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NEWS•NO KILL SHELTER AT RISK SPORTS•AUBURN GAME ANALYSIS Devon Dollar | Printz
Makayla Puckett | Printz
First no kill shelter in Mississippi at risk of shutting down.
Grant Chighizola breaks down Southern Miss’ loss to Auburn.
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PG 12 Hannah Beaver | Printz
•J.K. Rowling •Bill Cosby •Kavanaugh •Kanye Female students report verbal harassment in parking garage WILL VEAZEY
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Southern Miss 2017 Homecoming Parade.
SGA proposes Homecoming rules LANIE LEACH
PRINTZ REPORTER This year’s homecoming football game will fall on Saturday, Oct. 20. Every year, Southern Miss’ SGA facilitates a week filled with homecoming festivities leading up to the football game that Saturday. The week’s festivities include competitions among oncampus teams that are made up by Greek Life, Lucky Day, Honors College and many other groups on campus. This year, SGA has proposed amending some of the homecoming week rules. The proposed changes to Southern Miss’ homecoming week include having a less involved social media portion of the competition and exchanging the “pomped” standing lawn displays for banners that would hang in the Eagle Walk on the day of the homecoming game. Each team would also have a financial budget, the winning team would be the special entertainment for the following year and the
Karaoke Night portion of the competition will be replaced by SMAC’s Talent Show. Senior communications major and SGA President McKenna Stone explained the reasons for the new competition changes. “Last year following homecoming, we received a lot of feedback from students who participated in homecoming, especially within Greek Life, that they were not satisfied with the competition aspect,” Stone said. “They felt as if they were spending a lot of time, too much time in fact, on this competition when they needed to prioritize school work, mental health, sleep, emotional stability and etcetera. They felt like they were spending so much time on this competition aspect that they were no longer having fun. And that is what homecoming really is about—having fun, bringing the community together, having school spirit and connecting students with alumni.” Stone continued to explain that the goals of the proposed changes were to make the competition more equal. The SGA also wanted
to ensure that homecoming would not be as time consuming as it has been in past years. “I think SGA is doing a great job of listening to the needs of the student body and their homecoming needs,” senior psychology major Peyton Czerwonka said. “They aren’t making a big deal of it to the majority of the student body as a whole, though. However, I think that more people should be involved with the changes that will be changed.” SGA will also hold optional events throughout homecoming week, such as having inflatable bounce houses one day for students to play on throughout the day and a party one night at the fountain in Shoemaker Square. Given that the College PanHellenic Council makes up the largest portion of homecoming competitors, the SGA is allowing each team to cast their vote on the aforementioned proposals, excluding the first and last. The decisions will be announced on an unknown future date.
tudents have been reporting being catcalled in and around the parking garage. The individuals who have been interviewed for this piece have requested to remain anonymous. The respondents who reported incidents occurring in or around the parking garage will be denoted by letters, such as Individual A, Individual B, etc. “My roommate and her friends. They were walking through the parking garage, and a group of boys came up to them and told them, ‘You can either suck my [expletive] or give me your Snapchat,’” Individual A said. Out of fear, she gave him her Snapchat. Individual B also said she was being verbally harassed one night in the parking garage at around 11 p.m. “I was approached in the parking garage by someone, and he said some very unkind things.” Individual B said. She went on to add that the university is not responsible for the conduct of young adults on campus. “It does not make me feel any differently about our school. It just makes me scared to go out by myself,” Individual B said. The final incident that has been obtained was an individual being catcalled on her way into the parking garage, an incident that she defined as “creepy.” “I was walking from the Century Park South and into the parking garage. I wasn’t alone but my friends were kind of trailing behind me,” Individual C said. “A group of men were looking in my direction. I thought they were talking to my friends behind me. I soon realized they were pointing me out. One said, ‘Yo momma come here.’ Me not paying attention to them I kept walking, but it continued. The guy got irritated that I wasn’t flattered by it and preceded to say, ‘At least you can acknowledge me.’ I started to laugh because he sounded so dumb. But it occurred to me that what he was doing was unwanted on my behalf because it had continued after his first encounter,” Individual C said. Individual C said she did not report the incident because the man did not follow her or make her feel unsafe. “There have not been any other instances with me around campus, the only places I really see it happening is right outside the parking garage and in the parking garage,” Individual C said.
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-Letters to the EditorIN REGARD TO PARKING IN HADICAPPED SPACES: This issue probably never crosses your mind. You go through your day and never have any cause to interact with a disabled person. Interestingly, according to the 2010 US Census, approximately 25% of the US population is classified as “disabled.” A disability is defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as “a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.” So, whether you consider the issue or not, there is a great likelihood that someone with whom you interact daily is “disabled.” There is a lot of misinformation and simply illogical/ wrong beliefs about disabled people that I would like to dispel. I. Disabled physically does not equal disabled mentally I can’t walk. I use a wheelchair for mobility. I am also a lawyer and I am finishing a PhD. My physical handicap has NO bearing on my mental abilities – and the same holds for others with disabilities, too. Just because someone’s mobility is different than yours has no bearing on his or her mental abilities. II. Disabled people are not flattered to be an able-bodied person’s “inspiration” I have heard it a lot: “You are such an inspiration! Many ‘normal’ people don’t have the drive that you have. People should be as motivated as you are.” Great – my physical disability serves to inspire you. Why? Because in spite of being disabled I can do amazing feats like shop for groceries and drive a car? Because in spite of being disabled I finished college and I have a job like millions of other people? The fact is, in spite of lack of access to society and
education, employment discrimination, and blatant discrimination based on disability (ableism), millions of disabled people have great careers, and respect in his or her community. Some have even married and have children – imagine that! In essence, society’s lack of access and discrimination causes most people to be disabled. If I have environmental access and employment access to compete with able-bodied people, I am no longer disabled. III. Disabled people don’t want to hear about “when you had to use a wheelchair for two weeks” Life is hard, buttercup. Your two weeks of temporary inconvenience is not comparable to my 20+ years as a disabled person. If you lived as a disabled person, with the appurtenant discrimination, exclusion, ablebodied gaze, and the feeling you have to be more than human just to make an ablebodied person feel at ease, then we can talk. IV. “I was just waiting a minute to pick someone up” or “I will be right out” does not give you the right to use an accessible parking space If I had a dollar for every time someone parked in an accessible parking space “just for a minute,” I could probably buy a meal at the Purple Parrot (shout out to Robert St. John). Here is a clue – “just waiting for someone,” “just going inside for a minute,” “going to be right back,” are still parking. Any excuse you have made up to park in an accessible parking space illegally is invalid. When you stop in an accessible parking space, no matter HOW long you will be there, you are preventing someone that has a legitimate need from using that designated space. So what if
you are “only going to be a minute,” it is a minute too long! If you are using the space, you are preventing someone else from using that space. You are also violating the law. V. “I can park here because I have my (mom’s, dad’s, grandmother’s, aunt’s, dog’s, dead relative’s) handicapped parking placard” Oh you – you might be the worst violator of all. The tag is clearly marked that it should only be used if a disabled person is in the car. In fact, if you go to the store, and your disabled grandmother (or whoever) is waiting in the car, you should be parked in a typical parking spot. You deserve a special seat on the bus to Hades – I will probably be driving that bus, if there is any justice. As an ending consideration, if you live long enough, you end up being disabled in some way; you are merely temporarily ablebodied. You could possibly suffer from loss of hearing due to listening to music too loud in your car or through your ear buds; loss of sight from myriad diseases and conditions of the eye; loss of memory and often cognition due to Alzheimer’s; loss of mobility due to muscle degeneration or joint pain/arthritis; or any combination of the above. How will you feel when it is YOU that are discriminated against because of your disability? WILBUR J. MARTIN III
IN RESPONSE TO ‘THE LOTTERY: A SOLUTION TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION?” FROM SEPTEMBER 19: The report by Makayla Puckett in the the Printz paper on the lottery bill passing made plenty of sense. I am glad to see that even college students can see what some lawmakers couldn’t see. If 44 states have the lottery, it must be worthwhile. Sometimes you have to put your religious feelings aside and don’t impose them on others by by telling them what they should do with their money. If they want to take a chance on a lottery ticket, then that’s their right to do that. As a resident from New Orleans who now lives here in Hattiesburg, I soon won’t have to drive to Slidell to get my lotto tickets. Also, lotto retailers, once they are cleared to sell lotto tickets, will also have dreams of selling a big lotto tickets and collecting because the owner of the store that sells the winning ticket also gets some prize money. So let people have their dream of being a millionaire because sometimes dreams come true. RODNEY JOHNSON
