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By coLLeen mcnaLLy and football was better this year; Assistant news editor we need this to keep getting good recruits.” Student Government The increase in the dining fee Association proposed an increase will account for freedom in meal in student fees, including transit, plans, such as the three-a-week athletics, dining, health, and option, said Lumpkin. housing fees, to begin fall of 2011. Furthermore, SGA’s proposal To take effect, the proposed includes a six-dollar increase in fees will go to the Board of Regents the health fee. for final approval. “There is a new Health Allyson Lumpkin, Vice Center coming,” she said. “Plans President of the SGA Auxiliary for funding will not be like the Affairs committee, said the two- expansion fee for the RAC.” dollar rise in transit fees will move “Students will not begin paying the bus depot on campus. for the new building until the can “We are paying to use [an off- actually use it, and there will be a campus] location with a figure definite sunset date, a day when in the thousands,” said Alton the fees will end,” said Standifer. Standifer, SGA President. “Since Freshman Senator, James Kelly, we have land and space on campus served as a student representative to house buses, this makes a ton on the auxilary affairs committee. more sense.” “Students should look at the Additionally, students will see fee increases as an opportunity an increase in the athletic fee. to improve campus for future Lumpkin said this will leave the generations,” he said. budget at the low end compared “You should think about these to other schools in the Southern things like the RAC. Students Conference. before us gave up money to give us “The rationale is that besides a better experience here and now students get ‘iced’ at union covering games, they cover we have the opportunity to do the scholarships. Tuition went up, same for future generations.” Randy Hudgins/STAFF georgia southern student Lydia cooper decorates a cookie with icing at Eagle Entertainment’s “Getting Iced” event at the Russell Union Wednesday night . The event was part of the group’s weekly cooking series .

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One free speech zone isn’t enough

While Georgia Southern has every right to designate free speech zones on campus, it doesn’t mean that it necessarily should. Monday night, members of the Sons of Liberty Riders showed up to protest at a lecture by Bill Ayers only to be told that they could not to do so since the group had not signed up 48 hours in advance. But, even if the group had signed up to protest, they would have been sent to the grassy area near the Russell Union Rotunda, even though the event was at the Performing Arts Center. Can it be called free speech if a group is relegated to protest at a location that is not even within sight of the event? By law, yes. But in practicality, no. Marcus Barkley/STAFF In 2006, when sitting U.S. President George W. Bush spoke at Hanner, protesters were also forced to stay near the Union - well outside of the view of the president or any even attendees. Guitar is an instrument of skill not chance Protests are few and far between at Georgia Southern, but that doesn’t make access any less important when the need arises. To that guy at every party, “Put Save yourself the trouble and keep While it is legal for the university to banish protesters from the guitar down.” There is a reason the limited knowledge of the musical the sight of the public, it does not promote the mission of the for that infamous scene in Animal tool out of the critical minds of university and academic freedom. House, its because guitar guy can college students. After all, how can a university support the ideals of academic easily annoy everyone, especially I know a lot of guys who can play, freedom if opposing viewpoints cannot be presented? when he doesn’t know what he’s and I’ve heard a lot of guys who can’t. Georgia Southern officials need to take a serious look at this doing. The end result is astronomically policy and create additional free speech zones - whether or not There are some people who can different. By the end of the night, BrOCk ViCkerS they are used on a regular basis. play guitar, and play it well. Tag people hate that guy who thought he that along with some decent vocals suddenly, a guy who knows a country could play and scoff at him while he and all of a sudden a living room song starts strumming a few loosely looks up another song on the host’s becomes a private set of good covers related chords. He ends up drowning laptop. ThE GEOrGE-ANNE and personal originals. every conversation in the room with College is generally the breeding It is enjoyable to listen to a his reverb on the bass string. ground for future artists. This is Editor-in-Chief...... Charles Minshew Managing Editor ...... Natalie Demarko musician who knows some jams, Sometimes it seems as though accepted in the minds of most News Editor...... Nikki Wiley has some of their own, or can really 90 percent of people “realize” they Americans. Asst. News ...... Colleen