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Shanice Johnson Mace & Crown Candles flickered across Kaufman Mall as more than 250 students, dressed in red, gathered for the candlelight vigil held to raise awareness for the earthquakes that hit Haiti. In addition to the 7.0 earthquake that hit Jan. 12, 6.1 and 5.9 aftershocks hit in the following week. Kurina Foe, the president of the African Caribbean Associ- ation, along with some staff members from ODU, current stu- dents and graduates, started planning for the vigil the Sunday before. He felt it was his duty to come up with an idea to rec- ognize not only his family and friends, but the rest of the people and inhabitants. “It is unfair. It is already a poor country and why did it happen over there?” said Foe. The vigil on Jan. 19 began with Foe explaining how he appreciated people coming out for the event and for the stu- dents sacrificing their study time. “You never know that it could have been you or me,” he said. After him, Chandra R. de Silva, dean of the college of arts and letters, and Geneva Walker-Johnson, the dean of students, both spoke. Walker-Johnson explained that, “Sometimes we forget how inexplicably we are intertwined.” She recited the poem “First They Came” by Martin Niemoller. Walker-Johnson said people need to understand that they are all intertwined and so we must help one another. Ron Evers, a former Haitian resident, with his wife and children currently residing in Norfolk, explained to the crowd the average day in Haiti. It is of a desperate state with a few Haitians being able to afford electricity as well as obtaining fresh water to drink, he said. He gave three ways to help. He asked those in attendance to pray for them, donate to credited charities and spend time with a Haitian student or person to help them personally. Anna Zarchova, from Ukraine, and Asma Begum, from Bangladesh recited poetry. The event ended with the lighting of the candles as ODU alumnus Zachary Hardison played his guitar and sang “Amazing Grace.” Students cried and hugged as Kevin Tremper read Bible passages, including Psalm 21, “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me.” “It is a most devastating event. It is important to get word about it and I am glad students are willing to help out,” said Tami Park Farinholt. Though it was a touching scene, students gathered with the purpose of acknowledging what had taken place in Haiti to find out more information on how they could help. Intl Medical Corps: Text HAITI to 85944 ($10 donation) Volume 52 M ACE & C ROWN Issue 2 January 27, 2010 Men’s basketball close to clinching spot in Caa See Page 6 Fri 01/29 - 42° Sat 01/30 - 40° Sun 01/31 - 44° Norfolk Weekend Weather Sports Girls’ night out with Jesus See Page 3 Entertainment Cap and trade policy resembles papacy See page 2 Commentary DEREK SIMON / MACE & CROWN Students, faculty unite in support of helping Haiti Haiti Vigil “First They Came” by Martin Niemoller And I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew. Then they came for the communists, And I did not speak out—because I was not com- munist. Then they came for the trade unionist. And I did not speak out—because I was not a trade unionist. Then they came— And there was no one left to speak out for me. Students who want to show their support can donate by texting: Red Cross: Text HAITI to 90999 ($10 donation) Yele Haiti: Text YELE to 501501 ($5 donation) United Way: Text HAITI to 85944 ($10 donation)

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  • Shanice JohnsonMace & Crown

    Candles flickered across Kaufman Mall as more than 250 students, dressed in red, gathered for the candlelight vigil held to raise awareness for the earthquakes that hit Haiti.

    In addition to the 7.0 earthquake that hit Jan. 12, 6.1 and 5.9 aftershocks hit in the following week.

    Kurina Foe, the president of the African Caribbean Associ-ation, along with some staff members from ODU, current stu-dents and graduates, started planning for the vigil the Sunday before. He felt it was his duty to come up with an idea to rec-ognize not only his family and friends, but the rest of the people and inhabitants.

    It is unfair. It is already a poor country and why did it happen over there? said Foe.

    The vigil on Jan. 19 began with Foe explaining how he appreciated people coming out for the event and for the stu-dents sacrificing their study time. You never know that it could have been you or me, he said.

    After him, Chandra R. de Silva, dean of the college of arts and letters, and Geneva Walker-Johnson, the dean of students, both spoke.

    Walker-Johnson explained that, Sometimes we forget how inexplicably we are intertwined. She recited the poem First They Came by Martin Niemoller.

    Walker-Johnson said people need to understand that they are all intertwined and so we must help one another.

