April 2013

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OPINION

Journalists face trying times

After writing a controversial story for a local newspaper, former Radionian news editor Cassidi Bush has been nominated for the prestigious Pulitzer Prize. When speaking to the current Radionian class about the trials she endured over the same-sex marriage story which earned her both international attention and the nomination, Bush sparked curiosity. – PAGE 3

FEATURES Teacher makes her stage debut

Students who have taken a class from Stacy Ruth know how entertaining she is.

She was able to use her classroom humor in a recent play, The Dixie Swim Club. The play was performed at The Arabian Theater in Laurel, also known as LLT or Laurel-Little Theater, from Thursday March 21 - Friday March 24, 2013. The play is about five women who became friends when they were on the same swim team in college.

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ENTERTAINMENT Phillip Phillips to perform at festival

Hundreds of people showed up for the USM student governmentsponsored 2013 Eaglepalooza, held April 5 in downtown Hattiesburg. The night began with an opening act by Churchill, an alternative rock band formed in Denver, Colorado.

Their performance set the crowd up for the second artist of the night, Elle Varner, an R&B newcomer originating from Los Angeles.

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Alaina King helps Leland Cox as he races during the Special Olympics, held on the JCJC campus April 5. PHOTO BY MYKEYLA CRAWFORD

JCJC hosts Area 17 Special Olympics HEATHER ALLEN STAFF WRITER

Jones County Junior College hosted the Area 17 Special Olympics April 5 at Bobcat Stadium. The morning started off cloudy and cold, however this didn’t damper the spirits of those participating.

To kick off the competitions, the Olympics held a banner contest. West Jones Elementary School won this contest, with Lumberton Community Home and Laurel Industries following.

The athletes and the organizations they represented lined up for a parade that kicked off the opening ceremonies.

The JC Voices sang the national anthem, followed by the torch being

carried to the field. The games were then underway.

Stations, including the softball throw, volleyball, horseshoes and races, were set up for the athletes. Each athlete gave meaning to the motto of the Special Olympics: “Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me brave in the attempt.”

Despite whether or not they won, each athlete seemed proud that they tried and gave it their best.

Besides the stations set up for the games, the athletes could also enjoy Olympic Town, an area filled with music, dancing, concessions and facepainting for the athletes to enjoy.

Many volunteers were on-hand to help out, including college students Andrea Gore, Hayden Lambert and

Mock trial held for paralegal students

SPORTS NFL legend comes to Jones

Rarely does a Super Bowl champion, not named Brett Favre, come to Hattiesburg. It is even rarer when that Super Bowl champion is arguably the greatest coach of all time. The head coach of the New England Patriots, Bill Belichick, spoke on behalf of JCJC on March, 26 at the Lake Terrace Convention Center.

The event allowed fans to meet the Super Bowl champion.

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Cody Pate. The trio was in charge of handing out ribbons to the winners.

“The best part about the day was seeing the contestants win,” said Gore, an intern from William Carey University. “They were just excited to participate and get a ribbon.”

Lambert and Pate, both students at JCJC, volunteered when they heard their teachers talk about the games.

“Seeing the expressions on their faces is what made my day,” said Lambert.

Every participant received a ribbon.

The top performers of the day will be going on to the summer games where they will compete against athletes statewide.

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First place winners Dusty and the Seductors perform at Jones Apollo. Pictured from left to right: Trest Underwood, Dusty Crawford and Jesse Napier. PHOTO BY SAM BASS

Students enjoy Spring Fever events TREY HOWARD STAFF WRITER

This is the time of the year when the temperature begins to rise, men dust off their grills and girls trade in their snow boots for flip flops. This is also the same time of year that students around campus begin to feel a rise in blood pressure, sweaty palms and uncontrollable excitement. If anyone on campus starts to feel these symptoms, don’t panic. It just may be a case of Spring Fever.

The week of April 8-12 was JCJC’s Spring Fever Week. During this week, the campus buzzed with different activities for students.

On April 8, students showcased their talents in front of a live audience at the Jones Apollo Show. On April 9, there was a kickball tournament held on the soccer field from 6-10 p.m.

On April 10, there was a crawfish boil during supper hours in the cafeteria.

Due to rain, the Throwback Thursday dance and board games were rescheduled for the following week.

The dance allowed students to dress in clothes from their favorite decade.

The board game activity, which was offered during lunch time, were lifesized board games in front of the cafeteria. Games included Candy Land, Scrabble and Angry Birds.

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A mock trial was held in the Home and Health Auditorium of Jones County Junior College on March 6. The trial was open to all students, especially those interested in a career in law. Amy Hinton, JCJC law instructor, organized the event in order to recruit students for the paralegal program.

“I wanted to show the students in attendance how an actual trial works,” said Hinton. “I hope it sparks interest in the legal career.”

The potential paralegal prospects see MOCK TRIAL page 8

A scene from the mock trial, held to spark interest in careers in law. PHOTO BY SAM BASS

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ecoBobcats help with Earth Day events NIKKI SMITH NEWS EDITOR

ecoBobcats Kirstie Lowery, Nikki Smith and Chaning Green practice a recycling skit. PHOTO BY KELLY ATWOOD

With the approach of Earth Day, the ecoBobcats, the recycling club on campus, was busy working with the Laurel/ Jones County Chapter of Keep America Beautiful to improve the campus and community and spread awareness about recycling.

On April 16, the ecoBobcats, along with the JCJC bobcat mascot, visited South Jones Elementary to educate students about recycling by using fun activities. The ecoBobcats performed a skit to teach students that old things can

be recycled or reused to make new things. Students then participated in a game to teach them which items can be recycled in which bins around the college campus.

The students were given coloring sheets for a contest that was judged by the ecoBobcats, Participating students received pencils made from recycled newspapers. After students learned about recycling, the ecoBobcats left them a bottle-shaped bin to collect bottles and cans in during recess. The club members went back later during the week to pick up the bin and the

recycled items.

The ecoBobcats also participated in the Great American Cleanup on the JCJC campus, also held April 16.

“Great American Cleanup is always scheduled during Earth Week to give us as a college community a chance to do our part to help clean up our campus and surrounding area,” said Rebecca Patrick, Great American Cleanup coordinator. “We want to do what we can to keep our corner of the world pretty.”

Last year around 3050 students gathered to see ECOBOBCATS page 8

JCJC students place in art contest Jones OnStage NIKKI SMITH STAFF WRITER

The Eula Bass Lewis Gallery has housed many award-winning works of art in the past, and the spring semester is no exception.

During the spring semester JCJC’s gallery hosted the 25th Annual Mississippi Community/ Junior College Art Instructor Association Student Competition March 4-April 5 and will present the sophomore art show April 15-May 3.

The art competition included work from students at many of

Mississippi’s community and junior colleges, including JCJC. There were close to 150 pieces of art ranging from painting to ceramics.

“We had the ideal space for the competition and were honored to host it,” said art instructor Mark Brown.

JCJC students who placed in the competition are Hunter Langley, honorable mention for Figure Painting; Heather Byall, third place, drawing Strings; London Edwards, third place, 3D design Warmth; Jessica Karns, honorable mention, 3D design Organic Forms;

announces spring show CHERYL STRINGER STAFF WRITER

London Edwards and Cody Pate show off their winning works of art. PHOTO BY NIKKI SMITH Chloe Albright, first place, received and the quality ceramics, Stoneware Bowl; of work. I’m especially and Cody Pate, first place, proud of our students that graphic design, Graphic 25. placed,” said Brown.

“It was such a pleasure “We’re very pleased with the number of entries we see ART page 8

JCJC students, faculty meet local legislators at Capitol Day event

Dr. Eric Clark, executive director of the Mississippi Community College Board, speaks at a press conference during Community College Capitol Day held Feb. 28. Behind him are students from Mississippi community colleges. PHOTO BY SAM BASS

CHERYL STRINGER STAFF WRITER

Jones County Junior College representatives joined dozens of Mississippi community college

students as they flooded the Capitol in Jackson Feb. 28 to ask their legislators to continue their support of Mid-Level funding.

In 2007 legislators promised to fund the

colleges at the MidLevel point – per-student funding halfway between K-12 education and the regional public universities – but the community colleges are only getting

52 percent of the promised funds.

Using data from FY 2011, the regional public universities were funded at $5,803 per student and public schools were funded at $4,560 per student.

Community colleges should have been funded at $5,182 per student, but instead received only $2,686 per student.

At a morning news conference, Dr. Eric Clark, executive director of the Mississippi Community College Board, said the community colleges are life-changers.

“I am absolutely certain that the primary institution at this point in our history which is helping folks get off welfare, get out of see CAPITOL page 8

JCJC spring blood drive collects 300 units CHERYL STRINGER STAFF WRITER

United Blood Services held their JCJC spring blood drive March 25 – 27 in the Fitness center on campus to collect blood for local hospitals and to support 4-year-old leukemia patient Leigh Foster during her battle with this disease.

JCJC students, faculty, staff and local residents all participated in this spring’s drive, titled, “A New Year, A New Day, A New Chance to Save A Life.” Every donation made was matched with a $10 gift to the Foster family to help with expenses while little Leigh “Le Le” Foster is battling her illness. Many students were inspired to participate because of “LeLe.” “I don’t like that this baby

is sick,” LeCedric Johnson, freshman said. “If I can donate blood and time to help this little girl and her family through this hard time, then I am more than happy to try and be a blessing. Who knows, it may be our unit of blood that makes the difference” In addition, donors were entered daily for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate.

The winners for each drawing were, Monday, Devin Cartwright; Tuesday, Joel Cain and Wednesday, Heather Dyse.