McNally play a song—not just the entry-level should learn to play the guitar We all love our folk heroes who Arts Editor...... Mallory McLendon chord player. starting in college. Perhaps its all emerged from the depths of some Asst. Arts ...... Aria Gabol This is all good and well because those late nights listening to dead back water county and taught himself Opinions Editor ...... Quenton Smith I enjoy listening to live music men’s songs, or maybe it could be how to play his daddy’s guitar. Sports Editor...... Latrice Williams whenever I get the chance. It is the idea of post-college success and Contrastively, many musicians have Photo Editor ...... Andrew Partain relieving, but that doesn’t necessarily bar hoping that lures in the aspiring come from the hallways of America’s Design Editor ...... Jessica Lester mean every time there is a six string artists. universities. Copy Editor ...... Arielle Coambes in the room it doesn’t give every However, the world is not your People just need to remember VIEWS POLICIES guy who knows the G chord, C oyster, the house party is not your that a guitar is not an invitation to chord, and D chord the right to start venue, and the ears of a few drunken serenade a mob. The George-Anne welcomes letters to the editor, story submissions and guest columns. All copy submitted should be 350 words or less, strumming a tune. people are not your fans. Keep the Leave it to the people who have typed, and sent via e-mail in Microsoft Word format to gaeditor@ If there is some talent in the learning process in the dorm rooms spent more than just a bored night georgiasouthern.edu. All submissions must be signed and include phone bones of the strummer, then be my or apartments and out of the ears or two in their rooms and play only number for verification. GSU students should include their academic major, year and hometown. The editors reserve the right to reject any guest and play me a song, but don’t of people who are trying to enjoy when requested. submission and edit submissions for length. be that guy from Role Models who themselves. attempts to “find” a song. In other words, just don’t be that Vickers is a senior Theater and Opinions expressed herein are those of the student writers and editors and DO NOT necessarily reflect those of the faculty, staff or administration of GSU, the I’m sure we can all agree we have guy. That is the overall moral of the Journalism major from Alma, Ga. Student Media Advisory Board or the University System of Georgia. been in a closed environment when story and message of this column. www.thegeorgeanne.com Thursday, February 10, 2011 5

Letters to the Editor Style points won’t

Dear Young Democrats, own cabinet in line, close a prison or Don’t feel bad if your members survive the Session Where did you all go? Obama bring our boys home. If fact, he sent are so fair weather that they think wins and poof, you are all gone! more! It’s funny how that works. He just because one battle is over the A few weeks ago, Ga. based What happened to you? I think I did pass health care reform, sort of, war has been won. We understand, polling company InsiderAdvantage saw you hugging a tree or petting a kind of, but we’ll see how that works it’s just we really do miss having you released its first review of Nathan polar bear last week. out. Whatever will he do without his around. Debate is so much livelier Deal’s performance as governor. We miss you! We miss your puppet Nancy Pelosi? when both sides actually show up. 39 percent rates his job outrageous enthusiasm, liberal Congratulations are in order to People ask why can’t we all performance favorably while 25 opinions, and occasional witty your liberal agenda with Angela just get along and agree, but that’s percent viewed it unfavorably. retorts. Although we are not always Davis and Bill Ayers as speakers. politics. Honestly, we would like to 36 percent had no opinion. The best friends, your spirited discussion Not sure how much y’all had to do agree with you sometimes, but then numbers are surprisingly low CHaRlEs FEagaIN and our debates at the Russell Union with that; nevertheless, they came. we would both be wrong. considering the amount and level were always a treat. Maybe since you But don’t you worry. We’ve got some Politics is a team sport and, like of problems that have been thrown has said the only way to offset these have not been protesting recently, plans of our own when it comes to football, it’s always more fun with the new governor’s way. tax cuts is to restore the sales tax on the College Republicans are just speakers. Perhaps Rush Limbaugh or two teams. We feel that both sides Before taking office, North groceries, a move both conservative not disagreeable enough. We can Ann Coulter? need to be fairly represented on our Georgia and Atlanta were hit with a and liberal groups are opposing. definitely work on that! Well, I hope to see you soon. campus. It just makes our job that snow storm that iced over much of In his state of the state address, It’s funny how your Nobel “I’m- Maybe you can come to one of much more enjoyable when you are the city