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The sun was just slightly above the horizon as I laced up my shoes and walked out my apartment door on Saturday, March 24. Reed Green Coliseum was not very full when I arrived at 7:30 a.m., but that would soon change. More than 600 students from all parts of
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campus joined SGA to help better the Hattiesburg community, going to more than 40 different locations within the area. When I arrived at the Oseola McCarty Youth Center with other members of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, we thought we were in the wrong place. We saw a few vehicles outside of the building and heard music, but were unable to find
anyone in the complex. The main building was in a state of disrepair from the 2017 tornado that went across Petal and William Carey University. The center devoted to helping troubled youth had seen some trouble of its own. After the tornado did extreme damage to the center, it was vandalized by unknown individuals. The kitchen in particular took the worst of the
vandalization, with the classrooms coming in a close second. Food was stolen, condiments were thrown all across the area and fire extinguishers were emptied all over the floor. While they were able to clean that shortly after the disaster, other parts of the Center needed attention,and that’s where we were able to help. We arrived with the intention of simply doing yard work in their garden. This garden usually grows all types of fruits and vegetables, but it was currently growing crabgrass and chickweed. We did end up helping them pull weeds and till the area, but we actually started in the classrooms. These classrooms had just been finished from the tornado repairs, and we began by taking the desks from a storage room and cleaning them. While some of my brothers were pulling the desks from storage and others were cleaning them, others began to take the finished desks to their respective classrooms. After finishing the desks, we hung up shades in the rooms and made sure all the correct rooms had their correct filing cabinets, educator
desks, and student materials. Finally we spread mulch, pulled weeds, and broke ground for the fruits and veggies. While the labor was an important part of the Big Event, I found myself wondering more about the children that were soon to populate that Center. I had always been aware of the importance of these places for children that are deemed at-risk, but it was another thing to see it in its bare and untouched state. The people working the site with us that volunteer at the center full time were some of the most kind-hearted people I had ever met. These people that give their time and their money to help out children in our community. These are the people on the metaphorical front lines of child advocacy, and I was honored to be in their presence. A lasting impression from the Big Event was the increased need of our at-risk youth. Only one wing of the Oseola McCarty Youth Center is repaired, but through the collaboration of the University, the city of Hattiesburg and the Youth Center, the future of Hattiesburg’s youth may become a little brighter.
the largest number of volunteer sites yet at over 40 different locations. Various student organizations participated and went to sites in the Hattiesburg community including the Domestic Abuse Family Shelter, local public schools, the Salvation Army Thrift Store and the Southern Miss Animal Shelter. “The Big Event opened my eyes
to the needs that are right here in front of us in our community, and the urgency of helping those who can’t help themselves,” freshman Hadley Fortenberry said. Colleges across the nation organize the Big Event each year. The University of Southern Mississippi has put on the Big Event since 2010 with assistance from the
Student Government Association and the Center for Community and Civic Engagement. SGA volunteers led the teams that were sent out into the community. Last year, Southern Miss students volunteered at 25 sites in the Hattiesburg area with more than 400 volunteers. “We were excited by the increased number of participants from last
year who had the opportunity to experience meaningful service opportunities in the Pine Belt through The Big Event,” Associate Dean of Students Wynde Fitts said. Gulf Park students also participated in the Big Event in Long Beach, helping to clean up the beachfront.
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On Saturday March 24, more than 600 Southern Miss students volunteered in the Hattiesburg community. The eighth annual Big Event sponsored by the Student Government Association included
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President Rodney Bennett will deliver the 2018 Founders’ Day State of the University Address on Monday, April 2 at 3 p.m. in Bennett Auditorium on the Hattiesburg campus. Southern Miss will celebrate its 108th legislative founding this year.