Donation goals were set at 110 units a day for a total of 330 units. Monday’s goal was met with 110 units donated. Tuesday’s donations reached 104 units and Wednesday’s donations reached 101 units, for a total of 315 units.

“United Blood Services and the Jones County Junior College Blood Drive Committee would like to express sincere appreciation to everyone who donated and participated in our spring blood drive,” said Sandy Cochran, JCJC Radiology Director.

“In total, we

collected 315 units, which is outstanding even though we fell just short of our goal of 330 units.

Blood donations save lives and demonstrate a genuine concern for the community.”

United Blood Services will hold its next blood drive on campus this summer.

Kelin Ferril donates blood during the spring blood drive.

PHOTO BY SAM BASS

Audiences will be in for a treat when Jones OnStage holds their spring concert at 7 p.m., Thursday, April 25, in the Fine Arts Auditorium at JCJC. This semester Jones OnStage has 22 members, each possessing extraordinary talent in singing, dancing and technical support.

The group performs many genres of music including classic and contemporary, pop and rock, country, hip hop, Motown and sometimes gospel or contemporary Christian.

The selection of music varies depending on the strengths of the performers from year to year.

JCJC Business Instructor and independent music professional, Joe Mauldin, has directed Jones OnStage for the last 19 years. Mauldin’s love, knowledge and connections in the music world equip him to arrange performances that highlight the individual and collective talents of its members.

“I heard about Jones OnStage when I watched them at the South Jones Invitational in 2010 and became interested when I saw them using wireless microphones for each person and all the cool lighting and effects they have,” said sophomore, Patrick Trest. “I joined Jones OnStage because it was different from see JOS SHOW page 8

Katelyn Smith performs during the Jones OnStage show. PHOTO BY SAM BASS

Gun control initiates nation-wide debate JOSH BEASLEY STAFF WRITER

The Second Amendment states, “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.” This one sentence is in the middle of a nationwide controversy over gun control.

Gun control was once a somewhat mild afterthought, behind so many other heated debates. After many deadly tragedies involving firearms, regulating those weapons is now the top political, social and moral issue in the United States as many news stations point out.

There are clearly two

sides in the debate of whether or not to place more restrictions on guns.

The pro-gun control group, that wants to regulate guns as much as possible, and the pro-gun rights group, that wants no more restrictions placed on firearms.

Gun activists argue that if a government regulates and disarms people of their guns, it makes society more vulnerable to criminals.

Jones County Junior College freshmen Devin Manseill is an active hunter and local gun enthusiast. “I have been around guns my entire life,” said Manseill. “A gun has never killed anybody. People blame guns like they get up by themselves and shoot.” see GUN DEBATE page 8

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Editorial

Journalists face trying times After writing a controversial story for a local newspaper, former Radionian news editor Cassidi Bush has been nominated for the prestigious Pulitzer Prize.

When speaking to the current Radionian class about the trials she endured over the same-sex marriage story which earned her both international attention and the nomination, Bush sparked curiosity which has held captive the minds of most of the staff. What will we face as future journalists in an ever more easily-offended society?

As reporters, it is our job to report facts in a clear and objective manner, as Bush did in her story. However objective a story about a sensitive matter may be, though, it will likely offend some people, which is alright with us, as long as the facts are properly represented.

If every touchy subject, such as rape, murder and molestation were avoided, how would we keep our loved ones safe? Without covering changes in our society, how would we know what is going on in the world and how would we cope with it? Just because people might not like something, is it no longer news?

As the watchdogs of society, journalists would be failing our audience if we didn’t report on the most delicate of subjects. Unfortunately, many people feel this merits launching personal attacks toward journalists. Attacks, might we add, that is in direct contradiction of the adage “don’t kill the messenger.”

Fortunately for journalists in America, we have freedom of the press, even if we are subject to occasional persecution from individuals. Armored in the first amendment, we are free to charge on, reporting facts no matter how sensitive the subject, and that freedom is key to a democratic society.

Budget cuts pose Ecobobcat club promotes recycling K L threat to America IRSTIE OWERY

ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

HEATHER ALLEN STAFF WRITER

The United States of America has been in debt indefinitely since the Constitution went into effect in 1789. The national debt is affected by a number of things, including war, taxes and relations with other countries.

Throughout the decades, that debt has fluctuated, sometimes creating surpluses and other times

creating deficits. However, at approximately $16 trillion, the national debt is currently at an all-time high.

Due to the high debt amount, the U.S. will experience certain spending cuts. On March 1, a sequestration went into effect. The budget cut will reduce spending by approximately $85 billion in 2013, with similar cuts expected to be made from see BUDGET page 8

Recent Sequester to affect military DANIEL DAVIS STAFF WRITER

Ever since at least the last presidential administration, there has been a steady degradation of our military. From a softening of training and acceptance standards to the more recent controversial decision by putting women on the front lines, our military is going through a very questionable metamorphosis. Whether these dramatic changes are good or bad remains to be seen. This latest round of changes has occurred

alongside the so-called sequester cuts.

The sequester cuts, ironically, are not really cuts although the sequester has been used to make cuts. The sequester is actually, on the whole, a reduction in future spending not an actual reduction in spending. In a Feb.28 article in www. slate.com, the Pentagon itself is facing a $46 billion cut, which amounts to 9% of its budget. According to the budget act, this is where the cuts are ugly, the Pentagon is not allowed to see SEQUESTER page 10

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In all aspects of mass media, the current high school and college age generation are portrayed as individuals who are more aware of environmental issues and are therefore considered to be more eco-friendly

than previous generations.

However, as president of JCJC’s recycling club, the Ecobobcats, I have noticed that too many college students are unaware of what items can be recycled and even less students think about recycling at all. What most of these students do not know is that there are numerous

fun activities that would spark anyone’s interest in recycling.

One great way to become more informed and involved in recycling is to join an environmentally conscious club. Whether it’s on a college campus, part of a high school organization, or a group created by members

of a local community, becoming part of such a club will not only make college students more motivated to take care of our planet, but is also a great way to become more educated on important issues as well as being a fun way to socialize. see RECYCLING page 10

College Independents Club a needed addition ERIN HOWELL

OPINIONS EDITOR

As independents across the country bid farewell to a more primitive America, a group of students at Jones are doing the same.

This semester, after being forced to either pick a side and join the previously established College Republican or

College Democrats, or not be involved at all, a voice has been given to the politically independent at Jones.

The College Independents are a welcomed and much needed addition to the Jones family.

Their formation comes at a convenient time for students too, as the Gallup

Poll found a record 40 percent of Americans now identify themselves as politically independent.

The timing is also supreme in that in November 2012, many college students participated in their first presidential election. This gave students a chance to see firsthand the many flaws of the current two-

party system. For some, the election marked their realization of more than two parties, and for many, their first encounter with candidates representing neither Republican nor Democratic ideas.

“The two-party system is no longer working for our country,” explained see CLUB page 10

Judging others on sexual orientation is wrong Haters gonna hate. This phrase has been floating around s i n c e the early millenn i u m , but the principle of the CHANING GREEN s t at e m e nt COLUMNIST

has resonated truthfully throughout all of documented human history.

Time and time again, when a dominate culture has been introduced to a culture they deem inferior, they seek to destroy it.

Native Americans, in the seventeenth century,

African slaves just a couple centuries later and then free African Americans: America hated them all.

That is just three examples of human beings being treated like less than who they are, in one country, in the span of 300 yearsno time at all when considering the whole

scope of human history.

It would be expected that in this modern time of internet debauchery and flying cars that we, as a society and species, would be beyond this type of discrimination in all forms. Well, we’re not.

We’re still mean and, quite see EQUALITY page 10

Some college girls compromise decency for money KIRSTIE LOWERY

ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

Years ago, dating and having intercourse with someone in exchange for their financial support would have been considered prostitution.

Today, it has sadly become a growing trend on the internet and even used by some college students as a way to pay tuition and living expenses.

Recently, the website www.sugardaddy.com has surfaced. The site is made up of young women seeking older, financially stable men who will pamper them and pay their bills.

However, upon joining the site, members are unaware of the fact that they are being taken

advantage of financially as well as being put in danger.

JCJC sophomore Hayden Smith said, “I think something like this is dangerous because of the simple fact that a person can pretend to be anyone they want to be on the internet.”

The site claims that it has several coeds from a Mississippi university and even sent a press release to several media outlets.

While this site is becoming more popular due to its amount of mass media coverage, it is not the only website promoting this type of business.

There are numerous places on the web where internet users of either gender and any age can easily access this

controversial material. In fact, it is so easy that the majority of the females who join these sites claim to be college students who could not make ends meet and therefore began to search dating sites for men who could help them.

The fact that these websites and the people interested in joining them exist brings up the question of whether or not this issue is damaging to society.

While these sites advertise this activity as something that is harmless and fun by using photos of beautiful people and vibrant, bright colors, there is no way to hide the fact that in reality, this is a very disturbing sign that many of today’s women and men are lacking self respect and dignity. No

matter how glamorous this activity may appear to be, at its core it still involves selling one’s integrity.

“I think having a website like this is just degrading in every way. There are more appropriate ways to get money,” said Smith.

Although, to some, the idea may seem harmless fun and that both parties will receive something they want, owners of the site are taking advantage of lonely clients who suffer from low confidence.

Sugardaddy.com and other similar websites are a much bigger issue than most people think.

