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Volume 97 Issue 12
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Southern Miss receives Secretary of State check for $366,100 speaks at USM Mary Margaret Halford
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Executive Editor On Wednesday afternoon, University of Southern Mississippi Interim President Aubrey K. Lucas stood in the conference room of the Administration Building on campus and accepted a check for more than a quarter of a million dollars from Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann. The $366,100 donated will be used to support the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory at the USM Gulf Park campus in Biloxi. “We are fortunate to have a distinguished scientist, Dr. Eric Powell, as the new director of the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, and he will put these funds to exceedingly good use,” Lucas said after being presented with the check. “Dr. Powell has great experience, and I know that this money will come in handy. It will certainly be a good boost.”
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Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann shakes hands with Interim President Aubrey K. Lucas Wednesday at a press conference.
“We’re really pleased to bring this to the University of Southern Mississippi,” Hosemann said. “They are a leader on the coast in the education community down there, and this is just part of that. We hope it will defer some of the costs of keeping the coast campus viable like they do now.”
The funds come from a settlement agreement reached in 2002 by USM, the City of Biloxi and the State of Mississippi for a piece of property located at Point Cadet in Biloxi. In 2005, when a USM research facility at Point Cadet was destroyed in
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While on campus presenting the University of Southern Mississippi with a check for $366,100, Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann visited the College Republicans meeting to talk to students about the importance of voting and other political issues. “I think it’s important to meet the people that not only make our laws but protect our rights as American citizens and Mississippians,” said Jeffrey Runnels, president of College Republicans. “It’s good for students to be able to sit there and ask them questions.” Hosemann, who started the Mississippi initiative for a voter identification law, stressed the importance of students getting out to vote in November. “These people are the ones
who are going to run the place one day,” Hosemann said. “If you want to help control the agenda of this state and country, you have to vote.” Though voter identification will not be implemented in time for the November election, Hosemann explained the process to students at the meeting, adding that USM student IDs will serve as identification when the initiative goes into effect. “Our biggest fear is an uneducated voter,” Runnels said. “It’s another step we have to getting our membership to understand the voting process and understanding the issues we will be affected with on a daily basis.” Runnels said having Hosemann speak at the meeting was a great opportunity for students to interact with a state leader who they might not otherwise have face-to-face access to.
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Students gather to watch presidential debate The Southern Miss Political Debate Society and Communication Studies program hosted a presidential debate viewing party Wednesday evening in the R.C. Cook Lounge. While several students watched the debate in a serious manner, others cheered (and booed) Mitt Romney and Barack Obama as if they were attending an NFL football game. The viewing party brought in
about 40 University of Southern Mississippi students from both parties, including Jarod Keith, a junior news editorial major. “I could have watched it anywhere, but I went to the viewing party because I’m new here and I wanted to see how politically active people are on campus,” Keith said. Keith, who recently completed a press internship for former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi in Washington, D.C., is working to extend his political knowledge beyond Capitol Hill. “I think it’s so important for
students to learn about politics, especially as young people who are seeking an education who are consumers of health care,” Keith said. Other attendees included political science professor Marija Bekafigo, political society students, debate students and other students interested in what America’s future has in store.
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Brandon Hersey and other students and faculty gather in the R.C. Cook Lounge to view the CNN Presidential Debate broadcasted live on Wednesday.
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9 a.m. AMA 1950’s Bake Sale Joseph Green Hall
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9 a.m. Eagle Connection Tour Union Room B
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11 a.m. Ballroom Dance Club Recruitment TCC Atrium
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11 a.m. Wellness Ambassadors Flu Vaccine TCC Atrium 11:45 a.m. Thursday Lunch at Wesley Wesley Building
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10 a.m. AASO Show time at the Apollo Tabling Union Lobby 12:30 p.m. Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance Voting Drive TCC Atrium 4 p.m. IDEAL Women Gas Card Give Away TCC Atrium
6:30 p.m. Gospel Choir Rehearsal Stout Hall A
Union Lobby 11 a.m. USM Men’s Rugby Recruitment Table TCC Atrium
11 a.m. Football v.s. Boise State The Rock
11 a.m. Wellness Ambassadors Alcohol Awareness Union Lobby
6 p.m. SMAC Friday Night at the Fountain Centennial Lawn
12 p.m. The Southerner Yearbook Pre-Sale TCC Lobby 5 p.m. Forensic Science Society - Royal Canadian Mounted Police Guest
12 p.m. The Southerner Yearbook Pre-Sale TCC Lobby
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Art Director Mary Alice Truitt mary.truitt@eagles.usm.edu Webmaster Chris Greene chris.greene@eagles.usm.edu Designers Taylor Fesenmeier Gerri Ducksworth News Content Adviser Chuck Cook 601.266.4288 chuck.cook@usm.edu Ad Graphic Designer Kiza Jordan jennifer.f.jordan@eagles.usm.edu Ad Sales Representative Carolyn Lewis carolyn.a.lewis@eagles.usm.edu Advertising Manager Lesley Sanders-Wood 601.266.5188 lesley.sanders@usm.edu Advertising e-mail printzad@usm.edu
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Parking Garage Available to Faculty, Staff and Students on Game Day Faculty, staff and students who have a valid Southern Miss parking decal now have an additional parking option on football game weekends-the parking garage at Golden Eagle Avenue and West 4th Street. On each home game weekend faculty, staff and students with parking decals will have first access to the garage as space allows. The Southern Miss vs. Boise State football game will be Saturday, Oct. 06; all vehicles parked in the Century Park and Payne Center lots must be moved no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 05, while all vehicles in other restricted areas must be moved by 8 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 05. Any vehicle not moved will be towed at the owner's expense. In addition to the parking garage, game weekend parking is also unrestricted at the following locations on the Hattiesburg campus: • Community Health • Fraternity Row • Elam Arms Gravel Lot • Ross Boulevard • Performing Arts Center • CICE • Arthell Kelley Please call Southern Miss Parking Management at 601.266.5447 or 601.266.4943 with questions about game weekend parking.
