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w.ww.~su,~J~c~~~~~c~~:~:P September 4,2003 Jacksonville State University Volume 52, Issue 2 Alabamians deliberate Amendment One On Sept. 9 voters must muddle through all the facts and figures and choose a side

By Rosalind Moore Supporters and opposers of The Chanticleer News Editor Riley's tax proposal agree that - Alabama has fallen into one of Alabama is on the brink of an the worst financial situations economic decision that support- since the Great Depression. ers say will bring the state What they do not agree on, hurtling out of debt, while however, is a solution to this opposers believe it will burden problem. the taxpayers with the hidden Alabama's Partnership for agendas of legislators. Progress put out a publication Many Alabamians just want called "Laying the Foundation to know the facts about the tax for Greatness" that touches on plan. Does it represent a sound how Alabama got into this investment for the future of financial slump. The publica- Alabama? What does the tax tion stresses that Riley's options plan mean for the state of were limited. Alabama and its citizens? In the booklet, Riley wrote a Gov. Bob Riley is scheduled letter to the people of Alabama to speak this afternoon at 5:30 saying, "My fellow p.m. on Jacksonville's town Alabamians, it is time to square concerning the provi- choose. It is a choice between sions of his accountability and being first in education or last; a tax reform proposal. Forums choice between protecting our such as Riley's tax rally and seniors or imposing devastating Web sites that oppose tax cuts in healthcare; a choice reform, such as Rileyrate.com, between locking up violent are the best ways to find out criminals or being forced to information from both sides. release them early; and ulti- The kev to Alabama's battle mately a choice between -going - with tax reform is for citizens to down the same path of under- Cou;tes) 31 JS~/Stebe Lalham become well-informed by Sept. Gov. Bob Rlley IS greeted by JSU students Emily W~ll~amsand Tim King, and Assistant Dlrector of Student Life, Megan Rad~ssondurlng a recent vlslt to JSU's campus to talk about h~s 9. see Tax, page 2 accountabrlty and tax reform proposal He will be In Jacksonv~llethis evenlng for a tax reform rally on Jacksonv~lleSquare at 5 30 p.m New JSU Child Development Center provides extended learning environmerit for JSU Students Rlley plan behlnd In polls I Mobile Register-University of South Alabama poll I - - - Mobile Register-University of South Alabama poll reports 57percent oppose Amendment One By Danni Lusk available from 7 a.m. to 6 The Chanticleer Editor in Chief p.m., said Triplett. A multi-purpose room Newswire USA polls conducted since JSU's Child Development houses aa curtained stage the governor began pitching his plan earlier this sum- Center is achieving two goals where drama department stu- MOBILE, Ala. (AP) - mer. Two weeks ago, the at the same time by servicing dents can perform children's Targeting football crowds, spread was 25 points and it the community and providing theatre, and physical educa- Gov. Bob Riley pressed was 23 points at the end of an "extended learning envi- tlon students can help teach a ahead with his $1.2 billion July. ronment" for University stu- tumbling class. tax and education campaign Riley press secretary dents. "We want to bring in-house during the Labor Day David Azbell said the poll "We offer a larger time activit~esas much as we can to weekend despite a new results would not alter frame for students to come the center so that we can alle- statewide poll released with their classes and have Riley's strategy. viate trying to get on a bus and Sunday that showed grow- this extended learning envi- leaving with small children, "We have to keep getting .ing opposition to the pro- ronment," said Kristi Triplett. because that's kind of a scary our message out to the peo- posal on the Sept. 9 ballot. the center's director. thing." ple who will be most helped The Mobile Register- University students in the Nursing students screen by this plan," he said. University of South family and consumer sci- children for hearing, visual In Huntsville Saturday, Alabama survey found that ences, drama. physical educa- and developmental problems Riley told a crowd at 57 percent of respondents tion and nursing departments and if problems are found, the Alabama A&M University who identified themselves will benefit from the center, parents are advised to seek before the Jacksonville as "likely" or "very likely" she said. Each department will professional help. State football game: "We to vote in the referendum contribute a different service Besides providing have a little over a week to said they would oppose the to the center, which is located University students with change our state, a little plan "if the referendum in McClellan, formerly Ft. hands-on experience, the over a week to change peo- were held today." Only 26 McClellan. Center also provides a service ple's minds, and a little over percent said they would Family and consumer sci- to the community by provid- a week to change people's ence students have the oppor- ing "outstanding" child care, vote for the plan. The survey, conducted hearts." tunity to get hands-on experi- said Triplett. A&M students registered Monday through Thursday, ence with children in a range Each age group has two to vote said their teachers includes responses from from infants to 5-year-olds. classrooms where one certi- often talk to them about the 805 registered Alabama Since the old child-care facili- fied teacher and two assistants proposed plan. voters. It has a 3.4 percent- ty in Mason Hall is only open work closely with the chil- "We have a lot of stu- for half a day, students doing dren Learning centers pro- age points margin of error. their practicums had a very vide the 60 children currently The gap is the widest The Chantceerl Dann! Lusk limited time frame, but now revealed in three Register- See Poll, page 2 Tanya Kerr, a teacher at the JSU Child Development Center, watches 2-year-old toddlers as see Child, paae 3 they romp about in the indoor playroom. with the new center, hours are Students may get a shock: UPD gets "The Taser"

- -. -- By Daniel Spratlin ond - and let out a helpless from as far as 21 feet away, occur when officers have to for around $400 each, some- on to say that, "if three is The Chanticleer Staff Writer yelp - Friday, when he was but officials say it doesn't fight with suspects. thing that the Jacksonville enough to meet any potential hit with the department's cause any serious or perma- The Taser is already used in Police Department did three violent threat that should It's pretty hard to knock newest weapon. nent injuries. over 1,800 agericies through- years ago. come, then we will stay with University Police Officer A weapon that is yellow and The department is adopting out the country. When asked about purchas- three. If we need more. then Carnell Buford to the black and stings like 50,000 them in an effort to reduce This month, the University ing more Tasers, Chief Terry we will get more, ground. bees. the number of injuries sus- Police Department added Schneider, JSU director of But the 6- 1, 248-pound offi- The Taser, or stun gun, tained by suspects, three brand-new Tasers to Public Safety, said, "We'll see Taser, oaae 3 cer crumpled in a split sec-. delivers a 50,000-volt shock bystanders and police that their less-than-lethal arsenal see how it works out," going

