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This newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the Student Media at Digital Commons@Georgia Southern. It has been accepted for inclusion in The George-Anne by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons@Georgia Southern. For more information, please contact [email protected]. SPORTS, finishes with loss to Kennesaw i p. 7 Gore not running i BRIEFS, P. 4 GSU students create new High: 67 I Low: 39 Caught Ridin'Dirty! Sunny GSU Cycling team races against time graphics for WebCT Volume 79 Number 85 at Mill Creek Park | PHOTO ESSAY, p. 2 NEWS, p. 8

DAILY THE GEOR NNE TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2007 New e-mail system approved IT Services say new and improved e-mail server will be faster, more reliable

By Patrick Sauers Serving over 100 million mailboxes Address books and group con- that all current emails, forwards and IMPROVEMENTS Staff writer world wide including The University tacts will allow users to organize and any address books will be converted of Georgia and The University of store info with ease. The two-web to Mirapoint automatically. Users will be able During spring break next week, Tokyo, the server will have a number interface is another feature that With the change of server, most .to create calendars Georgia Southern University will of improvements. will also be available. One is jazzed students seem to be thrilled, while with task reminders be the last thing on most students' Users will be able to create calen- up with loads of features, while others remain a little skeptical. that can be shared minds. dars with task reminders that can be the other is streamlined for slower "I don't really see the need for with other students On the other hand, GSU, particu- made readily available to share with connections. change, I am happy with the system and other users. larly IT services, will be thinking of other users in the server. The disk Along with faster response times we are using now," said junior Disk space on each e-mail account will the students. During spring break, quota is 30 megabytes more than there is an online help function that Communication Arts major John be increased from on March 14, GSU will be launching what users have currently, bringing will be improved compared to other Patton. 20GB to 50GB. a new email Server. the total up to 50 MB. Raymond La- email servers of the past. "I have never used the university Successfully Users can organize The M5000 Message Server from cross, a junior mechanical engineer- Since all of this will be taking email system once since I have been address books and Mirapoint, which was picked from ing major said, "I'm pretty excited place over spring break, students here, so it makes no difference to me," group contacts three other possible servers, will about the larger disk quota, especially may be worried about their email said sophomore Hunter Watson, a easily with many dealing with be far more superior compared to since most of the emails I send and and items saved in their current hotel and restaurant management new features and an the current system, Squirrel Mail. receive are extremely large." program. However, the good news is major. improved interface. midterm Students are exam stress

By Constance Jackson able to save Staff writer

Midterms are here. Students pull all-nighters with tax breaks with the help of coffee, energy drinks and colorful

■ . pills to get through them. So why are there so many finger-tapping, sleepy test-takers? By Elliot Volkman Many students have already experienced the Staff writer stress midterms bring and wish they could choose a less physically draining approach. Having a savings account can be challenging Unfortunately, last-minute quick fixes only for students with expenses ranging from rent, benefit the companies who sell them. . food and tuition among other things. Surprisingly, some students have already According to Erica Eriksdotter of Sallie Mae, picked up some healthier alternatives to the coffee a well known saving and paying for college intravenous drip. "I try not to focus on the fact company: "Students have the chance to save that it is midterm," said senior Aisha Adkins. "I thousands of dollars byusinghigher education- try to do the best I can do and put in the same related tax credits and deductions." big effort I put into everything else." Students in college are entitled to certain Pretending that it isn't midterm and just having tax credits and deductions based on your a handle on life in general does make more sense parent's income, or if you claim yourself, your than caffeine-induced amnesia. own income. Other students face the overwhelming stress There are four different options for students they feel with proven stress-busting tactics. to take advantage of: the Hope Tax Credit, Life- "When I'm in a stressful situation I sleep," time Learning Credit, Tuition and Fees Deduc- said senior Luke Cole. "When I'm asleep I'm tion and the Student Loan Interest Deduction. not thinking about it. I usually do better when I According to Liz Kennedy of Upromise, get back to work because sleep gives me an op- "Forty six percent of students didn't know they portunity to start over." could take a deduction on loan interest and of Second year graduate student Brandon Hat- the ones that did 27 percent did not claim them." field recently completed a wellness workshop on "There would be $ 169 in average savings and 10 Special Photo stress. "Midterm stress is an environmental fac- percent of the students could have saved $500 or DJ Genius' Carson Clark (left) and 'Slim Duddy'Terry Price pose for a promotional photo. tor, something you don't have control over and more, it's worth it to look into the eligibilities," everyone has to deal with. You can't alter your life said Kennedy. not to take the midterm, All you can do is learn The Hope Tax Credit can be used for the first to deal with the stress as it comes," said Hatfield. two years and can reduce your federal income Local rappers lyrical laydown "Regulate your sleep cycle, because people with up to $1,600, per student for out-of-pocket irregular sleep cycles do not deal with stress well. tuition and fees. Their bodies are more agitated. Sleep is one of Single students with an income of $45,000 or the ways your brain reorganizes and stores infor- less a year, or parents making less then $90,000 By Angela Byrd mation." So insomniacs on the third floor of the a year are eligible. Staff writer library should take note: No sleep, no thought. The Lifetime Learning Credit is not limited "Sunlight helps regulate your sleep cycle. So go to the first two years of college and can give Georgia Southern's "Slimm Duddy" is Terry Price, out and see the sun." Hatfield said. students up to $2,000 back per year. a native of Decatur, who is already a seasoned rap art- "Nutrition is another way to deal with stress," Unlike the Hope Tax Credit, you do not need ist and performer, even with only a few years under said Hatfield. "This means avoiding or limiting to be pursuing a degree, and it can also be used his belt. caffeine." by graduate students. An ambition that started in high school, Slimm He recommends that students eliminate bad This tax credit gives 20 percent of the first Duddy didn't fathom the resources that were available habits like drinking and smoking because of their $10,000 spent on not only tuition, but also school to him here at Georgia Southern until he stepped foot effects on health and the sleep cycle. related expenses like room and board. onto the campus. In pursuit of building his career, he "Imagination is another powerful tool for Students making $45,000 or parents making met Chase Singleton (also known as Lejit) and Deion reducing stress. We can think ourselves into $90,000 or less are eligible, but cannot use both Baptiste (also known as DJ Flux) his freshman year and stress and we can think ourselves out of stress," types of tax credit. the team began to make music. said Hatfield. "I suggest that everyone look into if they are "What we aimed to do to just get people to listen He shared a relaxation technique that involves eligible for these tax credits and deductions; it to my music," said Slimm. tensing and releasing muscles in the body. Notic- saved my parents a lot of money," freshman Some of Slimm's musical influences include Outkast, ing the difference between tension and relaxation Karla Tria said. 8 Ball, MJG, UGK, and Lejit, who is the executive pro- helps make relaxation an easier tool to use for The Tuition and Fees deduction can reduce ducer of Slimm Duddy s album. Having put so much stress management. income subject to tax by up to $4,000 for tuition into his work, Slimm is passionate about his craft and On Tuesday, March 6, from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 and related expenses annually. how he is perceived as an artist. p.m. Brandon Hatfield and Alisha Polite, will host Last but not least, the Student Loan and "I want people to realize that I'm not 'just a rapper.' I a free spring cleaning workshop as a part of the Interest Deduction can deduct up to $2,500 on want them to listen to my music and respect what I do. spring mental wellness workshops hosted by the I'm an entertainer and I put work into everything from Georgia Southern Psychology Clinic.