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Converge pairs students of opposing views MORGAN USRY PRINTZ REPORTER
new student organization at Southern Miss aims to bridge the divide between people of different political views by matching those with opposing views to engage in conversations. The organization, Converge Conversations, works by having students fill out a form online that evaluates their political stances and their time availability. This information is then entered in an algorithm that matches students with different views and the same time availability. The students are then alerted about their match. By that point, it is up to them if they want to meet with their match and participate in discussions. A conversation guide is made available to students and a moderator can attend their discussion if wanted. Participants will also have the opportunity to give feedback on how their meetings went or why they did not want to meet with their match. If the organization is successful and receives a high number of participants, it hopes to expand and potentially host events, such as panels and seminars. Kelli Shoemake, president of Converge, says that she heard about the organization, which has chapters at several different universities, from a friend at the University of Virginia and was inspired to start a chapter at Southern Miss. Shoemake, a junior social work major, said she wanted to start a chapter at Southern Miss to get people of different ideologies
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talking and for them to see the individual behind their opposing political views. “I know that at Southern Miss, we tend to have a very polarized political atmosphere, so I think that it’s important that we recognize that there are humans behind political labels,” Shoemake said. Shoemake emphasized that the point of Converge is not to try to change other people’s opinions, but rather to make connections with others that see differently than you do. “I want us to make a point to connect to each other. Make a point to know each other and understand that everyone has
these different experiences and different backgrounds that play into why they believe what they believe. Converge isn’t about convincing. It’s not about arguing or debating. It’s about finding the human,” Shoemake said. Lauren- Hunter Gaudet, a junior political science major, serves at the dialogues chair of the organization. As the dialogues chair, she will provide suggested topics and questions for discussions and moderate discussions. Gaudet said she hopes that Converge will allow students to engage in wmeaningful and thoughtful conversations to raise awareness for issues that affect everyone, not just
themselves. “Students need to be exposed to opinions or facts that they’ve never heard before or that they disagree with because that’s how we can form our own ideas,” Gaudet said. “I want Southern Miss students to participate in conversations, not arguments. I think political discourse can become easier and beneficial for everyone if we can learn how to properly and politely convey our opinions and listen to other’s opinions.” Students should be able to sign up and be matched with someone in the following weeks. For updates, like Converge Conversations at Southern Miss on Facebook.
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The days of Sept. 20-24 were not available at the time of press release in last week’s issue. In keeping with the report that information has been included in this week’s issue.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
* Sexual Battery was reported at McCarty hall at 4:10 PM. The case remains open.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
* At 1:59 PM, an individual was arrested for possession of a controlled substance (misdemeanor). * On 4th street at 10:17 PM, individuals were arrested for possession of a controlled substance (misdemeanor) and possession of alcohol by a minor.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
* Individual was charged with public drunkenness at 6:32 PM at M.M. Roberts Stadium. * At 8:28 PM, an individual was reported missing at M.M. Roberts Stadium. The report turned out to be unfounded and is now closed.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
* At Century Park North, an assault (simple) was reported at 11:35 PM.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
* At 10:23 AM, an individual was arrested for possession of alcohol by a minor at Century Park North. * At 11:56 PM, a student was arrested for possession of a weapon in the parking garage.
It is unclear if these instances are linked in any way. Likewise, it is also unclear if there is a culture of individuals hanging out in the parking garage searching for women to catcall. The intent of the individuals involved appears to be more or less the same – male students attempting to either talk to or illicit sex from female students in the parking garage. The University Police Department has not responded at this point in time to our request for a comment on these incidents. According to the weekly crime reports, there does appear to be a trend with illegal things happening in the parking garage. Just in the past week, three out of nine total incidents reported have taken place in the parking garage. These incidents referred to are not of an explicit sexual nature; however, there does appear to be a trend towards illegal incidents taking place in the parking garage. To report an incident, visit UPD in Bond Hall or call 601-266-4986.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
* Cyber harassment was reported at 12:05 PM and the case is now closed.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
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Parking garage located near Century Park.
* Individual arrested in the parking garage for possession of a controlled substance (misdemeanor) at 1:22 PM.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
* At 1:50 PM, an individual was reported to be stalked by the Chain Technology Building. The case remains open.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
* Vandalism was reported at Century Park North at 10:59 PM
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 * No incidents
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
* An object was reported stolen (larceny petit) from the Alpha Tau Omega house at 1:10 PM. The case remains open.
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McNair Scholars encourage student applicants ASHLEY HOBSON MANAGING EDITOR
he McNair Scholars Program is accepting applicants for the upcoming school year. The program targets low-income, firstgeneration college students to apply. However, students of all backgrounds who have completed at least 60 hours of class credits by spring 2019 are encouraged to apply, especially those from groups that are underrepresented in graduate education. The McNair Scholars program is named after physicist and astronaut Ronald E. Mcnair, Ph.D. who perished on the Challenger space shuttle in 1986. According to an article published by Southern Miss Now, more than 400 students have participated in the McNair program in the past 18 years. Southern Miss was also awarded a $1.16 million renewal of the grant for the next five years in 2017. The program awards students with up to $2,800 to fund their research, as well as a $1,400 housing allowance during their summer research internship. The program will also pair students with a mentor who will oversee student’s research, and will offer workshops and seminars to prepare students to apply for graduate programs. Current McNair Scholar and senior psychology major Japriest Jerry was encouraged to apply to the program by former scholar Corai Jackson. Jerry, who is a first-generation college student, feels that the program not only helped him financially but also helped set him apart for his plans after graduation. “The McNair Scholars program has helped me financially through college by providing a summer housing stipend, which allowed me to remain in Hattiesburg over the summer to complete the program,” Jerry said. “A friend of mine, Corai Jackson, informed me that the program was seeking new applicants. Corai had just completed the program and informed
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me of all the benefits and her experiences with them. After doing so, I was deeply driven to apply that way I would receive the same benefits and experiences.” Fellow McNair Scholar and senior psychology major and Spanish minor Tiara Watson said that both the financial benefit and research opportunity were a blessing for her education. “The application process for graduate
Physicist and Astronaut, Ronald E. McNair
school is so expensive,” Watson said. “But being a McNair Scholar comes with so many benefits and one of those is being able to afford to pay the application fees because a lot of schools waive the application fees [for McNair Scholars.]” The McNair Program also pays GRE fees for students at the end of the program. However, when asked what led her to apply, Watson states that her sorority sister Corai
Jackson was also the one who encouraged her to start the application process. “[Jackson] really stressed how impactful the McNair program was to her,” Watson said. “She told me about all the different exposure that she got to different graduate schools and GRE prep. [Jackson] showed me her personal statement, and I was just so impressed. She really convinced me that the McNair program would be a beneficial investment into my future.” First generation college student and senior biology major Sarah Jamison says the McNair program helped her figure out she did not want to pursue a career in research. “I was in the lab everyday doing research on antibiotic resistance,” Jamison said. “My experience may not be the same as others because completing [the program] changed my scope of what I wanted to do in my future. I enjoyed it, but I figured out that I really don’t want to work in the lab.” The program took scholars to Washington D.C. to visit potential graduate institutions and tour the museums of the capital city as well as require students to participate in individual research projects and GRE prep. All three scholars agree that the best thing that came out of their time in the program were skills such as time management and graduate school preparation. “Hard work and being able to accept constructive criticism on your work is very important as well,” Jamison said. “I expected the program to be easier, but it was probably one of the most difficult things I’ve taken on.” However, all three scholars want to encourage other students to apply and reap the same benefits they did. “I loved the experience,” Jamison said. “I wouldn’t mind doing it again for another summer.” The deadline to apply is Friday, Oct. 5 at 5 p.m. Students who wish to apply or have questions about the program are encouraged to visit https://www.usm.edu/mcnair-scholarsprogram/become-mcnair-scholar.
