Volume 67 Number 05WVSU Yellow Jacket

November 13, 2008

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Campus NewsHave you ever been a victim of

T.M.I.? Symptoms of Too Much Infor-mation (T.M.I.) include confusion, anxi-ety, anger and sleeplessness.

Thumbing through a college catalogwith more than 300 pages searching thefive or so pages that contain informationthat applies specifically to your degree canbe a daunting task, and can sometimesdissuade students from enrolling in col-lege at all. If a potential student’s firstexperience planning for college is con-fusing, and clouded with too much infor-mation, it can make applying for collegeintimidating.

Dr. Danny Cantrell, Director of En-rollment Management and Retention Ser-

WVSU boasts new personal college plannerby Mary Casto

Only two people know for sure what happened inside the car that Shana Cowleywas riding in the night that she was killed. Reports say that her boyfriend was drivingthe car. Whether Cowley jumped from the vehicle or was pushed out remains to bedecided. Either way, the result is the same: the Cowley’s and everyone who knewShana are left without their shining star.

The current Miss South Charleston was an employee at the Town Center Mallat Cachè, where employees and customers agreed that she made everyone feel likethey mattered. At the time of the incident, she was a student at West Virginia StateUniversity. Cowley was planning on moving south to attend chiropractic school, butshe took a ride a car that ended any hope of those plans.

Could her death be a case of domestic violence or just a love spat gone terriblywrong? The consequence of whatever happened inside that car, ultimately led toCowley’s death. Friends, family, and the community are left in shock of what hap-pened to the fun loving girl who lit up a room and had the spark of life in her each andevery day.

While some think that domestic violence only happens to women, think again.Recent surveys show an increasing number of men who do not report cases againstthem. And while that fact may not seem important, it is. Domestic violence has longbeen an issue in relationships, and it only seems to get worse. For some reason,people think that by yelling, pushing, and threatening others, they will get their way.Truth is, people do not respond well to those types of actions, and they should not.People do not deserve to be treated that way.

As for Shana Cowley, her dreams have been laid to rest along with her body.The plans she had for her future were cut abruptly short, all by some unforeseenoccurrence. What the court decides will preside in the legal system, but no matterwhat action is taken, it will not and cannot ever bring Shana back to the family thatloved her or to the life that she loved to live.

Perhaps out of this tragedy, there can be a lesson learned. Each and everyperson must stand for themselves; even if that means leaving what was a constant inyour life behind. Chances are great that if Shana Cowley had known that she wouldnot walk away from that car ride alive, she would never have set foot inside the car.Maybe it was a joy ride that turned into a death trip. Maybe Shana knew that shewould not make it out alive. Maybe she didn’t. We won’t know in this life. But shewill be there to tell us in the next. As for those who remain, we are indebted to her tolook out for one another and put an end to the senselessness of domestic violence.

A life cut short: love gone wrong?by Bethany Simmons

As many of you may know, October was Domestic Violence Awareness Month.What you may not know is that there have been at least three known cases ofdomestic violence that have occurred in Sullivan Hall. This past month, in light ofthese incidents, a mandatory domestic violence meeting was held in the Sullivan Halllobby, which mainly showed students what signs to look for, statistics, how to gethelp, and how to help a friend who is being mistreated. However, this meeting wasonly meant for female residents, and the males were not made to attend any suchmeeting. Many residents feel this is unfair, as the domestic violence which occurred,happened to women. One Sullivan Hall resident Cassandra Martin explained to meher feelings on the situation. “I absolutely do not think it is fair, because it was themen who hit the women, and they weren’t even made to attend a meeting of anykind. I felt the meeting was not helpful because it was about things most of us alreadyknow.” When I questioned her about what she thought the consequences for themales should be, she responded, “If they were not students, and this had occurred,police would have come, and they would have been arrested. The same criteriashould be applied here. They should have gone to jail, and they certainly should notbe allowed to continue living or going to school here. It should be taken much moreseriously, and it disturbs me that nothing was done.”

It is the common opinion of the female residents that the males should be madeto attend such a meeting. If any resident feels unsafe, or knows a friend who is avictim of domestic violence, please call the campus or state police immediately.Campus police can be reached at 304-766-3353 or 3181. Counseling for suchinstances is offered on the first floor of Sullivan Hall.

