Volume 61, Issue 17 February 07, 2013 The Student Newspaper of Jacksonville State University since 1934 Accredited and ready to go, JSU’s Behavioral Analysis can be intriguing for psychology majors

Tiffani Foster McKerchar, the JSU Psychology was founded in the year 1974. analysis and just in the past two Senior Staff Writer Department Chair “that is used Currently, ABAI has accredited years they have started doing it in various ways to make socially 17 master’s program in behavior for bachelor level programs. They Psychology, like many other significant changes in human be- analysis to universities all around do this mainly just to provide disciplines, havior. Applied behavior analy- the country. some basis for exemplary educa- has several sis is specifically the application The hard work of Dr. McKer- tion in behavior analysis.” Says different of behavior analysis principles to char, and the other distinguished Dr. McKerchar. subfields: a human population, generally.” professor and faculty members, The process of being accred- behavioral To keep up with the scientific have made it possible for JSU’s ited by the ABAI was a long and analysis breakthroughs taking place in the master’s program in applied be- tedious one. is one of field, and to create a centralized havior analysis (ABA) to be one Dr. McKerchar and the rest of them. curriculum to ensure that every- of them. the faculty began preparing the “It’s a one who desired to practice in “The ABAI is the longest department to be reviewed in kind of the field of behavior analysis was standing professional organiza- 2009. psychol- properly trained and educated; tion in behavior analysis. They It wasn’t until April 2012 that Dr. McKerchar ogy,” says the Association for Behavior began accrediting masters and Dr. Paige Analysis International (ABAI) doctoral programs in behavior See Behavioral Pg. 2 Inside: WLJS hosts concert series The series opens with Sec- ondhand Jones. >Complete story, Pg. 4 What to do in Jacksonville? A look at local entertain- ment . > Complete story, Pg. 3

Macdonald named new JSU.EDU Above: Representative Craig Ford in front of the state seal. soccer coach The wom- Representative Craig Ford en’s soccer team visits JSU’s College Dems has a Zach Tyler tial election. part of a working family these new A&E Editor “Out of her class of 18 stu- days? According to Ford, his coach. dents, guess how many voted?” party needs to get to the “meat > Complete story, Pg. 7 On January 30th, Representa- he asked. The answer was disap- and potatoes” of what it means tive Craig Ford of the Alabama pointing—only two exercised to be a Democrat in Alabama. Legislature attended the JSU Col- their 26th Amendment rights in With the GOP holding a lege Democrats’ monthly meet- November. supermajority of the seats in the Jax State rifle ing to offer encouragement to the “I blame myself for that,” said state legislature, however, the group of young leaders. Ford. “I blame that on elected Democratic Party is hamstrung goes back to Twenty-seven members of “the officials in Alabama. We’re not when it comes to actual political back best party on campus” gathered doing enough to get people reg- action. in room 100 of Brewer Hall at 5 istered to vote.” “Alabama is ruled by a dicta- p.m. to hear Rep. Ford speak. Rep. Ford also talked about the tor,” lamented Ford. He thinks The He stressed the importance of challenges facing his party, of that may soon change, though. Game- getting more people—especially which he was elected Minority People “who used to be Demo- cock young people—involved in the Leader in 2010. crats but voted Republican in political process. “The Democratic Party needs 2010—like teachers, firefighters rifle Ford’s wife teaches English at to rethink its philosophy in this and state employees” are no lon- team Gadsden State Community Col- state,” he said. ger supportive of the GOP due to claims lege. He talked about asking one Their motto—“We stand up its efforts at balancing the state’s its second straight OVC title. of her classes of students how for working families”—sounds > Complete story, Pg. 7 many had voted in the Presiden- good, he says, but who isn’t See Ford Pg. 2 Student loan defaults increasing, study suggests Margaret Waterman obviously, but my understanding is if you “We’ve been hearing for quite some time The Daily Free Press make money below the poverty line, you regarding some of the dangers in the student Boston U. basically don’t have to repay things anyway, loan sector,” he said. “We have come across it can change your loan terms,” said Johannes previous studies that indicated student loan In light of a new study finding college Schmieder, a BU economics professor. debt is increasing — defaults are increasing.” students more likely than ever to default on In 2005, the average student loan debt was Consumer interest regarding the student their student loans, students must be aware $17,233, whereas in 2012 the average was loan and the student loan sector has in- of various repayment options and strategies $27,253, according to the study. creased, which prompted FICO’s research, to avoid default, Boston U. officials said. Students were more likely to default on Hyunh said. The average size of student loan debt has their student loans in 2012 than in 2005 due to “We basically wanted to corroborate this to increased 58 percent since 2005, while the significant growth in the amount of debt new better understand what we’re seeing in terms average credit card loan balance and aver- graduates carry, the study stated. of the growth of outstanding debt — being age balance on car loans have decreased, Frederic Hyunh, FICO’s senior principal able to qualify that as well as measuring how according to a study released by FICO Labs scientist, said he was not surprised by the well the consumers with student loan debt Wednesday. results of the study as student loan default “You can always default on your loan, rates have been increasing. See Loans Pg. 2 The Chanticleer February 07, 2013 2

