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THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2006
Rush into Greek life
Fraternities begin pledge process Sunday at Union
By Adam Crisp about their application is as it should be, we'll group has held a barbecue, spaghetti supper FOCUS ON
Staff writer certify them as a potential new member and and a poker night. GREEK
Sunday starts your chance to rush for one
of Georgia Southern's fraternities. Sororities
they can go through recruitment."
That weeklong recruitment process
is what fraternity presidents have been
Lane said about 25 men showed up for
a barbecue earlier this week. He estimates
his chapter will initiate about that same
LIFE
held rush Aug. 8-13. preparing for all summer. number later this semester.
Interested students can start the ap- "Our chapter does a lot of extra work Willow said the rush week activities
plication process byvisiting Greek Life's before the official rush week starts," said serve as a good chance for potential mem- HOW TO GET
Web page. There, interested parties will be Peter Lane, president of Delta Chi fraternity. bers to find out what the 13 participating
INVOLVED
prompted to fill out a registration form. "We've been planning for the events Sunday- fraternities are all about.
Grayson Hoffman/STAFF Recruitment Ori-
"Any full-time Georgia Southern male Thursday all summer long." Potential members can visit any frater- entation is Sun-
Tanner, Ellis (left) helps Obong Nsentip sign up for the Sigma Phi Epsilon with a 2.3 GPA can participate in rush," said Lane said his fraternity has made contact nity on Sunday and Monday to get infor- day at 12 noon in
fraternity. Many clubs and organizations came out to help welcome all the Miriam Willow, Interim Coordinator of with freshmen students by mail over the mation. Then, on Tuesday and Wednesday the Russell Union
freshmen. GreekLife. "After we certify that everything summer. Since school has started back, his see RUSH, page 2 Ballroom.
Third man
arrested in
shooting at
Legends
Compiled by staff Jamie Tuten/STAFF
The former game room is transformed into Starbucks in the Student
Union. While there's still more work to be done, they're still planning
The fourth suspect in a shooting to open next Monday, August 21.
that happened last fall, injuring two
Starbucks to
Georgia Southern basketball players,
was arrested Friday, in Claxton.
Antonio Tramaine Gibson, 25,
was taken into custody in Evans
open Monday
County after the Tri-circuit Drug
Task Force — the Claxton Police De-
partment, the Evans County Sheriffs
Department and the Georgia Bureau
of Investigations — executed a non-
related search warrant, according to
Statesboro Police reports.
Statesboros first Starbucks is
The shooting happened on Oc-
tober 2 outside Legends on Old
scheduled to open in the Union
Register Road.
Two GSU basketball players, By Jenny Miller coming to the Georgia Southern
Robert Louis Robinson, Jr., 19, and Assistant news editor campus," said Alan Richardson,
Dwayne Nathaniel Foreman II, 22, southeast regional marketing man-
were injured in the incident. After almost a year of specu- ager for Starbucks CoffeeCompany.
Robinson received a laceration lation, delays and discussions " We look forward to opening our
to his head, a gun shot wound to his Starbucks will finally be opening doors in late August."
OPERATION
Illustration by Nicole DuBose j. -n
left shoulder and a gun shot wound at Georgia Southern on August 21. The Starbuck will be accept-
to his right side and arm. Last fall, GSU students were eagerly ing contract meal plans as well as
Foreman received a gunshot awaiting the opening ofa Starbucks Eaglexpress cards. They will not
wound to the scalp and bullet frag- in spring 2006, but holdups caused be able to accept Starbucks gift
ments struck him in his left shoulder, the operation to bepushedbackand cards yet.
MOVE IN
left arm, left thigh and right groin. left some wondering if the coffee "There are still a lot ofloose ends
~ Both were taken to the hospital shop would even open at all. to pull together before Monday,
and later released after treatment, Tom Palfy, the director of food but I am confident they will get it
according to reports. services, said that there had to be done," said Palfy.
-Three of four suspects were two training sessions for employees The initial idea of Starbucks
arrested the night of the incident. of the coffee shop before it opens coming to campus started in Octo-
They were Rafael Sanchez Howard, Monday. ber 2005, when students voted on
19, Eric Latwain Crump, 18, and "The full time staff received WINGS to have Starbucks be the
Brandon Derrel Mobley, 22, all of training last week, and the part- coffee shop to come to campus.
Glennville. time and student staff are being
-;Gibson could not be located on trained this week from Tuesday Fall 2005: Student Union
that night, but was entered in the ByMike Beviii Director, new students have a lot to Move-in with a reception at the RAC. thru Saturday," said Palfy. game room closed.
.Georgia Crime Information System Staff writer look forward to, including housing's Students were greeted and given hous- The site of the Starbucks is Spring 2006: Starbucks
as a wanted person, according to remodeling. ing assignments, and then sent on their the old game room in the Russell scheduled to open, but is
police reports. "The smoothest it's been in years," Everything from new accent way with information on everything Union. Palfy has already hired lo- delayed.
Gibson has been charged with two said one representative from the walls in Eagle Village, to a complete the school has to offer. This environ- cal businessman Jeff Yawn as the Summer
counts of aggravated assult, posses- Parent's Association, concerning make-over of some of the old dorms, ment gave students the first impression manager for the location. Yawn 2006:
sion of a firearm during the commis- Operation Move-in. the Housing Department has gone that they were in the right place, even began work on July 3rd and hired Construction
4mL
sion of a crime and possession of a As Georgia Southern prepares out of its way to bring a warm and if sometimes, they weren't. employees for the site. Construe - begins. {j
firearm by a convicted felon. to accept approximately 3,300 new comforting welcome to new students. One member of Housing said, tion on the new Starbucks has gone Fall 2006: xJb>:
He was taken to the Bulloch students into the dorms, housing, It's not only housing that gives such a "We're always here to help the stu- on since early July. Starbucks
County Jail, where he remains parents, administrators, and even warm reception. dents. [Operation Move-in] is going "Starbucks is always looking scheduled to
without bond, according to police other students can feel the excitement. Georgia Southern first extended its very well, in fact, I would even say, for the perfect place to serve our open Monday.
reports. Accordingto Vicky Hawkins, Housing arms to students during Operation see MOVE, page 2 customers, and we're thrilled to be
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Move from page 1
Vicky Hawkins, as she thinks back
to the years before. Apparently,
Georgia Southern has always been
CALENDAR
Thursday, August 17
■
smooth." this hospitable.
