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Thursday, April 7, 2016
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‘I’m sorry, I just have a religious belief’
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Miss. Bryant passes bill despite enormous opposition denounced Cam Bonelli/Jack Hammett over bill Printz Staff
Outside Gov. Phil Bryant’s mansion in Jackson on April 4, a throng of 200 or more activists gathered to defend LGBTQ+ rights from House Bill 1523, which would effectively allow businesses to discriminate on the basis of religion and traditional values. Protesters pumped their fists and chanted, “No hate in our state” in an attempt to convince Gov. Bryant that signing the bill would be a mistake. This came less than two weeks after North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory passed the infamous “bathroom bill” that disallowed transgender individuals to use public restrooms respective of their gender. Though many LGBTQ+ individuals and supporters had been hopeful about the bill, there existed some who thought the governor would not be swayed. Activist and Fondren native Curtis Ellis found himself among the latter. “Phil Bryant has not listened before,” Ellis said at the protest. “I don’t think he will listen [this time]. He is closed-minded and closed-eared.” And sure enough, Gov. Bryant signed the bill the very next morning. House Bill 1523, also known as the Protecting Freedom of Conscience from Government Discrimination Act, disallows officials to take punitive action against businesses that deny a person goods or services based on three convictions. “Marriage is or should be recognized as the union of one man and one woman; sexual relations are properly reserved to such a marriage; and male (man) or female (woman) refer to an individual’s immutable biological sex as objectively determined by anatomy and genetics at time of birth,” wrote House Speaker Philip Gunn in the bill. Gov. Bryant said the bill is meant to protect religious organizations from discrimination. “Now, if you have a restaurant and said, ‘I want to have a wedding here,’ and it is not a traditional wedding — it is a gay marriage that is going to take place here — you would
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Cam Bonelli/Assistant Photo Editor Protestors of HB 1523 stand outside of Governor’s Mansion in Jackson, MS, on April 4.
be able to say, ‘Gentlemen, I’m sorry, ladies, I’m sorry, I just have a religious belief, this is a religious ceremony as my faith tells me, and I can’t do that,” Gov. Bryant said in an interview on the JT Show half an hour after signing the bill. In defense of the bill, Gov. Bryant said HB 1523 will help prevent government regulation of an individual’s decisions and constitutional rights by federal and state law. “I’m a limited government type of guy, [and I] always have been,” Gov. Bryant said. “When I get a bill that says — and that’s exactly what this [bill] does — ‘it limits the government from discrimination against an individual because of their religious beliefs,’ I think that’s a good idea. Of course, religious beliefs [are] in the eye of the beholder, and that’s
why we have to look to other criminal laws and civil laws that exist that protect us from someone acting in a dangerous or discriminatory manner.” Hundreds gathered in front of the Governor’s Mansion in Jackson to assert that passing the bill would be discriminatory against LGBTQ+ community members. Wanda Bingham, an activist at the protest, said she was determined to speak out. “Injustice anywhere is injustice everywhere,” Bingham said. “That’s why we are standing here fighting. These people who don’t have the best interest of all the people in Mississippi. We are on a mission to get them out.” Bingham made a passionate display at the protest and spoke although she was not planned to speak.
“What our governor has done here in the state of Mississippi, he has created a man-made disaster,” Bingham said. “He’s forcing us to live in a time that we aren’t in, and that’s not going to happen on my watch. It affects everyone.” In signing the bill, Gov. Bryant has opened the doors to federal lawsuits. According to a memorandum published by Columbia University in New York on April 5, the day the bill was signed, HB 1523 violates the Establishment Clause of the Constitution in three ways. “HB 1523 violates the Establishment Clause by allowing government employees to discriminate against Mississippians who are LGBT or do not conform to religious, sex and gender norms,” the BILL CONT. ON PG. 3
On Tuesday, Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant signed a bill into law that allows individuals and organizations to refuse service to the LGBTQ+ community on religious beliefs. U.S. Congressman Steven Palazzo of Mississippi and Larry Macadoo, the president and CEO of Redemption Outreach Ministries International, are among those who have come out in support of House Bill 1523. However, public statements and actions in response to the bill have been largely critical. Governors of Washington, New York and Vermont each responded to the bill by banning official travel to Mississippi. University of Mississippi Chancellor Jeffrey Vitter issued a statement reaffirming the university’s mission of equality. “The members of the university and those we serve are part of a diverse community of different religions, ages, political perspectives, physical abilities, races, sexual orientations, gender expressions, nationalities, cultures, fields of study and other characteristics,” Vitters said. Biloxi Mayor Andrew Gilich submitted a resolution to the Biloxi City Council to stand against HB 1523. According to the resolution, “The City of Biloxi does not sanction or tolerate discrimination against its citizens or visitors and seeks to preserve and protect the rights of all individuals regardless of religion or identity.” A petition to secede has circulated through Natchez since HB 1523 was in the legislature. Numerous companies and organizations have objected to the legislation, including Tyson Foods, MGM Resorts International, Nissan, Toyota, Mississippi Manufacturers Association and the ACLU. Additionally, comedy website Funny Or Die released “Visit Mississippi: Even Worse Than North Carolina,”a parody tourism video lampooning Mississippi that characterizes the bill as“oppressive,”using “semantics to justify discrimination.”
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Saturday, April 2 • UPD busted an underaged drinker for the possession of beer and/ or wine. The incident occurred in Century Park North between 1:45 a.m. and 2 a.m. That student will be explaining his or herself to the dean of students. • Around 9 p.m. on the Gulf Park campus, a report came in of something very valuable being stolen. UPD is still on the lookout for the person responsible. If caught, the perpetrator will be charged with grand larceny. Monday, April 4 • UPD investigated someone leaving the scene of an accident at the intersection of W. 4th Street and Golden Eagle Drive around 12:45 a.m. The case has since closed. • Around 7:15 a.m., vandalism was discovered at the Barber Building on Gulf Park campus. The case remains open. Tuesday, April 5 • UPD investigated another driver fleeing the scene of an accident. This time occurred on Southern Miss Drive around 5 p.m. The case has since closed. • Around 10:30 p.m., a minor theft occurred outside the Cook Library. (Perhaps another bike?) The case remains open. • Concluding the day, UPD nabbed another fleeing driver. This one took place in the parking garage. The case closed around 11:15 p.m.
