THE
S TUDENT PRINTZ SERVING SOUTHERN MISS SINCE 1927
Monday, February 17, 2014
Volume 98 Issue 36
BASKETBALL
Late rally propels USM past Tulsa James Johnson Printz Reporter
The Southern Miss Lady Eagles got off to a slow start Saturday against Tulsa, but a strong second half helped Southern Miss improve to 19-5 overall and 8-3 in league play with a 91-73 victory while Tulsa dropped to 10-12 and 4-7. The victory gave Southern Miss its first win against Tulsa in four games. “The start of this game was absolutely frustrating,” said head coach Joye Lee-McNelis. “We didn’t get off to a good start. We challenged some of them and they loafed going up and down the floor. It took strong challenges to make them respond. Voche’ Martin stepped up and showed maturity after the way we challenged her in practice and during this game.” Both teams opened the game missing a combined seven shots. Tulsa got on track first and took a 5-0 lead. Faulkner hit a three for the Lady Eagles’ first points. The teams traded baskets for three possessions before the Golden Hurricanes scored five unanswered points pushing their lead to 14-7. The Lady Hurricanes heated up and outscored Southern Miss 13-5 and took a 27-14 lead. The Lady Eagles were able to cut that lead using an 18-5 run to make it 34-32 with 3:26 remaining before halftime. Tulsa led 43-42 at the half on 57.1 percent shooting from the field including 62.5 percent from behind the arc. Junior Tamara Jones scored a game-high 40 points off the bench for the second time this season. Senior Jamierra Faulkner added a doubledouble, racking up 13 points and dishing 14 assists leading Southern Miss past Tulsa. “What a performance today
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NEWS Pregnancy prevention State senate passes pregnancy bill.
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Junior forward Tamara Jones finishes in traffic to score two of her 40 points Saturday afternoon against Tulsa.
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A&E Local music New band embraces female musicians.
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OPINION Comic con Writer’s experience at Wizard World.
by Tamara Jones,” said LeeMcNelis. “She came off the bench and I thought she played very well offensively and got a lot of key boards. I thought (the) Tam-Jam show was back today. I thought Jamierra Faulkner did a tremendous job of distributing the ball, playing on two feet and making plays to create plays for others.” Jerontay Clemons and Voche’ Martin scored 11 and 10 points, respectively for the Lady Eagles. Jones seemed to grab everything that bounced off the rim as she had a teambest 10 rebounds to give her a double-double. Southern Miss went on another big run, outscoring Tulsa 18-1 over a 5:01 span to go from a three-point deficit to a 14-point advantage. Tulsa led 55-52 with 14:05 remaining in the game when Clemons found Jones in the paint for the bucket. Faulkner then stole the ball from the Tulsa point guard, and assisted Martin on a layup. Jones connected on a pair of free throws followed by backto-back baskets coming from Martin and Jones that included an and-one play by Jones. Martin sank a pair of free throws before Jones connected on her third three of the game. Brittanny Dinkins capped the run with two free throws to give Southern Miss a 7056 lead. Southern Miss finished the game shooting 53.8 percent from the field and 94.4 percent from the line and held a slight rebounding edge, 34-31. The Lady Eagles also had 15 secondchance points and scored 20 points off 17 Tulsa turnovers. Southern Miss will hit the road for a pair of Conference USA games against new conference members FIU and Florida Atlantic on Feb. 19 and Feb. 22, respectively.
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SPORTS Baseball Rough start in Lake Area Classic.
THE S TUDENT PRINTZ
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Editorial Staff Executive Editor Kathryn Miller kathryn.miller@eagles.usm.edu 850.565.0812 Managing Editor Alan Rawls gregory.rawls@eagles.usm.edu Chief Copy Editor Chris Greene chris.greene@eagles.usm.edu Copy Editor Courtney McNichols courtney.mcnichols@eagles.usm.edu News Editor Nikki Smith ashly.smith@eagles.usm.edu
EVENTS Monday, Feb. 17
Thursday, Feb. 20
Delta Gamma 10:00 a.m. Mr. and Mrs. Eyes
Student Government Association 8:30 a.m. Elections
Tuesday, Feb. 18
Men & Women’s Tennis 7:00 p.m. University of Texas at San Antonio Hattiesburg, Miss.
