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Republican congressman-elect Steven Palazzo, right, talks to Jeff Clark, pastor of First Baptist Church, at Starbucks in Hattiesburg before being elected to office on Tuesday
USM graduate goes to Congress Republican congressman-elect Steven Palazzo graduated from Southern Miss in 1996. He takes his seat in January. See page 8 Tuesday
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Ashton Pittman Printz Writer Republican Steven Palazzo was elected Tuesday for the Mississippi District 4 seat, ending the 21-year reign of Democratic congressman Gene Taylor. Palazzo, a state lawmaker, held a 52 percent lead over Taylor, with 95 percent of precincts reporting. Taylor conceded victory to Palazzo. “It’s been a pleasure to serve you,” Taylor said. “I have nothing but good memories.” Palazzo graduated from Southern Miss in 1996 with a master’s degree in accounting. He also received his bachelor’s degree from USM. Palazzo ran on the slogan, “Fire Pelosi,” positioning his campaign as a referendum on the Democratic Congress more so than one on Taylor himself. He will join many
other Republican freshmen in the House as the party prepares to become the new majority party in the US House of Representatives. “I think that the fact that they’ll take a 21-year incumbent out proves they’re ready for change,”
Across the nation, Republicans picked up more than enough seats in the House of Representatives to become the new majority party; and while they did not win enough Senate seats to claim a majority in the Senate, they did narrow the gap considerably. On Wednesday, President Obama reflected on his party’s disastrous losses and what the new Congress
THE PRINTZ TALKED TO STEVEN PALAZZO, TOO. GO ONLINE TO READ THE STORY: WWW.STUDENTPRINTZ.COM. said Kyle Williams, political director for USM’s College Republicans. “I think there’s no one better qualified to lead this part of South Mississippi than Steve.” Williams did have a warning for Republicans, however. “I hope that they’ll take action and not just sit around,” he said. “They can be pulled out just as quickly as the Democrats.”
would mean over the next two years. “Yesterday’s vote confirmed what I’ve heard from folks all across America,” he said. “People are frustrated; they’re deeply frustrated with the pace of our economic recovery.” Obama said that while the results were humbling, he hopes that Democrats and Republicans would be able to work together. “I do believe there is hope for
civility,” he said. “I do believe there is hope for progress.” President of the College Democrats Jackie Northrup said, “I think it’s unfortunate that we lost one of our only ‘Democratic’ voices in South Mississippi.” She said Taylor’s refusal to switch parties lead to his downfall. In October, Northrup confronted Taylor, asking him why he didn’t switch to the Republican party considering his conservative views. “We share a love for South Mississippi, and we share a love for our country,” said Palazzo of Taylor. “I wish him the best.” USM student Rhonda Shearin, a self-described “fair Democrat,” said she hoped the election meant change would come but said too that she was not optimistic. “I feel like it’s sending a clear message to politicians, but it’s going to deadlock Congress,” she said. “But I think it’s always good to get new blood in there.” The new Congress will head to D.C. in January.
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• 1 in 5,000 north Atlantic lobsters are born bright blue. • The word, “lethologica” describes the state of not being able to remember the word you want. • The most money ever paid for a cow in an auction was $1.3 million. • If you have 3 quarters, 4 dimes, and 4 pennies, you have $1.19. You also have the largest amount of money in coins without being able to make change for a dollar. • It is believed that Shakespeare was 46 around the time that the King JamesVersion of the Bible was written. In Psalms 46, the 46th word from the first word is shake and the 46th word from the last word is spear.
