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November 12,1998 Students in Jacksonville can do a lot Public intoxication is an ugly real- The first step is to take an interest in their neighbors and their own actions. ity JSU students are quickly being made aware of, thanks to an incident "Some way, somehow, students involving a JSU student and the have to realize they have a major role Jacksonville police. in this," says Creel. "We hold semi- Last week's issue of The Chanticleer featured an article on Thomas Hobgood and his claim of Creel says that the seminars often police brutality against the aren't well attended, and that the Jacksonville police. advice and rules aren't often followed The current Jacksonville law pro- hibiting public intoxication has been This is unfortunate, especially as in effect since 1982, but some stu- holidays approach because, accord- dents are not aware of what the law ing to Creel, that's when the crooks Creel says many students come back from winter or spring holidays only to find their apartments burglar- ized and their things stolen. "Rental properties are wide open," them extra protection: percent mark-up on new books. someone is home. need to advertise." venience of those who wish to eat on Page 2 November 12, 1998 THE CHANTICLEER talent such as singing, dancing and acting can Kruzinski reminded the senate about the JSU be performed at "Open Mic Night." For an bricks for a walkway at the Alumni House. Ready for \Ill hu Troy Week entrance fee, the SGA asks that YOU bring any ~h~ COS~is $50 and will toward the Alumni non-perishable item, such as canned goods or Association for scholarships. This is also true Wendy Laminack Week'" beginning l6 and ending with the boxed foods, that can be distributed to needy of the J-tag for automobiles. Deposits for the football battle between JSU and Troy on Nov. News Writer , families for Christmas. brick can be made now and will include your Ll. The pep rally will be held Thursday and name and date of graduation. During game week, days have been set aside "With each week comes new challenges and Friday is JSU Day (wear JSU paraphernalia). Should the food court have a meal plan? we look forward to those with enthusiasm and to show JSU spirit and support. Monday (Nov. Saturday is Whup Troy Day -- the football This question was answered on the fourth floor 16) will be Red Day, Tuesday will be Red and SGA integrity," said SGA President Ryan game begins at 2 p.m. of the TMB in a box titled "SUGGESTIONS." White Day, and Wednesday will be "Open Mic Kruzinski. The FacultyIStudent Senate Mixer will be Many students feel a plan of some type should Night," which will be held at the food court. His outlook on SGA is positive as the close held on Nov. 23 after the scheduled SGA meet- be offered. Kruzinski said he and the senate The show will begin with Hash Brown, the of a semester is in sight. There are only three ing. All students are invited to attend. 1st Vice would look into the idea to see what can be comic team of Rob Landry and Reese senate meetings left for this fall. "We've been President Gina Orlando said this meeting will done for the next academic year. Rushton. They are from Birmingham and per- doing a tremendous amount of work so far," be a chance for the students and faculty to get After the Monday night meeting, the newly formed at JSU for Greek Appreciation Day. said Kruzinski. "We still have plenty to do." to know one another. "Hopefully there will be The SGA wants to emphasize "Whup Troy 2nd Vice President Kellilyn Johnson said any a good turnout," said Orlando. see SGAt page 12 011-03-98 Desiree Harper, 19, reported harassing communi- cations at Pannel Hall. ell-03-98 Chastity D. Henley, 20, of Jacksonville reported theft of property on the fifth floor of Sparkman Hall. Three gold colored, metal Greek letters, 10-12 inches tall, were stolen. $300 value. *11-06-98 JSUPD reported criminal mischief at Curtiss He actually paid bond of $190.50, according to Jacksonvill Police Chief Tommy Thompson. Contact Sandra Sudduth at 782-5741. + Football: Gamecocks v. S THE CHANTICLEER November 12,1998 Page 3 Emily Doty Trail is the first of Alabama's exercise and recreation. the city of Anniston has initiated Conroy emphasizes that the Chief News Writer extended rails-to-trails project. According to literature provided by construction of its section and the Ladiga Trail has potential for eco- When completed, the trail will Pete Conroy, director of Jacksonville city of Jacksonville has applied for tourism. He believes that "people Who's Chief Ladiga? And what's meander through Calhoun and State University's environmental the ISTEA funding for its final will rediscover how nice the old, the chief