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Casey Stokes, on left, and Pritesh Patel walk past the stained glass windows in front of The Shed in downtown Hattiesburg on Tuesday, Jan. 18. The two work in USM’s polymer science department. See Page 5 for story.
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With the U.S. Department of Labor releasing its national 9.4% unemployment rate for December, many recent USM graduates are finding themselves altering their original post-degree plans in order to adapt with the weak economy. “It has been really hard for me to find a job,” said Marchandria Thomas, a December 2010 graduate from Holly Springs, Miss. “If it was not for a good friend helping me get on where I am now, I would still be on the hunt,” she said. The criminal justice major, who originally planned to use her bachelor of science degree to enter the workforce, will now be continuing her education in a master’s program in the Southeast area. “There are very few jobs for people that are graduating college right now,” Thomas said. “It’s like you have to go on and get a higher degree in order to get a decent job. That’s why I am glad I am go-
ing to graduate school.” Coming in 42nd place for the highest unemployment rate, Mississippi currently maintains a 9.9% rate, slightly higher than the national average. Al Wheat, a May 2010 graduate from Poplarville, Miss., continues to search for full-time work in his field of major study. The history licensure graduate is currently employed as a substitute teacher in the local area, with hopes to obtain a full-time job as early as possible. “I wanted to originally stay within a local distance to my hometown, but since the economy has not picked up, I’ve expanded my search to the Southeast region in general,” Wheat said. Mike Moulder, another history licensure graduate who finished his degree in December, was lucky enough to find work as a long-term substitute in a local school district. “I have been very fortunate to find a job immediately after graduation and within my degree,” Moulder said. “Students are now entering a much more competitive job market and we all need higher credentials in
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James Wilcox, a recent graduate of Southern Miss, rests his head in thought on Tuesday, Jan. 18. Wilcox now works as a mediator in the Department of Economic and Workforce Development for the university in the Trent Lott Center.
order to get an edge up against the competition. I plan to get my masters degree, whereas before I was content with a bachelor’s degree. I discovered many of the teachers I work with have their master’s degree already or are double majors. I plan to continue my degree so I can be more qualified for a higher position
in the future.” Starting off the new year with a lower national unemployment rate than reported in as the average for 2010 (9.4% versus 9.6%), future Southern Miss graduates may have a stronger economy to begin their job hunt, but times are still tough for those entering the work force.
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Appeals Committee announces votes According to a university e-mail from USM President Martha Saunders, the Program Elimination Appeals Committee issued a report Friday, and Saunders has referred it to the Executive Cabinet for review. The committee recommendations are below. Program: Art, BA Recommendation: Retain program with $75,520 in support from alternative sources in the College of Arts and Letters Votes: 8 support appeal with alternative sources of funding; 1 deny appeal Program: Art Education, BFA Recommendation: Eliminate the program Votes: 1 support appeal; 8 deny appeal Program: Philosophy, MA Recommendation: Eliminate the degree program but retain faculty with $121, 528 in support from alternative sources in the College of Arts and Letters Votes: 9 support appeal with alternative sources of funding; 0 deny appeal Program: Latin and Greek courses Recommendation: Retain courses and faculty with $72, 361 in support from alternative sources in the College of Arts and Letters Votes: 9 support appeal with alternative sources of funding; 0 deny appeal Program: Sport and High Performance Materials, MS Recommendation: Eliminate
program Votes: 0 support appeal with alternative sources of funding; 9 deny appeal
Psychology Votes: 8 support appeal with alternative sources of funding; 1 deny appeal
Program: Education of the Deaf, BA Recommendation: Retain the program Votes: 5 support appeal; 4 deny appeal
Program: Instructional Technology, MS (ITD emphasis) Recommendation: Eliminate program Votes: 4 support appeal with alternative sources of funding; 5 deny appeal
Program: Management Information Systems, BSBA Recommendation: Eliminate program Vote: 0 support appeal; 9 deny appeal Program: German courses Recommendation: Retain courses and faculty with $82, 461 in support from alternative sources in the College of Arts and Letters Votes: 9 support appeal with alternative sources of funding; 0 deny appeal Program: Instructional Technology, BS (AC, BTE and ITD emphases) Recommendation: Retain but move program to the Department of Curriculum, Instruction and Special Education with $375, 375 in support from alternative sources in the College of Education and