Student Government Association 8:30 a.m. Elections
Baseball 6:00p.m. University of Louisiana Hattiesburg, Miss.
Wednesday, Feb. 19
Saturday, Feb. 22
Enactus 11:00 a.m. Entrepreneurship Fair
Baseball 1:00p.m. University of Louisiana Hattiesburg, Miss.
Women’s Basketball 5:00 p.m. Florida International Miami, Fla.
Men’s Basketball 5:00p.m. University of Texas at El Paso Hattiesburg, Miss.
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DIRTY BIRDS
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Friday, Feb. 21
SMAC 6:30 p.m. Southern Miss Got Talent Auditions
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2:35 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11, a black Dell laptop and a black and blue book bag were reported missing from McCarty Hall. The theft occurred between 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. The case is open. 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13, a prescription bottle of Zanax pills and a check book were reportedly taken from a Pinehaven apartment. The crime happened approximately between Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 8:30 a.m. and Thursday, Feb. 13 at 6:55 a.m. The case remains open. 11:58 a.m. on Thursday Feb. 13, a purse was reportedly taken from Pinehaven Circle. The theft happened between Wednesday at 11:50 p.m. and 11:55 p.m. The case is open.
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First quote of the week: There will be another on Thursday...
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NEWS
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ON CAMPUS
USM to compete in Recyclethon Kirstie Lowery Printz Reporter
The University of Southern Mississippi is set to host Recyclethon, a campus-based recycling competition starting Monday, Feb. 24 and running through Friday, March 28. Sustainability Coordinator Christina Foreman said competitors will work together to create teams of two to five people to compete in the
competition. Throughout the event, participants will gather and collect recyclable items from around the campus and bring them to Shoemaker Square every Friday starting Feb. 28. Each item to be weighed and recorded. The individuals who collected the highest weight of recyclable items will be the winning team. Foreman said there are many benefits to participating in Recyclethon, including
improving the environment. event is over, but also because The competition encourages the weights of each item that everyone to recycle items is collected will be entered after using them, rather into Recyclemania. than throwing them away. According to www. Recycling not only benefits r e c y c l e m a n i a c s . o r g , Southern Miss, but the entire RecycleMania is a national planet as well. It causes fewer college and university items to be put into the landfill, recycling competition. which results in less pollution. “Southern Miss will be This competition is also competing with over 400 important not only because it other schools, so the more will encourage each competitor weight we can accumulate to continue recycling after the during Recyclethon, the
more competitive we will be in the larger competition,” Foreman said. According to the university website, the competition will be sponsored by the Office of Sustainability. Foreman said first place team members will each receive a Kindle Fire, and second place team members will receive wireless Bluetooth speakers.
STATE
Senate passes pregnancy prevention bill Crystal Garner Printz Reporter
Required pregnancy prevention programs at community colleges and public universities could become a part of Mississippi’s future as a result of a bill passed by the Senate last week. According to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Mississippi had the second highest teen birth rate in the nation among females between 15 and 19 years old in 2011. The bill was sponsored by Republican Sen. Sally Doty of Brookhaven. In a report from the Associated Press, Doty said 5,644 teen pregnancies occurred in the state in 2012. The bill, which will move to the House, would challenge higher education institutions to research methods of preventing unplanned pregnancies among unmarried 18 and 19 year olds. “There can never be enough education on the topic of sexual health,” said Sarah West, an abstinence advocate and crisis counselor at The Center for Pregnancy Choices in Laurel, Miss. “Teens and adults alike may be taught the fundamentals of sexual health, but are rarely educated on the importance of boundaries in relationships and with themselves.” West believes discussing the fundamentals is important. “We need to address and educate on the complexity of the human being and that we are not only physical, but need to have emotional, mental and spiritual balance,” she said. Democratic Sen. Hob Bryan of Amory told the Associated Press that the bill does not offer an adequate solution to the problem.
