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INSIDE Police Beat 2 Opinions 4 Calendar 2 Sports 6 Thursday, December 2,2004 • Volume 77, Number 51 News Briefs 3 Hiatus 8 Only In America ..3 Classifieds 12 Fraudulent degrees result in teacher firings By Rachel Weeks little or no course work, and received a combined Dr. Michael Moore, professor in the Department System of Georgia," Moore said, "Anybody offering [email protected] total of almost $30,000 in raises after submitting of Teaching and Learning, agrees that bogus courses accepted by the GPSC should be held to the On Sunday, Nov. 28, eleven former Georgia teachers the degrees. degrees are a threat to the same educational standards." who lost their teaching certifications for submitting fake Penny Sikes, who taught in educational system. "I think Students on-campus feel that there are problems advanced degrees are now appealing to get their jobs public schools for 29 years, be- any bogus degree is a threat to with taking all-online courses to get advanced de- back. Georgia Southern professors discuss problems lieves the teachers should not society," he said, "You expect grees. Senior Farrah Saxon has taken an Introduction with bogus degrees and what can be done to combat be allowed to continue teach- from teachers a certain level to PR class through the Internet and says there are the unethical practice. ing, and that the availability of competence. It becomes an problems with classes being taken without actual The Georgia Professional Standards Commission of bogus degrees threatens ethical issue because the community is class time. (GPSC) revoked 12 teacher's licenses in July after re- teaching standards. "If they paying your salary." "You've got to weigh what's more important to ceiving a tip. A report from the GPSC said the teachers have obtained degrees that are fraudulent Some professors feel that GPSC can do more to you," she said, "It's definitely not as effective as sitting received the fake degrees from Saint Regis University, then they should not be allowed to practice," she said, "It regulate the situation. "The GPSC should establish in a classroom, but you have that comfort of attend- a Liberian-based institution who grants degrees for is unethical and will set poor examples for students." standards for any school outside the University ing class from home, or wherever else." GSU store receives AIDS Awareness Day 'Best Practices Award' GSU and community observe AIDS Awareness Special'to the G-A level. At its November meeting, the Board of The University Store at Georgia Southern Regents received a report from a special task Day with candlelight vigil recently received a "Best Practices Award" from force on textbookpricing. One of the task force the Board of Regents for its campaign to save recommendations was to find ways to encour- students millions of dollars in the purchase age the resale and reuse of textbooks. of textbooks. The University Store will usually sell a used The program titled "How to Save Students textbook in good condition for 75 percent of $2 Million" focused on increasing the sale of the price of a new one. The store will buy back used textbooks and repurchasing used books used texts for half the original price. from students. It received second place in the Unlike many college bookstores in Georgia finance and business category of the University and around the country, the University Store is System-wide competition. operated by GSU and is not franchised out to a According to Wendy Hagins, director of national book company. The result, according stores and shops, the used book program saved to Hagins, is that while the store must make GSU $1 million through savings on used text- a profit to stay in business, the bottom line is books versus the price of newbooks. The store not the only consideration. also returned $2 million to students through "Our mission is to put the students first and the buy-back of their used books. to serve the students of GSU," he said. "It's our "Our used book sales run roughly 45 job to provide them with excellent service and percent of our total textbook sales in terms that means the best value. In this case, the best of revenue," said Hagins. "By comparison, value is used books." the national average runs between 11 and As the fall term winds down at GSU, the 23 percent. University Store will launch a campaign to buy- The high price of college textbooks has been back this semester's books Thursday through a serious issue on both the national and state Saturday, Dec. 9-11.
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Dozens of students, faculty and staff, as well as members of the Statesboro community, gather at the Russell Felicia Emanuel/STAFF Union Rotunda for a candlelight vigil in observance of AIDS Awareness Day. The event included singing, poetry reading and personal reflections from those in attendence. A University Store employee helps a GSU student with her purchase on Wednesday. The store has recently won an award for helping students save money on buying text books.
Weekend Weather U.S. forces in Iraq to peak in January Friday By Robert Burns and most soldiers thought the war had HIGH Associated Press been won. The initial invasion force in- 63° WASHINGTON - The United States cluded thousands of sailors on ships in is expanding its military force in Iraq to the Persian Gulf and other waters, plus LOW the highest level of the war - even higher tens of thousands in Kuwait and other 39° than during the initial invasion in March surrounding countries. 2003 - in order to bolster security in The expansion in Iraq will be achieved Saturday advance of next month's national elec- by sending about 1,500 troops from the HIGH 82nd Airborne Division in Fort Bragg, tions in January. 59° The 12,000-troop increase is to last N.C., this month and by extending the only until March, but it says much combat tours of about 10,400 troops LOW about the strength and resiliency of an already in Iraq. Partly Cloudy insurgency that U.S. military planners did Defense Secretary Donald H. Rums- not foresee when Baghdad was toppled feld approved the moves Wednesday, in April 2003. according to a. Pentagon statement. Sports "They are the most experienced Brigr Gen. David Rodriguez, deputy • GSU Volleyball finishes season and best-qualified forces to sustain the operations director of the Joint Staff, told on top reporters Wednesday that the American momentum of post-Fallujah operations and to provide for additional security force will expand from 138,000 troops • Chaz Williams finishes sixth for for the upcoming elections," the state- today to about 150,000 by January. Walter Payton Award The previous high for the U.S. force ment said. AP Photo/Jim MacMillan in Iraq was 148,000 on May 1, 2003, The Pentagon originally expected to U.S. Army 1 st Battalion, 24th Infantry soldiers return fire during a gun battle with insurgents in when President Bush declared that train and equip enough Iraqi government Mosul, Iraq, Wednesday, Dec. 1. Pnnp 6 major combat operations were over See IRAQ, page 7
(Cjim-6R1- [email protected] iams Center Rm. UK .tatesboro,' The lEORGE-i 2 Thursday, December 2, 2004 Campus Campus . GSU student receives scholarship from Microsoft Holiday Happenings Special to theG-A The LISA Conference featured As part of the application process, audiovisual systems at the 34th an- training classes taught by some of Wright had to submit an essay de- nual Frontiers In Education (FIE) Georgia Saturday, December 4 the most respected leaders in the tailing why she wanted to attend the conference held in Savannah. The Southern Botanical Gardens Holiday Crafts and Open House Computer Science field as well as LISA Conference. FIE event promoted innovations in senior Tia- 10 a.m.- 1p.m. sessions that focused on the latest "I explained that I was doing a computer science and engineering vonnia "Tia" research related to system and net- senior project for the aforemen- education. The Botanical Garden will host its annual Holiday Crafts and Open House Wright was work administration. tioned class that involved advanced "We provided technical sup- on Saturday, Dec. 4, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This year there will be crafts for the one of only "It was a rare and wonderful op- shell scripting, which was a major port for the conference presenters," whole family and poinsettias for sale. The Garden Gift Shop will also hold a 25 50 students portunity for a Computer Science focal point at this year's conference," Wright said. "For the most part, we percent off sale and free gift wrapping with purchase. Admission is a canned in the en- major," Wright said. "I was able to Wright said. "I was mainly interested were responsible for making sure food item or cash donation to the Statesboro Food Bank. For more informa- tire nation Wri9ht apply what I've learned in class to in the session that involved how data the computers and projectors were tion, contact the Garden at ext. 1149. to receive a Microsoft Research real-world applications, and because is still stored on our hard drives once set up correctly, and for making any Scholarship that included a trip to the conference was attended by it has been deleted." small modifications as needed for an important gathering of computer Wednesday, December 8 professionals, I was able to network The trip to the LISA Conference each presenter." professionals. Annual tree-planting ceremony and get information about possible was the latest activity in what has Wright is scheduled to graduate A Computer Science major from 2 p.m. employment or internships." been a very busy fall semester for with a B.S. degree in May 2005, but Savannah, Ga., Wright attended Robert Cook, the chair of the Wright, who is pursuing a minor she wants to continue her education President and Mrs. Grube invite faculty, staff and students to attend the the 18th annual Large Installation Computer Sciences Department in Business with a concentration in by pursuing additional degrees. annual tree-planting ceremony at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8, near the gazebo System Administration (LISA) at GSU and an instructor in one of Management. She plans to get an M.B.A. as on the pedestrium. They will be planting a live oak, which will replace one that Conference that was held Nov. 14-19 Wright's classes, encouraged her to In October, Wright and several well as an associate's degree in ac- was struck by lightning. For those new to campus, this is the Grube's seasons in Atlanta. apply for the Microsoft scholarship. of her classmates maintained the counting. greetings to the campus community in lieu of sending cards. Holiday treats will be offered at Lakeside Cafe following the ceremony.
