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Fake emails spread on campus
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AUTUMN BROWN
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The Technology Finance and Administration staff warned the Southern Miss community about two new phishing campaigns in a USM Mailout on April 28. The phishing campaigns targets USM students and faculty members. Graphic Designer and Marketing Specialist Nan Knight submitted the security announcement on Southern Miss’ SOAR Information Center. The announcement was then disseminated in a mass USM Mailout. In the announcement, Knight defined phishing as the “practice of attempting to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords and/or financial details by masquerading as a trustworthy entity such as the Help Desk.” Passing off as a credulous entity threatens reputable sources, like USM’s tech support. Moreover, phishing occurs via emails demanding personal information, directing users to a false website or an email attachment containing a virus.
Knight cautioned that these phishing campaigns have malicious purposes and should not be followed. According to Knight, the first phishing campaign asks users to verify their personal information by visiting a staff enrollment portal. This email scams students and faculty members into giving their personal information, such as financial details, contact information and SOAR username and password. “No one from the university will ever ask you for your password,” said Knight. In addition, the USM Mailout informed users about a second phishing campaign that reads, “[USM has] recently upgraded [its] mail server and is asking [users] to click on a link to reset [their] email.” This email tricks users into clicking on the link to reset their email, essentially scamming users into providing their student login information. While the USM email algorithm identifies most emails containing malicious content, these phishing campaigns were not marked as
junk. Library Science Graduate student Carrie Anne Porter said the phishing campaigns were still in her USM Outlook inbox, not her junk mail or clutter folder. Porter compared the phishing campaigns to fake news articles passing off as credible news sources. Porter did not click on either phishing campaign. USM’s Detective Commander Captain Rusty Keyes advisesd the Southern Miss Community to utilize protection settings designated for each site. “Make sure that your accounts are private. Use the security settings that each individual app provides—use them to the fullest,” Keyes said. In addition, Keyes suggested changing passwords often to protect against hackers. Such email scams impersonating the Help Desk undermine the credibility of on-campus technical support, like iTech Help Desk. Every semester, iTech sends out a mass email, advising students and faculty members to change their SOAR password. “I hate receiving those emails,
but they do help in cases like these,” Porter said. Such security measures are necessary to keep hackers away. To protect users from the suspicious emails, Nan Knight said to delete questionable emails. “Do not click on any links contained within…This information belongs to you and should be kept safe,” Knight said. If you clicked the links embedded in any of the recent phishing campaigns, contact the
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iTech Help Desk immediately at 601.266.HELP. The iTech support desk is located on the first floor in the Cook Library, Room 103. iTech Help Desk is opened Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information go to www.usm. edu/itech. For more examples of phishing, visit www.usm.edu/ sites/default/files/groups/itech/ pdf/phishing.pdf.
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Jackson named the fattest city in America TICHINA WILSON
printz reporter
Flat Tummy Tea, waist trainers, Herbalife – all things that many Americans claim help them get fit, but the question is, does any of it really work? Some say that the state of Mississippi is always last at getting anything new and innovative. Well, the Magnolia State has proven to be high in crime, HIV/AIDS and the Jackson metro area is now deemed the fattest city in America. So, if you’re reading this, it’s time to put the McDouble down now. Although Hattiesburg did not make the cut on the 100-city catalog, nearby cities in Louisiana and Alabama did, including Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Metairie and Mobile. Memphis was not far from Jackson coming in second on the list of fattest cities. All the cities in the top 20 were mostly in the Southeast in the Southern United States. All findings by Wallet Hub released in March show that Americans are the fattest people in the world, which is harsh yet true. Other rankings in the report include highest and lowest percentage of adults with high blood pressure and highest and lowest percentage of adults eating fewer than one serving of fruits and vegetables per day.
