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« r King and Queen to GSUIDOL 2003 be crowned Saturday
By Shelly Clayton ties. After eligibility is confirmed for the court, the [email protected] nominees are required to attend several meetings The banners are blowing in the cool, fall breeze as and many Homecoming activities. people stroll the campus talking about the upcom- QuitepossiblythemostimportantHomecoming ing events that will mark the 2003 Homecoming court activity besides the actual crowning of King week. and Queen, is the Homecoming Ball. The Home- Among the competition for parade car and coming Ball will be held on Thursday, Oct. 23 at the big game verse the Citadel, is the crowning of the Botanical Gardens (Rain site: RU Ballroom) at Homecoming King and Queen. 7 p.m., where the top candidates for the King and This year's Homecoming King and Queen will Queen will be announced. be decided among several men and women. The The 2003 Homecoming court men and women men and women of the court were nominated by list as follows: the women are Tameka Bennet of a student organization which they represent. Each Gamma Beta Phi, LaMonika Hill of RHPC, Hay- student of the court is required to have a 2.25 GPA lee Folk of Zeta Tau Alpha, Deanna Hansard of and be involved in various extracurricular activi- See Crown, Page 2
Jennifer Taylor/STAFF I * Alpha Omicron Pi won third place in last night's Doo-Dah competition. The Theater and Perfor- mance Club won first place in the Doo-Dah competition, while Phi Beta Sigma placed first in the Step Show.
i Doo-Dah Step Show packs Students take centerstage the Union Ballroom to kick off Homecoming
By Jennifer Taylor Theatre and Performance Club competed for the [email protected] Doo-Dah competitions. By Jessica Luber and Jennifer Taylor Since the beginning of Homecoming week here Hosting the show was the reigning Miss GSU, [email protected] and [email protected] at Georgia Southern, the Doo-Dah Step Show has Ericka Brayboy, and The 2002 GSU Homecoming "lATho's got talent? been the most enjoyed by students so far. Queen, Jessica Deckert. Judging the competition " * Well, those who went to GSU Idol Monday night at 7 p.m. in Last night in the Russell Union Ballroom at 8 was Marsha Jones, Debra Nickel, Andy Anderson, the Russell Union it would have been hard to pick your favorite. p.m. twelve organizations competed to be the best in Angie Frederick, and Gale Williams. Brayboy and With all of the glittery dresses, snazzy suits, and amazing sing- either the Step Show or Doo-Dah competition. Alpha Deckert did a "role call" of the organziations to ing that took place, one could not help but be amazed by some Phi Alpha, Voices in Ministry, Alpha Phi Omega, see who could get the most excited. The audience of the talent here at Georgia Southern University. Presented by' Phi Beta Sigma, and Zeta Tau Alpha all competed responded with jumping and excitement, and the the Student Government Association along with Eagle Entertain- for the step competition. RHPC/Southern Pines, rivarly began. ment, GSU Idol is one of this year's biggest fundraising events for Kappa Kappa Gamma, Alpha Omricron Pi, Phi Homecoming Week. The University's own version of American Mu, Dyverzion Dance Team, Kappa Delta, and the See Step, Page 2 Idol gave students a chance to get out and show off their talents; All proceeds go to United Way, which funds the Red Cross, The Boys and Girls Club, and Second Chances. rODAY'SEVENIS With auditions from more than thirty students, thirteen contestants were chosen for a chance to win a cash prize and gift certificates from many of the local businesses. With Only three weeks to practice and prepare, the thirteen contestants quickly grew close and became fans of one another. Contestant James Photos By Ryan Moore/STAFF Siler stated, "The experience is amazing. You get so attached to one another. Everyone is so warm and caring that it hurts to leave. Five-time Miss Georgia competitor April Everyone has such a beautiful voice, it is absolutely going to be a Dorsey won over the hearts and ears of Monday night's crowd to gain the title of GSU tuff competition." Idol. The program was sponsored by Eagle The contest consisted of three rounds; a classics round, a per- Entertainment and SGA and raised money for sonal choice round, and a Stevie Wonder round. There were four Georgia Southern's United Way campaign. judges; all with some kind of musical background. These included Sculpt It for the Banner Contest Career Services Wednesday After last year's winner, former GSU Idol Tammie Lucich, a local talent Hun9ry pedestrium, 3 p.m. Dining for Success Next scout, a radio personality, and Mical Witaker from the Fine Arts Department. Russell Union Russell Union Russell Union See Idol, Page 3 Rotunda, 11 a.m. - 3 Ballroom, 6 p.m.-8: Ballroom and Com- p.m. 30 p.m. mons, 9 p.m.
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• Officers issued two traffic cita- 10-17-2003 tions and four traffic warnings, assisted Georgia Southern partnership program one motorist and responded to three • A banner was taken from the fire alarms. Editor's Note: Police Beat appears receives award Johnson Hall parking lot. in every edition of The George-Anne in 10-19-2003 an effort to inform the GSUcommunity Special to the G-A • A case of harassment was re- of the amount and nature of crime. All ported at the Physical Plant. • A case of harassment was re- reports are public information and can Georgia Southern University's ported at Southern Courtyard. be obtained at either the GSU Division unique partnership program with • A CD player was taken from a of Public Safety or the Statesboro Police area schools has received a "Best vehicle in the Plant East commuter • Officers issued two traffic warn- Department Practices Award" from the Board of parking lot. ings, investigated one traffic accident, Regents. One of just eight handed assisted two motorists and responded out by the Board of Regents out of • A domestic dispute was re- to three fire alarms. 73 submissions from 22 institutions, ported at the Kennedy Complex the second-place award in the Aca- parking lot. 10-20-2003 demic Affairs category also carries a $10,000 prize. • Someone reported that $14.47 • A Lanier Drive resident reported The award recognizes the Profes- was taken from the Educated Palate. a case of financial transaction fraud. - All Police Beat information sional Development District (PDD), compliled by Brandon Sparks, As- a groundbreaking partnership • Officers issued one traffic • Officers issued three traffic sistant News.Editor among Georgia Southerns College warning, assisted five motorists and citations and five traffic warnings, of Education, the Screven County responded to one fire alarm. investigated three traffic accidents, School System and the Savannah assisted six motorists and responded River Challenge Program. The PDD Special Photo 10-18-2003 to one fire alarm. expands the traditional Professional Georgia Southern Provost Vaughn Vandegrift and College of Education Development School (PDS) model for Dean Cindi Chance received the Best Practices Award at the October teacher education. In the PDS model, meeting of the Board of Regents. a college of education partners with dergraduate majors and a range of us an opportunity to join theory with Campus Calendar an individual school to help train new doctorate, master's and specialist practice in a daily working relation- teachers by giving them supervised ex- degree programs. ship. That may be out best hope for perience in the classroom. The PDD Oct22. Oct23. "The future of teacher training the development of a model that ' increases the partnership to include Oct25. is going to be in partnerships," said will facilitate sustained increases in the central office. Georgia Southern's Sculpt It for the Hungry Career Services Eagle Expo Cindi Chance, the dean of the College student performance." Spooky Family Fun Night trainingprogramsforadministrators, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. ofEducation."AtGeorgiaSouthern,we The third institution in the > 7p.m.