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Greeks prep for philanthropy Kathryn Miller Printz Writer
Fraternities at the University of Southern Mississippi are making this week a little brighter by hosting their annual philanthropy events, including Sigma Alpha Epsilon’s Charity Bowl, Alpha Tau Omega’s Crawfish Boil and Sigma Nu’s Project Fratway. Tonight, the men of SAE and the fraternity who bids the most money to play them will compete in a full contact football game noted as the Charity Bowl. The Charity Bowl raises funds for the Hattiesburg Civitan Camp. “This is a 15-year tradition which makes it one of the longest philanthropic traditions on campus,” said Ross Bedenbaugh, a member of SAE fraternity. During the game’s halftime, a woman from each sorority will come onto the field to represent her chapter, and the chapter that acquires the most points throughout the week will determine who becomes this year’s
Miss Charity Bowl. Bedenbaugh said his favorite part about Charity Bowl is getting to put his football pads on again. “I get one chance a year to play the game that I’m passionate about,” Bedenbaugh said, who added that the Hattiesburg Civitan Camp is close to his heart. Charity Bowl will be held tonight at 5 p.m. at San Antonio Field in downtown Hattiesburg. Alpha Tau Omega’s 29th annual crawfish boil will be attracting many from campus and surrounding community this Saturday afternoon. An estimated 10,000 pounds of crawfish is boiled every year for the event. The men of ATO will be raising funds for Southern Miss Emergency Relief Fund and are hoping to raise more than $35,000 this year. The crawfish boil will run from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Throughout the day, sororities and fraternities will compete in a volleyball tournament, and sororities will perform in dance banner competitions. The sorority winner of these events will be dubbed Queen of Crawfish.
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Ladies of Chi Omega sorority practice their dance routine on Wednesday night for the ATO crawfish boil to be held on Saturday.
Garrett Dawson, director for the crawfish boil, said his favorite experience is seeing all of the alumni coming back to the house to reminisce about their glory days. “My favorite part about the ATO Crawfish Boil is seeing
months of hard work and dedication through getting sponsorships and selling tickets all come together on that day,” said Nick Bohte, ATO’s philanthropy chairman. Today and tomorrow, the men of ATO will be selling
tickets for the crawfish boil in the Union from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. for $15. They will be $17 on Saturday at the event. In efforts to raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Research
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Nursing receives funds to begin construction Tyler Hill News Editor The Mississippi Legislature’s recently passed bond bill brought good news to the University of Southern Mississippi’s College of Nursing. Senate Bill 2913 included state bonds, and of those bonds, the legislature authorized $20 million to go towards the new nursing building, and pending approval from the State Institutions of Higher Learning, it will
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be called Asbury Hall. The new facility will be built on the western edge of the Hattiesburg campus and will increase the college’s square footage by 135 percent. The $20 million from the Legislature is designated to supplement the cost of construction, furnishings, equipment and other necessities needed to complete the new building. USM President Rodney Bennett told University Communications the funding helped the College of Nursing reach a huge milestone.
“We are extremely grateful to the Mississippi Legislature and other state officials who helped facilitate the issuing of much-needed bonds for construction of our new nursing building,” Bennett said. “What began as an exciting vision for our renowned College of Nursing program now moves much closer to becoming a reality … one that will make all members of the Southern Miss family especially proud.” Once completed, the new building will allow an increase in nursing enrollment, bringing the
current 550 student capacity to more than 800. It will also allow for expanded programs, paving the way for a more advanced and enhanced clinical simulation lab, computer labs and student areas that can be better utilized for both learning and study environments. Assistant professor and program director of the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program Anita Boykins said the extra funding from the Legislature will help the development of the expanded programs. “The funding from the state will
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help support the College of Nursing’s mission of teaching, service and research,” Boykins told University Communications. “Funding will not only assist in the teaching mission but also advance and improve nursing practice and clinical practice scholarship.” The fundraising campaign started last year and received a $4 million gift from the Asbury Foundation of Hattiesburg, providing naming rights for the new building. Tentative plans show construction to begin in 2014.