Courtesy Photo | More than one-third – 36.5 percent – of U.S. adults are obese, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Obesity in children and adolescents between the ages 2 and 19 sits at 17 percent. Wallet Hub highlights one statistic claiming more than 70 percent of the U.S. ages 15 and up is overweight or obese. This comes as no surprise. There are cheaper fast food options and grocery items as opposed to healthier
selections. However, some blame the choicest or believe certain places are more responsible than others for tipping the scale in favor of bad health. If you’re not the least bit concerned about being obese, then here are eight reasons why you should be: 1. It weakens your immune system. 2. It makes you more prone to infections. 3. It contributes to the development of autoimmune disorders. 4. It makes you more susceptible to
colds, influenza, and pneumonia. 5. It lowers effectiveness of the flu vaccine as well as other vaccines. 6. Jackson holds the spot for number one city in the nation for diabetes. 7. It comes in second for the percentage of physically inactive adults and the percentage of adults eating fewer than one serving of fruits and vegetables a day. 8. The state capital also scored fourth for percentage of adults with high blood pressure, seventh for the
percentage of obese adults and two 10th-place spots for adults with high cholesterol and access to healthy food. According to Wallet Hub, Americans spend a collective $316 billion per year in treatments of obesity-related health problems, losing a further $8.6 billion in productivity losses every year for the same reason. In 2015, Louisiana was home to the fattest city in America. Obesity remains a major problem in the United States. Before you take the leap to lose weight, do your research because most crash diets will not work. There are myths that diets such as detoxing, cabbage, blood type, liquid and paleo will work. While detoxing might seem like a good idea, there is no evidence that so-called cleansing diets will help you lose weight. Not only does the cabbage diet lack essential nutrients, but you’ll also be starving because you can eat hardly anything else. It is so calorie restricted that your body goes into a state of rapid weight loss that is simply not sustainable and potentially dangerous. Eating based on your blood type for maximum health was debunked. To find out the best diet for you, please consult your healthcare physician.
Honors College screens ‘Tickling Giants’ documentary ANNIE JOHNSON
printz reporter
The USM Honors College screened “Tickling Giants” on May 2 in Scianna Hall. The documentary tells the story of Bassem Youssef during a revolution in Egypt in 2001. Youssef traded in his secure career as a heart surgeon to become a comedian who insulted the government to the point where he had to move to a completely new country. The special screening event was open and free to the public. “I felt like it was something that needed to be brought to this campus,” said freshman Honors College student Jasmine Kelley. Kelley was able to bring the film to Southern Miss after contacting the executive producer of The Daily Show. “The problems going on in Egypt needed to be seen in America,” she said. “Tickling Giants” began with news clips from various news stations in Egypt of mass revolts and protests. There were great scenes of violence and chaos in the film. In one scene, an unresponsive child is being carried away in the midst of the chaos. Someone
shouts, “He’s just a child.” The film then rewinds back 10 months earlier to a tranquil and light-hearted hospital scene. Here is when viewers are introduced to Bassem Youssef, the main character. Youssef talks about his career as a heart surgeon and also his life currently in Egypt under President of Egypt Hosni Mubarak. In the film, there were massive protests against Mubarak. He was described as a dictator abusing his power of presidency. Youssef described how the media in Egypt showed biased coverage of the protests and revolts. “I saw two different reactions,” Youssef said. “The media was brainwashing the people. They should be the voice of the people, not the voice of authority. I never imagined that I would see my country like this.” The protest would ultimately lead to Mubarak’s resignation as president. “This is the beginning of the future,” Youssef says in the film. Youssef, like many other residents, began getting annoyed with Egypt’s media. This led him to create his first show on YouTube, “The B+ Show.” In the first 3 months of his show,
he gained more than 5 million views. “I was taking revenge against the lies of the the media,” he said. Youssef ’s show was picked up by a television station and became “The Show.” His show gained so much popularity that he was flown to America to appear on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart who was his inspiration for his show. “The Show” was a satirical comedy that made fun of the Egypt government, politics and society. A participant in the film said, “He is able, in a sarcastic way, to expose the flaws in society.” People loved Youssef at first. However, after several changes of power the majority of the people ended up falling in love with Abdul Fatah al-Sisi, the leader of the Egypt army. When Youssef made an episode insulting Sisi, his life became more and more endangered, to the point where the show got cancelled and he had to move to America. “I will not just be another mouthpiece for the government,” Youssef said. “This show is about holding the government accountable. I have to continue because maybe if people laugh at their differences they can laugh at
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money is going to. “I hope viewers will see it [Tickling Giants] and be happy to be in our country. I feel like it made viewers grateful for our First Amendment [of the Constitution],” Kelley said. Tickling Giants is being shown at different universities across the country.