December, 2004 Toys for Tots donations . This year the Division of Continuing Education and Public Services has "Why does sex hurt so much?" become a Toys for Tots drop point. New or gently used toys can be dropped off at the Nessmith-Lane Building. Monetary donations, made by check, will also be accepted and would need to be delivered to Deborah Champion in the Nessmith-Lane Building or to P.O. Box 8124. Toys for Tots in Bulloch County made a difference in the lives of approximately 500 children last year. This year the need is expected to be even greater. For more information, contact Deborah "Why is my period so painful? Champion at ext. 5555 or via e-mail at [email protected] Police "What is wrong with me?" Editors Note: The length of this week's Police Beat does not reflect a sudden increase in criminal activity. Due to the holiday break and other space constrictions, the Police Beat has not run since early last We have the answers month. This is an update. 11-18-2004 •A case of battery was reported at •Joeroda Morgan Brown, 19, of Winburn Hall. to your questions. Watson Hall, was charged with •Several CDs were taken from theft by shoplifting. a vehicle in the Johnson Hall •Bethany Lyn Godwin, 18, of parking lot. Johnson Hall, was charged with 11-21-2004 The Women's Surgery Center at Statesboro OB/GYN DUI and leaving the scene of an •Benton Williams, 51, of West accident. Jones Avenue, Statesboro, was Specialists is a private, outpatient facility dedicated •Jacqueline Y. Horvath, 20, of charged with criminal trespass. Lanier Drive, Statesboro, was •A wallet was taken from the to treating women with problems like: . charged with DUI and failure to RAC. obey a traffic device. 11-22-2004 • pelvic pain • heavy menstrual bleeding •A vending machine was damaged •A minor affray was reported at in the Brannen Hall lobby. the Landrum Center. • painful intercourse • endometriosis •A wallet was taken from the •A sign was removed from the painful periods abnormal PAP smears RAC. front of the Southern Pines 11-19-2004 clubhouse. •Kimberly Gael Hammock, 20, •Someone reported a car was of the Woodlands apartments, damaged in the College of Infor- Visit us today at www.thewomenssurgerycenter.com Statesboro, was charged with mation Technology faculty/staff driving with a suspended li- parking lot. or call 871-2000 for an appointment. cense. •Someone reportedacar was dam- •A radio and several textbooks aged in the COBA faculty/staff were taken from Kennedy Hall. parking lot. Our physicians and surgeons are all Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 11-20-2004 •Someone reported being threat- •Jarad Thomas Butler, 18, of ened while attempting to leave the Johnson Hall, was charged with Foy faculty/staff parking lot. Personal. Professional. Caring. Answers! underage drinking and posses- 11-27-2004 sion of a false I.D- •Jason D. Brand, 23, of Statesboro Place Apartments, Statesboro, ll was charged with criminal tres- ■■"■■■■■■I wm 'Wff%M 'W pass and public intoxication. ■ •Officers assisted three motor- ists. LfuHnCluCT] 11-28-2004 •A cell phone was taken from the Henderson Library. •A DVD player was taken from Kennedy Hall. 11-29-2004 •A 1988 GMC truck was taken from near the Foy Building. •A case ofharassment was reported at the Russell Union commuter parking lot. •A purse was taken from the Biol- fat voting 11toe,'& ogy Building. 11-30-2004 •Jayme Whitley_Marsh, 21, of Savannah Highway, Newington, thwest grill® ESffGPliliyBEG2D Ga., was charged with DUI and failure to maintain lane. •A bicycle was taken from the s Henderson Library. •A case of battery was reported at Kennedy Hall. iaba •A wallet was taken from the Fam- (with purchase (with purchase of any Surrito) (with purchase of faff flta°tfOpD HjQSkg7 end ^SMS^J of an entree at regular price •except Alcohol ily Life Center. Bucket of Beer for $7) (Reg. S6.89) equal of greater vatue) •Officers issued one traffic warn- ing, assisted seven motorists and responded to one dumpster fire. jouthw«>«ritt« iouttw«t«,in* jouthwo't orllW oj^W^io Statesboro Location Statesboro Location Statesboro Location Statesboro Location IK 912-76*-3463 TeC 912-7SS-3463 1et912-7SS-3463 Tel: 912-764-3463 Expires: 1201,134 Exerts: 1201*1 Expires: 12/31*! Expres: 12B1KH - All Police Beat information (not UiMvrtn Anyone? os») ^.
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THE GEORGE-ANNE STAFF For 77 years, Georgia Southern's Official Student Newspaper Letter and Submission Policy The George-Anne welcomes let- ' ters to the editor, story submissions The 200405 Editorial Board Staff Writers Photography Advertising & Distribution Services and guest columns from people both Amanda Permenter, Editor-in-Chief Jeff Allen, Alston Arras, Wendi Barclay, Ashley Trista Adams, Katie Anderson, inside and outside the GSU community. Katie Glorieux, Managing Editor Bernloehr, Christina Calloway, DeMarc Felicia Emanuel, Hillary Jones, {ADS) Campbell, B.J. Corbitt, Rachel Dobson, Maria All copy submitted should be 250 Adam Crisp, Hiatus Managing Editor Ryan Moore, Brian O'Conner, Sarah Parillo, Marketing Director: LindseyTreadwell Folsom, Sarah Frey, Cheryl Frost, Joe Goble, Ad Reps: Banu Akgun,Drew Anthony, words or less, typed, preferably sent Luke Hearn, News Editor Ally Harbuck,Valistine Harrison, Eric Haugh, Terrence Williams David Brennaman, Caitlin Carter, via email in Microsoft Word format to Emily Haymans, Krystle Jackson, John [email protected]. The 2004-05 Editorial Staff Production & Graphics Services Angela Parker, Shea Roundtree Kuranda, Jessica Luber, Brian Lug, Jenny All submissions must be signed and include Rachel Weeks, Assistant News Editor Miller, Bert Noble, Gabrille Oddman, Danielle (PAGES) Powell, Amber Reed, Brian Saxton, Jenifer a mailing address and phone number for LaVene Bell, Photo Editor verification. The editors reserve the right to . Taylor, BrandeeThomas, ChuckThomas, Sarah Banks Ashley Stevens, A&E Editor Juliet Walls, Abby Wescott. reject any submission. Submissions are run on Trevor Long & iyiatt Rapp, Sports Editors a space-available basis. GEORGE-ANNE Pel) Thursday, December 2, 2004 5 relationships & sex 50 we toWt SPEAKING OF... 009- Q&JKUi -ffl&Mfne newts To ITAUV if Ke&ZY the other woman {JO U>V6?£ P< l<\& WAS eucrev I was in a computer lab over in the IT • His availability goes down... WAY -r^ building not too long ago when one of my down! loyal readers asked me to write a column L^— • He guards his cell phone like the secret about her friend. It seemed a reasonable service (so you won't pick it up if it rings, or request, and my curiosity was piqued! I 9 so you don't look at the stored numbers). asked myself, "Why would she want me to • He suddenly starts really caring what write a column about her friend?" >& he looks like. ^^m Being the overly blunt person that I • He feels the need to "get back in * <- sometimes am, I asked. She told me the shape!" reason was because her friend was in the • He wants to try new freaky sexual acts on DeMarc Campbell worst position any woman can be in: She columnist you out of the blue. (If he suddenly wants was the "other woman." you to tie him up and pee on him, that's v Let's talk about that. Nowladies, we hear a real red flag.) songs about it on the radio every day. Be- • He seems to purposely start arguments yonce (Is She the Reason), Changing Faces or he nitpicks over petty things. (The Other Woman), Xscape (My Little • He suddenly starts hanging with known Secret), and Kelly Price (As We Lay). AH m players and poon hounds. divine divas singing (and whining) about • He has random bouts of extreme niceness, the other woman, to the other woman, or ECONOMY, FROM PAGE and you can't think of any reason why. 4 about being the other woman. • He starts showering... a lot. may only reach 1.8 percent and ism, which is really anti-capitalism. canism as a block to economic reform It's a phenomenon that I will never • If he says things like "I'm running to is predicted to climb at most to a Rejecting America because of capital- inhibits European prosperity. The seem to understand. Sexy, intelligent, the grocery store real quick," but takes breathtaking 1.9 percent in 2005. ism, however, means repressing the more Europeans demonstrate, the beautiful women who think so lowly of an hour... Why is growth so slow? The Koks European tradition of free market farther they fall behind. Good-bye' themselves, that they feel the need to chase Honestly, I hope this doesn't describe report blames politicians for failing thinkers from Adam Smith to Fried- to Lisbon. after someone else's man. But I mean, how