26 Jan. 2012 issue by Millsaps College

THE PURPLE & WHITE Millsaps College

VOLUME LXXX, NO.12

ARTS & LIFE

JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI

THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2012

North Korea faces new leadership

Spice up your life the Ethiopian way.

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Commentary by Abed Haddad News Editor

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orth Korea has faced scrutiny for being an isolated state with close ties to China and long disputes with both South Korea and the West. But in recent years, North Korea’s track record as a supporter of negotiation has been less than consistent, shifting its policy on the West several times since 2001, culminating in the testing of nuclear weapons in 2006 and 2009. The length of Kim Jong-il’s reign was never in question, as North Korea’s Parliament elected him to another fiveyear term in April. But since his death in late December, North Korea has been in the spotlight more than ever. North Korea-United States

relations have been on rocky ground since George W. Bush’s presidency, where several attempts at denuclearization were met with resistance on North Korea’s part. North Korea participated in The Six-Party talks in 2003, where the United States, North Korea, South Korea, China, Japan, and Russia participated in a summit to reach a subsequent settlement through diplomatic negotiations. However, due to North Korea’s persistence in pursuing a nuclear weapons program, North Korea-United States relations have been becoming more strained, especially after the kidnapping of American journalists Euna Lee and Laura Ling. With a new leader in place, is there a chance for improvement in North Korea-United States relations? Kim Jung-un’s rise to power was a discreet one in comparison to his father’s.

Kim Jong-il presumed military roles and monitored party affairs under his father’s, Kim Ilsung, reign. His public image as a playboy was no secret either. Kim Jong-un’s life before the spotlight is a mystery without an accurate age or history reported other than those of North Korean sources. Last February, Kim Jong-un was appointed to a senior position on the National Defense Commission, establishing him as a key North Korean political figure. However, can he be taken seriously politically in the view of the West? Westerners already view North Korea with a cartoonish tint, due to its communist traditions. A parade in honor of Kim Jong-il rolled through the city of Pyongyang, and guarding the ceremony were two snipers, both exposed earlier this year. Kim Jong-Un has yet to make any decisions as a new leader,

prompting many to question the direction of his rule. North Korea is still recovering from a grave economic decision to ban the use foreign currency from being used inside the country. This reduced the value of its goods and and wiped out the middle class that accumulated some wealth and produced a famine that killed more than one million North Koreans. It has been a decade of turmoil for North Korea. “It is going to be interesting to see how globalization affects North Korea in the next decade,” says sophomore Andrew Burke, “the isolated nature of the country might affect its people negatively when it comes to expanding North Korea’s interests.” And with a new, young leader, there will be plenty of change taking place in one of the last of isolated nations in the world.

The GOP plays its best cards in 2012

Lady Majors better than ever.

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Commentary by Dylan Watson Can Obama be defeated in November? I think so. Employment numbers are bad, we have record debt, we’re running a record deficit, half the country wants “Obama-care” repealed, he’s half black, etc. However, the Republican Party has turned out a remarkably poor field of candidates. Look no further than the frontrunner, Mitt Romney, political oppor-

tunism incarnate. In the 1990s and 2000s, running for senator and eventually governor of Massachusetts, he had to court the state’s center-left electorate. At that time he described his views as “moderate” and “progressive.” He took a liberal stance on social issues and once elected even instituted what’s known as RomneyCare, which, ironically, was used as a model by the Obama administration for the federal healthcare reform of 2010. Fast-forward five years. Now Romney’s running for president and has to play to the crazies on the other end of the spectrum. He’s switched gears. Now he’s conservative on social issues, now universal healthcare is bad, now those taxes he raised as governor were “fees.” Now he’s “conservative,” not “moderate” and

“progressive.” Some conservatives look back six years at Romney’s liberal-Republicanism in Massachusetts and see a man who will say virtually anything and adopt any set of principles to get elected. There’s no question that this, coupled with the fact that he’s Mormon, will hurt turnout among the base, but how bad? In an election day scenario, will the far righters’ disdain for Obama outweigh their mistrust for Romney? Then there’s Newt Gingrich, who’s surging and just won the South Carolina primary. Gingrich candidacy is as riddled with problems as a Romney’s candidacy, though Gingrich’s problems are personal. As Speaker of the House he had 84 ethics complaints filed against him and was fined $300,000. He’s been married

three times, cheated on his first two wives and has been acused of asking his second wife for an open marriage. Is he even a serious candidate? Recently he’s been hammering Romney on his time at Bain Capital, painting him as a ruthless businessman. Assuming Mitt gets the nomination, you can count on Obama’s billiondollar juggernaut campaign to pick up where Newt leaves off but with more intensity. These ads will scare voters from all over the spectrum but particularly middle of the road independents. The bottom line here is that there’s no good candidate. Even the frontrunners are riddled with liabilities, and in a country where the incumbent president has failed to get re-elected only three times in the last 90 years, you can’t have so many handicaps.

