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Students will have new policies concerning the week before exams, commonly referred to as “dead week,” during the 2018-2019 school year. The resolution, authored by senior Senator Benjamin Luckett, aims to lessen the amount of work students are required to complete during dead week. Southern Miss currently has policies restricting the amount of work professors are allowed to assign before exams. According to the Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines for Student Organizations 2017-2018 manual, no campus activities can be scheduled two working days prior to the week during which final exams begin per the Dean of Students policy. The Southern Miss Institutional Policies website also states, “Relief days, known as ‘dead days,’ have been designated at the end of the semester and before final exams.” The policy goes on to state “No test shall be given Thursday or Friday before final exams.” This does not include projects or papers that would be completed outside of class, and exceptions are made
Courtesy Photo for labs or classes that meet once a week. The policy was implemented in 2013 and was due for review last fall. Luckett picked up the legislation and worked with Vice Provost Dr. Amy Miller to improve and renew the legislation. “The resolution aims to reinstate a dead week or relief day policy for students,” Luckett said. “Class
will still be going on, but teachers cannot assign things that week unless it has already been stated in the syllabus. There are some exceptions for 8-week courses, labs, and classes that meet once a week; but those classes must file those exceptions through the office of the provost.” New material can still be covered during this time. However,
papers or projects that were not originally scheduled to be due during dead week can be protested if rescheduled to this time. Luckett praised Miller for keeping student welfare at the heart of the resolution. “I wrote the resolution and sent it to Dr. Miller to be tweaked. She changed the language so that it would be more clear. I had put in ‘exceptions will be made’ for 8-week classes, labs, and the sort whereas she put in ‘requests for these exceptions will be accepted through the office of academic affairs.’ She really has a mind towards helping students so anything she added or fixed was definitely a great addition to [the bill],” Luckett said. Luckett said that there is only so much that SGA and the Southern Miss administration can do without student feedback. “If we don’t know about it, we can’t help enforce it. Communication has to be key to making this policy work.” Senior English major Jamill Garry believes the policy will be beneficial to her as she has experienced an over loaded dead week herself. “Professors issue late notice assignments without considering all the other courses
and assignments you have, and this causes students to become more stressed out and even have anxiety.” Students aren’t the only ones who could benefit from this policy though. “I feel like [the policy] is useful because it allows teachers to get last minute grading done, and it allows students to meditate on the semester as a whole and focus on upcoming tests,” junior marketing major Evelyn Lawson said. If a student is concerned a professor is not following the policy, they should first talk to the teacher. If students still have concerns, they should meet with the department chair, followed by the Dean of the college, Miller, and finally university president Dr. Rodney Bennett. Support for the bill has been overwhelmingly positive. It passed in the Senate with a vote of 29 yay and 1 present on Feb. 22 and has been signed by SGA President Cameron Cloud. “Many students view dead week as ‘you die that week because you have so much work,’ but really it should be dead week because there is no work.” Luckett said. The resolution awaits to be signed by Bennett and will go into effect next fall.
T-Bones held monthly Graduate Reading Series Amelia Strahan printz reporter
The Department of English’s Center for Writers hosted graduate students at T-Bones Records & Café to showcase their talents in fiction and poetry on Friday, March 2. The crowd was filled with fans of literature and students who have participated or plan to be in the C4W program. Renee Baily, the president of C4W, said that they hold readings at T-Bones the first Friday of every month. C4W usually showcases two fiction writers and two poets in the English department at various levels in their school careers. “We try to have a public space for the Southern Miss writer to be outside in the world, rather than just in our little Southern Miss hole to keep creative writers from being this isolated group of people in a small department on a university,” Baily said. Jay Glassie, a third year English Ph.D. student, said he wrote creatively in high school but moved into a different path. He became a criminal justice major and worked in sports journalism for six years,
but eventually decided to return to writing. Glassie said, “I wanted to teach, and in order to teach, you need a degree. I thought writing would be a fun way to pursue that.” Alfonzo Zapata, first-year master’s student, was one of the two poets to read their work. Zapata said he takes a lot of inspiration from music. He gained this appreciation of music through his grandfather, a first generation immigrant who was a musician his whole life. Zapata said, “[My Grandfather] has been my main inspiration in terms of passion and how art works.” Justin Carmickle, third-year Ph.D. student, writes his stories with “queer” influence. “I am influenced by the “Violet Quill” and writers like Edmund White,” Carmickle said. “You have a sense of pride, I think, continuing a tradition that was started years ago.” Manager at Top Tier Board Games Ben Mitchell, who was previously in the C4W program said he likes to “keep up on the literary scene” by supporting his friends. “I like listening, writing and contributing to the literary world because if no one cares to listen then it really sucks to write.”