see RAPPERS, page 5 see STRESS, page 5

www.gadaily.com ie campus like a swarm of g PAGE 2 I THE GEORGE-ANNE DAILY They see me rollin' The Georgia Southern cycling club competed in a two-day race event this past weekend. Tim Coleman, . president of GSU's club and other volunteers organized the event. The race consisted of 11 different schools with both male and female competitors. Anyone who is interested in learning about cycling, the GSU Southern Adventures located behind the RAC now offers beginner friendly group rides. For those that do not have there own bikes Southern Adventures offers bikes for rent. CRI also offers beginner friendly group rides every Friday at 3 p.m.

All Photos by Daniel Flanders/STAFF

Cyclists follow the leader through mill creek during Saturday's race.

Cyclists race around the bend battleing for first.

Cyclist becomes familiar with the course before Saturday's race.

Auburn's president warms up by spinning before the the big race. Cyclists draft off each other during Saturday's race. THE GEORGE-ANNE DAILY I TUESDAY, MARCH 6,2007 CAMPUS NEWS I PAGE 3

1 §§' IIJILJ 1 ) immmiMm jjl±^t . Announcement - Student Media Positions Selection 2007-2008 The Student Media Advisory Board of Georgia News Editor - The news editor should know basic news SOUTHERN REFLECTOR MAGAZINE Southern University announces its selection process writing and should be familiar with news sources on campus. Editor in Chief - The editor in chief should have completed to choose student editors and managers of the 2007- The news editor should demonstrate news judgment and should two years of university work at least one year at Georgia 2008 editorial boards of the university's official stu- have served at least one semester on the staff of the paper. The Southern. The editor in chief should have served at least one dent media (The George-Anne Daily, Miscellany Magazine of news editor will be responsible for all newsgathering and report- year on the staff and should be familiar with magazine copy the Arts, and Southern Reflector Magazine). Students interested ing operations of the newspaper, including recruiting reporters, writing, magazine photojournalism, online writing, layout and !: in applying for an elected position will be expected: to pres- providing training in the basics of newsgathering and writing, design of pages and media law and ethics. The editor in chief is 9 ■ ■■ ent (1) a resume; (2) a cover letter explaining the candidate's working in cooperation with the managing editors on staffing responsible for all editorial operations for each edition, which JSui3-~ ^| qualifications and his or her plans or objectives for the media the news, features, sports, photography and related departments, will be published as a supplement to the student newspaper, and ■ ■ position sought; and (3) a signed waiver (included with this maintaining an assignment calendar for the benefit of all depart- will coordinate its publication with the appropriate editors of the advertisement) which gives permission to the chairperson of ments of the newspaper, and other duties as assigned. The news student newspaper. The editor in chief serves as the chief execu- A the Student Media Advisory Board to validate the candidate's editor assists the managing editor for news in the preparation of tive officer of the magazine and is ultimately responsible for the - *^l academic standing. Students may indicate the position(s) the front page for each edition and coordinates with the manag- total content of each edition. Special Photo sought either in their cover letter or on the waiver form. Please ing editor for operations on any online content submit a separate application (resume, cover and waiver) There are 14 visiting scholars this semester through the College of Education. letter for each publication. MISCELLANY MAGAZINE OF THE ARTS They are from places ranging from Egypt to Algeria. Editor in Chief-- The editor in chief should have completed DEADLINE: The deadline for the receipt of all applications for SELECTION AND TERM: The editorial boards will be two years of college work, at least one year at Georgia Southern. any of these positions is Friday, April 13, at 5 p.m. Applications selected by members of the committee based on a majority The editor in chief should demonstrate both the interest and the should be sent to Kelley Callaway, interim chair of the Student of those voting, according to committee by-laws. The term of talent to create a quality publication which showcases the arts Media Advisory Board, in care of Box 8067, or delivered in International scholars visiting office for the editorial boards shall extend through the end of - literary, visual, and, to the extent practicable, performance arts person to Room 2022, Williams Center. the next spring semester. ■ GSU News Service Diverse Learners." In addition to - on behalf of the university's students, and to promote the arts QUALIFICATIONS: Specific qualifications for persons in the university community through the staging of various arts- attending the seminar, the scholars COMPENSATION: Payment rates for board members are holding board positions are listed below. Prior experience oriented events. The editor in chief will select contributors for pending final budget approval by the Student Activities Budget Georgia Southern's College of have the opportunity to audit any may be considered in lieu of stated qualifications. The board the magazine. The editor in chief should be familiar with basic Committee and the Student Media Advisory Board. Education is hosting 14 international graduate class offered by the College positions for each medium are listed in ranking order. editing and design duties, as well as media law and ethics. The scholars this semester at the invita- of Education, including those at the THE GEORGE-ANNE DAILY editor in chief is responsible for all editorial operations for each tion of the International Research doctoral level. Executive Editor - The executive editor should have edition, which will be published as a supplement to the student INTERVIEW DATE: All candidates for board positions newspaper, and will coordinate its