are repaying From Pg. 1 the ABAI’s chair- those sort vari- person alerted Dr. ous obligations,” Behavioral McKerchar that JSU’s Hyunh said. program would be recommended for accreditation. On From Pg. 1 December 9, 2012, she was notified Loans that the program had been officially accredited. “To me, I think of it as a justifica- For feder- tion for everything we are doing. ally subsidized I know what I do is the best that I loans, Schmieder can do. This isn’t going to change said students anything about how we behave, and have the option it wasn’t the case that we changed of entering the anything right before we went up for Income-Based accreditation. We have been doing Repayment Plan, the same things in this department which allows for years.” sophomore. borrowers to pay back their loans based on their What the department was doing Delcid said it is still difficult for recent college current income in relation to the poverty line. before accreditation by the ABAI was graduates to find a job after graduation. “They basically calculate your disposable already being noticed. “Job markets aren’t getting any better,” she said. income, and that’s only your income above the JSU is one of two universities in the “It’s harder to find a job and there’s just, overall, poverty line. Of that you have to pay a certain state of Alabama where graduating less security for people to be able to prosper right percentage,” he said. “In some ways there are from its master’s program in Psychol- after college.” some mechanisms that allow people to really limit ogy allows students to take the exam Azura Ge, a BU freshman, said the weak job their loan payments, and I wonder if some people to become a Board Certified Behavior market might be contributing to student loan just don’t realize that.” Analysts (BCBA). defaults. Schmieder said there are also options available In addition to this, the department “It’s really hard for students who can’t af- for students who struggle to find jobs after college is currently working on getting their ford that money to go to college. I think colleges and go to graduate school, thereby adding to their bachelor’s graduates eligible to take should lower their tuition.” she said. debt. the exam to become a Board Certified Brandon Siegenfeld, a BU sophomore, said “It seems if you are unemployed, you can defi- Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA). college graduates’ salaries have not increased to nitely get a deferment,” he said. “Then you don’t “The Behavior Analyst Certification match the increase in rising college tuition. have to repay it until you have a job again. For Board (BACB) certifies bachelors level “We had the recession, so salaries haven’t in- that reason I’m not completely sure I understand behavior analysts and masters level creased over this amount of time even though the why there’s a sudden increase in these defaults behavior analysts. Those bachelors price [of higher education] is going up, so it’s not unless people really make these kinds of mis- level behavior analysts are certified reflected in the salary increases,” he said. takes.” as BCaBA’s. Our master’s students Siegenfeld said the high cost of college has Some students said they are concerned that can take the exam, but currently our caused unfortunate divisions between schools while college prices have spiked in recent years, bachelor’s students cannot. We would based on the income of students’ families and entry-level position salaries have not gone up. like to add more classes to the bach- their abilities to afford tuition. “A lot of people don’t consider that the start- elor’s program so that those students “It definitely limits the ability for talent to enter ing wages and the starting positions just aren’t are able to become certified as well.” college. It makes it more separated by income earning that much, so it’s getting progressively Says Dr. McKerchar. level, which is not a good thing,” he said. harder and that’s a factor,” said Ana Delcid, a BU Although Dr. McKerchar and the other faculty members still have more work to do to achieve their goals, From Pg. 1 budget. election cycle, it’s also “trying to identify targets they can rest assured knowing that According to Rep. Ford, people in our state caucus of good potential candidates their hard work is paying off. Ford also resent the fact that the Re- for down the road.” “I think it’s just that seal of ap- publican Party has shut down all In his mind, the best candidates are students proval: proof that what we are doing dialogue in the state legislature. because “they’re young, healthy, and they don’t and saying we are doing is actually Because they hold a majority of the seats, the mind getting out and knocking on doors. good.” GOP can call for a motion of previous question— Acknowledging that new techniques in educa- also known as cloture—which ends any discus- tion paired with advancing technology creates sion of the current topic. smarter students, Ford urged those in attendance “We can’t even debate—if they get tired of hear- to “think about becoming the next leader in your Study finds smoking ing us, they can vote for cloture, which just shuts community.” worsens hangovers us up,” said Ford. He did more than just talk, too—Rep. Ford and Ford estimated that since Republicans gained his caucus also donated $250 toward the trip to By Alex Constantino control of the legislature, “they have voted for Washington, D.C. that the College Democrats are Brown Daily Herald, cloture over 130 times.” planning. Brown U Add to that the Republican Party’s voting meth- He even offered to get the students in touch odology—vote with the caucus instead of with the with newly-appointed Secretary of State John S moking could lead to a worse constituency—and you’ve got a recipe for possible Kerry’s office. hangover, according to a new political upheaval. Ford began representing District 28 in the study from Brown U’s Center for Rep. Ford believes that the Democratic Party’s Alabama House of Representatives after winning Alcohol and Addiction Studies. The key to retaking Alabama is a double-edged sword: a special election in September of 2000 that was research was published in the Journal young people and the party’s inherent diversity. called because