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By Kenya Strong Johnston Editor-in-Chief

What is it exactly that we are working for? And why on earth do we work so hard for it? The other night at dinner, a friend put it simply: paper. We work through school to get a piece of paper that promotes us to a higher level of learning where we earn a “more important” piece of paper that adds letters to our names. This piece of paper that hangs on the wall in our office leads us to work for smaller green pa-

per that we constantly reuse and recycle. There is truth in this simplicity of work but in some way I like to think that we work for more; that in all we do in life we represent something more than paper. The circumstances that sparked my pondering of such a question came from recent travels to Cambodia. The people there work so hard for what seems like not much to me. They have a piece of tin and a tarp over their head and a relatively full stomach. They work to feed, on average, the seven members of their family hoping that the best they can give will one day give a child a chance. With the increasing rates of education in the country these chances are becoming more feasible but from what these children have learned about where work can get you I am Paper Continued - pg 5

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SBA president reveals agenda

By Kendall Gregory Contributor

As we begin this spring semester, we find ourselves in the midst of a very exciting time. Your new SBA executive board has hit the ground running. We are working to continue to find ways to further the mission of the Student Body Association, and trust me when I say our mission is all about you—the student body. As the administration begins

its strategic planning process, mapping out the ways to further enhance all aspects of the college, the SBA will also begin a strategic planning of sorts. As promised during my campaign, nothing is going to be off limits for change this year. We are going to evaluate and reevaluate everything that we do, from the very large projects to the very intricate, inner-workings of the SBA. When our term concludes, we want to leave knowing that we are running the most efficient, yet most impactful student government that we can. I strongly believe that the student organizations that comprise the Student Body Association are our most important assets. One of our largest goals is to work to further their ability to reach as many students as possible, through education, as SBA Continued - pg 5

One Time When. . .

Compiled by Genny Santos Opinions Editor

Anonymous tales of the intoxicated.

“I was hooking up with a straight guy. He felt my chest and stopped, saying ‘Rachel, your boobies are so small.’” -The Young and the Breastless

“I woke up after Heaven and Hell with nothing on but one devil horn and my sneakers.” -Devils Don’t Need Clothes, Do They?

“My roommate found me rolling around on the bathroom floor of Bacot…naked” -I Just Want To Feel Free

“I started to weep hysterically when this one girl tried to kiss me.” -I’m Just Not That Into You

“I roamed around the Ole Miss campus playing live-action Call of Duty.” -There Were No Survivors

Look for the P&W’s “One Time When…” box in the caf’ to submit your own stories. Submissions may also be made to the section editor by e-mail (all stories will still be printed anonymously).

By Amy Patterson Contributor

In light of Martin Luther King Day, I have been reflecting on the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. After the civil rights legislation had been enacted, King continued civil disobedience. He recognized the necessity of continuing to fight for equality in more than just name. At the time of his assassination, King was in Memphis helping with a union worker’s strike. Most people do not think of King as a radical leader who hoped to change the structure

Steven Spielberg? America, like any country, has people who have the drive and mentality to succeed monetarily, scientifically, creatively or otherwise. In reality, these stories are statistically unlikely. In looking at one piece of the puzzle, America’s education system might be a factor. As “Waiting for Superman” shows, American education lags behind the other top 25 countries in wealth measured in Gross Domestic Product. This documentary also teaches that money spent on individual students does not mean advancement. Instead, the filmmaker argues that the drive of individual teachers, lessening the levels of red tape and attentive parents would better American educational achievement. Perhaps the policies passed constrain instead of empower. Unfortunately, teachers and students alike become confined by experience despite a passion and drive to make a difference.

Editor-in-Chief... Kenya Strong-Johnston Managing Editor... Lana Price Visuals Manager... Sonum Sanjanwala Layout Editors... Catherine Pereira Maryam Qureshi Photo Manager... Genny Santos Graphics Editor... Sonum Sanjanwala Business Manager.. Juan Fernandez News Editor... Abed Haddad Opinions Editor... Genny Santos Arts & Life Editor... Madeline Rardin Features Editor... Anna Nations Sports Editor... Ellen Bouyelas Advisor... Woody Woodrick Contributors... Nick Lynch Josh May Emma Spies Amy Patterson Kendall Gregory Dylan Watson E-mail corrections to Editor-inChief Kenya Strong-Johnston, stronkk@millsaps.edu.

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Life’s most persistent and urgent question of society in order to achieve change. However, his life and his rhetoric would show otherwise if more carefully studied. While his “I Have a Dream” speech and “Letter from the Birmingham Jail” have been utilized in numerous courses and campaigns, I believe that King’s words and image have been used to advance careers more often than improving society. For instance, Howard Zinn suggests in A People’s History of the United States that Bill Clinton utilized King quotes to associate his agenda with social justice, when in fact, during Clinton’s first term, the wealth inequality in America grew. More recently, Richard Wilkinson of the Equality Trust proposes that if people desire to achieve the American dream, they should go to Denmark. Such a suggestion seems insulting to the notions of patriotism and success stories scattered across the American media. What about the success of Oprah Winfrey? Bill Gates?