Not only do these places put members in highly dangerous situations, but they also advertise gender see GIRLS page 10

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Teacher makes her local stage debut KATIE QUINNELLY STAFF WRITER

Stacy Ruth (far right) poses with fellow cast members of The Dixie Swim Club, a recent play at the LLT. PHOTO SUBMITTED

Students who have taken a class from Stacy Ruth know how entertaining she is. She was able to use her classroom humor in a recent play, The Dixie Swim Club.

The play was performed at The Arabian Theater in Laurel, also known as LLT or Laurel-Little Theater, from Thursday March 21 Friday March 24, 2013.

The play is about five women from the south whose friendship began when they were all on the swim team in college. Every August the characters would

vacation in a cottage on North Carolina’s Outer Banks to reconnect. As years passed, the play shows how much these women rely on each other even though they are many miles apart.

Although the play seems like it would be very emotional, it also provides humor, and the play shows how friendship can last a lifetime.

There are five characters: Sheree, the leader; Dinah, the wisecrack overachiever; Lexie the pampered, outspoken serial marrier; Jeri Neal the sweet people pleaser. Ruth took on the see STAGE page 10

Faculty and social networking KATIE QUIINNELLY STAFF WRITER

There is no doubt that the majority of students are on some sort of social networking sites. When it comes to communicating, most teachers would probably agree that the best way to communicate with students outside the classroom would be with online technology.

However, the better question could be: is it easier to communicate with teachers through social networking sites versus e-mail and face to face?

It is no surprise that some students add his or her favorite teachers on Facebook or follow them on Twitter and Instagram.

Although it may seem that adding teachers may be crossing a line, for many it is not. For students, having teachers as friends on these sites may help students like the teachers more. Also, many students do not use e-mail as much as Facebook and Twitter, so having teachers as friends could be a more reliable way to communicate

back and forth.

Students like Brittany Richards is friends with many of her teachers like Ronnie Bishop, Patti Smith and Carson Atwood.

“I think it is a really good idea that teachers add their students on social networking sites because students are a lot more liable to check Facebook or Twitter rather than their email,” said Richards. “It really comes in handy when the teacher cancels class.

Also it is a good way for teachers to get to know their students. I feel like that it is important.”

A teacher who finds social networking beneficial is Carson Atwood, a Western Civilization instructor at JCJC. He thinks social networking is a useful tool for him even though it may not be for all teachers and students.

Having a Facebook profile for Atwood is a great way for his students to see that he is an actual person rather than just a teacher behind the podium.

“I feel that my primary job as an instructor is to provide an education to

my students, but beyond that I see myself as a role model, mentor and advice giver. Some students are shy and would never ask me questions in a face-toface setting, but they find me more approachable in a virtual setting (…..) I think it is a great tool to build relationships, and I use it to still keep in touch with some of the students I taught my first year as an instructor. But

again, social media isn’t for everyone and some people want to keep their social and professional lives separate...that goes for students and teachers,” said Atwood.

While social networking may not be for everyone, Richards and Atwood both agree that it is a great way to not only communicate about school, but to have an actual relationship.

Students compete in local pageants ACIE SMITH

BOBCAT PRESS EDITOR

Stephanie Green browses her FaceBook newsfeed. PHOTO

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Joan McCoy follows her aspirations KATHERINE PARKER STAFF WRITER

Like many of the wonderful Jones teachers, Dr. Joan McCoy has devoted countless hours to her career.

What many may not know is that McCoy was once a single mother on welfare and food stamps.

Knowing something had to change, she decided to go back to school, earning her A.A. from JCJC. McCoy continued onto the University of Southern Mississippi, eventually earning her Doctorates Degree in Biology, all while raising her children alone. While

at Southern, she became heavily involved in the science department which soon led to her future endeavors.

In the years following, McCoy participated in many humanitarian events such as being national director of the American Junior Academy of Science (AJAS). Membership in AJAS is by invitation only, and only the top elite high school American science students are invited to join (about 150 each year.) At the annual AJAS convention, the young scientists meet with the top cutting edge researchers from around the world.

Former Miss Hospitality 2012, Jana Ishee crowns Miss Hospitality 2013 Hannah Boot. PHOTO SUBMITTED

McCoy and her students met with Dr. Francis Collins, one of the two authors of the Genome Project at a conference one year.

“Collins and his peer, J. Craig Venter, were dual authors for the Genome Project but there was a struggle for public ownership of the rights to the project. Collins gave my students and I autographs while there,” said McCoy. At another convention, she had her photo taken with Bill Nye the Science Guy, who attended her poster session.

Internationally, she was one of two American participants to gather

Dr. Joan McCoy poses in front of her many degrees. PHOTO BY MYKEYLA CRAWFORD

in Budapest, Hungary, for an international youth research society sponsored by NATOUNESCO. She was also chosen to represent the United States for Petnica Science Center in Veljevo, Serbia, for an international youth workshop.

She chaperoned U.S. delegations to Pohang, South Korea, for a threeweek science workshop, and she has also traveled to Germany for workshops.

McCoy has worked with the publishers of Science Magazine which is one of the two leading science publications in the world.

One person McCoy admired and wanted to meet was Dr. C. Everett Koop, former surgeon general of the United States. At the time, he was focused on making people aware of the dangers of public smoking.

“One afternoon my students and I went to a science meeting.

We arrived early and to my surprise, Koop was there!! I held my composure, walked up to him, and congratulated see MCCOY page 10

This summer three JCJC students plan to compete in different state level pageants.

Sophomore Hannah Boot was recently named Ellisville’s Miss Hospitality 2013. Boot will represent Ellisville in the state Miss Hospitality pageant in Hattiesburg at the end of July.

“I am honored to represent Ellisville this summer,” said Boot.

“I hope I can show others the great things happening in Ellisville and here at Jones.”

Freshmen Brekae Robinson and Brooke Sanford also plan to

compete later this year.

Robinson will represent Jones County in the Miss Magnolia State pageant in Vicksburg in November. Sanford will compete as Miss Jasper County in the 2013 Miss Mississippi pageant.

“Representing Jones County in the Miss Magnolia State pageant has always been a dream for me,” said Robinson.

“I hope I can make my community proud and represent the towns in Jones County well.”

These ladies plan to represent our communities to the best of their abilities and to make their friends and family proud.

Musicians perform a guitar piece a the 2013 Pine Belt Guitar Symposium. PHOTO BY SAM BASS

Jones hosts 2013 Guitar Symposium BREKAE ROBINSON STAFF WRITER

Jones County Junior College hosted the Pine Belt Guitar Symposium on Tuesday, April 9 in the Foote Chapel on the JCJC campus. This event was originally intended to give freshman and sophomore college students a chance

to get more experience before going on to larger, state-wide or regional festivals, but it has grown into much more.

There were 24 students that participated in the actual classes for the event; however, everything was open and see GUITAR page 8

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Phillip Phillips sings at festival JAY RILEY

STAFF WRITER

American Idol winner Phillip Phillips sings one of his hit songs. Courtesy of Google Images.

Hundreds of people showed up for the USM student governmentsponsored 2013 Eaglepalooza, held April 5 in downtown Hattiesburg.

The night began with an opening act by Churchill, an alternative rock band formed in Denver, Colorado. Their performance set the crowd up for the second artist of the night, Elle Varner, an R&B newcomer originating from Los Angeles. Her hit songs “Refill” and “Leaf” gathered quite a bit of applause.

Phillip Phillips was the headliner, and he made sure the audience knew the reason why. The

Revolution makes students think ROBYN CRAFT STAFF WRITER

During most blackouts many survive with candles, canned food and waiting in line for the American Red Cross to hand out ice. But what would it be like if there really was a prolonged outage? One theory of life after power can be seen on “Revolution,” NBC’s newest drama that begins 15 years after a sudden, unexplained worldwide blackout.

Jones County Junior College, after a major, long lasting blackout, would come to an abrupt halt.

Teachers, staff and students would be unable to travel to school and classes would cease. Weedeaters and lawnmowers would not be working, so in just a short time the lovely grounds on campus would become overgrown, quickly turning what was once a beautiful campus into a deserted jungle. Vines would begin to grow up the sides and around the columns of Jones Hall, eventually overtaking the sound structure. In a few years, greenery would snake its way into the J.B. Young building, claiming the halls and classrooms for its

own. In time, whatever is left behind by thieves and vandals will be overcome by the elements of nature.

Without power the future for each student would drastically change.

There would be no CAL Lab, no Coffee Shop, no Radionian, Bobcat Press or graduation come May. In a world of social media overload, there would suddenly be no Facebook, no Twitter, no YouTube, and no text messaging; no way to communicate with the outside world. Students instead would become survivalists, learning how to make clothes, weapons and to grow food. They would live primarily off their wits, similar to how people survived centuries ago.

As depicted in “Revolution,” the government of America may fall to militias. In the TV show, the militia has stockpiled weapons and gained control over as much of the food supply as they can. Citizens have to choose between joining the militia or becoming a revolutionist and joining a very determined group of rebels.

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Student Julian Moore finds a way to study without power.

PHOTO BY KIRSTIE LOWERY JCJC is full of students from all walks of life.

Each student, along with the viewers may ask the question, “What if?” What choice would each of us make? Join the Monroe Militia and live under Monroe’s cruel, iron fist or join the Matheson Rebels and fight? Would we

submit to rules we do not agree with so we can have food and shelter or would we fight for freedom, fight for family and love, and fight for the America that is gone but not forgotten?

What would we each miss the most in a world see REVOLUTION page 12

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Fashion trends for this summer are full of big, bold prints and vibrant colors, along with some classic black and white designs as well. As everyone knows, fashion is an ever-changing idea and what was once in style always comes back around.