Help was available everywhere Students then had the campus
Last day to Add/DropClasses • ■*.
in the RAC, and is still availible to cookout later in the evening to look
the new student on campus as we go forward to, in celebration of both
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
through our first days on campus. their hard work, and to the new
Legos Undersea Adventure!
Clearly, one of the main concerns class of freshman. Cajun flavors
Nessmith-Lane Concourse
of Georgia Southern is to show how filled the air as music and laughter
much they care for their students. slowly started to replace the sweat
9 p.m.
This southern hospitality con- and toil of our hard working friends
Movie: The Break Up
tinued through the day as students and family.
Russell Union Rotunda
moved in. Water was handed out to "I think as far as campus life goes,
the students, parents, faculty, frat this is probably one.of the best I've
6 p.m. - Close
members and even neighbors as seen. Everyone is so friendly, and Photo lllustration/Grayson Hoffman
"Cajun Crazy in the Boro"
they helped move each other into really helpful, and there's still Wel-
All students, faculty and staff will ■
Dodgeball hits GSU in the face
the dorms. come Week to look forward to." said
receive 50 percent off any food i
"Sure we help, of course we do, Spencer White, freshman.
items from 6 p.m. to close with j
we're always handing out what we For more information check
the Georgia Southern ID. Live ;
can, and even help move in," said www.gsuhousing.edu.
entertainment will be provided, j
By Christina Hess The French Quarter Cafe
The RAC is currently expanding Students can join one of 25 or-
Staff writer
from 80,000 sq. feet to over 200,000 to ganized competitive Club Sports,
Friday, August 18
For students trying to keep off better accommodate students, accord- ranging from soccer to extreme
that dreaded "Freshmen 15," there are ing to Associate Director of Fitness and martial arts.
Last day to register for white wat^f*
many programs that are available for Facilities Angie Frederick. The Fitness & Wellness Center
rafting trip on August 25-27
students to partcipate in. "We're excited to offer more well- offers personal training sessions
Student Activities 486-7270ii
"We're really pumped about start- ness programs like massage therapy to help people interested in weight
ing a dodgeball league this year. Get and Tai Chi as well as introducing training or cardio workouts. After
11a.m.- 1p.m.
10 friends together and sign up at the our new Aquatic Center to the GSU one has pumped iron and sprinted
Create your own Mardi Gras
CRI main office by Thursday," said community," she said. on the treadmill, they can relax with i
mask -'
Jim Baker, an intramural graduate According to Matt Horst, associ- a Swedish massage.
Russell Union Rotunda
assistant. ate director of programs, CRI offers a Any CRI experience wouldn't
Students can sign up for other in- diverse range of programs, including be complete without challenging
5 p.m.-11 p.m.
Jared Siri/STAFF tramural sports including flag football aquatics, club sports, fitness & well- yourself on the climbing wall, rent-
Xbox Tournament
Delta Chi hosts a pre-rush poker night to get to know prospective pledges. and volleyball. ness, intramural sports, and Southern ing your own camping gear or taking
Russell Union Ballroom '-;
Campus Recreation and Intra- Adventures. a sea kayaking trip with Southern
Rush
murals is located in the Recreation "Social opportunities and life Adventures.
7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Willow estimates about 9-10 Activity Center. experiences are the main benefits of No matter what your experience
Swing, Waltz, and Latin Dances' -'
percent of the entire student body "It's just like, 'wow,' when you participating in CRI programs. Each level is, CRI provides opportunities for
from page 1 College Plaza Building
participates in Greek Life. There are drive through campus and see the program is uniquely designed to you to stayactive andhealthy. Visitthe
potential members are encouraged about 25 fraternities and sororities building," said first year grad student maximize a memorable experience," RAC or www.georgiasouthern.edu/
8 p.m.- 11p.m.
to visit the fraternities they are most on campus. Amy Marquez. Horst said. services/cri for more information.
Intrigue Masquerade Ball
interested in. Willow said most students who
Williams Center
On Thursday, participants will take part do so to make friends and
Payment options limited this Fall
be invited back by fraternities network for life after college. That's
Monday, August 21
interested in accepting them. The the reason Rod McLeod, who's the
potential members should have president of the Kappa Alpha Order,
9 p.m.
narrowed their selections to three said he first got involved.
Hypnotist Dale K
by Thursday. By Friday, the frater- "Fraternities give you a great By Jenny Miller parents can no longer pay by credit
Russell Union Ballroom
nity will offer membership and that chance to network. It may not ensure Assistant News Editor card in person. However, university
begins a roughly eight-week pledge that you will get thejob, but it helps," expenses can be paid with the new
process. said McLeod. "When I first got here On August 1, Georgia Southern online payment options that are now
The process is selective, said I didn't know many people, and now discontinued direct acceptance of available on the Web.
Willow. "There are no guarantees some of my best friends are in the credit cardpayments for tuition, fees, There are two new ways to make
08-10-2006
that you will get into any fraternity," fraternity with me." meals and housing. payments to the university. A third
said Willow. "Small percentages are "Pledging is a chance to change Because of the growing expenses party vendor, TouchNet, is offering
• Jeffrey Blaine Kelly, 28, of Lim-
not picked up." your college experience." of accepting credit cards, students and their PayPath Tuition Service for pay-
Sales Representatives Needed!
erick Road, Midway, Ga., was'
ments made by American Express,
charged with public intoxication "
MasterCard and Discover.
and criminal trespass.
