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Tyndall Town relocates to SEC James Johnson Printz Reporter
Monday, April 21 head basketball coach Donnie Tyndall will leave Southern Miss and replace Cuonzo Martin as The University of Tennessee’s head basketball coach. Southern Miss Director of
Athletics Bill McGillis held a media briefing Tuesday morning regarding Coach Tyndall and the men’s basketball program. The briefing began with McGillis thanking Tyndall for his two years at Southern Miss and the impact he has had on this region, calling him one of a kind. In Tyndall’s introductory press conference at The University of
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Relay for Life kicks off Kirstie Lowery Printz Reporter
On Thursday, April 24 residents of Hattiesburg and students, faculty and staff at The University of Southern Mississippi will gather for the annual Relay for Life charity event. The Relay for Life website informs readers of what the organization is and how to get involved in it. The charity’s event takes place every year in honor of cancer victims. Relay for Life recognizes those who have died from this disease, individuals who are currently suffering from it, men and women who have survived it and the friends and families of people who have been affected by cancer. According to a press release, the festivities will begin at 3 p.m. and last until 11 p.m. Emily Klein, an employee at the Payne Center, said the competitive charity event will take place on Pride Field and
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that there will be booths set up by teams comprised of Southern Miss students who will compete with each other. Each booth will represent a different country. “Different teams will have different countries, and they will have food and other activities,” Klein said. There will also be merchandise for sale for those who choose to participate. Klein said competitors will have the opportunity to purchase lumineers, lamps that can by lit with a candle before floating up into the sky. The official Facebook account for the local branch of the nationwide organization informs readers about how they can donate to the cause. Everyone can make a difference in at least one person’s life by choosing to take part in a Relay for Life event, as well as by making a donation to the American Cancer Society on the Relay for Life website.
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Tennessee, he made it a point to thank those at Southern Miss who helped him get to where he is today. “I would be remiss if I didn’t mention my president at Southern Miss, Dr. Rodney Bennett, and my athletic director there, Bill McGillis, whom I had a phenomenal relationship with,” Tyndall said. “They made this decision tough in one regard, but on the flip side, it’s The University of Tennessee and an opportunity that I’m so excited about.” There is no preconceived notion on who the next USM coach is going to be, and the board of athletics believes they do not have to lock into a certain profile for a coach. It took Tennessee exactly one week to find a new coach. It is seven days into the regular signing period for prospects so USM is bound to be swift as well. “I’ll be going 24/7, and it will be closer to days than it is to weeks,” McGillis said regarding filling the USM head coach position. Many coaches and agents have already reached out to USM directly. Southern Miss is already fully engaged in the search process. They are casting a wide net looking for a coach with a high level of integrity, who will bring an exciting style of play to this program, a proven record of success and an outstanding teacher. Most importantly, McGillis wants a coach who is relentless in recruiting. “Part of the formula to success here is our head coach has to be addicted to recruiting,” McGillis said. It is one thing to recruit players and another thing to develop the player once they step foot onto the USM campus. McGillis is looking for a complete coaching staff that has proven they can develop the talent Southern Miss has and will have in the future. The next head coach will have to have a passion for coaching at Southern Miss. McGillis said
FEATURE Graduating seniors The future is bright for these Golden Eagles.
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After two years with Southern Miss, Donnie Tyndall is bidding farewell to the Golden Eagles. It was announced in a news conference Tuesday that Tyndall will join Tennessee as their new head coach for the 2014-2015 season.
that if he is not convinced with his heart that the coach is truly passionate about this program, there is no way he will hire him. He said embracing the community is an essential ability the new coach must have, which is an aspect that Tyndall specialized in. It will take a coach that will branch out into the community and get the USM fan base fired up about basketball season. Overall, McGillis wants to find a leader of men. When McGillis met with the
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members of the basketball team, the mood was somber, but there was no anger toward Tyndall for leaving. McGillis was not surprised by Tyndall’s move. “With a coach like Donnie, who you know is an elite coach in (the) country, you have to accept that this day may come,” McGillis said. McGillis is positive he will find the perfect coach for Southern Miss, and a coach that is ready to lead a championship level basketball program.