anyone you know! to carry out necessary reforms. rich von Hayek. can you blame them? Why.wouldn't you And to all the young women out there The inability to reform - in the la- Many Europeans believe that ABOUT THE WRITER" want to steal someone else's two-timing, who just happen to BE the other woman, bor market, in impediments to trade, their slow economy is the price they Russell A. Berman is a senior dishonest man? I'm sure his promises to be I have some advice for you. If he's telling and in the social welfare network must pay for their elaborate welfare fellow at the Hoover Institution and loving and faithful to you are as heartfelt you that it'll soon be over, or that she treats - is precisely where the problem of state. This, however, turns out to be the Walter A. Haas Professor in the as they were to his most recent ex. But, if him like dirt, then ask yourself this: If the anti-Americanism enters. Efforts to an illusion. Humanities at Stanford University. He you don't know you're the other woman, relationship is so bad, why are they still deregulate and liberalize the economy A recent study by the Austrian La- is theauthorof 'Anti-Americanism in then that's another story. together? are easily tagged with negative labels: bor Council shows that the portion of Europe: A Cultural Problem" (2004). So, you think that maybe your guy may I realize that's an overly simplified French pundits denounce them as GDP devoted to the social safety net is Readers may write to the author at have a little something on the side? Maybe question, but think about it honestly. But "Anglo-Saxon"; German politicians greater in the United States than it is Hoover Institution, Stanford Univer- you're just beingparanoid.ormaybeyou've more importantly, I want you to stand up, shun them as the feared "American in Europe; although European states sity, Stanford, Calif. 94305-6010; Web got yourself, the "Playa's Playa!" If you take pride in yourself, and not chase after conditions." generously pay out more in welfare site: www.hoover.org. For information suspect that you might not be the focus someone else's leftovers. Although Europe urgently needs benefits, they take much more back about the institution's funding, please of your man's full attention, here are a few You deserve better... and those guys structural reform, it hides behind through higher tax rates. go, to http://'www-hoover.Stanford. signs to look for: don't deserve you. the smoke screen of anti-American- At the end of the day, anti-Ameri- edulMainlbrochurelfxnances.html. PERMENTER, FROM PAGE 4
draping over your head when it rains on the coverage it deserves. 4h the way from class to the parking lot. So, there you have it. This is my That being said, I know there are typical, expensive way of saying thanks. * things we've missed. I know there are I've droned on for over six hundred 1 u wan ■ duties and story ideas and even entire words now. But, if I had to put it into lllilitilllllttll ^° y° ^ to learn how to * people that have taken a back seat this three, they'd be "you all rock" Thanks semester. Like any human endeavor, we for a great semester, and please keep become a LEADER on campus? have cracks, and it is literally impossible the letters coming when we return in to escape a few months in this business January. The George-Anne is yourpaper. without a few things falling through Feed it. It'll grow. ■■^■■I OR ■^■l those cracks. I'm grateful for neglected Amanda Permenter is the edi- tasks that keep fresh until we can get to tor-in-chief of The George-Anne and them, and I appreciate people for grant- she wishes everyone a happy and safe « XTLILC VOW WULL X ClitlV tk, »^L4Jt\l^JLtM\. kJlk 0<^JLllL7vii>« • ing us patience. Even though I know holiday break. Sending mail to her at there are dozens of satisfied G-A fans [email protected] over the for every disgruntled one, it still gives vacation would be a bad idea unless • and you want to learn how to perfect your ■ me that sinking feeling in my chest you don't want her to receive it. Try when I know something isn't getting dweezelshay@hotmail. com, instead. s 1111111111 leadership skills? HEARN, FROM PAGE 4 •••••••«««»»*••••••«««««*»»••••••#•«««**»••••««*•«««»•»•••••«••««« news broadcaster, Rather will go down him about, the numbers sent a clear as the man who screwed himself while message that Perdue wanted to raise trying to prove what we all know about tuition for students. After protests by If you answered YES to one of the above questions, the Center George W(I'll never be able to speak members of the Student Governments correctly) Bush's service in the Guard, from institutions across the state in the for Student Leadership Development has just the class for youT but couldn't find the right, authentic midst of an unprecedented increase documents to prove it. in tuition, Perdue twisted the arms of Gov. Sonny Perdue and his efforts the members of the Board of Regents, to kill higher education in Georgia: causing them to not raise tuition. The In September, the Governor of this problem: the University System of fine state failed in his fiscal policy plans Georgia is still having to foot the $69 to make the state appear to have money million and Perdue looks like he saved £ when it really didn't, and tried to shove the day by forcing the Board of Regents 6 the burden of that screw-up on us, the to not raise tuition. The moral of this Accsrrt poor college students. As he allocated story, well.. .there isn't one, except for D rri which state agencies would help pay the fact that we need to vote someone back the $ 180 million in debt, he slapped else (a Democrat, and hopefully Cathy the University System of Georgia with a Cox) into the Governor's mansion tab of about $69 million to pay up, which in 2006. translates in layman's terms to some- I would go on, but this is getting thing they call a tuition increase. While insane. Eiperienee...DeveIop...Grow...Emerge the Governor denied to my face (read: Luke Hearn is the news editor of Have you already taken the EDGE class or do you already lied) that that's not what happened and The George-Anne andean be reached at The EDGE class is die first step to learning how to have some basic leadership skills? If so, take the second disputed the numbers that I questioned [email protected]\i. become a leader on campus. Students learn step by joining us in the Accent class and develop an self-knowledge, commitment, citizenship, and understanding of leadership theories and your personal Distance Learning ""& UNIVERSITY OF collaboration, and they make several new friends. leadership style. at the University of Florida ? FLORIDA Psychology Courses ONLINE. Classes are offered on Class is offered on Register Now for Spring Semester. Mondavs from 3:30pm-5:#pm, January 10-April 25 Wednesdays from 3;30pm-5:OOpm, January 12-April 27 Open to students from other universities and community colleges. OR Complete these richly interactive online courses at your own pace and earn credit towards our bachelor's degree." Tnesdays from 3:30pm-5:00pm, January U-April 26"
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Freshman forward Jenni December Schedule ers on their roster, 10 of which were Boykin was right behind with two College Football Awards in Chat- active player, Eastern Washington's GSU Athletic Media Relations Dec. 04,7:30 PM freshmen, the Eagles lost three players goals and three assists for seven points tanooga, TN. Eric Kimble, is a full two points per to injury before the season even began, while Znosko's sister and sophomore DAVIDSON STATESBORO - Georgia South- GSU head coach Mike Sewak, game behind. leaving just 14 healthy players for the midfielder Colleen Znosko scored ern University quarterback Chaz named last week as Southern Confer- "What a great three years Chaz season. The injury bug would reappear one goal and had two assists. Williams finished sixth in the final ence Coach of the Year by his peers, had as our starting quarterback. Dec. 11,7:30 PM throughout the season as just 10 of the Freshman defender Shea Hickey voting for the Walter Payton Award. was one of the finalists for the Eddie He's been a leader both on and off AUGUSTA STATE remaining 14 players saw action in all and sophomore forward Ellen Shuler The prestigious trophy is given to the Robinson Coach of the Year award. the field. Chaz should finish as the 17 matches. matched Boykin for runner-up on the top offensive player in NCAA Division That final voting result will also be an- national leading scorer this season Georgia Southern fought through Dec. 15,7:30 PM team in goals