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Allergy season affects Southern Mississippi students Caleb McCluskey printz reporter According to statistics from the Moffitt Health Center at Southern Miss, more than 200 students have come to the center with seasonal allergies. Contextually, between 10 and 30 percent of United States citizens young and old have become victim to the springtime annoyances. According to promotions coordinator Kayla Johnson, executive director and physician of over 20 years Melissa Roberts is the Moffitt Health Center’s allergen specialist. Pollen allergies, scientifically referred to as “Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis” is characterized by paroxysms, a medical term for “violent bouts,” of sneezing, rhinorrhea. This calls for an excessive amount of mucus discharge and nasal obstruction often accompanied by itching of the eyes, nose, and palate. Postnasal drip, cough, irritability, and fatigue are other common symptoms. Roberts said, “An allergy is a response of the immune system that causes a reaction to normally harmless substances called allergens. Allergy symptoms are caused by histamines that initiate an inflammatory response to protect the body. Pollen-related allergic reactions are strongest when the plants around you begin to bloom in spring.” “I have minor allergies, so when the weather suddenly changes, I get sick like most people,” Molinda Shimp, junior interior design major,
said. “It was worse when I was younger – as in I would be sick for at least a week every sudden season change.” If plants are the culprit, some may suspect that sufferers should simply avoid the outside world and stay in their air-tight, safe rooms. Roberts does not agree, but she does recommend those affected to minimize exposure to their allergen triggers by staying indoors whenever possible and keeping car windows closed. For those looking for a solution to their minor or severe allergies, Johnson recommends an over-thecounter antihistamine like Zyrtec, Claritin or Allegra. “Allergy season tends to be a very unpleasant surprise like finding out your ex is going to be your co-worker on your first day at your dream job,” junior nursing major Joshua Robinson said. “You can’t just leave. You have things to do, so I simply suffer in silence, quietly accepting that my day is going to be crap.” Johnson also recommends Pollen. com as a source for extra information. Pollen.com has resources like a forecast for pollen counts and a map of the United States that gives allergen statistics by city. According to Pollen.com, Hattiesburg’s top allergens include oak, grasses and juniper. Johnson said the Moffitt Health Center does not currently test for allergies, but the Hattiesburg Clinic’s “Allergy Asthma and Immunology” branch tests for allergens.
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Bulrusher rushed into its opening night Caleb McCluskey printz reporter
More than 100 people were in attendance March 22 for the opening night of the Southern Miss Theatre Department’s showing of “Bulrusher.” Sophomore English major Olivia Saldana enjoyed the play thoroughly, despite being surprised at the racy content. “I like it still. It doesn’t take away from the humor or the quality,” Saldana said. “A lot of high points it brings up is the comparison that you can draw from it for modern day issues, especially with the Black Lives Matter movement and also with more LGBT people since you can see a same-love relationship between two characters,” junior English major Case Jefcoat said. The cast of six became like family fairly quickly according to senior performance major Aaron Brusher. “[Being in a small cast] is scary first because you’re are always afraid someone won’t like you. In a big group, you go undetected.” Brasher said. “At first, I think we were all a little hesitant, but just like in the show, where we are becoming a family, behind the scenes we became a family. It was great to know that no matter what happened, I would have my cast mates looking out for me,” Brasher said. Brasher also said he loves the interplay between characters. “I always tell everyone they need to see the show twice to see everyone’s relationships. On the surface, you don’t see it because the story has a lot of twists and turns,” he said. “Bulrusher” will continue to play at 7:30 p.m. March 27 and 28 at Hartwig
Caleb McCluskey, Printz Theatre. Over 100 people were in attendance March 22 of the opening night of Bulrusher, the third play in the theatre department showcase. Olivia Saldana, sophomore English major, enjoyed the play thoroughly; she was aware of the mature content, but was surprised at how racy there was. “I like it still. It doesn’t take away from the humor or the quality,” she said. Case Jefcoat, junior English major
who was in attendance, said, “A lot of high points it brings up is the comparison that you can draw from it from modern day issues, especially with the Black Lives Matter movement and also with more LGBT people since you can see a same-love relationship between two characters,” Jefcoat said. Caleb Armstrong is a senior theatre major and one of the two assistant stage managers for Bulrusher. He said that his job is obviously to assist the
stage manager, but he went into the details of the process by explaining that everything has to go through the stage management team. “This is my first time stage managing. I normally act, which is the foundation of what I do, but I love everything about theatre. I try to learn about every aspect I can,” Armstrong said. Armstrong said that there were scary moments during rehearsal due to the fight scene in the play. They would run
through it before practice and before each show to make sure that everything was smooth. We said that it was scary watching them fall and they could not do it incorrectly without possibly getting hurt. The cast of six became like family fairly quickly. Aaron Brusher, senior performance major, said that their characters started developing as an ensemble after the Christmas break when everything kicked off proper.