Bryan said the focus should be aimed toward public education and Medicaid expansion. “It is amazing how little some children know about reproduction,” Bryan said. Kaisha Brown, a student at The University of Southern Mississippi, said the problem should be addressed earlier in the education process than college. “I don’t think by making the pregnancy prevention programs a requirement will actually reduce college students from having sex because by the time
they come to college, majority of students feel as if they already know everything,” she said. “It may help some students, but at the end of the day, majority will probably ignore it.” In regards to the pregnancy rate among teens in Mississippi, Brown said children should be made aware of sex. “I think by (implementing) sex education programs around eighth grade, it will teach the students not to have sex,” she said. “And even if they do decide to have it, it will teach them how
to be careful.” According to a feature report on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s official website, pregnancy during the teen years can change the lives and futures of the mother, father, child and their families. It also said repeat teen births— two or more pregnancies ending in a live birth before age 20—can
limit the mother’s ability to finish her education or get a job. If the House approves the bill, program proposals will be researched by November. DoSomething.org reports that three in 10 U.S. girls will get pregnant at least once before they turn 20 years old. This sums up to nearly 800,000 teen pregnancies yearly.
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FEATURE
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ON CAMPUS
Fashion show promotes self-esteem Addreonna Seger Printz Reporter
On Feb. 12, the Southern Miss Activities Council put on a pretty impressive fashion show in the Thad Cochran Center that brought up interesting viewpoints on beauty, fashion and self-esteem. What is the first thing that pops into your head when you think fashion show? If you said super thin, impossibly beautiful men and women modeling all the latest fashions by all the hottest designers, you would be absolutely correct. However, SMAC committee members Kirisa Mahon, Lindsey Martin and Kierra Garner felt that this was something that had already been done. In their two-month long planning, they decided to take fashion to a completely different level. They had no intentions of showing people all of the latest fashions. This fashion show is unique because it is not only a fashion show. It is a commentary
on individualism, style and confidence. But it wasn’t just a fashion show; it was a theatrical play as well. Backstage before the fashion show, I spoke with models, organizers and the SMAC organizing committee who shared the same vision of the upcoming show. The main character, portrayed by Heather Kmiec, is a girl who goes on a fashion adventure to find herself and find her confidence, and the models are there to help her. Style and fashion are about confidence and having selfesteem. So in each skit, when she gets a new piece of clothing from the other models, she finds out something new about herself. For instance, in the last scene when she is given shoes, she learns how to dance. Mahon took a moment out of her very hectic schedule and introduced me to Kmiec by saying that she was the most important person in the show. Kmiec very modestly laughed it off and talked through her mouthful of Krispie Kreme doughnut about how excited she was. “It’s going to be different and a lot of fun,”
Kmiec said. Martin let me have a bit more insight into the fashion show, what it meant and what it was supposed to be. “We really want to accomplish showing what selfesteem is and confidence,” Martin said. “It’s not all about how you look and with each clothing article (Kmiec) gets, she learns how to use it.” “It’s more than she’s wearing it and that’s what makes her good,” Martin said. “Furthermore, the fashion show will show people that Southern Miss is not a place where you have to be cool to fit in. It’s a place of acceptance and it’s a place of showing girls that we’re going to be your friends no matter how you dress. We’re all equal.” The show included clothes from Mostly Macie’s, Salvation Army, Men’s Warehouse, Natalie & Co. and Polly Esther’s Closet. SMAC also enlisted some on-hand help with hair and makeup from the Fashion Merchandising Organization and Gifted Hands Salon. They even got the dance groups Rhythm Rush, Asso and High Def to help out. The
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Sophomore Ashlea Hodge models for the SMAC fashion show that took place Wednesday night in the Thad Cochran Ballroom.
fashion show was followed by a huge dance after party. Girls can now remember the fashion show that was not all about glitz and glamour. The committee hopes
girls walked away from the show feeling empowered, confident and beautiful.