publication with the executive and Exchange Board and the U.S. The IEP is authorized under the completed two years of college work, at least one year at Georgia MUST APPEAR PERSONALLY for interviews on Friday, Southern. The executive editor should have served on a student editor. The editor in chief will be responsible for the total content April 20 at 3 p.m. in Room 2009 of the Williams Center. Department of State as part of the Fulbright-Hayes Act. The programs publications staff one year and should display capabilities of the magazine. International Educators Program goals are to contribute to the improve- required for the position, including demonstrable knowledge of (IEP). ment of teaching in the participating basic journalistic and business practices and an understanding of media law and ethics. The executive editor is responsible for APPLICATION FORM AND WAIVER INFORMATION: Questions regarding these positions should be directed to the advisors of the media: Ryan The scholars, who arrived Jan. 24, countries and to provide international the preparation of a commentary section for each edition. The are from Algeria, Bangladesh, Egypt, educators with an important profes- executive editor serves as the chief executive officer of the news- Honeyman (The George-Anne Daily) at 681-0172 or Box 8055; Laura Valeri (Miscellany) at 681-0151 or Box India, Indonesia, Jordan, Malaysia sional opportunity in the United paper and is responsible for the total content of each edition in 8026; or Logan Thomas (Southern Reflector) at 486-7459 or Box 8067. Additional information and interpretation and Morocco, They will remain until States that will enhance their ability to consultation with editors in chief of companion publications. of the qualifications may be obtained from the interim chair Kelley Callaway (681-0069 or Box 8067). Managing Editor for News - The managing editor for news June 18. contribute to national development. should have completed at least one year at Georgia Southern Position(s) applied for (Please check ALL that are applicable): Ming Fang He, associate professor Other goals include to create and should have served at least one semester on a student GEORGE-ANNE MISCELLANY REFLECTOR in the. colleges department of cur- among educators a deeper under- publications staff. The managing editor for news should be ( ) Executive Editor ( ) Managing Editor/News ( ) Editor in Chief (. ) Editor in Chief riculum, foundations and reading, is standing of the United States and to familiar with basic journalistic practices such as newsgather- ing and reporting practices, news and feature writing, copy ( ) Managing Editor/Operations ( ) News Editor overseeing the teachers' professional develop productive and lasting rela- editing and proofreading, photojournalism, layout and design development through the seminar tionships and mutual understanding and media law and ethics. The managing editor for news "Teachers as Reflective Practitio- between American and international will be responsible for coordinating the editorial content in 1. Students interested in applying for an elected position are required to present (1) a resume; (2) a cover ners and Curriculum Planners for teachers and their students. all sections of the newspaper, such as news, sports, features, letter explaining the candidate's qualifications and their plans or objectives for the media position sought; companion publications or related media and other duties as and (3) a signed waiver (included below) which gives permission to the chairperson of the Advisory assigned by the executive editor. The managing editor for news Board to validate the candidates academic standing. (with the assistance of the news editor) will be responsible for #K the preparation of the front page. The managing editor for 2. Students seeking a position on an editorial board must have a CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AV- news is responsible for the overall day-to-day operations and ERAGE of at least 2.0 and must not be on scholastic or disciplinary probation. If at any time a board office management of the newspaper, its subordinate divisions member drops below these standards, that member must relinquish the position. TWO LOCATIONS (advertising, marketing and production), and all companion publications or related media. The managing editor for news serves as the chief operations officer for the newspaper. I, do hereby authorize the Student Media Advisory Board, in Statesboro Mall Main Street Village Managing Editor for Operations - The managing editor relation to the above criteria for board positions, to contact the GSU student records representatives 764-6924 871-4962 for operations should have completed at least one year at to validate my academic standing and disciplinary standing for compliance. This validation may Georgia Southern and should have served at least one semester be at a time of application and at any time during the period I would hold a board position. on a student publications staff. The managing editor for opera- tions should be familiar with basic journalistic practices such as newsgathering and reporting practices, news and feature Signed _ Box No. writing, copy editing and proofreading, photojournalism, web design, layout and design and media law and ethics. The man- Eagle ID No. Date. aging editor for operations will be responsible for coordinating the editorial content on the website gadaily.com, such as news, patagonia sports, features, companion publications or related media and E-Mail address other duties as assigned by the executive editor. The managing editor for operations will work with all entities of student media This (I) application/waiver form (or facsimile), together with a (2) resume and a (3) cover letter for each medium in which a position(s) is sought, is due to determine web coverage and content by Friday, April 13,2007, by 5 p.m. delivered to: Student Media Advisory Board, Kelley Callaway, interim chair, Room 2022 Williams Center Box 8067. a .a * a .a .a a -a .a -a -a a -a ionlull Careervuicci FairI ail Wednesday, March 7, 2007 @ RACfrom 9 AM - 12 PM PARTIAL LIST OF SCHOOL SYSTEMS ATTENDING