    Ron Evers, a former Haitian resident, with his wife and children currently residing in Norfolk, explained to the crowd the average day in Haiti. It is of a desperate state with a few Haitians being able to afford electricity as well as obtaining fresh water to drink, he said.

    He gave three ways to help. He asked those in attendance to pray for them, donate to credited charities and spend time with a Haitian student or person to help them personally.

    Anna Zarchova, from Ukraine, and Asma Begum, from Bangladesh recited poetry.

    The event ended with the lighting of the candles as ODU alumnus Zachary Hardison played his guitar and sang Amazing Grace.

    Students cried and hugged as Kevin Tremper read Bible passages, including Psalm 21, Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me.

    It is a most devastating event. It is important to get word about it and I am glad students are willing to help out, said Tami Park Farinholt.

    Though it was a touching scene, students gathered with the purpose of acknowledging what had taken place in Haiti to find out more information on how they could help.

    Intl Medical Corps: Text HAITI to 85944 ($10 donation)

    Volume 52

    Mace & CrownIssue 2January 27, 2010

    Mens basketball close to

    clinching spot in Caa

    See Page 6

    Fri 01/29 - 42 Sat 01/30 - 40 Sun 01/31 - 44

    Norfolk Weekend WeatherSportsGirls night out with

    Jesus

    See Page 3

    EntertainmentCap and trade policy

    resembles papacy

    See page 2

    Commentary

    Derek Simon / mace & crown

    Students, faculty unite in support of helping Haiti

    Haiti Vigil

    First They Came by Martin Niemoller

    And I did not speak outbecause I was not a Jew.

    Then they came for the communists,

    And I did not speak outbecause I was not com-munist.

    Then they came for the trade unionist.

    And I did not speak outbecause I was not a trade unionist.

    Then they cameAnd there was no one left to speak out for me.

    Students who want to show their support can donate by texting:

    Red Cross: Text HAITI to 90999 ($10 donation)Yele Haiti: Text YELE to 501501 ($5 donation)United Way: Text HAITI to 85944 ($10 donation)

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    General Information: The Mace & Crown is a news-paper published by and written for the students of Old Dominion once a week throughout each semester and once in the summer.

    Originally founded in 1930 as The High Hat, the paper became The Mace & Crown in 1961. The Mace & Crown is a primarily self-supporting newspaper, maintaining jour-nalistic independence from the university.

    We reserve the right to choose our content accordingly. We accept submissions in the form of letters or guest columns.

    Such submissions may be edited for length, clarity and style. No anonymous submissions will be printed.

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    news | 01.27.10

    Janah StokesMace & Crown

    Commentary

    Former boxer and Democratic Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada was recently quoted giving a racist remark about President Obama.

    Game Change, a book by John Heilemann and Mark Halperin, which focuses on the 2008 presidential election, caused the uproar of Reids racial comment.

    Reids comment was about President Obama running for the presidency. He stated the country was ready for a black presidential candidate because, Obama is a light skinned African-American with no negro dialect. Democrats are protecting Reids reputation because they dont feel his comment was offensive, while Repub-licans are calling it a double standard and demand Reids resignation.

    National Chairman Tim Kaine (D) defended Reids remark by saying, It definitely was in the

    context of recognizing that Sen. Obama is a great candidate and future president.

    Sen. Diane Feinstein (D) of California said Reid should not resign and that his remark was a mistake.

    Former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin felt Reids comment was unacceptable. She stretches the fact that democrats almost cru-cified Republican Trent Lott of Mississippi in 2002 for his racist comment, when he mentioned the possibility of segregationist and Dixiecrat presidential candidate Strom Thurmond winning the presidency to shape the country into a better place. Republicans quickly left his side, unlike Reids colleagues.

    Republican Party Chairman Michael Steele feels that Reid should resign, comparing his situ-ation again to Lotts.

    NAACPs Vice President Hilary Shelton sur-prised many viewers on national television when he claimed that the storied civil rights organi-zation did not have a problem with Reids com-

    ments, beyond the fact that they were awkward but not offensive.

    Reporters are calling Hilary Sheltons comment a hypocrisy and a double standard.

    Reid accuses Game Change for throwing him under the bus and releasing confidential infor-mation pertaining to their private conversation.

    Reid quickly apologized Jan. 9, for making the racially insensitive remarks about President Obama.

