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FINAL EDITION OF FALL SEMESTER follow us online www.thegeorgeanne.com Thursday, December 8,2011 Georgia Southern University THE www.thegeorgeanne.com Volume 87 • Issue 47 GEORGE-ANNE Audit reveals mishandled funds Results show Department of Poli Sci not compliant with university policy BY TJ JACKSON department misused an estimated accordance with sound business instance of traveling to a destination expenses when less expensive travel George-Anne contributor amount of over $19,000. practices," according to the Office of not specified on Request for alternatives were available and five "Based upon the results of Audit and Advisory Services report Authority to Travel, one instance of instances of significant and excessive A Departmental Review of the review, the Department of signed by Jana Briley, director of missing hotel receipt, two instances mileage claims," according to the Political Science that was recently Political Science is not conducting the Office of Audit and Advisory of lodging upgrades to an executive audit. completed by the Office of Audit and business matters in compliance Services and Jeb Tyson, auditor. room instead of the standard room The department's audit shows Advisory Services shows that the with established guidelines and in "Travel Statements (included) one rate, three instances of excessive taxi See AUDIT, page 7 HPFPA Qf*F"MF"Q Eagles prepare for Black Bears BY DERREK ASBERRY George-Anne staff In the Georgia Southern University Eagles' playoff game against the Old Dominion University Monarchs, quarterback Jaybo Shaw threw for 130 yards, gained 41 yards on the ground and had a total of three rushing and passing touchdowns. Running back Dominique Swope recorded his third straight game of rushing for over 150 yards, and set his career high by running for 255 yards on 31 carries, and Defensive tackle Brent Russell recorded seven tackles, and another sack that moved him up on GSU s all-time list. In a game where the winning team posts 607 yards of offense, scores 55 points and wins the time-of-possession battle by almost 15 minutes, it's hard to see the negatives as Rebecca Farris/ CONTRIBUTOR they move on to the FCS quarterfinals. However, the Eagles From the left: Savannah Rogers, Jasmine Hines, Rachel Hirneison and Amber Deagon participate in this feel they must do several things differently against the semester's final performance of Opera Scenes in the Foy Building. For the full story, see page 14. See PREPARE, page 11 Newsroom PO Box 8001 Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun. 478-5246 ON THE thegeorge Advertising Statesboro, GA H59 H63 H59 H55 478-5418 WEB Fax 478-7113 30460 anne.com L 31 L 39 L 32 L 33 2 Thursday, December 8, 2011 The George-Anne AX/ie pay fair prices based on campus and national demand. HE UNIVERSITY CASH FOR YOUR BOOKS!! Monday, 12/12 - Thursday, 12/15 The University Store Paulson Stadium ■ •I Vm 5*01*© aV Other On-Campus Locations msssmm www.thegeorgeanne.com Thursday, December 8, 2011 3 Career Services to host job fair Statement of Operations The George-Anne is the official student newspaper of Georgia Southern University, owned and operated by GSU students using facilities provided by Fair to benefit education majors by providing potential jobs the university. The newspaper is the oldest continuously published newspaper in Bulloch County. The newspaper is a designated public forum for the Georgia Southern community.The newspaper is published twice weekly, on Tuesdays and BY TAYLOR COOPER Tames, College of Education job market, said Tames. Thursdays, during most of the academic year. Any questions regarding content *"*• should be directed to the student editor by phone at 912.478.5246 or at gaeditor@ George-Anne contributor Communications Coordinator. "There will be a panel discussion georgiasouthern.edu. "The Education Career Fair is on interviews and attaining jobs. ADVERTISING: The newspaper accepts advertising. Inquiries may be made by Career Services will host the a great opportunity for students to Back when the economy was better it calling 912.478.5418 or 912.478-0566. Fax any questions to 912.478.7113 or e-mail Education Career Fair on Dec. 8 with meet officials from over 20 education was part of eagle expo, but we wanted [email protected]. the purpose of connecting education organizations - including local school a fair that focuses on education The George-Anne receives additional support, in part, from the Student Activities majors with potential employers. districts, as well as those from as far majors," said Parsons. Budget Committee. The