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Court of Appeals to be held on campus Paul White Printz Writer Students at the University of Southern Mississippi and interested citizens are invited to attend the court sessions of the Mississippi Court of Appeals when it holds a docket on campus today. The dockets will be held in the Thad Cochran Center at 11 a.m. and again at 2 p.m. The court sessions are open to the public. Known as the Court on the Road Program, the Court of Appeals periodically schedules oral arguments on college cam-
puses and other locations as an outreach and teaching tool for students. “We think it’s a great learning experience for the students, Court of Appeals Judge David M. Ishee of Gulfport said. “Prelaw students are the ones who show the most interest, but I think it’s a great learning experience for everyone just to show what the court does. Very few people have an opportunity to come to appellate courts unless they are a party, so this is a good opportunity for the general public to actually see what goes on.” The three-judge panel will hear appeals from Hinds and
Washington counties. At 11 a.m. students can bear witness to John Edward McDonald’s appeal of his 2011 drug conviction in Hinds County. He was sentenced to 60 years in prison as a habitual offender. At 2 p.m. the panel will hear Mike McTiller III’s appeal of his 2011 conviction of aggravated assault in Washington County. McTiller was also convicted of using a firearm during the commission of a felony. He was sentenced to 15 years for aggravated assault and an additional five years for the firearms enhancement, with these convictions running concurrently. Expected to last approxi-
mately an hour, the oral arguments offer both sides each 30 minutes to make their case. Attendees are asked to be in their seats 15 minutes before the arguments are scheduled to begin. “The judges will answer questions from students after the oral arguments but will not talk about the cases that were argued,” said Public Information Officer at the Administrative Office of Courts in Jackson Beverly Pettigrew Craft. The Court on the Road Program was started by the Court of Appeals as part of its regular calendar for oral arguments in 2005. This year, Chief Judge Joe Lee has increased the number
of college campuses and county courthouse visits that will be made. “It provides an opportunity for people to see what we do,” Lee said. Aside from USM, the Court on the Road Program will bring Appellate Court hearings to Mississippi Valley State University on Oct. 9 and Mississippi State University on Nov. 13. Prior to the hearing today at USM, the court convened at Mississippi College School of Law and University of Mississippi School of Law this past April, at the Adams County Courthouse in Natchez on Aug. 8 and at Jones County Junior College on Sept. 11.
CHECK, from 1 Hurricane Katrina, the decision was made not to rebuild on the property. As part of that settlement agreement, USM will annually receive one-third of the rent money from that property. Hosemann said Isle of Capri Casino is currently renting the property, and the amount of money USM
receives each year is determined by a percentage based on the casino’s revenue for that year. “Our colleges and universities are struggling in these lean budget times to educate our children and stay on the cutting edge of higher education,” Hosemann said. “These funds will support
the university’s educational and research mission on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.” “The Gulf Coast is a unique and absolutely wonderful institution,” Lucas said. “We just can’t wait until the next check comes.”
ballot boxes,” Hosemann said. For Hosemann, speaking on college campuses is nothing new, but it is something he feels is very important. “I’ve spoken at every university in this state, and I will continue to do so because I think this is the soil you
plant your seeds in to have a greater state,” Hosemann said. “It’s important for me to come here because these are the people who will be leading our state one day.”
REPUBLICANS, from 1 “It was a great opportunity for students to better understand the voter ID law and the implications of it and how important it is to prevent voter fraud,” Runnels said. “If you want to control the future, that’s done through the
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Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann speaks during the College Republicans meeting in the Thad Cochran Center on Wednesday.
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fashion
Be fashion forward on a college budget Click’s sequin collared top ($52) is similar to one found in Nordstrom for $115. The coated metallic bronze skinny jeans are priced at $44 while J Brand’s are $238.
Kathryn Miller Printz Writer Many women at the University of Southern Mississippi are looking forward to this season’s new trends, such baroque patterns, chunky knits, riding boots and studded collar blouses. “My favorite fall/winter trend is color and shimmer,” said Jason LeViere, co-owner of Click Boutique & Gallery in downtown Hattiesburg. “I felt like last year was very dark, and fall is an exciting time.” Megan Bagwell, an employee at Fetiche Shoe Boutique, said the biggest trends this fall are leather shorts and pants, wine colored jeans, collar embellishments and oversize sweaters with lots of design and color. However, as a college student, money is limited, and compromises must be made. Most people simply cannot buy a Marc Jacobs dress and a pair of black patent Louboutin heels. However, allows people to be creative and buy clothes they actually need. One aspect of fall fashion is layering. Only a few unique pieces are needed to layer over or under garments already in the closet. New glamorous pieces to look for are chunky scarves, wool blazers and knit berets. It is possible to find quality clothes and accessories without spending everything on one piece of clothing. It is also helpful to incorporate pieces from summer and spring, such as high-waisted shorts, which pair well with black tights and colored sleeveless button-downs paired with a sweater cardigan. Click offers all the latest fall trends, such as peplum dresses, chic blazers and sequin collared tops. Its sister store, Twelve Oaks Accessory Garden, provides comfy, stylish loafers, top-handle bags and heels for every occasion. Fetiche and Material Girls offer classy clothes with a twist, such as oversize sweaters and edgy oxford wedges. Sometimes retail therapy can be a reward for making a good grade on a test. It is important to “splurge” out of our price range but in moderation. “The two pieces that would be splurge-worthy for fall 2012 would be a lightweight blazer and a good pair of boots,” Le Viere said. This fall season is all about the person wearing the clothes and how to express individuality through personal style. See right on how to dress for less and for prices from higher-end retailers compared to local Hattiesburg boutiques.
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The collared jewelry ($16.50 each) found at Click in downtown Hattiesburg is similar to Anthropolgie’s Moonstone Treasure Collar ($58).
These suede oxford wedges from Material Girls are $42.95 compared to Jeffrey Campbell’s $159 Lita Boot.
Click has this red peplum dress for $62, which is comparable to Urban Outfitter’s $180 Love Knocks Dress.
The white studded collar blouse ($48) paired with an oversized sweater ($58) from Fetiche is a more affordable choice than a similar blouse from Bloomingdales and an oversized sweater from Free People, costing $198 each.
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Downtown Hattiesburg has an eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, bars and so much more available for college students to explore. The problem is that many of us do not really know what is downtown, but The Student Printz would like to change that. So come on, Golden Eagles, and explore downtown!
