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SEMPTEMBER 9, 2005 ONG LOME RATE VOLUME 99 ISSUE 1 Opening Words Centenaly College of JLouisiana s Weekly 3naepenaant Irless "Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind" -Rudyard Kipling What's Happening France Extends a Hand for Hurricane Relief By Roxie Smith Editor-in-Chief Responding to the oncoming crisis, France began proposing and sending aid to areas of the Southern United States, wracked by hurricane Katrina, as early as September 2, according to the Embassy of France in the United States. Though Dillard students wait out the storm in the Fitness Center the embassy is unaware of any Hurricane Katrina Leaves Shock in its Wake French citizens victimized by the storm, which hit land and began its devastation of the gulf coast on Jennifer Atchison provided. a total evacuation of the city of August 29,h, France, among other Staff Writer "Before we got here, we were New Orleans last Wednesday, and nations, has taken a number of down, tired and depressed," contacted President George Bush actions to aid those affected by the The shock and despair that blew in explained Dillard University for aid later in the week. After the disaster. with Hurricane Katrina's winds and Freshman Patricia Kugmeh. "We're military stepped in, the city began The French municipality of waters early last Monday morning just grateful we're safe and away complete evacuation on Saturday. Orleans has invited 50 students from have quickly been tempered by from the hurricane, and we're so The effect of Katrina on the Loyola University to study and live the tremendous response of both grateful for the tremendous help national economy was initially in the city that lends its name to New sympathetic and empathetic citizens from Centenary." found all over gas signs across the Orleans. Other humanitarian groups to needs, known and unknown Shreveport, although spared the United States Tuesday. Although such as Telecom Sans Frontier and alike. brunt of the disastrous climactic southern Louisiana will be the French Red Cross have sent Understanding that in any episode, has now moved from the negatively affected for the next few personnel and supplies in a number significant disruption of what aforementioned shock to repairing months as one of its major cities of fields, from medical professionals is considered to be normal life, the communities affected by remains shut down, the event will and firefighters, specially trained the need for quick and orderly Katrina. allow for a temporary economic for natural disasters, to technicians restoration of normality should be Hurricane Katrina played a game enhancement in Shreveport. "It's who work to restore phone and our primary endeavor, Centenary with meteorologists as she initially going to be a huge boost for oui Internet connections damaged in the students have joined citizens from jogged east, providing a false area's economy," said Senior Kiley catastrophe. The aid was sent not across the nation to accomplish just pretense of security when the eye Pulliam. "Displaced businesses are only to French-Louisiana but also that. of the storm did not blow over New already setting up shop here." to Mobile, Houston and Little Rock. When hundreds of thousands Orleans directly. Although disaster One transport including tarp, tents, evacuated New Orleans Sunday, struck hard, all believed the worst Many students are still in shock, jerry cans (steel fuel containers), Centenary was among several was over. Those who weathered despite lending a helping hand at soap, and cooking kits also contains other places to accept refugees. the storm in New Orleans Monday emergency supplies from Britain Centenary College opened its doors went to bed, only to wake up the Cont. Pg. 2 and possibly Germany. Among their to displaced Dillard University next morning and realize that the substantial contributions, France students. sigh of relief they had breathed only released a total of 92,000 barrels "The Centenary community and a few hours earlier had proven to be the community at large have turned short lived. Cont. Pg. 6 out in force to provide clothing, As residents awoke Tuesday toiletries, bedding, snacks and morning, it soon became apparent I n s i d e services for the Dillard evacuees, that New Orleans had suffered a who are extremely grateful for the far greater calamity than Katrina Opinions Pg. 2 outpouring of community support," had caused in its wake. After the said Centenary College President levees broke and pumps failed to Features Pg. 3 Kenneth Schwab. work. New Orleans drowned under Most students who attend Dillard the waters that flowed out of Lake A&E Pg. io University are from New Orleans Pontchartrain. and probably evacuated with their Somewhere around 15,000- Sports Pg. 12 families. The majority of the 20,000 individuals stranded in students who came to Centenary are New Orleans sought shelter in Horoscope Pg. 14 out-of-state students, and although the Superdome, and thousands of they were coping with tragedy, others remained trapped in their Satire Pg. 15 they were extremely thankful to homes or on roofs. Louisiana Two Dillard students take advantage of Cente- Centenary College for the aid Governor Kathleen Blanco ordered nary s combined hed/hasketlxtll area SEMPTEMBER 9, 2005 VOLUME 99 ISSUE 1 EDITORIALS Letter from the Editor: Question of the Week By Andrew Connell If you could create your own major, what would it Vigilante Journalism be? trusted was his dog. This is what though I'm sure if we did, we'd they call a "human interest story," write about them. The point is that like stories about elementary school even though it would be 28-pages teachers who bake cookies: these we could still fit all of Centenary's Lee Bridges, Sophomore are the stories with no discernable not-so-dirty laundry in one press 'U.S. Foreign Policy because that's what I want to do in life." journalistic value. Centenary is a run. UT-Austin we are not (and campus full of minutia (as is any damn proud, too!). college campus, I suppose), but we This year we're trying on seem particularly involved with a few things to see how they our human interest stories. We work, and trying desperately are particularly fond of our small not to slip into old patterns of circles. This is the origin of the repetition, Nietzsche be damned. Centenary Rumor Mill (wherein Don't worry though... we're still Andrew Buller, Freshman every classmate knows the petit CAF obsessed. And P. Love is "I would do Hunting and Fishing...or details of your inner dramas). This still prepared to dole out love recess. It would be for the lovers of the is the origin of ever-repeating stories advice with the flippant abandon outdoors and you'd hunt and fish and about the CAF, SGA, what parts of someone who hasn't had an it'd be easy." of Cline are falling off, and Greek awkward date in years. goings-on. Nietzsche believed in the law of eternal returns. I, however, Katrina would like to extend Centenenary's Cont. from pg. 1. Editor-in-Chief Roxie Smith has changed her minutia, if not into the world at heathen ways and returned the stolen cuttle. large... well, at least past Centenary the local shelters. As students How does one go about Boulevard and Kings Highway. It's remain glued to the news channels deciding what is news-worthy not easy. to follow developing events Mary Knott, Junior and what is decidedly unworthy? Centenary is directly in- surrounding the aftermath of "I feel as if a degree in Environmental One recurring story from these between two extremes, the too small, the hurricane, many struggle to Law would focus more on the pulse that rightfully hurricane-centric days is and the not small enough. We're imagine what the New Orleans of America is finding a need to tap into or rather how demanding our attention is the harrowing tale of a man who large enough that we could fill 28- the future will be like. at a national level." identified himself only as "Robert." pages or more with our schedules, He was found floating on a tire in information, and activities without "I can't imagine when the year New Orleans, and refused to be ever mentioning a thing beyond is out, if things will ever be the rescued because the only person he our gates. Not that we have gates, same," said Senior Arthur Okura. DPS: Efficient, Intimidating, Stylish Meg Polito, Senior "Genetics, because it is one of the Erin McQuiston one? Many a law-breaker would and look even more awesome major fields in biology right now and Copy Editor throw their hands up in surrender than those with two skis. Why, we only offer one class in it." merely to get a better look. readers, would we deny such As you may have read in an "Plan Segway" has many awesomeness to the very people earlier article by our own Nick things to recommend it. Beyond who protect and serve us? They Rougely, DPS recently replaced the aesthetics, a Segway would should be out zipping through the their crappy Oldsmo-buick with a be able to access the tight corners fresh air, like snowboarders, free Dodge Durango. I think that, while and narrow lanes unreachable by to see and be seen. admirable for DPS to acquire new large pickup trucks. A Segway And imagine the new pictures Ilissa May, Sophomore and bad-ass ways to chase down the would consume far less gas than for Centenary's recruitment "Underwater Basket Weaving because petty vandals and fraternity drunks the aforementioned pickup, and cut brochures. Nothing says "Hip, it'd be an easy A and I'd want to teach on our beloved campus, one thing is down on the toxic fumes emitted well-endowed campus" quite it to my kids." still missing. Style. by less hippy-friendly transport. like a fleet of maroon and white DPS already has a bicycle Officers would no longer suffer Segways. (And honestly, they're patrol, which is an excellent start. from the physical wear and tear of only going to get cheaper now But why not take the logical next walking/running on the campus's that all the early-adopter nerds step? Segways. uneven sidewalks and treacherous have bought theirs.) What could be more Arboretum bridges. Please, for the sake of our intimidating, more noble, more The quantum leap from Dodge DPS officers, and for the future awe-inspiring, than P.J. hurtling Durango to Segway can only be awesomeness of your campus, tell Heather Nicholls, Freshman towards an offender on her very compared to the moment when it your local Student Government "I would major in Professional Chilling/ own two-wheeled chariot of justice? was discovered that one could slide Representative that you support Extreme Sports while traveling the Or funnier than Zeke falling off of down a hill on only one snow-ski Plan Segway! world." FIFTY-CENT WORDS: LEXICON FOR PIMPS SEMPTEMBER 9, 2005 iScc^/siast ^ek'dee'zee'asty. — /?. ..Ys/rtft<-teaser. . (/so "ecefip&ui/i/ri/, " Me-acteo-itp' or oecu/>(itio/t o/ <sfr/Y) - VOLUME 99 ISSUE 1 FEATURES /ea-smy. ". fffas co**&/si/ tSg^/a/t/ coa& aftrtictctcoYier o/t//e< eci/usia/ arts. DPS Remains Focused on Student Safety C E N T E N A R Y CONGLOMERATE Nick Rougely speak to anyone directly. This will and services — some of the changes Sports Editor hopefully lead to the prevention of with DPS can be seen just by STAFF more crimes on campus. If your tip looking around. Instead of the Centenary's Most Wanted? leads to an arrest, you can receive a regular Crown Victoria, DPS has Editor-in-Chief A new Centenary SWAT team? reward of up to S100. The monetary added a new Dodge Durango to their Not quite. While the changes at award is not the most important arsenal. DPS paid half price for the Roxie Smith Centenary's Department of Public aspect of this new service. vehicle (with a state contract) and Safety may not be as extreme as "We felt this program would replaces the old vehicle that had Copy Editor you have heard, there will be new work well on this campus because over 260,000 miles and cost more services offered to further help of how small and proud this in upkeep than acquiring a new Erin McQuiston students and faculty. This year's community is," added Aull. "It's vehicle. new goals for DPS are to find more not about the money, but making DPS also added a couple new Features Editor ways to provide services to the our campus a safer place." officers over the past year, including Versha Sharma students on Centenary's campus by Another new program offered Eddie Walker and Ken Smith. Both enhancing existing programs and by DPS will be the new "Check are faces Centenary students will adding new ones geared toward Your Ride" service. This will be a recognize and can feel confident A & E Editor college students. vehicle check-point set up in the with. Kelly Hunt "We already have great parking lot beside Hurley music Students can also have their programs, like the Rape Aggression building. It will be set up 3 to 4 property engraved with their initials Defense course and the Escort days before breaks that are a week or other self-identifying numbers Sports Editor program, to keep the students safe, or longer. This allows people who so that if it is stolen, it can be easily Nick Rougely so we wanted to follow that trend have to make long trips home or found. This is