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Miss USM to be crowned Saturday Chase Ladner Printz Writer

This Saturday, the next representative for the University of Southern Mississippi at the 2013 Miss Mississippi pageant will be chosen at the Lake Terrace Convention Center.

This year’s pageant will feature 14 contestants who will be judged on talent, swimsuit, private and on stage interview and evening wear. The five judges tasked with deciding the outcome of the pageant are certified through the Miss Mississippi Corporation. There will also be two Masters of Ceremony: University of South Alabama Dean of Students Michael Mitchell and Miss USM 2010 Jill Duckworth.

In addition to the title and crown, the winner will receive a $1,500 scholarship from the

Miss Mississippi Corporation, and three runners up will receive other amounts. Prizes will also be awarded to the contestant with the most talent and spirit.

“It’s so much fun getting to know the other contestants and being on stage,” senior psychology major Ann Claire Reynolds said. Reynolds is a Miss USM hopeful who has been involved in pageants for the past four years.

“I missed being on stage once I got to college, and I saw this as a way to keep preforming,” Reynolds said.

Reynolds has been rehearsing for the pageant with the other contestants for two weeks. They have been working both on individual presentations and the opening performance, which was choreographed by senior dance education major Zurick Thomas.

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Contestants for the 2012 Miss USM Pageant learn a dance routine for the pageant to be held on Saturday in Bennett Auditorium.

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Judicial Board: Giving a voice to students

At the University of Southern Mississippi, the Student Government Association is similar to that of the United States government. It makes laws that govern the university, and it has branches in place to carry out those laws.

One of those SGA branches is Judicial Board, a student-run liaison between students and the university.

According to their website, Judicial Board is a committee of nine students who have original jurisdiction in all cases in which a student violates a university regulation. The board also has sole authority in any and all cases regarding violations of

the SGA constitution and code.

Cases such as parking violations or other on-campus violations can be appealed through the Judicial Board. Students are given the option to write appeals and submit them to the board or speak in front the ninemember jury and appeal their cases.

Christopher Brewer, vice chairman of the board and junior forensic science major, stressed that the Judicial Board is a board of students working for students.

“We [the Judicial Board] want students to understand their rights as students at this university and what their privileges are,” Brewer said. “Students shouldn’t be scared of coming before us to appeal a ticket or a disciplinary issue. We’re friendly people, and we truly want

to help students out in any way possible within our jurisdiction.”

Judicial Board members are also involved in all aspects of SGA. Members attend various SGA meetings to ensure all branches have complete knowledge of all of the happenings within SGA and USM. “We consider ourselves a vehicle for students to express their concern about any issues within our jurisdiction,” said Tyler Lewis, a member of the board and junior criminal justice major. “As a board, we do everything in our power to see what we can do to help students, and we want students to realize we are acting in their best interest, no matter the decision made.”

LYSISTRATA

DEBATE

FOOTBALL

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CAREER FAIR

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Alumni Jessica Brewster speaks with representatives from The Paschen Way at the Career Fair hosted by the in the Thad Cochran center on Wednesday.

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INDEX

Calendar ........................ 2 Crossword ...................... 2 News .............................. 3 Feature ...........................4 Arts & Entertainment......5 Opinion...........................6 Sports...............................7

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Student Printz

Serving Southern Miss since 1927

Executive Editor Mary Margaret Halford mary.halford@eagles.usm.edu 601.266.6431

Managing Editor Hannah Jones hannah.jones@eagles.usm.edu Chief Copy Editor Stormy Speaks stormy.speaks@eagles.usm.edu Copy Editor Jeffery McClendon jeffery.mcclendon@eagles.usm.edu News Editor Tyler Hill a.t.hill@eagles.usm.edu Sports Editor Kyle Smith kyle.s.smith@eagles.usm.edu Design Editor Lisa Gurley lisa.gurley@eagles.usm.edu

Mark Your Planner 25 26 27 28 29 11 a.m.

Alpha Delta Pi Penny Drop TCC Atrium

11 a.m.