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Did you know? New Yokel Market is an all organic market and deli with hormone and chemical free products. Peanut butter can even be ground there. The Oddfellows building has been revamped, restored and turned into Oddfellows Gallery for fine art. Oddfellows will be showcasing the work of artist Spence Townsend on Saturdays from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. Downtown Hattiesburg offers free two-hour parking and bike racks on each block. Find your inner peace at DownTown Down Dog. The old Bakery Building serves as a tranquil setting for this yoga studio, which offers a variety of classes for beginner to experienced students.
Looking to kick start a business? There is affordable rental office space downtown through The Growhouse.
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Be pampered at Lotus Spa, the newest edition to the downtown family. Enjoy a facial, massage or haircut.
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Freedom Cleaning is a cleaning service for residential and commercial space that uses all-green, all-natural cleaning products.
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Downtown Hattiesburg has two public parks. Pack a picnic basket and a Frisbee, and enjoy some fun for free.
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Downtown is home to the African American Military History Museum. Learn about the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces through hundreds of photos, artifacts and displays. The historic Saenger Theater is in the heart of downtown Hattiesburg and hosts to all types of performing arts events. Jason Le Viere and Adam Myrick moved from New York City to downtown Hattiesburg to open women’s stores Click Boutique & Gallery and Twelve Oaks Accessory Garden. Dash downtown and mingle with these two classy gents. One of the two comic stores in Hattiesburg is located downtown. Southern Fried Comics has a variety of graphic novels and comics. Last year, they were responsible for the Ghostbusters and Storm Troopers invading Front Street.
Top: A Hattiesburg native shops at the Farmers’ Market downtown this spring. Bottom: Visitors enjoy the Hattiesburg Art Walk. See page 12 for more information on such downtown Hattiesburg events as the Farmer’s Market, Art Walk and Live @ Five.
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Housing heads to Front Street Hub City Lofts will be converting historic buildings in downtown Hattiesburg into residential and commerical spaces.
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The Carter and America buildings on Front Street will be undergoing renovation through August 2013.
Caitlin Seale Printz Writer With a goal set to “Rejuvenate the Urbanite Lifestyle,” Hub City Lofts is revamping two historic downtown buildings and creating some affordable, yet unique living options for students. Downtown already has more than 50 apartments, but the new addition will add 55 new apartments, retail, commercial and professional spaces and a courtyard. Many of the people in charge of the project are Hattiesburg natives familiar with the historic America and Carter buildings on Front Street. One of these
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natives spearheading the project is Daniel Jussely, who said that inspiration for the project stemmed from the buildings themselves. “The first time we walked through we saw the architecture, historic value and the beauty of the buildings,” Jussely said. “We fell in love with them, and we’re trying to preserve as much of their history as we can.” The Carter and America buildings are two historic landmarks downtown, and Jussely is thrilled to have a hand in their restoration. Jussely expects most of the residents to be graduate level students or young professionals. However, with the variety
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of options the buildings will offer, such as studio styles and one and two bedroom apartments, students should take note of these great options. The units will range from $650 to $1,500 depending on layout and size. “I would certainly get an apartment downtown, given adequate security and safety measures are met,” junior math and finance major Ginny Kramer said. “I feel like Hattiesburg’s downtown district has so much to offer, and living in the center of it all would not only be beneficial for me, but also for the businesses downtown. Living in downtown Hattiesburg would truly allow our students to redefine ‘college living.’”
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Jason Le Viere, co-owner of Click Boutique & Gallery and Twelve Oaks Accessory Garden, is thrilled about the project. “I truly believe the Hub City Lofts project will ricochet this downtown, a neighborhood already gaining momentum, to the next level of development,” Le Viere said. “The lofts will fulfill the need for modern downtown living attractive and affordable to students, young professionals and people like you and me.” Be looking out for the opening of these new apartment buildings by the end of August 2013. Things are moving downtown—literally.
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Cinema brings Hollywood to Hattiesburg Caitlin Seale Printz Writer University of Southern Mississippi graduate and entrepreneur Ronnie Venable had an idea to bring movies to Hattiesburg. With this dream and determination, he founded Little Dog Cinema, which has made a splash in the Pine Belt. “It was the right idea and the right circumstances in the right area,” Venable said. Little Dog Cinema first brought the 1966 version of “Batman” to Front Street, which saw a great turnout. Attendees enjoyed popping into some of the Front Street shops prior to the movie, along with visiting a concession stand selling popcorn and soda to enjoy during the film. “It was really cool to see the downtown businesses embrace the new idea and pool their resources to make it happen,” USM graduate Amie Nunez said. Before the movie starts, the company showcases local artists by playing music from Hattiesburg bands while the opening credits roll, showing a variety of digital stills from sponsors and artists plus a few funny pictures. Before the feature film starts, local short films are shown to entertain audience members. After the success of the first movie screening, Little Dog Cinema returned to Front Street with the classic “Rear Window.” Then it traveled to Keg and Barrel with “The Princess Bride.” Mississippi State Rep. Toby Barker also hired the company for a night
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The Hattiesburg community came out to enjoy a screening of Hitchcock’s “Rear Window” put on by Little Dog Cinema.
to thank his constituents by hosting a movie night at the Hattiesburg Zoo. Venable said he would like to show a wider variety of films. “I’ve never once said that I’m strictly family-friendly,” Venable said. “There are some movies that I want to do that are more for an adult crowd.” Little Dog Cinema’s goal is to have one
event per month that is totally put on by the company, so there are numerous opportunities to catch a flick with some friends. “It was a really cool way to bring the community together,” USM junior broadcast journalism major Kristy Shelley said. “I will definitely be attending some of the other events.” Little Dog Cinema will have a Halloween themed event on Oct. 27 at Keg and Barrel
for $5. Visit the Little Dog Cinema Facebook page to vote and see which Halloween movie wins. Currently, “The Shining” is in the lead, but the official winner will be announced at an event at the Keg on Oct. 14. Interested in hiring Little Dog Cinema for an event? Contact Venable e-mail at info@ littledogcinema.com.