Agricultural Commissioner to Replace Cochran, White House Worried Jarrod C. Colley printz reporter
On Wednesday, March 21, Governor Phil Bryant named state Agricultural Commissioner Cindy Hyde-Smith as his appointment to fulfill the seat soon to be vacated by Senator Thad Cochran. Cochran will be leaving office on April 1 citing health conditions. Cochran has served in his role as a delegate to the United States Senate since 1978 and has numerous accolades, including serving as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations. A member of this committee, Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL) called Cochran “the last true southern gentleman.” Hyde-Smith will be the first female to represent the state in the Senate. Hyde-Smith served as a State Senator from the 39th District of Mississippi, where she was a registered Democrat from 20032010. She also previously served as then-candidate Donald Trump’s Agriculture Policy Advisory Council’s co-chair. In a guest article for the Clarion Ledger, Bryant referred to Hyde-Smith as a “rock-solid conservative,” who was “the most reliable vote I had for conservative causes.” Though some chose to applaud Bryant for choosing an individual to fill Cochran’s seat, others showed concern for the future of the Mississippi delegation. “The White House and other senior Republicans reviewed
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McDaniel, who serves in the Mississippi State Senate, is an antiestablishment conservative. Trump ran on the promise to “Drain the Swamp” and won the state with more than 215,000 votes than former Secretary of State Hillary
Clinton. Recent polling from Real Clear Politics reports that more than half of the nation disapproves of Trump. During Alabama’s special election in 2017, Democrat Doug Jones won against Republican Roy Moore in
the deep red state by more than 20,000 votes. Hyde-Smith will begin formally campaigning to fulfill the rest of Cochran’s term within the coming months before the special election in November of 2018.
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Depression on the rise in college students Chelsea Claverie printz contributer
Raevin Wade, a 19-year-old full time college student at the University of Southern Mississippi, sometimes lacks the motivation to get out of bed and go to her classes. Her appetite decreases, she feels lethargic and has difficulty self-starting. Raevin is one of many college students experiencing a mental illness that according to the American College Health association, nearly 30% of college students have experienced in the past year... depression. Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses that college students face. According to the 2013 National College Health Assessment, one third of college students deal with depression. Depression continues to rise. How bad is the problem? What are the implications? What are healthy coping mechanisms students can use? Depression is a chemical imbalance in the brain that makes it difficult for an individual to function. There are several factors that contribute to depression. These factors range from genetics to hormonal changes. Students are faced with the challenge of not only going to college but deciding on their identity, becoming autonomous, and exploring relationship building. All of these factors can cause a student to become overwhelmed. Depression is getting worse according to Deena Crawford, the director of the USM student counseling services. She stated that the number of students that report
depression is rising each year. She mentions how stigma and generational factors also play a part in students coming forward. “What is really happening is that students have better help-seeking behaviors and do not have as much stigma around mental health issues so there is more demand for services. In addition, the current generation have expectations of immediate gratification and do not have a lot of distress tolerance skills,” Crawford said. There are numerous implications of depression. Mat Quin, a counselor at USM student counseling services, said, “Students having to leave school because production and motivation to even get out of bed is non-existent. That could also have financial costs for the students because they’ve already taken out student loans. Depression can also have ramifications when it comes to relationships. Isolation is a symptom of depression. Depression does impact a person’s life in all areas.” Psychologytoday.com cites sleep deprivation as one of the most common implications of depression. College students get an average of 6 hours of sleep a night. Sleep deprivation can cause students to lack concentration and disrupt the learning process. The most serious implication of depression in college students is suicide. Suicide rates in college have tripled since the 1950s according to the American College Health Association. “I’m currently unmedicated, because my current coping mechanisms have been efficient. I also attend therapy regularly. I was hospitalized after two
Devon Dollar, Printz attempted suicides,” Wade said. There are several resources students can turn to before their depression reaches this point. There are plenty of options students have when it comes to the treatment of their depression. From therapy medicine, students are given a variety of options. Not only can students take advantage of the counseling center on USM campus, but students can develop their own healthy coping mechanism. Wade, who has dealt with depression for seven years stated that her favorite coping mechanism is helping others. “I’ve developed multiple platforms where I am capable of speaking to others about my struggles, thereby helping them through theirs or at the very least, showing them they’re not
alone,” Wade said. Quin recommended that a student’s best coping mechanism for depression is exercise. “The number one thing to do is exercise. Get moving. Getting more sunlight and a regular sleep schedule are some of the basic things you can do to make the biggest changes. Don’t be afraid to seek help,” Quin said. Crawford states that students can talk to a professional to get back on track if they find themselves skipping classes or having issues with concentration. “The symptom I focus on is called anhedonia –the inability to enjoy things you usually enjoy. Big red flag for college students. It is important to reach out and get help if you are having suicidal thoughts. Talk
to someone. Suicide is a permanent solution to temporary problems,” Crawford said. USM students, who are clients of USM student counseling services, can take advantage of therapist assistant online. The online resource offers visual imagery, information on mental health, and the option to meet a counselor online. Crawford also encourages students to practice healthy habits to combat depression. “Brain chemistry and genetics play a part, but environment also plays a role. Healthy habits such as a good sleep, nutrition and handling stress effectively will affect how much the depression interrupts your life. Less drama always helps,” Crawford stated.