-9p.m. counselors and psychologists are also Russell Union Rotunda RAC are breaking ground in several areas; partnership is the Savannah River Center for Wildlife Education involved. the PDD is just one." Challenge Program, a not-for-profit "This award is a real credit to our Banner Contest Oct24 According to Chance, this partner- school located in Screven County. College of Education, the Screven 3 p.m. Oct. 28 ship is the first of its kind anywhere The SRCP is privately contracted by County Schools and the Savannah Pedestrium Homecoming Parade in the country. the Georgia Department of Juvenile Cartoon-O-Ween River Challenge Program," said Geor- A p.m. The Screven County School Justice to provide appropriate support 6p.m.to8p.m gia Southern President Bruce Grube. Career Services Dining for Suc- Chandler and ends at the IT System serves over 3,100 students at and behavior treatment for 150 first- Johnson Hall and a Haunted "The PDD is an excellent example of cess building four schools. time male offenders between the ages House in Olliff Hall a community partnership where all 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. "Our school system is enjoying of 12 and 18. Admission is free. Families parties benefit from the relationship. Russell Union Ballroom Nickel Creek Concert several benefits as a Professional De- Chance describes the partnership are asked to park in the lot behind "Our students gain real-world 7:30 p.m. velopment District in partnership with as a "win-win" situation. Landrum. classroom and administrative expe- Wednesday After Next PAC Georgia Southern," said Whitt Myers, "An additional benefit for Georgia rience. At the same time, we offer our 9 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person for superintendent of the Screven County Southern is that it produces a kind of •' expertise to help the local schools Russell Union Ballroom and Universityfaculty,staff,andstudents School System. "It is providing excel- cycle: the better educated the children do the best job educating their stu- Commons and $15 per person for the general lent technical assistance, resources are, the better quality graduates we will dents." public for action research and opportunities get at the University and the better i Georgia Southern is one of the for staff development as we seek to teachers we will be able to turn out premier teacher-training institutions implement our goals for instructional in the future." in the state. With an enrollment of improvement and increased student For additional information, contact . over 2,000 students, the University's achievement. Dean Chance at (912) 681-5649. 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, The rEORGE-, Wednesday, October 22,2003 3 IDOL, FROM PAGE I ! In the opening number, April Dorsey, Christina Calloway, and Kori Roundtable focuses on moving past stereotypes Ramsey sung their rendition of Erykah Badu's, "Danger." Round one, By Sarah Frey Dr. Page stated that she felt that too many people homosexuals, while gay^nd lesbians tend to see titled "The Classics," saw each contestant perform a jazz, big band, or [email protected] Broadway musical selection. Every contestant shone in their own way worry about howpeople of different sexualities are bisexuals as homosexuals who just don't have the and had a unique style. Brittany McEachern sang, "Our Love is here to How much do college students really know like they are, instead of accepting it. Those present nerve to come out of the closet. Faulk felt there Stay," Trent Herring sang "On Broadway" with props and a couple of about the issues surrounding civil rights and agreed; there is little point in worrying about how is a need to distinguish bisexuals as a legitimate slick moves, Faithe Dennis sang "Home" powerfully, and Talisha Shelley sexual orientation? Its difficult not to be aware when knowing won't change anything. Page also and distinct group. jsang "Fairytales" with ease. Zstari Purcejl had the women in the audi- that these issues exist. discussed her ideas on equalizing heterosexual re- Coming out of the closet was also much-dis- ' ■ » ence screaming when he sang "Love." Christi Calloway sang "Minnie Last Wednesday, NOW (National Organization lationships and homosexual relationships, such as cussed. The entire group agreed that this was an ! the Moocher," Carmen McCart for Women) sponsored a round table discussion using the word "partner" regardless of whether or important step. However, Julie Douberly brought sang "Hopelessly Devoted" beau- titled'Civil Rights and Sexual Orientation" as part not your spouse is of the opposite gender. up a serious question—how much'is too much? You get asked to sing at tifully, and Daniel Maddox sang of GLBT Awareness Month. The discussion was As the round table continued, other topics Being open about one's sexuality is one thing. But so many events here on "New York, New York." Naomi led by Dr. Lori Amy, the director of Women and were brought up. Heather Holloway questioned at what point is it considered unprofessional-not the accuracy of media representation. Yes, gays to mention rude-to bring up the subject? campus, it's a great and Jones sang "And I'm Telling You," Gender studies.Dr. Jane Page, a professor in the with her dynamic and soulful voice. college of education, and Mandy Hayes. and lesbians are seen with increasing frequency Overall, the talk was highly informative and rewarding experience. Sharp-dressing James Siler sang Dr. Amy opened the talk. One of her main points on television and in movies. However, these well-led. The leaders had no trouble maintaining "Unforgettable," Heather Wilson was a comparison of discrimination towards sexual imaginary people are all too often stereotyped, an orderly discussion, and were able to direct the - Tammy Lucich, GSU Idol2002 sang, "Out Here On My Own" orientation with racism, especially the difference and represent only what the public thinks of ho- conversation to include all of those who wished wonderfully, April Lynn Dorsey in the sort of comments and attitudes that are mosexual people. Holloway suggested that these to speak. Even those who were already familiar sang "Sweet Georgia Brown," with publicly acceptable. Amy explained that although stereotypes were not as accurate as the general with the issues surrounding the topic seemed to 'excellent stage presence. Last but not least, Kori Ramsey sang "At Last," many people are still racist, racist comments are public believes they are. leave with a new understanding. with her soothing voice. considered completely inappropriate, because Lynn-cee Faulk addressed the subject of bi- Many different aspects of sexual orientation Trent Herring, Faithe Dennis, Christi Calloway, Carmen McCart, our society as a whole does not condone racism. sexual discrimination. Faulk explained that bisexu- were discussed during the round table session. JNaomi Jones, April Lynn Dorsey, and Kori Ramsey all advanced to Comments about sexual orientation, however, are als are often faced with twice the discrimination However, Professor Laura Milner seemed to sum J-ound two and performed a song of their choice, ranging from Babyface generally unrestrained, and this is an attitude that that homosexuals experience. The general public it up best with her comment,"My bottom line is, I to Beyonce. Amy feels needs to be corrected. considers bisexuals to be just another group of don't think anyone should have to live in fear." In the final round, April Lynn Dorsey, Kori Ramsey, and Trent Her- ring performed songs by Stevie