Longleaf Trace expands to downtown Caitlin Seale Printz Writer Grab a bike or walking shoes and head down to the historic downtown area without giving up a prime parking spot in front of Century Park; the Longleaf Trace is expanding to downtown Hattiesburg. The expansion, which is currently under construction, will make the Trace extend from the entrance of the University of Southern Mississippi to the train depot, eventually ending at Chain Park. Kim Bradley, President of the Hattiesburg City Council, said the project is an effort to get more USM students downtown, as well as get people exercis-
ing on the Trace. He also believes the Trace expansion will be a safe and viable way to get people to explore and involve themselves in the fun things happening downtown. Currently, almost all permissions to complete the project have been granted, and some asphalt for the Trace has already been poured. Bradley said the majority of funding for the project is coming from “a lot of state money as well as some federal dollars.” Many USM students already take advantage of Longleaf Trace, including senior biology major Anna Beth Williams, who often takes her bike out on the Trace to get some fresh air. Williams said she is excited for the expansion downtown. “I like how you can take your bike there and get away from the business of
school,” she said. “ I could definitely see my husband and I biking downtown to grab a bite for lunch.” Though the date completion has not been set, once the Longleaf Trace project is finished, the whole thing will stretch 43 miles across Hattiesburg.
Bradley said he is most excited to get residents downtown. “Downtown has continued to grow,” Bradley said. “People want to get downtown.”
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Students run on the Longleaf Trace near campus on Tuesday.
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T-Bone’s: Burg’s only independent record store Caitlin Seale Printz Writer Hattiesburg venue T-Bone’s Records & Cafe has been fueling music addicts for a little over ten years now. T-Bone’s was formerly the only independent record store in Mississippi, but similar stores have sprung up over the state recently. Current owner Harry Crumpler and his family took over the business in 2002. Crumpler worked for the previous owners for a few years. “I really fell in love with the record store, not just as a retail environment, but as cultural meeting ground for music lovers and musicians alike,” Crumpler said. “You can find out so much about your town just by visiting a good record shop.” T-Bone’s Records & Cafe’s mission is to provide the Hattiesburg community with a wide selection of vinyl, DVDs, Blu-Rays and CDs. The store also has a wide selection of used or “pre-loved” merchandise. T-Bone’s has even invested in equipment that restores these items to like-new condition. Customers can bring in music and movies to trade in for cash or store credit. One of the most impressive things about T-Bone’s is its selection of vinyl. Everything from classics such as The Beatles and James Taylor to modern favorites like Best Coast and Jay-Z are available. Not only does the store provide a variety of music and movies, it also has a full-service cafe.
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T-Bone’s Records & Cafe patrons enjoy the variety of music and movies as well as menu items offered at this shop on Hardy Street.
University of Southern Mississippi senior microbiology major Justin Moreira is a frequent customer at T-Bone’s. “The atmosphere of the store is re-
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A customer looks through the vinyl records available for sale at T-Bone’s Records & Cafe.
ally chill,” Moreira said. “It’s the closest coffee to campus besides Starbucks, and their coffee is really good. It’s a great place to study.” The cafe offers a coffee menu, food menu and snacks such as Zapps chips, pastries and soda in glass bottles. T-Bone’s also sponsors free in-store events. Past performers include Heartless Bastards, Members of Morphine, Thomas Jackson, Blue Mountain, Mississippi Shakedown and Johnny Vidacovich. The store has also played host to many Hub City Comedy events for a night of laughs. T-Bone’s often hosts listening parties for
new releases, and music documentaries are screened in the store. Crumpler said he enjoys the camaraderie among the businesses downtown and how they want to work together to make the downtown experience special. “‘I’ve always loved living in Hattiesburg and wanted to make a contribution to it,” Crumpler said. “T-Bone’s is my contribution. It’s ever-evolving and is as much a reflection of Hattiesburg as it is me.” To stay up to date with what is happening at T-Bone’s, visit www.tbonescafe.com.
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Toast downtown with bevvy of bars Play Hard After putting in the hard work to snag an “A” on a paper, students should treat themselves to some fun, but why stay limited to one bar all night? Downtown Hattiesburg has a ton of great bars that are within walking distance of each other.
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Benny’s Boom Boom Room:
Skylight Lounge:
If you like to drop the bass, check out Benny’s Boom Boom Room. Hubstep is held each Thursday night at this Front Street bar. On these nights, all-you-can-drink wells are $10. The Boom Boom Room isn’t only open on Thursday, however. During the week and on weekends, it also plays host to a collection of different bands from all genres. Such local bands as Mississippi Shakedown frequent the Boom Boom Room, along with brass and funk bands. This past summer, they even hosted a historic show by The Flaming Lips.
Stepping into the 1950s-style cocktail bar Skylight Lounge is like stepping into a time machine. Skylight Lounge has a swanky, intimate feel with a “come as you are” dress code. The lounge has a list of specialty cocktails, such as Marilyn’s Mustache, Black Cow Cocktail and Moscow Mule. Be sure to check out the bar for happy hour from 4 until 7 p.m. Not only does Skylight Lounge boast a long list of drinks, it also features live music on Thursday and Friday nights. Local artists such as Sarah-Brian Lewis and Scott Chism & the Better Half frequently bring their musical stylings to this downtown bar.
Brownstone’s: While most people are familiar with Brownstone’s as one of the restaurants serving up delicious Cajun and creole cuisine downtown, not many know about the great bar area. They have an excellent drink selection, and happy hour is Monday through Saturday from 4 until 7 p.m. with two-for-one single wells and $4 glasses of house wine. Wednesdays at Brownstone’s are “Frozen Night” and feature $5 frozen margaritas, pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris. The bar also has an outdoor balcony that’s perfect for enjoying the fall weather.
Downtown Grill and Grocery:
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Keg and Barrel: A great place to go catch a game while enjoying a pint is Keg and Barrel. The Keg has a variety of beers on draft, such as Lazy Magnoia, Abita Purple Haze and Blue Moon. The bar offers more than 120 beers, easily making it Hattiesburg’s No. 1 beer emporium. The bar also hosts weekly bingo and trivia nights, so grab some friends and get a little competitive. Coming up this month, Keg and Barrel will be hosting a number of events, such as the “Kiss My Landmass Benefit.” Lucky Town Brewing Company and Southern Prohibition Brewing got together to create an ale created using rain water from Hurricane Isaac, honey, cinnamon and locally grown scotch peppers. Part of the proceeds from the event will go toward helping victims of the hurricane.