An interest fee of 2.75% will be
assessed to the payment and added
• Patrick John Obrien, 23, of
to the amount charged on the card.
Chandler Road, Statesboro, was
MasterCard and Discover have never
charged with public intoxication
before been accepted on campus.
and criminal trespass.
The George-Anne Daily Some students are unhappy with Grayson Hoffman/STAFF
the change and additional fee the A student employee swipes a credit
is now accepting resumes university is now charging students card at the bookstore on campus. 08-12-2006
who want to pay over the Internet.
for sales representatives "It was really frustrating because Other universities, such as Geor-
• Christopher M. Cash, 39, ;of
Hillwood Drive, Statesboro, was
in the advertising department. my parents usually pay my fees on-
line, but because they now charge
gia Tech, the University of Georgia
and Georgia State have also already
charged with DUI and failure to
We are looking for outgoing, a fee, I had to get up early and go discontinued using certain credit
maintain lane.
pay in person with a check," said cards and are opting for programs
highly motivated people. Courtney Akins, a senior creative similar to the ones that GSU is us-
•A bicycle was taken from South-
ern Drive.
No experience is required. writing major.
GSU is also be offering WebCheck
ing.
Carol Payne, bursar for Georgia
• A case of simple assault was
as a payment method. This is a free Tech said that the transition has gone
reported at Building 807.
payment process that will use an smoothly for them.
Job Requirements include: electronic check from a checking or "The integrity of our programs
• A light pole was damaged on
(but are not limited to) Southern Drive.
savings account. is very important to our students,
• Daily office hours This change will not apply to any
other payments made to campus such
payment trends shifted and the stu-
dent simply wanted a convenient fee
08-13-2006
• Monthly meeting attendance as the University Bookstore, Eaglex- payment method...it was relatively
• Agnes Arrey-Mbi, 29, of Forest
- Email and phone corspondence press, Parking and Transportation
and on-campus dining halls.
a non-event for our campus," said
Payne.
Park, Ga., was charged with driv-
• Knowledge of local area businesses The alteration will affect charges Online fee payments have become
ing with a suspended license.
that are currently appearing on the more popular, and because the web
• Means of transportation WINGS student account. payment options are through a third
• Thomas P. Baltazar, 19, of Hern-
don, Va., was charged with minor
Payments by cash in Deal Hall and party, it will make the transactions
in possession/consumption of
payments by check in person or the more secure.
alcohol.
mail will also still be accepted. The Bursar's Office recently dis-
Questions? Call 9-12.-681-54-18. "It is getting so expensive to tributed flyers at locations throughout
. Kevin C. Hill, 19, of Johnson
Street, Statesboro, was charged
accept credit cards, and we really campus that lets students and parents
with criminal trespass.
Please email resume with references want to put the money from those
transactions back into academic
know more about the services offered
and how to use the new system.
• Antorreo J. Rich, 19, of Jones
to Ads Manager programs and student services that For more information about this
Avenue, Statesboro, was charged
with criminal trespass.
will benefit everyone on campus," said new policy, contact the Office of
at adsi@georgiasouthern.edu Deborah Powell, director of revenue Student Revenue Collection at (912)
08-14-2006
accounting. 871-1265.
• Keydrick Jamael Barlow, 19,
of Cambridge Apartments,
Statesboro, was charged with
theft by shoplifting.
• A cell phone was taken from the
Russell Union.
08-15-2006
• Matthew Troy Bohannon, 18, of
Eagle Village, was charged with
possession of marijuana.
•A juvenile was charged with
unruly juvenile and obstruction
of an officer.
• A juvenile was charged with
unrulyjuvenile, obstruction of an
officer and giving false informa-
tion to an officer.
PAGE 3 I NEWS fHURSDAY, AUGUST 17,2006 I THE GEORGE-ANNE DAILY
Tightened alcohol policy provides stiffer penalties
By Casey Altman The student will.also be required to "We want student s to be safe on excessive noise.
News editor • enroll in a Web-based alcohol educa- campus; alcohol may interfere with "It is not our goal to get people in;'
tion course and pay a $100 fine. that safety. Drinking and driving puts trouble; it is our goal to keep people
This fall, Georgia Southern is mak- Bayens said there is also a parental faculty, staff and students at risk," said safe," Erwin said.
ing a few changes to the university's notification policy. If caught violating Bayens. Erwin said that he will be working
alcohol policy. the policy, parents will be notified on Curtis Erwin, assistant director with resident advisors to let residents
Director of Judicial Affairs Edward the first violation. of housing, said that alcohol at the know about the changes. He said that
Bayens said, "The policy is changing Bayens said students should be institution was a problem last year there will be floor meetings where the
in response to an increase in alcohol aware of these changes because they especially with underage drinkers. policy will be emphasized and a flier
violations in the past two years." could affect the students' pocket- He said that the housing department in each room so students will know
He said that nearly 85 percent of books. is making special changes to search the policy.
the violations were from underage According to Bayens, the policy out students involved in this behavior, "We want to make sure we're
possession and use. He said judicial applies to all students on and off but it is looking out for behaviors that helping students make good choices,"
affairs wants students to be aware of Ccfmpus. seem to accompany drinking such as he said.
new higher fees.
Starting this fall, any student
that is caught violating the schools
alcohol code will suffer harsher con-
sequences.
For example, in the old policy on
the first violation, a student would
have to write a two-page reflective
paper on how to make better decisions
regarding consumption ofalcohol and
complete a video and answer a series
Grayson Hoffman/STAFF of questions.