of Atlanta. the governor outlined his goal not-George-Bush” Award winning our social meetings some time. around. During and after the of preventing furloughs for K-12 President hasn’t achieved really We’ll even give you a discount just Department of Transportation’s teachers, but neglected to mention anything in almost three years. for being a liberal. Think of it as a Aron Randall response to the storm, Deal and his that it would be up to the local President Obama can’t even hold his magnanimous gift! Chairman, College Republicans administration were criticized. systems to prevent said furloughs Deal took it in stride, not (See ARRA FY12). overreacting and keeping his cool. Lawmakers are considering HB Confession : 3D, one too many D’s Just days after inauguration, we 192, a bill that would create yet received news that Atlanta Public another commission to study the I have a confession: I hate 3D soon filmmakers recognized the Schools were under review and Quality Basic Education Formula, movies, and I know I’m not the only profitability, Clash of the Titans was subsequent probation. giving teeth to why the legislature one. remade. The result? The 3D sucked. Deal stepped in, appointed can cut 4 billion from the states’ Since Avatar came out, the Cold It is possible to make 2D scenes Atlanta favorite Representative education system. War-era technology has been pulled jump up to 3D, but it doesn’t work Stacey Abrams, the House The style points gained early out of the mothballs, and 3D has quite right. Democratic leader, to be his liaison in the year will quickly be spent in become the rage in the last year. Finally, it’s becoming too to the APS situation. the coming weeks of the legislative What was once relegated to cult ubiquitous. It used to be that 3D A week later, news sources session as committees take on the classics’ festivals is now charging JOHN DIPIETRO films were only shown “in select started revealing that the state had problems our state faces. three dollars more a ticket for what’s be watching the film the glasses are theatres.” Now, Thor is going to be deposited and later withdrawn tax In contrast with his predecessor supposedly a more immersive supposed to enhance. 2D in select theatres. I know the refunds checks from about 32,000 Sonny Perdue, Deal brought a experience, and it doesn’t stop Secondly, the price thing is reason why - it makes more money personal bank accounts. willingness to listen to both sides of there. Nintendo is working on a 3D outrageous. When I and three for them - but I have to tell you that Deal stepped in, first the argument. handheld system, and 3D TVs have friends took in a showing of Iron I don’t give a hoot (or any number apologized, and then promised Deal’s first few months seem to also become available for consumers. Man 2, the tickets alone were $40. of other stronger words). If the an “after-action report” on what mirror the sense that much of his Except that the technology That doesn’t include drinks and story is good, the format DOESN’T caused the tax refund problems. first year will be devoted to playing hasn’t led to a “more immersive snacks. Even if you sneak candy into MATTER. If the story is bad, on Stately is a word typically reserved out the hand he’s been dealt. experience.” In fact, it’s led to lazy the theatre, you’re lucky if you get the other hand, all the effects in for well-established politicians I can remember another film-making and an overhyping of out for $15 a person, and that’s only the world aren’t going to take my who keep their cool in spite of the politician not too long ago who things that just can’t be done with for adults. Think children’s tickets are mind off of that fact. If anything, situation around them. devoted his first few sessions to our current technology. While I’m cheap? Try buying them the snacks. having the images come at you is These accomplishments in dealing with the hand he was dealt. all for advancing technology, the 3D films add on an extra $3.50 a distraction, since it forces you to isolation appear to outline the He suffered quite a obsession with 3D has got to end, at for a pair of those cheap plastic keep track of a larger visual range first few months of a successful “Shellacking” in last fall’s elections. least until someone actually perfects glasses. And the problem is, you as opposed to devoting the spare term as governor, but when the Unless Deal can clearly it. can’t reuse them. It’d be one thing if brainpower to following the plot. dots are connected, the illusion of communicate his highly The first problem I have is that you could buy a pair, fold them up So ladies and gentlemen, I leave competency is dismantled. contentious policies for 3D movies require glasses. The and bring them to the next showing, you now with these thoughts. If With the belief in smaller HOPE, education, water, and problem with these glasses is that but they usually are not foldable. you happen to agree with me, government in hand, Deal has held transportation, he will find an they don’t jive really well with actual Third, and more crucial than then remember that there