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February 23, 2012
Volume 96 Issue 40
ON CAMPUS
SGA changes election policy Mary Margaret Halford Executive Editor On Tuesday, Southern Miss students will vote to elect the new executive officers for Student Government Association, one of the biggest elections the campus has seen in years. Four people are running for the presidential spot, an election that usually sees only one or two candidates. Along with the surge of candidates, this election marks a significant change in the voting process at USM. Candidates for president and vice president will be running on one ticket, which is the same process used in the election of the President of the United States. During the summer, a committee of nine members of SGA voted 5-4 to enact the policy, which will also be up for a school-wide vote on Tuesday. An initiative will be on the bal-
lot for whether students support the ticketing system or not, according to SGA election commissioner Jessica Dominguez. SGA president Erick Brown was in favor of the policy change and feels that the new voting system is a good thing. “The things we’ve seen in this campaign have all been improvements,” Brown said. “This is the most people I’ve seen in an election in my time here, and that’s all the proof we need that this is good.” Brown added that the initiative has been talked about in previous SGA administrations but just came to reality this year. “This idea of a ticketing system has been around for awhile; it started as an idea and now it’s acually happening,” Brown said. “I think a healthy population of people feel different ways about it, but I think it is a great idea, and we’re happy it’s happening.” However, SGA vice president Jeffery McClendon has a differ-
ent take on the new voting policy. “I just don’t think it was a good move because it really creates massive division in the student body,” McClendon said. “We are one united campus. We aren’t representing political parties so I don’t see a need to run on a ticket.” McClendon added that the policy might cause problems for potential candidates. “People who are willing and want to run might have to forfeit their plans if they can’t find someone who wants to run on the same ticket,” McClendon said. “It’ll create confusion and uncertainty and become too political for a student body election.” In addition to the four presidential candidates and their vice presidential candidates, there are four people running for election commissioner, two people for treasurer and three people for attorney general. “I don’t know if it’s because of the ticketing system, but this
has been an exciting election so far,” Dominguez said. “We have people from all different organizations running, and I’m really happy that it’s not just the same people.” Dominguez also said the candidates will be participating in a debate tonight at 6 p.m. in the Thad Cochran Center ballroom. All students are invited to attend, and the debate will run a little differently than usual, too. Instead of asking questions aloud at the debate, students can tweet their questions to @USMSGA and hashtag the particular candidate or position the question is addressed to. The polls will open Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. and close at 4 p.m., and the voting locations are Century Park, Liberal Arts Building, Thad Cochran Center and Cook Library. A run-off election will be Thursday from 8:30 a.m. un-
til 4 p.m. in the same locations. “I’ve worked hard to make sure people are going to carry on the legacy of SGA, and from this election I’m feeling like it’s in good hands,” Dominguez said. “I’m excited to see who’s going to win because all of the candidates are very strong. This is going to be a great election.”
To see a list of candidates turn to page 3.
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Last weekend, Southern Miss Recreational Sports sponsored the 27th Southern Miss Coca-Cola Classic Rodeo at the Hattiesburg Multipurpose center. Susan Bone, assistant director of wellness of Recreational Sports, said the organization plays a significant role in putting together the rodeo. “It is our responsibility to seek sponsors and to actually work the rodeo,” Bone said. “Rec Sports sells tickets the day of the event. Students and staff are responsible for ushering, parking and taking pictures.” Stephanie Patterson, marketing and public relations coordinator of Recreational Sports, said the rodeo sold out Saturday night. “It’s definitely a community event,” Patterson said. Smith, Harper and Morgan Rodeo sponsored the cowboys who performed at the rodeo. The group was also responsible for producing the Dixie Nationals Rodeo as well as providing livestock to the National Finals Rodeo. Southern Miss Rec Sports, Coca-Cola, Southern Beverage, Comcast, B 95.3, McMullen Motors, Polks Meat Products, Keith’s Superstore, Forrest General Hospital, Landry & Lewis Architects, Copycats Printing and the Hattiesburg American sponsored the event.
RUMORS
CASABLANCA
BASEBALL
WEATHER Thursday
79/62 Friday
62/41 Saturday
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Calendar ........................ 2 News .............................. 3 Opinion ...........................5 PULSE...............................7 Arts & Entertainment.....15 Feature ..........................16 Sports.............................19
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The
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Serving Southern Miss since 1927
Executive Editor Mary Margaret Halford mary.halford@eagles.usm.edu 601.266.6431
Managing Editor Hannah Jones hannah.jones@eagles.usm.edu Copy Editor Stormy Speaks stormy.speaks@eagles.usm.edu News Editor Justin Mitchell justin.mitchell@eagles.usm.edu Sports Editor Josh Seabrook joshua.seabrook@eagles.usm.edu Design Editor Lisa Gurley lisa.gurley@eagles.usm.edu Art Director Justin Sellers justin.sellers@eagles.usm.edu Webmaster Chris Greene chris.greene@eagles.usm.edu Web Editor Ashton Pittman ashton.pittman@eagles.usm.edu News Content Adviser Chuck Cook 601.266.4288 chuck.cook@usm.edu Designers Taylor Fesenmeier Taylor Henry Ad Graphic Designer Kiza Jordan jennifer.f.jordan@eagles.usm.edu
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Mark Your Planner 23 24 25 26 27 9 a.m. Promotion for Free Religion Classes Union Lobby
10 a.m. Blue White Week Promotion Union Lobby
10 a.m. Zeta Phi Beta Fundraiser Shoemaker Square
10 a.m. I.M.A.G.E. Regular Meeting TCC 218A
11 a.m. Sororities for Hope TCC Lobby 11 a.m. SIFE Entrepreneurship Fair Union Lobby
Happy Saturday!
6 p.m. Picture Perfect Models Practice Union Hall of Honors
8:30 a.m. Delta Gamma Mr. and Miss Eyes Shoemaker Square
6:30 p.m. AASO Gospel Choir Practice Stout Hall A
10 a.m. Blue White Week Promotion Union Lobby 11 a.m. SMAC Tabling Shoemaker Square
10:30 a.m. SGA Elections Union Lobby
11:30 a.m. SGA Elections Union Lobby
11 a.m. SMCCC Relay for Life Fundraiser Union Lobby
12 p.m. Eating Disorder Awareness R.C.’s Lounge
11:45 a.m. Thursday Lunch at Wesley Wesley Building
5:15 p.m. Hop Social Union Plaza 5:30 p.m. Then and Now “From the Cotton Field to the White House” SA HUB Open Space First Floor
3:30 p.m. Generation 6:20 Thursday Night Live TCC 214 5:30 p.m. SSA Presents Movie Night LAB 208
7 p.m. Southern Miss Debate Society General Meeting Union Room H
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Thursday, February 23, 2012
SGA
News
Student Printz, Page 3
Rock the Vote: Meet your SGA candidates
Jazmyne Butler, Junior Broadcast Journalism major
“One thing I would like to do is to unify SGA and all of its components by having a liaison represent their respective bodies in Cabinet meetings. I believe that we can achieve so much when this great group of servant leaders can work collectively to reach the goals charged to us by the student body. I would also like to implement SGA Town Hall meetings to create the avenue for students to speak out. We need to be approachable, accountable and accessible. Essentially, I want students to know that even if they are not party of SGA; they, indeed, are the purpose of SGA.”