School officials said alcohol abuse on campus is so bad that they are re- Now the first violation will land
sponding with increased penalties to help curb students'desire to drink. a student on Disciplinary Probation.
Perdues $2 million land deal questioned
SUNDAY, AUGUST 20TMTHE MULTIPURPOSE STUDIO AT THE ART
UDITIONS
By Shannon McCaffrey companies, Fourth Quarter Proper- "It appears as though Governor
CENTER
Associated Press ties, donated a whopping $250,000 to Perdue sold his office to make himself
1:30pm Ages: 3, 4, Kindergarten and First Grade
the state Republican Party. wealthy," Democratic Party Chairman
2:30pm Grades: 2nd - 4th Grades
ATLANTA - Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue said there was nothing im- Bobby Kahn said.
4:30pm Grades: 5th and older
Perdue spent $2 million to buy about proper about the deal. The Republican Perdue spokesman DerrickDickey
20acresofFloridalandjustmilesfrom governor said that he bought the land in called Kahn's assertions "laughable."
Disney World, Florida because purchasing property in Perdue bought the land, which
AUDITION ATTIRE
purchasing the Georgia while he was governor would borders the luxury Reunion Resort,
Females Black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, pointe shoes (if experienced), hair
property from a have created a conflict of interest.
in bun with no bangs.
for $2,038 million in December 2004
wealthy Republi- "I determined to buy out of Geor- from Fourth Quarter Properties, one
Males White t-shirt, black shorts or leotards, black or white ballet shoes.
can donor. gia because I didn't want it to ever
AUDITION FEE: $5 per person, everyone is welcome!
of Thomas' many companies. But
Please arrive 15 minutes early to complete an application
m
Perduebought be said that I influenced anything," although Perdue ponied up that much
the land from said Perdue while in Savannah. "If I money for the land, it is appraised at
I
Stanley Thomas,
a Georgia mega-
bought land within 100 miles of a new
road construction, I'd be accused by
only $185,700. The property was as-
sessed at the lesser amount because the it FOR MORE INFORMATION AVERITT
developer with
Perdue
the other side of influencing that. So land is partly composed of wetlands SEA ISLAND
912 21 2"ARTS (2787)
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a fleet of planes I chose to go out of state." and lacks an access road. FOR THE ARTS
that the governor used at least once But Democrats questioned wheth-
to get to a West Coast fundraiser. The er Perdue, who spent a quarter of his
purchase came a little more than a year net worth on the land without ever
after Perdue appointed Thomas to the seeing it, had violated federal anti-
state Board ofEconomic Development corruption laws. They called for an
and just weeks before one of Thomas' investigation.
Quick, whats new
Associated press
IN GEORGIA
BMlte
Permit sought for new reactor
at Georgia nuclear plant
SAVANNAH —The Southern Co.'s nuclear subsidiary applied
Tuesday for a site permit that would allow the utility to add two
reactors to the Alvin W. Vogtle nuclear plant in eastern Georgia. This >nal control of China by m
i difficulties, partly owing to rhe -
The proposed $3 billion project, which would nearly double
Plant Vogtle's output of 2,430 megawatts, requires approval by i by Japan, partly owing to the *i
0irefpric:ed.
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the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission. b British Inspector-General of C«wt«
?ays;
Cynthia McKinney says blacks
Ms country [China] could be wm»
must oppose electronic voting the Government provided with a
AUGUSTA — U.S. Rep. Cynthia McKinney, in her first public stroke of the foreigner's pen, whie
appearance since losing her re-election bid last week, said
Tuesday that the black community needs to oppose electronic
I be bankruptcy pure and simple.
voting machines, which she said are designed to steal elections. political chaos, the Customs Rev-
During a meeting in Augusta, McKinney also said the state of iast year exceeded all records by
Georgia should not allow crossover voting among political par- les sanctioned by the Washington
ties in primary elections. venue to liquidate the whole
lew yeats, leaving the
?
Health care focus of Congressional ie Government, The
immigration hearing and a Government to
DALTON — Supporters of the U.S. House version of im-
migration reform on Tuesday blamed illegal immigrants for
putting undue strain on the nation's health care system. At a ■fceto
Congressional sealed hearing organized by House Republicans, itrol
politicians and health care officials said more needs to be done
to require people seeking government health benefits to prove
they are in the country legally.
THE NATION
Carter's son wins Senatorial primary
RENO, Nev. — Jimmy Carter's son, Jack Carter, won the Demo-
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Wednesday, A»B 2.30 p.m., 3.3" P
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September 2006
One Race, One People, One Peace
Tuesday, September 5, 3:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 6, 3:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. By Catherine Tsai
Russell Union Ballroom Associated Press REMEMBERING
JONBENET RAMSEY
BOULDER, Colo. - A man sus-
Major in Success pected in the slaying of 6-year-old
Most Americans knew
JonBenet Ramsey only in
beauty queen JonBenet Ramsey was
Tuesday, September 12, 3:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. arrested Wednesday in Thailand in a
death — as the blonde-
haired little
Wednesday, September 13, 3:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. surprise breakthrough in one of the girl in the
Russell Union Ballroom nations most lurid murder cases — a
decade-old crime some feared would
ruffled pink
cowgirl out-
never be solved. fit, bounc-
^Jump Start Your Personal Finances District Attorney Mary Lacy said ing across
the stage
the arrest followed several months of
Peter Bielagus work. She would not disclose any de- with a mil-
lion-dollar
Tuesday, September 19, 3:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. tails about the suspect, but the Ramsey
smile. JonBenet
family's attorney in Atlanta said the
Assembly Hall (room 1915), man was a schoolteacher who once
A beauty Ramsey
pageant
Nessmith-Lane Continuing Education Building lived in nearby Conyers, Ga. performance captured on
Federal officials, speaking on
Wednesday, September 20, 3:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. condition of anonymity, identified
video was played around the
world after the 6-year-old
Russell Union Ballroom the suspect as John Mark Karr, a 42- was found strangled and
year-old American, and said he was beaten on Dec. 26,1996. The -
already being held in Bangkok on images persisted on TV talk '
Dare to Declare unrelated sex charges. CBS reported shows for years afterward, "
helping feed theories about •".
