likes barbecue, into the world of the dimly lit, magical and THE SOUNDS O' THE IRISH wafted through the air this is a place you should visit. even ancient feeling auditorium, a longing in the Russell Union Ballroom last week at the Irish Vandy's was voted as having Georgia's best bar- operate as a take-out establishment. The lunch for other worldly simplicity came upon them. Music Festival. becue by the Atlanta Journal and Constitution in special involves a different menu, so it may change As the simplicity of a single guitar, played by the fall of 1996. the vegetable and the side dish that accompany Harry O'Donoghue, echoed along with haunt- but was when he put down his guitar, mo- Vandy's operates on a seat-yourself basis. You your barbecue plate. Because of this, it will be ingly sweet words and melodies that played tioned to Dr. Mabry, a long time friend of can enter from the mall or from the mall parking harder for you to complain about having the same lrnnn the emotions of those lucky enough to O'Carroll's and announced that he would play lot next to the Sir Shop. Parking is tight, so watch old thing each time you dine at Vandy's. The hear them. One of the tunes O'Donoghue Dr. Mabry's favorite, "The Lonesome Boat- out for other cars pulling in. Vandy's has booths consistancy of the specials allow you to pick a day played was the crowd favorite "Where the man." This haunting melody held the audi- lining the walls of the restaurant, and tables that offers a lunch special you like, so you can Blarney Roses Grow," a song which coupled ence spell bound, eyes closed, picturing in adorning the floor area. They also have several know in advance which day you can get your parry's flawless voice with the repetition of a their mind's eye a world to fit the sounds they television sets tuned in to popular stations. favorite dish. booming drum, just the type of contrast which heard. The take-out menu is limited to various sizes called into the mind the image of everyday The following and final act of the evening The layout is great because the tables are not too close together, nor are they crowded next to of barbecue and chicken stew. If you take a liking life and the musical moment shared that were the Dady brothers. These brothers were the booths. This creates an open and relaxed to Vandy's homemade barbecue sauce you can evening. raised in the traditions of the New England atmosphere, not to mention a greater degree of take some home with you for a reasonable price. After O'Donoghue's performance, Tom states. Their music was more of a fusion be- There are four distinct sections of Vandy's O'Carroll made his presence known with a tween old American roots music and tradi- comfort. Personally I do not like to have other menu. The salad section offers a few varieties of medley of upbeat and lively melodies which tional Irish. This blend of Early America and people eating too close to my table, or eavesdrop- salads that range from $1.99 to $6.59, with an had the crowd clapping, tapping and singing Irish tunes was just the touch needed to bring ping on my conversations. average salad costing $5.05. Seafood is not the with every beat. The highlight of O'Carroll's the show a little closer to home. In a way the The quality of service at Vandy's is excellent. main reason Vandy's attracts customers, so they performance was not in the boisterous beats Dady brothers represented a bridge for all Granted I have only been to Vandy's one time, but do not have a large variety of seafood items. of his drum, the humorous subject of his songs, the people in the audience that evening , a our server was one of the best that I have ever had. Our server left the pitcher of sweet tea so we could Shrimp and catfish are the most popular. Seafood <$T the comical manner in which he played, way in which they could personally tap into the richness of the experience. Despite refill our own drinks. Our food arrived far sooner items range from $6.99 to $9.25, with an average the presence of a broken finger and worn than we expected it to. There was a small discrep- seafood