his father, the late Rep. Joe Ford, of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs. Not only is Ford’s party recruiting for the next passed away. To conduct their study, research- ers including Damaris Rohsenow, a research professor of behavioral and social sciences, analyzed daily reports from students at an unidentified Hagel faces scruitny on first hearing day Midwestern university about how many drinks they consumed, how Hiromi Oka If confirmed, Hagel would be the first enlisted much they smoked and how they felt The Hoya person and first Vietnam War veteran to be secre- the next day. Georgetown U tary of defense. The researchers focused on drink- In his opening statement, Hagel said that as ing episodes when students had an In sharp contrast to the speedy and near-unan- secretary of defense he would focus on counterter- estimated blood alcohol level above imous Jan. 29 confirmation of Sen. John Kerry (D- rorism and training Afghan forces in addition to .11, slightly over the legal limit of Mass.) for secretary of state, Georgetown profes- enforcing his policy of prevention —as opposed to .08. On those nights, students who sor and former Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-Neb.) faced containment — of Iranian nuclear capability. smoked were more than twice as like- a contentious first day of questioning Thursday He also stressed his commitment to the men and ly to have a hangover than students at his hearing for secretary of women in the armed forces. who did not. Additionally, students defense. “Their safety success and welfare will always be who smoked more cigarettes reported Hagel testified before the at the forefront of the decisions I make,” he said. having more intense hangovers the Senate Armed Services Com- Once the committee began its questioning, the next day. mittee, which consists of 14 hearing atmosphere became more heated. Hangovers are “not one of the Democrats and 12 Repub- Several senators grilled Hagel on Israel, but he common negatives” reported by licans. Although Hagel is a emphasized that his record shows a clear support students during alcohol counsel- Republican, some of his most of the country and said that he had never voted ing, said Frances Mantak, director vocal critics since Obama against Israel in his 12 years in the Senate. of health education, so it is difficult Hagel nominated him Jan. 7 have Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) countered Hagel’s to tell whether Brown students have been fellow party members. Some statements by bringing up a letter that expressed similar experiences. There is a large Democrats on the committee also support for Israel. gap between perceived and actual voiced concern with Hagel’s nomination at the Another recurring theme was Iran. Hagel came smoking on campus, with less than hearing. under fire following his nomination for his beliefs 5 percent of students falling into the The first criticisms of Hagel came in the opening that the United States should engage with Iran, heavy smoker category, she noted. statements from committee chairman Carl Levin which has been called a state sponsor of terrorism. The researchers found a correlation (D-Mich.) and ranking member Jim Inhofe (R- “Engagement is not appeasement. Engagement between smoking and hangovers but Okla.). is not surrender,” Hagel said at his hearing. could not explain the relationship. While Levin noted Hagel’s service in the Viet- .Nuclear disarmament, particularly Hagel’s Due to poor understanding of hang- nam War, he also criticized the former senator’s involvement with Global Zero — an organization over mechanisms in general, explain- willingness to engage in talks with Iran as well his pushing for the elimination of nuclear weapons ing that link is difficult, Rohsenow stance on U.S. relations with Israel. — and a report co-authored by him in 2012 was said. Inhofe expressed dissent towards the nomina- called into question by several senators. One possible explanation could be tion, saying that he and Hagel are “too philosoph- However, Hagel’s most difficult moment may that alcohol affects nicotine receptors, ically opposed.” have been Sen. John McCain’s (R-Ariz.) question- Rohsenow said. Smoking has also Hagel had support, however, from former ing regarding the military surge in Iraq, which been linked to poorer sleep quality, Chairmen of the Armed Services Committee Sam sent over 20,000 troops abroad in 2007. which is known to worsen hangovers, Nunn (D-Ga.) and John Warner (R-Va.), who in- If Hagel’s confirmation is approved by the she said. troduced him prior to his own remarks. committee, it will be brought to a full vote in the She said she hopes college students “War for Chuck Hagel is not an abstraction,” Senate, where politicians from both parties have will see her study as yet another rea- Nunn said. “I’m confident that if he is confirmed, pledged support. son to quit smoking. he will ask the tough questions.” The Chanticleer February 7, 2013 3 Come join Freshman Upcoming Forum at the“50’s Sock Hop” Valentine Mixer! events at JSU Get loose on February 11th at 8:00 pm in the TMB audi- Spring 2013 torium. Rock out in your 50's KB Solomon in Concert attire with your sweetheart February 7, 6:30 p.m., Ernest Stone Perform- and friends! All students are ing Arts Center Internationally-known Basso Profundo KB welcome. Admission is $2 or a Solomon will kick off the world tour of his craft item. All proceeds will go Paul Robeson Tribute "Speak of Me As I Am." to the Boys and Girls club of Author/Photographer/Outdoor Adventurer Anniston. David Haynes March 4, 7 p.m., Houston Cole Library Author/Photographer/Outdoor Adventurer David Haynes, along with his canine com- panions Bailey and Roscoe, will be featured at the Friends of the Houston Cole Library spring speaker event. Haynes has seen Alabama by land and by water and shares it all in print and photo. His first book, Motor- cycling Alabama, Fifty Ride Loops Through the Heart of Dixie, was researched along Alabama's most beautiful highways and by- ways, often with Bailey and Roscoe riding shotgun in their own sidecar. Last spring, he and the dogs traveled by canoe on 631- mile, 45-day float down the Alabama Scenic River Trail. The book about this adventure is forthcoming.

