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Photo by Ranie Harper Photo by Ranie Harper Richard Daughtry makes a fl ying attempt to take out the Pirates’ running back. Anthony Wright tries to truck his way through fi ve of Brunswick’s defensive players.

By Becca Rawski Night, but this also happened wide receiver and kicker for the Rusty Beasley added to Collins with fi ve unassisted [email protected] to be the game that could have Rebels. Anthony’s six points by tackles and Eric Maxwell with possibly advanced the Rebels to Contributing more than successfully kicking the four unassisted tackles. After a great season of state playoff s. half of the 230 yards gained PAT. Senior running back Jason Defensive linebacker Kaleb memorable wins and hard fought Th ough they played their throughout the game was Scott was able to help ECHS Writch had three unassisted losses, the 2006 Rebel football hardest until the very end, Antwan Wright with 20 carries with 16 yards and four carries. tackles and three assisted tackles. season has come to an end. On Effi ngham fell short to netting 138 yards. Running back On the defense, the rebels Senior Alex Hall had four punts the fi nal game of the season, Brunswick with a fi nal score of Anthony Wright had 15 carries worked hard to keep the pirates for a total of 132 yards. the Effi ngham County Rebels 9-7. for 69 yards. from scoring. Senior Kevin “It was an emotional game, faced off against the Brunswick “We played the best we could, In the fourth quarter, Anthony Hedrick along with juniors Emir but our defense played well. Th e Pirates. but we just weren’t as prepared was able to score the Rebels only Davis and Daniel Mungin each coaches were like second fathers Not only was the night as we should have been,” senior touchdown with a four yard rush had 6 unassisted tackles. to us, and they will be missed,” signifi cant because it was Senior Rusty Beasley said. Beasley is a into the end zone. Not far behind were DJ Hall said.

Home Basketball Games 12/1 - SEHS - 3:30/5:30/6:00/8:00 12/2 - Groves - 2:00/7:00/8:30 12/12 - BC/St. Vincent’s - 6:00/7:30 12/15 - Screven County- 6:30/8:00 1/12 - Brunswick - 6:00/7:30 1/20 - Glynn Academy - 6:00/7:30 1/23 - Sav Country Day - 6:00/7:30 2/3 - Ware County - 6:30/8:00 Baby Boom occurs at Megen Smith signs with Meet break-out artist 2/6 - Wayne County- 6:30/8:00 ECHS, p. 3 GSU, p. 4 Regina Spektor, p. 5 November 30, 2006 / News / page 2 News Walz sings his way to be top ‘Idol’ ECHS Bands and Choruses By Alexa Orndorff round. Th ese lucky pay tribute to veterans aorndorff @echspress.com contestants once again braved the By Chris West the Rebelaires. Th e tribute was Th e fourth annual Effi ng- stage and were each [email protected] concluded by a compilation of ham Idol took place on Nov. 4 greeted with vari- the fi ve service songs, Armed in cafeteria at ECHS. Th irteen ous cheering, clap- Th e ceremony began with a Service Salute, performed by the students from both ECHS and ping, and screaming presentation of the colors by Band and Chorus. Each service SEHS, who made it past the by an enthusiastic ECHS’ JROTC and was fol- song is steeped in its respective previous auditions on Oct. 17, audience. After the lowed by the Rebelaires’ per- service’s honored history, and as swallowed their fear and sang second intermis- formance of the Star Spangled the Chorus came to each service, their hearts out. Th e judges were sion, a young girl Banner. Th is was followed by Es- veterans of that service would a playoff of American Idol, with named Emily Hen- prit De Corps performed by the stand and be honored by those in Zachary Pitts performing the drix provided en- Wind Ensemble, America, Th e the audience. “I was very appre- very truthful Simon Cowell, tertainment. Now, Beautiful by both the Band and ciative of the Band and Chorus Natalie Baldwin as generous this girl had a voice Chorus, Who Are the Brave by taking time to honor America’s Paula Abdul, and Eric Scott as that almost seemed the Men’s Chorus, Homeland by veterans, and I thoroughly en- the fair Randy Jackson. Th e 12 impossible to come the Women’s Chorus, American joyed the concert,” said Major contestants that performed were out of such a small Pageant by the Wind Ensemble, Danny Burgstiner, a veteran a melting pot of musical taste. body. Hendrix re- as well as In Flanders Fields and himself. “Th ey did a great job Th ere was anything from coun- ceived practically a Courtesy of pixels.savannahnow.com Th e One Who Stands Alone by and it was very entertaining.” Chris Walz try to pop to R&B and even an standing ovation. It a cappella. After the fi rst perfor- was soon time for take the wait any longer without mance, there was a brief inter- the winners to be announced. getting up and screaming, Chris Band haunts for dollars mission for voting, which would Th e crowd could practically Walz was announced the winner result in the top fi ve. Voting was feel the anticipation sweating of this year’s Effi ngham Idol. He a fairly simple process. You were off these young stars onstage. By Patricia Chabot while they were cheering on the will make various appearances [email protected] football players Friday night and given two tickets upon entering Brandy Brooks looked pleased around the county as this year’s to place in the contestant’s can as she became 2nd runner up, on Saturday when they were per- Effi ngham Idol, and he also re- Haunted houses are a Hal- forming at the Statesboro com- of your choice. Chris Walz, Ki- and Jabari Rushing had a huge ceived a trophy. All in all, the Ef- sha Bell, Brandy Brooks, Kendra smile as he accepted his gift bag loween tradition with fl ash- petition. Th e house opened on fi ngham Idol was an even bigger ing lights, spooky cold rooms Oct. 25 and ran through the 31. McDaniel, and Jabari Rushing as the 1st runner up. And then, success the