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Wednesday, April 30 NAACP Meeting 6 p.m. TCC 214 SMAC Late Night Breakfast 10 p.m.
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Mississippi Hall celebrates Centennial Kirstie Lowery Printz Reporter
On Thursday April 24, The University of Southern Mississippi will celebrate Mississippi Hall’s 100th anniversary. Mississippi Hall is a campus residence hall that is home to female upperclassmen at USM. However, according to a press release by USM faculty, the building, which costs approximately $128,000 to construct, began as a women’s dormitory that included a textbook center, which was located in the basement. To mark the special occasion, students and members of the community are invited to join USM in an event that will take place in honor of the building and the history it shares with the rest of Southern Miss campus. The Department of Residence Life and residents of Mississippi Hall, as well Courtesy Photo
About two months after the death of Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba, 36-year-old Jackson City Councilman Tony Yarber has been elected the city’s new mayor in a special election April 22. Yarber garnered 53.8 percent of the votes, edging his way past Chokwe Antar Lumumba, both Yarber’s opponent and the late mayor’s son. The newly elected mayor, who has served as an educator, pastor and councilman, is also an alumnus of The University of Southern Mississippi. Written by Alan Rawls (Managing Editor)
Break the Silence for Domestic Violence
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Southern Miss dance groups joined together to dance for the Break the Silence for Domestic Violence: Dance for Peace. The groups included are High D.E.F., Southern Misses and Rhythm Rush, as well as a few solos, a singing performance and a brief acting scene. This performance took place at Brewsky’s Wednesday night. All proceeds raised from the event go to the Domestic Abuse Family Shelter.
as faculty and staff, will be attending the ceremony. According to Jennifer Rigney, the manager of marketing at Southern Miss and coordinator of the centennial party, throughout the event guests will be able to gather for a short ceremony followed by refreshments. Also, Rigney said Director of Residence Life Scott Blackwell
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will be giving a speech about the building and the purpose it has served at Southern Miss. Mississippi Hall was established in 1914, just a few years after the beginning of the university. Rigney said the event will take place on the front porch of the building. The celebration is set to begin at 11:00 a.m.
ON CAMPUS Fraternities host weekend of charity Mercey Livingston Printz Reporter
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Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Alpha Tau Omega Fraternities will host their annual philanthropy events this weekend. On Friday April 25, Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) will host its annual Charity Bowl. As part of the event, SAE will host a sorority cheer competition Thursday, April 24 at 6 p.m. in the Payne Center. The Charity Bowl will take place at the Rock at 5 p.m. In 2014, SAE will be competing against Sigma Phi Epsilon. The Charity Bowl will benefit the Abby Rogers Civitan Camp, a local summer camp held for children and adults with disabilities. “We’ve been involved with the Civitan Camp since the beginning of Charity Bowl, 16 years ago,” said SAE Philanthropy Chair Blake Coco. “One of our prominent alumni, Bobby Banks, was involved with the Civitan Camp during his years as an active in the ‘70s and the event has evolved since then.” Coco said SAE changed a few details of the event this year in
order to increase involvement and awareness of their philanthropy. “This year is very special and we have worked very hard to encourage the Greek community to become involved in our philanthropy event,” Coco said. “First, we have added a draft system that allows for Greek Life members to enter a combine and be drafted by both SAE and the highest bidding team, this year Sig Ep. This year 10 members in total were drafted, with five on each team.” The fraternity also hosted a miniature Charity Bowl camp for the Civitan Camp campers April 13. “Along with the draft we have installed a charity bowl mini camp for the campers of the Abbie Rogers Civitan Camp,” Coco said. “These are adults and children with disabilities who attend the Civitan Camp each summer. We believe that in addition to our financial donation, we are responsible for donating our time and care for these children who mean so much. This year showed me firsthand, that sometimes we think our problems are so big,
yet we are so blessed to have our outlook on life.” “We hope that everyone can attend our event and reach out to the Abbie Rogers Civitan Camp,” Coco said. On Saturday, April 26 the men of Alpha Tau Omega (ATO) will host their annual philanthropy event, the ATO Crawfish Boil, which for the first time will benefit the Karen T. Stall Research and Breast Institute. The institute was founded to raise awareness of a new early breast cancer detection technology called 3D tomosynthesis. Starting at 11 a.m. Saturday, there will be 10,000 pounds of crawfish, potatoes and corn, as well as hotdogs and hamburgers. There will also be a volleyball competition for sorority women. All events will take place at the ATO house. “It’s going to be really cool this year,” said ATO Crawfish Boil Chair, Matt Balcer. “We have a lot of stores and businesses from Hattiesburg that are coming out to promote and benefit the event as well. It’s a great cause, and who doesn’t love crawfish?”