an existing program and help students even more," said even short ones to have their cars that most students do not know Photographers DPS captain Zeke Aull. looked at and have any potential about. This allows a trail to be made, One of the new services this problems averted. Cars will be especially at local pawn shops, Curt Youngblood year is the Centenary Campus Watch. checked for oil, anti freeze, water where stolen property usually ends Ashley Vick You may have seen the posters and other common car mishaps up. All a student has to do is call around campus with Centenary before students get out on the road. DPS, set up an appointment, and Business Manager students and faculty with the slogan It will also be a learning experience, all their valuables can be engraved "I've got your back." The service as students will be shown the within 10 minutes. Scott Lerchie is similar to the Crime Stoppers problem, and several ways to fix "It's all about the students this program offered by local police it by themselves. This will not be year, we want to give back as much Web Manager departments. It allows students a service station, though, and only as possible," said Aull. "Student Justin Bailey or faculty to call in (x.7238) and minimal tune-ups will actually be safety is our main focus." report a crime or suspicious activity performed. anonymously without having to It's not all just new programs Layout Assistant Ashley Owens Bookstore Expanded Along Comic Artist Sara Hebert With Student Union Building Copyright © 2005 The Conglomerate is an in- Alicia Liddell reach Randle's without having the campus and therefore needed dependant student publica- Staff Writer to walk through the bookstore or to be more inviting and useful. tion, and does not reflect the around it when it's closed. Junior The bookstore was swept along in opinions of Centenary Col- The Centenary bookstore Nolan Budgewater said the changes these changes," said Ballard. lege of Louisiana. is undergoing a transformation "are a good idea," a sentiment The bookstore is scheduled that will make the Student Union Ballard agrees with. to reopen along with the SUB on Building (SUB) more user-friendly "We believe the Student Union September 23rd. Contact: and enjoyable. "To make this should be the casual living room for [email protected] happen, the bookstore had to move its footprint north in the building, Meed Help witli a Paper? taking over the former patio," said The Conglomerate Bill Ballard, Vice President for Visit the Centenary 2911 Centenary Blvd. Finance and Administration. Shreveport, LA 71134 With the bookstore moved, UNPtTH Randle's has been expanded. Ballard also stated: "the wall between Randle's and the bookstore Mon - Thurs 7- 10 pm had to move to the west to create a passageway." Amongotherchanges, Library Lab D the ceilings have been opened up and there will be a new display fcTree to aCCCentenary Students^ window. Students will be able to CONGRATS TO ALL OUR NEW ZETA BABIES! ALLISON AUTREY, MORGANA BROUSSARD (NOT PICTURED), SARA BRYAN, KATE BUCHANAN, CECILIA CHEA, LESLIE CLAMPITT, NICOLE CLIFTON, SARA COLVIN (NOT PICTURED), JESSICA COSENZA, ASHLEY DEATHERAGE, MADDI DURAPAU, CAITLIN FUELBERTH, REBEKAH GAGNARD, ASHLEY JOHNSTON, ASHLEY MAXWELL, BRITTANY MOTHERSBAUGH, JESSICA PFANNER, HOLLY SMOTHERS, AND NAOMI WILL WE LOVE YOU! LOTS OF LOVE, THE LADIES OF ZETA TAU ALPHA SEMPTEMBER 9, 2005 VOLUME 99 ISSUE 1 FEATURES From the U.S. to the U.K. — Intercultural Director says Goodbye Versha Sharma participate in the 12-month program, of ambassador - Ashley Lacy, who the spring semester. "I'd like to Features Editor consisting of two semesters with graduated in 2004, is currently in come back and start an English courses and a three-month long Guanajuato, Mexico, and her story as a Second Language program," Many students may not know period to write a thesis. will be published in Centenary said Bruner, adding that she thinks it, but in that little gray building She was awarded the Today. Lacy is taking classes in the most effective set-up would across the street from campus - the scholarship after a district chemistry, music, Spanish culture be one person concentrating on Department of Intercultural Affairs competition, and initially applied and literature at the Universidad de study abroad and related programs, - major changes are talcing place. through the downtown Shreveport Guanajuato. while the other would work with Beloved director Anne-Marie Rotary Club. Bruner had to pen For those who know Bruner, ESL students. Since she plans on Bruner, who graduated from several autobiographical essays and the main question is whether or not being out of the country for 13 or so Centenary in 1995, has departed meet the Rotary ideal of "service she plans on coming back. Working months, however, Bruner explained Shreveport for Wales. She will above self" before winning the for 6 years in the intercultural that it's difficult to predict what next attend Cardiff University in the scholarship. "Awardeesareexpected department has established a year will be like. capital city, pursuing a Master's in to serve as ambassadors of goodwill strong bond between Bruner and For anyone interested in Applied Linguistics with a focus on to the Rotary district and community the student body. Her ideal plan is applying for such scholarships, English Language Teaching. where they are assigned," she said. for the department to make room other options include two-year Bruner has received funding in The scholarship covers costs up to for her to work alongside the new and shorter cultural scholarships. the form of a Rotary International's $25,000 (USD) for one year. director, Sue Callaway, who has Contact Bruner at abruner® Ambassadorial Scholarship. The Bruner isn't the only already begun an enthusiastic centenary.edu. scholarship has allowed her to Centenary alumna boasting the title promotion of study abroad for International Community Cheaper Student Insurance Grows at Centenary Gives Better Coverage Ashley Owens studying at sister universities in Staff Writer Europe. Bryon Larson and Maggie Jennifer Atchison semester. Mahoney will be at the University Staff Writer Students may use a prescription Among the new faces this year Catholique in Lille, France; Tara card that will cover $250 worth of atCentenary are several international Whitsitt at the University of Aarhus Students enrolled in the prescription medications per year, students from six different nations. in Aarhus, Denmark; and Susan school-affiliated health insurance and after an evaluation by Murphy, Many Centenary students Boling at Queen's University in program, Education and Institution students who are ill may see Dr. choose to spend part of their Belfast, Northern Ireland. Insurance Administration (EIIA), Amy Hammons, EIIA's designated academic careers studying abroad. Deadlines for applying to study will enjoy and benefit from some doctor for Centenary students, the Centenary also invites students abroad in the Spring are improvements in the plan for student same day. from other nations to be a part of Lille, France: October 15 health insurance in the upcoming Another improvement to the the campus community. This year CODOFIL/MICEFA: October 15 year. program is the inclusion of coverage is no exception. Aarhus, Denmark: November 1 "The new coverage will pay for a wellness exam, which includes Four new exchange students Dresden, Germany: November 20 the co-pay fee and deductible, even a pap smear for female students have joined the Centenary British Studies at Oxford: if the student is using the school each year. Another enhanced community this year, three of whom November/early December health insurance as secondary service offered by student insurance will stay all year. They are Louise Northern Ireland: January 1 insurance," explained Director of is coverage for wisdom teeth Gregg and Chariene Millen from Interested students should Health Services Sherrie Murphy. extractions up to $100 per tooth or Ireland, Sophie Konieczynski from contact the Office of Intercultural "This may be an advantage if these $100 total for impacted teeth. France and Christoph Lippmann Affairs at 869-5702 or by email at expenses are high." Murphy urges students not from Germany. [email protected]. Besides the cost of the to forget that there are services There are also three new Along with the new insurance, which is now only $165 offered by the health services center international students pursuing international students this year, instead of more than $300 in years available to all students, even those degrees at Centenary from Poland, Centenary gained a new director of past, other positive changes have not covered by EIIA. First aid, Austria and Canada. Centenary has intercultural affairs. Sue Callaway been made. The length of time over-the-counter drugs, and same- 16 returning international students has had much experience with which students have to file a claim, day appointments for doctors in from the following countries: intercultural affairs: 15 years in has increased from three months to town are just a few of the services Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Fort Worth, TX, and in Hong Kong, six months this year, and is more students may enjoy at the center. Germany, Hong Kong, India, as well as with high school students student-friendly. Busy schedules Murphy expresses concerns Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, in Shreveport. Sue has spent much may sometimes prevent one from about campus wellness this Serbia and South Korea. At this time in Costa Rica, Mexico, Vietnam filing a claim within a shorter time semester, for she has already seen time, three more students from and China. She lived in Hong limit. illness affect some students. Her France have confirmed that they Kong for six years. Callaway also Accidents on campus are advice to students is to "get plenty of will study at Centenary for the has visited the Bahamas, Thailand, covered up to $ 10,000 for those who rest and drink lots of fluids in order spring semester. Macao, Singapore, Israel, Gaza, are covered by student insurance, to stay well this semester." Murphy Although the system does not Egypt, Switzerland and Holland. and students are covered even hopes that students not feeling well require even exchanges for students All of her world traveling has well during breaks when they may not will use the health services center as studying abroad, there are several equipped her for her new position be on campus, for as long as they a resource in getting better as soon American students who will be on the Centenary staff. are registered for the subsequent as possible. SEMPTEMBER 9, 2005 VOLUME 99 ISSUE 1 FEATURES Where in the World is Dr. Brayford? th 14 Annual CAF Boasts Chelsea Shackelford misses Centenary, Dr. Brayford Staff Writer exclaimed, "Of course!" She misses Book Bazaar Old Favorites, her students and the classroom, but While small rumors have she has yet to miss faculty meetings. begun to spread about the absence When asked whether or not she This Weekend New Events of Religious Studies professor Dr. believes a year away will change Susan Brayford, after sitting down her relationships with students and and talking to her it's safe to say faculty, she said, "Yeah, it probably Beth Warner those rumors can be put to rest. She will." She's excited, however, about Courtney Delaney Staff Writer has not resigned from Centenary; remaining close with the students Staff Writer she's merely taking a year long she knows well and meeting all the Food Service Director Chris sabbatical to finish her Commentary, new students when she returns. Dr. The Annual Centenary Book Walsh has said that there will be a systematic series of explanations Brayford also said that she does Bazaar is finally here! Interested several upcoming cafeteria events or interpretations of events. Her love being home. customers can enjoy great bargains this year. Roast the Pig Night, Steak topic is on the Greek translation of Being home allows her time on all varieties of books, including Night, and different theme nights Genesis, and it's the first of its kind to catch up and spoil her six cats. bestsellers, reference books, fiction, will be posted on a calendar in the in English. Dr. Brayford is excited She can also enjoy going to work in non-fiction, even textbooks and CAF soon. about returning in the fall of 2006. casual clothes,plusasanextra bonus: rare books. There will be over 30 Popular events such as the Dr. Brayford has been teaching "It's really quiet!" When asked if categories to choose from, including baked potato bar, pretzel bar, and in the Religious Studies department she plans to come by campus often, 3,700 children's books, 1,600 make-your-own-pizza bar will also for seven years. It wasn't until the Brayford said, "I'm not making any cookbooks and 700 science fiction be returning this semester. fall of 2004 that she decided it was plans." She did admit, however, books. There will even be books on Suggestions are always time to take a break. She had recently that she will probably stop by every tape and CD available for purchase. welcome as long as they include been awarded