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Summer theatre program returns after community dissent Andrew Dutton Printz Reporter
After being canceled last year due to budget cuts, The University of Southern Mississippi Southern Arena Theatre will return this summer. The Southern Miss SAT program provides entertainment to the Hattiesburg community during the summer months and gives extra opportunities to theater students to have handson experience. John Warrick, associate professor of theatre history and chair of the Department of Theatre, said the SAT company is targeted at the local community. “Primarily it’s our interest to make sure that we reach out to
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our Hattiesburg audiences and provide them with entertainment that is appropriate for a summer repertory company,” Warrick said. The Department of Theatre will use the revived SAT program to produce two plays. The first, “Star Spangled Girl” will begin on June 9 and the second, a murder mystery based on Agatha Christie’s novel, “And Then There Were None,” will begin June 16. Because of the university’s financial situation, the department can only run about two plays in rotation. However, the department plans to add a third event dedicated to ensemble based comedy shows called “Improv Comedy Club.” There are three nights dedicated
to this new show. “Really, this is straight entertainment,” Warrick said. Before last year, the SAT program ran at USM for more than 39 straight seasons. It came in danger of being canceled in 2007, but volunteers from the local Hattiesburg community pitched in to keep the summer program alive. Lou Rackoff, current head of the Masters of Fine Arts program, dealt with issues regarding SAT while he was chairman of the theatre department. “When I was chairman of the department, I fought really hard to keep the program going,” Rackoff said. “I thought the cancellation was really unfortunate.”
Warrick said the program was important to the Hattiesburg community, and several generations of USM alumni who participated in the SAT program demanded that it be brought back. “We have 40 years of alumni who were distraught because they realized not just what fun they had but how important it was to develop a professional attitude towards theatre,” Warrick said. The importance also lied in the investment of the Hattiesburg community. “We consider it a legacy offering of the university as a whole and wish to continue that when possible,” Warrick said. Despite being revived, there is always the fear of the program
being cut again. Because of low enrollment in the past few years, money has always been an issue at the university. “This is not speaking specifically about USM, but the arts are always vulnerable,” Warrick said. Warrick said when there are any kind of economic problems, the arts are usually the first things to be cut. “We don’t often value our lives according to our jobs,” Warrick said. “We value our lives according to our community and cultural identities.” For more information or concerns about the SAT program, call John Warrick at 601-266-4995 or email him at john.warrick@usm.edu.
World-renowned percussionist performs in Mannoni Performing Arts Center Hiba Tahir Printz Reporter
Austin Sylvest/Printz USM percussion performs with international stars Horacio “El Negro’ Hernandez and Bill Summers on April 4.
On April 4, The University of Southern Mississippi’s School of Music hosted the Southern Miss Percussion Ensemble’s Spring Concert in the Mannoni Performing Arts Center auditorium. The concert featured Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez, an internationally renowned performer who has been “a driving force behind some of the most popular and influential Latin and Latin-fused music of the past two decades,” according to the concert’s program. El Negro has performed with Grammy Award winners Michel Camilo, Roy Hargrove, Chucho Valades, Gary Burton, Alejandro Sanz and Carlos Santana, as well
as Paquito D’Rivera and Gonzalo Rubalcaba. He holds an Honorary Doctorate of Music degree from the Berklee College of Music and serves as a faculty member at Berklee and the New School and Drummer’s Collective in New York. El Negro records and tours with Italuba and headlined in 2011 with The New World Order, his project band of World Music all-stars. Alex Ocón, a Tegucigalpa, Honduras native who came to USM on a marching band scholarship, called the concert one of the best experiences of his life. “The rehearsals were extraordinary,” he said. “Each piece that [El Negro] played in each rehearsal taught me so much. With each new rhythm that he played, I felt like he was sending inspiration to me out in waves. It was an
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absolute honor to play [with him.]” “Performing with El Negro was awesome and eye-opening,” said Matthew Fera, sophomore music education major who was a featured soloist at the concert. “It made me appreciate the situation that we have, because you get these artists from all over the place who have a level of talent that is a lot further above where we are. They go through a different process to learn music because they’re not studying in a class. They’re just learning it.” Bill Summers, “a musician of the highest order” according to the program, also performed. A New Orleans-based percussionist, Summers played a traditional African instrument at the concert. His extensive musical credits include behind-the-scenes work on the film score for “The Color Purple” and a collaboration with Grammy Legend Award winner Quincy Jones on the musical score for “Roots.” However, Summers’ work with Herbie Hancock and the Headhunters is his most recognizable credit, according to the program. “Bill is just freaking cool,” Fera said. “I’ve played with Bill maybe three times now. I always enjoy performing with him because he’s fun and just teaches us everything in little ways.” The Percussion Studio at Southern Miss regularly performs in concerts with guest musicians, but Josh Menard, sophomore music education major, said this time was particularly special. “When [the director] Dr. Wooton has the guest artist come in for the studio, it’s always an enjoyable experience,” Menard said. “With El Negro and Bill Summers, it was something greater than that. These two people are easily some of the most talented people I’ve ever seen in my life. The way their brains process the technical aspects of percussion is so aggressive but also so calm. They play with precision and finesse while so quickly processing what’s next. Seeing how quickly they adapt to any musical atmosphere is inspiring, and I’m grateful we were able to have them in our concert.”
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Pastor Brandiilyne Dear of Joshua Generation MCC Hattiesburg, MS speaks at the protest at the governor’s mansion on April 4.