scored with two each I-AA football. nounced during the College Football and he helped Georgia Southern to the injuries to post a 4-12-1 record while junior midfielder Jessica Rice ARKANSAS STATE Announced by the Sports Net- Awards presentation. not only a scoring title but our fourth for first-year head coach Ashley Hart, tied Colleen Znosko for third on the work, voting was conducted among This year Williams improved his straight rushing title," said Sewak. including a 2-9 mark against Southern team in total points with four, scoring nearly 100 media members and media GSU and SoCon record of 38 touch- "He did a good job taking care of the Dec. 19,1 PM Conference competition. The SoCon a goal and tallying two assists. relations professionals covering IT AA. downs accounted for, surpassing his football (the team committed only at Florida Voting was based on performance former record by two set two years 12 turnovers all season) and running during the regular season only. ago. He recorded the most TDs of any our offense. Since Chaz took over he Dec. 30,7:30 PM Williams recorded the fourth- player listed on the ballot. The senior went 25-8 as a starter and helped us FORT VALLEY STATE most points among quarterbacks. signal caller rushed for 25 scores win two SoCon titles." Overall he received five first-place and tossed a GSU record 13 more. "He's one of the guys that made votes, nine votes for second place, five He totaled 737 yards rushing and a us believe we could win a national Women's Basketball each for third and fourth place then personal-best 1,178 yards through championship. I think you need to December Schedule nine more for fifth place. His 95 total the air, completing 51.3 percent of his credit not only Chaz but the entire Dec. 04,5 PM points were three behind the next clos- passes (59-of-115). Williams threw senior class for their leadership this est vote getter, running back Charles only two interceptions all season, season." MIDDLE TENNESSEE ST. Anthony of Tennessee State. including a streak of 91 consecutive The Eagles closed out their The three finalists include: quar- attempts without a miscue to close 2004 campaign at 9-3 but in the Dec. 11,4 PM terback Lang Campbell of William & out his stellar career. His final passing process captured their eighth at College of Charleston Mary, wide receiver Da Von Fowlkes of efficiency rating was 171.18, one of the Southern Conference champion- Appalachian State and Sam Houston top ratings in the country. ship (co-champs). Fourth-seeded Dec. 15,5 PM State quarterback Dustin Long. The He should also finish as the na- GSU dropped a 27-23 decision winner will be announced on De- tional scoring leader, averaging 12.67 to New Hampshire in the NCAA MERCER cember 16 at the 18th Annual I-AA points per game. The next closest I-AA playoffs.
Dec. 18,3 PM WESTERN CAROLINA
Dec. 21,5 PM at Appalachian State
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Felicia Emanuel/STAFF The Rapp Georgia Southern junior Natalia Galantini sets up a shot during the Eagle's victory overGeorgiaStateonOctober5.The volleyball teamfinished Report the season with a 20-10 overall record. Basketball bounces back to Hanner Volleyball completes
Basket- productive season ball season GSU Athletic Media Relations prove its might in Hanner Fieldhouse, is finally STATESBORO - Despite suffering building a 28-match home winning here with a loss in the semifinal round of the streak, which began Aug. 31, 2002 both the Southern Conference Tournament and stood until the Eagles fell to Ap- men and in Cullowhee, N.C., the Georgia palachian State on Oct. 24. The streak women's Southern volleyball team completed was the second longest active string squad six Matt Rapp a successful campaign over the week- in the nation until the point it was games deep Sports Editor end, wrapping up with their fourth snapped. The Eagles had also built a into their consecutive 20-win season. 19-match conference winning streak schedules. As football is unfor- The Eagles, who sat at 20-10 overall at one point. tunately over, Eagle fans look with a 13-3 mark in conference play, Individually, honors were be- forward to some exciting action entered postseason play as the second- stowed on two Eagle players this here on campus at Hanner Field- ranked team out of the South Division. season in junior outside hitter Iulia house. After handling Western Carolina with Porumbescu and senior outside hitter The Lady Eagles just finished a ease in the opening round, taking a Kristen Kasprak. Porumbescu, who disappointing loss to in-state rival three-game sweep, the Eagles had a finished the year first in the league UGA yesterday in Athens. The 61- tough time handling the offensive in kills, third in service aces and 50 loss brought their record to an attack of Appalachian State in the seventh in digs, earned inclusion on even 3 and 3. Looking to get back semifinal, falling in four games. the all-conference first team, as well on track, the Ladies face Middle Despite the early exit from the as the all-tournament team. Kasprak, Tennessee State here at Hanner conference tournament, it was a pro- who sat second in the league in attack this Saturday at 5 p.m. ductive season for Georgia Southern, percentage, was part of the all-confer- The Men however are looking which finished the year sitting among ence second team. to avenge their losing record as the top four teams in the conference Head coach Kerry Messersmith they take on Davidson here at in the SoCon statistical columns, led also saw an honor of her own, as on home on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. by a league-high, and team-record, Oct. 9 at Wofford, she became the all- The long and tiring campaign in 14.60 assists per game. The Eagles also time winningest coach in team history, Fairbanks, Alaska at the beginning ranked second in hitting and kills per collecting her 84th win at Georgia of the season was a chance to get LaVene Bell/STAFF game, third in service aces per game, Southern. Overall, Messersmith has any last minute kinks out of the way GSU senior quarterback Chaz Williams rushes into the endzone during the second quarter against Elon on and fourth in blocks per game and built a record of 95-41 in four seasons and prepare the Eagles for what is October 2. The Eagles defeated the Phoenix 48-14. Williams accounted for 184 of Georgia Southern's 508 total digs per game. as Eagle head coach and 453-241 in to be a promising season. The men's yards in the game. Georgia Southern continued to her 17-year career. stand on Monday was a nail-biter as the Eagles lost their comeback bid in double overtime. This spring, Eagle fans can look NHL= No Hockey League forward to the diamond, as both The major sticking point in the GSU Business professor Tony Barilla, baseball and softball will begin By Bryan Metcalf $31 million salary cap per team the went into double digits, losing $22.4 [email protected] in mid February. If you haven't whole argument is revenue. TheNHL owners have proposed. The players the best estimateis, of the 30 teams that million. Other recent expansion teams noticed, the new J.I. Clements On September 15, 2004, the owners are reporting that 75 percent believe that the league has overstated were in the league when the lockout like the Adanta Thrashers might also stadium is getting a face-lift National Hockey League's Collec- of nearly two billion dollars of revenue their $224 million losses from last began, 18 will remain when the labor face the guillotine if the league must generated goes to player salaries, up The construction includes new tive Bargaining Agreement (CBA) season by failing to take into account dispute is settled. make cuts., The six original teams (Detroit, dugouts, press box, ticket office expired. from 57 percent of total income dur- all sources of revenue for team owners. Regardless of how much teams ing the 1993-94 season. Since the and concessions. Construction is With owners and the National For instance the league only included Boston, Montreal, Toronto, Chicago, make or how much they are worth, said to be on lime for the season Hockey League Players Association '93 season, revenue has increased half of the New York Islanders cable and New York) will be safe because owners and players will have to meet 173 percent. opener against Georgia Tech on (NHLPA) unable to come to an agree- deal, worth $ 17 million per season, in of their history. The other four teams eventually or else the money for the February 12. ment before that date, NHL owners Player costs, however, have in- their Profit & Loss