Program: Instructional Technology, PhD (ITD emphasis) Recommendation: Eliminate program Votes: 2 support appeal with alternative sources of funding; 7 deny appeal Program: Allied Health, BS (Hattiesburg and GC) (Allied Health Management emphasis) Recommendation: Eliminate program Vote: 1 support appeal; 8 deny appeal Program: Education of the Deaf, BA Recommendation: Retain the program Votes: 5 support appeal; 4 deny appeal Program: Early Oral Interven-
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from the College of Science and Technology Votes: 9 support appeal with funding from the College of Science and Technology; 0 deny appeal Program: Geology, MS Recommendation: Retain program with $34,090 in support from alternative sources in the College of Science and Technology and elimination of one tenuretrack faculty line Votes: 5 support appeal with alternative funding; 4 deny appeal Program: Sport and High Performance Materials, BS Recommendation: Eliminate program Votes: 0 support appeal with alternative sources of funding; 9 deny appeal Program: Sport and High Performance Materials, PhD Recommendation: Eliminate program Votes: 0 support appeal with alternative sources of funding; 9 deny appeal Program: Library Web Services Management Recommendation: Eliminate program Votes: 1 support appeal; 8 deny appeal Program: Religion, BA Recommendation: Retain program with $227,404 in support from alternative sources in the College of Arts and Letters Votes: 8 support appeal with alternative sources of funding; 1 deny appeal
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Thursday, January 20, 2011
Experts to offer tips on vocal care Tierra Clemmons Printz Writer Music and science will take a unique turn this weekend, as the School of Music will host their very first Vocal Arts and Science Symposium. Many may wonder what music and science have in common, but in fact, these elements go hand in hand. Vocal pedagogy is the study of the art and science of voice instruction. It is significant in the teaching of singing and assists in defining what singing is, how it works and
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how proper technique is achieved. “Southern Miss and the School of Music have a primary objective to reach out to our community,” said Kimberley Davis, associate professor of voice. “This symposium is all about bringing to our community a taste of wonderful experiences that we engage in, or facilitate as professionals, on a regular basis.” The Vocal Arts and Science Symposium will consist of two days filled with opportunities through conversation, observation and participation to enhance knowledge on voice and speech improvement, voice pro-
duction, ways to protect your voice, how to treat and work with the voice after injury, and many more imperative topics concerning pedagogy. Davis encouraged all to attend, even if your interest is not music. “Additionally, teachers, broadcasters, ministers, choristers, sales representatives, any and all whose voice is a major aspect of their job will benefit from the offerings of this symposium. Our wonderful students who are aspiring actors and singers but have never studied voice and may be engaged in damaging behaviors unknowingly, need to attend and will
benefit from this conference.” Professor of voice and vocal pedagogy at Ohio State University Karen Peeler and director of vocology at Vanderbilt University’s Bill Wilkerson Center Thomas Cleveland are two of the most well-known pedagogical and voice experts who will appear and serve as clinicians at this event. Also, an array of ear, nose and throat physicians, speech therapists and facial surgeons will be in attendance. With this symposium, the School of Music’s voice area has gotten an opportunity to collaborate with The Dubard School,
The Speech and Hearing Department, The Theatre Department and Speech Communications. “This is quite exciting,” Davis said. “With this symposium, we have the unique opportunity to appreciate and develop a respect for each other and either gain or enhance our knowledge in and of the other field(s) – someone said: ‘Knowledge is power.’” The Vocal Arts and Music Symposium will take place Jan. 21-22 in the Thad Cochran Center. For more information please visit www.usm. edu/music/index.php/studios.
Theater honor society to host garage sale Jonathan Andrews Printz Writer
The USM chapter of the National Honorary Theater Society Alpha Psi Omega will hold a garage sale in an attempt to raise funds for a trip for some 25 the-
ater students to the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF). The sale will take place on Saturday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. on the lawn of the faculty/staff parking lot outside the Theater and Dance building. Michelle Taylor, who is one of the APO members helping to organize the event, said, “KCACTF is a theater festival in Daytona, Fla. Respondents for the festival come throughout the year to see our productions and nominate people for awards.” Darren Hayes, the chapter president of APO and on of the other minds behind the garage sale said that the festival in Florida is a regional competition and it takes place the first week of February. “There are categories for actors
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and actresses, set designers, stage managers and basically everyone who helps with a production,” Hayes said.
