NOVEMBER 29, 2017 VOLUME 102 ISSUE 15
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Chi Omega raises $55,000 for Make-a-Wish Hiba Tahir
managing editor Chi Omega raised over $55,000 during its 66th annual Songfest philanthropy event on Friday, Nov. 17 in the Reed Green Coliseum. The event featured musical performances, competitions and a silent auction. The competitions consisted of various sorority and fraternity members performing in front of a group of judges. Delta Gamma was the overall winner of the competition, Kappa Delta Beta Sigma was the 1st place sorority and Pi Kappa Phi was the 1st place fraternity. Senior Microbiology major
Henry Bruebaker, a member of Pi Kappa Phi, said that he always looks forward to Songfest. “Christmas is my favorite holiday, so naturally Songfest is one of my favorite philanthropy events,” Bruebaker said. “The women of Chi Omega always do a phenomenal job in executing their event and continue to raise the bar with their philanthropic donations to help children’s wishes become a reality.” Proceeds from the event will go to the Mississippi chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, a popular non-profit that serves children with life-threatening medical conditions. “With the money raised this year, we will be able to provide five wishes to children with life
threatening illnesses,” Songfest chair Anna Katherine Peel, a senior elementary education major, said. “It is an honor to support an organization that supports children and their families in the darkest of times.” Peel said that this year’s event was particularly special because it occurred on an important anniversary. “Exactly 16 years ago today, Chi Omega created an alliance with the Make-A-Wish Foundation,” Peel said. “Together we have raised over 19 million dollars and dedicated over one million hours of service to the philanthropy.” Senior English major Caroline Bradley, who serves Chi Omega as the director of career and
personal development, has been participating in the event since she was a freshman. To her, Songfest has a special significance. “As a freshman, I was not very familiar with what exactly Make-A-Wish did or how Chi O was involved with it,” Bradley said. “Songfest was the first moment [when] I realized how special the connection was because we had a Mississippi Wish Kid that was a judge and that family shared their story with the audience. They talked about the impact MakeA-Wish and Chi O had in their lives.” “Ever since that year, I have always gotten excited for Songfest because the community gets to see what we do with Make-A-Wish and the families Chi O comes in
contact with,” Bradley said. Bradley said that this year was especially amazing thanks to the record-setting amount of money they raised. However, her favorite part of her fourth and final SongFest was something she refers to as “the Wish Wall.” “We let people see how cool it was to ask for a wish,” Bradley said. “They had the options, just like Wish Kids do, of to go, to be, to have, to give or to meet. We set up markers and people from Greek Life, the Southern Miss Community and outside communities came together and wrote their wishes on the wall.” “It was pretty powerful to see that kind of outpouring of hope and excitement written out for everyone to see,” Bradley said.
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University Forum held on Nov. 14 Kera Whiteaker printz reporter
Yu v a l L e v i n , c o n s e r v a t i ve political scholar, visited Southern Miss as the guest speaker for the University Forum held on November 14th. Levin is the founding editor for National Affairs, an editor for National Review, and served as an associate director for the Domestic Policy Council under President George W. Bush among other notable accomplishments. Joseph Weinberg, Ph.D., an assistant professor at USM, introduced his former colleague as a “conservative scholar” and “public intellectual.” Weinberg reached out to his college friend of more than 20 years about being a speaker because of the recent election of President Trump. Levin shared his analysis and thoughts on how the current American political climate occurred. After the extreme partisanship that has occurred following the 2016 election, Americans — including college students, are “wondering what in the world has happened,” Levin said. However, he believes the key to understanding today’s politics is reflection. “If we think through how we got here,” Levin said, “We might better see our way forward.” Rather than focusing on building further towards a society that can adapt to our country’s unique strengths and challenges, Americans
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have become cripplingly nostalgic. Levin identifies the source of Americans’ dissatisfaction with their countries, pointing to the past for answers. “T his unity and diver sity, [America before the 21st Century] really was a wonder to behold. It’s
not surprising that we idolize that time,” Levin said. Levin said Americans are feeling frustrated and anxious. “American politics today are really drowning in frustration and anxiety. This has been both a cause and a consequence of the last election
but it runs a lot deeper than that,” Levin said. “The 21st century, almost from the moment that it started, has been a very uneasy time for American politics.” Levin suggested that American leaders need to have a vision, “to use the advantages of a diverse,
dynamic society to address the disadvantages of a fractured, insecure society,” Levin said. Although it is unclear when America’s parties will become less aggressively divided, Levin reassures listeners more harmonious politics are achievable.