Public Schools • Henry County Schools • Bulloch County BOE • Houston County BOE .Burke County BOE • Liberty County BOE . Clayton County • Pulaski County Schools • Cobb County • Richmond County • Effingham County BOE • Savannah-Chatham Coun • Gwinnett County • Screven County ALL MAJORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND" To view a complete listing of ALL school districts attending please visit: http://studems.georgiawuThern.edu/career/ and select 'EDUCATION PARTICIPANTS'

Call The Office of Career Services for more information 681-5197. PAGE 4 I NEWS BRIEFS TUESDAY, MARCH 6,2007 I THE GEORGE-ANNE DAILY

NATIONAL NEWS New battle lines separate military recruiters, counter-recruiters McClatchy Newspapers BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY FOR WANDA SYKES. Go online to www.etix.com or slop by There's a new front in the presi- the Office of Student Activities, Russell Union dent's global war on terrorism. 1058 and purchase. $15 for GSU students. It's not a conflict in the streets of Buy now.. .tickets are selling fast. We only Fallujah or the hills of Afghanistan, have 3,500 seats. For more info visit www. but a hometown war of informa- eagleentertainmentonline.com. tion between military recruiters and counter-recruiting activists who hope Buy tickets for the April 27, 2007 BRAD to end the war by keeping teenagers PAISLEY show - 8pm at Paulson Stadium. out of military uniforms. You can buy online at www.etix.com or at Led nationally by groups such as the University Store or Office of Student the American Friends Service Com- Activities during normal business hours. mittee and the Central Committee for $25 for students! Field access tickets Conscientious Objectors, the counter- still available. For more info visit www. recruitment effort also is growing on eagleentertainmentonline.com. the local level. It's an effort led equally by adults Drunk Driving Simulation -- Russell Union who have spent their lifetimes oppos- Visitors Parking Lot from 10am - 1 pm ing war and youths who say they want a more peaceful future. 8pm - Russell Union Theatre - Eagle Military recruiters say counter- Entertainment Movie: "Revenge of the Nerds: recruiting is nothing new. But it's Panty Raid Edition" FREE ADMISSION a practice likely to become more prevalent now that the Pentagon has Career Services will sponsor the Graduation Gala from 10am-6pm in the Nessmith Lane announced plans to add more than Building. Seniors, take care of all your graduation needs including clearing for graduation, 90,000 soldiers and Marines over the ordering caps, gowns, rings, and invitations, take your portrait in your cap and gown, pay next four years. outstanding fees, and much more. Call 681-5197 with any questions. Selling the military as a career is a tough task at the best of times, recruiters say. It's even more difficult Eric Paul Zamora/MCT March 7,2007: in the middle of a war. Natalie Bachicha, 16, a student at Reedley High School, is involved with the Career Services will sponsor the Education Career Fair from 9am-12pm in the RAC. Meet with Counter-recruiters say they hope group Students For Peace, a counter-recruiting group that targets young school systems from across the region to talk about careers in education and job opportunities. to make the recruiters' jobs even people, countering claims by military recruiters as they seek to encourage, harder, if not impossible. people to enlist. Career Services will sponsor the Graduation Gala from 10am-6pm in the Nessmith Lane Junior Natalie Bachicha, 16, is an Building. Seniors, take care of all your graduation needs including clearing for graduation, active counter-recruiter at Reedley given access to student information. way to see new places or experience ordering caps, gowns, rings, and invitations, take your portrait in your cap and gown, pay High School in Reedley, Calif. She Recruiters also are given results of new things. outstanding fees, and much more. Call 681-5197 with any questions. focuses her efforts on giving her fel- the Armed Forces Vocational Apti- "They don't get the full picture," low students more information about tude Battery exam, a test that many Natalie said of her classmates. "They Mocktails today at the Russell Union from 10am - 1 pm the military. schools give to students as early as don't consider what it might cost Part of that work is letting students the 10th grade. them or the psychological effects of Hall Crawl in every Residence Halls from 5pm - 7 pm know that under the No Child Left Natalie also wants to show young war. I believe people are being taken Behind law, military recruiters are people that the military isn't the only advantage of." March 8,2007: WOMEN'S AWARENESS MONTH READ-IN NATIONAL NEWS Come and hear students, faculty and staff read published and original work written by & about women. 10:00 AM- 3:00 PM ~ Between the University bookstore and the Russell Union Giuliani s son got values from mother Joyce and Eric Krug Story in the Russell Union Theatre at 7pm McClatchy Newspapers relations between the Duke University Giuliani's estrangement and divorce 8pm - Russell Union Ballroom - Aids Awareness Fashion Show: FREE ADMISSION! student and his father. Insiders say from second wife Hanover, which Creating a sense of awareness about the global AIDS epidemic and its effect on any and Rudy Giuliani's son seems to think Giuliani has increasingly chosen to came after he and Nathan made a everyone. Sponsored by- Eagle Entertainment. For more info view the website - www. his dad would make a better president spend time with third wife Judith public show of their growing love eagleentertainmentonline.com than he did a father. Nathan rather than Andrew and affair. "I got my values from my mother," daughter Caroline, 18. New Yorkers grew used to their 21-year-old Andrew Giuliani told Giuliani has missed some of mayor's personal saga, and accepted Ongoing/Upcoming Opportunities: ABC in an interview quoted on "Good Andrew's big golf tournaments and his pro-choice and gay-friendly views, The Spring 2007 Regents Exam will take place March 19-21, 2007. Check your WINGS Morning America" Sunday, the same Caroline's school productions, sources as well as his occasional public appear- schedule for your testing date, time, and location. See the testing website for the full Regents day the New York Daily News spot- told The News, even while Judith is ance in drag. Exam Schedule. Don't miss the Regents Exam after March 21st because there are no make-up lighted the rift between the former constantly by his side in his presiden- But that reputation may play far exams. For questions concerning the exam, you should call the Testing Office at 681-5415. , mayor and his only son. tial