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NEWS THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2017
Reflection on Château Program SAMER BEAUTI printz contributor
On February 15, I was one of 21 students who departed on what would be the most valuable, unforgettable experience of our lives, thanks to Southern Miss’s study abroad Château Program. If I tried to describe and relive the experiences from this opportunity, I would end up writing a 100-page book, and that still wouldn’t do it justice. Just a few months ago, the biggest decision I had to make was what to eat for lunch each day. Suddenly, I was deciding which country I wanted to visit next and wondering what unforgettable memory I was going to encounter next. A special thanks to the Château Program director, Keltoum Rowland, for introducing us to the program, organizing a magnificent trip, teaching us French classes, organizing minute on the trip and accompanying us like a mother from start to finish. As soon as the Château Program group landed in Paris, the exploring and the signature group selfies of Madame Rowland, or simply Madame, began. Everything was prepared for us such as transportation and museum passes, scheduled tours, and anything else needed to take full advantage of our time there. All our classes were given by professors from Southern Miss who were on the trip with us, but rather than sitting in a classroom learning about the French Revolution, we were lectured at the actual monuments, battlefields, and palaces where it took place. There’s no better way to learn about an event than to actually visit where it took place. We toured everything from the Eiffel Tower, to the Louvre, to the International Perfume Museum. We even met Michael Phelps on the Champs-Élysées. Check out that iconic selfie on
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any of the Château Program’s social media amongst our plethora of group pictures taken by Madame. After a week in Paris, we headed to Strasbourg, France, where we lived and studied in a castle (yes a castle) and continued to explore our surroundings. We went on several excursions and spontaneous class field trips that enriched our knowledge and perception of the world around us. I’ll limit myself to naming just a few because like I said, I could literally write a novel with all my experiences. One day, our awesome, entertaining and passionate history professor, Brian LaPierre told us to go get our bus passes for a little field trip. Long story short, we hopped on a 15-minute bus ride to a symbolic bridge that connects France and Germany where he lectured us about how these two countries were archenemies just several decades ago. Now we were able to walk across the bridge to a whole new country seamlessly, as if you were going from Mississippi to Alabama. Another memorable and extraordinary experience occurred when our director/temporary mother, Madame Rowland, helped organize a trip to volunteer at a refugee camp in Heidelberg, Germany. We always heard about the refugee crisis from politicians and news networks, but never truly empathized with refugees until that day. We entertained and spoke to children refugees from all over the world during a “Spring Celebration” that the German refugee camp put together. With my semi-fluent Arabic skills, I even spoke to a 9-year-old child who had gotten to that camp just 2 months prior from Aleppo, Syria. This opportunity gave all of us a realization of what it is to be a refugee and the efforts European countries are giving in order to relieve the situation – truly an unforgettable and eye-opening experience. This year features an important French election cycle, so we were in
the midst of some intense political campaigning. For example, someone threw flour in the face of a presidential candidate while he was campaigning in Strasbourg. The week before we departed back home, the first round of French elections was taking place, where we spontaneously entered the polling stations and received an educational tour and explanation of French voting procedures. You grab a few note cards with candidates’ names on them from the table, go behind a voting booth, put your candidate in the envelope, and drop it in a transparent box after showing your ID to the moderators. Then those votes are hand-counted the same night, but the public news networks aren’t allowed to give the results until 8 p.m. We also got to visit the European Union Parliament, the Council of Europe, the US Consulate, and much more. What I just told you about was just a needle in a haystack of what the Château Program has allowed us experience. Keep in mind that this is just one of the study abroad programs
USM offers, where we received actual credits for actual classes and general electives that student already have to take. Every Southern Miss student has the opportunity to take courses in another country, and it’s much more accessible than you think. One of the main forces that drive students away from this one in a lifetime opportunity is finances. A lot of people worry about the price, however, if you consider how much it costs to live on campus for one semester, it’s not that much more at all. Also, take into account the scholarships and grants students receive. Every single bit of it can be applied towards studying abroad, so why not utilize that to study in another country? If there’s still any doubt in your mind, go to the study abroad office, and they will help. Believe me when I say that this experience is priceless. After coming back home, I feel obligated to share the necessity of studying abroad. It’s has been one of the most eye-opening, life-changing college semesters. I think that everyone
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should take advantage of study abroad. I’m getting chills from just sitting here and thinking back to the overwhelming experiences I’ve had. I feel jealous of anyone reading this because you truly have no idea of the adventure waiting for you. No matter how much I describe my semester abroad, it will never compare to the actual experience. A special thank you to Dr. Nicole Jordan, our English and World Literature instructor, Dr. Brian LaPierre, our history instructor, and Professor Keltoum Rowland, the Chateau Program director and our French language/culture instructor for being a part of this program and making it one of the most unforgettable and valuable months of our lives. Everyone needs to have this experience, so do not hesitate to explore your options. You will be thankful that you took advantage of such an opportunity, and you’ll come back with a plethora of memories along with a refined perception of the world to share. Just ask anyone else who’s studied abroad.