meal costing $8.25. The largest section of expressions, the brothers were able to ancy between what we ordered and what was the menu is the barbecue section. Menu items continue the excitement of the first two brought to us, but our server went back to the range from $2.49 to $6.29, with an average barbe- acts with their energetic dancing and kitchen and fixed the problem. She returned in cue item costing $5.50. Vandy's sandwich and their ability to perform with a variety of just a few minutes with the correct side order. She burger items are also as good as their barbecue. different instruments: fiddles, drums, was polite, friendly and courteous. An average sandwich or burger will run you $5, banjos, mandolins and others. Vandy's has daily lunch specials, and they also but the items do range from $3.50 to $5.99. Tuesday's events marked just the begin- ning of a number of events that will be held on campus sponsored by the Center for Irish Studies. On Feb. 27, "From Here to Ireland- Red Hot and Blue just for you Researching Your Irish Ancestors" will be By Kevin Coheleach go for a night out in Staff Writer held at the GSU museum 2-4 p.m. Another Savannah from \nderson museum activity will be held on Feb. 27 Do you know what you're go- time to time. AN ENRAPTURED CROWD clapped along to the lyrics thru Mar. 28 featuring historical photo- ing to eat tonight for dinner? Next time out, on arid experienced a bit of Irish culture. graphs from Northern Ireland. Most college students consume your way to River fast or microwaveable foods. I'm Street, stop off at in the same boat my friends, but Red Hot and Blue I'm not gonna let that ship start- and treat yourself to a- sinkin'! No, that's not a fat an afternoon barbe- joke, hell, I'm not even a calorie- cue delight. Just counting type of guy. All I'm look for the two cool, saying is, you've got to eat every- Blues Brothers- day, so you may as well enjoy it! lookin' pigs wearing Sarah Trucksis Like most southern folk, I shades and you'll really dig barbecue. One of my know you're in the TWO JAMMIN' PIGS adorn the walls of this professors, Charles Perry, once right spot. hot Blues restaurant. recommended a restaurant Immediately known as Red Hot and Blue for upon entering the dining facil- most authentic blues memora- my taste. He was right on the ity, you may be taken in by the bilia in all the land. money. Red Hot and Blue is killer blues tunes as they sift From platinum records by the located in Savannah, on Abercorn through the speakers like a mu- great Muddy Waters to actual just past the Savannah Mall. I sical appetizer for the soul. The classic guitars mounted on the know many students who like to walls are heavy with some of the walls or even suspended from the ceiling, the great eating fa- cility seems to coexist as an in- triguing blues hall of fame. Red ; Hot and Blue compiled a quality blues recording that boasts the likes of blues legends such as Freddy King, and the most righ- teous of tunes like "Boom Boom" by Johnny Lee Hooker. These tracks are sure to move you. Recordings are available for pur- chase at the restaurant. While discussing the desired menu items with one's company, one may enjoy a frosted pitcher of beer or perhaps a tall glass of iced tea. The ultimate appetizer for barbecue is the "paging-all-senses" Suit frb'2& nacho plate with the works, from Mm Black And Gold Pageant melted cheeses to peppers, you'll be Untoi Ballroom 1M pit! fighting for more. For the main course, go ahead (S3.00{idv. S4JW at thcdoQr) and saddle up for the "pulled pig platter," baby. n. Marx- Junior Jason Cobb comments, "Red Hot and Blue offers great bar- Black And Gold Ball becue and killer brunswick stew, Union Ballroom 7M pin you've got to get the potato salad, too. The huge frosted pitchers of (SIM single, $1IM couple) Budweiser hit the spot, man." Sat, Mar & Everyone wants good service when they're hungry-take it from GORILLA THRILLA STEP SHOW IN MANNER senior Isaac Dover, "For the amount Manner Gym IM pin of food you get, the service is ex- traordinarily quick. I was able to {In adv. S3.

