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ON CAMPUS
USM breaks ground for Asbury Hall Lindsey Kelley Printz Reporter
The University of Southern Mississippi and the College of Nursing celebrated a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday at 10 a.m. for the new nursing building, Asbury Hall. University President Rodney Bennett opened the ceremony, welcoming the many esteemed guests. “Our experiences are shaped by which the environments we live, we work and we grow,” he said. “I am excited will be offering the opportunity to learn.” The ceremony was filled with people from the community and even the state, with dignitaries like Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves, President Emeritus Aubrey K Lucas, State Senator Joey Fillingane and USM’s own SGA President Jeffrey George. The ceremony continued with an invocation prayer from Lucas and on to a speech from Dean of the College of Nursing, Katherine Nugent. Nugent spoke passionately about the journey it took for Asbury Hall
to become a reality. “It has been an eight year journey, beginning with a statement that a college of nursing building was not going to happen,” she said. “Persistence, telling our story, and the support of people here today are what brought us to this event.” She then spoke about the importance of the new nursing building on USM’s campus, stating that the new building would join the rest of the new buildings gracing the campus. She also addressed
the benefit to the nursing students specifically, saying that a new building would create a synergistic relationship between the students and the community. “This building is more than a beautiful building. “ Nugent said. It is a building that will extend the rich history and legacy of Southern Miss into the future.” Reeves spoke of the positivity not only for the Hattiesburg community, but also for the entire state of Mississippi. He said that with the rising age
from the nursing school is that when they graduate, is that they are going to be able to get a J-O-B,” he said. Bill Ray, President of the Asbury Foundation, also addressed the audience. The Asbury Foundation was the driving force behind the design, construction, and execution of the new building. He addressed his experience with the shortage of nurses in the Mississippi Delta and spoke intimately to the nursing students in the audience. “Many of you will come to know the profession will know that when five o in the general population, the clock comes, you’ll come home shortage of nurses could not satisfied,” he said. After the indoor ceremony, be ignored. “In Mississippi, participants exited to the we need more healthcare construction site, where the professionals. Because of ceremonial “ground-breaking” the aging demographic in our state and nationally, we took place. Asbury Hall is currently are going to continue to see under construction and has no an increase in need for published finishing date. healthcare professionals.” “What a great day it is for Reeves also stressed the the University of Southern importance to the state of the Miss, “ Reeves said. “What a employment rate of students great day for Hattiesburg, and and how the new school would what a great day for the state benefit the state financially. “I am absolutely convinced of every of Mississippi.” single person that graduates
Mary Sergeant/Printz Members of the Asbury Foundation, President Bennett, Dean Nugent and others take part in the groundbreaking celebration of Asbury Hall Wednesday morning. The new building will be for the College of Nursing located next to the Dance and Theater Building.
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NEWS Polymer Institute MPI assists with Mississippi job opportunities.
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FEATURE Click Boutique Downtown shop closes with departure of co-owner.
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A&E Netflix originals Streaming service keeps audience watching.
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SPORTS Football Eagles look to be 2-0 at home.
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ACROSS 1 Wandering round a couple of times to find Malaysian food (4-4) 5 Female cricketer gets a month in Tel Aviv (6) 10 Royal house gives travellers 30 days (7) 11 Put on trial, justify abandoning daughter (7) 12 African people discover America (5) 13 Pests moving east to compound for sheep... (9) 14 ...very large folds could be affected in a single trice, experts caution initially (12) 18 Plants from S. Europe (Spain) tended by the old lady in Times Square (12) 21 Bachelor sent packing by woman in retort in Swiss dialect (9) 23 Eccentrics pulling off fine pranks in the past (5) 24 Publication produced by woman with talent, we’re told (7) 25 Tenor performing opera’s surplus to requirements (2,5) 26 After a long time, is male crossdressing? (6) 27 Yes, one’s concocted special excuses for not appearing in court (8)
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NEWS
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ON CAMPUS
Delta Gamma performs acts of kindness Nikki Smith News Editor
Delta Gamma sorority is working to impact The University of Southern Mississippi campus
and Hattiesburg community one good deed at a time. As a part of the sorority’s first ever “Do Good” Week, members have committed to completing small acts of kindness for other
people or the environment. These kind acts could be anything from lending someone a hand with their bags to volunteering with a local charity. “We hope that the good deeds
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Delta Gamma members sit in the Thad Cochran Center where they collect box tops, soup labels and reading glasses for “Do Good” Week. These items will be used to benefit the sorority’s foundation, Service for Sight.