reports. They also north of the border will likely be league will dry up. According to Ba- Swimming and Diving will pick locked out the players. The two sides creased by 261 percent. The NHLPA to include the $15 million generated safe as well because they are in the rilla, "If the money does dry up, don't up in January along with Golf. have not met since September 9 when disputes this information, claiming for Chicago Blackhawks' and United category of teams that are actually look for the world's greatest hockey Come on out and show your the players presented their four-point that only a handful of teams have Center owner William Wirtz from making money. Teams that will most talent to be in the NHL." Never has Georgia Southern pride with plan that included salary rollbacks problems and the league is trying to the 212 luxury sweets in the United likely be cut are the Florida Panthers, a full season been cancelled in any friends and fellow students. It's free and a luxury tax. Their proposal was spin it their way. Center. Anaheim Mighty Ducks, Phoenix of the four major sports, but the way and a great way to kick back after a immediately shot down by the owners The NHL refuses to open the doors Despite the best efforts of the own- Coyotes, and the PittsburghPenguins. things have been going we may not see day full of classes and studying. and the lockout began a week later. back up until the players accept the ers, there willlikely be casualties if the All four had operating incomes in professional hockey in North America NHL ever resumes play. According to the red last year, but only the Ducks for quite some time. ... -i ':.- ' The EORGE- Thursday, December 2, 2004 7 Ukraine's opposition scores big victory as parliament votes to oust government ByAnnaMelnichuk talks Wednesday between Yuschenko Supreme Court to deliver a ruling his call for a revote suggested he does Associated Press and Yanukovych, also suggested a Thursday on his campaign's appeal to not believe the court would pronounce KIEV, Ukraine - Ukraine's opposi- new vote but didn't indicate whether invalidate the runoff result - based on him the winner. tion scored key victories Wednesday it would be a repeat of the runoff or a claims of widespread violations across Yushchenko, Yanukovych and in its bid to scrap a disputed presi- new election. Kuchma, who earlier in Yanukovych's eastern and southern other participants in the talks in the dential election as parliament voted the day called the idea of a new runoff strongholds. ornate Mariinsky Palace presidential no confidence in the government and "a farce," also left the issue unclear. Yanukovych has tried to coun- residence emphasized the need to European-brokered talks provided The two candidates signed a deal terattack by launching his own ap- prevent any actions that could split momentum toward holding a new to set up a group of lawyers to work peal contesting the vote results in the country. Yanukovych's supporters ballot. out proposals for the "completion of pro-Yushchenko western provinces in the east have called for regional Opposition leader Viktor Yush- the election," a reference to drafting and the capital, but it wasn't imme- autonomy, sparking fears of Ukraine's chenko urged throngs of supporters legislation for a settlement of the diately clear when the court would breakup. to stay on the streets until plans for dispute. The statement also urged address it. Participants in the talks em- what he demanded - a rerun of the protesters to lift their siege of official The opposition has asked the phasized the need to avoid the use AP Photo/Sergei Grits Nov. 21 runoff with Kremlin-backed buildings that have paralyzed the court to declare Yushchenko the win- of force and said the next round of Supporters of Ukrainian Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych, the official Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych government's work - but Yushchenko ner based on his narrow edge in the talks would be held after the Supreme winner of Ukraine's presidential election, wave a blue and white campaign - are worked out. He said such a vote urged his backers to press ahead with election's first round, on Oct. 31. But Court's ruling. ballons and flags atthe central square in Donetsk,an industrial city in eastern could be held as early as Dec. 19. their street protests. Ukraine, Wednesday, Dec. 1. But President Leonid Kuchma, Hours after the deal was signed, who backed Yanukovych, instead throngs of Yushchenko's supporters proposed an entirely new election, continued to besiege the Cabinet which would allow his Russian-allied and the presidential administration government to field a more attrac- buildings, while thousands clad in his tive candidate as it scrambles to stay orange campaign colors crammed the in power with his 10 years in office central square under fireworks and running out. listened to rock bands in a raucous European Union foreign policy celebration. chief Javier Solana, who mediated Yushchenko said he expected the SAVE WITH YOUR BONUSCARD! Persuasive speech contest showcases student orators
By Kristin Miller exercise will not only prevent obesity, [email protected] but it is also a great way to improve Last night, Maria Collins won the one's overall quality of life. Belongie persuaded his audience Thanks for title of "Best of Class" in the Fall 2004 Persuasive Speech Contest. Collins' to combat the rigors of stress, espe- speech, entitled "The Arts," delivered cially during the week of finals, by a compelling message that stressed the following a regular exercise routine. importance of artistic knowledge and After introducing the newly updated expression in the classroom. version of the food pyramid, Belongie Backed by her public speaking ended his speech with a very powerful your Support! classmates and a crowd of approxi- quote: "Tough times don't last; tough mately seventy students and faculty people do." members, Collins accepted her award A total often students participated of $45 with a big smile. "It felt re- in the persuasive speech competition. ally great [to win]," said Collins, a Subjects ranging from abortion to sophomore here at GSU "I was really dental care were addressed. nervous!" Audience members claim that The second place award went to they were persuaded on a number of Josh Cato, a Business Management issues. "Now I'm going to floss more," Good luck on major. Cato delivered a persuasive said Alex Mattei. speech entitled "Student Organization Woody Woodcock, who MCed Member Today, Employee Tomorrow'' the event, thoroughly enjoyed the Cato strongly encouraged GSU stu- evening. "I was very impressed with dents to take an active role in campus audience enthusiasm as well as the organizations. enthusiasm of the speakers." your Finals! According to Cato's argument, The Fall 2004 Best of Class Persua- involvement in student organizations sive Speech Contest was sponsored by today will help participants gain a the Communication Arts Department crucial edge over competitors in the and SOCS, the Society of Communica- workforce tomorrow. In his speech, tion Scholars. Cato stressed the importance of com- "I am extremely pleased with the munication skills in the workplace. turnout and the speakers," said Tif- Ironically enough, it was Cato's own fany Helmly, the president of SOCS. impeccable communication skills that "I would like to thank everyone for Happy Holidays won him the runner-up prize of $25, coming out to support us. It's been which he says he will use to buy his a great semester, and I think that mom a Christmas gift. [the contest] is a great way to end the "It feels very good," said Cato when semester." asked how it felt to win second place This is the third persuasive speech in the Persuasive Speech Contest. "I contest that hasbeen sponsored by the from your performed to the best of my ability." Communication Arts Department Paul Belongie, who took home and SOCS. The first two competitions third place, persuaded us to get fit with were held consecutively in the fall of his speech entitled "Exercise versus 2003 and in the spring of 2004. Corpulence." His speech argued that Alpha Phi Alpha steps up for charities BI-LO family! 3y Danielle Powell and Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha [email protected] Psi, Phi Beta Sigma and Omega Psi Phi fraternities. The show will also On Saturday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. the Xi Tau chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, feature the Southeast Bulloch Steppers Inc. will be hosting their annual Toys and Dyverzions Dance Team. for Tots Benefit Step Show. It will be Tickets can be purchased at the held in the Russell Union Ballroom Russell Union under the rotunda See you in with the doors opening at 6 p.m. between the hours of 11 a.m. and 2 Participants in the step show will p.m. Tickets cost $3 in advance and include members of Delta Sigma $5 at the door. All proceeds will go Theta and Zeta Phi Beta sororities to Toys for Tots. January! IRAQ, FROM PAGE 1