Alpha Delta Pi Penny Drop TCC Atrium

9:30 a.m.

Miss USM Private Interviews

11 a.m.

Men of Excellence Breast Cancer Awareness Union Lobby

TCC Gold Leaf Room

8 a.m.

All-South Honor Band TCC 227, Union Rooms A and B

8 a.m.

SOCiety-Halloween Bake Sale LAB 2nd Floor Lobby

11 a.m.

Men of Excellence Breast Cancer Awareness Union Lobby

12 p.m.

Miss USM Pageant Luncheon TCC Polly Stout

10 a.m.

Rhythm Rush Valentines Fundraiser Union Lobby

9 a.m.

Gay Straight Alliance T-shirt sales TCC Atrium 1

11 a.m.

Miss USM Pagent Promotion TCC Atrium

11 a.m.

Miss USM Pagent Promotion TCC Atrium

11 a.m.

Hearts for Hospice LAB and Union Lobby

11 a.m.

SGA Helps Stop Hunger Now Shoemaker Square

4:30 p.m.

College Republicans Union Meeting Room B

4 p.m.

SMAC Halloween Carnival Weathersby Lawn

3 p.m.

Alpha Delta Pi-Rocking for Ronald Benefit Concert Pride Field

6 p.m.

Alpha Delta Pi - Ronald Relays Pride Field

6:30 p.m.

RHA - Off the Hook!

Freshman Quad

7 p.m.

R.U.F. Large Group Bible Study Stout Hall Room B

Art Director Mary Alice Truitt mary.truitt@eagles.usm.edu Webmaster Chris Greene chris.greene@eagles.usm.edu Designers Taylor Fesenmeier Gerri Ducksworth News Content Adviser Chuck Cook 601.266.4288 chuck.cook@usm.edu Ad Graphic Designer Kiza Jordan jennifer.f.jordan@eagles.usm.edu Ad Sales Representative Carolyn Lewis carolyn.a.lewis@eagles.usm.edu Advertising Manager Lesley Sanders-Wood 601.266.5188 lesley.sanders@usm.edu Advertising e-mail printzad@usm.edu

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Thursday, October 25, 2012

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SMAC Tabling Shoemaker Square

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Smashing StereotypesZeta Phi Beta TCC 218A

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Flicks at the Fountain Centennial Lawn 7 p.m.

CHAOS Chocolate & Candlelight TCC 218 and R.C’s Lounge 7:30 p.m.

Symphonic Winds Bennett Auditorium

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Thursday, October 25, 2012

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News

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Legacy to host haunted walking tour Paul White Printz Writer

Tuesday evening, the Legacy Student Alumni Association will host a walking tour of the University of Southern Mississippi campus with a Halloween twist.

The tour, set to begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Ogletree Alumni House, will feature some of the oldest and “creepiest” locations on campus, while Legacy mem-

miss usm, from 1 “Things are coming together well,” SGA member and pageant codirector Brandon Baker said. “It’s crunch time, though, but the girls are handling it very well.”

Tickets for the pageant are $5 for students and $7 for guests and can be purchased in the R.C. Cook Student Union as well as on etix.com.

The show will start at 7 p.m.

The winner of the pageant will advance to the Miss Mississippi pageant to be held this summer in Vicksburg. The pageant is sponsored by the Miss Mississippi Corporation, which in turn is sponsored by Miss America.

Visit www.usm.edu/sga/missusm-pageant for more information about the pageant.

sga, from 1 Savannah Howell, a junior nutrition major, said discovering that students have the opportunity to appeal parking tickets and go before a board strictly for students was a surprise after transferring from another school where a similar board did not exist.

“Just knowing that there is a board like the Judicial Board at Southern Miss that is dedicated to listening to students and hearing them out while also standing their ground and doing their job makes university life not so intimidating,” Howell said. “It feels good to know someone is on your side.”

“We are here for the students, and we want students to be aware of what Judicial Board has to offer,” Brewer said. “We also want students to take a look at the SGA Constitution on the SGA website so all can be aware of what the constitution says exactly.”

