" experienced surfer. He says that a person's that's one thing, but you should probably and you punch in the credit card number on credit card number shouldn't be sent out on try it over the phone." the phone. Then an automated service gives the net, because of the danger of someone "Some of the companies, the way getting a hold of your number. "If you they work it is you call them on the phone See Buyer -Beware records. know them and it's a reputable company, Page 2 Cramming and Caffeine: Experts Say Watch Out recordings regularly. by Amy Bukdo" er used caffeine to pull _themthrough a long and a friend each took Vivarin, an over-the- college Press Service night of studying. According to Loren counter caffeine-based stimulant. GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Gordon Braun, a Chastaint a student in uF'~pharmacy pro- "We've gotta be really cool and do this," third-year L,niversity of Florida exercise gram, caffeine is a stimulating drug that she said, describing their reasoning at the and sports science major, slept a total of when taken in moderation can improve time. "We heard about how awesome it five hours during finals week last semester awareness, performance and mood. was." between studying for general and "The system is acting on an increased After taking just one pill each, she and her qualitative analysis, human anatomy and level in ca~ingOut its functions," began to sick. he said, describing the drug's effects. "It felt like my heart was pounding out of ...... In that time span he said he went through On the down side my chest it was painful I seriously two boxes of Vivarin and about 20 cans of Though caffeine is primarily found in thought I was having a heart Mountain Dew or Dr. Pepper. fee, tea, chocolate, and sodas, according to "We couldn't believe what it did, but we a Food and Drug Administration consumer both vowed never to use it again," she said. ..I was just so ,, so ,, wired,.. he said, describing how his knees and hands shook report, it is also found in baked goods, Over-the-counter medications like from all the caffeine. frozen dairy deserts, gelatin, puddings, pie Vivarin offer the same effects as soda or saxophonist Rick Bell. Eric Braggar, a second-year UF microbi- fillings and soft candy. coffee, only more intense, Chastain said, ology major, described how an all-nighter Excessive caffeine intahe, adosage to 600 causing an upset stomach and actually helped him pull offa B+ on a west- per for an can cause sea. ern civilization exam for which he said he headaches, insomnia, irritability, dizziness, "You're dumping a lot of caffeine on the sudden tremors, anxiety and loss of body at once," Chastain said. "It tends to "It's so quiet, and it's so dark, and you've appetite. shock the body.'! . iamp on or something, and In addition, it can cause racing and irreg- Going without ting so hard ...," Bragger ular heartbeat, facial flushing and gastroin- Caffeine is addictive and can induce with- on the other hand, you're so testinal problems such as nausea and vom- drawal symptoms including imtability, ner- of a sudden your brain just iting. vousness, restlessness, drowsiness, stops, and you're like, 'I need another Gretchen Erwin, an elementary education sophomore, said she has felt such symp- See Cramming

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11-28-95: Thomas Statham reported breaking and entering of an NATION STATE The Chanticleer December 7,1995 automobile in the parking lot between Crow and Dixon Halls. One tire was taken. Cramming suffer from irregular heartbeats of suggests that "the healthiest way 11-29-95:Tangela Smith reported criminal mischlef at Fitzpatrick Continued from page 1 any kind, severe hypertension, would be to study with friends, Hall. migraines and stomach problems stand up when studying and 11-30-95: Latonja Murphy reported harrassment at Fitzpatrick headaches and lethargy, Chastain including ulcers. splash some cold water on your said. Hall. Caffeine increases activity in the face." 12-01-95: Brian Sturdivant reported harrassment at Dixon Hall. However, Dr. Michael J. Huey, systems of the body. It causes the Pulling it off 12-01-95: Alyson Haynes reported brealung and entering of an director of Student Health Care at stomach to secrete more acid, the When Gordon Braun pulls an the UF Infirmary, said it is possi- automobile at Logan Hall. One bag cellular phone was taken. heart to beat more quickly, and the all-nighter, he says he takes one ble, though difficult, to eliminate 12-03-95: Misty Reynolds reported breaking and entering of an blood to flow faster to the brain. caffeine pill before he begins. caffeine from the diet. It is impor- automobile at Dixon Hall. One organizer and one binder were taken. An increased amount of blood to That pill will usually last about 12-03-95: James Butler reported breaking and entering of an auto- tant to do it slowly in order to the brain is what causes that four or five hours. mobile at Dixon Hall. One cellular phone, one CB, one car stereo, avoid withdrawal effects. thumping feeling associated with I study as long as I can until I and one equalizer were taken. Caffeine, unfortunately, is found migraines, Huey said. Using caf- feel tired again," he said. in some unlikely places, Huey feine to get through an all-nighter Then at about 2 a.m., he usually said. For example, he said that won't help on any exam, Huey tries to take no more than one. Anacin brand aspirin used to said. The day of the test, he'll eat a include caffeine. The company "Just because caffeine is a stim- good breakfast and if necessary found that most people drink ulant doesn't mean it'll make you another cup of coffee or pill. And more caffeine during the week to at your best in processing infor- he said he usually does well on his get them through. As a result, they mation." tests. He got A's and B's on his get more headaches on the week- "Although caffeine can increase final exams last semester. end from caffeine withdrawal. brain activity, sleep deprivation "It doesn't make you think bet- It is difficult to assess exactly will still slow the clarity and pre- ter, it makes you more aware. It how dangerous caffeine can be cision of thinking. just gives you that edge to stay because some people are more However, if there's no way awake a little longer." sensitive to it than others. Huey around an all-nighter, Chastain said people at risk are those who