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BILL CONTINUED notice said. “Several provisions of HB 1523 allow government employees — who represent the state and have sworn to uphold the law — to discriminate against LGBT and unmarried Mississippians based on their religious beliefs.” According to the notice, the second way it violated the clause was that it allowed those who accepted government contracts and grants to discriminate based on religious beliefs. Lastly, the notice said accommodating to the religious preferences of a private group that harmed third party individuals in a meaningful way was unconstitutional. Jackson native and professional drag queen Tara Shay Montgomery said the house bill is absurd. “There’s a large amount of support here,” Montgomery said. “I think that shows Gov. Bryant that Mississippi does not want to continue to be known as the state that is the most obese, the poorest and the most held back. These people [at the protest] are saying, ‘Let’s move our state forward with the rest of the country.’” Montgomery said she was optimistic about the bill being vetoed but felt that Mississippi is known for being stubborn. “Gov. Bryant is just a reflection of Mississippi being set in its own ways,” Montgomery said. From this event, questions will arise for Mississippi’s future regarding potential lawsuits and civil rights. The fight for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer individuals is expected to continue in the South. Though the protest did not sway Bryant, Ellis said he believes such activism can impact Mississippi’s future. “But first we’ve got to impact [Mississippi’s] culture before we can impact the legislature,” Ellis said.
Protesters of HB 1523 march around the Governor’s Mansion in Jackson, MS, on April 4.
Cam Bonelli/Assistant Photo Editor Advocates for Black Trans Lives Matter stand in front of the Governor’s Mansion on April 4.
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Cam Bonelli/Assistant Photo Editor HB 1523 protesters form a circle at the rally in Jackson, MS, April 4.
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Clothesline Project displays violence survivors’ stories Lindsay Adkisson Printz Reporter
From April 11-14, the Clothesline Project and Take Back the Night events will kick off at The University of Southern Mississippi on Weathersby Lawn, located between Shoemaker Square and the Walker Science Building on the Hattiesburg campus. Michelle Howard, a counselor at the Student Counseling Services said this year the events are a combined effort by the Student
Counseling Services, Shafer Center for Crisis Intervention, Committee on Services and Resources for Women, the College of Arts and Letters and Alpha Chi Omega Sorority. The events are free and open to the public. The two events are part of a sexual assault and domestic violence campaign known as It’s on Us. The White House established the campaign, and USM adopted it in collaboration with said sponsors and the Student Government Association in 2014.
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The campaign began in February on the Hattiesburg campus and will end after the Take Back the Night event. The Clothesline Project, a national violence awareness and prevention program that began in 1990, will display T-shirts created by survivors of violence or in honor of someone who has experienced violence on a clothesline for the public to view during the week. Blank T-shirts will be offered free of charge for anyone wishing to share his or her story. The project will also include resource information related to violence against women. The shirts can be made on Weathersby Lawn and dropped off at a later time. Howard said she is a survivor of sexual assault and participated in both of these events when she was in college in 2003. About three years ago, Howard became involved in the events as one of the coordinators. According to Howard, both the Clothesline Project and the Take Back the Night events will educate and provide awareness of sexual violence against women and help with empowerment and support to survivors of sexual violence. “The Clothesline Project bears witness to the survivors, as well as the victims of the war against women help, with the healing process for people who have lost a loved one or are survivors of this violence,” Howard said. Howard said the project also educates, documents and raises society’s awareness to the extensive problems of violence against women. Take Back the Night, a national movement to end sexual violence and support victims of sexual violence, will be hosted at USM
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on April 14 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. following the Clothesline Project on Weathersby Lawn. Take Back the Night is a public forum to unite efforts and strength to “Shatter the Silence and Stop the Violence.” The event will feature a keynote speaker, a public speak out for survivors, candlelight vigil, special musical guest Tyler Tisdale, free drinks and snacks and resource information tables hosted by the University Police Department, the Spectrum Center, Domestic Abuse Family Shelter and more. “Take Back the Night will help provide support resources, empowerment and a voice to survivors and work on ending sexual violence in all forms, including sexual assault, sexual abuse, dating violence and domestic violence,” Howard said. Howard said rape, sexual assault, sexual abuse and domestic violence are often labeled as “crimes of silence” because of low reporting rates and social discomfort with their public discussion. By “shattering the silence on sexual violence,” survivors can let go of feelings of loneliness and know that these crimes are not tolerated. Ava Wolf, director of the “It’s on Us” campaign, is also a victim of sexual assault. Wolf said the “It’s on Us” campaign and the events that go with it help USM in many ways, however, the biggest way it helps is by educating the students of the university by creating a conversation about domestic violence, bringing awareness to the signs of sexual assault and domestic violence, preventing the events from occurring and helping campus members if either happens to one of them. “We are showing USM survivors of sexual of sexual assault and/
or domestic violence that they go to a school that is supportive and caring and wants them to succeed,” Wolf said. Wolf said these events are national campaigns and programs that allow USM to be a part of something bigger than itself. USM is part of a movement that is taking over the nation. “On a smaller scale, though, this brings awareness to the surrounding Mississippi communities through articles that have been printed or posted and through all of the various social media posts,” Wolf said. Wolf said videos and posts on social media were shared constantly during the “It’s on Us” week of action, which allowed for the message to reach a bigger audience. Amanda Blanchard, vice president of philanthropy for Alpha Chi Omega, said her sorority, alongside the other sponsors, have worked endlessly to shed light on this issue and prevent violence. She said she has been blessed with the opportunity to aid in planning the Clothesline Project and the Take Back the Night events. “I am beyond ecstatic to see the Shafer Center flourish and conduct these phenomenal events to enlighten our community,” Blanchard said. Blanchard said these series of events are the perfect opportunity to bring awareness to the Hattiesburg campus and to push students to combat the issue of sexual violence. “It affects our campus every day, but is an issue that often gets swept under the rug because it is an uncomfortable topic,” Blanchard said. “Domestic violence will remain until we learn to shatter the silence, which is what these events are all about.”