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From Tax, page 1 allowing 25 of the poorest troopers and help fund other needy areas. achievement or forging a new school systems to go bankrupt, "$344 million is a direct direction of excellence in affecting 100,000 children, investment into Alabama's edu- Alabama." threatening healthcare access cation system," said Owens, According to Rileyrate.com, for 450,000 citizens (which is 1- which is maintained by the Tax in- 10 Alabamians), releasing "People say that they wouldn't mind paying more in taxes if Accountability Coalition, over 5,000 prisoners into neigh- Governor Riley's plan could borhoods and cutting Alabama's they knew it was going to edu- cost Alabama residents more already depleted state trooper cation. Well, $344 million will go to education. That includes than 24,000 jobs, increase prop- force by one-third. erty taxes by more than $400 The opposition site, the Alabama Reading Initiative, million, place 90 percent of the Rileyrate.com contends that the Math and Science Initiative, the college scholarship pro- $1.3 billion annual tax increase although Riley's plan will on working families, homeown- exempt some lower income gram, classroom supplies, text- ers and farmers, and would be families from state income tax, books and funding for local school systems." the largest tax increase in the increases in other services such The Tax Accountability history of the state. as a tax on car repairs, property They believe that although tax for homes and rental proper- Coalition believes that the lack of accountability found in the some type of reform is a good idea, Riley has taken a good tax plan would allow leaders and politicians in Montgomery idea and created a bad plan. "People who are critical Major points of reform, intro- of this plan either do not to spend the extra revenue duced on the Alabama have a grasp on how dire unwisely. They believe this will leave Alabama in a worse Partnership for Progress funded the situation is, or are Web site, AbetterAlabama.com, predicament. They want to stop being short-sided and the waste before it starts. On include things the Riley the other hand, supporters Administration has already greedy." implemented to save $230 mil- blame earmarking for part of Alabama's predicament. They lion over the next fiscal year. Lori Owens believe that for years Alabama The supporters boast that JSU Political Science Riley has already implemented could not spend money on the Professor most important areas because of the banning of pass-through pork, cut his own staff by 30 earmarking. percent and his own salary by 5 ty, and higher energy bills, will "This plan has more account- offset any break received in ability in it than the people of percent, reduced travel benefits other areas of the plan. for state employees and this state have seen in years," reformed the Medicaid drug One of the major concerns of Owens said. "People are con- program. opposers is that while part of the cerned about the legislators not The publication, "Laying the money generated by the plan properly spending the money. Foundation for Greatness" also will be earmarked for education The governor is creating a citi- outlines what may happen to reform, college scholarships zens commission that will mon- Alabama if the bill does not and the Alabama Reading itor these funds on a monthly pass. It maintains that Alabama Initiative, it will leave $185 mil- basis." will be $700 million shy of a lion up to the governor's discre- The information found by this balanced state budget and that tion. commission will be available to Alabama will fall even farther Dr. Lori Owens, supporter of the media and, according to Bob Riley's tax plan and profes- behind. The basic services pro- supporters, will add another Courtesty of JSUISteve Latham vided by the state wjll be sor in the Political Science way to hold Montgomery department, stated that "$675 Gov. Bob Riley discusses tax reform issues with JSU President William Meehan during a recent visit to Jacksonville State slashed. accountable. University in early August. Bill supporters say critical million will go to the deficit The bottom line behind the which includes rising healthcare facts and figures of the tax pro- clearly view the issues and leg- progressive. It's the right thing one of the top 10 states to live state services will be cut after islation differently, they do to do," said Owens. "If this plan in." Oct. 1 if the bill does not pass. costs, previous administration posal is a focus on change. Tax obligations, relief for court Accountability Coalition mem- agree that change'is necessary. fails. it will be decades before The choice lies in the hands of These cuts will include such "People who are critical of another governor has the nerve the people of Alabama. It is up things as eliminating nursing orders regarding Alabama men- bers and members of the +-1 L--l*L --: --a &L- 1 I.: c,, this wlan either do not have a to wick the torch u~ again. and to those citizens to decide which A --." ..A&- "---. orders regarding Alabama men- bers and members of the "Yeople who are critical 01 another governor has the nerve the people oi Alabama. It is up things as eliminating nursing tal healthcare, prisons and the ~l~b~~~partnership for this plan either do not have a to pick the torch up again, and to those citizens to decide which home eligibility for 6,900 foster care program, with these progress stress the importance grasp on how dire tlLL '+71ation we would just slide on down to side they believe in and how seniors on Medicaid and funds, the governor wants to of knowledge on their individ- is, or are being short-side@and 50th in education. We should they believe a better Alabama 800,000 meals to the elderly, stabilize new funding for state ual Web Although they greedy. This tax plan is fair. It's be number one. We should be can be achieved. -. From Poll, page 1 see is opponents of this tax end featuring endorsements Alabama smoking laws dents from other states who plan get complacent and get of Riley's plan by former don't really know or under- up on election day to go fish- Alabama coach Gene stand what it's about," fresh- ing or play golf because they Stallings and former Auburn man Yasmin Jackson, 18, of assume this thing is a done coach Pat Dye. take effect this week Aliceville, told The deal," he told the Register. Taking specific demo- Huntsville Times. "It comes Activists on each side graphics into account, the Clean Indoor Air Act bans smoking in public facilities up in just about every class." declined to discuss their own poll found little difference in Sophomore Jordan Jones, internal polling results. But a support between Republicans such as hospitals, schools as well as retail businesses, 19, a native of St. Louis, Mo., spokeswoman for the and Democrats, men and restrooms and taxi cabs said he doesn't think much Alabama Partnership for women, blacks and whites or about the plan. Progress, the business and among different income brackets. The most signifi- "From everything I have civic coalition group organiz- the National Conference of multi-unit buildings. AP ~ewswire heard and my basic analysis, ing support for the plan, con- cant movement from previ- State Legislatures. Smoking areas in these I will not vote yes, but that's tended that the Register-USA ous polls was an increased Wyoming is the only hold- places must be kept to a poll did not reflect reality. number of undecided black BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Be out. quarter of the space's total just my opinion," he said. Bob Gambacurta of "We have not seen any voters. where you light up, State Sen. Vivian Figures, square footage. Montgomery, a spokesman polling that reflects these Many political experts Alabama. D-Mobile, sponsored the Freda Posey, a division for the Tax Accountability numbers," said Marty have said Riley would need The legislation after having an director of government rela- Coalition, which represents Sullivan. "In fact, other data overwhelming support from Indoor Air Act effect asthma attack on the Senate tions for the American opponents of the tax plan, we have seen, including our the black community and Monday, meaning smokers floor. Cancer Society, said said it's "a little spooky to be own internal tracking, are not lower income voters. That can't in She pushed for legislation Alabama's law is a starting close to the numbers you are support has not materialized, schools, most retail busi- restricting smoking in pub- point. this far ahead" in the latest Mobile poll. showing in this poll." according to the Register- nesses, buses and 1ic for six years before set- "We are just glad to have "The last thing we want to Sullivan's group ran televi- USA polls. taxicabs except in tling in June for a watered- something on the books, sion ads this football week- ed areas. down version excluding finally," Posey said. "The It's up to the owner's dis- most workplaces. reality is that most cretiOn at bars, restaurants The law also prohibits Alabamians are nonsmok- and most workplaces. smoking in government ers." Are pw creaf/i/e.? is the 49th state buildings, except private Violators face civil fines in the to pass a law offices; restrooms; service of $50 for proprietors and The Chanticleer is looking for graphic designers restricting use in lines; polling places; and the $25 for smokers. public places, according lobbies and hallways of call 782-5701

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from Child, page 1 said Triplett. and they're worried (because) enrolled with hands-on learn- A typical breakfast might their child didn't feel well that ing opportunities in lessons be a cheese omelet and straw- morning," she said, "they can about colors, insects and even berries and for lunch, cheese pull it up on the Internet and careers. Each day the center quesadillas, macaroni and check on them." focuses on a particular unit the cheese and broccoli. Two Also, telephones in each teacher is doing that day. snacks are also served every classroom provide easier com- "We don't push the children day, in the morning and the munication between the office to learn," said Triplett. "We afternoon. Menus are made by and the classroom, she said. want learning to be fun." certified dietician Dr. Tim Three enclosed play- After spending most of the Roberts, according to Triplett. grounds provide an age- morning in the learning cen- One of the most unique appropriate play area with ters, the children are served things about the center, equipment that is sized to fit a their second hot meal of the according to Triplett, is the particular age group. Two day at lunch and then spend number of safety features it indoor playrooms are also the afternoon t&ng a nap and has. There is a camera in each available for rainy days, said playing. room, which is monitored by Triplett. Two hot meals are served employees in the office and With all of these features, every day to the students, will soon be able to be moni- the Child Development Center which is currently being deliv- tored by parents themselves. provides a service to the com- ered by JSU's Sodexho dining The goal is to provide Internet munity and JSU students. service. When the center gets access to a particular parent's "We are here to be a service 125 students enrolled, the child's classroom by using a to the community," said meal service will then provide username and password. Triplett, "because they're Although this service is not helping us because we are the center with its own chef to The ChantlcleerlDann Lusk make use of the recentlv yet available, technicians are training the students of today updated commercial Etchen, working on it: said Triplett. for tomorrow." Teacher Barbara Sterns reads a book about Johnny Appleseed to the 4-year-olds at JSU's Child Development Center. The "If [the parents] get to work center opened in early August.

from Taser, page 1 pepper spray, though, offi- Baghdad police headquarters bombing kills one but I think that three is suf- cers are not required to

ficient."- - - - - .. . experience the feeling of The Taser uses high volt- being tased. Nonetheless, Terrorist violence continues at a steady rate in newly liberated Iraq, Occupation forces blamed Chief Schneider felt that, if age and low amperage- to temporarily disable a sus- needed in court, a firsthand By Ken Dilanian and Hannah been working with the pect for several minutes. experience would hold up Allam American-backed provisional The Taser does not rely on better. Knight Ridder Newspapers (KRT) government are turning pain for results; instead, the Leading by example, against it. Shiites make up 60 Chief Schneider was the BAGHDAD, Iraq - The energy stored in the gun is percent of the country, and so dumped into the suspect's first to step up to the plate drumbeat of terrorist violence far most of them haven't been and feel the sting of the in Iraq continued Tuesday as muscles causing them to do actively hostile to the provi- Taser. Even UPD secretary a .car bomb exploded outside a great deal of work rapidly. sional government. In short, tased suspects Karen Bates, showing her the national police headquar- The bombing near the are unable to produce ener- unwavering commitmen! to ters in Baghdad, killing one heavily guarded police head- gy for their muscles, and the department, volunteered officer and wounding more quarters was also troubling, their bodies are unable to to bk tased, and her reaction than a dozen, authorities and because it underscored that hospital officials said. function properly. to the 50,000-volt shock anti-coalition fighters are was summed up in one A few hours later, a mem- increasingly resorting to ter- The Taser also interrupts ber of the U.S.-appointed Iraq word: "Dammit!" rorism against those who the tiny neurological Governing Council - the But that response would cooperate with the coalition. impulses that control and brother of the cleric who was have been much more Iraqi police were investi- direct voluntary muscle killed in Friday's much larger resounding had she been hit gating how the pickup truck movement. When the neu- bombing in Najaf - angrily Detroit Free PressIMand~Wright with a face full of pepper containing the bomb got past romuscular system is over- called for an end to the lraqi police officer, Dawood Ibraheem, is escorted to a vehicle to take him spray or whacked with a home after he was treated for injuries caused by a car bomb that exploded a police checkpoint and into whelmed and controlled by American-led occupation. outside of the police academy at the Al-resafa lraqi police headquarters in the Taser, the suspect's baton. Sebastian Cole, a Baghdad, Iraq, on Tuesday, Sept. 2. an impound lot next to the "The occupation force is knees lock up, and the per- Taser International Inc. rep- -.L-...L1.1 nl"-n-L-:l.la *ha headquarters, said a U.S. -. ,?-11- &- LL- _ _ -1 resentative, says that, "the C.." ruuVI, CllU OCLLlyUUL Ll nlucxlLall-lLu U~~U~ULLLJLL. ourstoe or Ine polltie atiauetrty at irlr HI-I an impounu lot next to me Taser International Inc. rep- "The occupation force is Baghdad, Iraq, on Tuesday, Sept. 2. headquarters, said a U.S. knees lock up, and the per- resentative, says that, "the primarily responsible for the The incidents underscored Hawk helicopter also crashed adviser who asked not to be son falls to the ground. reason that they [Tasers] are pure blood that was spilled in the growing challenge to the south of Baghdad, killing one named. Iraqi police said it In police studies, the Taser becoming so popular is holy Najaf," Abdel-Aziz a1 U.S.-led occupation of the American soldier and injuring wasn't a suicide attack, and has a higher instant inca- partly due to the public out- Hakim told hundreds of thou- country, where security is another. The crash wasn't that the bomb might have pacitation rate than a 9 mm cry about police violence sands of people who had deteriorating as more of the caused by hostile fire, mili- been detonated by remote pistol. "It [the Taser] has and excessive use of force. gathered at the funeral for his population, including some tary spokesmen said. ' control. been tested on over 4,000 brother, AyatoElah Shiite Muslims who initially Coalition officials say it's "How it got there is sus- people in training environ- Pepper spray not only Moharnmad Baqir a1 Hakim. welcomed Saddam Hussein's unfair to blame U.S. forces pect," the adviser said. "All ments and only five have doesn't affect some sus- The cleric died Friday along defeat, turns against the for th.e mosque bombing cars that go in there should be ever remained standing. pects, it takes about 20-30 with as many as 120 others United States. since they weren't guarding checked." Out of those five, not one minutes to clean up the per- when a bomb exploded out- Also on Tuesday, the the building, because they'd Iraqi police officials said has ever advanced on son or persons affected. side one of Islam's most American-led coalition said been asked to stay away out Baghdad police chief Hassan them," says UPD Sergeant With batons, you can seri- revered Shiite mosques. two U.S. soldiers had been of respect for Shiite sensitivi- Ali, whose office was dam- Alan Cohen. ously injure a person if you "Iraq must not remain killed and a third wounded ties. aged, appeared to have been Each UPD officer has don't hit them correctly. occupied and the occupation yhen a bomb exploded Fair or not, Hakim's com- the target of the attack. Ali gone through a four-hour One misdirected hit can must leave so that we can ments suggested that moder- Monday near their convoy in wasn't in the building at the training class on how to use permanently disfigure or build Iraq as God wants us to southern Iraq. A UH-60 Black ate Shiite Muslims who have time, police said. the Taser and how to handle even kill a suspect. Tasers, do," Hakim said in Najaf. a tased susDect. Unlike with on the other hand, are much less aggressive. They get the job done more effective- ly than other methods, and they look better." When asked what he meant by "look better," Mr. Cole responded, "In today's sue-happy world, you have to be careful. Tasing some- one looks a lot better on the nightly news, than beating them with a baton or blind- ing them with pepper spray." Many students at JSU feel the same way as Mr. Cole. Gerhard Mathangani, a sophomore and communi- cations major, commented, "as opposed to it [pepper spray and batons], I think that it is an all-right idea. It's not like the brutality of batons and pepper spray. It's not harmless, but there isn't any lasting damage. It is quick and effective. I would rather *have the police use them [Tasers] than batons and pepper spray." UPD plans to demonstrate their new toy to the student body in the upcoming months in an effort to spread the word and edu- cate everyone about the Taser. Page 4