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Thursday, November 4, 2010
Greek Life
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‘Support literacy and enjoy a burrito’ Earvin Hopkins Printz Writer
Caliente Grille worked with Pi Beta Phi foundation to raise money for First Book, an organization that provides children in low-income families with their own first books. “Support literacy and enjoy a burrito at the same time” was the slogan they used to encourage people to come support the cause from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Wednesday. Pi Beta Phi member and marine biology major Kristen Lapuyade talked about the fundraiser. “Our goal is to raise as much money as we can for First Book,” Lapuyade said. “To raise awareness about literacy is so important to our society. I’m so excited about our philanthropy. It’s always a lot of fun, and it’s for an amazing cause. Literacy is a real problem in our country, and I love to do my part to help young kids receive books and help them to read at young age in order to better help them in the future.”
Fifteen percent of all profits will go directly to First Book, said the manager of Caliente Grille, Charles Arinder. “I was in a fraternity so those same connections bled over to being able to keep in touch,” Arinder said. “I try to support all the Greek organizations. They are a big part of the customer base, so anytime we can give back, whether it be in monetary increments or not, giving back to the community is what we love to do.” Tikquana Young often stops at Caliente Grille whenever she visits Hattiesburg. She is a supporter of Greek organizations, so she stopped to have a great meal while supporting the cause all at the same time. “I love Caliente Grille,” Young said. “They do so much for the community and they have awesome food. I remember getting my first book; it was an amazing moment in my life. I just want to eat good food and support the community.” To donate to the cause, contact Pi Phi’s Vice President of Philanthropy, Melissa McCraw, at 601-988-3970.
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Bradley Booth, left, Mary Alice Truitt, middle, and Emily Devoe, right, eat at Caliente Grill on Wednesday. Caliente Grill was hosting Caliente Day, a day to raise awareness about literacy.
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Alpha Delta Pi rocks philanthropy week Michelle Holowach Printz Writer
This year, the Philanthropy Week for the Alpha Delta Pi sorority is taking on a new face. After years of repeating the same philanthropy traditions again and again, Amelie Wax, a senior psychology major and the philanthropy chair of ADPi, decided it was time for a change. “I just wanted to do something to change, wanted to find something everybody loves,” Wax said. “This will get the whole community involved.” Wax is the brains behind ADPi’s
big philanthropy event, known this year as the Lion’s Share Challenge. The Lion’s Share Challenge raises money to send to the Ronald McDonald House – a foundation that provides resources for families with children in the hospital, funds to help them and a roof to put over their heads. “We visit the Ronald McDonald house all year round,” said Lucy Chilcutt, senior elementary education major and president of the ADPi sorority. “We cook for them, clean for them – anything we can do to help them in their burdens.” This year ADPi’s philanthropy
week will be topped off on Friday with “Rockin’ for Ronald” – the main event Wax planned. The event will be held in the intramural fields and admission is $1. All proceeds go to the Ronald McDonald house. “I’m really excited about the concert,” said Chelsea Knight, a senior English major and member of ADPi. “It will be a great place for all of us to just hang out, jam together and raise money at the same time. It will be really neat to see all of Amelie’s hard work pay off.” This headliner event will feature the band Carter Row, a Big Mac eating contest and the crowning
of the King and Queen of Rock from whichever fraternity and sorority raises the most money. ADPi will have jars sitting outside the Fresh Food Company all week for their Money Drop. Whichever chapter wants their King or Queen to win the title of Rock can put in their vote by dropping coins into the jar while also sending money to the Ronald McDonald House. “My favorite thing about philanthropy week is seeing the Greek community come together for a common cause and support each other,” Chilcutt said.
The Greek organizations also work together on collecting pop tabs to hand over to ADPi. These tabs are melted down and recycled, and the money from them goes to the struggling families at the Ronald McDonald House. “I like the involvement we have with other chapters,” Knight said. “It’s really cool to get them pumped up, and it’s a way to promote Greek unity.” Chilcutt said that the Lion’s Share Challenge is going to be more campus wide this year, but she hopes that in the future it will become community wide.
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As We See It The Student Printz’s Editorial Board How will the elections affect the future?
