Siegelman calls for communication system, fair education funding

By Stephanie Pendergrass Siegelman stressed that in many rent situation schools face is The Chant~cleerNews Editor instances, officers may be unaware unfair, and he called on corpora- of what they are looking for, when tions to pay more taxes to improve Gov. Don Siegelman said during it comes to searching an automo- things. a visit to JSU this month that state bile, because of a lack of commu- "As adults we should not be law enforcement agencies need a nication officers and dispatchera telling our kids to go out and sell new multi-million dollar commu- often face. To make the job of magazines subscriptions and nication system, and called on the police offlcers safer and easier candy in order to earn school sup- state's corporations to pay more Siegelman said the statewide sys- plies," said the governor. "We taxes to fund education. tem would be beneficial to shouldn't be tejling principals that "We have the technological Alabama. they have to cut either teachers or capacity to create a statewide sys- Dr. William Meehan, president bus routes. We shouldn't be telling tem of communication to make of JSU,. spoke in appreciation teachers to repair old textbooks law enforcement safer," Siegelman about the academy's graduating with duct tape and glue. told the audience at the Northeast class. "We are proud of you," he "We should be telling these Alabama Police Academy's gradu- said. "We know on a daily basis, multi-national, multi-million dol- ation ceremony Nov. 14. "And we you put your lives on the line, for lar companies, that don't pay a owe it to these men and women, the sake of all (of us)." penny in education tax. to start who risk their lives, to make their Siegelman, also expressed his helping our kids out," said Alabama Governor Don Siegelman speaks to reporters outside Leone Cole Auditorium on job as safe as possible." feelings toward the class. "I want Siegelman. "They use our fire- Nov 14. Siegelman was on campus to attend a graduation ceremony of the. Northeast Alabama Police Academy. Siegelman was on campus to you to know how proud I am of men, they use our policemen, they deliver a commencement speech each and every one of you," the use our roads, our bridges and our ing factories in Atmore, Jackson working to bring another automo- for the ceremony. governor said. "You are giving schools, and then they don't put a and Monroeville. He explained bile manufacturing plant to the The governor said that the state yourself to a worthy cause." penny back into education. It's not that "while there's nothing I can do state. Siegelman said, "What I can has the money for this project, After the graduation, the gover- fair." as governor to change what do as governor is bring in new jobs after receiving a total of $6 million nor spoke with the press about The governor also stated, "We Congress does, through changing 'to replace these old ones." He over the past two years and with other issues concerning the state. will fight for our school teachers, our country's trade policy, there is explained that this could help not the addition of an $8 million trust A key topic was the lack of and fight for our children." something I can do about bringing only those affected by Vanity Fair, fund reserved for law enforce- money going towards education in Siegelman also spoke about the in new jobs." but also various workers who have ment. Alabama. Siegelman said the cur- recent closing of Vanity Fair cloth- The governor said that he is recently lost employment. Storms ravage South, Jacksonville; at least 12 dead, dozens injured

By Stephanie Pendergrass number of people that." customers out late Saturday The Chanticleer News Editor who lost their While most of the homes that afternoon. It was about 7,400 power on lost power have been restored, countywide." A series of tornadoes that Saturday. "At the Schneiderman could not say the Schneiderman explained that swept through the South height of the same for some of the businesses extra employees were brought in Saturday left 12 dead, dozens storm we had that were hit hard. "Some of the to work Saturday. "We have more injured and many without about 26,000 businesses that were severely folks on duty all the time, obvi- homes. folks without damaged, where they were pret- ously, because we have an oblig- Calhoun County felt the effects power." He then ty much destroyed, those may ation to provide service 24 hours of the tornadoes as sirens warn- said, "They were still be without power," said a day," he said. "We have other ing of the approaching weather all restored pretty Schneiderman. "But those busi- folks who are sort of on back sounded Saturday afternoon. much the next nesses aren't functioning at all at up." The Anniston Star reported that day." this point." The Birmingham News report- "one tornado touched down in Schneiderman The storms that occurred in ed that at least four deaths had Alexandria, damaging several explained that Alabama were seen in several been confirmed on Monday. It homes but causing no injuries." considering there other states as well. According was also said that the American Calhoun was not the only are 1.3 million to the Anniston Star, Mississippi, Red Cross and the Salvation county in Alabama that faced the Alabama Power Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, Army sent disaster assistance to severe weather. According to customers across Missouri, Montana and Arkansas some of the areas hit by torna- The Birmingham News, storm The Chant~cIeerlCall~eWtllfarns the state, the all felt the brunt of the bad does. damage was also seen in Saturday's storm damaged property statewide, including this According to the Anniston Star, mobile home near Jacksonville, which was hit by a falling tree. number who weather last week. DeKalb, Etowah, Talladega, St. actually lost In Calhoun County, "The state remained under a tor- Clair, Marshall, Madison, Trussville," said Mike power was not that high. He said Schneiderman confirmed that nado watch until at least 8 p.m. Autauga, Morgan, Blount and Schneiderman, of Alabama that "some of the major thunder- most of the power outages were Saturday as reports of tornadoes Jefferson counties. Power. storms we get in the summertime seen in Jacksonville. "In came in from several west and ''fkm-~eof the hardest hit areas Schneiderman also told of the can take out more people than Jacksonville we had about 4,100 north Alabama counties." that we had were in Argo and The Chanticleer November 29, 2001 1 PAGETWO Adopt-A-Family in need this Christmas season I Outstanding alumni honored By Heather Horn in the Calhoun County School By Becky Sellers If you would like to volunteer Christmas Eve to wrap presents for he Chanticleer Staff Writer System, was named alumnus of the The Chanticleer Staff Writer please call Miki Turley at 236-738 1. victims of domestic violence. You can choose the size of the Please call Becky Abernathy at vear. On Nov. 3, the recipients of the The Outstanding Faculty Member Adopt-A-Family, which assists household you would like to adopt. 236-7381 to volunteer. Alumni of the Year were was given to Dr. Barry Cox of victims of domestic violence, is Turley commented,"This project Turley commented that the Adopt- announced. The awards were pre- JSU's chemistry department. asking for volunteers to provide a is -important for the families A-Family program is a "worthwhile sented during halftime at the home- Connell said he was "deeply hon- happy Christmas to families in because it helps the families get project because the funds go coming football game. ored and humbled" about receiving need. back on their feet when they are towards food, power, and trans- According to a University press the title of alumnus of the year. According to a press release, these ready to move out of the shelter." portation for victims of domestic release, these awards were given to Standing on the football field in families are victims of domestic Volunteers are also needed at the violence." W.E. "Duck" Connell, Miriam front of the large crowd, Connell' violence. Quintard Mall Nov. 23 through Wood Haywood, Emily P. Hawk, was overcome with emotion. He and Stanley B. Clemons. said it was hard to keep from crying Hawk, a member of Cusimono, because JSU has meant so much to Keener, Roberts, Kimberly and him and has given him so many Miles law firm was named young great memories. Pi: We hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving break last week! Good Luck to Allison alumna of the year. Connell felt his caring personality Jones this weekend! We want to say Happy Birthday to Kelly Mullendore and Melody Morgan! Clemons, senior regular army mil- helped qualify him for this award. Congratulations to Jessica Henry for being elected Rho Lambda secretary and Leslie Daniel for being elect- itary advisor to the Alabama He also said Haywood, the alum- ed Rho Lambda Vice-president! Contact: Kristi Smith, 782-6212. .a National Guard. was named mili- na of the year, has been a big influ- tary alumnus of the year. Haywood, ence in Gs life. The same encour- Alpha Xi Delta would like to congratulate all of our new executive officers. We would like to thank Sigma a retired JSU personnel director was agement and enthusiasm that was Phi Epsilon for a great new member mixer! Have fun and be careful this holiday season. Contact: Ashley named alumna of the year and W. E. shown to him throughout his life Toms, [email protected], or 572-8844. "Duck" Connell, a retired principal carried.over into his career. The Chanticleer November 29,2001;Fbbe- 3 SGA again discussing rewrite of code of laws READTHE

