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PHOTO BY JORDAN HAIDUK Richard Pitts enetertains students passing through in Union Square. Pitts drummed and told African folk tales as a part of Roots of Rhythm.

A rhythm to remember

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Students passing through Union Square on Thursday were treated to a performance of African traditional folk stories accompanied by drumming from a group called Roots of Rhythm.

“Everyone has a story to tell and everyone has to tell their story,” said Richard Pitts, performer from Roots of Rhythm.

This is the philosophy that has guided Pitts towards his unique career as a drummer who tells stories of the hardships experienced by his people, the West Africans.

“I grew up in a family that always told stories and is very musically inclined, so I grew up in this tradition,” Pitt said. “I have been a storyteller my whole life.”

Pitts grew up in Atlantic City, NJ, and was influenced by the hundreds of drummers that play on Atlantic City Beach, so he began playing himself. Pitt’s passion for drumming and telling stories about the African people’s struggle through the oppression of slavery led him to Roots of Rhythm.

“We go places and perform African music and stories and dances that relate to the period of slavery,” Pitts said. “All of my stories have a lesson that relates to how you behave and act around people. They tell you how to live.”

ESU is looking for new ways to bring different cultures and unique performances to campus for students to experience.

“When it comes to telling stories relating to African history, Richard brings everything alive,” said Barbara Baker, director of Multicultural Affairs. “I think it is a good way to approach multi-cultural education.”

Baker thought that Pitts’ performance was exactly what they were looking for.

During the performance, Pitts kept the audience entertained by banging out complicated beats on his drum and belting old African folk tales like how the turtle shell became cracked and why wolves and dogs are no longer friends. Pitts encouraged the audience to snap their fingers and sing along, adding to the campfire story atmosphere.

“You can tell that [Pitts] is an amazing musician,” said Luke Wolford, junior sociology major. “With the rhythms he uses and the stories he tells, you can tell that those sorts of beats and messages have influenced our culture so much.”

Pitts also told stories about the Underground Railroad and the role of music in preserving African culture through during slavery.

“Africans were told for 300 years that they had the wrong

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Hornets buzz Baltic States DAVID VELASQUEZ STAF F WRITER

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An Emporia State grad student is trapped Miranda, Manjgaladze was trapped while visiting in her Georgian hometown because of the her hometown of Batumi, a port city on the Black fighting with Russia.

Sea. In last week’s interview, Manjgaladze was “It was 3 in the morning when they start- unsure if and when she would be able to come ed bombing,” the student, Mika Manjgaladze, back to the U.S. said in an email interview. “We were sleep“U.S. embassy stopped issuing visas for 10 ing and the first thing we heard was sound of days,” Manjgaladze said. “My return ticket (was airplane and then it was such a huge sound for) Aug. 25. There are no international flights bethat our apartment complex started shaking cause it (the airport) was bombed so right now I like (in) an earthquake…We were safe but af- am not sure if I will be able (to come back).” ter bombing, apartment Manjgaladze lost her windows were broken. “We are emotionally depressed chance of getting the correct and afraid.”

We are emotionally devisa when the U.S. embassy pressed and afraid.” workers were evacuated along -Mika Manjgaladze Manjgaladze graduated with other Americans in Georin 2008 with a bachelor’s gia according to a staff memdegree in business administration with a con- ber of the International Education office in the centration in international business and was Memorial Union.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF MIKA MANJGALADZE accepted into the MBA program for this se“She can’t do anything,” said Gloria Swift, PHOTOS BY DAVIT BOCHORISHVILI mester. She had also been granted a gradu- administrative specialist in the office of internaate assistantship at the Center for Student In- tional education. “She can’t get out because she Mika Manjgaladze, a grad student at Emporia State University is trapped in her hometown of volvement. can’t get a visa.”

Known to many on the ESU campus as Manjgaladze was an exchange student dur- Batumi, Georgia.

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PHOTO BY KELSEY RYAN Students of the Estonia trip walk down a street in the city of Tallin. While there, students had the opportunity to study and attend lectures at the University of Tartu.

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A group of Emporia State students participated in a study abroad and traveling program during the summer in the states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. The focus of the trip was the effects of the former Soviet Union of the Baltic States.

The students were accompanied on the trip by Ellen Hansen, associate professor of geography and former ESU instructor Evan Emmott.

“I wanted to go to the Baltic States because my professor, Evan Emmott, was going,” said Jonny Leach, senior social science major. “Cool teachers make everything better.”

Aside from Emmett’s influence, Leach was interested in the Baltic States because of their history with as a former part of the communist Soviet Union and the States’ creation of a thriving capitalist economy within the last 18 years.

The students flew into Tallinn, Estonia where they spent three days touring the capital city. They had an opportunity to view historical landmarks and explore museums. The group stayed in hostels throughout the entire trip. In Tallinn, the hostel they stayed in had one room for the female students and teacher.

“I shared a room at the hostel with the seven women students, so there were eight of us in this one room,” Hansen said. “I remember everyone was looking around for places to plug in the blow dryers and straighteners.”

After three days in Estonia, the students took a bus to Lithuania to explore the capital city of Vilnius, followed by three days spent it Riga, Latvia.

“I really liked Vilnius,” Hansen said. “It was a neat old city and there

were a lot of cool places to wander around outside of the city and it seemed less touristy than Latvia and Estonia.”

After the visit to Latvia, the students returned to Tallinn to begin the study abroad portion of the trip. The students attended lectures at a branch of the University of Tartu and had the chance to meet with parliament members, business leaders and European Union members of Estonia.

While studying in Tallinn, the lectures focused on Estonia’s transition from being a part of the Soviet Union to being an independent nation state.

“The Baltic States were part of communist Russia when it fell,” said Ellise Hauth, junior sociology major. “They woke up one morning and they were not communists anymore and so they had to figure it out.

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Student Profile: Who's the guy in the suit?

Generally spotted wearing a suit, cal ties, Krueger developed an inter- decided to seek degrees in politiJonathan Krueger can be found in a est in politics early on. The family cal science with minors in national variety of leadership positions across moved back to the small Kansas town security and public affairs. Krueger’s campus. His strong interest in gov- of Bentley, where Krueger completed ultimate goal is to attend law school ernmental affairs and laundry list most of his schooling. He graduated in the fall of 2010. He hopes to of accomplishments throughout his high school from Halstead in 2006. attain a career practicing law with the years at Emporia State make Krueger After graduation, Krueger decid- Office of General Counsel of Central a recognizable student leader. ed to pursue his education at ESU for Intelligence Agency. Krueger’s politi“Jonathan displays himself as a lead- numerous reasons. cal aspirations are high and he wants er around campus by not only his “Countless members of my dad’s to be a well known politician some participation in countless recognized family have attended ESU throughout day. student organizations, but also by the many years,” Krueger said. “I have “From the time that my first pasroles that he plays in those groups,” strong family connections with both tor told me that he would one day be said Eric Swanson, junior secondary Emporia and Olpe and really enjoy voting for me as president, I have math education major. “He holds an the small town feel that ESU pro- always had high hopes to make a officer position in nearly every career that could one day place group he belongs to.”