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Jazmo’s to hold listening party to commemorate Hampton Lamar’s first EP Caleb McCluskey printz reporter
Hampton “Lamar” Walker, a junior broadcast journalism major at Southern Miss, will perform an hour-long show and host a listening party at Jazmo’s at 9 p.m. on March 14 to celebrate the release of his new EP. Starting his music career a year before moving to Hattiesburg for college, Walker has built a name for himself through singing competitions and open mics. He has opened for many bands around Hattiesburg, but he most notably opened for famous Atlanta rapper B.o.B. at Eaglepalooza in 2017. Walker said that he built a relationship with Trey Sullivan, owner of the music venue Jazmo’s. “I think he took a liking to me, and [he] always reached out to make sure I would come through or always show love when I did come through,” Walker said. “From the open mics, he would have me as a feature artist, so I would have people opening up for me. So [my career] was built upon the foundation of the open mic to being the guy who has people opening for him.” Sullivan said Walker’s sound has matured since his first appearance at Jazmo’s. “His sound has progressed from an acoustic sound – because he plays
guitar on set – and progressed to a more modern sound.” Sullivan said, “The good thing about Hampton is that he is [a] pretty versatile and talented guy. He adds to the melting pot that Hattiesburg is becoming with the different sounds of music.” Walker’s rap-focused EP is titled “Two Time.” He said the name ties back to when he and his original manager had a falling-out, which resulted in the deletion of all of the music he had previously released. The EP will feature four of deleted songs and four new songs. Walker said, “I try to draw inspiration from people who made a way out of no way. Whether it be music or film, I just like the idea of someone who persevered and finally got the payoff, because I am still persevering. I don’t have the payoff [yet], but it is cool to see people who were in my position.” Miguel “Prymo” Linan, a sophomore English major plans to attend the listening party. “For Hampton’s music, I do have to say that it’s provocative without being in your face. He stays away from the standard fair that we find nowadays,” Linan said. The listening party will continue until 1 a.m. Walker’s music can be found on Spotify and Apple Music now under the artist name Hampton Lamar.
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Southern Miss students demand more inclusivity Alyssa Bass managing editor
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“We have to do something to increase the faculty who are not white,” Miller said. “It broke my heart when Ryone said she is about to be a junior and she has never had a black professor. That shouldn’t be.” However, hiring diverse faculty has been a challenge for the university. “If you have someone who is on the job market because of historical circumstances, there are not a lot of people of color on the market,” Miller said. “If they’re on the market, they’re likely to have choices. We have to compete aggressively to get people here. We have financial challenges with that because we don’t pay like many other institutions. We also have an image issue with us being
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prevention, alcohol and drug awareness and diversity. This includes subtopics like religion, gender, ethnicity, politics, income and prejudice. Miller said the program received positive feedback, and some students even felt comfortable enough to reveal their sexual orientation and family troubles to their orientation groups. “If you had been here three or four years ago, the word ‘diversity’ was very rarely used,” Miller said. “We never really talked about Southern Miss being a diverse institution in any way or that we wanted to be more diverse, that we wanted to be inclusive. That is something I think should be a major part of who we are as university.”
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necessarily have the answer to. But just knowing that the number of students who looked like me at that time were so few and far between really made me not feel included at times.” Although Miller’s job involves the academic development of students rather than student affairs, she hopes to partner with the new Vice President for Student Affairs and Vice Provost to work towards inclusivity in student organizations like SGA. “I notice that they’re not inclusive,” Miller said. “Our demographic profile is not mirrored at everything we go to, so I think that’s a challenge we need to figure out how to address. I was very glad to be in the room the other night to hear the speeches.” Johnson said he noticed that no member of SGA was present at the event and might consider extending invitations to members in the future. “Student leaders and faculty both share the blame for the lack of inclusiveness,” Johnson said. “Our students must help create environments where people of all races feel accepted. For example, the SGA office is a place on campus that could improve in this aspect. Many of our black students feel unaccepted when they enter this office, and this could be based on something as simple as a conversation changing when they walk into the room.” Miller will be forming a Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Board of minority students from popular student organizations like AASO and the VSA this spring to combat the issue of inclusivity. Along with that, Miller said the Office of the Provost, specifically Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Stephen Moser, is working towards diversifying the faculty. “Our student body, if you look demographically, we’re not too far off from the state of Mississippi, but we’re pretty far off for faculty.”