Brotha Josh pushes through anxiety to perform CALEB MCCLUSKEY PRINTZ REPORTER
ecent Southern Miss graduate Joshua “Brotha Josh” Holt began seriously thinking about music during his freshman year of high school. Moving from the world of drawing to music, Holt picked up a guitar in hopes of recapturing the music he cherished from his childhood. In the end, he found a community and an outlet to express himself. Holt’s band Brotha Josh and the Quickness quickly gained notoriety for its soulful sound and great performances. Though the band formed only a year ago, it has become a staple of the Hattiesburg local music scene. Holt’s band recently performed at Best of the Pine Belt, an award show that showcases the best music and artists of Hattiesburg and the SGA sponsored concert Eaglepalooza. Holt and his band will also be playing in the Leaf River Fall festival, Soul Fest, Oct. 7. Holt said balancing his music with his day job is a constant but inevitable challenge he has to face as a musician. Holt’s girlfriend and recent Southern Miss graduate Katelyn McCrory said she loves that Holt has an outlet for his creativity, but as an artist herself, she feels the pain of balancing work and creativity. “I really like that Josh has something he is passionate about. I really love that about a person,” McCrory said. “You are passionate about something, and you actually make the effort to go out and do it. But it sucks because we all need to work to make a sustainable income.” Senior music history major and bassist of Brotha Josh and the Quickness Phillip Tapscott said he enjoys performing with Holt. “We really click when we perform,” Tapscott said. The shared glances to show we know where each
other is going. You know, the little things.” Tapscott met Holt in January 2017 when a mutual friend introduced them to each other. Tapscott said he joined the band as a saxophone player originally, but in March of 2017, the original members slowly drifted apart. He became the bassist. According to Tapscott, this discouraged Holt. Holt wanted to give up on the band, but Tapscott talked Holt out of quitting and reformed the band. “That was the moment I actually became friends with [Holt],” Tapscott said. One may not notice Holt’s nervous habits on stage, but looking closely, he or she may find the ticks of social anxiety he harbors. Biting his nails, pacing the bar and staying clear of the stage unless musicians are playing or he is setting up. Holt stepped into the Thirsty Hippo, a music venue in Downtown Hattiesburg, at 8 p.m. for a show starting at 9 p.m. He knew he would not be the only performer that night. Two other bands came strutting through the band entrance only door, hauling in their gear while Holt ordered a beer. Holt jumped from table to table, keeping his mind off of performing. He refused to let his stage jitters phase him. The first band started sound check at 10:30 p.m. They were waiting on a bigger crowd. Holt bit his nails as he talked to the patrons of the Thirsty Hippo. He feels he knows most everyone in some way. Tapscott said the Thirsty Hippo is the home of their regulars, and that he and Holt feel most comfortable playing there. Holt listened intently as the first band started playing at 10:45 p.m. He said watching the other bands helps him forget about being a performer. Enjoying being an audience member, Holt stood clear of the stage and crowd, instead opting for a table away from the action. “The first performance I had, which was at a house show, was really weird because I almost forgot I was the performer. I said, ‘Oh yeah there’s going to be a band playing,’ and then thought ‘Oh s---, that’s me,’” Holt said.
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After the set, the second band came up and began sound check. Holt hands his beer to Tapscott to make sure his performance is not affected. Tapscott said Holt has a light tolerance and refuses to play drunk. As the second band played, Holt stayed in an audience mindset. He enjoyed hearing fellow friends and musicians show their skill, but he knew the time was closer. His anxiety built within. Though he is accustomed to the stage and performing, Holt cannot shake the pre-performance jitters. Holt moved to the backroom, a second stage area rarely used by the venue, of the Thirsty Hippo and tuned his guitar. After it is sufficiently in tune, he goes through the chords to his songs to make sure he will not forget them on stage. The back room gave him the privacy he wanted before the show.
Joshua Holt performs onstage at the Thirsty Hippo
Hours had passed since he arrived at the show, and it was time for Holt to perform. He gathered the four other musicians in his band, and they set the equipment up. Holt stood on the stage, doing the sound check with the owner of the Thirsty Hippo as he looked at the crowd of mostly familiar faces. “At the Hippo, it is the like the same audience every time, which makes it a lot more at home,” Tapscott said. “I think Josh is starting to feel that way too, but it’s only at the Hippo. Other places he will be a little bit jumpier.” Holt smiled at the crowd and made jokes. He pushed his anxiety out of his mind and began the first song of the set to a whooping crowd. “Your satisfaction comes from yourself,” Hold said. “Other people will say, ‘This is great, man,’ but if you aren’t happy with it there is no satisfaction.”
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HCLO performs Rocky Horror Show Live MORGAN USRY PRINTZ REPORTER
he Hattiesburg Civic Light Opera brought the Rocky Horror Show to the Thirsty Hippo stage for three days beginning on Thursday, Sept. 20, making it Hattiesburg Civic Light Opera’s first show of the 2018-2019 season. Written by Richard O’Brien, The Rocky Horror Show premiered in 1973 and was adapted into a movie in 1975 as “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” which has since become a cult classic. The show is well-known for its use of audience participation through audience lines and props. Southern Miss classics professor Miles Doleac directs the show and has directed five shows for HCLO as well as four movies in the Hattiesburg area. Doleac said he wanted to direct Rocky Horror because he thinks very few people have seen the live stage show and wants more people to have that opportunity. “A lot of people know the movie, but very few people have actually seen it live, and I just thought it would be an experience unlike anything our town had seen,” Doleac said. Wanting to bring a rare experience to the people of Hattiesburg, Doleac said the reaction on opening night was “wild.” “I think it is a truly unique theatrical experience. If you’re in Hattiesburg, you just don’t have many opportunities to experience something like this,” Doleac said. “It is just so much fun and so wild, and it’s so out there. It is a truly wonderful, unique, interesting, fascinating experience that you’re just not going to get in Hattiesburg very often.” Hollie Priest, a junior English major, was one of the many people who enjoyed the show. “I thought it was great. I’ve seen Rocky Horror
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in different theaters at least four times, and this is hands down the best production I’ve ever seen of it,” Priest said. Senior vocal performance major Wesley Hodges plays the character “Rocky.” Hodges said this show was unique to other shows he has
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acted in. “It’s honestly one of the most fun rehearsal processes I’ve been in,” Hodges said. “In this show you get to just do whatever you want and just be free and let loose, and I think that’s a really fun experience that hopefully I will get to have
again in another show if not this show again.” HCLO will be having three more performances of the Rocky Horror Show on Sept. 27, 28 and 29 at the Thirsty Hippo from 7:30 to 10 p.m. For more information about the show and tickets, visit www.hclo.org.
