The Chanticleer

GEM upgrade begins Feb. 3

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Students will experience the complete transition of the JSU e-mail system to a new interface by the late hours of February 3.
The system that has been switched already for faculty and staff accounts, is to replace GEM; a platform already categorized as "an aging old system" by the Information Technology department.

Helping Haiti

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

As relief streams into the island nation of Haiti following a series of devastating earthquakes on January 12, the Student Government Association is stepping up to offer an opportunity for Jacksonville State University students to help.
The SGA began collecting donations from students last week at the basketball game against Tennessee State and will continue collecting donations until February 28.

JSU Peer Educators target student smoking

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

On Wednesday January 25, the Jacksonville State University Peer Educators,
alongside the Calhoun County Health Department, hosted the Tobacco Awareness
Day in the Theron Montgomery Building.

The purpose of the event was to raise student awareness and educate them
about the harmful effects of tobacco and marijuana use, as well as offering
information on how to quit smoking.

Get to know Trenton Marshall

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Trenton Marshall, of the Jacksonville State University basketball team, is no ordinary athlete. Marshall takes pride in developing strong work ethic, supporting his team, and living a life of leadership.
He is originally from Garyville, La. While growing up, Marshall played sports with his older brother, Richard.

JSU basketball defeat the Tigers on ESPNU

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Pete Mathews Coliseum, to anyone outside of the Jacksonville State campus it means little, but to the fans that enjoy pulling for their basketball team, it is a place of reverence. ESPNU decided to take a look from a JSU Gamecock's perspective as they attended last Thursday's match up versus the Tennessee State Tigers.

Stand up for something, Alabama

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

I have written on and off for the Chanty since fall of 2005 (yes I am that old.) And one topic that reared its ugly head numerous times to be beaten like a dead horse is that about our state constitution. I can't think of how many times people have taken turns at that, but you know what? I'm me, and I'm warped, so its my turn to beat this horse.

Ask Aunt Edna

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Dear Aunt Edna,
What qualifies someone as being a sex addict?

Dear Anonymous,
Whether or not sexual addiction is a real problem or disorder has been a topic of debate for some time. In fact, sexual addiction isn't even recognized as a disorder according to the Diagnostic and Statistic Manual of Mental Disorder (DSM).

Dear Julie

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Some weeks are just a drag. Every once in a while, I have a week like this week, where it feels like everything is just raining down on me all at once.
I figured that with being a college senior, my last semester would get a little easier. I guess I was wrong.

WLJS finds big names, more students

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Jacksonville State University's radio station, WLJS 92J, is growing. While the growth may not be obvious to new listeners, long time listeners to WLJS have noticed an obvious growth over the past few semesters.
The radio station's growth is attributed to the new requirement in the Communication Department, a media workshop.