Wonder. Even though the competition was close, there had to be a winner. Lecture points out strength of Muslim and Hindu women April Lynn Dorsey won the title of 2003 Georgia Southern Idol. With the first note that came out of her mouth, shed won over everyone in the room. With her father having toured with Paul McCartney and By Kim Wicker women. Hindus, Muslims, Christians - they're all these women. Dr. Burkhalter Flueckiger has found ,her mother a singer, it was no wonder where Dorsey got her talent. [email protected] the same," was an important aspect of Dr. Burkhalter that many Muslim and Hindu women are"shocked" Flueckiger's lecture. She notes that while the women. Contestant Zstari Purcell stated,"April just has so much energy. It goes Dr. Joyce Burkhalter Flueckiger, author of'Gen- that Americans think they are stuck in gender roles, who visit Amma for healing do have different char- on for days and days. She has excellent control of her voice and her der and Genre in the Folklore of Middle India," and point to Amma for evidence of the strength acteristics according to their religion - for example, stage presence is just so amazing." With competing in the Miss Georgia gave a public lecture on Wednesday, October 15, in of women. Hindu women do not cover their heads, while Mus- .competition five different times, Dorsey had no problem with the large the Russell Union. Dr. Burkhalter Flueckiger is an The lecture continued with a variety of Hindu I audience. She won the crowd over with her song, and got a standing lim women wear burquas - these distinctions do and Muslim stories of origin. Both the Hindu and assistant professor of Religion at Emory University not matter because they are all there for the same ovation. "I just want to thank all my family who came out to support and also an anthropologist. She grew up in India Muslim equally respect many of the narratives reason: to receive spiritual healing. Men and women -me," says April happily. and has researched the culture for many years, par- taught in each religion; there is no "right," or "wrong." of different religions and backgrounds flock to see , So, will we see any of the contestants on the real American Idol? ticularly focusing on the construction of religious Many of their rituals and stories share the same Amma for a variety of reasons, including infertility, ^Carmen McCart explained,'! have signed up twice already, but never and gender identities in South Asia. ideas, only the language maybe different. Ultimately, chronic pain, or spousal abuse. Amma believes these actually made it to the audition. I guess a part of me is just not ready." The lecture, titled "South Asian Islam: Practice the feeling'and meaning behind these words are traumas to be caused by a spiritual force, and as a And as for our winner, April has already been in front of Simon and and Performance," was not simply about the Asian the same. Dr. Burkhalter Flueckiger refers to this spiritual leader, she believes her powers can help his harsh judgments. "I just wasn't what they were looking for. But, it culture. It had ties to many disciplines, including as a "crossroads of tradition." People of different heal the afflicted. just makes me want to work that much more. As for the future, if I do philosophy, religious studies, anthropology, and religions can sit side by side, sharing backgrounds Dr. Burkhalter Flueckiger noted that the patients have a career in singing, I would like it to be Jazz, Big Band, or the Blues. women's studies. and stories. In Dr. Burkhalter Flueckiger's experi- meet for a common cause: to be healed. Their status Those are my true passions." Dr. Burkhalter Flueckiger has taken particular ence, this "crossroads of tradition" is most potent do not matter; their desire for healing unites them. K Tammy Lucich gave a breath-taking performance at the end and told interest in the healing practices of a female Muslim when men and women are in Amma's waiting room. The role that Amma takes on as a healer is not a the other contestants about her year as winner of the GSU Idol title. religious healer, a woman named Amma. Much of There, the conversation lingers on how to make sick typical female role in her culture. Dr. Burkhalter "You get asked to sing at so many events here on campus, its a great her lecture focused on Amma's "healing room" and babies eat more, not on whose religious text is cor- Flueckiger said many Americans believe Muslims ■ and rewarding experience," she says proudly. "I want to thank SGA for the significance of many different religions coming rect. "When these people go into Amma's healing and Hindus are hidden behind burquas and live in helping me out." to one place in search of healing. Amma's procla- room, no one asks religious questions. There is a the shadows of their male relatives. This belief is But what does one do to fully prepare for such a large event? While mation that "There are only two castes - men and shared understanding of what is going on," said Dr. some just do something simple as drinking herbal tea with lemon and widespread due to the western media's portrayal of Burkhalter Flueckiger. water, some go to the full extreme. Sophomore Trent Herring explained, "I like to go to a quiet place and do standard vocal warm-ups. Being by myself, reflecting on what I need I to do and accomplish really helps. The last thing I always do is pray. I pray for everything I do. Without God, I would not be here doing what I am doing." The judges were very descriptive in critiquing the contestants. One of the judges reminded you of "Simon" from the show American Idol,"You could have added a little choreography," he jokingly commented. The total amount of money raised for the United Way will be an- nounced at a later time. The hosts of the show were Jen Gordon and Vincent Mack, both You are cordially invited to former SGA members. Jonathan Perkins, Former SGA President and ; Michael Terrell, with Eagle Entertainment worked hard to get the show together. The show was definitely a success, and will continue to go on every year. \WE1tEMNg OT 0ulColfilib CMEJL%$S Featuring: Fireside fading, Mini- qalkry, <&Live Music
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y^y The JL ww.stp.gaiou.edu GEORGE-ANNE 4 Wednesday, October 22,2003
ilBUNE Our Opinion The sniper terror is far from over
They say you have to be crazy to represent yourself in court. In the eyes of many, sniper suspect John Allen Muhammad would definitely fit that description. Monday the suspect requested the chance to defend himself dur- ing his current trial, in which he is being charged with terrorism, conspiracy, illegal use of a firearm and one count of murder. What evidence exists is enough for most of the American public. Despite the indoctrinated promises of innocence until guilt is proven, there may not be more than a few Americans - and certainly no Virginians - who believe that Muhammad and his suspected accomplice Lee Boyd Malvo are innocent. While Malvo will plead insanity, Muhammad refused to submit to psychiatric analysis, not to speak of the insanity plea his lawyers suggested. It may have been just a defense tactic before. But, since his insistence upon defending himself, Muhammad's lawyers truly seem to believe he's mentally deranged. "I think this guy has a death wish," said Malvo's attorney, Michael Arif. Considering all the bias and stigma.Muhammad's chances of acquit- tal were already low. So, why would he take such a risk? He seems to be in love with deadly games. He seems to be out to frighten everyone. He seems to be somewhat familiar with'the system." And, most disturbingly, he seems to be doing a good job of instilling that ever-important "shadow of a doubt" into the jury. On just the first day of proceedings, the prosecution presented the !