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Some have family situations that demand immediate attention and a band-aid solution prevents higher education. Others, such as undocumented students, are deemed to be burdens to society though their parents consist of the working class that keeps America’s food and other commodities cheap. Furthermore, recent legislation condones racial profiling and instills fear. The House Bill 56 in Alabama has been the harshest immigration reform legislation in America. Now, Mississippi wants to pass SB 2090, which will enforce stricter immigration laws at the state level, diverting money towards enforcement of this law and jails instead of education. I cannot help but wonder how King would view this legislation. Perhaps he would reiterate these words, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, what are you doing for others?”

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Arts aimin’ to talk on Front Porch By Madeline Rardin Arts & Life Editor The next Millsaps Art & Lecture Series event will tie together a truly diverse artistic experience. Along with the featured Front Porch Dance and Strange Pilgrims duo, Bob Hudson will read his poetry and Clay Hardwick will create a projection during the presentation. Front Porch Dance, a contemporary dance mix consists of dancers Erin Scheiwe Rockwell, Krista Bower, Emily Wright and Valerie Nicholson.

The Strange Pilgrims, the musicians who perform with the Front Porch dancers consist of a variety of talented musicians. Included in the group is mandolinist and guitarist Jamie Weems, percussionist Owen Rockwell, saxaphonist Daniel Johnson, basist Paul Bresnahan and guitarist Marc Stevens. The event is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Ford Academic Complex. According to dancer Krista Bower, the musicians and dancers have a true unity during the performance. Bower expresses her excite-

Artistic conversation Review by Josh May Contributor When one initially discovers that “The Artist” is a mostly silent film, it might be a turn-off. A man in the audience left the theatre without giving the film a chance. “The Artist”, tells the tale of a wildly popular silent film star George Valentine’s struggles in the late 1920s and early 30s. This was when Hollywood began to t r an s it i on into “talkies”, or talking pictures. S u d d e n l y, sound technology was becoming available in the film i n d u s try. Valentine refuses to be a part of talking films saying they are “just a phase.” His life is further plagued by marriage problems and the “talkie” success of a beautiful young extra, Peppy Miller, whom Valentine meets and develops a fondness for on set of one of his successful silent features. The film boasts wonderful performances from the French leads Jean Dujardin and Bérénice Bejo as well as their American supporting cast featuring James Cromwell, John Goodman and Missi Pyle. Even the dog is fantastic! Dujardin and Bejo convey so much emotion in their facial expressions that audiences do not need dialogue. The production values of the film are exquisite. Everything from the direction to the sets

and camera work is spectacular. The film’s costumes accurately display the popular high fashion of the 20s and 30s with accuracy. The black and white cinematography is so well executed that one really feels like they are watching a film in the golden days of Hollywood. The Artist has already won three Golden Globes, including Best Picture - Comedy/Musical and Best Actor - Comedy/Musical and is the most nominated film at the BAFTAs, which is the British version of the Academy Awards. The film recceived tenAcadContributed emy Award n o m i nations this past Tuesday. I predict it to be a strong candidate to take home the coveted Best Picture Oscar as well as Best Actor come February 26 and a couple of awards for its production values. “The Artist” proves to be a shining example that there is still hope left for creativity and artistic bravery in the film industry with its countless remakes and reboots and sequels/prequels at the helm. With the combination of an excellent cast, an strong script, and beautiful filmmaking to back it all up, I’d call The Artist the best film of 2011.

ment about the artistic relationship that develops on stage during the performance. “The musicians and dancers are attempting to have a conversation on stage through their mediums of expression,” she expresses. “We are learning how to listen and respond to one another in each rehearsal and performance. True communication is a process, and we desire to share the process with our audience.” “The music grew from roots that resonate with traditional Mississippi string bands,” says Bower about the complexity of

the music, “but it draws influence from innumerable musicians, artists, architects, dancers, writers, and places around the world.” Bowers, along with dancers Wright and Rockwell are dance instructors at Belhaven University. Nicholson minored in dance at Belhaven. The group was founded in 2008. “We saw a need in the community for a contemporary dance company,” explains Bowers. “So, we began our mission to collaborate with local artists to create engaging, approachable

dance art. Much like a relaxed conversation on a front porch, we desire to connect with our audience through our choreography.” The performance group initially gained success with their statewide tour that took place in Yazoo City, Meridian, Raymond, Vicksburg and Oxford. The event also offers a lecture of the history behind modern dance followed by a question & answer portion. To learn more about Front Porch Dance, visit www.frontporchdance.com.