is a way steadfast to his commitment to electorate eager to check him in glasses, which some of us need to either of the above points, is that to change this - don’t pay for 3D lower corporate and individual tax 2012. Polls open in six hundred be able to see in the first place. So, if 3D is making for lazy filmmaking. showings. rates. and thirty-four days. you’re like me, you’re going to spend Avatar was critically acclaimed for its However, the Tax Commission, more time fiddling around with the use of 3D filming because Cameron DiPietro is a senior political science which was charged with Feagain is a senior sociology major plastic on your face than you will actually filmed it in 3D. But as major from John’s Creek, Ga. overhauling the state tax system, from Detroit, Mich. 6 Thursday, February 10, 2011 The George-Anne Miss GSU contestants GSU alumnus to speak on evolutionary discoveries prepare for competition BY KATHY-LEE CASSIE link in human evolutionary studies. George-Anne contributor According to Hargis, Berger is in BY NIKKI WILEY to get involved and impact the lives over the responsibilities to someone the U.S. to speak at the Smithsonian News editor of other less fortunate through else, I am excited for the new Miss Georgia Southern alumnus and and at National Geographic in community involvement,” she said. GSU to be able to experience what I paleoanthropologist will return Washington, but volunteered to irteen Georgia Southern “Winning Miss GSU would have been blessed with for the past to GSU to share his academic speak at GSU. University women are gearing up to be so much more than winning a year,” she said. experiences and how it lead to Hargis said that Berger is always compete for the title of Miss Georgia scholarship, it would be my ˆ rst foot Turpin oŽ ered advice to this his most important archeological willing to have students from GSU Southern University. in the door to success.” year’s contestants. discoveries. come to Africa and work with him. e pageant will be held on Contestant LaKea Burrison, “Work as hard as you can leading Lee Berger will present “From She said, “It’s the kind of celebrity Friday, Feb.11 at 7 p.m. in the a senior psychology major, also up to Friday, but it is important to Georgia Southern to Africa- e in a profession that normally you Performing Arts Center. believes that the pageant could open leave everything out on the stage Pathway to the Discovery of the wouldn’t have access to and he’s just e winner of Miss GSU will go her up to new experiences. and to know that you did the best Most Complete Early Humans in a very warm gracious person.” on to compete for the title of Miss “Earning the title of Miss GSU you could do,” she said. History,” in the Foy Building on “I did not know that there were Georgia 2011 in Columbus, Ga. In will aŽ ord me the opportunity to “And my advice to the winner Saturday, February 12 at 6:30 p.m. any missing clues in evolution but addition, she will receive a $1,500 represent my school in the Miss would be to take a deep breath, “He’s coming to talk a little him ˆ nding one is pretty good scholarship. Georgia pageant,” she said. because this is just the beginning for about how his education at GSU has for our future, and may change Freshman theatre major Samira “Also, I would love to get more you and Miss Georgia is just around shaped his later experiences,” said the outlook of how people look at Murphy is competing in the pageant. involved with on-campus activities the corner.” Peggy Hargis, Chair of the Sociology evolution,” said Douglas Fletcher, For her, the opportunities that come and promote our school academics Students can vote for Miss and Anthropology Department. senior criminal justice major. with the title are what make the to high school students.” Photogenic at the Traditions Council He led a team of fellow Hargis said, “I think students competition important. Alexa Turpin currently holds the table in the Russell Union or on the researchers from the University of will deˆ nitely beneˆ t from this talk “I would get the chance to have title of Miss GSU and will crown this Traditions Council’s Facebook page. Witwatersrand, South Africa, where because he is one of our own. He experiences that I will cherish for year’s winner. e winner will be announced at the they discovered and named the graduated from this university and the rest of my life and the chance “Although it is sad for me to hand pageant. species Australopithecus sediba – has gone on to shape what we know what is considered to be a missing about paleontology.” www.thegeorgeanne.com Thursday, February 10, 2011 7