■■'■■ ^::v'-/':^I/i-^:M-'^:;/^ court with incriminating-enough evidence found in Muhammad's vehicle - an earplug, walkie-talkies, road maps and a bungee cord - and demonstrated how a team of snipers could use the items to kill. Muhammad then cross-examined the prosecution's expert witness, arguing rather convincingly that all the presented evidence could Women deserve protection, too have perfecdy innocent uses. Due simply to Muhammad's self-representation, this case may prove more monumental than anyone expected. Whether he knows Boy, what is it going to take for women to finally be mouth and the vaginal area when cunnilingus (oral-genital it or not, Muhammad is exposing and capitalizing on all the weak- able to be equal to men? contact with a woman) is being performed. A dam should nesses in our judicial system, and seems to be doing a frighteningly The women's movement was supposed to be a turning also be used when performing anilingus (oral-anal contact good job so far. point for everyone, not just the women who went through or rimming). What happens if he wins? it. Who would have thought that right here at Georgia Place the dam over the genitals of your partner, be- Southern University we are experiencing a problem with ing especially careful to cover the area of oral-genital complete equality for both women and men? contact. Just be sure your mouth touches only one side of Georgia Southern Health Services, or as some know it the dam, and her genitals touch only the other side. You Thoughts of the Day "The Voodoo Hut," is the surprising source of this particular would use it the same way for rimming - mouth on one instance of inequality. side of the latex, anus on the other. Do not use the same « "Having sex is like playing bridge. If you don't have a good As co-president of GS A of GSU, I went to health ser- dam to perform cunnilingus that you use for anilingus. partner, you'd better have a good hand." - Woody Allen vices for donations of any kind to help spread the word for Use two separate dams. Carmen Evans safe sex. GS A was having a table set up in the rotunda for The use of a barrier is especially important when the guest columnist • "I haven't had sex in eight months. To be honest, I now prefer to NCOD, which took place on October 10. Health Services active partner has bleeding gums or some sore in or around go bowling." - til' Kim helped me out by providing me with around 200 Durex the mouth, or when the receptive partner is menstruating. condoms, ID slide sensual lubricant and two latex dental For optimum safety, since the risk is greatest during these • "There is nothing safe about sex. There never will be." dams, mint flavor. conditions, it is preferable to abstain completely from any - Norman Mailer I think that I should repeat this statement: Health services oral-genital contact. did not provide me with but two dental dams. Store dental dams in a dark place. The table was still a success, and plenty of people came Take care not to rip the dental dam with by. However, we were only able to provide condoms and fingernails, or bite through it hard enough We cannot be guaranteed 100 percent LETTER AND SUBMISSION POLICY lubricant: I guess women only need protection 10 percent to tear the latex. protection. With proper use, however, The George-Anne welcomes letters to the editor, story submissions of the time that men need protection. Always test it before use by putting it and guest columns from people both inside and outside the GSU com- Women should be able to find equal protection for safe under the faucet to be sure no liquid seeps iatex accessories can offer added munity. All copy submitted should be typed, preferably via email or on sex, not TO. percent of the protection men are afforded. through. Avoid stretching the latex since protection and greater peace of mind. Macintosh disk in Microsoft Word format. All submissions must be signed Now, allow me to explain to the women out there, and excessive stretching can cause the latex and include a mailing address and phone number for verification. The the men who love to give oral sex, what a latex dental to become porous. Do not use oil-based editors reserve the right to reject any submission. There is no word limit dam is. lubricants with latex since the oil damages and weakens on submissions. A writer may request to remain anonymous. However, it Adental dam is a thin 6" x 6" square piece of latex which latex rubber. - will be the editor's decision whether or not to print the name. Submissions a dentist uses to isolate a tooth when he is working on it. Although vaginal fluid ordinarily has a lower concen- are run on a space-available basis. It is also used to make oral-genital sex safer. tration of HIV or Hepatitis B than semen or blood, the Because HIV and STDs have been found to exist in the risk involved with ingesting it remains an open question. vaginal fluids and menstrual blood of infected women, it We can say this: Not using a dental dam exposes you to THE GEORGE-ANNE STAFF is recommended that a latex barrier be used between the whatever risk there is. For 76 years, Georgia Southern's Official Student Newspaper See Evans, Page 5
THE 200203 EDITORIAL BOARD AMANDA PERMENTER, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF The truth must get to youth about STDs ADAM BRADY, MANAGING EDITOR J. WRIGHT, NEWS EDITOR THE 200203 EDITORIAL STAFF By Shepherd Smith the effectiveness of condoms at preventing draft report for the (United Nation's) KRT Campus HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmit- AIDS agency has found that even when BRANDON SPARKS, ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR Evaluating risk is often difficult, ted infections. The words in question are people use condoms consistently, the fail- WILL JOHNSON, DEPUTY MANAGING EDITOR especially when there seems to be con- "highly effective."That's what the NIH said ure rate for protection against HIV is an about condoms when it comes to keeping estimated 10%, making them at larger risk LAVENE BELL, PHOTO EDITOR flicting data. Ralph Nader convinced us that people safe from HI V/AIDS. And it's been than portrayedbymanyadvocacy groups." DALLAS OLIVER, ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR Pintos were unsafe. We've pretty much used to support the traditional approach Not to mention JEWEL DENSON, COPY EDITOR concluded that cigarettes are harmful. to teens and sex, which is promoting"safe that sexually active ERIN NEASE AND V.A. PATRICK SLADE A&E EDITORS And as a country, we're beginning to sex" - or "safer sex" - by using condoms. teenagers hardly ever use condoms The Centers for Disease Control ELI BOORSTEIN, SPORTS EDITOR rethink how often we should hang out at Many trumpeted the NIH report as proof fast food restaurants. that "condoms are the best method for 100 percent of the and Prevention report that 65 NEWS But what about condoms, something sexually-active people to prevent sexu- time - teens (and ally-transmitted infections." many adults) are million Americans live with an Angela Jones. Shana rinses. Alston Arras. Jonathan Dun^n. Jenny Pirkie. Volori a I 'eltiford, Jennifer Ocrail. Kelly we thought were pretty good? Bicker: /IvIinndaMd.eod. Andrea MudK-lUmim UNAIDS is issuing a report on con- Trouble is, looking a bit deeper into notoriously bad incurable STD and 15 million Watktns. Christine Schmidt, Christopher Johnson, Matthew J.imd.iDana Mitchell, Molly McWilliams, Angic Dtt!ry»ap!s, the NIH report reveals that there's nothing condom users. Christina t:»How;iy, Knr Sims. Sfmuii Camp.EJteen Kelly, Joshua King. Dei&a Sullivan, Jonathan McColfer, Oiaretce doms, just as our government did a few new infections occur every year. D'ArelnvtHc. Stephen Cunningham, April FottBiam, Brad Zeftlin. Heather Roberts. Eli Boorstein. B.L Corbitt, Nick "highly effective" about condoms