Domestic violence in SullivanHall calls for awarenessby Fallon Pierson

vices, here at WVSU has spent the lastseveral years researching ways to makeenrolling in college less complicated.Recently, he teamed up with Dr. NealRaisman, author of the best-seller, Em-brace the Oxymoron: Customer Ser-vice in Higher Education and JerryAllocca, President of Core Technologies,to create a Personal College Planner.WVSU is the first public institution tooffer such a tool.

Very soon potential students can goto State’s homepage and click on the link,but for now you can go towww.wvstateuplanner.com. An avatarwill greet you and help you get started.All you have to do is enter a few bits of

information and the program extracts thedetails pertinent to your degree, from thecatalog, and e-mails you all of the require-ments. You will see short videos aboutWVSU, and see photos, as well as, con-tact information of the faculty and staff thatcan assist you.

Dr. Cantrell asks that you share thisunique program with as many people aspossible to help publicize it and to let thepublic know how easy it is to enroll atWVSU.

Dr. Danny CantrellDepartment ofStudentAffairs

307 Sullivan Hall

766- 5158

dcantrell@wvstateu.eduIf you have any questions orcomments contact:

Catch Craig Braddick“The Rational Voice of Politics”

Thursdays at 11:00 on 106.7 CampusRadio

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The faculty lecture I attended wasa bit magical, if you will, in light of theHalloween holiday. Dr. John Richards,professor of Sociology, delivered aspeech entitled Neo-Pagan Witchcraftin Appalachia. It was more than inter-esting, because it referred to peoplewho live in West Virginia, Ohio, andsurrounding states. The speech basicallycovered the topic of stereotypes, tradi-tions, and superstitions of the Appala-chia people. So, if you have a luckyrabbit’s foot, have ever thrown salt overyour shoulder, or feel uneasy when ablack cat crosses your path, you couldbe practicing traditions of Neo-Paganwitchcraft.

Folk magic is a word we can re-

Witchcraft in Appalachia? by Fallon Pierson

Traveling by train has been a popular way to travel for decades. Fluctuatinggas prices and economic woes make traveling via Amtrak a sensible, inexpensiveway to travel compared to traveling by car or air.

Amtrak trains currently roll through Charleston, WV only 3 days a week. Trainsdepart the station at 3500 MacCorkle Ave. in Kanawha City, on Wednesday’s,Friday’s and Sunday’s. The eastbound trains depart promptly at 8:16 a.m., headingtoward cities including Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and New York. Westboundtrains leave at 8:10 p.m., heading toward cities such as Huntington, Cincinatti andChicago.

There are four price ranges depending on which fare class you purchase. Fare’sto D.C. begin as low as $48 and to Cincinnati as low as $26. For no additionalcharge you may carry two suitcases, each no large than 28x22x14, with each weigh-ing no more than 50 pounds. You may also have one carry-on bag such as a purse,medical bag, laptop case or small duffel. Your bags are either stored beside yourseat or in overhead compartments. This better insures that you will arrive with all ofyour luggage, unlike traveling by air and having your luggage checked then mis-placed.

Bruce Combs, Kanawha City ticket agent, advises that “students book theirseats at least two weeks in advance, especially around the holidays.” To make areservation call 1-800-872-7245 toll free, 24 hours a day, or call the local station at304-342-6766.

For more information or to check routes and schedules log ontowww.amtrak.com. . To let Amtrak know that you would appreciate daily servicethrough Charleston log onto the website and click on contact us at the top of thepage and leave a message.

Amtrak considers dailyservice thru Charleston

SGA President, Nadir Mirza, is making good on his promise to create a senseof family among WVSU students. President Mirza realizes that single parents oftenstruggle in school because of a lack of support. He feels that, “this segment of ourstudent population is often ignored.” One way to ease the burden of being a singleparent attending college is to start a support group on campus that parents canattend with their children. Nadir believes that “this can be a very positive experi-ence, not only for the parents in a networking aspect, but also for the kids.” “Kidsare so important, they are our next generation.”

Angie Reedy, a WVSU sophomore, and single mother of three children – ages8, 16 and 18- thinks that the support group is “a great idea.” “It would be great totalk to single parents and get advice on raising teenagers.” “It is good to know thereis someone else out there that is going through what you are going through withouthaving to sit on a couch and paying for advice.”

