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Weather affects road closures on campus Carly Tynes Printz Writer After a round of storms hit the Hattiesburg area early this week, the University of Southern Mississippi police department issued a statement announcing road closures, restricting the flow of traffic to the south side of campus until further notice. UPD sent an e-mail to students stating that because of the inclement weather, construction on a raised crosswalk at Montague Boulevard and 31st

Avenue near the Baptist Student Union has been delayed and won’t start again until the weather system moves out. In order to help with traffic flow, Golden Eagle Avenue, located between Owings-McQuagge and Cook Library, has been opened as a two-way street to relieve congestion and allow vehicles to travel to the south side of campus. Residence Life staff added that other areas have been closed because of construction fences near Vann, Scott and east Bond halls. Rain and winds are expected

to affect the Hattiesburg area until Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. Joe Paul, Vice President of Student Affairs, reminded students and faculty to be patient with the amount of construction and blockage on campus. “We ask for everyone to please be patient while the Hattiesburg campus is undergoing so many changes,” Paul said. “The changes being made to campus right now will help the appearance of campus for many years in the future.”

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Construction on Montague Boulevard has been delayed because of storms in the Hattiesburg area this week. Rain is expected through Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.

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New bar opens Thursday, sells out Saturday Ginny Kramer Printz Writer

Since the March 2011 fire that destroyed Mugshots Grill and Bar off 4th Street, plans have been in the works for a new bar and music venue, and after months of construction, Brewsky’s opened its doors Thursday night. The bar’s first big performance, 17th Floor, a rap cover band known for their energetic shows, was welcomed to a sold-out crowd at Brewsky’s on Saturday night. The 500-person capacity was met in the building just across the street from the spot where the old Mugshots sat before the fire. While many students compare Brewsky’s to the old Mugshots, especially with regards to the location and the overall crowd, there are some notable differences. With high ceilings, concrete floors, and an elevated stage with state of the art lighting, Brewsky’s feels cleaner, bigger and more

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People dance to The17th Floor at Brewsky’s, Hattiesburg’s newest entertainment venue, on Saturday.

open than the old Mugshots. Kyle Barber, a junior international business major, described Brewsky’s as being “definitely catered towards live music.” “They know what they’re doing and they know they’re going to get

big acts,” Barber said. “We’ve been waiting for this for a long time.” Barber felt that another difference between Brewsky’s and the old Mugshots is the general age of the crowd. “I feel like I have more in com-

mon with the crowd here than other places,” Barber said. “It feels targeted towards older people, 21 and up.” “There’s definitely an older crowd here,” senior marketing major Cally Biagini said.

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While these variations between the two bars all seem to favor Brewsky’s, there are still a few drawbacks when comparing the new bar to the old Mugshots. Biagini said the larger concert atmosphere was one difference. “I don’t know if it’s a place I would chill and drink, but if I were in the mood to see a concert I would definitely come here,” Biagini said. Overall, with its sold-out crowds, Brewsky’s seems to be a welcomed addition to the local bar scene. With its close proximity to campus, impressive venue set-up and overall good vibes and good crowd, Brewsky’s will prove itself as a leading bar in Hattiesburg. Upcoming events at Brewsky’s include the Organic Comedy Tour on Friday, Willie Nelson & Family on Jan. 23 and North Mississippi Allstars on Jan. 30. Tickets can be pre-ordered online for all events, and a full schedule can be found by “liking” Brewsky’s on Facebook.

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LOCAL

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Independent councilman to run for mayor Ginny Kramer Printz Writer

For the first time in over a decade, Hattiesburg mayor Johnny DuPree may be getting a run for his money - and his position. Independent councilman Dave Ware announced his candidacy for mayor of Hattiesburg Monday evening at the historic Hattiesburg Train Depot. With more than 300 citizens in attendance, the momentum for Ware’s candidacy felt strong, especially in comparison to those of past Hattiesburg mayoral candidates. The first introduction speaker at Monday’s event was Lhay Browning Thriffiley, a neighbor and close family friend of the Wares. Thriffiley discussed Ware’s dedication to his neighborhood and its improvement. An active member of his neighborhood association, Ware played an active role is restoring vacant and condemned homes in the area and even chartered the renovation of a historic, and condemned, elementary school. “I have watched my community improve because of him,” Thriffiley said. The second introduction speaker

