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Initiative 26: right to life or right to choose? Justin Mitchell Printz Writer On November 8, Mississippians will vote on whether to pass or veto Initiative 26, a controversial anti-abortion bill. While the bill’s advertisements mainly target creating laws making abortion and cloning illegal, the initiative seeks to obtain stricter birth control regulations through regulating and diminishing certain options women have today regarding birth control. While some find Initiative 26 a wonderful option because it defines life at conception, others said that the initiative is a clear
infringement on women’s rights. Mickey Lyon is a Hattiesburg native who volunteers for the “Yes on 26” campaign. “I work to encourage people to vote ‘Yes on 26’ in order to ensure equal protection for every human being from the moment on conception,” Lyon said. Lyon also said the most important aspect of the initiative is that it would protect human life at the moment of conception. “We are trying to inform the public that initiative 26 is about protecting the lives of unborn children. It will not ban contraception, it wont ban in vitro fertilization, and it wont jeopardize healthcare,” Lyon said.
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Planned Parenthood, however, supports women’s rights rather than the aspects of Initiative 26. Leola Reis is the Vice President of External Affairs for the Southeast branch of Planned Parenthood. Reis said that Planned Parenthood opposes any kind of initiative that would limit access to birth control. “Planned Parenthood offers core services for woman that include birth control, exams, STD screening and treatment, pregnancy testing and additional services based on community needs,” Reis said. “We also do advocacy work to implement sex education
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Initiative 26 is an anti-abortion bill that will be voted on in Mississippi on November 8.
NATIONAL
Obama proposes jobs bill In a time of unfavorable approval ratings, President Obama is taking his political opponents head-on as he seeks to pass the massive $447 billion jobs bill he proposed over a week ago, along with a deficit reduction plan he proposed on Monday. The deficit reduction plan would be used to pay for the jobs bill he proposed before a joint session of Congress. The proposed American Job Act includes tax cuts for employees and employers, assistance to the unemployed, and spending on infrastructure and education. Obama said that the act would put more people back to work and more money in the pockets of consumers. “It will provide a jolt to an economy that has stalled and give companies confidence that if they
invest and hire, there will be customers for the products and services,” Obama said. However, since his impassioned plea, he has been met by an onslaught of criticism from Republican lawmakers. On Monday, after announcing the deficit reduction plan, Obama made clear his belief that deficit reduction must come through a combination of tax increases for the upper class and spending cuts. “Class warfare isn’t leadership,” House Speaker John Boehner said on Monday. That comment came despite Obama’s declaration that, “This is not class warfare. It’s math.” Along with tax increases for upper-income taxpayers, Obama’s plan targets tax loopholes that benefit large corporations. Because of these tax increases, Social Security would be spared the drastic cuts many believe are necessary. Obama also suggested implementing the “Buffett Rule,”
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named after billionaire investor Warren Buffett, which would establish a minimum tax for taxpayers who make more than $1 million a year. Obama threatened to veto Republican attempts to pass a bill that would cut Medicare benefits for the elderly without also raising taxes on the rich. “We can’t just cut our way out of this hole,” Obama said. Republican opponents disagreed. “Veto threats, a massive tax hike, phantom savings and punting on entitlement reform is not a recipe for economic or job growth or even meaningful deficit reduction,” said Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. Along with tax increases, Obama’s plan would reduce spending for Medicare and Medicaid by $580 billion. An estimated $1 trillion would be saved over 10 years from the withdrawal of U.S. forces in Afghanistan and Iraq.