Mississippi’s first no kill shelter faces closure MORGAN USRY PRINTZ REPORTER
In early September, the Laurel/Jones County Animal Rescue announced that they were facing the possibility of closing the shelter due to a lack of funds. According to Amy Townsend, president of the ARL’s board, the shelter does not receive any funding from grants or the state and federal governments. They operate strictly on individual donations and money raised through events and fundraisers. The League’s board is made up entirely of volunteers, and a few part-time employees staff the shelter. Since other shelters have opened in the surrounding area, they have seen a drop in the amount of donations they receive. After word spread about the ARL’s critical situation, they received a flood of support from the community through donations and volunteers offering to help. Townsend said that while this initial wave of support was much appreciated, the shelter will need continual support and donations to stay afloat. “The situation is not as dire as it was a few weeks ago, but the problem is that we had a huge outpouring of support from the community, which is great, but if we don’t stay in the news or in the eyesight of the community, then we lose those donations again,” Townsend said. The ARL has not always had many
volunteers, but recently they have recently been hosting volunteer orientations to show potential volunteers how they can help around the shelter. “We would love volunteers,” Townsend said. “If people can’t donate, then we need the manpower and the volunteers to help socialize the animals so that they are ready for adoption.” “The shelter is a service to the community because we can help so many animals.” “I know there are several [animal shelters], but we do a big service as well to this community. And we’ve been here so long, so there is a need.” Mary Hinton, one of the few shelter employees, is a high school student who started out as a volunteer. She works at the shelter after school and on the weekends. Hinton said she loves working with the animals at the shelter and that seeing an animal find its home makes everything worthwhile. When it was founded in 1981, the ARL was the only no kill shelter in Mississippi. The organization is also the oldest shelter in Jones County. Today, ARL remains a no kill shelter and works with numerous other shelters in the country to ensure that it maintains that status through transports. The shelter takes in hundreds of stray and unwanted animals every year. The ARL is hosting many upcoming events in order to raise funds for the shelter, including the Puppies on the Patio at The Loft in Downtown Laurel on Oct. 14.
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One of the dogs up for adoption at Laurel/Jones County Animal Rescue.
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Live at Five returns to the Hub City JAMIE MASSENGALE PRINTZ REPORTER
attiesburg residents and visitors alike can pack their folding chairs, blankets and coolers and come to Town Square Park on Fridays now that Live at Five is back in full swing. The event is a free, outdoor concert series in Downtown Hattiesburg and takes place on Friday evenings in the fall and spring from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Local blues legend Tommie “T-Bone” Pruitt and the Rhythm Rockers kicked off the 2018 Fall season of Live at Five on Sept. 21, and New Orleans artist Bon Bon Vivant performed Sept. 28. Sarah Newton started Live at Five in the Spring of 2008. Newton said the idea formed when she was president of the Downtown Association. “This is our eleventh year,” Newton said. “My parents were involved with a program held in Baton Rouge and suggested I start a concert series in Hattiesburg. In a way, I helped start Live at Five as a way to pay tribute to my father.” Newton said Live at Five has a great impact on the community because it unites the Hattiesburg community. “I think the event helps bring people together in a way that there aren’t other opportunities for people to come together,” Newton said. “That’s what makes this event so special.” Newton said Live at Five has particularly grown over the past five years. “I love knowing that people enjoy it,” Newton said. “Even my kids ask me ‘When does it start?’ They call Town Square Park ‘Live at Five’ Park.’” “Live at Five has become an event that is synonymous with Hattiesburg’s quality of life,” Mayor Toby Barker said. “It has become part of the very fabric and culture of our city.
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Traditions begin because people have passion and ideas and want to do something for the community. Traditions are sustained when the community goes and attends and supports.” “We’ve been doing vending at Live at Five for the past three of four years,” Carlos Molina, owner of La Mexicana, said. “We love it, it’s a great environment to bring the kids. I always tell people that aren’t from here it’s like a Norman Rockwell painting just blew
Bon Bon Vivant performs at Live at Five.
up and it exploded in Hattiesburg.” Molina said being a vendor at Live at Five has made a positive impact on his business. “I think it’s one of the fundamentals of operating a business and one of the reasons we do these events is to do direct marketing,” Molina said. “It’s about being out there with the community, being known and letting people know you’re a locally owned business and that we work with other local business.
We get our meat from Lil Butcher Shoppe and get our vegetables as locally as possible.” This season of Live at Five will include performances by Dynamo on Oct. 5, Roxy Roca on Oct. 12, Grayson Capps on Oct. 19 and Lightnin Malcolm on Oct. 26. For more information on Live at Five, check out their Facebook Page Live at Five H’Burg or at www.hattiesburglivemusic.com/ live-at-five.
FDA regulation may lower teen e-cigarette use ASHLYN LEVINS PRINTZ REPORTER
he U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the use of electronic cigarettes among teens is at an “epidemic” level. The FDA launched “The Real Cost” campaign in an effort to educate teens on the dangers of smoking e-cigarettes. According to the FDA, nearly 10.7 million teens ages 12-17 use e-cigarettes or are willing to use them. The National Youth Tobacco Survey was created in 2016 to collect data on current e-cigarette users. The FDA found 39 percent of teens used e-cigarettes because a friend or family member had one, 31 percent of teens enjoyed the access to multiple flavors and 17 percent of teens believe they are less harmful than other tobacco products. The FDA recently announced a new regulation rule allowing evaluation of product ingredients, design, health risks and appeal to youth. Manufacturers and small businesses have been given 60 days to submit a new tobacco application plan that will reduce product usage in teens. Some people are eager for the regulation while others remain neutral. With high schoolers in mind, senior therapeutic recreation major Bailey Cole supports the new regulation rule “I think e-cigarettes are harmful. However, I think it’s a lesser known fact that they are, so a lot of high schoolers who want to smoke turn to e-cigarettes as a ‘healthier’ alternative. Being roped into it is just like any other peer pressure
situation,” Cole said. “When your friends are doing it, you are more likely to do it. If the kids you want to be like are doing it, you are going to try it. I think the real problem is that kids start using them without realizing the actual effects.” Junior Sarah Gaston and polymer science engineer remains neutral when it comes to e-cigarettes. “I like how when someone puffs on it, it’s not like the cigarette smells that makes you cough when you walk by. The only downfall I have to it is I don’t want to see it in class,w” Gaston said. High schools are taking a hit on the use of e-cigarettes by their students. The most common brand, Juul, is easily concealable from teachers. Juul’s Chief Administrator Ashley Gould said their products are intended for adults who want to quit smoking rather than students or nonsmokers. The FDA intends to minimize the accessibility and usage of tobacco products by youth by enacting their regulation. Commissioner of the Food & Drug Administration, Scott Gottlieb told CNBC the company is open to new ideas that restrict usage. “I think if someone came to us with a good idea about how a product could be modified to be less appealing to kids or less prone to misuse by children, we’d be very interested in that product, and we’d be very interested in having a discussion around that and how we could put that through an efficient regulatory process,” Gottlieb said. The trend of e-cigarette use among teens has seen an incredible growth within the last year. Only time will tell if the FDA’s new rule will lower the statistics.
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‘Doctor Who’ makes progress with female lead CAMERON CUMMINS GRAPHIC DESIGN EDITOR
hroughout its 50-some-odd years since it’s premier in 1963, “Doctor Who” has boasted strong representation for women, people of color and the LGBTQ+ community. Characters like Sarah Jane Smith, Rose Tyler, Martha Jones, Captain Jack Harkness and Bill Potts have paved the way for black, gay, bisexual and female representation in sci-fi television. However, that representation has never extended to the Doctor himself. Let me backup a little. If you’re new to “Doctor Who,” in the simplest of terms, it is a show about a human-looking alien who travels through space and time to save the lives of humans and aliens alike. He appears in times of crisis emerging from a bright blue telephone box, hair disheveled and a sonic screwdriver in hand. He saves the day and leaves no trace except for his moniker “The Doctor”. Every few seasons, the Doctor is mortally wounded and must regenerate into a new form in order to save his life. In the history of the show, there have been 13 iterations of the Doctor, all of them white males, although the Doctor has stated in the past that he could be any gender or race (including the alien ones). The most recent incarnation of the Doctor was revealed to be actress Jodie Whittaker. This is a landmark achievement for a show in which diverse representation has been limited to the sidekicks. That is not to say that these sidekicks aren’t strong characters. In fact, I often find myself more drawn to the Doctor’s companions than I do to the Doctor himself. However, if all of the diversity in your show is relegated to companions and side characters, you’re doing something wrong, especially in a show about an alien who flies around in a blue box saving people’s lives. It enforces the idea of the “White Boy Savior,” in which a white male must swoop in to save the day because women and people of color are not powerful enough to do it themselves. This stigma has
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been perpetuated throughout the media, most recently in Marvel’s Iron Fist, where a white male must be counted upon to save all of China Town because they simply can’t seem to do it themselves. And believe me, the irony of me, a white male, writing an article on this subject isn’t lost on me, but when you’re passionate about a subject you find a way to discuss it with like-minded individuals, and this is my way of doing that. As you can imagine, when Jodie was announced as the new Doctor, her casting was
polarizing, to put it lightly. The Doctor is not even human, but God forbid he be portrayed by a woman. Some people absolutely hated the casting, saying that they would stop watching the show as a result. For the most part, the response to Jodie’s version of the character has been overwhelmingly positive, and her season has not even aired yet. People have already begun cosplaying as her version of the character. In an interview with BBC News about her take on the immortal Time Lord Whittaker said, “I hope my gender isn’t a fearful thing
for the fans, because in this world particularly, there aren’t rules, and that’s a great thing. So hopefully everyone is as excited as I am.” While the casting of a woman to play an iconically male character does not magically solve the issue of the lack of diverse representation in the media, it is a step in the right direction. Perhaps the next Doctor will be a person of color, or transgender, or a transgender person of color. Once you break the glass ceiling, you can only continue to go up from there.