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HEALTH
Casual smoking linked to health issues Destiny Reynolds Printz Reporter
New research from Northwestern University links casual marijuana smoking with brain abnormalities in young adults. The study, published in the Journal of Neuroscience, observed the brains of 20 casual smokers with a variety of smoking habits in comparison with 20 non-smokers. The smokers were selected based on their outward appearance as having exhibited no effects from their marijuana use, as in doing well in their studies and behaving as otherwise normal citizens. The study used Magnetic Resonance Imaging - or MRI’s to produce visuals of the brains of the participants, with particular focus applied to the observance of the Nucleus Accumbens and the Nucleus Amygdala, two portions of the brain closely tied to emotion regulation and motivation, according to Yahoo News. The study focused on the volume, shape and density of the aforementioned brain regions, with results showing significant changes in all three areas of emphasis in the brains of the smokers compared with the nonsmokers, with changes in volume correlating with the frequency of intake, according to Fox News. The group most likely to be affected by these biochemical
changes is the young adult group between the ages of 18 and 25, given that their brains are still developing. In addition, the theory exists that these changes may be linked to the behaviors of amotivation or apathy seen in habitual smokers later in life. This study has produced a lot of controversy with its opposition, typically supporters of marijuana legalization, pointing out the small sample size and the cognitive functions of the smokers analyzed in the study. Many claim that because the smokers exhibit no adverse behaviors as a result of their use of the drug, the abnormalities detected mean little to nothing. “Just because there’s an abnormality doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s a bad abnormality,” said freshman marine biology major Christopher Eaves, when asked about his opinion of the study. Others are not shocked by the matter, but would still like to see further investigations conducted. “I would say I’m not surprised (by the study) but I would like to know how severe the brain abnormalities are,” said Olivia Wooton, a freshman graphic design major. Of course, more studies must be conducted in the future to determine the extent of this damage and to determine what the long-term consequences of these abnormalities may be. In addition, studies may be
conducted to determine whether or not the damage can be corrected with abstinence from the substance over time. The fact that the abnormalities exist, however, is cause for alarm, especially when taking into account studies previously conducted that show heavy marijuana use is linked to brain abnormalities consistent with those suffering from schizophrenia. Scientists involved in the formulation and execution of this study also acknowledge the issues with conducting a study with such a small sample size, though they believe that the study should still be cause for alarm and reason for further investigation into the matter, according to Fox. In short, this study was an experiment to pave the way for future, more targeted studies. While further research must be conducted in the future to determine the extent to which these abnormalities may affect casual marijuana smokers over the course of their lives, this study should raise awareness of the matter and should make it clear to advocates of marijuana use that the use of the substance is not without consequence. It does change the basic structure and chemistry of the brain, which is not something one should take lightly, and it still remains an illegal substance on both a state and federal level.