fourth time around. all made it through to the next when it seemed no one could that send chills up and down On opening night, there was your spine, the sound of people major achievement. “Th e band screaming at the top of there got really into it and people were lungs, and chain saws echoing defi antly scared,” said Joseph Hussein sentenced to death by hanging across dark rooms. Our ECHS Hasty. Th e money the students band decided to do it all again. collected went to accounts in the By Candice Hart by hanging as well. Former Vice ing, he wagged his fi nger at the After last year’s success with band program for their uses in [email protected] President Taha Yassin Ramadan judge repeatedly. When the ver- the haunted house, they im- band activities, and the money was convicted of premeditated dict was read, he cried out, “Long proved and came up with some that was made at the door went After nine months, 39 sessions, murder and was sentenced to life Live the people, and death to its new ideas to horrify us all. Th e to the band program as a whole. and four defense lawyers, Sad- in prison. Abdullah Kazim Ru- enemies. Long live the nation, new rooms were Freddy Kruger, Senior Billy Tyson said, “I en- dam Hussein was found guilty of wayyid, Mizhar Abdullah Ru- and death to its enemies.” And, Hostel, Sleepy Hollow, Jeepers joyed setting up the Haunted crimes against humanity for the wayyid, and Ali Dayih Ali were when the sentenced was an- Creepers, Michael Myers, Texas house with my friends.” Geof- killings of 148 Shiites in the city convicted of torture and pre- nounced, he yelled, “God is great.” Chainsaw Massacre, and the frey Horton, a sophomore, of Dujail in 1982. Th e Shiites meditated murder and sentenced After the news was an- Amityville Horror. Th is year the said, “I had a whole lot of fun were suspected of an attempted to life in prison. In Iraq, death nounced there was a mix of band also got help from South’s working and scaring people murder on the former president sentences automatically go be- emotions across the nation. chorus to run the haunted house and can’t wait ‘till next year.” of Iraq. Of those, an estimated fore an appeals panel. Th ere are People in the streets of Dujail 50 died during interrogation nine judges, and they have un- celebrated and burned pictures before they could go to the gal- limited time to review the case. of their former president. In lows. Children were among If the verdicts and sentences Baghdad, gunfi re rang out in those who were hanged. Hus- are upheld, the executions must celebration. But, in Tikrit, which sein was sentenced to death by be carried out within 30 days. is Hussein’s hometown, lots of hanging. Along with him, seven During the trial, there were people defi ed curfew and car- other people were convicted and several times when Hussein has ried pictures of Hussein through sentenced. Barzan Ibrahim, for- outbursts and/or was defi ant. the streets, shouting “By our mer intelligence chief, and Awad Initially, he refused to rise, so souls, by our blood, we sacrifi ce Hamed al-Bandar, former head two bailiff s had to literally pull for you, Saddam” and “Saddam, of Iraq’s Revolutionary Court, him to his feet before the judge. your name shakes America.” were both sentenced to death Although he did remain stand- November 30, 2006 / News / page 3 News Stork visits ECHS once more ECHS’ very own Euro-Trip James Everett Finley By Candice Hart on their way to Rome. They will Son of [email protected] also stop by Pisa on their way Dawn Finley to Rome to visit the Leaning Chloe Ruiz Vanderhook Twenty-nine juniors and se- Tower of Pisa. In Rome, they’ll DOB: 09/27/2006 Daughter of niors plus chaperones will be visit the Sistine Chapel, the Length: 20.5 in. Heather Vanderhook spending twelve days of the Colosseum, and St. Peter’s Ba- Weight: 8 lbs., 5 oz. summer traveling to London, silica. They also will be going to DOB: 10/26/2006 Paris, and Rome. Keith Martin Sorrento, Pompeii, and Capri Length: 16 in. is the head advisor of this trip. for two additional nights. Mar- Weight: 5 lbs., 1 oz. He said, “I’ve taken groups be- fore, and I’ve been all over Eu- Joshua Dixon Ford rope. It’s a good experience for Son of Yancy Ford students, and they enjoy seeing the places they’ve studied.” Mar- DOB: 11/02/2006 tin chose this particular itinerary Time: 2:15 p.m. Caroline Jane Bland because he thinks that all first- Length: 19 in. Daughter of Retta Bland time travelers need to see those places. The group will be leaving Weight: 7 lbs., 10 oz. DOB: 10/27/2006 out of Jacksonville around May Time: 2:27 p.m. 22 and returning June 2 or 3. Length: 20 in. The first main location will Weight: 8 lbs. , 1 oz. be London, England. While there, they will see the sights of Big Ben, Hyde Park, Buck- Courtesy of krtcampus.com the circulation birthday cakes he’s ever received. ingham Palace, and Piccadilly Holt: Prince of Ties about two days To date, nothing else tie-related Circus. Junior Jonathan Duff tin said that he would expect before Thanks- has tried to compete with the said, “The highlight of my trip the highlight of the trip to be giving. “The ones that I wear cake, just the ties themselves. “Pompeii and the famous island By Morgan Robey will be London because I want most often are the ones that Holt’s compilation is truly of Capri”. Senior Emily Davis [email protected] to mess with the guards out- current or former students have unique, in that not many people side of Buckingham Palace.” said, “The Italy parts of the trip given me.” Last year, for share his collection. It’s difficult will be my favorite. I’ve always It’s doubtful that anyone The next stop will be Paris, Holt’s birthday, the newspaper for students to imagine Holt loved Italy.” And, junior Chris who’s ever been in one of Brian France. The group will visit the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Ca- Boyett