The board meets every Monday at 3:30 p.m. in Union Room D. The Judicial Board requests students follow procedure when submitting or making an appeal. To find out more information about the Judicial Board or the procedure for filing an appeal, visit SGA’s website at www.usm.edu/sga.

bers will provide facts and urban legends about each location visited.

“In celebration of Halloween, we will be presenting facts specific to each location mixed with urban legends, and it is up to people to determine whether it happened or not,” Legacy advisor Laurie Benvenutti said.

“The Legacy functions as the keepers of tradition on campus, and the tour is part of the Legacy Series,” Benvenutti said.

The Legacy Series is a series

of lectures and programs that discuss campus history and tradition to educate students and provide more understanding of why Southern Miss has certain traditions and where they came from, according to Legacy president D’Andra Price.

The tour will stop at five locations on campus, beginning at the Ogletree Alumni House, which is the original university president’s home.

“It is really eerie,” Price said.

“Aside from some furniture being

rearranged just slightly, it looks like a replica of the old house.”

Next, participants will be taken to Centennial Gateway.

“Centennial Gateway used to be a train house that was once hit by an eighteen-wheeler, and now strange things seem to happen there when eighteen-wheelers pass by,” Price said.

Participants will then make their way to the George Hurst Building, Bennett Auditorium and Hickman Hall. The tour will end on Centennial Green, the site

of the old University Commons.

“These are popular places passed by students every day and consist of some of the oldest buildings and locations on campus,” Benvenutti said. “We will be telling histories of these places students might not be aware of.”

For more information about The Legacy and the Urban Legends Haunted Campus Tour, visit www.southernmissalumni.com.

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DuBard School celebrating 50 years Arielle Edwards Printz Writer The DuBard School for Language Disorders will host an open house today from 3:30 until 6 p.m. in commemoration of 50 years of service and support.

This serves to ensure that students, faculty and the community work together to impact the lives of children while providing hands-on educational experiences for University of Southern Mississippi students that help out at the DuBard School. Refreshments, tours and information about the services that the school offers will be provided.

“We invite the community to share in the celebration with us,” Director of the DuBard School Maureen Martin said. “There will be various displays of different aspects of DuBard work around the building, such as scrapbooks

and videos from years ago.”

Martin has been the director of the school since 1989 and has worked with the school since 1975.

“It is a thrilling privilege to have been here over so many years of the school’s growth and development and seeing so many good changes,” Martin said. “Seeing students leave and come back as adults with happy, productive, independent lives going on is so rewarding.”

In addition to speech pathology and audiology majors, students majoring in human performance, recreational science education, social work and music can also learn by volunteering at the school.

“We have Luckyday scholars and others who want to do service projects and choose the school for the site,” Martin said.

“We love interacting with the university community and having an opportunity to share what

speech language and hearing and learning challenges are all about.”

Founder of the DuBard School, Etoile DuBard, was the first speech correctionist in Mississippi.

“Above all that, she was originally an elementary school teacher, was in the Navy, audiologist and educator to the deaf; she did it all,” Martin said.

DuBard passed away about nine years ago, but her impact has not been forgotten.

“She was far ahead of her time, and many professionals who have worked in the school over the years and many university students have attributed to what the DuBard School has become today while building on her vision,” Martin said.

A remembrance exhibit will open in Cook Library in early November, and pieces from the Etoile DuBard Collection will be shown.

“One of the things we have

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been working on to a large extent in the last several months is moving her books, papers and early therapy materials, along with personal items, to the libraries so that the treasure of materials can be kept safe,” Martin said.

For more information about the DuBard School, visit http://www.usm.edu/dubard.

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Arts & Entertainment

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‘Lysistrata’ to premiere Friday Chase Ladner Printz Writer This Friday and the following week, University of Southern Mississippi students will be putting on a modern rendition of the Greek comedy “Lysistrata” in the Hartwig Theatre in the Theatre and Dance Building on campus.