when The Centers for Rerstos, Bo Fulginitf, Kennefo Cofer. Dennis ttightower years ago. Two little words at the front of our it comes to protecting young people, Disease Control Two-thirds of these 15 million are CIRCULATION government's report are putting America's especially teenagers, from STDs. Indeed, and Prevention between the ages of 15 and 24. StTOftvjSGRs: Brad Be«rden, David Pano teens at great risk. Fortunately, more and really reading the report and looking at report that 65 all of the research conducted since reveals million Americans ^^^^^^~~~ PHOTOGRAPHY more data are debunking this government mistake. But getting the accurate informa- that condoms do not eliminate the risk live with an incur- Allison Bennett, Tim Deaver, Christina Ritch. Lindsay Wise, Ebony Kobettsun, Adam Booner, Neidra Ce&b. Kevin tion to young people is another matter. for any STD and only reduce the risk for able STD and 15 million new infections Gorham, Chris Home. Philip Murphy, UTonya Rayner, Mariana Vieira. Chris Walker Researchers concluded condoms two (and that's out of approximately 25 occur every year. Two-thirds of these 15 STUDENT PUBLICATIONS offered 85 percent protective value. Put that plague young people today). million are between the ages of 15 and 24. another way, they have a failure rate of It's not even accurate to say, as many The most common STD is Human Pap- GENERAL MANAGED: Bill NeviUe 15 percent over time. That's roughly one in the AIDS activist community have for illomavirus, which causes more than 90 ADVERTISING & DISTRIBUTION SERVICES (ADS) out of six. years, that condoms will, at least, keep percent of all cervical cancers. Yet there is people safe from HIV/AIDS. Here's what no evidence that condoms prevent or even MARKETING DIRECTOR: David Brennaman. BUSIM&S MANAGES; Stacey Johnson, An RETS: Trent Anthony. Jeremy The report that was issued was a Na- Foreman, State} Johnson Jennifer TeuW. Caudate WcMbcrry. Jackson West berry tional Institutes of Health examination of the Boston Globe recently reported: "A reduce the spread of HP V And condoms PRODUCTION & GRAPHICS SERVICES (PAGES)
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* *. f , Jf Our Opinion STDs, FROM PAGE 4 condoms do not eliminate the risk for chlamydia, another common STD that is directly linked to female infertility. When Martin Luther thought that the Catholic Church Pass? Those who bleed True Blue may not know what Much was made in the media recently about a study concluding * had become too powerful and too corrupt, he sought to "passing" means. In Statesboro, "pass" isn't a word gener- that distributing condoms in schools does not increase sexual activity change the institutions ways. ally used in reference to football. Remember when GSU among young people. But what's being missed is that distributing those As the story goes, he nailed a list of ways to improve was playing Chattanooga and the ball seemed to magically condoms isn't keeping young people safe from diseases that can change 1 the Church to his local church's door and awaited a re- fly through the air and landed in a receiver's hands for their lives forever. This doesn't mean condoms should play no role in sponse. Known as the Ninety-five Theses, this list became a thirty-three yard gain? That was a pass. I remember the battle against HIV and STDs, they just shouldn't play the central an outline for Luther's beliefs and was the basis for the sitting in the stadium thinking I had seen that done on role - especially for kids. ( formation of the Protestant sect known as Lutheranism. SportsCenter by other teams, and could MAYBE think of The only way to keep young people safe is to tell them the truth It also contained the basic belief of Luther s that faith alone an instance when it had happened in the 'Boro. - about STDs and condoms. And tell them we know they are capable of, leads to salvation. The problem with Trey and we expect them to, avoid sexual activity. Most people don't realize t Martin Luther was wrong. SalvationisNOTreachedby Hunter becoming the starting it, but today a majority of high school students do not have sex and the faith alone. How do I know? The proof is in the pudding, quarterback is that he is.alone Remember when GSU was playing Chattanooga numbers are growing. fellow Eagles, and the pudding is flavored 4-3. on the Eagles' offensive squad and the ball seemed to magically fly through The government did a dangerous disservice to America's teens when If you haven't been out to see Eagles Football this in being comfortable throwing. it incorrectly called condoms "highly effective." Research shows that the * season, you've probably subscribed to Luther's idea. The Traditionally lean, mean block- the air and landed in a receiver's hands for a only way young people can be safe from a STD epidemic is to wait. thought process is generally as follows: "Georgia Southern ing machines, Georgia Southern thirty-three yard gain? That was a pass. Fortunately, more and more teens are making just that choice. has won the Southern Conference for the past six years. wide receivers have had little * We have six national championships. When people think to do in the way of catching, ^~^^~~^^^~ 'Division I-AA football,' they think Georgia Southern. I as passing only accounted for don't need to go to any of the games, I already know who's seventeen percent of our total yardage last year. They have ; going to win." all had the ability to catch the ball, no doubt, but the odds Two Specially Stores Downtown Don't worry. I've done the same thing. Although I've that the skill would come in handy could be likened to the seen every game this season, I took a break during the App. odds of winning the lottery. » State game this past weekend. Why not? I have faith in So why bring up Martin Luther? Because, just as Luther the fact that we were playing solid football. Why should I didn't want to restart the Catholic Church from scratch, I have expected there to be a difference between their playing don't wish to see the Eagles football program completely when I was watching and when I wasn't? overhauled. Because, just as Luther wished to continue his RJ. Pooe ■ The answer is simple; this year's GSU football team is membership of the Church, I will continue to watch the TRADITIONAL MENSWEAR different than it's been in the past. The team you and I go Eagles, be they on the road or in the prettiest little stadium to see (or don't go to see, as the case may be) at Paulson college football has to offer. 5 South Main Street, Statesboro • (912) 764-4306 Stadium have the same uniforms, mostly the same names, My faith will be strengthened once Georgia Southern and certainly the same hardcore fans. But what they don't learns to go for short passes instead of ONLY major gains. Polo Ralph Lauren • HSM • Lacoste have is a true identity. I have faith that Georgia Southern will become a much » In the past, you may have done well to equate Georgia more balanced offense through time. As I've always heard, Cole Haan • Columbia Southern with triple option. It was a safe bet that Chaz anything worth doing right takes time, hard work, and the Williams was going to either hand the ball off to Jermaine faith and dedication of many. C Austin, keep it himself, or pitch it out to a back for a gain When the team I'll support beyond graduation learns that embarrassed most defenses. The lack of an identity to become comfortable with a variety of passing options, Cobbler's Bench became fully fledged three weeks ago when Chaz Williams salvation will be ours in Statesboro and Georgia Southern LADIES CLOTHING, SHOES, ACCESSORIES I suffered a knee injury that he still hasn't returned from. will own another plot in the Promised Land. The emergence of Trey Hunter as the team's starting quar- Sharon Young • Pine Cove • Tel I