By Laura King were elected into senate office all ONLINEVERSION The Chanticleer Staff Writer semester, but, "the only monu- mental thing we did this semester At Monday night's SGA meet- is in the trash can., ing, Lisa DiMartino, senator, Kimber Merrill, senator, agreed stated that she be taking that the first revision should have with her over the holidays to review it for grammatical errors. DiMartino volunteered for the job at a past senate meeting. DiMartino told the senate that when the topic is brought up after the Christmas holidays, to table it for the following week's meeting chance to read over the revisions before making a decision. stated that there DiMartino said she would be wer ent advisors pre- working with ~ndrewWilliams, the hall director senator, who led the previous

that the only thing meeti Page 4 The Chanticleer November 29, 2001 Student earns national honor SGA hopes to put on concert this spring president supports the SGA and has Not every student came through and From staff reports was nominated for this national By ~~~i~~~~~i~ & stephanie pendergrass agreed to let the SGA borrow a cer- filled one out, of course, but [some award by David Ziegler. The Staff Writer & News Editor -- tain amount of money and then we'll did]." Kamangu will appear in the just pay him back out of ticket sales," Hayes explained that the survey The SGA will be sponsoring a con- The United States All-American Collegiate said Boyd. "breaks the two top preferences for cert at JSU this spring. While Achievement Academy has The price of tickets is still in debate music choices to rap, I believe, and Yearbook, which is published specifics behind the concert are still announced that Mike. K, nationally. but the estimated amount as of yet is alternative. I think alternative was being discussed, planning is going "$10 for JSU students and $15 for slightly higher, and that may be what into the event. Kamangu Of has "Recognizing and supporting non-students," said Boyd. they used (to decide)." been named an All-American Last year, the SGA hosted a concert our youth is more important Robert Hayes, director of publicity He said another method used in and this year they're looking to do Collegiate Scholar. for the SGA, is already making choosing the type of music featured than ever before in America's the same, preparations for the concert. He said at the concert "may go on price, The USAA established the All- histoly Certainly, winners of Joy Boyd, 2nd vice president of the he would use on-campus advertising name and I think Joy also looks at American "'legiate Award SGA in charge of student activities, the All-American Collegiate like signs, posters and flyers. billboard charts." Program to offer deserved said that the "biggest concern last would be congratulated Other sources of advertisement for Even non-students are getting year or of interest for students, that I recognition to superior students the concert could include using air- excited for the concert this spring. and for their dedica- thought, was the A lo( of who excel in the academic disci- time on K-98 and 92-J, or running "Depending on what bands are play- tion to excellence and achieve- students may not come to karaoke in ads in The Chanticleer and the ing I'd probably go," said Nick plines. The ment." said Dr. George Stevens, the caf or anything else that we do, Anniston Star. "We're going to try to Denny, an Auburn University stu- Collegiate Scholars must earn a ti^^ Director of the but a concert is something that a do a little more community outreach dent. great percentage of students are inter- 3.3 or higher grade point aver- this time to get a better number of According to Hayes, a special vote United states Achievement ested in and of course we want to get age. Only scholars selected by a people," said Hayes. for the students to choose who will Academy. the group with the greatest cross Last spring, Train appeared in con- play at the University will probably school official or other qualified Kamangu is the son of Robert appeal,M cert at the University. However, a not take place. He said however, "I There are several bands in consid- sponsor are accepted. These and Francoise Kamangu from fall concert did not take place. The would like to vote, I want to have a eration for the concert that have been scholars are also eligible for situation this year is very similar. vote. I think [a vote] would be really Kinshasa' D'R' Of The narrowed down to include: Everclear, other awards given by the "We can either have two very small good. That would give the students grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. 311, Fuel, Papa Roach, Vertical concerts or one pretty good size one, more of a voice and you might have USAA. Kamangu Disaseii of D.R. of Horizon, Live, Stained, Life House, so we decided to go with that (the more participation." The Wallflowers, Third Eye Blind Kamanguj who attends Congo and Mr. and Mrs. larger one)," said Hayes. Hayes then said, "You can't please Jacksonville State University, and MTV Campus Invasion. Tshonga of D.R. of Congo, Although the decision of what band everybody, but if you can please a Boyd also said that the concert JSU will feature is solely given to majority, or if you can let everyone would "probably (be) in March, but a Boyd, students get a say in it. "We know they are having a say-so in it lot depends on routing and whoever did a survey of the freshmen during - that's government and that's the we decide to get and when they're orientation where they filled out their process." going to be in our area." music types," said Hayes. "Then we The SGA had an executive meeting Dr. William Meehan, president of did a blanket survey last year which yesterday to further discuss matters

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Now Hirina All Positions Please Fax Resumes To 205-991 -9987 Attn: Marlowe Fort Mail Resumes To: DMK Entertainment The Chanticleer November 29,2001mPage 5 1 We're short-handed ... I Turner tapped to fill vacant VPASA office You're broke and hungry ... From staff reports Commission on Accreditation for the Council on Social Work Hmm ... Education, the national accrediting THECHANTICLEER is looking for dedicated After looking far and wide, JSU body for social work education pro- found its newest vice president right grams nationwide. She is in her sec- individuals to fill staff writer positions for the here at home. ond year of a three-year appoint- spring semester. Interested? Call us at JSU President Dr. William ment. 782-5701, or visit us in Rm. 180, Self Hall. Meehan, has announced that Dr. Recently, Turner was named Rebecca 0. Turner, has been named Donoho School's Outstanding JSU's new vice president for acade- Alumna for 2001. She will be rec- It doesn't pay much, but it'll buy you more Ramen. mic and student affairs effective ognized for this honor on Nov. 15, Jan. 1,2002. 2001. In April 2000, Dr. Turner was Meehan said Turner's selection awarded the Lifetime Achievement culminates an exhaustive nation- Award by the Alabama Chapter of *Tune-Ups wide search and many months of the National Association of Social work by members of the selection Workers. From 1997 to 1999, she *Brake Repair committee. Turner currently serves was a child welfare research fellow Dr. Rebecca Turner, JSU's new vice presi- *Maintenance & as JSU's associate vice president for dent for academic and student affairs. for the U. S. Children's Bureau and academic and student affairs the University of California at challenge this opportunity holds "It is gritifying, following a Berkeley School of Social Welfare, Oil Changes and to making some lasting, posi- nationwide search, to announce that where her research on therapeutic tive contributions to JSU and this *Service and one of our own has been selected as foster care gained national recogni- community." the top choice for the position of tion. Turner, who has served in her pre- Wrecker Calls vice president of academic and stu- Turner has taught undergraduate sent position since June 1998 and dent affairs at JSU," Meehan said. and graduate courses at JSU and, taught at JSU since Aug. 1981, fills "I am pleased that we will be before joining the University, the position vacated by Dr. W. drawing upon Dr. Turner's academ- worked in the public child welfare David Watts, who is now president ic and administrative experience to field of social work. She co- KILG of the University of Texas, Permian provide leadership in this key divi- authored Directing the Basin. AUTO REPAIR, INC. sion. Throughout her career at JSU, Baccalaureate Social Work I I Turner is also professor of social Owner, Roger Kilgore Dr. Turner has demonstrated out- Education Program (2000, Eddie 1 1 work and holds a doctorate and standing leadership skills, and I Bowers) with Hamy Macy and Scott master's degree in social work from appreciate her stepping forward and Wilson. the University of Alabama and an offering to serve." A native of Calhoun County, Dr. undergraduate degree in social work 1280 Pelham Road, S. In response to her selection, Turner and her family reside in Jacksonville. AL from the University of Montevallo. I Turner said, "I look forward to the Jacksonville. , Turner is a member of