The 2010-midterm elections are over. Republicans won, Nancy Pelosi lost her position as Speaker of the House, and President Obama’s party is in disarray. But aside from the obvious, what can we learn from this election, and what does it mean for the next two years? Presumably, current Republican House Minority Leader John Boehner will be the new Speaker of the House when the next Congress is sworn-in. But shouting, “Hell no!” to everything proposed by Obama and Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid will not be an option for him this time. Now that Republicans have power,they will receive blame for inaction or ineffectiveness. If the Republicans have any hope of increasing their victories in 2012, they will have to show that they can work with Democrats and get things done. Boehner’s party will have to work with Obama on issues like the national deficit and job creation. But regardless of political affiliation, there is something about Tuesday’s elections that all Americans should be able to appreciate — Tea Party backed candidates ushered in
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Letter to the editor
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a new era of diversity in the Republican party — a party that had long been seen as the party for white men. For the first time since 1996, two African-American Republicans will be serving in Congress. Tim Scott, who won in South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District, is the first black Republican elected to Congress in the deep South since the days of Reconstruction. There were also numerous Hispanic Republican victories on Tuesday night, including one in New Mexico, where Susana Martinez became the first Latina to win a state governorship. Meanwhile, back in South Carolina, Republican Nikki Haley’s win signaled that she would become not only the state’s first female governor, but also the first Indian-American woman to hold a governorship. Even John Boehner’s likely promotion is set to break down racial barriers, as the spray-on tan fan prepares to become the first orangeAmerican Speaker of the House. If there is a silver lining for President Obama, it may just be that his election paved the way for a more diverse Republican party. That’s good news for everyone.
Jared White is a senior biology and chemistry major from Meridian, Miss. I was surprised to learn that a portion of the tuition I am paying is going to fund the athletic department. Should I have researched the fees more carefully? Yes. However, to cut education staff, professors and entire programs is even more appalling when a portion of my paid tuition is going to athletic programs that I don’t support. At some point our actions have to match the words coming from our mouth. We have college personnel, coaches, elected officials all giving interviews stating the importance of education. We use the term “student-athlete” with the emphasis being on student. It is very evident in the case of Southern Miss, however, that the emphasis is on athlete and not on student. If a particular program is incapable of financially supporting itself, whether academic or athletic, it should be cut from the university. If the athletic department is not able to generate enough funds to operate at its current capacity, without the revenue from student tuition, the athletic department should make the appropriate cuts, whether individual sports or personnel. It is not the responsibility
Daniel Miles purposed an alternate budge plan.
of students to support the athletic programs without the choice and freedom of doing so. I presume no student made the choice of attending The University of Southern Mississippi so he could attend sporting events free of charge. Nor did students attend this university because of its athletic prowess. The only people attending this university because of the athletic programs are the athletes themselves. I begin graduate school at Mississippi College in the fall of 2011.
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During that time I will be applying to medical school. Twenty years from now I will not support The University of Southern Mississippi. The president of William Carey said in an interview that Carey is not dependent on money from the state. A large portion of their revenue comes from private donations, given by doctors, lawyers and other individuals who attended and graduated from the university because of academics, not athletics.
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Thursday, November 4, 2010
Letter to the Editor
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Printz should be more positive
Jamie Barnes is a junior English major from Raleigh, Miss. Our economy is crap. We hear about it every day on the news. Turn the television on CNN, we’ll hear Anderson Cooper talk about it. Flip it over to Fox news, and Bill O’Reiley will probably be saying the same thing, too. It’s everywhere, and we can’t escape it. We all know this. But, even though our economy has ridden the river Styx into Hades, we’re still making it. Although this reference is cheesy, and the movie was complete crap, it somewhat relates to our situation. In “Confessions of a Shopaholic,” John Goodman put it this way, “Your mother and I believe that the American economy can be billions of dollars in debt and still survive... and so can you.” Granted, he was referring to his daughters staggering credit card debt, but I think it is safe to say that his statement is true for us, as well. Our state, our educational
system and more importantly our Southern Miss will survive this. There are always those who have something negative to say about what’s going on. Always. It’s an inevitable and unfortunate occurrence, and we are forced to live with it. With that said, a while ago, I sat in on a conversation with my peers, and can you guess what they talked about? A better question to ask is this – do you think they had anything positive to say about their topic? The answer is no. They discussed the current economic state of our university, as if it’s the only university facing budget cuts; and a number of “supposed solutions” that are completely irrelevant to the troubles at hand. Granted, some of these cuts are frightening, and cuts to departments and faculty are very sad. But what’s to be expected when there isn’t as much money as before? Fifteen million dollars had to be cut – there was no way around it. Tough decisions had to be made.