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On the last day of Black History Month, the Mu Xi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity invited Southern Miss students to listen to four of their peers answer the Lampkin-Hughes Oratorical Competition prompt: “Sixty-three years after Thurgood Marshall’s groundbreaking Brown v. Board win, speak on the level of inclusiveness at this P.W.I.” Co-chairman of the competition and sophomore political science major Ryan Johnson said the annual competition is the chapter’s most popular event because it allows African-American students to speak publicly about their experiences. “The oratorical competition opens the door for students to voice their opinions and finally be heard,” Johnson said. “Traditionally, the Oratorical Competition is held during Black History Month, and the topic is one based on issues facing the black community.” “We all agreed that the topic would reflect an issue that African-Americans and other minorities faced daily, and we were sure that students would be enthusiastic about speaking on the issue,” Johnson said. Arriyon Gaines, Jaz Morton, Ebonee Jackson and Ryone Thompson each gave seven minute speeches. One of the five judges was Vice Provost for Academic Affairs Dr. Amy Miller, who was chosen “based largely on the fact that she currently focuses her research on student success with a special interest in diversity and inclusion in higher education,” Johnson said. “I noticed the themes of what was said, and there was nothing I hadn’t heard before,” Miller said. “But I think there are certain points that are definitely being reiterated as points of concern.” During the competition, most of the participants expressed disapproval with the ethnicitycentered statistics, references to the Clyde Kennard marker unveiling, and opinions about the lack of diversity in organizations like SGA and in the faculty. Winner of the competition senior broadcast journalism major Jackson said that although Southern Miss is diverse, the lack of inclusivity became more and more evident to her as she continued her college career. “When I was a freshman and sophomore,” Jackson said. “I was taking Honors courses, which basically consisted of smaller class sizes with other Honors students. On more than one occasion, I was the only black student in these classes.” “At first, it was extremely uncomfortable for me such as the time we went on a trip to Birmingham, Alabama, to learn more about the Civil Rights Movement.” Jackson said. “I always felt like my peers and my professor looked to me to answer questions that I didn’t
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Multiple Bands Performed at The Thirsty Hippo Caleb McCluskey printz reporter
The Thirsty Hippo showcased local and regional bands with varying styles and powerful melodies on Saturday, March 3. The lineup consisted of local dream pop band Goth Dad, New Orleans emo rock band Hand Out, Delta’s own Schaefer Llana and local jazzsoul band Brotha Josh and the Quickness. Brad Newton, owner of The Thirsty Hippo, said he is deeply involved in the local music scene. “We at The Hippo love and appreciate music and want to support as many people as we can in that effort,” Newton said. “I’ve been doing this for 17 years, and I still feel the same way as I did in the beginning, which is [that] it is important to have music culture.” This was Goth Dad’s first 2018 performance because the group added a new bassist and guitarist. Ryan Sherrer, vocalist and guitarist for the band, believes the two new band members rounded out their sound. Goth Dad has plans to kick off a tour and travel across the country during spring break. Colin Cameron, senior communications studies major and bassist for Goth Dad, showed support towards the other music groups performing at The Thirsty Hippo. “Brotha Josh is another super great band from Hattiesburg.
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Schaefer Llana’s band and their music is just so solid. The guys in Hand Out are really great friends too. They are extremely talented,” Cameron said. Christian Raby, a pre-med student at William Carey University, said she enjoys coming to The Hippo to watch Goth Dad and knows Sherrer from guitar lessons. “It is interesting to know a person [and] then hear the music they write. It is something I really enjoy,” Raby said. Schaefer Llana and her band are from the Delta, and Llana herself is an audio engineering major at Delta State University. “The band is me, and they, my dudes, help me out with shows and on the album to make it bigger than just me,” Llana said. Llana met guitarist and mixer Starlin Browning met in school when they were tasked with producing a song Llana had written. From there, they found that they worked well together. “Schaefer’s stuff is really cool because it was her solo, and we kind of brought in an A-team and just really got to unpack all of her songs and make them into something a little more realized,” Browning said. Brotha Josh and the Quickness have been a group for about a year with an interchanging cast of musicians. Joshua Holt, singer and guitarist for the group and senior communications major at Southern Miss, said that they take inspiration from old masters of funk, jazz and
Caleb McCluskey, Printz soul. “I felt like when I joined, I could be myself,” Jamarquez Park, pianist for Brotha Josh and the Quickness, said. “I didn’t have to conform or be something that I wasn’t. They accepted me for who I was, be it my personality or my play-style.”