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for crazy cheap!” Hayes said he hopes there is a good turnout for the event and that people will come to support the arts at Southern Miss. The proceeds from the garage sale are going toward the trip for the 25 or so students going to KCACTF. They need lodging at the festival as well as fuel to get to Florida. According to Hayes, this garage sale is a new event for APO but they also raise money throughout the year in other ways. “We sell concessions for the Theatre and Dance department’s productions,” Hayes said. Taylor said she would like to encourage her fellow students to come out and support the arts here at USM. “It will definitely be fun, and you might even find something you didn’t know you needed,” Taylor said.
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“This fundraiser is to help people go to the regional competition.” Taylor said that anyone interested in getting rid of some of their no longer used possessions can drop off items starting at 9 a.m. “We already have things ranging from clothes to furniture, and some people are even bringing brownies to sell,” Taylor said. Junior theater major Chris Dixon said, “We’ve got classy furniture, high-stylin’ clothes and all kinds of other super nice things
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Mike James, on left, eats a B-B-Q meal with Dink Lumluy at the Shed in downtown Hattiesburg on Tuesday.
USM students get fed at the Shed Marie John Printz Writer Ordering food at a sit-down restaurant and having it delivered in a to-go box isn’t your typical event. But then again, The Shed BBQ & Blues Joint isn’t your typical restaurant. “It’s a good time wrapped in a pork sandwich,” said Nick Chichester, who serves as the manager of the Hattiesburg franchise. Featuring live music on the weekends with an “old juke” place feel, The Shed has successfully become one of the new hot spots here in Hattiesburg. With regular customers deeming themselves “ShedHeds” to give title to their newfound BBQ dedication, The Shed continues to see new faces enter its doors in the old Coca-Cola Bottling Location on Mobile Street. “I had been to the original location in Ocean Springs before checking this one out, and I was impressed,” Courtney Frye said. The senior forensic science major and Hattiesburg native praises the new restaurant: “I’ve been three times since it opened last fall and have really enjoyed it.” Some people, like Davis Morgan, a senior history major and Cleveland native, claims it’s the atmosphere that makes the location prime. “The venue is great for a blues music feel, and the downtown location makes it fit
right in,” Morgan said. Drawing from the original Shed mission to make a place that’s not focused on being too fancy, hungry visitors are greeted at the door by a friendly staff and a menu fit for BBQ-lovers. Manager Nick’s favorite combination of Shed specialties? “Baby back ribs with potato salad and baked beans… it’s unbeatable.”
For those wanting something other than their famous BBQ, the menu also offers “Mamamea’s Mac Salad” and “Daddy O’s Creamy Cole Slaw.” Distinguished recently on the Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives,” the Shed is best known for its “Secret Shed Rub” and “Poppa’s Sauce.” Hannah Allen, a sophomore
child and family studies major from Brookhaven, describes the place as unique and interesting. “Some things I particularly like about The Shed include the vibe, the chill live band music on the weekends, and they have the best baked potato salad I’ve ever tasted. Also the service is very speedy, and the t-shirts are clever,” Allen said.
With southern rock and Mississippi blues heard over the loudspeakers, The Shed is serving up southern inspired cuisine with hospitality. Isn’t it time you “got fed at The Shed?” And a little tip from this new ShedHed – ask for Raymond, he’ll make sure your first time at The Shed is quite memorable.