campaign. differently in Republican primary "She's a strong influence in my life," "I have problems with my father," states such as South Carolina. Help the International Studies office at their weekly International Conversation Hour. Andrew Giuliani said of his mother, Andrew told ABC. "But it doesn't Giuliani's team declined to com- Volunteers will serve food, help clean up, and Spend time with amazing students, faculty and Donna Hanover, seemingly drawing mean he won't make a great presi- ment Sunday, as did Hanover. But staff from around the world. This opportunity takes place every Friday at 11:15am in Russell a contrast between her. and Rudy dent." Giuliani insiders expect he will be Union 2022. Giuliani. "She's a strong woman." The unusually personal rebuke is forced to address his son's comments at Andrew's outspoken comments a sharp reminder of the outrageous a California appearance Monday with "Go The Distance!" came after more than a year of frosty marital soap opera that accompanied Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. The Southern Ambassadors are recruiting for the 2007-2008 team. Please visit http:// admissions.georgiasouthern.edu/southernambassador to learn more and print out an application. Applications are due on Friday, March 9, 2007. Join us for a Special information session on Wednesday, March 7, 2007 at 7 pm in Lewis Hall. For additional information, QUICK, WHAT'S NEW please contact 681-5467 or [email protected]. McClatchy Newspapers Office of Student Leadership will be sponsoring LeaderShape. Applications are due March 9 at 5:00 p.m. in Russell Israel says Iran is providing Radio stations Union, 2022. Contact Jodi Middleton (912) 871-1435 or jmiddleton® advanced training to Hamas to pay huge georgiasouthern.edu with any questions. Israel's top internal security chief that Iran was providing Hamas militants LeaderShape is a six-day interactive payola fine Y said that international efforts to isolate with advanced training that posed a leadership institute. You will be the Hamas-led Palestinian government growing danger to Israel and the region. Exasperated listeners weary of challenged to lead with integrity while gaining a health disregard for the impossible! There are had pushed the Islamist militants into a Iranian support for Hamas is creating hearing the same songs over and over 60 spots available to students for the first LeaderShape Georgia Southern! dangerous alliance with Iran. growing anxiety from Jerusalem to on the radio may have something to Shin Bet Director Yuval Diskin said Washington, Ramallah to Riyadh. cheer about: a pair of innovative deals March 13, 6:30 p.m - Graduate Studies Information Session Henderson Library, Room 1300. that could shake up the music playlists Have you been thinking about getting a graduate degree? of some of the nation's largest radio- Georgia Southern offers more than 45 graduate degree programs and majors, including Behind the wheel, teens typing away station chains. four new programs for fall 2007. To find out more about this session or information on . Four major radio broadcast compa- Kids and cars always have been insurance broker. applying, requirements and financial aid contact the Office of Admissions at gradadmissions@ nies have tentatively agreed to pay the a dynamic combination: perpetual . The latest trend in the saga of teens georgiasouthern.edu or call 681-5384. government $12.5 million and provide freedom-seekers busting around in behind the wheel is texting while driv- 8,400 half-hour segments of free airtime freedom-bestowing machines. ing, that is, kids sending and receiving for independent record labels and local Georgia Southern University Financial Aid Department Reminder: With such volatility on the fast-mov- text messages via cell phone while they're artists in separate agreements aimed at APRIL 20, 2007 - PRIORITY DATE TO APPLY FOR AID ing street, stuff can happen. Just ask any rolling down the road, radios blasting. If you are planning to enroll at Georgia Southern University during the 2007/2008 academic curbing the persistent practice known year and want to be considered for financial aid, follow the Steps below to apply: as "payola," according to sources. -Complete the 2007-2008 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at http:// Detroit man admits he cut up wife www.fafsa.ed.gov. Georgia Southern=s school code is 001572. -Check your financial aid status on a regular basis through WINGS at http://students. Stephen Grant has confessed to he said. Smith case is georgiasouthern.edu/finaid/. killing and dismembering his wife, How, specifically, he killed Tara -Checking WINGS regularly is important - this is how we will notify you if additional Macomb County Sheriff Mark Hackel Lynn Grant, 34, the mother of their political issue information is needed to complete the review of your financial aid record. ALL requested said at a news conference Monday. two young children and an executive information must be submitted to our office NO LATER THAN June 15, 2007, to ensure that "He gave us a very lengthy confes- for an international company, was not Anna Nicole Smith was so little known here that even some of her your aid is not delayed for fall term 2007. sion, laying out what took place," Hackel disclosed. A medical examiner con- said. Although at times he appeared firmed Monday that the cause of death neighbors were unaware she was living -Check your Georgia Southern University e-mail account for EAGLEGRAM notices about your upset, mostly "he was matter-of-fact," was strangulation. in the Bahamas, much less in a $900,000 financial aid. . house in one of its most exclusive -If you have questions, please contact our office by e-mail at http://students.georgiasouthern. Read Gore's lips: He is not running neighborhoods. edu/finaid/, or call (912)-681-5413 and ask to Speak with your Financial Aid counselor. Not anymore. He's the darling of the Internet Btit Al Gore is not running for presi- In an election season when the and Hollywood, a passionate lecturer, dent, say those closest to him, including political debate should be focused on Brought To The Eagle Nation Each Week By The Division a Nobel Peace Prize nominee and has Fort Lauderdale, Fla., friend Mitchell pressing issues like rising crime and commanded standing ovations at the Berger, a top Gore fundraiser and part of failing schools, the Bahamas' No. 1 of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Oscars and, just a few days ago, among his legal team when the 2000 presidential political topic has been the late Playboy students at the University of Miami. race deadlocked in Florida. Playmate and reality TV star. TUESDAY, MARCH 6,2007 I THE GEORGE-ANNE DAILY PAGE 5 I NEWS