Holt said that being on-stage awakens his personality. “One thing I don’t think people know is that I am a very shy person. When I get on stage [though], my personality is a lot more enthusiastic and out there.” Holt accredited the success of the group’s music to his bandmates.
“I had an idea of what the band would be before I got them, but they exceeded my expectations of how it would sound,” Holt said. “In my head it sounded okay, but they took it and got the best out of it. I can just thank them for doing my wildest dreams justice.”
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“Florence” will be your new favorite love story Carlton McGrone printz reporter
Forty-five minutes is all it takes to form a personal connection with a fictional character on your phone. One short play session is all it takes to smile, cry and cheer with the many successes and downfalls of our titular character Florence. Apparently, fortyfive minutes is all it takes to provide the perfect playable experience. “Florence” achieves a level of depth and emotion that hardly any games have tapped into with music and images alone. As a silent game with no dialogue between the two main characters, each sketch in “Florence” is highly detailed and amazingly crafted in a unique style. Being a silent experience gives room for Kevin Penkin’s astounding soundtrack to take center stage. The soundtrack pushes the story to unimaginable heights of emotion that would have definitely been lost if the game’s developer, Mountains, had made the tiniest of missteps. Each impactful scene will leave your heart thumping a bit faster or create tears streaming down your cheeks as you play minigames that usher you through the story. These minimal yet extremely well-crafted details are what make “Florence” an experience that you simply cannot miss. Florence Yeoh is a 25-year-old woman whose creative habits have been stifled from a young age by her traditional Chinese mother. As a result, she grows into the typical antisocial, barely functioning adult that most of us are. She hits snooze on her alarm at least three times before making the perilous journey out of bed. She
spends her morning commuting to her dead end accounting job staring at her phone and liking people’s pictures of their wild nights. She even regularly talks her mother out of trying to set her up with guys, insisting that work takes up too much of Florence’s time. Suddenly, Krish changes her life. Hearing his music on a street corner, Florence is immediately entranced by his soul. Both of them begin to discover the confidence they’d both kept buried for years once they meet. Through a series of minigames, you experience the typical day-to-day functions of a new couple. There’s even a level about awkward first dates. As you spend more time with Florence and Krish, you slowly fall just as much in love with them as they are with each other. “I was always talking to my friends and my family about love and relationships,” Ken Wong, lead designer and one of the heads of Mountains, said in a Rolling Stone article when talking about his inspirations for the game. “We celebrate those stories in books and movies and songs all the time, and games seem to have a bit of a blind spot for this area of the human experience.” Unlike most visual novels that focus on the frilly, flowery aspects of romance over lengthy periods of time, “Florence” portrays the actual brevity of an intense relationship. Florence and Krish meet in a surprise encounter, and what follows is a series of dates that slowly morph into something expectantly serious. A whirlwind romance quickly follows and consumes Florence, much like real life relationships. She begins to explore
new ideas that she never would have done on her own. Krish takes on new endeavors thanks to Florence’s constant prodding. Nothing is the same. Their lives are forever transformed because of the other’s presence. It’s one of those rare, highly emotional connections which makes it all the more heart wrenching when the couple fights and all you can do is play through the minigames that ironically bolster the couple’s destructive behaviors. “I think what distinguishes Eternal Sunshine [Wong’s previous project] is that it portrays ... love as it really is, which is messy and confused and full of misunderstandings and happenstance and ugly moments,” Wong said. “But I think that’s why it struck a chord with people, is that it felt so honest and raw, and I guess, instinctively, I wanted to tap into that.” Through the incredibly short minigames, you will find yourself constructing Florence’s wordless responses to Krish with puzzle pieces, which can become increasingly terrifying as they begin to argue. You help Florence go from eating sushi alone to preparing healthy meals with Krish. You even help Florence brush her teeth. Trust me, combined with Penkin’s soundtrack, each game is more relaxing than the last. They feel tangible, as if you’re slowly piecing together the life of a bored, semibroken woman. Beyond the gameplay mechanics and the stunning visuals is the game’s phenomenal music, which I cannot tear myself from. As it’s available for separate download from the game, each track is so similar yet so unique
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“Florence” is a game that I finished in one night in a little over half-anhour with tears streaming down my face. I felt like I’d gained a new sense of myself and what it truly means to be in a mature, developing relationship. Overall, the moral of the story is relationships aren’t a dead end. In fact, they can offer new beginnings, blissful memories and a tougher exterior. “Florence” is available through the Apple Store for $2.99, and the “Florence” soundtrack is also available on Spotify and iTunes.