A taste of Ethiopia spices up Jackson dish Ataklet Wat is an enticing option. Ataklet Wat consists of potatoes cooked with onions, garlic, ginger and turmeric. In pursuit of all things tasty Along with the potatoes, the and exotic, consider Abeba dish has a flavorful cabbage side Ethopian Restaurant. which tastes similar to greens. Located on 1-55 North, AbeAbeba also caters ba, or “the flower to those who are of the capital”, ofhesitant to try a trafers a variety of ditional Ethopian meals for those dish with vegetarseeking something ian and traditional unusual. pasta dishes. For With its affordthose who cannot able prices, Abeba get enough of the is the perfect resEthiopian flare, a taurant for college daily lunch buffet gives students who desire to visitors to try a variety stray away from the traof dishes. ditional on a budget. The To complement a pertrendy location, also offect meal, Abeba offers fers free wifi service. a large alcohol selection The spacious restauincluding imported rant is complete with bottled beer and Enat black tablecloths and Taj, an Ethiopian honey colorful prints that wine. Designated Hapadorn the wall providing py Hour is seven days a for a peaceful setting. week from 4pm-8pm. The delicious meals are Chef Woldenseh plans prepared by Chef Molon having a full bar in ley Woldenseh who puts the future. his heart and Ethiopian On Friday and Satheritage into every dish. urday the restaurant The true Abeba expecloses late catering to rience of is the authenthose with late night tic food. The dishes are munchies. served with injera, a On particular nights spongy flatbread comlive entertainment and prised of flour of teff, a detailed hookah bar an ancient grass grain. list are included. Injera is the perfect Abeba Ethiopian Restexture to soak up the taurant is located on delicious and tangy Madeline Rardin 3716 I-55 North , Jacksauces. The bread acts Chef Molley Woldenseh proudly serves son, MS 39211. They as silverware to pick up have convenient hours different portions of your authentic Ethiopian food. 11am to 11pm, Monday meal. However, for those unaccustomed to the traditional prised of onion, butter, and ber- through Thursday and 11am to Ethiopian method, silverware is bere, an Ethopian spice mixture) midnight Friday and Saturday is sure to excite the taste buds. and Sunday from 11am to 3pm. available. For those seeking a vegetarian With dishes ranging from veg-

By Madeline Rardin Arts & Life Editor

etarian to chicken, lamb, beef or fish Abeba offers an assortment of dishes to suit everyone’s individual preferences. Doro Wat, a flavorful and vibrant dish with a chicken fillet covered in a tangy sauce (com-

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Livin’ la vegan loca

By Emma Spies Contributor If you had told me a couple of years ago that I’d become a hardcore vegan, I would have laughed in your face. It would have seemed impossible to me that I could even go one day without consuming milk, yogurt, chicken, turkey or seafood (the staples of my former diet). But I gave vegetarianism a random try, just to see if I could do it, and I felt so remarkably different and good and healthy that I just stuck with it. Veganism, on the other hand,

seemed like a step too far; it seemed too difficult, and the few vegans I’d met seemed cultish and weird. Besides, weren’t milk and yogurt good for me? Now, with almost a year of total veganism behind me, I am a true believer. I feel better physically than I ever have (and I felt pretty good to begin with). My mind is at ease knowing, no matter what I eat, it is healthier for me than the alternative. I also enjoy eating and cooking more, and I’ve discovered dozens of amazing foods that I didn’t even know existed. Tempeh, kale, brussels sprouts, Oh my! Before I continue, I should explain veganism, a vegan is a person who doesn’t consume any animal products or any foods that are manufactured through the use of animal products. These include, beef, pork, poultry, seafood, dairy milk, dairy cheese, eggs and butter. Perhaps less obvious, they include non-vegan wines, which

are filtered through animalsbased refining agents such as blood and bone marrow and fish bladder membranes; nonvegan sugar, which is usually filtered through bone char during the purification process and honey, which most vegans consider to be the product of animal exploitation the same way meat and dairy products are. The term vegan was coined in 1944 by British animal rights activist Donald Watson, and it was soon expanded by other activists beyond simply limiting what foods or drinks vegans could personally consume and came to include, as Leslie Cross wrote in “The Vegetarian World Forum” published in spring of 1951, “the doctrine that man should live without exploiting animals.” People are attracted to vegan diets for a number of reasons, but most of the people I’ve met who are curious about veganism are interested in the health benefits of eating a plant-based diet. Numerous epidemiologic

studies have confirmed that vegans tend to be healthier than non-vegans. For example, the results of five large studies published in 1999 demonstrate that the risk of dying from heart disease was 24 percent lower among vegans and vegetarians studied than among omnivores. Because plant-based foods contain no cholesterol, vegans have been shown to have lower blood-cholesterol levels than omnivores or vegetarians. Vegans also have lower rates of hypertension and lower blood pressure levels, which probably results not only from lower sodium intake and lower body mass indexes, but alsofrom diets higher in fiber-rich foods such as fruits and vegetables. I once heard a vegan activist say, “The only thing difficult about being vegan is that most other people aren’t.” This has been absolutely true for me. Yes, being vegan involves the sacrifice of foods that you enjoy. It involves the ac-

ceptance of small daily inconveniences and it involves some additional food preparation and planning for the unforeseen. But all of these are surmountable obstacles, and for me, the sacrifices have been worth it. The awareness that my diet not only makes me feel physically amazing but is rooted in a positive moral choice the choice to not exploit animals is enough to make up for few things I had to give up. Plus, I still eat lots of delicious food. Rather than haphazardly try to address the many issues surrounding the vegan lifestyle, I am inviting you to ask me any specific questions you have. Want to know exactly what vegans eat? Where to get nutrients on a vegan diet? Veganism for athletes? How to go vegan on a small budget? Contact me with all your questions, either through The Purple and White or at my email, spieser@millsaps.edu.

