THE onville State Uni versit Santa is sure to visit this home 1 j ptrge 5 1 December 9, 1999 www.jsu.edu/chanticleer Volume 18, Issue 13 , !........................... ---- ...........,..-Po 2j Athletics WORLD Director NEWS resigns From JSU Sports Information A 7th-grader at Fort Gibson Middle School in Fort Gibson. Will Y2K put us at the threshold of a new millennium, or throw us back to the dark ages of 1900? Jacksonville State University Okla., is in custody after allegedly Athletic Director Joe Davidson opening fire on a group of stu- recently announced that he would dents Monday morning. Four stu- resign his position, effective Jan. dents were wounded and another 3, 2000. has bumps and bruises. "I've enjoyed the time that I've Two of the 12 students who were spent working at Jacksonville killed in the collapse of the Texas State University," Davidson said. A&M University bonfire were "They have a fine staff that has found to be legally drunk. The been great to work with." findings have prompted an inves- "At this point in my career, I am tigation by the state Alcoholic planning on getting out of college Beverage Commission. athletics and try a new path in my President Fidel Castro demand- life," said Davidson. ed that the United States return a Davidson joined the JSU staff on boy rescued at sea to his father in March 1, 1998, after spending 14 Cuba. years as either an Assistant or Police in Lahore, Pakistan, arc Associate Athletic Director at the searching for a man who sent University of Alabama in them a letter claiming he killed Birmingham. 100 children. In the letter, a man During his tenure at JSU, who called himself Javed Iqbal Davidson was responsible for the said he sexually assaulted the 10C Will the stroke of midnight this New Year's Eve bring martial law to the cities of the United States? Or will harmony ring in the next 1000 years? hiring of second year basketball children before killing them. By Adam Smith turn over to the year 2000, comput- tions about possible failures related Ten people were killed in coach Mark Turgeon and more Managing Editor ers would read the date as 1900 to Y2K. The site reports "service recently, the naming of Jack Zernograd, Russia, when a section instead. However, since the discov- interruptions related to Year 2000 of an apartment house collapsed Crowe as head football coach. As a new millennium approaches, ery of the problem companies have are unlikely." The website also says Saturday afternoon. "Under the leadership of Dr. A search through Swiss banks experts in Calhoun County are been working diligently to fix any that if interruptions occur, they will (Bill) Meehan, I know that JSU turned up 54,000 unclaimed doing their part to ensure a smooth possible problems. "be isolated and short in duration, will continue to excel not only in accounts that may have belonged transition. Utilities companies in Calhoun similar to a loss during a thunder- athletics, but in all areas," to Holocaust victims, an interna- The Y2K problem is a concern for County are ready for the challenge, storm." Davidson said. A search for a new tional panel concluded Monday. many because of the possible fail- and supposedly, will have no, prob- The site also goes on to say that athletic director will begin imme- diately, according to Dr. Meehan. A former Rwandan militia leadex ure of many systems people rely on lems for the New Year. The the Southern Company has been Debby Bishop, an associate ath- was convicted Monday of geno- due to a computer glitch. The prob- Southern Company, which owns working hard to update all comput- cide and crimes by a U.N. court. letic director at JSU, will be named lem was discovered when computer Alabama Power, is sponsoring a er systems at each of the power He was sentenced to life in prison. acting athletic director until a A Huntsville, Ala., man inad- experts realized that when clocks website designed to answer ques- replacement is named. Please see Y2K, page 4 vertenly ran over and killed his own mother in a holiday parade Sunday night. Allegedly, the Georgia students cross the line, woman stepped between the back 1 Nonh Pole of the truck and the front of a float turn their back on HOPE for JSU her son was pulling with his pick- up truck to speak to someone Bv Don Killingsworth the state of Georgia. sends cold when her son pulled away. Amanda Mitchell What effect has HOPE had on the Guesd Writers number of freshmen from Georgia enrolling at JSU and exactly how How hopeless has JSU enrollment many Georgia graduates have INSIDE become since the introduction of the decided to be "HOPE-less?" *NEWS* HOPE Scholarship