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The Buzz List Facebook break-up woes Commentary by Mallory McLendon ‘The Roommate’ got a 7% by Matt lane com only backs up the accusation has done several studies involving a break-up tend to heal from a break on rottentomatoes.com and staff reporter that such break-ups are damaging to internet dating. up quicker.” is getting comments as the future relationships. “It might be harder to make a This process is called a rebound worst movie of 2011. It’s only This year, YourTango.com has According to their study, 57% clean break from someone because relationship, and studies show it Febuary guys. I can garuntee deemed February 13th to be annual of singles said that thinking about of how social networks are so does help heal the wounds. However, that something worse will “Break up with your Ex” day. their ex prevents them from finding connected,” said McIntosh. “[These when it comes to YourTango.com’s come out this summer that The website and its slogan “smart new love, 60% of married people social networks] could complicate idea of making an annual day of will make you want to die. talk about love” has posted on its agree that their ex is on their mind your life if you are going through a “Break up with your Ex,” McIntosh main web page and on Facebook too often and even 36% said their break-up.” agreed to a certain extent. ‘Justin Bieber: Never Say that the event will hopefully get attachment to their ex interferes McIntosh also says that more of “I think if you’re going to do this,” Never’ is getting an 80% of broken hearts and torn emotions with their marriages. the healing process depends on how said McIntosh. “Then you need to do freshness on rottentomatoes. back on track. YourTango’s recommends that long the relationship lasted. it right away. The sooner you let go, com for it’s upcoming Because breaking up nowadays putting the past behind you involves “The more entanglements you the sooner you can move on.” preimer this weekend? I think has become more difficult than it has several little things such as deleting have with someone, the longer it Even if you don’t decide to my opinion for this website been in the past, internet breaks have your ex on any social networks will take to get over such a thing as participate in the event on February has now forever diminished. become more “popular.” Sure, sitting online, getting rid of songs that a break up,” he said. 13th, the suggestions given by both That’s okay, it’s not like there down with your significant other remind you of that person, deleting His advice for those going YourTango.com and McIntosh are are a million other artists because “you need to talk” might their phone numbers and email through this break-up: “For great places to start. who deserve a blockbuster be difficult. But once it’s over, it will addresses and get back into the starters, acknowledge it’s going to What experts and websites want movie, who have actually only get tougher to keep the break dating scene to complete the process. hurt. There’s no way around that. to see is that you know how to start done something. clean with Facebook relationship Their hope is that people can Understand that this is part of the the healing process so you can feel statuses to change, Twitter feeds or finally start to move on, or least take process. You don’t get to escape the better and move on. In the end, that’s ‘Guitar Hero’ is getting the the library of pictures you have on that first step through the door. pain,” he said. all that really matters. Don’t feel ax as any more production your phone. William McIntosh, a Georgia However he also noted that down this Valentine’s day. Dedicate is being discontinued and Additional data from YourTango. Southern professor of Psychology, “people who start dating sooner after it to yourself instead. 500 workers are getting laid off. R.I.P. Guitar Hero, you were one of the only things that has made my genration Single’s Valentine’s Day Survival Guide awesome. I salute you.

‘NCIS’ is being postponed by lasharria taylor First off, instead of holing yourself maybe getting your best friend a It may seem like a bust that you after a security guard died staff reporter up in your apartment to escape the stuffed animal. It can almost be a don’t have that significant other this in a freak accident on the madness, spend the day with a few kind of “secret Valentine” idea. Get year. But, by making the day about set. The driver of a passing Valentine’s Day is fast good friends. Find out who in your everyone to pick names out of a hat yourself, it makes the holiday a little van went into some form approaching and flowers, candy circle of friends hates the holiday for a little fun. bit more tolerable. of cardiac arrest and lost and stuffed teddy bears are already just as much as you and plan a little The important thing is to just to Although it may seem like you control of the van. The littering all the stores. But, for those get together. have fun and enjoy spending quality may be the only person on this security guard was struck by of us who aren’t celebrating with A good theme for your party is time with your friends and spreading campus that is without a Valentine, the van and was rushed to anyone this February, it can get old an anti-Valentine’s day. Create a mix your love to them. you would be surprised about the a nearby hospital in critical really fast. of women (or men) empowering But for those who aren’t able to amount of people who are without condition before he was later For some, it doesn’t stem out of songs, along with food, and a round gather with their