forces to fill the security gap in the the 1st Cavalry Division, is being weeks leading up to the elections, extended for the second time. but that hope was not fulfilled. Its soldiers originally were The military is reluctant to told they would be going home extend soldiers' combat tours in November at the end of a 10- because of the potential negative month assignment, but in October effect it could have on their fami- they got the news that they would GO EAGLES! lies, and thus on their willingness remain until mid-January. Now to remain in the service. In this they are being extended until case, Gen. George Casey, the mid-March. most senior U.S. commander in The 2nd Brigade of the 1st Iraq, decided it was necessary to Cavalry and most of the other keep up pressure on the insurgents extended units will endup serving while also providing security for about 14 months in Iraq, exceed- the elections. ing by two months the 12-month 34 Statesboro Mall, Northside Dr. East, Statesboro, GA • 489-1465 One unit: the 2nd Brigade of standard set by the Army. ]\ro w oPEisr TO MIDNIGHT! ass facts about X(hristmas trees. 0 Gifts under $20 available at discount stores, on the Internet
ByKathrynWexler Knight Ridder Newspapers With all the presents that come due each December, no one's going to complain if you set an upper limit of $20 for certain gifts. Well, not to your face, anyway. And with some serious sleuthing at great discount stores like Loehmann's, Marshalls and Ross, it's not likely they'll be able to tell the difference. Add to that the abundance of Internet w options, and finding quality gifts atlow ' prices is perfectly feasible. What's more, you'll have lots of company. According to the New York City-based customer loyalty research firm Brand Keys, about 75 percent of shoppers surveyed will at least partly Don't fall victim to a rely on discount department stores like Kmart and Target for holiday shopping. "What we've found in the past couple years is that... folks want to be seen as being smart about where they shop," said President Robert Passikoff. H P.HI "It's the Wise Shopper syndrome." [CALENDAR] When buying gifts for women After nearly 40 home burglaries last year, police this year, consider vintage and hand- crafted jewelry. The online company urge caution during coming holiday absence Ruby Lane (www.rubylane.com) sells jewelry from vendors andartisans who use fixed prices or bids. By Bert Noble Since most items cost more than [email protected] AFEWTIPS see GIFTS, page 9 Holidays are supposed to be a _<«___N. CANCEL MAIL AND PAPERS time for giving. But for some, this V When away for an extended period DEC. of time, cancel mail and suspend holiday season will be a chance to go newspaper delivery. An accumulation 02-08, 2004 on the take. of mail and newspapers is a sure sign Holiday Students apartments are a near that a resident is not at home. Arrange in perfect target for home burglars advance to have a neighbor take in any papers, mail or 'Soul Evolution'Art Exhibit, Foy Fine Arts free samples that may arrive while you are gone. Building Gallery 303,9 a.m. - 5 p.m. . bent on making a quick buck at the travel tips expense of absent Georgia Southern 2 ASK NEIGHBORS FOR HELP ROTC Christmas Party, Union Rm students. By Cynthia Wilson Last year, Statesboro Police ar- Have a trusted neighbor watch your St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2084,4 p.m. home when you are away. So many rested at least four men after holiday BY LAND Brass Chamber Recital, Union Rm r burglaries could be stopped or burglars swiped more than $20,000 prevented if only more people would If you're driving, don't speed. 2048,8 p.m. in goods from about 40 off-campus report suspicious happenings. Tell the Officers will use unmarked cars, student residences. neighbor who is watching your home where you will high-powered radar and helicopters Gamma Rho Lambda Interest group : be and how long you will be gone. meeting, Union Rm 2042, 7 p.m. The crooks purloined items rang- to catch lead-footed motorists. ing from jewelry, guns, and electron- Be prepared for emergencies. ics, and even managed to walk away MAK^YOUR PLACE LOOK LIVED IN Free Health Screenings, Nursing/ Carry a charged mobile phone, flash- Chemistry Building, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. with a box of condoms and a peach . V Be sure your home always looks lived li ght or flares in case your car becomes .cobbler from one home. 1 NL'/ J in. Leave some interior lights on when 3 \ v. 1 / gonefrom home. A couple of timers disabled or you must call or signal for Police say empty student housing Screenings are for basic cardiovas- set to turn your lights on and off auto-' help. Pack blankets and snacks in case cular risk, osteoporosis, diabetes, is an attractive temptation to savvy matically should.be used/However, don't you are stranded for a long time. vision and hearing problems. burglars. leave the lights on 24 hours a day. Lights burning night Know how to get access to cash or Appointments are preferred, but and day do not look natural. "As long as students are going home credit in case of an emergency. walk-ins are welcome. To call for for the holidays, there will always be If you need to rent a car, the Inter- an appointment, the number is DON'T HIDE YOUR KEYS crime at their homes. There are big net may be the fastest and cheapest 912-681-5166 and small years, but it will always hap - Do net leave a door key under a -— J doormat, in a mailbox or other way to reserve one. A Holiday Showing, Planetarium, 6 pen," said Detective Sergeant Thomas / outside locations where a burglar' To ensure availability, reserve a seat p.m., 7 p.m. & 8 p.m. Williams, a 13-year veteran of the could easily find it. If you must leave a if you plan to travel by bus or train. Statesboro Police Deparment. key behind, leave it-with a trusted neighbor. Make sure that each member of your family knows 'The Santa Clause'Outdoor movie, Burglars, who are bent on breaking BY where the key is. AIR Parking lots of Nessmith-Lane into college students' homes, employ Carry government-issued photo Building and Johnson 7 p.m. a number of methods, said Williams; identification, such as a driver's li- they will watch homes over a period REKEY YOUR LOCKS cense, and put identification tags on Wk \ If you move into a previously occupied of time, see if mail does not get picked and inside all luggage. Voices in Ministry Christmas k J house or apartment, change or re-key up, or simply check for vacancies by Because of security inspections, Ball, William Center Dining Hall, / all locks. In many burglaries, entry was knocking on doors to see if someone 4 p.m. made with a key or through an un- don't lock suitcases and don't wrap 4 is home. locked door. You've defeated the purpose gifts. Williams believes the best method of locks if you don't know where your keys are. If there is Generally, passengers are allowed Alpha Phi Alpha Step show, Union a chance that a former owner or tenant might still have of protection is prevention. He sug- Ballroom, 7 p.m. a key, change or re-key the locks. When replacing locks, only two carry-on items. A purse, gests students take valuable items' replace with a deadbolt lock. briefcase or laptop computer would Holdiay,Choral Concert, Performing see BURGLARS, page 9 count as one carry-on. Airlines are Arts Center, 3 p.m. enforcing baggage limit policies and 5 will charge for extra baggage and for luggage that exceeds the weight limit. Beginning of Finals Week Check specific policies with your air- line or travel agent. Don't be late. If you miss a flight, 6 NAACP meeting, Union Rm 2047, 7 p.m. you may have to pay a fee to take a later one — if seats are available. POLICE Terrorism jokes are a no-no. You ■Have a great holiday could be arrested. We're taking a Hiatus for the holidays NOT CROSS Check the Transportation Security and our next edition will be available Administrations Web site, www.tsa. Thursdayjanuary 13,2005. Onceagain, gov, for other travel tips, including information about prohibited items we hope you have a safe and happy and how to pack medicine, film and holiday. gifts.