said, “Pompeii is what Holt’s classes has failed to no- I’m looking forward to. I want tice his abundance of ties. With thedral, the Louvre Museum, and Versailles Palace. Senior Andrew to see all the petrified people.” a collection now reaching an The trip has many different even 150, Holt has a tie for al- Blankenship said, “Paris is my highlight because it’s the birth points of interest for different most every occasion and holi- people, but everyone agrees the day. His collection started when place of Liberalism.” Another senior said her highlight would worst part will be the travel- he first started at Crisp County ing. They will spend the good High in Cordele. “All the males be Paris, too, but for a much dif- ferent reason. “My highlight is part of a day traveling to Lon- had to wear ties, so my friends don from Jacksonville, and they and family started buying me Paris because I want to go shop- ping there,” Heather Dasher said. will have six hours of jet lag ties at Christmas and my birth- to deal with when they arrive. day. When I came to ECHS in Finally, the group will go to Italy. They’ll stop over in -Flor And, they will have an even 2000, ties weren’t required, but longer trip home from Italy. my family just kept buying them ence for one day and two nights for me. The majority of them I didn’t buy myself,” Holt said. Correction He stores all of his ties on six racks in his closet. Each morn- Photo by Nancy Holt Holt hangs up his Scooby Doo tie that he wore on Nov. 13. ing, he looks at which tie is next In the last issue of the Forerunner, we regret- in line to be worn, and that’s and yearbook staff gave him a without the ties. And, it doesn’t how he determines which shirt fully neglected to add Lauren Spradley to the tie-themed cake. It was a vanilla seem like he’s going to put a stop he wears that day. With close list of Governor’s Honors Program nominees. cake with butter cream icing in to his collection any time soon. to 25 Christmas ties, Holt be- the shape of a tie. He said that it She was nominated in the area of science. gins placing his holiday ties into was definitely one of the neatest Seniors, don’t forget to check out www.echscounselors.com for all your college information! November 30, 2006 / Sports/ page 4 SPORTS Hoop time Smith to soar with Eagles By Becca Rawski [email protected] By Amber Arnsdorff aarnsdorff@echspress.com After 12 years of hard work and dedication, the blood sweat and tears have all paid off. With family, friends and faculty looking on, senior softball player Megen The Lady Rebels are getting ready Smith signed a full scholarship to Georgia Southern to kick off the 2006-2007 basketball University. “I am excited. This has been a dream of mine season. After a week of tryouts , cuts since I was little,” Smith said. were made by Head Coach Nate Megen will begin training at GSU in the fall of Hayes. This year’s varsity roster is: 2007. Not only does Smith have an opportunity Utivia Barnes, Aishia Brown, Ma- to pitch for the Lady Eagles but she will also play rie Fogle, Sierra Goldwire, Amanda centerfield for them as well. “We are all very happy and Young, Kyana Barber, Shelby Duff, proud for Megen. She has worked hard to accomplish Iesha Reese, Jasmine Wallace, Skky this goal. She couldn’t be going to a better school,” Bean, and Alyx Pitts. The girls are Assistant softball coach Matt Huntley said. Huntley is ready and determined to have an- an alumnus of GSU. Smith appreciates all the help and other successful season. They plan to support she has gotten. She said, “I thank my family, Photo by Brian Holt get better with every practice, make coaches, and teammates for all the support they have Megen Smith and her parents sign the scholarship form. playoffs, and build on the foundation given me.” of the past teams. With these goals set, look out for the Lady Rebels this No. 1 vs. No. 2 season, they are on fire and ready to dominate the court. Ohio St. locks up Big Ten title, spot in BCS title game By Mike Jensen Glendale, Ariz., on Jan. 8, waiting Chad Henne, who talked about scoring drive, Michigan forced a Rebels The Philadelphia Inquirer for somebody else to show up for how Schembechler had built the third-down play three times. Each (MCT) the BCS championship game. Right program. “He’s just a great figure to time, including a third-and-16 play, now, there is gridlock for the No. 2 us.” Smith found receiver Roy Hall, who demolish COLUMBUS, Ohio - For Ohio spot, with all sorts of candidates still Before the game, the crowd was had made 10 catches all season go- State, there’s one game to play, but in contention to face the Buckeyes, at full throttle with a “Let’s Go ing in. Michigan couldn’t cover him can it feel any bigger than this? including Michigan. Bucks!” when Schembechler’s im- as a fifth receiving option. On third Panthers Ohio Stadium looked like a “There can’t be many teams in the age appeared on a big screen. It took and goal from the 1, three receiv- nation better than Michigan,” Ohio a few seconds for all heads to turn ers were wide right, Hall the wid- By Amber Arnsdorff moonscape after Saturday’s victory, with dozens of chunks of turf - huge State coach Jim Tressel said. that way, but the stadium became est. Smith spotted him immediately, aarnsdorff@echspress.com ones -torn up and taken away, to be Maybe the biggest factor in very quiet very quickly before a trib- open in the end zone. replanted all over the state. Michigan’s favor is that nobody in ute began. When they were called on, Buck- The football Rebels traveled to Buckeyes quarterback Troy Smith Ohio State’s camp sounded eager to Perhaps the biggest call of the eyes running backs Antonio Pit- Augusta to face the Lakeside Pan- said that smile plastered on his face face the Wolverines again on a neu- game was made by an official mid- tman (18 carries, 139 