Due South Tattoo Expo lefts its mark on the Coast Caleb McCluskey printz reporter
The Twisted Anchor Tattoo Shop hosted the three-day Due South Tattoo and Art Expo at the Golden Nugget Biloxi Hotel and Casino from March 23
to 25. The expo showcased 69 artists from across the country and held a myriad of tattoo-centered contests. Multiple local bands performed and a tattoo pageant show called Miss Due South was hosted by international cover model Mary-
Leigh Maxwell. It was train engineer Jeremy Rose’s second time attending the expo, and he said it will not be his last. He has been getting at least one tattoo a year for the last five years and got two while attending the show. “It is a great show
with lots of talented artists I love coming here. [The expo] gets better every year,” Rose said. Owner of Twisted Anchor Tattoo, Matt Stebly, collaborates with manager Christina Jackson to produce the show every year. “I had an idea, and Christiana was like ‘Let’s do it’ and it actually works. Stebly makes the trophies every year by hand and screen prints them himself. He likes to keep in with a coastal theme,” Stebly said. “I try to make them cool each year. It is very time consuming, but it is one of the things I enjoy because I think it is that little touch that makes it a little more personable instead of slapping a plaque on a t-ball trophy,” Stebly said. Kyle Freeman, the manager of the Bell Rose Tattoo shop of Daphne, Alabama, has gone to the Due South expo for three of the four years it has
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been held. Freeman said what draws him to tattoos is the imagery. “It is bright and bold. What I really love is that these guys [the tattooists of Bell Rose] just are so unique and creative. Everything is custom and it’s just fun,” he said. Jackson said tattoo shops around the nation are invited but are not allowed to attend based on invitation alone. A screening process is done as well. “Entertainmentwise, [Jackson does] the best job ever picking bands that [are] really amazing for the area,” Stebly said. Jackson said that the tattoo shop employees want people who are traveling to the expo to attend to get a feel of what it is like to live on the coast and its culture. “We want to make sure the artists here represent what we want to represent and are talented and well rounded,” Jackson said.
MARCH 28, 2018
‘Rise’ succeeds as more dramatic and clichéd ‘Glee’ Carlton McGrone entertainment editor
Have you been searching to finally itch that scratch left behind from your “High School Musical” phase? NBC’s new musical drama “Rise” will not only fill that void, but will also exceed expectations. Featuring a diverse, musically gifted cast rivaling the songbirds of hit show “Glee,” “Rise” is a gritty and beautiful show meant for the spotlight. Although it may not be doing well with critics, “Rise” is especially enjoyable for those who have always yearned to be a part of their high school’s productions. It continues the trend of depicting a mature image of high school students and runs with that concept. If anything, “Rise” can be appreciated for offering one of the most interesting, unique stories that I’ve stumbled upon in a while. “How I Met Your Mother” star Josh Radnor makes his triumphant return to television as Lou Mazzuchelli, a weathered high school English teacher in charge of a class of unruly, uninterested teenagers. When he takes control of the school’s theatre department, Lou attempts to shake things up and impact students’ lives by putting on classic shows about teenage angst and issues. While casting for roles in the upcoming production of “Spring Awakening,” viewers are introduced to several troubled teens that are sure to evolve thanks to Lou and his guidance. With its tense premiere scenes and lack of a catchy opening cinematic, “Rise’s” stoic tone becomes immediately apparent. Though only a few episodes
have aired, it is apparent that the showrunners are determined to make this a rare high school drama that becomes a national phenomenon. The masterful singing and toe-tapping rhythms come second to the harsh realities that are brought up throughout the first two episodes. The first episode takes a look at several of the troupe members’ lives as they deal with broken homes, addiction and a multitude of other issues. Much like Disney’s popular musical franchise, the star quarterback is recruited due to his passion for performance, but he also needs to focus on the “big game” and his sick mother. With great to subpar drama comes a heavily clichéd script that more often than not comes off as over-dramatic and sometimes even nonsensical. Several times throughout episode one, characters stare each other down only to back away silently learning some kind of hidden message that audiences are meant to covertly understand. The amount of eye rolls during inspirational speeches Lou gives are outnumbered by the amount of frustrated sighs at seeing the unpopular new girl slowly falling for the quarterback because he is a truly sensitive soul. “Rise” makes up for this weakness, though, through the amount of potential it has to be a massive hit with dedicated viewers. Being a musical, emotional songs get right to the center of the main characters’ issues and internal struggles. It will be interesting to see just how much each student and Lou evolve throughout the 10-episode season. New episodes of “Rise” air on Tuesdays on NBC.