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Building and original portal for GSU 912-256-2771. my lease. It's a 4 bedroom 7 5 9 today. http://www.gsucon- condition; driven in from call (229) 347-1827 4 bath located in Statesboro close to the pool and to the nection.com/ Brooklet every day for class Want to be heard? Get the Place apartments. There are bus stop. Call Gorana Bacic and work; 4 door; cd player; For Sale: 16X70 dresser com- loudest system on campus, other rooms also avalible if (804)874-6704 1 8 5 Attention: Calling all those maintained with regular plete with six drawers and with two 12" Memphis com- you would like to bring a that are lonely, feeling hope- oil changes and check ups. large mirror. Asking price is petition grade subs in a huge friend. Washer/dryer. Untili- Tired of living on campus? 2 5 8 1 6 7 less, feeling as life will not $1,500 or best offer. $ 125 since it is only one year ported and balanced box, an ties are included in rent. Call SUBLEASE a room in a old. I can deliver it. 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Soccer: David Beckham.The soccer Creighton. The 22-10 NCAA : superstar injured his knee Sunday in a Bluejays upset nationally ranked Southern Who's match for Real Madrid in the Spanish Who's Illinois this weekend, 67-61 .This win gave League. He will miss four weeks due to Creighton the Missouri Valley Conference a sprained ligament. This comes just Championship and earned them an auto- two months after Beckham rejected an matic bid into the NCAA tournament. offer to contiune to play in Europe and took a deal to play in the United States.

GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES 4, 7 Sour finish to super weekend Eagle baseball GSU Eagle has tough Sunday Invitational against Kennesaw State after two Friday straight victories GSU 9 Brown 2 Too Ventre/STAFF Head Football Coach Hatcher's Eagles start GSU News Service practice March 23. Saturday Georgia Southern held Ken- nesaw State to just four hits - all in the third inning - but the Owls Game 1 Eagle football scored seven runs that frame and GSU 16 held on for a 7-4 win Sunday announces afternoon (March 4) at the Eagle Brown 9 Invitational, held at J.I. Clements Stadium. Game 2 practice dates The Eagles (11-7 overall) doubled up KSU on hits but Brown 10 stranded 12 runners. Kennsaw St. 2 GSU returns to practice Kennesaw State (7-6) put the leadoff runner on in each of the March 23, annual Blue first three innings. In the third the Owls were finally able to take White scrimmage game advantage, thanks in part to three Sunday scheduled for April 21 walks and a hit batter. Andrew Martin was hit by John Ducey. Matt Hopkins doubled down Gamel GSU News Service the left field line to score Martin. Brown 6 Ducey walked the next two bat- Georgia Southern head football coach Chris ters to load the bases. Matt Dallas Kennesaw St. 11 Hatcher and his staff have been able to concen- followed with 2-run single for an trate on preseason drills and the upcoming spring early 3-0 lead. Game 2 practice season. Coach Hatcher announced the days for the 15-practice dates allotted by the Ducey struck out Adam Cross Jamie Tuten/STAFF GSU 4 on a called third strike, but after Pitcher John Ducey walks back to the Eagles dugout after allowing six earned runs in only 2.1 innings NCAA during the spring. a four pitch walk to Jay Morrow in Sunday afternoon's loss to the Kennesaw State Owls at J.I. Clements Stadium. Kennesaw St. 7 The Eagles start back to practice on Friday, Eagles' coach Rodney Hennon March 23 and the drills conclude on Saturday, went to the bullpen for David Jeremy Beckham. inning we gave them three walks innings. He walked four and April 21. The annual Blue-White spring game Cogswell. Beckham was hit by a pitch and hit a batter. You cannot make fanned five. GSU 4, KSU 7 will be held at Paulson Stadium, a scheduled

Jace Whitmer cleared the bases to start the bottom of the ninth. those mistakes," said head coach In the earlier game, Ken- Georgia Southern Kennesaw State 1 p.m. start. Hatcher inherits an Eagle squad with a double into the right field He took second on pitcher Justin Rodney Hennon. "To Kennesaw nesaw State took advantage of ab h rbi ab r h coming off a 3-8 campaign, but one that returns Miller cf 3 0 0 Baker cf 1 0 gap, just out of the reach of a diving Freeman's throwing error over to State's credit they capitalized on eight Brown errors to win 11- Beckham 2b 4 Dallas ss 1 1 46 letterwinners. Wirnsberger lb 3 0 O 1 Cross rf Mike Economos. first base, then third base on a balk our mistakes. They pitched well 6. The Bears fell to 1-3 on the Shehan 3b Morrow If Six of the Eagles' losses last year were by a Zack Upton singled to put by Freeman. A.J. Wirnsberger's enough to hang on and win... weekend. Economos rf Whitmer dh combined 21 points, including two in overtime. Blackburn cih Upton lb runners on the corners. Martin groundout made it 7-4. One positive for us is the way Martin Baker had four hits, Benedict c ■ Hester pr/lb Hatcher and his staff spent the past couple of Porter If Martin 3b dropped down a safety squeeze Chris Shehan extended his our bullpen came in and pitched. two runs scored and two RBI for Pierce ss Hopkins 2b weeks meeting with returning players. bunt, which allowed Whitmer hitting streak to 14 games, match- We'll go back to work this week the Owls. Cross, Whitmer, Martin Ducey p Redden c "The biggest thing we've got to find out is Cogswell p Heckathorn p 0 to score and cap the seven run ing his personal-high from last and start getting ready for a big and Tyler Stubblefield had two Murray p Muschara p 0 what each individual can do. We've got to put Kamppi p Dalep 0 frame. year, on a single up the middle. weekend." hits apiece. KSU held a 15-7 edge Freeman p 0 them in a position to succeed. We asked every Starting with the bunt, Cog- He advanced to second on a Porter matched his career- in hits. Starter Micah Sales (2-1) Paulp 0 player what position they would like to play, swell retired the last eight batters groundout then went to third on high with three hits in the game. allowed three runs on six hits in Totals 34 4 8 4 26 7 4 7 and that's where they will start out going into Kennesaw State 007 000 000-7 he faced as the Eagle bullpen Economos' single. Beckham added two hits as the five innings of work. Georgia Southern 000 201 001-4 spring practice. Then we must find out what The Owls brought in Kody Eagles held an 8-4 advantage. Jeff Dietz (0-1) suffered the E- Redden (1); Freeman; Shehan (9). DP- Eagles 2. LOB- these guys do best and tailor our schemes around did not allow a hit the rest of Owls 2; Eagles 12.2B- Whitmer (3); Hopkins (1); Pierce (1). the game. Paul from the bullpen. Benedict Drew Murray pitched three hitless loss. He gave up five runs, just HBP- Baker 2; Martin; Beckham; Benedict. SH- Martin (4); the strengths of the individuals on the football Pierce (6). CS- Baker(2); Dallas (1); Hester (1). Reached A two out rally in the fourth fouled off the first pitch down innings of relief, walking two and two earned, on nine hits in five on Cl- Benedict. • team," said Hatcher. got GSU on the board. Kyle the left field line, but Morrow striking out four. Kyle Kamppi innings. Ryan Murphy and Bryan "We're going into the first week of preseason IP H SO Huckathorn (1-0) hit Griffin was able to make a shoestring pitched a scoreless ninth inning. Tews had two hits apiece for the Georgia Southern workouts. I think we've gotten a little better Ducey 2.1 2 Benedict. Phillip Porter singled catch up against the fence to end Ducey (2-2), who entered the Bears. Cogswell 2.2 2 each and every day, which is always a good through the left side then Brian game with a 0.98 ERA, allowed six Starting Friday the Eagles Murray 3.0 4 sign, that's all we can ask. We're kind of feeling the game. Kamppi 1.0 0 Pierce cleared the bases thanks to "It's a lot harder to hit when runs on two hits in 2.2 innings. travel to Conway, S.C. for the Jacksonville each other out right now. We have some hard Heckathorn 5.0 5 his first double of the season. you're down seven runs. We shot He walked four and struck Myrtle Beach Hyndai-Isuzu Clas- Muschara 2.2 3 working days and then we have some fun days. Benedict reached on a leadoff ourselves in the foot with base out two. sic, hosted by Coastal Carolina. Dale 0.1 0 The attitude of the team is getting better and I Freeman 0.2 0 walk in the sixth and eventually on balls, we gave them too many Heckathorn was charged for GSU opens play against Ball State Paul 0.1 0 am excited about working with this group come Win - Heckathorn (1-0). Loss - Ducey (2-2). Save - Paul (1). scored on a RBI groundout from free passes. During that seven run three runs on four hits in five at noon. Time-2:45. A-1380. spring practice."