friends, don’t feel that special someone or who just pronounced dead. jealousy. However, for some reason of movies would be a good idea. Go lost. The holiday falls on a Monday doesn’t care for the holiday at all. or another, we won’t be able to escape all out with decorations and party this year so with classes and other So this Valentine’s day just make Melissa Rosenberg, the script the overly-romantic couples who favors to complete the mix. activities going on, it will just be it day about being with your friends writer for the ‘Twilight’ saga, just have to post on their significant Or, instead of partying, go out as any other day. You should probably and having good quality time with is taking over the script for other’s Facebook wall how much a group and get dinner and a movie. avoid Russell Union though, because them or taking some time out for ‘The Highlander,’ a 1986 they love each other and why. Celebrate being single and having all there’s no telling what’s going on. yourself. action fantasy movie about So, how can you avoid the lovey- the time you need for your friends If you still want to make a show of Scottish immortals. I really dovey couples and keep your sanity and yourself. how much you hate Valentine’s day, can’t say I’m expecting much. without feeling singled out for being Swap gifts with your friends and make your own anti-Valentine’s day single this Febuary 14th? make them your Valentine, like you mix and play it as loud as possible. Well, here are a few ideas to used to do in kindergarten. Gifts Just take the day to kick back, relax. Information compiled from help you get through the day and, could range from something small Check out page 10 of the George- TheHollywoodReporter.com, hopefully, enjoy it. like Valentine’s cards and candy to Anne for a few good hits for a mix. Variety.com and Billboard.com www.thegeorgeanne.com Thursday, February 10, 2011 9

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Couple’s Playlist I Ha t e V a l e n t i n e ’ s Top ten Valentine’s Songs Playlist Marry Me (2009) Forget You (2010) —Train By MALLORY McLENDON and In the number three spot, At number two is “According to —Cee Lo Green Rhythm of Love (2010) ARIA GABOL “Lucky,” performed by Jason Mraz You” by Orianthi that really captures According to You (2009) —Plain White T’s arts staff and Colbie Caillat, is truly a beatiful the feeling of overcoming a bad —Orianthi Lucky (2009) ballad. Caillat’s smooth soprano break-up and shoving it back into the Gives you Hell (2008) —Jason Mraz Valentine’s Day is next week. harmonizes well with Mraz’s tenor to other’s face. If you’re feeling down, —All-American Rejects Just the Way You Are (2010) Are you prepared for the big day? make a very laid-back but sweet song this song is a great pick-me-up. What the Hell (2011) —Bruno Mars Couples all over Georgia Southern that will have you thinking of your One of our all-time favorite —Avril Lavigne Haven’t Met You Yet (2009) will be celebrating the occasion with sweetheart. songs, “Gives You Hell” by the All- So What (2008) —Michael Buble  owers and hearts this upcoming For number four, “Just the Way American Rejects takes number —P!nk I will Possess your Heart (2008) Monday, while others studiously You Are” by Bruno Mars is one of three to keep up the spirits of all Complicated (2010) —Death Cab for Cutie ignore the date. Either way, here are those feel good songs that just makes those who are Anti-Valentine’s day —Rihanna Fall for Your Type (2010) our top ten songs for Valentine’s Day you smile when you hear it on the this year. If you’re feeling bad, crank I hate Love (2011) —Jamie Foxx ft. Drake 2011. radio. It’s not o† en you hear a song it up and sing out loud and you’ll be —Jojo Stuck Like Glue (2010) At number one for our couple’s about a guy loving a girl no matter back to normal in no time. Since U been Gone (2005) —Sugar Land list is “Marry Me,” written and what, so it’s a very di– erent view over Number four goes to “What the —Kelly Clarkson Sparks Fly (2010) performed by the every popular all the songs about sex, drugs, and Hell,” a song about giving up on love U + Ur Hand (2006) —Taylor Swift Train. is so† , sweet song really break-up. and just messing around, from Avril —P!nk Forever (2008) does capture the essenece of what On the other end of the spectrum, Lavigne. With a catchy beat and Somebody Kill —Christ Brown new yet everlasting love is. “Forget You” by Cee Lo Green takes interesting lyrics, this song is a great Me (1998) “Rhythm of Love,” from the Plain the top spot for those of you who just song for not celebrating Feb. 14th. —Adam Sandler White T’s, takes the second spot. can’t stand Valentine’s Day. “Forget No matter if you’re spending your is song was a really close second. You,” despite its “poor” word choice, day with your signi› cant other, or With a fast beat and cheerful lyrics, is another of those songs that makes just giving the holiday the › nger, do this song has kept audiences singing you want to sing along and release it with a few good tunes to make your along since its debut to the radio. some of that stress. day better.