yards) and thers on November fourth, and re- would stay there for at least a week. tral field. way through the fourth quarter, Chris Wells (5 carries, 56 yards) turned home with a victory of 41-0. “The biggest game in college “I think it was a great game,” when Michigan linebacker Shawn showed their breakaway ability. Pit- In the first few minutes of the game, football, and the best team won,” said Michigan tailback Mike Hart, Crable was flagged for a personal tman had a 56-yard TD run. Wells Vince Munch put the first six points Smith said last night after No. 1 who rushed for 142 yards and three foul for a high hit that cracked had a 52-yarder. on the scoreboard by catching a suc- Ohio State got past No. 2 Michigan, touchdowns. “I think it was a close Smith on his helmet. Michigan had But Michigan had scored first, cessful pass from quarterback Chris 42-39, in front of a stadium-record game. I think anyone could have closed to within 35-31, and it looked with Henne finding Man- Hamilton, and scoring a touchdown. crowd of 105,708 to lock up its first won that game. Do I think there as if the Wolverines were about to ningham effectively, and every The offensive attack was led by An- outright Big Ten Conference title should be a rematch? Probably. I get the ball back, since Smith had time it looked as if Ohio State was thony Wright, who had nine rushes since 1984 -“the year I was born,” think we’re both the top teams in just released a pass that had fallen ready to put it away, that perception for 101 yards and a total of three Smith noted. the country, regardless of what any- incomplete on third down. Instead, proved wrong. touchdowns. Jason Scott followed The Buckeyes were ahead most body says. On a neutral site, it would Ohio State scored three plays later Senior center Doug Datish closely with 12 rushes for 103 yards of the way, and by two touchdowns be a big game.” for a 42-31 lead. blamed himself for a high snap to and a total of two touchdowns. In the twice in each half after a transcen- Former Michigan coach Bo The custodians of the Heisman Smith in the shotgun, and said an- first quarter, the Rebels scored a total dent first half by their quarterback. Schembechler’s death Friday added Trophy could have saved everybody other fumble, also his fault, came of 21 points, followed by seven points They showed off their high-octane layers of poignancy and resonance a lot of trouble and had a little cer- from the ball’s being in a divot in in the second quarter, 13 points in the offense but had to overcome three to this game. He was Ohio State’s emony right here at halftime. At the turf. He was relieved none of third quarter, and zero in the fourth second-half turnovers, including an most hated rival, and most respect- that point, Ohio State had a 28-14 that mattered. quarter. Emir Davis lead the Rebel interception and fumble by Smith. ed opponent. He also was an Ohio lead after Smith had completed 21 “This was the most fun I’ve ever defense with five unassisted tackles A late hurry-up passing touch- State graduate and once a member of 26 passes for 241 yards and three had playing a football game in my and one assisted tackle. D.J Collins down by Michigan and then an of Woody Hayes’ staff before he touchdowns. His final numbers life,” Datish said. “There were guys followed closely with four unassisted unsuccessful Wolverines onside went to Ann Arbor and, with Hayes, were 29 of 41 for 316 yards and four -kickers - guys who usually stand by tackles and seven assisted tackles. The kick finished off the highest scoring turned this game into the stuff of TDs. the heaters. They weren’t standing Rebels defeated Lakeside with a final Michigan-Ohio State game since legend. He had addressed Michi- Instead of using the run to set up by the heaters today. They were out score of 41-0, and added another win 1902, when Michigan scored all 86 gan’s team the day before he died. the pass, Ohio State did the oppo- there waving the towels around, get- to their record (7-2). points. “It was definitely difficult for site. Early on, Smith was in mostly ting the crowd going.” For certain, Ohio State will be in us,” said Michigan quarterback no-back sets. On Ohio State’s first November 30, 2006 / A&E / page 5 A&E anti-folk songs. She uses many Sire) which has a more pop feel literary ref- and uses erences and more diverse Hear Regina Spektor mixes sever- tactics than al languages just a piano, tapped on her piano. in her vers- but it still By Kaleigh Fisher She also deviates greatly es, which doesn’t sac- kfi[email protected] from ‘normal’ music, tend to be rifice any of with techniques like beat narratives the lyrical boxing in the middle of and stories ingenuity. The first thing you no- Considering tice about Regina Spe- that she’s ktor might be her wide- sold out ranged voice, insightful clubs on her lyrics, or her piano-driv- recent 2006 en music. This Moscow- tour, she’s born singer/songwriter/ probably not pianist extraordinaire going to has, at 26 years old, done Photos courtesy of www.reginaspektor.com fade away more than some artists quietly, and ever accomplish, and she Photos courtesy of www.reginaspektor.com that she finds in- she’s doing something right like did a lot of it on her own. teresting. North American tour with concentrating on getting her Her albums 11:11 (2001) and Her early work The Strokes in 2003. Her early songs right, the way that makes Songs (2002) were both self- demonstrates her albums are much more focused her happy. produced. In 2004, she released jazzy voice more on Spektor herself and her piano, Overall, she’s definitely worth Soviet Kitsch with Sire/Lon- than her latest occasionally with a few simple a listen or five or while pulling don/Rhino, following her first Photos courtesy of www.reginaspektor.com album, Begin flourishes such as drumsticks to Hope (2006, an all-nighter.