our members do on campus, like buying someone coffee at (Starbucks), buying someone lunch, helping someone study, opening the door, etc., will encourage others to perform small acts of kindness, whether that is on campus or in the community,” said Jennifer Barton, Southern Miss Delta Gamma president. Kicking off the week on Monday, volunteers played bingo and spent time with residents at Wesley Manor Retirement Community. Most of the week was spent doing acts of service for the sorority’s foundation, Service for Sight, which raises money for visually impaired people. Monday through Wednesday, the members collected Campbell’s soup labels for various schools for the visually impaired across the nation, box tops for Mississippi School for the Blind and eyeglasses for The Hattiesburg Lions Club. Donuts will be sent to various departments on campus Thursday as a thank you for the hard work that the faculty and staff do on campus. General acts of service and kindness are encouraged outside of
these events through the “pass along the do good” part of the week. Delta Gammas will pass out clothespins to those doing good on campus with the hope that they will pass it along to someone else. “‘Do Good’ Week is about showing others the love we have for Delta Gamma, each other and the rest of our community through our words and (our) actions,” said Jordan Nettles, Delta Gamma vice president of foundation. “We hope that we’ll be able to pass on the spirit of our motto, ‘Do Good,’ by just promoting acts of kindness, whether that’s participating in large community service projects or small everyday acts like holding the door open for someone walking behind you,” she said. According to the sorority website, the Delta Gamma letters were chosen specifically to reflect the motto and objective of the sorority: “Do Good.” Delta Gamma members hope the event will start a chain of good deeds that will extend outside of the Southern Miss campus to impact the world. For more information visit DeltaGamma.org.
ON CAMPUS
Polymer Institute encourages industry growth Nikki Smith
News Editor The Mississippi Polymer Institute (MPI) at The University of Southern Mississippi helped to create 36 job opportunities in Mississippi, from creating aerospace composites to plastic bags, and brought in $4 million in revenue. According to an InnovateMEP Mississippi survey, this is the result of a year’s work providing seven of the state’s manufacturing companies with technical assistance through workforce training, 3D printing and technical services of physical and analytical testing. MPI offers training courses in subjects such as specialized composites and lean manufacturing. Robert Thompson, interim director of MPI, said in a Southern Miss press release that the institute is proud to be a part of the network of services offered across the state through InnovateMEP.
“This is an example of Southern Miss supporting the community, the state-wide manufacturing community,” Thompson said. “These results attest to the hard work of MPI team members over the past year. We remain eager to provide assistance to companies across Mississippi.” Thompson said the goal of MPI is to grow polymer science business in Mississippi and ultimately lead manufacturers to compete globally. Established in 1993, MPI has worked for 78 companies in 25 counties across Mississippi. “We work with MPI on various projects and I think they are a great asset for the state providing technical assistance,” said Chad Miller, associate professor of the Masters of Science in Economic Development Program. “They are doing some really cool stuff helping to commercialize USM research,” Miller said. For more information visit www.thepolymerinstitute.com or www.usm.edu/polymers.
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FEATURE
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LOCAL
Click Boutique transforms to Weekender Lindsey Kelley Printz Reporter
Click Boutique announced its closing downtown and will be reborn as the new boutique Weekender in Midtown Market due to the departure of co-owner Jason LeViere. According to Click Boutique’s Facebook page, the well-known downtown fashion spot will close by the end of October. Co-owners Adam Myrick and Jason LeViere began Click Boutique in 2011, when the downtown area had just begun to sprout new businesses. However, when LeViere began to look longingly back to his hometown of New York City, Myrick knew that it was the end of an era. “You can’t ever hold anyone back,” Myrick said. “This is a great opportunity for (LeViere) to go and further his career.” While the brand of Click may be ending, Myrick said that residents can look forward to something new
with his new personal business venture, Weekender. “It’s a more casual, sporty, everyday wear versus the wear-to-work sophistication that Click was,” Myrick said. “Definite contrast in brands, but it’s definitely going to be accessible for students in price point, in style and in accessibility.” Myrick wanted to bring the classic Click style to the modern day, citing the trend in fashion of wearing sneakers with almost everything. “It’s great (paired) with jeans and skirts. We want to be that store for the modern casual lifestyle.” He also thought carefully about his new location, considering the previous disadvantage of the store being so far from student residential areas. He said he was drawn to Midtown Market due to one of its charismatic business leaders, Robert St. John, a well-known restaurateur who owns Tabella, Crescent City Grill, Purple Parrot, The Branch and Mahogany Bar.