was Ware’s close friend and colleague Arthur Smith. Smith has been a city employee since 2005 and currently serves as a code enforcement officer. Smith reiterated Ware’s commitment to his community by describing how Ware paid out of pocket to help restore elderly neighbors’ homes and roofs. Smith continued with a story about the first time he confronted Ware about running for mayor, saying that Ware laughed and shrugged it off. “The focus was never about Dave,” Smith said. “It was about helping people.” Finally, Ware began his speech. He started by describing his emphasis on and dedication to his family and other families as well, along with his passion for his neighborhood, the larger community, and Hattiesburg as a whole. Ware then dove into the details of his campaign. Hattiesburg is filled with “advanced resources in education, in healthcare and in national defense,” Ware explained. “We need to make Hattiesburg’s potential our reality,” Ware said. “Now is the time for us to advance our destiny.” With multiple universities, a hub of healthcare establishments and medical educational programs and

Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg is indeed home to a wide variety of important, and lucrative, industries, most of which many cities in Mississippi do not have. Ware continued by listing his achievements on city council and his hopes of carrying over these accomplishments to other levels of city government. These include increased transparency, saving taxpayer money and more effectively allocating tax dollars to benefit the entire community. Ware touched on three specific goals as mayor. First, he hopes to increase government efficiency and accountability through programs such as blind testing of governmental processes, online bill payment options and greater availability of face-to-face interaction. Secondly, he addressed the need for the accountability of city employees and improvement of their facilities - specifically improvements for the police and fire departments. He described his plans to build a new public safety facility, the funding of which would be supplied by the restoration and stricter implementation of municipal fines. His last goal was to face the problem of decaying water and

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Hattiesburg city councilman Dave Ware announces his candidacy for mayor at the Hattiesburg Train Depot on Monday night.

sewage lines in the city, which have been failing for many years. Ware plans to implement a system of “replace instead of repair” in order to slowly and effectively create a new sewage system. Ware ended his speech by announcing his official candidacy for the mayoral race of 2013. “Hattiesburg is the best city in this state,” Ware said. “We have the vision to make it the best city in any state.” Ware, who is a Southern Miss graduate and father of four, is Mis-

sissippi’s youngest city councilman at the age of 40. He owns his own business, Southern Anesthesia, and is a native of Smith County. Two candidates have registered for the mayoral race so far: incumbent mayor Johnny DuPree (D) and Councilman Ware (I). Candidates have until March 8 to file their intention to run. The primary election is scheduled for May 7, with a possible runoff on May 21. The general election will be held on June 4.

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Book

USM German professor publishes book on Nov. 8, 1939, when Hitler was supposed to be in the middle of an annual speech at the Munich Beer Chief Copy Editor Hall. The bomb went off successfulEarlier this month, Skyhorse ly and killed eight people, but Hitler Publishing released the English was not one of them. Due to travel translation of “Bombing Hitler: complications, Hitler was forced to The Story of the Man Who Al- leave early, avoiding death by 13 most Assassinated the Führer,” minutes. Elser was captured while which was completed by Univer- trying to flee to Switzerland, intersity of Southern Mississippi Ger- rogated, imprisoned in concentration camps, and executed in April man professor William Odom. “Bombing Hitler” was origi- 1945 due to suspicion that he was working for fornally published eign forces. Hitler in Germany in Georg Elser committed suicide 1999 by Hellmut Haasis. The book was fairly just a few weeks after Elser’s death. chronicles an unique in what he Odom feels that assassination atdid and incredibly Elser’s story is often tempt on the life in the of Adolf Hitler courageous and overlooked United States and by Georg Elser, persistent. wanted to bring a working-class awareness to this man from Swahistorical event by bia, in the South William Odom translating “Bombof Germany. ing Hitler.” Elser feared that “It’s important for us to unthe country was being oppressed by Hitler’s regime and that killing derstand that German society Hitler was the only way to stop an and culture were not monoimpending war. Without telling his lithic back then,” Odom said. friends or family, Elser crafted two “It wasn’t all lockstep, and not time bombs over thirty days that everybody thought exactly were set to detonate at 9:20 p.m. alike. It was a repressive so-