For a laid-back bar to enjoy a beer with some friends, look no further than Downtown Grill and Grocery. This little bar is open for lunch and has a casual dress code. Some of their popular menu items for the lunch hour are burgers, fries, Philly cheesesteak quesadillas and fish and chips. The Grill and Grocery also hosts many underground acts at night, which is the perfect time to check out some of the items on the fried menu. Indulge in a guilty pleasure such as funnel cake, fried Snickers, fried Oreos, or a fried PB & J. Their shows have an intimate feel and are definitely a unique experience.
Taste: Head on down to Taste Bar and Lounge and experience this downtown night club. Taste offers nightly drink specials and themed party nights such as All White Everything and Twitter Tuesday. This bar regularly hosts open mic nights for local musicians. Fans of hip-hop, rap and dance music should check out this late-night lounge.
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Downtown
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B & E’s Wine Bar:
The Tavern:
For the older folks (21 years and up), B & E’s Wine Bar starts the weekend on Thursday nights. The bar is open Thursday through Saturday and offers a variety of wines along with a full bar. Not only does the bar offer an array of drinks, but it also hosts themed dinner nights. One of the most popular themes is taco night. B & E’s is the only place to get Mexican food in downtown Hattiesburg, and their tacos definitely don’t disappoint. The bar also features an outdoor courtyard where movies are projected on the wall.
The Tavern is touted as Hattiesburg’s heaviest music venue; it even says so on its Facebook page. Local Hattiesburg bands such as post hardcore rockers Les Doux and progressive metal band Werewolf Casey frequently perform on this bar’s stage. While you’re there, shoot a round of pool with friends and enjoy one of the Tavern’s signature drinks: the Skull Crusher.
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Walnut Circle Grill:
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Think Walnut Circle Grill is just a nice place to go on a date? Think again. The restaurant has a great outdoor bar area with live music and weekly tapas specials. These appetizersized plates are typically $3 to $5, so they are ideal for a hungry college student on a budget. Past tasty treats have included spicy walnut hummus, cheesecake egg rolls and fried cheese fritters. The outdoor patio also features such acts as Carey Hudson and Dr. E and the Voodoo Kings.
Another downtown restaurant with a phenomenal bar is 206 Front. Monday through Saturday, 206 has happy hour from 2 until 7 p.m. The happy hour drink specials are single liquor wells and house wines for $2.06 with $1 off all domestic draft beers. If the low drink prices are not enough, the bar also has late night happy hour Monday through Thursday. Be sure to check out Martini Mondays and Double Happy Hour Wednesdays. After living it up all weekend, grab a bite and 2-for-1 Bloody Marys and mimosas for Sunday brunch, if you’re up to it.
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Thirsty Hippo:
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The newly reopened Thirsty Hippo is back and better than ever. Bringing a variety of musical acts downtown, the Hippo is doing a lot to diversify the Hattiesburg music scene. Such bands as Snarky Puppy, Heartless Bastards and Colour Revoult, along with a variety of local bands are among past acts to headline. Not only does the bar host several great musical acts, it also offers a menu of tasty options, including something for vegetarians.
The Gold Pub & Grill has a relaxed atmosphere with great beer selections and typical pub food. The grill is known for their stuffed burgers and also has a selection of pizzas and Cajun favorites. A big hit is the Nasty Bunch Nachos. The Gold has musical acts nearly every day of the week, often cover bands, such as The Minor Changes.
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Downtown
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Fun for free: Downtown’s favorite events Hang Out
Downtown Hattiesburg plays host to a ton of festivals and events that are perfect for college students. Many are free to attend and are great ways to get together with friends and have some fun on the weekends.
Farmers’ Marke t Support local vendors at the Farmers’ Market every Thursday in the historic downtown area. Every week there is a great selection of fresh produce, baked goods, local honey, fresh eggs, fresh meats and many other products. A variety of fresh flowers are also available at some stands. A few of the vendors, such as Artisan Soaps and Aroma Spa, have handmade soaps for sale. Cole Farm offers organic fresh vegetables for purchase. Cub’s Creations features granola, breads and pretzels. Caliente Grille has a stand that sells guacamole, salsa and brownies with a spicy kick. The Farmers’ Market has live music during their shopping hours and is open on Thursdays from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. March through October.
Pines Animal Shelter: cats, dogs, kittens and puppies. Click Boutique & Gallery and Twelve Oaks Accessory Garden will feature wearable art by Ricardo Moody with limited edition prints and merchandise for sale. The Roots Reunion Festival, sponsored by WUSM, will kick of the Fall Art Walk. The festival will start on Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. in the historic Saenger Theater and feature music by local artists such as Wes Lee, Cross Ties and Magnolia Junction. Before checking out the work by local artists, visit Town Square Park from noon to 4 p.m. to enjoy music by nationally known blues artists Ben Wiley Payton, L.C. Ulmer and Ironing Board Sam. University of Southern Mississippi professor Drew Young and his band will also be bringing their musical stylings downtown.
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A Hattiesburg native shops for popcorn at the Farmer’s Market downtown in April.
Li ve @ Fi ve Just in time for the cooler weather, Live @ Five is kicking off their fall season every Friday evening during the months of October and April from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. This is a free music event held in Town Square Park. Local restaurants such as Bianchi’s Pizzeria, Downtown Grill and Grocery and Walnut Circle Grill also offer food for purchase. Live @ Five features a diverse lineup that appeals to a wide variety of people. Last year, bands such as Snarky Puppy, Monophonics and Dr. E and the Voodoo Kings rocked downtown Hattiesburg. Kicking off this Live @ Five season is blues artist and Mississippi native Johnny Rawls. Grab a blanket and enjoy free music with friends Friday evenings in October.
Fall Art Walk The Art Walks happen three times a year in the downtown area. The Fall Art Walk will be held on Oct. 13, and works of local artists will be showcased on the streets of downtown Hattiesburg. Shops will also open their doors to display these wonderful creations. Pottery from local artist Mark Baylis will be featured at Walnut Circle Grill. McKenzie’s on Main will be featuring work from the residents of Southern
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A child watches as a band performs at Live @ Five in April. Crowds of all ages come downtown each October and April to hear local bands at the event.