tenure from the week or two. For those of you who are rare book specifics. "Comments like 'the college and the Louisiana Board of Dr. Brayford would like to collectors, in addition to the regular food sucks' doesn't help me," said Regents had just established a grant tell the Centenary community that sale, there will be a silent auction Walsh. Comment cards are now for professors in the final stages of "Centenary has done a good job featuring 15 rare books. Besides located between the salad and deli a project. She could not think of a in supporting my work." She will books, there will be over 3,000 bars. better time to seize the opportunity be back next year and all students vinyl records sold by Sigma Alpha Iota, the Centenary Music Sorority. and finish her Commentary. After can look forward to her new class These will be sold on the upper receiving the grant, Dr. Brayford Religion and Violence. Also, her level of the Gold Dome. decided to take the 2005-2006 Commentary will be available to Sponsored by the Centenary school year off. She confirms that institutions and libraries, so look Muses, the funds will go not only she already has the first full draft for a copy at Magale. Dr. Brayford toward student activities that do not of the Commentary completed is a cherished part of the Centenary receive backing from the college (excluding the introduction, which community and she will be missed budget, but a portion will also be she will do last.) this year. donated to the Katrina Relief Fund. When asked if she already Any direct donations for the Katrina France, cont. from pg. 1 Relief Fund are welcome, whether Mr. Rov creates dishes based on students ' re- of oil per day over the course of 30 states a press communique issued they are canned goods or cash. quests. days from their strategic reserves. by the Ministry for the Economy, The Bazaar will be held on "This request is fully consistent with Finance and Industry. France and Friday, September 9, from 5pm to "Even just sticking your head the effort to show solidarity with the United States have a long- 9pm, and Saturday, September 10, in the door to say how things are the American people, severely hit standing relationship of cooperation from 9am to 3pm, in the Gold Dome. going is welcome," Walsh said. by this large-scale meteorological and friendship. In the 17* and 18l,) Admission is free, and prices start She points out that changes cannot cataclysm. France is playing her full centuries Louisiana was part of New at 25 cents. For further information, be made nor can problems be fixed part in the collective solidarity effort France, under French Territorial contact the headquarters at 318- if students don't communicate to guarantee the supply and stability control. This region was sold to the 219-3409 or Amy Giglio at 318- properly. of the international oil market," United States by Napoleon in!803. 869-5136. Walsh also encourages students to be creative when eating eari in the CAF. Ideas include toasting sandwiches, having vegetables —•e*' from the salad bar stir fried, making bagel pizzas, or making a taco salad. Students can also make requests for pizza toppings or items such as soy milk. WE SPECIALIZE IN CATERING SUITED TO YOUR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS! The CAF has also purchased Open Monday-Sunday 10:3Oam-8p>m special 'Date Rape Coasters' that 24 v can be picked up at the DPS office. The coasters change colors if a date www.leonsturkeys.com rape drug has been dropped in the drink. Walsh, a registered dietician, is also willing to speak at resident 303 E. Kings Hwy, hall meetings about nutrition. wmmmmmmm 7 SEMPTEMBER 9, 2005 VOLUME 99 ISSUE 1 FEATURES political science SUB Renovations Fitness Department Center welcomes New Promise Better Security Professor Things to Come Beth Warner Breached Staff Writer Among this fall's new teachers Liz Delcamp Randle's is getting all new By Ashley Owens at Centenary is Dr. Philip Barker, a Staff Writer appliances as well, with an expanded Staff Writer native of Longview, Texas, and a kitchen area. They may also have welcome addition to the Political The orange fencing and yellow new items on their menu. During the night of July 21, Science Department. tape are hard to miss. The post All these renovations will be an unidentified person or group of After he received his office is now in the basement. What nice, but why is it taking so long? persons broke into the fitness center undergraduate degree in both else is changing? During the remodeling process, and stole three computer towers. History and Political Science from 'The biggest thing that people the construction crew ran into a The computers stolen were Texas A&M, he spent two years will notice is that you can get from few problems that had to be fixed from the front desk, the student director's office, and the office one end of the building on the main before they could continue; namely of Mike Thomas, Fitness Center floor to the other end at all times asbestos and some "small things Director. of the day," says building director here and there with the heating and Shannon Delaney. cooling systems," said Delaney. "It was an odd case of theft," said Haley Young, Fitness Center Delaney also mentioned a The grand opening is now scheduled host of other major - and minor - for Parents and Family weekend, student director. 'They didn't take changes to the SUB. The bookstore September 23 and 24. the computers in the basement." now only has one door, facing the Why wait until this year to Also, only the towers were stolen; courtyard. Where the post office renovate? A group of Centenary the monitors were left behind. once was will now hold the pool employees, including Bill Ballard, The computers were not new. Suspicions are that they were stolen tables, ping-pong table, and the Vice President for Finance and for information. The computer at other games. The information Administration, visited several other desk is no more. Instead, where the campuses and decided something the front desk contained a record of fitness center visitation. Visitors Pan-Hellenic society used to be is needed to be done about the SUB were tracked by scanning their ID an "information center," including now. Eventually, the goal is to build card, which contained their student not only a new desk, but also an a whole new Student Union, but the identification number, often their array of supplies - tape, paper, timeline on that is still undecided. social security number. Anyone etc.- contained within a glassed-in Ballard also said that the SUB working in Houston before moving area. SGA and CAB have switched renovations are expected to cost who had scanned their card at the on to the University of Colorado to places. between $1.25 and $1.5 million. Fitness Center in the past few years receive his master's and doctorate. The bathrooms are also being While many students worry the had their information in the system. After years at being at large upgraded: all new fixtures, new resources for this were taken out It is unknown how many numbers universities with thousands of stalls, everything. All the furniture of student fees, fear not. The funds were in the system and to whom students, Barker was looking for on the second floor is being replaced came from "prior donations that they belonged. a small liberal arts school like with a very cushy, overstuffed had accumulated and financial Young's computer was also stolen. This computer had Centenary. variety of chairs and couches. The investments" that had provided "When you teach at a large idea was to make it more like a returns, said Ballard. billing information for the Fitness school like Colorado University, living room, where people could So, will students like the SUB Center's non-student patrons. you might run into one or two of hang out. The SUB will also have better this way? Only time will This information included names and contact information as well as your 100 students around campus, wireless internet access. tell. recordsof pay mentsand membership but you never really feel like you account balances. It did not contain know them. Here at Centenary, 1 get the chance to know my students. any credit card numbers or bank And hopefully, they'll get to know account information on any of the patrons. me, too," said Barker. Centenary's Department "Teaching at Centenary is of Public Safety was called to a world apart from teaching at Colorado. The most obvious investigate. The building was finger-printed and an investigation difference is in the students. Centenary students are more ensued. "We don't know how they involved, more invested, more respectful and more dynamic," he got in," said Young. The building did not have a security alarm at the said. Barker enjoys photography time. Anyone with information on and was also the Texas State High this case should contact DPS at School Calculator Champion. Most 869-5000 or go by their office in of his time these days is dedicated Centenary Square, on the corner of to spending time with his wife and Woodlawn and King's Highway. new mme-week-old'son. Contract workers install new SUB doors, just one of the many changes. 8 SEMPTEMBER 9, 2005 VOLUME 99 ISSUE 1 FEATURES Campus to National Affairs: Mourning Mother Poses Questions Receive Liz Del camp behind her, including CodePink political motivations and publicity Staff Writer and TrueMajority. It has also tactics of Cindy Sheehan. She now More Wi-Fi drawn media coverage — lots of it. appears to be promoting her own Cindy Sheehan, one of the Sheehan has even launched a TV personal agenda and notoriety at the major newsmakers of August, has commercial campaign to help coerce expense of her son's good name and Brett Martin brought to light the growing factions a second meeting from Bush. In reputation.. .The Sheehan family lost Staff Writer of American politics. the commercial, she states, "Mr. our beloved Casey in the Iraq War and It all began when Sheehan's President, I want to tell you face to we have been silently, respectfully The Information Technology son, Army Specialist Casey Sheehan, face how much this hurts...How grieving...The rest of the Sheehan department has plans to integrate was killed in a grenade attack in many more of our loved ones need family supports the troops, our more wireless access points on Iraq on April 4, 2004. Two months to die in this senseless war?" country, and our president, silently, campus. As of Tuesday, August 30th, IT's plans are still on the later she and fourteen other family Sheehan met with Joe Hagin, with prayer and respect." The email members met individually with White House Deputy Chief of was sent by Cherio Quartoaroio, drawing board. They said that they President Bush. Since then Sheehan Staff, and Stephen Hadley, National Sheehan's sister-in-law, on behalf of now have wireless in the Library, has founded Gold Star Families Security Advisor, on August 4 for Quartoarolo's entire family, save for Mickle Hall, and the Wright Math for Peace, an anti-war group, and almost an hour, but still insists on Casey's father. Building. traveled the country interviewing meeting with President Bush. Sheehan's response was that IT further said that while Bush supporters about the war. When the President's motorcade "we have always been on separate they have no absolute plans After her first meeting with passed her, leaving for a Republican sides of the fence politically and I on implementing the wireless Bush, she was interviewed by a National Committee meeting and have not spoken to them since the connections immediately, they newspaper in her hometown of barbeque, Sheehan held a sign with elections when they supported the do have plans to eventually add Vacaville, California, and was "Why do you make time for donors man who is responsible for Casey's wireless internet to the Student quoted as saying that the President and not for me?" on it. death." Union Building. The coverage should extend as far as Randle's appeared sympathetic, although she Sheehan's protests have On August 18, Sheehan left later stated that he acted insensitively divided the nation and her family. the anti-war camp to attend to her and the outside fountain area. For those of you well-versed in the towards her suffering. Her in-laws denounce her protests, ailing mother, who suffered a stroke. areas of wireless networking, the Her stakeout outside Bush's and wrote an email to various news Sheehan's supporters, however, technology to be used is 802.11 -G. ranch in Crawford, Texas, has organizations, stating: continue the vigil. The IT department has stated that drawn other anti-war groups to rally "We do not agree with the adding additional wireless access Foreign Affairs: Hans Island Showdown points is not on their priority list, as there is minimal usage on wireless routers. Erin McQuiston Outraged by this Canadian conflicts with both the U.S. and While plans are on the drawing Copy Editor invasion, the Danes sent the arctic Russia. board for the SUB, if students patrol ship HDMS Tulugaq to Hans "Few Danes really care about want more wireless access points Although the U.S. media has Island to assert Danish sovereignty. this island that we have barely