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FEATURE THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2017
Free Comic Book Day at local comic store JAMES MASSENGALE printz reporter Southern Fried Comics in Downtown Hattiesburg will be hosting Free Comic Book Day this Saturday, May 6. Free Comic Book Day is a worldwide event that allows people to get free comic books from their local comic shops. Owner of Southern Fried Comics Barry Herring said this will be the store’s sixth time to hold Free Comic Book Day. “Free Comic Book Day is a day where people can come pick up certain comics, get a little taste of what’s out there and maybe find the right comic for them,” Herring said. Herring and his staff at Southern Fried Comics, teamed up with the Hub City Humane Society as a way to help raise funds for a good cause. “A $5 donation gets you 10 percent off everything in the store,” Herring said. “If people donate, they will be put in a drawing to win a copy of every free comic from this year, and we’ll have four sets of those to give away. Also, those who donate will be entered to win a $20
Jamie Massengale | Printz store credit.” Herring said that if people donate to the Hub City Humane Society they will be able to pick out more free comics.
“We can’t give everyone a copy of every free comic that is released, we allow people to choose four, but if you donate you can choose eight,” Herring said. “We will also
be hosting a costume contest for kids. The winner of that contest will win four free movie tickets and a $20 store credit.” Herring hinted that there might
be a noteworthy event in the free Marvel comic this year. “If people have been waiting for a big Marvel event, the ‘Secret Empire’ free comic is big,” Herring said. “It has a big, ‘what the heck,’ moment.” Herring said there will be comics available for people young and old on Free Comic Book day. “If people are going to see ‘Guardians of the Galaxy 2,’ there is a ‘Guardians’ comic,” Herring said. “We’ll also have a ‘Walking Dead’ comic.” Herring said that Southern Fried Comics hosts events throughout the year and partners with local businesses. “The last event we held was for the Spring Art Walk where we made buttons, which was really fun,” Herring said. “We did a comic book swap at the Porter and we also did an adult coloring party at the Southern Prohibition Brewery.” Next month Southern Fried Comics will be celebrating Wonder Woman’s 75th anniversary. “People should watch our Facebook page,” Herring said. “We will have a coloring event for kids and we’ll have bracelets and tiaras.”
WKU SGA asks for free tuition for black students ALYSSA BASS
printz reporter
On April 15, the Western Kentucky University SGA passed a resolution 1910-1 to acknowledge a “debt that will never be paid:” the financial burden on African-American students due to the enslavement and further discrimination of their ancestors. SGA senator and one of two authors of the resolution Andrea Ambam identified the purpose of the resolution in a statement to the WKU Herald. “The point of a resolution like this is basically to make a huge statement saying that the Student Government Association recognizes the impact that slavery has had on black people today and that changes need to be made,” Ambam said. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 15 percent of college students are African-American compared to 58 percent of white college students. To provide a reason for the disparity, the resolution cited slave masters’ insistence on keeping slaves illiterate as well as currently segregated, underfunded K-12 schools as the cause for the achievement gap between Caucasian and minority students. To put it simply, Ambam and 18 of her peers are advocating for free tuition for all black students. To ensure the inclusion of all black students, the resolution noted “including undocumented, currently and formerly incarcerated people.” The authors of the bill as well as the proponents are well-intentioned; however, I find myself having mixed
feelings about the resolution. On one hand, I am in favor of this resolution because the SGA is attempting to recognize the role white supremacy and privilege have undoubtedly played in hindering the education of African-American students, and thus, the professional progress of African-Americans. Having said that, I do acknowledge that all white people were not born wealthy; however, I do believe that white people are less likely to be discriminated against in the workforce due to their skin color. For example, In 2015 Fortune reported that only nine percent of its Fortune 500 CEOs were not white men; four percent being minorities and five percent being women. To put the reasoning for this simply, people enjoy seeing representation of themselves in TV as well as “real life” because of the ability to be able to identify with people similar to them, which makes them feel safer. Because there are so many white CEOs, I am assuming that comfort played a huge factor in the level of representation of white men. I refuse to believe that there have not been more qualified people of color to take over the job of CEO. Moreover, a 2015 UCLA study proved that there is negative bias towards African-American males. In summary, participants in the study associated “typical black names” like Darnell, Jamal, and DeShawn with a large, threatening build, bad temper, and low financial status. When questioned about who is more likely to commit a crime: Darnell, Jamal, DeShawn, Connor, Wyatt, or Garrett, the participants were more
