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Jacksonville State University JSU Digital Commons Chanticleer Historical Newspapers 1999-09-09 Chanticleer | Vol 48, Issue 1 Jacksonville State University Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.jsu.edu/lib_ac_chanty Recommended Citation Jacksonville State University, "Chanticleer | Vol 48, Issue 1" (1999). Chanticleer. 1258. https://digitalcommons.jsu.edu/lib_ac_chanty/1258 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Historical Newspapers at JSU Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in Chanticleer by an authorized administrator of JSU Digital Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Page 2 September 9, 1999 THE CHANT-LCLEER THE ~H~TICLEERSeptember 9, 1999 Page 3 Big Day Out SGA picnic marks the be!ginning of a great year for students By Adam Smith Hume~would like to thank Marriott Food Services Managing Editor for supplying the food and beverages for the cookout. He would also like to thank all of the SGA workers, Blue skies and cooler temperatures provided a per- 92-J and everyone who made the event possible. fect backdrop for the SGA's cookout on the Quad last Wednesday. The cookout was part of the Welcome Week activi- ties the SGA has planned for new and returning stu- dents. There were plenty of refreshments to be had by all if you were there. "There were a few problems or snags, but overall I think it went really'well," said Donne11 Humes, SGA Second Vice President. Humes estimated that about 675 to 700 people attended, but Humes stated that he "would like to see more people at the next event.:: New President Dr. Bill Meehan was also on hand to welcome students to JSU. Humes said people arrived in large groups and enjoyed the free food and beverages. Those present were also treated to music and prize giveaways cour- tesy of Jason Bozeman and Stephen Benefield from 92-5. "These events happen every semester," said *Brake Repair Humes. 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I radios, sirens, or other equipment attached to or being of the on-campus apartments furi- printed a list of helpful ordinances that may or may operated by any police, fire, or other emergency vehi- upgrading, maybe the new director ous, so are some of the returning not keep you out of some trouble while living within cles or personnel. can make something good turn out students of the dormitories. the city limits. Keep in mind The Abstract is not a Section 4. Any person who violates any provision of this horrible situation," said "All I know is that I signed up to book of law, nor did it contain a complete list of said of this ordinance shall be fined for each offense a sum Sherer. be in Dixon and I live in what ordinances. As a responsible citizen of Jacksonville, of not less than $50 and not more than $200. "I understand that they, the reminds me of a prison chamber," which you now are, and adult, which you should be, it Section 5. Each violation of any provision of this housing department, is in it deep said Dave Champaign, a resident is ultimately up to you to obtain a complete list of ordinance shall constitute a separate offense. right now, but hey, they should of Luttrell Hall. "Why couldn't ordinances to subside any ignorance you may have. Section 6. Unless established elsewhere herewithin have seen it coming," said Mike they have simply left Curtiss Hall Ordinance number 387 any violations of this ordinance, its exhibits or subse- Stason, a resident of a campus alone? " asked Champaign. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of quent amendments shall be subject to enforcement in owned apartment. No matter what question you Jacksonville, Alabama, as follows: accordance with Jacksonville City Ordinance No. 373 "Come on now, didn't they would like to ask, the Housing Section 1. It shall be unlawful for any person to and its duly adopted fine schedules. expect enrollment to increase any Department would have a difficult make, continue or cause to be made or continued any Section 7. If any part of this ordinance or any sub- for the next year. I have problems time answering it right now, espe- loud or excessive noise which unreasonably interferes sequent amendments thereto should be declared with my apartment right now and cially with all of the work that still with the comfort, health, or safety of others within the invalid by any court of competent and lawful jurisdic- my girlfriend has just moved in needs completing on campus. The City or its police jurisdiction. tion, such declaration shall not affect any other sec- her apartment on Monday and has Housing Department has definitely tions, sentences or part of this ordinance or its amend- Section 2. It is hereby declared a nuisance and shall still not received power. I under- found its way into a bind in the be unlawful to operate or play any radio, musical ments. stand that the increase of students last semester of '99. instrument, or similar device, whether from a motor Passed and adopted this 26th day of October, 1998. made them have to open Luttrell "It is very busy around here, we vehicle or by a pedestrian, in such a manner as to be Translation: Making noise is a big no-no and you Hall, but I am under contract as plainly audible to any person other than the player or can get in trouble. Hullabaloo responsibly. are dealing with more students well, so I need service now and operator of the device at a distance of five (5) feet or than we have in the past," said more in the case of a motor vehicle or ten (10) feet or Dave Sharp, Editor not simply after everyone else is Boyle. The employees of the hous- satisfied," said an unnamed cam- ing department feel confident that happen and you're a part of it." pus owned apartment resident. everything is going to work out Through prizes, skits and discus- from front, Dr. "We had to dig into our reserves fine once the new coordinator of sions, each student worker was for beds because of the overflow the department begins on Oct. 1. encouraged to help make a differ- Meehan jumps in of students under contract and peer-counselors, White spoke about ence in their department and end the place students into Luttrell until changing the atmosphere of JSU. communication breakdown. Urging head first Funded by ACE (Academic the workers to be givers instead of I at JSU to top off his professional service for the past Center for Excellence), the seminar takers, White reminded them that self available to everyone in the coming year. He 22 years. touched on proper dress, workplace their attitudes could be used to says students can expect him to be very visible. One He has also served JSU as a Biology professor, etiquette and basic telephone skills. make a difference, not only in way he plans to assure his accessibility is returning to Director of Academic Advisement, Assistant to the Handbooks discussing the policies someone's day, but possibly their the classroom. He will be teaching a Biology Lab Vice President of Academic Affairs, Associate Vice and procedures at JSU, ranging life. this fall. President for Academic and Student Affairs and from drinking and drugs to sexual White compared the workers to a Dr. Meehan's advice for incoming freshmen is to Acting Vice President for Academic Affairs. harassment, were given to each piece of tapestry. "Like an elegant "get involved. Take the opportunity. College is all Dr. Meehan's educational career at JSU includes a worker. piece of tapestry, each student about opportunity. Only one time in their life will Bachelor of Science in 1972 and a Master of Science With hopes to inspire, White worker is interwoven into the JSU they have an entire institution dedicated to their future in 197Cboth in Biology.