Wednesday, September 27,10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. he will be brought back to the United
States this weekend.
her killer.
Russell Union 2080/2084 & 1st Floor Computer Lab The Ramsey family attorney, Lin Associated Press ■•
Wood, refused to say if the Ramseys
knew the suspect and said he knew that JonBenet's parents were under aft
October 2006 nothing else about the man. JonBenet
was born in Atlanta in 1990, and the
"umbrella of suspicion" in the slaying?
But the Ramseys insisted an intruder
^aLfJSctober^,10-.00,Iu.uutu6p.Iu. Ramseys lived in the Atlanta suburb
of Dunwoody for several years before
killed their daughter, and no one was!
ever charged.
moving to Colorado in 1991. The In the months after the slaying!
^tSonBanroom couple moved back to Atlanta after Patsy Ramsey went before the cam-
their daughters slaying. eras, vigorously defending herself and
Wood said the arrest was vindica- her husband, chastising the media
UomCottegeB*: 00p.ffl.
tion for JonBenet's parents, John and and blasting local law enforcement
Patsy Ramsey, who had come under as incompetent.
suspicion in the slaying. The attorney Over the years, some experts sug£
said the Ramseys learned about the gested that investigators had botched
suspect at least a month before Patsy the case so .thoroughly that it might
Ramsey's death on June 24 after a long never be solved.
GEORGIA battle with ovarian cancer.
JonBenet was found beaten and
In a statement Wednesday, John
Ramsey said: "Patsy was aware that
SOU1RERN strangled in the basement of the -
family's home in Boulder on Dec. 26,
authorities were close to making an
arrest in the case and had she lived
The First Year Experience Program gratefully acknowledges the UNIVERSITY 1996. Patsy Ramsey reported finding to see this day, would no doubt have
support of the Georgia Southern University Parents Association.
PARENTS ASSOCIATION a ransom note demanding $118,000
for her daughter.
been as pleased as I am with today's
development almost 10 years after our
Investigators said at one point daughters murder."
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THURSDAY. AUGUST 17,2006 I THEGEOR( ! DAILY
Please view the entire Welcome Week 2006 schedule at
www.eagleentertainmentonline.com
Thursday, August 17th
"Eagle Entertainment wants U" -on their team!! Join
Eagle Entertainment and be a volunteer. Help plan all the
activities on-campus. Stop by the Russell Union rotunda
area and pick up an application between llam-lpm. FREE
LUNCH will be provided!
"So You Want To Be A Leader-Prove It" -stop by the
Russell Union rotunda between 1 lam-lpm to learn how
to develop your leadership skills at Georgia Southern!
Nathan Hunsinger/MCT Come see how the Office of Student Leadership can make
Rick and Melanie Selah lost their daughter, Kebra Danielle Selah to alcohol and pills on July 29,2004.The couple your Mission Possible!
have become quite active in trying to prevent similiar deaths.
Teens drink, use drugs
'\
Cajun Crazy in the Boro - all night long at The French
Quarter Cafe. All students, faculty, and staff receive 50%
off any food items from 6pm-close with their GSU ID.
even with parents around
Enjoy live entertainment and the casual Mardi Gras atmosphere. For more information you
can view their website at http://www.frenchquarterstatesboro.com.
By Bonnie Miller Rubin
Friday, August 18th
MCI News Service are plentiful — even when parents are 38 percent of teens say they can
"Create Your Mystic Mardi Gras Mask" - at the Russell Union rotunda from llam-lpm.
actually in the home. buymarijuanawithinaday; 19percent
CHICAGO - At first glance, "Where are they?" asked Joseph can complete the transaction in an Eagle Entertainment will provide all the free supplies! Make your stylish mask so you are
Samantha Tish, 15, who lives in a A. Califano, CASAs chairman and hour or less.
ready for the Masquerade Ball.
small town near the Wisconsin border, president and former secretary of "Parents are living in a fool's
would seem insulated from drug and health, education and welfare dur- paradise," Califano said. "They've got "Step Into Statesboro" -is a chance for students to volunteer with agencies in the Statesboro
alcohol use. ing the Carter administration. "Why to take the blinders off and pay atten- community. Registration is from 1 -1:30pm at the Russell Union rotunda, then volunteer
She has good grades and a tight aren't they walking in and out of the tion. If asbestos were in the ceiling, from l:45-3:45pm and end the day with a free dinner at 4:00pm.
group of girlfriends, whose weekend party? Don't they smell the pot or they'd raise hell. But their schools are
activities run to shopping and watch- the booze? There's just a tremendous riddled with drugs. If they'd say,' Get "2nd Annual Halo 2 Tournament" - will take place in the Russell Union Ballroom from
ing movies, rather than partying. But disconnect." the drugs out' with the same energy, 5pm-1 lpm. Stop by the Office of Student Activities and pick up a registration form or
that doesn't mean that temptation isn't The survey also found: we'd get somewhere." download it online at www.eagleentertainmentonline.com. You could win $500.00 or
lurking everywhere. 80 percent of parents believe that The annual teen survey, a CASA more in prize money. Several systems will also be set up so participants and guests can
"Most parents are clueless," she neither alcohol nor marijuana is usu- staple since 1995, interviewed 1,297
said. "They have no idea what goes on enjoy Nintendo, Sega, Gamecube, Playstation, and much more. * $5.00 registration fee, per
ally available at teen gatherings — but 12-to-17-year-olds and 562 parents
at parties... or how drugs and alcohol 50 percent of their kids say both are (84 percent of whom were parents of
person. Registration will be $10.00 per person day of event. Sign up online for the $5.00
are everywhere. Their kids are going available. discounted rate.
the youth surveyed).
to do what they want to do." 98 percent of parents say they are The report also found that navigat-
Tish's observation is supported normallypresentduringparties, while ing the transition from age 13 to 14 is "Intrigue Masquerade Ball" -will take place in the Williams Center from 8pm-1 lpm. Live
by a survey released Thursday by the a third of teens report that parents are particularly perilous. The availability music and a taste of some New Orleans Carnival. Pick up a free ticket in the Office of
National Center on Addiction and rarely around. of illegal substances spikes at this Student Activities by Thursday.
Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia Only 12 percent of parents see fame, with 14-year-olds four times
University. Among the findings: One-
third of teens and nearly half of 17-
illegal substances as their teen's great- likelier to have access to prescription
est concern. But twice as many teens drugs than their year-younger peers,
Sunday, August 20th
year-olds attend house parties where (27 percent) say drugs are a major and three times likelier to be offered "Church Transportation" - meet at the Baptist Collegiate Ministries house at 10:30am to go
alcohol, marijuana and illegal drugs worry. Ecstasy and marijuana. to one of the local churches for worship and a FREE lunch!
Monday, August 21st
"Residence Hall Leadership Applications due" - for any residence hall leadership position
by 10pm in their respective hall offices. For more information visit www.gsuhousing.com/
rha
"Dale K" - will perform in the Russell Union Ballroom at 9pm. Enjoy one of the hottest
Hypnotists on the college market. Dale K will not only hypnotize audience members he will
keep you laughing during the whole show. Check out Dale K at www.dalek.com. This event
is free, but seating is limited.
Tuesday, August 22nd
"House Calls" - from 6:30pm-8pm, university faculty and staff will come around and meet j
the first-year students living on-campus. Students who are in their room will be entered
into a drawing for a free IPOD.
"Residence Hall Leadership Elections" - cast your vote for your favorite candidates at your
respective residence hall office between 7pm-10pm.
Wednesday, August 23rd
"The Expo 2006" - will take place outside the Russell Union rotunda area from 10am-lpm.
Get free information about student organizations, local businesses, volunteer agencies, part-
time jobs, and much more. Approximately 150 organizations/vendors will be on-site. Stop by
for free food and giveaways. v
"Residence Hall Leadership Elections" - cast your vote for your favorite candidates at your
respective residence hall office between 7pm-10pm.
Friday, August 25th-Sunday, August 27th
"White Water Rafting" - Join Eagle Entertainment as we go White Water Rafting in Erwin,
TN. The last day to sign up is August 18th. Call or stop by the Office of Student Activities 486-
7270 or Russell Union 1056. Cost of trip is $100 and it includes transportation, a full day of
rafting, some meals, and lodging.
Important Dates and Deadlines
August 18 $100 Late Registration Fee begins November 8 Final date to hold terminal or comprehensive examination,
August 21 Attendance Verification deadline for classes starting August theses and dissertation defenses
14-18 November 15 Final deadline for domestic graduate students to apply for
August 28 Fee payment deadline for registration or changing Spring 2007 admission
registration during the Drop/Add period November 15 Deadline to submit electronic theses and dissertations to
September 4 Labor Day Holiday - Administrative offices closed - No College of Graduate Studies forfinal format review
classes November 22-2' Thanksgiving holidays for students - Administrative offices
September 18 Deadline for M.Ed, students to register to take the closed November 23-24 - Residence halls open
Comprehensive Exams during Fall Semester 2006 November 30 Last day of classes
September 29 Mid-term grades for Heshmen due December 1 Deadline for Spring Semester 2007 Undergraduate
October 1 Final deadline for international graduate students to apply Admission Application
for Spring 2007 admission December 1 Reading Day
October 1 Priority deadline for domestic graduate students to apply December 4-7 Final exams
for Spring 2007 admission December 7 Deadline to submit final verified (approved) electronic
October 9 Last day to withdraw without academic penalty theses or dissertation to College of Graduate Studies
October 13-14 Family Weekend December 7 Final date for graduate and undergraduate students to
October 20-21 Homecoming - Classes canceled beginning at 2:00 p.m. on apply for Spring 2007 graduation
Friday, October 20 December 8 Residence halls close at 12:00 noon
October 23 Registration for Spring 2007 begins (Students should view December 8 Commencement
WINGS for individual date and time) December 9 Residence halls close at 12:00 noon for students
October 26 Academic Standards Committee meeting, 2:00 p.m. participating in commencement activities (permission
Brought To The Eagle Nation Each Week By The Division
of Student Affairs and Enrollment ManagementPAGE 6 I OPINION THURSDAY, AUGUST 10,2006 I THE GEORGE-ANNE DAILY
THE GEORGE-ANNE DAILY EDITORIAL BOARD
You gain strength, courage, and confidence by
RACHEL McDANIEL, EXECUTIVE EDITOR
MORGAN MARSH, MANAGING EDITOR FOR NEWS every experience in which you really stop to look
BERT NOBLE, MANAGING EDITOR FOR OPERATIONS fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, "I
CASEY ALTMAN, NEWS EDITOR -
have lived through this horror. I can take the next
Jennifer Miller, Assistant news editor Nick Abney, Hiatus editor thing that comes along."... You must do the thing
Brittany Hall, Assistant news editor Jeff Martin, Assistant Hiatus editor
Brandon Smith, Deputy managing editor Grayson Hoffman, Photo editor you think you cannot do.