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Fans gear up for final season of ‘Game of Thrones’ Darrell Reese Jr. printz reporter
“Game of Thrones” season eight trailer is set to be filled with action packed scenes and finally give us a feel of the dragon battles we are all anticipating in 2019. In the meantime, here is a recap of season seven as fans await the season eight trailer: In the season seven finale, Theon gathered his fellow ironbron to help rescue his sister, Yara, from their uncle Euron. Theon last saw his sister during their battle with their uncle at sea; Theon fled the scene and then jumped ship in a cowardly manner. Theon spent most of season six as “Reek,” so he felt it was time he became a man again and rescue his sister. “We’d maybe fooled ourselves into thinking that Theon was out of the woods on his whole Reek experience, and as we were writing it, we realized that you just don’t get over what happened to him,” Daniel Brett Weiss, co-creator of the show, said. “That’s something that’s going to be a part of him for the rest of his life. And this is a place that triggers the worst of that experience.” Jon and Daenerys were last seen making love in a boat headed to Winterfell. We all expected for a lot of questions to be answered once they arrived. Once Jon got to Winterfell, his brother Bran had surprising information regarding who Jon really is. Currently there is a lot
of speculation about whether Bran will tell Jon who his parents are. If he does, things could get very complicated. “Yes, Bran does know he is the true heir of Iron Throne and he is Lyanna’s and Rhaegar’s son,” Weiss said. “Maybe he can go back in the past where Lyanna was telling Ned Stark that he is the son of Lyanna and Rhaegar and his name is Aegon Targaryen, legitimate heir to the iron throne.” Weiss said, “At the end of season 6, Bran had a vision that included information about Jon’s true parentage. Bran tells Sansa in season 7 that he needs to see Jon. I suspect one of his reasons for wanting to see him is to tell him the truth about his real identity. And, yes, I believe he knows that Jon is the true heir to the Iron Throne.” Awaiting Jon’s unknown return to Winterfell, his sisters had a “little” mess. Back in Winterfell, Littlefinger placed a letter and a knife in one of the Stark sister’s room. The knife is the Valyriane that was used in the attempt to assassinate Bran. Bran finds out about Littlefinger’s plans and warns his sister. “What’s the worst reason you have for turning me against my sister?” Sansa asked aloud. “That’s what you do, isn’t it? That’s what you’ve always done turn family against family, turn sister against sister. That’s what you did to our mother and Aunt Lysa, and that’s what you tried to do to us.” At that moment, Littlefinger was brought to try trial and then assassinated.
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‘Marlon Bundo’ parodies children’s book Lanie Leach printz reporter
Charlotte Pence’s “Marlon Bundo’s: A Day in the Life of the Vice President” debuted in March 2018. The book highlighted what the Bunny of the United States does on a regular day of following around his owner, Mike Pence. Many people know Mike Pence to be very homophobic. One of those people is none other than “Last Week Tonight’s” host John Oliver. Oliver is notorious for viral pranks and decided his next prank would be conducted on none other than Mike Pence and specifically the bunny book. Oliver wrote a spin-off version of “Marlon Bundo’s: A Day in the Life of the Vice President,” in which Marlon Bundo is a gay bunny that wants to get married to another bunny, but the evil stink bug tries everything he can to stop it. Oliver’s version is called “A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo,” which is now sold out on Amazon. “A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo,” may be a poke at how Oliver does not believe in the
Vice President’s ideals, but Oliver donated 100 percent of its proceeds to the Trevor Project, an organization dedicated to preventing suicide in the LGBTQIA community, and AIDS United, an organization dedicated to ending the AIDS epidemic. Charlotte Pence donated all of her proceeds to A21, which aims to combat human trafficking. Charlotte Pence had no bad things to say about Oliver, for she believes that it is beneficial that sales of both books are going to charity. “I think imitation is the most sincere form of flattery, in a way,” Charlotte Pence said in an interview with Fox Business Network. However, Regnery Publish, the company that published Charlotte Pence’s book, was very disgruntled about Oliver’s version. “It’s unfortunate that anyone would feel the need to ridicule an educational children’s book and turn it into something controversial and partisan,” Regnery Publishing said in a statement. “Our and Mrs. and Charlotte Pence’s goal is - and will
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continue to be - to educate young readers about the important role of the vice president, as well as to highlight the charities to which portions of the book proceeds will
be donated.” Oliver’s book than one week. Life of Marlon children about
sold out in less “A Day in the Bundo” teaches acceptance of
those who are different by using gay characters, which is an important subject for today’s children to grasp.