    In a statement to CNN, Reid said, I deeply regret using such poor choice of words. The whole argument relies on the subject revolving around a white Republican saying a similar comment to Reids verses a white Democrat.

    Who has the right to say such offensive words? Although Reid is a white Democrat, why isnt he facing the same trouble as a white Republican or Lott? Reid is facing a controversial matter, which might allow republicans to flip the script and play Democrats at their own game.

    Andrew SchwartzMace & Crown

    Commentary

    In 1513, the Medici Pope Leo X was facing the likely possibility of a bankrupt Roman Catholic Church.

    The magnificent building projects to bolster the churchs image began with no foresight to their long-term economic consequences, and the crusades into the Holy Land and other foreign proselytizing campaigns had drained the papal treasury. Christendom, as any centralized power is want to do, had become indebted to her con-stituents and the world.

    In order to combat the Holy Deficit, the Pope began to issue indulgences to the lowly sinners of the congregation in order to forgive themnot of their past transgressions, but of their future sins. Forgiveness came at a tangible price, which was imposed on a progressive scale determined by ones wealth and the atrocity of their sin.

    The Catholic Church had become so dogmatic and authoritative that unsuspecting and fearful Catholics bought into this scheme without questionto oppose this plan could have meant the eternal damnation of ones earthly soul.

    History, despite her eternal struggle for progress, has been ordained once again to repeat her orbit around the selfish desires of man.

    The international frenzy that happened in Copenhagen in December was the culmination of decades of scientific subterfuge and social stratagems that resembles so strongly a religious bureaucratization and exploitation, one wonders if they have not read the political playbook of the Medicis of Florence.

    The goal of this summit was to impose inter-national restrictions on the people of the world all in the name of Climate Change, the premises, methods, and conclusions of which receive more and more scrutiny from thousands of scientists who thought it best not to blindly accept the

    findings of a few of the self-proclaimed elite. The charge of this new protocol is one that not-

    so-subtly demands a form of global socialism and asset redistribution, forcing the wealthy coun-tries to pay penance to the nations they have so mali-ciously endangered.

    The United States Senate, similarly, must consider a piece of leg-islation before it known as Cap-and-Trade. Under this legislation and the agreements at Copen-hagen, businesses and individuals will not only have to adhere to domestic emission stan-dards, but will be forced by international law to participate in a global cap-and-trade system of carbon and greenhouse gas regulation.

    Advocates hero-ically liken policy of this nature to humanitys last stand against itself, and advocate the advancement of this agenda in the name of anthropological altruism.

    However, we must remember the altruism of Leo X. Remember his fundamental motive. His issuing of indulgences was not in any way meant to purge the polluted soul of humanity of his sinful acts. His goal, like any centralized institution that has the privilege of

    unchecked liberties, was to stabilize and strengthen his individual and corporate influence.

    By creating among the penitent masses a per-ception of the Churchs necessity for spiritual

    Without the shedding of wealth there is no emission of smoke

    Harry Reids comment puts him on hot seat

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    Girls Night Out: Christian styleM. Tinsley

    Mace & Crown

    Hampton Roads Church Student Fellowship (HRCSF) at ODU will host Girls Night Out with Hampton Roads Student Fellowship, a Christian event for women, on Friday, Jan. 29, at 7:30 p.m. in the Isle of Wight room of the Webb Center.

    Jessica Graham, one of the members of HRCSF, and the Newport News-based Christian ministry, Hampton Roads Church, described the purpose and objective of the event.

    Girls Night Out is a time for women to be women, said Graham. Wearing pink and black, we will study the Samaritan woman at the well that Jesus calls to change her life in John 4.

    This is a time to answer questions about what it takes to be a Christian on a college campus, the changes we need to and can make through Christ, and to encourage one another through the stories of others overcoming barriers to their faith.

    Graham, a Nursing major, extended an invitation to those interested in attending the occasion next week.

    Come meet the man who told me everything I ever did, said Graham, before continuing.

    When Jesus first looked me in the eyes through his Word, it changed my life. He called me to live a pure life so different than anything Id ever known. He gave me what no man could ever give me: the truth about myself, the way to live life, and

    the fulfillment and wholeness I desperately craved. When Jesus told me everything, my life became worth living.