“From the time that my first pastor me in a spot for political visKrueger is most commonly told me that he would one day be ibility,” Krueger said. known for his roles in Associated voting for me as president, I have His strong political drive led Student Government and Alpha always had high hopes to make a Krueger to become involved in Kappa Lambda fraternity. career that could one day place me ASG. He currently holds the “These two organizations position of Legislative Director. in a spot for political visibility..” have shaped nearly every part In this position, Krueger is able of my life at Emporia State,” to work with local, state and -Jonathan Krueger Krueger said. “[This is] partly national politicians in addressdue to time commitments, but ing concerns pertaining to the also due to the passion in which I vided me on my many visits.” students of ESU. This legislative pursue both.”

Kruger’s interest in politics position has inspired him to netBorn in Fort Worth, Texas to a grew significantly during his high work with many elected officials. He family with strong Kansas and politi- school years. Upon entering ESU he believes that dining with these politi-

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cians has allowed him to become a more social person and to create a solid foundation for a future career.

Krueger’s greatest personal accomplishment came late last year when he was able to sign the charter for the AKL fraternity. AKL was a fraternity present on campus from 1949 until 1973. As a senior in high school, Krueger was approached by an alumnus of the fraternity who wanted AKL to be reinstated on the ESU campus. Krueger worked for nearly 20 months to found a new chapter of the fraternity.

“Jonathan has shown us that fraternal organizations are still relevant,” said Jason Bosch, assistant director of student involvement for Greek life. “He has helped build a strong chapter of men of character who not only boast high moral principles and values, but whose actions reflect those values.”

Krueger hopes that his leadership around campus has inspired other students to become more involved at ESU and to prepare for a future career by networking. Krueger firmly believes that by doing the right thing, holding positions of leadership and networking, one can build

Changes underway at Memorial Union KA T E G A R R E T T STAF F WRITER

The Memorial Union underwent many physical changes over summer vacation, including the closing of The Hornet’s Nest and the opening of Hornet Express where The Nectar once was. These changes were made in hopes of creating efficiency in the union and providing the opportunity for further renovations in the future.

“We acknowledge that the union can be a maze when it comes to way finding, and that the cafeteria is a very non-appealing, non-functioning space,” said Dave Hendricks, director of Memorial Union. “These are just a few of the areas of the building that need attention.”

It was this initial acknowledgement that began the processing of mapping out changes for the union. The Hornet’s Nest dining area had been suffering an annual decline in sales.

This decline, combined with the planning committee’s desire to serve food to students on only two levels of the Union rather than three, prompted the closing of the Hornet’s Nest.

The staff of the Union joined forces with Sodexho, Emporia State’s food provider, to create a new, more inviting dining area for students on the main floor of the Union, which would be called the Hornet Express.

The concept of Hornet Express was first presented to the vice president for strategic partnerships and student life, James Williams.

Once Williams approved the idea, it was approved by the Union Board of Directors and finally President Lane.

Once the project was approved by President Lane, the construction of the Hornet Express began. The construction was funded by the Memorial Union operating budget, which is a culmination of annually collected money meant to be used toward the improvement of the union.

The construction of the Hornet Express only fueled the Union Council’s desire to complete more changes throughout the Union. A proposal sent to President Lane outlined 14 changes for the Union.

“We cited 14 desired outcomes of which three are the driving force of the project- replace existing infrastructure, create a more open floor plan and remodel the current cafeteria space to make it more inviting and functional,” Hendricks said.

The Union has now hired Treanor Architects, a company based in Lawrence, to help carry out these plans. The group of architects will create a total renovation plan for the union, which will feature a complete revamping of the existing building as well as constructing east and west side additions.

A renovation committee has been created due to the likelihood of numerous changes to the Union occurring in the near future. The committee includes university administrators, faculty, community members and students.

Many students on campus who are not involved in the renovations committee have strong feelings about the changes being made to the

union.

“I think it’s a good decision to make the Union simpler for new students,” said Rachel Deckard, junior business administration major.

“However, I think it’s going to confuse students who are already used to the Union. I also think that there are many other buildings on campus that need updating much more than the Union, like the dorms.”

The staff and faculty of ESU also have strong opinions concerning the foreseen changes.

“I’m excited about the changes,” said Shanda Hendricks, employee of the union.

“It’s always nice to have a change. An updated, more accessible Union will be nice for the students.”

Because of the strong opinions of both staff and students, their input will be considered during the renovations. Besides the committee, the architects will be taking feedback concerning their designs in the form of charettes, or focus groups. These charettes will consist of students, faculty, staff and community groups.

It is highly encouraged that students become a part of the renovation process because their opinions will be valued.

“The architects will be on campus this fall and I would like to encourage everyone, especially students, to get involved with this process,” Hendricks said. “To be able to have input on a project [of] this magnitude…could be a once in a lifetime opportunity.”

a career and succeed in the future.

This attitude has allowed Krueger to become a respected man on campus.

“It gives me great hope for our future to see young men like Jonathan

who are not afraid to stand up and do the right thing, even if no one else is looking,” Bosch said.

Roots of Rhythm, Continued from Page 1 Students passing through Union Square on Thursday were treated to a performance of African traditional folk stories accompanied by drumming from a group called Roots of Rhythm.

“Everyone has a story to tell and everyone has to tell their story,” said Richard Pitts, performer from Roots of Rhythm.

This is the philosophy that has guided Pitts towards his unique career as a drummer who tells stories of the hardships experienced by his people, the West Africans.

“I grew up in a family that always told stories and is very musi-

PHOTO BY JORDAN HAIDUK Richard Pitts preforms on the drums during the Roots of Rythm storytelling event. Pitts uses the drums as a way to keep the audience captivated.

Student remembered, death punished

KATE GARRETT STAF F WRITER

Editor’s Note: Due to a design error, a portion of this story did not appear in the August 21 issue. In response to reader requests, the story has been reprinted in its entirety. The Bulletin regrets this error.

It has been eight months since the death of Beau Arndt shocked the Emporia State campus. Arndt, a freshman at Emporia State University was shot and killed December 15, 2007 in a hunting accident in rural Lyon County. Strong memories of Beau have resurfaced lately with the trial of his killer, Theron Thomas Kent and the creation of “Love for Outdoors,” a scholarship created in Beau’s name.

“The trial seemed to bring everything back,” said Jacquelyne Leffler a freshmen majoring in kinesiology and business at Kansas State and close friend to Arndt, “It was almost as if we had to relive it. Hearing the 911 dispatch with Derek Jackson was probably the hardest. It broke my heart to have to hear that.”

Arndt, an Americus resident and graduate of Northern Heights High School, not only had deep ties to the university but to the Emporia and Lyon County communities as well. On December 15 2007 Arndt was only three days away from his 19th birthday. He decided to spend the day doing what he loved the most- hunting. He and two friends had set up a number of goose decoys when a truck pulled up and fired a single shot. At the time, it was presumed the shot was being fired at the decoys. The shot that hit Arndt

in the chest was fatal. The truck fled from the scene.

The pickup truck was later discovered to be carrying Theron Thomas Kent. It was revealed that Kent was in fact the man that fired the fatal shot. Kent’s trial took place over the summer and he was convicted on June 30. As reported by the Emporia Gazette, Kent stated that he believed he was shooting at a coyote from his truck. The Gazette goes on to report that Kent was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and two misdemeanors which included criminal misdemeanor and criminal discharge of a firearm. These convictions resulted in three years imprisonment for Kent. At the time of the Gazette’s press release, the Arndt family had filed for a wrongful death suit against Kent.