heard to be added on campus then they sadly neglected the story, Canada Before the ship could reach the of. We just want to prove to ourselves should make use of those already in and the Scandinavian nation of island, Denmark and Canada agreed that we will not be pushed around place. Each time IT has examined Denmark have been engaged in a to re-open negotiations, with the aid by bigger nations," says Dane and the usage of wireless points they naval thumb-war all summer over a of the government of Greenland. former Centenary exchange student have noted a minimal number of tiny, worthless chunk of rock in the Media attention now seems to Niels-Martin Triers Josefsen. "We'll users connected via Wi-Fi. Due North Atlantic. have turned away from the actual kiss the U.S.'s ass if we have to, to the minimal usage, they do not Hans Island (or Hans 0 in possession of the island and towards but we're not going to take it from see adding wireless as a useful Danish) is in the centre of the the sad state of the Canadian Nothem Canada." investment to the student body. Kennedy Channel of Nares Strait. Fleet, which, in marked contrast to Josefsen's attitude is reflected The strait separates Ellesmere the Danish fleet, contains no vital in the Scandinavian satirizing of the Island from Northern Greenland and ice-breaking ships. entire episode. The so-called "Hans connects Baffin Bay with the Lincoln As for the HDMS Tulugaq, Island Liberation Front" seeks to free Sea. The island itself is so small that Danish prime minister Anders Fogh the lonely little rock from Danish or it shows up on very few maps. said that "they will not go ashore Canadian domination. "Radio Free The tiny islet has long been tearing down the [Canadian] flag and Hans Island" provides transcripts of disputed territory between Canada replacing it with a new one. It would fictional resistance radio broadcasts and Denmark. The Danish frigate be a somewhat childish behaviour from the island. Vaedderen sometimes patrols the between two NATO allies." The Swedish radio show waters between the northwest corner Hans Island itself has no Morgonpasset made a series of prank of Greenland and Ellesmere Island natural resources and is located in calls to the Danish and Canadian on the strength of the Danish claim one of the most brutally inhospitable foreign ministries regarding the to Hans Island. parts of the world. However, the dispute. One of the radio show Afterdecades of quiet bickering, waters associated with the island are hosts announced that Sweden was Canada made its move. On July 13, important for determining fishing also making a claim to the island, 2005, a small group of Canadian rights and are likely to increase having buried a bottle of banana soldiers landed on the island, placing in importance as global warming liqueur there. They also informed a plaque and a Canadian flag. A week opens the area up to more shipping. government officials that a statue later, Canadian Defence Minister The Hans Island issue might also of Swedish TV personality Lennart Bill Graham landed on the island as set a legal precedent for Canada, Hyland was to be erected there. A Centenary student takes advantage of wire- less internet. a symbolic act of ownership. which has Arctic marine sovereignty SEMPTEMBER 9, 2005 VOLUME 99 ISSUE 1 FEATURES WJE0a(g(SM Centenary Film Socie Freshmen Reflect on Centenary Fall 2005 Brett Martin treated as a person, not a barcode — Stage Beauty Staff Writer you're not just a face in the crowd," Gordon said. He indicated that he September 13 & 15 The vast majority of freshmen had expected this type of student- In 17th century British theater, men were men and transfer students have specific teacher interaction, which is why and women were...men. This film from the UK reasons for enrolling at Centenary. he enrolled here. This treatment, These three freshmen were asked which meets his expectations, (2004, 110 mins.), directed by Richard Eyre, about their reasons for enrollment is why he plans to stay here the centers on the life of actor Ned Kynaston (Billy and their current satisfaction with duration of his undergraduate career. Crudup), the most desired female lead on the Centenary. At the end of next Gordon appreciates the "demanding semester, they'll be interviewed academic pace" of the college, and all-male British stage. When Charles the second again to assess their overall he hopes he will be able to achieve opens the stage to genuine women Ned must satisfaction with the college. grades similar to those he had in high face the usurpation of his celebrity roles to hi Andrew Neiman, a freshman school. He also mentioned that he from Louisiana School of Math enjoyed how easy it was to become former dresser (Claire Danes). Science and Arts, finds that involved with student life and start Centenary fits him perfectiy. "In his own club or organization. Mickle Hall Auditorium, Room 114 regards to residence life, I have got Sophia Parham, a freshman along with everyone I've met so far, from Colombus High School in Films begin at 7:00 and I haven't felt uncomfortable Colombus, Mississippi, said she Admission is free and open to the public in any situation. The teachers are came to Centenary for the school's enthusiastic, and that, along with size and distance from home. While the small class sizes, makes you as Duke University was her first choice History of Photography Film Series if you are part of a small family in school, she chose Centenary for its Fall 2005 each class. This way, it is easier small size and family-like appeal. to find study buddies and seek She finds that the faculty respects the teacher's assistance," Neiman her opinion, regardless of her "side Sebastiao Salgado: Looking Back at You said. He has indicated his plans of the board." Now that she is September 13 & 15 to stay enrolled at this school until here, she finds that the school has graduation. Neiman appreciates the exceeded her expectations. Shefeels This documentary by Brazilian photographer ease of social club interactions. that Centenary's advertising and Sebastiao Salgado records the lives of the Kynan Gordon, a freshman recruitment methods understated working-class around the world. (59 mins.) from Bolton High School in the true appeal of the college. She Alexandria, Louisiana, said he talked of how the admissions office came to Centenary for the college's showed her to her classrooms with Turner 105 reputation and location. He also alacrity, which made her feel all the Films begin at 7:00 said that the general friendliness of more comfortable here. Parham the college was a vital component of believes she will stay here until her Admission is free and open to the public I- IT his college choice. "I feel that I'm graduation in 2009. KH*J 10 SEMPTEMBER 9, 2005 VOLUME 99 ISSUE 1 Seattleite Returns to Her FirellOllSe Sllbs Roots and Her Muse Make It Big and Luke Richie exhibit suggests, fishing was an Make It Hot Staff Writer important pastime for her family, and Washington State's lakes and waterways allowed the Thomas clan Appreciating living artists to continue this tradition. Thomas Kacie Lopez fresh subs like the Engine Company, and their traditions at the Meadows confesses that her work is shaped Staff Writer the Engineer, and the New York Museum of Art at Centenary by the symbiotic relationship of Steamer. These all come "dressed" College strikes close to home with her past and present home, and "by Growing up in the South, you and big enough to not disappoint this season's opening Southern life imposed learn a thing or two about food. If this even the hungriest civil servant. exhibit. The Big Fish: on a Northwest is your first year living in Louisiana, There are also their famous steamed The Art of Barbara Earl landscape." get ready to experience meals not as subs like the Virginia Honey Ham Thomas samples the Prominent a survival necessity, but as a social sub, Pastrami, and Smoked Turkey. lifework of Ms. Barbara companion pieces event for all occasions, sort of a These all have toasted buns and Thomas hailing from to Thomas' Big mandatory celebration of life and melted cheese. You can also make Seattle, Washington Fish exhibition are friends. If you spent the summer your sandwich part of a combo meal though she remains American artist Jacob away from Shreveport, get ready and pick up a drink and a bag of proudly conscious of Lawrence's Hiroshima to be dazzled by all the new dining chips for only a little more money. her familial roots in Series and Gwen choices in town. The new expansion I especially like this deal because North Louisiana. Her Knight's Standing of businesses down Youree Drive Firehouse is one of the few places exhibition spans from Horse are both and on the Louisiana Boardwalk to carry salt and vinegar flavored August 21 through October 23, displayed in the upstairs gallery at offer more food choices than ever chips, which are my personal culminating in a public convocation Meadows Museum. Thomas studied before, and speaking as someone favorite. They also make really in Anderson Auditorium of the under Lawrence while attending who knows both Shreveport and good iced tea, and any Southerner Hurley School of Music Building on the University of Washington and food, I feel compelled to point can tell you how important that is to September 8 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., obtaining her Master of Fine Arts out a few of my favorites for the a good meal. My personal favorite presented by Thomas in person. degree and eventually became his hungry Shreveporter eating out on is the Hook and Ladder sub, made Anyone wishing to go beyond the prot6g6 . Gwen Knight is the wife a budget. with Smoked Turkey Breast and purview of her work displayed in of Jacob Lawrence and close friend One of the most delicious Virginia Honey Ham, smothered Meadows Museum should plan to and influence on Thomas as well. and little-known new restaurants with Monterey Jack served "Fully on attending this onetime outing. The exposition of the three artists is Firehouse Subs. Located at Involved" — meaning it comes Thomas will be returning to Seattle together is hoped to apprise visitors 7230 Youree Drive (in front of the complete with mayo, mustard, and her vocation as writer, curator of the crucial impact mentors have Sam's Club), it is barely visible lettuce, tomato, onion with a dill and arts administrator on September on their pupils. from the road, until you see the spear on the side. 12. This is Thomas' first visit to giant inflatable fire hydrant next The menu doesn't just Thomas was born in Seattle Louisiana. Her Big Fish collection to it. Despite a lack of notoriety stop at sandwiches, though. Also in 1948, but her sharecropping comes to the Meadows Museum of in the area, Firehouse Subs makes touted are "Chief Salads", which grandparents and ancestors were Art at Centenary College courtesy some of the most fantastic subs I've are big enough to make a meal in born and bred Louisianans, of the Francine Seders Gallery of ever experienced. The restaurant is themselves, and the 2-Alarm Chil i, of originatingfrom Ruston, Bentonand Seattle, Washington. The Meadows actually part of a chain - the first course made famous by firehouses. Shreveport in North Louisiana's hill Museum of Art and Centenary one was opened in Jacksonville You can also pick up a bottle of country. Her grandparents migrated invite students and the public to Florida in 1994 by two fire-fighting their personal spicy ketchup, called to the Northwest in the Forties, join in the welcoming of this artist brothers who knew the secret to the Captain Sorensen's Datil Pepper but the imprint of her Southern and her perception of Louisiana and perfect sub: "Make it big. Make it Hot Sauce, which goes awesomely heritage was never affected. As Southern culture. hot. Make it with mounds of the on any of their sandwiches and the title of her Meadows Museum finest quality meats, cheeses and pretty much anything else. Their vegetables. And most importantly, restaurant houses over a hundred steam it." hot pepper sauces to try on your Firehouse Subs lives up to visit, ranging from well-known to its fire-fighter roots; the restaurant regional favorites. is regaled with a firehouse theme, So if you've ever eaten at with plenty of bright red paint and Firehouse Subs before, get excited authentic uniforms for ambience. because we now have one in It's hard not to feel patriotic while Shreveport. And if you've never eating a sub named Hook and been there, check it out next time Ladder while sitting at a Dalmatian- you want a sub. Because, I mean, print table. There's also a giant meat how many times can you really cooler behind the counter with the at Subway (especially since they largest slabs of deli meats that I've aren't doing those awesome Sub ever seen, and somehow find oddly Club cards anymore, anyway)? We reassuring. always knew fire-fighters were hot, The most important asset but it turns out they also make a of Firehouse Subs is, of course, the pretty damn good sandwich, too. Borlxirn Earl Thomas, "Reunions, My Mother and Dreams of Fish ". tempera on paper. />>.SJ. imf.: food. The menu .has several sloppy,