“Robert St. John has a vision for what Midtown Market needs to be. He has some new projects under way in the next couple years,” Myrick said. “I was so impressed by his energy, enthusiasm and vision. For me, I really wanted to be surrounded by that energy and forward thinking.” While some are excited about the new fashion possibilities, many are dismayed by the loss of one of their favorite stores. Lauren Scarborough, a sophomore theatre major, expressed her sadness at the store’s closing. “I have a lot of fond memories from there, from picking out a dress for my high school graduation to just treating myself to a shopping trip downtown,” she said. “But now they are moving closer to campus, and I can’t wait to make new memories at their new store.” Weekender, the new boutique, is set to open Nov. 3, near Starbucks and the Corner Market on Hardy Street.
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One of Click Boutique’s owners, Adam Myrick, hangs new fall pieces in the boutique. Click will close its doors this October and Myrick will open a new ladies boutique, Weekender, in Midtown Market this November.
HEALTH
Clinic welcomes new physician’s assistant Rachael Reeves Printz Reporter
The Student Health Clinic on Southern Miss campus is excited to announce a new addition to their healthcare
professional team. Stephen English, the new physician’s assistant, will take on many responsibilities at the clinic. English said it is not only his job to provide another level of care for students
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The Student Health Clinic’s new hire, Stephen English, has taken the position of physician’s assistant. With the addition of this provider, the clinic hopes to become more approachable to the male portion of the student body.
who seek physical advice from the clinic, but also to involve himself in the ongoing outreach for health opportunities. The clinic staff is excited about the diversity he brings both in gender and qualifications. The addition of a PA fulfills the need for a mid-level provider who can share the burden of treatment and publicity. A physician assistant’s qualifications are almost the same as a nurse practitioner. The difference is in course career and on-the-job opportunities. A PA studies pre-medical during his or her undergraduate career and proceeds to get his or her master’s degree before taking an exam for physician assistant certification. A physician assistant can diagnose and write prescriptions much like a nurse practitioner, but can also do surgery and see patients as long as a doctor within the same clinic supervises them. The physician assistant hire keeps costs low for the clinic and
therefore the student body. A great mid-level provider position, numerous PA’s can be under the supervision of one doctor. This allows the clinic to maintain its excellent services but also be economical. Whether it is in residence halls or on-campus events, English looks forward to helping students stay out of the clinic through preventative measures and healthy habits. He is excited about his new position and wants to immerse himself in the USM culture through football games and other activities that will have him brushing elbows with students. English said his passion for the outreach practiced by the clinic stems from his own academic experiences. “When I was an undergrad, I didn’t know until after I graduated that a health clinic was available on campus,” English said. After that experience, he wants to ensure that no student at USM graduates without knowledge of the clinic and its services.
“After our last male provider left, we saw a decrease in male patients,” said Jodi Ryder, wellness ambassador coordinator. “It is harder to identify with a person of a different gender if you are talking about something personal,” said John McGuire, a business major. “I know some people on campus would feel more comfortable seeing a provider of their own gender.” English not only brings a new facet to the health clinic on gender specific health, but also his different level of certification brings new care opportunities for the entire student population. As Southern Miss grows in the coming years, the clinic will also be faced with new opportunities and new challenges. English’s hire anticipates the opportunity to offer health care options to an ever-growing diversified student body. The addition of a male member to the midlevel staff also provides new opportunities for the clinic to increase its health programs.
FEATURE
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GREEK LIFE
New sorority to welcome members Sunday Rachael Reeves Printz Reporter
The addition of a new CPC sorority to the Southern Miss Greek community is very exciting for not only their future members but also for the Greek community at large. Alpha Chi Omega has been around for over 100 years, but is brand new to the university. “We have felt very welcomed and have been pleasantly surprised with every organization’s hospitality,” said Sami Holley, resident consultant for USM Alpha Chi Omega colonization. Many find Alpha Chi’s introduction to The University of Southern Mississippi Greek community to be exciting. “CPC is already viewing them as our eighth sorority chapter,” said Megan Wilkinson, assistant director of Greek Life. She also said the CPC staff is excited about the new element Alpha Chi is adding to Greek Life. CPC has and continues to do everything in their power to assist Alpha Chi as its bid day approaches
and is excited to help welcome its new women Sunday. The support of the Greek student body is crucial not only as the new Panhellenic sisters “run home” on Sunday, but also as they grow as a chapter. They will face many new experiences as they learn about Greek Life. It is an exciting time for not only them but also existing chapters. In 1885 Alpha Chi was the sixth sorority founded in the U.S. According to the sorority website, it began at Depauw University in Greencastle, Indiana and still has a chapter there. With currently over 200,000 members nationally, they have very involved members and alumni organizations. They are still growing today with six chapters at different stages of colonization this academic year. The Alpha Chi national philanthropy is domestic violence awareness and it has raised more than $10.4 million to fund awareness campaigns, safe houses and hotlines for domestic violence. Alpha Chi assists victims and wants to educate their own
Susan Broadbridge/Printz Alpha Chi Omega consultant Jacilyn Kennedy passes out information about the new sorority on Southern Miss campus outside Cook Library.