Eric Robinson, Sports editor Anthony Fierstos, Copy editor - Eleanor Roosevelt
Will Adams, Assistant sports editor Alicia Harrison, Assistant copy editor
OUR VIEW
Get school habits straight before it's too late
AT ISSUE: Using classroom policies is an important lesson for life after graduation
It may be hard to keep from slamming the alarm future projects and required texts. Take this coming week's fraternity rush activities. for blowing in a day. Pay your rent, then your utilities
clock against the wall some mornings, but ignoring It's important to remember that during this time Members swear that being a part of those social orga- and apply the rest to your high-interest credit cards
that morning warning is one habit that's important to of year, whether you are a freshman or a seasoned six- nizations have prepared them for life outside college. and living expenses. Trips, expensive clothes and other
suppress. After all, now that we are in college, mom year senior, breaking the habits that keep you down is They say relationships with alumni and fellow students extravagances should be avoided.
can't come wake us up when old 'yeller' is just around important. Not only will ditching your evil ways help help them network andfindjobs.You don't have to live But don't neglect your soul while in college. GSU's
the corner. you whileyou're in college, but forminggoodhabits now on Olympic Blvd. to experience that sort oftraining and counseling center provides highly-trained doctoral-level
Most professors have strict attendance policies that will help you when you finally get out of here. networking. There are countless professional groups counselors to help students sort through any emotional
can result in lower grades if students are not careful. Those good habits aren't confined to just waking that provide a similar experience. turmoil. Getting that sort ofguidance can provide stabil-
Most departments require that students miss no more up on time. College can be a good opportunity to Georgia Southern can also be a great opportunity ity in the years that follow the college experience.
than 25 percent of classes, which is usually around perfect your interpersonal, financial and emotional to perfect your financial habits. Career Services offers The bottom line is this: When in college, take time
eight days of class. well-being. chances to get credit counseling throughout the year. to learn all the things professors teach. That's why we
Other things may tempt you to miss class, but it's These four (and sometimes longer) years is plenty of Aside from that training, students can benefit from are here. But don't forget that when you leave here, your
smart to make it there every day for at least the first few time to take advantage of the many resources college has practicing financial prudence while in college. In a few emotional, financial and social baggage will follow. Make
weeks. That time is mostly a chance to get to know each to offer. Finding time to interact and form relationship weeks, students maybe handed several thousand dollars sure your personal life is in good shape when you get
other and take care ofissueslike attendance verification, can pay dividends well into the future. in the form of financial aid refund checks. Those aren't your graduation day tassel.
William Whitaker Dr. George Shriver
NEW COLUMNIST GUEST COLUMNIST
Travel restrictions University needs
not that important faculty/staff club
Lately the news people have been trying to keep us Most universities in the U.S. have a university club which
reminded that at any time we maybe shot, stabbed, hung, is open to faculty and professional staff. There are numerous
burned, blown up or beheaded. With the latest attempted benefits for the university community which accrue from
terror attack there is now a ban on bringing toothpaste, such a club, not the least ofwhich is the creative contribution
shaving cream, lotion, or bottled drinks onto airplanes. ofinterdisciplinary exchanges as well as faculty/staffmutual
The people at the National Transportation Safety Board appreciation, understanding and true collegiality.
are continually banning different harmless material The university once had such a club, but presently there is
and "randomly" screening people in order to try and no such organization, though it does have a "bank account"
give us Americans a nice comfy blanket of false sense in the University Foundation. This account (given largely
of security. by retired faculty and staff) was initially
I remember when I was in about created with hopes for its assets only to
fifth grade, our teacher took us on a be used for such a club.
field trip to Savannah International In 1969 there was a Singles Club
Airport. In spite of all the excitement of single faculty and town persons
I vividly remember a glass display organized for social purposes. Evolving
that hung on the wall of the corridor from this Club, The Academic Club, Inc.
that led you to the gates. It was filled (street parlance for it was "the Faculty
with weapons that had been confis- DICK CHENEY ANALYZES THE UTHST TERRORIST P10T Club") was founded in 1971 with circa
William Whita- cated and that are prohibited from Dr. George Shriver 100 faculty and staff members. GSC,
ker is a senior
English major being taken on flights. I remember Mitch Jones: -TUW is a GSU profes-
sor of 26 years.
not GSU, was a school of only 5,000 or
from Metter, grenades, pistols, hunting knives, a His hometown so students then. The Club met at the
Core curriculum needs re-evaluation
Ga. He is a new bazooka, ninja stars, a kitana sword is Jacksonville, rear of the House of Sir Loin in a rented
columnist forThe FL,and he has
George-Anne. and a spiked baseball bat. It seemed room. Interestingly, the restaurant in
published 11
absurd that anyone could be able to books and several this building was originally named "the
conceal many ofthose weapons and it seemed almost im- As many freshman begin taking rounded education. However, I believe use the money I spent several years articles. Varsity' By 1978 the Club had grown to
possible to fool the metal detectors and x-ray scanners. their^core classes this semester I the college curriculum has gotten a ago on those jogging, badminton, and over 150 members and purchased a large building across
But, now it seems that people have gotten progressively begin what will hopefully be my last little on the irrelevant side with some cinema books that were required for an alley street from the rear of the House of Sir Loin, pres-
more evil throughout the years and have found new and semester in college. Lately I find myself of the requirements. some of my classes. ently this space contains Eagle Village residence halls and
inventive ways ofconcealing weaponry. Is that the case or reminiscing over my time spent at GSU I am less than two years removed I am not slamming any particular parking lots.