... • i ne George-Awe www.stp.georgiasouthern.edu GEORGE-ANNE 9 Hiatus Thursday, December 2, 2004 UPCLO GSU Preview: Your guide to what's hot BURGLARS from page 8 Movies The CIN List Department of Music sponsors When Celebrities are 1. National Treasure C home for the break. But if students : A Seasonal Celebration of Choirs' do leave anything behind, Williams in the News, you can *.. ^> 2.Thelncredibles suggests taking an inventory, includ- Special to the G-A versity Singers, the Women's Choir, the read about it here... 3. Christmas with the ing detailed descriptions, photos, and Hi 9 Statesboro-Georgia Southern Com- Georgia Southern will present "A serial numbers. Later, that accounting Kranks munity Chorus and the Statesboro Seasonal Celebration of Choirs" on could help with insurance claims, he The first Youth Chorale as well as the Faculty 4. Polar Express Sunday, Dec. 5. suggested. Brass Quintet. was better 5.TheSpongeBob Sponsored by the Vocal Arts The police aren't alone in warning Area of the university's Department The concert is free and open to SquarePants Movie students about the risk of break-ins. The Wachowski Brothers, known 4 of Music, the Concert will be held at Georgia Southern students as well as " Leah Wynn, a Leasing Consultant at for the Matrix Trilogies, have recruited 6. Alexander 3 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center members of the community. Hendley Properties, said their units three film critics to provide commen- on the Statesboro campus. For more information on the 7. Bridget Jones: The Edge had no reported break-ins last holiday taries for the DVD release of the Ma- "A Seasonal Celebration of Choirs" music department at GSU, visit http:// Ashley Stevens season, but they still inform renters trix Movies. I A&E Editor • [email protected] of Reason will feature the GSU Chorale, the Uni- class.georgiasouthern.edu/music. about the risk. would pay to 8. Finding Neverland "We warn renters to lock their see the com- boys who decides to change her life. doors and take valuables home in our Wait, that idea sounds awfully famil- 9. Ray Southern Courtyard to host "Winter Masquerade" mentaries, monthly newsletter, as well as having but someone iar.' Pamela our maintenance people check the Anderson is 10. After the Sunset Special to the G-A its first annual "Winter Masquerade". would have to neighborhoods each day over the a woman who The party is being held in Kennedy pay me to buy It's Friday night and you're broke holidays," said Wynn. has a weak- Hall's multi-purpose room at 8 p.m. the last two Albums and hungry or just not totally ready Law enforcement suggest asking a ness for bad This campus-wide event will provide movies. to go to the club? Come out to friend or neighbor check in on your boys-Tommy 1. Eminem-Encore free food, drinks, and a live d.j. Also, The sec- Kennedy and get ready to party. home or pick up mail. But they say , Carrie Ann Moss, Lee and Kid 2, Destiny's Child-Destiny This Friday, December 3, Southern masks will be provided on a first-come ondonewas Keanu Reeves, and following common sense can be the a disappoint- Laurance Fishbume Rock-and Courtyards Action Team is hosting first-serve basis. Pamela Anderson Fulfilled best deterrent. ment. That she's trying to 3.LM Jon&TheEastSide But, police acknowledge there movie literally spent an hour and a change her life Boyz-Crunk Juice is only so much students can do to half on mind-numbing action and by actually wearing clothes that fit and CHEAP GIFTS from page 8 protect their property from a few explosions and then spent the last cover her. First, the television execu- 4. Clay Ai ken-Merry hundred miles away. twenty minutes on deep, heavy stuff. tives could have put more effort into Christmas with Love So, to help with the protection, the idea of the sitcom. Instead, ex- $20, you must comb through the of- you buy three. I don't know about you but I had a SPD offers free drive-by patrols dur- ecutives should play up to Anderson's 5. Shania Twain-Greatest fers to find the right prices, but a little Bedtime clothing is another cat- brain cramp leaving the theater. ing the holiday season. To request the strength-looking good. But please Hits hunting can go a long way. One vendor egory to explore. Wal-Mart has some The third one was bad because service, give the police department a don't let her act. It won't be good for recently advertised turquoise earrings festive flannel pants for men that will Neo died. And if you didn't know that, 6.SnoopDogg-R&G call at (912) 764-9911. The service is ratings. If they don't want it to end up from the 1950s for $18. set you back only $7.74. JCPenneyhas where haveyoubeen? The first onewas only available inside.the Statesboro like Andersons show "VIP,' then just 7. Toby Keith-Greatest And don't overlook eBay (www. quirky fleece slippers for $9.99. good because the Wachowski brothers city limits. had the actors do the majority of their let her be the. eye candy. Hits 2 ebay.com). There are literally thou- Tree ornaments also tend to be af- sands of inexpensive items to choose fordable and, hey, they'll keep paying stunts. The last two were complete 8. Various Artists-Now 17 from - not all of them used - and off in years to come. Hallmark offers cop outs when they used computer Hey, little girl, want generated stunts. CGI is so fake you 9. Usher-Confessions plenty of people swear by the site. a tiny circular shoe rack laden with ONE MORE TIP... With cell phones that snap photos Barbie shoes for $19.99 and a collec- can spot it a mile away. I could go on some candy? but I'm going to stop now because my 10. Chingy-Powerballin' all the rage, Internet companies that tion of three tiny dresses on wire busts CALL THE COPS hand's cramping. According to sources, a fake article develop film will also reproduce your for the same amount at certain stores Neighbors helping was released that R.Kelly was hitting favorite photo on a growing number of and through their Web site (www. neighbors are nec- on Ashanit's underage sister. What's objects. One, Snapfish, (www.snapfish. hallmark.com). essary to prevent Singles Looking good funny is that if I had read the article, com) will reproduce a photo on a i And remember: Don't bother burglaries and other I would have believed it. R.Kelly is 1. My Boo-Usher& Alicia puzzle ($13.99), baby bib ($9.99) or dropping three bucks on a card they're illegal activity in your pays the bills too neighborhood. Don't be afraid tocall only chasing after the young girls Keys even a dog collar ($14.99). only going to throw away. Buy some and report suspicious activity that because all the women have heard Dog owners might also want a wa- festive stationery in bulk instead. Former 'Baywatch' star Pamela 2. Drop It Like It's Hot- you observe. Be a good observer. his lame pick- up lines. There's so ter bowl for the holidays whose lights Even better, get out the magic Anderson is developing a television Snoop Dogg Try to write down details if you see much going on with R. Kelly that no blink when it needs to be replenished. markers and make your own. It'll sitcom. The show would be about suspicious activity. one really cares. 3. Over and Over-Nelly The ThirstAlert! bowl is $19.95 (www. certainly be more valuable to the a woman with a weakness for bad - 4. Lose My Breath- gojobananas.com), or $14.95 each if recipient than a generic card. Destiny's Child 5. 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How did the tradition of How do trees How can I keep decorating evergreens at get that perfect my Christmas 1 • Christmas begin? 5 • shape? 9 • tree fresh? The tradition of decorating Evergreens do'not naturally grow The following tips can keep a tree evergreens can be traced back to into the picture-perfect shape that fresh and hydrated through the ancient times in Rome and Egypt is popular for Christmas trees. As holiday season: in celebration of the winter solstice. trees grow, farmers control their n When shopping for a tree, choose In 1510A.D.,the first Christmas shape through regular shearing. By one that is not losing needles or tree was displayed in Riga, Latvia. using clippers to control the width fading. Both are signs of excessive Early decorations included ribbon, and form of the branches, farmers dryness. food, lace and tin.The custom was force trees to grow into the popular n Make a fresh cut before placing the What are the later brought to America during cone shape. tree in its stand to allow maximum most popular the Revolutionary War by Hessian water absorption. • Christmas tree varieties? mercenaries. Are real trees n The average tree needsl quart of more popular water a day. Additives such as aspirin The most popular Christmas tree 6 • than artificial ones? or commercial powders are not nec- varieties include Douglas fir, Noble 2 What is the essary and could harm the tree, fir, Scotch pine, Fraser fir, Virginia height of the tallest Most people prefer artificial trees n Place the tree away from heat pine, and White pines. In South • tree in history? because they require little work. sources such as fireplaces or televi- Georgia, you're most likely to find Pablo Alcala/KRT During the 2002 Christmas season, Fraser firs, White pines, and Douglas The world's tallest recorded Christ- sion sets, which could cause thetree almost 50 percent of households firs in local stores. mas tree was a 221-foot Douglas fir to dry out. displayed an artificial tree. Only 21 at the Northgate Shopping Center percent used real trees. in Seattle in 1950. In 2001, the tall- est artificial tree stood at 170.6 feet and was displayed at Moinhos de 7 Where are most Help other women have a baby. Vento Park, Porto Alegre, Brazil. Also Christmas trees known as the "Peace Tree," it was • grown? made of green PVC foliage and had Be an Egg Donor. Give the Gift a lightning rod and flashing lights There are about 15,000 tree grow- to warn aircraft. ers in the United States, with farms of Life to an infertile couple. in every state. The top Christmas tree-producing states are Oregon, Can I buy California, Wisconsin, Michigan, a tree, sight Pennsylvania and North Carolina 3 • unseen? Call to find out about our Yes. Approximately 330,000 real Has the government anonymous egg donor program. Christmas trees each year are sold ever made any GEORGIA CENTER via the Internet or catalog. 8. tree regulations? FOR • Women needed, ages 21-31 The government once banned the 4 • All procedures done in How long does it use of tinsel because it contained REPRODUCTIVE take a Christmas lead and was a health hazard.Today's Savannah, no travel required. • tree to grow? tinsel is made of plastic and is safe MEDICINE Please call today 352-8588 Depending on the variety, the aver- to use. President Teddy Roosevelt age tree takes seven years to grow 6 banned Christmas trees from the 15354 Reynolds Street • Savannah ■ft Compensation $3000 feet, the average retail height. Some White House for a time because he 912-352-8588 • Fax: 912-352-8893 trees require 15 years of growth to thought the tradition was harmful reach the same height. to the environment. www.gcrmsav.com CAS H fo BOOKS yearbook archive BEAT THE BOOKSTORE! http://www.stp.georgiasouthern.edu/reflectorarchive/