Annual Ayers Lecture Featuring Diane McWhorter March 14, 1 p.m., Stadium Tower This is a major annual event that brings na- tionally known journalists to campus. Ms. McWhorter is an Alabama native who won the Pulitzer Prize in 2002.

Holocaust Remembrance Featuring Holo- caust Survivor Max Steinmetz April 11, 7:30 p.m., Ernest Stone Center Theatre 31st annual Remembrance of the Holocaust of World War II. Holocaust survivor Max Steinmetz of Birmingham is the keynote speaker. Between 1942 and 1945, Steinmetz was held in German captivity in at least five ghettos or campus, including both Aus- chwitz and Dachau.

Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band May 18, Time and Location TBA We are thrilled to welcome Oscar nominee Gary Sinise and his band to campus this May for a major event in support of our wounded warriors. Although Sinise is most known for his acting, perhaps his life's best work is accomplished through his Gary Sinise Foundation, which supports our na- tion's defenders, veterans, first-responders, and their families. Come meet Coach Clark this Monday! On Monday night February 11 JSU new head football Coach Bill Clark will visit SGA Sen- ate during the regularly scheduled meetings which takes place each Monday night at 6 pm in the TMB Auditorium. This will be one of the first chances to see and hear Coach Clark since he was named JSU head coach back in December. The Senate wishes to extend, as always, a welcome to this exciting meeting! The Chanticleer February 7th, 2013 4 Arts & Entertainment

Secondhand Jones to open Local musical acts band concert series hosted by WLJS together to assist man fallen on hard times Kara Coleman Editor-in-Chief Meredith Speciale him get on his feet,” event and was moved Staff Writer said Bohannon. He by the experience. WLJS 91.9 FM, got in contact with “It was good to see Jacksonville State’s Last Friday night, at some local bands so many people get radio station, is host- The Smoking Moose in the area and The together to help out ing a concert series Saloon in Anniston, Smoking Moose Sa- a member of their this semester featur- a group of friends loon, and the event community,” said ing local bands. banded together for was a go. Gilmore. “Mark even The first event is to a benefit concert, to They decided to made it a point to in- be held tonight from help out a friend in charge a $10 cover troduce himself to ev- 7:00-9:00 at Wake & need. fee, with all proceeds eryone and to thank Bake Pizza and Cof- fee Company on Ladiga Street and will feature alt-rock band Secondhand Jones. The band’s Face- book page describes their sound as “riff- based rock and soar- ing melodic texture that overlays often raw and pointed lyrical content”. Sec- ondhand Jones fea- tures Charles Bai- ley on drums and Photo credit: Secondhand Jones vocals, Richmond Culp on bass gui- JSU’s WLJS is hosting a concert series, which tars and vocals, begins tonight with a performance by local alt-rock Jonn Medders on gui- band Secondhand Jones at Wake & Bake Pizza and tars and vocals, and Coffee Company on the square. Ben Hasse on guitars and vocals. tion for the local band DJ at WLJS for an According to Cur- trying to get their hour, do an on-air in- tis Holman, Program name out there,” said terview, or something Director at WLJS, the Holman. “It’s a great else at the station, as concerts will be held way to get ourselves free promotion. every two weeks on out of the bubble of Local bands who Thursday nights and our radio station, get are interested in play- will feature a differ- involved with the ing for the series can ent band each time. community, and just contact Curtis Hol- “The last one’s go- hang out with every- man at 256-782-5509 ing to be on April 25th, body. It’s a win-win- or Billy Dunn at 256- because that’s the win for all three.” 782-8204, or via the night before gradua- “Wake & Bake’s WLJS Facebook page, tion,” said Holman. been such a good facebook.com/wljs- Meredith Speciale/The Chanticleer “We thought that patron for us that 919fm. might be something we thought it would Bands from any Anniston-based jam-band Gypsy Begonias was one of five local acts that per- people will want to be great for them to genre are welcome to formed last Friday night at the benefit show at The Smoking Moose on behalf check out before they get people out there contact the station as of Oxford High School graduate Mark Stephens. get out of town.” every two weeks,” potential acts. There will not be a said WLJS Patrons Holman said that Mark O’Hara Ste- going to a bank ac- them for coming to concert on April 18th, Director Billy Dunn. his goal is to see a phens, 29, is an Ox- count set up in Mark’s the show. I thought due to finals. “They’ve really done big crowd at Wake & ford High School name. The show that was really cool.” WLJS is hoping a great job of support- Bake for great music alumnus. His friends started at 8:30 and The event ended that the concert series ing our station, so we and great food. describe him as a featured many art- up raising $4,600. will be beneficial to want to support them Dunn added, “And “very special person ists and bands from Bohannon and Ste- all parties involved. as well.” hope that they’re and a great friend.” around the area, such phens were extreme- “It’s promotion for According to serving their choco- People remember as Matt Owens, Gyp- ly grateful:“Thanks the station, it’s pro- Dunn, bands who late chip bacon cook- him for managing the sy Begonias, Stomp again to all the bands motion for Wake & participate in the con- ie.” basketball and foot- Roger, First Right and the Moose. We re- Bake, and it’s promo- cert series can guest ball teams at Oxford Theft, and Beach Par- ally did a good thing and for being a truly ty(!). for a great person. genuine friend to ev- A couple of the And, thanks every- eryone he meets. bands even include one for coming out!” Stephens has fallen members who are Everyone was more on hard times re- students here. JSU’s than happy to sup- cently, with the loss very own Kyle Pritch- port such a worth- of his stepfather to ett is the guitarist for while cause. cancer a few years the band First Right Bohannon has de- ago, followed by the Theft, and Matt Blas- cided to keep the loss of his mother this kowski plays guitar bank account for Christmas. He is now for Beach Party(!). Stephens open for at left with bills to pay The show started least another month, and not much of a at 8:30 and it wasn’t so that people who means to make those long before the en- could not make it to WLJS Top 10 for the week of payments. tire bar was filled the show but want to It was Stephens’ with Mark’s buddies, donate can do so. For February 4th, 2013 friend Tyler Bohan- friends of the bands, information on how non who decided that and people from you can donate, con- something needed around the area who tact Tyler Bohannon 1. Paper Parlour - Brand New to be done. “He has wanted to support at (256)689-9068, or 2. P.O.S. - Weird Friends (We Don’t Even never had a bill to pay the cause. you can contact him in his life so I put the JSU senior Kirstie on Facebook. Live Here) show together to help Gilmore attended the 3. Jenn Alexander - All At Once 4. Mr. Envi - Don’t Wait Chanticleer Staff, Spring 2013 5. Pat Maine - Doomsday Charades 6. Robert DeLong - Few Years Make [email protected] 7. Feedback Revival - Delta 8. Manafest - Pushover Kara Coleman, Editor-in-Chief [email protected] 9. Local Natives - Heavy Feet Maurice Winsell, Associate Editor [email protected]