‘Burg raises funds to aid Flint Lora Lavigne Printz Reporter
On April 4, Hattiesburg community members gathered to support Flint, Michigan by kicking off the Give back, Get a Stack fundraiser at Brewsky’s. The water crisis that has affected the Flint area arose from a contamination issue that began in 2014. Flint now faces lead contamination that creates a public health concern to nearly 10,000 children. “I believe that when anyone is in the time of need we should all ban together as brothers and sisters and help each other out,” said Darryl Harris, the event’s committee chairman. “When we had the tornados, people were here to help us out. When we had the floods, people were here for Mississippi.” The Give Back, Get a Stack fundraiser, an initiative to raise $56,000 by the end of the month, was organized to provide 1,000 water filters to the victims of Flint, Michigan. “Just because they’re in Michigan
doesn’t mean we can’t step in and help out,” Harris said. April 4 night started the fundraising efforts to reach the goal of the committee this month. Not only are the volunteers providing year’s supply of water filters to the victims, but several organizations associated with the committee are set to travel to Flint. These organizations will visit homes and continue to provide assistance within the affected communities. This initiative was called by Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny DuPree, who was inspired by latest support given to Mississippi from other states during times of severe weather. “That’s what we do in Mississippi,” DuPree said to WDAM. “We help other people out. I think we do it better than anybody else in the United States. At the same time, other people come to help us out. So we pay it forward.” The water filter was developed as a temporary measure until the city of Flint can recuperate. Instead of recycling and handpicking water
bottles, the committee chose to go another route. “We’re not just providing fresh drinking water or bottled water, but filters that they can bathe in, cook with and more that’ll last for an entire year,” DuPree told WDAM news. Along with the hopes of obtaining enough funds to purchase 1,000 water filters, adjoined companies will match the amount raised this month with an additional 1,000 filters. Volunteers and committee members will travel at their own expense as a mission trip to distribute the filters door to door. “The purpose of this fundraiser is to spread the word,” said Administrative Assistant of the Mayor Darnelle Larremore. “It is to make people aware of what we are doing and what we hope to accomplish.” The Greater Pinebelt Community Foundation will accept donations through contact with HattiesburgMS.com or by visiting the fundraising events planned for upcoming weeks.
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Get the job: what to wear, expect, say in an interview Nan Beauti Copy Editor
Almost all college and graduate students ultimately aim to get into a graduate school, obtain a job and start a career. In the process of intense job seeking, students and graduates must dress to impress and know the walk and talk. What intervenes with job interviews are the mistakes people make that may be detrimental toward their chances at landing a job. According to Quint Careers, the biggest mistake in the interview process is lacking preparation. Sufficient time for job seekers to prepare for an interview is beneficial to the success of the interview. Interviewing is a skill that is learned and perfected through practice and round after round. Interviewees must realize that preparing for an interview can
determine whether they get a job offer or get rejected. “I have been asked ‘Are you married?,’ ‘Do you have children?,’” said Mindy Waldrop, graduate career counselor of Career Services. “I’ve been in an interview where they have asked pretty specifically about religious beliefs and if I was okay with prayer in the office.” Waldrop said employers sometimes ask interview questions that are “off the record.” “As someone who works in Career Services, I want students to know that if that makes you uncomfortable, that’s not a place you want to work anyway,” Waldrop said. Many students will say or do anything to land their dream job or get into their dream school. “Students so focused on getting into grad school aren’t seeing the red flags,”
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Waldrop said. There are essential tips and skills to increase a person’s success in an interview. Through experiences of acceptances and rejections, professionals have come up with conventions that dictate what one should and should not do in an interview. According to U.S. News, the most common types of interview questions are: “Can you tell me a little about yourself?” “How did you hear about the position?” “What interests you about this job?” “Why do you want this job?” and “Why should we hire you?” Interviews, whether in person, via video chat or on the phone, can last anywhere from 10 minutes to multiple meetings over the course of several days. An important aspect of the series of interview questions is the last one: “What questions do you have for me?” Some interviews incorporate those seemingly odd questions to which there is no wrong or right answer. “There isn’t really a right or wrong answer,” said Assistant Director of Career Services Kathy Killam. “It’s really more of how you answer. It’s okay to take a moment to think about it when you’re asked a question.” Do expect to be treated appropriately, however. This includes being asked particular questions that may deal with personal contents or opinions. Killam said students who have received help from Career Services have come back to report questions they were asked that should not be asked during interviews. “Some things were asked about religion, family and age,” Killam said. Some well-reviewed strategies and rules to interview preparation have been taught through experience. Dressing appropriately for the industry is a major key. Many professionals expect conservative wear that shows the interviewee takes the interview seriously. Personal hygiene and appearance should be immaculate. Interviews give an impression of how the person would perform in a job. Timing is everything, and punctuality gives a major impression of the person being interviewed. Knowing the exact time and location of an interview is understood to be important. A person must consider the time it takes to commute to the location and prep upon arrival. Arriving at least 10 minutes before the interview’s start time should set a person up for timely success. Being well-mannered and respectful can make a big impression. The interviewee and the job place’s workers will inevitably run into each other,