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SEMPTEMBER 9, 2005 ONG LOME RATE VOLUME 99 ISSUE 1 Opening Words Centenaly College of JLouisiana s Weekly 3naepenaant Irless "Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind" -Rudyard Kipling What's Happening France Extends a Hand for Hurricane Relief By Roxie Smith Editor-in-Chief Responding to the oncoming crisis, France began proposing and sending aid to areas of the Southern United States, wracked by hurricane Katrina, as early as September 2, according to the Embassy of France in the United States. Though Dillard students wait out the storm in the Fitness Center the embassy is unaware of any Hurricane Katrina Leaves Shock in its Wake French citizens victimized by the storm, which hit land and began its devastation of the gulf coast on Jennifer Atchison provided. a total evacuation of the city of August 29,h, France, among other Staff Writer "Before we got here, we were New Orleans last Wednesday, and nations, has taken a number of down, tired and depressed," contacted President George Bush actions to aid those affected by the The shock and despair that blew in explained Dillard University for aid later in the week. After the disaster. with Hurricane Katrina's winds and Freshman Patricia Kugmeh. "We're military stepped in, the city began The French municipality of waters early last Monday morning just grateful we're safe and away complete evacuation on Saturday. Orleans has invited 50 students from have quickly been tempered by from the hurricane, and we're so The effect of Katrina on the Loyola University to study and live the tremendous response of both grateful for the tremendous help national economy was initially in the city that lends its name to New sympathetic and empathetic citizens from Centenary." found all over gas signs across the Orleans. Other humanitarian groups to needs, known and unknown Shreveport, although spared the United States Tuesday. Although such as Telecom Sans Frontier and alike. brunt of the disastrous climactic southern Louisiana will be the French Red Cross have sent Understanding that in any episode, has now moved from the negatively affected for the next few personnel and supplies in a number significant disruption of what aforementioned shock to repairing months as one of its major cities of fields, from medical professionals is considered to be normal life, the communities affected by remains shut down, the event will and firefighters, specially trained the need for quick and orderly Katrina. allow for a temporary economic for natural disasters, to technicians restoration of normality should be Hurricane Katrina played a game enhancement in Shreveport. "It's who work to restore phone and our primary endeavor, Centenary with meteorologists as she initially going to be a huge boost for oui Internet connections damaged in the students have joined citizens from jogged east, providing a false area's economy," said Senior Kiley catastrophe. The aid was sent not across the nation to accomplish just pretense of security when the eye Pulliam. "Displaced businesses are only to French-Louisiana but also that. of the storm did not blow over New already setting up shop here." to Mobile, Houston and Little Rock. When hundreds of thousands Orleans directly. Although disaster One transport including tarp, tents, evacuated New Orleans Sunday, struck hard, all believed the worst Many students are still in shock, jerry cans (steel fuel containers), Centenary was among several was over. Those who weathered despite lending a helping hand at soap, and cooking kits also contains other places to accept refugees. the storm in New Orleans Monday emergency supplies from Britain Centenary College opened its doors went to bed, only to wake up the Cont. Pg. 2 and possibly Germany. Among their to displaced Dillard University next morning and realize that the substantial contributions, France students. sigh of relief they had breathed only released a total of 92,000 barrels "The Centenary community and a few hours earlier had proven to be the community at large have turned short lived. Cont. Pg. 6 out in force to provide clothing, As residents awoke Tuesday toiletries, bedding, snacks and morning, it soon became apparent I n s i d e services for the Dillard evacuees, that New Orleans had suffered a who are extremely grateful for the far greater calamity than Katrina Opinions Pg. 2 outpouring of community support," had caused in its wake. After the said Centenary College President levees broke and pumps failed to Features Pg. 3 Kenneth Schwab. work. New Orleans drowned under Most students who attend Dillard the waters that flowed out of Lake A&E Pg. io University are from New Orleans Pontchartrain. and probably evacuated with their Somewhere around 15,000- Sports Pg. 12 families. The majority of the 20,000 individuals stranded in students who came to Centenary are New Orleans sought shelter in Horoscope Pg. 14 out-of-state students, and although the Superdome, and thousands of they were coping with tragedy, others remained trapped in their Satire Pg. 15 they were extremely thankful to homes or on roofs. Louisiana Two Dillard students take advantage of Cente- Centenary College for the aid Governor Kathleen Blanco ordered nary s combined hed/hasketlxtll area SEMPTEMBER 9, 2005 VOLUME 99 ISSUE 1 EDITORIALS Letter from the Editor: Question of the Week By Andrew Connell If you could create your own major, what would it Vigilante Journalism be? trusted was his dog. This is what though I'm sure if we did, we'd they call a "human interest story," write about them. The point is that like stories about elementary school even though it would be 28-pages teachers who bake cookies: these we could still fit all of Centenary's Lee Bridges, Sophomore are the stories with no discernable not-so-dirty laundry in one press 'U.S. Foreign Policy because that's what I want to do in life." journalistic value. Centenary is a run. UT-Austin we are not (and campus full of minutia (as is any damn proud, too!). college campus, I suppose), but we This year we're trying on seem particularly involved with a few things to see how they our human interest stories. We work, and trying desperately are particularly fond of our small not to slip into old patterns of circles. This is the origin of the repetition, Nietzsche be damned. Centenary Rumor Mill (wherein Don't worry though... we're still Andrew Buller, Freshman every classmate knows the petit CAF obsessed. And P. Love is "I would do Hunting and Fishing...or details of your inner dramas). This still prepared to dole out love recess. It would be for the lovers of the is the origin of ever-repeating stories advice with the flippant abandon outdoors and you'd hunt and fish and about the CAF, SGA, what parts of someone who hasn't had an it'd be easy." of Cline are falling off, and Greek awkward date in years. goings-on. Nietzsche believed in the law of eternal returns. I, however, Katrina would like to extend Centenenary's Cont. from pg. 1. Editor-in-Chief Roxie Smith has changed her minutia, if not into the world at heathen ways and returned the stolen cuttle. large... well, at least past Centenary the local shelters. As students How does one go about Boulevard and Kings Highway. It's remain glued to the news channels deciding what is news-worthy not easy. to follow developing events Mary Knott, Junior and what is decidedly unworthy? Centenary is directly in- surrounding the aftermath of "I feel as if a degree in Environmental One recurring story from these between two extremes, the too small, the hurricane, many struggle to Law would focus more on the pulse that rightfully hurricane-centric days is and the not small enough. We're imagine what the New Orleans of America is finding a need to tap into or rather how demanding our attention is the harrowing tale of a man who large enough that we could fill 28- the future will be like. at a national level." identified himself only as "Robert." pages or more with our schedules, He was found floating on a tire in information, and activities without "I can't imagine when the year New Orleans, and refused to be ever mentioning a thing beyond is out, if things will ever be the rescued because the only person he our gates. Not that we have gates, same," said Senior Arthur Okura. DPS: Efficient, Intimidating, Stylish Meg Polito, Senior "Genetics, because it is one of the Erin McQuiston one? Many a law-breaker would and look even more awesome major fields in biology right now and Copy Editor throw their hands up in surrender than those with two skis. Why, we only offer one class in it." merely to get a better look. readers, would we deny such As you may have read in an "Plan Segway" has many awesomeness to the very people earlier article by our own Nick things to recommend it. Beyond who protect and serve us? They Rougely, DPS recently replaced the aesthetics, a Segway would should be out zipping through the their crappy Oldsmo-buick with a be able to access the tight corners fresh air, like snowboarders, free Dodge Durango. I think that, while and narrow lanes unreachable by to see and be seen. admirable for DPS to acquire new large pickup trucks. A Segway And imagine the new pictures Ilissa May, Sophomore and bad-ass ways to chase down the would consume far less gas than for Centenary's recruitment "Underwater Basket Weaving because petty vandals and fraternity drunks the aforementioned pickup, and cut brochures. Nothing says "Hip, it'd be an easy A and I'd want to teach on our beloved campus, one thing is down on the toxic fumes emitted well-endowed campus" quite it to my kids." still missing. Style. by less hippy-friendly transport. like a fleet of maroon and white DPS already has a bicycle Officers would no longer suffer Segways. (And honestly, they're patrol, which is an excellent start. from the physical wear and tear of only going to get cheaper now But why not take the logical next walking/running on the campus's that all the early-adopter nerds step? Segways. uneven sidewalks and treacherous have bought theirs.) What could be more Arboretum bridges. Please, for the sake of our intimidating, more noble, more The quantum leap from Dodge DPS officers, and for the future awe-inspiring, than P.J. hurtling Durango to Segway can only be awesomeness of your campus, tell Heather Nicholls, Freshman towards an offender on her very compared to the moment when it your local Student Government "I would major in Professional Chilling/ own two-wheeled chariot of justice? was discovered that one could slide Representative that you support Extreme Sports while traveling the Or funnier than Zeke falling off of down a hill on only one snow-ski Plan Segway! world." FIFTY-CENT WORDS: LEXICON FOR PIMPS SEMPTEMBER 9, 2005 iScc^/siast ^ek'dee'zee'asty. — /?. ..Ys/rtft<-teaser. . (/so "ecefip&ui/i/ri/, " Me-acteo-itp' or oecu/>(itio/t o/ <sfr/Y) - VOLUME 99 ISSUE 1 FEATURES /ea-smy. ". fffas co**&/si/ tSg^/a/t/ coa& aftrtictctcoYier o/t//e< eci/usia/ arts. DPS Remains Focused on Student Safety C E N T E N A R Y CONGLOMERATE Nick Rougely speak to anyone directly. This will and services — some of the changes Sports Editor hopefully lead to the prevention of with DPS can be seen just by STAFF more crimes on campus. If your tip looking around. Instead of the Centenary's Most Wanted? leads to an arrest, you can receive a regular Crown Victoria, DPS has Editor-in-Chief A new Centenary SWAT team? reward of up to S100. The monetary added a new Dodge Durango to their Not quite. While the changes at award is not the most important arsenal. DPS paid half price for the Roxie Smith Centenary's Department of Public aspect of this new service. vehicle (with a state contract) and Safety may not be as extreme as "We felt this program would replaces the old vehicle that had Copy Editor you have heard, there will be new work well on this campus because over 260,000 miles and cost more services offered to further help of how small and proud this in upkeep than acquiring a new Erin McQuiston students and faculty. This year's community is," added Aull. "It's vehicle. new goals for DPS are to find more not about the money, but making DPS also added a couple new Features Editor ways to provide services to the our campus a safer place." officers over the past year, including Versha Sharma students on Centenary's campus by Another new program offered Eddie Walker and Ken Smith. Both enhancing existing programs and by DPS will be the new "Check are faces Centenary students will adding new ones geared toward Your Ride" service. This will be a recognize and can feel confident A & E Editor college students. vehicle check-point set up in the with. Kelly Hunt "We already have great parking lot beside Hurley music Students can also have their programs, like the Rape Aggression building. It will be set up 3 to 4 property engraved with their initials Defense course and the Escort days before breaks that are a week or other self-identifying numbers Sports Editor program, to keep the students safe, or longer. This allows people who so that if it is stolen, it can be easily Nick Rougely so we wanted to follow that trend have to make long trips home or found. This is an existing program and