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In Our View Yes Virginia, Christmas is commercialized How many toys did a child's eyes as he basks in the you get last By Joshua W. Bingham glory of the presents you bought The gov steps up Christmas? The Chant~cleerManag~ng Edtor him. When children get Perhaps the material gifts now Don Siegelman was inaugurated governor of this state in 1999, with together at school given are replacements for gifts promises to become known as the "education governor." He won a big after the Christmas of friendship and self that are victory over then-Gov. Fob James, who wound up bearing the blame for break, isn't that the greatly missing from today's the fix Alabama's schools were in at the time. We'd just dealt with a first question they ask each individualistic, rebellious per- round of proration, which resulted in the state's K-12 schools and col- other? America is now dependent upon sonality which is encouraged. leges and universities squabbling over what little money was available. ~h~ commerc~a~~zat~onof it for companies to stay afloat The more gifts you buy, the Sound familiar? Christmas - you've all heard and for unemployment to be more you show you care. In the three years since that inauguration, Siegelman hasn't been able that phrase before, I'm sure. down- So I drive down the roads and to make much progress in earning his nickname. His lottery plan went What is Christmas about any- down to defeat in a statewide referendum. Thanks to Alabama's back- And isn't it the way things are? look at the signs for sales. I more? I'll tell you what I see. ward constitution and the souring economy, we felt the knife of prora- Money, money, money - understand the necessity of gifts tion at our throats once again. Colleges and K-12 schools were left to America! It's about hanging lights over within families and friends. fight once again over what scraps of state funding were left. As I sat at home and regarded Your bushes and your Christmas is a time for giving, Is it Siegelman's fault this time? Not necessarily. He's not responsi- the television news, I heard that watching the that was probably the inspiration ble for the economy's ups and downs, nor for the constitution that's the Christmas season is often the Christmas mpvies for all this current behavior. been dragging us down for 100 years. make-or-break moment for of the '80s and smiling. It's Is he guilty of doing too little then? For a man who wanted to be I was walking in London on a known as the education governor, perhaps. But there's a lot of institu- many businesses. The about waiting an hour or so in cold February day three years tionalized resistance to change in Alabama, thanks to the constitution American economy needs fami- line before a retail store opens, ago when a red-nosed, jolly old and the system it's fostered in Montgomery for so long. It's hard to say lies to spend a rather large roll of to be One the lucky homeless drunk staggered over what progress Siegelman would have been able to make on any front money - it's a necessity. ones to grab the DVD player for to me and asked for some under those conditions. Then a money-man was on the money. I gave him a couple What's interesting to note, though, is that he's starting to try. And he screen saying that this season's I have read about 'Om- pounds and I smiled at his might actually be getting somewhere. munities getting together to go Siegelman has been calling for the past several weeks, as he did here rate of sales versus last season's behavior and bright green at JSU earlier this month, for Alabama's businesses - especially out- is only 2.5 percent higher, which caroling, have blg parties toboggan. He thanked me by of-state and multi-national corporations - to pay a higher share of the is the normal rate of yearly with neighbors and replying, "Merry Christmas!" tax burden that supports our schools. inflation and not good enough. Christmas for the fact of religion It wasn't Christmas, it was In doing so, he's challenged the system of good 01' boy cronyism and Not enough money spent = not and family*with perhaps One toy Valentine's Day. But it was back-door deals that has held sway in Alabama for so long. Companies good enough. per child. Christmas to him because I looking to do business in Alabama have long been granted special tax Because of the previous and Family is still a big part gave. breaks by Montgomery politicians and taken advantage of favorable Christmas now, but the bright- tax-law loopholes to keep from paying the kinds of taxes they might in current commercialization of Oh, how Christmas is so com- ness of it is in seeing the glow of other states. mercialized and all about selling The governor has said that should stop. In a state where our schools and buying nowadays! But are scrounging for every penny they can get, wealthy corporations what our economy gets used to, shouldn't be able to take advantage of our state's resources without our economy needs and depends shouldering their share of the cost of our government and education on. system. He's ordered a special session of the state Legislature to con- sider his call to close tax loopholes and generate $160 million in cash. So for the Christmas holiday, And how has the Alabama business community responded to his call? go out and buy presents! Enjoy They're working with him. Sort of. the monetary world we now live This week the Business Associations' Tax Councll, comprised of 34 in - because we do. business and trade organizations, made its own proposal for tax reform Listen to those helpful econo- that it says would generate $78 million annually. The group is critical mists and spend to show your of the governor's plan, and his office has few kind words for theirs, but love for your family and friends maybe they'll meet somewhere in the middle. Even the governor's proposed $160 million wouldn't be enough to and for all the workers in the make up for the $266 mlllion that was cut from the state education bud- retail business. get in the last round of proration, but it's a start. Yet, along with the presents, Let's hope the governor wins the battle on this issue, and 1s encour- make a card of your own and put aged enough to fight for more reform in Montgomery. some personal touches into it, With a few more victories, he just may finally earn that nickname. in remembrance of the old times. The Chanticleer November 29, 2001- ~ahe4'' Shopping for normalcy: This holiday season, malls aren't selling what we need