10. ZZWard - Put the Gun Down Daniel Porter, Sports Editor [email protected]

Zach Tyler, Arts & Entertainment Editor [email protected] The Chanticleer February 7th, 2013 5

Vengeance unleashed: ‘Django asso Bprofundo Unchained’ not the average western K.B. Solomon

Ebonee Roston However, this history finding and rescuing will perform Senior Staff Writer makes him valuable his beautiful German- his one-man to a German bounty speaking wife, Brun- Django Unchained hunter named Dr. hilda, who is played musical is a drama/western King Schultz, played by Kerry Washing- depicting film starring Jamie by Christoph Waltz. ton. She and he were Foxx, Leonardo DiCa- Schultz is hot on separated by the slave the life and pario, Samuel L. Jack- the trail of Django’s trade, and Schultz character of son, Christoph Waltz, former owners, the agrees to help Djan- Walton Goggins, Brittle brothers, and go find her. Along iconic civil Kerry Washington, needs the slave to the way Django and rights activist Dennis Christopher, lead him to them. In Schultz meet trouble Laura Cayouette, return for his free- and are forced to use Paul Robeson M.C. Gainey and Don dom, Schultz asks their bounty hunting tonight at the Johnson. Django to accompany skills. This isn’t your av- him to the plantation Their search finally Ernest Stone erage western. where they reside so leads them to Calvin Performing The the film is set that he can kill them Candie, played by in the South a couple and claim their boun- Leonardo DiCaprio. Arts Center. of years before the ty. Candie is the very The musical, entitled “Speak of Me As I Am,” Civil War. Jamie Foxx On the journey to rich property owner plays a slave charac- find the Brittle broth- of “Candyland,” a will begin at 6:30 p.m. and is free to all JSU ter named Django, ers, Schultz and Djan- well-known plan- students, faculty and staff. whom the movie go bond and enhance tation. Candyland basically revolves their bounty hunting is huge with slaves around. skills. dressed in nice, laced Django has bru- After assisting clothes. The slaves tal memories of the Schultz with his there are portrayed to time he spent with bounty business, be happy. his former owners. Django focuses on Calvin Candie hap- pens to own Djan- go’s wife, so he and Schultz have to come up with a plan to get her back. Under false pretenses, the two bounty hunt- ers explore Candie’s land and talk to his slaves. Unfortunately Stephen, a highly trusted and shrewd house slave played by Samuel L. Jackson, becomes very suspi- cious of their actions, leading to the movie’s climax and resolu- tion. The film is -gra tuitously violent and encourages contro- versy with its casual depiction of the hor- rors and ignorance of slavery.