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‘Black Swan’ brings darkness to dance Hannah Jones Printz Writer Since its December premiere, “Black Swan” has been a theatrical force to be reckoned with. It’s scooping up Oscar, Golden Globe and Critics’ Choice nominations as well as the attention of the world. Though “Black Swan” hosts a cast of famous faces, such as Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis and Vincent Cassel, their characters transcend any of their past projects and arguably transcend the norms of typical Hollywood films. Perhaps the most distinctive element to the film is its enduring impact. From beginning to end “Black Swan” is powerful, bold and stimulating. Though ballet is not an art that the masses are overtly passionate about, the plot has a way of sucking viewers in. Overall, I am shocked at the substantial positive reception “Black Swan” has received from such a wide-ranging audience. Despite the setting not being particularly popular among filmmaking, “Black Swan” has soared beyond the expectations of both
viewers and critics alike. The answer the unlikely box office success can be found in the film’s juxtaposition of art and plot. Ballet has a stereotypical notion of being a delicate, feminine art form, yet “Black Swan” is a lurid psychological thriller that is anything but ladylike. “Black Swan” director Darren Aronofsky described the film as a re-fashioning of Russian composer, Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s, famous ballet “Swan Lake” yet combined with “elements of horror, drama, and paranoia.” In short, and without giving any juicy spoilers away, “Black Swan” features Natalie Portman as Nina Sayers, a neurotic ballerina obsessed with becoming, as she often states, “perfect.” After winning the prized role as the Swan Queen in her company’s production of “Swan Lake,” Nina struggles with inhabiting the double role of both the white and black swan. Though Nina’s personality coincides with the white swan character, fragile, virginal and timid, she lacks the seduction, passion, darkness and element of mystery needed to convincingly portray the infamous black swan. Facing constant
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criticism from the production’s choreographer, Nina develops a rivalry with a ballerina new to the company, Lily, played by Mila Kunis. “Black Swan” was not an overnight project. The craftsmanship truly speaks for itself. In February’s issue of Vogue magazine, Portman said she was first approached about the film, then titled “The Understudy,” a decade ago. Aronofsky ultimately chose to capture “Black Swan” by using hand-held camera work because it gave a “documentary-type” feel to film. During the rehearsal and stage scenes where Portman, Kunis and the company are dancing, it feels as if the viewer is a dancer as well – seeing, hearing and feeling what each dancer is experiencing. The graceful, fluid movements of the dancers are entrancing, much like Nina’s transformation into the black swan, setting the infamous mystery of life reflecting art or art reflecting life into motion. Similarly, documentary style film-making captures scenes of Nina’s life outside the studio. Footage of her tumultuous relationship with her mother and ongoing battle with an eating disorder leaves little to the imagination. However, the “fly on the wall” feeling viewers experience from such camera work, plot detail and character conduct is a large factor in the overall lure of the film. Though I thoroughly enjoyed “Black Swan,” it is not a film that appeals to all demographics, es-
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pecially those who shy away from gory images, self-destructive behavior and sexual experimentation. However, it is important to note that the various graphic detailing of the film are a vital aspect to overall story. While the technical aspects of “Black Swan” are captivating, the acting is what steals the show.
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Will you watch the new season of American Idol? Yes – It’s my favorite show! Maybe – I’ll at least tune in to see if it’s worth watching this year. No – It won’t be the same. Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler will never replace Paula and Simon! Never have, never will.
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Britney hits #1 one more time Courtney Carter Printz Writer Britney Spears’ new single “Hold It Against Me” premiered last week and instantly blew up the charts on both iTunes and Billboard’s Hot 100. Spears regained her throne as the female pop sensation by setting a new female artist debut record by selling 411,000 downloads of the song just last week. According to MTV.com, this is the first time anyone has overthrown Taylor Swift’s reign, who ironically stole the title from Britney in February of last year with “Today was a Fairytale” selling 325,000 downloads. Billboard.com reports that Britney Spears is only the second artist in the 52-year run of the Billboard’s Hot 100 to debut multiple songs in the top spot. Only Britney Spears and Mariah Carey have held the #1 spot more than once. In the history of Billboard’s Hot 100, “Hold It Against Me” is only the 18th song to hit the scene at the apex, and the first since Ke$ha’s “We R Who We R” in November of 2010. Spears’ other top ranking songs are “3” from September of 2009, “Womanizer” from 2008 and “…Baby One More Time” in 1999. On Twitter, Britney’s success was sarcastically praised by the infamous Kanye West, after he was knocked down to the #2 on iTunes. He posted, “Yo Britney, I’m really happy for you and
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sic. But with all these sales two months before the album release
upcoming in March, who are we to “hold it against” her?