Buyer Beware them is for someone to capture it businesses on the Internet. Continued from page 1 over the network, which the net- Anyone you talk to that has done work is not secure. It is conceiv- any surfing will tell vou that iust you, like, an account number, and able that somebody could capture about anything is available. And then you use that account number your credit card number." you might not even have to look to buy things over the network. Another way that people try to that hard. So your credit card number never get credit card numbers is by pos- A subject search on "vir- goes over the network." ing as vendors on the net. "A lot tual malls" will return hundreds of Most students don't have of the really cheap computer subiects (depending on the server

In our Nov. 9 issue, we incorrectly stated that members of the Society Venezuela, says that she regularly He suggests that you call has a web site - (http:llwww.- for Creative Anachronism participated in the Guy Fawkes Day uses the net to "check on the the local Chamber of Commerce pizzahut.com) that you can order Celebration on Nov. 5. The SCA has informed us that no one at the cel- flights; that's how I board my and try to determine whether there pizzas from, though its local ebration represented their organization in any official capacity. flights." She uses an 800 number, is a business at that address. "If delivery only. If you're interested from information listed on the it's just a PO box, I'd be very sus- in a particular item, you can search the malls with a provided Single copy: Free web site. "I just looked at the picious. You can never be totally advertisement." protected, you just need to be searcher, or use Netscape to do a Additional "There are two different careful." web wide search. If you want it, The Chanticleer $25 vulnerabilities with credit card Despite the crooks, there its probably there. number," says Walter. "One of are a large number of reputable Emily Wester Editor in Chief Erin Key Advertising Director

Tim Lockette, Managing Editor Benjamin Cunningharn, News Editor *Steven Skelton, Assistant News Editor* Lesley Gray, Copy Editor Keith Tasker, Features Editor Will Roe, Sports Editor Roger Luallen, Photo Director Greg Patch, Assistant Photo Director Stephen Claborn, Assistant Advertising Director Jerry Chandler Advisor

The Chanticleer is located at 180 Self Hall. All submissions may be sent through campus mail to this address. Off-campus submissions should be mailed to 700 Pelham Road North. PO Box 3060JSU, Jacksonville, AL 36265. Dear Santa:

