Amber Johnson was a cheerleader in high school.
After she got to JSU, she said she put on the freshman 15, plus 20 more pounds.
"It was a big difference going from high school to college," Johnson said. "Stress plus the lack of time didn't allow me to work out or anything."
Now on top of schoolwork, a job and everything else, Johnson-a sophomore majoring in elementary education-has to work off those extra 35 pounds.
Valencia Cantrell was crowned as JSU's 2007 Homecoming Queen at Paul Snow Stadium during a ceremony held Thursday evening, Oct. 18.
The Faculty Senate's recent opposition to a possible move to a higher NCAA football division was the center of attention at Monday's JSU Board of Trustees meeting.
No matter how passionate the fervor of the fans or players, JSU's homecoming festivities will be a little less fiery this year.
It was not a lack of excitement, but an ongoing drought that brought about the cancellation of this year's bonfire at Paul Snow Stadium. The decision, announced at Monday's Board of Trustees Meeting, alters previous plans for homecoming week.
On Tuesday, Oct. 16, the SGA held the first Rock Star Block Party in celebration of homecoming week.
"We want everyone to come out and have a good time. We are hoping by throwing this party we can get students excited about homecoming, and maybe we can relieve some of the stress that midterms bring. In addition to that it gives JSU students something to do on a Tuesday," SGA President David Jennings said.
The trees are full of color, the sun is shining and a nice breeze goes by. You are in a great mood since your last class of the day got out early.
Walking to your car, thoughts race through your head of all the great things you can do with the extra time this has allowed you.
Then you realize something is wrong.
Dr. Megan Green likes to tell jokes in class, and the way she teaches is animated. But her looks of disapproval can cut through you like knives if you show up late for class.
In fact, you wouldn't know it by looking at her, but Green can probably flip you on your head faster than it takes you to read this sentence.
On Monday, Oct.15, JSU held a formal dedication ceremony marking the completion of the Gladys M. Carlisle Fine Arts Facility. Carlisle, a current member of the board, is preparing to leave after 23 years of service.