PREVIEW
Anchor Splash to benefit Service for Sight Kristy Shelly
week and we’ve been practicing are always a good time,” Lambert every night for an hour or said. “Different organizations get two,” said Watson, a Sigma Nu very into the dancing and it is Delta Gamma sorority will host participant. “So I’d say we’ve put always fun to see what kind of ideas they come up with.” their annual philanthropy events, in a good amount of effort.” Watson said his favorite part Barton said these events are for King Neptune and Anchor Splash, of the night is the reactions from all to enjoy. this week. Both events help the crowd. “Both events are full of energy support Service for Sight, Delta “I love seeing the girls’ reaction that help raise awareness for the Gamma’s national foundation. during our dance,” Watson visually impaired,” Barton said. Ultimately, protecting the gift said. “This event presents us “Campus organizations have so of sight is one of the sorority’s with a chance to be creative and much fun participating and it’s highest priorities. showcase some of our talents and an exciting community event that “Delta Gamma holds Service I’m very excited.” everyone can experience, Greek for Sight near and dear to us Anchor Splash is a relay or non-Greek.” because it was started by one of and dance competition where Service for Sight was founded our own members,” said Anchor sororities and fraternities compete in 1936 and its purpose is to Splash director Morgan Lambert. in and out of the water. prevent visual impairment. For “The different organizations Freshman exercise science individuals that are already participating pay an (entrance) major Macalah Mefford said visually impaired, the mission is fee and that money goes straight she has put a lot of work into to impact the quality of their lives. to Service for Sight.” preparing for Anchor Splash. King Neptune will kick off Delta Gamma President “I have put a lot of thought into Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. Jennifer Barton said it is the theme and choreography and in Bennett Auditorium. Anchor heartwarming to give back. “Sight is a sense I cannot I really think it’s going to show on Splash will take place Thursday, imagine not having and it’s Thursday night,” said Mefford, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. in the M.C. humbling to know we can give Pi Beta Phi dance chair. “The Johnson Natatorium at The back to something that affects so girls have also been working very Payne Center. hard during practices and their For more information join many people,” Barton said. eagerness to learn and excitement the King Neptune and Anchor King Neptune is a dance to perform for such a great cause Splash Facebook pages or email competition among the makes my job a fun experience.” Lambert at Morgan.Lambert@ fraternities on campus. Senior Lambert encourages everyone eagles.usm.edu. broadcast journalism major Tanner Watson said he is ready to to come out to both events. “Both King Neptune and participate this year. Anchor Splash are very fun and “We started working on it last Printz Reporter
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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MUSIC
Baghead challenges punk standards Bradley Presson Printz Reporter
Hardcore punk has long been thought of as a boy’s club. It is a genre that prides itself on being loud, aggressive and overtly masculine. However, one new band from Hattiesburg is trying to break that stereotype. Baghead is a hardcore punk band composed of friends Zach Burton, Sarah Krock, Hampton Martin and Brianna Wells. Burton, Krock and Martin attend Pearl River Community College, and Wells is a student in the Department of Theatre at The University of Southern Mississippi. The band’s music harkens back to the early days of hardcore, drawing influence from genre pioneers Minor Threat and DYS and modern bands from the Midwest like Noose and Raw Nerve. The band is the first band that Krock and Wells have ever played in, and it is their first experience playing their instruments in the band, bass and drums respectively. The band readily acknowledges
they are an anomaly in their genre. “Girls in bands around here have always been somewhat (of) a novelty, and I hope that in some way Baghead can help to change how people view female musicians,” Krock said. Wells echoed her bandmate’s sentiments. “I hope my presence in the hardcore scene encourages others who aren’t white males to join in,” Wells said. “(Participating in hardcore) is lots of fun. I encourage everyone to go to at least a couple of shows in their life. Something like your assigned sex and skin color shouldn’t stop you from having just as much fun as the boys.” The band played their first show just two weeks after they formed, and they completely stole the show. Following a hodgepodge of noise acts, eclectic rappers and an indie rock band, Baghead’s highoctane brand of danceable punk was well received. Few veteran bands could have hoped to capture the raw energy that the band put forth as they whipped
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Zach Burton, Sarah Krock, Hampton Martin and Brianna Wells of the band Baghead practice in their house Saturday afternoon.
a lifeless crowd into a dancing frenzy. Krock and Wells could have easily been mistaken for seasoned musicians as the band rushed through its short sevenminute set. The band was caught off guard by their warm reception. “(The show was) completely wild,” Martin said. “I knew the show was either going to be a bust or
packed. Luckily, it was packed. The reception was amazing.” “The bigger surprise was how many people kept telling us how great we were after we played our set,” Wells said. While the ultimate goal with Baghead for Martin is to have fun and be punk, he admits that there are a lot of things that the band wants to accomplish.