Ryan Seacrest’s accusations come back into light Will Veazey printz reporter
New information regarding Ryan Seacrest allegedly assaulting an employee emerged on Feb. 27. According to Seacrest’s accuser Suzie Hardy, Seacrest groped her and gave her hugs in only his boxers. Seacrest said Hardy’s accusations were false and that he was willing to submit to an investigation. The investigation conducted by E News received backlash for being corrupt in its proceedings. E! has been accused of failing to interview four key witnesses of the alleged assault by Seacrest. Hardy told Variety “It was obvious the investigator was whitewashing it for Seacrest’s side.” E! responded by denying any flaws with the investigation. “Any claims that question the legitimacy of this investigation are completely baseless,” a statement from E! said. Since the investigation began, Seacrest said that Hardy repeatedly asked him for $15 million to buy her silence. Hardy denied these accusations and said that Seacrest ensured her that he would be giving her job back soon in phone calls after she was let go from E! Following the initial internal investigation, Seacrest reported that a third party investigated into the accusations made by Hardy. This investigation, if true, is in direct conflict with Hardy’s claims of corruption in the investigation. Furthermore, Seacrest alleges that this third party investigation involved
numerous interviews with Seacrest, Hardy, and witnesses of the alleged sexual misconduct. Seacrest wrote in an open statement, “Ultimately, my name was cleared. I eagerly participated in the investigation in order to demonstrate my innocence because I know my truth, and I believe in due process. This person who has accused me of horrible things offered, on multiple occasions, to withdraw her claims if I paid her millions of dollars. I refused. I have worked extremely hard to achieve my success and I don’t take my opportunities for granted. I don’t want to accuse anyone of not telling the truth but in this case, I have no choice but to again deny the claims against me, remind people that I was recused of any wrongdoing, and put the matter to rest.” This new information comes during the #MeToo movement, a movement in which many high profile individuals who were loved by many have come tumbling down in the blink of an eye because of sexual assault allegations. Though clearly not immune to such a fallout, it will be interesting to see how the public reacts to these accusations against Ryan Seacrest. The TV host and personality has always been a constant among Americans, and he’s loved by almost everybody. According to the investigations against him, Seacrest is not guilty of any wrongdoing. However, with this recent new information coming to light, it’s hard to say what may or may not come next. Courtesy Photo
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“Queer Eye” will show you how to live your best life Carlton McGrone entertainment editor
What’s better than a show about life-changing makeovers where everyone learns more about themselves and grows closer? Being judged and prodded by five gay men in a Netflix reboot. However, “Queer Eye” wouldn’t be such a cultural hit if it were solely about makeovers. Whether the reason is finding love, living a better life for your family or even wanting more people to come over to your gross apartment, “Queer Eye” shows how to make improvements and live a happier life. Netflix’s “Queer Eye” is a reboot of the 2003 Bravo show “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy.” However, Netflix’s reboot sports an entirely new cast. Each episode remains relatively the same in terms of form and content, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing when the show is so ferociously good. As the new Fab Five, this new take on “Queer Eye” is meant to increase acceptance rather than tolerance of the LGBTQ+ community. By watching Jonathan, Karamo, Tan, Bobby and Antoni, you will no doubt have gained some sort of lesson about being yourself, no matter how trivial it might be. The main thing that this reboot has going for it is the fact that it’s not all about love. The cast really attempts to nail in the point that transformations can help you become a more fulfilled person. While the first episode is about a 57-year-old outcast who wants to start dating again, the second episode follows
Lanie Leach printz reporter
During my high school junior and senior years on the newspaper staff, I was a staff writer and layout. I fell in love with all of the nightb e fo re - t h e - pa p e r - i s - d u e stress, where I frantically and angrily put the paper in order. With that being said, I came into my freshman year knowing my major: print journalism. Little did I know that I would end up changing my major. I am a person who loves