    Although Fellowship is a part of the groups name, which holds Christian ministries and meeting places on the Southside, including Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, and Norfolk, this event serves as a society for women.

    However, Men are welcome at the rest of the HRCSF events, said Graham. But this is for gals only. No boys

    allowed.Everyone is welcome to be a part of the HRCSF, Graham

    explained. We are passionate about the Bible being the standard of our lives, and making every effort to help others do the same.

    Graham said the cost to attend Girls Night Out with Hampton Roads Student Fellowship is $9, counting coffee and tea, chocolate fondue, speaker, panel and door prizes.

    The speaker will be Amanda Bartoli, the Hampton Roads Church dynamic womens ministry leader, said Graham.

    She has served in Florida as a campus ministry leader with her husband, Rich. As a Christian throughout her entire college life, she is completely aware of the challenges that face the women of ODUs campus.

    Nothing is more powerful than the story of how Christ changed a life, continued Graham.

    A panel of four college Christian women will be sharing about their conversions and the challenges theyve faced that Jesus called them to change. From diverse backgrounds, they illustrate the many facets of the women at Old Dominion. Christ was made for all women, and these ladies are out to prove it.

    For anyone interested in learning more about HRCSF, their weekly devotional services, Bible talks on campus, and other Christian subjects, visit hamptonroadschurch.org for more information.

    Kaylyn BanksMace & Crown

    Hailing from Richmond and Petersburg, three new faces on ODUs campus made a dint in the music scene at a talent show thrown by the Class of 2013 last semester.

    4th block, the name created during their fourth period class at Appomattox Regional Governors High School in Petersburg, consists of Fenton (Fent) Bland, Rakeia (Rak) Martin, and Cory Jones, who are all freshman.

    These young artists combine to make a dynamic trio yearning to make quality music for their generation. Fent and Jones are the emcees of the group whose lyrics are inspired by artists like J.Cole, Kleos (also an ODU student), the Black Eyed Peas, and Drake.

    Although in the same band, Fent and Jones have a different style of delivery that makes every track worthwhile. The lead vocalist is Rak, who is inspired by Lady Gaga and Michael Jackson. Her strong vocals surprised the audience at the fall talent show because such a powerful voice came from such a petite young lady.

    4th Block have been making music for the past two years and according to Jones, We started off joking around in our fourth block recording class but after a while people started saying we were really good, so we took the joke to another level and started making quality music.

    They have made two mix tapes within the past year, Class in Session (April 2009) and The Future Iz Now (August 2009), which can be downloaded on www.datpiff.com for free.

    Another ODU student, who goes by the name of DJ Smirnoff, put their last mix tape together, so its pretty obvious they are all about keeping it within the family on our campus.

    In the near future, 4th block intends on dropping another mix tape, which will be fea-

    tured on iTunes. They have also started an entertainment group called 4th Block Entertainment, which will be throwing parties and different events soon, so make sure you keep an eye out for them.

    Every Sunday from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. they are on WODU with their own radio show called Class in Session, ironically named after their first mix tape. They feature different on campus musicians and play a wide variety of music.

    4th block is making their name on our campus and if you are interested in booking them for an event, listening to their music, or just contacting them, they can be reached at Myspace.com/4thblok, Facebook.com/4thblock or Twitter.com/@4th_block.

    4th Block creates buzz with mixed tapes

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    We are passionate about the Bible being the standard of our

    lives, and making every effort to help others do the same, said Jessica

    Graham.

    facebook.com4th Blocks radio show Class in Session can be heard from WODU on Sundays from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

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    Charles Cogdill Mace & Crown

    Spencer Grammer is the daughter of Actor Kelsey Grammer of Cheers and Fraiser fame. She also played Lucy on the soap opera As the World Turns.

    Grammer is known for playing the lead role of Casey F. Cartwright on the hit TV show Greek, since 2007.

    Her character is the top achiever of the sorority Zeta Beta Zeta; based on academics, athletics, and philanthropy. The character goes through the natural progression of student life through a sorority, often getting together with her on and off boyfriend Cappie.

    The show received several nominations from the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) for best outstanding drama and comedy series. The soundtrack gives memories to songs like 1, 2, 3, 4 and Our Time Now by the Plain White Ts.

    M&C: What have you done to develop into your character Casey Cartwright?