Perhaps focus should be on meaning of Ten Commandments By J.R. Labbe faith or acknowledge God. porters suggested that a plaque But "activist" and "tyranni- ple who stand before his bench Knight Ridder Newspapers (KRT) As much as this scene may quoting, say, the Koran would cal" accurately describe Moore, pray that he will be merciful. sound like Armageddon in be a welcome addition. the "Moses of Alabama," whose The saddest chapter of this What is it about "Thou shalt Alabama, religious freedom is Supporters of the monu- defiance of higher courts' orders story is the number of protesting not make unto thee a graven not under attack in America. ment's continued presence in a to remove the monument Christians who believe that they image" that the people kneeling What higher courts have said is "public" courthouse are using smacks of demagoguery. are being persecuted, that this before 5,280 pounds of stone that a monument erected in a this issue as the platform for Moore knew the game rules nation has moved away from its known as "Roy's Rock" don't "public" place specifically as an their broader anger over judges of being a "public" official "Christian" roots. get?- endorsement of religion does who have, in their estimation, when he put on those black Please. Being barred from Perhaps those believers who not pass the First Amendment turned their backs on the moral robes. He swore an oath - some- reciting the Lord's Prayer over gathered in the Alabama test. "Christian" values that made thing that certain branches of the PA system before kick-off at "How do you plan to Supreme Court lobby should The Ten Commandments are this country great. They cite, for the Christian family would view a public high school football vote in the tax have opened their eyes and read displayed in the U.S. Supreme example, the recent decision by as blasphemous - that he would game hardly ranks as persecu- referendum on the Ten Commandments before Court. But context is .every- the U.S. Supreme Court to over- uphold the Constitution of the tion when in places like Sudan, Sept. 9, and why?" being hauled off to jail. thing. They, along with a depic- turn Texas' sodomy laws. United States. All of it. Afghanistan and India, tion of Moses, are part of a larg- "This is not about a monu- Judges can't pick and choose Christians are being attacked --Compiled by Graven images are a no-no. er frieze that includes other his- ment!" the Rev. Pat Mahoney, which parts of the Constitution and killed because of their faith. Gary Lewis And making an idol out of a torical figures of law, like director of; the Christian they want to enforce and which I repeat: Context is every- Managing Editor public official who compares himself to Daniel and Moses Hammurabi and Confucius. Defense Coalition, shouted in they want to ignore, just as thing. has got to evoke a heavenly tsk- Moore has made no attempt network video footage from the Christians can: pick which The apostle Paul warned that tsk. to put his shrine in a historical steps of the courthouse. "This is commandments work for them Christians would be persecuted Don't misread my dis- context, nor have any of his sup- about resisting tyranny!" and ignore the oies that are just for following Jesus. He knew appointment with people too hard to keep - not unless whereof he spoke; he spent who allow their religion they want to suffer damning enough time in jail because his to be used as a political consequences. faith in Christ was an affront to foil as disapproval of "Public" means that the Roman theocracy. their faith or their right to every American who walks But it's doubtful that Paul - express it. It's just that through the doors of that the man who wrote that "every the appropriate place for courthouse - Christian, Jew, person is to be in subjection to Jeremy Crowder the Ten Commandments Buddhist, ~in'du,Muslim, the governing authorities" Junior to be etched is on the atheist and pagan - can (Romans 13:l) - would have Social studies education heart, not on a hunk of expect equal treatment wasted his breath over a rock. "Yes, because it's not fair the granite ensconced in a under the law. Just as there way the tax system is set up. It's public courthouse. is no religious test for the ABOUT THE WRITER unfair to the pool; and the No one is telling men and women who seek Jill "J.R." Labbe is a senior wealthy don't pay enough. Also, Alabama Chief Justice public office, there should editorial writer and columnist I'm going into education. " Roy Moore, who is the be no religious test for for the Fort Worth Star- choir director of this dis- Americans to expect justice. Telegram. Readers may write to cordant hallelujah 'cho- No one is telling her at 400 W 7th Street, Fort rus, or any of his mis- Moore that his acknowledg- Worth, Texas 76102, or via e- guided followers that ment of God is irrelevant mail at jrlabbe@star- they can't practice their when it comes to exercising telegram.com. justice. I imagine most peo- In tough. fiscal times, colleges and universities must demonstrate their value