By Karen Heller happen this holiday season, not soil had been strafed twice in 25 turkey-shaped tofu, which is too Knight Ridder Newspapers (KRT) when opening greeting cards and years. Besides, they added, lots of weird on so many levels. Why eat "What band would mail-order catalogs may be haz- Europeans don't act like that any- food specifically designed to look you like to see in The mall's not exactly hopping, ardous to your health and, to many, more. They've discovered the 10- like the food you chose not to eat? concert at JSU?" my husband says to the sales- travel appears as arduous as it did a minute lunch hour. But I digress. We "need" to cele- century ago. woman weeks after The Fact. America was founded without brate. We need to experience joy, --Compiled by They tell us to be normal, to act The president wants us to spend. fun. Pilgrims and Puritans and and not just the turkey-shaped tofu Callie Williams normal, she says quietly. But it's People are not spending. Quakers believed every day was kind. We need to sing, to hike in the not normal. And it's not going to be Thanks to digital photographs, at devoted to God's work, every day woods, to eat cheese, to crank up for a long time. no time in history have Americans worthy of the same celebration. the stereo and to dance to Aretha. And then David says, "normal" been more cognizant of the gap The Christmas we know is a rela- We need to gather together with isn't going to be how we remember between their living standards and tively recent phenomenon birthed our loved ones - that is, the peo- it. those of the country their govern- in the 19th century, though many ple we love, as opposed to the rela- The saleswoman nods, her every ment is bombing. people were still having a miser- tives who show up at the holidays, gesture as subdued as the store. My It's hard to say we need a new able time. Freedom helps. Money, and only the holidays (but, wonder grandchildren may never know pair of shoes while looking at chil- too. When that fails: plastic. of wonders, aren't coming this year what "normal" was. dren without any. I'm imagining, hoping really, that because of concerns about travel). Computer Science This time of year is when I used to be in awe of the way the charitable giving will be up this We need to celebrate all that we Freshman Americans traditionally get loopy, French and Italians live, their long season, not only to 9-11 funds but have, including the shoes. It may doing what they don't in saner superior meals, their preference for everywhere, locally, international- not be normal, but it's a start. moments during an extended slide pleasure over industry when we ly, and that will help salve our pain. - that finishes in a two-week crack- confine such behavior to a few Giving, after all, is a form of ABOUTTHE WRITER up of excess. It's a necessity of weeks of the year,requiring institu- spending. But we may be in for Karen Heller is a columnist for sorts, getting all the stuff out of our' tionalized holidays as an excuse. some very ascetic holidays. A-few Philadelphia Inquirer. a Readers systems, preparing for the dark Then a few historians set me people were already indulging in may write to her at: Philadelphia winter ahead. It's an exuberant way straight. They're depressed peo- denial, self-righteous pride always Inquirer, PO. Box 8263, of storing nuts. ples, they pointed out. Americans the lasr sin to go. Our food co-op Philadelphia, Pa., 19101, or by e- But I don't think that's going to might behave like that, too, if their sells seasonal mail at kheller(AT)phillynews.com. - Who is the more dangerous enemy? The terrorists or our college professors? Chase Hollingsworth I Undecided I Freshman By Edwin A. Lodke not a total war, but a war combining ing "post-modernist," University of die for their cause. I KRT Forum bombs with compassion - sort of Illinois professor Stanley Fish. He We have an absolute right to like combining imprisonment with asserts, in reference to the World defend ourselves using every "17th Flool: " America;it is said, is faced with a health spa. We are afraid to Trade Center bombing, that: "there weapon at our disposal until the A -,a tgpe o$ war . declare a~acfual, fvll-scale war, can be no indepfndent standaqd for enemy is totally defeat& Thg that we have never fa&& our h& %&$&he real hidden and faceless determining7&lbefi of '&@-ihial- i%@$&%:&t'bctwkn o$$ffe!## tory - a war of terror in which the enemy we are confronted with is: interpretations of an event is the who happen to have different per- enemy is hidden and faceless. This moral self-doubt. We are afraid of true one." universal absolutes, he sonal preferences; the struggle is is true -kut not in the way that the people not liking us; we are afraid says, are "empty rhetoric." We can- between the.morality of life and the qedia and our leaders have indicat- of hurting too many'people; we are not, he says, call the terrorists, morality of death. ed. afraid of the prospect of destroying either "evil" or "irrational." We can Our most worrisome'enemy is not Consider these facts. We have the Taliban totally. We are afraid, only say, in effect: I see that you Osama bin Laden and his cohorts - chosen tu fight only one country, because we are not certain weare want to kill us all but, speaking rather, it is the corrupt little college Biology Afghanistan, despite the fact that right. from my own point of view, I would professors who have striven relent- many different countries, including What happened in the 60 years really prefer that you didn't! lessly to destroy their students' con- Junior Iran and Iraq, have supported terror- since World War II? Our leading cit- Professors like Dr. Fish have fidence in their power to think and ism, and Osama bin Laden, for izens went to college. Before that infected several generations with a to make moral judgments. If we "Jill Scott." years. We have declared that we war most leading intellectuals were bacterium far more virulent than reject the mind-killing professors, will not deliberately hit civilian tar- Communists, but that "ideal" even- anthrax: the plague of moral rela- we will have no trouble defeating gets, thus openly inviting the tually faded, as its disastrous conse- tivism. According to these post- the man-killing terrorists. Taliban to hide its soldiers and quences became evident. Left-wing modernists, the United States, the - weapons in civilian locations. idealism was gradually supplanted first country founded on the princi- . Edwin A. Locke, dean's professor We constantly apologize for civil- in the last half of the past century by ple of individual rights, the country of Leadership and Motivation at the .ian injuries. We drop food that skepticism. of reason, freedom and the pursuit R.H. Smith School of Business at undoubtedly is consumed by , The new assault was not specifi- of happiness, is objectively no bet- the University of Maryland, is a Taliban soldiers. We constantly re- cally directed against capitalism ter than any primitive dictatorship; senior writer for the Ayn Rand assure the Muslim world that we and freedom but against the founda- we just happen to like our system Institute in Marina del Rey, Cali$ Andrew Thompson have no wish to harm them, even tions on dhich they rested: reason better. For more information on terrorism Education though most of these countries wish and moral certainty. Above all, the Could any man or any nation against America go to: Freshman nothing more than to destroy us skeptics hate&reason-reason that fight a successful war if they http://www.aynrand.org/medi.: totally. We even ask these countries made possible the triumph of the accepted such a premise? In this alink/actojivar.html.Sendcommelets "17th Flool: " to be part of our coalition against Enlightenment.and the West's emer- respect the terrorists have an-advan- to reaction(AT)aynrand.org. terrorism. (Are we hoping that they gence from the religiously dominat- tage over us. Although they are evil This essay is available to Knight will declare war on themselves?) ed Dark Ages. andirrational, they feel no doubts at Riddermbune News Service sub- We announce that we want the The skeptics did not seek to sup- all ab.out the rightness of their cause scribers. Knight Ridderflribune did ~aliban"moderates" (who presum- plant reason with religious dogma; - the cause of spreading death and not subsidize the ivriting of this col- ably are slightly less bloodthirsty rather they argued that reason was destruction. umn; the opinions are those of the than the "extremists") to be part of "limited," that it could not really Our superior weapons will do us writer and do not any future Afghan government. know truth. They asserted that rea- no good if we do not possess the necessarily represent the views of What kind of a war is this? Would son had nothing to say about moral moral certainty that we, as Knight Ridderflribune or its edi- any Western leader during World values, that moral judgments were Americans, stand objectively for the tors. War I1 have dreamed of avoiding all just a reflection of the society one good - good because we are pro- - civilian targets, dropping food to happens to come from and were life on this earth, pro-man and pro- (c)2001, Ayn Rand Institute. Junior the is and offering them a share only an expression of a subjective, happiness. A hand-wringing, self- Distributed by Knight , in the future government of personal preference. doubting super-power is no match Riddermribune Informution "I? 0.D. " Germany? . Read the comments of the lead- for dedicated primitives anxious to services. Yes, this is a new kind of war -

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PEATURES The Chanticleer November 29, 2001 Wingin' it: Chanticleer's student panel judges J'ville chicken wings

By Danni Lusk Jefferson's provided their clas- Brewer. "I really couldn't decide crunchy texture with a full flavor The Chanticleer Features Editor sic hot wings. Along with the hot (which was the best) between to them, according to Brewer. wings, Jefferson's chips and Struts' and Jefferson's hot "Keep the lemon pepper out of What do college students do on ranch and blue cheese dressings wings." the ranch," he said. "They have a Friday night when they don't were tasted. "They're a little ' "Struts' hot wings were well- enough flavor on their own." feel like cooking? Eat wings. spicy," said Andrew Symonds, saturated," said Heather Harper, The honey barbecue wings, Chicken wings are one of the SGA senator, about the wings. SGA senator. "You didn't have to however, didn't go over as well. most popular foods of choice in a "They're good. It's just the meat I scrape for some sauce and it was "The honey barbecue from Coop college town like Jacksonville, so think was a little overcooked." a good hot flavor." DeVille was too heavy," said The Chanticleer decided to do a Jefferson's hot wings were also Newcomer Coop DeVille, Harper. "They tasted greasy." taste test to find out the local found to be lacking heat. The ChanticleerIDanni Lusk which was just recently opened, Overall, the "Worst Taste" restaurant with the best wings. Chicken wings are staple in the JSU stu- "Jefferson's hot wings aren't very dent's diet. provided the panel with six each award was given to Struts for Four JSU students were chosen hot," said President of Sigma Phi of their honey barbecue and their honey mustard wings and to help pick out the best wing-of- Epsilon Clint Thomas. "I mean ing are fresh and not stale like lemon pepper wings. Coop DeVille's honey barbecue. them-all out of three of they're real spicy, but if you eat Jefferson's." The lemon pepper wings were a "Most Unique Flavor" was given Jacksonville's best restaurants hot wings, you won't be scared." Despite their fresh chips and good change of pace compared to to Coop DeVille's lemon pepper that sell wings: Struts, Jefferson's Up 'Ti1 Dawn President Sherry dressing, some of the students did the other more classic flavors of wings. and Coop DeVille. Todd tasted Jefferson's chips and not care for some of the more cre- wings. "The lemon pepper kicks "Different flavors are good," Each restaurant was given the dressing. "Jefferson's chips are ative flavors. "My least favorite ass," said Symonds. said Brewer. "But you have to be freedom of providing their best stale and suck and so does the (out of all the wings) was the The lemon pepper wings had a careful what you put on [wings]." flavors of wings for the students ranch," she said. honey mustard," said Svmonds. "It had a lot of meat on there but to test. , Struts provided the panel with it's tainted with honey mustard chips and dress- sauce. Honey mustard is a condi- ing along with ment, it's not supposed to be a two wings of cooking additive." each of their best Sweet and sour didn't seem to flavors: barbe- be a very popular choice for a cue, honey mus- wing flavor either. "Sweet and tard, sweet and sour does not belong on a wing," sour, hot, mild said 92J Program Director Jordan and teriyaki. Brewer. "The sweet and sour Struts' chips wings from Struts are little too and ranch dress- chewy." ing were the However, Struts' hot wings best, according ended up tying with Jefferson's to Todd. "Struts' hot wings for the "Best Taste" award. "You can never go wrong JSU student judges Heather Harper (I) and Sherry Todd sample chips and dress- ' The ChanticleerIDanni Lusk chicken wings from Coop DeVille, Jefferson's and Struts. with regular hot wings," said Taste testers (I-r) Jordan Brewer, Clint Thomas and Andrew Symonds judge wings. SODA builds bridges of communication between JSU students The Onion will