members and Greek sisters about the topic. Their event Life is Sweeter with Alpha Chi was Sept. 11 and was open to all potential new members to learn about their philanthropic efforts and the vision for the USM
founding chapter. “Together let us seek the heights” is Alpha Chi’s motto. It reflects the sorority’s goal of assisting members on their journey to be genuine, strong women. This ties back into
its philanthropy as they help victims regain the confidence to be strong women. As they continue their formal recruitment process, they look forward to the support of the USM community.
LIFE
Dating in college: a whole new ballgame Mary Sergeant
Printz Reporter & Photographer College can be the most fun, life-changing and frustrating time in one’s life. New people and new opportunities are always coming and going. On top of the exams, projects, jobs and social activities, students are also dealing with the struggle of learning how to date in college. George Moufarrej is a relationship expert from California and an author of the Amazon best seller, “Sexual Euphoria: A Complete Guide for Men and Women.” Since becoming a best-selling author, Moufarrej has spent much of his time speaking to college students about relationships, sex and dating. “You don’t have to be exclusive with someone after one date,” Moufarrej said. He encourages students to date several people. To find the right person, one should date multiple people to find out what he or she likes.
Dating is supposed to be about having fun and finding out which person he or she has the most fun with. Another issue students have to deal with when it comes to dating in college is sex. “Just because the guy pays for the date doesn’t mean the woman should have to have sex with them,” Moufarrej said. He said neither men nor women should feel the pressure of sexual expectation, especially when it comes to casual dating. With hook-up culture plaguing the nation, many feel as though sex is expected after a few dates. “One challenge is that students feel they should have sex with someone just because they have gone on a couple dates with them,” Moufarrej said. Whether a person has been on two dates with another person or has been in a twoyear relationship, they should never feel like they have to do anything they do not want to do.
Moufarrej also said if students choose to be intimate with the person they are dating, they should be mature and safe about their decision. They should be able to trust the other person. Moufarrej said men should not just expect a woman is on birth control. He has seen cases where the woman has lied in order to get pregnant, altering the lives of both involved. Many students on the Southern Miss campus have dealt with the struggle of dating in college. For some students, college is the first time they have the ability to truly discover themselves. “How are you supposed to be in a relationship if you don’t even know who you are yet?” said Erin de los Santos, a junior elementary education major. “It was hard to find someone in the same stage of life as me,” said Meredith Barefield, a senior biochemistry major. One point that Moufarrej
wants to make clear to students is that communication is one of the ultimate keys to a successful relationship and to successful dating in college. “Communication with the other person keeps the relationship strong, keeps them intimate,” he said. It’s not about finding Mr. or
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Mrs. Right. Dating in college is about having fun, taking time and finding out what kind of person he or she likes. Once that person comes around, whether it be in the next four years or the next 10, students will be glad they took the time to date and get to know other people before settling down with “the One.”