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For decades The University of Southern Mississippi has produced vastly successful professionals who continue on to become doctors, lawyers, world travelers and designers. This year, the class of 2014 is no different. In this day and age, the options are seemingly endless for young professionals. Southern Miss seniors are taking the world by storm. Many students are anxiously awaiting letters from graduate schools, beginning to pack up their apartments to head to a new city or country and spending time taking in what all their last four years at USM have taught them. Therese Gratia, an international studies major, has applied to join the Peace Corps. Gratia is anxiously awaiting her invitation. “I’ve wanted to apply for the Peace Corps since high school,” Gratia said. “My junior year of college, a retired PC volunteer spoke to one of my classes, and that’s when I decided I would definitely apply senior year.” Gratia hopes to be accepted into the Peace Corps and to be placed in a Latin American country. During her time at USM, Gratia has taken many courses in Spanish and also traveled to Austria for study abroad. Wyatt English, an international studies major, will be spending the summer at the happiest place on Earth. English was accepted into the Disney Internship Program. He applied after a cousin of his went through the program a year ago. “Since I was close to graduating and still didn’t
really have any idea what I wanted to do with my life, I decided to apply to Disney and see where that would bring me,” English said. Kyle Barber, an international business major, has decided to spend the summer after his senior year traveling around the United States and Europe. Barber is kicking off his summer at Wakarusa, a four-day music festival in Ozark, Ark. He then plans to travel overseas to spend the remainder of his summer backpacking across Europe. “I had the opportunity to study abroad in France while in school here at USM and it was probably the best decision I made while in school,” Barber said. “This reinforced my desire to travel more when I get out and maybe to find a job outside of the U.S.” Amanda Pace, a speech and hearing sciences major, was recently accepted into the audiology program at LSU. “I found out I was accepted to the audiology program at LSU (Health Science Center) when I was on a cruise for spring break,” Pace said. “I jumped at any chance I was able to get WIFI so I could contact my parents to ask if the mailman delivered the coveted envelope yet.” Pace hopes to one day own and operate a clinic of her own after earning her clinical doctorate in audiology. “I know it will be a tough road, but I believe I have what it takes to be Dr. Amanda Pace, Au.D.,” Pace said. Southern Miss is bidding farewell to some of its best and brightest students. They have big dreams and are ready to get out into the real world and explore the possibilities available to them.
OPINION
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LIFE
Pulling an all-nighter? Think again. Night owls are the most productive. Kristy Shelley Printz Reporter
Sleep now, study in the morning. Addreonna Seger Printz Reporter
I am going to preface this article can guarantee I’ll be sleeping the Millions of college students to increased risk for stroke, heart by saying I love sleeping. Sometimes majority of today. know exactly what it’s like to pull problems, high blood pressure, I literally wake up and think about an all-nighter. They know the increased risk for diabetes and Third, there are less distractions. when I can go back to bed because surge of energy and hyperactivity obesity, higher cancer risks and If you try to do homework or I’m so excited for it. - the feeling of being alert and overall a higher mortality rate. It projects during the day or early But, that doesn’t mean that I think night time hours, you are usually perfectly awake - and they know can also significantly lower your “all-nighters” aren’t good for you. more distracted. all too well about the crash sex drive. I’ve pulled many all-nighters. In fact, that follows. I know from experience that Your friends want to go get Connie I remember my first one like it was Cones and you can’t refuse. You want They might also be aware that staying awake all night sucks. I’m yesterday. Here are three reasons why to play sand volleyball because the the seven or more cups of coffee awake at roughly 5 a.m. to start staying up all night can be beneficial. weather is so nice. Your favorite TV they will need to make it through my day, but then my day is super First, we’re night owls. the day after an all-nighter will busy and I have things I need to shows come on at 6, 7 and 8 p.m. Most college students are late and of course you’re not going to prevent any semblance of effective do. Then I am up all day doing risers (unless you’re my friend Erin miss them. The list goes on and on. sleep the next night as well. my daily routine. Darn. I need to who gets up and cooks breakfast But more than that, what does stay up all night to get XYZ tasks The point is, from 12 -9 a.m. not in the morning). completed because they We attempt to schedule our are due tomorrow. I just classes as late as possible, we cannot ask for an extension go out until 2 a.m. or later, we or a life pass because these are in Cook Library until they don’t exist. practically make us leave and So, there I am stuck writing we are in the Taco Bell drivea paper and finding some time through line right before they to actually eat food. I feel fine close. Night time is prime time