The Chanticleer

Differing priorities

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

About 30 students gathered in the cold rain outside Houston Cole Library on Monday before heading up to the 11th floor to protest the planned $37 million stadium expansion.

As the Jacksonville State University Board of Trustees gathered, the students held signs and talked to people passing by about their view on the stadium expansion.

JSU board raises tuition, housing prices

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

On Monday, April 14, the Jacksonville State University Board of Trustees decided, in a unanimous vote on Resolution 515, to increase tuition for the first time in two years. Undergraduate tuition will shoot up 12.4 percent and graduate courses by 11 percent. The university's graduate and undergraduate distance learning courses will undergo a $50 per credit hour increase, and the cost of residence housing will shoot up 15 percent. The fee required when applying to JSU is also increasing from $20 to $30.

University amid process of bringing Internet presence up to date

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

JSU's more than decade-old Web site is getting a facelift. The site has remained virtually unchanged since the early to mid-1990s, according to Graham Lewis, one of the remodelers. By mid-May, the team hopes to have the site in operation.

Meehan addresses Faculty Senate

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

On the afternoon of April 14, the Jacksonville State University Faculty Senate met to discuss subjects such as the proposed stadium expansion, the increase in tuition, and the plan by the university to implement a bus transit system on campus.

Price of young love: 20-year-old student counts costs of approaching wedding

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Jessica Haynes, a 20-year-old college student majoring in graphic design at Jacksonville State University, has been faced with stress while planning her October wedding. She's also had to adjust to living with her fiancé, Brandon Johnson, 24.

Fashion show raises cash for school supplies

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

On Wednesday night, April 9, Common Sense Media held their third annual "JSU Rocks the Runway Fashion Show" in the Leone Cole Auditorium. The show was coordinated by JSU senior Brandie Foreman and hosted by junior Fred Washington, Jr.

Experts recommend 1 hour of exercise 4 days a week

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Countless hours spent with one's nose in a book may burn mental energy, but the mind and body need exercise to perform at their peak. College students often spend a great deal of time in their sedentary pursuits. With high school gym classes behind them, most college students struggle to find time to exercise.

McCain addresses student loans and gas taxes

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — John McCain called Tuesday for the federal government to free people from paying gasoline taxes this summer and ensure that college students can secure loans this fall, proposals aimed at stemming the public's pain now from the troubled economy.

Baseball manages 1st sweep, moves to 2nd in OVC

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The JSU baseball team put together a clinical weekend at the plate to earn its first season sweep of the year.

After defeating SEMO three times, the Gamecocks (16-16, 9-3 OVC) have moved into sole position of second place in the OVC, a half game behind Samford.

2nd-place Morehead takes two of three from softball team on milestone weekend

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

After breezing through the early portion of their OVC schedule, the Jacksonville State softball team met their match last weekend against Morehead State.

The Gamecocks (25-11, 14-3 OVC), who entered the weekend ranked ninth nationally in scoring, struggled to score runs all weekend, dropping two of three against the Eagles.

Gravette: Don't Phil it up

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In all seriousness, how long does it take to hire a basketball coach?

Jacksonville State University has been without a coach since March 3 — almost six weeks ago — when it was announced that Mike LaPlante's contract would not be renewed.

Our voice: Benedict's visit to U.S. highlights problems within Catholic Church

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

On Tuesday afternoon, April 15, Pope Benedict XVI arrived in Washington, D.C., to inaugurate his first papal visit to the United States.

While on paper the purpose of Benedict's trip is to help celebrate the bicentennial of the oldest Catholic dioceses, there is an unwritten reason: to help heal rifts within the Church here in the States.

Harbison: Embracing love beyond these pages

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

By the time this paper reaches your hands, staining your fingertips charcoal gray, the eyes and pens of this staff have scanned these pages dozens of times. We have poured our time and hearts — and, in my case, tears — into creating and placing each page, each article, each picture as best we can.

Childree: JSU Show Choir strikes wrong chord

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

On Friday, April 11, I attended a JSU Show Choir performance. The show was a mash-up of tunes from Broadway shows. Being a musical lover myself (no comments about stereotypes please), I figured it would be a fun show to see. Then the choir got to the song "La Vie Boheme" from the musical Rent. I've heard the song many times and was astounded to hear the show choir sing a version completely devoid of any "boheme."

Parking lots not the problem

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A recent Chanticleer editorial stated that the majority of JSU students are against expanding the stadium and in favor of expanding the parking lots.

They're wrong about the parking lots.

Album of the week: Frightened Rabbit

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Scottish indie-rock band Frightened Rabbit's sophomore release, Midnight Organ Fight, is rich and textured musically, lyrically and creatively. The melding of interesting instrumentation, Celtic influence and the Scottish accent in the vocals, along with lyrics that are thought provoking and provocative, create a musical mixture that is interesting and innovative.

Review: Willie Nelson

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Willie Nelson is one of the greatest, most prolific songwriters America has ever produced. His songwriting career spans more than half a century. His new box set One Hell of a Ride is a picture-perfect slice of that career, containing 100 songs.