This summer designers have brought back some of the popular designs of the 1960’s.

Although pastel colors are always popular for the spring and summer months, this year crisp black and white patterns will show up more often.

Black and white stripes along with other designs seem to stand the test of time as a look that never seems to go out of style. A black and white outfit with a splash of color is an easy way to make a statement this season.

Lace is another fashion trend that keeps popping up in the most unique places.

Designers have been putting lace on many of their pieces for this

spring and summer.

A classic A-line dress or skirt is a trend that has come back in style from the past decades as well.

With so many of the classics coming back in style, it is strange to see a trend like crochet popping up in the fashion scene.

Crochet vests and tops

are big for this spring and summer and can be fun pieces to mix and match with other, more classic styles.

Some people see the college student stereotype of pajama pants and t shirts and think that they have no concern for the latest fashion trends, but that is

just not the case for some fashion forward students.

For some, keeping up with what is popular with clothing and design is a must. So make time to go out and purchase some crisp black and white designs and maybe a nice pastel accent for this summer.

Students Haley Mcnamus and Tyler Bryant dress for this Spring. PHOTOS BY MYKEYLA CRAWFORD.

of surprises, Phillips covered “Hot in Herre”

by Nelly.

To end the show, he planned on performing his Mumford & Sonssounding hit single “Home,” but his fans wanted more.

The audience begged for an encore. Phillips provided a cover of Lil Wayne’s hit single “Lollipop.” He then went on to end the night with covers of “Lose Yourself” by Eminem and “All I Do Is Win” by DJ Khaled.

None of these artists’ performances will be forgotten soon, but Phillip Phillips’ performance was unforgettable. According to a fellow JCJC student, Marcianne Nelson, “Phillip Phillips is the man.”

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Black and white outfits prove to be chic KRISTEN POPE

crowd absolutely loved every minute of the Dave Matthews-esque band.

Phillip performed “Get Up Get Down,” “Gone, Gone, Gone,” and “Man On the Moon” to begin the show. As the crowd swayed, Phillips turned it up a notch with his more upbeat song “Hold On.” Then the unexpected took place.

Phillips performed a cover of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” Clapping to the beat, the audience was thrilled. He brought the audience back to his mellow sound with “Where We Came From,” “Tell Me a Story,” and a bit of an upbeat ballad with “Wanted Is Love.”

His song “Drive Me” had everyone dancing.

Then, as if the night hadn’t already had plenty

“Safe Haven,” a movie starring Julianne Hough and Josh Duhamel, is directed by Lasse Hallstrom and is based on the award-winning book

by Nicholas Sparks.

Released Feb. 14, this new film is about a mysterious young woman named Katie who appears in the small town of Southport, North Carolina.

Her sudden arrival raises questions about her mysterious past as she tries to avoid forming personal ties with the people of the town.

Despite her reservations she soon starts to let down her guard and form a relationship with a man named Alex, a widower with two children.

Even as Katie begins to fall in love she is still haunted by the secrets of her past. She soon realizes that she must choose between a life of safety on the run or a riskier life with Alex and his family. The film is rated PG-13.

This is not the first film to come out that

has been based on a book by Sparks. He has published 17 books, eight of which have been made into movies including “A Walk to Remember” and “The Notebook.” Sparks, who has written five best-selling novels, is one of the more critically acclaimed authors of the past five years.

While the movie is well acted and keeps the viewer interested, the book is more detailed and tells the story better overall. Lasse Hallstrom did a good job of choosing actors to play the roles of the main characters.

Julianne Hough and Josh Duhamel do an excellent job of portraying the emotions and the overall feel of their characters Katie and Alex.

While the book is better, the movie is still good and stays fairly true to the story line. Nicholas Sparks fans will be pleased with how the movie turned out. “Safe Haven,” the film, is thrilling and romantic, definitely a movie worth seeing. For fans of the movie, the novel will not disappoint.

Buckcherry returns with a new album JAY RILEY

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Los Angeles-based band Buckcherry, whose fame began with their song “Sorry,” is back on the music scene with their sixth studio album, Confessions, which was released on February 19.

The quality of this album cannot be compared to their third studio album Confessions album cover.

15, which featured the COURTESY OF GOOGLE IMAGES. major hits “Sorry” and in musical style and “Crazy (explicative).” sound and jumped onto Buckcherry usually has the bandwagon, just a bit a distinct sound that is too late. similar to older music.

The band takes a stellar However, their sound is approach with “Greed” evolving. While the band and Pride,” but ultimately seems to be stuck in falls into the same scene the past life of the rock with “Lust” and “Sloth.” genre, fans can agree that One of the tracks, “Envy,” the new album pitches in sounds a bit similar to some pizazz that was not Taylor Swift lyrics. there before.

Needless to say, the Based on the tracks band has a bit of work “Gluttony” and “Wrath,” to do if they plan on it seems that Buckcherry has noticed the movement see BUCKCHERRY page 10

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NFL legend comes to Jones ZAC CHAMBLEE SPORTS EDITOR

Coach Belichick addresses the media at the fieldhouse of Sim Cooley Field. PHOTO BY SHAWN WANSLEY

Rarely does a Super Bowl champion, not named Brett Favre, come to Hattiesburg. It is even rarer when that Super Bowl champion is arguably the greatest coach of all time.

The head coach of the New England Patriots, Bill Belichick, spoke on behalf of JCJC on March, 26 at the Lake Terrace Convention Center.

The event, An Evening with Coach Bill Belichick, allowed fans to meet the five-time Super Bowl champion.

“I appreciate the opportunity to come and

speak at Jones and the Hattiesburg area,” said Belichick. “It is nice to see I have brought some Boston weather down to the South.”

Many may wonder why such an esteemed figure in sports came to Hattiesburg.

One main reason is his friendship with current Bobcat football coach Ray Perkins.

“I have gotten to know Bill very well in the past years,” said Perkins.

“I consider Bill a true friend.”

Belichick might not be where he is today without Perkins.

In 1979, while Perkins was head coach of the New York Giants, he

gave Belichick a job as the special teams coach.

“I owe an awful lot to Coach Perkins for the opportunity he gave me,” said Belichick. “He has been a great friend and I have learned a lot from him.”

Belichick also spoke to the JCJC football team before the event.

“It was definitely an honor to talk to and hear from such a legendary coach,” said Bobcat Taylor Higgason.

After joining the Giants, Belichick steadily rose in the NFL coaching ranks see BELICHICK page 7

Softball starts season red hot

At the midpoint of the season, the Lady Bobcat Softball team boasts an impressive 19-4 record and currently holds the number two spot in the MACJC South Division standings.

The Lady Bobcats got off to a red-hot start,

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Bobcat first baseman Jordan Stark connects on a pitch. PHOTO BY ZAC CHAMBLEE After the season opener, the Bobcats split a doubleheader against East Mississippi and lost a game to Southeastern Iowa. The team started the first few games a see BASEBALL page 7

Gavin plays key role on softball team ACIE SMITH

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Ellisville native Reagan Gavin is not only a new face to the Lady Bobcat softball team. She is also a team player.

Gavin, an outfielder for the Bobcats, began playing softball at the

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The 2012-2013 JCJC basketball season ended at the Region 23 tournament for both teams. Although the season ended prematurely, both teams

accomplished plenty after entering the season with many changes and new expectations.

The Lady Bobcats dealt with youth more than anything else, but the lack of experience did not stop the team from having a great season.

“Junior college basketball definitely has a higher intensity level than high school, but it is still the same sport that we all grew up loving,” said freshman guard Chelsea Phillips.

The team finished the regular season with

a record of 11-9 and clinched a playoff spot in the final game. In the opening round of the MACJC Tournament, the Lady Bobcats upset No. 1 Northwest 77-50. In the next round, JCJC lost to see BASKETBALL page 7

see SOFTBALL page 7

Bobcat baseball opens new season The 2013 Bobcat baseball team opened the season with a doubleheader on Feb. 14 against East Mississippi Community College. The team lost the first game 3-5 and won the second 5-0 to start the season off right.

The shutout was no surprise for JCJC fans.

Over the years, the Bobcats have had tremendous amounts of success in both the regular season and the playoffs, but the goal setting has not stopped for the team.

“Placing first in our conference and winning a state title are always the number one goals,” said head coach Christian Ostrander.

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age of five. She is a passionate batter for the Lady Bobcats, having four hits against Hinds, two home-runs against Baton Rouge Community College, and a two run triple against Bishop State Community College see GAVIN page 7

‘Bandwagon’ fans fill the sports world Since the beginning of time, many humans have jumped ship to the most favorable situation for them. During the French Revolution, Napolean switched s i d e s numerous times to put himself JOSH BEASLEY in the best COLUMNIST possible position for victory.

The infamous Benedict Arnold jumped ship and joined the

British in the midst of the American Revolution.

While jumping on a bandwagon in sports is much less sinister, it is one of the worse and most annoying aspects of the sports world.

Bandwagons are in every sport, and it often becomes difficult to determine which hot team has the most bandwagon fans.

The Alabama Crimson Tide, who have won three out of the last four National Championships

in college football, is constantly berated because of a bandwagon that is so top heavy. The Miami Heat, who won the NBA Finals last year and are a heavy favorite to do so again this year, have collected a host of new followers over the past year that they are heavily criticized for.

It seems like every year there is a different team at the top of the mountain, and every year that team seems to be pulling a huge bandwagon.

It becomes mind boggling that three years ago you could walk down any street and see an Auburn Tiger fan. A few bad seasons removed from their 2010 Football National Championship, and it seems an Auburn fan is as rare to find as the Loch Ness Monster.