in Georgia? In 1992, a total of 174 freshmen More changes for JSU athletics. For many years students from from Georgia enrolled at JSU, *RED HERRING* Georgia have crossed the border according to a study. By 1999, that What will the 2K box ofice hold? into Alabama to attend JSU. In number had dropped to 129. *TOWN CRIER* 1992, Georgia began awarding its Although a decline is apparent, the graduating high school seniors who change in number of Georgia fresh- / holiday- The Chanticleer speaks. maintained a B-average the HOPE men has been cyclical. The yqar Jacksonville children let their excitement for the holidays *WEEK IN SPORTS* beat down the chilling weather as they looked intently for a Scholarship requiring the students 1992 was the year of highest enroll little, round man with a white beard wearing a red suit. JSU hoops infull swing. parade attend a college or university within Please see HOPE-less, page 3 Page 2 December 9, 1999 THE CHANTICLEER 11 The Campus Crime Docket is never, and will never be, 11 edited unless an incident report involves a minor. Free HIV testing: Nursing Center Clinic. Tests done the last Items in the Campus Crime Docket are obtained from inci- Friday of each month. Testing done by a representative of the dent and arrest reports at the JSU Police Department. Alabama Department of Public Health. For more information, JSU students have the right to view these public records. call 782-5432. If any information is incorrect, please contact us at 782- Students who have lost or accidentally thrown away their 5701 or call the JSU Police Department at 782-5050. student handbook: not to worry, most of your questions can 1 I1 probably be answered on JSU's website. For a complete hand- 11 12-1-99: Andre Green, of Jacksonville, Ala., reported tres- 11 book visit www.jsu.eduldeparthandbook/ . passing to JSUPD occurring at Dixon Hall. Emotional Development Study: Have a child between eight- 12-1-99: John William Dodson, of Jacksonville, Ma., take a break months and 30-months-old? JSU's Center for Child reported theft of property to JSUPD occurring in the lobby Development needs you for a study on emotional development of Dixon Hall. in infants. Call Sherri Restauri (492-0927, e-mail--- 12-3-99: Kunte Kinte Welch, of Talledega, Ala., was [email protected]) or Jennifer Benefield (435-9997, e-mail--- arrested on charges of theft of services by JSUPD.' [email protected]). 12-5-99: JSUPD reported assault occurring outside the Need your Flu shot? The student health center is giving Flu Kappa Sigma fraternity house. shpts. The cost is $10 available to JSU students and employees 12-5-99: Justin Vice, of Jacksonville, Ala., reported crimi- only. Shots will be given Monday and Wednesday afternoons nal mischief to JSUPD occurring at the Kappa Sigma frater- Bv Buffy Smith JSU News Bureau between 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. and Friday mornings between nity house. 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Please call for appointments and remem- 12-6-99: Melissa Carol Jones, of Lithia Springs, Ga., reported burglary to JSUPD occurring at College Apts. ber your JSU ID card. Finals Week means one thing to all Applications for JSU Peer Counselor will be available in 12-6-99: Kimberly P. Wright, of Jacksonville, Ala., report- JSU students -stress! So the SGA is ed harassing communications to JSUPD occurring between Room 201 of Bibb Graves. All applicants must have a 2.25 12- 1-99 and 12-2-99. hosting a study break on Thursday GPA and must have at least 24 semester hours. Applications are 12-7-99: Derdre Michelle Thomas, of Florence, Ala., night to give students a chance to due Friday, Dec. 10. For more information contact Eric reported theft of property to JSUPD occurring at Sparkman unwind from the pressures of studying. McCulley at ext. 5278 or mcculley @jsucc.jsu.edu. Hall. JSU President Bill Meehan and other Dauphin Island Sea Lab: All students wishing to take Marine administrators and faculty members Biology or Marine GeologyIGeography courses at Dauphin II Island Sea Lab during Summer 2000 may now register. Please I fear no editor !" will serve breakfast foods at Jack see Dr. Romano, Room 202, Ayers Hall or call at 782-5038. All I I1 Hopper Dining Hall from 10 p.m. until Dauphin Island Sea Lab courses are listed in the Spring 2000 12 ,a.m. For only $3, students can enjoy bulletin on page 29. bacon, eggs, sausage, grits, biscuits, New Directions offers counseling to students at JSU. New gravy, waffles and more. Students with Directions is a Counseling/Prevention program that serves the a meal plan eat for free. students of JSU.