“Family Guy’s” Stewie Finally Reveals Real Voice Darrell Reese Jr. printz reporter
Everyone knows the arrogant, football-shaped headed baby with red overalls from “Family Guy,” but mystery surrounds his identity. For years, Stewie has used a British accent. One would question if Peter really is his father. Stewie’s therapy session revealed all. In the recent episode “Send In Stewie, Please,” it was revealed that Stewie has been faking his accent the whole time He was asked by his therapist to be himself and show who he really is. Stewie said that he “doesn’t know how.” “Everything about me is this carefully constructed persona to keep people at arm’s length. This isn’t how I really talk,” he said. “The accent is nothing more than an affection, an armor to get me through the day, an image I cultivated so I could feel special.” People often view Stewie as this evil little genius who is in love with his teddy bear, but this episode shows that he has a soft spot. Seth McFarland, creator of “Family Guy” felt it was finally time to reveal to the world what Stewie voice really sounds like. However, his real accent wasn’t the only subject matter in this episode; his sexuality was questioned as well. “Stewie’s awareness of his sexuality is this uncertain thing, and that needs to stay as it is. His uncertainty gives him a vulnerability, which is something we need to maintain for the series,” writer Gary Janetti told Deadline’s sister pub TVLine. “Whether he is
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[gay] or not, that isn’t going to be answered when he’s a one-year-old. But if you read between the lines, it’s not that difficult to decipher. He’s not even sure ‘heterosexual’ is a real word!” “I liked the idea of that being the reveal,” Janetti added. “It felt
truthful that somebody who didn’t feel like he fit in would create an artificial personality. To an extent, that’s what he’s done. And then to have Ian’s character - the one person he’s sharing this big secret with - not even hear the difference was another fun opportunity.
It felt like a good way to show Stewie’s insecurities in a way that felt truthful to the history of the series.” Stewie is one of if not the most entertaining character on the show. This episode dove deep into Stewie’s therapy session to give us
a sense of how he truly feels. It is unknown if Stewie will continue to use his “real” accent for future episodes, but fans are so used to hearing his British accent that they likely will not allow themselves to adapt to anything else.