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GSU News Service coach and swimmer On Sunday, Georgia Southern The Georgia Southern men's ten- captured the doubles point outright. GSU News Service nis team (3-7,1-1) fell 5-2 to College Prins/Nkoueleue defeated Andrey coming in, and they started div- of Charleston on Friday afternoon, Bubnov/ArselKumderlei8-2atNo. 1. Georgia Southern's head div- ing better. It was amazing to see but rebounded to capture a 6-1 win At the No. 2 position, De Weerdt/Bek- ing coach Mindy Czech was it happen right before my eyes. over UNC Greensboro Sunday. kers won 8-1 over Martin Redeling- named the 2007 Northeast Con- Before the meet, I had them prac- ■ Greg Bekkers and Borja Malet huys/William Adeimy. Sands/Shine ference Coach of the Year while tice less, and they did really well won singles matches and Matthew won their second doubles match of freshman Mackenzie Garrot like that. They were confident in Sands/Neil Shine picked up a doubles the weekend, beating Jason Stein- received Outstanding Rookie of themselves, and they have fun. victory on Friday. horn/Taylor Befus 8-5 at No. 3. the Meet for her performances at They have go get it' attitude, Bekkers defeated Marcos Di- The Eagles won all but one singles the 2007 NEC Conference Cham- and to me that is what it is really gliodo 6-2,6-4 at No. 2 singles. Malet match over the Spartans. At No. l,De pionships. about." took the No. 6 match 7-5, 6-1 from Weerdt won 7-6 (5), 6-2 overBubnov. Throughout the 2006-07 Czech was a member of Steven Myers. Bekkers defeated Redelinghuys 1-6, season Czech coached her two GSU's swimming and diving team At No. 1, Joris De Weerdt fell 6-2,6-3 at No. 2. Nkoueleue dropped divers, sophomores Nicole from 1994-1998 and holds the 6-3, 6-1 to Or Dekel. Emmanuel the No. 3 match 6-2,6-4 to Kumdereli. Hutchison and Katie Creighton, school record in the 1-meter Dive Nkoueleue lost the No. 3 match 6-2, Sands won 6-2,6-0 over Ian Conchar to three NEC Diver of the Week (257.48). Also receiving Northeast 3-6,6-4 to Justin Malina. Philip Prins at No. 4 and Prins defeated Steinhorn awards and four individual titles, Conference honors was Garrot fell 6-1,6-0 to Omer Abramovich at 6-0, 6-2 at No. 5. including Hutchison's crown in who took home the Outstanding No. 4. At No. 5, Sands lost 7-5, 6-1 Malet wrapped up the winning the 3-meter dive at the conference Rookie of the Meet award after to Perry Allen. for GSU, defeated Befus 6-2, 6-0 in championships. claiming two individual first place In Friday s doubles action, Sands/ the No. 6 slot. "We started practicing four finishes in both the lOOy and 200y Shine won 8-4 over Jimmy Petit/My- GSU will continue Southern days per week," said Czech. "Re- Breaststroke events. ers at the No. 3 position. Prins/Nk- Conference play on Wednesday as the ally quality practice and that re- Garrot touched in 1:05.64 in ally helped. Being out of the pool the 100m and won the 200m in a Tao Ventre/STAFF oueleue fell 9-7 to Dekel/Digliodo in Davidson Warriors visit the Hanner every other day really refreshed time of 2:22.30, both career best Joris De Weerdt serves during a recent practice. De Weert lost his match No. 1 doubles and De Weerdt/Bekkers Fieldhouse Courts. this weekend against the College of Charleston. lost 8-4 to Malina/Allen. them. They got excited about times. PAGE 8 I NEW! TUESDAY, MARCH 6,2007 I THE GEORGE-ANNE DAILY £ The George-Anne Daily needs writers! GSU creates Safe Space GSU News Service standing LGBT individuals. Were looking for hardworking, motivated, creative students who are interested The pledge also includes promot- The Counseling and Career ing an environment where members Safe Space in covering campus, local and community events. 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