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TECHNOLOGY
Common Mac myths busted Chris Greene Webmaster Over the years, some dated computer jokes have been told in the computer science field, especially among students. A once popular one was “What can your PC do that my Mac can’t?” “Right-click.” It was true a decade ago – the Mac mice didn’t have a right-click button. Even the latest Magic Mouse by Apple skipped the implementation by just making the whole thing touch sensitive. Nowadays, this is just a joke from the archives. For years, people have plugged in USB mice to get around the old stereotype. However, there are
still many other antiquated statements cited as fact around college campuses, where, according to a 2010 report by Student Monitor, an astounding 27% of laptops are Macs (as opposed to its worldwide composition of 7.8% as of July 2011, according to the World Wide Web Consortium). Two popular myths are “Macs can’t get viruses” and “Macs don’t crash.” Years ago, the first statement was slightly more accurate, but today these
concepts are complete nonsense. Apple.com has now up-
opment of viruses for alternate operating systems. The statement “Macs don’t crash” is also a fallacy. In fact, the term ‘“pinwheel of doom” was coined for the loading cursor, a constantly spinning rainbow wheel that pops up when a Mac freezes. If the spinning doesn’t stop, the only way to get the computer to start working again is to cut the power Justin Sellers/Printz and reboot – just like Windows. The popdated its “Why Mac?” page to ularity of the infamous cursor announce the inevitable devel- is well-established; it yields the
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INITIATIVE, from 1 in schools. We are big proponents based on what science says.” Reis said that Initiative 26 poses a huge government interference and limits a woman’s access to birth control. “Initiative 26 is bad medicine, bad public policy and will threaten various items that could help prevent unplanned pregnancy,” Reis said. Ashley Strahan is a junior elementary and special education major who supports Initiative 26 because of her pro-life standpoint. “The proponent of Initiative 26 that is the most important to me is defining life at conception. If it becomes a life at conception, then abortion becomes murder,” Strahan said. Lyon agrees with Strahan. “Initiative 26 is about a child’s right to live, not about a woman’s right to choose,” Lyon said. Reis, however, offered another standpoint on abortion. “Abortion is a complex and difficult issue. Abortion is decided by a woman, her family and the concepts of her spiritual belief,” Reis said. Some students said that Initiative 26 will create an extremely negative effect on society. Zach Booth is a University of Southern Mississippi graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and Foreign Languages. Booth urged voters to say “no” to Initiative 26. “No state has ever passed anything so extreme before. It could lead to more government intrusion in our personal lives, such as getting into our medical records to investigate miscarriages, dictating what kind of
birth control we use and interfering with medical decisions in treating women for fertility problems,” Booth said. Booth also said that college students would be the group that would be hit hardest if Initiative 26 were placed into action. “College students need more birth control, not less,” Booth said. Devin Ladner is a junior English major who thinks that students need sex education and not an initiative that defines life before women even know they’re pregnant. “Initiative 26 is only causing a vicious cycle. Until we fix our high levels of teen pregnancy, I don’t think we should be focusing on eliminating one of the only options that teens are able to use to stop this cycle,” Ladner said. Lyon, however, stresses the importance of defining life at conception. “Modern science has demonstrated that from the moment of conception you have a new human being with its own unique DNA pattern,” Lyon said. “Most abortions destroy a functioning human heart and a functioning human brain.” Ladner disagrees. “It seems ridiculous to not allow teenagers to have abortions but yet we are not giving them an alternative option because we fail to educate them about alternative options. It seems that many people think that by educating teenagers about safe sex, we are in some way promoting it. If anything, our silence has only done worse,” Ladner said. Mississippi residents are urged to take a stance on either side and vote on November 8 regarding Initiative 26.
number one result on Google search and was parodied by the popular cartoon Family Guy. So while browsing for a new computer this school year, keep in mind that technologies advance past their reputations, good or bad. Windows operating systems may be infamous for viruses and blue screens, but many think Windows 7 is a big improvement from Vista and XP. The tech-savvy might want to try out a version of Linux, if they haven’t already. Stay up-to-date with technological evolution, and make sure to listen to all sides of the debate every couple of months to see if anything has changed. You may be pleasantly surprised.
Erin Lowrey Printz Writer The College Near Peer Mentor Program offers college students a rewarding experience to mentor middle school children on college life. Several middle schools in Jefferson Davis County and Copiah County will open their doors to members of this program to encourage children to pursue postsecondary education.
“These college students will meet at these school districts once or twice a month for a six hour period,” said project leader Arnecca Byrd. The requirements to enter the program are quite simple. Mentors must work well with children, have a reliable transportation method, be at least a sophomore in college and have a positive outlook on their college experience. “These children look up to
college students, and these students have the opportunity to encourage them to pursue their education,” said Byrd. Considering the enjoyable experience Southern Miss has to offer their students, sharing this with younger children will be quite beneficial and easy to relay. For applications to enter the College Near Peer Mentor Program, contact Arnecca Byrd at 601-266-6112 or Rebekah Young at 601-266-5388.