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Crowning the queen of fantasy football Hannah Jones Printz Writer
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Football is a game run by, played by, and mostly enjoyed by men. There is typically little room for women in the gridiron other than standing on the sidelines sporting a pair of pompoms, an overly energized smile and little of anything else. Growing up in a household where football was plastered on the television from August to February, I naturally grew to love the sport. In fact, some of my fondest memories of Sunday afternoons were spent laughing, yelling and lamenting the outcome of innumerable mindblowing match-ups. To the Joneses, football is not a simply sport; it is a second religion. So after paying homage to two decades worth of NFL seasons, this year I decided to bravely go where few 20-year-old women have gone before: the world of professional football. Three weeks prior to the kickoff of the 2010 NFL season, I gath ered with my seven opponents, who happened to be all male, to assemble an all-star team that would rush, pass and score their way to NFL mega-stardom and me to the fantasy football playoffs. The majority of my male competitors did not take my knowledge of the game and vicious streak of competitiveness seriously. Armed with a mountain of paperwork that featured highlighted rankings, various promising player combos and predictions from the savviest of fantasy gurus, I was ready to be crowned queen of fantasy football. I was lucky enough to receive the first draft pick, drawing the “1” card out of a competitor’s baseball cap. After a shriek, brief “happy dance,” group taunting, and the playing of the “Hallelujah Chorus” in my head, I announced my pick – Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson, much to the dismay of my competitors. My fantasy team continued to build, gaining explosive players such as Pittsburgh Steelers’ running back Rashard Mendenhall, San Diego Chargers’ receiver Malcom Floyd, and Green Bay Packers’ tight end Jermichael Finley. In week one of 2010 NFL season I broke out with an impressive 141.88 points. As the season continued, issues sprang up, and by the early weeks of mid-season the majority of my heavy-hitters were injured. After research and hours of scouring dropped players, trade-able players and play-
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Thursday, January 20, 2011 (Continued from 8) ers that were still available on the wavier wire, I reassembled my dream-team and bounced back. My greatest finds were what I considered to be the holy trinity of my “Dallas Cowgirl” team, consisting of Michael Vick, Peyton Hillis and Dwayne Bowe. Though Vick began the season as the Philadelphia Eagles’ secondstring quarterback, an injury in week four left him a sitting duck. Due to Vick’s insignificance at the time, one of my best competitors dropped Vick. Springing into action, I immediately picked Vick hoping he would heal quickly and regain the MVP status he once possessed during his stint with the Atlanta Falcons. After waiting five weeks, Vick
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returned in week nine. With the lineup. The Thursday before the aid of the NFL veteran I broke final showdown the week’s stats, our league’s highest point record trends, and best and worst startthree weeks in a row and eventu- ers were released – and so began ally landed a spot on fantasy.nfl. the horror. The savior of my fancom’s list of top earning fantasy tasy season, Michael Vick, was football users. Vick was back, and sitting out. Trades were disabled so was I. among league members so I was As the weeks wore on and the left with what the waiver wire had fantasy football playoffs loomed, available, which in the end, was locking in my team became es- Eli Manning. Being an avid Dallas sential. Members of my tour Cowboys fan, having to rely on a de force were beginning to re- rival NFC East quarterback whom semble my mid-season flop fest. I just happen to greatly dislike Despite some minor player set- was the worst start I could have backs, I snatched a coveted play- possibly imagined. Things did off spot, my overall goal since not improve much. My running the preseason. backs averaged 18 points while Sailing through round one of my three wide receivers managed the playoffs, I scrambled to check,T:7.71”a measly 22 points. The Patriot’s double-check and triple-check my defense delivered bringing in 19
points, but unfortunately it was not enough. I lost the finals 93.12 to 89.22. Though I did not take home the trophy, I did have much to look back on and be proud of. For women, the greatest aspect of fantasy football is that it puts you inside of the game. It is no longer a one-dimensional activity. I encourage all women to break the stereotype that football is purely a man’s sport. So ladies, next time you are “forced” to watch a game with the boys, pay attention so eventually we can all be crowned queens of fantasy football. This was an article of opinion by Hannah Jones, a writer for The Student Printz. Email questions or comments to hannah.jones@eagles.usm.edu.
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Opinion
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National
Thursday, January 20, 2011
‘Symbolic victory’ waste of time
Controversy over “Obamacare” culminates in what the Democrats are calling a “partisan grandstanding”: the repeal of the law in the House but the lack of follow-through to the Senate. However, Republicans are calling the challenge a “promise kept,” standing against “government takeover of healthcare.” Was the time spent in Congress on the repeal worth it?