u ride terback is the reason for the identity crisis. The problem Adam Johnson that Hunter has presented is his ability to pass. [email protected] Ralph Lauren • Van-Eli • Lacoste • Ivy Jane (912)764-9489 EVANS, FROM PAGE 4 7 South Main Street • Statesboro Since dental dams appear to be a http ://www. lineonelabsusa. com free condoms to all those who need it, commodity around here, you can make will lead you to different flavors what about the needs of women? Mind your own dental dam by cutting a rolled which include vanilla, strawberry, you, our tuition pays for the services condom to the center and then opening mint, banana, and grape. They are Health Services provides, just as they 29 West Main Street it up. Very clever! only $1.99 each. stated in a flyer that was recently Main We cannot be guaranteed 100 On the other hand, a three pack passed out. 764-9385 percent protection. With proper use, of condoms costs $3.49. You do the To women who sleep with women, however, latex accessories can offer math. males who give oral sex to females, and Street added protection and greater peace Monday, October 20, in The to anyone who participates in anal sex: of mind. George-Anne, Health Services claimed Protect yourself from diseases. Billiards If the students of GSU are going to to be "Quality, Caring, Convenient." To Health Services: Women want to be provided with protection, how about But, when I spoke to a woman in Health be and should be protected also. Give for everyone; not just men? Acondom Services, she informed me that they equal "quality and care." FREE POOL! can be cut and turned into a make-shift only had dental dams for when they To everyone: Be smart. Be safe Every Wednesday dental dam, but so what? Women and do demonstrations showing people with it. from lOam-Midnight those who perform oral sex on women how to use the dental dam. 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Wofford in first entering waning weeks RUSHING PUNTING PLAYER YDS AVG YDS/G PLAYER TOTAL YDS AVG Eagles tied for fourth, in danger of snapping conference title streak at six J. Austin, GSU 901 6.6 128.7 N. McKinney, ASU 57 2,490 43.7 G.Varner, ETSU 651 4.1 93.0 S.Horne,WCU 36 1,555 43.2 By Eli Boorstein H. Brigham, CIT 570 4.9 81.4 A. Bass, ETSU 46 1,973 42.9 nietsroobl [email protected]
It's the classic story of the small school that could. PASSING TACKLES Wofford, the smallest college field- PLAYER CMP TD YDS/G PLAYER SOLO TOTAL AVG/G ing a football team in Division I-AA, B.Gaither,WCU 174 10 225.5 M. Killian, FUR 37 79 11.3 sits a perfect 4-0 in league play as the W. Simmons, CIT 76 6 145.7 M.Cullen,ETSU 33 78 11.1 Southern Conference enters week B. Moore, FUR 68 5 140.3 M. Nelson, WOF 42 68 9.7 nine of the season. Behind the Terriers is a surprising '."squad from The Citadel at 3-1 after pulling upsets over SoCon powers RECEIVING SACKS Appalachian State, who is also 3-1, land Furman. Furman and Georgia PLAYER YDS AVG/C YDS/G PLAYER SOLO TOTAL YDS. 42 • '; Southern are 2-2 while Western Caro- LSeward,WCU 670 11.8 83.8 K. Stovall, ASU 7 7.5 A. Nix, UTC 517 10.3 73.9 J.Wilson, CIT 4 4.0 28 . ! lina is 2-3. Chattanooga,Elon and East J. Grier, UTC 444 13.5 63.4 M.Ballentine,CIT 3 3.5 38- Tennessee State round things out. ! Lastweekendsawapairofkeyup- sets.ledby Appalachian Stategrabbing 'a comeback win over No. 10 Georgia SPORTS NETWORK DIVISION l-AA RANKINGS Southern, 28-21 in Boone.N.C. The TEAM (FIRST PUCE VOTES) RECORD POINTS PREVIOUS RANK '.Mountaineers trailed by seven at 'halftime, but their offense picked up I.McNeese State (91) 5-1 2,666 1 land their defense hunkered down 2.Viflanova(11) 6-0 2,563 3 to outscore the Eagles 14-0 in the LaVene Bell/STAFF 3. Delaware (2) 7-0 2,470 4 second half. 4. Southern Illinois (4) 7-0 2,351 7 The Citadel took advantage of a Sophomore fullback Brandon Andrews carried the ball for 68 yards on seven touches in the Eagles' defeat at 6-1 2,156 6 Furman special teams gaffe as they Appalachian State last Saturday. While their chances for extending their streak of SoCon titles to seven straight is 5. Massachusetts pulled a 10-9 shocker in Charleston. slim, Georgia Southern can maintain their hopes for a playoff berth with a win over The Citadel this week. 6. Wofford 6-1 2,024 8 After scoring a touchdown late in the 7. Western Illinois 5-2 1,948 2 fourth quarter, the Paladins set up for conference play for a weekend, taking their improbable success when they Bucknell last weekend. 8. Western Kentucky 5-2 1,856 9 the extra point, but the snap was low care of Big South foe Liberty 33-23 in visit Georgia Southern at 1 p.m. The No. 22 Furman will celebrate their 9. Northern Iowa 6-1 1,725 11 and holder Jeremiah Van Dora was Johnson City. Bucs cornerback Tony 4-3 Bulldogs are led by the reigning Homecoming when they welcome 10. Northern Arizona 6-1 1,576 14 tackled with the ball. Tiller returned a pair of interceptions Offensive Player of the Week in full- East Tennessee State at 2 p.m. The 4- 11. Bethune-Cookman 6-1 1,523 12 Chattanooga finally broke into the 31 and 27 yards into the endzone for back Nehemiah Broughton, who ran 3 Paladins blanked ETSU last season, 12. Montana 5-2 1,386 5 win column as they topped Elon 24-7 touchdowns. for 159 yards against Furman. The winning 25-0 in Johnson City. The 13.Penn 5-0 1,260 15 4-3 Eagles, who dropped nine spots on the road. The Mocs'win snapped In the new weekend, Appalachian 3-4 Bucs, winless in their final year of 14. Southern Univ. 7-0 1,230 17 a seven-game losing streak, stretch- State will try to pull a hat trick of in the polls to No. 19, actually trailed league play, are led behind center by 15.GrambIingState 5-2 1,167 16 ing back to last season. Running back SoCon powers when they meet No. 6 The Citadel into the fourth quarter quarterbackCarlMeadows, who aver- 16. Colgate 6-2 1,102 18 Jessie Chesterfield accounted for 157 Wofford at 12:20 p.m. in Spartanburg. last season, before Chaz Williams ages 121.5 passing yards per game. 5-2 1,018 21 yards of total offense in the win. TheMountaineers,4-3 overall, willride scored a go-ahead touchdown with Western Carolina will close out 17. Idaho State Wofford had little trouble dis- the performance of free safety Corey 5:28 remaining. the weekend when they travel to 18. Northwestern St. 6-2 1,001 19 patching of Western Carolina, cruis- Lynch, who was named SoCon Fresh- Elon will travel up to Maryland Chattanooga for a 6 p.m. kickoff. 19. Georgia Southern 4-3 602 10 ing to a 38-6 win in Cullowhee, N.C. man of the Week after recording 12 to face non-conference challenger The 3-5 Catamounts are mired in a 20. Harvard 5-0 587 22 The Terriers nevertrailedas they were tackles, an interception and forcing Towson at 1 p.m. The 2-6 Phoenix three-game losing streak after winning 21. Florida Atlantic 6-2 557 23 led by wide receiver Curtis Nash, who a fumble against Georgia Southern. were led last week in defeat by run- their previous three contests. The 1- 22. Furman 4-3 370 13 corralled 102 yards on four receptions, The 6-1 Terriers beat Appalachian ning back Rashaud Palmer, who ran 6 Mocs were led to their first win of 23. North Carolina A&T 6-1 363 25 including a 51 -yard touchdown catch State 26-19 last season, their first win for 127 yards and a touchdown. The 2003 off a 200-yard passing game by 24. Ford ham 5-2 294 24 in the fourth quarter. in the series since 1971. 3-4 Tigers, who play out of the Patriot quarterback Vinnie Miroth. 