and maintaining courtesy and kindness will ensure positive opinions of the interviewee. An interviewee is recommended to have a firm handshake, strong eye contact and calm facial expressions when greeted by the interviewer. Getting nervous, however, is only natural. “When I’m nervous, I take deep breaths and try to relax,” said senior medical laboratory science major Julia Long. “I think about what may happen or go wrong and block those thoughts in my head. I walk around a little bit for some fresh air and pray.” According to Respectful Workplace, addressing someone by his or her name is one of the behaviors that people said were most likely to make them feel respected in the workplace. Also, using formality by acknowledging an interviewer by title and last name is a way to make interviewers feel respected. Interviewers urge people going into an interview to sit still and avoid fidgeting and slouching. Moving too much signifies restlessness and unprofessionalism. “Honestly, I usually don’t prepare,” said sophomore nursing major Lizzie Lyle. “I usually just look nice, take a shower at least, and then I put
counseling to students. The team guides students on the path to finding jobs that lead them into their careers. Services in the McLemore Hall office include résumé building, cover letter writing and critiquing, interview practice and help with job searching. Killam said a possible cause of interview anxiousness is partially the fear of the unknown. “A lot of people don’t like to have those one-on-one conversations,” Killam said. “It should be a dialogue and not just a monologue where just the interviewer is asking questions, because in most cases, students need to be considering if that’s the right position for them as well so they should be asking questions. It should be a twoway street.” Sometimes, the interviewer does not know what he or she is doing. Interviewees must realize that if anything goes wrong, it may not be completely his or her fault. “Some employers don’t check your references,” Long said. “Employers shouldn’t do group interviews. It doesn’t have a good effect on whether this person was a good candidate, but I guess they do it because they want to see who is a good candidate and team player.” Students and graduates trying to find jobs believe employers need to change a few things about the way interviews work. “Check people’s social media,” said sophomore medical laboratory science major Sara Kidd. “It sounds funny, but you have to check their social media because they give you a whole different personality than what they portray on social media, so you have to factor that in when you’re hiring people.” Freshman education major Lauren Parker said she is going to be a camp counselor this summer. “I decided I was going to apply for the job the night before the interviewers came to town, so I didn’t really prepare for it,” she said. “They asked me my experiences with kids and my stances on controversial stuff,” Parker said. “I think employers shouldn’t ask you really personal stuff, and that was a really personal interview because it is a Christian camp. I was asked about my stances on alcohol and sex-related questions. No other interview could get away with asking that kind of stuff.” Just as every person is different, every interview is different for each job. For that reason, there is no right or wrong way to complete an interview.
It’s really more of how you answer. It’s okay to take a moment to think about it when you’re asked a question. Kathy Killam, Career Services
some semi-business clothes on. I totally feel nervous, but it’s the norm to be anxious about that kind of stuff.” Having intelligent questions prepared to ask the interviewer is a way to leave one’s mark. Having done research about the employer in advance and asking questions is a sure way to show strong interest in the organization. “You have to know information about what you’ll be interviewed on and the job,” Long said. “Make sure you have questions prepared as well.” Avoid making negative comments about one’s self or anyone else. Never input false material on an application or speak falsely in an interview. Giving the impression of interest only in salary is a dead end for that job or position. Career Services at Southern Miss is a team of professionals that offer career tips and
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Hattiesburlesque emcee talks upcoming performance Jonathan Urbina Entertainment Editor
When the concept of burlesque comes to mind, many imagine Christina Aguilera shaking things up at Cher’s Los Angeles hotpot. Even though that is only a (superb) film, the burlesque world is alive and well. Take Hattiesburlesque, the unique downtown burlesque show that puts a spin on southern Mississippi entertainment by turning up the heat at The Thirsty Hippo during their performances. Brittany Purvis, emcee of the show, shared her thoughts on the burlesque scene as Hattiesburlesque gears up to take the stage April 7-9.
What drew you to the burlesque scene? I was actually asked to help emcee by Rebecca Chandler, one of the founders of Hattiesburlesque. I had heard about their first show and let her know I was very interested. I love art and performance of any kind and thought it would be something entertaining to do, considering my experience with stand up. What makes burlesque in Hattiesburg unique? Hattiesburg is very much a college town in the fact that it has a large art scene. We have wonderful music and theater, but this is one of the first things to come along other than a play that combines those two together into an experience like this. It’s interactive and fun and creates an environment that is different than seeing a band or going to a play. You get to stand up, sing along and just bask in this entertainment. People love it. Why should people check out a burlesque show? Because it is so much fun. Hattiesburlesque puts on a great show. It’s more dance based, so it’s an entertaining, choreographed show that has been worked on for months. There are so many performers from different backgrounds, so there’s something for everyone. What should people expect from a Hattiesburg burlesque show? To laugh, to be entertained and to have a wonderful time. There is something so magical about the atmosphere created by the show. Everyone is so confident and having a great time, and it really affects the audience. Everyone leaves with a smile on their face with songs stuck in their head. And at the end of the day, that’s what we want people to take home with them. We want you to leave with a spring in your step and a shimmy in your hips. What is your favorite part about being emcee? All of the amazing people I’ve had the honor of meeting. The performers, the band, and all of the people who are in our family. My absolute favorite part though is all of the people who come up to me after the show and tell me how much they enjoyed the performance and how they’ve seen burlesque in larger cities with more laid back laws that didn’t put on half the performance we do.
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How do you hope to see the burlesque scene grow in the future? One of my favorite quotes from one of the founders, Abi Allen, is “Art makes art makes art.” I hope that Hattiesburlesque continues to grow, with new faces to replace the performers who go on to new things, and new people in our support net of artists. Every show is bigger and better, so I hope we continue to inspire the people of Hattiesburg and the surrounding area.
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LOCAL
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SCR, SoPro partner up for music festival Lesley Sanders-Wood Student Media Center
April Garon/Printz Archives A crowd of movie-goers mingles outside the Saenger after the premiere of SubSIPPI in downtown Hattiesburg August 23, 2013.