Ashton Pittman Web Editor Wednesday, four Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives joined a united Republican effort to repeal President
Obama’s controversial health care bill. The measure passed by a vote of 245-189. It appears that the repeal effort will stop with the House, however; Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has already announced that he will not consider bringing the bill to the
Senate floor. Essentially, the repeal effort was a symbolic one that stands no chance of advancing further. “This is nothing more than partisan grandstanding at a time when we should be working together to create jobs and strengthen the middle class,”
Reid said in a statement. Despite personal views on the health care bill, a fair minded assessment would have to conclude that Reid does have a point – wasting time on symbolic victories at a time when our economy is still in crisis is no way to run government. Yet, aside from talk of death panels and attempts to label it the “kill granny bill” by some, Republicans have raised some valid concerns. Questions about how the health care bill will be paid for, what kind of impact it will have on our national debt, whether its Constitutional to force citizens to buy health care, and how it will affect small businesses are all legitimate. But even most Republicans are willing to admit that at least
some parts of the bill are good. Provisions like the one that prevents insurance companies from denying coverage to people with pre-existing conditions are generally well received. A more effective approach by Republicans would be to actually make an effort to work with Democrats at answering genuine concerns about the bill, and to see where improvements could be made. But expecting that kind of cooperation between the two parties is probably expecting too much. Wednesday was a day that should have been spent working on solutions to our economic situation. Instead, it was wasted on a fruitless effort that was no more than a 2012 election rallying cry. So maybe our leaders should just drop the health care debate for now to focus a more immediate issue – jobs and the economy.
Feature
Thursday, January 20, 2011
local
Save money on a college budget Deonica Davis Printz Writer After tuition, books, food, and of course the occasional social event, there’s not much left in the average student’s pocket. Fortunately, there are ways to study and play with simple ways of budgeting and managing your money. Jamie Lynn Garrett, a visiting associate professor of finance, real estate, and business law, came to USM August of 2010. She teaches personal financial planning courses (FIN 200), educating students in budgeting, major purchases, credit cards, financial aid and student loans. She explained that the obvious expenses of a normal college student are tuition, books, and room and board. However, she also calculated in expenses such as fees for social organizations such as fraternities and sororities and the temptations of eating out and shopping. “Two ‘problem areas’ I have seen among students are food and shopping,” she said. “It is best to plan ahead concerning these, and use a ‘cash only’ system for these areas.” Garrett suggests to students with a meal plan to eat on campus and to set aside a budgeted amount of cash for snacking and shopping. “Discipline” is her key term. Another big item for college students is the oh-so-wonderful credit card. Credit cards can be pleasure as well as a pain. According to Garrett, “college students are the number one target audience for this indus-
try.” Students need to be aware of the dangers of owning a credit card and understand all of the terms and responsibilities that go with it. Lastly, it’s simple to just take out a loan to pay for a school balance but not all students are informed on student loans and financial aid. “Students should always use good sound judgment when it comes to their expenses, said Jason Beverly, assistant director at the office of financial aid. “Just because you are able to charge items with your student ID, only do so if you are getting books and/or other educational material for classes, because you will have to pay for those items, whether it come out of your financial aid or out of your own pocket.” Katie Jones, the job location and development coordinator of Student Employment, had some tips for not only staying out of debt but also saving some funds while in college. She recommends students secure a part time job, saying it not only pays wages but enhances time management skills. “Students can often find jobs dealing with their major and the work experience can be beneficial to them in the future,” she said. “Also, parttime jobs can allow you to meet new people and network with other professionals.” Students should also set a budget for themselves before seeing those earnings slip away. For more information and help finding jobs, visit Career Services in McLemore Hall or online at www. usm.edu/cs. Eli Baylis/Printz
(Above) Southern Miss freshman, Kelli Perkins, writes a check for used text books at Campus Book Mart on Monday. Perkins reportedly saved around twenty dollars by checking for the best price between three different text book stores.