until around midnight. for us. That’s when the giggles The way I look at it, we’ve start and everything I see or all kind of trained our bodies hear is absolutely hilarious. to function better at later I can’t focus on anything hours than earlier ones. So, by and I really want nothing staying up all night, we’re able more than to go to sleep. to be more awake, focus better By the time 4 a.m. rolls and function better. around, I have literally Consequently, our work isn’t squandered or completely really suffering just because we misused my time staring at are doing it at 3 a.m. instead the ceiling and nothing is of 10 a.m. accomplished. A.J. Stewart/Printz Second, we really don’t have A photo illustration of the act of self-torture known as the “all-nighter.” This illustration is meant to depict I want to go to sleep the drag put on one’s mind and body when staying up all night. enough time in the day. now, but I rationalize with This article came at a myself because if I check sleep deprivation actually do to a out now, I might not wake up in perfect time for me. One of the much is going on. Unless you’re person? Could just one sleepless time and then I’ll feel even more most important days for broadcast grabbing a coffee to help you stay night really hurt? That test behind which means even less journalism majors was yesterday. I awake or stuffing your face for extra tomorrow is important, after all. had to be at school from 9:30 a.m. - energy, you’re able to really crack sleep. The trick is at 6 a.m., I feel Yes. Sleep deprivation is the like I could run a marathon and 4 p.m. for the Mississippi Assocation down and focus on your work in worst thing in the world. It seems climb a mountain. Then it wears of Broadcasters Day, then we had the those late night/early morning hours. silly that something that seems so off and I crash hard. Two weeks MCJ banquet at 6 p.m., then I had a So there you have it. All-nighters unimportant is actually significant later when I get my work back? birthday dinner at 8 p.m. and I still are beneficial because you’re already to a person’s health both mentally Not A+ material. needed to find time to finish other awake anyway, you have more time and physically. homework and take out my dogs. to do everything you need to and you Sleep is a gift. Anything short Though each case is different, of a diagnosed sleep disorder is I knew I didn’t really have enough can focus more on your work. sleep deprivation typically results a grave misuse of this gift. That time to do all the things I needed to Not to mention: if you pull an allin forgetfulness. Which, hello, paper can wait. You can clean yesterday. So Tuesday, not only did nighter and are absolutely miserable, is not a good thing if you just your entire house tomorrow. I stay up all night preparing for my it teaches you not to procrastinate so wasted a perfectly good night of Those documents for work can be day ahead, but I was able to eat you never have to do it again. sleep to study for a test. In fact, done in the morning. Get in bed breakfast because I was up so early I don’t recommend pulling an allin just one missed sleep cycle earlier and sleep. Savor the sleep to take a shower and make myself nighter every night, but there are brain tissue starts to disintegrate. you can and appreciate it like it look pretty decent. some instances when staying up all We are college students, so we is the most important thing in I was also able to take my dogs night is not only appropriate but must spare all the brain cells the entire world, as if your life out and finish the homework I had helpful and maybe even the best that we can. due that night. Even though I was thing for you at that time. depends on it. Because, let’s face Sleep deprivation can also lead it. It really does. tired, yes, I got through it, and I
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Students swing into ballroom dance club Yolanda Cruz Printz Reporter
Southern Miss offers numerous clubs and activities for students to get involved in. Students can find just about anything that interests them, no matter how unconventional. One organization that allows students to socialize in a creative way is the Ballroom Dance Club. The Ballroom Dance Club allows students to learn a variety of classic dance styles. No prior dance experience is necessary, as many of the people who first join the club have never taken a dance class in their lives. “I heard about it through signs and stuff and I thought it sounded cool because I had always wanted to learn ballroom-style dancing,” said Shelby Auer, a freshman kinesiotherapy major. “A group of people I had just met through classes said they were going so I decided to go and just try it out and we have
been going ever since.” “I have learned waltz, tango, cha cha, salsa, rumba, east and west coast swing (and) quickstep. All of which I had no prior experience (in) and they taught us all of the basic steps to,” Auer said. Senior members of the club took on teaching the newer students the different dance styles, but now a teacher from the Grand Ballroom in Hattiesburg has been able to attend the practices and professionally teach the members new dances. John Davenport, a freshman exercise science major, was attracted to the Ballroom Dance Club because of how it offered the opportunity to meet new people. “It was very social in that you’re constantly rotating partners and chatting with someone new,” Davenport said. Surprisingly enough, more guys have been showing up to the Ballroom Dance Club than girls, which most people would not think to be the norm.