I believe one of the main reasons bandwagons are around is that people naturally want to be around success.

That see BANDWAGON page 7

The Pick Six This week we will be predicting the conference winners for the 2013 college football season. Predicting will be Zac Chamblee, Josh Beasley, Brad Crowe, Tre Howard, Acie Smith and Jay Riley. They are all writers for the Radionian.

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Bobcat basketball ends early

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JCJC basketball players Donta Pittman (10) and Chelsea Phillips (10) attack the defense. PHOTOS BY ZAC CHAMBLEE AND JOSH BROWN

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JCJC pitcher Samantha Buller (12) winds up a pitch. PHOTO BY ZAC CHAMBLEE

winning their first eight games of the season by a combined score of 69-2 with six shutouts. The team’s momentum was briefly halted as their first loss came after a series of postponed games due to rain. The ladies bounced back nicely though, winning another seven straight games before suffering their second loss.

As division play begins, the Lady Bobcats post a 4-2 record in their last six games and second place in the MACJC South Division standings.

“The key to our success is overcoming trials that affect our team,” said Lady Bobcat Karley Crosby.

“These trials make us grow closer as a team and results in us playing

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until he landed as the head coach of the New England Patriots in 2000. Winning Super Bowls with the Patriots in 2001, 2003 and 2004, he quickly became a household name in the NFL. Today he is viewed

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Northeast 68-49, but the Lady Bobcats still had the Region 23 Tournament to play. Their season ended after a 72-52 loss to Baton Rouge Community College in the first round.

“We just have to get better plain and simple,” said Phillips. “If we can work and practice hard each day, there is no telling where we can go next season.”

The men’s team faced a coaching change at the beginning of the season when Jay Ladner was introduced as the new head coach.

“Most people told me that this year was going to be rough,” said Ladner.

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simple fact is what angers many loyal fans who have supported their teams through thick and thin.

As a New Orleans Saints fan, I became frustrated this past season when many of these “diehard” fans began to abandon the Saints for getting off to a bad start and missing the playoffs. When you are a fan of a team for a long time, you invest time, money and emotions into that franchise, and you would like to see every fan do the same.

Being a Saints fan, I have seen many more bad seasons than good ones, but one thing has never changed: my loyalty to the team that I love.

True passion for a team is something that not many

as not only one of the greatest coaches in NFL history but also one of the greatest coaches in sports history.

Those who attended were definitely in the company of coaching royalty.

All proceeds benefited the JCJC Foundation Inc. Football Support Fund.

“We used that talk as motivation throughout the season.”

The Bobcats had a superb regular season, going 17-6 after starting the season a perfect 100. The record earned the Bobcats an appearance in the MACJC Tournament.

The team lost in the first round to Mississippi Delta Community College 71-68, but the season was still not over. The Bobcats took on Northwest Mississippi Community College in the Region 23 Tournament. Northwest blew out JCJC 83-68 to send the Bobcats home.

“This season has truly been great,” said Ladner.

“I am very proud of these young men and what they have accomplished this season.”

bandwagon fans can grasp.

Perhaps the worst thing a bandwagon fan does is make successful teams hated. Countless innocent teams have defeat wished upon them for no reason other than that they have unfaithful fans.

Seeing these bandwagon fans can anger anyone who has dedicated a large portion of their life to one certain team.

I know that loyal fans like me would be pleased to see bandwagons become a thing of the past. While the idea of that sounds great, it is just not realistic.

My advice is to continue to support your favorite team and have fun while doing so. The only way that the bandwagon fans can affect you is if you let them.

JCJC tennis players Tanner Chamblee and Elizabeth Wright prepare to hit the ball. PHOTOS BY SAM BASS

Eagles dominate Bobcats a second time JOSH BEASLEY

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The Jones County Junior College men and women tennis teams fell to Meridian Community College for the second time this year after a dominating performance by the Eagles Thursday March 21 at the Northeast Community College tennis courts.

The Lady Bobcats dropped a tough 6-3 loss. In singles action Stephanie Smith defeated Mallory Davisin in number two singles, 6-1, 7-6 (3). Elizabeth Wright edged Madison Croomey in number five singles,

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“I started playing softball as a kid and I have never looked back,” said Gavin. “It has always been something I really enjoy.”

After finishing her high school softball career at South Jones, Gavin decided it was time to start a new chapter here at Jones.

Since she grew up in Ellisville Gavin always dreamed of being a Bobcat after completing her season with the South Jones Lady Braves.

Gavin longed to be a part of a college family that not only excelled in academics but athletics as well.

“Jones has one of the best softball programs and complexes in the state,” said Gavin.

Gavin loves her team and can not wait to see the No. 4 Lady Bobcats excel this season.

After Jones, Gavin plans to attend William Carey University majoring in coaching or sports management.

Gavin hopes to be a part of the Lady Crusader softball team sometime in her future.

Tara-Beth Hall defeated Aja White, 6-2, 6-3, in number four singles. The Lady Bobcats dropped to 5-2 on the year.

The men’s tennis team was completely dominated by the Eagles, and it showed as they blanked the Bobcats 9-0.

In number one doubles, Joshua Marx and Kevin Millett beat Josh Lomas and Tanner Chamblee, 8-2. In number two doubles, Derrick Troutman and Cody Gollenbeck defeated Ryan Young and Harrison Thomas, 8-3. In number three doubles, Reed Wade and Harrison Warren downed Caleb Byrd and

Jonathan Jones 8-5.

Marx defeated Lomas, 6-2, 6-3 in number one singles. Troutman beat Chamblee, 6-4, 6-2, in number two singles and Millet beat Young, 6-1, 6-3, in number three singles.

Gollenbeck pulled away from Byrd, 3-6, 6-2, 11-9 after a hard fought match, in number four singles, Mohammed Wahidi beat Luke Holston, 6-3, 6-3, in number five singles and Warren wasted little time of beating Daniel Sullivan, 6-0, 6-2, in number six singles. The Bobcats are now 3-4 on the season.

Bobcat golfers Sawyer Taylor and Anthony Herrington complete their golf swings. The JCJC golf team has competed against teams like Hinds, MGCC and Co-Lin at various golf courses this season. Their highest finish this season was fourth in the Northwest Tournament. Their most recent tournament was from April 15-16 at Dixie Golf Club in Laurel.

Their next one will be at Dancing Rabbit-Azalea in Philadelphia on Monday, April 22. PHOTOS BY SAM BASS

Softball better together.”

Halfway through the season, the team has been led by a host of players.

Sophomore Karley Crosby leads the team with a .465 batting average, 11 home runs, 29 RBI and 33 hits. Freshman pitcher Samantha Buller has collected 57 strikeouts and has allowed only nine earned runs during the first half of the season. Other key players include sophomore Bethany

Gavin connecting on a pitch. PHOTO BY ZAC CHAMBLEE

7-6 (4), 5-7, 10-6. Brooke Martin defeated Molly Davis, 6-3, 4-6, 10-5 in number six singles.

Ivanna Echezuria and Katy Adams beat Alicia Domoney and Smith, 8-4, in number one doubles.

Mallory Davis and Brooke Gillette defeated Brenda Hegwood and Wright, 8-5 in number two doubles, and Hall and Molly Davis beat Martin and Carly Stuart, 8-5, in number three doubles.

In number one singles, Alicia Domoney dominated Ivanna Echezuria, 6-0, 6-0.

Brenda Hegwood lost to Katy Adams, 7-5, 6-3, in number three singles, and

Bobcat golf season almost over

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little shaky but soon found their groove. They beat Jefferson Davis and swept Mississippi Delta by a combined score of 19-3 to improve to 4-2 on the season. The Bobcats have stuck with a specific formula that leads to success.

“We just have to stay at the same pace each game and not rush things,” said Bobcat player Tyler Graves.

“We have to maintain that every game to win.”

The team swapped wins and losses against

Volking, sophomore Relanda McFarland and freshman Makenzie Hawkings, all with a .333+ batting average and 20+ hits.

“As a team we aspire to accomplish everything accomplishable,” said Crosby. “Placing first in our conference and winning another state title are our number on goals.”

The Lady Bobcats are set to make a run in the playoffs. If they continue to build upon their great start, the end of the season will be as good, if not better, than the beginning.

various teams until they went on an impressive winning streak.

They won nine straight games to improve to 15-6, but the winning streak would soon end with a loss to East Central. The regular season was halfway with tough matchups to come for the Bobcats.

With sweeps against Co-Lin and Hinds and series splits against Mississippi Gulf Coast and PRCC, the team was beginning to look like a real threat in the MACJC playoffs. Only time will tell if the Bobcats can continue to win and add more trophies to the trophy case.