Students blindly approve new SGA constitution KARIGAN TEER PRINTZ REPORTER
or the 2018 Homecoming Court elections, the Student Government Association included the Constitutional Convention vote on the homecoming ballot. Because the vote was not explained, students may not have understood what they were voting for and simply voted, if they decided to vote at all, out of obligation. On May 1, 2018, SGA President McKenna Stone called for a Constitutional Convention in order to update the SGA constitution. The purpose of this Convention, according to a document with the steps required to complete the process written by Stone is “to revise and update the official governing documents… in order to accomplish clarity, consistency, and brevity.” Although the purpose of the Convention vote was simply to approve the updates, which did not change anything major, none of this was explained on the voting ballot. After speaking to several students who voted on the homecoming ballot, many of them were confused when they saw the additional Constitutional Convention vote. Stone’s goals of the rewrite were to improve consistency throughout the documents, to add online voting procedures in the Election Code and to develop a Code
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of Ethics for SGA, but none of this was explained on the ballot. “Literally all I thought was, ‘I’m not sure what that’s for, so I’m not voting on it,” an anonymous Southern Miss senior said. To give the benefit of the doubt to SGA, the intention of including the Constitution
vote on the homecoming ballot was most likely to make it easier on students to get involved. Since the student body was already voting in a less serious election, they would be willing to vote on one more choice at the same time. However, the lack of explanation intimidated students, and
made them choose to not vote at all; if they did decide to vote on the document updates, the students were significantly uninformed, which may or may not have been SGA’s intention in order to receive an easy approval. On the actual ballot, the choice was to “vote yes or no on SGA governing documents.” Unless a student was directly involved in SGA, I highly doubt he or she would have any idea what the governing documents include. It does not take very long to look up the PDF for the documents on SGA’s website, but students typically do not have enough time to read through pages of text in between classes. In the future, SGA should have a separate ballot dedicated to the updated governing documents. It may be a bit of a hassle to have two different elections, but it does not make sense to include them together, because they serve wildly different purposes. Homecoming Court elections can be done quickly and without much thought, but students should take more time to think about their decision when it comes to decisions that can significantly affect the Student Government Association, which in turn, significantly affects the students themselves. The updates to from the Constitutional Convention do not seem to be extreme, but for the sake of transparency, SGA should make an effort to hold an election dedicated to these documents the next time they are updated.
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‘Heroes in Crisis’ begins with high death toll NATE SCHUMANN COPY EDITOR
DC Comics’ “Heroes in Crisis” commences its first issue this last week on Sept. 26, kicking off the major event with several reveals and even the deaths of some established heroes. Often, DC has an event that shakes up the universe in some way or another. “Heroes in Crisis,” written by Tom King and illustrated by Clay Mann, is the latest of major events that continue the tradition of using the word “Crisis.” The first issue reveals that the Trinity— Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman—had established a place years ago called the Sanctuary. The Sanctuary is a place where heroes who have gone through too much, whether it be physically or mentally/emotionally, can find safe refuge and receive counseling and medical assistance. Sanctuary is in a fairly secluded location to heighten security and is run by an AI robot also called Sanctuary. Sanctuary has been compromised, and a mass murder has occurred, leaving many heroes deceased. Some of the “lesser-known” heroes who have been killed include Blue Jay (Jay Abrams) and Steel (Hank Heywood), who have both been Justice League members in DC’s past, as well as Hot Spot (Isaiah Crockett) and Lagoon Boy, who have both been members of the Teen Titans. More significantly, though, are the deaths of two well-established heroes: Flash (Wally West) and Arsenal (Roy Harper). Both Wally and Roy have had longstanding careers, having had been around in comics for over half a century. Both are founding members of the Teen Titans and have also been members of the Justice League. Wally, formerly Kid Flash while training under Flash (Barry Allen), grew up to inherit the mantle of Flash when Barry Allen disappeared. Wally was the primary Flash in comics for a couple decades before Barry was brought back to life, wherein the two decided to both use the moniker. Meanwhile, Roy grew up as Green Arrow’s protégé under the name Speedy. After going through some drug problems, Roy overcame the vices and adopted the heroic identity of Arsenal. Now, both of these heroes are confirmed as dead. Press for “Heroes in Crisis” has been circulating for the last few months, and DC had
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confirmed that at least one major character would die in the first issue. Fans have been guessing, hoping their favorite character(s) would not be killed. For me, a committed fan of the Titans, the deaths of four Titans—including two founding members—hits me hard. The DC universe was rebooted in 2011. After the reboot, Roy was an alcoholic again, and Wally was not even shown to exist. Then, in 2016, Wally returned and Roy cleaned up. As such, for a fan who has been closely following the comics for years, it seems as if Wally and Roy have just returned to the glory they deserve. And now, only two years since their “resurrections,” they are dead. The suddenness of
it all has left a small hole in my heart. As far as the other two go, Hot Spot had only just shown up in current continuity a couple months ago, and Lagoon Boy had not even had an appearance in current continuity yet. So Lagoon Boy’s first appearance…is as a dead body, and that is deeply upsetting. It seems as if Hot Spot and Lagoon Boy were brought back just to become sacrificial pawns in this event/murder mystery. Beyond the Trinity, the event’s main characters are an unlikely pair: Booster Gold and Harley Quinn. One a hero, one an anti-villain (or antihero, depending on the writer), the two have never really been put in the same book before, so
the pairing is admittedly intriguing, considering their conflicting personalities. In the story, the two meet at a diner and have a meal and some casual conversation before engaging in an intense fight. The reason for the fight? Each thinks he/she saw the other murder all of the visitors at the Sanctuary. It is this circumstance that is supposed to propel them through the rest of the nine-issue comic title, as they are set to be forced to work together, along with the Trinity, to solve the mystery behind these murders. The deaths hit hard, but I do not feel as sad as I usually would at the deaths of Titans. In comics, deaths hardly seem permanent anymore, especially when the deaths are of important characters. Wally and Roy, particularly, are major players in DC, and they both have large fan bases. I am holding onto a hope that these deaths will somehow be reversed. Booster Gold is a time traveler. I would fully support some sort of time paradox saving these characters I hold so dear by the end of the event. If they are not revived by the end of “Heroes in Crisis,” though, I may have to go through some light mourning—or at least light a couple candles. The happenings of the issue aside, the issue was really well-done. King wrote a nice issue, with the plot progression and shifting between scenes effectively revealing new bits of information, pieceby-piece, that contribute to the tone of mystery and the gravity of the situation. King’s scripts were brilliant, with tapes of the heroes visiting Sanctuary showing their honest vulnerability in a way that leaves readers empathetic, even for the characters they may not know as much about. Harley’s and Booster’s interactions are filled with both humor and severity, and the dichotomy exhibited by this contrast is compelling. Furthermore, Mann’s artwork brings each scene to life. Every person is drawn with such detail, which makes the scenes featuring heroes’ corpses even more shattering. Despite only being in its first issue, “Heroes in Crisis” is proving to be a bold addition to the legacy of major events in DC’s history. No bars are held and no character is guaranteed safety now that Sanctuary is comprised and now that DC’s editorial is allowing characters both major and minor to be left on the chopping block. “Heroes in Crisis” will continue to be published monthly until its conclusion in May 2019.