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ciety. There were people who definitely opposed the system and did what they could to oppose it in many different ways. Georg Elser was fairly unique in what he did and incredibly courageous and persistent.” Although many assassination attempts were made, Odom feels Elser’s should receive recognition because his was the closest to success. “If it had not been for a completely unexpected last-minute change of plans, Hitler would surely have been killed,” Odom said. “Elser planned it very carefully, understanding Hitler gave a presentation at the same time at the same place every year for the same length of time.” Odom has been a professor at USM since 1974 and is the author of “German for Singers,” which is used throughout the country by various universities and conservatories. He has also translated “Jazz: A Photo History” and “Tomorrow We’ll Be in Switzerland.” There will be a book signing at Barnes & Noble at Southern Miss Thursday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. “Bombing Hitler” is available in Hattiesburg bookstores and online.

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Miss. legislative session gets underway Tyler Hill News Editor The 2013 Mississippi Legislature kicked into high gear last week as they prepared for the three-month long session that adjourns April 7. As goes every session, the first day brought many handshakes and hugs as senators and representatives exchanged company for the first time in a year. At the sound of the gavel on opening day, it began the 90day period of lively debates that will address legislative issues in Mississippi. Leaders in Jackson, includ-

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ing Gov. Phil Bryant, say education will be a top issue this session, especially in the development of charter schools. Charter schools are independent public schools that are free of many regulations that traditional public schools face. They receive public funding but could be run by a non-profit company or board. Many Republican leaders consider charters a top priority this session, but state Democrats worry traditional public schools will receive less funding and little state aid.

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Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves said charter schools will add to the state’s education program, but it is ultimately “a decision parents should make.” In lieu of the national gun control debate, gun control legislation is expected, but serious talks have yet to begin. Lt. Gov. Reeves has proposed legislation that would increase securities. For example, he wants to create a fund that would hire certified law enforcement officers and place them in public schools. Some

in the legislature want to make courts report cases of mental illness to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to prevent people with a history of mental illness from purchasing guns. Only a week into the session, many bills have already been introduced that are sure to spark lively debates. House Bill 163, introduced by Democratic Rep. Tom Miles, would require sex offenders to list their sex offender status on popular media sites such as Facebook and Twitter. Legislation surrounding the recent Penn State scandal has even been brought to the table. Rep. John Hines of Washington County introduced House Bill 107, also known as the “San-

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dusky Rule.” It states that any principal, teacher or other school employee who fails to report the rape, sexual battery or fondling or touching a child shall be held equally criminally liable as the offender who committed the crime against the child. Other bills that were voted down in past sessions are making comebacks, such as the prohibition of texting while driving, making homemade beer brewing legal and requiring mandatory drug testing for Medicaid recipients. It should be noted that these bills or legislative talks are in circulation and have not passed either house.

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Golden Globes: The best one yet? Hayley Bush Printz Writer The 2013 awards season kicked off Sunday night with the 70th annual Golden Globe Awards. The drinks were steadily flowing, and it was a joyous night for everyone - except Taylor Swift. The evening started with Tina Fey and Amy Poehler being their usual genius, comedic selves. Clever jabs and puns flew higher than the bird’s nest on Helena Bonham Carter’s head (who looked surprisingly normal last night). In fact, they were so brilliant that Fey was able to seamlessly transform into Johnny Depp mid program. The big-screen winners of the evening were “Les Misérables,” “Argo” and “Django Unchained.” “Game Change,” “Girls” and “Homeland” took home the most awards in the television categories. I dreamed a dream that Anne Hathaway won a Golden Globe. It comes as no surprise, then, that Hathaway took home the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Fantine in “Les Misérables.”