25. Hampton 5-1 269 NR East Tennessee State stepped out of The Citadel will try to continue League, are coming off a 14-10lossto Wild card proving to be a success Thrashers succeeding in the face of tragedies Associated Press senger seat. was plowed over in the crease. Each time, for Major League Baseball ATLANTA - Pasi Nurminen sat According to police, Heatley was a bunch of Thrashers jumped in to defend at his locker in the corner of the At- going about 80 mph - more than twice their teammates. Associated Press lanta Thrashers' locker room, a pinch the legal speed limit. He lost control, the "We stick up for each other and every- of smokeless tobacco under his lip, a car spun off the road, struck a wall and body battles together," Marc Savard said. NEW YORK - For a century or reflective look in his eyes. split in two. Both players were flung into "It just feels like if we compete every night, we're going to have a chance to win." so, baseball thrived on consistency, "Sure,ifsinmyhead,"Nurminensaid. the road. The stumpy Nurminen - who bears embracing change grudgingly. The "I'm playing for both those guys. I don't Heatley broke his jaw, injured a a striking resemblance to Cartman designated hitter and interleague think it's ever going away." shoulder, tore up a knee and faces a from the "South Park" television show play still annoy purists, who prefer Indeed, the car wreck that killed long, arduous rehabilitation - not to - is playing well in goal with a .942 the game the way it once was. one teammate and injured another mention felony criminal charges. He save percentage. For the first time, the The latest frontal attack on tra- remains a vivid part of everyday life for was the lucky one. Thrashers have someone in the nets who dition was adding wild-card teams the Thrashers. Snyder suffered massive head inj uries, inspires confidence. to the playoffs but the surprise is They're still mourning Dan Snyder. succumbing six days later without ever It helps that everyone, even Kov- even traditionalists are beginning They're still worried for Dany Heatley. regaining consciousness. alchuk, is showing a commitment to to believe that change was a pretty They're still coping with an open wound At the urging of Snyder's family, the defense. The talented Russian used to good idea. on everyone's psyche. Thrashers played their first game, albeit linger around center ice, hoping to cre- Florida is back in the World Se- But somehow, from the aching depths with heavy hearts, and pulled offan emo- ate scoring chances for himself. Now, he'll ries as a wild-card team.The Marlins of tragedy, the Thrashers have found in- tional 2-1 victory over Columbus. The stick with his man all the way back to the used that route to win the world spiration.Eive games into the season,they very next day, the entire team, Heatley defensive zone, helping cut down on the championship in 1997. The Boston are in first place andhave yet to be beaten, included, traveled to Canada to attend other teams' scoring chances. Red Sox came within five outs of the longest stretch without a loss in the their teammate's funeral. "He's showing a real commitment creating baseball's second straight franchise's very modest history. That brought some measure of clo- to his game," Hartley said. "He wants to all-wild card World Series. Every game, the Thrashers take the sure. Then, it was back to work. In particular, the Thrashers have improve on both sides of the puck." A year ago, Anaheim and San ice wearing Snyder's No. 37 over their KRT Campus Of course, a team can get by on Francisco produced a pulsating hearts, which reminds everyone to skate heeded coach Bob Hartley's pleas to Rookie Miguel Cabrera has helped prove to naysayersthatthe Florida Mar- focus on defense. Atlanta, which gave emotion for only so long. With Heatley seven-game World Series. Without a little faster, hit a little harder, hustle a lins belong in the Major League playoffs. The Marlins were a wild card when expected to miss most or all of the sea- the wild card, neither team would little more. up more goals than any team in the they won the World Series in 1997 and are the wild card once again. league a year ago, has surrendered just son, the Thrashers will be hard-pressed have made it. "I don't know if it's helping us now," Nurminen said. "But everybody came eight this season. to reach the playoffs for the first time in It was an eloquent endorsement interleague play and the wild card." together after that [wreck]." They're also showing plenty of the team's five-year history. for the rule that was adopted in 1993 and put in place Gene Orza, the No. 2 official in the players' union, The Thrashers began the season with spunk. In their latest victory Saturday But things are looking up. The healing for the first time in 1995. likes what the wild card has added to baseball. an emotional burden that few teams have night, the Thrashers routed Chicago has begun. Dave Dombrowski was general manager of the "I think it has characteristics that other races don't had to endure. 7-2 and responded to every cheap shot "Anytime you win, it's going to be fun," Marlins in their championship season. Now GM of with people in different divisions competing with each Less than two weeks before the the Blackhawks dished out. Savard said. "There's no better place to the Detroit Tigers, Dombrowski says the wild card has other," he said. "It has a league-wide stroke." opener, Heatley was speeding along a Tommi Santala was punched in the be than winning hockey games in the added zest to baseball's season. Orza said the size of the two leagues virtually narrow, winding Atlanta road in his face. Ilya Kovalchuk was speared and then National Hockey League." "I like it and not just because we won the world requires wild cards. black Ferrari. Snyder was in the pas- cross-checked from behind. Nurminen championship after getting in that way," Dombrowski "With thirty teams.three divisions make more sense said."It was a good move. It created additional attention than two and then you need the wild card," he said. and a little more excitement for the game. "The wild-card races have been good for the sport. s^ms SLTXDLT? LTS QBQ Z^SUDCDOa "I'm a purist and a traditionalist but you have to Last year,you had two wild-card teams and no one sug- be open-minded to change that can help the game. gested it was an illegitimate World Series. It was a great Friday With 30 clubs, it really made a lot of sense to create World Series that people thought was exciting." the wild card." There have been internal discussions over the pos- Volleyball vs. Elon, 7 p.m., Hanner Sunday In the National League, the wild card created a sibility of expanding the wild card. The NFL playoffs Fieldhouse Women's Soccer vs. Western Carolina, heated race this season even though two of the three include four wild-card teams. The NHL has 10 non-divi- divisions were runaways for Atlanta and San Francisco. sion winners in its postseason and the NBA has 12. Women's Soccer at College of 1 p.m., Eagle Field Philadelphia battled Florida through the final month When baseball created the wild card in 1993, the Charleston, 7 p.m. Volleyball vs. UNC Greensboro, 2 and Los Angeles, Chicago and Houston were in the vote was 27-1 supporting the new rule. The only nega- thick of the wild card chase. tive vote came from Texas, where the owners were p.m., Hanner Fieldhouse "Six or seven clubs were knee-deep in the process, traditionalists. Saturday Men's Soccer vs. Wofford, 3:30 p.m., all against a backdrop of runaways in the NL East and "They were purists. They wanted real grass for the Eagle Field West," Phillies GM Ed Wade said. "We created a real ballpark and no roof," Rangers spokesman John Blake Football vs.The Citadel, 1 p.m., race, not an artificial one. said. "And they didn't want the wild card." Paulson Stadium Volleyball vs. Savannah State, 5 p.m., "We want to finish first. We don't disguise that. The The Rangers lost that battle and the rule was Hanner Fieldhouse Braves were way ahead, but the reality in Philadelphia adopted without their endorsement. The managing Swimming & Diving at College of is that we were in our own pennant race with the Mar- partner got over the disappointment. George W. Bush Charleston, 2 p.m. lins. We drew 2 1/4 million people to see a good club sold the club and moved on to more crucial matters in the framework of a race. The fans have embraced in Washington. The EORGE- 7 Wednesday, October 22,2003 CLASSIFIEDS, COMICS, ETC