A great deal of Arndt’s family and friends were present in court for the proceedings that occurred this summer. Although the trial brought forward many emotions, the ultimate result was thought to bring about justice by many, including his family.

“I believe that the trial got the job done,” said Bob Arndt, father of Beau, “It carried out the law. If you do something wrong you will be punished for it. We got justice.”

Others felt that justice can never be fully granted.

“Honestly it didn’t matter to me if he got max sentence or just one day,” said Leffler. “No matter what nothing is going to bring Beau back” The healing process is a long journey for the friends and family of Beau Arndt. The outpouring of

support from the communities surrounding Emporia, as well as the university, has been a great help to his family.

“We of course have our good days and bad days,” said Bob Arndt. “We have support from our great friends as well as the college. Beau went to the university for a semester but since his death we have had so much support from them.”

Now the greatest concern for the family and friends of Beau is to be certain that his name, as well as the circumstances of his death, are not soon forgotten.

Arndt’s life and story have inspired many organizations to step forward and create a variety of programs in his memory. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks has created a video through their Hunter Safety Education program which details the story of Arndt to promote smart hunting. The video is six minutes long and can be viewed at the organization’s website.

To be certain that Arndt will always have a tie to ESU, a scholarship has been created in his name. The scholarship “Love for the Outdoors” was proposed by Chuck Gardner and his organization Hunt for Hunger. Hunt for Hunger hosts hunting events in which all collected meat is given to families in need. To hunt in the event hunters must pay an entrance fee. It was with this profit that Gardner decided to approach the Arndt family with a memorial scholarship for Beau.

The Arndt family joined forces with Mike Crouch,

the development officer of special projects at ESU, to lay out the foundation work for the scholarship. It was decided that the scholarship would be made available to incoming freshmen majoring in Biological or Earth sciences. The applicant must have between a 2.5 to 3.5 grade point average. The department of Biological Sciences will award the scholarship and preference will be given to students from Northern Heights High School.

“The scholarship is an endowed scholarship, meaning that it will be available annually,” said Crouch. “It is way for Emporia State to have something with Beau’s name on it for decades” The amount of the award has yet to be established.

Funds for the scholarship are still being accepted and those willing to donate money may send checks to the ESU Foundation with the name Beau Arndt in the memo line. Hunt for Hunger will continue to donate money to strengthen the scholarship.

The death of Arndt has shocked and touched the lives of many throughout the Emporia community.

However, his death has brought forth much support for his family and friends as well as many works of memorial throughout the community. Arndt’s family encourages ESU students to remember the story of their son and live life to its fullest.

“I used to tell Beau to have fun and be safe,” said Bob Arndt. “I hope that everybody is safe. Have fun and be safe.”

4 AUGUST 25, 2008

“We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude.”

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-Cynthia Ozick

On Our Mind: ESU’s Patriot Award Many announcements were made at last week’s general assembly. The Tuesday event included information about various changes to personnel and campus facilities, as well as new safety features on the campus.

Still, there was one announcement that all Emporia State students should be proud of—the awarding of the Department of Defense Patriot Award to Emporia State.

According to the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Web site at www.esgr. org, the award is presented to

employers and organizations which support members of the National Guard and Army Reserve who are staff members or students.

Members of the two military branches nominate the employers or organizations and the ESGR presents the award on behalf of the Department of Defense.

A certificate was presented to President Michael Lane at the general assembly commemorating the university’s recognition as a supporter of National Guard and Army Reserve members.

We, as students, faculty

and community members, should feel honored that our university has been presented with this award. It shows that our university is among the companies and organizations in this country that support our troops in their efforts.

While not every student or faculty member on campus agrees with our current military occupations, we should still show our support for those who are serving in those events, as they have a heavy load to bear in the assignments they have been handed by our country.

It is a proud time at ESU,

and the editorial board hopes that the entire campus will join us in congratulating the university in its commitment to support those serving our country.

After all, without the men and women of our military branches, this country would have little to defend itself.

Our safety and security are in the hands of these men and women, and we should be grateful to them for their sacrifice and willingness to serve.

Congratulations, ESU. And thank you for supporting our troops.

Presidents encourage drinking debates Last week the Associated Press began running a story about a movement called the Amethyst Initiative.

Since then, thousands of newspapers, television stations and radio broadcasts have picked up the story, causing a national debate about the current drinking age. But the debate has just begun, and that’s just what the Amethyst Initiative wants.

Started in July, the Amethyst Initiative is a group of administrators from 128 U.S. universities who believe that current laws regarding alcohol consumption aren’t working.

The movement is pushing for lawmakers and the general public to consider the laws currently in place and whether they’re working.

The list of administrators who have signed on to the initiative includes presidents from such prestigious universities as Duke University, Dartmouth College and Johns Hopkins University, among others.

According to the initiative’s Web site, “The Amethyst Initiative supports informed

SPEAKING IN TONGUES R UTHERFORD R ANKIN and unimpeded debate on the 21 year-old drinking age.

Amethyst Initiative presidents and chancellors call upon elected officials to weigh all the consequences of current alcohol policies and to invite new ideas on how best to prepare young adults to make responsible decisions about alcohol use.”

In the Associated Press story, some presidents who signed on to the initiative explained that they felt having a 21-year-old drinking age contributed to and encouraged binge drinking and want the drinking age lowered to 18.

But can a law really contribute to and encourage the very behavior it is meant to deter? No. Binge drinking is often seen as

a method of showing off one’s ability to consume large amounts of alcohol, not as a form of rebellion against a law.

Perhaps what really needs to happen is to make the true effects of drinking more visible and the positive effects less visible.

Why don’t we take a lesson from the 1970s? Up until 1971, the main form of advertising for tobacco companies was through television commercials. In the late 1960s, anti-tobacco groups began to complain that cigarette ads on TV were making smoking seem attractive to young viewers and influencing kids to smoke.

In response, Congress passed a ban in 1969 that prevented cigarette advertising on television.

Statistics showed that the number of young smokers declined rapidly after 1971 when the tobacco ads stopped running.

Today, young people are still influenced by TV advertising. So every time a Budweiser, Heineken or Absolut Vodka ad comes on, the chances of a young person seeing that ad are high.

If cutting TV tobacco ads was

effective in cutting down on young smokers, then couldn’t cutting TV alcohol ads have a similar effect?

John McCardell, the man who formed the initiative and a former president at Middlebury College, said in the AP story that, “It is a law that the people at whom it is directed believe is unjust and unfair and discriminatory.”

Well, Mr. McCardell, too bad.

There are plenty of other laws that people feel are unjust, unfair and discriminatory. I guess it must be unfair and unjust to punish a kleptomaniac for stealing since he has an impulse he can’t

“It is a law that the people at whom it is directed believe is unjust, unfair and discriminatory.”

-John McCardell, founder of the Amethyst Initiative control. Maybe we should have a national debate about that.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving jumped into the debate as well. The national president of the organization, Laura DeanMooney, cautioned parents to consider the safety of students at

PHONE FORUMS -Where did the Bulletin go? Is it taking a break this semester? (Editor’s note: The Bulletin is still here and going strong. We do not publish during the summer semester. Our first issue is printed the first Monday or Thursday of the first week of classes.)

-It’s so good to be back to school with everyone here. It feels like home here...

-BOOBIES!!!!!!! That is all.

-I don’t like them, and im a guy.

Many saw the initiative as a way to pass the buck from college presidents to high school administrators.