Downtown booms with new businesses Nicolas Kubicki Printz Reporter
Historic Downtown Hattiesburg houses a number of businesses, most owned and operated by residents of the Hub City or the surrounding areas. In the upcoming year, there will be several new places opening as well as a few old businesses reopening with new management. Downtown Hattiesburg offers a variety of cultural, musical and art-related businesses and many restaurants and bars. Since some of the businesses reopening will not serve the same purpose as they did before, some people have mixed feelings about them. For instance, the Bottling Company, formerly a nightclub, bar and even a restaurant will be a venue for hosting events and receptions. Ron Savell, owner of local businesses including Mugshots, Brewsky’s and Patio 44 is part of the team breathing new life into the old space. However, not everyone is happy about the change. Music production major Bryce Ballinger said using the building only for reception-style events is a disservice to the history of the business. “Rather than a venue that holds gatherings, I’d love to see that place be turned into the best music venue in Hattiesburg,” Ballinger said. Ballinger said he would like for it to become a place where bands could relax from touring, meet fans and use it as a place to feel at home. USM alumnus Roy Windham will open The Porter Public House, which he hopes to grow into a local hangout for craft beer
enthusiasts as well as a place to host live entertainment in a relaxed atmosphere. “When we began looking for places to open, historic downtown became our destination,” Windham said to the Hattiesburg American. “We love it. The beauty and the local life and the potential for more is exciting.” Set to open sometime in April, The Porter will feature southern craft beer from breweries like Southern Prohibition, Biloxi Brewing Company and Lazy Magnolia Brewing Company in Kiln. Adam Myrick, also a USM alumnus, opened an additional Weekender store called Weekender Downtown in the former Bodybar location of the America Building. Myrick said he felt drawn back to downtown, the place that made his career. The new location will be more like an artisan store, and he hopes that people will make an experience of their trip downtown and patronize other local businesses as well. Andrea Saffle, executive director of the Historic Hattiesburg Downtown Association, told the Hattiesburg American she was happy to have Myrick back downtown. “Having him come back with his very unique energy is very exciting,” she said. Tom White, owner of Bianchi’s Pizzeria and Domenico’s Gelato Bar, plans to revamp the building for 206 Front to a new establishment called Front Street Bar. White closed 206 Front in 2014 when the time to manage and
Fadi Shahin/Printz Patrons stroll the streets of downtown Hattiesburg during Hubfest on April 2.
run it became too much. “I felt like I was split between two places, and I didn’t want to give 50 percent because of that,” White said. With these businesses coming to Downtown Hattiesburg, HubFest was the perfect time for them to advertise and showcase to future
guests. The Porter, while not yet open, served drinks to patrons outside and had live music playing all day. White had a sign placed outside 206 Front alerting people to the future plans for the building, and Weekender Downtown had planned their grand opening specifically for the festival.
South City Records and Southern Prohibition will host SCR Fest Saturday, April 9 at the Southern Prohibition Tap Room from 1-5 p.m. Presented by Turan Foley Chevrolet Cadillac Buick, the day includes live musical performances headlined by The Devil Music Co. Other performances include The Natural Act, Ladybird, The Electro-Lights and Ryan Godwin. Tickets for attendees 21 and over are $15 and include live music, SoPro brewery tour and six 6 ounce sample of SoPro beverages. For those ages 1620, tickets are $10 and include live music and a brewery tour. Ages 15 and under are free. This event showcases bands participating in the Artist Development Project, an educational program in the University of Southern Mississippi’s Entertainment Industry major that allows students to experience the process of signing and promoting a band and offers musical acts the opportunity to gain promotional and demo material. “SCR fest is a great opportunity for all of our production and business students to work collaboratively and experience the evergrowing side of live music production, from a handson management perspective all while promoting local musicians,” said Jon Pluskota, USM assistant professor and advisor for the Artist Development Project. Tickets are available online at http://mkt.com/southernprohibition/scr-fest-ticket, or on the SoPro website at soprobrewing.com/store. Be sure to bring a photo ID to redeem your tickets. The Shop Downtown will be offering $5 bring your own tees with the festival design and will have tees available for purchase. Other sponsors include Taylor Rental, Golden Eagle Sound & Production, The Dollar Box and Southern Miss Student Media. In the event of rain, the festival will be held at the The Dollar Box Showroom. No refunds will be given on advance tickets, but vouchers for the brewery portion of the tour will be available at will call on the date of the show. Vouchers can be redeemed at the SoPro Taproom during tour times with valid photo ID.
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OPINION
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POLITICS
Cruz, not Trump, likely to be GOP nominee JD Rimann Printz Columnist
Last night, Donald Trump lost in the Wisconsin Republican Presidential Primary to Texas Sen. Ted Cruz by doubledigit percentages, drastically increasing the chances of a contested Republican Convention this summer. To win the nomination at this point The Donald would have to secure well over 50 percent of the remaining delegates, a feat which he has not accomplished thus far in the campaign and which seems singularly unlikely to happen. At a bare minimum, Trump needs to
win both Nebraska and Indiana to have a shot at securing the nomination in June – assuming he sweeps New York and California as the pundits predict, although it appears to be quite unlikely due to Trump’s seemingly pathological need to sabotage his own campaign. Unfortunately for the millionaire, this writer refuses to refer to the Yankee con man as a billionaire until he releases his tax filings and proves that he is actually worth as much as he publicly claims to be worth — both Nebraska and Indiana have more in common demographically with Wisconsin, Utah or Iowa than with any of the states which the New Yorker has
triumphed in so far. Thus, a contested convention is the most likely possibility. If that happens, your humble columnist predicts the Republican Party is almost guaranteed to select Ted Cruz as its standard-bearer. There has been talk that another individual beside Cruz could take on the convention, but that is extremely unlikely for several reasons. First, Cruz will have the most delegates. Multiple outlets have reported that literally more than 100 Trump delegates are poised to vote for the Texan on the second ballot. For those who are not aware, on the first ballot of a nominating convention, delegates
are bound to support their states voted for in the primary election. But at a contested convention, delegates are released to vote for other candidates. The fact that so many of Trump’s delegates are poised to abandon him at the convention substantially hurts his odds of winning, for a few obvious reasons. Second, between Cruz and Trump, the two anti-establishment figures will have enough delegates to effectively write the rules governing just who can stand for the nomination at the convention and on what ballot. Functionally, this means that the two candidates would likely write
convention rules that disallowed any individual to stand for the nomination – at least on the first few ballots – who had not won a plurality of the vote in at least six states, a rule in line with one that Mitt Romney forced through during the 2012 election to block Ron Paul from contesting the 2012 GOP Convention. Consequently, John Kasich, Paul Ryan, Jeb Bush or Marco Rubio would all effectively be barred from receiving votes, leaving delegates a binary choice between Cruz and Trump. In that match up, it is difficult to see any outcome other than the Texan winning the nomination.