By William F. Walker University, which I serve as president, ciently. Alabama has six engineering insufficient to attract the right mix of Kizzie Gooden KRT Forum has suffered similarly, though we schools, for instance, while Georgia, applicants, that institution's viability Senior General studies remain affordable relative to peers in with nearly twice the population, has must be reconsidered. "I will probably vote yes, to help state-supported universities and col- our region. Thanks to factors peculiar just one. TOOoften, a state's higher education out the schools. " leges must devise new strategies if they to Alabama, Auburn has coped with Research must remain one of a pub- establishment vies for public dollars in are to weather the fiscal crisis con- anemic state support for decades. lic university's three basic missions, a zero-sum game that pits it against frontinn them and *reserve their vital History has honed our survival skills. along with instruction and community those who represent primary and sec- LU tuaualua, AUUUIII llab LU~GUWILII ncacalul IIIU~L1c111a111 UI~GUI out the schools. " leges must aevise new strategies 11 tney a puu- caLaullall~l~F;l~L~1~3 IVI IJUUIIL UVIICUZ, 111 are to weather the fiscal crisis con- anemic state support for decades. lic university's three basic missions, a zero-sum game that pits it against fronting them and preserve their vital History has honed our survival skills. along with instruction and community those who represent primary and sec- role as escalators in our upwardly This experience tells me that while outreach, but we can better focus ondary schools. This divisive approach mobile society. plunging states' revenues is the crisis research on prajects that demonstrably should give way to a holistic one. We They are the institutions of first de jour, state-supported higher educa- promote economic development in our should create alliances to make the resort for youngsters of modest means, tion faces a more basic challenge.-The states. The vigorous role played by case that public education at all levels including minorities. And while they fact that many state governments have Duke, the University of North Carolina serves the public interest. train students in every discipline, they inflicted deeper cuts on our institutions and North Carolina State in Research Accountability has become a buzz- are particularly important for those than on other programs demonstrates a Triangle Park - a great asset to their word in several sectors of society for aspiring to professions that communi- deficit of political will to maintain state's economy - is a model to be fol- good reason. The polity demands it. affordable public universities. Beth Howard ties need badly but pay poorly. Where lowed Public universities and colleges must Freshman else can teachers, nurses, librarians and Alabama Gov. Bob Riley seeks to In practicing community outreach, accommodate that demand if they are Education others devoted to public service get an modernize the state's archaic tax sys- we should concentrate on programs to prevent the current fiscal crisis from "No, until politicians show me affordable education? tem. His bold initiative is up for voter that broaden our support base by serv- becoming a chronic condition. what they can do with the money Now, public campuses are becoming approval in September. Like most ing appropriate constituencies in mean- they already have. Spend money less accessible to those who most need Alabama educators, I support it. ingful ways. Universities should pur- ABOUT THE WRITER wiselx and there's no sense in them. Across the country, tuition and However, none of the additional funds sue more programs similar to our William I.: Walker is president of raising taxes. " fees are rising rapidly while programs to be generated would be earmarked College of Agriculture's contribution to Auburn University. Readers may write are being cut. According to the for higher education. Authorities have catfish farming. It helped make to him at: Auburn University, Samford American Association of State made clear that we must stake our Alabama a world leader in catfish pro- Hall, Auburn, Ala. 36849. Colleges and Universities, the average claim by demonstrating anew the value duction. This essay is available to Knight hike for in-state students this fall is of investing tax dollats in us. This All state universities want some stu- RidderITribune News Service sub- 12.3 percent. That follows a hefty need is emerging in many states. dents from elsewhere and charge them scribers. Knight Ridderffribune did increase last year. In some states, kch Priorities vary with venue, but I sug- higher tuition. But schools that have not subsidize the writing of this col- as California, increases could approach gest that five measures apply widely. difficulty finding enough qualified umn; the opinions are those of the 30 percent. We must reverse the trend toward recruits often lower that differential to writer and do not necessarily represent The immediate cause is the fiscal program duplication. Just as hospitals the point where the host state's taxpay- the views of Knight RidderITribune or woes afflicting most states, prompting with many empty beds drain scarce ers, in practical terms, pick up the tab. its editors. legislators and governors to savage public health dollars, redundant cam- This is a mistake in both academic and Amanda Messer Sophomore higher education budgets. Auburn puses consume education funds ineffi- political terms. If a school's merits are Criminal justice "Yes, because it will help the schools. " LETTERSTO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor Lusk: ter in April 2003, the best estimates show that trust Gov. Bob Riley and believe in the account- After reading your editorial last week I felt com- tuition could easily soar another 10 percent if the ability measures that will be established in this pelled to describe some of the negative conse- governor's tax plan does not pass. amendment - which includes stiff fines and jail quences our students will face if the tax reform Tuition increases that are imposed due to state time if legislators act irresponsibly. And it includes and accountability amendment fails on Sept. 9. funding cuts are nothing more than another form a citizens oversight committee that will ensure the A "no" vote will mean an estimated loss of $2 to of taxation. And this means that the people least proper use and management of all new money. $3 million at JSU. able to afford the higher taxes will be the most You can vote "yes" on Sept. 9 with confidence Students will see larger classes, out-of-control harshly taxed in an indirect way. and trust. Voting yes is indeed the right thing to do. tuition, fewer scholarships, a reduction in student Gov. Riley's plan does away with the need to Mardracus Russell worker jobs and fewer faculty (as a result of not continue to raise sales tax, which strongly affects Sincerely, Junior Secondary education being able to fill vacant positions). Everyone will students. (If the plan fails) sales tax will increase "Yes, because who needs tuition be affected. dramatically causing a nickel-and-dime effect for William A. Meehan to go up? Not us. " If the plan fails, one of the hardest-hit groups of students to the tune of several hundred dollars in JSU President citizens will be college students and their parents. an academic year. At JSU, where tuition was raised $150 per semes- , You are absolutely right: it is a matter of trust: I The Chanticleer September 4, 2003 A TIDE SWEEPS Even if you won't admit THR( it, you know BROTHE you like it

By Danni Lusk er we opened for Aerosmith, By Katja Sunnarborg The Chanticleer Editor in Chief and then about a year later The Chanticleer we signed a deal with (Clive Features Editor The sound of '70s rock has Davis') J Records. We just come back in the form of the clicked right away when we Philadelphia band started playing together. We Silvertide. just had the right chemistry. I'm addicted to "Sex and the City." Yes, I admit it. I've been Their Tuesday night per- Chanticleer: So who does watching it on TV for a long the majority of the song writ- formance at Brother's Bar time. but now that I'm not able proved that a good music ing? to watch it on HBO; because we style never really dies with Brian: Well, about six don't have cable yet where I the times, but instead re- months after we signed our live, I've been renting and even- invents itself. deal, we all moved in togeth- tually ended up buying a few The rock re-invention that er. Then we spent five or six seasons on DVD. ~utI'm not is Silvertide has been togeth- months writing for our alone with my obsession. Other er for about two and a half album. What usually hap- people watch it too, and many of them are men, whether they years and already have a pens is one or two of us admit it or not. would come up with ideas record deal with Clive So what is it with this show Davis' J Records. Their first and then we would take it that gets people in front of their full-length album, titled from there. TV sets, both men and women? "American Excess," comes Chanticleer: You have a Now it is true, men also watch out in January. new album coming out soon, this show. Even if they deny it, This five-piece rock group right? they actually watch it, and most has been very fortunate with Brian: Yeah. of them like it too. Of course it is their success, said bassist Chanticleer: When does a series based on four good look- Brian Weaver in a recent that happen? ing women talking about men, sex and relationships, so what Brian: Right now, we have a interview with The man or woman wouldn't watch Chanticleer. three-song EP that you lis- it? Here's what else he had to tened to online. But our full- For me, it is because it is say about the band: length album comes out in funny, the characters talk about ' Chanticleer: I've heard you January. We had a really things I can relate to in my life, guys have opened for great time working with our and of course I love the awe- Aerosmith. Are there any producer Oliver Leiber some clothes Carrie wears on other major acts you've (who's worked with Paula every episode. Man, I wish I shared the stage with? Abdul). could be so bold too, showing off my personality like that. I Brian: We've been fortunate Chanticleer: If you had to enough to play with some don't think I'm the only one on put your band's album onto a this one. Secretly many of us big-name bands like Journey, The ChanticleerIDannl Lusk local CD store shelves, what would like to be like that - Fuel . . . we even did a five- category would you put it Silvertide lead guitarist Nick Perry gets on the floor with the crowd and rocks out on Tuesday night at Brother's brave and carefree. show tour with Alice Cooper. under? Bar. Silvertide is an original rock band from Philadelphia. I also admire the bond these Chanticleer: It really sounds Brian: We try not to classify different. We're not like Brian: We always try to Brian: Walt says to tell you women have with each other. 121-- L ---- L - 2 - - . .- - . -. . -- . . Thnt L;nA I\+' fr;onrlch;n ;E r~retn show tour with Alice Cooper. under? Bar S~lvert~deIS an or~g~nalrock band trom Ph~ladelph~a I also admire the bond these Chanticleer: It really sounds Brian: We try not to classify different. We're not like Brian: We always try to Brian: Walt says to tell you women have with each other. like you guys have had suc- ourselves, but if I had to, I some other bands that just have fun on stage. We're he sometimes tries to levitate That kind of friendship is rare to have. and while watching the cess very quickly in your would say rock-n-roll. act bored on stage. We try really raw and loud and in- (on stage). (laughs) show, you start to feel like you careers. Chanticleer: What makes and make everyone have fun your -face. If you like loud Chanticleer: (laughing) I'll belong on some level as well. Brian: Yeh, we've been real- your band different from just like we are. music, come see us. (laughs) be sure to let everyone know We have the same thoughts, ly lucky. I mean, after about other bands you play with in Chanticleer: What would (Walt, the lead singer, inter- that. same worries and same goals in the Philadelphia scene? you tell someone who has rupts Brian to have him tell - life. What you start to realize is six months of playing togeth- Brian: Our show makes us never seen your show? me something.) http://www.silvertidemusic.com that we are all pretty much the same in the end. It is realistic to a point, which makes it as good as it is. Women Gellin' with fast and easy gelatin recipes in the kitchen and men can relate to the charac- ters and see themselves outside the dessert continued to COFFEE GELATIN coffee and water. Cook over 1 box Jell-0 (see flavor sug- the box. This is also how single By Allison Askins people behave whether we like it Knight Ridder Newspapers change with the times a DESSERT low heat, stirring frequently gestions below) sugar-free variety has appeal until the gelatin and sugar 2 cups hot water or not. Casual sex, late nights, for diabetics and others 5 servings have dissolved. L2 cup cold water partying, one night stands, etc. If you think gelatin watching their weight. 344 cup white sugar Remove from heat; stir in L2 cup alcohol (Vary alcohol There is this all-new generation desserts are just for kids, Add to that the regular 3 (quarter-ounce) envelopes lemon juice. Pour into a 4.5- amounts: L2 cup for 40- with problems of commitment, chances are you've never variety's fat-free status and unflavored gelatin powder cup mold or into ramekins. proof alcohol, l/4 cup for 80 and finally there is a show that enjoyed raspberries suspend- you have a century-old 3 cups hot brewed coffee Refrigerate until set, at proof.) puts it all out there, no more pre- ed in champagne gelatin or Prepare Jell-0 according to dessert that easily meets 1 113 cups water least 6 hours or overnight. tending. coffee gelatin served with many modern demands - it's tablespoon lemon juice Serve with whipped cream. box directions but with 1 Besides the scenes where one chocolate shavings and fresh quick, easy and weight 1 cup sweetened whipped above proportions, adding whipped cream. friendly, too. cream for garnish JELL-0 SHOOTERS the alcohol. Chill in shot can see glimpses, if you're Normajean Longfield, who In a saucepan, stir together glasses or small paper cups. lucky, of some naked bodies, it is oversees Jell-0 recipe devel- sugar and gelatin. Mix in hot 8 V4-cup servings also the rough talk that keeps opment for Kraft foods, said men watching, I would assume. Why then won't they admit that they like it? Is it so embarrassing to like something that women Fashion Designer Anna Sui returns home like as well? Can't there'be a show that would be for both sexes? . -- By Holly Hanson cosmetics and fragrances, how- in L.A. and I rented a car," she I know my college friends, Knight Ridder Newspapers ever. Her perfume line is so says. "And about 2 miles into mostly guys, come home after successful that she is launching the driving, I forgot how to late nights at the bar, a bag of TROY, Mich. - Anna Sui has her fourth fragrance, a floral drive. I couldn't do left turns. I McDonalds with them, and eat come back to her hometown, to scent called Dolly Girl. had to pull over and call the while watching "Sex and the City." Now they do admit watch- Marshall Field's at the Later this night, she will fly rental company and tell them to ing it, but say it's "only because Somerset Collection in Troy, to to Chicago for more appear- come and pick up the car." there is nothing else to watch." I meet, greet. sign and pose for a ances and then head back to She has a better memory for New York to work on her the places she loved as a kid. don't always believe that. line of fans that snakes through Both guys and girls. women the cosmetics department. spring 2004 collection, which including a custard shop and a will debut on a New York run- coney island. So many things and men, young and old watch Some of them discovered her this show, because it has some- way on Sept. 17. have changed, she says, espe- on fashion TV, drawn to her thing for everybody. Whether we But this afternoon, there is a cially the stores. sweetly girlish clothes with a admit it or not, it is not from low window of free time. And for "When I was growing up, rock-star edge. Some remem- Courtesy Patr~caBeck~Detro~t Free Press ratings that this. series has 13 Anna, there is only one way to the stores had such cool stuff. ber her from her childhood. Designer Anna SUIof New York is interviewed by a Channel 4 telev~sion nominations at this year's Emmy spend it: Shopping. Winkelman's had Kenzo" - a She's the girl who collected news crew at Marshall Field's at Somerset Collection in Troy, M~ch. Awards, including Outstanding clothes and loved rock music A black Lincoln Town Car Japanese designer known for Comedy Series and Outstanding publicists, Rachna Shah and Dressing celebs, she says, and knew from the age of 4 that pulls up in front of Marshall his colorful clothes - "and I Lead Actress in a Comedy Katherine Holmes. They work can be a challenge. "Like some she wanted to be a fashion Field's and Anna climbs into had such an extensive collec- Series. at KCD Worldwide, a New of thkm are impossible and designer and live in New &rk, the back. heading to lunch at tlon because it would all get I watch it and will keep York firm that handles Gucci, some are pretty nice," she says. never mind that her parent5 Assagi in Ferndale, Mich. marked down to $9.99," she watching it because it looks Versace, Yves Saint Laurent Marilyn Manson. for exam- thought she ought to go to col- Though she learned to drive says. "Saks and Bonwit's had good visually, I can sometimes and other top fashion names. ple. relate to the problems of the lege and be a doctor or some- as a teen, she has lost that skill Courreges and Halston. You They keep track of her sched- "When Marilyn Manson characters, and it makes me thing. after years of living in New could see something in Vogue ule and stay quietly in the asked me to make him some- laugh. Sometimes their prob- She is the most famous fash- York. (She won't say how and just go there and find it." background. thing, I said sure." Anna says. lems are so much worse than ion designer to come out of many, though published reports She loved those clothes. At Assagi, Anna digs into a He was easy to work with: mine that it makes me feel Detroit, and the irony there is say she moved to New York to "That's why I want to go study fashion design in the mid thrift shopping," she says. plate of crab cakes while the wanting backless chaps and a "absolutely fabulous" about my that no store in metro Detroit life. The only problem I still 1970s. She started her fashion '.Because I think all that stuff group chats about world travel, coat that Naomi Campbell had carries her clothes at the have is having to justify my business in 1980.) must still be here." Red Bull, the raw food diet and moment. addiction to "Sex and the City." Anna's celebrity clients. Stores are happy to sell her "A few years ago, I was out Anna is traveling with two see Fashion, page 6 Page 6 The Chanticleer September 4, 2003