her Japanese father. I can’t tell you how they are all con- See nected because it would give Babel away parts of the story. Taste By Candice Hart Ok, so anyways, back to [email protected] the story of Babel. Remem- ber all the different languag- Yuko’s Most of you probably know the es? Well, that’s where the By Megan Baker English, Arabic, Spanish, [email protected] story of Babel, but for those who Photo courtesy of krtcampus.com don’t, I’ll give you a very quick and Japanese (or lack there- personalized version of my take of ) comes into play. There’s barrier, emotions, especially pain, Named for the co-owner, on the story. not much else I can say about hurt, anger, and grief, are univer- Yuko’s Restaurant is located A long time ago, everyone spoke Photo courtesy of krtcampus.com the plot of the movie because sal. You don’t need to speak the in the heart of Rincon next to the same language, and one day it would give away some major same language as someone to Food Lion, Domino’s Pizza, and of people that are all connected a bunch of people joined togeth- aspects of the movie, but it’s safe understand emotions, feelings. French Connection Salon and across the globe. er in an attempt to build a tower to say that despite the language In fact, you don’t need many Tanning. The movie’s stars, Brad Pitt and that would lead to the heavens. words at all. Yuko’s serves traditional Cate Blanchett, play two Amer- God didn’t like that very much, Personally, I loved this Japanese-style food with distinct ican tourists on a trip in Mo- so he destroyed the tower and movie. It was a deep, notes of American taste and rocco. Their characters, Richard cursed everyone involved with thought provoking story, flavor. Yuko’s also offers healthier and Susan, have two kids who new “tongues” (different lan- just the kind I like. But, alternatives to less healthy dishes are being taken care of by their guages) so that they couldn’t if you’re not in a philo- with the majority of menu items Mexican nanny while their par- band together again. sophical mood, there’s grilled and flavorfully seasoned. ents are on the trip. Then, there Well, the movie Babel is kind of a chance you may not With its fast, friendly service is a Moroccan family with two like a second part to that story. like the movie. Also, as and homey ambiance, Yuko’s boys that are essential to the It’s set in modern times, and it a forewarning, it’s rated Restaurant provides the feel of a story. And, finally, the last set is basically follows four sets Photo courtesy of krtcampus.com R for a reason. family atmosphere with quality a deaf-mute Japanese girl and food and Japanese-American flavor. Inspire Every generation laughs at the old fashions, but follows religiously the new. “ -Henry David Thoreau ” November 30, 2006 / Opinion / Page 6 O p i n i o n

An My thoughts on the lunch options interesting By Kaleigh Fisher minority here, which is also cool me. You only buy what you want, thinks, “…Lunch should include kfi[email protected] with me. I wouldn’t presume to and don’t waste money or food everything made for that one life tell you what to eat. The problem because you’re not going to eat day. If it is made that day then By Kaleigh Fisher I do have is that I have to either something. Yet, when I ask for it should be with that lunch … kfi[email protected] What’s your favorite class? buy everything at lunch, or starve. just fries and explain myself, I because some people can’t afford $5 (…in hypothetical money, Or, well, get a salad. Salads get get informed that we don’t do it to buy stuff separate.” Again, You know what? Grass is of course. I’ve spent all mine on old, man. Some days, I just want that way here, and get a slightly good point. My point, though, fabulous. It’s soft and kind of food.) says at least half of you some fries. Issue: You can’t buy intimidating lecture of sorts. I is not everyone can afford to buy squishy when you go barefoot. are going to say ‘lunch’. That’s just fries. As the New Kid, I can either buy everything or nothing. things that they don’t want when It’s also the most perfect shade cool with me, since I’m usually only refer back to experiences I don’t like it, but at least I was it all comes together. Would you of green, which happens to be a pretty big fan of lunch, too. at my old schools. There, you given a good explanation. The go to the store and buy your least my favorite color. Lately, though, it’s just been a could either buy the whole meal lunch ladies tell me that we have favorite food? Probably not, it’s a But wouldn’t it be cool if stress factor. See, recently, I’ve at a fixed price ($1.60, if you’re to buy a complete meal. Like… waste of money. All I’m asking it were, say, pink with purple stopped eating beef. I’ve never curious) or, you could pick and it’s a nutrition factor. I get that. for is more options. The option polka dots? Or purple with like seafood, and I stopped eating choose for say, $0.35 a ‘snack.’ We’re battling kids living off junk to pick and chose what you want pink polka dots. I’m not picky. pork years ago. That makes me a This makes much more sense to food. Sophomore Brandy Brooks for lunch, a la carte style. It’d be interesting, at least. Green grass is okay, but it’s 1.Coffee 4.Major Car Company not the only possibility. It’s like that with a lot of Jingle Mania 2.Toilet Paper 5.Soup things in life. If you do noth- ing but agree with how things By Courtney Lory SAFE AUTO!” Or when your are right now, it gets pretty [email protected] drains get clogged who do you 3.Cereal 6.Lunch Meat think of? “Roto Rooter, that’s the boring. How about brown and “Oh I wish I was an Oscar name and away go troubles down pink striped air? (Yes, the sort Mayer Weiner. That is what I the drain”. See what I mean? Jin- So how’d you do? See if your answers are close to mine. that you breathe.) No…you truly wish to be. Because if I were gles rule our subconscious, you might have trouble seeing 1. “The best part of waking up is Folgers in your cup!” or an Oscar Mayer Weiner, every- may not think they affect you, * while driving. possibly one would be in love with me!” but they do! Especially the really You don’t always have to Sound familiar? Chances are it annoying ones that are on TV *“Maxwell House good to the last drop!” agree with the ideas presented. does. It is statistically proven that 24/7, even though they are the Clear air probably is the best commercials with catchy jingles ones you try to forget you just 2.*“Charmin ultra, less is more. Cha-Cha-Cha Charmin!” way to go about this whole are the most effective. Have you always seem to remember them. “air” business. ever gotten one of those silly Let’s play a game, you have 3 3.*“Lucky Charms, they’re magically delicious!” What if…what if air- jingles stuck in your head? It just seconds to think of a jingle for keeps playing and playing over each word below and then com- *“Silly rabbit, Trix are for kids!” planes integrated with Apple and over in your head all day pare your answers with mine… for your iPods? They’re work- 4. “Built Ford tough.” long. here we go! * ing together in certain airlines Although they may seem an- See what I mean? Jingles are * “Chevy like a rock.” now, and I’m willing to bet noying at times, jingles are one made to be remembered. So next that those of you with iPods of the most effective ways of ad- time you get one stuck, good luck 5.*”Cambells mmm mmm good”. think that’s a pretty cool idea. vertising a product. Tell me this, trying to get it unstuck. Here’s a Somebody out there wasn’t say you just went out and bought real test for you. What product is 6.*”My bologna has a first name it’s O-S-C-A-R. My bologna happy with the way things a new car, you have to do all the the below jingle for? has a second name it’s M-A-Y-E-R. Oh I love to eat it every were and came up with a new essentials, one of which is get- day, and if you ask my why I’ll say, ‘cause Oscar Mayer has E-mail your guesses to idea, and that is actually an ting car insurance. Any jingles [email protected] the first a way with B-O-L-O-G-N-A!” okay thing. come to mind? How about “1- person with the correct answer 800-SAFE-AUTO; play it safe, will win a super-fan-tastic prize! “Dum-da-da-dum Da-da-da-da-da-dum Dum-da-da-dum Da-da-da-da-da-dum” Have something to say? Email us with your opinions at [email protected]. Anonymous letters will not be printed, so sign your name and speak up! November 30, 2006 / Features / page 7 Features Gaming system for your Holiday wish list BC-CPT-OKEEFEGAMES-EX- instance, demands a whopping 3 we lose. a tennis racket, and watch your crosoft, and even Apple to TRA:MCT GB all by itself _ but the drive is You might want it right now, but onscreen character mimic your the fi nish line in the living room Reviews of new systems upgradeable should you opt for this even the Playstation 3 isn’t worth swing. Want to drive a car? Turn Internet appliance race? By Billy O’Keefe model (or have no choice). three grand. Th e PS3 has a white- the remote sideways and “steer” it Th e ’s interface, designed McClatchy-Tribune News Service As much as the 360’s dashboard hot future ahead of it, but a vast like a wheel, using the buttons to around the remote, is organized has matured over the last year in majority of its launch lineup is ei- accelerate and brake. By upgrading in a “channel” format. You can, for terms of functionality, it remains ther on the 360 (EA Sports/ the remote with attachments _ one instance, browse a memory card a continual reminder of just how Activision Games), awesome but of which is included in the box _ full of photos on the Photo chan- lousy is at designing an similar enough to an you can engage in pretty much any nel, or download classic , organized interface. game (“Ridge Racer 7”), or solid gaming genre in exciting and im- Sega and other games on the Vir- Th e PS3, by contrast, is as sleek but unspectacular (“Genji: Day of mersive new ways. tual Console channel. But you also on the inside as it is on the out- the Blade,” “Untold Legends: Dark It looks awkward until you try it can read news headlines or get a SONY PLAYSTATION 3 side. Sony’s menu system for the Kingdom”). Th e exceptional excep- yourself, but it’s second nature the weather forecast on their respective Price: $599/$499 (20 GB) Playstation Portable was a primer tion, by a wide margin, is the fi rst- moment you do. Nintendo has pol- channels. Th e Wii promises a full Available: Now (if you’re lucky) on how to present a multi-tool sys- person shooter “Resistance: Fall of ished the with such a Web browser either at or shortly Sony’s Playstation 3 will force tem _ video, music, pictures, Web Man,” but even a game as incred- shine that you need not even cali- after launch, but these browser-free you to use your mind, body and and of course games _ in a way that ible as this isn’t worth dropping brate the thing before putting it to channels are a clever, convenient whatever courage you have to en- neither skimped nor overwhelmed, starving to play early. Th e PS3 is a work. As long as you follow each and eye-strain-free way to surf the gage the enemy in ways you never and the PS3 pretty much lifts it breeze to recommend at $599, but game’s instructions on how best to Web on a television. Th e main in- imagined possible. And