the journey of a young, anxious Indian businessman who just wants to throw a successful party. The Fab Five often talk about how the key to any successful transformation is having the confidence to actually make that change. While many other shows may have the client disappear for a majority of the episode, “Queer Eye” is particularly interested in displaying who the clients really are. Because of the addition of makingover anyone and not just straight men, the show’s original run was renamed to simply “Queer Eye.” This change shows “Queer Eye’s” desire to show off more than just the gay community and celebrate anyone willing to accept it. Let’s be real; the reason why “Queer Eye” has been such a hit is because of the new Fab Five. At the end of each makeover, I was begging to learn more about the main cast rather than the weekly issue at hand. Each of the five men bring their own personality and expertise to each episode and has caused quite a stir among fans about picking their favorite. Luckily, I’ve prepared the definitive list for those that have seen the show or plan on watching it: 5. Bobby: the designing expert As Bryan Moylan spoke about in his ranking of the Fab Five on Vulture’s website, Bobby does the most work, so he’s hardly ever on screen. In fact, the times that he does make his short appearances are usually marked by awkward interactions that end with, “I don’t really know how to respond to that, so I’m going to move on.” He’s
definitely the most boring member of the cast, but without his eye for design there would undoubtedly be a lack of astonishment that comes with every client’s home transformation. 4. Antoni: the cooking expert There’s a subsection of fans who firmly believe that Antoni can’t cook. In some ways, I’d have to agree. Sparkling, bubbly personality aside, Antoni shows clients how to make guacamole and grilled cheese sandwiches as part of their “grand transformations.” In each episode, there are a few shots of him and the client walking around a grocery store, but beyond that, he just rides around with the group. Admittedly, his subtle approach is genius considering all the things they expect clients to actually keep up with after the transformation is complete. 3. Karamo: the culture expert Possibly the weakest of the bunch is Karamo. The reason why he’s so high on the list is simply because he may be the most prolific and outgoing of the Five. Like Antoni, there is a strong argument that Karamo doesn’t actually have a job. Often, Karamo will simply be along for the ride, prodding clients to go out of their comfort zone by talking to more people or calling that one girl they’ve been thinking about. He also gets criticism for being the “feelings guy.” Without fail, Karamo will coax the client to cry with his famous “open up” lines. 2. Tan: the fashion expert As the fashion guru, Tan has huge expectations to live up to. With
to know exactly what the plan is, and I realized that I have no idea what the plan is right now. I like to write everything down in my messy planner because then I know what’s coming. I like to schedule my classes super early because then I know what’s coming. I like to know what’s coming because I like to be prepared. I like to be prepared because it makes me feel in control and comfortable. Being in the dark about what’s to come is terrifying. I want to know everything,
but I also know that I simply can’t know everything. I liked knowing my major prior to coming to college. When I doubted myself, I went into a complete funk. I was worried about being happy, making sure my parents were proud of me and doing something that would ultimately lead me to where I need to be. One day, I found the courage that I needed. I changed my major, and it felt like weights lifted off my shoulders. I was excited immediately after seeing
Courtesy Photo every episode he sort of kills it. Fans understand that he can only do so much to get clients to dress out of their comfort zones. However, while the guys are freaking out over the client’s new style, most viewers are very confused about what Tan was thinking while putting the outfit together. Despite this, Tan’s humor and connection with clients are always on point. 1. Jonathan: the grooming expert Now, forget everything I said about the other guys because Jonathan truly has it all. As the
groomer, he has the most important job of making clients less gross than when the process began. Without a doubt, he is the best at his role. In every scene, Jonathan is determined to steal the show with his witty, flamboyant humor. This mixed with the personal time he spends dolling up the client creates a bond that none of the other men could ever have. Jonathan’s personality truly shines through the screen, and he puts every other Fab Five member to shame. Season one of “Queer Eye” is available now on Netflix.
the classes I will be taking next semester. It took a lot of courage, confidence and support to walk into the George Hurst building and make my decision to officially become a graphic design major. I watched the department chair sign his name on the contract, and I smiled from ear to ear. We talked about the program, about adding a minor and the effort that has to be put in. I’m ready. It was hard for me to realize that almost everyone goes through this “major-
for-life life crisis.” It is absolutely terrifying to think that I could have made the wrong decision again. It is absolutely terrifying to think I could upset my parents. But it also feels absolutely rewarding. Life is full of important decisions, and it’s okay if you do not have it all figured out yet. I promise. As actress Jane Krakowski once said, “You can have a plan, but you have to be flexible. Every day is unpredictable, and you just have to go with the flow.”