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The organizations rocked the house, stepping and dancing to hip-hop* pop, and rock music. The combination of jazz, modern, hip-hop, and pop-lock danc- ing made the routines sychronized and diverse. From yellow wigs, black and white Michael Jackson style outfits, to sparkling silver belts, camoflauge pants, and funky ponytails, the costumes at the Doo-Dah Step Show were definitely outrageous. The dances were energetic, fast, sexy, and funny all at the same time. Each group represented their organization well. Alpha Phi Omega suprisingly called out some of the other organizations during their chants and in return got reactions from the other organizations in the audience, returning their own chants. In the step competition, Voices in Ministry came in third place for their preaching, singing, and well-timed stepping. Zeta Tau Alpha came in second place with their cool hip-hop and pop routine. Phi Beta Sigma came in first place with their very in sync stepping, never once lacking energy on any given step. Their dancing was on time and you could be sure to hear their chanting throughout the whole room. In the Doo-Dah competition, Alpha Omicron Pi came in third place for their quick, funky style. RHPC/Southern Pines came in second place for their diversity. The girls danced on chairs, and the group got down to Janet Jackson's,"If." Theatre and Performance Club came in first place for their well- planned routines and music diversity. Their acting was good quality and the skit was comical.
J2 m&* fa i A. LaVene Bell/STAFF • ^m mm V w Iff Many students believe they can park anywhere on campus after 5 p.m., however, only some parking rules change after that time of day. In many areas student parking is always prohibited and can be ticketed at anytime.
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Popular after-five rule only partly prevents costly parking citations Lectures highlight issues surrounding
By Luke M. Hearn to be reserved for certain times. homelessness and hunger in Bulloch [email protected] Tickets can also be issued for A repeated excuse that I double parking, cars parking in By Eric Haugh The biggest rumor on the GSU campus right now is that after 5 p.m., it is [email protected] motorcycle spaces, motorcycles not hear is, 7 heard you can impossible to receive a parking ticket. parking in their designated areas, Dr. Elizabeth Brown hosted two lectures highlighting"Hunger & Homeless As with most rumors, this is completely false. Truth be told, a ticket can be park anywhere after 5 parallel parking against traffic, park- Awareness" week at GSU last Thursday. issued at anytime, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Although Parking and ing in bicycle lanes, and those parked p.m.'and I just want the The lectures provided an informative perspective of the current homeless Transportation doesn't patrol the parking lots all the time, the University Police blocking walkways and entranceways students to be aware plight in Bulloch County, and addressed what challenges the community faces are always on duty, and will write a ticket for a parking violation. to athletic fields and lawns. It is also in aiding them. Dr. Brown discussed how providing relief to the homeless is According to a survey here at GSU, most students obtain their information that this isn't true. very important to remember that tougher than it appears, stating, "It is difficult to deal with the homeless in any from other students. Bob Chambers, director of Parking and Transporta- fines are not the only punishment - Lauren Roberson, Vice community, but it is a situation that cannot be ignored." tion, says that this can be a good thing, but also, at times, a bad thing. Many for parking violations—vehicles can One of the challenges in aiding the homeless is finding out where they stay. students rely on their peers for their information, and as the parking rules are President of Auxiliary Affairs also be booted, or even towed at the Most of the homeless tend to be migratory; they are usually active at night, seldom really looked at and often just passed around as wives-tales, confusion owners expense. and sleep in the overlooked parts of town, notably behind shopping centers, is certain to arise. Lauren Roberson, vice president of and hospitals. But the biggest hurdle facing the community is the lack of a j At 5 p.m., some of the parking rules do change. Parking permits "lose" Auxiliary Affairs for the Student Government Association, deals with the park- precise data system. their validity per se, allowing students to park in faculty and staff parking, ing appeals. She has seen many appeals that are a result of students breaking Dr. Brown states,"The real problem with aiding the homeless is connecting excluding those with specific time restrictions, general commuters to park in parking rules as stated above. "A repeated excuse that I hear is 'I heard you the strands of fragmented data together." The data she refers to are archives priority spots, and resident students to park in commuter lots. Thirty-minute can park anywhere after 5:00' and I just want the students to be aware that kept by any organizations that document contact with the homeless. The aim areas also become "regular" parking spots. this isn't true," she said. is to improve communications between the organizations, so they can provide ; Despite these minor changes, it is important for students to know where Chambers also wants the students to be aware of the rules. "There's never aide to the homeless quickly and effectively. they still cannot park after 5 p.m. "After 5 p.m. issues are the biggest points a right time to do the wrong thing," he said in hopes that students will read However, most strive to keep the dignity of those that come under their of confusion in that many students think that there is no enforcement," says and abide by the parking rules. wing, preventing the release of personal information. Currently, the data gath- Chambers. He wants students to know that there are many areas in which stu- The complete parking rules and regulations can be found in the "Campus ered thus far indicates that approximately 2.5 million to 3.5 million Americans dent parking is always prohibited and can be ticketed at anytime. These places Parking Map." Many of these maps were handed out at the beginning of the experience one night of homelessness each year (thousands experience several include reserved spaces for university officials such as the president and the semester but can be obtained by dropping by the office of Parking and Trans- nights, or more). deans, handicapped spaces without proper decal,Service and delivery, resident portation, located right off of Sweetheart Circle on Forest Drive. These rules Unfortunately, this figure is rife with error. For one, the spectrum is narrowed advisors, fire lanes, all "no parking" zones, and also spaces that are designated are also located on their Web-site at www.aux.gasou.edu/parking to cover only those that are "visibly" homeless; counting only those without a permanent residence. The data doesn't include those fluctuating around the poverty line. Also, the head count doesn't factor variables such as vagabonds, or runaway children. Her final remarks focused on the most effective solution in aiding the homeless which are shelters that target specific problems like battered women's shelters, and substance abuse treatment. >RUSSELL^^V^l ■^fcftB^B ■ inpipi|#WEEK
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