likely to pick a “black sounding name.” Clearly, there are hidden prejudices in our society that need to be addressed to stop the vicious discriminatory cycle in the workforce. Therefore, I applaud the WKU SGA for attempting to lessen the financial burden of African-American students, so that they can focus on being successful in their field- even though their risk of facing discrimination remains high after graduation. However, I cannot help but feel like this resolution is poorly timed, but also too accepting. Before I begin, I must admit that I
am speaking from a privileged position. Though WKU’s resolution would apply to me because I am African-American, I am not struggling to pay my tuition due to my parents’ financial status. Having said that, I can say that I have been lucky enough to be in a family who not only values education, but also can provide the money for me to get that education. To my knowledge, no one in my immediate family has struggled to attend college either. Even with struggling AfricanAmerican families in mind, I do believe
that a resolution like this should not be implemented at universities like WKU where the acceptance rate is 93 percent, the estimated tuition per semester cost is just over 6,000 dollars for in-state students, the required ACT score for admittance is 20, and the required high school GPA is a 2.5. At a glance, the standards appear to be low enough already. Perhaps if the school was more selective, my argument would change. continued online |
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ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2017
HIBA TAHIR
entertainment editor If you’ve been reading my column at all, you know that I’ve been slowly working my way down a list of r e a d e r- p r o p o s e d c h a l l e n g e s . U n f o r t u n a t e l y, I didn’t get the chance to attempt the 10 challenges I promised to do, although it wasn’t for lack of trying. (I left school in the middle of the day to visit a petting zoo on the day I was scheduled to present my honors prospectus.) H o w e v e r, I h a v e n ’ t g i v e n up quite yet. The semester is far from o v e r, and though I won’t be able to talk about them in great detail (at least, not in my column), I’m still going to attempt the remaining c h a l l e n g e s . Yo u c a n s e e t h e results on most of my social media by searching the tag #SwipeRightChallenges. In the meantime, here are my experiences with the six challenges I did attempt.
1.) Run a 5k. I think this is the one I was most pleasantly surprised by. I didn’t meet my fitness goals thanks to being sick the week immediately before the event, and I still wouldn’t consider myself a “runner” — but for the first time in my life, I challenged myself in athletics and I learned that, given a good thirty years or so, I could probably achieve something. Check back with me in thirty years.
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2.) Kiss a goat. What did I learn from this challenge? Goats are the literal worst. I arrived when the petting zoo was closed and watched them from just behind the fence. One stared me right in the eyes, defecated and then wiped his mouth in the resulting defecation. Needless to say, I did not complete this challenge and will be glaring at goats for some time to come. 3.) Spend five days eating nothing but Taco Bell. This was one of the hardest things I’ve probably ever done, even though (as you may recall) I only lasted for one day. I haven’t eaten Taco Bell since. Even now, just thinking about it is sickening. 4.) Spend 24 hours on the Water Diet. I chose the worst possible time to complete this challenge. Not only did I begin it at 2:30 a.m., but I began it at 2:30 a.m. the night before an annual awards banquet. Do you know how hard it is to sit at a table where you don’t know anyone and your only distraction from the painfully awkward silence is the delectable finger food you can’t have? Do you know how strange it is to watch someone chug water in that situation? Now, I readily admit to being the only person in the world who genuinely enjoys the food at the Fresh, so when I met a friend there immediately following the banquet, that’s where I cracked. Thankfully (or not so thankfully), my friends would sooner see me die of starvation than lose a challenge, so in spite of my best efforts, I ended up making it to 2:30. 5.) Make a contouring tutorial. I apologize to anyone who was forced to watch this mess, but it gave me a newfound appreciation for YouTube makeup artists and gay men. (My gay male friends were the only one who actually enjoyed the video for its intended purpose; everyone else just enjoyed watching me ruin my life publicly.) 6.) Wear no makeup for two days. I dedicated an entire column to this one, so I won’t go into too much depth here – but I do still think about this a lot when I’m running late and am pressed for time. Life is so much easier without makeup.