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New Hattiesburg band releases first EP Colin Cameron printz reporter
New local dream-pop outfit “Goth Dad” recently celebrated the release of its first EP. The dreamy, eighties-inspired release is a fun and unique addition to the Hub City’s already diverse collection of art and music. The self-titled release certainly pushes musical boundaries, combining the warm atmospheric elements of early nineties shoegaze with the bouncy synth melodies of late eighties pop in a way that guarantees it stays in your head all day. Frontman and guitarist Ryan Sherrer said the overall response to the release has been positive so far. Keyboardist Joel Gallaspy added that the diversity and acceptance of Hattiesburg’s music community has contributed to the band’s recent positive feedback. “Being kind of an experimental band from the south definitely has its challenges,” Gallaspy said. “Hattiesburg is really cool because everyone here has been really receptive and supportive o f o u r s o u n d a n d wh at we are trying to do as a band.” A d d i t i o n a l l y, t h e r e l e a s e was entirely self-produced according to S h e r r e r. “So far the reception has been really good, which is a big relief to all of us because we did all
of this one hundred percent ourselves,” Sherrer said. “It’s kind of scary putting that out there when other local bands have more polished records coming out.” Despite the release’s catchy synth leads, ‘hummable’ vocal melodies and g roovy bass lines, Sher rer explained that
the songs on the EP were written as a method for dealing with unpleasant experiences. “I have all these memories from a few years back that aren’t so pleasant,” Sherrer said. “I am way too happy now to write sad songs, but I’ll ref lect on these memories and use them as
inspiration. This makes those memories not so bad anymore because some art came out of it.” According to Sher rer, this idea of writing ironically pleasant-sounding songs with sad lyrical content was heavily i n s p i r e d by e i g h t i e s g o t h p o p s u p e r s t a r s T h e C u r e.
“ I have alw ay s loved that s o u n d , ” S h e r r e r s a i d . “ I t ’s fun to jam to it, but people can also really relate to the s o n g s . We r e a l l y t r i e d t o embody that on this release.” “ G o t h D a d ” i s av a i l a b l e now on iTunes, Apple Music, Amazon, Spotify and Bandcamp.
