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A Hatcher hires assistants SPORTS, p. 7 Stomping GSU Our editors butt heads on The Hiatus covers the campus' first review of'The Queen Volume 79 | HIATUS, p. 11 Number 66 Fall Out '07 Dance Competition | HIATUS, p.'io r I 1 /~^\ A DAILY THE GEORGE-ANNE THURSDAY, JANUARY 25,2007 Getting students Singing softly to college quicker Program goal to save time and money for college-track high school students Music students head to Hendricks Hall temporarily By Lauren Childs during the Foy Fine Arts Building renovations Staff writer This semester Georgia Southern is looking to pilot the Senior to ByAvinaDarmadjaja Sophomore program. Assistant news editor This program will enable high school seniors to begin their college This year marks a new beginning for studies while still attending high College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences school. The courses are taught si- (CLASS) and the music department as • multaneously as high school credit they stepped out of the currently under courses and GSU core curriculum construction Foy Fine Arts Building right courses. into their new home, Hendricks Hall. Al- The courses are taught in the though the move is only temporary, current high schools, but the learning students find that settling into Hendricks objectives, course content, quality Hall is not as easy as it seems. 'and academic rigor must be equal "The Foy Fine Arts Building was like to the same courses taught on the a head quarter for all of us music majors. University campus. It was a central place for students to get "I think the program helps us updates on events, rehearsals and sched- improve the quality of teaching and ule changes for concerts and recitals," it will help to improve the education said Cyril Durant, a music performance and preparation of students" said TELL US WHAT major. Gary Means, dean of continuing "Hendricks does not really allow that education and public service. YOU THINK because it is a dorm. What isn't used as The participating schools will an office or a practice room is storage," be primarily in Effingham County, Does the 'Senior to said Durant. Liberty County, Appling County Sophomore' program Most of the music majors identify and Vidalia. The hope is that the help students get themselves as "Foy rats", people who spend students from the program will all or most of their free time in the Foy become full-time GSU students ahead, or rob them of lobby talking with friends, studying or Above: Classes are temporarily after graduation. the college experience? being held in the old dorm rooms doing homework. "We want to try and attract the at Hendricks Hall until the Foy Eddie Farr, another music performance best and brightest in the region to Fine Arts Building renovations GOTOGADAILY.COM major, said that hanging out at the Foy are complete. GSU," said Means. "Its a good place lobby was the easiest way to keep in contact to go to school." TO VOICE YOUR OPINION with friends in the music department. Left: Students walk to their music This program is different from Another thing that makes their move classes in their temporary home AP courses because not all students to Hendricks Hall a bit rough is the fact at Hendricks Hall. who take AP courses take the test. Photo Illustration/ see COLLEGE, page 3 Morgan Marsh see MUSIC, page 3 Too Ventre/STAFF c E N T E N N I A SGA makes plans for 1906-2006 upcoming elections From Erks Eagles to Hatcher s hatchlings By Mary Gunnels and announcements. Editor's note: Georgia Southern Conference alongside teams like the most important to ever happen national championships. He is now Staff writer Another topic discussed at the celebrated its 100th anniversary in Georgia, Georgia Tech, an8 Tennes- to Eagles football and his passing last the head coach of the Naval Academy senate meeting was the develop- December. Each Thursday The G-A see before it was forced to shut down year was a moment of great sadness football team. The Student Government Asso- ment of the Student Representative will highlight something from the past. during World War II. The program for Statesboro. Sewak brought the team to the ciation held their first meeting of the Council, a new branch of the Student did not return until Russell began his Stowers led the team to the national playoffs three times before he was spring semester Wednesday. Government Association, which will By Jeff Martin reign forty years later. championships once and to the play- fired. During the meeting, Executive b e implemented