Katherine Miller, Junior Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management major
“It is necessary to install a greater sense of community during this pivotal point in the national spotlight. Through programs and initiatives designed to raise both our standards and pride in our university, I plan to utilize the potential and passion of our students. I will implement efficiency and effectiveness in all activities carried out by the Student Government Association, bringing SGA back to the students where it belongs. I want to raise the bar as a model of excellence on both a state and national scale.”
Corey Stapp, Senior Political Science major
“Our platform is transparency, visibility, and fiscal responsibility. We plan on forming a committee on Eaglepalooza where we bring in presidents from student organizations on campus to better voice opinions and ideas. We want to have a visible SGA, and to do that we must have an up and running SGA website with all of our calendar events and executive officers. Also, fiscal responsibility – we want to cut stipends to put it into other things like the student organizational fund, Eaglepalooza and other events in hopes of making them more successful.”
Tim Wells, Junior International Studies major
“I will seek out what the students want and need; therefore SGA can decipher how we can best serve the students. If SGA is not seeking out the actual needs of the students but rather assuming those needs, then it is not properly representing the student body. I will hold the other elected officials accountable in their respective bodies of SGA to ensure that they are doing what it takes to make sure they are serving the student body to the best of their ability, and I would expect them to hold me accountable.”
Other SGA Candidates: Election Commissioner: Jordan West, Ann Claire Reynolds, Cecily Larue and Meghan Lind Treasurer: Davontae Washington and Christian Myrick Attorney General: Kaitlin Kellar, Don Holmes and Hunter Nichols
News
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Thursday, February 23, 2012
ON CAMPUS
Healthy is the new thin: Awareness week Arielle Edwards Printz Writer
Beginning on Monday, Student Health and Counseling Services will be hosting Eating Disorder Awareness Week, which will run through March 2. The week will kick off Monday with screenings of documentary “Someday Melissa” in R.C. Cook Lounge at noon and again at 7 p.m. There will also be another showing at the Alpha Delta Pi house Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. “Someday Melissa” is a documentary that replays a family’s account of their daughter Melissa, who suffered and lost her life to bulimia nervosa. The story depicts Melissa’s struggles and triumphs with her disorder and was
inspired by her journal writings and creativity. The film also educates about the risk and seriousness of eating disorders. After each showing of the film, there will be a question and answer segment, as well as educational materials and eating disorder screenings. Jodi Ryder, health education and promotion coordinator for Student Health Services, said eating disorders are often misunderstood by those who are suffering and by their loved ones. “Many people don’t understand why people with eating disorders can’t just eat or eat without purging,” Ryder said. “Although everyone who suffers with an eating disorder is different, most of the time they feel their world is full of fear of being found out, frustration with themselves, obsession over what
they eat, how much they exercise and anticipation of the next meal.” Ryder said eating disorders are used as ways to cope with other issues, such as a traumatic event, poor self-esteem, depression or change. The cause of eating disorders is unknown, but studies show a combination of biological, psychological and environmental factors contribute to development of the disorder. “Those most at risk for developing an eating disorder are people who have relatives with an eating disorder or other addiction; have other emotional disorders such as depression, anxiety or obsessive compulsive disorder; have certain personality traits such as perfectionism, being a people pleaser or being hypersensitive to criti-
cism and those involved in sports or activities that emphasize thinness,” Ryder said. Although they affect women and men of all ages, eating disorders are commonly seen in females in their teens and early twenties. Ryder said signs of an eating disorder include a change in weight, unhealthy skin and hair, eating in secret, obsession with food and weight and wearing baggy clothes. The signs of eating disorders vary among anorexia, bulimia and binge eating. If you think you may be suffering from an eating disorder or know someone needs help,
Student Counseling Services can be contacted 601-266-4829, and Student Health Services can be reached at 601-266-5390.
ON CAMPUS
Business building gains funding Amber Grubbs Printz Writer A new business building is becoming a reality for University of Southern Mississippi students. Contributors have helped the “Building Better Business” campaign pass $8 million mark in its goal to raise $10 million for the new College of Business. Contributors have ranged from alumni donations to local business contributions, including locally founded company The First Bancshares, Inc., who recently gave the campaign a large monetary gift. “The First has been such a
strong partner with Southern Miss and the College of Business that it is only fitting that their commitment to the new building moves us into the home stretch for breaking ground,” said dean of the College of Business Lance Nail. “This gift furthers their investment in the university and the regional economy through training future generations of finance professionals in the Center for Financial Services with cuttingedge technology and real-time data from around the globe.” “We are pleased to join with other supporters to help make the new College of Business building a reality and look
forward to the many benefits this facility will provide to our South Mississippi community,” president and CEO of The First Bancshares Hoppy Cole said. The First’s gift prompted USM alumnus Chuck Scianna to issue a gift challenge in which he will match every gift given to the campaign from Feb. 1 to May 31. According to a USM press release, the estimated project cost will be $33 million. The university received $11 million in state bonds from the Mississippi Legislature in 2010 and an additional $15 million from the Mississippi Legislature in state bonds in 2011. As of Monday, the campaign
has received $8.1 million in commitments, including a gift of $250,000 from Southern Miss alumni Louis and Lou Ann Poynter of Hattiesburg, a $1 million gift commitment from alumni Tom and Jana McDonnell of Madison, Miss. and a $5 million gift commitment from Chuck and Rita Scianna of Houston, Tex., to name the proposed building Scianna Hall. Senior entrepreneurship major Alison Hughes was excited about the prospect of a new business building. “We’ll be able to keep up with other schools in the state when it comes to our business program, and it would attract more people
to the school,” Hughes said. Hughes was reluctant about the price of the building and its extra technology. “It’s a lot of money to fork out with the way the economy is at the moment,” Hughes said. According to the press release, the building will be 90, 000 square feet and stand next to the Trent Lott National Center for Excellence in Economic Development and Entrepreneurship. The center will benefit 2,200 College of Business students, more than 65 faculty members and 17 staff members. Construction is slated to begin this summer.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Opinion
Student Printz, Page 5
LIFE
Getting over your ex #likeaboss
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To all those who weren’t in Reed Green last Wednesday.. You missed out. Shout out to Neil W!