Feature
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USM offers wide range of student services Jonathan Andrews Printz Writer Whatever students may need, there is probably a service on campus to solve problems one may experience as a college student. If a fear of public speaking is an issue, the Speaking Center in Cook Library can be a lifesaver. “We are designed to help students throughout the entire speech creation and presentation process,” said Carl Brown, a graduate peer consultant in the Speaking Center, which can help students with everything from choosing topics to outlining and finding ways to organize the information they find from sources in a logical manner. “We also do workshops, and we can do those for small groups, classes, students or faculty on various topics,” Brown said. Those workshops cover anything from speaking with PowerPoint to verbally presenting research papers, and those interested can even get a workshop customized. Brown said the Southern Miss community should understand that the services are available to
everyone on campus. “It doesn’t matter if you’re a freshman or a Ph.D. student,” he said. For students with trouble working through difficult issues, the Student Counseling Center, located on the second floor Kennard-Washington Hall, is the place to get help from a trained and licensed psychologist. Sidne Buelow, supervising psychologist for Student Counseling Services, said concerns about confidentiality are one of the main things that stop students from seeking help. In response to those concerns, she said that anyone who comes seeking help is subject to the same protections as they are at the on campus clinic. “If a faculty member or parent calls asking if so-and-so is coming to counseling, we give them the same standard response: ‘We can’t confirm or deny if someone is or is not coming to counseling here’,” Buelow said. Buelow said counseling services, which are free to students, are available for a wide range of concerns. She named grief over the death of a friend or family member, residual feelings from a breakup, depression,
anxiety, and alcohol or drug dependence as a few things for which the center offers help. “We work to provide the resources to help students learn how to make decisions about important things in their life,” Buelow said. “[The patients] do all the hard work.” Students more worried about their occupational health than their mental health may find the Career Services office in McLemore Hall helpful. Arthur Lumzy, manager of career counseling, said he would like to see the entire student body use the office. Lumzy said he mainly helps students looking for jobs after graduation. “We also help prepare students for jobs in the realm of résumé cover letters and mock interviews for full or part-time employment,” Lumzy said. He also said he helps prepare students to succeed in school with guidance in “helping students decide on what major they should choose while here at USM.” Lumzy said students should worry about finding a job in the current
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economic climate. “The word I would use is that they should be cautiously optimistic,” he said. “They can’t control the economic climate or the job market, but they can take control of what they’re doing here at Southern Miss to make themselves the best employee they can be.” Lumzy said the services that the
office offers can be helpful to any student at any point in their Southern Miss career. “Until 100 percent of the student body uses our services, I can’t effectively say that enough people use them,” he said. These resources and a number of others on campus are available to students and most of them are free of charge.
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Vegetarian and vegan eating on campus Abby Loranger Printz Writer When most of us think about Southern cuisine, we think of deep pit barbeque and fried chicken. So, it’s only natural that the majority of the eating establishments we frequent serve foods that are fried up and slathered in barbeque sauce. Then there are those who don’t eat meat, a staple in almost every Southern meal. For instance, at the Fresh Food Company, every Friday is chicken tender day, and with every Sunday comes fried chicken like clockwork. In the Home line, a piece of meat is the focal point of every dish. Even a grilled cheese sandwich is accompanied with a few slices of bacon. Though we live in a country where the classic food pyramid tells us to eat two to three servings of meat per day, a survey done by the College & University Consumer Trend Report found that 21 percent of college students limit their meat intake—or only eat meat occasionally—and have switched to a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle. Another study done by ARAMARK, the food service provider for USM, found that one in four college students are actively