The Ballroom Dance Club really hopes to bring in some new members in the upcoming semester. “I would also love to get more involved and help organize it a bit more,” Davenport said. Rebecca Casey, the current vice president of the Ballroom Dance Club, had numerous ideas for outreach that she hopes to implement in the fall. “We were thinking of having someone dance at the pep rallies, like the other groups do. Also like a random flash mob of dancing at the fountain, but with permission from the university,” said Casey, a senior elementary education major. However they choose to promote themselves, the Ballroom Dance Club is a great way to get in shape and meet new friends all while learning a fun, new skill. The Ballroom Dance Club currently meets on Tuesdays from 8-10 p.m in the Payne Center.
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HEALTH
Cheap remedies for ill college students Kristy Shelley Printz Reporter
Just like everyone else, I am a broke college student. But, unlike most people, I get sick all the time. And no, I don’t just have chronic allergies or constantly get the common cold. In my time at USM I’ve had surgery four times, mono three times, the flu quite a few times, strep, a cold and the list goes on. So I think that I’m qualified enough to give you some tips on how to stay well, or treat your sickness, the cheapest way possible. First, go generic or go home. I am a fan of all generic medicine. I take the Equate brand for everything. It’s found at Walmart, which is already the cheapest place to shop other than Dollar General. DayQuil and NyQuil are probably the greatest medicine when you have any cold or flu symptoms. I take it religiously when I feel bad. However, if you get the Vick’s brand it’s going to cost you around $15. I’m definitely not a fan of that. If you get the CVS Brand, it’s a little cheaper at $10 but I recommend you get the Equate brand. For 32 daytime tablets and 16 night time tablets, it’s only $8. You win, Walmart.
Second, Sprite/Gatorade and crackers are my go-to sick snack. I’ve had more than my fair share of stomach viruses and other stomach-related issues. What I’ve come to realize is it’s probably good not to eat for at least a day when you’re having these issues. I’m not advocating you starve yourself, but your body needs time to rest and rejuvenate. When you do feel like starting to eat again, it’s important not to over do it. Just because you haven’t thrown up in five hours doesn’t mean you need to get a steak or Bloomin’ Onion from Outback. Sprite (or Gatorade if you prefer no carbonation) and crackers are your best bet. The crackers not only help soak up acid, but they are full of carbohydrates so they fill you up. Eventually I’ll move up to ramen when I’m feeling better, and then I’ll start eating normally again. Sprite has always settled my stomach, but lately I’ve been drinking light blue Gatorade when I have tummy aches and it does the same. So whichever you prefer, this method truly works. Third, warm showers or baths are a one-way ticket to feeling normal again. No matter what kind of sick you are – stomach flu or a
sporadic fever – taking a warm shower or bath is sure to help you feel better. Not only can the temperature of the water help balance your body temperature when you have a fever, but also it can help ease your stomach when it’s upset. They also help ease your muscles that might have been tightened due to chills or throwing up. Also, you can always find some cool things in your own kitchen that would help soothe a sore throat or upset stomach, such as herbal tea with honey and lemon or certain spices, like ginger and mint. Some different ways you can prevent sickness altogether would be taking a multivitamin every day and changing up your diet to eating more fibrous, clean foods versus fried, greasy foods. Also staying hydrated, getting a little bit of exercise and getting enough rest will help too. Pinterest has a lot of cool, natural and cheap ways to remedy different illnesses as well, so check those out to see a lot more than what this article has to say. I hope these help you next time you’re sick. If you have any cool, cheap sick remedies, I’d love to hear about them. Email me your ideas at Kristy. Shelly@eagles.usm.edu.
