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Volume 95 Issue 2
Recruitment revamps GREEK LIFE
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From left to right, Delta Gammas Lacey Blankenship, Amber Langley, Carlee Lewis, Amber Bailey and Caitlin Siedell work on costumes Sunday for Formal Recruitment which will occur on Labor Day weekend.
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The Southern Miss Panhellenic Council voted in October of 2009 to change the date of sorority Formal Recruitment from the week before school begins to Labor Day weekend from Sept. 2 to Sept. 7. The change means that instead of coming to school before classes start, potential new members of Greek life are in school for two and a half weeks before recruitment begins. They are able to see a whole new aspect of sorority life prior to going through the recruitment process. Assistant Director of Greek Life at USM Lisa Moore said that the change was voted through for a few reasons, one of which was financial. This year potential new members pay a $60 registration fee, whereas in previous years they paid the registration fee plus a
housing and dining charge for the week of recruitment. Another reason for the change is to give new girls a chance to “get grounded and be students first” before joining an organization, Moore said. Kayla Waddell, a freshman from Vicksburg, Miss., agrees with Moore on the issue of being a student first. “I think it’s a good thing because it allows us to get our feet planted and get used to living the college life before we join a sorority,” Waddell said. She also said that getting to know different girls before recruitment has been a positive experience. “Every girl I’ve met has been very friendly,” she said. “I’ve gotten to meet new people without the prejudices of what sorority I may join.” In addition to the financial and academic benefits of a later recruitment, potential new members will also have the opportunity to see the personali-
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From left to right, Delta Gammas Jessica Nester, Hadley Holifield and Lacey Blankenship work on costumes Sunday for Formal Recruitment which will occur on Labor Day weekend.
ties of each chapter on campus before recruitment begins. On the other hand, sororities will also see the personalities of the girls coming through. Senior Delta Gamma, Lacey Blankenship, had mixed feelings about recruitment occurring after the start of school. “I think it is a good and bad thing,” she said. “Being a GEWW crew leader, I had to be careful and worry about all the rules about talking to new girls, but I do like that we can
see these girls for who they really are before Formal Recruitment.” “Having recruitment after the start of school seems to be a national trend, and people seem nervous about the change, but excited,” Moore said. “We’ve already seen a dramatic increase in the number of women registering for sorority recruitment this year.” As of Monday 361 girls had registered, breaking USM’s record.
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Weekly Horoscope: By Lasha Seniuk ARIES (March 21-April 20) Physical vitality and social sensitivity are now changing. Respond honestly to all questions or observations from loved ones. For many Aries natives this is a powerful time for increased intimacy and meaningful emotional changes in long-term relationships. TAURUS (April 21-May 20) Unexpected flirtations offer surprising moments of humor. Potential friends or lovers may be highly captivated with controversial proposals and unusual lifestyle choices. Competing values, creative sensuality and giddy arguments may all prove delightful. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Joint financial ventures or untested workplace partnerships may be disappointing over the next few weeks. Don’t be dissuaded. If a creative approach toward difficult contracts can be established, surprising rewards will arrive by late September. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Group events and social invitations are unpredictable this week. Pay special attention to the shy or emotionally withdrawn types. Sudden outbursts, unexpected criticism or unrealistic romantic proposals may arrive without warning. Rely on silence and diplomacy. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Loved ones this week need to feel reassured by extra attention or shared home plans. Private career doubts, difficult training programs or financial strain may be an underlying concern. Social distractions and a renewed interest in family intimacy will provide a valuable alternative to emotional isolation. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) A close friend or work mate may soon ask for a lengthy explanation of recent events. Social loyalties, group invitations or planned celebrations may be at issue. At present confidence may be low. Pay special attention to isolated colleagues or withdrawn friends. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Career aspirations can now be fully explored. This week many Librans will let unproductive work partnerships or employment contracts fade. Use this time to also renew old business opportunities. Over the next 8 to 9 days a surprising job proposal may trigger an important decision. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) Coworkers, managers or governmental officials may now be stubborn and un-
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responsive. Don’t be derailed. Creative projects and new business methods will eventually prove worthwhile. After Wednesday accept all late invitations and watch for unexpected flirtations. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Financial planning and new business outlets will soon work in your favor. Before mid-week study long-term opportunities, property investments or unique work partnerships for valuable options. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) Business or financial strategies will this week require detailed planning. Younger colleagues may challenge accepted ideas or cancel trusted work contracts. Remain patient and expect ongoing mistakes to be corrected by key officials. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb. 19) Relations with authority figures require will this week patience. Wrongful instructions, costly mistakes or misinformation may be quickly denied. Pride, social doubt or low confidence may be an underlying influence. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) This week romantic proposals are complicated and socially unpredictable. Friends and lovers may unknowingly provide misinformation or offer quickly changing promises. Times, dates or important numbers may all be affected. Remain cautious and wait for clearly defined terms before accepting new commitments.
