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State of the Academy Address Part 2 -Silent Whisper- Dec 16 02:23pm -35 comments-
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Attention all students, staff, and trainers. It has come to my attention that several issues are running wild through this academy and causing havok. Today I hope to put these issues at rest. Let's get straight to the point.
First issue. I have been getting requests for JAT trials again. I'm going to remind everyone(again) that JAT trials are NOT to be requested. We see and know everything that goes on here. If you are to be a JAT, it is because the Council and other trainers feel that you would be a valuable asset to the team. A trainer is not just based on his/her skill, but character as well. RESPECT, ladies and gentlemen, is the ultimate quality of our Council and trainers. Speaking of Council, the same goes here. A new Council member is only elected if the existing Council agrees that he/she would uphold all the values of the academy. On an end note, I remind everyone that we are NOT hiring anymore JATs and JACs at the present. So do not ask. If you do the JATs and JACs can either ignore you or simply tell you no.
Second topic. Because of recent actions taken against disruptive students, some of the student body has been questioning JAC and JAT integrity. May I remind you that any issue you have with a Council member or a trainer should be taken privately and not posted publicly. We promote fairness and freedom of speech but please, be professional about it. All ideas, comments, complatins can be sent to fixtheja@hotmail.com.
I hope this has cleared up some confusion. I'm not much for conclusions so I'll just say train hard, keep your spirits high, and of course: May the Force be with you.
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Jedi Mentors -doobie- Dec 15 06:18pm -22 comments-
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Woohoo! My internet works again! and as the first thing I'll do now that I'm back online, I'd like to announce two new promotions. Eclipse and Legolas have both been promoted to Jedi Mentor! The JACs, JATs, and I believe that both have shown the dedication and longetivity necessary to be elevated to this position. 'Grats guys, well done and keep it up!
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Smile :) -Yun- Dec 14 11:41am -20 comments-
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A quick note from I got from 'The Jedi Academy Elf'
Happy Holidays... All the elves here at Santa Doobie's workshop are on overtime... Tis the season to be jolly my.... erm, nevermind.. Just a note to everyone to be a good sport, or you'll get a bad saber crystal in your stocking... Remember to smile and Merry Christmas!
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This is Just a Story about me... -AvALON D`Kana- Dec 14 12:20am -24 comments-
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While having a chat with one of my good JA friends, I started writing an article on how I ended up...well here. I dont hope for anything else except that this will inspire everyone to strive for their goals. This may also give you a better idea on who I am. Its Kinda long but if you can bear to read it, its under the comments. Thanks and may the force be with you all.
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A Word on Clans. -AvALON D`Kana- Dec 13 06:50pm -14 comments-
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This goes to every member of the JA that is a member of a clan. I MUST remind each of you that this is a SCHOOL. We are not a clan or a recruiting place for it. We don't mind you wearing tags but when you enter our doors, leave ALL clan egos and duties at the door. We're here to learn and make that learning as fun as possible without the mess. Thank you and May the Force be with you all.
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Gamecity... -doobie- Dec 11 11:17pm -23 comments-
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I'm using this as a reminder that yes, we do have a FANTASTIC European server. The admin/host of the server (who I won't name, I'll let him name himself if he likes) just joined the Academy, and I hate to see the server sitting there so empty all the time when this guy has made such a wonderful donation. So please, start using the Gamecity server. Just hop on it for 10 minutes or so. If people see you're on, maybe they'll join up. Although I do think it has the old version of the map... but hopefully you still have it too (and Admin-who-I-shall-not-name, if you read this post, download our new map at this address and install it on the server please  )
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Good comment of the day... -doobie- Dec 09 06:39pm -32 comments-
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I think I'm going to start highlighting the good posts I see around the site on the news page. So to start that off, I saw this one from a few days ago that Vaughn posted on the "Are you guys a clan" FAQ page. He has some good thoughts on what exactly the Academy is (and no, he's not implying communism as in Soviet communism, he's implying communism as in Marxist, pure communism. Click here for a humorous explanation if you're confused about the difference).
"there are many clans within the academy. I am starting to belive that The academy is not a clan or a klan, or a cult... but a community. Think of it as an olden style town. In this town, there are 3 different types of people. The elders (council), the parents (JAT's/JAStaff), and then the children (JAS/JAK). While the parents may be doing their own thing with the elders (meetings), the children are all out having fun. While some children hang out toghether (Clans = gangs?), there may be some who are not part of these groups, who are just friends by themselves. These children who are not part of any clans/gangs/cults, are the people without any tags other than (JAS) or (JAK).
To be part of this community/town, you do not have to be part of a clan/gang, you just have to be helpful to people, no matter who they are, and nice to everyone, from the academy or not. What I am trying to get at, is that the academy relies on respect and friendship. Without these, the academy would be non existant.
I dont know if people like the ideals of communism, but in the ideal communism, people are equal. If the academy was perfect, it would be more like the ideal communist town, however it is not yet perfect. Therefore, it is stuctured more like a democrocy, or monarchy where people can advance (not anarchy > ). This is to help everybody. The rules would be enforced, and everyone would be or is happy. "
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Learner trials -doobie- Dec 09 01:56pm -37 comments-
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Just a clarification... I've made a decision that 2 knights can do learner trials, as long as they've done trials before with JATs around. Hopefully this will help with our backlog a bit... lemme know if everyone thinks this is a bad idea, good idea, or just an idea, floating out there in space somewhere.
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DJ's holiday vacation extravaganza -DJ Sith- Dec 09 11:02am -15 comments-
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I'll be out of town for about 10 or so days from today. I'll check up around here every once in a while, but for the most part I won't be around much for a week and a half. Yes, even council members take vacations.
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1 more Knight all up in the hizzy -DJ Sith- Dec 07 04:17pm -28 comments-
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Raise your glasses for Ulic Belouve! He did an excellent job in the trials. We are also putting Ulic in charge of our lightsaber lost and found department. Again, congratulations, Ulic!
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