What my peers, as well as fellow students, fail to mention, or probably even realize, is that this isn’t just something that is happening at Southern Miss. For example, Louisiana State University is currently facing more difficult hardships than we are. Google LSU budget cuts, and you are sure to find loads of information reporting a projected loss of $62 million from their academic budget. Heck, google a more the more general statement “budget cuts university,” and see how many hits you get. You see several links about Arizona State University, The Virginia Educational System, and so on. It’s everywhere. That’s a little perspective for you. My reason for saying all of that is this: you cannot please everybody. Administrators’ choices won’t satisfy some, but it’s not hard to realize that we are facing the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. That said, I think that our administrators at Southern
Miss are handling this situation as best they can. And I’m sure administrators for other universities are doing their very best, as well. As you have seen, there are other states in the nation in equal, if not worse, shape, my friends. So, let’s start thinking optimistically. We’re still going to make it. They are some really smart people in control, and I put my trust in them. Their jobs are difficult, and I would really hate to be in their shoes. So please, people, cut them some slack. Dr. Martha Saunders once spoke, “This university has weathered worse challenges in its 100 years of service to education and we will, no doubt, face others over the next century. When compared with the trials of our predecessors – the Great Depression, a time when salaries could not be paid, and even an attempt to close our doors – our present troubles seem small. We are still living in a land of plenty. As a nation, we are suffering because of the ac-
tions of the stubborn, the incompetent and the unscrupulous. We don’t know who to believe, and we don’t know who to trust. But here at Southern Miss, I hope you will take heart, as I do, that smart people can solve problems and we are, in fact, smart people.” That’s a very true and positive statement. We need a little more of that going around. So I urge you, Student Printz, to start reporting more positive stories. Give our student body and faculty some hope. And I urge you, students, to be informed. Understand what’s really happening and why the choices had to be made. And perhaps, as a result of all of this, we can be a collective force of positivity and work towards solutions to better our economy. In conclusion, let’s be thankful for what we have, guys. Let’s work harder to be optimistic because sitting around complaining about it won’t do a damn thing.
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Chalk not vandalism Kate Greene is a political science professor at USM. So, if it’s a fraternity, sorority or other organization chalking up our campus, it’s okay because they have allegedly received permission. If you don’t have permission, then chalking becomes vandalism. The definition of vandalism is deliberately mischievous or malicious destruction or damage of property. Since there was no real damage to the buildings, how can the police possibly be considering charging anyone with vandalism? Certainly, if they had used spray paint or smashed out windows, etc., then charge them with vandalism. Otherwise, let it be. I must also respond to VP Joe
Paul’s claim that President Saunders is not to blame for the budget cuts. It is true that President Saunders is charged with making cuts by the IHL, but I do believe she is open to criticism by the students for operating on the assumption that the cuts can only be made by cutting academic programs. There is no mandate from IHL to cut programs and faculty, but that has been the assumption since the administration began this process last year. Also, the IHL has not mandated that athletics cannot be cut, but that is clearly another operating assumption in this process. I suspect this is what the students are expressing their views about, rather than the cuts generally.