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Video games are not responsible for mass shootings Carlton McGrone entertainment editor
The debate on whether or not video games are to blame for children’s destructive behaviors has been circulating for years, yet President Donald Trump recently insisted on tackling the subject once again. Contrary to the hundreds of scientific studies that essentially mute this argument, I do feel that video games affect all players in some way. However, psychopathic tendencies and killer instincts aren’t bred from playing a few matches of “Call of Duty.” Recently, Trump and a team of critics met with video game industry executives to discuss how video games are corrupting the youth of America. Not much is known as to what exactly was discussed during the meeting, and only second-hand accounts could be quoted. The meeting garnished the attention of several news sites and produced headlines that unanimously agreed that this debate serves as a distraction from making schools safer. Trump also seems to forget that this argument has been struck down several times in the past ten years alone. “Blaming video games for the ills of society has a long, extensive history in courts,” Ben Kuchera, a reporter at
Polygon, said. “Trying to argue that the games are at fault when it comes to school shootings isn’t going to lead to any substantial changes, and we need to move forward in some area to make schools safer. Going back to failed arguments from 2011 doesn’t help anyone.” “Sadly, the debate over violent video games’ influence rages on year after year,” Scott Steinberg said in an article in USA Today. “But more than the actual games themselves, we should be more worried about pigeonholing and demonizing one of the most engaging and uplifting art forms of the 21st century - one kids happen to adore.” As the argument is specifically about violent games, I won’t go into the vast amount of video games that span across dozens of genres and focus on puzzle solving or adventure. Instead, I’ll say that violence in video games is almost essential to crafting a magnificent, meaningful experience for players because of the message that’s promoted through violence. Contrary to popular belief, there’s hardly ever violence in games without reason. Award-winning title “The Last of Us” features the beheading of undead corpses and metaphoric killings of other human beings. Even the infamously violent “Grand Theft
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Auto” series depicts minor carnage and sometimes outrageous scenarios out of humor or to achieve a satirical effect. The fact is that these violent acts do and will continue to occur whether or not children are to blame. There is a conclusive argument that violence in entertainment can desensitize children to extreme cases of violence, and while I do agree with this sentiment, I also feel that exposing children to violence allows them to differ between what is right and wrong. Much like cartoonish violence in long-running titles such as the “Final Fantasy” series, the stories that surrounds ancient, magical wars
heavily follow themes of “light vs. dark” and “justice vs. injustice.” In this way, video games allow impressionable individuals to experience the wonder of fighting for true justice rather than bathing in the carnage that politicians perceive video games to be. “Happily, millions of happy and healthy children, many of whom have grown up with controllers in hand over the years and are now becoming parents themselves, promise an impending end to the ongoing debate,” Steinburg said. “Sick of hearing about video game violence? Don’t quit this raging multiplayer battle early: It’s only a matter of time before calmer heads
(and thumbs) prevail.” While there is some merit in detached adults and politicians having concern over the mental health of gamers, it comes down to guardians and friends assisting gamers in understanding the lessons that games teach through their display of violence. As a form of digital literacy, video games provide an evolving source of entertainment that continues to be analyzed and praised by scholars for their ability to affect people unlike any other form of media. Debates will continue to be waged, but only by informing others on the massive influence of video games will this war truly be won.
MARCH 28, 2018
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Golden Eagles sweep UTEP in weekend series Kyle Williams sports editor
The Golden Eagles softball team (13-20, C-USA 4-5) swept the University of Texas at El Paso Miners (11-21, C-USA 1-8) this past weekend in a three-game series. The three conference wins push Southern Miss one game from .500 in C-USA play and tied it for eighth in conference standings. Game one of Saturday’s doubleheader was dominated by Southern Miss. The Golden Eagles recorded six hits on the night and managed to score in five of the six innings played. Southern Miss did not record a run in the bottom of the second inning but responded in the third with eight stolen bases and two runs to push the lead, 4-0. Third baseman Alyssa Davis recorded a two-run homer, her second of the season, to left field to push the lead to 7-0 in the bottom of the fifth inning. Sarah Van Schaik’s RBI-single in the bottom of the sixth brought home the final run for Southern Miss to record the sixinning run-rule win, 8-0. In game two, Southern Miss managed to score in three consecutive innings to pull out the 3-1 victory. Five Golden Eagles recorded a hit on the night and second baseman Chase Nelson recorded two. While offense
was no problem for Southern Miss, the efficient pitching proved to be the biggest factor of the day. “Feels good for our pitches to be back doing what Southern Miss pitching is supposed to do,” Head Coach Wendy Hogue said. “They needed to hit spots and that’s exactly what they did today.” Pitchers Jillian Johnson and Samantha Robles took the circle for the Golden Eagles, and both delivered. Johnson recorded two strikeouts and no runs against the 24 batters she faced. Her efforts improved her season record to 2-3. Robles faced 27 batters, recorded 8 strikeouts, allowed one run and four hits in the seven innings she pitched. Robles recorded her sixth win of the season, improving her record to 6-8. In game three, Southern Miss fell behind in the top of the third inning, 1-0. Southern Miss scored a run to tie the game in the bottom of the fourth, Ciarra Cherry delivered a RBI-double to give the Golden Eagles its first lead of the contest, 2-1. Cherry then delivered a homerun to left center in the fifth inning that solidified the 4-1 victory. Cherry finished the game a triple shy of the cycle. Southern Miss looks to continue its winning streak as it travels to Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Tuesday to face LSU. The matchup is set for 6 p.m.
Andrew Abadie, Printz Rebekah DiLavore fields a ground ball.