seeking vegan options while dining. It’s no wonder the classic food pyramid design has been thrown out in favor of a new plate design. More people are choosing meatless diets or limiting their meat consumption. So what is the difference between being vegetarian and vegan? They are similar in that they are plant-based diets. Vegetarians are generally more flexible in their diets. Some eat fish or chicken, but no red meat, and they can consume dairy products if they so choose. Veganism, however, is very strict and forbids consumption of any animalderived products. What, then, is USM doing to provide vegetarian-friendly dining options? A recent USM graduate, who chose to remain anonymous, shared a real-life scenario when it came to eating on campus. “I developed an eating disorder because it was hard finding suitable options for me. I am a vegetarian, and it was hard for me to trust how certain foods were prepared. I lived off wholegrain cereal and soy milk until I realized I wasn’t treating my body the right way.” Another former student had a different perspective. “I loved eating on campus. I
always felt like I could never get enough of the fruit or salad bars,” USM graduate Hannah Jones said. “I also loved the smart line, but sometimes they aren’t open every day or for certain meals. I liked being able to find something in every line, mix it together, and create something of my own.” When asked for their advice on how to improve veg-health on campus, both students agreed that creativity is the key. “Don’t limit yourself to a plain spinach salad. Top your salad with salsa, raisins, apple sauce, or different beans.” one student recommended. “It’s healthy, filling, and isn’t boring.” Aside from creativity, both alumni were in agreement on something else: labeling. “It would be helpful if everything was labeled. What are the ingredients? How was it prepared?” On the main page of the Eagle Dining website, visitors can click on the nutrition link and find helpful resources on leading a healthy lifestyle, as well as nutrition tips and wellness tools. Aside from the Fresh, other oncampus eateries offer numerous options for the veg-crowd. Spare Bonus Bucks can be spent at Subway, which offers veggiefilled options, as do the PODs and the Agora. Urbanspoon, a local website which gives reviews of suggestions
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In the South, vegetarians and vegans have reported having a hard time finding food options. of Hattiesburg eateries, can help with off campus dining. It offers a list of the “Best Vegan Friendly” joints, citing Caliente Grill, Twist and Taste, and Petra Cafe among others as viable healthy options. Microwaves and refrigerators in dorm rooms can also be used. Purchasing healthy ingredients at the grocery store and whipping up healthy creations is cheaper than using Dining Dollars three times a day. Residence Life friendly cookbooks such as PETA’s Vegan College Cookbook are perfect for easy-to-make recipes for the dorm dweller with limited cooking supplies.
PETA recently named its winners for their annual “Most Vegetarian-Friendly Colleges,” in which the healthiest colleges received recognition for choosing healthy, “cruelty-free” dining options. The winner this year is Indiana University-Bloomington, where “vegan and vegetarian options are clearly marked and always delicious,” boasting dishes such as a Vegan Garden Burger, Hot Cakes, and Sesame Noodle and Pea Pod Casserole. With some fine-tuning, USM could join the ranks and become PETA-perfect.
Opinion
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POLITICS
Love thy neighbor or the virtue of selfishness?
Student Shout-outs
Time to decide: Jesus or Ayn Rand? Republicans can’t serve two masters
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Hey all you Lil Waynes in the Quad, where do you see yourself in ten years? Where are all the cats on campus this year? S to A: Thanks for making work awesome. You rock! To the egotistical and imbecillic person who complained about whiny sorority girls: I dare you to try recruitment. Travis Thornell’s mustache is bringing sexy back. To the jerk in the Thad: The escalators were not intended for your amusement, GET A LIFE! Southern Miss To The Top. Literally! - a non Eagle Club student Studying in France next semester- BEST decision I ever made. So much better than studying in a regular classroom. You should try to study abroad, too! Brittany Watts is my hero! Teachers, don’t act like you’re doing me some big favor by letting me out of class 5 minutes early. If you’re going to be an RA, please be professional about your duty. Don’t show obvious favoritism and carry on hall-wide gossip discussions about people on your floor at meetings! Thank you! To the Bob Ross of Yoga: I totally have a crush on you. Can I be YOUR happy tree? :) Walk like you want it, Celesta. Ron Paul smoked the other candidates, just sayin’. Playing Never Have I Ever in public is probs a bad idea. Everybody buy baked goodies and help support USM’s womens lacrosse team!!!