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Lifestyle
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Sex appeal lies in good scents Mara Lees Printz Writer Do you think that scent can be a determining factor in being attracted to someone? “Well, people like Matthew McConaughey can pull it off,” said one USM student. In our society, looks are highly sought after when searching for a potential mate. Believe it or not, however, it’s not all looks. According to recent studies, the
ability to detect or smell phero- pheromones that tend to have a mones plays a role in selecting gender specific pull. A team of a partner. Currently we know researchers lead by Ivanka Savmany other organisms use ic-Berglund at the Karolinska pheromones to enforce certain Institute in Stockholm, Sweden, behaviors, but whether simi- performed a study to identify lar mechanisms are at work for gender-specific responses from humans is debatable. If scent is odors. The participants of the linked to intimate attraction, test were heterosexual and hothe question is how. mosexual men and women. The Theories suggest body odor male compound tested was tesvaries according to gender, hor- tosterone, while the female commone levels and sexual orienta- pound was estrogen. When hettion. Studies have shown thatT:7.71”erosexual men and women were there are compounds in our given the scent of the opposite
sex, their hypothalamus (the part of the brain that controls sexual hormones) was kicked into overdrive. Interestingly enough, when homosexual men were given the male scent, they also experienced the same excitement in the hypothalamus. “Yes, I agree,” said a gay male USM student. “I am very attracted to male scents. They always smell good to me.” The same scent, however, did not elicit a huge response from the homosexual women, although their
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hypothalamus was engaged. According to this study, sexual desire was activated by and was correlated with sexual preference. Similar results were found in a study done by Dr. Wedekind and other researchers who asked women to rate their level of attraction to unidentified men based on sniffed used t-shirts worn by those men. Another hypothesis being studied suggests that there could be a correlation between the genetic variation of an individual’s immune system and the scent they emit. The idea is that individuals with similar immune systems are more likely to be closely related and would produce similar scents. These individuals would not be as attracted to one another via scent as they would to individuals with different immunity and would, therefore, be less likely to mate. Such a mechanism makes sense from an evolutionary perspective and further reinforces the idea that attraction has a genetic component. “Clearly, genetics has a role in determining attraction and mate selection,” Tim McLean, a professor in the department of biological sciences at USM said. “Our genes help to shape our personalities, including our preferences for traits that we desire in mates. It is unclear exactly which genes are involved, but it is entirely plausible that attraction is a complex interplay of genetic systems that determine and/or include hormone levels, scent production and olfactory responses.” So, while aesthetics is a strong factor involved in choosing a partner, sometimes you may need to follow your nose!
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Arts & Entertainment
Review
New Sugarland album not so sweet Samantha Schott Executive Editor I took time out of my busy day to buy Sugarland’s new album, The Incredible Machine, the day it was released. I nearly ran to the music section of Wal Mart, eager to see the new album and finally listen to the latest brilliance produced by two of my favorite human beings – Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush. The famous country duo usually makes perfectly twangy music, featuring Nettles’ powerhouse voice singing a mixture of ballads and upbeat tunes. This time, though, they play to the beat of a different drum. This time, the duo ventures beyond the realm of the country music genre. Granted, they like to push the limits, and good for them. But this time, they’ve strayed too far from their usual greatness. The album explores a rock-ish sound on some tracks, which sounds nothing like the Sugarland we
know and love. Nearly every track features Nettles’ belting, and others sound like Disney sing-a-longs, with clapping and chanting. Despite this, they’ve grown on me. I can’t help but sing along. But when I first slid the CD into my car’s CD player, I awaited the beautiful lyrics that motivate me and make me ponder my existence, and they weren’t there. I worried they’d run out of good lyrics. Instead, they sing the same thing over and over. “All we are… we are. All we are… we are” was what I heard. Two tracks on the CD, however, have made it worth the $12. “Little Miss” tells the story of an overachieving yet humble girl who is “so much more than she likes to talk about.” The slow song allows Nettles’ voice to shine, and Bush strums the guitar as nicely as ever. Another winning track is “Every Girl Like Me.” This song is an experimental number for them, but in this one they succeed. Nettles sings in a quick, chirpy manner, but the tune is too fun to dislike. The only problem is
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the strange interlude, which doesn’t make much sense. “Two times I take another look at the hat in the seat/ And the wrapper you found and the flavor beneath of the tootsie pop/ Drop don’t stop, ‘cause I’ll be your favorite.” But, the beat still gets you. You start singing, and you can’t stop. Despite the mediocre music the duo has given their fans this go-round, I admire their fearlessness and willingness to experiment. The y tried. I give them an A for effort.