Corbin McDavitt Printz Writer Winter has passed, and spring is in the air. The cold weather has left and so has your significant other. But while you’re steadily crying and thinking about how you two had the one song that was “our song” or how you’re so much hotter than that blonde, life still goes on. It’s time to turn your pain into progress, your tears into triumph and deal with your breakup like a boss. For starters, look objectively at the situation. Are you and your significant other taking a break or was this a full-blown, “Stacy, come over! Brian cheated on me with that whore, and I’m knee deep in Ben & Jerry’s and Kleenex” episode? If the relationship is taking a break, then you and your significant other have already communicated that you still have feelings for each other but that the relationship is just not working because of external circumstances. Keep in touch and stay monogamous, but don’t make it messy. As for you tenants at the heartbreak hotel, let’s go over the rules. Rule number one: delete or deactivate your Facebook. Facebook is no one’s diary; it only fuels jealousy and won’t bring him or her back. By doing so, you’ve taken the first step to working on you. Give it at least two weeks before you log back on. Rule number two: make a list of goals for yourself. It’s time to take this time for you. List your goals by personal, financial and physical goals. Give yourself a time period to complete those goals. Rejection is tough, but sometimes we get so caught up in the affirmation of another person that our own self-esteem becomes dependent and we lose sight of our self worth. Rule number three: always take the high road. People will talk, and it’s easy to retaliate. Take your heart out of the situation, and use your head. Guys in particular can get pretty territorial over a girl if we see she is moving on, but there is no need to pull a “Marvin’s room” about it. Let it go. Always respond, but never react. Rule number four: it’s okay
Student Shout-outs
Adele’s break-up music > Taylor Swift’s break-up music...need I say more? I think SS and ZK are adorable! Keep up the love, y’all! Dear Pike that cut me off at the gas station, Please remember that when you have letters on your car, you represent your WHOLE fraternity. Way to give your chapter an even worse reputation! Love, the greek girl that hates you now
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Corbin isn’t phased by his lady-friend haters; he offers a multitude of wisdom when recovering from a nasty break-up with an ex.
to have a rebound. It’s selfish, but it’s going to help you get by. Filling the void is necessary to get by. It’s important, however, to communicate with your rebound that he or she is a rebound. It’s important to cleanly execute a bounce back, no hurt feelings, no harm done. Rule number five: party. After the initial shock and pain
has worn off from the breakup, throw a, “I’m single,” party. Invite every attractive person in your phone book, go buy hard liquor and get weird. The loyalty of your friends will help ease the pain more than a healed heart ever could. A wise friend once told me, “People suck, but we don’t have to.” In our lives, and more im-
portantly in our love lives, people will disappoint us, but you should never be disappointed in who you are. Other people and their opinions don’t wake you up in the morning…except for mine. Keep your head up, single Golden Eagles.
When I read Corbin’s opinion articles they literally make me laugh out loud- then I show them to everybody! #SecretCrush one does not simply RAFT into Mordor. Kenkichi Sonogashira totally should have won the Nobel in 2010! Suzuki coupling is alright, but c’mon!!! CONGRATS to the people of Pulse Magazine!!! You’re doing a great job!! To admin powers that be, is it possible for you to please power-wash the exterior of the McNair Library to remove all the black runoff under each window? #werenotatrashyschool #LetsGetWeird Spring break is soo close! Please let these last few weeks fly by! I’m ready to get my tan on! Chuck Norris once roundhouse kicked a horse in the chin. Its descendants are known today as Giraffes.
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Opinion
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Thursday, February 23, 2012
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT
Two views: Mitt Romney
Student Shout-outs
Ashton Pittman
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You can pay for school but you cant buy class. Everyone I know is getting married or pregnant. I’m just getting more awesome. I live in constant fear of accidentally mentioning something I only know about you because I stalked you on the internet :) This year for lent I’m giving up school... wish me luck. Lettuce Turnip The Beet TASTE THE RAINBOW!! I work out because I know I would be the first to die in the hunger games #Mar.23 On Wednesdays we wear pink. I like doing Hoodrat things with my friends shoutout to all my girls in hilly! Dear boys, If you dont look like Calvin Klein models, dont expect us to look like Victoria Secret Angles. Love, girl getting ready for spring break.... I was going to do something today but then I realized I hadnt finished doing nothing from yesterday... LOVE not having class on Wednesdays!! Shouout to ma boo Alex Boi you so kute :-* Love youuu!! ;-) Dear girl in fresh, When you talk to your friend you do NOT have to yell! Nobody cares about how you left your book in the classroom and it was awkward... blah blah. Shutup Sincerely, annoyed girl. Mardi Gras. Pardi Gras why did you go so soon??
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Web Editor Since narrowly losing the Republican party nomination in 2008, former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney has been the number one choice of the Republican Party. Unfortunately for Romney, the rise of the Tea Party meant the rise of the anti-establishment Republican voter. As a result, the great project of the GOP’s conservative electorate for the past two years has been to find the “antiRomney candidate.” It’s hard to blame them. Romney is the embodiment of the Republican Party prototype despite his insistence that he’s a “Washington outsider.” He’s over polished in every way - in looks and in speech. His positions seem to change with the wind - or at least the present geography and poll numbers. In essence, he’s a flip-flopper to such an extent that he would make 2004 presidential candidate John Kerry blush. Depending on where he was running for office and the mood of the electorate in that area, his positions tend to change drastically. They’ve changed so drastically that we could just leave Ron Paul, Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum out of the debate and let Romney debate himself. For just one example, let’s see what a Mitt vs. Mitt debate on the topic of abortion might look like: “I believe that abortion should be safe and legal in this country.…And you will not see me wavering on that.” —Romney in a debate against Sen. Ted Kennedy in the liberal state of Massachusetts, Oct. 1994. “I have always opposed abortion.” —Romney, seeking the conservative vote for the GOP presidential nomination, Dec. 2011. “I will preserve and protect a woman’s right to choose and am devoted and dedicated to honoring my word in that regard.” — Romney, running for governor of Massachusetts, Oct. 2002. “I will be a pro-life president…just like I’ve been a prolife governor.” —Romney, talking a conservative group into making him the 2008 GOP presidential nominee, Oct. 2007. As Ted Kennedy said in the 1994 debate, Romney isn’t prochoice or anti-choice; he’s multiple choice. No, he’s not multiple choice because he changed his mind on this issue (or the legions of others issues that one could create a similar list of inconsistent quotes). He’s multiple choice because he has no core beliefs and doesn’t really care about the issues
that matter to lesser men. For that reason, he can’t connect with the average person. He can’t understand the passions surrounding the abortion debate. He can’t understand the passions surrounding the issue of marriage equality. He can’t even understand the passion surrounding economic issues that affect the middle and lower classes. Try as he might, Romney simply will never understand what it’s like to lose a job during tough economic times or to struggle to pay the bills.