We are somewhat disappointed. Everyone at the Chanticleer was brought up with traditional Amencan values (the emphasis being on brought up). Now, everybody knows what traditional American alues are - until they get together and start discussing them with each other. We at the Clzanticleer do a lot of talking about values, and we've come up with the one thing every Amencan childhood has in common: Santa Claus, or something very like (Jewish kids get presents this time of year, too). Yes, Virginia, there is a great non-sectanan benevo- lent spint who gives people things they need - or even things they want - provided they've Ask the Magic 8-Ball... been good boys and girls. If you build it, he will come. Or so our parents told us. But sometimes we wonder. Santa Claus stops coming when you reach college age, even if you continue to believe in him with dogged, last-ditch determination. Sometimes even the the most radical faith is shaken. We would like to see Santa prove his existence by giving us any one, preferably all, of the following items: - *The Perfect Gift for the Nation Which Has Everything A noble vision to put it all in. "Will people begin to stay here - *The Gift That Keeps On Giving Freedom of expression for everyone in the world NOW. on the weekends at Jacksonville And that means America, too. *For That Hard-To-Please Person - Peace in any one world hot spot, preferably one where Amencan troops are deployed. And please don't tell us "You'll shoot your eye out, kid." *What Every Kid Wants This Chnstmas - A world free of idiotic adult prejudices about sexual preference, race, and interracial dating, as well as an end to gender-based double stan- dards wh~chcan ruin a person's sex life - a nice favor for people about to enter high school. AND IT'S ABSOLUTELY FREE. *A Great Stocking-Stuffer (ahem) - Condoms for everyone who is planning to get drunk and stupid over the holidays. We keep asking for a cure for AIDS, and you won't bnng one, so at least get this for us. And spread the word to those elves, while you're at it. *Just the Thing to Make Your Holiday Dinner the Best Ever - Three square meals on Chnstmas Day for all six-fnggin-billion of us. You can do it, man. After the Windows '95 ad campaign, anything is possible. "Does the &Ball really mean We've been good girls and boys - not the Chanticleer, but the planet in general. In spite what it says?" of all the people who don't have the spirit of Chnstmas in their hearts (you know who you Cannot predict now. are, you bastards), most of us have trudged to work and home again every day, loved our par- Ivorica Brackins ents and even given to chanty. We've never given up on you, man. So don't let us down. We'll leave some cookies and milk for you and some carrots for Rudolph next to the tree.

Love, The Chanticleer Staff

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J 6The bathroom in your home is the greatest place to study ... life is on hold while you're in the bathroom. 6 Features The Chanticleer December 7, 1995 Page 4

EXAM The days have disappeared should never get so far behind points, and then if you still Smith Kline Beecham, the you to leave here knowing and mid-December has sud- that you feel like you have to have some time, go back and company that makes Vivarin, something, not just knowing denly come from out of cram. As you study through fill in the gaps and study the says "power naps" are the how to cram." nowhere. Across campus stu- the semester, if you would things in the middle." way to go. This involves JSW students handle their dents caught unawares by this review all the material that Many students when cram- sleeping fifteen minutes out finals in many different ways. unexpected change of date you have studied about once a ming for a test will try to of every hour and studying Some cram for their exams, can be found pulling dusty week ... then when it comes study non-stop for hours. the other 45. like JSU student Chris textbooks from underneath time to study for the final than Kennedy discourages this, Once the studying is done, Stevens. "About four days beds and from out of closets you really don't have that pointing out that it would then comes the test itself. before the tests I start break- to study, while the conscien- much studying to do." likely leave the student tired. "When you go to take the ing it up into little sections to tious few look on, smiling We are all aware that while "You should study maybe an test," says Kennedy, "you study and go form there," he with satisfaction in the knowl- they probably should, not hour, then take a ten minute should take a couple of min- says. "The bathroom in your edge that they have prepared. everyone chooses to make break, study (another) hour, utes to relax." Supposedly this home is the greatest place to , That's right, finals time is studying a regular habit. For take a ten minute break, etc helps to clear up the well- study," he adds. "Life is on here again, in all its nerve- these victims of procrastina- ..." Kennedy also says that all- known "test jitters" that hold while you're in the bath- wracking fervor. tion who must resort to night cram sessions are a bad become so common at finals room." Finals week does not have to "cramming," as last-minute idea. "Even though you need time. Student Terrence Kent says be a time of panic, though. studying is commonly known, to many hours you shouldn't Though cramming can get he prepares ahead of time for With calm and careful Kennedy has this advice: stay up all n'ight. You need to you through a test, Kennedy finals. "Psychologically, I . patience once can adequately "Identify the main points and get a good night's sleep, oth- does not encourage it. "To pump myself up to get ready prepare for final examina- study those until you really erwise you're likely to blank cram is not the best way to for it. I try to get excited and tions. All one has to do is start have them. See if you can first out on the test." retain anything ... we'd like or get myself out of that getting ready at the beginning commit to memory the main depressed college mood to get of the semester. ready for it." "You should really start "A good way to prepare for studying for finals from the finals is to read through all first day of the semester," your material beforehand," says Sherry Kennedy, of says student Tatyana Tatum. JSU's Center for "Then reread the stuff that's Individualized Instruction, more important. That's how I which specializes in helping try to do it, anyway." people to become better stu- dents. "In other words, you Story By Ben Cunningham Layout By Keith Tasker Photo By Tim Hanby THE CHANTICLEER *DECEMBER 7,1995 * PAGE 5