help students even more," said even short ones to have their cars that most students do not know Photographers DPS captain Zeke Aull. looked at and have any potential about. This allows a trail to be made, One of the new services this problems averted. Cars will be especially at local pawn shops, Curt Youngblood year is the Centenary Campus Watch. checked for oil, anti freeze, water where stolen property usually ends Ashley Vick You may have seen the posters and other common car mishaps up. All a student has to do is call around campus with Centenary before students get out on the road. DPS, set up an appointment, and Business Manager students and faculty with the slogan It will also be a learning experience, all their valuables can be engraved "I've got your back." The service as students will be shown the within 10 minutes. Scott Lerchie is similar to the Crime Stoppers problem, and several ways to fix "It's all about the students this program offered by local police it by themselves. This will not be year, we want to give back as much Web Manager departments. It allows students a service station, though, and only as possible," said Aull. "Student Justin Bailey or faculty to call in (x.7238) and minimal tune-ups will actually be safety is our main focus." report a crime or suspicious activity performed. anonymously without having to It's not all just new programs Layout Assistant Ashley Owens Bookstore Expanded Along Comic Artist Sara Hebert With Student Union Building Copyright © 2005 The Conglomerate is an in- Alicia Liddell reach Randle's without having the campus and therefore needed dependant student publica- Staff Writer to walk through the bookstore or to be more inviting and useful. tion, and does not reflect the around it when it's closed. Junior The bookstore was swept along in opinions of Centenary Col- The Centenary bookstore Nolan Budgewater said the changes these changes," said Ballard. lege of Louisiana. is undergoing a transformation "are a good idea," a sentiment The bookstore is scheduled that will make the Student Union Ballard agrees with. to reopen along with the SUB on Building (SUB) more user-friendly "We believe the Student Union September 23rd. Contact: and enjoyable. "To make this should be the casual living room for [email protected] happen, the bookstore had to move its footprint north in the building, Meed Help witli a Paper? taking over the former patio," said The Conglomerate Bill Ballard, Vice President for Visit the Centenary 2911 Centenary Blvd. Finance and Administration. Shreveport, LA 71134 With the bookstore moved, UNPtTH Randle's has been expanded. Ballard also stated: "the wall between Randle's and the bookstore Mon - Thurs 7- 10 pm had to move to the west to create a passageway." Amongotherchanges, Library Lab D the ceilings have been opened up and there will be a new display fcTree to aCCCentenary Students^ window. Students will be able to CONGRATS TO ALL OUR NEW ZETA BABIES! ALLISON AUTREY, MORGANA BROUSSARD (NOT PICTURED), SARA BRYAN, KATE BUCHANAN, CECILIA CHEA, LESLIE CLAMPITT, NICOLE CLIFTON, SARA COLVIN (NOT PICTURED), JESSICA COSENZA, ASHLEY DEATHERAGE, MADDI DURAPAU, CAITLIN FUELBERTH, REBEKAH GAGNARD, ASHLEY JOHNSTON, ASHLEY MAXWELL, BRITTANY MOTHERSBAUGH, JESSICA PFANNER, HOLLY SMOTHERS, AND NAOMI WILL WE LOVE YOU! LOTS OF LOVE, THE LADIES OF ZETA TAU ALPHA SEMPTEMBER 9, 2005 VOLUME 99 ISSUE 1 FEATURES From the U.S. to the U.K. — Intercultural Director says Goodbye Versha Sharma participate in the 12-month program, of ambassador - Ashley Lacy, who the spring semester. "I'd like to Features Editor consisting of two semesters with graduated in 2004, is currently in come back and start an English courses and a three-month long Guanajuato, Mexico, and her story as a Second Language program," Many students may not know period to write a thesis. will be published in Centenary said Bruner, adding that she thinks it, but in that little gray building She was awarded the Today. Lacy is taking classes in the most effective set-up would across the street from campus - the scholarship after a district chemistry, music, Spanish culture be one person concentrating on Department of Intercultural Affairs competition, and initially applied and literature at the Universidad de study abroad and related programs, - major changes are talcing place. through the downtown Shreveport Guanajuato. while the other would work with Beloved director Anne-Marie Rotary Club. Bruner had to pen For those who know Bruner, ESL students. Since she plans on Bruner, who graduated from several autobiographical essays and the main question is whether or not being out of the country for 13 or so Centenary in 1995, has departed meet the Rotary ideal of "service she plans on coming back. Working months, however, Bruner explained Shreveport for Wales. She will above self" before winning the for 6 years in the intercultural that it's difficult to predict what next attend Cardiff University in the scholarship. "Awardeesareexpected department has established a year will be like. capital city, pursuing a Master's in to serve as ambassadors of goodwill strong bond between Bruner and For anyone interested in Applied Linguistics with a focus on to the Rotary district and community the student body. Her ideal plan is applying for such scholarships, English Language Teaching. where they are assigned," she said. for the department to make room other options include two-year Bruner has received funding in The scholarship covers costs up to for her to work alongside the new and shorter cultural scholarships. the form of a Rotary International's $25,000 (USD) for one year. director, Sue Callaway, who has Contact Bruner at abruner® Ambassadorial Scholarship. The Bruner isn't the only already begun an enthusiastic centenary.edu. scholarship has allowed her to Centenary alumna boasting the title promotion of study abroad for International Community Cheaper Student Insurance Grows at Centenary Gives Better Coverage Ashley Owens studying at sister universities in Staff Writer Europe. Bryon Larson and Maggie Jennifer Atchison semester. Mahoney will be at the University Staff Writer Students may use a prescription Among the new faces this year Catholique in Lille, France; Tara card that will cover $250 worth of atCentenary are several international Whitsitt at the University of Aarhus Students enrolled in the prescription medications per year, students from six different nations. in Aarhus, Denmark; and Susan school-affiliated health insurance and after an evaluation by Murphy, Many Centenary students Boling at Queen's University in program, Education and Institution students who are ill may see Dr. choose to spend part of their Belfast, Northern Ireland. Insurance Administration (EIIA), Amy Hammons, EIIA's designated academic careers studying abroad. Deadlines for applying to study will enjoy and benefit from some doctor for Centenary students, the Centenary also invites students abroad in the Spring are improvements in the plan for student same day. from other nations to be a part of Lille, France: October 15 health insurance in the upcoming Another improvement to the the campus community. This year CODOFIL/MICEFA: October 15 year. program is the inclusion of coverage is no exception. Aarhus, Denmark: November 1 "The new coverage will pay for a wellness exam, which includes Four new exchange students Dresden, Germany: November 20 the co-pay fee and deductible, even a pap smear for female students have joined the Centenary British Studies at Oxford: if the student is using the school each year. Another enhanced community this year, three of whom November/early December health insurance as secondary service offered by student insurance will stay all year. They are Louise Northern Ireland: January 1 insurance," explained Director of is coverage for wisdom teeth Gregg and Chariene Millen from Interested students should Health Services Sherrie Murphy. extractions up to $100 per tooth or Ireland, Sophie Konieczynski from contact the Office of Intercultural "This may be an advantage if these $100 total for impacted teeth. France and Christoph Lippmann Affairs at 869-5702 or by email at expenses are high." Murphy urges students not from Germany. [email protected]. Besides the cost of the to forget that there are services There are also three new Along with the new insurance, which is now only $165 offered by the health services center international students pursuing international students this year, instead of more than $300 in years available to all students, even those degrees at Centenary from Poland, Centenary gained a new director of past, other positive changes have not covered by EIIA. First aid, Austria and Canada. Centenary has intercultural affairs. Sue Callaway been made. The length of time over-the-counter drugs, and same- 16 returning international students has had much experience with which students have to file a claim, day appointments for doctors in from the following countries: intercultural affairs: 15 years in has increased from three months to town are just a few of the services Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Fort Worth, TX, and in Hong Kong, six months this year, and is more students may enjoy at the center. Germany, Hong Kong, India, as well as with high school students student-friendly. Busy schedules Murphy expresses concerns Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, in Shreveport. Sue has spent much may sometimes prevent one from about campus wellness this Serbia and South Korea. At this time in Costa Rica, Mexico, Vietnam filing a claim within a shorter time semester, for she has already seen time, three more students from and China. She lived in Hong limit. illness affect some students. Her France have confirmed that they Kong for six years. Callaway also Accidents on campus are advice to students is to "get plenty of will study at Centenary for the has visited the Bahamas, Thailand, covered up to $ 10,000 for those who rest and drink lots of fluids in order spring semester. Macao, Singapore, Israel, Gaza, are covered by student insurance, to stay well this semester." Murphy Although the system does not Egypt, Switzerland and Holland. and students are covered even hopes that students not feeling well require even exchanges for students All of her world traveling has well during breaks when they may not will use the health services center as studying abroad, there are several equipped her for her new position be on campus, for as long as they a resource in getting better as soon American students who will be on the Centenary staff. are registered for the subsequent as possible. SEMPTEMBER 9, 2005 VOLUME 99 ISSUE 1 FEATURES Where in the World is Dr. Brayford? th 14 Annual CAF Boasts Chelsea Shackelford misses Centenary, Dr. Brayford Staff Writer exclaimed, "Of course!" She misses Book Bazaar Old Favorites, her students and the classroom, but While small rumors have she has yet to miss faculty meetings. begun to spread about the absence When asked whether or not she This Weekend New Events of Religious Studies professor Dr. believes a year away will change Susan Brayford, after sitting down her relationships with students and and talking to her it's safe to say faculty, she said, "Yeah, it probably Beth Warner those rumors can be put to rest. She will." She's excited, however, about Courtney Delaney Staff Writer has not resigned from Centenary; remaining close with the students Staff Writer she's merely taking a year long she knows well and meeting all the Food Service Director Chris sabbatical to finish her Commentary, new students when she returns. Dr. The Annual Centenary Book Walsh has said that there will be a systematic series of explanations Brayford also said that she does Bazaar is finally here! Interested several upcoming cafeteria events or interpretations of events. Her love being home. customers can enjoy great bargains this year. Roast the Pig Night, Steak topic is on the Greek translation of Being home allows her time on all varieties of books, including Night, and different theme nights Genesis, and it's the first of its kind to catch up and spoil her six cats. bestsellers, reference books, fiction, will be posted on a calendar in the in English. Dr. Brayford is excited She can also enjoy going to work in non-fiction, even textbooks and CAF soon. about returning in the fall of 2006. casual clothes,plusasanextra bonus: rare books. There will be over 30 Popular events such as the Dr. Brayford has been teaching "It's really quiet!" When asked if categories to choose from, including baked potato bar, pretzel bar, and in the Religious Studies department she plans to come by campus often, 3,700 children's books, 1,600 make-your-own-pizza bar will also for seven years. It wasn't until the Brayford said, "I'm not making any cookbooks and 700 science fiction be returning this semester. fall of 2004 that she decided it was plans." She did admit, however, books. There will even be books on Suggestions are always time to take a break. She had recently that she will probably stop by every tape and CD available for purchase. welcome as long as they include been awarded tenure from the week or