SOFTBALL SCORES JCJC 8 BSU 0 JCJC 13 BSU 1 Feb. 16 JCJC 9 Pensacola 0 Feb. 16 JCJC 20 MS Delta 1 Feb. 18 JCJC 2 Meridian 0 JCJC 10 Meridian 0 Feb. 19 JCJC 4 Holmes 0 JCJC 12 Homes 0 Feb. 28 JCJC 6 Itawamba 7 JCJC 5 Itawamba 1 March 4 JCJC 7 Baton Rouge 1 JCJC 13 Baton Rouge 2 March 6 JCJC 5 JDCC 3 Feb. 9

JCJC 8 JDCC 0 March 8 JCJC 9 Meridian 1 JCJC 9 Meridian 1 March 13 JCJC 9 PRCC 10 JCJC 16 PRCC 6 March 16 JCJC 3 SouthWest 1 JCJC 0 SouthWest 1 March 19 JCJC 14 Hinds 1 JCJC 8 Hinds 0 March 24 JCJC 1 MGCC 0 JCJC 0 PRCC 7 March 26 JCJC 7 ECCC 4 JCJC 8 ECCC 0

BASEBALL SCORES JCJC 3 EMCC 5 JCJC 5 EMCC 0 Feb. 16 JCJC 2 Southeast Iowa 3 Feb. 16 JCJC 4 JDCC 1 Feb. 20 JCJC 12 MS Delta 2 JCJC 3 MS Delta 0 Feb. 24 JCJC 3 BRCC 4 JCJC 1 BRCC 2 Feb. 26 JCJC 2 Meridian 0 JCJC 2 Meridian 3 March 1 JCJC 15 ICC 4 JCJC 1 Itawamba 2 March 5 JCJC 11 Henry Ford 1 JCJC 13 Henry Ford 1 March 6 JCJC 12 Henry Ford 2 Feb. 14

JCJC 7 Henry Ford 1 March 9 JCJC 4 Illinois Central 1 JCJC 10 Illinois Central 0 March 13 JCJC 4 SWCC 0 JCJC 7 SWCC 0 March 16 JCJC 3 ECCC 2 JCJC 0 ECCC 9 March 20 JCJC 8 Co-Lin 1 JCJC 11 Co-Lin 1 March 24 JCJC 4 MGCC 7 JCJC 3 MGCC 2 March 26 JCJC 8 Hinds 7 JCJC 7 Hinds 4 March 29 JCJC 10 PRCC 8 JCJC 4 PRCC 9 April 6 JCJC 7 SWCC 0 JCJC 1 SWCC 2

NEWS Cat burglar caught in Bookstore break-in

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A suspected cat burglar was caught and released after campus police conducted an investigation of a break-in of the JCJC bookstore.

On the morning of March 18, bookstore workers entered the facility and found evidence of an intruder. There was a ceiling tile missing and items scattered on the floor. Assuming that there might have been a robbery, they contacted the police.

Campus police checked to see if anything was missing and dusted for fingerprints. Meanwhile,

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were not the only ones who learned from the trial, however. Some of Hinton’s students organized the trial, as well as portrayed the characters.

“It helped their team building. They realized that they have to be able to come together,” said Hinton. “They put the trial together on their own. I think it also helped their confidence to speak in front of people.”

The mock trial revolved around Byron McLeod as the role of a fictional

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minimum wage jobs and stay out of jail is our Mississippi community colleges,” he said.

In addition to participating in the news conference, JCJC students and faculty visited their local legislators.

JCJC students were invited to the House of Representatives chamber by Rep. Bobby Shows. Shows, who is a graduate of JCJC, showed support for funding.

“We need to realize the golden opportunity

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normal show choir because they did rock and pop music …and because I wanted to learn more about sound and lighting.”

Unlike the music department, Jones OnStage is a public relations and recruiting tool for JCJC with between 20 and 30 performances a year in different venues.

This year performances include engagements in Florida, local high schools and at JCJC. “We use a professionally-

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free of charge to the public. The 24 students were all music students and represented many community colleges and universities across Mississippi, including University of Mississippi, Belhaven University, Pearl

bookstore manager Kevin Kuhn checked the security cameras.

Security video caught footage of the intruder.

His description: 16” tall, tan and excessively hairy.

He also had four legs and whiskers.

The burglar was only a cat that crawled through a hole in the C.L. Neill Student Center and fell through a ceiling tile into the bookstore. The cat was locked in the bookstore on Sunday night around midnight.

Kuhn assumed that the cat had found its way out because they could never find it. However, the next morning, items had been

scattered yet again. They decided to leave some food out on Tuesday morning.

It turned out that the cat was sleeping behind some notebooks in the store.

As soon as they put the

food out, the cat came out and ate. The bookstore workers were able to let the cat out the back door.

“He was just a house cat that wanted to become a bobcat,” said Kuhn.

young man, David Diaz, facing drug charges. The police were tipped off by a witness claiming that Diaz knowingly possessed 2 lbs. of marijuana. The defense claimed that somebody framed Diaz.

He was holding a gym bag for a friend at a party and, oblivious to the fact that the bag contained drugs, placed it in his trunk.

“Mr. Diaz was a member of the Honors Society and graduated with Honors,” said the An eye witness, Ricky Smith, said that he saw Diaz pay somebody for the drugs. However, the credibility of the witness

was questioned when the defense pointed out that the state agreed to shorten Smith’s probation for information.

When Diaz was called to the stand, he stuck to his story. He said that a friend asked him to hold the bag and that he did not look in the bag because it didn’t belong to him. He also said that he placed the bag in his trunk after the friend failed to return before Diaz left the party.

“David would not do anything like this,” said Skylar Jackson, Diaz’s best friend.

Following the closing

arguments of the defense and the state, the jury was asked to come up with a verdict. They found Diaz not guilty of the charges he faced, bringing the mock trial to a close.

“It involved my major,” said McLeod, who is studying to become a paralegal. “It was just a great experience.”

“It was a great opportunity to further our knowledge on the law process,” said Lindsey Murray, who portrayed the role of the prosecutor.

“It gave me new insight on the duties of a prosecuting attorney.”

students have to attend JCJC,” he said. “At JCJC you are an individual and not a number. I have no idea where the state would be without the training students get at JCJC. The technology programs are outstanding for the returning non-traditional students who are referred through WIN job centers.”

Senator Chris McDaniel met with students after the news conference to answers questions and discuss his efforts to support funding at the community college level.

“As a product of the junior college system and

a graduate of JCJC, it is always an honor to see students and teachers representing the school at the Capitol,” said McDaniel.

After meeting with legislators, JCJC sophomore Lewis Bateman said, “We really want to show our gratitude to the legislature for their support on obtaining funding.”

JCJC President Dr. Jesse Smith said the colleges appreciate what legislators have done to help with funding, and he mentioned the opportunities community colleges would have with full mid-level funding.

“Mid-level funding is the lifeblood of community colleges. It helps us do more than break even financially. It helps with student services that improve the student experience, allows JCJC to offer competitive faculty wages that attract the best and brightest instructors and has a positive impact on the community overall,” he said. “What we did today sends a good message to the legislature through a unified voice of alumni, instructors and student associations to support this funding that is needed.”

produced sound track for music.

It is done with professional studio musicians in Nashville,” said Mauldin.

“JCJC alumnus Reggie Smith has a studio there and contracts the musicians as well as produces the sound track. It is top quality… and it makes rehearsals and scheduling much easier.”

P r o f e s s i o n a l choreographer Mike Weaver, who is based out of Chicago, helps Jones OnStage members with dance and staging.

Jones OnStage members rehearse 9-10 hours a week to refine their performance.

Many of them expressed how their time in the group has impacted their lives.

“These people have taught me to put trust in more than just myself. We support, love and are there for one another,” said freshman, Katelyn Smith. “It’s just a really good environment because we accept every kind of person and personality with open arms,” Austin Davis, sophomore said, “I have learned so much about myself, not only as a performer, but as a person as well. This group has humbled me, let me break out of my shell, helped me through some

hard times, and has been an outlet for me throughout my two years here at Jones.

I have thoroughly and whole-heartedly enjoyed every minute of being in this group.

Jones OnStage members said they are excited about performances that include songs like, “Your Love is my Love,” by Whitney Houston, “Runaway Baby,” by Bruno Mars, “Hurt,” by Christina Aguilera, a Michael Jackson medley, and contemporary Christian Music. Everyone is invited to attend this performance. Attendance is free with JCJC I.D. and $5 for all others attending.

River Community College, Meridian Community College, Hinds Community College and JCJC. The three JCJC students were Kristie Reddoch, Daniel Brewer and George Henserling.

The event started at 1 p.m. with a student concert that consisted of all 24 students playing classical guitar in a variety of styles. Following the recital, guest artist

Robert Gibson, from Troy University in Alabama, held a master class. Six students participated in the master class, including George Henserling from JCJC. Each student received a 20-minute lesson with the guest artist while the audience observed. The day ended with the guest artist recital at 6 p.m.

The director of

ceremonies is Dr. Michael Boyd, JCJC guitar instructor, who arranged and organized the symposium.

“I believe events such as this are important, not only for the students, but also for the general public and audience members to see more of the opportunities available for the guitar,” said Boyd.

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collect trash around Jones and in Ellisville. The group collected over 100 bags of trash.

The ecoBobcats also held a program for children at the Ellisville Library during the Don’t Be a Litter Bug program April 18.

As a part of Earth Week activities, the Fine

Gun debate from page 2 Actual surveillance camera footage of cat in bookstore.

People who want strict regulations placed on guns argue that as long as firearms are easily accessible, shootings and massacres will continue to occur. Pro-gun control groups want restrictions placed on high round magazines and automatic weapons so that mass killings will be more difficult to perform.

In Mississippi, Governer Phil Bryant has reaffirmed his support of unfettered gun rights in the wake of the Sandy Hook shootings.

With Republicans controlling both chambers, any bill that tries to place restrictions on firearms appears doomed in Mississippi.

Local gun salesman Neil Young said that since the gun control controversy has arose, his sales have went through the roof.

Young said he believes that anyone who says guns are dangerous simply hasn’t

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from page 2 to judge the 25th annual Mississippi Community/ Junior College Competition at Jones County Junior College,” said judge Wanda Sullivan. “(Judge Phillip Counselman and I) were both so impressed with the high quality of work.