Tyler Hill
Printz Writer The “From Left to Right” series has covered all the 2012 Republican presidential candidates this election cycle. From great public speakers like Herman Cain and Newt Gingrich to Ron Paul, a congressman that has consistently stood by his ideology, the Republican Party has presented a wide range of contestants.
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Ashton and Tyler
This is the guy who said he “likes to fire people” and “isn’t concerned about the very poor.” Last night, he down played the importance of an astronomic increase in gas prices in the face of a showdown with Iran. If I had $250 million, I probably wouldn’t be that concerned about gas prices either. Not only is he an empty suit, he’s a very expensive empty suit. He is truly the candidate, not just of the 1%, but perhaps of the 0.1%. If he can’t connect with Republican primary voters, how will he connect with voters in the general election? The Republican establishment is foolish if it thinks the guy who lost to the guy who lost to Obama in 2008 is going to win a general election. Of course, if you’re a Obama supporter like me, the prospect of Romney being the nominee doesn’t seem like a bad idea at all. 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.
But, wait. Isn’t there one more contender left to opine? It’s none other than two-time presidential contestant Mitt Romney. Obviously, we didn’t forget about Mitt Romney, but many Republican voters don’t prefer or simply trust the former Governor from Massachusetts. Time and time again, nominees have risen over the past year to provide a Romney alternative but have ultimately failed in doing so. The problems with Mitt Romney are two-fold: 1. He won’t and can’t excite the base. 2. He has flip-flopped on major issues, resulting in mistrust. Overall, Romney is not only the most boring candidate, but his supporters aren’t exactly invigorating. In order for the GOP to win the presidency in 2012, they must excite their base and flock to the polls; that is the only way they can defeat Obama. Two ways exist to achieve
that goal. The first way, which isn’t likely, is to highlight escalating dissatisfactions with Obama, which will drive voters to the polls. In 2010, the congressional elections were a referendum on the Obama administration and his health care act. But now, the unemployment rate and economy is improving according to recent reports, so the uproar against Obama has calmed. The second way is to have an enthusiastic nominee; someone who can effectively deliver a conservative message like Ronald Reagan is ideal. Sorry Mitt, but you’re not exhilarating. Step it up. Over the years, Romney has flip-flopped on major issues. At one point in time, he was pro-choice; now he is pro-life. He was originally against Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell; he is now for it. In 2002, he was against a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage; he is now in favor of an amendment. The list goes on, but because of limited space, I must stop there. Voters are having a hard time trusting him because of these issues. Currently, Romney is in the lead with 106 delegates, but he still needs 1038 to secure the nomination, and Rick Santorum is quickly sneaking behind. Once known as a farfetched candidate, Santorum has recently soared in the polls because of his conservative message, and it has lit a fire under Romney. Santorum won the last three primaries and is looking prominent in the next few weeks, so in an effort to shore up his bid for the nomination, Romney unveiled his plan to cut taxes by 20 percent yesterday. Despite his new tax cut, it still doesn’t match Santorum’s tax bracket nor Gingrich’s 15 percent tax bracket. In the coming weeks, Romney must convince the voters that he will stick true to his word and build an administration on conservative values. Otherwise, it will be a repeat of 2008, and he will once again ask himself, “Why don’t they like me?”
This was an article of opinion by Tyler Hill, a writer for the Student Printz. Email questions or comments to tyler.hill@eagles.usm.edu.
February 23, 2012
The music magazine of The Student Printz
VOLUME 1. ISSUE 2
Les Doux the sweet trio
Pulse
Page 8
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Letter from the Editor: Thanks for reading Pulse Magazine! Pulse is a music magazine highlighting the great and different talent in the Southern Miss and Pine belt community. Pulse is the very first music magazine to be published at The University of Southern Mississippi. I am very excited to help bring you information about artists, venues, and knowledge about the music industry. Pulse wants to recognize the passing of Whitney Houston. Houston was laid to rest Saturday. Many people know Houston from songs such as, ‘I Will Always
Love You’ and ‘I’m Every Woman’. She also starred in movies, such as, ‘The Bodyguard’ and ‘Waiting to Exhale’. Houston’s vocal range was an inspiration to so many in the music industry. Houston was scheduled to perform at the 54th annual Grammy Awards. We truly believed that this would spark her success back into the music world. We want to thank her for the musical impact that she has made on the entertainment industry and we wish her family strength through this difficult time. My team and I are looking for bands/artist
in any genre who are passionate and serious about their art. Pulse wants to reward your hard work and talents by showcasing your events and allowing your fans to connect with you on a personal level. If you are interested in being a feature in Pulse or if you have a great idea for a story please feel free to email us at southernmissmusic@ gmail.com. RAVIN FLOYD
Dates to remember: For the School of Music Guest Artist: Jennifer Robin Lau, flute Feb. 26 4 p.m. Buck McDaniel, American Piano Music Feb. 27 8 p.m. Opera: Il Tabarro & Cavalleria Rusticana March 1 7:30 p.m. Choral Activities: Chamber Singers Concert March 4 7:30 p.m.