‘How you percolatin’?”: Ms. Gloria receives award Nate Schumann features editor
Gloria Peterson, food service associate, was inducted this October into Aramark’s 2017 “Ring of the Stars” class. Each year, coworkers, managers and business leaders nominate a plethora of Aramark employees for the honor. For the 2017 cycle, over 1000 nominations were submitted from 20 nations across the world that host Aramark establishments. Aramark awards the honor to employees who encapsulate the core values of the company. Only 200 employees were selected and inducted. These Service Stars were given an all-expenses paid trip to Phoenix, Arizona, where a fourday event was held in their honor. Each honoree received a special gold ring from Aramark President and CEO Eric Foss to commemorate their attributes and contributions to Aramark and their communities. Peterson, affectionately known by students and faculty as “Miss Gloria,” has been working at the Fresh Food Company in the University of Southern Mississippi’s Thad Cochran center for 25 years. Peterson is known for key catchphrases such as “How you percolating?” “It’s Friday!” and “Hump Day!” as well as her upbeat attitude and compassion toward those she encounters. USM alum Samantha Farley gave a testimony regarding Peterson’s kindness. “I was having a rough time because my grandmother had just passed away,” Farley said. “I had just returned from her funeral, and I was still quite upset
about it the following morning. I was crying the majority of that day, but that morning Miss Gloria saw me as I came into the Fresh. She started to say ‘Good morning, it’s Friday!’ but she stopped midway when she noticed I was upset.” “She had asked me what was wrong and, of course, I told her,” Farley said. “She immediately stopped what she was doing and came around the corner and gave me a hug and
held me a little bit. She asked if she could pray for me. After she prayed for me, she went and got me some tissues and sat down with me a little bit until I calmed down, making sure she got me to at least smile and laugh once before I left the Fresh. I’ll never forget her doing that. It really meant a lot to me during that hard time.” Farley’s case was not an isolated one. Other students, past and
present, have similar stories. Another USM alum, Paige OdomHover, said that Peterson would come over whenever she said OdomHover eating alone and ask how she was and state that it was a great day. Odom-Hover said, “Her upbeat personality and positive outlook on life were traits that were easily transferred over to whomever she spoke with, and if I was having a bad
day, I was always thankful for that.” Julian Richardson, a senior polymer science and engineering doublemajor at USM, said, “[Peterson’s attitude] reassures me that one can appreciate life and be happy no matter what happens in your life.” Peterson continues to impact the lives of students by serving up both meals and smiles in the Fresh almost every day.
Lil Peep’s death causes controversy on drug abuse Morgan Clark news editor
Lil Peep, aka Gustav Ahr, died on Nov. 15 of this month at the age of 21 in Tucson, Arizona. According to the New York Times, the evidence pointed to overdose of Xanax. His death was sudden and unexpected and sent his fans into great sadness and remorse. After his death, controver sy ensued after the public learned that his death was caused by possible intentional overdose. Ahr was known for his mental disabilities and this reflected in the lyrics of his songs. While he was alive, Ahr spoke openly on his drug use and suicidal tendencies and past. Music was something that was sacred to the star; he said music saved his life. A h r ’s c a re e r h a s s t e a d i l y f l o u r i s h i n g wh e n h i s d e at h shocked the media and brought even more attention to his name and music. Though his career was just beginning, he is believed to have made a lasting impression on the media. Some people saw this tragedy as a time to speak on how influential he was for the hiphop and emo music industry. He was known for blending the two genres and creating something n e w fo r b o t h c o m mu n i t i e s. S o m e, h oweve r, c o m m e n t e d
on the glorification of his drug abuse surrounding his death. Lil Peep’s Instagram is riddled with videos and pictures of himself taking assorted pills and drugs along with alcohol. While his mental issues were severe and needed to be treated, this is the way he coped, making it seem acceptable to the young and impressionable fans he had. His death and lifestyle choices are still tragic and could’ve been avoided with the proper care, but his platform most likely put him in a position that made drug use almost a necessity. The hip-hop industry is centered around making music around drugs, sex and money. It’s no secret that the music industry as a whole is corrupt and insensitive to the lives of entertainers. The recent incidents with entertainment symbols such as Harvey Weinstein, Louis C.K., Kevin Spacey and others display what the morality is like in such atmospheres. These industries rely on using such resources to bring certain “aesthetics” or to make one look cool or desirable. Drug abuse, selfishness or incompetency should never be something to make anyone strive towards. The public figures are typically paid to maintain such images as well. Regardless of the situation, we as a society should make
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options readily available for those suffering from mental illness and try to help in productive and healthy ways rather than making those in need feel they need to self-medicate as Lil Peep did. To stop endorsing companies
and figures that advocate these unhealthy and immoral ways would hopefully begin to put a stop to the epidemic. While I don’t know exactly what he went through as a person, hopefully his fans and people in
general can finally recognize that drug abuse is not the answer to any problem and can ultimately cause death. Hopefully the alltoo-early death of Lil Pee p will be a lesson to learn from when making life decisions.