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Basketball
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Lady Eagles dominate in opening Jonathan Andrews Printz Writer The lack of experience on the Lady Eagles’ basketball team was not apparent Wednesday night as the team dominated the University of Mobile Lady Rams in a decisive 80 - 49 victory. The Lady Eagles lead the Rams by a margin of at least 12 points throughout the exhibition game, which took place in Reed Green Coliseum Wednesday. The team, of which only five players returned from last season communicated and worked well together with 19 assists total. Coach Joy Lee-McNelis said, “I think as young as we are, i thought that we shared the ball very well.” The miscues feared by McNelis were almost nonexistent with the Lady Eagles usually communicating flawlessly. “We really played off each other. I thought we were able to see them have a little fun with the basketball.” Senior Tanesha Washington lead the Eagles in scoring with 15 points in the first half. Washington would accumulate 24 points and 9 rebounds before a hard landing after a cramp put her on the sideline late in the second half. Washington criticized the team for a high number of turnovers but praised the effort that the team put behind recovering from them. “Instead of getting upset with each other, we encouraged each other,” Washington said. McNelis said that the biggest thing the team has to work on their playing defensively but said her team has definitely made strides since they began practice. McNelis said it’s too early to make predictions about the season but she was impressed by the playing she saw tonight. Washington echoed her optimism for the season. “I know that we can only get better, so I’m excited for this season,” Washington said. The Lady Eagles return to regular season play Friday Nov. 5 against McNeese State.
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Southern Miss forward Rachel Vigers, center, battles for control of the ball against Mobile’s Leana Tajkov, left, and Alice Honnery, right during their exhibition on Wednesday at Reed Green Coliseum.
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Southern Miss’ Niesha Pierce, center, battles for control of the ball during their exhibition game against Mobile on Wednesday at Reed Green Coliseum. The Lady Eagles won 80-49.
Football vs. Tulane
Day: Date: Location: Time:
Tulane’s last 5 games
10/2 at Rutgers 10/9 v.s. Army 10/16 at Tulsa 10/23 at UTEP 10/30 v.s. SMU
W, 17-14 L, 41-23 L, 52-24 W, 34-24 L, 31-17
Southern Miss Box Score
Saturday Nov. 6, 2010 New Orleans, La. 2:30 p.m. CT
Basketball:
11/3 v.s. Mobile W, 80-49
C-USA Standings
East Division W - L West Division W - L UCF East Carolina UAB Southern Miss Marshall Memphis
4-0 4-1 2-2 2-2 1-3 0-5
Houston SMU Tulsa UTEP Tulane Rice
4-1 4-1 2-2 2-4 1-3 1-3
Soccer:
10/29 at UCF L, 6-0
Volleyball:
10/29 at Memphis W, 3-2 10/31 at UAB W, 3-1
Southern Miss Sports: Upcoming Games Thursday 4:00 p.m. Men’s Basketball vs. William Carey Hattiesburg, Miss. Friday All Day: Men’s Tennis Alabama Invitational Tuscaloosa, Al
Friday 3:00 p.m. Volleyball at UTEP El Paso, Tx Saturday 1:00 p.m. Football at Tulane New Orleans, La Sunday 1:00 p.m. Volleyball v.s. UCF Orlando, Fl