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Streisand clones dog- is cloning ethical? Lanie Leach printz reporter
Our furry, four-legged friends are our family. When they die, it is common for us to mourn. Our dogs (and cats if you’re into that sort of thing) can be our best friends. We would attempt to do everything in our power to keep our fluffy friends with us forever, but how far are some people willing to go? Barbara Streisand lost her dog, Samantha, of 14 years in May 2017. Depressed from the loss, Streisand cloned her dead dog to
keep the spirit of Samantha alive. Samantha’s doctor took cells from her cheeks and the skin on her tummy just before she died, and sent them to ViaGen Pets in Texas. Waiting for test results, Streisand finally received a call from the lab saying that four dogs had been successfully produced via the cloning process. Unfortunately, the runt of the litter died shortly after “being produced.” Streisand kept two, Miss Violet and Miss Scarlet, and gave the other to a family friend. “You can clone the look of a dog, but you can’t clone the soul.
Still, every time I look at their faces, I think of my Samantha... and smile,” Streisand said. Streisand only cloned her dog, but what is stopping humans from attempting to clone other humans? This thought reminds me of the horrible movie “The Santa Clause 2.” If you have seen it, you regret it and wish you could cleanse your memory. In the movie, Santa has to return to his home town to find a wife and creates a clone of himself to stay at the North Pole. Unfortunately for the real Santa, cloned Santa starts making an army of Santa clones to take
over Christmas. There’s the real problem with cloning: they will rise up and create an enormous clone army. This leads to the controversial question: Is cloning ethical? The answer is no because it simply is against the natural order of life. The natural way that life is created is obviously through sexual reproduction. By creating organisms with a machine, you have immediately disrupted the natural order and will ultimately lose the diverse beauty of all organisms.
According to the Current Health Sciences Journal, cloning creates identical genes. By replicating genes, diversity is reduced, which weakens the ability for organisms to adapt. The CHSJ also points out that cloning is destructive to the beauty that comes from diversity. We as humans find beauty in the new, different, and unique- so why would we stray from this by making so many things exactly the same?
Signs of an abusive relationship, as shown in the “Fifty Shades” series Caleb McCluskey printz reporter
It’s no coincidence whenever popular fiction grows into uncontrolled cultural sensations. The formula is simple: create a featureless main character that anyone can implant themselves on. In the case of E.L. James’ “Fifty Shades” trilogy, this formula is followed to an almost dangerous degree. “Fifty Shades” does not represent a young couple in love; it’s more of a PSA to those that may be in unhealthy and unsafe relationships. Widely introduced to audiences with its first movie release on Valentine’s Day of 2015, “Fifty Shades of Grey” showed the darker side of someone with a scarred, disturbed psyche. Christian Grey, introduced as a playboy billionaire, is infamously known for his love of BDSM, an affinity he acquired from a past partner who molested him several times over– a tiny detail that’s sorely glossed over in the films and novels. Because of this, Christian is bred to be as destructive as his previous lover, going down a line of women until he finds the one woman he seemingly can’t tame—until he meets Anastasia Steele. Put bluntly, Ana is simply the window through which readers can experience the various sexual adventures Christian
puts her through. From whipping with lashes to ice cream treats on inappropriate body parts, Ana is game to it all– as long as you discount the great amount of manipulation, stalking and controlling behaviors that Christian constantly displays. The biggest issue with this series is that it normalizes and even advocates abusive relationships, showing viewers that behaviors like these simply show that someone is “in love” and not unhealthily “obsessed.” “An analysis of the first book found that the so-called romantic relationship between Christian and Ana was characterized by intimate partner violence,” Caitlin Roper said in her article on the UK Huffington Post. “Using the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s definitions, researchers found that emotional abuse and sexual violence were pervasive throughout, noting that emotional abuse was present ‘in nearly every interaction.’” Here are few of the most noticeable signs of an abusive relationship that you should not only look out for in the films but also seek to stay away from when dating: Overbearing Controlling Tendencies In some of the most infamous and
controversial scenes of the series, Christian literally shoves a contract of what Ana can and cannot do into her email at every chance he gets. The National Domestic Violence Hotline states that power and control are the central points in almost every abusive relationship. Be conscious of your partner commanding you to do things without considering your safety or comfort. Also, don’t sign contracts just to be in a relationship. Pressures You to Have NonConsensual Sex Admittedly, this is a tricky subject to deal with because every relationship is different. As seen in the films and more so in the novels, Ana eventually gives in to Christian’s pleadings because she secretly wanted it all along– or so James would want readers to believe. In reality, this is something that you will have to gauge on your own. Know when things are being pushed too far rather than letting your partner stick his/her hand down your pants because he/she knew you’d like it. Put simply, try new, exciting things if they sound interesting, but make sure you either ask your partner first or he/she asks you. Shows Jealousy or Outrage at You Not Being Near Sure, its sweet when your significant
Courtesy Photo other sends you texts claiming that he/ she misses you, but don’t think that him/her getting angry because of your absence is similar in any degree. This is a clear sign of codependency and should be dealt with by seeing a couple’s therapist or simply talking through the issue together. Several times throughout the novels, Christian becomes defensive and suspecting whenever Ana wants to spend
time with friends or her co-workers. It’s somehow portrayed as “noble” when he begins to stalk Ana for her “safety.” He also often isolates Ana, telling her that he’s the only one that she’ll ever need and does his best to literally own her in every way possible. Though Christian may represent the most outrageous degree of jealousy, these signs can be read much before these tendencies turn into a problem.