Marvel’s ‘Runaways’ is a teen drama-filled masterpiece Carlton McGrone printz reporter
Marvel’s f lagship show on Hulu is centered around teenage superheroes. “Runaways” provides viewers with a unique experience that far sur passes its Netflix counterparts on multiple accounts. Those searching for the perfect entry point onto the Marvel obsession are in luck; creators Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, producers of hit teendrama TV series “The O.C.” and “Gossip Girl” respectively, provide a relatable, easily recognizable instant-hit. Focusing on teenagers discovering and coming to terms with their powers, “Runaways” does away with world-ending, alien bad guys and instead delves into the psyche of depressed, isolated teenager s who just so happen to have abilities. “Runaways” follows a group of Los Angeles teenagers who were once childhood friends. Because of the typical challenges that come along with being high school students, they’ve grown apart into their per spective cliques- the jock, the nerd, the goth, the basketcase, etc. After a fateful reunion, they discover that their parents have actually formed a villainous organization. In the comics, the teens then run away from home and claim vengeance on their parents, but Schwartz and Savage take the Hulu series on a fantastic spin- at least in the first three episodes. It is because of this muchwelcomed change to the storyline that the “Runaways” Hulu series works. The core cast of heroes is brighter and equipped with
more eccentric per sonalities thanks to not only the amazing actors that portray them but also the amazing script that is clearly handled with such delicate care and attention. Coming from the creators of monumental teenhits, the characters come to life with not a single actor lacking or a single dramatic moment merely glanced over. As the first episode deals with topics such as daterape and depression, the show refuses to hold back any punches. As another massive overhaul of the comic series, the young adults’ parents, collectively known as the Pride, are masterfully humanized. As opposed to simply being evil for evil’s sake, such as many villains in traditional comics, the Pride members are shown feeling great emotional pain at their dastardly deeds and occasionally consider their children’s well-being before committing heinous acts. “ Ru n a w a y s ” a l s o s h i n e s in its accessibility to anyone remotely interested in the evergrowing superhero genre. The first episode does a great job of getting viewers accustomed to the teens’ not-so-glamourous lives, drawing you back into the world that anyone can relate to- high school. As opposed to a blinded lawyer fighting crime as a sightless vigilante (in reference to Marvel’s inaugural television series “Daredevil” on Netf lix,) “Runaways” begins like any teen-drama with lies, deceit and high school students sobbing in the restroom stalls. Everything from the series’ stylized opening sequence to the superb acting and script sets “Runaways” apart from the
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overcrowded Marvel catalog, making it a good recommendation for fans of Marvel or anyone hoping to discover a fantastic
s t o r y. “ Ru n aw ay s ” m ay b e the reason to activate your Hulu free trial or make the stressful switch from Netflix.
The first three episodes of “Runaways” are now streaming on Hulu with the remaining seven episodes releasing weekly.
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Guess what, you guys?
If there’s anything we can agree on, it’s that 2017 has been a weird, nontraditional year. Today’s headlines read a little more like a dystopian novel than most of us find comforting. As we approach the end of the semester and put the finishing touches on our Christmas wish lists, I know that many of you are struggling to decide what presents you should give the special people in your life. As a Muslim, I don’t celebrate Christmas. I also have a far more removed, more objective perspective that allows me to be the ideal nontraditional gift-giving advisor in 2017. 1.) Significant other Does your boyfriend never go the extra mile? Don’t get him a Christmas gift. Take that last letter from him. Give him a Christmas gif. (Do not use this as an excuse to pronounce “gif” with a hard “g.” It’s a soft “g,” and that is a hill on which I will gladly die.) 2.) Parents They brought you against your will, kicking and screaming into this thankless void. “Into college?” you ask. No, my friend. Into Life. Get them an exotic animal of some sort to replace you, because you are exotic and special, but not too exotic because you’re not that special. An emu, maybe? 3.) Best friend Some ice cubes. Ice cubes are always handy, and if your best friend is anything like my best friend, they could use the chill. 4.) Siblings You want your siblings to be genuinely kind, well-rounded people, yes? Indulge them in the spirit of the season and show them the joys of charity by writing them a loving poem on the backs of Craigslist odd-job printouts (you must also sign them up for odd jobs on Craigslist.) 5.) Teachers School got you down this holiday season? Don’t go back. Send an emu in your stead. And if you decide not to take my advice and return next semester to see a tall, flightless bird with a hijab, don’t question it.