Women’s track and field takes wins the Florida State Relays Andrew Abadie
assistant sports editor The Southern Miss track team traveled to Tallahassee, Florida, where the women’s team won the team title with a score of 130 points while the men scored 86 points in their fourth-place finish. The Golden Eagles had five event wins and set three school records at the meet. “We went into this meet just like any other where we try and just improve upon our marks,” Head Coach Jon Stuart said. “We didn’t have high expectations, but our kids just competed so well and when it got close to the end we just realized ‘Hey, we could win this thing’.” The Golden Eagles faced a tough field with the teams in attendance including University of Florida, Florida State, Dartmouth, Auburn, Georgia Tech and Liberty. Florida State and Liberty’s women’s teams both entered the meet as the 2018 indoor conference champions in the ACC and the Big South. Florida State’s team entered the meet ranked No. 19 while Florida was ranked No. 9. On the men’s side, Florida entered the meet ranked No.4 and Auburn was ranked No.18 in the nation. In the women’s 100m dash, sophomore Keiyana Gaskin finished in third place running 11.77 and freshman Rikianne Patterson finished sixth with a time of 12.02. Gaskin doubled in the 200m dash where she placed seventh with a time of 23.77. In the 400m dash, juniors Chanelle Ricketts and Rian Robinson ran 54.75 and 55.63 to finish third and fifth, respectively. The Golden Eagles had three
runners finish in the top four in the men’s 100m dash. Junior McKinely West won the event with a time of 10.38. Senior Alexander Richemond ran 10.47 and junior Chedlin Sagesse ran 10.55 to finish third and fourth. In the 200m dash, senior Cra’Vorkian Carson ran 21.09 to place third, and in the 400m dash Lorenzen Burton finished sixth with a time of 48.22. In the women’s 100m hurdles, freshman Callie Jones placed 13th with a time of 14.93 while seniors Talia Thompson and Brooklyn Polk were both disqualified. In the 400m hurdles, Polk and Thompson finished third and fourth with times of 1:02.85 and 1:02.88. In the high jump, sophomore Jamari Drake jumped 1.69m, and senior Trista Barry jumped 1.64 to finish in third and eighth place, respectively. Patterson doubled in the long jump to finish fifth with a jump of 5.80m. In the triple jump, freshman Adrianna Mitchell finished in third with a jump of 12.05m. In the men’s long jump, juniors John Warren and Sagesse finished in sixth and seventh with jumps of 7.49m and 7.38m. In the triple jump, Devonta Brassell jumped 14.19m to finish sixth, respectively. Burton doubled in the 400m hurdles running 48.22 to finish in sixth. In relays, Southern Miss finished third in women’s 4X100 relay with a time of 45.95. In the 4X400 relay, the Golden Eagles finished in fifth place running a time of 3:46. The men’s 4X100 relay team finished in third running a time of 39.95 which broke the school record it set last weekend. The women’s distance
Andrew Abadie, Printz Talia Thompson running hurdles.
performances were led by freshman Kate Mattox. In Mattox’s first ever 1500m race, she
won the event and set the school record with a time of 4:24. In the 800m run, sophomore Regen
McGee placed fifth running a time of 2:14. In the 5000m run, senior Daphney Stanford ran 17:42 to place fifth, respectively. In the 2000m steeplechase, sophomore Monika Gebarzewska placed fifth with a time of 7:09. Sophomore Patton Little ran 3:51 in the 1500m run to finish 13th overall, and in the 800m run senior Randall Dias finished in 18th place with a time of 1:57. In the women’s throwing events, sophomore Nadia Maffo led the group with a 60.44m throw that won the hammer throw. Freshman Callie Jones won the javelin throw and set the school record with a throw of 54.85m. Seniors Alexis Chiles and Brashe Wood placed third and fourth in the shot put with throws of 15.69m and 15.35m. In discus, Wood threw 45.97m to finish in seventh place, respectively. Junior Thomas Peters won the men’s Javelin with a throw of 68.05, and sophomore Dominic Governale placed fourth with a throw of 64.62m. In the men’s hammer throw, sophomore Robert Watson and senior Donald Daley finished in sixth and seventh with throws of 55.59m and 53.87m. Watson tripled in the discus and finished in seventh with a throw of 45.22m and finished the shot put in eighth place with a throw of 14.29m. “I am so excited and proud of this group and I am ready to see where we can go from here,” Stuart said. Southern Miss will remain at home and host the Southern Miss Invite at the Marshall Bell Track Complex on March 30 and 31.