MADD also said in the AP article that lowering the drinking age will lead to a higher number of fatal, alcohol-related car

accidents. Statistics show that teenagers are already more unsafe at driving than other age groups. Add to that the problem of someone who’s been drinking and may not be mature enough to make the right decisions and you’ve got a recipe for disaster.

Whether the debate continues or not will depend on how much time the public wishes to spend on the topic and whether the media continues to cover the initiative and its actions.

Still, the initiative attained its goal of creating a national debate—at least for now. I would be glad to see the whole idea go away. We have more important things to debate about that how old someone should be to drink.

Say, for example, gasoline prices, the economic recession, the upcoming election, healthcare costs—just to name a few.

And speaking of more important things to debate about—perhaps these university presidents should spend less time signing on to pointless initiatives and more time figuring out how make their universities more affordable. That would certainly be a national debate I’d be interested in.

THE BULLETIN

Editorial Staff Fall 2008

-Hey faculty stop ordering the expensive new editions of every single book! The old editions are fine, 2 years is not old!

-This is going to be a long year.

Thanks Teacher’s College.

-Where is my white collarless shirt from Fred Seagle?

-It saddens me that on the cover of your first issue two out of the three stories are about student death, including one from a year ago.

Honoring them is great, and especially the recent death of Aaron Cox, but is that all you got? The block party just happened with record breaking attendance! that story is somewhere in the middle with no pic.

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the colleges whose administrators signed the initiative.

“It’s very clear the 21-year-old drinking age will not be enforced at those campuses,” she said in an interview with the AP. Perhaps one of the most important topics of the debate was what will happen if the drinking is lowered to 18. High school principals quickly pointed out that if the drinking age is lowered, the age of underage consumers will also lower. This means that underage drinking will leave college campuses and end up a high school problem.

-Note to sports writers. You don’t attend KU, so don’t fill up the sports page with information from KU. Let’s have a little ESU sports. If you can’t find a coach interview one of the athletes you have photos of.

-I’m gonna kill that cat! Grrrr.

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ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT

ESU theater season closes with ‘Shakespeare in Hollywood’ B Y E RIC S ONNAKOLB ing and can be sensitive.”

The season is about over for Emporia State’s Theater Department and they are ending it with a bang.

Ken Ludwig’s award-winning comedy ‘Shakespeare in Hollywood’ mixes old myths with 1930’s Hollywood.

The play revolves around the character of Max Reinhardt who is directing a production of Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream.’ Max is played by senior theater major Jaime McCabe.

“Max Reinhardt is an Austrian immigrant to the United States that is directing ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ for the Warner Brothers [studio].” McCabe said. “He has high expectations for the show and a very short fuse when it comes to certain things.”

Things get interesting when the mythical characters magically show up on Reinhardt’s set. Senior theater major Pat Janssen plays one of those characters, Oberon.

“He is the King of the Fairies in the fictional world that Shakespeare created, the Magic Woods outside Athens,” Janssen said. “He is commanding, short-tempered yet charm-

Senior art major Emily Young plays another one of the mythical characters, namely Puck, a mischievous fairy.

“Puck is the right hand man to Oberon, who is King of the Fairies,” Young said. “Yes, I did say man. I actually play a boy. Puck is a fun character to play because he is a mischief maker. He gets into a lot of trouble and I have had a lot fun exploring how a mythical character might move and act.”

After appearing in 1930’s Hollywood, the two displaced characters have to deal with a bit of culture shock and cause a lot of trouble along the way.

“Puck is kind of swept away by Hollywood,” Young said. “It’s nothing like the Woods near Athens, so Puck is definitely overwhelmed and excited by it all. He also gets into a little trouble along the way by losing a magical flower that, if you smell it, it makes you fall in love with the next person you see. As you can imagine, it causes all sorts or chaos.”

“My favorite thing about the play is getting to act naive to modern technologies,” Janssen said. “It’s fun

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to act like I don’t understand telephones and such.”

The play features a number of

other characters and is directed by theater professor Jim Ryan.

“The play had so much energy

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ERIC SONNAKOLB

that it seemed to pop off the page,” Young said. “I was really excited to get the role of Puck because how of-

ten do you get to play a boy? I have had a lot of fun creating Puck’s personality. I can’t wait to run around the stage every night.”

According to the cast, the humor of the play makes it accessible to everyone.

“I tried out because I felt that the play was a great comedy and that I would hopefully be able to add something to it,” McCabe said. “I think it’s a great script and that everybody should come see it. Some people may see the word ‘Shakespeare’ and be hesitant to come but it’s a comedy that everybody can enjoy.”

“It’s so much fun and you don’t have to be familiar with Shakespeare to enjoy it,” Young said. “I really think that it’s a show that everyone can enjoy. Even if you don’t like theatre.”

‘Shakespeare in Hollywood’ opens at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday in Bruder Theatre. Tickets are available in the Memorial Union or at the ESU box office at 620-341-6378. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students.

Jason Savory Band stops in Emporia during Midwest tour B Y E RIC S ONNAKOLB What first drew you to country music?

Stillwater, Okla.’s Jason Savory Band released their latest record ‘Game of Life’ last December and have been steadily touring the Midwest ever since.

Savory’s latest single “One Horse Town” made its radio debut in April and later this month the band will be stopping in Emporia. Here Savory talks about his new album, his music and his life on the road.

How did you get started playing music?

My older brother started singing first. It was at one of his shows that my family pooled their money together and offered me about $30 to get up and sing a song. I sang “Seminole Wind” by John Anderson. After that I was hooked

I grew up on country music. My dad was a country music fan. I grew up to George Jones, George Strait, Merle Haggard, Gene Watson, all the greats.

How do you describe your music to other people?

I would say it is country with an edge. The albums are more traditional country but when we play it live, It is a little more ‘edgy.’

Who are some of your musical influences?

The ones I grew up on, George Jones, George Strait, Merle Haggard.

Those got me started and then I grew to some of the later artists like Gary Allan, Tracy Lawrence, Dierks Bentley. I also like other types of music as well. I am Seven Mary Three and Pearl Jam fan just to name a couple.

Tell me about your ‘Game of Life’ album...

‘Game of Life’ is my second album. Both albums are songs that really relate to my life.

They are mostly true stories of my life that I put into songs.

What’s your favorite song on the record?

My favorite song on the album is a cover song that I put on the album. It is actually a Chris Knight song called “Becky’s Bible.” I am a huge outdoors man and it talks about hunting and fishing, but there is a great story in the song about a guy who gets into an argument at a card game with some guys and ends up shooting one of them and is now on the run from the law.

All he can think about is his girl, Becky, who is waiting at home for him and hopes that her Bible is still in his glove box, cause “He is sure going to need it if that boy dies.”

If I had to pick my favorite of the album that I wrote, it would have to be “One Horse Town” it is an upbeat song about chasing your dreams. It is actually the first single off the album. It released to radio on April 1st.

What’s the best thing about being in a band?

I would have to say playing live is the best thing about being in a band. There is so much energy on stage when there is a crowd and they are real responsive.

What’s the worst?

When no one comes to the show or the ones that do seem like they aren’t even paying attention. It’s hard to get motivated when it’s like that.

What can people expect at your live show?

You will hear stuff off of both albums, some new stuff that might make the next album and a number of cover songs that you probably know and love. We are pretty energized as long as your energized.