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Major contributors to Pulse: Ravin Floyd - Executive Editor
Kacie Bailey - Managing Editor
Karelia Schmitz - Production Assistant Amanda Lucius - Layout Designer
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Pulse
Punk! in the face of adversity
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by Elizabeth Tolbert
The core message of punk music is to be yourself and not live up to others’ expectations. Here in the United States, we have the right to do just that. We can listen to whatever music we choose, dress however we like, and interact with whomever we want. But what if that most basic right was suddenly taken away? We might then find ourselves in a similar situation as the kids in Aceh, Indonesia. In mid-December, young punk rock music fans in Aceh, Indonesia gathered together at a charity concert to raise money for orphans. It was then that Banda Aceh police raided the event and began arresting the fans. From the arrest 59 male and five female fans were held and punished for the offense of being classified as “punk”. According to the Jakarta Globe, the men were forced to have their heads shaved and forcibly dunked in a pool nearby while the women were forced to have
their hair cut short in the fashion of a female police officer. All 64 youth were then gathered and taken to the Aceh State Police School for ten days of “reeducation” despite not being officially charged of any crime or brought before a court. Aceh Police Chief Iskandar Hasan described to The Jakarta Globe what exactly the re-education consists of. He explained that the “punks” will participate in programs to learn about the state and prayer. Aceh police spokesperson Gustav Leo spoke to BBC and added that the teenagers will “undergo a re-education so their morals will match those of other Acehnese people.” Aceh is a region in Indonesia that has established Shariah law. The Aceh police have declared that the punk lifestyle breaches Shariah law. The deputy mayor of Banda Aceh told The Jakarta Globe that the punk
Ballads by Katherine: The Benefit by Karelia Schmitz
Sophomore music education major Katherine Kramer is using her talent to help children in Zimbabwe through a benefit concert on Thursday, Feb.23. Kramer grew up singing, and continued studying voice while attending The University of Southern Mississippi. Through involvement in The USM Southern Chorale and Chamber singers as well as leading worship at The Wesley Foundation, she has developed her voice and discovered her passion. Kramer was informed of a mission trip this summer to Fairfield Orphanage in Mutare, Zimbabwe for 10 weeks and saw it as a chance to use her gifts in serving others. She accepted the opportunity and in doing so also accomplished one of her goals in life, to produce an album. Songwriting is her true passion and it just so happens this trip has provided a chance to record her songs. This past December, Kramer recorded in Memphis, Tenn. with Matthew Clark and produced a CD titled, The Love That Binds Us. The
album includes seven original songs. “Blest be the Tie that Binds,” is the title of the main track on her album. This song’s meaning is representative of Kramer’s passion. “A lot of the CD focuses on earth as a temporary home to those who believe in Christ,” said Kramer “Heaven is our eternal home and that idea was my inspiration to cherish walking through life with a community of fellow believers.” Kramer’s benefit concert will be held at The USM Wesley Foundation Thursday, Feb. 23 at 8 p.m. There is no cover charge for the event. CD’s will be available for purchase as well as t-shirts. All proceeds will go to funding travel and expenses in Zimbabwe. Although she does not know what the future holds, Kramer knows this isone step closer to finding out. “Song writing is my main desire but people are my passion. Working with them, too, would be ideal to use my talents combined with mission somehow in the future,” she said
community is a “social disease” that “deviates from Islamic teachings.” When questioned about the extreme measures taken by the police, the Police Chief Hasan told the Jakarta Globe in regards to the pool dunking that the kids were “happy because it had been a long time since they had taken a bath.” He insists that the police have not violated any human rights. However, the arrested youth disagree. According to The Jakarta Globe, one high school youth claims that he was sent to the camp without being able to notify his family as to what had happened to him. In addition, many human rights groups around the world have protested against the unfair treatment of the teenagers. Chairman of the National Commission of Child Protection told the Jakarta Globe that the “military-style treatment of the youth was a breach of human rights.” The punk rock community has also
spoken out against this injustice. The German punk band Red Tape Parade have appealed to their fans to help the Aceh teenagers by sending in various music merchandise for the youth. Aborted Society has created a “Mixtapes for Aceh” drive in support of the Aceh youth. In San Francisco, a protest was staged in front of the Indonesian Consulate General, and protesters in Russia spray painted “Punk is not a crime” on the wall of the Indonesian Embassy in Moscow. Mixed opinions of the Aceh punk community have circulated between the citizens of Aceh and government officials. However, the fact remains that these teenagers were unfairly treated and their human rights violated. The choice to listen to a certain type of music should not constitute treating someone as less than human. Selfexpression is not a crime.
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Thursday, February 23, 2012
Pop goes
the formula
by Jeremiah Stricklin
What do Katy Perry and Bruno Mars have in common? As it turns out, more than you would think. The connections are not just that the two pop-icons choose to kiss girls (and they both like it), but artists like these seem to be playing by the same rules. We aren’t talking about dress code, publicity stunts, or even private life. The issue at hand is one of content. And although some music enthusiasts despise the pop music genre, it’s hard to
argue with their level success. But what is it that delivers the success of such typical music acts? The formula. The pop music formula has been in question by songwriters for ages. What ingredients make up the perfect pop song? A short introduction, lyrics with mass appeal (nothing too specific), songs with a hook, and a solid ABABCB song structure, let bake for threefour minutes and you’ve got you one
serious pop song. Sounds complicated, right? It really isn’t. The goal for the pop song is a very basic one: keep it simple. The human brain retains simple information. That’s why in an argument with your significant other, you can’t say what you need to say…because now that John Mayer song is stuck in your head. Pop music often gets a bad rap. If it wasn’t for Lady Gaga’s bizarre meat suits, nothing new and interesting would be happening, right? Not quite. Pop music is sort of like football: If the watcher doesn’t understand the rules, it just seems like chaos and all the plays look the same. A seasoned spectator could tell you that when Drew Brees gets an opening on the offensive line, he may run that QB sneak all the way to the end zone for a touchdown and the Saints go marching in. The same goes for pop music. To someone who doesn’t understand the rules of pop songwriting, The Eagles’ “Hotel California” would sound like any other catchy tune on the drive home from work. But to the pop song connoisseur, those consecutive three verses leading up to the first chorus are nothing short of extraordinary. Unlike in football, when songwriters break the rules, the result is not being met with a tiny yellow piece of cloth and a five yard penalty. The songwriter who can break the rules eloquently is now an artist; using the mythical formula as nothing more than a blank canvas on which to paint a masterpiece. After all, someone who says all pop music is the same is just bananas. B-A-N-A-N-A-S. Don’t get me wrong. Sometimes the
listener has got to stomach four or five terrible tunes to get that one song by the artist they love. But a good bit of the problem isn’t even the music itself. Did you see Nicki Minaj at the Grammy Awards? I don’t remember anything about the song she sang. I can’t recall a melody, rhythm, or even what the song was about. Like most people, I just remember a lot of fire and the sudden urge to be in church the following Sunday. But just because some pop stars feel the urge to hold their own sacrilegious festivities on stage doesn’t mean the rest of them are all bad. So the next time you’re tuning in to your favorite pop radio station, take a deeper listen. You’ll be surprised by how much an artist can say in just eight measures of a bridge. The whole step key change on the last chorus doesn’t happen in every song. But when it does, believe you me, we’re all living on a prayer. The hook isn’t repeated five times all the time, but that would definitely help explain why you’ve been singing it since your study group talked about it three days ago. The fact is, there is at least one pop song to which each person can relate. Maybe you did find love in a hopeless place. It probably helps that you’re sexy and you knew it. After all, you DO work out. But all of that doesn’t make it okay to just go out and set fire to the rain. Or perhaps I’m just over thinking this whole idea. Maybe simple phrases from pop songs don’t actually have an impact on culture. I suppose this is some beautiful, dark, twisted fantasy I created? After all, I was born this way.
The goal for the pop song is a very basic one: keep it simple.