Playing as many shows as possible, touring and putting out physical releases are all things that the band hopes to accomplish, as they work around their busy school schedules. Baghead recently recorded a demo of two songs that can be heard at bagheadms. bandcamp.com and on their Facebook page.
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OPINION
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CULTURE
Grammys out of touch with rap genre Alana Dixon Printz Reporter
At the 2014 Grammy Awards, “Thrift Shop” and “Same Love” artists Macklemore and Ryan Lewis won big in the rap category. The duo won Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Song and Best Rap Album along with the award for Best New Artist. Many fans felt the award for Best Rap Album should have gone to “Swimming Pools” and “Poetic Justice” artist Kendrick Lamar for his album “Good Kid, M.A.A.D. City.” Before delving into my opinions on these two albums and the nature of award shows, I’ll set a few things straight: Macklemore is indeed a rapper and “The Heist” is a rap album. In reference to the award for Best Rap Album, Macklemore sent an apologetic text to Kendrick and then posted it online. Macklemore’s text read, “You got robbed. I wanted you to win. You should have. It’s weird and sucks that I robbed you. I was gonna say that during the speech. Then the
music started playing during my speech and I froze. Anyway, you know what it is. Congrats on this year and your music. Appreciate you as an artist and a friend. Much love.” Now this may bring up the thought, “Wait, an artist got snubbed for best album? Where was Kanye?” Although the text itself seems awkward, Kendrick and Macklemore seem to be good friends according to mutually congratulatory and chummy messages shared between the artists before the Grammys and shared with USMagazine.com. It was sharing the apology text on Instagram that was rather unnecessary and selfserving. If anything, it only cheapens his apology to Kendrick. Posting the text seemed to just be a public demonstration of his respect for Kendrick. Kendrick delivered a performance with Imagine Dragons during the Grammys which Vibe called both awesome and anthemic and easily one of the night’s best performances. What’s upsetting is that Kendrick was nominated for
seven Grammy Awards and earns an award like Album of didn’t win a single one. The the Year. fact that there was so much On Rapgenius.com, acclaim for Kendrick’s “Good contributors interpreted Kid, M.A.A.D. City” album lines from Macklemore’s “A from within the rap community Wake” as pointing to subtle shows how out-of-touch some discrimination shown by award show nominators seem to listeners who favor him over be with the musical community. other rappers who aren’t as Both “The Heist” and “Good well-spoken. Macklemore and Kid, M.A.A.D. City” passed the Ryan Lewis produce songs that $1 million sales mark within a are noticeably cleaner and less week of each other according aggressive than the stereotype to Billboard.com. The two of rap music. albums are both good, but are This makes their music set up in different ways. more accessible to people Listening to “The Heist” in who wouldn’t normally enjoy full doesn’t leave me with the listening to rap music. same feeling as when listening Some people who enjoy to “Good Kid, M.A.A.D. City.” listening to rap music might not The narrative of Kendrick’s enjoy listening to Macklemore life is weaved through his album. and Ryan Lewis because “Good Kid, M.A.A.D. City” is the it’s not necessarily staying type of album that is admired in true to the rap genre. These the hip hop/rap community. In people would be those whom an interview with Vibe, Drake I would call the old-guard. called the album the last great Just because Macklemore and concept album. Ryan Lewis’s style of music is Although “The Heist” is an album of songs with lots of energy, some with a social message or personal narrative, it lacks a purposeful flow between songs, which I feel is necessary in any album that
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slightly different doesn’t mean that it isn’t rap. The ability to take a stereotyped genre and make songs that reach across the divide is admirable. Macklemore, Ryan Lewis and Kendrick Lamar did great work for the rap genre in different ways. What the issue boils down to is it seems popular award shows, like the Grammy Awards, celebrate popularity and ease of musical digestion at the expense of the cultures of musical genres. Opinions expressed in The Student Printz are those of the writer and not necessarily those of The Student Printz, its publications manager, USM, the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning or the USM Board of Student Publications.