COURTESY OF JASON SAVORY BAND The Jason Savory Band will be performing at 10 p.m. at Desperado’s on May 24th as part of their tour of the Midwest.

What do you hope to accomplish as an artist?

I have accomplished many things that I had wanted to do when I first started this thing.

I have had four songs on country radio, I have had two albums and working on a third. I have shared stages with some of the greatest artist in country music history. I now want to go to the next level. I want to be with a major record label, major distribution of albums, a major booking agent, major management, and a tour big

enough to support a bus so that we don’t have to cram into vans and pickup trucks anymore. Is that too much to ask?

Craziest thing you’ve seen on the road?

I have seen some crazy stuff. I don’t know if it is the craziest but it is pretty funny and it has happened more than once. Sometimes toward the end of the night we would play “Luckenbach Texas” by Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson but we play it a little different where the song just gets faster and faster as we play it. The song as you may know is pretty slow, so when everybody has had a few to drink and start out dancing slow and all of the sudden the song is heading toward 90mph. People start falling down and tripping over each other and it usually ends up that we are laughing so hard that we can’t finish the song. I could go on and on about crazy things I have seen especially from when I was just starting out and would play anywhere anybody would let me play but I will save those for another day.

Future plans for Jason Savory?

We will see where this single, “One Horse Town” takes us, then release a second single. I would like to release four singles off of this album. That will get us through the first of the year. Then put out a live album before we start working on the fourth album. We play mainly Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas and some in Nashville right now. Hopefully, eventually someone will take a chance but for now we will just keep on keepin’ on!

The Jason Savory Band is scheduled to play at 10 p.m. on May 24th at Desperado’s. Check out his new single “One Horse Town” and three other songs at http://www.myspace.com/jasonsavoryband.

Local Event Calendar WEDNESDAY April 30 ‘Shakespeare in Hollywood’ @ Bruder Theatre King Hall 7:30 p.m.

THURSDAY May 1 ‘Shakespeare in Hollywood’ @ Bruder Theatre King Hall 7:30 p.m.

The Effects + Anchondo @ Josies 8 p.m.

FRIDAY May 2 Art by Josh Finley @ Emporia Arts Council 4:30 p.m.

Lisa Moritz + Laura Cossey @ Java Cat 7 p.m.

‘Shakespeare in Hollywood’ @ Bruder Theatre King Hall 7:30 p.m.

The DeWayn Brothers + Radio City @ Wheat State Grille 9 p.m.

SATURDAY May 3 ‘Shakespeare in Hollywood’ @ Bruder Theatre King Hall 7:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY May 7 Jason Waller Band @ Inner Bean 8 p.m.

SATURDAY May 10 At The Left Hand Of God + The Dead Idols + Five Star Disaster + Portrait Of Malice @ Wagon Wheel @ Wagon Wheel 9 p.m.

SATURDAY May 24 The Brisbanes @ Wheat State Grille 9 p.m.

Black Tuxedo @ Wagon Wheel 9 p.m.

Jason Savory Band @ Desperado’s 10 p.m. ***all dates subject to change***

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Fair brings faith, fellowship SARA H K I R B Y STAF F WRITER

Last Friday’s Faith Fair gave students the opportunity to learn more about faith-related options in the area through flyers, brochures and the chance to speak directly with church members and pastors.

“I believe that faith is the only thing that will overcome any obstacle in life,” said Dessa Pletcher, junior health promotions major. “I know people are busy, but if God has time for you, then you can find time for him.”

Visitors from different houses of worship passed out literature that included information about subjects ranging from praying to fellowship dinners that will be available in the coming year.

One of the new services that the First Christian Church will be holding is a Church Mouse Coffee House. The Coffee House is a new and free program where students can come to the church during the times it is open and find a quiet corner to sit and study.

“We thought of the coffee house because we are located so close to ESU and we thought we might be able to get students that might be passing through on their way home,” said Robert Chatham, member of the First Christian Church. “College students should attend church in college because they are away from home and are trying to meet more people. They also may have had a church home in the past before they moved here and attaining one in college helps students stay grounded.”

Some of the other special services that churches offer are free dinners, contemporary worship services, bible study and prayer groups that are directed toward youth.

“We know that most students are very busy people and that they may only have one or two hours a week to devote to worship,” said Kurt Cooper, youth pastor at First United Methodist Church. “We try and schedule events at different times

throughout the week…By having all of these different times, we hope to reach every student’s schedule.”

Students also had the opportunity to talk to pastors and members of the churches that were working the tables and could ask questions about faith or upcoming events.

At the Didde Catholic Campus Church table, participants were advertising their upcoming Awakening Retreat where students can sign up for a weekend of fellowship, meals and housing.

The Faith Fair is an annual event that is meant to make students aware of their options in terms of faith and fellowship.

“We try to represent a service to students so that they are able to view their options,” said Ed Franks, assistant director of Conferences and Operations. “Especially since it’s the beginning of school and new students may not know what churches and different faiths are offered in the community.”

Community Hornets support service D A V I D VE L A S Q U E Z STAF F WRITER

Looking to connect with Skaggs has been involved in Council on Service and Civic commu nity service opportuni- various community service activi- Participation as a way to recogties in the Emporia area? ties since her high school days and nize those who engage in commuCommunity Hornets is a new ser- is now employed by Community nity service. vice that helps students make Hornets. Applications are cur- Eddy and Skaggs plan to be contact with service organizations rently being reviewed for a second involved in as many of the comand keep track of their commu- student employee. munity service programs as they nity service hours. Community In one semester, Community can. In this way, they hope to gain Hornets’ web site provides an up Hornets logged over 6000 hours as many facts as possible in order to date calendar of events for each for registered student organiza- to promote Community Hornets of organizations with which it is tions and individuals. According to individuals and registered stuinvolved. to the organization’s web site, dent organizations. They want to “There really is a need for peo- every registered student orga- find out exactly what is required ple to learn more about Emporia, nization on campus is in the and what each organization needs and the needs of Emporians and Community Hornets database and to accomplish their goals. how we can give,” said “There are over 50…

Blythe Eddy, associate "I love doing community service, so if I service organizations director of Memorial Union could help enchance that for Emporia that we can help [in and one of the creators of Emporia],” Eddy said. in any way then obviously... I'd want to “College students Community Hornets. do anything I could.”

The web site was wouldn’t have the time built in January 2008 to to learn about all of assist students in their those.”

-Natalie Skaggs involvement with commuAll recognized stuJunior nity service. Two months dent organizations are later Eddy applied for registered with the and was awarded an Academic each of these groups need to log Community Hornets service and Enhancement Grant, which pro- at least 20 hours of community individuals who wish to register vided the funding to hire -student service each year. The organiza- can do so on their web site. Last employees and pay travel costs for tion also works together with the year, any student who registered those students to attend a commu- Associated Student Government with the Community Hornets and nity service conference. to approve the hours needed by participated in community service “I love doing community service, each of the registered student received a free t-shirt, which will so if I could help enhance that for organizations. also be available this year.

Emporia in any way than obviThe Community Hornets With the funding they have availously… I’d want to do everything are also an Official Certifying able, Eddy and Skaggs hope to I could,” said Natalie Skaggs, Organization for Presidential sponsor or co-sponsor their own junior elementary education Service Awards, which are awards community project in the future. major. given out under The President’s

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Estonia Continued from Page 1 and European Union members of Estonia.