By Jennifer Dickie President Chad Fleming. "We cial event called "Discover the float's charm. Homecoming is bring tears Past" to enhance the Universitv's just part of the fun students of --The Chanticleer Staff Writer-. have three deaf officers, including myself, and two hearing officers at understanding of the deaf commu- SODA have enjoyed this year and Have you ever had a class with a this time." nity. "We plan to invite sexera1 in previous years. to your eyes deaf student and needed to ask him Dee Johnston, the lead inter- prominent people in our organiza- Disabled Student Services, about a missed assignment, bor- preter at JSU, is also the advisor tion," said Fleming, "including located in the Theron Montgomery Review by Gary Lewis row his notes, or just want to strike for SODA. "Anyone can join . Mrs. Heather Whitestone- Building, provides a variety of ser- The Chanticleer Online Editor up a conversation without know- SODA - deaf or hearing. Hearing McCallum, former Miss America vices for students with any handi- ing how? There's often a language people don't even have to know and Jacksonville State student. We cap or learning disability. SODA If you are a fan of such television , barrier between deaf and hearing sign language yet," Johnston said. are, as well, looking to conduct a is only one of many such organi- shows as "The Daily Show" and students, but the members of the "Most of the members end up mini-workshop on deaf culture at zations available on JSU's cam- "Politically Incorrect," you owe it Student Organization for Deaf being some of the deaf students JSU." pus. Jacksonville State abides by to yourself to check out The Onion Awareness exist to help overcome here at JSU, students from the SPE These are only a few of the all laws concerning students with (www.theonion.com). This Web site and weekly news- that barrier. 3871388 (Sign Language I and 11), opportunities SODA provides for disabilities and is happy to accom- paper does not merely slaughter and some of the interpreters who students who want to get involved modate in any way possible, said Dr. Susan Easterbrooks founded the sacred cows of American pop with their school while teaching Johnston. Organizations such as SODA in 1985. The group's pur- work here at JSU." culture - it roasts them in a hot and SODA are designed to further the pose is to provide awareness about According to Fleming, although the community about the hearing spicy barbecue sauce that would deaf culture to the JSU communi- SODA did not hold any fundrais- impaired. education of college students in a make a Texan cringe. ty in as many ways as possible. ers this semester, they are looking On Oct. 17, Jacksonville State diverse world. With past headlines such as This year's 15 members intend to forward to some fundraisers next celebrated its 115th homecoming. Anyone interested in building the "Mother Teresa Sent To Hell In improve relationships between the year to ensure the club's financial The students of SODA worked bridge between those of us who Wacky Afterlife Mix-Up," it hearing people and the deaf, mak- future. "We will do a special ren- hard on their organization's parade hear with our ears, and those of us should be obvious that the staff of ing communication more fluent dition of Wizard of Oz starring float, which paid off when they who hear with our minds, should The Onion has no qualms about and discouraging bias. both deaf and hearing actors who won second place in the float com- contact Dee Johnston at Disability offending its readers. Even events "We provide an opportunity to know sign language," said petition. The club's theme Support Services, or Chad as terrible as the Sept. 11 attacks the deaf students: A chance to be a Fleming. "This has not been set focused on a representation of the Fleming, President of JSU's are fair game for their edgy, raw leader in different committees or up for a date yet but we are work- various decades of JSU's history. SODA chapter. Students can satire. as an officer,'" said SODA ing on it." Members of the organization rode become members of SODA by SODA is also working on a spe- along in the parade to enhance the paying $5 dues per semester. see Onion, page 12 "zge 10 The Chanticleer N-o{/t~r;18Br-29' 'I'ADI' '%Shrekwfu of surprises, not necessari y for kids