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Students shine at research conference Chase Ladner Printz Writer Last Saturday, the College of Arts and Letters hosted their second annual undergraduate research conference. Students competed for cash prizes and the opportunity to gain experience and critiques in presenting academic work. Eighty-five students representing over a dozen different disciplines all did independent research that was presented to judges from equally
varied field of expertise. Students were presented to different panels relating to their subject, which ranged from the legacies of the ancient world to the control and gene function of microbes. Students were awarded for having the best paper in their field, as well as having the best paper in their major. All this amounted to best in show, which was taken by senior in international studies Hannah Berman. “The conference was great because I got to see what other students on campus are doing right
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Spirit of Southern Mary Margaret Halford Executive Editor For the past three years, Spirit of Southern at Southern Miss has hosted a benefit concert in honor of one of their members who was killed in a car accident. This Saturday, the group will come together and perform once more in memory of their friend. The concert is set to begin at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Parkway Heights Church behind Walgreens. Brandon Baker, a member of the a capella group said the event is free and open to the public, though donations are accepted at the door. The group will perform
such modern songs as “This Love” by Maroon 5 and songs by One Direction. Joshua Elmore, who graduated in December, was in Spirit of Southern with Steffan Myers when he was killed. “Steffan was a dear friend of mine,” Elmore said. “He was someone I talked to everyday that put a smile on my face. It makes me feel proud and gives me great honor to sing in his memory.”
now,” said Berman. Berman’s studied was titled “Gynocide in China and Korea: How the Japanese Military systematized ‘Comfort Stations’ before and during World War II.” She discussed the abduction of Chinese and South Koreans as well as the systematic kidnapping, raping and murdering of over 100,000 women. This is often called gynocide or sometimes femicide. “My family has dealt with a case of domestic violence in the past,” said Berman. “That’s why I feel passionately about women’s rights.”
Berman, along with the other students honored, took $500 for each event they took first in and $100 for second. “Everything was strong this year,” said chair of the Department of History and event organizer Dr. Phyllis Jestice. “The judges had a hard time deciding.” Jestice began the research conference just within the history department three years ago. Last year it became a campus wide event with around 60 participants. This year’s growth can be attributed to
more faculty being aware of the conference, as well as donations from department heads, the Vice Provost of Research as well as an anonymous donor. “The greatest weakness I have seen in Mississippi is that a lot of students don’t see that there is better to be done,” said Jestice. “We want students to go one step, two steps, seven steps further. The Undergraduate Research Conference is scheduled to happen next year under the College of Arts and Letters chair.
PHILANTHROPY, from 1 Hospital, the men of Sigma Nu are holding their annual Project Fratway Competition on April 29. Sigma Nu raised $2,000 last year for the organization and anticipates raising $4,000 or more this year. Project Fratway is a “parody” to a real fashion show or even comical to many of it viewers. Participants from fraternities and sororities will dress up in creative attire and compete in four categories based off the
Surfin’ USA theme. Judges will then decide who wins for each division in Project Fratway. J.P. Brion, the philanthropy chair of Sigma Nu, said he enjoys seeing the community bonding together for a good cause and having a fun time. Project Fratway will be held in the Thad Cochran Center ballrooms at 7 p.m. Donations are also welcome at the door.
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Student, wrestler balances college and career April Garon Printz Writer The world of professional wrestling is full of colorful personalities larger than life, feuds, drama and physicality. It is an industry with a worldwide following that straddles the categories of entertainment and sport. University of Southern Mississippi student Ben Smith is part of this adrenalinecharged industry. “Professional wrestling is something that you either understand or you don’t,” said Smith. “If you get it, no explanation is needed. If you don’t get it, no explanation will ever be enough.” Smith works professionally with Wildkat Sports, a pro wrestling company, based out of New Orleans, as well as Hattiesburg’s PowerSlam Productions. Climbing up in the industry takes a lot of dedication, something Smith knows well. He is not only a pro wrestler but is also a college student. Smith is a senior English licensure major at USM. He has been wrestling his entire college career and joined a company when he was 18 years old. “I wanted to get involved in wrestling for as far back as I can remember and always told myself that as soon as I am old enough I would find a way in,” Smith said. “To my surprise, there was a wrestling company just ten miles down the road from where I lived.” Smith faces the daily struggle of balancing his wrestling career with maintaining his studies. He juggles countless hours in the gym, commuting to shows and keeping good grades in classes.