What to Get Everyone on Your Christmas List Lanie Leach printz reporter
Mom: Jewelry Gift card for places to eat Gift card for favorite place to shop Candle Southern Miss Mom gear (duh!) Dad: Music streaming gift card A sports jersey Southern Miss Dad gear (duh!)
Gift Card for a restaurant Gift Card for a place to shop Sibling: Music streaming gift card Southern Miss gear! Gift cards A portable speaker Earbuds/headphones Significant other: Girlfriend Jewelry Spa day Her favorite record (only if she has a record player and doesn’t already own
that record) A record player Clothes (only if you know for sure what she likes to wear and her sizes) Add ons: a handwritten letter and flowers Boyfriend Sports jersey Music Streaming gift card Shoes Clothes His favorite record (only if he has a record player and doesn’t already own that record)A record player
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Net neutrality threatened to be destroyed Will Veazey printz reporter
Most people reading this will not be prepared for what lies herein, as the principle of net neutrality has been a hallmark of our first world freedom since the internet’s conception. The FCC, by way of Trump’s FCC chairman, Ajit Pai, have a plan on December 14th to vote to take away net neutrality. The implications of net neutrality being destroyed would be colossal in scope, and would virtually limit all aspects of the free internet. The specifics of net neutrality being destroyed include us having to literally pay money to access Instagram, Snapchat, Google and other websites. The open internet has fostered not only connectivity through social media, but it has also paved roads of innovation and of creativity. Some people use the internet every day for school or work, the loss of the open inter net would stop this positive resource in its tracks unless, of course, you’re willing to have the internet burn a hole in your pocket. The positive impact that has been created by the internet’s open access cannot be measured. Because of this positive innovation and interconnectivity we so enjoy, we must stand up to the FCC. This vote will in a n u n b e l i eva bl e a m o u n t o f ways alter what day to day life looks like in such a way that we once thought would always be concrete and constant in our lives.
Nate Schumann, Printz illustration The open internet has fostered not only connectivity but also paved roads of innovation.
W h at ’s h a p p e n i n g h e re i s that the FCC, under Ajit Pai, is transferring the power of net enforcement, which has always been an enforcement favoring free internet to the companies that paved the roads on the internet, such as AT&T, Verizon, etc. The reason this matters is of course more money for the companies. T h at ’s i t . N o reve re n c e fo r
the good it does to have open inter net, no understanding of how much good has happened as a result of isolated connectivity. Companies just want more money. These companies have opposed the idea of free internet for years, citing that they should be in control of their own user’s internet traffic. In the past, the FCC has disagreed. Thankfully,
there has been strong opposition and outcr y from the people against the demolition of net neutrality, and this opposition will hopefully be enough to not allow this capitalist exploitation idea to disappear. Donald Trump and his team have been doing a lot to shut up this opposition, and are going through with the vote on December 14th.
The end of net neutrality is a scar y thought, considering that it may happen very soon, altering the fabric of something that has become so natural to us. Get on the presently free inter net and oppose this removal of net neutrality to your local cong ressman. We must not let this vote win!