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At these prices we don't take dictation • • 9 GEORGE-ANNE • • El f 1 PIIII ™ • • VIEWS Thursday,December2^004K 13 Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason-more like the edge of ridiculous By Cheryl Frost more like dejavu. Once again, we fol- her chubbiness and the constant as Daniel Cleaver. Unfortunately, * [email protected] low Zellweger through moment after close-ups of her blotchy face were far Grant's appearance was too brief to Have you ever heard a child tell a moment of embarrassing situations, from cute. They were an annoying save the increasingly rancid movie, joke? If people laugh, the child will except this time she is older, fatter and distraction. What was worse was that staying only long enough to crack a * repeatedly tell the same joke until less appealing than ever. the serious work the actress put into few fat jokes and a couple of sexist the end of eternity. This is how it felt I never understood why Zellwe- developing a flawless British accent comments and then crawling back into to watch "Bridget Jones: The Edge ger had to gain weight to play this fell lax and she actually sounded like the shadows from whence he came. * of Reason." Fans of "Bridget Jones' role. Was it because she was playing an American faking her way into the Sadly, the most exciting scene was a Diary," brace yourselves for a major a pathetic loser and only fat people United Kingdom. wet cat fight between Grant and Firth bout of disappointment. are losers? Or perhaps it was a way Colin Firth, returning as Marc - borrowed laughs from the first film * Bridget Jones (Renee Zellweger) is for the writers to slip in a few cheap Darcy, offered his usual contribution - but without the desire for either of back to record more unpleasantness in fat jokes. of standing where the director told them to win. Bordering on ridiculous him and looking utterly perplexed. her diary. Though the end of the first In "Bridget Jones' Diary," the If you have never seen Firth, Grant Lack of humour and on Bridget Jones movie appeared to have weight gain was acceptable because He was actually given three or four or Zellweger in "real" movies, this is nality a "happily-ever-after," the producers Jones really wasn't that overweight. speaking parts but he mumbled them not the one to become introduced. mistakenly took the audience's ap- She simply was not a stick figure and so dryly that he'd have been better off Save your money. Fans who simply iHr ickiK 2 out of therefore the perfect brunt of a few not saying anything. Comic relief must see it due to compulsive curiosity, plause to be a shout of "encore." The AP Photo jokes. In fact, her less-than-perfect did finally come more than halfway at least do yourself a favor and wait * sameplotandbadhumorseemedtobe Renee Zellweger reprises the role of British gal Bridget Jones in the sequel through the film by way of the weakly for it to hit the 99 cent shelf at the regurgitated into its sequel. "Sequel" characteristics were what made her to 'Bridget Jones' Diary.' is a bit of a loose term for it, it was so adorable. In "Edge of Reason," explained entrance of Hugh Grant rental store. Movie reviews for new releases: Your guide to what's hot A Very Long Engagement Alexander: Fortune favors the bold By Christy Lemire By Christy Lemire Associated Press Associated Press Far from great, "Alexander" sporadically lumbers toward watchable, but Imagine the director (Jean-Pierre Jeunet) and star (Audrey Tautou) of mostly it's just bad. We're talking all-out, big-budget-bomb bad. Probably not "Amelie" reuniting and applying the same quick pacing and quirky humor of the reaction director and co-writer Oliver Stone had hoped for when he began that 2001 French comedy to a World War I film that's equal parts love story dreaming of this project decades ago. Nothing about "Alexander" feels like a and sweeping historical epic. Sound impossible? Well, here it is and it's not Stone film, at least not until a breathtaking battle toward the end involving only possible, it's one of the year's best films. The charming, doe-eyed Tautou elephants in India. But perhaps Stone was doomed from the start. plays the fiancee of a soldier (Gaspard Ulliel) who's been court-martialed In telling the.story of the Macedonian warrior-king, who had conquered along with four other men, all of whom have been sent off to no man's land the vast majority of the known world by the time he was 25, Stone has created between the French and German armies and left for dead. She believes in her AP Photo a film that feels both too long and too cursory. We hear Alexander (Colin Far- heart that he's alive, though, and is determined to find him. It's a film that's Tim Allen and Jamie Lee Curtis star as Luther and Nora Krank. rell) talk a lot about wanting to bring various lands and people together, but we romantic, funny, sweet, sad, and sometimes brutally hard to watch, but it's an never truly understand what drives him. Part of the problem is the dialogue, astounding success on every level. Four stars out of four. Christmas with the Kranks . which alternates between stilted speeches and laugh-out-loud anachronisms. One and a half stars out of four. By David Germain Associated Press Earnest performances by Tim Allen and Jamie Lee Curtis make this holiday trifle tolerable at times. But laughs are scarce, and the tinsel-thin story based on John Grisham's "Skipping Christmas" plays out like two separate one-note jokes. Allen and Curtis are a couple opting-out of Christmas in favor of a Caribbean cruise since their daughter, who's joined the Peace Corps, won't be home for the holidays. When she calls on Christmas Eve to say she's coming after all, they bustle about to create an instant holiday for their little girl. Both halves of the movie essentially are two shallow successions of gags strung AP Photo together repetitively by director Joe Roth and screenwriter Chris Columbus. AP Photo Audrey Tautou stars as a Parisian woman searching for her fiancee. Dan Aykroyd co-stars. Two stars out of four. Colin Farrell stars as Alexander and Angelina Jolie as his mom Olympias. V0n70nwireless We never stop working for you® Tis the season to be silly Capture your holiday moments with a new camera phone Get Up To 4 Camera Phones for only $£099■■■ ■ alter mail-in rebate. LGVX6100 1st Phone $99.99 - $50 mail-in rebate = $49.99 With new 2-year agreement per phone. Shipping charges may apply. 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Someone Some of the kills in here are pretty Apparently "13 Seconds" won member of the band, Shapiro, shows on a message board said that this was good; I especially liked Mac's. all sorts of awards from various up at the house mumbling "better late "like Jacob's Ladder." That's a little The effects aren't all that bad, independent film companies. What than never." Soon after, some spooky like saying that the hole outside that considering. It's just the rest of the I want to know is: what movies did things begin to happen. A tricycle you were burying your pet canary movie is so BAD. Ironically, the title this flick go against to win? wanders downahallway...but no one in is "like the Grand Canyon." It's refers to how the movie plays with Awakened by strange noises one is on it! And there is a crazy art gallery obviously missing something...depth, time; funny, considering this movie night, a man named Davis goes to that shows peoples fates on it. Band among other things like ascriptanda seems like it went on for about, oh, investigate. The phone rings, the T. V. members start dying left and right, point. That doesn't even make sense, a week or so. comes on, typical scary-stuff happens. and the remaining members are left much like this movie. And why does the music sound The front door opens up, and Bat Boy Now that I think about it, this is like it's from Resident Evil? (youknow,fromthetabloids?)attacks to figure out what's going on. Jacob's Ladder, minus all the stuff There aren't any extras to speak him, sticking his fingers into his arm. Let's get this out of the way: the of, so what you see is what you get. He then regains conciousness on the "acting" in this movie has got to be that made it so well done. They took The DVD The video looks pretty good, con- floor, no worse for wear. the worst, ever. I don't mean the worst all the character study out, made release of '13 Seconds' We then cut to the next day. The I've seen, I mean just... ever. I know the characters flat, and added lots of sidering the low budget nature of won all sorts of rock band Night Gallery, which Davis this is an indy film and all that, and gore, and long, pointless shots of the the movie. Also, the sound quality that's whatyou're supposed to expect, interior of the house. is good, though the levels can be a awards at mul- is a member of, goes to a secluded old tiple film fes- but damn. Monotone dialogue and This is just another thing that little off sometimes, especially with house to record their third album. tivals, but fails everybody whispering and shouting They bring along two sound guys, blank faces abound. There are, seri- is overdone in this movie; every to live up to Mac and Sidetrack, to help them. ously, two instances where acting "scary" part is done 5,000 times so all the time. ChuckThomas'- Tagging along are two girlfriends, is actually attempted, and they are it becomes stupid. 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