during fall semester Features editor GSU recently acquired Chris offs twice more. He is currently head Finally, Brian VanGorder led the Vite President Chris Strong dis- of 2008. Hatcher as a new head football coach, coach for the University of Rhode team for only one season with a bold cussed this semester's upcoming The main goal of the Student Since Erk Russell restarted the but the past coaches are what made Island. new passing offense that did not pro- elections. Representative Council is to focus program in 1982 the Georgia Southern the team what it is today. Frank Ellwood performed fairly duce the team that fans had hoped it There will be an open forum for on individual, academic and college University football team has grown Names like Tim Stowers, Paul well during his term as interim head would. He is now a linebacker coach anyone interested in running for concerns. and flourished under the tutelage of Johnson, and even Mike Sewak will coach with a record of four wins and for the Atlanta Falcons. SGA on Ian. 30 at 5 p.m. in the Rus- Also, the Working Around the several coaches. be remembered for their contributions seven losses. GSU's football team has had a sell Union, room 2041. Applications C.L.O.C campaign will continue The original GSU football program to the team. Paul Johnson never failed to bring diverse and rich history that will hope- to run for elections will be available during spring semester. was once a member of the Southern Erk Russell was without a doubt the Eagles to the playoffs and won two fully continue on for years to come. on Feb. 5 and will be due at 5 p.m. Senators will visit at least forty on Feb. 23. student organizations throughout Students who would like to run the semester and inform them how for a position in SGA must attend Student Government can help and ERK TIM MIKE one of the two candidates' meetings, support them. RUSSELL STOWERS SEWAK which will be held on Feb. 26 and The Student Government Asso- 1982-1989 1990-1995 1997-2001 2002-2005 March 1. Each meeting will begin ciation is eager to hear the concerns at 6 p.m. in the Russell Union in of the students and encourages *National *National *National room 2041. everyone to attend the weekly sen- Champions Champions Champions 1990 2000 SGA Publicity Coordinator ate meetings. 1985,1986,1989 Brittany Hall is currently putting The meetings are held on mJ$3I together a publicity team within the Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in the Rus- senate to help advertise SGA events sell Union Ball Room. BE FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY PtAYING POKER FOR STATESBORO'S PETS Campus 2,3 Classifieds 6 High: 57 I Low: 40 High: 54 I Low: 32 High: 60 i Low: 30 High: 60 I Low: 42 Opinion 4 Sports 7, 8 The Hiatus highlights the upcoming Texas Hold'em tournament. All proceeds go toward Humane Society Briefs 5 Hiatus 9-12 Partly sunny Sunny Partly sunny Partly sunny animals. Check out The Bottom Line'on PAGC10. www.gadaily.com Established 1927 -The Newspaper for Georgia Southern University Covering the campus like a swarmq., of gnats. "$,.,. m ■■■mmmmS^mmfi^ ■■ wm$mJ!mW>RmmM PAGE 2 I CAMPUS MEWS fHURSDAY, JANUARY 25,2C I THE GEORGE-ANNE DAILY Sales competition Friday CALENDAR Thursday, January 25 ByAvinaDarmadjaja carpet manufacturer. He is now Erik Sandvik, student, scooter enthusiast Assistant news editor stationed in Nashville, TN and 12:30 p.m. just got promoted as an Account Spiritual unity Georgia Southern will hold its Executive. Name: Erik Sandvik Democrat or Republican? Russell Union 2044 first ever Sales Competition on Fri- "Even if you're not competing, Age: 21 "Independent or green." day, Jan. 26 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. just go. There are at least a hundred Hometown: Statesboro 2 p.m. Two winners will represent GSU companies who paid thousands of Major: Undeclared Diverse religions in the National Collegiate Sales dollars to sponsor the event. They Classification: Sophomore Russell Union 2048 Competition to be held March 15 surely are looking to hire," said What's the best cheap thrill in to March 17 at Kennesaw State Mullen. the area? 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. University. According to Mullen, employers "Naked scooter rides." Global ambassadors "Different companies send their often rely on some "buzz words" What does Statesboro need Russell Union 2042 CEOs and HR people to the com- when it comes to sorting applica- most? petition because they know that tions and national competition is "More scooterists." 6 p.m.