“Thank you for this lovely blunt object that I will forevermore use as a weapon against self-doubt,” Hathaway said in her acceptance speech. Hathaway also thanked Sally Field for her contributions to the industry and her ability to break away from Hollywood typecasting, something Hathaway has been striving to do since her role as Amelia Mignonette Thermopolis Renaldi, Princess of Genovia in “The Princess Diaries.” “Les Misérables” also took home the award for Best Picture, Comedy or Musical. In addition, Hugh Jackman won Best Actor, Comedy or Musical for his portrayal of Jean Valjean in the big-screen version of the classic Broadway show. Jennifer Lawrence received the Golden Globe for Best Actress, Comedy or Musical for her role in “Silver Linings Playbook.” She began her speech by shouting triumphantly, “I beat Meryl,” referring to Meryl Streep, who was not present due to illness. The line was actually a reference to the comedy “The First Wives Club,” which got lots of attention on Twitter. People were about ready to send her to the Hunger Games for her joke.

Daniel-Day Lewis won Best Actor in Motion Picture, Drama for the role of Abraham Lincoln in “Lincoln” and Jessica Chastain won the female equivalent for “Zero Dark Thirty.” Adele received the Best Original Song award for “Skyfall,” which appeared in the James Bond flick “Skyfall”. This was the first Golden Globe for the British musical sensation. As usual, Taylor Swift found a way to make the moment all about her. Swift, who did not win for her collaboration with The Civil Wars on “The Hunger Games” soundtrack, had a rather sour look on her face after the announcement. Perhaps we can expect Swift to release a single called, “The One That Got Away” in a few weeks as a response to her first loss since her last boyfriend, which was probably several hours prior. With what some are calling the best Golden Globes ever, it is safe to say that the night did not disappoint. Next up on the awards show express is the 19th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Jan. 27.

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The cast of “Les Miserables” backstage at the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards show at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Golden Globes Winners: MOTION PICTURES Motion Picture, Drama: “Argo” Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical: “Les Misérables” Actor in Motion Picture, Drama: Daniel Day-Lewis, “Lincoln” Actress in Motion Picture, Drama: Jessica Chastain, “Zero Dark Thirty” Actor in Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical: Hugh Jackman, “Les Misérables” Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical: Jennifer Lawrence, “Silver Linings Playbook” Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture: Christoph Waltz, “Django Unchained” Supporting Actress in Motion Picture: Anne Hathaway, “Les Misérables” Director, Motion Picture: Ben Affleck, “Argo” Screenplay, Motion Picture: Quentin Tarantino, “Django Unchained” Foreign Language Film: “Amour” (Austria) Animated Feature Film: “Brave” Original Score, Motion Picture: Mychael Danna, “Life of Pi” Original Song, Motion Picture: “Skyfall,” Adele & Paul Epworth

Television TV Series, Drama: “Homeland” TV Series, Comedy: “Girls” TV Movie or Miniseries: “Game Change” Actor in a TV Series, Drama: Damian Lewis, “Homeland” Actress in a TV Series, Drama: Claire Danes, “Homeland” Actor in a TV Series, Comedy: Don Cheadle, “House of Lies” Actress in a TV Series, Comedy: Lena Dunham, “Girls”

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The Carbon Poppies of Lafayette, La. perform at T-Bone’s Records and Cafe on Friday to promote their debut album, “And Don’t The Kids Just Love It.” The trio, consisting of Allison Bohl, Jonny Campos and Peter DeHart, are known for their upbeat and catchy songs with meaningful lyrics. The Carbon Poppies played at the Thirsty Hippo on Friday night following their show at T-Bone’s.

Actor in a Miniseries or TV Movie: Kevin Costner, “Hatfields & McCoys” Actress in a Miniseries or TV Movie: Julianne Moore, “Game Change” Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries or TV Movie: Ed Harris, “Game Change” Supporting Actress in a Series, Miniseries or TV Movie: Maggie Smith, “Downton Abbey” Cecil B. DeMille Award: Jodie Foster

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LIFE

Student Shout-outs

New Year’s Resolutions...Still in effect?

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Why does Hillcrest smell like a elders’ OB GYN clinic? AKC, everything about you (from your golden hair and Civil War mustache, to naked feet) makes me happy. You’re a Keeper. Happy Birthday to your Student Printz design editor, Lisa! Enjoy your day you old fart! :) Hope everyone had an awesome break! Time to get back to reality....... Why, hello there cold weather. Nice to see you again. Rain, rain go away. Come again another day..... PLEASE!!! Is it Spring Break yet? No? Okay, hurry up and get here! Go see “Django Unchained.” It is SO good! Best Tarantino movie yet. Valentine’s Day will be here soon. I accept all cash, gifts, and checks. Thanks in advance! Did anyone see 17th Floor at Brewsky’s??? They were AWESOME! Admit it. Catﬁsh is pretty addictive even if there is a slightly HIGH chance that it’s scripted. If you’re wearing short sleeves in this weather, your sanity should be questioned.