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MttgMHMMMjMMUUMtfl Page 14 — Thursday, February 25,1999 George-Anne BREAK-IN ONLINE Father drops lawsuit From page 1 From page 1 over daughter's after this incident occurred. cial security number into The advantage of taking a There has not been much feed- others. He also found this to be "I am still a little shaken up," student's property. course via the Internet is taking back from students because of beneficial to those who are visual college choice Miles said. "My room is right Russell said students could the course at one's convenience, the newness of the online classes, learners. The Associated Press next door to the room that was also draw curtains to curtail pos- according to Peaster. according to Raleigh Way, the Thedisadvantageshefoundwere ST. MARYS, Ga. —A father broken into. I was upset because sible break-ins. "It is important to realize, educational coordinator for dis- it decreases the student teacher who sued his daughter over her it could have been my room. Now "Be mindful of who you let know though, that the courses are not tance learning. interaction time and a student must choice of a college has dropped when I leave out the room I lock what you have," he said. "It's the easier. There are still assign- Bruce McLean is the associate be very disciplined. the lawsuit, saying the national the door and windows even if I little things that people can do." ments to be completed on a daily professor of math and computer "Calculus is already a difficult publicity it generated has af- am going to the bathroom." Crystal Nelson lives two doors or weekly basis," she said. science who teaches the Calculus I subject and the student must be fected her grades. Hawkins said the housing de- down from the room where the The distance learning center class. willing to spend a lot of time doing "I didn't want her to have any partment offers window sticks to incident occurred. has developed a list of criteria for "I have written an online text- homeworkproblems,"McLeansaid. more excuses," St. Marys attor- anchor windows in place. "I still feel very safe in students to consider before en- book, provide a grade book, e- Jorge Suazo is the Elementary ney Stephen Berry said Tues- She also said students should Winburn," Nelson said. "I am rolling in any of these online mail, chat rooms, and bulletin Spanish I teacher who also teaches lock their doors at all times, and taking extra measure in keep- courses. board for this course," McLean an online class. day. Berry filed the lawsuit against contact University Police, or staff ing myself safe by locking my "A student must be able to said. "It enables freshmen to step "I have two students in my class. members, if they see anything doors and making sure windows devote the same amount of time right in. I post homework daily One is going back to Honduras and his daughter, Katie, on her 19th birthday last August. He is di- suspicious. are locked at all times." and effort as he would in a tradi- and my students have labs to com- will continue to take the course. "Also, if students have serial As for the victim at Winburn tional classroom, be highly moti- plete. They only go to the class- The other likes it because he can vorced from her mother and is numbers on the merchandise hall, she has no clue why her vated, an individual learner, use room to take their tests. Besides workindependently. Theonly thing responsible for her college ex- then it makes it easier to recover room was targeted. technology, manage time, have that, I don't see them, but I am I miss is the contact with the stu- penses under a 1990 divorce the items if they are ever stolen," "My room was used for the good organizational skills, be self available throughout the day to dents on the regular basis, but the settlement. Miss Berry enrolled at she said. open house," she said. "But I don't disciplined, have easy access to answer questions." technology is great," Suazo said. Brewton-Parker College, a pri- According to Hawkins, there know if that is a factor." the technology and be comfort- McLean said he found the ad- "This is agreatway to learn if you vate school in Mount Vernon. are engravers in each residence Hawkins said she hopes this able communicating via e-mail vantages to online courses to be that like working independently, but be hall who would be willing to en- was an isolated incident. and other computer mediums, " some students do not feel comfort- aware, it is not for everyone," Way But her father wanted her to attend Coastal Georgia Commu- grave a student number or a so- Tricia Hall also contributed to this story Peaster said. able asking questions in front of said. nity College, a two-year public school in Brunswick, to prove FINALISTS she was capable of passing col- From page 1 lege classes, to develop good 1993. He held various academic study habits and to "demonstrate and administrative positions at an emotional maturity she has Winthrop University, in Rock Hill, yet to fully show," the lawsuit S.C. between the years of 1984 - said. 1989. From 1977 -1984, Hobgood "I filed the suit because I felt a held positions at Western Caro- community college would have lina University, in Cullowhee, better prepared her for a four- N.C. and Arkansas State Univer- year university," Berry said. "I sity, in Jonesboro, Ark. don't take any pride in the fact He earned both his master's that I was right." and bachelor of fine arts in com- Miss Berry said at the time munication arts from East Caro- that she thought the lawsuit was lina University, in Greenville, all about money and that it left N.C. her feeling unloved. Soiithern Associates^A Realty Inc. The Perfect Place to Live.,,

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