career fair is normally part away as the Atlanta metropolitan This is not an event for anyone The deadline for reserving space and submitting advertising copy is noon, one of the Eagle Expo, but because of area," said Tames. who is not seriously looking for a job week prior to the intended publication date. For more information, rate cards, sample publications, contact the advertising manager or student media director. the weaker economy, it is becoming "Even our own College of in education, however, said Tames. The advertiser is responsible for any errors in advertisements and its liability harder for graduates to- find jobs Education graduate staff will be on "The fair is really for those for adjustments is limited to the amount of space the error occupied in the ad. Further, the newspaper is hot responsible for any damages caused due to an ad's in education, said Patricia Parsons, hand answering questions about interested in education, so anyone omission from a particular edition and its responsibility solely is to reschedule the Director of Field Experiences and graduate school in education," said who attends should have that as their ad in the next regular edition at the regular advertising rates. Partnerships. Tames. primary focus," said Tames. STUDENTS BEWARE: The George-Anne screens all advertisements prior to "Career Services has a career fair "It's primarily schools in Georgia "Professional attire is required publication.The newspaper strives to accept ads for legitimate products and services only. Students are urged to exercise caution when replying to ads- every year in the spring, and this year and a few in South Carolina. There to attend. Students will also have to particularly those that require personal information. Students are also urged to we asked them to pull the education are also going to be a few universities bring their Eagle ID or know their report to the newspaper any suspicious offers which they might see in an ad. fair and do it separately," said Parsons. advertising their education student number," said Scarboro. PUBLICATION INFORMATION: The newspaper is printed by Brunswick News at "Normally they have to wade programs, as well as companies that "You need to have a resurife and Brunswick, Ga. through the other colleges. This gives aren't schools but have a fociis on be seriously looking for a jo$" said NOTICE: Unauthorized removal of multiple copies from a distribution site direct contact with schools and the education," said Scarboro. Parsons. constitutes theft under Georgia law, a misdemeanor offense punishable by a fine and/or jail time. opportunity to share resumes and a During the fair, there will be a "Students should be professional broader understanding of what the session where students can listen to and treat the fair as a job interview," schools' needs are," said Parsons. principles from schools talk about said Tames. "Make sure you have Editor-in-Chief Arielle Coambes Business Manager Tiffany Larkin "We are moving, in general, how to be successful in the education several copies of your resume handy." Views / Copy Editor Shauntel Hall Asst. Business Manager Holly to more targeted career fairs to News Editor Jennifer Curington Hillhouse provide students with the employers Asst. News Editor Jessie Reese Marketing Manager Aria Gabol they want," said Heather Scarboro, Arts Editor Quaniqua Epps Production Manager Mallory recruitment coordinator. Asst. Arts Editor Alex LaSalle McLendon "We are giving the students an EDUCATION MAJORS Sports Editor Matthew D'La Rotta •Photo Editor Randy Hudgins event for their own wants and needs.," Asst. Sports Editor Jannah Bolds Design Editor Kelsey Paone said Scarboro. DATE: DECEMBER 8//2-5 p.m. Football Editor James Farmer Web Editor Jonathan Law The fair will be held in the Russell Union Ballroom on Dec. 8 RUSSELL UNION BALLROOM Corrections from 2-5 p.m. Attending employers BRING EAGLE ID-DRESS PROFESSIONALLY will be from schools or education Contact the editor at [email protected] for oriented agencies, said Stephanie Kelsey Paone/STAFF corrections and errors. HR ;.v; ...:;:: 1 J Ti HTT*I UTHTKTHT * ni ilj'lg^jW 1! [rj i 1 ' Statesboro Yamaha ij 22815 US Hwy. 80 Statesboro, GA 30461 912-764-RIDE (1 mile past Lowe's on Right) Page designed by Jessie Reese BHBBB VIEWS 4 Thursday, December 8, 2011 The George-Anne Our View Students, faculty should have input on shooting range It was announced in September that a shooting and archery range is going to be built just off campus, near the RAC on Highway 301. Since then, many issues regarding safety and funding have been brought up and addressed.