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The Chant~cleerStaff- Writer for sheer entertainment. Toward Eddie Murphy as Donkey. the beginning of the movie, when Murphy's comedic presence is When I sat down to watch Lord Faryuod is looking for the strong as usual, and his dialogue is "Shrek" with my 5-year-old broth- perfect princess to wed, his magic full of sexual innuendoes. Donkey er Logan, I must admit that I had mirror presents three women to is a lover; when giving Shrek some some preconceived notions about him in a dating game scenario. tips on how' to win over the the film. Ogrec, princesses, anima- Cinderella is introduced: "Her princess. he busts into a soul-filled tion - kid stuff, nght'! "Shrek" hobbies include cooking and clean- version of "Try a Little may be typecast as a children's ing for her two evil stepsisters." Tenderness." Donkey's free spirit movie; however, it contains ample What makes "Shrek" shine the and good humofmake for the per- amounts of tongue-in-cheek adult most is the casting. Mike Myers is fect counterpart to Shrek's general- humor, an all-star cast and wonder- a perfect Shrek, speaking with the ly somber attitude. ful computer-generated animation same Scottish brogue that he uses The movie's finale is the high- that is sure to satisfy all age groups. in "So I Married An Axe light, with the "Shrek in the Swamp Here is the premise: The tiny Murderer." Cameron Diaz is great Karaoke Dance Party." This fea- Courtesy Dreamworks skg/Un~versal as the voice of Princess Fiona; she tures all the classic fairy tale char- Lord Farquod (played by John Ogre Shrek (played by Mike Myers) talks with Donkey (played by Eddie Murphy) in the Lithgow- of "Third Rock From the computer-animated film, "Shrek." is an elegant princess with some acters doing renditions of various manly vulgarities. In addition to songs. Princess Fiona, clad in a Sun") is on a quest to make his accompanied by his faithful and Donkey have on their journey are belching, she defeats Robin Hood's wedding gown, does Madonna's kingdom perfect. He rounds up all hilarious sidekick, Donkey, who is exciting, to say the least. In an "Meny Men" kung-fu style in an "Like a Virgin." The Gingerbread the unusual fairy tale characters played by Eddie Murphy. action-packed yet humorous scene, action sequence that parallels "The Man croons "Do You Really Want such as the Three Blind Mice and When Shrek and Donkey arrive at the dynamic duo manages to rescue Matrix." Lithgow's voice is per- to Hurt Me" by the Culture Club. Pinocchio and exiles them to a Farquod's kingdom, he agrees to the princess by very unorthodox fect for Lord Farquod's sassy char- Ina strong finish, the entire cast of swamp that is already inhabited by give Shrek his swamp back if he means: Donkey seduces the dragon acter. His height is also a source of characters belt out the funk classic Shrek, an ogre played by Mike and Donkey will go rescue the by complementing on the freshness amusement. Shrek suggests that "Dance to the Music" by Sly and Myers. Shrek is angered by this lovely Princess Fiona from the of her breath. This results in a Farquod's extremely tall palace is the Family Stone. invasion of his privacy and clenches of an evil fire-breathing strange love affair; Donkey sere- an effort "to compensate for other This is definitely not your run-of- embarks on a quest to Lord dragon. nades the dragon with Sir-Mix-A- shortcomings." the-mill children's movie. Farquod's kingdom to protest, The adventures that Shrek and Lot's "Baby Got Back." Stereo MC's up your alley. If you like Tricky then this is a good buy also. Even if you're not a big dub fan, maybe IT'S NEW-IT'S DELICIOUS you should consider buying this to Deep Down and Dirty broaden your CD collection and IT'S HERE FOR A LIMITED TIME impress your friends and family and anyone else worth impressing. I You can pop this'sucker into your CD player and just relax, for when you get out of the car you might Review by Nick Davis just walk with a new rhythm, like The Chanticleer Staff Writer ---A- the words of advice from the track IC~lllCHEES "The Right Effect." "Use your It's been a really long time since Courtesy UNlIlsland mind and body every time you step these guys made any noise in the if you wanna cause the right music world. Most of us kids had- sporting arenas and in some com- effect." 'n't even set foot past the double mercials). Dirty yet sophisticated, tracks like doors and into high school. The whole CD is cleverly crafted. "Sophisticated," "We Belong In Nine years ago the Stereo MC's They didn't stray far from the over- This World Together" and McDOUBLE!! made good on their album I I all sound of their last record, but it "Running" show the band's ability. "Connected," toured for a while, still smells fresh. Sometime's you Their past tours with U2 and then disappeared. With "Deep just got to stay with what works. Jane's Addiction kind of show their Down and Dirty," they pick up The Stereo MC's beats are simple ability too, and the respect they get McDonald's right where they left off. yet scrumptiously stylish, and in the music world. Before Fatboy Slim and Moby, every song is very laid-back. The Stereo MC's sound is defiant Piedmont & Jacksonville Stereo MC's were the ones lighting Birch's lyrics are off the beaten of an accurate description. They I up the dance floors in the UK and path, and flow like running water. blur the lines a little, and that lets elsewhere. The proclaimed kings of He doesn't try to make his lyrics fit you get what you want from their British hip-hop, Nick Hallum and into the song, and that makes for music. It's no wonder they inspired vocalist Rob Birch took their sweet good music. It's different, and dif- a whole generation of dub and time in making the sequel to their ferent is always very good. beats, and probably will inspire still successful album, and it shows They're pretty funky, and if more. ("Connected" is still played in you're techno fan then this is right !.ON

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Another hot track on the featured the biting news story "President Urges Calm. Restraint album comes courtesy of The Among Nation's Ballad Singers," Neptunes on the song titled in which President Bush makes a - Review by Anthony Hill "Young'n." plea to artists such as Mariah The Chanbcleer Sports Ed~tor Carey. Barbra Streisand and -- -- The other end of the spectrum Diannc Warren not to record comes with "We Don't Give If Nas' emergence in the early "mawkish. insipid all-star tribute - - A," a lazy example of thugged- ballads," adding that "there has 1990s led some to see him as Courtesy WEAIElektra Entertainment out and wardrobe-heavv boast- already been enough suffering." the second coming of the intel- claims don't have the same ing that hip-hop haters could An article titled "God Angrily ligent, well-respected Rakim, Clarifies 'Don't Kill' Rule" por- impact when offered by an easily cite as an example of the no doubt others will see the artist who's so relaxed. 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SPORTS The Chanticleer - November 29, 2001 Gamecocks drop five straight games to finish season 5-6

-- -- By Anthony Hill "I think we couldn't stop the run- from 6 yards away to make the The Chant~cleerSpon's Ed~tor ning game," said head coach Jack -- score 9-6. Crowe. "I think they came in with Rondy Rogers finally found some- The Gamecocks (5-6, 2-4 SFL) an attitude that they were going to thing he couldn't do on the field ended the season on a five-game make the game physical, which bas when he attempted a pass. Roger's losing streak by dropping their final no surprise to us. We started off just pass was intercepted by Keith two games against Troy State and missing some tackles." Smith, but that was the final play McNeese State. JSU was unable to stop the run- before lightning forced play to be The Gamecocks were three bad ning of Cowboy tailback Vick King suspended. calls, two injuries and a fumble as he compiled 211 yards and two When play resumed, the Cowboys away from beating Troy State, but touchdowns to lead McNeese State took the lead and didn't look back. the Trojans proved to be too much to a 3 1-21 victory. With 1 : 10 left in the second quarter, as they trounced JSU 21-3 on Nov. "Rain, sleet, snow, whatever, I'll King scored his first touchdown on 17. run in it - it doesn't matter to me," a 5-yard run to put McNeese State The Gamecocks lost two offensive said King. "You've got to give the up 12-9. The Cowboys increased weapons when both Ralph Jenkins line all of the credit. They gave me the lead to 19-9 after B.J. Sarns and Rondy Rogers were injured the holes and I ran through them." scampered 19 yards. early in the first half. The The game consisted of a 2-hour, 1 - JSU kept itself in the game after Gamecocks were also forced to play minute rain delay, a muddy field Rogers sprinted 32 yards for the without the exciting punt returner that contributed to seven missed score early in the third quarter. Neika Willis. extra points, a first quarter dominat- Lee's extra point was no good, JSU also had to overcome three The Anniston StarlSteve Gross Senior Taylor Mitchell attempts to haul down MST fullback during last Saturday's defeat. ed by the Gamecocks, second half keeping the score at 19-15. bad calls and a fumble deep in its dominated by McNeese and the McNeese State pushed the lead own territory to come away kith the Troy State moved the ball well scored on a Carter 1-yard run to cap added fact that it was a make-up back to 10 after lade Nagle con- impossible - a win over Troy State. early but couldn't convert yards into an amazing 91-yard drive to go up game. nected with Lawton to go up 25-1 5. Senior quarterback Brock Nutter points. The Trojans' first two drives 14-3 with 11:41 left in the game. The Cowboys claimed the SFL Gamecock defensive back Reggie passed for 254 yards and one touch- into Jacksonville State territory Troy State then completed the title with the win and it was their Spencer did all he could to mount a down, while former Auburn Tiger ended in disaster. A blocked field scoring for the night after DeWhitt fifth title in the last 11 years, but JSU comeback after he intercepted running back Demontray Carter goal by the Gamecocks ended the Betterson rambled 15 yards on the first since 1997. Nagle's pass and took it 97 yards for scored a pair of touchdowns to mus- first threat with the Trojans at the Trojans' next drive and Drew "We overcame adversity," said the score. Spencer's touchdown cle the Trojans past the Gamecocks. JSU 20, while a Nutter interception Boteler connected with the PAT to McNeese State head coach Tommy made the score 25-21. Neither team could muster much ended the second threat with the make the score 21 -3. Tate. "That's something these play- With 5: 19 to go in the game King offense in the first half. The ball at the JSU 2. JSU was led by Reggie Stancil, ers have done all year." ended all hopes of a Gamecock Gamecocks finally broke through in TSU got the ball right back after who finished the game with 189 The Gamecocks had a 9-0 lead comeback when he dove in the end the second quarter, using a ICplay, Carlow James fumbled at the JSU passing yards and 50 yards rushing. until King touched the ball for the zone from the l-yard line to cap an 74-yard drive to take a 3-0 lead. 22. Nutter hit Carter on a 22-yard The Gamecocks finished the sea- first time for the Cowboys with I l-play, 57-yard drive. Steven Lee connected on a 25-yard pass to put the Trojans up 7-3 with son with a game against No. 11 11:48 in the second quarter. He "The big thing was that every time field goal to lift the Gamecocks to 4:34 to go in the half. McNeese State (8-3, 5-1 SFL) at ripped off runs of 19, 13, 9 and 15 they (JSU) did something to stay in the early lead. In the second half, the Trojans Paul Snow Stadium last Saturday. to set up McNeese's first touch- the game, we answered it," con- down. Luke Lawton ran the ball in cluded Tate. Basketball team falls to Auburn, but drops Birmingham-Southern