Nadir is “confident that this program will be a great success.” He added, “Ifstudent government can help in any way, I would love to help.” “I have always madeit a mission to help others; it is what my parents taught me.”

The first meeting will be held in the Student Union on Saturday, November 15from 7-9 p.m. Current WVSU students, that are single parents, are welcome todrop in for a few minutes or stay and enjoy themselves for the entire time. If you planto attend please R.S.V.P. by e-mailing spsg.wvsu@yahoo.com with your name, howmany children you will bring, and the children’s ages. This will help him gauge howmany people to plan for. Free refreshments will be served and children’s activitieswill be available. The goal of this group is to network with other single parents; formnew friendships among the parents, as well as the kids; share advice and ideas; andto have a place to go where you know that you are not alone when dealing with all ofthe duties of being a single parent, as well as a student. If you have questions orideas, please e-mail the above address.

SGA President initiatessingle parent support group

late to more, as it refers to the everydaylife of people in the Appalachia area. Thereare people in Appalachia that supposedlyhave the ability to heal warts, burns, andcan heal with herbs. Biologist often refersto these herb doctors for medicines thatdo work, testing them first, of course. So,Neo-Pagan witchcraft is nothing but theuse of herbs to heal ailments, having luckypossessions, and even using the farmer’salmanac; nothing too evil or eccentric, be-cause most people around the world havesimilar beliefs.

I wanted to dig further, and find outwhat everyone wants to know: Do realwitches, those who practice black magicor draw their powers from the devil, reallyexist? Dr. Richard’s answer was satisfy-

ing, as he revealed there have been peoplehe has met over the years, while research-ing and conducting interviews of the Ap-palachian people that do practice “evil”withcraft.

In the past, there was the belief inwhite magic (magic to help and cure) andblack magic (witchcraft), which carriesover today. These are the beliefs thatbrought about many of the superstitionswe have today. However, some practicesDr. Richard mentioned were new to myears. For example, around the Civil WarEra and earlier times, it was said that youcould become a witch by shooting a shot-gun on three consecutive days while de-nying God. The powers of the witch in-cluded casting spells on animals or human,

transforming into animals, and souringfood in the household. Protections usedagainst these evil witches were things likesprinkling salt in the corners of yourhouse, owning witch balls and witchbottles, which were used to capture evilsouls of witches. Also, many little boyswere often dressed up as girls, to trickwitches, because they were rumored tosteal the souls’ of young boys.

Whether you believe in magic orare a follower of science, or that magicis a mix of biology, chemistry, and phys-ics (an idea I favor); it is recognized as areal academic study called Esoteric Stud-ies and can assuredly leave you with asense of unease.

by Mary Castoby Mary Casto

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“I didn’t vote for him, but he’s mypresident, and I hope he does a good job.”

That quote was expressed in 1960by the most American of American iconsin the 1960s, actor John Wayne. He saidthis after learning that John F. Kennedy waselected to be the 35th President of theUnited States, beating Wayne’s preferredcandidate, Richard Nixon.

Forty years later, the tone of Americachanged greatly when George W. Bushwas inaugurated as the 43rd President ofthe United States in January of 2001. De-spite the close call in the state of Florida inthe 2000 election and the US Supreme

Closure to the 2008 electionby Dave Miller

Keeping ourcampus beautifulEditorial by Dave Miller

After coming out of one of my night classes recently, I had a conversation withone of my friends in the parking lot (as I typically do) for a few minutes. As our timetalking came to an end, and we prepared to go our separate ways, I heard my friendshriek out in anger.

“What the heck, man?” she asked.I looked back over to where my friend’s car was parked and I saw her out-

raged over someone who dumped a shopping bag that was full of trash out of theirvehicle right next to her car.

“This isn’t mine.” she continued to say. “Why would anyone do this? Did theynot see the trash cans over there?”

Being the nice guy that I am, I picked up bag of trash and the fast food box thatwas sitting on top of it and disposed of it in the nearest trash receptacle. I thenreturned to my car and loaded up on hand sanitizer to cleanse myself from thedisgustingness of having to throw away a careless someone else’s garbage. Not tomention to sticky soda on the side of the plastic bag that was equally disgusting.