Kings of Leon Fellowill) are real-life sons of a solves into a rant about a guy preacher man, who may as who "just killed a man" cause well be the fictional band he caught him "laying with my Stsspid News Stillwater from the movie (his) girlfriend." The killer Youth and Almost Famous, because then follows it up with a ciga- MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. - A 45-year-old man was Young Manhood dammit, they look just like rette for good measure. Singer charged with felonious assault after police said he beat a sus- 'em. But don't let that fool Nathan Fellowill's gruff pected heroin dealer with a prosthetic leg. you. There's a reason they are screech says dirty south better Police said Kevin Miele attacked the suspected dealer currently wowing crowds in than Ludacris ever could. Tuesday because he believed that his 23-year-old son, who the UK at major summer festi- The standout track, however, uses the prosthetic leg, had received drugs from him, vals. is "California Waiting." It is Review by Nick Mackay Miele also was charged Wednesday with malicious Courtesy RCA Their first album, titled basically the reason the Kings The Chanticleer Staff Writer destruction of property, the Morning Sun and The Saginaw up with Rage Against the "Youth and Young Manhood of Leon have been tagged "The News reported. Police said he also used the leg to smash out is a follow-up to last year's Strokes of the South." From If South Park has taught us Machine. Cross The Beatles "Holy Roller Novocaine" EP, the opening riff, you'd swear the windshield on the suspected drug dealer's vehicle. nothing, at least it has taught us with Nirvana, and you get The and it's aptly titled considering (Strokes guitarist) Albert Miele was being held in the Isabella County Jail on an the valuable lesson that pig and Vines (for better or worse). the oldest member of the group Hammond, Jr. was on the job. $8,000 bond. elephant DNA just won't George Clinton spliced with is 23, while the youngest is 16. while the rest of the song Officers from the Bay Area Narcotics Enforcement Team splice, and a four-assed mon- Living Colour would make the The album opens with the swaggers and bobs like the had been investigating the 51-year-old suspected dealer, who key is very, very cool. I was Red Hot Chili Peppers. Led ruckus "Red Morning Light," Stones drunk on moonshine. was arrested on Tuesday and also was held. pondering the basic principles Zeppelin and Muddy Waters? which basically jumps out of So like the Strokes two years of genetics and gene splicing The White Stripes. You see the CD player and forces your ago, a young, highly attractive, PHOENIX - Neil King took a risk when he shelled out $75 recently, and I wondered how what I'm getting at? foot to tap and your head to ambitious band has been at a public storage auction for the contents of a broken-down this could be best applied to Well what about crossing the bob. "Wasted Time" is built on tagged the next big thing in trailer. And it paid off. our favorite bands. Allman Brothers and The a jangly Strokes-style drum rock. It's a lofty tag to live up As he sorted through the garbage bags of what appeared to Think about it. All bands Strokes? It has been done, kids, beat and rips through both the to, but a grounding in the old clothes and just junk, he made an aesthetic discovery. take their influence from and the result is one of the chorus and the girl it attacks, church may help to keep these Amid the mess, the 40-year-old Mesa man found artwork somewhere, so it makes sense year's biggest buzz bands. "baby don't give it like it used boys' feet on the ground. So if by the Flagg family, a group of well-known and eccentric that some bands would be a Allow me to introduce Kings to be." you want to check them out, Scottsdale artists, that could be worth as much as $1 million. genetic mutation of their idols. of Leon. Track 4, "Joe's Head," fea- these youngsters may be able "This is like winning the lottery. This will never happen For instance, if you crossed Hailing from Tennessee, tures an openly Allmans riff, to teach you something. After again," said King, a certified appraiser. Public Enemy with, say, these three brothers and a one generation removed from' all, they are the sons of a The crafty contents included a wooden American Indian Soundgarden, you would come cousin (all with the last name "Melissa," although it dis- preacher man. carved by Dee Flagg who drove either a Rolls Royce or a 1914 fire truck around town with the Indian as his passenger. Flagg sported a handlebar mustache and wore Western garb. from Fashion, page 5 exude '60s cool. yellow-and-black print top and Detroit merchandise to the Flagg's brother, Monte, often dressed like Buffalo Bill But she is by no means skirt that looks like a square- mix, and she is on her way to Cody and painted whimsical portraits of American Indian worn on the runway. stuck in the past. She's ofte? dancing outfit. meet with Robert Stanzler, the children. Courtney Love was a different into the newest thing before it Fletcher holds up a yellow creator of the line. The auction was held two weeks ago after workers at story, at least at first. actually becomes the newest shift with appliqued white He is about to open a Made Scottsdale Storage Max failed to contact Flagg's sister, Irene, A few years ago, Love came thing. flowers and a crocheted hem. in Detroit store, the company's or other family members, workers said. Irene Flagg had rent- into the Anna Sui store in New She is carrying the hottest Its label reads "Sheraton first. Anna is eager to see it. ed space at the storage company since 1993, but stopped York's SoHo neighborhood. purse of the summer, an Cadillac, Detroit." The store has a skylight in making payments earlier this year. She tried on virtually every- orange rubber tote that resem- "I'll get that," Anna says. the ceiling and a map of Storage Max manager Iain McLaren said state law pre- thing in the place, leaving bles the classic Birkin bag by She also buys a yellow Detroit painted on the floor. vents buyers from wallung inside a locker, or in this case, a much of it on the floor, and Hermes. (Hermes, not amused checked dress with a bow at Anna studies a wall display of trailer, before an auction. was not shy about voicing her by the knockoffs, has filed suit the neck. T-shirts, admiring the graph- "Sometimes you'll find a box of collector comics," he said. opinion of the clothes. against at least one retailer Fletcher is thrilled. Renee ics. Stanzler brings out some "Mostly, it's a box of dirty underwear." "Anna shouldn't have done selling the bags.) Zellweger was in the store two slick black nylon jackets with this. Anna shouldn't have done David Tatum, curator of the Arizona Historical Society in And at the moment, she weeks ago, but that doesn't "Detroit" spelled out on the that," she told the store man- Tempe, declined to estimate the value of the collection, but says, she is listening to new quite compare to this. front, which Anna is consider- ager. "Anna should have said that before Dee Flagg's death in 2000, his smaller works rock bands such as the "Wow," he says as he col- ing for her store. talked to me before she made Libertines and has just bought fetched $500. lects Anna's money. "This is "We'll change the color, do this dress." the new CD by the Ravenettes. like a highlight of my career." it in orange, so not everyone's The manager, fed up, "I'm always trying to find The group strolls over to the walking around in the same WHEELING, Ill. - Call it a case of mom gone wild. offered to get Anna on the the garage bands," she says. Cat's Meow, a tiny store filled color," he says. Anna nods her A 52-year-old woman has pleaded guilty to assaulting a phone. Love calmed down and Not to mention a cool '60s with rock-band T-shirts, dog approval. male stripper after she refused to pay him for what she says the two made plans to have dress or two. . collar necklaces and studded Stanzler's new store will was a paltry performance at her daughter's bachelorette party. dinner. She finds plenty at Mother belts. include every piece from the Jacqueline A. McMahon was sentenced to 30 days of court "After that," Anna says, Fletcher?. a vintage