Ladiga Trail? Cleburne counties, connecting the policy and information center, this phase. In Calhoun County, the trail smaller towns (along the trail route) Chief Lagida was an influential municipalities of Piedmont, rails-to-trails project began in 1989 accommodates pedestrians, bicyles, are" and in turn, promote greater Creek Indian leader of the turn of the Jacksonville, Weaver and Anniston. when unused land was purchased strollers, inline skates, and wheel- economic development. century who sold half of a section of This 33-mile trail is a family-orient- from the Land and Water chairs. In Cleburne County, the trail A new chapter of the Alabama his land to found the city of ed pathway providing a safe, non- Conservation Fund (LWCF). also accommodates horses, moun- Environmental Council has played Jacksonville. And the Chief Ladiaa motorized alternative for travel, It continued in 1993 when the city tain bikes and hikers. an important role in the promotion of of Piedmont received an Intermodel The only unbroken section of the the Chief Ladiga Trail. Amanda Surface Transportation Efficiency Chief Ladiga Trail is about a 2000- Hayes, a leader of the foothills chap- Act (ISTEA) -enhancement grant foot area that runs through the cam- ter of the council, says the trail through the Alabama Department of pus of JSU. "greatly beautifies (the) surrounding Transporation (ALDOT), to fund the "JSU has been involved through- areas." She invites anyone interest- first 8.9-mile section of the trail. out the duration. (It's) where we ed in environmental issues to attend The project further developed in have conducted all of our meetings. the council's meetings, held the third 1994 when the cities of Piedmont (JSU has) assisted with grant writ- Tuesday of every month at 4 p.m. in and Jacksonville and the Cleburne ing, corporation support and public room 208 in Martin Hall. County Commission were awarded participation, and is enthusastic The Chief Ladiga Trail is a pre- ISTEA grants. In 1997, the cities of about the Chief Ladiga Trail pro- miere program of its kind in the Jacksonville, Weaver and Anniston gram and looks toward being a long- southeastern U.S. Alabama is neck- were awarded grants from the term partner," said Conroy. and-neck with Georgia, also in the National Recreational Trails Fund Kathryn Tucker Windham, famous process of converting old rail beds to (NRTF) to build either trail connec- in the state of Alabama for her ghost trails. When completed, the Chief tions or access facilities. Also in stories, says that "by providing an Ladiga Trail will connect to the 1997, the city of Weaver received an alternative to the automobile, rail- Silver Comet Trail in Georgia, with ISTEA grant to construct its 2.5-mile trails save people money and reduce hopes that one day, all unused rail- section of the trail. pollution. And by changing trans- road tracks can be utilized for the In 1998, both Weaver and portation patterns, rail-trails can purpose of unmotorized transporta- Jacksonville opened their respective actually strengthen the sense of com- tion and recreation. sections of the trail. Most recently, munity." Lunch Buffet .................................Monday - Saturday New & Improved Lunch and Dinner Buffet with Over 20 Items to choose from including Seafood, Jumbo Shrimp and Crab Legs on Friday & Saturday Nights. Dieters Delight (Fat Free-low Cholesterol) Open 7 Days A Week Dine In - Carry Out JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY Charms and JSU Rings *JewelryRepair *Giftsfor all Occasions *EngagementRings *David Winter Cottages *GamecockBracelet Page 4 November 12, 1998 THE CHANTICLEER Juice and soft drinks are also avail- able, as well as Starbuck's coffee: Stuff , fmrn front page 12-ounce size for $1.25 and a 16- Chick-fil-A, except for the nuggets ounce size for $1.45. In this case, one person to see them (and identi- which are cheaper. In the food court, Starbuck's restaurant would be fy them), so they won't try the other nuggets are $2.35 for eight or $3.45 cheaper with a 12-ounce coffee for apartments. for 12. At the Chick-fil-A in Oxford, $1.05 and a 16-ounce size for $1.35. Finally, Creel suggests that stu- nuggets are $2.35 for four or $3.45 Sharing the counter with Big Apple dents do some serious research for six. It doesn't take a genius to Bagels is the Cyber Caf6 run by before even moving into an ap'art- figure out which is the better deal. Marriot, which offers hamburgers, ment complex, including checking Chicken sandwich prices are exact- hot wings and french fries. crime statistics with the ly the same at $2.35 and waffle fries Taco Bell Express offers the same Jacksonville police and just looking are only sold in one size for $1.09.