that’s just with great success. Compared to with so few games of note surfac- use the remote in play, its ability to terface features nearly four pages of to get into the line to buy one. the 360’s candy-coated mess of ing between now and the new year, mimic your movements range from blanked-out channel slots, making Impervious to learning from styles, the PS3 makes it easy to tap you’re smart to wait until you can amusing to staggering. Games new channel off erings all but inevi- past mistakes, Sony has once again into features you know and don’t get it for that price. made specifi cally for the Wii will table at and beyond launch. refi ned the art of how to screw up know lie within. Given Sony’s break all kinds of new gameplay Th e Wii wasn’t able to connect a console launch. As scarce as the appetite for system updates _ the NINTENDO WII ground, but games ported over to Nintendo’s server at press time, Playstation 2 was in 2000, the PS3 PSP has “enjoyed” more than its from other systems have, surpris- but Nintendo promises a free on- promises to be even harder to fi nd. share in the last couple years _ it’s ingly, fared just as well thus far. line play system that’s more cen- Not only is demand higher _ the a safe bet more features will reveal Nintendo’s ongoing Apple fe- tralized than its somewhat scat- industry hasn’t exactly suff ered in themselves as time goes on. tish is in full blast with the Wii, tered fi rst run on the DS. the last six years _ but Sony ap- Th e Playstation Store _ Sony’s which borrows its packaging from No bones about it: Games on pears to have failed to meet its answer to the Xbox Live Market- the iPod and its casing from ... the Wii don’t look nearly as fl ashy already-bleak target of 400,000 place _ is similarly polished, re- Price: $249 well, the iPod. Th e glossy white as games on the PS3/360, and that North American units at launch by sembling the iTunes Music Store Available: Nov. 19 console leaves a small footprint: gulf is likely to grow as developers as much as half or more. Unless you in how it presents demos, multi- Anyone who laughed Nintendo It’s roughly the size of your typi- tighten their grip on those sys- have an eBay account and $3,000 media and downloadable games out of the room when it announced cal TV-on-DVD season set, and it tems. Th e Wii’s launch off erings lying around, you might have to and eschewing an unnecessary the Nintendo DS isn’t laughing easily lays fl at or stands up with the range from “looks like Gamecube” make like the Cubs and wait until points system in favor of dollars now: Th e left-of-center handheld, included stand. to “looks marginally better than next year. Remember when $599 and cents. Th e online suite includes which promised to reinvent the Nintendo displays a surprising Gamecube,” and there’s no telling seemed expensive? centralized support for friends way people perceive video games, adherence to standards with the how much prettier games will get To Sony’s credit, that $599 gets lists, instant messaging, voice chat is the best-selling gaming system Wii, which features two USB ports over the system’s lifespan. you a lot of system. Th e higher-end and more. Sony has pledged not to of any kind _ portable or otherwise and an SD memory card reader. Th at said, the Wii’s launch win- PS3 includes a 60 GB hard drive, charge for online play, though time _ at the moment. Th at adherence doesn’t translate dow lineup is impressive. Give SD and Memory Stick slots, digi- will tell whether this promise holds With the curiously-named Wii, into full HD support, but folks Nintendo some credit for that: tal/AV/HDMI outputs, four USB up. Nintendo is gambling on a second with HD sets can sub component “Th e Legend of Zelda: Twilight ports and built-in Wi-Fi. Th e sys- You wouldn’t know it to look lightning strike. While the Xbox cables for the included AV cables if Princess” is a game-of-the-year tem is a beast, but the power sup- at it, but the PS3’s con- 360 and Playstation 3 use graphics they want a crisp picture. Th e sys- candidate, “” is a riot, ply is encased inside, making it troller is not just a PS2 controller and raw power as their sales pitch, tem doesn’t sport a hard drive, but and the free pack-in “” less clumsy to set up than, say, the without wires. It’s also, sadly, a PS2 the Wii promises an experience does include a serviceable 512 MB is a simple but hilariously fun in- Xbox 360. Th e slot-loading drive controller without rumble sup- that not only will change common of fl ash memory storage, and the troduction to the Wii Remote’s ca- supports Blu-Ray, DVD, PS2 and port. Sony’s spin machine claims perceptions of gaming yet again, low price of SD cards means stor- pabilities. But give equal credit to PS1 discs (though you’d be wise to the SIXAXIS can’t support both but also will compel both the ca- age won’t be the hassle it was with EA, Activision, , Atlus and fully test the latter two before giv- rumble and the new tilt capabili- sual and hardcore crowd to play the Gamecube. Speaking of which, other third-party developers who ing your PS2 to the little brother). ties, which is its very rudimentary games in ways that previously were the slot-loading drive accepts both have embraced the new philosophy Th e thermal-activated power/eject answer for Nintendo’s Wii Remote impossible. Wii and Gamecube discs, and the with inspiring levels of enthusiasm buttons functional like any power/ (which does support rumble). In At the center of this shift is the Wii also has slots for up to four and competence. Growing pains eject, but their slick execution only any event, the rumble is missed, Wii’s primary