    Grammer: I had to develop a sorority girls voice, which came from a place I didnt know existed.

    M&C: Had your famous dad commented

    on the show?Grammer: He said it was actually really

    good.

    M&C: Your father Kesley Grammer is famous for having spinoffs from his various shows. Any chance of a spinoff for Greek?

    Grammer: The spinoff is about college. The focus is college. Will it develop outside of college? Well, the character is applying to graduate school.

    M&C: That is interesting. I suppose graduate school may be in your near future as well? How much is the character Casey similar to you in real life. Do writers try to incorporate your own sense of life into your character?

    Grammer: It is interesting how much life imitates art. I bought a house that year; so did Casey. The writers base the stories on what she is up to, what is popular and what is desired by the fans of the show. It is always about what the audience wants to see.

    M&C: Would you find yourself doing the same things as your character Casey on the show?

    Grammer: I was always an art kid. I know that I play a sorority girl. I know if I met

    the right kind of people, I would be in that direction. If I had the same interests as Casey, I would be in the same direction. In college, I was always focused. To me college was about getting an education and an internship at the L.A. Times.

    M&C: What opportunities does a show like Greek lead to?

    Grammer: Movies and TV, I believe. It does not come from me, but from whoever believes in the character.

    It can be said that an actress work is always the

    p r o o f of success. I have to audition like everyone else. Although it helps that I already have a body of work.

    M&C: From experience in this line of work, what have you learned that you can share as advice to everyone from fine arts majors to the theater department about acting?

    Grammer: I was told growing up that you have to love it and be willing to sacrifice any-thing. It often takes more than what you are willing to give. Often it is not about partying as the acting lifestyle is portrayed by the media. Often you have to be up on a Monday. You also have to work out and eat right. The body is a temple and you have to treat it well. It is hard work. You have to get up early. Youhave to break up days based on location; usually it is 12-13 hour shifts and you have to come home to remember lines. You dont have the freedom. You have to be disciplined.

    M&C: What things can fans look for on the show?

    Grammer: Lots of 80s influences and the conclusion to the aftermath of the house being burned down last season. There will also be the Valentines Day party, the Mardi Gras Party, and Casey will become curious about who she will end up with.

    Actress Spencer Grammer discusses Greek life

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    Monarch men in the hunt for first place in the CAAJustin Brown

    Mace and Crown

    With 11 games left to play in the season, the ODU mens basketball team has put themselves in a position to not only clinch one of the top three spots in the con-ference tournament, but possibly the number one seed.

    With the 58-55 win at William & Mary last Saturday night, the Monarchs sit atop the CAA standings tied with Northeastern and George Mason at 8-1. The Mon-archs have the overall record among CAA teams at 16-5.

    In preseason, the Monarchs were ranked number one in the conference and have been playing exceptional basketball as of late.

    I think its where we want to be. We want to be in a position to be one of the top three teams. When it comes down to it, its all about the conference tournament, said junior guard Marsharee Neely of the teams spot atop the CAA.

    Its exactly where this team wants to be, because the better seed heading into the tournament that ODU receives, the better chance they have of getting to the finals and clinching a spot in the NCAA tournament.

    Several players are having exceptional years such as sophomore guard Kent Bazemore, junior forward Frank Hassell, and senior forward Gerald Lee.

    Lee is having a great season once again by leading the team in scoring with 14.2 points per game, and is in third in rebounding at 5.2 rebounds per game.

    Kent Bazemore has stepped up and played a great role for the team by creating turnovers and defensive havoc on opposing players.

    Bazemore is leading the team in steals per game at 1.9, and is second on the team in assists per game behind

    only Darius James, the starting point guard. Kents playing really well. Frank has really stepped

    his game up too. They take a lot of pressure off of Gerald, Neely said of Bazemores and Hassells attribution to this years team.

    ODU seems to be putting themselves in the proper position to fulfill their hopes of becoming the CAA tournament champions. They finished the schedule with some key conference games.

    This week the Monarchs will take on Georgia State at home to improve their CAA record.

    They play against George Mason and North-eastern and the schedule finishes out with VCU at the beginning of February, and then again at the end of the month at home for the final game of the regular season.

    The race to the big dance begins here in conference play for the Monarchs. If their hot streak continues for the next month and a half, it could be a successful year for Monarch basketball.