As I turned the ignition to my car and prepared to leave the Jones/Davis/Sullivan/Student Union parking lot, I wondered to myself if there were people on my campuswho do not know that trash belongs in a trashcan and not on the ground or theparking lot. Apparently, there are.

Since some on this campus cannot seem to follow a rule of society, I thought Iwould just remind those who do not know any better. When you have trash, you putit in the nearest trashcan and not on the ground. You should be responsible for youractions and not someone else.

The idea of someone being so thoughtless to do something like this is asinine.Then again, I guess whoever dumped their trash next to my friend’s car is so thought-less, they are probably too dim to read this editorial and more than likely just scat-tered someone on this campus for someone else to clean up.

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Jan Bezouska may look like your average graduate student, but be assured thaton the inside of that smiling and sometimes serious face, lies a passion for filmmaking,particularly, sound design. Jan is a part of the West Virginia State community for thenext two years while he is here earning an M.A. in Media Studies. The decision tocome to America was an easy one, “America is like the Mecca of films, “he said witha smile. The twenty three year old grew up watching, analyzing, and making films inthe filmmaking community of the Czech Republic.

While it was a difficult decision to leave home, he makes sure to stay in touchwith family and friends he left behind. “The internet is our main source of communica-tion. We talk on the phone too.” But now that he is here, Jan says he would notchange a thing. “There is no way to compare there [the Czech Republic] to here[West Virginia]. I’m not saying it’s better or worse, just different.”

At the Film Academy of Miroslav Ordricfk, Jan was part of a group of studentswho focused their undergraduate studies on sound design in films. Jan understandsthat no one person can make a film but instead, it is very much a team effort. “Whenyou want to be good, you must know everything about other professions [in filmmak-ing].” At his school back home, students focus their efforts on one aspect of filmmak-ing, whether it is writing, producing, directing, or sound design. He is actually the firstexchange student from the school to be able to study abroad.

He had a good job in Czech, “I worked as an assistant of sound in the studio.”Once his expertise was discovered here, the Communications faculty quickly put himto work. He has held two sound design work shops to teach students and facultyabout “Garage Band,” a software program that allows filmmakers to compose theirown soundtracks. In regards to the Media Studies program at State, Jan works as agraduate assistant and only has praise for the education he is pursuing, “This is a verybig advantage because sound directors in Czech don’t do this and I can.”

As a resident on campus, Jan sees first hand just how the lifestyles of Americansdiffer from those in his home country. In regards to the recent presidential election,Jan was surprised at the reactions of those he was with as they gathered to watch the

Coming to America: aneducational journeyby Bethany Simmons

Court ruling to stop all recounts in thatstate, the former Governor of Texasassumed office.

Of course, some American vot-ers let their opinions be known as Bushmade his way towards the inaugura-tion, as the limousine he was riding inwas pelted with eggs and rocks andprotest signs filled the Washington,D.C. street the vehicle was on, makingtheir way to the Capitol.

In 2004, Bush was up for re-elec-tion and faced John Kerry. The sum-mer of that year was full of back-and-forth violence towards the campaigns.

Candidate headquarter offices were shotduring the night, volunteers came out theiroffices to find the tires on their cars slashed,yard signs were stolen and approximately1,800 people were arrested during pro-tests at the Republican National Conven-tion in New York City. The most popularanti-Republican bumper stickers from thatelection included “W stands forWRONG”, “51% is not a MANDATE”and the infamous “BUCK FUSH”.

This past election season, violencein the campaign was minimal while verbaland personal attacks were prevalent. Oneinstance in Pittsburgh, where a McCain

volunteer was “attacked” and had abackwards letter B carved in her cheek,turned out to be a self-inflicted hoax.

Now that the 2008 election is be-hind us, and the celebrations dwindledown to their conclusions, it is time forthose who did not vote for Sen. BarackObama to put aside their political differ-ences and follow in the footsteps of theman known as “The Duke”.

It is time for Americans everywhereto say, “I may not have voted for him,but he is my president, and I hope hedoes a good job.”