Brockhampton’s ‘Iridescence’ breaks new ground JACK MCCALLUM PRINTZ REPORTER
rockhampton’s latest album “Iridescence” is an exciting, vibrant work that has far more highs than lows. The glitchy sounds and crowded, sometimes messy nature of boy band Brockhampton meet their peak on the follow up to the “Saturation” album trilogy. “Iridescence” can serve as a reflection for the state of Brockhampton as a group, more sad and confused than ever. It all works and comes together in the best possible way as they use their struggles with fame to put together a fleshed-out project that feels less cluttered than their previous albums. There was a considerable amount of concern about how the absence of Ameer Vann would go for the band, but there is not a real quality difference from when he was a member. “New Orleans” is a great reintroduction to Brockhampton and a great album opener as they vibe off this bombastic, thumping beat. Similar to their songs like “Boogie,” Brockhampton gives an intensely high energy performance on “New Orleans.” The transition from “New Orleans” to “Thug Life” flows so well and shows how diverse of a sound Brockhampton has in their ability to go from an upbeat club track to a slower, more chill song. “Berlin” is a fun song with nice instrumentation, but it is one of the more forgettable tracks on the album. This is followed by the short “Something About Him” which seems to take influence from M.I.A. with the pitched vocals of Kevin Abstract. Following “Something About Him” is another short track, “Where The Cash At” is an album highlight and is a great display of Merlyn’s skills. It
also has one of Matt Champion’s best moments on the album. The album really starts kicking in on “Weight” when Kevin Abstract starts the track with an emotional verse about the struggles of balancing fame with personal life. This slow start with a calming instrumental is quickly met with a manic beat switch before Joba begins his verse. This beat switch is an essential Brockhampton moment as the band continues to change it up throughout the track. “District” feels like another truly authentic Brockhampton moment. “District” and “Weight” feel like partners in crime with “District” being the more wild, angry one of the two. The humming, glitchy beat can definitely an acquired taste, but it works in every possible way. Bearface and Kevin’s outro on “District” is by far one of the catchiest things on “Iridescence.” The themes of the struggles of fame continue on “Loophole” with Brockhampton sampling a 2016 Cam’ron interview that focused on shady record deals. One of the weakest moments on the album is “Tape” which has an irritating instrumental and the verses just do not sound special. Good thing one of the weakest songs on “Iridescence” is followed by one of the best with the cool, rambunctious sounding “J’Ouvert.” The production and verses come together in a perfect mix with Merlyn and Joba being the true stars of the track. “Honey” keeps the energy going with a well-placed Beyoncé sample that will undoubtedly end up on everyone’s party playlist. This high point on the album continues as “Vivid” kicks in with a punching beat and a standout verse by Matt Champion. Bearface’s fun and sassy Spanglish pitched verse is a high point for the album. The band obviously loves the song, but “San Marcos” is just not exciting. It just does not sound
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like anything that has not already been done. Oh, there’s a choir at the end of a sad guitar ballad? Groundbreaking. “Tonya” is one of the album’s more emotional moments as the members use the backing piano to sing and rap about their struggles with fame. It is a good track with great lyricism, but maybe a little long. “Fabric” is much more interesting in terms of production as the beat switches in between verses and
with the pitching of Kevin and Bearface’s vocals. The song is a great closure to “Iridescence” as it breaks new ground for the band while also using some of their old techniques. Brockhampton’s “Iridescence” might seem cluttered, but that is what makes it work. With themes of fame and the struggles that come with it, “Iridescence” is raw, exciting and fresh. Brockhampton is far from over and this album proves that.
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Versace brand will grow under Michael Kors JACK MCCALLUM PRINTZ REPORTER
any people have been talking about Michael Kors’ acquisition of Versace for $2.12 billion as if it is the end of the iconic Italian fashion house. How can a company known for their glamour, opulence and baroque designs become owned by a mall brand? Michael Kors is known for being a luxury brand for the middle class. Jokes and memes have flooded social media about how this purchase will lead to Versace being found in discount department stores like Marshalls and TJ Maxx. Just because Michael Kors bought Versace does not mean you are going to find a Palazzo Empire bag on clearance. Versace is going to remain Versace. While others view this as being a reckless decision on the Versace family’s part, I feel that this decision will only help Versace’s image and allow them to grow. The image of Versace will not become that of Michael Kors with this purchase. This is a misinformed idea that has been spreading with the news that Michael Kors will change the name of his new fashion conglomerate to Capri Holdings Ltd. This purchase will likely be a good move for Versace because Kors is planning on focusing more on accessories, shoes and expanding in the European and Asian markets. Let’s remember that Versace has had financial issues for decades even before Gianni’s death, and Michael Kors has the money to fund the company and rid the family of their financial woes. Bringing a larger focus to shoes and accessories is what Michael Kors is good at. These are the price entry items that can
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create Versace fans in younger, less privileged customers. Versace has arguably lost a lot of their “cool factor” in the fashion industry, particularly since Alessandro Michele’s arrival as creative director at Gucci in 2015. Italians have been particularly upset
at Kors’ purchase of Versace as there is a concern of losing an independent, familyowned atelier. Dolce & Gabbana and Giorgio Armani remain family-owned, and houses like Prada remain independent. Will these be the next to be bought by Capri Holdings?
Losing an independent company is a legitimate concern, but Versace is not losing the family vision as Donatella is staying on board as creative director. On the same note, the Versace family has shares in Capri Holdings Ltd., meaning they now have a financial stake in Jimmy Choo and Michael Kors. If anything, this will only allow Versace’s influence to expand. It is in the best interest of Capri to keep Versace as authentically Versace as possible. Kors changing the name of his holdings company to Capri Holdings Ltd. after the Italian isle is a hint into how Kors realizes the importance of Italy’s image and culture to the Versace brand. Versace will die if it becomes Americanized, and Kors knows this. If Versace makes a radical change away from their luxe prints to the arrays of beige pleather Kors is known for, there will undoubtedly be an upset. This will not happen because everyone who is a part of this deal knows how different a Michael Kors customer is from a Versace customer. This will be the first American-based luxury fashion conglomerate, something Tapestry/Coach has been attempting in the past. Some have questioned whether Capri Holdings could become a monopoly, but that is nonsense as each brand under Capri specializes in a different market. Kering and LVMH will still be the larger, more financially successful luxury conglomerates anyways. Michael Kors will not be the end of Versace as a label known for glamour, but it will be the end of being an independent company. Despite losing their independence, Donatella is remaining on board as creative director and her love for Gianni will not allow this brand to fail. Michael Kors buying Versace is only the beginning of a new age in Versace’s success.