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OPINION
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LIFE
My first experience at Comic Con Kirstie Lowery
very expensive price to obtain autographs and get pictures taken with the stars, I was Many people dream about shocked to discover that some meeting their favorite of them do not even allow celebrities. Unfortunately pictures to be taken. “If I’m those chances come few and paying $80 to see you, then I far between for most people. want a picture as well,” said However, I am one of the lucky Jessie Blackwell, a freshman individuals that received radiology student at Jones County Junior College. that chance. While cost was a concern, A few days prior to the beginning of this year’s Comic that feeling faded away fast Con in New Orleans, I was when I walked around the invited to go on the trip by photo-op booths. To my left, Kelly Atwood, the public I saw “Terminator” actress information director at Jones Linda Hamilton, as well as County Junior College. I a few science fiction actors immediately began planning and actresses from television. my schedule around the trip As I looked to my right, I and wondering what famous, discovered I was only feet well-known celebrities I might away from “A Nightmare Elm Street” actor meet. Also, before the event, I on planned out what I wanted to Robert Englund. Then I walked a bit farther, ask them. Through the days leading passing the long line of people up to Comic Con, the who were waiting to take anticipation was building photos with “The Walking tremendously. However, one Dead” actor Norman Reedus, concern that I had was money. and a few feet farther from I had no idea what prices that was an almost equally would be like. Many friends long line of fans waiting to and family had informed me meet Michael Rooker. Though many customers how expensive some of the items might be, and upon my were there for the purpose arrival, I discovered that they of meeting those actors and actresses, they also had the were right. While I had expected that chance to meet Stan Lee, the customers would have to pay a founder of Marvel Comics. Printz Reporter
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Though Lee did not take pictures, we still had the chance to shake his hand and get his autograph, which made the time spent waiting in line well worth it. While meeting famous stars is definitely a perk to going to Comic Con, the panel discussions are also a
great experience for not only the fans, but the actors and actresses as well. “It’s been really exciting for me just to meet you guys and see the excitement and the fact that you appreciate the work that we both put in, because something like ‘The Terminator’ was hard work,”
said actor Michael Beihn. During the last day of Comic Con, I thought about all of the things I did throughout the trip. Yes, it was expensive. However, those costs do not only pay for the tickets, pictures and autographs. They also pay for many experiences you will not soon forget.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
SGA election: Every vote counts The Student Government Association has a longstanding tradition of electing new executive officers during the spring semester, about a month before Founders’ Day. Like most student governmental systems, the election process allows students to vote for those candidates that they feel are better equipped in leading the student government. Most of these candidates will have passion, dedication and commitment to serve and simply not leadership positions in other organizations. Needless to say, being in a leadership role does not make the leader a good leader. Positive leadership should always be defined as doing what is in the best interest of the collective good. On Feb. 18 and 20, the Student Government Association will once again
need your vote. You have a to know the deans and faculty by voting on Tuesday and are willing and ready to work chance to choose leaders not representatives from our Thursday, you will allow your on your behalf. So, on Feb. based on anything but your colleges, so that we can create student government to grow 18 and 20, don’t forget to get out and have your voice heard a better working relationship even further. convictions and concerns. I have a deep respect for because every vote counts. Voting is the process in with them. With these needs answered, the young men and women which we can speak our minds and have our voices heard in I promise that we will have that stand up each year to a resounding way. When I a better student life and in lead the Student Government Respectfully submitted, go to vote in any election, I turn have a stronger student Association, because it is Don Holmes Senior, English major often ask myself about the government. With this peer not easy. I only ask that you get out issues that are prevalent system, perhaps one of the within our communities. And better systems ever to come and vote and join the team. I choose the candidate that I to fruition, our student By voting you will not only feel will better seek to resolve