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Soduku Fill in the blank squares so that each row, each column and each 3-by-3 block contain all of the digits 1 thru 9. If you use logic, you can solve the puzzle without guesswork. For hints, see page 5.

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Millsaps’ bumpers speak for themselves By Anna Nations Features Editor

Quite often bumper stickers call for more than just a second glance. One can’t help but slow a little as curious eyes pass a car plastered with the colorful comments, some insightful, some ironic and pithy. Our bumpers say it all: what we love, what we hate, what we want, how we feel, how we want others to feel and what we want others to know. One sticker on your back windshield can all too easily become a collection of five or seven or more. Reading a car’s collection in unison is like connecting the dots, trying to guess the character of the car’s owner. One can’t help but wonder. Nothing screams liberal arts college quite like the collection of bumper stickers to be found

at Millsaps. Whether to make a political statement, tell a joke, entertain a thought, profess love for a favorite sport, acknowledge Greek affiliation, support a foundation, speak a word of inspiration or advertise Mother Millsaps herself, bumper stickers have been embraced as a unique form of self expression so sought by the college crowd. Bumper stickers thrive in a fast-paced world where readers seek instant gratification, not lengthy dissertations. These informative little decals attempt to condense all our far-reaching thoughts into short memorable phrases to catch the world’s attention… before the red light turns green.

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Paper continued from pg 2 curious to see how far they will progress from their basic state of life. On the other hand, maybe it is all a matter of perspective. What Cambodians work so hard for is worlds different than what you or I work hard for. This isn’t to say that their standards of living are low or that they are incapable, but in their society the expectations and requirements of an individual are different. Maybe to them, it’s about more than just paper. Because of their long-lasting traditional roots and their ever-present religious fervor, paper is the least of their worries. They aren’t obsessed with materialism and continue living life in literally, a paperless way. Their hard work is a means for emotional satisfaction, survival, and family safety. Riding my bike through the humid, lush countryside I waved hello to young children playing in the road. I envied their complete satisfaction of a doll made of sticks and cloth and an aging toy truck passed down from generation to generation. It’s hard to say whether people of this economic status crave to be among those who are capa-

ble of acquiring “nicer” material items. But in the moments of an innocent “hello” I liked to think they found satisfaction in where their work had brought them. I liked to think that the woman sweeping the street or the man hanging 50 feet off the ground in a dangerous construction zone are grateful for their jobs. In that moment when the children with the stick doll waved and said hello, I like to think their life was easier in a way. I guess I was being a little unrealistic. Of course life is tough for them, but I suppose it’s all a matter of perspective. Then I got thinking. Do we all innately work for that type of lifestyle? Is survival of the fittest natural and what we have created forces us to work for something beyond what we know? Is that why we turn to something as simple as paper? Returning to school and beginning to find myself immersed in the hours of literature, lectures and presentations, I am questioning more than ever what it is I am working for. I want to be a teacher. I want to know Spanish. I know those two things. So my time here is spent learning all it takes to be a teacher and studying a new language . I attend class, I do my homework, I push myself to gather new con-

cepts and gain new knowledge. But what for? In the end, I hope that my work at Millsaps and beyond is for something more than paper. Venturing into the territory of a teacher’s salary the small green paper at the end of the equation won’t necessarily flow in abundantly, so I won’t have to worry about that. However, I hope that the impact I have on an individual’s life or the life I create for myself measure up to be something incredible. I hope that one day I look back and understand why I worked so hard and what it was all for. I look forward to understanding and making sense of what the depth of my work and persistence really means. I will most certainly be disappointed if I can jot down my findings on a piece of paper. SBA continued from pg 2 well as through tangible improvements to their structure and resources. We will work to educate organization leaders on the best practices for organization management, budget management, as well as membership recruitment. This semester we are going to

work to develop a student meeting space on the third floor of the college center free of usage fees. It will instead be strictly available for your organizations to utilize. This space will also feature an enhanced “paint room” for the design and creation of posters and other advertising materials. Other initiatives that our administration will work closely on include: improving relationships with athletic programs through events like the “White Out” game, ensuring student safety through a stronger partnership with the campus safety department, as well as reaching out to the greater Jackson community to build better relationships with the local businesses, restaurants, and retailers. The keystone of our administration is ideas - fresh, new ideas from you! Please contact us at any time with any suggestions, comments, or concerns at sba@millsaps. edu. I can as-

sure you that your emails will be read and handled in a timely fashion and your concerns will be addressed. We are through tip-toeing over issues, but instead will confront the problems that you have head on. As president of the student body, it is my responsibility to serve as your voice, and that is what I intend to do each and every day. I wish you nothing but the best as you go through this semester, and hope that you are as excited as I am about the days and weeks ahead. Go Majors! Hints from pg 4

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High-tech protests delay votes on new web laws By Nick Lynch Contributor