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Lady Eagles drop final game of the season Andrew Abadie assistant photo editor
After upsetting first place Western Kentucky, Southern Miss (15-14, 7-9) lost its final game of the season to Florida International (8-21, 5-11), 74-70. “FIU came out and played their best,” Head Coach Joye Lee-McNelis said. “They played unbelievable. They did not make the tournament, that’s all they had to do. We tried to tell our team that. We talked about that multiple times. This is their championship and this how they are going to show up and play. They had nothing to lose and everything to gain to go out feeling good about themselves.” The Lady Eagles started the game off slow and trailed at the end of the first quarter 20-13. Southern Miss opened the second quarter with a 7-3 run and cut the lead to 23-22. However, FIU responded with a 7-0 run to keep the lead. As the half closed the Lady Eagles closed the deficit to 38-34. Senior Jayla King scored 11 points in the first half and junior Megan Brown had 10 points to lead the Lady Eagles. Southern Miss outscored FIU 18-8 in the third quarter and broke out a 12-2 run that gave the Lady
Eagles a 52-46 lead. “We did not play with a lot of energy,” McNelis said. “I just thought mentally we gave in. We challenged them hard at halftime. We challenged them hard in timeouts. We just could not give a response.” FIU responded with 28 points in the fourth quarter, but the Lady Eagles nearly sent the game into overtime. Sophomore Shonte Hailes almost tied the game but unfortunately missed the layup. Hailes then fouled and sent FIU to the free throw line which secured the Panthers’ win. King led the team with 21 points which put her over 1,000 career points. After being held scoreless in the first half Hailes finished with 14 points, five rebounds and four assists. “It felt good to hit the 1,000-point mark, but it was bittersweet because we lost,” King said. “Our coaches told us that right now is how we define ourselves, because right now we’re stagnant and we need to get back to the Lady Eagle basketball we know how to play.” By winning two of their last three games the Lady Eagles secured a spot in the conference tournament. They will enter the tournament as the eighth seed and will face ninth seeded University Texas at El Paso at 11 a.m. on March 7.
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Golden Eagles win final game against LA. Tech, 72-64 Kyle Williams sports editor
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Southern Miss (14-17, C-USA 7-11) snapped its four-game losing streak against Louisiana Tech (16-14, C-USA 7-11) in its final game of the season, 72-64. The conference win helped Southern Miss improve its conference win total each year under head coach Doc Sadler. The Golden Eagles found their offense early, shooting 59 percent in the first half while holding the Bulldogs to just 25 percent shooting. The hot shooting helped Southern Miss take a 23-point lead into the half, 40-17. “I’m not sure that we could have played much better in the first half than we did on both sides of the board.” Sadler said. “We got stagnant and forced plays instead of letting the offense come to us in the second half.” Southern Miss struggled to score in the second half. Despite the 42 percent they shot from the floor, Southern Miss allowed the Bulldogs to cut the deficit to two with a little over a minute left in the contest. Junior Cortez Edwards nailed a pair of free throws and a three-pointer to push the lead to six for the Golden Eagles. The late offensive surge was enough for Southern Miss to solidify the win. Three Golden Eagles finished in double digits. Edwards recorded 21, junior Tyree Griffin finished with 15 and junior Dominic Magee finished with 13. Edwards also recorded two steals, which gave him the school’s single-season record of 66. Southern Miss will travel to Frisco, Texas, for the C-USA tournament as the ninth seed. The Golden Eagles are set to face Florida International on March 7. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. “This team has really improved,” Sadler said. “For what they could do this year being so young and to keep fighting and fighting was pretty impressive. As I told the team in the locker room, every year someone in the NCAA Tournament got there by surprising everyone in the conference tournament. We just have to win the first game next week.”