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Sports
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BASKETBALL
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Golden Eagles lose 76-75 heartbreaker Travis Thronell Printz Writer Memphis’ Charles Carmouche hit a three point shot with 1.3 seconds left to lead the Tigers(14-4, 3-1 Conference USA) to a comeback victory over Southern Miss (14-4, 3-2), 76-75. The game was a tale of two halves in the highly awaited showdown between the two rivals. Southern Miss started the game off hot by scoring on the tip. Junior guard Angelo Johnson lead the Eagles’ early attack by opening the game with a 12-2 run. Johnson, who scored 10 points and had two assists, said, “We are a defensive team, but it was important to get that great start.” The Eagles dominated the first half, but both teams looked rattled. Johnson attested the sloppy start was caused by “jitters and high emotions.” The crowd played a huge role in the slow start. After the Eagles became used to the raucous
atmosphere, they were able to jump out on the Tigers for a 40-29 halftime lead. From the opening dribble of the second half, the Eagles knew there was a different Memphis team on the court. Second year coach of the Tigers, Josh Pastner, made great adjustments and changed things up defensively to stop the Southern Miss offense. The biggest adjustments were a full court press and the double team on the Eagles’ senior forward Gary Flowers. Flowers, the leading scorer in Conference USA, posted his tenth 20-point game and added in four rebounds. “They threw different match-ups at us all game. We were lucky to have the lead at halftime, but we didn’t come out and play the defense we had to,” added the preseason All-Conference Flowers. Memphis’ first lead in the ball game was not until five minutes left in the game when they went up 6362. The teams continued to trade runs back and forth. The Tigers
looked to have gotten away for good when they had a 5-point lead with three minutes to go. Senior guard R.L. Horton made a great jump shot to give the Eagles the lead back with 16 seconds left. Horton, who scored 18 points and grabbed seven boards, converted only one of two free throws to give Southern Miss a 2-point lead with five seconds left. The final five seconds seemed like an eternity, when Memphis guard Joe Jackson found Charles Carmouche open in the wing. Carmouche sunk the three-pointer with a second left on the clock to give the Tigers the lead. This was the 15th consecutive lost by the Eagles to the Memphis Tigers. “It feels like we got blown out,” Horton said. “Last second shots hurt the worst.” The Eagles can look for revenge when they travel up to Memphis Feb. 12. Southern Miss will return to play home Jan. 19 against Tulane after two games on the road against SMU and ECU.
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(Above) Senior forward Josimar Ayarza pushes to the basket for a layup during the basketball game against Memphis on Wednesday, January 19th. (Below) Head coach Larry Eustachy intensely comments on the last few plays of the game during a time out at the basketball game against Memphis on Wednesday, January 19th. The Golden Eagles fell 1 point short, 76-75, against the Memphis Tigers during the last seconds of the game.
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Golden Eagles guard, Angelo Johnson, breaks past a Memphis defender on Wednesday, Jan. 19 at the Reed Green Coliseum.
Women’s Basketball vs. East Carolina Day: Date: Location: Time:
Sunday January 23 Reed Green Coliseum 2:00 p.m.
East Carolina’s last 5 games:
Overall Record 8-10
12/30 vs. Florida A&M 1/06 at UTEP 1/09 vs. Memphis 1/13 at Tulane 1/16 vs. Rice
L, 89-85 L, 89-80 L, 87-75 L, 71-61 W, 66-65
Southern Miss Box Score
Southern Miss Sports: Upcoming Games
M. Basketball:
Thursday, Jan. 20 at 7:00 p.m. Women’s Basketball @ Tulane New Orleans, La.
Saturday, Jan. 22 All day Track & Field Black and Gold Intersqauad Hattiesburg, Miss.
W. Basketball:
Saturday, Jan. 22 at 1:00 p.m. Men’s Tennis @ Ole Miss Oxford, Miss.
Sunday, Jan. 23 at 10:00 a.m. Men’s Tennis vs. Jacksonville State Hattiesburg, Miss.
Saturday, Jan. 22 at 2:00 p.m. Men’s Basketball @ SMU Dallas, Texas
Sunday, Jan. 23 at 2:00 p.m. Women’s Basketball vs. East Carolina Hattiesburg, Miss.
1/12 @ Rice W, 81-78 (ot) 1/15 vs. UCF W, 86-69 1/19 vs. Memphis L, 76-75 1/13 @ Houston L, 78-59 1/16 @ vs. Tuulsa , L 74-71