On Jan. 18, several popular internet web sites went black, leading to vote delays on two proposed federal laws. The online and real life protests sought changes in the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the Protect IP Act (PIPA), which were presented in the United States Senate and House of Representatives, respectively. The bills had been scheduled for votes on Jan. 18. The bills would have let copyright owner’s to file lawsuits against online advertisement companies and payment processers such as PayPal. It would make companies stop doing business with customers whose websites violate copyright laws. They were written as a possible solution to online piracy, which makes media com-

Where do you think Millsaps stands politically?

panies lose money and jobs that would have been created from that lost revenue. However, protestors contend the laws go too far, censoring websites with legitimate media files. More than 50,000 websites went dark and 13 million people participated to protest PIPA last Wednesday. The Department of Justice raided and shut down the websites Megaupload.com and Megavideo.com, which were two of biggest file host sites on the web, Jan. 19 based on chargesof widespread copyright infringement on the data they hosted on servers in Virginia. The hacker activist group, Anonymous, retaliated by launching distributed denial of service attacks (DDoS) attacks against the Justice Department, FBI, RIAA, MPAA and universal music that made their websites unavailable to internet users.

Amy Patterson Senior “Millsaps seems Libertarian. People seem to want less control from the government. However, people are not forced into that belief and vary on the political spectrum”

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Some fear new U.S. laws could unplug media content on several popular websites.

The United States signed the Anti-Counterfeit Trade Agreement (ACTA). Also signed by Japan, Canada, Australia, Morocco, New Zealand, Singapore and South Korea on Oct. 1, ACTA contains obligations against coun-

terfeit goods, but also includes other obligations that would require internet service providers to censor the internet and the data their customers access online to look for copyright violations. The European Union, Mexico, and Switzerland

Jake Warren Junior “I don’t think Millsaps students have enough involved or informed other students to judge. However, I see us as slightly left leaning.”

Olivia Reinecke Sophomore “Millsaps is a pretty moderate campus. Though we definitely a strong liberal population, most of them seem respectful of more a conservative viewpoint, especially due to the openness of our liberal arts education.”

have indicated they will sign the agreement once is it practicable, and the ACTA is open to signatures up to May 2013. The ISP obligations under this agreement, raise concerns about net neutrality, civilian privacy, and freedom of expression. ACTA was first negotiated in October 2007 by the EU, Japan, and the U.S. Trade Representative. It prohibited negotiating countries from releasing information about ACTA, which raises more concerns about the lack of transparency of information and that ACTA was signed without the approval of Congress. A version of ACTA was leaked to the public and has created controversy in Poland and the U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) has written to President Obama not to enact ACTA before Congress and contending it is not compatible with current U.S. laws.

Allie Mills Sophomore “I don’t think that as a blanket statement I can say that Millsaps falls on a certain side of the political spectrum. One of the things that I like about Millsaps is that all ideologies are represented here. Students can have a voice and are free to discuss their ideas on campus.”

Cervical Cancer continues to threaten Miss. Women: MSDH offers screening and other resources Special to the P&W According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 140 Mississippi women will develop cervical cancer this year—a potentially fatal disease all the more tragic due to its preventability. A simple medical procedure called a Pap test can catch the disease in its early stages when it is easier to treat. The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) offers Pap screenings in every public health district, and uninsured women may qualify to receive screening at no charge.

Women who are at high risk should have a Pap test annually. Those who are not at high risk and have a Pap test every other year. Women who engage in sexual intercourse, or who experienced their first full-term pregnancy before they were 17 years old are at a higher risk for developing cervical cancer. Other factors that can raise one’s risk of cervical cancer include a history of sexually transmitted disease such as HIV, Chlamydia or the human papilloma virus (HPV). African-American women are especially at high risk: their

mortality rate from cervical cancer is almost twice as high as thee average Mississippi woman (6.1 per 100,000 compared to 3.5 per 100,000 in 2010). Other factors that can raise a woman’s risk for cervical cancer include smoking and a diet in high fat. Women who smoke are about twice as likely to get cervical cancer. Finally, women who have a mother or sister who has had cervical cancer are at a higher risk of developing the disease. MSDH urges women to take preventative measures to minimize their risk of developing

cervical cancer: practice safe sex by using condoms; don’t begin sexual activity at an early age; and ask your doctor about HPV vaccination. Certain strains of HPV are strongly linked to the development of cervical cancer. Quitting smoking and eating a healthier, balanced diet high in fruits and vegetables can also reduce the chance of developing disease. Find out more about cervical cancer and free screenings in your community by calling the MSDH Breast and Cervical Cancer Program at 1-800-

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Millsaps represents at NCAA conference Special to the P&W