While studying in Tallinn, the lectures focused on Estonia’s transition from being a part of communist Russia to being a self-relying individual state.

“The Baltic States were part of communist Russia when it fell,” said Ellise Hauth, junior sociology major.

“They woke up one morning and they were not communists anymore and so they had to figure it out. They had no way to set up a system to deal with the aftermath, so they were left to create their own capitalist society.”

The Baltic States built a new economy and social system from practically nothing. Today, just under 20 years since the fall of communism, these people have set up a thriving market economy, have become members of European Union and plan on sharing the Euro currency by 2011.

“There is a fire and tenacity in these people,” Leach said. “A strength of soul that is just unheard of here in America.”

With the accelerated growth and advancement of these Baltic States, there are also certain traces of places and people left behind by the evolution of a new system.

When one took a chance and looked deeper into these cities, violent ghettos and the dangers that stem from severe poverty was observed.

“At one point we walked into a ghetto,” Leach said.

“Our guide said put your cameras away put your cell phones away, and don’t look like tourists, or you might get shot.

There are ot er negative effects of the fast changing Estonian social system. A part of the population of elderly women was used to having a comfortable position in the Soviet system. These women, who are well past the age for manual labor, have no means to retire in the new system and are now expected to do grueling work for a living.

“The saddest thing was seeing the 80 or 90 year-oldwomen, left behind by the new capitalist system,” Leech said. “They would be slumped up against the wall, with there hands out sort of shaking and just whimpering “pity me”.”

Some things can not simply be lectured on in a classroom or studied in a library, sometimes one has to put themselves out there, take a risk, and see what results.

“There is a distance, intellectually and emotionally between what you learn in a book and what really goes on when the war is in someone’s home,” Leach, said. “Until you see that land and meet those people you can’t truly understand the story that is the history.”

ESU makes community service a "big event" SHEENA LAMAY STAF F WRITER

Rainy weather didn’t stop Emporia State students from cleaning up the Emporia community on Saturday for the fourth annual Big Event.

“The Big Event” allowed students and organizations to come together and pick up trash around Emporia.

The event was hosted by the Associated Student Government.

“The Emporia community does so much for our students that we wanted to say thank you,” said Angela Blaufuss, senior crime and delinquency studies major and ASG president.

Students and organizations registered Saturday at 9:30 am on the Main Street of Memorial Union and those who made it there early enough received a free t-shirt with the logo “One big day, One big thanks, One big give.” Around 10 a.m., students split off into groups of friends or organizations and went to assigned locations.

Each group had two or more members and a leader from ASG or another organization. At noon, everyone had the opportunity to come back to the union and eat a free lunch. Students cleaned up a large area of the community.

“We go out as far as Camp Alexander so five miles out,” Blaufuss said.

The event happens once a year at the beginning of the fall semester and helps get student organizations community service hours they need each semester in order to remain recognized student organizations. Some students come out just to help out or to get to know Emporia if they have not lived in town very long.

“I came out last year,” said Jonathan Rivers, sopho-

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more secondary education major and ASG member. “It’s great for the community and I made good bonds with the people I met last year.”

Planning for the event started last semester. Blaufuss explained how the idea of the event came together because of a conference ASG attended and heard of different service projects.

“The Emporia community is so important,” Blaufuss said.

Despite the rain, the groups worked their way down the streets and areas of Emporia collecting trash, ripping up weeds that were growing in the sidewalks and cleaning out any debris in the tree beds.

Although most students did not have rain gear to keep dry or warm, they kept on cleaning. “[The rain] is not really that annoying,” Rivers said.

“You get used to it. It’s a good thing to talk about.”

Not only did individual students and organizations attended the event, but residential life and the Greek community came out to show support for the community as well.

“I’m an RA so I had to come but I was excited to help,” said Andrea Lattimer, sophomore elementary education major and RA. “I think it’s a really good event.

[It’s] good for the community and makes it look nicer.”

Lattimer explained it was her first year at The Big Event and her area to clean was from 12th to 4th on Commercial Street.

Rivers encouraged everyone to get involved next year and help out the Emporia community.

“Definitely jump in on this,” Rivers said. “Great way

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The ESU A Capella Choir toured New York City for four days last May as a part of the National Festival of the State Performance Tour. Choir members performed in two churches and visited tourist attractions as well.

“I got back from the Choir trip in 2006 to Europe and I thought it would be cool to do something in the States,” said Terry Barham, Director of Choral Activities at ESU. “I was trying to decide between San Francisco and New York City but when some violence broke out in San Francisco last year I decided it would be safer if we traveled to NYC and that’s when we started planning.”

The theme of the A Capella group’s ensemble of music that they sang in New York City was ‘Heaven and Earth’. They prepared 20 pieces, most of which they had used in performances and contest throughout the year.

“My favorite song that we performed in NYC was ‘There Will Be Rest’ by Frank Ticheli, because of

the way that it sounded in the cathedral,” said Jacque Howe, senior secondary vocal music education major and member of A Capella Choir. “It almost brought me to tears when we sang it.”

The choir attended a choral workshop with Judith Clurman, former choral instructor at Julliard.

They also had the option to tour such places as Grand Central Station, Madison Square Garden, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Radio City Music Hall and the Empire State Building. Members of the choir went on an afternoon harbor cruise and ate dinner at Rockefeller Center and the South Street Seaport as well as other tourist activities.

“We went and saw ballet the first night,” said Emilia Chiroy, sophomore music education major. “It was one of the most amazing things I’ve ever seen–the musicality and the dancing together. It’s a form of art I’ve never been exposed to.”

One of the most exciting events that members of the choir got to do was see several Broadway shows. For

many, the one that stood out the most was seeing The Lion King on their third night in New York.

“The most memorable part of the trip was being able to see a Broadway show and seeing professional dancers, actors and musicians and how much talent that they have,” Howe said.

On their last day before they left, the choir performed two concerts.

The first took place at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine and the second was a Post-Mass performance of the Church of St. Paul the Apostle. To perform at the Cathedral, the group had to send in a taped audition ahead of time.

“St. Paul the Apostle had the best acoustics of the two churches and beautiful sound,” Barham said.

“This was truly a remarkable experience because we displayed that this is not a choir of country bumpkins but people with big hearts and a wide range of talent. We had something to say and we said it with grace and beauty.”

On their last night in the city,

choir members had the opportunity to attend a performance by the New York Philharmonic Orchestra and had a self-arranged pre-concert talk with individuals involved with the Orchestra.

To get ready for the trip, the choir held a number of fundraisers which included selling fruit, performing Singing Valentines and the Renaissance Madrigal Feast. During the Singing Valentines, members were hired to sing short songs to individuals significant others throughout the day.

The Renaissance Madrigal Feast is a traditional fundraiser for the choir that usually takes place in November. Choir members dress in Shakespearean clothing and perform that style of music for an audience as they eat dinner.

“We did have to put a lot of hard work into all of the fundraising,” Howe said. “However, in the end it was all worth it. Being able to perform in the Cathedral of St. John the Divine was unlike anything I’ve ever experienced before.”

COURTSEY OF JAQUE HOWE The A Cappella Choir performs for tour groups being led through The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine in New York City during their summer tour. Along with performances and choral workshops, A Cappella Choir toured the city and attended Broadway shows.

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An Emporia State grad student is trapped in her Georgian hometown because of the fighting with Russia.