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    Christian ErnstMace & Crown

    In a tie game with 32 seconds left on the clock coming out of a time out, conventional wisdom says to run down the clock and take a shot with as little time left as possible, but not head coach Wendy Larry.

    With 21 seconds left on the clock against Georgia State (11-6, 2-4), Shadasia Green scored an eventual game winning lay-up and was fouled, using only 11 seconds worth of the clock.

    We talked about attacking if you had it. Dont hesitate to go. Im proud of the fact that she did go with reckless abandon, said Larry. Theres not anyone in the world who would step in front of her the way she went to the hole on that last pos-session.

    I was getting to the bucket pretty easy [throughout the game], I just wasnt finishing, said Green. I got all the way down, so I saw the middle, so I just took it. I took my time, fin-ished at the cup.

    The move surprised the Georgia State Lady Panthers, according to their head coach Lea Henry.

    In the time out, wed talked about how theyd probably go light on the shot clock before they took a shot and that we had to get it down the floor fast and score, said Henry.

    The Lady Monarchs (7-9, 5-1) went on to win 58-54, after Green missed her free throw, and Tia Lewis added two from the charity stripe with six seconds left to clinch the victory.

    An ugly win beats a pretty loss any day, said Larry. Were not going to trade this one for anything.

    And an ugly win it was. The Lady Monarchs shot a lack-luster 8.2 percent from the three point range, and only 41.5 percent from the field. The Lady Monarchs also gave up 22 points off 20 turnovers and 12 second chance points.

    Two big performances led the way for the Monarchs. Jessica Canady, struggling with knee issues, lead the team with 15 points and 14 rebounds, as well as three steals. Tia Lewis added another 14 points and 11 rebounds, plus two blocks, as both ladies recorded double-doubles.

    She was right place, right time, said Larry of Canady. That stuff happens for a reason.

    While Canady and Lewis shot a combined 61 percent, the rest of the team shot only 31 percent from the field, and only recorded 19 rebounds. Green, who eventually scored the game winning lay-up, was only two for 11 before that, and Jasmine Parker was only four for 12.

    With several down the stretch, its execution thats so important, said Larry. We were just so flat from the jump. We got some great looks right at the beginning of the game and we just couldnt flush anything down.

    The Lady Panthers Danyiell McKeller went for a game high of 22 points, while Shay Rawls lead the Panthers with 11 rebounds. McKeller was the center of the Lady Panthers offense, taking a total of 23 shots, including four in the last four minutes of the game.

    The last two, however, were misses, including a 13 footer that could have tied the game with 13 seconds left on the clock.

    There wasnt a lot of ball pressure, so she was kind of getting it easy, but when she got it, we had to contain her, said

    Lewis of McKeller, regarding the last several possessions. The Lady Panthers didnt shoot well either, except for

    from deep. While shooting only 33.9 percent from the field, including one from Brittany Graham to tie the game as the first half ended, the Panthers managed to shoot a strong 36.4 percent from three point range.

    The Lady Monarchs now look ahead with two conference road games, at Towson (9-8, 3-3) on Jan. 24, and at William & Mary (9-8, 2-4) on Jan. 28, before returning home to face Hoftstra (10-8, 3-3) on Jan. 31.

    Lady Monarchs edge out tight victory against Georgia State

    Donnell ColeyMace & Crown

    Commentary

    When you think of the NFL and its version of an all-star game called the Pro Bowl, the first thought into many minds is Hawaii. This thought comes from the fact that the host for this game is usually the care-free island state.

    The 2010 Pro Bowl will be held in Miami, which is not the only major change this year as the date, Jan. 31, is one week before the Super Bowl.

    The date serves as an oddity being that the usual date is one week after the Super Bowl.

    The new changes to this event have sparked heated debates and arguments among sports journalists, analysts, and broad-casters nationwide. Not to mention the NFL fan base who will be spectators of the game as well. This particular argument is one of ambiguity for some and yet black and white for others.

    Players opinions are an obvious contributor to this debate and many saw this event as an honor and privilege, not to mention a great vacation after a long hard fought season.

    Those wholly in favor of the new time and location changes present the argument that it gives an opportunity for fans to see football while the season is still alive.

    ODU junior Gerald Gregory commented on this when he said, I like the fact that its a week before because normally people dont care about football after the Super Bowl is over.