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Ashton Pittman Printz Writer We have far more pressing issues to face in this election than religion. Among those issues are lack of civility in politics, hungry children, lack of health care, slums, and dwindling education. At least, that’s what John F. Kennedy once told an audience of Protestant clergy who were skeptical of a Catholic candidate. But today’s Republican field is polluted with politicians trying to leapfrog each other across the pews and to the presidency. Michele Bachmann claims that God called her to the Presidency. But in His infinite fickleness, God apparently reversed course last month when he supposedly called Rick Perry to the highest office in the land. One must assume that the Big Guy was wooed by Perry’s NFL stadium-sized prayer rally. In fact, the only two candidates to not make a big deal out of their religion seem to be Mitt Romney and Jon Huntsman, whose Mormon faiths draw suspicion from Evangelical circles. Even Ron Paul has jumped on the religious bandwagon, bragging on his website that he has “accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior” and that he “endeavors every day to follow Him in every person I advocate.”
Among the positions he claims to model after the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth are positions that would strip all financial aid to the poor, repeal the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and deprive millions of Americans of health care access. In fact, at the CNN Tea Party debate last week, he was asked if he would let the uninsured sick die rather than provide them with government assistance. While Paul did not deny it, some of his more enthusiastic supporters resoundingly shouted, “YES!” But it’s not just Paul; most of the Republican field support stripping the poor of government resources to some degree. That’s quite a bold stance coming from a group of people who claim allegiance to a prophet who threatened those who do not aid the poor with eternal hellfire. It’s not shock, then, that many of their compassionless fiscal views come from another source. Republicans like Ron Paul draw much of their inspiration from Ayn Rand, a 20th century writer who articulated the “virtue of selfishness.” Her philosophy states that “man must exist for his own sake, neither sacrificing himself to others nor sacrificing others to himself” and that his own selfinterest and happiness is “the highest moral purpose of his life.” But if modern Christian conservatives really buy into Rand’s philosophy, then what the hell do they think about their savior sacrificing himself, not for his own self interest, but to save them from being held accountable for their own actions? Is the Christian Jesus not the
antipathy of Rand’s idea of a virtuous conservative? Despite that glaring inconsistency, conservatives like Glenn Beck, Rush Limbaugh and Ron Paul continue to tout Ayn Rand as a political prophetess. But Rand was an avowed atheist who believed that “the concept of God is degrading to man” and called John 3:16 a “monstrous” message. And that part about caring for the poor and loving your neighbor? “Immoral and impossible,” she said. Personally, I don’t deny the positive role Christianity has played in politics in the past. Martin Luther King, Jr., for example, rooted his advocacy for racial and social equality in his personal faith. But today, advocacy for social justice
is tantamount to hearsay in the Evangelical circles that court Republican candidates. Republicans have two choices: Love Rand and hate Jesus, or love Jesus and hate Rand. If you truly believe in the virtue of selfishness, drop the pretense of piety and embrace selfishness wholeheartedly. Because in the end, to steal a line from Kennedy, it doesn’t really matter what kind of church these candidates believe in; what matters is what kind of America they believe in. This was an article of opinion by Ashton Pittman, a writer for The Student Printz. Email questions or comments to ashton.pittman@ eagles.usm.edu.
Letter to the Editor
Student Eagle Club seating by Jordan Moore The Student Eagle Club is a good idea. The way they’re attracting members isn’t. True, the club will probably “help grow our identity as a school,” as Senior Associate Director of Athletics Jeff Hammond put it last April. After all, some of the organization’s goals are to help students show Southern Miss pride, create unity between students and athletes, and create a more exciting atmosphere on campus and at athletic events. In addition, the club has rewards, like Southern Miss t-shirts and discount cards to local businesses, which help promote the university and entice college students to boost the Hattiesburg area economy. High-minded goals and valuable rewards. These efforts are good. The fault lies with changing seating for the students and how the club set out to accomplish it. Think back to April last year when registration started for Student Eagle Club and “priority” seating for students. Sure, one line in the April 12th edition of the student newspaper might suffice for publicity, but it obviously wasn’t enough because the club took promotional visits to various sororities and fraternities during the spring to help them sign up. Not to mention offering to allow all the Student Eagle Club Greeks to sit together in the lower section. Then, at the beginning of the semester, advocates of the club proceeded to promote it to freshmen at GEWW. Finally, a few signs were placed around campus and it was mentioned in emails so the general student population could learn about it. Congratulations on creating unity. Here’s why it’s a terrible idea and how changing student
football seating does nothing to accomplish the goals of the Student Eagle Club. This separation and perks for those with money strikingly resembles the seating arrangement for the general fan base– pay more and get better seats. Where’s the student privilege of being able to sit where you want for the regular price of a game? Even Chad Foote, a Student Eagle Club advocate, said, “Everything at this school lives and dies with the students,” later mentioning that general fans get rowdy and have fun when the students do. So let’s take away their privilege. Finally, to be frank, football does not need more student fan support. Volleyball, women’s basketball, soccer, and softball (to name a few) could benefit from more student fans. How does changing football seating and angering an already strong fan base there “create a more exciting atmosphere on campus and at athletic events,” Mr. Foote? So give the seats back and find a way to reward student fans at other sports that need support. I know you “want [your] members in that lower deck creating the best atmosphere possible,” but where do you want non-members? Alienated from everyone else and not creating “atmosphere”? News flash: students cheered last year, and they didn’t pay $10 to be heard in the lower sections. And why are you “excited about the turnout,” Chad? Of course there is a big turnout. Students weren’t given a choice and were essentially punished for not buying in. Don’t get too excited. It’s not to support athletics or the band – it’s to get their seats back.