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Campus Events

Senior #84 David Parsons

Senior #78 Tyler Moore

Senior #33 Michael Hayes

Senior #93 William Jackson

WVSUcelebratesSenior Dayduring theState vs.Wesleyan

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photos by Katie Hawkins

Senior #10 Demichael Nesbitt

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For Immediate Release Press Release

Media Contact Katrina Harmon (304) 561-3543

kharmon@theclaycenter.org

Celebrate the season with Holly Day and a traditional holiday exhibit at the Clay Center (Charleston, W.Va.) 11/07/08 –Stop by the Clay Center to kick off the holiday season with Holly Day. This annual family favorite takes place Friday, Nov. 28 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guests can get in on the fun with ornament making, holiday stories, a visit with Santa and more. Explore the all-new holiday exhibit, Trains, Trees & Treasures, which features model railroads, trees designed by local artists and unique treasures from area collectors. The Holly Day schedule of activities includes:

• Ornament making ($2 per ornament) – 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. • Reindeer hats – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Special story time – 11:30 am, 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. • Shivering Science demo – 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. • Visits with Santa – 12 p.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. • Trains, Trees and Treasures exhibit – all day

From Nov. 28 through Dec. 31, Trains, Trees & Treasures will showcase model railroads and train artifacts from the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Historical Society, the St. Albans C&O Depot Museum and noted collector Tom Clay. Among the items on display will be working train parts, authentic railroad uniforms, an original sign from the Charleston C&O Depot, and a complete collection of vintage Chessie calendars from 1934 through 1959. Chessie is the kitten mascot of C&O railroads who first appeared in a 1933 issue of Fortune magazine in an ad that carried the slogan “Sleep like a kitten, and wake up fresh as a daisy in air-conditioned comfort.” Local artists have designed elaborate Christmas trees, each with its own theme, for display in this exhibit. Visitors can also admire an assortment of fascinating treasures from area collectors, including antique dolls, nutcrackers, menorahs and other unique items. Trains, Trees & Treasures is sponsored by BB&T. Holly Day is sponsored by Shammaa Orthodontics. Please note that the Clay Center will offer additional holiday hours in December and will be open on Mondays and Tuesdays, Dec. 22, 23, 29 and 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The galleries and box office will close early at 3 p.m. on Wednesdays, Dec. 24 and 31 and will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27 and Thursday, December 25. All activities for Holly Day, with the exception of ornament-making workshops, are included with gallery admission, which is free for Clay Center members, $5.50 for children and $7 for adults. For more information on holiday activities at the Clay Center and other upcoming events, visit www.theclaycenter.org.

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Clay Center • One Clay Square • Charleston, WV 25301 • (304) 561-3570 • www.theclaycenter.org

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The second half of November will be the debut of the Men’s and Women’sBasketball programs at home. The Men’s first game at home will be on November19th, hosting Glenville State. As of right now, the Men are the pre-season favoriteto win the WVIAC, and with Ted Scott healthy, and leading the way that should beno problem. The Men lost in the Semi-Finals of the conference tournament lastseason, canceling out their chances to win the WVIAC three years in a row.

The Women will get to display their talent at Fleming Hall on November 22nd,when Urbana comes to Institute. The Lady Jackets have a clean slate this season,after only winning six last year, and a new coach leading the team. Brittany Mingo,the Lady Jackets returning leading scorer, will be key to all Yellow Jacket successon the court.

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The West Virginia State University Volleyball team will be the #1 seed when theWVIAC Tournament begins November 13th. The Lady Jackets finished their regu-lar season undefeated in conference play, with a record of 15-0, and an overallrecord of 23-3. The Lady Jackets will play their first game at 3:00 p.m. of the 13th,to the winner of the #8 and #9 seed. The WVIAC Volleyball Tournament will beheld at the Charleston Catholic Sports Complex by the Charleston YMCA.

Lady Jackets No. 1by Ben Grady

results tallied. “Macho guys…they just balled like babies. They were so happyand everyone was so excited. In Czech, the president is appointed. We do not voteand there is no excitement about it.”

Jon Brion, composer of the music from “Eternal Sunshine of the SpotlessMind,” is one of his favorite inspirations, as Jan plans to work in the filmmakingindustry. Although Jan does not have definite plans as to just where he will workonce his time here is finished, he has two years to figure out his next move. While heis at State, Jan will work earnestly to lend his expertise in sound. He is committed towork his way to the top, all in an undying effort to succeed. His determination waskey is getting him here, but when asked what else helped him achieve his goal tostudy abroad, he is convinced it was “Luck.”