Cyntonia Brown recieves an unfair life sentence Lanie Leach printz reporter
At the young age of 16-years-old, Cyntoia Brown was sentenced to life in prison after fatally shooting 43-year-old Johnny Mitchell Allen. As a victim of sex-trafficking, Brown had been picked up by Allen for sex, and in self defense Brown shot and killed Allen. According to her lawyers, Brown ran away from home to Nashville, Tennessee and ended up meeting a man known as “Kut Throat.” After living together for a short amount of time, Kut Throat began raping Brown and forced her into prostitution. In 2004, the year that Brown met Allen, Allen picked up Brown and took her back to his home where he showed her some of his firearms before the two proceeded to his bed. Brown noticed Allen reaching his arm under his bed, which made Brown believe he was reaching for a gun, so Brown took a gun out of her purse and fatally shot Allen. Brown then fled the scene, but not before stealing money and two firearms from Allen’s home. Prosecutors claimed that the reason behind Brown’s lengthy sentence is that they believe the true motive behind the crime was robbery. In 2006, tried as an adult, Brown was sentenced to life in prison with a chance for parole when she is 69 years old. The charges were aggravated robbery and first-degree murder. This murder and sentencing
occurred over 13 years ago, so why is this case coming back into the spotlight? Well, after Rihanna supposedly saw a segment on Brown by a Nashville television station, she felt the need to speak out in an Instagram post. Other celebrities like LeBron James, Snoop Dogg and Kim Kardashian West have also begun speaking out against what they believe to be a wrongful sentencing. West posted the following on Twitter: “The system has failed. It’s heart breaking to see a young girl sex trafficked then when she has the courage to fight back is jailed for life! We have to do better & do what’s right. I’ve called my attorneys yesterday to see what can be done to fix this. #FreeCyntoiaBrown” Jeffery Burks, the prosecutor on the case, told FOX 17 News, “There has been a group of people who have wanted to make Ms. Brown a victim and a celebrity since this happened. She was not ‘trafficked’ nor was she a ‘sex slave.’ It’s not fair to the victim and his family that the other side of this case is so seldom heard.” On what planet was Cyntonia Brown not a victim of sex trafficking? Of course there are always two sides to every story, but the prosecutor had no right to claim she was not a victim of sex trafficking- because she was. By definition from The Department of Homeland Security, “Human trafficking (also known as sex trafficking) is modern-day slavery and involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of
labor or commercial sex act.” She was forced into prostitution by Kut Throat. I’m sorry, but that sounds a lot like sex trafficking to me.
Currently, Brown’s attor ney, Charles Bone, and other members of his team are attempting to get Brown a new trial where her
sentence can be shortened. Their attempts have been unsuccessful so far, but a habeas corpus petition is still pending in a federal court.
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Men’s basketball finish 1-2 at the Sanford Pentagon Showcase Andrew Abadie printz reporter
On Nov. 24 the Golden Eagles opened the Sanford Pentagon Showcase with a loss 84-71 to host team South Dakota. Rebounds proved to be the difference for Southern Miss as South Dakota out-rebounded the Golden Eagles 39-23. After being down 14-7 early in the first half, Southern Miss went on a 7-1 run to put the Golden Eagles ahead. However South Dakota surged just before halftime to have a 32-31 lead. South Dakota maintained the momentum in the second half as they shot 69.6 percent from the field. The Coyotes opened with a 13-2 run which was the push they needed to secure the win. Junior Cortez Ed wards led the Golden Eagles in scoring with 16 points and junior Tyree Griffin was second with 14 points. The Golden Eagles bounced back with a 71-64 win against Youngstown State which was led by senior Kevin Holland’s 17-point career-high. “I’m so proud of our guys,” said Head Coach Doc Sadler. “They fought through a lot tonight. We just fought. We had a nine-point lead, and they came back. In years past we might have dropped our head and not found a way to win the game.” A 13-4 run put the Golden Eagles ahead at 32-29 at halftime but the Penguins battled back to tie the game 34-34 and 45-45. Southern Miss surged ahead with three consecutive three pointers but Youngstown St. went on a 9-0 run to tie the game again. In the final minutes, Southern Miss closed the game out with a key layup by Edwards and four free throws from Griffin to secure the win. Including Holland’s careerhigh, he finished with five rebounds
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Golden Eagles forward Eddie Davis III dunks against Blue Mountain on Nov. 20 at Reed Green Coliseum. and five assists, Edwards led the team with 18 points and Griffin finished with 17 points. The Golden Eagles were just as strong defensively as they held Youngstown St. to shooting 37.7 percent from the field as a team and Southern Miss out rebounded the Penguins 40-29. However, Southern Miss lost the final game of the tournament to Norther n Colorado, 77-63.