Kristy Shelley Printz Writer Eat healthy. Get in shape. Exercise more. Quit smoking. These are just a few of the most popular New Year’s Resolutions that millions of people commit to each time we ring in a new year. Personally, I’ve made only two new year’s resolutions in my entire life. The first was for the year 2008, and it was to stop drinking carbonated drinks. My best friend also decided to make this her resolution, which made it easier for me to keep it. When we would go out to eat, she would order a water or sweet tea, and I would order the same. When we would go to the grocery store with our moms, she would get bottled water for her lunch, and I would do the same. I kept this resolution for five years. Needless to say, I’m proud. Kelli-Anne Terrell, a sophomore accounting major, also cut out soft drinks for her 2012 new year’s resolution. “I just made my mind up. It was hard for the first few months, and I had to take every temptation one at a time, but after a couple of months, my motivation was that I don’t want the sacrifices I’ve already

made to go to waste by blowing it now.” For 2013, Kelli-Anne has made a new goal. “This year I made the resolution to run 1000 miles in one year,” Terrell said, “I’ve been working hard at it these first few weeks.” Some people are not so motivated or serious about their resolutions, though. After asking on Facebook about why people don’t keep their resolutions, I received a few comical responses like “change is too hard” and “food tastes good” and as funny as these comments are, they’re true. According to Forbes, by Jan. 19, 2012 half of the population gave up or forgot about their New Year’s resolutions. It usually is because a person sets too high of a goal or there is no one to hold them accountable if they slip up. The people who choose to quit smoking, for instance, may have a hard time because all their friends smoke, so they are tempted and have no support when it comes to quitting. When students make the resolution to eat healthy, they might find it hard to stick to when all their friends are going to Taco Bell at 1 a.m., or when they’re living on a college budget. Trust me on that one. I know from personal experience. Remember when I said I had two new year’s resolutions? Well, the second was for the year 2012. After losing one of my best friends and realizing I

didn’t have many pictures with as only eating fast food once him, I decided to take a picture a week. By doing this, you’re everyday for a whole year to more likely to stick to your resdocument that day. I wanted to olutions because they no longer make sure I captured every spe- seem impossible. cial moment, and not so special “For my resolution to run moment, and I did. It was easy 1000 miles, I have a weekly f o r quota to me to meet so According to Forbes, keep it’s easier to this to manby Jan. 19, 2012 half one as age such of the population gave well a big b e number,” up or forgot about their cause Te r r e l l New Year’s resolutions. I love s a i d . taking “I’m also pickeeping tu re s , a blog and I had friends who held where I write about every run me accountable if I was late or and how I am doing. It kind of slipping up. I felt the need to keeps me accountable.” keep these people entertained. Keeping a journal or a blog is I think that’s the secret to new great way to track your progress year’s resolutions. When other of your resolutions. If you are people notice that you’re los- tempted to give into that fast ing weight, getting into shape food craving or smoke break, or even just uploading a picture you can look at your journal everyday – you feel better about and see how far you’ve come, your resolution and maybe which might convince you to more inclined to stay with it. stick to your resolutions. It’s also important to have a Last, but not least, realize a strong support system. If your new year’s resolution doesn’t friends and family stick behind have to be… well, a new year’s you and encourage you to meet resolution. Since they’re called your goals, you’re more likely to new year’s resolutions, many meet them to make your friends people slip up and then give and family proud. up. Just because you vow to eat Some advice? Don’t set your healthy on Jan. 1, but on Jan. 15, sights too high. Instead of mak- eat a slice of your grandma’s deing the resolution to lose 50 licious apple pie doesn’t mean pounds by summer, just make you can’t keep to your resoluit to lose 50 pounds. Instead of tion. Starting something at the saying “no fast food all year,” beginning of the year seems like make it a gradual thing, such you’re turning over a new leaf or starting with a clean slate, but remember, you can make a resolution at any point in your life – it does not have to be Jan. 1 of each new year. Good luck to all of you who have resolutions this year and may the odds be ever in your favor.