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Listen your perspective. Pay special For the week of Sept. 8-14: closely to the subtle signals or attention, however, to finan- private observations of loved cial disappointments, lost Aries (March 21-April 20). ones. Over the next eight days, career ambition and misinter- Long-term romantic motives friends and lovers will either preted romantic or social invi- or family dynamics require aFcept or dismiss serious com- tations. Yesterday's emotional delicate emotional negotia- mitments. Some Cancerians mistakes. need to be revealed tions. After Tuesday, a recent may find it necessary to allow and permanently resolved. phase of miscommunications a potential lover to quietly Stay open. between lovers, close friends leave their lives. Be patient or family members will end. and expect key social or Scorpio (0dt. 24-Nov. 21). Watch carefully for subtle romantic information to arrive Early this week, a close friend signs of lasting change. without warning. Remain or business associate may Wednesday through Sunday, calmly detached and trust your revert back to unproductive many Aries natives will also initial instincts. Your judgment habits. Listlessness and social experience a wave of business is accurate. nostalgia will affect important ambition and financial aware- relationships for the next three ness. Stay alert. Loved ones Leo (July 23-Aug'. 22). Family days. For many Scorpios this will closely scrutinize your discussions may reveal impor- will actually initiate a key workplpce decisions and tant information. Stay focused phase of self-reflection and career ideals. on small details and gain as inner growth. After midweek, consider the feelings of older much insight into past events watch for a sharp rise in cre- friends or relatives. Social or Taurus (April 21-May 20). as possible. Some Leos may ativity, intuition or dream group expectations may be Love affairs and trusted encounter a profound flash of activity. Remain open to high. friendships enter a nostalgic intuition concerning the con- meaningful insights. Your stage. Over the next few days, duct of a loved one. Remain social wisdom and ability to Aquarius (Jan. 21-Feb. 19). loved ones may be unusually assertive. This is not the right address private doubts Complex friendships will offer sensitive to changing informa- time to avoid delicate issues or between loved ones is strong. ' fresh insights and new group tion or distrustful of planned ignore differing social values. opportunities. Monday events. Ironically, moodiness After Friday, submit applica- Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. through Thursday, watch for and social doubt are precursors tions or request special per- 21). Workplace setbacks may friends and lovers to issue rare to meaningful romantic com- missions. Business income be unavoidable this week. invitations or initiate impor- mitment. Respond honestly to and job opportunities will Over the next few days, close tant discussions. Areas affect- all invitations and proposals. increase. colleagues may unknowingly ed are isolated family mem- After Thursday, single reveal the future of workplace bers, shared activities o; Taureans will encounter a new Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). relations. Key issues may planned celebrations. Added attraction or sultry flirtation. Unethical workplace practices involve a reaction to difficult sensitivity to the needs of oth- Remain cautious, however, will be exposed. A recent peri- news, delayed job promotions, ers will bring improved rela- and wait for bold public od of hidden politics and busi- conflicted schedules or falsi- tions. After mid-week, accept promises. ness conflict is ending. Over fied records. Promptly handle new emotional intimacy from the next three days, study the all minor errors. After loved ones and expect deeper Gemini (May 21-June 21). private reactions of close Thursday, small or ignored commitments to be proposed. Over the next few days, inti- friends or colleagues. Shared problems will quickly esca- mate relationships are socially attitudes and public opinion late. Late Friday, accept all Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20). complex and deeply felt. Early will shift to accommodate new social invitations and join Employment discussions will Tuesday, expect lovers or team involvement and creative group activities. Optimism and provide valuable insights. close friends to express a suggestions. After Thursday, a vitality will return. Over the next two days, expect renewed interest in shared friendship may quickly turn colleagues or work officials to activities. Many Geminis will flirtatious. Remain cautious. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan.. 20). hint at new directions or hid- experience changing priorities New attractions are unreliable Career recognition may arrive den corporate politics. Remain in key relationships and an and easily challenged by group without warning. Early this open to fresh assignments and increase in romantic senti- disapproval. week, colleagues and officials volunteer positions. At pre- ments. Loved ones will will acknowledge their role in sent, your ability to be flexible demand concrete statements of Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). recent mistakes and compli- with language will lead to new affection and reliable group Monday through Wednesday ment your efforts. Remain qui- financial opportunities. - Later plans. After midweek, rest and is an excellent time to address etly dedicated, however, and Friday, a close friend or rela- listen to the wisdom of the a previously ignored dispute expect continuing delays for tive may be moody or intro- body. Physical vitality may be with a close friend or relative. the next eight days. After spective. Not to worry; a new low. * Sensitivity and candid com- Wednesday, an unexpected attitude toward family obliga- munications are ongoing social invitation from a co- tions will emerge. Cancer (June 22-July 22). themes. Loved ones will easily worker or business associate This week, honest cornmuni- understand and appreciate may be unnerving. Carefully Page 8