is it just business as usual? I understand that the events and the more time I spend looking from undergraduate classes and I subject or department. I understand All sorts ofactivities tookplace in the newbuilding, from
of 9/11 shed some light on the lackadaisical attitude of back the more I am unable to remember many of the need for everyone to increase pool and ping-pong to dances and weekly dinners. Some
the security on flights in America, but the threat of such Mi
V^° ne is
! find myself ask- the classes I took, much less what I their knowledge and get a good presidents of GSC even became cooks for New Year's Eve
an MBA student '
attacks has always been around. It takes a tragedy like 9/11 from Chatsworth. mg the question learned in those classes, even though education. breakfasts. And at every function there was creative and
to make us jump up out of our Hummers and start doing "why did I have I attended class regularly and worked However, I feel that can be done interdisciplinary dialoguebetween deans, chairs andfaculty
something about it or at least pretending to do something to take some of those classes?" We hard to make good grades. What I with about two-thirds of the current of every rank and staff. Even Sarah Savage of GSC s Sarah's
about it. Security in airports is now so overwhelming have all asked "when am I ever going do remember though is the hours I college curriculum. I am not trying to Place waxed eloquent. Sarah's place was a neat cafe on the
that people are checked almost five times before they even to use this stuff?" spent attending and studying for those portray that I have all this figured out first floor of the Williams Center where faculty and staff met
enter the terminal. Freedom of expression is out of the It is easy for students to make'such classes, the countless dollars spent or have the correct solution, but I feel daily for interdisciplinary coffee dialogue. Morale at GSC
window once you step foot inside the terminal. comments because many of us just do on tuition, books and other expenses college degree requirements should was never better than at such coffee times and Academic
If you happen to have a sense of humor, like most not want to put forth the effort to learn required each semester. be re-evaluated. Universities need to Club soirees.
Americans do, you are eligible for a nice little stroll out something we are not interested in, Somewhere between the neces- stop wasting student's time and money By early 1992 membership had, declined somewhat
of the terminal and in some cases you are eligible to visit but after completing my undergradu- sary English, math, and history and and allow the entire curriculum to be and the club was informed that GSC could no longer col-
the inside of jail cell for a couple months while you think ate degree and entering into my last business courses, I forgot every class relevant to our future. Whether I ever lect dues because of the change from GSC to GSU, and a
about what you've done. What has happened to Ameri- semester of graduate school I still I took I would much rather have do or do not use particular things I building fund drive was started. So'on this fund grew to
cans lately? It was only yesterday that people were getting wonder why I was forced to take some saved several thousand dollars and learned in college I know my college over $10,000. In May 2003, the GSU Foundation requested
on trans-American and International flights without a of those undergraduate classes. countless hours and graduated a whole degrees will prove to be invaluable if I that these bank funds be transferred to the Foundation in
care in the world, except for the occasional water landing I am by no means understating lot sooner with the information that can ever pay off the student loans that the Faculty Fund. By 2006, that total account had grown
and rapid cabin decompression. Now we've got semtex in the importance of a good education, was actually relevant to my future were needed to get me through many to circa $140,000. Technically, that account would belong
shoes and nitroglycerine in Gatorade bottles. and certain core classes are necessary instead of spending so much time in of those irrelevant classes. to a reorganized University Club with the hope of finding
I was watching a documentary on the greatest football in order for students to have a well unnecessary courses. I could really a "place" on or off campus, and interestingly, virtually the
players of all time, including O.J. Simpson. Many people total amount is due to contributions of retired faculty and
only connect his name with the murder of his wife, but staffwho still have hopes for such a place. Surely the current
there was a time when "Juice" was an American icon.
He even had a famous commercial for Hertz with him
running thru the airport terminal ducking and dodging
U.S. should focus on saving civilian lives active faculty hope for the same.
The first five presidents as well as the last president of
this Club, in 1992, vividly illustrate its interdisciplinary
obstacles like luggage and various pedestrians. I wonder Although the political landscape Israeli Prime Minister Olmert simply us that we must do everything in makeup. The disciplines of these persons were Business
if any of the current rental car companies could get that here in the states is increasingly po- saying, "that's enough" during the our power to halt civilian bloodshed. Management, Developmental Studies, Modern Language,
kind clearance to shoot with TO. in this day and time. larized, there are some things going conflict could have saved countless Although Donald Rumsfeld and Tony History and Industrial Technology. Deans of Business and
Americans are notthatpreoccupiedwithhowwell the on in the world that everyone, right innocent civilian lives. Snow refuse to acknowledge it, gener- Arts and Sciences were among the most active members
NTSB or George W is doing his job either. According to Anthony Fierstos win
8 or left> Israel relies heavily on American als on the field in Iraq know and have along with several presidents.
the last polls I read about his approval rating it has risen isaseniorComm. conservative support militarily and financially spoken out about the fact that the The Club produced an attractive pamphlet during its 1990
since Hezbollah began to dominate the headlines. But, Arts major from or liberal, can (not to mention in the UN Security country is spiraling into civil war. campaign drive with the hopeful and future oriented words,
Columbia, S.C. .,.,
people will always bring about new things to be afraid agijseon. What Council), and has a history of work- Armed gangs are regularly gun- "Now that Georgia Southern has become a university and
of and start a war on The safety of our flights should is most troubling personally is loss ing productively with our political ning down groups of civilians (to the grown both in size and complexity. The time has come for a
be a very serious issue that is scrutinized and remedied of civilian lives, especially when our and foreign policy leaders. For tune of 100 deaths daily). Like Colin new kind of organization, which will serve the university in
very soon. But, with all the things that we have to worry hard-earned tax dollars are subsidiz- these reasons, it is reasonable to Powell so succinctly put it before the a different way. Such an organization would gready benefit
about these days, it's just not fair to give this particular ing these innocent deaths. think that we could have prevented war began, "you break it, you own it." the entire university community of faculty and staff" Let's
problem so much air time. Take the current conflict in Leba- civilian death. Like it or not, we own Iraq, and are hope those words come true.
non, for example. Word around the Iraq is another arena where com- therefore responsible for the atrocities
Write William atwilliam_c_whitaker@georgisasouthern.edu campfire is that a call from Bush to mon sense and Christian values tell taking place within the borders. Write Dr. Shriver at cshriver@frontiernet.net
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