“It was 3 in the morning when they started bombing,” the student, Mika Manjgaladze, said in an email interview. “We were sleeping and the first thing we heard was sound of airplane and then it was such a huge sound that our apartment complex started shaking like (in) an earthquake…We were safe but after bombing, apartment windows were broken. We are emotionally depressed and afraid.”

Manjgaladze graduated in 2008 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in international business and was accepted into the MBA program for this semester. She had also been granted a graduate assistantship at the Center for Student Involvement.

Known to many on the ESU campus as Miranda, Manjgaladze was trapped while visiting her hometown of Batumi, a port city on the Black Sea. In last week’s interview, Manjgaladze was unsure if and when she would be able to come back to the U.S. “U.S. embassy stopped issuing visas for 10 days,” Manjgaladze said. “My return ticket (was for) Aug. 25. There are no international flights because it (the airport) was bombed so right now I am not sure if I will be able (to come back).”

Manjgaladze lost her chance of getting the correct visa when the U.S. embassy workers were evacuated along with other Americans in Georgia according to a staff member of the International Education office in the Memorial Union.

“She can’t do anything,” said Gloria Swift, administrative specialist in the office of international education. “She can’t get out because she can’t get a visa.”

Manjgaladze was an exchange student during her senior year of high school and graduated from school in Olpe in 2004. She was involved in several organizations during her undergraduate years, including the International Choir and International Club.

“We’re really concerned about her,” said James Harter, assistant vice president for international education. “We want to know that she’s safe…we want to get her onto her graduate program and allow her to continue with her goals and we want to be a part of that.”

According to Harter, Manjgaladze’s circumstances are not that uncommon.

“This happens every year, depending on where there is an unforeseen circumstance like this one,” Harter said.

Students and staff on campus have been worried for Manjgaladze’s safety.

“I’ve come to think real highly of her and I’m worried about her,” said Mary McDaniel, assistant director of student wellness.

McDaniel first met Manjgaladze her freshman year, when McDaniel was doing outreach work in the residence halls. Manjgaladze later worked as a student assistant for McDaniel in the Student Health Center. McDaniel has been keeping in touch with Manjgaladze through emails and by frequently speaking with Manjgaladze’s high school host mother from Olpe.

“She’s just such an optimistic person and a very religious person as well,” McDaniel said.

“A lot of her messages to me are just requests to pray for her and for the country and for the

situation. It’s been kind of limited contact, but I’ve been glad to hear anything at all.”

For McDaniel, knowing someone overseas who is directly affected by this conflict has had a tremendous effect on her world view.

“I guess what really has been the biggest thing to me is that I think we’ve been kind of insulated in this country because these kinds of conflicts or wars or whatever you want to call them crop up all the time,” McDaniel said. “It never has really struck me with the intensity that it has this time because this is the first time that I’ve had someone that I really knew and care about who is involved. It makes a big difference and it really makes you stop and think about how fortunate we have been.”

Although various reports and statements by the Russian Federation claim that they have pulled the troops out of Georgia, Manjgaladze says otherwise.

“No, it is not true (that they left) after that fact they were still bombing,” Manjgaldze said.

“They bombed Gori, Poti, and Borjomi forest.

Russian soldiers are robbing everything from invaded territories.”

The conflict began on Aug. 7, after Georgian troops attacked separatists in the breakaway province of South Ossetia. After that attack, Russia sent in troops to fight the Georgian troops within the province. Although there was a peace agreement between the two countries, several counties, including the US, have accused Russia of breaking the ceasefire agreement.

“We’re trying our hardest to get her back over here,” said Lynda Denson, Manjgaladze’s high school host mother. Everything has got to fall into place, but we’re hoping to have her back here by the fourth of September.”

The Denson family hired a private plane to take Manjgaladze from Batumi to Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. Manjgaladze is unable to travel by train because bridges between the two cities have been bombed.

She plans on staying in Tbilisi for several days with relatives until she can get her visa.

The Densons have also arranged Manjgaladze’s flight from Georgia to the US, which could cost up to $10,000. On Sunday, a U.S. destroyer carrying humanitarian aid in the form of baby food and bottled water reached Batumi. Denson is concerned that Manjgaladze and her family may not be safe after the destroyer leaves because of the possibility that Russia may attack the city in an act of retaliation.

“She’s come through things people in our country have never had to experience,” Denson said. “This kid has had major miracles in her life… She has a very strong faith in God.” While an exchange student at Olpe, Manjgaladze shared a room with another student who was from Russia. Although the girls did not get along at first, Denson said, they became more accepting of each other over time. According to Denson, who keeps in contact with both students, the Russian student does not believe that Georgia has been attacked; instead, she believes that the attacks are U.S. propaganda.

“The only thing we have left is a strong faith,” Manjgaladze said. “We all pray and we believe in God. Church is our strength.”

Manjgaladze has not personally seen much of the attacks in the city of Batumi, but she has heard of the attacks from others. A friend of

PHOTOS COURTESY OF MIKA MANJGALADZE/ PHOTOS BY DAVIT BOCHORISHVILI Series of photos showing results of fighting in the city of Gori, Georgia, sometime last week. On Aug. 14, Russia said it would withdraw troops from Gori. Gori is located outside of the breakaway province of South Ossetia and is the birthplace of Josef Stalin.

US warship carrying aid reaches Georgia ABOARD THE U.S.S. MCFAUL (AP) _ A U.S. Navy destroyer loaded with humanitarian aid reached Georgia's Black Sea port of Batumi on Sunday, bringing baby food, bottled water and a message of support for an embattled ally.

Before the warship arrived, a Russian general suggested U.S. ships moving across the Black Sea would worsen tensions already driven to a post-Cold War high by a short but intense war between Russia and Georgia.

"The population of Georgia will feel more safe from today from the Russian aggression," Georgian Defense Minister David Kezerashvili told The Associated Press on the aft missile deck of the McFaul after greeting U.S. Navy officers in crisp white uniforms on shore.

"They will feel safe not because the destroyer is here but because they will feel they are not alone facing the Russian aggression," he added.

Local children offered the Americans wine and flowers.

In Europe, French President Nicolas Sarkozy said he would convene a special meeting of European Union leaders over the crisis as Russia ignored Western accusations it has fallen short of its commitment to withdraw forces from its smaller neighbor.

The war erupted Aug. 7 as Georgia launched a massive artillery barrage targeting the Russian-backed separatist province of South Ossetia. Russian forces repelled

the offensive and drove deep into Georgia, taking crucial positions across the small former Soviet republic.

Russia pulled the bulk of its troops and tanks out Friday under a cease-fire brokered by Sarkozy, but built up its forces in and around South Ossetia and Abkhazia, another separatist region. They also left other military posts at locations inside Georgia proper.

The U.S. and EU say both those moves violated Russia's commitments.

NATO halted the operations of its vehicle for interaction with Russia, demanding a fuller withdrawal, and Moscow responded by freezing military contacts with the alliance — its Cold War foe whose eastward expansion has angered a resurgent Russia.

The guided missile cruiser USS McFaul, carrying about 55 tons of humanitarian aid, is the first of three American ships scheduled to arrive this week. It brought baby food, diapers, bottled water, milk and hygiene products.

Sailors in a chain on deck passed the supplies up from the hold to be lifted by a crane for transport to shore.

The commander of the U.S. task force carrying aid to Georgia by ship, Navy Capt. John Moore, downplayed the significance of a destroyer bringing aid.