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local
Not your average Comedy Night Rachel Beech Printz Writer
Stand-up comedian Jamie Arrington is hosting a Hub City Comedy event at The Shed Barbeque & Blues Joint this week, and Comedy Central’s Pat Dixon is the special guest. This isn’t any ole comedy night, though. USM alumnus Mercer Morrison, also known as the hilarious Charlie Sheen doppelganger who hosts movie reviews on Hattiesburg’s WDAM, is headlining for Dixon iconic Comedy Central comic of New York. “I want this event to shine a light on Hub City Comedy,” said Morrison. “Hattiesburg is known for its live music scene, but many are unaware about Hub City Comedy. Pat is one of my favorite comedians. I reached him through Facebook, and we went from there to book the show,” Morrison said. According to Comedycentralsjokes.com, Pat Dixon is one of the most promising young comedians working today, and he’s coming to Hattiesburg in a
matter of days. “I hope this event will open doors to different venues for more acts around the area,” said Morrison. Dixon is stopping in Hatties-
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by an adversely off-kilter comedic sensibility, makes him both funny and entertaining to watch. Dixon has appeared on Comedy Central with his half-hour special, Comedy Central Presents: Pat Dixon. The show made its big break in April 2006, and Dixon reached a new audience as host of Summer Games on CMT. Along with his popularity on television, Dixon is widely recognized for his numerous appearances on the nationally syndicated Bob & Tom radio show. His call-in movie reviews are heard every Friday by hundreds of thousands of devotees. Featured on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and several shows on the E! Network, Dixon has proved his reputation as a well-rounded comedian in the dog eat dog world of showbiz. A plethora of audiences internationally have relished in Dixon’s calm, dry delivery and ingenious material, and it’s coming straight for the Hub City.
Mercer Morrison burg mid-tour to share a few laughs Thursday for a night of jokes, BBQ and cold ones. The show starts at 8:30 p.m. There is a $5 cover, but this night is well worth the small wage. Dixon will entertain Shed-goers with his fluidity and boldly creative banter. Dixon has been dubbed as a top-notch writer who engages his audience by using conversational styles. His fiery material, charged
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Comedy Central personality Pat Dixon will perform at The Shed in downtown Hattiesburg on Thurs., Sept. 22nd.
Sports
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Sports
Golden Eagles soar past lions Jeff Haeger Printz Writer The Southern Miss Golden Eagles improved their record to 2-1 Saturday with a 52-6 win over the Southeastern Louisiana Lions (12). The Golden Eagles dominated the game with stifling defense and a phenomenal ground attack that gashed a helpless Lions defense for 335 yards on 53 carries. Junior bandit Jamie Collins set the defensive tone early as he deflected passes on the first two plays of the game, and the Southern Miss run game was clicking on all cylinders from the get-go. The Golden Eagles took an early 7-0 lead in the first quarter when quarterback Austin Davis connected with freshman running back Jamal Woodyard for a 23 yard score, Woodyard’s first career receiving touchdown. Southern Miss piled on the points in the second quarter by wearing out their defense with a barrage of long and powerful runs from Woodyard and
running back Kendrick Hardy, who finished with 99 and 155 yards, respectively. Hardy put the Golden Eagles up 14-0 on a bruising five yard run, and Woodyard increased their lead to 21-6 on a 25 yard scamper, his first career rushing touchdown. Eight of Hardy’s 10 first half carries resulted in first downs or touchdowns. “When you’re moving at 10 yards a clip, it should only take you about 10 plays. That will get you 100 [yards],” Southern Miss head football coach Larry Fedora said of his running backs’ performance, making it easy to move the football. “When you’re able to run the football like that, you can basically do whatever you want to. You can play action. You basically control the game when you can run the football like that.” When Southeastern’s offense sustained drives of their own, the defense of Southern Miss responded strongly by allowing only two second quarter field goals in two trips to the red zone. The first of these field goals was
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Jamie Collins (8), Deron Wilson (7), and Jacorious Cotton (28) rush together to take down wide receiver Carl Pearson at the football game against Southeast Louisiana on September 17, 2011. The Golden Eagles won the contest 52-6.