“I have managed to balance the two to a degree, but it is not easy. I have no social life,” Smith said. When the public thinks of the wrestling industry, they may not necessarily connect a college degree with the physical drama playing out in the ring. This is a misconception, according to Wes Adams, one of Smith’s mentors and fellow wrestlers. Adams, a 2002 Southern Miss graduate, owns the Hattiesburg wrestling company PowerSlam Productions and is also connected with WildKat Sports. “Higher up in the industry,
education is important,” Adams said. “A lot of elite wrestlers have a college degree or are working on one. People don’t want to hire someone without education.” Adams, who majored in hospitality management, said many wrestlers use the knowledge they gained in college, such as from business classes, to further their wrestling careers. Smith had longevity and the future on his mind when he decided to pursue a degree. “I went to college because I know that wrestling won’t last forever, and I want to go into teaching because it is something I always thought I could do well
in and enjoy,” Smith said. Fellow students and professors have interesting reactions when they find out Smith is a pro wrestler. Many want to know more about this other side of his life. Melanie Boyd, a fellow student and friend, couldn’t believe a student could take on so much. “The day I met Ben he told me he was a professional wres-
tler, and I was stunned that an undergrad student that was so young could take on the responsibility of being a professional wrestler as well,” Boyd said. Adams, who has 13 years of experience in the industry, is reminded of himself when he thinks of Smith. Adams was
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Java Werks to brews once more Dusty Mercier Printz Writer Hattiesburg coffee lovers have a reason to rejoice as Java Werks on Hardy Street is set to reopen today. The coffeehouse, which has been closed since last summer, was bought by Cesar Potenza and his wife Marbelis. After moving to Hattiesburg from Florida five years ago, Cesar has been looking for the opportunity to open a business in Hattiesburg.
WRESTLING, from 4 also pursuing wrestling while he was at Southern Miss. “Ben pushes himself,” Adams said. “I was doing what he was doing. It can be done with effective use of your time and making the most of the least.” Smith’s ultimate career goal is to make it with the WWE. Adams believes Smith has what it takes to make it in the competitive world of professional wrestling. “He makes wrestling happen and is moving up in the world,” Adams said. “He really sees wrestling for what it is and what it’s not. He has the potential to make it to the top, and he’s going to. He’s willing to learn and willing to listen.”
YEARBOOK The staff of The Southerner yearbook will be hosting their second annual launch party on Monday from 5 until 7 p.m. in the RC Cook Lounge in the Union. Yearbooks will be available for $20, and there will be food, music and a photobooth at the event. Executive Editor Kelly Price said more than 200 books have been sold so far, and 1,000 books total were ordered. Monday through Wednesday, a table will be set up in the Thad Cochran Center from noon until 1 p.m. where books will be available for sale. Cash, checks and credit cards will be accepted, but student IDs will not.
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The menu will feature the same items as before but with a unique addition. The Potenzas plan to slowly introduce a few South American dishes to the offering. “Java Werks is iconic in Hattiesburg,” he said. “We thought it would give us the venue to have the pastries and coffee that everyone loves but also introduce a little South American cuisine. There’s nothing like that here, and we think it’ll create a niche, offering something unique to the Hattiesburg community.”
The Potenzas plan to open their doors at 12 p.m. today for a soft opening. They plan to have the grand opening in about two weeks. “We want to make sure we have all the wrinkles ironed out,” said Potenza. “We have previous employees coming back, and once we get our rhythm we’ll have our grand opening.” The Potenzas bought the coffeehouse from previous owners Ken and Pam Hill. Potenza said they have been more than help-
ful in the transition. “They’ve helped us get up and going, to learn the idiosyncrasies of the businesses,” Cesar said. “They’ve really been key in assisting us in the ownership transition.” Many Hattiesburg residents are looking forward to the reopening of the beloved coffeehouse. “It provides a great place for students and members of the community to go,” Kyle Ethridge, an English graduate student, said. “I don’t know much
about South American food, but I think it’s great to have more diversity. I’ll try it, for sure.” After the grand opening, Java Werks plans to open Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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The do’s and don’ts for festival goers
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TOMORROW come enjoy unlimited crawfish at SMAC’s Crawfish Fest. 4-7pm on Centennial Lawn! Music by DJ Hurricane, tons of inflatables, dunk booth, photo booth, caricature, and the list goes on! Don’t miss out #SMACcrawfish When are they going to take down the fences between JGH and LAB? Just get rid of them already. I have no problems with smoking, but please put ashtrays in the courtyard outside the library next to the Power House. The cigarette butts everywhere on the ground are disgusting. To the people in the library who sing aloud because their headphones are so loud...You aren’t even studying...GO HOME!! Let the rest of us work in peace!!! Can we please start a Doctor Who group? Come on, people. Somebody organize this!
Caitlin Seale Printz Writer So you’ve got passes for your first music festival. You’ve been listening to the festival playlist on Spotify for weeks in preparation so you’ll be prepared for that epic sing-a-long with your favorite artist. So—now what? Whether you’re a music festival virgin or an experienced veteran, check out these do’s and don’ts so that you’re ready this festival season.