*Note: On Friday, November 14th, Jan’s film premiered at the Film Academyof Miroslav Ordricfk in the Czech Republic.

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American Lung Association offersFreedom From Smoking® Facilitator

Training The American Lung Association of West Virginia is looking for a few great

facilitators to help adults quit smoking. If you would like to be trained to help tobacco users find their freedom

from smoking, you may register for the free training which will be held at TheUniversity of Charleston on December 8 and 9, 2008.

The Freedom From Smoking® facilitator training is a day and a half long.

Those who attend will be certified to facilitate the eight session FreedomFrom Smoking® clinic program. This behavior modification approach toquitting smoking offers committed quitters a step-by-step method for changingbehavior and quitting smoking. The program uses positive thinking, alterna-tive behaviors, and rewards to motivate the smoker to quit.

To register for the training, please call Freedom From Smoking® Program

Specialist, Kelli Caseman at the American Lung Association of West Virginiaat 304-342-6600 or 1-800-586-4872.

This Freedom From Smoking® Facilitator Training is funded by a grant

from the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Divisionof Tobacco Prevention.

The American Lung Association of West Virginia is a continuing education

unit provider for registered nurses and respiratory therapists.

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EntertainmentReligulous offers religious experience

by Devon Nuckles

You may have of heard of thismovie, or you may have not, dependingon what social circles you travel in andyour outlook of the world. However, ifyou have not seen this movie, becauseyou never heard of it, do so. And if youhave not seen this movie because youhave heard of it, go see it.

Directed by Larry Charles, whobrought you the social satire film Borat,and hosted by Bill Maher, this exposé isabout religions around the world. BillMaher holds nothing back as he ask onesimple question.

Why? Why do we feel the need tobelieve in what we do. Why do we thinkour philosophy is the only truth? Inter-viewing everybody who is Christian,Mormon, Muslim, Jewish and even aburn out who made smoking pot his re-ligion.

The point of this movie is that reli-

gion, no mat-ter what one,is silly, funny,absurd, anddangerous.Maher pointsout not onlythe obviousflaws of logicof the Chris-tian Church.For example,if Christtaught that it’smuch easerfor a camel towalk throughan eye of aneedle than itis for a richman to get into heaven, then why are manyministers rolling in cash. Also, if Christ

taught love,forgivenessand accep-tance, thenwhy arethere Chris-tian groupswho preachagainst ho-mosexuals.Or how cansomebodybe born of avirgin and bethree differ-ent peoplebut the sameperson atonce.

Maher also goes after Muslims,pointing out that if the word Islam

translates to peace, then why are they kill-ing non-believers. Or even worse, their ownwho just don’t follow the “true” Islam. Healso brings up if the Christians, Jews andMuslims believe in the same God, whycan’t they get along.

My only negative remark of this movieis that Maher fails to point out just how vio-lent Israel can be. This is a nation respon-sible for running tanks into Palestinianhomes and killing millions of Muslims all inthe name of God and Israel. They are justas bad as the Muslims and the Christians.

Yet, Bill Maher gets his point acrossin a strong, smart, and even funny way. Thismovie does not present you with the rightanswers, but it does present you with theright questions.

So, go see Religulous and I promisethat you will have a religious experience.

Most dreaded movieby Devon Nuckles

If you never heard of a book seriescalled Twilight, consider yourself lucky.But now they are making a movie aboutit. It’s about vampires. Vampires who donot have fangs and do not drink blood. Iguess they are the Vampires who do

nothing.The movie is a love story and that

caters to the neo-gothic crowd and thebleeding heart crowd. I miss old vampires.The nasty servants of the dark, the Devilsconcubines. The ones with sharp teethand black evil eyes and who will kill youwithout a seconds thought. Yeah, thoseare vampires. From Dusk till Dawn typevampires or the original Dracula. Some-one evil and scary.

Since when did vampires becomeromantic? That’s the dumbest thing ever.

“Oh honey, I love you too. Justdon’t drink my blood during our lovemaking.” Get real, I want to see them turninto bats and bight people, as quick andvicious as possible.

I blame Ann Rice, she killed the gen-era for myself and people like me. WhyAnn? Why? For a good vampire moviecheck out 30 Days of Night , From DuskTill Dawn or even Dracula.

There, I feel better now.

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