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Hot streak continues with win over Alabama James Johnson Printz Reporter
The Golden Eagles keep on winning as they followed up a sweep over the weekend with a 6-3 victory over the eighthranked Alabama Crimson Tide at Sewell-Thomas Staduim. With the victory USM swept the season series against Alabama. Southern Miss is now 25-17 on the season while Alabama dropped to 28-13. Southern Miss leads the series 72-28 all-time against the Tide. USM pitcher Cameron Giannini looked loose all game, allowing just one run and four walks while striking out five Bama batters in 5 2/3 innings. With the win Giannini improved his record to 3-2. A.J. Glasshof and Ryan Milton combined for 2 1/3 scoreless frames out of the Southern Miss bullpen. The game was scoreless until the top of the fourth inning when
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USM got on the board. First baseman Bradley Roney led off the inning and reached first base after being hit by a pitch. Two groundouts moved Roney to third before Mason Robbins drove him in with a single just out of the reach of Kyle Overstreet at second to put the Golden Eagles up, 1-0. After blanking the Tide for two more frames, Southern Miss racked up three more runs in the top of the sixth. Matt Durst and Roney set up men on second and third on a single and double, respectively, before Austin Roussel walked to load the bases. The Golden Eagles got an RBI single from Robbins and an RBI groundout from Nick Dawson, while adding another run on a wild pitch for a 4-0 lead. Alabama finally got a run in the sixth when Overstreet drove in Moore on a sacrifice fly. Robbins’ 4-for-4 night was highlighted by a two-run home run in the eighth inning to put
the Golden Eagles up 6-1 late. Robbins was dominant at the plate and was the biggest contributor to the Golden Eagles victory. Southern Miss also got an RBI from Nick Dawson and a 2-for-4 night from Dylan Burdeaux, who also scored two runs. In the ninth, the Tide started a rally behind a Mikey White RBI single and a Ben Moore RBI triple, but the Eagles bullpen was able to put out the fire to hold on for a 6-3 win. The Golden Eagles will play in front of their home crowd at Pete Taylor Park when they face Rice, who is in first place in Conference USA, in a three-game series. This is a big weekend for the Golden Eagles as they are currently in second place in C-USA by a game and a half. The game times are at 6 p.m. on Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday.