DO stay hydrated
It’s going to be hot out there, so make sure you stay hydrated. Some festivals will allow small soft coolers and sealed water bottles, but rather than dealing with the hassle of a cooler that you’ll have to lug around with you all day, buy a cheap plastic water bottle and refill it throughout the day. You’re saving money and your concert experience.
DON’T forget to bring cash
Most vendors will require cash,
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so make sure you hit up the ATM before entering the festival grounds. They do have some of these machines on the grounds, but the extra fees will make you regret not making a quick stop by your bank to grab some spending money.
DO bring a small backpack
Make the investment in a small backpack to keep all of your stuff to-
To the person who commented on the leggings wearing girl in the fresh, women are subjugated because the patriarchy creates a false divide between sluts and virgins based on how a woman’s dressed. Wearing a thong is not justification for oppression. #shameonyou Yellow Fiddle Saturday Night. 10:30 til 2. 3 dollar cover. House Party with DJ Slozz. You won’t want to miss it. It’s right across the highway from the Trent Lott Center. Like his page on Facebook and profile on Twitter. Dear letter thief, Delta Delta just doesn’t sound right... Love the ladies of Delta Delta DELTA Hey USM, if you’re going to enforce smoking rules, it’d be helpful to know where we’re allowed to smoke. Posting bigger signs is a good start. Oh and please don’t call my mom. I might get grounded. Everyone come to the BSU lawn on Monday at 9 for Unite! It’s a Night of Worship put on by tons of different campus ministries for all denominations and Christians alike! Come worship with us!!
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DON’T forget to prepare for the weather
You’re definitely going to regret not putting on some SPF 15 when you’re in a big crowd and constantly having your sunburn irritated. Pack a small bottle of sunscreen and remember to reapply throughout the day. Also, rainy days can be a drag if you don’t prepare properly. Bring an extra pair of shoes or even some rain boots for walking around the muddy and wet grounds. You might want a small umbrella, but don’t keep it open during the show. Instead, bring a poncho or a raincoat so you don’t obstruct the view of other people in the crowd.
DO bring a blanket
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gether. That way, it’s all in one place and you’ll be way less likely to lose things while going around to listen to your favorite bands.
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Instead of packing chairs that you’ll need to keep up with all day, bring along a blanket to lounge on during your break during the day. Make sure that you take breaks dur-
ing your long day to keep the energy up for the big acts during the evening hours.
DON’T be disrespectful
Of course, everyone wants to get a good spot for the headlining band, but don’t be disrespectful and push your way in front of people who have been waiting there all day. Instead, grab a good spot during one of the opening acts and don’t move. You might discover some great music along the way.
DO make friends with people in the audience
It may seem awkward at first, but talk to some of the people around you while waiting for the next band to hit the stage. You could meet some really interesting people and get some recommendations on other great music to check out during your festival experience. This was an article of opinion by Caitlin Seale, a writer for The Student Printz. Email questions or comments to caitlin.seale@eagles. usm.edu.
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Draft season: The best Southern Miss falls to Alabama time of the year Ben Welch Printz Writer
I know some people don’t enjoy professional player drafts, but the NFL’s expansion to a four-day draft extravaganza proves my point of view: Drafts are awesome. And it’s that time of year again. The National Football League will roll out the biggest event of their offseason, the NFL Draft, with the first round starting Thursday night and the rest of the seven rounds continuing into the weekend. This year’s draft could be one of the most exciting drafts in recent memory for one reason: No one knows what is going to happen. There are two main paths this draft could take, but the possibilities and rabbit trails off of each path could get ridiculous. The first path is the way the draft should go and is the type of draft a former offensive lineman like myself appreciates: the path of lineman and defensive players. The top ten prospects on ESPN are either offensive lineman or defensive players with only one of those playing a position that does not play on the line of scrimmage. It’s a beautiful thing. Many experts have claimed NFL priorities have changed over the years, and this year’s draft will prove it. Five of the top ten picks should be offensive lineman with Texas A&M offensive tackle Luke Joeckel going first overall. The top priority of teams recently have been on the passing game, and with that comes the need to protect your franchise quarterback and get to the opposing quarterback on defense. This draft can confirm that line of thinking. The rabbit trail off this path comes when all the top defensive players and offensive line-