the result of a taxing 16 play drive that witnessed two of three fourth downs converted, as well as a successful fake punt that was preceded by a partially blocked punt that was muffed and then recovered by the Lions. The Golden Eagle defense and special teams were on the field for 24 consecutive plays combined. The half ended on a 60 yard interception return for a touchdown by Southern Miss senior linebacker Korey Williams, which put all the momentum in the Golden Eagles’ favor as Jordan Moore/Printz they went up 286. “I think there Sophomore running back Kendrick Hardy dives into the endzone for a touchdown at were eight secthe football game against Southeast Louisiana on September 17, 2011. The Golden Eagles won the contest 52-6. onds left on the
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C-USA games this weekend Saturday
Tulane 49, UAB 10 Houston 35, Louisiana Tech 34 Memphis 27, Austin Peay 6 SMU 40, Northwestern State 7 UTEP 16, New Mexico State 10 Florida International 17, UCF 10 (7) Oklahoma State 59, Tulsa 33 Ohio 44, Marshall 7
Southern Miss Box Score Football:
9/17 vs. Southeastern La. W, 52-6
Soccer:
9/16 at Northwestern State L, 2-0
Volleyball:
9/16 vs. La Tech W, 3-0 9/16 at Houston Baptist L, 3-1 9/17 vs. Southeastern La W, 3-0
clock, he picks the ball, [and] it probably took him 30 seconds to get to the end zone,” Fedora said humorously of Williams’s interception return. In the second half, Southern Miss exploited an exhausted Lions team for 24 more unanswered points. This included a 17 yard strike from Davis to freshman tight end Collin Jarbo, as well as a 15 yard sprint from sophomore running back Jeremy Hester and a six yard interception return by redshirt sophomore defensive lineman Octavius Thomas within 17 seconds of one another. All three touchdowns were the first of each player’s respective careers, and Jarbo’s reception was the first by a tight end for Southern Miss all season. The Golden Eagles looked much improved against the Lions as they played a complete game on both sides of the football for 60 minutes. The defense collected three interceptions, held Southeastern’s offense to six points in three trips to the red zone, and out-scored the Lions’ offense 126. The 52 total points scored by
the Golden Eagles is 13 more than they scored in their previous two games against Louisiana Tech and Marshall combined. While Southern Miss committed six turnovers in their loss to Marshall, they did not record any against Southeastern as they efficiently scored five touchdowns and accumulated 478 total yards on offense. Despite their success against Southeastern, Fedora could not yet pinpoint his team’s identity in this young season. “I’m still searching,” Fedora said. “I don’t know. I don’t really know what our identity is yet. We’re probably still developing that as a football team because this was just our first complete game. We’ve got to put some more things together before we start talking about who we really are.” Fedora and the Golden Eagles will look to find this identity on the road against Atlantic Coast Conference opponent Virginia Saturday at 2:30 p.m. in Charlottesville, Va.
Southern Miss Sports: Upcoming Games 09/23/11 Friday Women’s Cross Country hosts Golden Eagle Classic Hattiesburg, Miss. 09/23/11 7 p.m. Women’s Soccer at Tulsa Tulsa, Okla.
09/23/11 7 p.m. Volleyball at Houston Houston, Tex. 09/24/11 2:30 p.m. Football at Virginia Charlottesvilla, Va