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Rihanna slays at Met Gala, reality stars fall short TICHINA WILSON printz reporter On the first Monday in May, the Met Gala red carpet is one of the most watched fashion events of the year, hands down. Each year the theme pushes the limits and gets more and more daring. This year, guests celebrated the opening of the Costume Institute’s exhibition, “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art of the In-Between.” Many anticipated big, bold and bright fashion with this year’s theme being avant-garde. I’m aware we’re in Mississippi. So if you don’t know what “avant-garde” means, here goes. Avant-garde is defined as “new or experimental.” So, with a dress code like this, it could be good, bad, or absurd. Jaden Smith carried his own dreadlocks in his hand as an accessory (really), Kim Kardashian wore a dress comparable to Fashion Nova and LaLa Anthony wore a ring on every finger except one to shade her rumored-to-be cheating husband. But to no surprise, very few guests actually wore Comme des Garcons except for Caroline Kennedy, Tracee Ellis Ross and Pharrell Williams and wife, Helen Lasichanh. Of course, they were all beat by the queen of the night Rihanna, who did Rei proud by gracing the carpet in a Fall 2016 dress from the designer’s Comme des Garcons runway.
The pouf-ball of a dress was an assemblage of petals of fabric, both precious and mundane, which made Rihanna look like a walking fashion retrospective herself. Many on social media agree that the dress was a joy to look at, worn with fire engine red gladiator sandals that wrapped up her legs lending some sex appeal to the curve-defying look. “Once again, Robyn is the only one who accurately followed the theme but what else is new #metgala,” Beauty guru @victoriouslogan tweeted. “I don’t know what [Rihanna] is wearing… but she invented it and slayed,” @urbandoll said. “Rihanna will go down a as a fashion mogul,” @VICKYCecrets said. Rihana was not the only one sporting red. The shade seemed to be a popular pick on Monday night. Kawakubo describes the color as strong. “Red is black,” she said. Another designer who was well represented was Oscar de la Rente worn by Zoe Kravitz. The “Big Little Lies” actress was seen in a pale pink and black caped gown. Kravitz was the epitome of class and modernization with her new hair cut. Kravitz’s hair wasn’t the only one making a statement – model Cara Delevigne made an appearance with silver hair of her own. She created a stir wearing a belted spring 2017 Chanel couture pants look.
Rita Ora’s hair reportedly took three days to create. Several guests were inspired by Kawakubo’s avant-garde spirit in their beauty looks, including Kerry Washington’s black blunt bob with bangs and Sasha Lane’s hot pink eyeshadow. While some guests nailed it, some struggled with the theme. Reality star Kim Kardashian-West wore a white gown by Vivienne Westwood with simple strappy sandals that failed to impress anyone. “Kanye should have helped you luvie @KimKardashian,” one Twitter user tweeted. Her younger sister, Kylie Jenner’s ensemble wasn’t far behind Kim’s. One keyboard warrior described Jenner’s look as, “predictable, boring, always the same, been done before, repetitive.” So, it’s safe to say critics can agree Monday night wasn’t a good one for reality show royalty. However, it was indeed a big night for A-list couples. Chrissy Teigen and John Legend coordinated in white and black ensembles. Teigen wore a black chiffon gown with an intricately embroidered bodice and feather details at the shoulder and cuff. Legend kept it simple, matching his beautiful wife in a white dinner jacket and black pants. Blake Lively was present with husband Ryan Reynolds. Lively wore a gold Atelier Versace gown with vibrant blue feathers at the
hem and Reynolds chose a blue bow tie to match his wife’s stunning dress. New couple Selena Gomez and The Weeknd stepped out together but The Weeknd’s ex Bella Hadid stole the show. The model definitely came to play in a striking Alexander Wang catsuit. There were some underdogs who didn’t seem to get much of a reaction
that slayed the carpet. Priyanka Chopra wore one of the most memorable looks of the night – the star looked like she’d just stepped out of a photo shoot in a dramatic Ralph Lauren Collection trench dress. Last, but not least, Ashley Graham showed off her killer curves in a dramatic crimson H&M gown.