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Clinton continues to ‘bern’ out her tired tricks Nicolas Kubicki Printz Reporter
Hunt Mercier /Photo Editor Donald Trump at Ladd-Peebles Stadium promoting his campaign for presidency in Mobile, Alabama August 21, 2015.
After losing seven out of the last eight states to Bernie Sanders, it looks like Hillary Clinton will continue reaching into her tired bag of tricks in order to throw doubt into the minds of undecided voters. In 2008, when she was asked if Barack Obama was a Muslim, she nimbly perched on the fence, saying he wasn’t one as far as she knew. She went just far enough to use the negativity but did not actually say anything. Now, according to CNN, she has “lost her patience” with Sanders and will start negatively attacking him. After losing the Wisconsin primary, she started trying to bring doubt to Sanders’ political history by telling people that he is not a real Democrat. “He’s a relatively new Democrat,” she said. “In fact, I’m not even sure he is one. He’s running as one. So I don’t know quite how to characterize him.” If that wasn’t enough, she railed against his stance on gun control Monday when she said that most of New York’s criminals get their guns from Vermont. However, like her gaffe with Greenpeace, people were able to look up the easily found data and prove her statement wrong. Gun control is the one issue that she can call herself more progressive about than Sanders, and this weak attack is more than likely her way to test the waters on just how negative she can go in her attacks. The very idea that she would begin to play dirty because he dares to continue campaigning against her is quite telling of her campaign. In this age of crowdsourced fact checking, Clinton’s tricks hold no clout anymore.
She can make an attack and people find evidence to refute it near moments later. “There is a persistent, organized effort to misrepresent my record, and I don’t appreciate that,” she said. “I feel sorry for a lot of the young people who are fed this list of misrepresentations.” What the former secretary of state failed to realize is that, when viewed in any light, her record does not look good for most people considering a presidential candidate. If banks pay you to make speeches, and you turn around and tell people that you will break up those banks, what level of trust are you asking us to demonstrate? It seems apparent that Clinton cares very little about the “young people” who support Sanders over her. It’s almost insulting that she would make such a statement in this age of data-driven journalism, in which more people are becoming involved in the details of the political process than ever before. In the end, all her complaining and finger wagging makes her look like someone upset that the opposition will not simply step aside and let her have her way.
What the former secretary of state failed to realize is that, when viewed in any light, her record does not look good for most people considering a presidential candidate.
SPORTS Scrimmage sets stage for success under Hopson Thursday, April 7, 2016 | Page 11
ANALYSIS Kyle Williams Sports Reporter
This past Saturday, the Golden Eagles completed their first scrimmage of the spring. Only three weeks into spring football, the coaches got their first glance at the team’s potency on offense and defense. The scrimmage prove valuable for coaches seeing their players perform at game speed and in late game situation. Saturday’s scrimmage also showcased how comfortably Southern Miss is functioning as a unit under its new staff. “Execution went well,” said quarterback Nick Mullens after the scrimmage. “Communication is one thing we can improve on from today.” Communication has been a concern among the Southern Miss players since the beginning of camp. While Mullens takes responsibility “for the lack of transition from play-to-play and communicating signals right,” the new up-tempo offensive scheme that offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson brings with him may be a factor
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as well. As time builds and players adapt more to the new offense, communication issues should work their way out. Coach Jay Hopson did not have too much disappointment with the team’s effort or response to the new atmosphere this week. “I felt we had a pretty normal scrimmage,” Hopson said after Saturday’s scrimmage. “I thought we were pretty physical out here today and that is always a good start.” Despite communication issues on the offensive side of the ball Saturday, they proved to have the upper hand in the contest. Mullens threw for two touchdowns to D.J. Thompson and Marquise Ricard. The Golden Eagles also collected four rushing touchdowns on the day. From the looks of Saturday, the defense looked a little out of sorts and not cohesive as a unit. The Golden Eagles shined in the two-minute drills, but that was about it. Junior Tarvarius Moore recorded an interception, and the defense as a whole garnered six sacks on the day. Recurring situations where
a player would line up on the wrong side of the ball, or shift to the wrong side caused frustration between players and coaches, putting an uneasy vibe of discomfort among the squad. One concern during the scrimmage was how comfortable the Golden Eagles felt with the new changes. Players accepting what the new coaches are doing seem to be no problem for the Golden Eagles on Tuesday. “We all love that black and gold,” Hopson said about the comfort level between new coaches and players. “That’s what it’s all about.” Besides the minimal issues that will eventually work themselves out, the players have been very open to the new, experienced staff. Since the beginning of camp, defensive tackle Dylan Bradley already believed and trusted the work of new defensive coordinator Tony Pecoraro. “He’s bringing that Southern Miss tradition back,” Bradley said. “Play anybody, anytime, anywhere.” Mullens is another player who
Golden Eagles continue offensive struggles against LSU, lose 5-0 Kyle Williams Sports Reporter
Southern Miss (18-20) traveled to Baton Rouge to take on No.8 LSU (29-9). Southern Miss looked to gain its third win on the road, but its efforts fell short as it lost 5-0 to the nationally ranked Lady Tigers. Wednesday’s loss dropped the Golden Eagles to 1-4 against SEC opponents, and 2-6 on the road this year. The Golden Eagles have faced LSU 26 times leading up to Wednesday’s game. LSU has claimed a victory in 21 of those 26 meetings between the foes. Just like in the previous meetings, LSU’s dominant hitting and efficient base running was too much for the Golden Eagles.