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New football coach optimistic for next season Recently hired Monken begins selecting staff

Ben Welch Printz Writer When he was hired in December, Southern Miss head football coach Todd Monken announced that he would coach quarterbacks and call the offensive plays in addition to handling the head coaching duties. However, the head coach cannot do everything. Monken and Southern Miss officially announced the hiring of six new coaches and the retention of one former coach. It is the first announcement of new coaches since Monken was hired, and he hopes to have his entire staff filled by the time spring semester starts at the university. Steve Buckley, last season’s offensive coordinator, was re-

tained as recruiting coordinator. His experience in the area with local high schools should pay dividends in recruiting. At the moment, Buckley is the only coach kept from last year’s team. David Duggan will return to Hattiesburg as the defensive coordinator for the Golden Eagles. Duggan served as defensive coordinator for former Southern Miss coach Larry Fedora and followed him to North Carolina as the special teams coordinator. He will have the opportunity to coach several of the players he recruited to Southern Miss. Two former NFL players will appear on the sidelines this season. Pete Perot played offensive line for the Philadelphia Eagles and the New Orleans Saints before moving on to the coaching ranks. He comes from Loui-

siana Tech and will be the offensive line coach. John Simon played running back for the Tennessee Titans and the Washington Redskins before becoming the head football coach and athletic director at Roosevelt High School in Dallas, Texas. He will coach running backs on this staff. John Wazniak will be the special teams coordinator after he left his position as a quality-control assistant at the University of Alabama. Steve Thacker is the new safeties coach after spending the last three seasons as a graduate assistant at Oklahoma State. Marcus Arroyo was hired as the offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach even though Monken will call the plays. Arroyo comes from the University of California, where he was the quarterbacks coach.

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New USM head football coach Todd Monken delivers his speech during the press conference in the Trent Lott Center.

Five things you missed over winter break Kyle Smith Sports Editor Basketball has record-setting performance over Dillard Southern Miss had one of its best games in program history on Jan. 3 against Dillard. The team broke five school records and four conference records in the 135-41 win. The Golden Eagles set school records for most points scored in a game (135), steals in a game (27), three-point field goals made in a game (18), margin of victory (+94) and halftime margin (+45). Neil Watson also broke the school record for assists in a game with 17. The team also set four conference records for points in a game, field goals made in a game (51), assists in a game (40) and steals in a game. Six Eagles scored in double figures, and all players played at least five minutes. QB granted release from USM Southern Miss freshman quarterback Anthony Alford was granted a release from his football scholarship in December, according to athletic director Jeff Hammond. Alford, who played in nine games and started in five for the Golden Eagles in their historic 0-12 season, was arrested and suspended from the university in November for an on-campus fight involving guns, though no shots were fired. Clarion Ledger beat writer Hugh Kellenberger reported from his blog that rumors that Alford was inter-

ested in Ole Miss had been swirling around Oxford, and “sources close to the Ole Miss program indicate there is interest in at least talking to Alford.” Women’s soccer coach announced Athletic Director Jeff Hammond announced the hiring of the new women’s soccer coach, Mohammed El-Zare Tabbed. El-Zare comes to Southern Miss after spending the past 10 years in Mobile, Ala. While in Mobile, he helped with the recruiting of both the men’s team at the University of Mobile and the women’s team at the University of South Alabama. He has also served as the Director of Coaching for the Mobile Soccer Club since 2007. “It is an honor and a privilege to join the Golden Eagle family,” ElZare said. “I would like to thank Mr. Hammond, Ms. Varnell and the search committee for this amazing opportunity, and I look forward to all of us working together to bring the women’s soccer program to conference, regional and eventually national prominence.” Basketball started conference play Both men’s and women’s basketball teams have started conference play against Rice and Marshall, respectively. The men’s team got off to a quick start over Rice, jumping out to a quick 22-5 lead. Rice would fight back, going on a 17-10 run to close the first half. The game would get no closer, however, as the Eagles would