"We really are here on a humanitarian mission," he said.

The McFaul, an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, is outfitted with an array of weaponry, including Tomahawk cruise missiles, which can carry either conventional or nuclear warheads, and a sophisticated radar system. For security reasons the Navy does not say whether ships are carrying nuclear weapons, but they usually do not.

The deputy chief of Russia's general staff suggested that the arrival of U.S. and other NATO ships in the Black Sea would increase tensions. Russia shares the sea with NATO members Turkey, Romania and Bulgaria as well as Georgia and Ukraine, whose pro-Western presidents are leading drives for NATO membership.

"I don't think such a buildup will foster the stabilization of the atmosphere in the region," Russia's ITAR-Tass news agency quoted Col. Gen. Anatoly Nogovitsyn as saying Saturday.

A U.S. official said the American ship anchored in Batumi, Georgia's main oil port on the Black Sea, because of concerns about damage to the Georgian port of Poti — not because Poti is closer to Russian forces in Abkhazia and Georgia proper.

Russian troops still hold positions near Poti, and Georgian port officials say radar, Coast Guard ships and other port facilities were extensively damaged by Russian forces. AP journalists there have reported on Russians looting the area.

An AP television cameraman and his Georgian driver

were treated roughly and briefly detained Sunday by Russian troops outside Poti as he shot video of Russian positions.

Adding to the tension, South Ossetian officials claimed that Georgia was building up military forces in an area along the edge of the battered region and had fired sporadically at villages overnight.

As Moscow's military moved to redraw de facto borders on the ground, Russia's parliament on Monday was planning to consider renewed requests from South Ossetia and Abkhazia for recognition of their claims of independence from Georgia.

Georgia claims Russia wants to annex the regions.

In other developments, a few miles west of the central city of Gori a fire tore through an oil train after an explosion, sending plumes of black smoke into the air. The cause was not clear.

Several Georgian officials said they suspected the train hit a land mine and blamed Russian forces, who just withdrew from the area. Later, one official suggested the fire could be linked to discarded munitions in the area.

Georgia straddles a key westward route for oil from Azerbaijan and other Caspian Sea nations including Kazakhstan, giving it added strategic importance as the U.S. and the EU seek to decrease Russia's dominance of oil and gas exports from the former Soviet Union.

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NFL should inplement "no tolerance" drug policy MA T T H E W P I E R C E STAF F WRITER

I am a huge fan of the sport of football. There is nothing better than going to a college game on a Saturday or watching the pros play on Sunday. The big hits and energy of the crowd just gets my adrenaline pumping.

However, one thing I hate about football, especially the NFL, is their policy on drug use.

If an NFL player were to test positive for drugs, they would be given the chance to rehabilitate, and then they would be allowed back onto the team. If the same player were to test positive again, they would then be banned from the sport.

I can understand why colleges implement this method. A college athlete is much younger, and has to establish himself within the program. He might feel pressure to use steroids to enhance his body, and possibly earn a starting job on the field. In college parties are going on all around, and it is very easy to be sucked into the party scene.

I believe the one chance policy is acceptable at the collegiate level. On the other hand, I believe that professional football players should be given no chances. They have been playing football for years, and are affiliated with a very prestigious program.

If a professional football player tests positive for drugs or steroids they should automatically be banned from the sport. These guys get paid millions of dollars, and there is absolutely no excuse for them to break the law. They are on commercials, and are in the view of every child in the United States.

These men are role models for millions of children, and if a child were to learn that their favorite athletes are using drugs, it might influence the child to become a user. With all the attention these exceptional athletes receive, they should be given no second chance.

This policy should also include any other actions that would be considered unlawful, such as murder, dog fighting, selling drugs, etc.

Football is a privilege, and if an athlete chooses to break the law then they lose that privilege and should have to face the consequences of their actions. People who would oppose this policy would argue that it is too harsh and that humans make mistakes all the time.

The point is that since we are all humans and should be treated equally, athletes should not be an exception when it comes to punishment for drug use.

PHOTO BY JORDAN HAIDUK Danny McEvoy, junior wide reciever practices running a play during Saturday's pre-season football scrimage. The first home game of the season will be August 30 against Western State.

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) — A top recruit from Newton High School, Bill Lienhard listened while University of Kansas coach Phog Allen explained what he had in mind. "He said, 'We are going to win the national championship your senior year, and we are going to the Olympics,'" Lienhard recalled.

Nowadays, Lienhard glances up at the gold medal under a glass dome on the mantel in his Lawrence home. Maybe old Phog was psychic. Or maybe he knew a good recruiting class when he saw one.

Either way, the line Allen gave seemed to appeal to the 18-year-old basketball player who acknowledges he didn't know much about the Olympics or if Kansas could win a national championship.

Allen recruited four that year — Bob Kenney, Bill Hougland, Clyde Lovellette and Lienhard, Lienhard said. Their senior year in 1952, these men helped Kansas win its first national championship. That summer, Lienhard and seven others from the Kansas team took home the gold at the Helsinki Games.

Not that anyone was surprised Lienhard had talent.

Lienhard was a standout at Newton. He helped the team win a state championship his sophomore year and a third-place finish his junior year. Newton lost in the state championship game his senior year.

Five players from the team went on to play college ball, he said. Lienhard, still hearing Allen's prediction, headed to Kansas.

After winning the national championship, the Jayhawks played the National Invitational Tournament championship to secure their place in the Olympics. The seven were joined by seven from the top Amateur Athletic Union team, Lienhard said. Their quest was to be best in the world.

Lienhard remembers the adventure distinctly.

With 100,000 people in the stadium and rain pouring down, the basketball team marched in with the rest

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(Left) Head Coach Garin Higgins rallies the ESU football team before the annual Black and Gold Scrimmage on Saturday the 23rd at Welch Stadium. The Hornets will be playing their first game of the season at home on August 30th against Western State.

(Right) Freshman running back, Adrian Abner drives the ball forward Saturday the 23rd at Welch Stadium during the annual Black and Gold Scrimmage.

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of the U.S. athletes, wearing their Olympic uniforms. It wasn't a spectacular site like Beijing, Lienhard said. But there hasn't been anything like Beijing. They lived in the Olympic Village and watched a lot of competitions. They also prepared for their competition. Not that anyone was too worried about losing.

"We were so ahead of the world in basketball in 1952," he said. "The only real competition we had was the Russians."

It was the beginning of the Cold War. Russia, not wanting its teams to mingle, set up an Olympic Village on the edge of the country.

Still, he added, the Russian players seemed nice.

"We couldn't speak Russian," Lienhard said. "All we could do was smile at them. But they were fun."

The U.S. team played the former Soviet Union team twice. There was never a question who would win, however.

"We beat them bad the first time, then we beat them in the finals," Lienhard said, noting the final game wasn't very exciting.

"They stalled," Lienhard said of Russia's strategy. "It was a low-scoring game."

The United States defeated Russia for the gold, 36-25.

Lienhard still has his medal, his Olympic bag and a Czechoslovakian flag.

"In those days, when you played another team, they gave you their flag," he said, adding that he won the item in a team drawing.

The U.S. team defeated Czechoslovakia 72-47.

Lienhard said he appreciates the gold medal a little more now that he is older.

It's something most people won't ever accomplish, he said.

"Unless you are Michael Phelps," Lienhard chuckled.