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Thursday, February 23, 2012
Les Doux
diversifying local music scene by Caitlin Seale
PHOTOS (ABOVE AND OPPOSITE TOP) BY Melanie Boyd
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Thursday, February 23, 2012
Just coming off of their first tour with Massachusetts based band Atlas the Atom Smasher, the boys in Les Doux have honed their craft and have easily established themselves in the local punk scene. “We typically label ourselves as Scremo, but I think a more accurate term would be Post Hardcore,” said drummer, Evan Wojtala of the band’s overall sound. Favorite artists of the trio such as La Dispute, Thrice, and the Chariot influence the writing style of the band as well as the their overall identity. When you listen to their latest EP Dialects, there is a very bluesy sounding influence in their music. Having all grown up in Mississippi and being raised on such artists as B.B. King and
Stevie Ray Vaughan, this subtle homage to their roots crept easily into their sound on the album. The band has only been around for two years, which is what makes the connection and chemistry so impressive. Childhood friends, Josh Sullivan and Wojtala began playing in bands together at an early age because of their mutual love for music. Originally, the band only consisted of the two Vicksburg natives. When Sullivan went to school at USM, the two started the project under its original name, Live Flowers. It was when Sullivan met Chris Evans at school that the project took a turn and became a trio. It was a natural fit between the three, and it was when Wojtala
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came to school here at USM that Les Doux was born. Let’s get back to the music. The band’s emotion filled concept album, Dialects, draws off of the Biblical story of the prodigal son. Every song takes on the perspective of each individual within the story. The pleas and confessions that make up each account feel very real and honest. “We try to challenge ourselves as musicians,” said Sullivan, “So, each track is named after a form of speech and the lyrics that comprise each song all fit within that speech form.” The real magic happens when the boys step out of the recording studio and on stage. It is apparent that performance is the band’s favorite aspect of the musical
process. Bass player and vocalist Chris Evans said, “We have the opportunity to get up in front of, at times, hundreds of people and all feel the same things together at the same time.” The two current additions to their set list (and my personal favorites) are songs that will be featured on a threeway split with Ohio based Citycop and Louisiana based Shark Bait. Their passion for the craft is contagious, and their personalities are infectious. “We like to make friends. Come meet us,” said Wojtala, “We love it when we see classmates at shows.” So, the next time you get an opportunity to go check out this local band, don’t miss it. I can assure you that Les Doux will do anything but disappoint.
Meet the guys: Josh
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PHOTOS BY Madelyn Roberts
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Thursday, February 23, 2012
Are genres a way of life? by Zachary Greer
Have you ever....wait. I know you have. It’s more than likely that when discussing your musical style you’ve told your friends or classmates that you listen to “all kinds of music” or maybe that you “only listen to hard rock and indie.” Whatever your preference, are you sure you know what kind of music you prefer? What’s your genre? Really, do you know? A genre, as defined by Dictionary. com, is “a class or category of artistic endeavor having a particular form, content, technique, or the like.” However, according to urbandictionary.com, a genre is “an unnecessary label attached to music, movies, novels, etc. giving way to discrimination, [causing] stereotypes, and prejudice.” Whatever your opinion, these categories do exist, and it’s important to know where you stand (or is it?). Do we really need genres? Are these culturally distinct categories actually hurting our culture and
should we all simply consider ourselves “listeners of music” instead of a “heavy-metal enthusiast” or a “classical connoisseur?” I would have to say no. Genres are a necessity. I mean, come on. We as a human race are born to disagree and see things in different ways. It does not mean one view is better; one view is more practical, or anything of the like. Music’s originality is nothing more than an artist’s ability to see, interpret, and express the world differently. Take love songs for example. There are so many kinds of love songs out there, you’d be hard pressed to distinguish among them all. Now, am I saying that genres are something to go to battle over? Absolutely not. Disagreeing as to the best type of musical genre is a long fought over (and pointless) battle. In reality, who cares? The best genre is the one that makes you feel great when you’re down, inspires you to
conquer the world, and keeps you grounded when all else seems to be tumbling down. The thing to keep in mind is that you should always be open to hearing new music. If your friend asks you to listen to something, do so. If you don’t like it, that’s fine. Just tell them it’s nice and truly try to appreciate the musical content or effort that went into producing the song. I often get backlash from my enthusiasm for pop music. I’m near super-fan level of pop music. Top forty and top charts, that’s me. It’s just what I like to listen to on a regular basis. However, I never turn down the opportunity to listen to different music. Who knows, I may (just like you) find out that I like something else. If it turns out I don’t like the music, oh well. I’ve discovered something that I don’t like. Just remember to respect others’ tastes in music. After all, it’s what makes today’s culture so
diverse, and diversity is the key to great music. If you disagree with anything I’ve said, great! If you agree, that’s nice. However, the point of this article is not to say “here’s the final and most accurate view and you should believe it for this, this and that reason!” No, instead this is simply a platform from which to launch a discussion that deals with our musical generation (those 18-24) and get you to thinking outside the box. I know music is such a huge part of everyone’s lives, whether you’re actively pursing music as a career, listening to music every chance you get, or rather just hearing music when you’re in a store or stuck in the elevator. No matter the type of listener you are, music is all around us. Learning to respect others’ tastes in music will go far in understanding those around you, both at work and your friends and family.
Artist spotlight: Orlando Jones Jr. People should beware of the new and upcoming music artist Orlando Jones, Jr.; locally known as O. Jones, Jr. Jones is a local aspiring rapper/ lyricist who attends The University of Southern Mississippi, majoring in public relations. Although Jones started rapping when he was twelve, he didn’t begin to take it seriously until his freshman year of college, which was in the fall of 2008.
Jones’ definition of music is that music means life and everything in it. “Not a day goes by that I don’t involve music in my daily routine,” said Jones. Jones is inspired by Eminem, Tupac, and the late Michael Jackson. Two of Jones’ favorite songs are “Not Afraid,” by Eminem and “Rock with You,” by Michael Jackson. His ultimate goal with his music is to change people lives by sharing his
stories through his music. “I need the people, and I do this for the people,” stated the upcoming music artist. Jones explains how if it wasn’t for the listeners, he would not be able to feed music to a hungry crowd of fans. For listeners who would like to hear Jones’ music, you can check him out at reverbnation.com/gojonesjr. You can also follow him on twitter.com/ GoJonesJr. His downloads can be
found on facebook.com/GOJonesJr. Jones has performed in several events on Southern Miss campus. He has performed at Taste Lounge and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Jones also has performed at the Lynch Street Festival in Jackson, Miss, and at Smith’s Old Bar and Grill in Atlanta, Georgia. Jones has been interviewed on Hattiesburg’s 106.3 radio station as a new and upcoming artist.