Steven Skelton The commercialization of cal subject for a Christmas- ing on campus and running Asst. News Editor Christmas and its continued related features column. But their own lives may experience yearly growth is an annual topic that's not 'what this is about, a kind of "culture shock" when that people bitch about. So it either. forced to go home for over three seems appropriate that this col- This column could be about weeks. I know I'm facing it umn would bitch about contin- anything Christmas-related, with a mixture of fear, dread ued Christmas commercializa- from some college students' and nausea - but it's tempered tion, doesn't it? It all seems to continued belief in Santa Claus by fond memories of fit together, except for the fact (he's out there, I tell you!) to Christmases past. that Christmas commercializa- "safe driving" being something Just try to live with them there tion isn't what this column is that needs to be pounded into PAFs - even though they about. collegian heads, especially at might try to run your life in the The fact that Christmas starts this time of year. But it's not. next three weeks, they do kind earlier every year is also a hot This column deals with an of mean well. If nothing else, bitch-happy topic during the issue that strikes fear into the I'm looking forward to winter solstice. "Don't bother to hearts of many students who Christmas Day being the calm take down your tree, Christmas live on campus: going home to in the storm of arguments ends in two weeks and starts live with the PAFs (Parental between myself and those who again in three" seems to be Authority Figures, for those will give me a place to live over Christmas future in many who don't know). the holidays. Asotber Re4 JLI&$:@# Y& ' minds. So that would be a logi- Most kids who are used to liv- own HeBm ~hrls&n"elb;yL.

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by Will Roe JSU it will be something to we asked of them. Auburn's Sports Editor build on - getting 40 press did not end up hurting rebounds against one of the us." Sometimes in the game of country's premier u omen's She added, "We can take this basketball, you win even basketball programs. as a confidence builder as we when you lose. Perhaps that Alfredia Seals led the Ladj move into Division I." was the case last week as both Gamecocks with 17 points The men's team tra! eled to the JSU men's and women's and 11 rebounds, n hile block- Auburn the next day to face teams lost to Auburn. ing 3 Auburn shots. For the the much improved Tigers Let's start with the women's game, JSU shot just 31% and the "Cliff Dwellers." team, because they played from the floor, and went 2 for Rusty Brand put in 17 points Auburn first, losing 65-47 at 22 in 3-point shooting. The and 6 boards and Aaron Pete Mathews Coliseum on Lady Gamecocks hit 69% of Kelley added 14 points, but it Wednesday. A crowd of over their free throu s, compared to was not enough as the 2,000 witnessed as Auburn's 56%. Gamecocks lost to Auburn Jacksonville State never let Following the game, 91-74 before 5,341 fans at the Lady Tigers get away Auburn Head Coach Joe Beard-Eaves Memorial from them. In fact, through- Ciampi, who has taken the Coliseum. The story in this out the first half, the Lady Lady Tigers to the Division I game was Auburn's abllity to Tigers were not able to sus- national championship game score buckets off of tain a lead of 10 points until 3 times and has been named turnovers. JSU committed 24 there was 1:30 left in the half. SEC Coach of the Year 3 of them, and Auburn scored Auburn pulled away in the times, commented, "JSU was 32 of their points off the JSU * second half, however, and gritty and outsized in the mistakes. Both teams shot with 14:27 left in the game, game, but they came out and 44% from the floor in the Auburn led JSU 52-27. JSU, did a great job. I knew they game, but the Gamecocks from that point on, outscored would be ready for us." He were simply outmanned by the Lady Tigers 20-13, mak- later added, "I like playing the size of the Auburn players ing the final score 65-47 JSU because I like to have the as the Tigers took the 18 point JSU's Edward Coleman scores two in the Gamecocks' Auburn. The great thing in-state competition - it will victory. Like the women's game against Auburn (Photo by Roger Luallen). about the game for the Lady help women's basketball.'' loss to~ubumthe day before, SEC team that came in off of gram has come, and the Gamecocks is the fact that JSU Head Coach Dana the men's team can take the a huge upset previously #13 coaches have to like what they were able to pull down Austin spoke of her team's loss and build confidence ranked Louisville. Much was they saw in "Auburn Week." 40 rebounds in the game. effort during the game. 'They from it. JSU was able to go learned about how far the Auburn had47boards, but for (Lady Gamecocks) did what there and score 74 point on an Gamecock basketball pro- THE CI IATTENTION ALL (

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