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Freshman quarterback Anthony Alford makes a play during the game against Nebraska on Sept. 1, 2012.

hold off the owls to win 75-52. Daveon Boardingham led the Eagles with 16 points and 7 rebounds. The win moved Southern Miss to 12-4 overall and 1-0 in conference play. The Lady Eagles kicked off conference play against Marshall at home. After trailing by as much as 12 in the second half, Southern Miss came back to lead by five with under a minute to play. Marshall hit a three-pointer with 10 seconds to

play, but Southern Miss ran out the clock to preserve the win. The win moved the Lady Eagles to 9-4 overall and 1-0 in conference play. Voice of the Eagles wins prestigious award The “Voice of the Golden Eagles,” John Cox was recently named the 2012 Mississippi Sportscaster of the Year by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association.

Cox is the Director of Sports Broadcasting for Southern Miss and is in his 35th year with the school. This is his second consecutive year he has won the award and the sixth time overall. Cox handles the play-by-play duties for football, men’s basketball and baseball teams, as well as hosts the Southern Miss Sports Today television show and the Golden Eagle Hotline radio show.

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Golden Eagles dismantle Cougars Ben Welch Printz Writer The Conference USA home opener started close for Southern Miss, but it did not end that way. The Golden Eagles moved to 13-4 on the season and 2-0 in conference play after dismantling the Houston Cougars by a score of 73-54. The victory extended several streaks for Southern Miss. It was their fifth straight victory and 21st straight victory in Reed Green Coliseum. The win over Houston also set a school record for consecutive home wins over conference opponents at nine. “We expected the game to be a back-and-forth affair, which is how it started out,” Southern Miss head coach Donnie Tyndall said. “Houston has a big, physical front line. But, I thought we had a great energy level. We did a good job of keeping them out of the paint, limiting their post touches and forcing them to take jump shots. Our guys

competed, and I was pleased with our effort overall.” With more than six minutes left in the first half, Houston hit a basket to shrink the Southern Miss lead to only two points at 17-15. That was the last time they scored in the first half, however. The Eagles closed with half with a 19-0 run that basically ended any chance of a Cougar victory. Southern Miss was able to maintain their large lead through the second half and cruised to victory behind great defense, which lead to several easy buckets. Guard Jerrold Brooks led all players with 16 points, while forward Jonathan Mills led all players with 10 rebounds. Junior Daveon Boardingham continued his recent surge with a 12 points and five rebounds. The Eagles hit the road to face the Mustangs of SMU tomorrow before returning home next Saturday against UAB. Southern Methodist is currently 11-7 on the season and 1-2 in conference play under the leadership of first-year coach and coaching legend Larry Brown.

Southern Miss Box Score Men’s Basketball: 01/12 vs. Houston W, 73-54

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Junior guard Jerrold Brooks shoots as junior guard Neil Watson boxes out a Houston opponent during the home game Saturday at Reed Green Coliseum.

Southern Miss Sports Upcoming Games:

Women’s Basketball: 01/13 at Memphis L, 63-57

Military Monday

A tribute to our military! Includes Dome Burger and drink with valid Military ID.

Wild $.40 Wednesday per wing

Get your favorite wings! (increments of 6) Flavor choices include BBQ, Lemon Pepper, Buffalo, and Original.

Tender Tuesday

01/16/13 7 p.m. Men’s Basketball at SMU Dallas, Texas

01/19/13 5 p.m. Men’s Basketball vs. UAB Hattiesburg, Miss.

01/17/13 7 p.m. Women’s Basketball vs. SMU Hattiesburg, Miss.

All Day Track and Field, Cross Country Auburn Indoor Auburn, Ala.

Attention chicken lovers! Your choice of chicken on a stick, chicken and waffles, or chicken tender basket.

Specials valid

4 pm - Close Friday hours: 11 am - 2 pm

Throwback

Thursday

The original Louisiana sub the po’boy! Any Po’Boy sandwich on our menu included.

$5 Friday

The campus favorite soup, salad, and pizza bar.

10 a.m. Women’s Tennis vs. William Carey Hattiesburg, Miss.

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