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Arts & Entertainment
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PREVIEW
Word on the street: Rumors set for Friday Michelle Holowach Printz Writer Rumor has it that the stage is set and the Department of Theater and Dance at USM is ready to kick off their first show of the spring semester. Directed by third-year master of fine arts student Joe Hernandez, Rumors is a play guaranteed to ignite the night with laughter. This farcical show penned by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Neil Simon first hit the stage in 1988 and is now being brought back into the spotlight at Southern Miss. Hernandez said the show sets the stage for an incredible spring season for the department. “Rumors is a story of relationships between friends, but between those friends you see love, as well as protection, that the friends have through their other friends, and it’s been incredible,” Hernandez said. In Rumors, the Deputy Mayor of New York and his wife are hosting a party for their tenth wedding anniversary. However, as their guests begin to arrive, it is discovered that the hostess has disappeared and the host, her husband, has shot himself through the earlobe. As the evening unfolds, chaos ensues while friends of the couple try to straighten out “the story” before the rest of the guests arrive. “The whole show is just an endless cycle of lying to the other couples trying to figure out what happened,” said Bennett Forrest,
a sophomore performance major and member of the Rumors cast. “It’s basically a playoff of how rumors spread and how one tiny little tweak in the truth can turn into this huge elaborate lie and how basically it just turns into something completely absurd.” Forrest portrays the character Glen Cooper, a wealthy, stuck up politician who behaves as though he is a local celebrity. Forrest said that the whole show is a farce, meaning it can be vulgar at times but hilarious nonetheless. “It’s satirical to some extent,” Forrest said. “It makes fun of the wealthy snooty class and its set in the 1980s, so the costumes are really disgusting, but great.” Freshman pre-theater major Brandon Campbell said this show is unique because it’s the only comedy of the season. “While the other shows deal with more dramatic stuff and are deeper, this one is very satirical play,” Campbell said. “It’s rumors, a farce, so it’s very, very satirical and is just a lot of fun. It’s about a crazy situation with absurd people.” Campbell’s character is Officer Welch, an uptight police officer who investigates the party, for he realizes there is something more going on than meets the eye. Campbell said the play encompasses the theme of façades, lies and masks, “like just a bunch of clowns at dinner.” “People act one way when
they’re not in front of a huge group of people and another way when they are in front of a huge group of people, and that is broken down as the show goes on,” Forrest said. Hernandez said he talked to the cast a lot about humans putting on a face as chaos ensues. “But as you see the story unfold and it starts to shape and mold you see the real people come out,” Hernandez said. “You see them turning on each other at one point, but in the climax of the show, you see them all come together and there’s camaraderie between all of them. To me you see the real heart of who these characters are, which has been powerful for me to see it all unfold.” His final show at USM, Hernandez said directing Rumors has been a life changing experience for him. He said the greatest reward of directing this show has been the opportunity to work with this cast. “Some directors like to give credit to family or friends - I give all the credit to my cast,” Hernandez said. “They have done an incredible job, and I thank them wholeheartedly. This show really has changed my life, and I mean that as genuinely as you can mean when you make a comment like that.” Forrest encourages all USM students to see the show. “College kids would really like it,” he said. “They would get the
humor, they would laugh at the style; they would get it. It’s really funny, it’s really refreshing because it’s so funny and not dramatic at all. It’s purely fun.” Rumors opens Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the Martha Tatum Theater in the Theatre and Dance
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Thursday, February 23, 2012
local
Pub promotes Pints for Paws Corbin McDavitt Printz Writer On Thursday evening Keg and Barrel will be sponsoring their third annual Pints for Paws benefiting the Southern Pines Animal Shelter and the Spay & Neuter Clinic. “We started Pints for Paws in 2010 after the arson of January in 2010 at the Southern Pines Animal Shelter,” John Neal, owner of Keg and Barrel, said. Participants in Pints for Paws will have many opportunities to donate to the cause, including a $13 all you can eat barbecue buffet, silent auction, $1 raffle tickets to local businesses and restaurants and a pet photo contest. Local brewery Southern Prohibition will have a specialty firkin, a blood orange wheat, called Renegades of Funk available at Pints for Paws. The event will feature live music from Scott Chism & the Better Half. “One hundred percent of the
profits from the sale of the t-shirts, raffle tickets and photo contest goes to benefiting the Southern Pines Animal Shelter and the Spay & Neuter Clinic,” general manager of Keg and Barrel Diana Pennington said. Last year, the event had a goal of raising $1,000 for the charities but ended up raising $4,000 dollars for the cause. “We are proud to be associated with such a great cause,” Neal said. “I think it is very important as a local business to give back to the community.” Pints for Paws Mary Alice Truitt/Printz will start at 6 p.m. and last until 9 Keg and Barrel will be hosting its third annual Pints for Paws event on Friday evening to raise funds for local animal p.m. All pets are shelters. welcome to attend.
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Thursday, February 23, 2012
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LOCAL
Iconic film featured downtown Justin Mitchell News Editor On Friday evening, Click Boutique & Gallery will host a screening of classic film Casablanca at the Saenger Theater in downtown Hattiesburg. Casablanca is a love story that won three Academy Awards in 1942. The film was directed by Michael Kurtz and starred Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid and Claude Rains. Casablanca is set in unoccupied Africa during World War II and follows the complicated story of an American expatriate and his previous lover. Adam Myrick and Jason Le Viere, owners of Click, said they wanted to feature a film that would appeal to Hattiesburg’s diverse population. “Students, residents and visitors alike can enjoy this iconic film,” Le Viere said. “It’s a great opportunity for people to discover an event downtown at an ‘old-time’ price.” Le Viere said that the Casablanca screening is a perfect opportunity for a girls’ night out, a date night or a sorority sisterhood event. Hattiesburg resident Abigail Lenz said she holds Casablanca close to her heart because her grandfather Claude Rains starred in the film. Lenz is looking forward to seeing her grandfather on the screen again in the city where she resides. “My grandfather was kind of known for his dark, evil or silly roles,” Lenz said. Lenz was also thrilled about a certain part of the guest list for the screening.
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Casablanca promotional cards are uniquely placed throughout Click Boutique and Gallery, Twelve Oaks Accessory Garden and other venues downtown so patrons can pick one up to save the date for the special screening, set to start Friday at 7 p.m. at the Saenger Theater.
“I’m most excited that Hattiesburg is showing Casablanca because my mom is coming down from L.A. to be the guest of honor for the show.” Lenz and her business partner Jane Clair Tyner will also be announcing the launch of their new party planning business, Cherry on Top. Lenz said she was thankful to have this opportunity to see her grandfather’s acting legacy carried on as well as debut her new planning business. Le Viere said that he and Myrick are happy with the choice to show Casablanca.
“We picked Casablanca because the vintage theme of the film goes along with the theme of our store as well as the theme of our neighborhood and community,” Le Viere said. “We believe the Front Street is the cultural center of Hattiesburg.” Casablanca starts at 7 p.m. on Friday, and doors open at 6 p.m. There will be a photo booth as well as a cash bar available to patrons. Tickets are $5 for cash-paying customers and $7 for customers paying with credit cards. Tickets can also be purchased in advance by calling the Hattiesburg Saenger
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Thursday, February 23, 2012
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Hattiesburg resident is ‘Born This Way’ Justin Mitchell News Editor He wakes up every morning during the week around 6 a.m. He’s a part of the typical nine to five grind. He lives in a cozy Hattiesburg apartment and drives to Laurel to work as an administrative assistant. He’s 21 years old, but he says he’s an old soul.
and has completed most of his basic classes. However, he is taking a break from school now. He is a self-proclaimed aspiring “fashionista.” “On the weekends, I get to clock out of work and clock into werq,” he said. “W-E-R-Q. The weekends are when I get to focus on my artistic side or go all out with fashion.”