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Downtown
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Downtown
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Sip and study: Downtown coffee shops
Get out of the monotony of the library and head downtown to study in one of the two coffee shops located there: SouthBound Bagel & Coffee Shop or The Depot Coffeehouse & Bistro. Get your caffeine fix and a snack and enjoy a change of scenery while cramming for that test tomorrow morning.
SouthBound Bagel & Coffee Shop
For an early morning coffee fix, head over to SouthBound. Every morning, the cooks get up and make their bagels and bread fresh from mixes brought in from New York before serving them up to hungry customers. Adventurous souls should try the jalapeno cheddar bagel. There are many other options for breakfast as well, so there is a menu item for everyone. SouthBound has a cozy coffeehouse feel with indoor and outdoor seating. The interior walls are painted bright yellow with mismatched furniture, which adds to the quirky feel. The store has big, open windows that allow some of the outside in. Downtown Hattiesburg provides a nice backdrop to a long study session. SouthBound also serves up tasty lunch specials. If a study session lasts through lunchtime, sandwich options available at this quaint shop. Try the pesto and grilled chicken or the turkey avocado. SouthBound even has some live music at this time.
The Depot Coffeehouse & Bistro
The Bakery Building downtown once served up fresh baked bread to the Hattiesburg area as Smith’s Bakery. However, the building has since been renovated, and the Depot Coffeehouse & Bistro now resides in part of the building. Since the coffeehouse is located in an old building, the atmosphere is quite unique. Exposed brick walls with tall ceilings and open windows along with an outdoor patio area invites customers in. The Depot has a snug loft with bookcases, couches and board games to hide away with. The shop also provides WiFi for customers, so it can be used as a study location. The Depot prides itself on being a casual place to enjoy good food with good friends. The Depot uses fresh and unique ingredients in the items on their coffeehouse menu. They have a delicious selection of coffee drinks along with a variety of hot tea options. The one-of-a-kind menu options are unique but not intimidating. A favorite is the grilled cheese sandwich, which offers an assortment of cheese. American, Brie and jalapeno pimento are all options, but the Gouda is particularly good-ah. Tomato soup, crab-cakes and grits are just a few of the yummy selections to choose from at an affordable price for a college student on a budget. The Depot is a coffeehouse that could be found in a town such as Nashville or New York, but it is right here in downtown Hattiesburg and definitely worth experiencing.
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The Depot Coffee House & Bistro in downtown Hattiesburg provides a different atmosphere for students to study in.
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SouthBound Bagel & Coffee Shop in downtown Hattiesburg is yet another spot for students to get off campus and study or just hang out.
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News
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on campus
Southern Style keeps tradition alive Tyler Hill Printz Writer Every year, chosen student leaders on campus will wear gold polyester blazers, live on campus during the summer semester and represent the University of Southern Mississippi. On the outside, it appears the crew of Southern Style are mere members of another campus organization, but Assistant Director of First Year Initiative Ronnie Hebert says it is more than that; it is an opportunity to guide future leaders of the university and help new students transition to life at USM. Southern Style, formerly known as The YellowJackets, was formed in 1950 by social fraternities and the Student Council. They acted as student hosts of campus guests and assumed responsibility for promoting the college traditions of friendliness, democratic principles, gentlemanly conduct (originally a male-only organization), school loyalty and student responsibility, according to “The Drawl,” the USM student handbook. Other traditions included orientations for freshmen and transfer students, operating pep rallies and shaving the heads of new freshmen males, but the last two are no longer requirements. Over 60 years later, Southern Style has changed quite a bit but still maintains its tradition of serving USM’s student body. Once a year, students go through a series of auditions to become members of the organization. Members are selected in November and begin a one-year commitment in January. One of the first responsibilities as a member is completing a three hour credit course in the spring semester in which members learn the proper orientation and counseling skills required for mentoring new students. They also work graduation, attend seminars and serve as orientation leaders for summer previews, including priority preview, freshmen preview and transfer preview. Southern Style is a paid position. According to Hebert, Southern Style members will be more active in the coming years compared to the past.
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“We’re hoping to increase the role by getting them to communicate through more passages,” Hebert said. “From the time they first step on Southern’s campus, the members will guide them through their first year.” Southern Style seeks individuals who possess leadership quali-
ties, communication skills, friendly and approachable personalities and, most importantly, a passion for Southern Miss. Hebert served on the 2006 Southern Style team. “Being able to share my love and passion to the future of the university and help them in transition is
absolutely incredible,” Hebert said. Southern Style 2012 member and senior exercise science major Chad Lyman said his experience was “life-changing.” “From the remarkable friendships that I made on the team to the students who I was able to encounter throughout the summer, I wouldn’t
change a thing,” Lyman said. “My life has truly been changed for the better, and I’m so thankful for everything this summer.” For more information about joining Southern Style, visit http://www. usm.edu/southern-style-2013. Applications are due Nov. 2 by 5 p.m.
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Student Shout-outs
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To the students who are walking and texting: Look up and pay attention before you cross the crosswalk. Thank you USM wifi gods!!! Logining into the wifi from my iPhone, iPad, and computer numerous times a day was getting very annoying, thanks for answering my prayers! #SMTTT Leggings are not pants so girls cover your panty lines and dimples please. Pineapple Liberator for President! To the worker in the Fresh who dropped that sliced fruit on the floor, picked it up, and rinsed it for half a second like it was nothing and went back to cutting -I SAW YOU! #Nasty The deadline for organization coverage in the 2012-13 Southerner yearbook is fast approaching-NOV 9th!! Like us on Facebook or visit www. usm.edu/student-activities/ southerner-yearbook to find out how to get your organization covered! If you don’t know how to drive, just don’t go in the parking garage. I swear I almost get hit every time I park in there! I swear if I read from one more ignorant student talking about riding the elevator to floor 2 I’m going to SCREAM!!! Not everyone can walk up the stairs. Some of us has handicaps you can’t see. Stop being a judgemental SOB and take the stairs your d_ _self. Everyone should wear their pajamas to the Breakfast Bash against Boise St. SMTTT!!