--- - Staff Reports Early in the second half, Auburn lot from playing a good team like lead to 31-28 to open held a 16 point lead, 45-29, with Auburn." the second half, but five 17:00 left in the game, but Jax Well, the Gamecocks played as if straight points by Heard Head coach Mike LaPlante and State mounted a rally to slice the they did indeed learn something pushed the lead back to the Gamecock basketball team are lead to three points, 47-44, at the from the loss to Auburn and used 36-28. JSU led by its 1-1 after a loss to Auburn and a 12:49 mark. the knowledge to thrash largest lead, 51-38, on a victory over Birmingham- Heard, who finished the game Birmingham-Southern 63-52 last tip-in by Perry with Southern. leading the Gamecocks with 14 Wednesday. 7:41 left in the game, The Gamecocks began the season points, scored nine points during The high-flying Joshua Perry but the Panthers weren't with a trip to Beard-Eaves the run, while Omar Barlett, scored a career-high 15 points off ready to quit yet. Memorial Coliseum on Nov. 18 Emerson "Downtown" Brown and the bench to lead the Gamecocks to BSC sliced the lead to and fell to the Auburn Tigers (2-0) Josh Perry each tossed in two a rare win on the road. 54-49 with 1:36 left on 75-53. points over the five-minute run. The win marked the first road a baseline jumper by "This game was exactly what we Barlett finished the game with 10 win for the Gamecocks under Shema Mbyirukira, but expected," said LaPlante. "We points. LaPlante and was just the 29th loss the Gamecocks hit sev- made a little run there in the sec- Auburn answered the run by in 335 games for Birmingham- eral key free throws at ond half. going on a 25-2 run to push the Southern at Bill Battle Coliseum. the end to hold on to the "We got it close, then Kyle Davis lead to 71-46, after Brandon "This was great win for our victory. blocked Heard's lay-up. I felt like Robinson scored on a dunk with team," said LaPlante. "Our kids "Downtown" Brown that was the turning point of the 3:3 1 left in the game. never gave up. We had so many finished the ganie with game," said LaPlante. Daniels had 16 points and Derick guys contribute tonight." 10 points, while former In the first half, Auburn jumped Bird added 13 points to lead the BSC held a 20-16 lead with 5:40 Gamecock Rashard out to an ll-point lead, 23-12, after Tigers in the victory. left in the first half, but the Willie finished with 17 Marquis Daniels scored inside with Auburn took advantage of 23 JSU Gamecocks went on a 15-3 run to points for the Panthers. 9:19 left, but Jax State cut the lead turnovers and the Tigers held the the half and took a 31-23 lead at The basketball team to 25-19, on a 3-pointer by Poonie Gamecocks to just 33.8 percent the intermission. will begin A-Sun play Richardson. Richardson finished shooting (22-of-65) for the game. During that run, Richardson when they travel to play the game with 11 points. "Auburn had a lot of second shot sparked the Gamecocks by scoring in-state rival Troy State The Tigers pushed the lead back opportunities and simply over- eight points. He finished the game tonight. Tip-off is set whelmed us in the paint," said with 11 points again. for 7. to 10 points at the intermission, 34- The Anniston Starhnt Penny LaPlante. "Hopefully, we learned a Birmingham-Southern cut the 24. JSU c4nhr OmBmktl dunks over M Auburn *or. Page 14 The Chanticleer November 29,2001 Emerson: Taking over the world. One on one with "Thrill:" ~DowntownwThrill: Fried chicken. By Anthony "Thrill" Hill and see. offensive end and see what the Emerson: Juicy and Texas The Chanticleer Sports EEtor Thrill: Omar Barlett is a dom- defense gives me. Pete hot sauce. inant player in the inside, but I Thrill: How do you feel about Thrill: UGK (Rap group). I met Emerson "Downtown" think he's a good power for- Michael Jordan returning to the Emerson: Nothing serious. Brown about a year ago, but I ward. How well do you think game? Thrill: Christine and Daryl didn't really know him until he'll do at the center position? Emerson: I think that it's Washington (Emerson's par- this past September. He and I Emerson: (Pause) He's going going to bring a lot of money to ents). had a conversation while I was to be good. He's going to be the game. A lot more people are Emerson: Strong, foundation covering a Jacksonville High really good. It's just going to going watch the games. More and keep it real. football game for The Anniston take a little time. young guys are going to learn Thrill: Poonie Richardson Star. We talked about every- Thrill: The women's team is from him. (Gamecock point guard). thing from basketball to com- balling as well. Have you got- Thrill: What are some of the Emerson: Poonie is the truth. munity service that night. The Chantlcleer/Anthony ten a chance to look at their tal- things that you like to do when He understands the game really Sophomore guard Emerson Brown. That's just what kind of person ent? They got pretty beat up in you're not on the basketball good. Emerson is. He's very well 4 within three points and then Arizona though. court? Thrill: Coach Mike LaPlante. rounded and displays concern lost by 22 points. They went Emerson: They've got a lot of Emerson: What are some of Emerson: (Long pause). for a wide range of issues. He's on a 25-2 run at the end. talent. To be a good team the things I like to do? I just sit Thrill: You're taking too long. not your average jock and defi- Emerson: We were in thi you've got to be able to take and live a quiet life, ya know. Tell me the truth. (Both laugh) nitely isn't your average bas- game physically, but they chal- the wins as well as the losses. I'm real hush, hush and mind Emerson: Coach LaPlante is ketball player. Emerson is very lenged us mentally. We'll get They'll get Ehere though. my own business. going to let you play your prepared for things he has to through that though. Thrill: What is the difference Thrill: How is your personal game. I see a lot of good things do. I accused him of rehears- Thrill: How do you think the between this year's team and life? How are the ladies treat- in the future. ing for "One on One" while he team will do against Troy State the one of a year ago? ing you? Thrill: Who was your favorite was in his room before hand. tonight? They beat a good Emerson: There's a different Emerson: I'm solo and low- team before you signed with His answers were just too pro- Marshall team and Maine this vibe. Everybody likes each key. I'm looking for a woman, JSU? fessional and he seemed so past weekend. other and we all get along but probably not a girl friend. I Emerson: I would have to say ready. The truth is - he proba- Emerson: We will be all right good. We are all, well, friends. just want a companion. UCLA. bly didn't practice, hejust got as long as we stick to the game Thrill: So the team didn't like Thrill: So, you basically just Thrill: Where would you have himself mentally prepared. plan: each other last year? CREEP around now? signed if you didn't come to That's the Emerson way. He's Thnll: What's the game plan? Emerson: Yeah, we liked each EmerSon: (Both laugh) No, JSU? prepared and ready for any- Emerson: Take it to them. other, but when you're losing, a it's not like that. (Laugh again). Emerson: I would've proba- thing. We'll do a little inside-outside. lot of things go on. The vibe is Thrill: Who's the best player bly signed with North Carolina We'll just need to keep our a little different. that you've ever played State or McNeese State. I composure down there. Thrill: What will happen if the against? would've gone somewhere like Thrill: What's going on, a, They're returning a lot of play- team hits a brief, but unpleas- Emerson: Darnell Harpling that. -*-- - .--.- " Emerson? ers from last year. -ant losmg streak?- " ' (NY *EBEk *paym -"-mwTM: One more question. Emerson: I'm maintaining, ya Thrill: You won a state cham- Emerson: (Both laugh) We beast on the court. Who's the most dominant play- know? pionship in high school, How don't look at things that way. Thrill: It may be early, but er on the team besides Jay Wll: OK. Did you keep up much of a shock was it for you Thrill: Ha3 your game gotten how far do you envision the ~e&d? with the football season? They to go from a champion to last in any better from a year ago? Gamecocks finishing this year? Emerson: We don't have a simply didn't have anything the conference? Have you changed anything Emerson: I envision the best. dominant player. As long as going in their favor towards the Emerson: (Laughs) I hear ya. with your mechanics? All I see is victories for us. we play as a team we're a dom- end. How do you feel about (Pause) You got to start some- Emerson: You know what, Thrill: Let's do some free inant unit. the way they ended the season? where-though. You learn from Thrill? I just had to slow my association. Just tell me the Thrill: Thanks for' the time Emerson: I was a big time losing and winning. whole game down. I had to be fust thing that comes to mind. "Downtown." fan. They were in a little Thrill: That's right. Hey man, real intense on the defensive Emerson: OK. Emerson: It's all good Thrill. slump. I'm sure that they'll I thought- that your nickname end, but settle down on the Thrill: Pinky and the Brain. Stay up man. keep-their heads up. It should was "E. J." - Where did only be a- learning experience "Downtown" come from? for them. ney711do a lot better Emerson: Because I'rn always Gamecock punter earns .national honors next year, on my way around town. 74-yard punt. He also launched two punts inside Thrill: How do you feel about By Anthony "Thrill" Hill Thrill: Does the name have The Chanticleer Sports Editor the 20-yard line.' the season. You guys got an anything to do with your impressive win over Rhodes became the second player to earn game? Who said that there's no glory Birmingham-Southern last Emerson: Oh yeah. It's a National player-df-the-week 4 week. compilation of my entire game. in being a kicker on a football honors this season after junior Emerson: We are ready to just I go downtown to the hole and team? Well, two kickers were quarterback Reggie Stancil surprise a lot of people. We got I may shoot from downtown honored this past season for the earned offensive honors earlier our heads up and ready for the from the outside. It's my Gamecock football team. in the season. season. We're just trying to get game. Junior place-kicker - Ashley The true freshmen from the season started with a little Thrill: I know that you proba- Martin received, SFL Special Alexander City, Ala., had five bit of confidence. bly like everyone on the team, Teams Player-of-the-Week hon- punts for a school record 55.2- Thrill: This is an entirely dif- but who's your favorite team- ors after her performance in the yard average, snapping a 22- ferent team than last season. mate? season-opener against You went from being a fresh- Emerson: I would have to say year school record set by Gregg man last year to being a sea- "Sleepy" (Joshua Perry). I can Cumberland. Lowery in 1979. Rhodes also soned veteran this year. How's sit down and talk with him Last week freshmen punter set a I-AA school record with a the transition been for you so Richie Rhodes was named SFL about anything. He's a mature Freshman punter Rtchchis Rhode8. 74 yard punt, one yard shy of the far? fellow. Special Teams Player-of-the- school's all-time record of 75 Emerson: Oh, the vibe is sim- Thrill: How good is Jay Week and the NCAA I-AA National Player-of- yards, also set by Lowery, and Jason Porch in ple. The coaches make it easy Heard? All you hear about is the-Week after his record setting performance Division for you. As long as they teach Jay, Jay, Jay. Is he worth the during the Troy State game .two weeks ago. us, things will come out good. Rhodes finished the season with three punts for hype? Against the Trojans, Rhodes had three punts for Thrill: What happened to you Emerson: Jay Heard is the 129 yards and a 43-yard average in the 31-21 50 yards, one for 54 and the school record guys at Auburn? You were truth. (Both laugh) Just wait yards loss to No. 11 McNeese State last Saturday. JSU women's basketball team begins 2001-02 season with a bang