Yes, every judge does say that but it is absolutely the truth. We were both scheming/plotting as to how we could coax all the Mississippi students over to our schools in Alabama.”

“The drawings stood out particularly for the technical and conceptual excellence.

Other standouts included the cool 3-D works, experimental photography pieces and incredible design pieces,” said Sullivan.

Beginning April 15, the annual sophomore art show will wrap up the

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2014 to 2021. The cuts are expected to decrease the national debt.

Despite the good intentions, a few major programs will be negatively affected by the budget cuts. Programs such as Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security are not expected to be largely affected.

However, Medicare spending is projected to be reduced by 2% per year.

One of the most critical effects of the budget cuts will be that of the defense program. The military tuition assistance program was in danger due to the budget cuts.

Arts department invited students to create art from recycled materials.

The artwork from Jones and the South Jones Elementary School were on display at the Keep Jones County Beautiful wrap up event on April 19.

The ecoBobcats plan to have more activities for JCJC students in the fall.

To become an ecoBobcat, contact advisor Kelly Atwood at Kelly.atwood@ jcjc.edu.

taken time to do their research on the matter.

“In America around 25,000 people a year are killed in some way related to guns,” said Young. “Japan and the U.S. have a similar gun per capita rate and the Japanese have fewer than 20 gun-related deaths a year. It is not a gun issue in this country it is a moral issue.”

According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the United States is responsible for 80 percent of the gun-related deaths in the 23 richest nations in the world. Twelve of those 23 countries have a higher gun per capita rate than the United States.

As the gun debate rages on, many states are attempting to regulate firearms. President Obama has presented a gun control proposal, which if passed, would limit ammunition magazines to no more than 10 rounds, and it would make all fully automatic weapons illegal. How this will fare in Mississippi remains to be seen.

displays for the spring semester. All of the sophomore art students that are leaving are encouraged to participate.

“It is like their last hoorah before they leave for a four year school,” said Brown.

Students have to do a little of everything they learned during their time at JCJC. Students design and hang the artwork themselves and are also in charge of designing the postcard for the event.

Students are in charge of the event for the most part, but gallery director Amy Walters helps organize.

“The show is an opportunity for them to show their strengths and for them to gain valuable gallery experience,” said Brown.

The Eula Bass Lewis Gallery is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Friday.

Congress did, however, exempt the program from the spending cuts.

Yet the military is still facing other cuts. They will have to cut back on deployment-readiness, base operations and training, which may become detrimental.

While the spending cuts may be helpful in the long run, I completely disagree with them due to unfairness. The military and other critical programs, along with U.S. citizens, will have to face these cuts while politicians will remain essentially unaffected. For example, the president makes over $500,000 annually with benefits and salary combined.

Members of Congress make approximately $174,000 annually.

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Sophomore Art Show

Golf Tourney set for April 20 SUBMITTED STORY

The 2nd Annual Fellowship of Christian Athletes Breakfast of Champions was held at USM on Good Friday. The breakfast honored athletes across the Pine Belt who reflect Jesus Christ on and off the field. Jones County schools in attendance included South Jones, South Jones 9th Grade Academy, Northeast Jones, West Jones and Laurel Christian School.

Coach Gene Stallings, former Alabama Head Football Coach, served as the keynote speaker.

“When FCA first came to Alabama, Coach Bryant once said that the worst thing that ever happened to Alabama football was FCA.,” said Stallings. “‘All the guys want to do is hug, and nobody wants to hit

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merely go down the line and pick nonessential items and give them the axe like responsible managers would do. The reality is that the Pentagon has to cut nine percent from every single item in the Pentagon’s budget.

The sad truth of the matter is that the future spending that this drama is over amounts to merely $85 billion over the next seven months, according to USA

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frankly, it is getting really old.

Okay, congratulations to the people who are against the legal union of same sex couples. Now all those people have to do is not marry someone of the same sex and they’ll be just fine. If the idea of men having sex with each other is personally objectionable, just don’t be a man having sex with another man. I know it sounds crazy, but I promise it’s that easy.

In early April, people lost their minds when Congress was reviewing the Defense

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For students who enjoy competition, games are also a fun choice. Holding an event during which students compete to see who can collect the most reusable goods over a certain period of time not only gives the competitors more incentive but also teaches the participants how to take better care of the earth.

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from page 4 role of Vernadette, who was always aware of the dark cloud that hung over her life, but finally decided to embrace the chaos.

“Vernadette was by far my favorite character.

She definitely had all the best lines and reminded me somewhat of the one liners Ms. Ruth is famous for in class,” said

Left, honorees received an autographed football

by Coach Stallings, a FCA Bible, a medallion, and a certificate. Above Ray Perkins. anymore.’ After the Crimson Tide won one of several National Championships, Coach Bryant said, ‘You know what the best thing that ever happened to Alabama football is? FCA!’ It brought a oneness to the team.”

Coach Ray Perkins, JCJC head football coach, played for Coach Stallings at Alabama.

Perkins introduced Stallings at the breakfast.

During the event, students who were chosen

as “Champions” for their Christlike leadership and influence, were given an autographed football signed by Stallings, as well as an FCA Bible, a medallion and a certificate.

Coming up April 20 is a 4-Man Scramble Golf Tournament at Dixie Golf Club in Laurel.

The cost is $300 per team with all the proceeds benefitting the Ministry of FCA in Jones County.

Eugene Sims of the St. Louis Rams, Jerrell Powe

of the Kansas City Chiefs, Anthony Maddox, current Defensive Line coach at JCJC and former player with the Houston Texans, and Deion Branch of the New England Patriots will be participating along with several coaches and FCA supporters from around the area. For more information about how to register a team, please contact Jones County FCA Director, Justin Graves at 601-433-1312 or Jgraves@fca.org.

Today. The Sequestration is a provision within the Budget Control Act of 2011, which President Obama signed into law. This represents the closest thing to a budget that we have seen in the last five years, and yet it only reduces the rate of spending. We will still be spending $15 billion more this year than last if spending is otherwise unaltered from its present track.

A minor scandal that has already erupted surrounding it was over the recent explosion at

the Hawthorne Army Depot in Nevada. Nevada Senator Harry Reid said the sequester contributed to this disaster because of impacts to the level of training and equipment available to the troops. This is impossible because at the time the cuts had not even gone into effect, and even if they had, those troops were already trained and equipped meaning that the deaths in that explosion last Monday have been used in a callous and reckless political gimmick by the Senate Majority

Leader.

A very revealing scandal surrounding the sequester is the recent leaked emails from the administration telling bureaucrats to make the cuts as painful as possible so as to keep from contradicting what the White House said about them. In a Washington Times March 5 article, several bureaucrats from the Animal and Plants Health Inspection Service were informed to make sure they hurt. Is the same true with the handling of the military?

of Marriage Act (DOMA.) Most people just changed their Facebook profile picture to an equality symbol or something that bared an opposite meaning and left it at that. Others got hateful, though, which brings me back to my original point: if you don’t like something, don’t do it. This is a rule to live by.

Don’t go attacking someone because what they believe is right isn’t necessarily what you believe is right.

Leave it alone. Turn the other cheek. Don’t badger someone in the hopes that one day they will go “OMG you are so right,” and then suddenly become a different person. People

don’t work like that.

The Civil Rights movement was brutal.

There were murders, there were riots, there were law enforcement agencies that turned their backs and pretended like things weren’t happening.

People who were meant to protect us abandoned us, and it may seem unreal, but this has happened with the marriage equality movement as well. This is an important time in our nation’s history, and kids 50 years from now we are going to look at their history books and think, “Wow, how could anyone try to stop two people from loving each other?”

After all, isn’t that what we teach our kids?

“Accept them even though they’re different.

Don’t discriminate. Be understanding.” Do not raise children to think and believe one way, only for them to grow up and realize that their parent is a bigot and a hypocrite.

That’s not what being human is about.

If something is bothersome, don’t do it. Heroine seem like a bad idea? Don’t inject it into your body. Don’t like the idea of homosexuals marrying? Don’t marry a homosexual. Don’t like gay people? Grow up. They’re still people.

One of the main reasons why some do not recycle is because not everyone knows exactly what materials are reusable or what can be created from them.

Plastic, aluminumand paper are just a few of the long list of items that can be used more than once. Many people often do not know how useful recycling can be.

Yet another way college students can become more interested in recycling is

through arts and crafts.

Some of the more artistic students, such as art and graphic design majors, might enjoy taking a few days to gather some reusable objects and use them to create expressive, beautiful work of art from things that would have otherwise been thrown away.

From club activities to making artwork, there are many fun ways to make college students become interested in going green.

One activity JCJC students can participate in is Earth Week. On April 16, students can participate in the Great American Clean Up, which will be held outside the chapel that afternoon.

While cleaning our campus, why not pick up recyclables separately and put them in the bins on campus?

If you haven’t recycled before, try it April 15-19 and see what a difference you can make in our world.

Clair Brewer, sophomore and a student of Ruth. “I thought it was one of the best plays Laurel Little Theatre has done. I love that they are doing new plays.”

Ruth began practice from the end of January until the performance in March. One of her favorite things about the play was that she got the chance to meet many new people and loved how it reminded her of the friendships that

she developed in college.

She also thought that the other women were very talented and funny, which helped make the experience memorable.

Even though this was Ruth’s first play, she considers maybe doing another play in the future.

“It is really hard work, and I have gained an appreciation for performers and actors,” said Ruth. “It’s a great opportunity to stretch

your boundaries and comfort zone.”