Opinion
MUSIC
Lady Gaga launches ‘A Body Revolution’ Carly Tynes Printz Writer Whether you like Lady Gaga or think she’s a complete quack, one thing is for certain; she draws attention to whatever she does, be it good or bad. If you’re like me, you look forward to seeing Gaga in the press. She’s unlike any other celebrity because she has a story, but it is not always expressed solely through her music. Sometimes it’s through her clothing, her hairstyle or, every now and then, her words. Gaga’s most recent story is one that affects approximately seven million American females and one million American males. Gaga let the media know on Sept. 25 that she has suffered from bulimia and anorexia nervosa since she was 15 years old, alluding that she is still suffering from these eating disorders. Knowing Gaga, I knew that she would plan to do something with this intensely personal confession once she delivered it to the media. And, sure enough, her Facebook page led me to discovering her new-
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Lady Gaga steps out of her egg and performs at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards show at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Feb. 13, 2011.
est, most personal campaign. A Body Revolution is Lady Gaga’s newest project. She posted photos of herself in a yellow bra and underwear combination, revealing the body she has struggled to love for so long, on the Little Monsters website (www.littlemonsters.com) and invited others struggling with body image issues to join her in the Body Revolution. Many are blown away by the amount of hate Gaga has re-
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ceived for her recent weight gain, and I am astonished as well. Photographers captured her performing her set at her concert recently in Amsterdam, and articles were seen all over the Internet slamming her for her almost thirty-pound weight gain almost immediately. After the show, she was seen in less revealing clothing, and the critics were thanking her for covering herself up. To all of those struggling to
accepting their own bodies, you are not alone. Even popstars like Lady Gaga with more money and fame than we could fathom has now admitted to struggling with the same. Whether you are in the spotlight or a college student struggling to make ends meet, you are not alone. Gaga wants us all to know that we are all different, fabulous in our own way and, baby, we were “born this way.”
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
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this campus. The percentage of students on this campus and across the United States who are obese far outweighs the percentage of smokers. But let’s continue our fascist health trends. You should make everyone ride a bike or walk to campus since that would be good exercise and stop the air pollution caused by gasoline powered vehicles (which, by the way, is much worse for our health and environment than cigarette smoke because there is so much more of it). But I don’t believe these policies are about a healthier campus. It is about raising money
through fines (which is why there is never enough parking on any college campus). And where does that money go? Certainly not to healthier food choices since Aramark controls that. Nor to increasing the sorely depleted faculty lines on this campus. Perhaps it will pay for the new fence to lock us all in this smoke-free paradise.
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ON CAMPUS
Arts & Entertainment
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‘Firebugs’ to open on campus tonight Chase Ladner Printz Writer Satire is a difficult comedy to do correctly. It requires a level of background knowledge, as well as the ability to apply that background knowledge in a new and different situation, but the more one knows, the more the genre pays off. Despite the difficulty of this style of comedy, the Department of Theatre and Dance at the University of Southern Mississippi will rush headlong into the 1953 play “Firebugs” by Max Frisch. “Firebugs” is a European dark comedy on the topic of facism with a run-time of about 90 minutes. The play opens with a bit of a break in the fourth wall as one of the lead characters asks the audience to turn off all electronics, as they are a “fire hazard,” which is humorous, while it introduces the viewer to one of the major plot devices of the play. “It is a combination of allegory, theatre of the absurd and European expressionism,” said Monica Hayes, a professor of theatre at USM. The titular “Firebugs” is a slang term for the serial arsonists that are being hunted by an overzealous group of firefighters who have locked the city down to the extent that lighting a fire is an offense of the highest order. The firefighters are almost a constant presence on the stage, even if they are not a part of the actual scene. This serves to constantly remind the audience of the
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Kendall Kiker and Robert Isaac perform at a rehearsal of Firebugs on Wednesday.
primary themes of the play. “The allegory is so universal that it can be applied to universally from politics in the Middle East to global warming,” Hayes said. “We wanted to take the German influence of the setting,” said Brandy McClure, a scenic design graduate student.
The set is simple but is used in many interesting ways and does not changes during the play. However, it changes the tone of the stage by using ample sound effects, dynamic lights and verticality. “We wanted to do something the audience hasn’t seen before, and I feel we succeeded,” McClure said.
FILM
‘Beasts of the Southern Wild’ doesn’t disappoint Jamie Gominger Printz Writer “Beasts of the Southern Wild” made its debut as a winner of the Sundance Film Festival in 2012. As I scrolled through the various tweets on my phone, I noticed Oprah Winfrey’s tweet that said, “Saw BEASTS of the SOUTHERN WILD last nite. Speechless! Woke up this morning thinking about it. Still no words. #BeastsoftheSouthernWild.” Later, I discovered President Obama recommended the movie to her. To six-year-old Hushpuppy, freedom resides in the defiant, quirky community in the backwaters of South Louisiana, affectionately called the Bathtub. Residents of the Bathtub never forget to support each other in times of need and always
know how to have a good time. “The Bathtub has more holidays than the whole rest of the world,” Hushpuppy says. This fictitious community lies in an area unprotected by the New Orleans levee system. A hurricane threatens the region, forcing Hushpuppy to face her fears and learn to endure the life’s challenges. When I watched “Beasts of the Southern Wild,” I was instantly intrigued at the endless creativity and fearlessness shown in Hushpuppy, who is played by Quvenzhane Wallis. Although she was chosen over thousands of young actors for the part, she had never acted before. Her character contains wisdom beyond her years and is portrayed in a magical way. I couldn’t help but fall in love with Hushpuppy and her explanations of the world around her. “The whole universe depends on everything fitting together just
right,” she says. “If one piece busts, even the smallest piece...the whole universe will get busted.” Hushpuppy overcomes the struggles faced from living off the map in a desolate land called the Bathtub and decides that she is “a little piece of a big, big universe.” Dwight Henry plays Hushpuppy’s father, Wink, and is determined to teach her how to survive on her own in the world. Astonishingly enough, he is also a non-actor. Producer Benh Zeitlin regularly visited a bakery in New Orleans as he casted for “Beasts.’ Zeitlin saw potential in the bakery owner and recruited him to play the role. In my opinion, his performance in the film trumped those of other famous actors who would have played the role. Henry experienced Hurricane Katrina firsthand and had a connection with the setting and background of the film.