------Staff Reports "I've been wdlting for Ann- Muctangs were leading the game Marie," said Copeland. "We've 40-27. been waitlng for her to step up and JSU had 15 turnovers in the first The women's basketball team is 1 - play. She surprised me tonight." half, two of which were back-to- 2 after playing South Alabama, Cal The Gamecocks hit seven of 10 back offensive charging calls. The Poly and Northern Arizona last three-pointers in the second half Gamecocks also shot poorly from week. after having made only one at the the charity line. The Gamecocks The Gamecocks began the season break. Healy played very well for missed 10 points from the free in thrilling fashion with a 61-56 win the Gamecocks, but Copeland was throw line in the first half alone. over South Alabama last Monday. simply brilliant as she controlled JSU had 25 turnovers for the game The Gamecocks missed 12 shots the tempo of the game with pinpoint and only hit 40 percent of its free from the charity stripe, but junior passes and accurate free-throw throws. point guard NcKell Copeland put a shooting. Junior Amanda Tyus was the lone stop to the cold shooting by nailing "NcKell did a good job of knock- Gamecock in double figures with six of seven down the stretch to pre- ing those (free throws) down," said 10 points. She scored all of those serve the victory. The win was the Austin. "That's what a veteran is points in the first half. Eady had first opener the Gamecocks have supposed to do. I was so proud of seven rebounds and Copeland fin- won in the last three seasons. her hitting those because they made ished with only two assists. "That was fun for all of us, as the difference at the end." The Gamecocks then faced the coaches and players," said head The Gamecocks followed the vic- host team last Sunday and fell to coach Dana Austin. "Of course, we tory with two straight losses at Northern Arizona 70-47. didn't do everything perfect and we Northern Arizona Basketball Turnovers were the key again for have a lot to build on, but it's a good Classic over the weekend. a second night in a row. JSU had 31 starting point. It's always a good JSU was dominated by Cal Poly, on the night while NAU had only starting point to build on a win." 70-46 last Saturday. The Mustangs 18. JSU utilized the abilities of center were previously winless. The game was close in the first Ann-Marie Healy. Healy had a "Winning on the road is one of the half and Jax State took a 14- 13 lead strong presence on the inside for the toughest things to do," said Austin. after Laura Baswell hit a field goal. Gamecocks all night. When South "We were broken in tonight." The score went back and forth and The Ann~stonStarrrrent Penny Sophomore guard Kelly Nye drives to the hole during the Gamecock's victory. Alabama defenders keyed in on her, The Gamecocks jumped out to a at the half the Lumberjacks (4-0) it allowed Copeland and others to 16-12 lead at the 11:21 mark of the only had a 34-28 lead. take advantage of them. This tour- seven rebounds. Baswell added six step up and hit some big shots. first half after a free throw by junior The Gamecocks went on a scoring nament was supposed to prepare us points and seven rebounds. Healy led the Gamecocks with 16 Tiara Eady, but that would be the drought in the second half and held for conference play and it has Amanda Tyus was named to the points in the first half, but managed last time they would score for over scoreless from the 12:03 mark to helped. all-tournament team. to cut the lead to three at the break five minutes. During that time JSU the 6:05 mark. The drought fin- "We faced very good post players The Gamecocks will begin con- 25-22. Then, Healy and Copeland turned the ball over six times to ished off JSU for the night. and fast guards." ference play when they travel to stepped it up in the second half to help Cal Poly to an 8-0 run. "We had opportunities to win the Copeland led JSU in scoring and Orlando on Saturday to face Central help the Gamecocks prevail. At the halftime break, the game," said Austin. "We just didn't rebounding with eight points and Florida. Tip-off is set for 2 p.m. Page 16 The Chanticleer November 29, 2001

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