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On Campus
USM hosts Big Success Event
Organizations recruit new members Ashlyn Ervin Printz Writer The Office of Student Activities will host its bi-annual Big Success Event in conjunction with International Food Day this year at the Fresh Food Company on Thursday from 12:15 to 1:00 p.m. The Big Success Event is an opportunity for any student organization to inform and recruit students, said Audrey Charoglu of the Office of Student Activities. Around fifty groups will participate this year, with performances and booths set up to interest students in the organization.
Each organization has its own ideas of how to attract students. Health Raisers president Shambry Clark said her group will be passing out health-related pamphlets and “increasing awareness about student health services and the services the clinic provides as well as recruiting members for our organization.” Kyle Tullos, president of the USM Ballroom Dance Club, said, “I will try and do little examples of the different dances that I will be teaching.” Tullos will also present information and pictures so students can get an idea of what they will be doing for the semester, he said. President of the Southerner
yearbook group Marie John said her staff will participate in the event this year to include students in recording USM’s history. “Many students are not aware that the book is entirely studentrun,” she said. “Everything from reporting, photography and design is done by the students on staff to produce an accurate and entertaining book.” “We participated in the Big Success Event last year, and it was very helpful,” Clark said. “People were able to see our face and learn a bit about the organization.” To register an organization for the Big Success Event, go to http://www.usm.edu/union/studentactivities.php.
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USM senior competes on “MasterChef”
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Twenty-two-year-old Southern Miss student Whitney Miller of Poplarville, Miss., reached the top 14 on FOX’s “MasterChef,” a competitive cooking show, according to the Hattiesburg American. On the show, “Hell’s Kitchen” Chef Gordon Ramsay hosts amateur chefs from around the nation.
Fifty contestants were selcted after auditions in July. Miller, now among the final 14, is fighting for the title of “MasterChef ” and $250,000. Miller is a senior interdisciplinary studies major. “MasterChef ” airs on Wednesday nights at 8 p.m.
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Opinions
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international
Iraq withdrawal: proceed with caution David Martin Printz Writer
Without a doubt, successfully withdrawing our troops from Iraq is good for the United States. With 100,000 spare troops to devote to Afghanistan and any other “regional conflicts� which may occur, we may be one step closer to securing victory in the war on terror. Yet, successfully withdrawing is a task America has not done well since World War II. A 2010 withdrawal is a campaign promise from Obama, but also a major gamble. If Iraq falls, American morale falls with it. War cannot be fought from Washington, and withdrawal may not be possible when done on a civilian timeline. Take for example Vietnam. The
U.S. had a timeline for withdrawal in that war. The North Vietnamese forces knew about our timeline and stockpiled weapons and forces on the border awaiting our withdrawal. When the U.S. forces left Vietnam, South Vietnam fell rapidly in spite of a supposedly well trained Southern force. Few can argue that Vietnam was not a success, but it is not the only inadequate withdrawal. Korea is another example of an inadequate withdrawal. The cease-fire in Korea is still strained constantly by an aggressive Northern power, and a resolutely independent Southern force. Yet, the Korean peninsula still consumes a great deal of American military resources including 28,500 troops. Iraq risks the same result as Ko-
rea, but of more concern it risks the same result as Vietnam. Extremists had power in Iraq before the U.S. invasion, and could potentially regain that power if our 50,000 remaining troops cannot do the job 150,000 were only barely accomplishing. In Iraq, the situation is admittedly different than either Korea or Veitnam. The threats are largely from within the country rather than without, the insurgents are likely outnumbered by the 700,000 Iraqi troops, Saddam is a distant memory, and violence is down significantly. By all rights now may seem like a safe time to withdraw, and from a political standpoint, it is a safe time for America to leave. We should be cautious, how-
ever, when the head of the Iraqi military feels incapable of securing Iraq without full U.S. forces until 2020. Suicide bombings and regional militant assaults are still occurring. We should not forget that Saddam once held the loyalty of the fifth largest land force on the planet, and many could still be loyal to his ideologies. I do not pretend to know whether or not this withdrawal will end in success or failure. I can say that to withdraw be-
cause of political pressure rather than because of military assessment is taking a huge risk. If Iraq falls, American morale will fall and likely take the Afghanistan campaign with it. Then, not only would the lost lives and freedoms of countless civilians no longer matter, but the efforts of our heroes who lost life and limb for our country are negated. Iraq may have been painful to hold, but the president risks too much by letting it go too soon.