    Yet another key point with this perspective is that the changes bring variation to the process and closeness to those fans in the mainland of the U.S., who cant fly all the way across the Pacific.

    I think its going to draw more money because most people aint really trying to go out to Hawaii, and this is a better location, said Gregory. These words capture the gist of the

    public opinion of those who support the new changes. The other end of the spectrum on this topic bashes the new

    variations and sees it as pointless and counter-productive. One ODU student, junior Daniel Baker, said, Hawaii is

    what the players were awarded, not a worthless, boring football game.

    Sure, youll get your football fix before the SB, but it seems every player that originally made it isnt going to play. Id rather watch curling.

    Players want to be rewarded for their hard work by having a relaxing trip to the tranquil island like no other. Fans want to actually be able to see them play also, and with the changes this year that is not going to be the case for the Pro Bowl players that are fortunate enough to make it to the Super Bowl also.

    ODU senior Kimberly Barcroft shares both of the sentiments of the opposing sides. She stated, Its good because apparently [Pro Bowl] ratings have been going down the last few years and more people are going to watch it because football season is not technically over. But its bad because some great players are not going to be able to play. Too much of a risk getting hurt.

    She represents the many that are on the pro-verbial fence with this topic, which I found myself to be a part in the early stages.

    However, with the news of the superstar starters like Tom Brady, Randy Moss, and Larry Fitzgerald that were not going to participate in the game because of so called injuries, I jumped ship.

    The Pro Bowl is described in essentially one word: Hawaii. The two go together fundamen-tally as peanut butter and jelly do. To me its of no coincidence that players are suddenly too hurt

    to play in a game and stadium that they play in year in and year out.

    The fact that it is exactly one week before the Super Bowl further irritates the situation. Not only am I forced to watch names like Vince Young and Steve Smith (from the New York Giants) instead of Tom Brady and Larry Fitzgerald, if Peyton Manning, Adrian Peterson, Drew Brees, or Brett Favre advance their teams to the Super Bowl, then the game will also be without their services.

    That alone should speak for itself, and will be the reason why the Pro Bowl will turn into (if not already done so) the Pro Bust.

    Pro-Bust before Super Bowl this year

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  • The Mace & Crown September 30, 2009

    Monarch Dining Employee Spotlight

    Monarch Dining Services recognizes employees for outstanding performance and customer service. Our employees are our most valuable and important asset, and through their hard work and dedication, we are able to meet the needs of the

    customers we serve. We take this time now to honor and celebrate the achievements of our employees.

    Find out more about a few of our STAR employees!

    For menus, dining news and promotions, nutritional information and more visit www.odu.edu/monarchdining

    Name: Christopher Sevilla Location: Marketing Birthplace: Glen Cove, NY Favorite Food: Hamburgers Favorite Hobby: Playing sportsWhat is something about you that no one would know unless you told

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    Name: Alberta Andrews Location: Chick-fil-A Birthplace: Norfolk, VA Favorite Food: ItalianFavorite Hobby: Cooking If you could pick any job to do, what would it be? Working on the Food

    NetworkIf you won $1 million today, what is the first thing you would buy or do? Go shopping What is your favorite saying or philosophy? Dont judge a book by its cover

    Name: Laura CorbinLocation: Rogers Cafe Birthplace: Philadelphia, PA Favorite Food: Philly Cheese Steak Favorite Song: I Could Only Imagine If you could pick any job to do, what would it be? The one Im doing.

    The students have been such a blessing to my life. If you won $1 million today, what is the first thing you would buy or do? Buy a house and help others What is your favorite saying or philosophy? You can do anything that you put your mind to. Reach for the stars.

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    What is something about you that no one would know unless you told them? My age If you won $1 million today, what is the first thing you would buy or do? Buy my mother a house

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    Name: Johnny Gallop Location: Caf 1201 Birthplace: Norfolk, VA Favorite Food: PastaFavorite Color: Black Favorite Hobby: Football

    Favorite Song: Here and NowIf you won $1 million today, what is the first thing you would buy or do? Buy a car and take care of my family

    Name: Stuart McEwen Location: Catering Birthplace: New Kensington, PA Favorite Food: Red snapperFavorite Hobby: Golf Favorite Song: Weve Only Just Begun

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