DAY 4 The day began with a Division III Issues Forum that allowed us Millsaps junior volleyball player to hear new proposals in DIII and first team All-SCAC honoree and give our opinions while reRaven Scott recently attended a ceiving great insight into the adNational Collegiate Athletic Asministrative side of athletics. sociation convention in IndiaWe were able to give our opinnapolis, Ind. The Southern Colions to representatives who aclegiate Athletic Conference was tually represent our schools on represented by 18 student-aththe proposed legislations and letes. Scott was asked to keep a ask questions of them about isdaily blog for the SCAC which resues that would directly affect capped some of the activities she us. and her fellow student-athletes These sessions were simple experienced at the conference. yet powerful. To those in the room, we were not only stuDAY 1 dent-athletes, we are their It’s a funny feeling going current student-athletes. We to the NCAA Convention as are the people they represent. a student. It is definitely an Of all the fantastic moments honor and a privilege. What is of the convention, the Honors even more special is knowing Celebration is definitely at the you represent so many others top of the list. who are pushing to the limit Silver Anniversary Award everyday in their own respecWinners included the big tive sports. Not only is that names of Sean Payton, Doris feeling powerful and special, Burke, Kevin Johnson, Dait is also quite humbling. vid Robinson, Tim The hotel is Brown and Amy buzzing with Perko. coaches, athletic It was amazing directors, athletes to share the room and many othwith such accomers affiliated with plished individucollegiate athletals and to know ics. The studentthey were once in athlete delegates our position; stufrom the SCAC dent-athletes takall gather for a ing advantage of casual dinner. All opportunities and from the SCAC, growing as people but also all from in our schools and different sports Contributed communities. and schools shar- Junior Raven Scott recently blogged about her attenThe recipients ing one very im- dence at a National Collegiate Athletic Association had something portant bond-our Conference special: dedication sports experiencDAY 3 to their goals and the drive and es- these factors create an instant The Division III Student-Ath- “never quit” attitude to make bond regardless of the sport, but the strongest bond we all shared lete Experience: Not only were those goals reality. Yet, through was food! With the SCAC pick- we able to see the statistics, we it all they are just regular people ing up dinner tab, none of us were able to speak to those at- like every other student-athlete, knew what to do without the tending the convention and ac- but willing to do what it takes to usual dinner limit. “What do tually tell our stories and share make their dreams come true. our opinions. you mean no $8 limit? Our words did not fall on deaf They say Division III athletears. ics is all about the experience. DAY 2 We were commended by mul- After attending the convention The NCAA Convention is no small ordeal.... (it) is an inside tiple individuals, including uni- in the name of my school, conlook at all the happenings in versity presidents, for our com- ference and all other Division III student-athletes, I am proud collegiate athletics across the ments and our presence. Author of “Life on the Col- to say that I am getting “the nation. The increased number of student athletes and positives or Line: The True Story of a experience” but also so much of Title IX along with many White Who Discovered He Was more. I am glad to be a part of other topics show the positive Black” and keynote speaker the 400,000 athletes competing side of the organization, yet re- Gregory Williams’ had power- in the NCAA, but even more tention rates, tight finances and ful and touching experiences. proud to say that through aththe commodification of athletes But something that stuck with letics and my school I have been displays room for improvement. me was his comment on using afforded opportunities that I am These issues, all that are per- sports as an arena for educating taking advantage of every single tinent, yet not often discussed young people and provide op- one of them. portunities for success on and amongs student-athlete. The handful of athletes repre- off the field. senting the SCAC and Division III student athletes, can say that we are ahead of the game. While we are not often showered with new gear, overwhelming media praise or state of the art supplies, I have realized from my peers attending the convention that we have gained so much more. Many in our group have studied abroad, gotten involved on campus and will graduate on time. In DIII we aren’t “all about the deal,” we are all about the student-athlete.

Season statistics

Men’s Basketball

TEAM STATISTICS SCORING Points per game Scoring margin FIELD GOALS-ATT Field goal pct 3 POINT FG-ATT 3-point FG pct 3-pt FG made per game FREE THROWS-ATT Free throw pct F-Throws made per game REBOUNDS Rebounds per game Rebounding margin ASSISTS Assists per game TURNOVERS Turnovers per game Turnover margin Assist/turnover ratio STEALS Steals per game BLOCKS Blocks per game WINNING STREAK Home win streak ATTENDANCE Home games-Avg/Game Neutral site-Avg/Game

Womens Basketball

MSPS 882 58.8 -4.1 316-799 .395 85-279 .305 5.7 165-276 .598 11.0 522 34.8 -2.1 164 10.9 204 13.6 +0.7 0.8 93 6.2 50 3.3 1 2 498 4-124 -

OPP 943 62.9 328-786 .417 79-246 .321 5.3 208-310 .671 13.9 554 36.9 179 11.9 215 14.3 0.8 98 6.5 42 2.8 2100 7-195 4-184

MSPS 1158 64.3 +7.6 437-1083 .404 77-261 .295 4.3 207-332 .623 11.5 704 39.1 +3.3 211 11.7 298 16.6 +3.7 0.7 177 9.8 57 3.2 13 4 1661 9-185 -

OPP 1021 56.7 368-994 .370 77-261 .295 4.3 208-315 .660 11.6 644 35.8 176 9.8 365 20.3 0.5 159 8.8 39 2.2 1300 8-157 1-42

Major Athlete: Jeff Brown, Jr.

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Classification: Senior Major: English, Minor in Communications Hometown: Atlanta, GA Sport/Position: Basketball, Forward Ultimate Goal as the Season is Ending: Making a run in the conference tournament. If you had only one day to live, how would you spend it? With family watching football. Personal Pump Music: Kenny Loggins, Hall & Oates, Young Jeezy...stuff like that.