Sports The Chanticleer * September 4, 2003 Traditions are worth JSU downs A&M with defense preserving Freshman Agee, new QB Mullins anc Z veteran runner Chapman all have big games; defense comes near shutout By J. Wilson Guthrie The offense was not with- J. Wilson Guthrie The Chant~cleerSports Ed~tor out its problems though. The Chanticleer The Gamecocks missed two JSU came up with two chances to score inside the huge defensive stands red zone, one of those being What a game, huh? That was Saturday against in-state inches and goal to go. what I call a great game. I A'abama A&M, giving Crowe was quick to lay the love big defensive plays and the Gamecocks their first blame on the whole offense good hard-fought defensive win of the year, 9-3. and not just Mullins though. games. Several JSU freshmen got ..I put it all on I have to say that going into in on the win, including (Mullins)," said Crowe. the game, I was worried. Craig Agee, a true freshman Worried a lo!. I was wonder- ''Some of it was the back- from who led field, some up front, some ing if Mullins would live up the Gamecocks in the quarterback and some to the hype. If (as I asked last reception yardage with 65 miscommunication^^ week) those invading fresh- men would step up to the and tied senior Ralph ~~t Crowe had no corn- Jenkins with three catches. plate and swing the bat. Well, plaints about his defense and "Who wouldn't be ner- their huge plays. The they more than swung the bat vous?" said Agee after the -they hit several homers, and defense came up I am going out on a limb here game. "I was with two sacks, two inter- to sav that without them the that if not nervous, ceDtions and one recovered Gamecocks would not have you don't love the game." fumble, and they held the File photo fared so well. The Gamecocks' leading Bulldogs to an average field Kory Chapman streches for extra.yardage in a game last season. Chapman played behind star running back Rondy rusher was no suprise, Rogers last year, but had a breakout game Saturday with 15 carries for 112 yards. Chapman will get his next chance Alabama won too. position on their own 20. against the University of North Alabama on Sept. 13. though. Kory Chapman, the Woohoo! And Auburn lost. "Our defense has been bes," said Crowe. teafns went to the locker recounted Crowe on what he man head coach Jack Crowe Even better! This weekend, showing signs [during the The first JSU score came room with the score 6-3. was thinking during the as far as sports goes, could is relying on to fill the hole preseason]," said Crowe. on a 14-yard pass from Lee would redeem himself plays. not have gone much better. left by Rondy Rogers, ran The Gamecock defense Mullins to Jenkins late in the with 10:53 to play in the Both A&M attempts to put But through all those through a lot of holes also came up with what first quarter, capping off a game, with a 25-yarder to the ball past the surging JSU games, seeing and listening to Saturday, finishing with 15 proved to be the game win- six-play, 3 1-yard drive. The put the Gamecocks up 9-3. defense were fruitless, and all those great college carries for 112 yards. ning plays, with two goal- Steven Lee kick failed to On the ensuing drive, the the Gamecocks took over on moments, my most enjoyable But everyone's big ques- line stands, one on third- pass through the goal posts, Bulldogs took the ball 90 downs. time was seeing a bunch of tion was answered emphati- and-one and the other on giving JSU a 6-0 lead. yards and took 5 : 12 off the "That was something that high school kids make a cally. Maurice Mullins fourth-and-inches. The Bulldogs would drive clock to put them 011 the JSU we had been practicing for," grand attempt at football. rushed eight times for 10 "Holding peopk on the back in the second quarter, 1-yard line. said Jonathan Dryer, a senior Yes, since everyone else is yards and completed 8-of-14 making revelations about goal line and moving the but would have to settle for a "We are going to find out linebacker from Ft. Payne, passes for 145 yards and one addictions, I have one. I love ball on the clock seperates 22-yard field goal, as both what we are made out of," Ala. "And it paid off." touchdown. high school football. And the wanna-bes from the can- thank whomever, I have a job that pays me to watch what I CC Vnm hav~twn npw moccsropc 99 7 thank whomever, I have a job that pays me to watch what I $9 love. "... You have two new messages ... I have been going to high Mullins-Mayo choice came school football games since I Fuller comes from no-nonsense coaching, no-nonsense was born. I can't remember a down to the game, numbers Friday night that I didn't get program ready with my mom and a onships at everything we can to few other die-hard fans, and By J. Wilson Guthrie The Chanticleer Sports Editor Alabama and satisfy everybody. shortly after school let out we played under The band people were sitting at the gate. JSU has sent a message. Paul "Bear" want to have their I miss those days. I told my Bryant from own section so we mother Saturday morning that A message stating that every 1964-67. gave it to them, the all football stadiums smelled campus sports program can Fuller began student body wanted the same. I had never noticed win and will compete for conference cham~ionshi~s.his coaching their own section, and that before. I I Jim Fuller Probably because I can't Jacksonville State career they got it. The remember going to a game will be under a new umbrel- Fairfield High School. In evening people wanted without her. I cried a little la, the Ohio Valley 1970 he came to JSU as an games at night so they'll Saturday after that small dis- Conference. assistant coach and served have an opportunity to cussion. It's funny how you Therefore, all the rain till 1973, and then came watch games during the day, take things for granted and must stop, from the football back in 1975. so we're doing our part to never really think about them, team having two winning In 1977 he was named head take care of everybody." until you might lose them. seasons in the last 10 years football coach, guiding the Fuller also noted that there So this Friday night I will to the expensive travel costs program to a 48-20 record, are games with North be packing up the WHOLE of competing in other con- six playoff appearances and Alabama, Samford and Guthrie clan in our Chevy ferences. four Gulf South Conference Alabama A&M on the van, and we will take my JSU has sent a messenger. crowns. Fuller was named schedule, schools that fans nephew to his second season A man said by many to be a GSC Coach of the Year three are familiar with and have of Valley Cub football. See, man of loyalty. A man with times and Regional Coach of some identity with. .-- - he was born late in November dedication, a man who the Year twice. Above all else, winning By J. Wilson Guthrie The Chanticleer Sports Editor -- of 2001, and we couldn't get knows how to win, and a In 1983 Fuller returned to will take care of the fans. "I - - .. him in on the season. Alabama and coached under have a responsibility, once man that has the courage to The second biggest question on every Gamecock fan's They will cheer and yell as do what's best for our Ray Perkins. Fuller came in the fans are in the seats. always, but my only draw- mind Saturday must have been "How is this first time school. at a time when a lot of ques- They want to cheer for a back is I will be in the press starter going to do?". The biggest question was, "Are JSU has sent Jim Fuller, a tions surrounded the winning team, so I will have box. It's not very profession- we gonna win or not?". native of Birmingham, to University of Alabama a meeting with the football al to yell at a game you're Well the stats tell the tale pretty well. Maurice lead the movement into this because of the retirement of team and tell them how covering. Mullins went 8-for-14 without an interception, passing new era and spread the mes- Bear Bryant. important winning is to Then go down at halftime for 145 yards and rushing for another 10. sage. Fuller is not exactly Fuller was the lone coach keeping people in the seats." and talk to the same people But inconsistancy plagued the Gamecocks. And an plotting a course in unchart- to survive three coaching "I have made known my that I have been talking to for inability to score within the red zone caused a game that ed waters here. In fact, this changes over the next 15 wishes for this university years, people that probably could well have seen 21 or 28 offensive points to finish is his third employment stint years, and he credits loyalty and the athletic program, passed me around when I was with a 9-3 score more suitable for baseball. with the JSU athletic depart- as the reason. and I want every program on a baby. Anthony Mayo did come in for a series early in the ment. "I had a meeting with campus to succeed. My door And they will be passing first quarter and looked a little rusty. Mayo was 1-for-2 How many people in this everybody involved with the is always open and I care my nephew around, carrying passing for 3 yards, and he only stayed in the game for world can say they have had athletic department and just as much about student on like it's the first baby they one series. have .ever seen. Like they the honor of being hired by explained to them that from athletes on the golf team, "I wanted to make sure that he had a feel for the always do. the same employer three the equipment manager and soccer team, volleyball team game," said head coach Jack Crowe. Some things never change. times? "I knew I didn't want laundry service to the as I do for those on the foot- Crowe said that it is always a possibility for someone Some things do. But it's up to to coach again, but I thought Athletic Director, we all ball team." to get Burt, and he wanted his back-up to know what to our generation to make sure there was something I could have to be loyal to each JSU and Jim Fuller have expect.- traditions like these keep do for somebody ?n athlet- other." sent messages. Does anyone But eliminating any hint of a quarterback controversy, going. And if you don't have ics," said Fuller, " I'm excit- Fuller has sent a message want to respond? Crowe followed up by saying that there is no question a tradition like that, make ed to be a part of Jax State to the entire Gamecock com- End of messages. To one. It's not hard to go to a munity. A message and a and no doubt. again." delete. Press nothing. To ' football game on a Friday or Mullins is his starting quarterback. Fuller knows about win- vow that he will get people save, support your 4 Saturday night. ning as well, since he was and the student body behind Jacksonville State part of two national champi- JSU athletics. "We're doing Gamecocks. September 4, 2003 * The Chanticleer Page 9 Volleyball opens season with win Auburn Invitational Tournament coming up next Rhodes once again

By Mike Vaughan II when they broke open a 12- good sets and good distribu- named conference The Chanticleer Staff .Writer 3 run to win by the 30-19 tion. We needed to get mark. Key kills by Shari everyone involved, and I The volleyball Weyer and Christina Cary believe we did that." Player of the Week Gamecocks welcomed a helped spark the outburst. Nold also commented on

~ -. - p~... . -- . familiar foe to Pete Game two was much like 6-4 freshman Shari Weyer, By Amado Ortiz The Chanticleer Staff Writer Mathews " Coliseum on the first, as a 13-12 Bulldog who appeared to dominate ------...... - Saturday as they opened the lead was erased after a 14-6 the game when she was in. 2003 season. Gardner- JSU run which handed them "She played very well, and Jacksonville State All-American punter Richie Rhodes has been named the Ohio Webb traveled from North a 26-19 advantage. A des- for us to have a big season Valley Conference Special Teams Player of the Week, the league office announced Carolina for the game and perate 6-3 run late in the we need her and Christina Monday afternoon. , left on the short end of a 3- game by Gardner-Webb [Cary] to be big inside." Rhodes has now won Conference Player-of-the-Week honors four times during his 0 sweep, as JSU won in was ineffective, as JSU The players also had career and has twice been named the National Player of the Week. three games, 30-19, 30-25, scored the final two to win glowing remarks for the Rhodes, a junior from Alexander City, helped JSU to a 9-3 win over Alabama A&M and 30-24. Jacksonville 30-25. striker. Senior Jennifer by finishing with six punts for a 42.3-yard punting average. He finished the game with State is now 3-0 all time The third and final game Brenneman, who had 13 a long punt of 56 yards, the fourth longest of his career, and he also had a punt downed