The Lady Tigers managed to score a run in every inning excluding the first. Southern Miss pitchers Jillian Johnson and Samantha Robles both pitched three innings, but the Lady Tigers game plan stayed consistent. In the top of the sixth inning, Southern Miss started to give the Lady Tigers a scintilla of fear as Samantha Papp started the inning off with a much-needed single. After two fielder’s choices, one which allowed Katie Cleary to reach first base, Morgan McKeever singled to left field and advanced Cleary to second base. Sarah Evans would then walk on a full count and load the bases for Southern Miss. The hopes of a comeback would then dwindle as
Samantha Robles popped up into the infield to change the sides. That ended the only hope that Southern Miss had for them to pull out an upset victory. Southern Miss is 2-13 this season after trailing in the sixth inning. Batters left on base have been the story of the season. The Golden Eagles managed to leave eight runners on base in the contest, six of which were in scoring position. The shutout loss is the seventh of the year for Southern Miss and the 10th shutout win for LSU. Southern Miss looks to redeem itself this weekend as it faces UTSA in a three-game series including a double-header on Saturday. The first game is set for 1 p.m. on Saturday.
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Jay Hopson at the Southern Miss Pro Day
has been on board since day one. “Different coaching styles are something you have [to] embrace and buy into, and we are doing a great job of that,” Mullens said. Mullens and Bradley being stars on both sides of the ball and already seeing a great
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outcome for Southern Miss puts the minds of fans at ease. The two will be seniors in the fall and by the mature manner of which they accept the new coaching styles, fans can count on the patience of both players being contagious as spring moves along.
SPORTS USM must find ways to win in Braley’s absence Page 12 | Thursday, April 7, 2016
ANALYSIS Julius Kizzee Sports Editor
Prior to the Golden Eagles’ contest against the Ole Miss Rebels on Tuesday, news had trickled down the Southern Miss pipeline about a prominent USM player on the squad who may not return this season. Sophomore third baseman Taylor Braley went under the knife Tuesday morning for an undisclosed left knee injury. Rumor has it that it is a torn
meniscus, which would place his timetable for return past the season’s end. “This is certainly news that you do not want to hear during the middle of your season, or anytime really, but we are very disappointed in this news for Taylor,” said coach Scott Berry in a Southern Miss press release. “He was having a tremendous year for us, but we will adjust and move forward as the season goes on. We know that he will work extremely hard to get back on the field as
soon as possible.” Braley had been on a tear so far this season, batting a .323 batting average combined with 10 home runs. He is the first Golden Eagle since 2013 to reach that plateau in home runs, with the team just nine games into conference play. The third baseman is leading Conference USA in several categories. Braley placed in the top 10 in the conference in slugging percentage with a .688, home runs, total bases with 66 and RBIs with 31.
Coming off of the disturbing news about Braley’s untimely surgery, Southern Miss just could not produce enough offensively — Braley’s specialty — against Ole Miss, falling 6-2. Southern Miss will have another shot at the Rebels from Oxford on April 13, and their lineup may be different. With Braley out, a spot will open up for junior Tracy Hadley, who currently leads the team in batting average. Hadley is solid and a little quicker than Braley on defense,
so the third base spot should be fine. The most contrasting degree of Braley’s absence will be the power taken out of the lineup. But this team has power in other areas in the lineup. Dylan Burdeaux, Tim Lynch and Chase Scott each have at least five home runs on the year, so the power is not totally lost from the lineup. It may not be entirely replaced, but at least Braley’s bat will be somewhat covered by others on the roster.
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USM drops secondstraight midweek game Deantae Smith Sports Reporter
Taylor Braley hits the ball at a Southern Miss game.
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At Trustmark Park in Pearl, the Golden Eagles (22-8) fell to No.14 Ole Miss 6-2 on Tuesday night, snapping a six-game winning streak. The Golden Eagles struggled offensively, only able to get two hits through the first four innings. For the entirety of the game, the Golden Eagles were only able to amass eight hits in the game. Southern Miss also struggled in the field, giving up five runs in just the first three innings. Mason Walley opened the game on the mound for the Golden Eagles. He threw 2.2 innings, allowing nine hits and the five runs that gave up an early lead to the Rebels. Walley was not the only pitcher to play in the contest, as coach Scott Berry also employed Nick Sandlin, Walker Powell, Austin Millet and Cody Livingston. Just as against Mississippi State, Berry went deep into his rotation to halt the runs that Ole Miss was putting on the scoreboard in the game. On the positives for USM, the Golden Eagle relievers retired 13 in a row at one point before giving up a hit in the eighth. After allowing the five runs in the first three innings, four Southern Miss relievers limited the Rebels to two hits and
one unearned run the rest of the game. On the mound for Ole Miss was ace James McArthur, who threw a solid six innings allowing no runs on four hits with two walks and five strikeouts. McArthur not only limited the Golden Eagles from getting on the scoreboard, but also limited them from any comeback that USM was thinking through the first six frames. Chase Scott started the seventh inning off by getting on base off of an error. Following a Storme Cooper single, Scott crossed the plate for USM’s first run. Southern Miss showed life again in the eighth inning as Dylan Burdeaux started the inning with a double. Jake Sandlin followed Burdeaux’s double with a single himself. Tim Lynch’s deep sacrifice fly made the score 6-2, by bringing in Burdeaux to cut the Rebel lead. In the ninth inning for USM’s last chance, the Golden Eagles loaded the bases against the Rebels, but the come-frombehind bid for a late rally was ended with a strikeout and a groundout for the final two outs. Southern Miss returns to action this weekend starting this Friday at 6 p.m. when they host Middle Tennessee in a three-game Conference USA series.
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