Even though satire is a comedy that requires effort from the audience, much of the symbolism is explained or heavily hinted at. The play does not try to be overly vague, so it is easy to understand, but even if an audience member chooses not to invest in the play, it is visually interesting and fun to watch. Many
jokes require attention, but there is enough there that any audience member can appreciate “Firebugs” in some fashion. For times, dates and ticket information, visit www.usm.edu/theatre/ our-seas.
Sports
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FOOTBALL
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Eagles face another nationally ranked foe Ben Welch Printz Writer Southern Miss has not had the easiest road during the first third of the season, and it will not get any easier this Saturday when USA Today’s No. 25 ranked team, the Boise State Broncos, visit Hattiesburg. The Broncos are 3-1 this season with their only loss coming at Michigan State opening weekend. Like the Golden Eagles, Boise State is replacing a four-year starting quarterback who took their program to new heights. Kellen Moore set the record for most wins by a Division I quarterback, as he accumulated 50 wins over his four-year career. Red-shirt junior Joe Southwick has been tabbed with the job of following Moore. Southwick is completing 65 percent of his passes with 929 yards and five touchdowns this season. He has been up and down this year, having
ing ability durhis best games ing last week’s against lower game due to competition. the weather. His main target The Eagles atis sophomore tempted nine wide receiver passes, one of Matt Miller. which was by a The Broncos, running back, like the last two and completed Golden Eagle two of them opponents, for a total of 25 will rely heavyards. Against ily on a strong Western Kenrunning back tucky, Lloyd combination. came in afSenior D.J. Harper and Christopher Little/Printz ter injuries to Chris Campred-shirt fresh- Freshman running back Jalen Richard spins to break a tackle to gain bell and Anman Jay Ajayi positive yards before being brought down during Saturday night’s game thony Alford lead the way against the Louisville Cardinals. and completed on the ground. are only allowing 315.5 yards per Boise State’s biggest strength this game, good enough for No. 23 in four of five passes for 72 yards and a touchdown. year has been their defense. They the country. Ricky Lloyd and the Eagles will rank No. 24 in the country in points The challenge of getting the against and have allowed more than Southern Miss offense in gear will once again lean on a running game 20 points only once. The Broncos once again fall to quarterback Ricky to carry them against Boise State. boast a +6 turnover margin and Lloyd. Little was seen of Lloyd’s pass- Southern Miss rushed for a season
high 48 attempts and gained a season high 224 yards on the ground against Louisville. Desmond Johnson and the rest of the running backs should find room against Boise State, who allowed 210 yards rushing to Michigan State’s Le’Veon Bell. Saturday will be another tough test for the Golden Eagles. The offense will be challenged against a tough defense. The defense will be tested against a style of offense that has bothered them all season. During Monday’s press conference, head coach Ellis Johnson said of the team, “We talked about them being young early in the year and handling tough situations, and I see it changing.” “Hopefully it will be a steady progress and we’ll keep on changing and not take a step back,” Johnson said. “There’s no question that we were better in that area, and it turned into that type of ball game where they got tested over and over, and I thought they did step up and play physical.”
OPINION
Tough times for Golden Eagle football “fans” Kyle Smith Sports Editor While an 0-4 start is not exactly what faithful Golden Eagle fans were expecting, and, let’s be
honest, it could get much worse before it gets better — the “fans” at Southern Miss need to take a step back and realize what they are doing to this football program. While “your team” may be 0-4, “your team” is also in a rebuilding year after losing multiple NFL-caliber players from a season ago (including quarterback Austin Davis). It may be easy to badmouth the coaching staff and administration, and it may be
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acceptable at times, but the way most people are doing it is not the right way to go about it. It was brought to my attention earlier this week that there is a petition online demanding that head football coach Ellis Johnson retire at the end of the season. After just four games, a few Southern Miss fans have stooped low enough to not only start a petition, but also a website demanding the school fire Johnson. In no way am I siding with Ellis Johnson. There are plenty of things to criticize him about. Whether it’s his choice of play calling or his selection of coaches on staff, he isn’t exactly Nick Saban. In fact, I criticized the hire in December based solely on the fact of his prior record as a head coach at the Citadel. He has flaws, as most coaches do. However, after just four games,
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no coach can get a fair chance to show his coaching ability. Even Turner Gill, who went 5-19 (116 in Big 12 play) in his tenure at Kansas, got two years to attempt to turn that program around before he was shown the door. Sure, the Eagles are 0-4 for the first time since 1976, but what most “fans” do not remember is that not only did they support the Johnson hire, they also were excited about the decision. Did everyone freak out when Fedora went through three years of mediocrity to begin his career at Southern Miss? No. Southern Miss went 2-6 to start the season his first year here before winning out the rest of the season. The bottom line is this: if you are a true fan of Southern Miss football, support your team, your coaches and the administration. You are the fans and they are the
coaches for a reason. Regardless of your knowledge of football, Johnson and his staff have much more knowledge of college football. If you partake in the petition to fire Johnson, you are as fairweather as they come, and you do not deserve to be a part of this place when the program returns to the top. This was an article of opinion by Kyle Smith, a writer for The Student Printz. Email questions or comments to kyle.smith@eagles.usm.edu.
Southern Miss Box Score Football:
9/29 vs. Louisville L, 21-17
Women’s Volleyball: 9/28 vs. East Carolina W, 3-2 9/30 @. Marshall L, 3-2
Women’s Soccer: 9/28 vs. Rice L,1-0
Southern Miss Upcoming Games 10/05/12 4 p.m. Women’s Soccer vs. SMU Hattiesburg, Miss. 7 p.m. Women’s Volleyball vs. Tulsa Hattiesburg, Miss. 10/06/12 11 a.m. Football vs. Boise State Hattiesburg, Miss.
10/07/12 12 p.m. Women’s Volleyball vs. SMU Hattiesburg, Miss. 1 p.m. Women’s Soccer vs. Tulsa Hattiesburg, Miss.