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‘Where Art Can Occur’ event features Beyoncé, others TICHINA WILSON printz reporter On Saturday, April 29, the inaugural Wearable Art Gala brought out the likes of major stars including Kelly Rowland, Octavia Spencer, Magic Johnson, Kris Jenner, Michelle Williams, Yara Shahidi and, of course, Beyoncé herself. The lavish event was hosted by Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Lawson. The gala was in support of the new WACO Center in Los Angeles, California which was established by Tina and her husband, Richard Lawson. “The purpose of this endeavor is empowering people to gain the skills and ability to identify and pursue their dreams no matter who they are or where they came from,” said Tina in a statement announcing the WACO Theater Center. “It is also to give both professional and non-professional actors, artists and youth a place to celebrate their own talent and artistry.” Students at WACO, an acronym for “Where Art Can Occur,” will learn to reach tangible goals by applying a systematic roadmap, allowing them to put their dreams into action, resulting in monetizing their unique talent no matter what their age. The girls will be introduced to
working professionals including lawyers and doctors, and Tina will personally offer lessons on etiquette, self-esteem and hygiene. The evening event inspired artful and avant-garde-like attire. Tina herself decided upon a stunning gown created out of massive green leaves. The event seemed to be another mini Destiny’s Child reunion, as Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams showed up for the celebration. Tina told Entertainment Tonight that Beyoncé, her younger daughter Solange, and Kelly – who are the gala’s honorary chairpersons – have been immensely helpful. Kelly was striking in a ruffled chiffon gown by designer Monsoori with lavender hair to match. “They have been so supportive,” she said. “It’s usually me supporting them, so they were all hands on deck for this, all three of them.” The night’s event was very important to Tina, who says her hard work did not feel like work at all. “It’s different,” she said of the creative organization. “I’ve worked really hard all my life, but just mentoring these girls, that’s a whole different thing, and something I’ve always wanted to do. It’s not really work.”
“I have always mentored girls,” Tina said. “Just knowing that we could increase these programs and bring these girls in, it’s amazing.” Beyoncé didn’t let carrying a set of twins keep her from supporting her mom. The “Lemonade” singer, who announced in February via Instagram that she and husband, Jay-Z are expecting twins. Thirty-five-year-old Beyoncé was dressed in an elaborate floral headdress and a long-sleeved red gown which featured a plunging neckline. Jay-Z was seen in a powder blue tuxedo with 5-year-old daughter Blue Ivy in tow. Blue Ivy wore a custom pink Mischka Aoki dress embellished with butterflies. Beyoncé didn’t just show up, she contributed to the cause by donating two Coachella 2018 festival tickets, backstage passes and her gold-plated tour mic, which was auctioned off at the gala. “I am super proud of my beautiful mother for creating such an awesome event,” she wrote on Instagram. “Close to $1 million was raised for The WACO Theater Center to benefit young people through their mentorship programs and the arts.” “Mom, you inspire us all to be
generous, selfless, positive, to have empathy, to love and to praise creativity in the world,” Beyoncé said. “It brought tears to my eyes to
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be a witness to what you and Richard [Lawson] have created together. WACO is a safe place truly Where Art Can Occur.”
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SPORTS THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2017
2017-2018 football predictions; what we expect JULIUS KIZZEE
ANDREW ABADIE
CHRIS MORAN
GRANT CHIGHIZOLA
KYLE WILLIAMS
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The Southern Miss football team will be similar to last year in results, but not necessarily in faces. The coaching staff will be similar (sans the additions of offensive coordinator Erik Losey and receivers coach Scotty Walden), but the players will be vastly different. Gone are Nick Mullens, Dylan Bradley and other mainstays. But, USM will have new faces to lean on with safety Tarvarius Moore, defensive lineman Jacques Turner and the majority of the offensive linemen will be having their firstteam repetitions for the first time in their careers. The biggest question for me will not be under center as Keon Howard and Kwadra Griggs bring the same type of gifts, even if they come in different years in their respective careers. To me, the biggest question is – how will the defense gel together with various role players over the years getting their first shot in the spotlight this season? If Southern Miss puts it all together, I could see this team winning eight games. But, with growing pains and another quarterback in the fold, this team should hover around five or six games — just with less talent than last year’s team.
The Golden Eagles will face a tough schedule that will bring them constant adversity. The road schedule is tough facing Louisiana Tech, Marshall and Tennessee, all of which are in the second half of the season. The quarterback battle remains undecided and the offensive line also needs to be rebuilt, a line that may not see the production it had last year. The offense will heavily rely on the run this upcoming year. Not much to worry about because of the immense depth at the running back and wide receiver position. The offense should stay productive, just not as productive as last year. The defense still features several playmakers and showed improvement at the spring game, especially in their ability to force turnovers. The defensive line will again be the high point of the defense. If the linebackers and secondary can continue to show improvement, then the Golden Eagles may be on the verge of having a dynamic, playmaking defense. The team will be talented again, but the strength of schedule and adversity in leadership for the offense will be hard to overcome. It will be a different team for second-year Head Coach Jay Hopson. Despite all the holes to fill, the Golden Eagles will most likely finish with a 7-5 record and make another bowl game.