The play was written by Jones Hope Wooten, who also wrote and produced the famous show Golden Girls. Many of his famous works were written with a southern perspective, including jokes and the vernacular of the south.

Some of his other plays include Dearly Beloved, Christmas Belles and Southern Hospitality.

Sophomore art student Amanda Blakeney mounts artwork for the Sophomore Art Show, going on now in the Eula Bass Art Gallery, located in the Visual Arts Center on campus. PHOTO BY NIKKI SMITH See related story on p. 2

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transforming into a household name again.

The genre has changed, and if Buckcherry wants

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from page 3 the group’s advisor, Jim Kelly.

“It’s (imperative) that we get to where there is a strong third party voice.”

There is no better place to establish a strong voice for the up and coming independent party than among America’s college students. College is a time for personal growth

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him on his success.

After he straightened his notes, he turned and sat down right next to me! This is when he told me his story. He said that he knew that there was tobacco trouble in

Girls

from page 3 inequality.

These sites portray men as the more powerful, successful beings and women as money-

a piece of it, they will have to change their sound.

True fans will still purchase their newest work, but newcomers will probably not be interested.

and expansion, a time to challenge the things we have known to be true all of our lives thus far.

College is a time to find new ways of thinking. It’s good that Jones now has an outlet for students wanting to escape the traditional two-party system.

The College Independents meet every Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. For more information, contact Jim Kelly at jim.kelly@jcjc. edu.

Ellisville. He sought to end the endangerment to others from second hand smoke.”

McCoy has many other amazing stories to share. She has indeed worked for all that she has and serves as an inspiration to both single mothers and future biologists.

seeking individuals who are greedy and are not responsible enough to have a job in order to pay their own bills.

No man or woman should ever become a member of any site like this.

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NEWS Skills USA racks up wins APRIL 2013

NIKKI SMITH NEWS EDITOR

Jones County Junior College students received 16 awards, more than any other college, during the state Skills USA competition held recently at Hinds Community College.

Students in career and technical programs compete in the Skills USA state competition and conference every year.

The competition covers many area of study, including automotive, cosmetology, drafting, culinary and welding.

Several JCJC students received first place awards, which qualify

them to compete at nationals in Kansas City during the last week of June. The competition usually hosts 15,000 people for the opening and closing ceremonies.

“The big thing about nationals is not only to compete and show off your skills. It’s the job offers that could come out of it. These competitions offer big opportunities for students,” said Larry Meyer, heating and air conditioning instructor.

“We always look forward to our students going up there and showiing them what we can do in Mississippi.”

JCJC students who placed first and are going

to nationals include, Related Technical Math, David Seal of Hattiesburg; Chapter Display, Annie Gordon of Hattiesburg; Culinary Arts, Melissa Moore of Petal; Commercial Baking, Rebekah Walton of Petal; and Food & Beverage Service, Meghan Breland of Laurel.

Second place winners are, Job Interview, Mary Emma Smith of Hattiesburg; Architectural Drafting, Allie Corley of Soso; Technical Drafting, Dalton Holder of Soso; Diesel Technology, Charles Yates of Ellisville; Motorcycle Service Technology, Tyler Mooney of Petal; and

Welding, Devin Manseill of Waynesboro.

Third place winners are, Automotive Service Technology, Ryan Myers of Petal; Electrical Construction Wiring, Cody Lassiter of Laurel; Cosmetology, Ben Ekes of Laurel; Welding Fabrication, Tommy Lowe, Morris Everett of Leakesville; Tomas Dumlao of Neely, and Logan Brewer of Lucedale.

Receiving second place in Quiz Bowl are Danielle Alexander of Soso; Jessica Ramsey of Laurel; AJ Beech of Soso; Joel Daly of Prentiss; Seth Lott of Laurel; Thomas Watson of Petal; and Mychelle Hudson of Louisville.

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More scenes from Special Olympics

JC Voices and JCJC Concert Choir to perform free concert in Laurel JCJC MEDIA RELATIONS First Baptist Church of Laurel is hosting the Jones County Junior College Concert Choir and the JC Voices ensemble’s spring concert on Sunday, April 21, at 6 p.m.

The concert is free and open to the public and will feature selections by Mozart, Rachmaninoff, Orban, Lauridsen, Moses Hogan, and many other composers.

The concert choir, conducted by Dr. Susan Smith, will sing a variety of music including the famous Regina Coeli, K. 276 by

Mozart; Bogoroditsye, Devo, Raduisya by Rachmaninoff; the beautiful Paul Basler hymn arrangement of Psalm 23, accompanied on organ by JCJC piano and organ instructor,

Kay Guiles and JCJC brass instructor, Patrick Richards on the French horn and the rousing spirituals Wade in the Water and Ain’t No Grave.

This eclectic concert will also feature JC

Voices singing a cappella jazz selections from their recent Java and Jazz concert. For more information about the concert, call the Fine Arts Department at 601-4774094.

Wesley, BSU, FCA offer activities

During the Special Olympics, held on the JCJC campus April 5, left to right: a JCJC football player high fives athlete Marissa Payton of Bay Springs; JCJC students help with a game; Tye Williams and Kasce Russell hug after a competition. PHOTOS BY ERICA ENGLISH AND MYKEYLA CRAWFORD

Taco Bell set for Fall

JCJC offers both a Wesley Foundation and a Baptist Student Union for students. On Wednesdays, Wesley offers a free lunch in Jones Hall, Room 224. For more information, contact jcjcwesley@gmail.com or like their Facebook page “JCJC Wesley.” The BSU offers a Wednesday lunch for $3 for students from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Proceeds from the lunches go toward student mission trips. BSU also offers Worship and Bible study every Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. in the BSU Center, which is located near Fox’s Pizza. Also involved at JCJC is the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, which meets Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. in the Home and Health Auditorium. The FCA is open to all students, not just athletes. See related story on the FCA on p. 10. PHOTOS BY MYKEYLA CRAWFORD

Construction for Taco Bell has begun in the old Game Room area, located behind the basketball gym. “Coming Soon” signs are now on the door, and the opening date is now slated for the fall semester. PHOTO BY MYKEYLA CRAWFORD

Radionian receives 28 awards in MPA Contest JCJC PUBLIC INFORMATION Jones County Junior College’s student newspaper, the Radionian, won 28 awards March 28 at the O.C. McDavid/ Mississippi Press Association Education Foundation’s Better Newspaper Contest. Out of 16 entry categories, the Jones newspaper won 10 first place awards as well as General Excellence (top community college newspaper in the state).

Awards included General News Story: Nikki Smith, first place; and Tiffany Odom, honorable mention; Sports News Story: Zac Chamblee, second place; Brad Crowe, third place; and Josh Beasley, honorable mention; Sports Column: Zac Chamblee, third place; Sports Feature: Josh Beasley, first place; and

Zac Chamblee, honorable mention.

In the Feature Story category, Amanda DeCosta won first place and Michael Dean won second place.

In the Cartoon category, Nicole Ainsworth won third place. In Editorials, Erin Howell and Seth Houston won first place. In Investigative Package, Nikki Smith and Ryan Phillips received first place; the Radionian received third place for a package of stories on the presidential election; and Kristian Griffith-Bansbach, Cheryl Stringer and Katherine Parker received honorable mention for a package of stories on the mock election.

In photos: General News Photo: Sam Bass won first place and third place; Ryan Phillips won second place and Erica English

received an honorable mention; Sports Photo: Zac Chamblee won third place and Ryan Phillips won honorable mention.

The Radionian received first place in the following categories: Design, Front page, Graphic, and Miscellaneous ad. In addition, the Radionian’s weekly online newspaper, www.bobcatpress.com, was judged against universities in the Website category and received third place.

The Radionian currently has a staff of 20 students mostly majoring in broadcasting, journalism, communications, public relations, photography and graphic design, but good writers from any major are welcome to join the staff.

For more information, contact advisor Kelly Atwood at Kelly.atwood@ jcjc.edu.

Students who attended the awards luncheon included, front row, photographer Erica English, Bobcat Press editor Acie Smith, entertainment editor Kirstie Lowery, opinions editor Erin Howell; back row, sports writer Josh Beasley, sports editor Zac Chamblee, features editor Chaning Green, photographer Sam Bass and news editor Nikki Smith.

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Spring Fever Week

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without power?

Sophomore Bobbi Losh said, “I would miss running water. I really need my nice, warm shower.”

Terry Keyes, a freshman, said, “The hardest thing for me to

Top photo, Kaela Hayes has a caricature done by Caleb Pate. Second photo, students celebrate after the kickball tournament, held Tuesday night. Third photo, Shelby Watkins and Robyn Rheams enjoy a crawfish supper, held Wednesday night. Fourth photo, Jones Apollo winners are, left to right, second place-Ellis Shelby, first place-Dusty and the Seductors (Trest Underwood, Dusty Crawford and Jesse Napier), and third place - Billy Mauldin. PHOTOS BY SAM BASS, NIKKI SMITH AND MEGAN GATEWOOD.

Bobcat Press

The Radionian’s weekly online newspaper.

Published every Monday.

Visit our online paper at www.bobcatpress.com

live without would be my cell phone.” When it comes to the war between the militia and the rebels, Keyes added, “I wouldn’t fight. All fighting would do is escalate the problem. Monroe is really pushing his beliefs on everyone else; it’s either his way or no way at all.”

“Revolution” airs Monday nights at 9 p.m. on NBC.

APRIL 2013

Community College Night at the Pete!

Baseball game

USM vs SIU-Edwardsville May 10 @ 6 p.m.

$5 admission for faculty, staff and students of community colleges. Present student/faculty ID at the ticket office.