Netflix’s ‘Insatiable’ is surprisingly stellar CARLTON MCGRONE PRINTZ REPORTER
espite the large amount of negative press the show received before its release, “Insatiable” may throw Debby Ryan into the role she was always destined to play. As Patty, Ryan portrays a story of true grit and determination in the face of a world obsessed with outer beauty and thinness. Following the release of a trailer for the Netflix original, viewers were understandably upset with the plot and storyline that the trailer seemed to portray. Not only did the trailer put Ryan into a fat suit, but it also centered around a girl who gains popularity after having her jaw surgically shut. Despite the cringy story originally seen in the trailer, Netflix’s final product is truly something special that deserves a second chance. Set in a contemporary world of pageants and glamour, Ryan plays ‘Fatty Patty’ Bladell, an overweight high school student who’s been mercilessly bullied thanks to her status as the school’s punching bag. However, after being forced to indulge in solely liquid substances for three months, Patty is transformed into a skinny version of herself and seeks revenge on everyone that wronged her. In a stroke of good luck, Patty’s attorney happens to be a legendary pageant coach facing his own set of troubles. In order to morally redeem herself, Patty is offered a new start in life as a budding pageant queen. First, though, she has to win the heart of her married
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coach and ruin the lives of all of her childhood bullies. Mirroring the absolute absurdity of Netflix’s “The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” episode one of “Insatiable” begins with the most outrageous of plotlines. Patty somehow finds herself under fire and at the very end of a
murder case. Setting the bar for the rest of the series, “Insatiable” continues to throw twists in the path of its seemingly simple storyline. As the season moves on, Patty’s past takes a backseat to her more present and much more pressing current dilemmas of love and triumph. Patty is constantly being forced to face the past
traumas and scarring from her time as a fat high school student. Viewers will cheer and cry along with Ryan’s fluctuating journey as she plots her varying schemes of revenge while also attempting to wow her loved ones through her slow climb as a pageant queen. The true shining factor of this series is its magnificent writing that somehow balances and highlights each of its hilarious characters. Ryan displays her edgy side, outgrowing her Disney shoes and climbing into a role that seems suited for her innocent, nearly-flawless style. Patty is a truly complex character that feels completely tangible in every episode. Bob, Patty’s Coach, fully embraces his more feminine side, showing audiences that there isn’t a singular phenotype of the American married man. Bob’s family is as dysfunctional yet loving as one can expect from an outrageous show such as this, and a large majority of the show’s supporting cast come equipped with their own quirks that truly display their many personalities. Each episode of season one clearly and expertly builds on one another, placing a different obstacle in Patty’s way as soon as she seems to find a way through another barrier. Until the very end, though, viewers will be constantly guessing how her next pageant will end while praying that she falls out of love with her accused molester. “Insatiable” is one of those rare shows with an ugly outer shell but so sweet and deliciously encroaching on the inside. It begs for its viewers to binge until the very end, and it never slows down in terms of comedy and characterbuilding. It is one show that deserves to be seen.
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Nick Mullens promoted in wake of Garoppolo injury DARRELL REESE JR. PRINTZ REPORTER
ormer Southern Miss quarterback Nick Mullens is on an NFL active roster for the first time in his professional career following his promotion on Sept. 26 to the San Francisco 49ers roster from the practice squad. Mullens’ promotion comes after starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo suffered a torn ACL late in his team’s 38-27 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sept. 23. Mullens was signed by the 49ers as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2017. The signal caller spent the 2017 season on the team’s practice squad, where he remained for the first three games of the 2018 season. Mullens certainly has the tools to finish the season with the 49ers or at least split first team reps with new starting quarterback C.J. Beathard. Mullens earned a lot of praise during the preseason while leading a comeback victory over the Dallas Cowboys. In four seasons at Southern Miss from 2013-2016, he became the school’s all-time leader in passing yards (11,994) and passing touchdowns (87). At some point, the 49ers have indicated that they would like to add another quarterback to the mix, but for now Mullens is the backup quarterback for the 49ers. However, do not be surprised if you see him on the field at some point during the season. It is still early, but Mullens can take the starting job from Beathard if the team starts to go downhill, which has already happened. The former Golden Eagle is still young and has time to grow, so adjusting to his new position backup quarterback should be good for him. Overall, Mullens can compete with Beathard and win the starting quarterback job for the 49ers. His track record shows that Mullens will be a solid quarterback in this league moving forward and may someday start for a team in the NFL. His tape at Southern Miss showed his will to compete with elite defenses, but we all know that NFL defenses are a different monster. For now, he has to watch from the sideline and observe, but something tells me we will see him sometime this season as the starter.
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Hattiesburg Speedway celebrates 40th anniversary ANDREW ABADIE EXECUTIVE EDITOR
ust off Highway 49 is a small facility that features a tight quarter mile track. On the track and in the pits are a variety of cars and a community that shares a love and thrill for racing. Racing, almost like a family heirloom, is instinctively passed down from generation to generation of drivers. The Hattiesburg Speedway opened in 1978, and current owners Ronald and Kellie Parker have owned the track for five seasons. Racers aged from 16 to 73 traveled from Arkansas, Texas, Florida, Alabama, Louisiana and throughout Mississippi to compete in the Hattiesburg Speedway’s 7th annual Curtis Burns race on Sept. 21. The Hattiesburg Speedway features five classes of racing: outlaw street stocks, pure streets class, modified class and the nationally sanctioned classes, Durrence Layne Street Stocks and the Crate Late Model. The race season begins in March and typically ends in September, with total points earned deciding the season champion. Ron Southern, the Hattiesburg Speedway chaplain and announcer, found his love for the sport while growing up in Pennsylvania. Southern made his way to Hattiesburg after being transffered due to his service in the military. Southern raced but notably fell into becoming the Speedway’s chaplain. Soon after becoming the chaplain, the Speedway’s original announcer failed to make a race, which led to Southern being asked to do the job that he has now done for three years. Southern explained that the racing community
is a family. “Where there’s needs we step up and help each other,” Southern said. “A lot of these families have been running through different generations.” A reflection of the community is shown through 2018 national champion of Durrence Layne Street Stock Ricky Idom. Idom’s son also won the same title in years prior. Idom explained how he got into racing and also what it meant to him to win a championship like his son. “I’ve been driving for 42 years,” Idom said. [I got into it through] family. My grandpa did it, my dad did it, I’m doing it [and] my son’s doing it. “It means a lot to me, I’m getting on up in my age, considering racing, and it just tickled me to be able to win this national championship. My son won it in 2014, it was nice for two of us in the same family to win the national championship.” Like Idom, Louisiana native Alan Natherland had a similar upbringing with his racing career beginning with his father. “I started racing in 1979,” Natherland said. “My daddy started running me in racing when I was 14 years old to keep off from the street racing. Kind of kept me away from the law. I like driving. It doesn’t matter. I go to the races and drive when the doctors tell me I’m supposed to be at home in bed.” For many, racing, or better known as running, is a respected tradition passed down. For many it has been away to stay off out of trouble and to also be a part of a community that not only shares a camaraderie but also a community that supports each other. “What I’d really like to see is more younger people get involved in it, because it kept me out of trouble, it kept my son out of trouble,” Idom said. “I knew where he was at every Friday night. He was at a race track with us. I hope I
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Greg Hollingsworth’s car competes on Hattiesburg Speedway track.
do, I hope I can get somebody.” “Dirt track racing is a family, where you will become the strongest of contenders on that track, but once you get off that track you become the best of friends once again,” Southern said. “Usually what happens in dirt track racing is if one of your competitors has some issues it’s not uncommon to see a bunch of
other teams go over there, pitch in and try and get their car fixed and back on the track, so that they can compete against each other again.” The Hattiesburg Speedway will host one final race this fall that will feature all classes racing and include the USCS Sprint cars on Friday, Oct. 19.
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Golden Eagles finish 12th at Notre Dame Invite ANDREW ABADIE EXECUTIVE EDITOR
he Southern Miss cross country team traveled to South Bend, Indiana, to compete in the Joe Piane Notre Dame Invitational on Friday, Sept. 28. The Golden Eagles faced several national powerhouses and top 25 ranked teams. A total of 19 teams competed in the race. Some of the notable teams in attendance included No. 11 BYU, No. 12 Furman, No.21 California and No. 22 Notre Dame. “Everyone ran gutsy, hard races, and we finished with a great team day,” Southern Miss Head Coach Aaron Kindt said. “It’s another step forward, but we have a lot left in front of us and a lot of work left to do to get where we want to be as a team. They grinded away to get where they finished today, and I’m proud of this team.” Leading the way for Southern Miss was Sandra Szpott, who finished in 32nd place while running a time of 17:32, which marked a personal record for the junior. “Sandra Szpott had a really good day with a new personal record,” Kindt said. “She ran a high caliber race at the front.” Sophomore Kate Mattox finished second on the team with a time of 17:54.58 to finish in 58th place, respectively. Right behind Mattox was junior Emma Kate Holdbrooks, who also marked a personal record with a time of 17:54.76 to finish in 59th place, respectively. “Emma Kate Holdbrooks has had an awesome season so far, and she had a new personal best as well,” Kindt said. “What she’s done in practice all year she did today, and it’s great to have her back feeling good and at the front. She’s a big part of what we’ll do this year. We’re still trying to get Kate Mattox back in her rhythm, but she’s only going to keep getting better and we got a nice, solid performance from her today.”