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LOCAL MUSIC
Kings of Voodoo rock the Keg
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Sam Adcock plays bass for Doctor E and the Kings of Voodoo Thursday at the Keg and Barrel. David Echevarria (Dr. E) is a professor of experimental psychology at USM.
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Sports
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FOOTBALL
“Nasty Bunch” practices working together Cade Morrow Printz Writer The Southern Miss defense is well into its fall camp and is beginning to prepare for its season opener against South Carolina Sept. 2. The defensive unit is excited about its 2010 campaign but still has some progress to make before Sept. 2, said sophomore Jaime Collins. “We are still missing something out there,” he said. “The defense just isn’t clicking yet, and we just need to practice harder.”
Collins said he knows that the talent runs deep on this unit, but what the group lacks is chemistry, he said. “I think that everyone needs to come together and play together,” he said. “We just need to cut out the selfishness and be a team.” Collins, along with the rest of the defense, is working harder this fall to be more aggressive, he said. The unit is seeking the “Nasty Bunch” mentality. “Coach Bradford is doing a good job of telling us to be aggressive and to run to the ball,” Collins said. “As players, it is
our job to get ourbig roles this year.” selves up to go out The defense strugthere and do it.” gled last year against Senior cornerback teams that run the CJ B ai l e y has been a spread offense, but staple of the USM secBailey said their woes ondary for some time weren’t due to any now. After practice he game planning issues. commented on the sec“Any defensive call Todd Bradford should work against ondary and the defense Defensive in general. the offense if you have Coordinator “The coaches are the right people on the doing a great job prefield,” he said. “We just paring us on the secondary,” have to have the will to win and Bailey said. “You have a ton of have everybody do the job that young guys stepping up for us, they are assigned.” and they are going to be playing Bailey, who has been in the
film room diligently watching a tape of South Carolina, said that Southern Miss has their work cut out for them with the Gamecocks. “They are a great team that is very vertical,” Bailey said. “They have great SEC backs and receivers with a great Coach in Steve Spurrier.” Despite the unit needing more time to gel, the defense has been called one of the best among college teams. According to an article in USAToday, “The defense’s front seven is generally considered the strongest in Conference USA.”
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OIL SPILL
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Oil spill hits home for students
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Vacationers enjoy the beach at Dauphin Island, Ala., on May 9, despite reports of tar balls washing up on shore the previous day. Deepwater Horizon was America’s worst oil spill.
Hannah Jones Printz Writer Sophomore Ben Kurtz experienced the spill first hand working as a crew member on a BP barge involved in the cleanup along the shores of Perdido Key, Fla. Armed with gloves, a hardhat and an array of other safetygear, Ben and eight other workers patrolled the Gulf in search of any fragment of oil still hiding in its waters. Not only were there numerous safely precautions he had to follow, he also worked daily under intense
weather conditions. “As a worker I was always under pressure to comply with a number of safety rules,” he said. “We weren’t allowed to stay in the Tyvek suits longer than 30 minutes due to risk of heat stroke and heat exhaustion.” Over the summer, BP employed thousands of workers to clean and protect beaches, estuaries and wetlands along the Gulf Coast in response to the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion, the worst environmental disaster in United States history. Kurtz’s work was not limited to skimming for oil and cleaning boats; he described one
“nerve-racking” day of cleaning an accidental spill left by the night shift’s tugboat. “Our crew scrambled to get it cleaned up knowing that the EPA, Coast Guard and National Response Company were all supposed to board our barge for inspection,” he said. “Luckily, we passed the inspection without incident.” While Kurtz dealt with the oil spill in a hands-on way, junior Jeremiah Lanier’s family was affected in a fiscal aspect. Lanier’s cousin is a local seafood salesman along the Mississippi Gulf Coast and since April his stock has greatly depleted, leaving
him with fewer profits and a blow to his livelihood. “His business has definitely downsized,” Lanier said. “He makes a quarter of what he used to. “He can’t seem to receive the kind of help he really needs at this time. He has just had to make it on his own. We hate to see him have to suffer for something he has no control over.” Students are not the only Eagles to have firsthand experiences with the oil spill. Many professors and scientists from Southern Miss have had the opportunity to work together on a research team constructed by USM President Martha Saun-
ders to direct the university’s efforts concerning the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The USM homepage displays Dr. Joe Griffitt, an assistant professor in the Department of Coastal Sciences. Griffitt was recently interviewed by Lisa Myers of NBC Nightly News, discussing the adverse effects of toxic dispersants used by BP to aid in the cleanup process. Teacher or student, the oil spill has affected almost every Eagle. While some cope with the unfortunate repercussions, others work to correct them, and some have the opportunity to take the experience and broaden our knowledge.
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Boats participating in BP’s Vessels of Opportunity program search for signs of oil from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Mississippi Sound on Wednesday, July 14, 2010.