two. For those of you who are rare book specifics. "Comments like 'the college and the Louisiana Board of Dr. Brayford would like to collectors, in addition to the regular food sucks' doesn't help me," said Regents had just established a grant tell the Centenary community that sale, there will be a silent auction Walsh. Comment cards are now for professors in the final stages of "Centenary has done a good job featuring 15 rare books. Besides located between the salad and deli a project. She could not think of a in supporting my work." She will books, there will be over 3,000 bars. better time to seize the opportunity be back next year and all students vinyl records sold by Sigma Alpha Iota, the Centenary Music Sorority. and finish her Commentary. After can look forward to her new class These will be sold on the upper receiving the grant, Dr. Brayford Religion and Violence. Also, her level of the Gold Dome. decided to take the 2005-2006 Commentary will be available to Sponsored by the Centenary school year off. She confirms that institutions and libraries, so look Muses, the funds will go not only she already has the first full draft for a copy at Magale. Dr. Brayford toward student activities that do not of the Commentary completed is a cherished part of the Centenary receive backing from the college (excluding the introduction, which community and she will be missed budget, but a portion will also be she will do last.) this year. donated to the Katrina Relief Fund. When asked if she already Any direct donations for the Katrina France, cont. from pg. 1 Relief Fund are welcome, whether Mr. Rov creates dishes based on students ' re- of oil per day over the course of 30 states a press communique issued they are canned goods or cash. quests. days from their strategic reserves. by the Ministry for the Economy, The Bazaar will be held on "This request is fully consistent with Finance and Industry. France and Friday, September 9, from 5pm to "Even just sticking your head the effort to show solidarity with the United States have a long- 9pm, and Saturday, September 10, in the door to say how things are the American people, severely hit standing relationship of cooperation from 9am to 3pm, in the Gold Dome. going is welcome," Walsh said. by this large-scale meteorological and friendship. In the 17* and 18l,) Admission is free, and prices start She points out that changes cannot cataclysm. France is playing her full centuries Louisiana was part of New at 25 cents. For further information, be made nor can problems be fixed part in the collective solidarity effort France, under French Territorial contact the headquarters at 318- if students don't communicate to guarantee the supply and stability control. This region was sold to the 219-3409 or Amy Giglio at 318- properly. of the international oil market," United States by Napoleon in!803. 869-5136. Walsh also encourages students to be creative when eating eari in the CAF. Ideas include toasting sandwiches, having vegetables —•e*' from the salad bar stir fried, making bagel pizzas, or making a taco salad. Students can also make requests for pizza toppings or items such as soy milk. WE SPECIALIZE IN CATERING SUITED TO YOUR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS! The CAF has also purchased Open Monday-Sunday 10:3Oam-8p>m special 'Date Rape Coasters' that 24 v can be picked up at the DPS office. The coasters change colors if a date www.leonsturkeys.com rape drug has been dropped in the drink. Walsh, a registered dietician, is also willing to speak at resident 303 E. Kings Hwy, hall meetings about nutrition. wmmmmmmm 7 SEMPTEMBER 9, 2005 VOLUME 99 ISSUE 1 FEATURES political science SUB Renovations Fitness Department Center welcomes New Promise Better Security Professor Things to Come Beth Warner Breached Staff Writer Among this fall's new teachers Liz Delcamp Randle's is getting all new By Ashley Owens at Centenary is Dr. Philip Barker, a Staff Writer appliances as well, with an expanded Staff Writer native of Longview, Texas, and a kitchen area. They may also have welcome addition to the Political The orange fencing and yellow new items on their menu. During the night of July 21, Science Department. tape are hard to miss. The post All these renovations will be an unidentified person or group of After he received his office is now in the basement. What nice, but why is it taking so long? persons broke into the fitness center undergraduate degree in both else is changing? During the remodeling process, and stole three computer towers. History and Political Science from 'The biggest thing that people the construction crew ran into a The computers stolen were Texas A&M, he spent two years will notice is that you can get from few problems that had to be fixed from the front desk, the student director's office, and the office one end of the building on the main before they could continue; namely of Mike Thomas, Fitness Center floor to the other end at all times asbestos and some "small things Director. of the day," says building director here and there with the heating and Shannon Delaney. cooling systems," said Delaney. "It was an odd case of theft," said Haley Young, Fitness Center Delaney also mentioned a The grand opening is now scheduled host of other major - and minor - for Parents and Family weekend, student director. 'They didn't take changes to the SUB. The bookstore September 23 and 24. the computers in the basement." now only has one door, facing the Why wait until this year to Also, only the towers were stolen; courtyard. Where the post office renovate? A group of Centenary the monitors were left behind. once was will now hold the pool employees, including Bill Ballard, The computers were not new. Suspicions are that they were stolen tables, ping-pong table, and the Vice President for Finance and for information. The computer at other games. The information Administration, visited several other desk is no more. Instead, where the campuses and decided something the front desk contained a record of fitness center visitation. Visitors Pan-Hellenic society used to be is needed to be done about the SUB were tracked by scanning their ID an "information center," including now. Eventually, the goal is to build card, which contained their student not only a new desk, but also an a whole new Student Union, but the identification number, often their array of supplies - tape, paper, timeline on that is still undecided. social security number. Anyone etc.- contained within a glassed-in Ballard also said that the SUB working in Houston before moving area. SGA and CAB have switched renovations are expected to cost who had scanned their card at the on to the University of Colorado to places. between $1.25 and $1.5 million. Fitness Center in the past few years receive his master's and doctorate. The bathrooms are also being While many students worry the had their information in the system. After years at being at large upgraded: all new fixtures, new resources for this were taken out It is unknown how many numbers universities with thousands of stalls, everything. All the furniture of student fees, fear not. The funds were in the system and to whom students, Barker was looking for on the second floor is being replaced came from "prior donations that they belonged. a small liberal arts school like with a very cushy, overstuffed had accumulated and financial Young's computer was also stolen. This computer had Centenary. variety of chairs and couches. The investments" that had provided "When you teach at a large idea was to make it more like a returns, said Ballard. billing information for the Fitness school like Colorado University, living room, where people could So, will students like the SUB Center's non-student patrons. you might run into one or two of hang out. The SUB will also have better this way? Only time will This information included names and contact information as well as your 100 students around campus, wireless internet access. tell. recordsof pay mentsand membership but you never really feel like you account balances. It did not contain know them. Here at Centenary, 1 get the chance to know my students. any credit card numbers or bank And hopefully, they'll get to know account information on any of the patrons. me, too," said Barker. Centenary's Department "Teaching at Centenary is of Public Safety was called to a world apart from teaching at Colorado. The most obvious investigate. The building was finger-printed and an investigation difference is in the students. Centenary students are more ensued. "We don't know how they involved, more invested, more respectful and more dynamic," he got in," said Young. The building did not have a security alarm at the said. Barker enjoys photography time. Anyone with information on and was also the Texas State High this case should contact DPS at School Calculator Champion. Most 869-5000 or go by their office in of his time these days is dedicated Centenary Square, on the corner of to spending time with his wife and Woodlawn and King's Highway. new mme-week-old'son. Contract workers install new SUB doors, just one of the many changes. 8 SEMPTEMBER 9, 2005 VOLUME 99 ISSUE 1 FEATURES Campus to National Affairs: Mourning Mother Poses Questions Receive Liz Del camp behind her, including CodePink political motivations and publicity Staff Writer and TrueMajority. It has also tactics of Cindy Sheehan. She now More Wi-Fi drawn media coverage — lots of it. appears to be promoting her own Cindy Sheehan, one of the Sheehan has even launched a TV personal agenda and notoriety at the major newsmakers of August, has commercial campaign to help coerce expense of her son's good name and Brett Martin brought to light the growing factions a second meeting from Bush. In reputation.. .The Sheehan family lost Staff Writer of American politics. the commercial, she states, "Mr. our beloved Casey in the Iraq War and It all began when Sheehan's President, I want to tell you face to we have been silently, respectfully The Information Technology son, Army Specialist Casey Sheehan, face how much this hurts...How grieving...The rest of the Sheehan department has plans to integrate was killed in a grenade attack in many more of our loved ones need family supports the troops, our more wireless access points on Iraq on April 4, 2004. Two months to die in this senseless war?" country, and our president, silently, campus. As of Tuesday, August 30th, IT's plans are still on the later she and fourteen other family Sheehan met with Joe Hagin, with prayer and respect." The email members met individually with White House Deputy Chief of was sent by Cherio Quartoaroio, drawing board. They said that they President Bush. Since then Sheehan Staff, and Stephen Hadley, National Sheehan's sister-in-law, on behalf of now have wireless in the Library, has founded Gold Star Families Security Advisor, on August 4 for Quartoarolo's entire family, save for Mickle Hall, and the Wright Math for Peace, an anti-war group, and almost an hour, but still insists on Casey's father. Building. traveled the country interviewing meeting with President Bush. Sheehan's response was that IT further said that while Bush supporters about the war. When the President's motorcade "we have always been on separate they have no absolute plans After her first meeting with passed her, leaving for a Republican sides of the fence politically and I on implementing the wireless Bush, she was interviewed by a National Committee meeting and have not spoken to them since the connections immediately, they newspaper in her hometown of barbeque, Sheehan held a sign with elections when they supported the do have plans to eventually add Vacaville, California, and was "Why do you make time for donors man who is responsible for Casey's wireless internet to the Student quoted as saying that the President and not for me?" on it. death." Union Building. The coverage should extend as far as Randle's appeared sympathetic, although she Sheehan's protests have On August 18, Sheehan left later stated that he acted insensitively divided the nation and her family. the anti-war camp to attend to her and the outside fountain area. For those of you well-versed in the towards her suffering. Her in-laws denounce her protests, ailing mother, who suffered a stroke. areas of wireless networking, the Her stakeout outside Bush's and wrote an email to various news Sheehan's supporters, however, technology to be used is 802.11 -G. ranch in Crawford, Texas, has organizations, stating: continue the vigil. The IT department has stated that drawn other anti-war groups to rally "We do not agree with the adding additional wireless access Foreign Affairs: Hans Island Showdown points is not on their priority list, as there is minimal usage on wireless routers. Erin McQuiston Outraged by this Canadian conflicts with both the U.S. and While plans are on the drawing Copy Editor invasion, the Danes sent the arctic Russia. board for the SUB, if students patrol ship HDMS Tulugaq to Hans "Few Danes really care about want more wireless access points Although the U.S. media has Island to assert Danish sovereignty. this island that we have barely heard to be added on campus