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Those efforts have framing as well. may be, remember proven effective— It’s just that when that both Democrats even though many they do it, they tend and Republicans Republicans in to frame issues more have a vested interest Alabama stand to specifically than the in spinning the truth gain from the passage GOP. to appeal to their www.jsu.edu/chanticleer of Obama’s reform, Conservative constituency. they still view it with What is there to do in Jacksonville? Meredith Seabolt Louis and another $5.99! Every now the Leone Cole Audi- not only will they be Staff Writer at 5:30 against Loui- and then Heroes will torium. your sisters or broth- siana Tech, both lo- have a comedy night. Thursday nights ers, but you can make As everyone cated in Hammond, Recently, I had the are usually the nights friends for a lifetime. knows, Jacksonville is Louisiana. Also on pleasure of inter- students like to go You may not think a small college town. Friday, the Women’s viewing a stand up out and unwind from there is anything to Normally, most peo- Tennis team is play- comic, Chad Wells. a stressful week of do in Jacksonville, ple go to either Ox- ing against UAB at Wells has been do- tests. Pelham's and but really there is a ford or Gadsden for 1:00. On Saturday the ing stand up for only Brothers are the two lot to do. Even if you any kind of enter- 9th the Women's Bas- a short amount of bars where people want to stay in, watch tainment. But what ketball team will be time. He says “mak- go to have a night a movie, and order a do you do when you playing against South ing people laugh is a of drinking and fun. pizza there are Red- are low on fuel and Alabama at 11:00 in wicked buzz, man.” Brothers usually has a Box machines and still want to have fun? Mobile, Alabama and Wells also says he live band; Thursday, pizza places around Like Surprisingly, there is the Men's Basketball gets most of his ma- March 7th West Water here . So next time us. a lot to do in Jackson- team will be playing terial from his eve- Outlaws will be per- you are bored and ville. The University at Tennessee Tech at ryday life. Wells is forming. At Pelham's have nothing to do, always has events go- 7:30. Go out and sup- working on getting a on Wednesdays you remember Jackson- ing on. On Thursday, port your Gamecocks! spot in the February can get a Budweiser ville is a town full of February 7th, there Other than athlet- 11th Pelham's show. for only $2 along with events. will be a blood drive ics, if you are wanting If you like to laugh a WOO WOO shot or from 11- 5:30 at the to go out to relax and this show would be a only $3. Theron Montgomery have fun with friends good one to see. Jacksonville State Building Auditorium. there are a number of Tuesday, February University also offers There are basketball restaurants. At Loco 12th, there will be a many different clubs and softball games Mex, enjoy $0.99 tacos drive-in at 7:00 the and organizations and tennis match- while you play trivia movie playing will be you can join. If you are es happening all on Tuesday nights. Crazy, Stupid, Love. interested in joining a throughout the week. Another local fa- at the Pete Mathews sorority or fraternity The JSU softball team vorite is Heroes Bar Coliseum. Also, at there are several op- follow has two games on & Grill. Wednesday 8:00 there will be a tions. The Greek sys- us. Friday the 8th, one nights are karaoke NAACP week Black tem is a great way to at 12:30 against St. and all burgers are History Program at meet new people and The Chanticleer February 7, 2013 7 Sports Macdonald named new coach Gamecock ranks/standings of Gamecock soccer program ------NCAA Rifle Top 15 JACKSONVILLE – Neil Mac- championship with an impres- became head coach of the Bull- donald has been named women’s sive 15-4-1 record and a No. 14 dogs and became the most-suc- 1. West Virginia head soccer coach at Jacksonville national ranking. cessful rookie head coach in Mis- 2. TCU State University, athletics direc- Following a 1998 campaign that sissippi State history, taking the 3.. Kentucky tor Warren Koegel announced on saw both the Tritons and Lady team to nine victories and an SEC 4. Alaska- Fairbanks Monday. Tritons march to regional and Tournament berth. Macdonald has posted a 207- national rankings, Macdonald In 2011, MSU secured its most 5. Army 137-19 record during his 15-year was named head coach at ICCC SEC victories since 2004, includ- 6. Jacksonville State coaching career, including the and over the next five seasons, ing upsets of two Top 20 teams 7. Air Force last nine years as the head coach he would guide the men’s team for the first time since 2003, and 8. Nebraska at Mississippi State University. to five regional championships, the 2012 Bulldogs opened the 9. Memphis “We had a lot of interest in our four times reaching the Sweet 16 year with an eight-game unbeat- 10. Ole Miss women’s soccer head coaching of the National Junior College en streak, a mark that matched 11. Murray State position and we are excited to Association of America (NJ- 12. Nevada have Neil Macdonald join our CAA) national tournament, 13. NC State Gamecock family,” said Koegel. including his final season 14. Ohio State “He has coached and recruited in in 2002 when the squad ad- 15. Navy one of the premier conferences in vanced through to the Final ------the country and we feel like his Four. OVC M. Basketball standings success and experience will take Over the same five years, East division our soccer program to the next he led the women’s soccer level.” team to the same success as Belmont (10-0) [19-4] The Inverness, Scotland, native the Lady Tritons won five Tennessee State (7-3) [13-10] came to the United States in 1997, consecutive regional cham- Eastern Kentucky (7-3) [17-6] where he was four-year starter pionships, including an ap- Jacksonville State (7-4) [15-7] for Augusta State. He played and pearance in the Elite Eight Morehead State (5-5) [11-13] started in every game he was in 2002. eligible for during his illustrious During his five-year ten- Tennessee Tech (2-8) [8-14] career in Augusta, and he left the ure in Fort Dodge, Macdon- distinguished academic institu- ald collected an impressive West division tion as the career record holder in 149-34-5 coaching record. At games played and games started. the conclusion of the 2002 Murray State (7-2) [16-5] “I’m thrilled to become part campaigns, he was honored SIUe (4-5) [8-11] of the Jacksonville State fam- with NJCAA Region Coach Eastern Illinois (3-7) [6-17] ily,” said Macdonald. “I think of the Year accolades, along SE Missouri St (3-7) [11-13] the thing that struck me the most with being named one of Sportswire UT- Martin (3-7) [6-16] JSU’s new soccer coach Neil Macdonald about JSU was how friendly ev- three finalists for NSCAA Austin Peay (1-8) [5-18] eryone was, and how the staff National Coach of the Year and team is pushing for everyone honors. the 2009 squad’s 8-0 start for the ------to do well. It was refreshing to Macdonald joined the staff at best opening to a season in school OVC Softball standings: see everyone so full of energy. Mississippi State in 2003 as a vol- history. (pre-season projections) Macdonald began his coach- unteer assistant coach and was Born May 16, 1972, in Banff, East Div. ing career as an assistant at Iowa promoted to a full-time assistant Scotland, Macdonald currently Central Community College in last in the year, and he helped the holds his coaching license from Jacksonville State 0-0 (0-0) 1997, where he helped coach 2003 squad turn in a program- the Scottish Football Association. Tennessee Tech 0-0 (0-0) both the men’s and women’s soc- best 0.86 goals against average. Two years ago, Macdonald re- Eastern Kentucky 0-0 (0-0) cer teams. In his initial season, That team finished the year 9-8- turned to his home country and the women finished the season as 3 and recorded the program’s completed his Scottish FA UEFA regional champions with a 9-3-1 first wins over nationally-ranked “B” license, one of the top coach- West Div. record and featured the nation’s teams, including a victory over ing decorations in international leading scorer at that level. The No. 6 Florida. soccer. UT- Martin 0-0 (0-0) men’s team also won the regional The next season, Macdonald ~ Sportswire Eastern Illinois 0-0 (0-0) Murray State 0-0 (0-0) ------