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Juniors Monika Gebarzewska and Regen McGee finished in 73rd and 87th place while also running times of 18:07 and 18:15. Rounding out the team’s top seven was freshman Lina May and junior Theresa Harto who ran 18:41.80 and 18:41.90 to finish in 116th and 117th place, respectively. Senior Madeleine Bell finished in 142nd
place and ran a time of 19:13.76. Senior Victoria Hoppe finished right behind Bell and finished in 143rd with a time of 19: 13.93. “We had a really solid team day today; a lot of good things happened within the group,” Kindt said. “Our focus for this race was on having a good team group race, staying
together, and we did that.” The Golden Eagles finished in 12th place with a team score of 303 points beating Temple, LSU, California, Baylor and Oklahoma. BYU won the meet with a score of 37 points. Southern Miss will return to action on Oct. 12 to run in the Florida State Invitational.
Golden Eagles Fall to Florida Atlantic, 2-0 JALEN DOGAN PRINTZ REPORTER
he Southern Miss soccer team (8-3, 2-2 C-USA) ended its Florida road trip with a 1-1 split over the weekend. On Friday, the team earned a 3-0 win over Florida International, but fell in defeat to Florida Atlantic with a final score of 2-0 on Sunday afternoon. The match was a defensive battle for the majority of the game between both teams, as the teams were held scoreless for entire first half. The game remained scoreless until the 46:03 mark, when FAU senior Ebba Blomqvist provided the first goal of the match. Blomqvist executed on a penalty kick, giving the Owls a 1-0 lead. FAU junior forward Pernille Velta scored the second goal of the match at the 61:24 mark, providing FAU with a 2-0 lead. Southern Miss was not able to respond, and the Golden Eagles ended the match scoreless. Statistically, Southern Miss ended the match with seven total saves in goal. Starting sophomore goalkeeper Kendall Mindnich recorded five saves and redshirt freshman goalkeeper Sarah Preston recorded an additional save. The team was credited was also credited one save in the contest. Southern Miss was also outshot in the contest 16-7. The team managed one shot in the first half and six shots in the second half. The Golden Eagles will look to get back on track as they face C-USA opponent Charlotte on Friday. The Golden Eagles will be hosting the match at 4 p.m. at the Southern Miss Track & Field and Soccer complex.
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Ola Akinniyi moves the ball against North Texas.
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Loss to Auburn offers positive takeaways GRANT CHIGHIZOLA PRINTZ REPORTER
UBURN- Below are some of the key takeaways from Southern Miss’ 24-13 loss to the Auburn Tigers on Sept. 29. 1. Penalties plagued Auburn early In the first half, Auburn had trouble maintaining drives due to penalties. The Tigers committed seven penalties for 63 yards in the first half. Offensive penalties backed up the Auburn offense on multiple occasions. Things did get better for the Tigers, though, as they only committed two penalties in the second half for a total of nine penalties for 78 yards. 2. Weather delays are no fun With 4:27 left to play in the first half and Auburn leading Southern Miss 14-3, lightning was detected in the vicinity of Jordan-Hare Stadium. The ensuing delay lasted for a duration of two hours and 44 minutes. The game eventually resumed at 6:54 p.m., but not after multiple extensions of the delay. It was also evident that both teams came out rusty following the delay, as both teams punted on their first drives following the break. As a tired sportswriter who traveled up to Auburn the day of the game and back home afterwards, the delay was certainly no fun. 3. Defensive play was stout The Southern Miss defense held Auburn senior quarterback Jarrett Stidham and the Auburn offense in check for most of the game. Auburn was forced to punt eight times in the contest and had four three-and-outs on offense. The defensive line and linebackers continuously applied pressure to Stidham, forcing him to make throws and plays outside of the pocket. Additionally, the defense allowed only 96 net rushing yards and tackled well. Holding the No. 10 ranked team in the country
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to just 24 points is certainly a good statistic and bodes well for the unit’s performance as it heads into the heart of its C-USA schedule. Southern Miss Head Coach Jay Hopson also thought that the defensive line was good at applying pressure on Stidham throughout the game. “We did a lot of that with four-man rush, so it wasn’t like there was a whole lot of just true
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pressure packages just coming out,” Hopson said. “I thought our defensive line played well, I really do. Upfront I thought we were really physical, so that’s something you always love.” 4. Run game struggled against Auburn’s defensive line Just as the Southern Miss defensive front contained Auburn’s running game, the same can be said for Auburn containing the Golden
Eagles on the ground. Since Southern Miss trailed for the majority of the contest, the run game did not have time to get established, but when given the opportunity, the team had trouble on the ground. As a whole, the team had 45 net rushing yards on 21 carries. Freshman running back Trivenskey Mosley led the way with 25 yards on four carries while junior wide receiver De’Michael Harris also had 25 yards on two carries. An interesting tidbit to note is that senior quarterback Kwadra Griggs made his first appearance on the field for Southern Miss since his reinstatement to the team on Sept. 14. Griggs logged one carry for two yards in the second quarter. 5. C-USA West is still wide open Admittedly, I took the pessimistic view when projecting Southern Miss’ overall and conference record before the start of the season. The projection was a 6-6 overall record with a 4-4 record in C-USA play. While the team will not play 12 total games this season due to the cancellation of the Appalachian State game, the team still has seven conference games left to play. North Texas showed that they are beatable with a 29-27 loss at home to Louisiana Tech. Currently, Southern Miss is in third place in the C-USA west by virtue of its 1-0 conference record. Make no mistake, conference play is just getting into full swing, but North Texas, LA Tech and UAB all serve as challenges for Southern Miss in the West this season. Still, North Texas’ loss to LA Tech shows that these top-tier conference teams are beatable. With the positive performances the team has put out over the past two weeks show, Southern Miss has a chance to make my preseason prediction a complete bust. The Golden Eagles will have a bye this weekend and will return to action against North Texas on Oct. 13 in Denton, Texas.
Southern Miss bounces back with win over MTSU GRANT CHIGHIZOLA PRINTZ REPORTER
he Southern Miss volleyball team (8-9, 2-2 C-USA) is moving closer to .500 on the season following a three-set victory against Middle Tennessee State (4-11, 0-3 C-USA) on Sunday afternoon. MTSU managed to jump out to an early lead in set one over the Golden Eagles, but the team eventually came out ahead. Down 8-6 at one point, the team went on an 8-1 run in the set to take control. MTSU tied the set up 26-26 near the end, but two MTSU attack errors helped Southern Miss come out with the 28-26 win. In the second set, MTSU jumped out to a quick 6-1 lead. A subsequent 6-0 run by Southern Miss gave the Golden Eagles a lead in the set. MTSU tied the set up twice after the Southern Miss run, but the team held on for a 25-19 victory. Southern Miss sealed the overall win against MTSU in the third set. Down 3-2 early on, the Golden Eagles went on a subsequent 8-1 run and maintained control for the rest of the set for a 25-18 set win and three-set sweep. The Golden Eagles had 32 total blocks over the three sets against MTSU, becoming the second team in Division I in the past five years to record at least 21
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blocks during a three-set game. The only other program to achieve this feat in that time span was Fresno State in 2017. Junior Catherine Repsher led all Southern Miss players with 11 blocks, while sophomore Chandler Marshall added nine.
The volleyball team celebrates after scoring.
Other statistical leaders of note include nine kills and 12 digs from senior Kylie Grandy, along with 23 assists and 12 digs from senior Sarah Bell. Bell is now 154 assists away from the No.1 spot for alltime kills at Southern Miss. Senior Alexis
Coombs also contributed with eight kills on the afternoon. Southern Miss will return to the court this Friday when they play Charlotte in the first game of a three-game home stretch. The game is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m.