Southern Miss started the game with an 8-0 run but the Bears took the lead at 18-16 with 9:31 left in the first half. The Golden Eagles responded with another 8-0 run to retake the lead, 24-18. At halftime Edwards led the team with 12 points, five re b o u n d s a n d t h re e a s s i s t s. The Golden Eagles held a halftime lead 32-28 but a 49 point second half from the Bears was the difference.
Northern Colorado put together a 7-0 run that put them ahead at 3532 at the start of the half. The Bears extended their lead with a 15-0 run but Southern Miss put together a 9-0 run to close the deficit, 67-56. “In the three games we’ve lost this season, we’ve really played well and controlled the tempo,” Sadler said. “In the second half we just didn’t come out with the same energy and effort, and they had a 15-point run. We
made mistakes on the defensive end that we didn’t make in the first half.” Edwards led the team with 20 points and six rebounds and Griffin finished with 15 points, six assists and six rebounds. The Golden Eagles will travel to Mobile, Ala. to play South Alabama on Nov. 29 at 7 p.m.
Southern Miss wins out at Lady Eagle Thanksgiving Classic Andrew Abadie printz reporter
T h e L a dy E a g l e s o p e n e d play on Nov. 24 with a 72-67 against Alcorn State. Senior Jayla King led the team with a career-high of 30 points. “Jayla did a tremendous job of scoring the ball for us,” said Head Coach Joye Lee-McNelis. “Despite us making a lot of mental mistakes down the stretch, her performance was a positive.” The Lady Braves kept things close in the first period as they only trailed by three at 18-15. In the second period, a series of runs sparked several momentum shifts. King helped kick start a 5-0 run that extended Southern Miss’ lead but Alcorn St. responded with a 6-0 run that closed the game to 25-23. The Lady Eagles ended the half with a 9-2 run to put Southern Miss ahead at 34-25. At the start of the second half the Lady Braves put together a 13-3 run that put them ahead, 41-40. A shot from junior Megan Brown put the Lady Eagles back on top at the end of the third period at 48-44. Southern Miss held off Alcorn St. as they closed the
game to within one possession multiple times but Souther n Miss held on for the win. Senior Jayla King led the team with a career high of 30 points a career-high as well as posting a career-high of five assists. Sophomore Shonte Hailes finished second on the team in points with 16. “We’ve challenged Jayla and Shonte,” McNelis said. “Jayla and Shonte are two players that have to make it happen for us every game. These two have to have the ball in their hands for us to be successful.” The next day the Lady Eagles blew out Alabama State 7235 to finish out the Classic. Southern Miss put together a strong all-around effort both o f f e n s i ve l y a n d d e f e n s i ve l y. Ten different Lady Eagles scored, with Brown leading with 15 points and King second with 13 points. Defensively, Southern Miss held the Lady H o r net s t o s ho o ti n g 1 2 - o f 56 from the field as a team. Souther n Miss started the game with a 13-2 run in the first period which was started with a jump shot from Brown. This early run put the Lady Eagles ahead at halftime 36-20. In the fourth period the Lady
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Eagles held Alabama St. to shooting just 6.7 percent and closed the game with a 14-0 run. “ I t h i n k we m a d e s o m e strides tonight,” McNelis said.
“We challenged the team this morning in our shoot around and they did a very good job of answering that challenge.” Souther n Miss traveled
to Natchitoches, La. to play Northwestern State on Nov. 28 but results were n o t k n o w n a t p r e s s t i m e.