man are no longer available to the teams towards the end of the first round. It could cause them to trade back and allow for other teams to move back into the first round for a late run on quarterbacks and wide receivers. Chaos would ensue. When would these trades start? How many teams give up too much to get a second chance at the quarterback they want? Is it possible no quarterbacks get taken in the first round at all? The second path would stick to the old NFL adage of “This is a quarterback league, so go get yours.” In this case, the draft would turn into the 2011 draft that saw the likes of Jake Locker and Christian Ponder taken in the first 12 picks. Playoff teams situated later in the draft would love to see that path taken once again. In 2011, Cameron Jordan fell to the Saints at pick number 24 and has turned into a defensive star for them. Teams drafting late this year like the Falcons, Ravens and 49ers are dreaming that this is the path taken. Three teams that should prove to be the most active Thursday are the Jets, Dolphins and Falcons. The Jets are poised with two picks in the first round after the Darrell Revis trade and need a lot of help to improve their lackluster roster. The Dolphins and Falcons could be active moving up or down depending on how the draft develops which would make it all the more interesting. The two most intriguing players in this draft to me are Dee Milliner and Tyler Eifert. Both players could be franchise players. Dee Milliner is the best cornerback in this draft and has the potential of a shutdown corner. Best case, Milliner goes in the top five. Worst case, he drops and becomes the steal of the draft. Eifert is a freak of a tight end that could be the prize
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of teams moving up in the draft in order to find the next game changing tight end. My favorite position in this draft is the linebacker position. I don’t think the linebackers are being talked about enough in this draft. There are some great ones, and a good linebacker can drastically change a defense more than any other defensive position. Teams early in the draft could change their defenses for the better; teams late in the draft could be very happy when one of these linebackers fall into their lap thanks to being overlooked. Southern Miss could have anywhere from one to three players drafted this year. Defensive star Jamie Collins is definitely being drafted. He wowed scouts at the combine and has been predicted as high as the Saints’ first round pick. Most likely a second round pick, Collins would benefit from an early run on defensive players. The other two draftable players from Southern Miss are offensive lineman Joe Duhon and do-everything offensive weapon Tracy Lampley. Duhon was the only other Southern Miss player invited to the combine and would benefit from an early run on offensive linemen. Lampley was mostly injured last year, and that has hurt his draft stock, but someone could see him as a late round steal. He will definitely be invited to a camp as an undrafted free agent should he go undrafted. Let the games begin.
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The University of Alabama baseball team completed the season sweep of the Golden Eagles on Wednesday night with a 7-4 win at Pete Taylor Park. Alabama got off to a quick start in the first inning. After third baseman Kenny Roberts led off the inning with a walk, Southern Miss third baseman Bradley Roney threw wide of first base. Roberts came around to score to take the early 1-0 lead for the Tide. After Southern Miss went quiet in the first, Bama added on to their lead in the second inning. The Tide loaded the bases with three straight singles before Chance Vincent grounded into a fielder’s choice to score Austen Smith. Southern Miss took the lead in the bottom of the second inning when they scored four runs, all with two outs. After Isaac Rodriguez started the inning off with a double, Southern Miss looked like they were going to leave him stranded before the bats heated up. Chase Fowler walked to put runners on first and second, and Andrew Furr singled to score Rodriguez. Dillon Day addChris Little/Printz ed a double to score Fowler. With run- Teammates congratulate senior pitcher ners on second and Dillon Day after he crosses homeplate during the black-out game played against third, Mason Rob- the University of Alabama on Wednesday bins singled home night at Pete Taylor Park in Hattiesburg.
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1 p.m. Baseball vs. UAB Hattiesburg, Miss. (Pete Taylor Park)
3 p.m. Softball vs. East Carolina Hattiesburg, Miss. 6:30 p.m. Baseball vs. UAB Hattiesburg, Miss. (Pete Taylor Park)
Furr and Day to take the 4-2 lead. Both teams went quietly over the next few innings until Alabama tied the game up in the top of the sixth inning when Smith singled to score Ben Moore and Kyle Overstreet. Alabama took the lead for good in the eighth inning. Overstreet singled to start the Tide eighth before Moore doubled him in for the Tide’s fifth run. Smith then doubled in Moore to make it 6-4, and Andrew Miller singled in Smith to go ahead 7-4. Taylor Guilbeau (4-1) earned the win for Bama (25-18). Tucker Hawley earned his first save of the season. James McMahon (0-1) took the loss for the Eagles (21-19). Southern Miss hosts conference foe UAB this weekend for a three game series. Friday night’s contest is set for 6 p.m.
04/30/13 6 p.m. Baseball vs. Louisiana-Monroe Hattiesburg, Miss. (Pete Taylor Park)
Box Score Men’s Golf:
4/22 at Comference USA Championship 9th of 12 4/23 at Comference USA Championship 9th of 12
Women’s Golf:
4/22 at Comference USA Championship 8th of 11 4/23 at Comference USA Championship 8th of 11 4/24 at Comference USA Championship 7th of 12
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