against the Bulldogs. ' saw the Gamecocks hungry kills and 10 digs, said, "She inside the 1-yard line early in the first quarter. The Gamecocks were led for the sweep, and they was huge. We need a girl Although special teams are often overlooked, with a star like Rhodes, JSU should win by Jennifer Brenneman and sprinted out early to achieve that can put it down, and the all-important field possession battle eyery week. Shari Weyer, who had 13 it. JSU built a 17-9 lead she's a terminator." The Gamecocks have an open date this week and return to action on Sept. 13 against kills apiece. Weyer only early, then tacked on a 7-1 Fellow senior Meredith the Lions of North Alabama at Paul Snow Stadium. Kick-off of the Gamecocks' home had one error, Brenneman run for an 11-point spread. Duke looked ahead to the opener is set for 7. only three. Meredith Duke GWU was determined not Auburn tournament, saying, had 28 assists, and also four to be blown out, however, "We feel confident heading service aces. Emily and used their best run of to Auburn. If we play like Withers and Weyer added the match, a 10-3 break, to we can, we're equal to any two aces apiece. Kisha pull the game to within 4, at team down there." West and Brenneman both 28-24. They will find out just JSU recorded 10 digs, while This proved to be too lit- how equal on Friday, as Weyer had four blocks. tle, too late, as JSU finished they play Bethune- Also recording two blocks with the final 2 points to Cookrnan on the first day of Sports were Suzi Terrell, win before a crowd of the Auburn Invitational Brenneman and Christina roughly 150. The final Tournament. They then cary. score was 30-24. play a doubleheader on tandings The first game of the 'Coach Rick Nold was Saturday, as they play match opened very evenly very proud of the perfor- Alabama State in an early as both teams seemed to be mance by his squad. "We game, then play host feeling each other out. JSU ran our offense well," he Auburn in the nightcap. Football held a tenuous 18-16 lead said. "We had good hits, OVC PF PA Overall PF PA Stk. Samford 0-0 0 0 1-0 31 23 Wl Gamecock soccer falls to Crimson Tide Tennessee-Martin 0-0 0 0 1-0 21 20 W1 Eastern Illinois 0-0 0 0 1-0 W1 'Cocks defeated 7-2 by Alabama; drop close one to Birmingham-Squthern; 27 0 Jacksonville State 0-0 0 0 1-0 9 3 W1 JSU will try to get back on track at Mississippi Valley State Sunday Murray State 0-0 0 0 1-0 34 0 Wl By Mike Vaughan II One minute later, Probst looking for. If we had Tennessee State 0-0 0 0 1-0 37 20 W1 The Chanticleer Staff Writer would put in her second played Directional State Eastern Kentucky 0-0 0 0 0-1 13 63 Ll goal of the game, this one University tonight, we'd Southeast Missouri 0-0 0 0 0-1 3 17 L1 A Young but hungry unassisted, and Dawn Nash have looked like the all- SUUl UI LI1b SUlllb7 LlllJ Ullb u ILL vclally LUIII~IIL,wc u aourneasr lvrissouri u-u u u U-1 5 11 L1 A young but hungry unassisted, and Dawn Nash have looked like the all- Gamecock soccer team took took a pass from Probst to stars." NEXT WEEK'S GAMES the field last Friday as they score at the 2 1: 10 mark to Tiff Stewart also spoke of Thursday, September 4 opened their 2003 schedule, build an insurmountable 5- 1 that importance, saying "It's West Alabama at Samford - 7 p.m. and also christened a new lead. Tiffanie Stewart an advantage knowing what Saturday, September 6 field. The result was less answered with an unassist- we have to work with now. Tennessee Tech at Northern Illinois - 12:05 p.m. than stellar: a 7-2 defeat to ed goal at 23:36, slimming We're a young team, so now in-state rival Alabama. JSU the lead to 5-2, and that was we need to make practices Appalachian State at Eastern Kentucky - 2:30 p.m. (CSTV) played again Sunday, with a the score at the half. effective to get better." Murray State at Kentucky - 6 p.m. much closer and hard Alabama outshot JSU in the Liz Hendricks spoke Tennessee-Martin at Arkansas State - 6 p.m. fought game against half 11-4. about the lopsided win in Southeast Missouri at Southern Illinois - 6:30 p.m. (FOX SN) Birmingham-Southern. The The second half was different terms. "We just put Tennessee State at Alabama A&M - 6:30 p.m. final in that game was 1-0 much less eventful, as this behind us now, and go BSC, dropping the Alabama was content with on," Hendricks said. "We Gamecocks to 0-2. their lead, and looked to knew this may happen so Soccer The first game saw drain the clock when they we were ready, and it won't Alabama come to had the ball. Nash did put a happen again." Jacksonville for the first goal in at the 52:38 point of The next opportunity W-L-T PCT. GF GA W-L-T GF GA time in school history. The the game, giving UA a 6-2 came Sunday as the team Murray State o-o-o .ooo 0 0 - 2-0-0 6 1 game also marked the open- lead. Six minutes later, traveled to Birmingham to Samford o-o-o .ooo 0 0 - 2-0-0 8 1 ing of the new as-yet- Nash finished off the hat play the Birmingham- Eastern Illinois o-o-o .ooo 0 0 - 1-0-0 6 0 unnamed soccer field. A trick with her final goal, Southern Cougars. This S.E Missouri o-o-o .ooo 0 0 - 1-0-1 2 1 good crowd of roughly 450 assisted by Cockrill. was a very hot game, as the Tennessee-Martin o-o-o .ooo 0 0 - 1-0-1 6 1 o-o-o .ooo 0 0 - 1-1-0 3 3 arrived to watch the Shortly afterward, JSU thermometer hit 93. Both Austin Peay o-o-o .ooo 0 0 - 1-1-0 5 2 Gamecocks and Crimson made a goalie change, teams were warm, and the Morehead State .ooo 00- 1-1-0 2 2 Tide. The home crowd was bringing in Jennifer final score reflected that, as Tennessee Tech 0-0-0 Jacksonville State 0-0-0 .ooo 0 0 - 0-2-0 2 8 disappointed with the final, Atchley, and Stephens BSC pulled out the narrow as Alabama fully dominated received a nice hand for her 1-0 victory. The first half. NEXT WEEK'S GAMES the ladies of JSU by a 7-2 efforts. UA only attempted only saw a 5-2 shot lead by Sun Sept. 7 at Mississippi Valley State Itta Bena, Miss. 1 p.m. score. The Gamecocks were one shot after that, as JSU BSC, but they put one of Tue Sept. 9 vs Tenn.-Chattanooga Jacksonville 7 p.m. outshot 16-8, and were out- tried three unsuccessful those through at the 18:06 corner-kicked by a 13-8 shots as the clock expired. mark, when Brittney Jones margin, and these kicks led JSU's youth movement put in an unassisted goal, to some easy ,UA scoring was very evident in the and that was all they need- opportunities. starting lineup and in the ed. The second half fea- Volleyball The first half started scoring, as there were five tured 15 BSC shots, but W-L PCT. Stk. W-L PCT. Stk. quickly for the visitors. Just sophomores and three none were true. Though the Morehead State 0-0 .OOO - 3-0 1.000 W3 7:27 into the game Kylie freshmen starting, and the final shot margin was 20-5, Boyd shot a ball past a div- scoring came from them. the final score was only 1-0. Jacksonville State 0-0 .ooo - 1-0 1.000 W1 ing Amanda Stevens for the Tiffanie Stewart and Ashley Jennifer Atchley, a senior, , Eastern Illinois 0-0 .OOO - 2-1 .667 L1 first goal. Five short min- Smith, the two goal scorers, got the start in goal and Tennessee State 0-0 .OOO - 2-1 .667 L1 utes later, Libby Probst are a freshman and sopho- actually outsaved the Austin Peay 0-0 .ooo - 1-2 .333 L2 went unassisted, putting in a more, respectively, and the Cougar goalie 6-5. Eastern Kentucky 0-0 .OOO - 1-3 .250 L1 loose ball in front of the assist came from Liz The soccer team will try Murray State 0-0 .ooo - 0-0 .ooo - goal, stretching the UA lead Hendricks, also a sopho- to get in the win column on Samford 0-0 .ooo - 0-3 ,000 L3 to 2-0. more, though she did get Sunday in Itta Bena, Miss., Tennessee Tech 0-6 .OOO - 0-3 .OOO L3 It only took JSU 53 sec- extended playing time last against the Mississippi Southeast Missouri 0-0 .OOO - 0-4 .OOO L4 onds to answer, however, as year. Valley State Delta Devils. Tennessee-Martin 0-0 .OOO - 0-4 .OOO L4 Ashley Smith put in a cor- Coach Lisa Howe knew They will return home the impact playing a team ner kick from Liz Hendricks two days later against the NEXT WEEK'S GAMES to cut. the lead in half. like Alabama could have. University of Tennessee at Fri Sept. 5 Bethune Cookman/ Auburn Invitational - Auburn, Ala. Alabama answered in "You have to play better Chattanooga on Tuesday. only : 16 as Courtney teams to get better," she 5 p.m. Cockrill took a loose ball, said. Sat Sept. 6 Alabama State/ Auburn Invitational - Auburn, Ala. 10 a.m. Sat Sept. 6 Auburn1 Auburn Invitational - Auburn, Ala. 7 p.m. raced toward the goal and "We were exposed on a i converted, upping the lead few things we need to work Tue Sept. 9 at UT Chattanooga - Chattanooga,Tenn. 7 p.m. to 3-1. on, and that's what we were Page 10 aI The Chanticleer* September 4, 2003

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DAY, SEPT. 4 SGA 'Leading the Wav! The Student Government Association extends an enthusiastic welcome to everyone as we begin the 2003 fall semes- ter. Over the past few months the SGA Executive Officers have been diligently planning and preparing the activities for the year. The Officers attended the National Association for Student Services Conference in April where they were informed, influenced, and inspired by leaders from all over the United States. The team returned to JSU with incred- ible ideas and new techniques for more effective advertising and events. Members of the SGA Senate, Student Activities Council, and Justices attended a training retreat where they were instructed about their responsibilities to the JSU student body as leaders on this campus. Emily Williams, Vice President of Stu- Mardracus Russell, Vice President of dent Senate, presides over the 35 Student Activities, oversees all program- elected student leaders that compose ming, events, and entertainment that will the SGA Senate. She wishes to utilize be provided throughout the school terms. all branches of SGA to collectively He and the Student Activities Council are achieve the goals established on behalf searching to find exciting and inventive en- of the students. SGA Senate meetings tertainment for the students' enjoyment. are open to the public and are held ev- If you would like to assist the SAC in their ery Monday night at 6:00 pm in the TMB efforts, it's as easy as completing a form! Auditorium. For more information on Committee positions are now available for becoming a Senator call 782-5491. interested students in Office 402 TMB.

Angela Estes, SGA Chief Justice, is the Jennifer Mince, Director of Publicity, judicial advocate for all JSU students. She is responsible for overseeing adver- is the facilitator of SGA Traffic Court at tising and promotions-for the Student which students who have received cita- Government Association. Her goal is tions for campus traffic violations may to create more interactive publicity to contest to the University Police Depart- promote SGA events. The publicity ment. Traffic Court meets the first Mon- committee has a place for you. Get in- day of each month on the 3rd floor of volved in the action! The time is NOW TMB. If you receive a ticket you must ap- to get excited about student activities peal it within 10 days at the University at Jacksonville State University! Police Department located in Salls Hall.

SGA President Chris Cook is the representative of the students' voice to the faculty, staff, and administration. He is working to bridge the gap and strengthen the bond between the students and the facutty. His vision includes more proactive service on University Committees and the inclusion of JSU personnel in student activities. Through the improvement of these relations, he hopes to open more doors of opportunity for those at JSU. Alesha Ingram, Vice President of Organizational Affairs, is making efforts to ensure that all aspects of the student body are involved in SGA. Her position involves interactions between the 80 organizations on this campus. She has reorganized the structure of the Organizational Council and has opened avenue? of communication among student groups. She hopes to educate the campus community about the benefits of involvement with the Organizational Council. If you are a membei- of an organization that is not currently active with other groups, visit the Office of Student Life and become involved today. There's something for everyone and you can find your place through involvement in extracurricular experiences. I Explore the many opportunities and let SGA lead your way to an amazing collegiate experience! GO GAMECOCKS!