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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TELEVISION
Netflix originals feed procrastinators Johnathan Parr Printz Reporter
Netflix is an affordably addictive drug for college students to consume when procrastinating that close-but-not-deathly-close deadline. While an insomniac without Netflix would be watching infomercials about a NutriBullet or a George Foreman Grill, an insomniac with Netflix has an entire arsenal of shows or movies or documentaries at his or her fingertips. This inevitably leaves the question about what to watch. How about you try some of Netflix’s original shows (the TV equivalent to organic food) next time you are pondering life’s most poignant question? Even if political dramas are not your favorite, “House of Cards” is the show for you. The Netflix original is a remake of a BBC show. It follows Frank and Claire Underwood, played by Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright respectively, in their conquest for political power in Washington, D.C. Breath-stopping and mindboggling, this show keeps people on the tippiest of their tippy toes,
producing a sweet, satisfactory sense of accomplishment after one unashamedly binge-watches the two-season, 26-episode series. “House of Cards” has been renewed for a third season and Netflix is currently filming it. A release date has yet to be announced. If somehow “House of Cards” does not sound appealing, maybe “Orange is the New Black” will pique your interest. It is the story of 30-year-old Piper Chapman sentenced to 15 months in prison after being convicted of transporting drug money for her girlfriend before the events of the show. Dealing with themes of life in prison, human sexuality and womanhood, “Orange is the New Black” has garnered mainstream success. For the first season, Metacritic gave the season a 79 percent favorability rating, and Rotten Tomatoes gave the show a 93 percent favorability. The second season gained even more positive reviews. Metacritic gave the season an 89 percent favorability rating, and Rotten Tomatoes gave the show a 97 percent favorability rating. “It grasped my attention
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because each character has their own story of how they ended up in prison, and basically every episode is the story of a different character,” said Kaitlyn Kendall, a freshman nursing major. She also appreciated the character development. If neither is for you, then consider checking out “BoJack Horseman.” “I started watching this show with very low expectations, about 10 minutes in I was hooked. Will
Arnett is hilarious as usual. It reminds me of ‘Daria’ and ‘Ugly Americans.’ It is grounded and dark but funny nonetheless,” said a reviewer from IMDB. “As a studio executive involved in successful sitcoms like Happy Days, Barney and Miller and Cheers, I always regretted ‘BoJack’ wasn’t on my team,” said businessman Michael Eisner. “But now, with Tornante (Animation) in the saddle, BoJack is exactly where he belongs, in full
creative control and on Netflix.” “BoJack Horseman” was created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg and is executively produced by Raphael Bob-Waksberg, Steven Cohen, Noel Bright, Aaron Paul and Will Arnett. Arnett also voices the main character, BoJack Horseman. Netflix has a plethora of documentaries, movies and television series that can render you frozen to the couch for hours.
MUSIC
Indie music blurs genre boundaries Kathryn Miller Executive Editor
Imagine a person wearing a “The 1975” tee, while listening to the indie band through his earbuds. He strolls through the Thad and hears Maroon 5 playing on the loudspeaker. The person immediately scrunches his face and looks distasteful. Other students nearby could assume this person was a music snob, specifically toward mainstream music. Is this a huge stereotype or a personal stigma? There is a point in one’s life when one’s music taste begins to change. It could be when one attends their first high-school party and the speakers are screaming Neon Trees or Local Natives. It could be when one decides to sign up for Spotify and discover the hidden powers of the “Browse” option. Or one could resemble me, the incoming college freshman who wanted a fresh ear for different music. I wanted music that understood my life and could possibly become the soundtrack
of my life. As cliché as that sounds, it’s wonderful to have a personal soundtrack. Indie music shaped my soundtrack, but in a literal sense, what is indie music? Now that we’re in college, indie music suddenly becomes cool and is no longer some weird stigma associated with the grunge-crowd stereotype. But since knowledge is power, college students should know what the indie era really entails before discussing their favorite indie bands. Indie means one that is independent, especially with an unaffiliated independent record label or motion-picture company. The origin of indie comes from shortening the word independent. This may be true, but the word has transformed itself over the years into a mixed genre of music most have never heard unless they have a Spotify account. But, indie isn’t technically a genre, nor one type of music. When I think of indie music, I think of music that sounds different from mainstream artists like
Katy Perry, Ariana Grande and Maroon 5. A blog forum user for City-Data said, “the indie rock movement encompassed a wide range of styles, from hard-edged, grunge-influenced bands, through do-it-yourself experimental bands.” In response to the previous user, another user said indie is a progressive term and that indie rock attempts to controvert the Zeitgeist, which is the general beliefs, ideas and spirit of a time and place. Lord Huron is one of my favorite indie bands of all time, but I recently discovered the band isn’t technically indie because it is affiliated with a well-known record label. Does this make me want to delete them from my Spotify playlist and shun them? No, because I’m not a hipster. I like music for the way it sounds and the way it makes me feel, not for its trendy unknownness. Here are some of my favorite bands that are technically “indie” (and they are actually worth listening to): -Bombay Bicycle Club -Kings of Convenience
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-Local Natives -The Black Keys -Empire of the Sun -Kodaline -M83 -Ingrid Michaelson -Sea Wolf -Washed Out -The XX Without Spotify, most of these bands would still be a mystery to me. My favorite thing to do in the morning is to wake up and discover new music. The idea of creating a new playlist for me to listen to on a long road trip absolutely thrills me. According to TuneCore, Spotify has been a primary destination for indie bands to airstream their music to
people all over the world. Now, music lovers may want to think twice when talking about their favorite indie band. Whether one cares about the definition of indie or not, it is good to know what one’s music tastes are and how you can explain it to people. For me, I’m a little bit of country mixed with a lot of singer/songwriter and indie music. Occasionally, I secretly listen to Katy Perry’s “This is How We Do” because it’s totally addicting. I apologize for the letdown, but everyone has their guilty pleasures. So for all the music enthusiasts, keep discovering great music, indie or not.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
USM looks to get over .500 for first time in three years James Johnson Printz Reporter
Susan Broadbridge/Printz Redshirt senior Corey Acosta kicks one of his four field goals against Alabama in Tuscaloosa Sept. 13.