Gamecocks extend winning streak Upcoming Action: Daniel Porter sonville State shot a strong 74 ing 66 percent from the field, 34 Friday: W Tennis @ UAB Sports Editor percent from the field in the first points came off turnovers, and 18 Track & Field @ Samford half that led to a 40-26 halftime of those turned into fast breaks. Softball @ Lion Classic Last Saturday Jacksonville lead. Gaines led the scoring with 23 Saturday: Softball @ Classic State extended their win streak With 16:50 remaining junior points, followed by Boggs with W Tennis @ South Ala. to three games after defeating Brian Williams lifted the Game- 19 and Williams who added 18. WBB @ Tenn Tech Morehead State in a game where cocks to their largest lead of the Senior Mason Leggett dished MBB @ Tenn Tech JSU never trailed. night when his three made the out eight assists and swiped four ------Senior Tarvin Gaines opened score 48-30. The lead only grew steals. If there was a black eye the scoring with a 2 point bas- for JSU as before long Williams on the dominating performance DID You Know? ket. Over the next three minutes was knocking down another it was JSU shooting less than Men’s basketball: the Gamecocks would add nine three-pointer as the shot clock 50 percent (10/22) from the free more points capped by Ronnie buzzer went off to make it 58-36. throw line. In the College Insider’s Mid- Boggs’ steal and fast break slam Down the stretch JSU began to Leading scorer Tarvin Gaines Major poll JSU was 16th on the that forced Morehead State to use get sloppy and the Eagles climbed felt the quick start propelled JSU bottom list of teams receiving a timeout trailing 11-0. within eight with just under two to play at a higher level the rest votes. Following the top 25 that It was nearly four minutes minutes to go, but never got close of the way. would place JSU 41st of all into the game before the Eagles enough to threaten then game. “It’s all in the first five minutes, Mid-Major teams. scored but once they did they JSU won 70-59 and picked up its that sets the tempo for the rest of soon brought the score within 15th win of the season, matching the half,” said Gaines, “after half- Jax State will not be participat- four, 18-14. The Gamecocks then last year’s total. time the score’s zero, zero and ing in any postseason tourna- went on their second 11-0 run of Jax State looked very impres- we go out and try to do the same ments being one of the 10 the half to take a 29-14 lead. Jack- sive for the most part shoot- thing.” teams placed on APR ban. Of those teams, JSU is tied with 2004 and 2011 national cham- Men’s basketball to battle Bulldogs in NC pion, UCONN, for most wins. UCONN (15-5) JSU (15-7) JACKSONVILLE – The Jacksonville State men’s basketball team learned its Ramada BracketBusters op- Towson (12-12) Ark. PB (10-13) ponent on Monday, when the Gamecocks found out they would travel to face UNC Asheville on Feb. 23. Toledo (9-10) NC- Wil. (8-14) The Gamecocks (15-7, 7-4 Ohio Valley Conference) were paired with the Bulldogs (13-10, 6-2 Big South Cal St. BF. (8-14) Cal- Riv. (5-17) Conference) from the pool of 122 teams. MS Valley St (3-18) TX CC (2-17) The announcement comes with both teams playing well, with the Gamecocks having won three in a row and five of their last seven. UNC Asheville has won its last five and seven of nine. Now that its opponent Jacksonville State has the most has been announced, JSU can now direct all of its focus this week to Tennessee Tech, who the Gamecocks wins this season of any Div. I will play in Cookeville, Tenn., on Saturday. team in the state of Alabama. “It’s good to know who our opponent is in the BracketBusters, so we can begin making travel plans for that game,” JSU head coach James Green said. “But from a basketball standpoint, all of our concentration Jax State (15-7) is on Tennessee Tech.” Alabama (14-7) The Gamecocks are in the middle of one of their best seasons in their 18-year Division I history in 2012- South Alabama (12-9) 13. Their 15-7 start secures their first winning season since 2005-06 and just the fourth since moving up to Troy (10-13) Division I. UAB (9-13) In the latest RPI released by the NCAA, JSU is 146th, while UNC Asheville is ranked 164. The Game- Auburn (8-13) cocks are undefeated against teams outside of the RPI’s Top 100 so far this season. Alabama A&M (8-14) It will be the first meeting between the Gamecocks and Bulldogs on the hardwood. Led by 17th-year Samford (7-15) head coach Eddie Biedenbach, UNC Asheville has made two-straight appearances in the NCAA Tourna- Alabama State (7-17) ment and is currently second in the Big South’s South Division. ~ Sportswire The Chanticleer February 7, 2013 8 Softball holds annual Fan Day