government will thrive like have your voices heard, you will also be showing support never before. such issues. Such notions will progress to our student leaders who As a senior at one of the top institutions of higher learning your student government to a in the nation, I will tell you better year; it will constantly firsthand that we need better keep you educated, whether student life. Our advisement in class or in the Hub; the system needs to be updated breadth of experience that so that students can have a your leaders will gain will mentoring relationship with be better implemented and, equally important, we will their advisers. As students we need to be retain students within our aware of our student services, educational system. The Student Government where they are located and how we can access them. Association over the last Equally important, we need year has grown a lot and
SPORTS
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BASEBALL
USM struggles in Lake Area Classic Joshua Campbell
stagnant for most of the game, only mustering four hits. Catcher Matt Durst delivered After severe weather conditions an RBI double and Mason that made Stony Brook unable Robbins had an RBI single in the to make the trip to Hattiesburg, first frame for the only USM runs Southern Miss had to alter their for the game. It was Durst’s first schedule to compete in the Lake at-bat as a Golden Eagle. Area Classic in Lake Charles, La. In the second game of the day Maybe it was the last second Saturday against Chicago State, switch in the schedule, but the the USM offense woke up and Golden Eagles struggled mightily delivered 11 runs to give USM losing two of their three games the win, 11-8. Taylor Nunez over the weekend. struggled with his control in his The first matchup against first start, giving up six runs on Missouri started off promising as three hits, five hit batters and one they jumped out to a 2-0 lead in walk over 3.2 innings of work. the first inning, but the Tigers Robbins had a great night at capitalized on the USM bullpen the plate going 3-5 with 4 RBIs. to win the game 4-2. Making His two-run single in the ninth his first career start, Cameron tied the game for USM in what Giannini dazzled on the mound. turned out to a dramatic inning. Giannini retired 14 consecutive Durst hit a sacrifice fly to give the batters at one point in the game, Golden Eagles the lead, 9-8. and only allowed one hit in the Chicago State leftfielder Evan sixth inning through his 5.2 Davis dropped a Connor Barron innings of work. Giannini finished fly ball to allow two more runs to with nine strikeouts, walked two score. Barron also homered earlier and gave up one run. in the game. Bradley Roney came Jay Myrick replaced him in in and pitched a perfect ninth to the sixth and allowed one run off give USM the 11-8 victory. three hits to take the loss. In the third and final game of Daniel Wineski, Luke Lowry the Lake Area Classic against and Nick Johnson combined to McNeese State, the Cowboys pitch two innings of no-hit ball dominated both on the mound for Missouri’s bullpen was the and at the plate en route to a 7-1 difference in the game as they win. The win improved McNeese combined for 4.1 innings of no- State to 3-0 and dropped hit ball to close out the game. Southern Miss to 1-2. The Golden Eagle offense was Starting pitcher Christian Sports Editor
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USM catcher Matt Durst tags out McNeese State’s Reed Gordy at home in the bottom of the fifth inning Sunday.
Talley and Ryan Milton both surrendered three-run innings in the third and seventh innings, respectively. Talley gave up eight hits, three runs and walked one in three innings. Milton, who entered in the seventh, gave up two hits, walked one, hit one, threw a wild pitch and gave up three runs while only registering one out. Second basemen Nick Dawson led the Golden Eagles at the plate with three hits, all singles.
Robbins and Joey Harris each added two hits for USM. Third basemen Tim Lynch drove in the only run for Southern Miss in the fourth with a double to right field. Robbins scored on the play. Reed Gordy led the way for McNeese with three hits and two RBIs. Starting pitcher Michael Desabrais was impressive on the mound, tossing four and two-thirds innings while only giving up one run on four hits
and three strikeouts. USM will travel to Monroe, La. to take on The University of Louisiana-Monroe Tuesday night at 6 p.m. before returning home for a weekend series against The University of Louisiana-Lafayette. The competition will be stiff as both schools have had good starts to their seasons. ULM is 2-1 while ULL is 3-1.
February 2014 Baseball Schedule Feb. 21 Friday vs. Louisiana-Lafayette Pete Taylor Park 6 p.m. Feb. 22 Saturday vs. Louisiana-Lafayette Pete Taylor Park 1 p.m. Feb. 23 Sunday vs. Louisiana-Lafayette Pete Taylor Park 1 p.m. Feb. 25 Tuesday vs. Alcorn State Pete Taylor Park 6 p.m.
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Feb. 26 Wednesday vs. Alabama Pete Taylor Park 6 p.m. Feb. 28 Friday vs. Troy Pete Taylor Park 6 p.m.