USM will host Appalachian State Saturday night for their second home game of the season. USM is undefeated at home and looks to stay perfect after their week-four matchup. USM is coming off a loss to third-ranked Alabama, after playing better than most thought they would. Appalachian State is coming off an early bye week. The Mountaineers are a new member of the Sun Belt Conference after being bumped up from the FCS to the FBS. They hold a 1-1 record, with both games ending in blowout fashion. Week one they traveled to Ann Arbor to take on Michigan, but lost 52-14. In week two, they traveled to play Campbell and had a dominating performance, winning 66-0. Appalachian State runs a spread offense with a dualthreat quarterback at the helm. Quarterbacks who possess the ability to run have haunted the Golden Eagle defense over the last two weeks as they have allowed a combined 202 rushing yards and two touchdowns to opposing quarterbacks.
“They have two good young running backs, Terrance Upshaw and Marcus Cox,” said head coach Todd Monken. “They are both powerful guys who are quick. Their quarterback is athletic. He really does a good job of decisionmaking. We have to do a great job of eliminating eye violations, putting them in passing situations and try to get after them.” The Mountaineers are a team that is built to run the ball so USM will need to stop them on early downs and force quarterback Kameron Bryant to throw the ball. Appalachian State has yet to face an offense that is as fastpaced as USM’s. For the first time this season, USM will face a 3-4 defensive front. Senior middle linebacker Brandon McGowan is a player the offense has to key on when making their calls pre-snap. “We worked on it in training camp, it is not difficult; it is just different and we have to communicate,” Monken said regarding the Mountaineers’ 3-4 defense. Last week was the second consecutive week USM did not commit a turnover. Nick Mullens seems to mature with every snap and the coaching staff is putting
more trust in him and is letting him throw the ball around. Mullens has thrown 70 passes over the last two weeks without an interception. Also, the running backs have not fumbled in their last 50 attempts. The Golden Eagles will need to control the ball and the clock to keep the Mountaineers’ offense, ranked 32nd in points scored, off the field. Southern Miss has had some trouble finding the end zone so far this season, relying on kicker Corey Acosta more than Monken would like to. “We have to score touchdowns,” Monken said. “We have attempted 10 field goals. That is embarrassing.” However, it has allowed Acosta to show off the strides he has made since becoming the fulltime kicker. In each of the last two games, Acosta has nailed a careerhigh four field goals. Appalachian State’s style of play on defense makes the susceptible to the big play, allowing Southern Miss to have chances to turn their red zone troubles around. This will be the first true test for USM as the Mountaineers are the first team they have faced that they matchup with nearly equally on paper.
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Concert Series Date: September 6, 2014 Game: USM vs. Alcorn State Game Time: 6 PM Concert starts at 4:15 PM
Date: September 20, 2014 Game: USM vs. Appalachian State Game Time: 6 PM Concert starts at 4:15 PM
VooDuo Date: September 27, 2014 Game: USM vs. Rice Game Time: 6 PM Concert starts at 4:15 PM
Jarekus Singleton Date: November 8, 2014 Game: USM vs. Marshall Game Time: 6 PM Concert starts at 4:15 PM
Date: October 25, 2014 Game: USM vs. LA Tech Game Time: 2:30 PM Concert starts at 12:45 PM
Ralph Nix & Catfish Gospel Date: November 29, 2014 Game: USM vs. UAB Game Time: 2:30 PM Concert starts at 12:45 PM