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Lady Eagles The Press Box Drayton reaches 1,000 What’s going on in GSU sports top preseason Freshman Tre Bussey has By ERIN DENMARK been suspended for two George-Anne contributor polls games after violating team rules. Bussey will miss the Last week, junior guard Ben By LATRICE WILLIAMS contest against Wo ord Drayton reached a landmark sports editor and Furman. achievement. He became the 37th Eagle to amass 1,000 points in his As the Georgia Southern University Sophomore guard career. So ball team is set to begin its 2011 Meredyth Frye has been “Being awarded with the 1,000 season this Saturday, they have already named the Southern point milestone... is a real honor, achieved preseason honors. Conference Player of the and it really meant a lot to me,” said Elon was chosen to  nish the Week. Drayton. season in  rst place, while GSU was With his speed and skilled picked third. Megen Smith was chosen Georgia Southern Football shooting, Drayton demands as the Preseason Player of the Year, and is ranked 6th nationally attention from the opposing team. Brianna Streetmon was chosen as the in the country. GSU He is a key player and has led the Preseason Pitcher of the Year. averaged 17,627 people team in  eld goals, free throws, and € e Eagles will host the Spring Hill per game and three of three-point  eld goal percentages. Suites 2011 Eagle Classic. Mercer, Radford, the regular season games When he was a freshman, he and GSU headline the tournament and drew crowds of more than was selected to be on the Southern will compete against each other twice 20,000. Conference All-Freshman team. He throughout the weekend. Although these was one of the few to play in all 30 are non-conference opponents, this is a The Georgia Southern games and started 22 of the games. good opportunity for the Eagles to start Men’s basketball team Since freshman year, he has been the season 4-0. GSU begins its four game will return to Hanner claiming records, eight alone in his home stand beginning this Saturday at 1 Fieldhouse on Saturday,  rst year. Drayton’s basketball career p.m. February 19th, against the began outside of the U.S. just before File Photo Citadel. entering elementary school. Ben Drayton takes the court as a defender attempts to stop him. Tournament Schedule “It started when I was about Sat, Feb 12 The Lady Eagles will 4-years-old when I lived in Puerto too close either,” said Drayton. € e fans at the games have also had Mercer vs. Radford 11 a.m. compete against the Rico, and I played my  rst league While Drayton said he is happy a major impact on Drayton’s game. vs. MERCER 1 p.m. College of Charleston at there,” said Drayton. he chose GSU, he said is not so “€ ey are always into the game, vs. RADFORD 4 p.m. home on Wednesday, Georgia Southern University’s pleased with the way the season is yelling, cheering, they give us energy Sun, Feb 13 February 16th. atmosphere convinced Drayton to going. a lot of times, it is just great to have vs. RADFORD 10 a.m. bring his talents to the Eagles. “We don’t really have a good that support from the community,” Radford vs. Mercer 12:30 p.m. The Georgia Southern Golf “I really like the campus, I like the record, and the most important said Drayton. team will compete in the environment and the community, thing is a conference title, so I’ll € e Eagles have six games le For the remainder of the schedule, visit Gator Invitational at the and I like their style of play. It wasn’t be really happy when I have a in the season, and Drayton looks to georgiasoutherneagles.com University of Florida. too far away from home but it wasn’t conference title,” said Drayton. continue his blockbuster career.