Despite the positives of last season, Southern Miss must limit turnovers and early deficits in order to improve its record next season. Offensively, Kwadra Griggs and Keon Howard need to stay confident under center in a system that is still discovering itself. Allenzae Staggers will remain the biggest deep threat, and Jordan Mitchell should be another solid target down field. Ito Smith will get handed the ball a lot, but George Payne and Tez Parks need to step up to add depth to the backfield. If the newly reformed offensive line can do their job, the offense is poised for a big year. Questions still remain on defense, but guys like Xavier Thigpen and Picasso Nelson, Jr. should step up to lead the “nasty bunch.” More turnovers need to be forced and big plays need to be prevented for the opposing team. If Defensive Coordinator Tony Pecoraro can utilize different looks, opposing offenses will always be on their toes. With two SEC games on the schedule and a new quarterback to lead to offense, the 2017 season will not be easy. If the Golden Eagles offensive weapons are utilized while limiting turnovers, then they should finish the year as C-USA West division champions with a 9-3 record.
In order to achieve bowl eligibility for the third straight season, Southern Miss must place an emphasis on running the ball in 2017. The Golden Eagles have the advantage of returning running backs, Tez Parks, George Payne and Ito Smith, who led the team with 1,459 rushing yards in 2016. Quarterbacks Keon Howard and Kwadra Griggs, who are currently battling for the starting quarterback position, also bring a level of mobility and athleticism to the offense, with both potentially giving the offense a fourth rushing threat. The big question for the running game heading into next season is how the offensive line will perform. Head Coach Jay Hopson and his staff are tasked with finding at least three new starters for open positions on the offensive line. If the offensive line struggles as a unit during the season, it will be difficult for Parks, Payne and Smith to find running lanes, and the team will struggle get to six wins. I believe that the new offensive line can and will mesh into a cohesive unit during the season, allowing the running game to thrive and pushing the Golden Eagles over the six-win mark.
The Southern Miss football team will face a fairly easier schedule compared to last season’s schedule. Taking Troy and LSU off of the schedule are what makes this upcoming year’s schedule easier, but the addition of Tennessee and the return of Kentucky will be far from a walk in the park. Offensively, the Golden Eagles still need to find their rhythm. From the chemistry between the receivers and quarterbacks to the experience of the offensive line. Southern Miss has a lot to work on before the first game against Kentucky on September 2. A starting quarterback has yet to be announced, but that is the least of the Golden Eagles’ worries as Keon Howard and Kwadra Griggs both have displayed the talent to contribute to the offensive scheme. Defensively, Southern Miss has to fill some big holes with Dylan Bradley and D’Nerius Antoineboth signing with teams in the NFL. From what was seen in the spring game, Defensive Coordinator Tony Pecoraro has done well with filling those spots. Turnovers were the highlight of the spring game and applying pressure to the quarterback were all displayed consistently. If Southern Miss can get both sides of the ball clicking from game one and carry the scheme throughout the season, I see them going 9-3 with another bowl game victory.
THOMAS TURNER
Second-year Head Coach Jay Hopson will look to build from last year’s 7-6 record and a New Orleans bowl victory. Southern Miss will open its season against Kentucky at M.M. Roberts Stadium on September 2. Kentucky will surely look for redemption to show that last year’s second-half falter against the Golden Eagles was a mistake. If the Golden Eagles offensive line can give senior running back Ito Smith even the slightest hole to run through, he’ll do the rest. If the Golden Eagles can execute a successful run scheme this upcoming season, they will have the potential to play competitive football from the top of the schedule to the bottom. Expect a slow start on the offensive side of the ball, with no starter named at quarterback yet and a young offensive line. If Hopson can find the formula that he wants on offense early in the season, this team will gel and take a step up the C-USA ladder. Western Kentucky occupies the top of C-USA for now, but with the right pieces placed in the right position, their current spot in C-USA is far from safe. Prediction: Southern Miss will finish the season with an overall of 9-3, with a conference record of 7-1.
2017 - 2018 Football Schedule
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09/02/17 vs. Kentucky Hattiesburg, Miss 09/09/17 vs. Southern Hattiesburg, Miss 09/16/17 at UL-Monroe Monroe, La. 09/30/17 vs. North Texas Hattiesburg, Miss 10/07/17 at UTSA San Antonio, Texas 10/14/17 vs. UTEP Hattiesburg, Miss 10/21/17 at Louisiana Tech Ruston, La 10/28/17 vs. UAB Hattiesburg, Miss 11/04/17 at Tennessee Knoxville, Tenn 11/11/17 at Rice Houston, Texas 11/18/17 vs. Charlotte Hattiesburg, Miss 11/25/17 at Marshall Huntington, W.Va.