Your dream date in three words: Earth, Wind & Fire. Greatest Inspiration: “The Atlanta Hawks.” Strangest Food you have ever eaten: Usually shy away from strange food. Favorite Movie: Dumb and Dumber.

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Lady Majors prove one hot group of women By Ellen Bouyelas Sports Editor As a sophomore in 2009, Janice Okeke played through a 1-24 season. Now as a senior, she has helped the team achieve a drastic improvement with a record of 16-2. is is highlighted by last Sunday’s win, the Lady Major’s 13th straight. Okeke credits much of the turn around to Coach Chuck Winkelman, “First of all, he knows his stuﬀ inside and out. He always ﬁnds a way to bring us back to earth and center us.” Winkelman says, “It’s a process; its not just something we did at the beginning that got us to this point. It’s a development and a growing trust in each other.” Sophomore Shatoya White, echoes her teammate, “Our

non-stop hard work and the understanding that we have a chance to do something big this year keeps us all motivated.” “Every season is a new season,” says Winkelman. “We are blending returners and new comers. ere are just a lot of new relationships. at’s the biggest challenge, to see a group of girls come together for the ﬁrst time in their lives. Relationships are hard work. You have to work at it. I give the girls Genny Santos credit for doing that, Junior Shante Morton shoots from the top and appreciating ev- of the ring. erybody’s strengths.” on the challenges the team has Okeke agrees with her coach ing faced this season, “Just mesh-

ing the freshman with the returners, it’s always hard to get the relationship started. But it is coming together. e coaches and teammates and the bond we are starting to form with each other is a huge strength. Just being around each other sometimes. Girls get a little catty, but overtime that has panned out, but I know that was a weakness at first.” White states, “I would have to say Janice is our strength every game and practice. She wants to finish this season big, and her own work ethic is a constant reminder that keeps us all pushing. Weakness would only be our age, but we will not let it stop us or slow us down. Instead of havfive seniors doing an aver-

age job, we have one senior and three juniors leading the pack.” “I think we all are vulnerable in some ways, you know?” Winkelman continues, “We need to be careful how we handle success. We are vulnerable there because we haven’t had that here in almost 20 years.” He says that on the basketball court the women just have to play smart in value, rebounding and great defense without fowling. “We tend to get ourselves in trouble in those areas. We have room to get better on the court if we continue to grow in those areas.” e team’s main target at this stage is to win the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference. “A goal for my team,” says White, “would be to hang a banner in the hanger dome that says SCAC champs.”

Millsaps strives for success through positivity By Ellen Bouyelas Sports Editor e Millsaps Majors basketball team knew going in it had a tough schedule this 2011-2012 season. e team has experiencied a rollercoaster of ups and downs resulting in a season record of 7-10 with two overtime loses. However, with seven conference games le, four of which are on the road, the Majors are not counted out just yet. “e scheduling certainly didn’t do us any favors,” Head coach Tim Wise explains. “We took two tough losses on backto-back Sundays. Nobody’s going to pull us up. We have to pull ourselves up and work. We still have half of our season le of conference games to pull ourselves up in the race.” A key factor as the games progress is team bonding. “Bonding is always a big piece of the puzzle of how ﬁrst year players blend and take in the new aspects going from a high school senior to college

freshman,” says Wise. “e improved over the duration leadership of our team helps of the season,” states Corwith that adjustment. ere tese, “and I know that we will is a lot that goes on through continue to improve over the prep and skill development rest of the year. It will be imand understanding how portant for us to stay positive important each possession is. and work to finish the year on e upperclassmen have done a good note. We’ve been playan outstanding job with that.” ing pretty well recently and we Senior players Brian Merkel need to build on that to make and Jeff Brown have given a late push in conference.” guidance throughout the seaCortese feels a major goal is son. Merkel shares his biggest for each player to perform to goal as the team continues to the best of his ability. He conprogress, “to get better each tinues, “I feel like we have the day, to take each day a day at a pieces that make us competitime, both individually and as tive in our conference. We a team to believe in a common still have hopes of making goal of trying to win. If there is the conference tournament genuine enthusiasm of reachbut know that we will have to ing the same goal individual really work these last couple and team goals will be met.” weeks to achieve that goal.” As an immediate goal for the With the conference tourguys is to land a spot in the nament in sight Coach Genny Santos upcoming conference tourna- Sophomore Ryan Berger (left) and Senior Jeff Brown (right) go Wise is working to get our for the goal in last Sunday’s game. ment, Wise elaborates on the Millsaps Majors in the best strengths of the team, “We with our seniors, our outside Kyle Kinnear (sophomores). e situations for scoring oppride ourselves on great shot shooting in particular of Tay- ongoing and the solid develop- portunities, individual develselection, valuing the basketball lor Meades and Nick Cortese ment of Ryan Berger has been opment and above all, success with no turnovers, team defense (juniors) and our developing a big li and a big help to us.” through confidence as a team. and rebounding. Our leadership inside play of Ryan Berger and “I feel like as a team we have

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