Offensive woes, errors hurt the Lady Eagles in loss Wilton Jackson Printz Reporter
The lack of offense and errors plagued The University of Southern Mississippi softball team as they lost to No. 7 Alabama 12-0 in a non-conference game at the Southern Miss Softball Complex. Neither team scored in the first inning, but in the top of the second, the Crimson Tide got its offense going. After Danae Hays was hit by a pitch, Chaunsey Bell singled to left field, allowing Hays to advance to second. With two outs in the inning, Haylie McCleney doubled to right field, sending Hays to home plate and Bell to third base. Then, Kallie Case blasted a two-RBI single to centerfield, allowing McCleney and Bell to score and giving the Crimson Tide a 3-0 advantage. Southern Miss struggled
offensively throughout the game. The Lady Eagles had only one hit in the first inning and did not have another until the fourth inning. Solid pitching from the Lady Eagles hindered the Crimson Tide bats for several innings. Alabama increased its lead in the top of the sixth. Danielle Richard hit a double to left field to put a runner in scoring position. After an error by the Lady Eagles, Hays stole a base and Richard went on to score an unearned run. Then, after Bell singled to centerfield, Marisa Runyon converted on a pinch-hit home run to increase the lead to 7-0. In the seventh inning, the Crimson Tide exploded for five runs. Alabama took advantage of the errors committed by Southern Miss to put the game away. Four of the five runs scored in the inning were unearned. “We are an up-and-coming
team and we are here to compete,” said co-head coach Kirsten Voak after the game. “We have a predominantly young team so seeing them come out and not have the jitters that they did last year and to mature the way they have been is great.” For the game, Southern Miss tallied only six hits. Sophomore Katie Cleary led the Lady Eagles with three hits. Morgan McKeever, Sarah Evans and Taylor Beck each had one hit on the evening. “Katie has been doing it all season,” Voak said. “For our freshman and sophomores to come out here and not blink an eye is impressive.” The Lady Eagles will continue their non-conference schedule over the weekend as they travel to Phoenix, Ariz., to take on nationally ranked Arizona State in a three-game series.
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Infielder Bradley Roney led off the inning and reached first base after being hit by a pitch at the USM vs. UA game at Sewell-Thomas Stadium this past weekend.
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Freshman Samantha Robles pitches against The University of Alabama softball team Tuesday evening at the Southern Miss Softball Complex. The Golden Eagles fall to the Crimson Tide 12-0 in an upsetting game.
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Do not blame Tyndall for leaving Joshua Campbell Sports Editor
When the news hit Monday that Southern Miss head coach Donnie Tyndall accepted the same position at Tennessee, many USM fans were upset and rightfully so. This is the same man who just signed an extension this past season for four more years to stay with the Golden Eagles. He led USM to the most wins in school history this season and appeared to be deeply hurt when his team was snubbed from the NCAA Tournament for the second straight year. Even now, as the coach at Tennessee, he has shown that he cares about the program. He tweeted a heartfelt apology Tuesday morning saying that he was grateful to coach at USM and he will cherish the time he spent here. When Tyndall arrived at Southern Miss two years ago, he brought an entirely new culture to the basketball program. He was an inspiring
leader and was able to make the Hattiesburg community rally around him and his team. So it may seem puzzling for people to understand why he would want to leave a program that he personally built from the ground up in just two short years, but the majority of people would have done the exact same thing. Why? Five years, $8 million. That’s why. That is the new contract that he just signed to be the head coach of the Volunteers, who just made a Sweet 16 run. The extension he signed with USM was for four years and worth just a total of $2 million. The landscape of college basketball is another reason why making the jump is well worth it for him. Tennessee is the same school that was selected over Southern Miss as one of the last at-large bids in the field of 68. Southern Miss had a vastly superior record than Tennessee. USM went 27-6 and Tennessee went just 2112. But Tennessee got the
bid because they play in the SEC against much better competition and had more “quality” wins. In all reality, it will be much easier for Tyndall to build a championship-quality team at Tennessee than it would be at USM. Tennessee has much better facilities and resources that make it much easier to recruit top-tier talent that he wouldn’t have a realistic chance of pursuing at USM. USM is a Conference USA school that is low on the totem pole in regards to the national picture in college athletics. You see it all the time in every college sport. A coach builds a program at a small school and once they start to make noise nationally, they are poached by a bigger university with better facilities, more money and the opportunity to be on a bigger stage. We saw it here a few years ago when Larry Fedora turned his 12-2 record into a bigger contract with North Carolina. We saw it when Andy Enfield
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Donnie Tyndall and Dave Hart hold up a jersey as he is introduced as the head basketball coach of the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tenn.
took lowly Florida Gulf Coast on a magical run in the tournament and he turned that into a fat deal with USC. That is simply the reality of the situation. It is easy to argue that he could have built
a winner and had a tremendous legacy if he stayed. But who doesn’t want to be on the big stage every single night like he will be at Tennessee?