controller, which re- Gamecube controllers (Wavebirds are an inevitability for a system like adds to the system’s sophisticated and the lack of motors robs the sembles the love child of a video included) and two memory cards. this _ the DS was home to some allure. controller of any serious weight. and television Full backwards compatibility with real disasters during its fi rst year. Th e $499 model is comparable Th e surprising lightness initially remote. But rather than simply the Cube is promised, and all indi- But if the big guns’ ability to deliv- in quality but does not include makes the SIXAXIS feel cheap, pressing the Wii Remote’s but- cations point to Nintendo deliver- er from day one isn’t a sign of great built-in WiFi or memory card but that feeling fades with time. tons, players move it in a sort of ing. things to come, nothing is. readers and comes with a 20 GB And between the guide button, 3D space to infl uence what hap- How ironic is it that Nintendo hard drive. Th at kind of storage lack of wires and the excellent new pens on the screen. Want to hit a _ easily the least Internet-savvy of doesn’t go as far here as it does on L2/R2 triggers, we gain as much as tennis ball? Swing the remote like the big three - has beat both Mi- the 360 _ “NBA 07’s” save fi le, for November 30, 2006 / Health / page 8 HEALTH Take care of your body: How to alleviate a sore throat

By Ester Hartless sharing objects, such as utensils, ·Double your fl uid intake. Fluids Drinking this combo can help and make it easier to sleep. Sa- [email protected] towels, or a telephone. Along help keep mucus thin and easy ease sore throat pain. Honey line nasal sprays also are helpful. with a sore throat, you can also to clear. coats and soothes your throat, As the weather changes, our get symptoms such as having a while lemon helps cut mucus. ·Smoke irritates a sore throat. bodies also change. Fall and win- low fever, slight body aches or ·Gargle with warm salt water. Don’t smoke when you’re sick, ter are the two seasons that most mild headaches, watery eyes, or Mix a teaspoon of salt in a full ·Suck on a throat lozenge or a and avoid fumes from house- children and adults acquire sore constant sneezing or coughing. glass of warm water, gargle, and piece of hard candy. Th is stimu- hold cleaners and paint. throats. Various things can cause If this happens, according to then spit the water out. Th is lates saliva production, which a sore throat such as a virus that the Mayo Clinic, there are a few soothes the throat and clears it bathes and cleanses your throat. ·Rest your voice. If your sore comes from someone coughing steps you can take to help allevi- of mucus. Add moisture to the air with a throat has aff ected your larynx, humidifi er. Th is helps prevent talking may lead to more irrita- or sneezing, hand-to-hand con- ate the pain: tact with an infected person, or ·Add honey and lemon to taste mucus membranes from drying tion and laryngitis, a temporary into a glass of very hot water. out, and it can reduce irritation loss of your voice. Exercise: Get a fl at stomach by dancing By Ester Hartless [email protected]

Studies show that when a wom- en sees unwanted fat in the mid- section the reaction is to hold her breath and suck it in. A bet- ter way to lift unwanted fat is to lose it. A fun way is to dance it Sliding Snake Arms off . Acording to the sudies of Dr. Stand tall with feet almost hip- Carolle Jean-Murat, belly danc- Warm-up width apart, arms lifted out to ing burns about 250-300 calo- A. To engage abdominal Twisting Shimmy sides. While keeping abs con- ries in each workout. Dancing muscles, stand tall with feet tracted and hips still, reach left to drum solos or fast music for hip-width apart, shoulders Stand tall with feet a few inch- arm to side, rolling shoulder 30 minutes or more can off er the relaxed, head directly above es apart and knees slightly up, and slide rib cage to left, same health benefi ts as aerobic spine. Place a hand on low- bent. Raise arms out to sides Hip Circles letting right arm and shoulder exercises do. Belly dancing can dip. As you slide to right, roll er belly, thumb in navel, and and relax shoulders. While Stand tall with feet a few inch- stregthen cardiovasular system, left shoulder back and down, rest other arm at side. Inhale holding abs in, rotate left hip es apart, hands hovering be- ward off osteoporosis, and im- and reach right arm to side, deeply so belly and rib cage forward and right hip back, side hips. While keeping abs prove stamina. Of course what rolling right shoulder up. Then expand. Pause. keeping rib cage still. Then ro- tight and rib cage still, slide you eat plays a factor but when slide rib cage back to left, roll- tate right hip forward and left both hips to left, back, right, does it not? Th ere are belly danc- ing the right shoulder back B. Exhale completely so you hip back. Continue rotating and then front, making a cir- ing classes in Georgia, but here and down. Imagine a string feel waist narrow and belly forward and back like a wash- cle. Continue for 30 seconds, are a few excersises you can work pulling shoulder and rib cage fl atten, and contract pelvic- ing machine for 60 seconds. contracting abs tightly at end out now from the health and fi t- to the side so that they sepa- fl oor muscles as if you were Tip: After your fi rst workout, of each circle. Repeat, circling rate from hips. Continue side- ness section at www.msn.com. stopping the fl ow of urine. Re- try to increase speed of shim- to right. peat warm-up 5 times. my. to-side, making one smooth movement for 30 seconds.

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