then they sadly neglected the story, Canada Before the ship could reach the of. We just want to prove to ourselves should make use of those already in and the Scandinavian nation of island, Denmark and Canada agreed that we will not be pushed around place. Each time IT has examined Denmark have been engaged in a to re-open negotiations, with the aid by bigger nations," says Dane and the usage of wireless points they naval thumb-war all summer over a of the government of Greenland. former Centenary exchange student have noted a minimal number of tiny, worthless chunk of rock in the Media attention now seems to Niels-Martin Triers Josefsen. "We'll users connected via Wi-Fi. Due North Atlantic. have turned away from the actual kiss the U.S.'s ass if we have to, to the minimal usage, they do not Hans Island (or Hans 0 in possession of the island and towards but we're not going to take it from see adding wireless as a useful Danish) is in the centre of the the sad state of the Canadian Nothem Canada." investment to the student body. Kennedy Channel of Nares Strait. Fleet, which, in marked contrast to Josefsen's attitude is reflected The strait separates Ellesmere the Danish fleet, contains no vital in the Scandinavian satirizing of the Island from Northern Greenland and ice-breaking ships. entire episode. The so-called "Hans connects Baffin Bay with the Lincoln As for the HDMS Tulugaq, Island Liberation Front" seeks to free Sea. The island itself is so small that Danish prime minister Anders Fogh the lonely little rock from Danish or it shows up on very few maps. said that "they will not go ashore Canadian domination. "Radio Free The tiny islet has long been tearing down the [Canadian] flag and Hans Island" provides transcripts of disputed territory between Canada replacing it with a new one. It would fictional resistance radio broadcasts and Denmark. The Danish frigate be a somewhat childish behaviour from the island. Vaedderen sometimes patrols the between two NATO allies." The Swedish radio show waters between the northwest corner Hans Island itself has no Morgonpasset made a series of prank of Greenland and Ellesmere Island natural resources and is located in calls to the Danish and Canadian on the strength of the Danish claim one of the most brutally inhospitable foreign ministries regarding the to Hans Island. parts of the world. However, the dispute. One of the radio show Afterdecades of quiet bickering, waters associated with the island are hosts announced that Sweden was Canada made its move. On July 13, important for determining fishing also making a claim to the island, 2005, a small group of Canadian rights and are likely to increase having buried a bottle of banana soldiers landed on the island, placing in importance as global warming liqueur there. They also informed a plaque and a Canadian flag. A week opens the area up to more shipping. government officials that a statue later, Canadian Defence Minister The Hans Island issue might also of Swedish TV personality Lennart Bill Graham landed on the island as set a legal precedent for Canada, Hyland was to be erected there. A Centenary student takes advantage of wire- less internet. a symbolic act of ownership. which has Arctic marine sovereignty SEMPTEMBER 9, 2005 VOLUME 99 ISSUE 1 FEATURES WJE0a(g(SM Centenary Film Socie Freshmen Reflect on Centenary Fall 2005 Brett Martin treated as a person, not a barcode — Stage Beauty Staff Writer you're not just a face in the crowd," Gordon said. He indicated that he September 13 & 15 The vast majority of freshmen had expected this type of student- In 17th century British theater, men were men and transfer students have specific teacher interaction, which is why and women were...men. This film from the UK reasons for enrolling at Centenary. he enrolled here. This treatment, These three freshmen were asked which meets his expectations, (2004, 110 mins.), directed by Richard Eyre, about their reasons for enrollment is why he plans to stay here the centers on the life of actor Ned Kynaston (Billy and their current satisfaction with duration of his undergraduate career. Crudup), the most desired female lead on the Centenary. At the end of next Gordon appreciates the "demanding semester, they'll be interviewed academic pace" of the college, and all-male British stage. When Charles the second again to assess their overall he hopes he will be able to achieve opens the stage to genuine women Ned must satisfaction with the college. grades similar to those he had in high face the usurpation of his celebrity roles to hi Andrew Neiman, a freshman school. He also mentioned that he from Louisiana School of Math enjoyed how easy it was to become former dresser (Claire Danes). Science and Arts, finds that involved with student life and start Centenary fits him perfectiy. "In his own club or organization. Mickle Hall Auditorium, Room 114 regards to residence life, I have got Sophia Parham, a freshman along with everyone I've met so far, from Colombus High School in Films begin at 7:00 and I haven't felt uncomfortable Colombus, Mississippi, said she Admission is free and open to the public in any situation. The teachers are came to Centenary for the school's enthusiastic, and that, along with size and distance from home. While the small class sizes, makes you as Duke University was her first choice History of Photography Film Series if you are part of a small family in school, she chose Centenary for its Fall 2005 each class. This way, it is easier small size and family-like appeal. to find study buddies and seek She finds that the faculty respects the teacher's assistance," Neiman her opinion, regardless of her "side Sebastiao Salgado: Looking Back at You said. He has indicated his plans of the board." Now that she is September 13 & 15 to stay enrolled at this school until here, she finds that the school has graduation. Neiman appreciates the exceeded her expectations. Shefeels This documentary by Brazilian photographer ease of social club interactions. that Centenary's advertising and Sebastiao Salgado records the lives of the Kynan Gordon, a freshman recruitment methods understated working-class around the world. (59 mins.) from Bolton High School in the true appeal of the college. She Alexandria, Louisiana, said he talked of how the admissions office came to Centenary for the college's showed her to her classrooms with Turner 105 reputation and location. He also alacrity, which made her feel all the Films begin at 7:00 said that the general friendliness of more comfortable here. Parham the college was a vital component of believes she will stay here until her Admission is free and open to the public I- IT his college choice. "I feel that I'm graduation in 2009. KH*J 10 SEMPTEMBER 9, 2005 VOLUME 99 ISSUE 1 Seattleite Returns to Her FirellOllSe Sllbs Roots and Her Muse Make It Big and Luke Richie exhibit suggests, fishing was an Make It Hot Staff Writer important pastime for her family, and Washington State's lakes and waterways allowed the Thomas clan Appreciating living artists to continue this tradition. Thomas Kacie Lopez fresh subs like the Engine Company, and their traditions at the Meadows confesses that her work is shaped Staff Writer the Engineer, and the New York Museum of Art at Centenary by the symbiotic relationship of Steamer. These all come "dressed" College strikes close to home with her past and present home, and "by Growing up in the South, you and big enough to not disappoint this season's opening Southern life imposed learn a thing or two about food. If this even the hungriest civil servant. exhibit. The Big Fish: on a Northwest is your first year living in Louisiana, There are also their famous steamed The Art of Barbara Earl landscape." get ready to experience meals not as subs like the Virginia Honey Ham Thomas samples the Prominent a survival necessity, but as a social sub, Pastrami, and Smoked Turkey. lifework of Ms. Barbara companion pieces event for all occasions, sort of a These all have toasted buns and Thomas hailing from to Thomas' Big mandatory celebration of life and melted cheese. You can also make Seattle, Washington Fish exhibition are friends. If you spent the summer your sandwich part of a combo meal though she remains American artist Jacob away from Shreveport, get ready and pick up a drink and a bag of proudly conscious of Lawrence's Hiroshima to be dazzled by all the new dining chips for only a little more money. her familial roots in Series and Gwen choices in town. The new expansion I especially like this deal because North Louisiana. Her Knight's Standing of businesses down Youree Drive Firehouse is one of the few places exhibition spans from Horse are both and on the Louisiana Boardwalk to carry salt and vinegar flavored August 21 through October 23, displayed in the upstairs gallery at offer more food choices than ever chips, which are my personal culminating in a public convocation Meadows Museum. Thomas studied before, and speaking as someone favorite. They also make really in Anderson Auditorium of the under Lawrence while attending who knows both Shreveport and good iced tea, and any Southerner Hurley School of Music Building on the University of Washington and food, I feel compelled to point can tell you how important that is to September 8 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., obtaining her Master of Fine Arts out a few of my favorites for the a good meal. My personal favorite presented by Thomas in person. degree and eventually became his hungry Shreveporter eating out on is the Hook and Ladder sub, made Anyone wishing to go beyond the prot6g6 . Gwen Knight is the wife a budget. with Smoked Turkey Breast and purview of her work displayed in of Jacob Lawrence and close friend One of the most delicious Virginia Honey Ham, smothered Meadows Museum should plan to and influence on Thomas as well. and little-known new restaurants with Monterey Jack served "Fully on attending this onetime outing. The exposition of the three artists is Firehouse Subs. Located at Involved" — meaning it comes Thomas will be returning to Seattle together is hoped to apprise visitors 7230 Youree Drive (in front of the complete with mayo, mustard, and her vocation as writer, curator of the crucial impact mentors have Sam's Club), it is barely visible lettuce, tomato, onion with a dill and arts administrator on September on their pupils. from the road, until you see the spear on the side. 12. This is Thomas' first visit to giant inflatable fire hydrant next The menu doesn't just Thomas was born in Seattle Louisiana. Her Big Fish collection to it. Despite a lack of notoriety stop at sandwiches, though. Also in 1948, but her sharecropping comes to the Meadows Museum of in the area, Firehouse Subs makes touted are "Chief Salads", which grandparents and ancestors were Art at Centenary College courtesy some of the most fantastic subs I've are big enough to make a meal in born and bred Louisianans, of the Francine Seders Gallery of ever experienced. The restaurant is themselves, and the 2-Alarm Chil i, of originatingfrom Ruston, Bentonand Seattle, Washington. The Meadows actually part of a chain - the first course made famous by firehouses. Shreveport in North Louisiana's hill Museum of Art and Centenary one was opened in Jacksonville You can also pick up a bottle of country. Her grandparents migrated invite students and the public to Florida in 1994 by two fire-fighting their personal spicy ketchup, called to the Northwest in the Forties, join in the welcoming of this artist brothers who knew the secret to the Captain Sorensen's Datil Pepper but the imprint of her Southern and her perception of Louisiana and perfect sub: "Make it big. Make it Hot Sauce, which goes awesomely heritage was never affected. As Southern culture. hot. Make it with mounds of the on any of their sandwiches and the title of her Meadows Museum finest quality meats, cheeses and pretty much anything else. Their vegetables. And most importantly, restaurant houses over a hundred steam it." hot pepper sauces to try on your Firehouse Subs lives up to visit, ranging from well-known to its fire-fighter roots; the restaurant regional favorites. is regaled with a firehouse theme, So if you've ever eaten at with plenty of bright red paint and Firehouse Subs before, get excited authentic uniforms for ambience. because we now have one in It's hard not to feel patriotic while Shreveport. And if you've never eating a sub named Hook and been there, check it out next time Ladder while sitting at a Dalmatian- you want a sub. Because, I mean, print table. There's also a giant meat how many times can you really cooler behind the counter with the at Subway (especially since they largest slabs of deli meats that I've aren't doing those awesome Sub ever seen, and somehow find oddly Club cards anymore, anyway)? We reassuring. always knew fire-fighters were hot, The most important asset but it turns out they also make a of Firehouse Subs is, of course, the pretty damn good sandwich, too. Borlxirn Earl Thomas, "Reunions, My Mother and Dreams of Fish ". tempera on paper. />>.SJ. imf.: food. The menu .has several sloppy,

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