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Hattiesburg resident Justin Bentley is seen applying make up, primping, picking out shoes for the evening and enjoying Dubstep at Benny’s Boom Boom Room last Thursday night.
“I was forced to make lots of major decisions at a young age, so I just feel like I have matured greatly in such a small period of time,” he said. He was born in Hattiesburg, but his family moved to Carthage, Miss. when he was young. He said he didn’t fit in, so he moved to the coast when he was 16. “After trying to fit in at three different schools there, I moved to Gulfport (Miss.) as I was beginning high school and my super sweet 16. I felt most ‘at home’ on the coast,” he said. He moved back to Hattiesburg in the summer of 2009 after graduating from Gulfport High School. He attended Jones County Junior College
His home is decorated with personal artwork and shrines to iconic pop artist Lady Gaga. His walls are brightly adorned with words such as “glamorous,” “relax” and “enjoy.” Amy Winehouse and Ru Paul can be found lurking around the white space in his one-bedroom apartment. His apartment is where he lives, but he does not call it home.
“I want to make the world my home,” he said. He loves being social and going out for on the town. However, he usually only frequents Benny’s Boom Boom Room. He loves the people, the diversity and the music at the downtown venue. He says he doesn’t really have a routine when preparing for a night out.
“Nothing is ever really the same with me,” he said. “I like living free. Getting ready depends on the event, the time of the day, the place and my mood,” he said. Last Thursday night, he began to get ready to make an appearance at the Boom Boom Room. He showered, put on pantyhose and padded enhancements. He smoked a cigarette, sipped a whiskey drink and began the process of putting on make-up. “There are so many different brands and things I like,” he said. “I like to mix and match, but MAC and Sephora both have fabulous makeup. I also love the drugstore brands. I use Rimmel bronzer religiously and mascaras by Maybelline.” tHe put on leather skinny pants, heeled ankle boots and a lacy blue and black top. His Rihanna-inspired Mohawk hairdo is styled meticulously to perfection. After putting on a sequined black cardigan, he is ready to head downtown.
“I feel very much understood by local society,” he said. “I’ve realized that certain things are more widely accepted in larger cities, but I don’t necessarily look at it as a bad thing at all. It does get hard at times, but I never let it get to me.” He does not blend in with a crowd, he stands out. He is not bland, he is unique. He doesn’t apologize. “I shouldn’t have to conform to meet the standards of anyone,” he said. His name is Justin Bentley. He doesn’t identify as a transsexual, a transgendered person or a cross-dresser. He identifies as himself. “Everyone is always trying to put a label on something, and if they can’t, then it must not be ‘normal,’” he said. “Be positive to yourself and to the rest of the world. We are here for a reason. Why not lift each other up, be happy and have fun?”
Sports
Thursday, February 23, 2012
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baseball
Eagles 2-2 after first four games Josh Seabrook Sports Editor On Wednesday, the Golden Eagles played their first road game of the season against the Warhawks of the University of Louisiana-Monroe and suffered their second loss of the year. In the first inning, the Eagles got off to a quick start as Connor Barron reached base after hitting a hard ground ball to the Warhawk shortstop who booted the ball and was unable to get the speedy Barron at first. After Barron advanced to third, Ashley Graeter grounded to the pitcher, which allowed Barron to scurry over to third with only one out in the top of the first. With Barron on third with only one out, Kameron Brunty stepped to the plate with a chance to give the Eagles an early lead, which he took. Brunty shot a single to second base which allowed Barron to soar home for the first run of the game. After reaching first, Brunty was caught leaning at first base and was picked off by the pitcher for the second out of the inning. Jarrod Bales then grounded out to short for the third out of the inning. The Eagles lead 1-0 after their half of the first, and junior pitcher Andrew Pierce was sent to the hill to make his Golden Eagle debut. Pierce made quick work of the Warhawks in the bottom of the first, striking out two of the four batters he faced in the inning. After one inning, the score was 1-0 USM. In the second, the Eagles were unable to get anything going as the first two batters were set down in order before Dillon Day slapped a single to center field to give USM a base runner with two outs. Unfortunately, the Eagles were unable to capitalize as the next batter struck out, stranding Day at first. The Warhawks got off to a
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Sophomore catcher Jared Bales takes a swing Friday during the weekend series against Nicholls State. quick start in their half of the second with a lead off single to center field, but they were unable to get the runner in as the next three batters were set down in order. After two, it became evermore obvious this game was going to be a tough pitchers duel, where runs were few and far between. Over the next three and a half innings, neither team was able to get anything going. That was until the Warhawks came up to the plate in the bottom of the sixth. Through the first five innings, Pierce had cruised, striking out four and allowing only
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three hits. Fast forward to the bottom of the sixth, and ULM was finally able to sustain a rally. The Warhawks strung together a few hits to finally put them on the board. The inning began mundane enough with a ground out to short. After that, ULM had back-to-back hits that put runners on second and third with one out. Pierce then granted an intentional pass, loading the bases to try to set up a possible inning ending double play. Following the intentional walk, the next batter singled to second and ULM was on the board.
Southern Miss Box Score Men’s Basketball: 2/18 at Houston L, 73-71 2/22 at UTEP L, 76-68 2 OT
Baseball:
76
68
2/17 vs. Nicholls State L, 5-4 2/19 vs. Nicholls State W, 5-1 2/19 at Nicholls State W, 5-2
ULM would go on to tack on another run to push ahead of the Eagles 2-1. That would prove to be the final score, as the Eagles were unable to draw even. With the loss, USM fell to 2-2 for the season. The Eagles will be starting a weekend series against Troy University on Friday at 6 p.m. at The Pete.
Southern Miss Sports: Upcoming Games
Men’s Tennis:
2/23/12 7 p.m. Women’s Basketball vs. Marshall Hattiesburg, Miss.
2/24/12 6 p.m. Baseball vs. Troy Hattiesburg, Miss.
Women’s Tennis:
2/24/12 1 p.m. Women’s Tennis at Ole Miss Oxford, Miss.
2/24/12 All Day Track & Field, Cross Country Conference USA Champioinship Birmingham, Ala.
2/19 at South Alabama L, 6-1 2/20 at FAMU L, 4-3
2/17 vs. Samford L, 7-0 2/19 vs. Northwestern State L, 7-0
Women’s Basketball: 2/19 vs. Tulane W, 56-51
2/24/12 5 p.m. Softball vs. Mississippi Valley State Hattiesburg, Miss.
2/25/12 7 p.m. Men’s Basketball vs. Rice Hattiesburg, Miss.
The Student Printz
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Thursday, February 23, 2012
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