Rebekah Hawkins Sports writer

Sunday’s skies were blue and the sun was shining bright as fans came out to show their sup- Sportswire port for the JSU softball team. JSU’s Rifle team won their seventh OVC championship last weekend. Fan Day saw over two thou- sand people crowd to the newly renovated University Field for the festivities. Free food and Jax State rifle goes drink were among the things of- fered to fans that were in atten- dance. Fans were also encour- aged to participate in games that back-to-back were played on the field. The team was introduced to the Gamecocks claim second straight OVC title cheers of the crowd followed by the introductions of coaches and MOREHEAD, Ky. – The Jacksonville State ri- The league also announced its All-OVC squads af- training staff. Several door priz- fle team won its seventh Ohio Valley Conference ter the championship meet and they were heavily es were given out to lucky fans Championship and second in a row on Sunday af- favored for JSU. After Muegge won the small- while the team prepared for a ter completing the sweep of smallbore and air rifle bore section, the Boling, Texas-native was named game of dizzy bat against Cocky. crowns. the OVC Smallbore Athlete of the Year. Muegge Unfortunately Cocky fell short After winning the smallbore title on Saturday with earned spots on both the OVC First Team in small- and had to be carried to the finish a score of 2308, the Gamecocks carried a 45-point bore and air rifle. Fyfe, from Winnipeg, Canada, line by the team. edge into Sunday’s air rifle relay. JSU posted an was named to the OVC Air Rifle First Team and The afternoon continued with air rifle score of 2345 to cruise to a 21-point edge tabbed to the OVC Smallbore Second Team. various activities such as t-shirt over Murray State in air rifle. The Gamecocks won Bullard, who tallied the best score in smallbore on shoots and Family Feud games. the overall title with an aggregate score of 4653 Saturday, was named to the OVC Smallbore First The younger fans were even and won by a 66 point margin over the Racers. Team and the OVC All-Newcomer squad in both brought out onto the field to par- The championship was the 52nd for Jax State ath- smallbore and air rifle. Tucker was the third mem- ticipate in a race against Cocky. letics since joining the OVC – which is the most by ber from JSU on the OVC Air Rifle First Team. The Jacksonville State softball any school in the league since 2003-04. Jax State head coach Ron Frost was voted by his team is picked to win the OVC A trio of Gamecocks shared medalist honors as Ju- peers as the 2013 OVC Rifle Coach of the Year. It East. They will open their season niors Sam Muegge, Monica Fyfe and sophomore marks the fifth time that Frost has garnered the against Saint Louis on February Cole Tucker all turned a 589. Fyfe was tabbed the award. 8th. Their first home game in the OVC Air Rifle Athlete of the Year after her mark on The Gamecocks will now prepare for the NCAA newly renovated University Field Sunday. Sophomore Dan McCall rounded out the Sectionals on Feb. 17 in Murray, Ky. will be on February 19th against top-10 with a score of 578. Freshman Samantha Alabama A&M. Bullard equaled McCall’s score. ~ Sportswire Softball preview Baseball preview Jordan Smith first baseman Shelby Holly led Daniel Porter “We will have all new starters Senior staff writer the Gamecocks in homeruns with Sports Editor this year and a new closer,” said 32 and batting average with .341. coach Case. “But, we do have Coming off a season in which Holley left the program this off- The 64th season of Gamecock some guys that have some expe- they went 28-28, the Jacksonville season to pursue other interest. baseball is just a week away rience and their roles are going to State softball team is looking to Coach McGinnis also expects when JSU opens their season increase and its opportunity for get back on track that saw them junior pitcher Tiffany Harbin to next Friday at Kennesaw State. them.” win five consecutive OVC Cham- assume more of a leadership role. Coach Jim Case is back for his The infield is pretty solid with pionships. When told that McGinnis feels 12 season as the head man with Coty Blanchard out of football “We’ve got to get the pride Harbin is one of the leaders, Har- a 353-278 record over that span. pads and back at shortstop. back.” said Head Coach Jana Mc- bin said it feels good and it gives The Gamecocks return 19 play- Blanchard and Andrew Bishop Ginnis who is entering her 20th her confidence. “We’re all kind of ers from a year ago, and have 13 both spent last summer in the season at JSU. “If we’re going to leaders on the team.” newcomers on board. Cape Cod League. Slugging catch get back to the conference cham- Coach McGinnis is approach- JSU will have to replace 145 Cal Lambert will be behind the pionship, it’s going to take all of ing her 700th career win. Her hits, 26 home runs, and 89 RBIs plate. After rotating positions, this team and doing what’s ex- record is 654-369. All of those which were the totals of Sam Eb- Colby Dixson, Byrom Ferrell, pected of them.” games were with JSU. erle and Ben Waldrip combines Gavin Golsan, and A.J. Reynolds One problem facing the Game- Despite uncertainty in the line a season ago, both were drafted will all add depth to the infield. cocks is replacing former catcher up and looking for new leaders by Major League squads. Along “This is going to be a different Kaycee Crow who was the team to step up, JSU was voted by the with Eberle and Waldrip, JSU team, we are not going to hit as leader last season. other OVC schools to win the lost pitcher Daniel Watts to the many home runs as the past, but “We’ll” never replace Kaycee Eastern Division. draft. Watts’ 89 innings pitched I think this team will be able to Crow,” said McGinnis, “but what “That’s nice and it shows the and 87 strikeouts were the most run,” added Case. “I really be- we will do is have another play- respect that other coaches around by a pitcher last season. lieve this team has a chance to er that comes in at catcher and the league have for our pro- “We are very excited about play really good defense, which catches with her own personality gram,” said McGinnis “but what getting on the field,” said coach could be a big help to a young and in her own way.” matters is where we are in May. Case. “There is excitement every- pitching staff.” Two of the players coach Mc- That’s what I tell our girls.” where right now, we are all un- Offensively Cal Lambert- re Ginnis mention taking over at The Gamecocks start their sea- defeated. We know the season is turns after hitting 14 doubles a catcher were sophomores Sara son on the road in Hammond, right around the corner and it’s year ago, second only to Eberle, Boarders and Savannah Sloan. Louisiana to take on Saint Louis going to start counting.” and 23 RBIs. Blanchard will look “I want to assume more of a University as part of the JJ’s Lion On the mound the Gamecocks to get on base early and have one leadership role this year,” said Classic on Friday. Their first will turn to Travis Stout and se- of the Bishops bring him in as the Boarders. “I hope I get the oppor- home game will be a double- nior Cody Ponder to be the lead two combined for 32 RBIs a year tunity to help us win. However header on Tuesday, February 19 guys followed by Ben Haynes, ago. we make that possible is fine by at the newly renovated Univer- Robby Lilly, Casey Antley, Mi- Jacksonville State opens at me.” sity Field against Alabama A&M chael Barber, and Kurt Lipscomb home on February 19, against in- Boarders is fighting for a spot University. will play key roles as well. The state opponent UAB. at first base as well. Last year’s outfield will be covered by the Bishops, Michael and Andrew, while Zach Big non-conference home game: Elbirt and Adam Miller see lots off time as well. Softball- Newcomers Chase Sil- vani and Ty Pierce could Miss. St. Geo. Tech add depth as well. March 12 Feb. 27 One of the major changes this year will be not having Todd Horn- sby to come in as closer. Baseball- Hornsby set the all-time Troy Ohio Valley Conference Auburn saves record last season March 19 closing out a win against May 7 Sportswire Auburn. Jax State’s catcher Cal Lambert