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GA Collegiate Basketball Championships

This past weekend was host to the 16th Annual Georgia Collegiate Basketball Championships held at the University of Georgia. A total of 20 Men’s teams and 10 Women’s teams representing 16 different Georgia colleges and universities attended the tournament. The teams were competing for title of State Champion and for a paid entry fee to the regional tournament , which is awarded to the winner of each of the Men’s and Women’s divisions. Intramural Sports Georgia Southern was represented by 2 Men’s teams and 1 Women’s team at the tournament. Both the Men’s team, 40 Scores M.O.H., and the Women’s team, Just Do It, beat out all other schools to become the Championship Team in their divisions. Women’s Photo Each team was awarded a bid to participate Just Do It (Left to right): Courtney Samuels, Lauren Townson, Leigh Basketball CP BG Squad, 45, Delta Sigs, 36 in the NCCS Regional Championships at Bowerfind, Sara Tucker, Erica Wynn, Deshawna Shivers, Chelsea Greene The Ball Handlers, 48, Rip Net or Ride Georgia Tech, February 18-20. Pine, 27 Women’s team: Just Do It Mens A Shooters and Hooters, 57, Brick Squad, 25 Undefeated in tournament play, CCF That Wasn’t a Tapeworm, 47, Eagle finished 6-0 The Magic Johnsons, 53, 40 MOH, 56 Entertainment, 38 Defeated University of Georgia – The Sparks and Recreation, 49, TM4W, 46 The Basketball Team, 47, Alley- Oops, 45 team Trouble in the beginning of the championship game, but came back from Mens B Fraternity a 12-point deficit in the first half for the win. The Game-winning shot was scored BOOM, 44, Outta Breff, 40 Kappa Alpha Psi, 20 , Sigma Nu, 0 by Courtney Samuels with just seconds Sky High, 48, Blazers, 50 Delta Tau Delta, 36 , Pi Kappa Phi, 57 remaining in the game to win 56-54. Ducks, 48, White Boys, 37 Pi Kappa Alpha, 43 , Kappa Alpha Order, Men’s team: 40 M.O.H. Pressure D, 45, Elite, 44 39 Undefeated in tournament play, 6-0 Tappa Keg, 36, Can I Get A Foul, 29 Sigma Alpha Epsilon, 0, Kappa Sigma, 20 Defeated Georgia State – Overcame Pain Train, 39, Southern Pines HD a 21-point deficit in the first half to send Ballers, 42 the game into overtime. Defeated Georgia T-Shirt Time, 47, Hawks, 26 Soccer State in overtime, 72-68. Georgia Southern players selected for Men’s Photo Mens C the All-Tournament Teams: 40 M.O.H. (Left to right): Kory Jones, Mikal Lewis, Dominique Davis, Mens B Men’s – Mikal Lewis (40 M.O.H.) Marcus Salters (front row), Stanley Byron, John Ruff, Aaron Abai (coach), Chocolate Thunder, 60, Glacial Speed, 58 Men’s – Kory Jones (40 M.O.H.) – Most Aaron Bell (coach) Wetter than Your Mom, 53, The Saltines, Borussia Mönchengladbach, 0, Aston Valuable Player (Men’s) 35 Manpoolhamingtonlivercity Utd, 3 Women’s – Erica Wynn (Just Do It) Where’s Waldo?, 36, SAPA’s Revenge, 42 Fiesty Goats, 3, Leones, 4 Women’s – Sara Tucker (Just Do It) – Team Pterodactyl, 31, A Flock of Wakas, Booty Bandits, 3, Didiers, 2 Most Valuable Player 46 Sport Club Internacional, 0, DFW, 5 (Women’s) Flint Tropics, 28, Superbad, 48 In terms of officiating, 23 student Wetter Th an A Swimming Pool, 35, officials representing 8 different Georgia Philosoraptors, 42 Womens institutions worked the tournament. Overweight and Outtashape, 28, Kappa Kappa Gamma, 0, Phi Ulta’s, 5 Georgia Southern was represented by 5 Krispersnus Nuesperfluesins, 85 Phi Mu, 4, Alpha Delta Pi, 5 officials, Darrell Beckley, Josh Janufka, Las Flamas Blancas, 47, The Struggle, 35 Kappa Delta, 0, Swift Kick in the Grass, 4 Jamie McLean, Jon Nastav, and Ryan The Big Richards Acedemy, 54, Shottas, 65 Alpha Omicron Pi, 4, Upper 90, 3 Willoughby. All five officials finished in the Storm, 1, Zeta Tau Alpha, 2 top 6 ranking of officiating and officiated Co- Rec B the Men’s and Women’s championship Co-Rec B games. Josh Janufka & Ryan Willoughby New and Improved, 51, Victorious Secret, were selected as All-Tournament Officials 62 Dongs and Thongs, 6, CCF Fourth Meal, 1 and were awarded a bid to officiate at Official’s Photo Strokin’ It, 34, Delta Sigs, 17 CP Referee Beaters, 0, Look Ma No Hands, the NCCS Regional Championships at (Left to right): Drew Bruton (graduate assistant), Josh Janufka, Ryan Original Strokers, 28, The Toon Squad, 45 4 Georgia Tech. Willoughby, Tommy Segi (Intramural Director) RUF, 40, Shooting Stars, 48 Kicks and Giggles, 0, Lady Bugs, 11 16 Thursday, February 10, 2011 The George-Anne

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