While the original play, written by Aristophanes, was first performed in 411 B.C.E., the play has been adapted with modern themes and language to convey innuendo that is not at all subtle.

While a lot of the names and references may be outdated, many of the themes still are relevant.

“Lysistrata” is primarily a story about gender politics, both in ancient Greek and in modern times. The play opens with the lead character, Lysistrata, calling all the women in Greece together in hopes to save Greece from war.

She does this with a coup, taking over the government and getting

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The cast of Lysistrata rehearses as they prepare for their opening on Oct. 26 in Hartwig Theatre.

all the women to go on a sex strike.

“Most of the aesthetic is personal input,” Alicia Hanley, a third-year graduate student and director of the play, said. While this play is often done in the classical Greek style, Hanley decided

to take it in a different direction.

“They kind of just give you the bare bones, and we worked off that,” Hanley.

Both the set designs and the costumes draw inspiration from different times in American history. Costumes are remi-

niscent of the 1950s, with large, frilly bold colored dresses and characters reminiscent of the stereotypical housewives from that era. This style is mixed with 1960s protest posters and psychedelic paintings.

Even though “Lysistrata” is primarily about the conflict between men and women, the design comes together to play off the anti-war themes that drives the plot.

“The idea of war is times and universal,” Hanley said.

This is Hanley’s fourth play as a graduate student.

“Out of all the different aspects, directing is what I fell in love with,” Hanley said.

Despite its Greek roots, “Lysistrata” does not feel stilted, as many plays from that time feel with contemporary sensibilities. It adapts well to the modern theme and makes a great use of props and music. The themes could be considered to be too assertive, but it is fun to watch.

The play deals with many sexual themes, so bringing children is not be advised.

There will be having six showings of “Lysistrata” total. A special showing will be held on Oct. 28 with a pre-show talk. General admission is $8. Run time is two hours plus intermission.

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‘Rocky Horror’ time warps Saenger Caitlin Seale Printz Writer “Are you a virgin?”

It is a possibility that someone dressed in fishnets will ask this question at Friday evening’s screening of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” at the Saenger Theater downtown, as anyone who has yet to attend a screening of the film in a theater is considered a “virgin” in the world of Rocky Horror. Attending this interactive show can be intimidating for a newbie, but attending near Halloween each year has become a holiday tradition.

The crazy costumes are a signature characteristic of this event.

Those who want to ease into the costume experience can dress up as Janet in an orange sheet worn like a towel or in a white lab coat.

Similarly, Brad wears a lab coat with Janet. For those who are a little more daring, there are a wide

variety of costumes that involve gold underwear like Rocky’s, lingerie, stockings, lots of makeup, platform heels and crazy hair to pull off Frank’s signature look.

However, there are some outfits to steer clear of, such as suits, sandals and sweatshirts with stripes.

Whatever the costume, the point is to have a great time.

Audience participation happens throughout this movie. Don’t be afraid to stand up and dance with everyone else during “Time Warp.” Don’t worry, because the instructions for the dance are in the lyrics. Many fans will shout lines at the screen, but this is done in compliment with the movie and not as a distraction. There are tons of these “talk-back” lines, so make sure to pay attention for the showing the next year.

Props are also provided for the show with the purchase of a ticket.

Take advantage of them. Newspa-

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pers are to be held over the head during the rain scene, and water pistols will simulate the storm itself. Toast should be thrown during the dinner scene. Make sure to be respectful of the theater and those around you when using the props. Just pay attention to the veterans around you for the ap-

propriate times to use them.

Grab some friends, put together some costumes, and have a great time. It is necessary to experience the silliness and fun of a live showing of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.”

Tickets for the show are $10 at the theater box office and $12 at

hattiesburgsaenger.com. Doors will open at 7 p.m., and the screening will start at 8 p.m. For more information, contact the Saenger Theater at 601-584-4888.

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Opinion

Thursday, October 25, 2012

FLTR: Final presidential debate

Student Shout-outs

Tyler Hill News Editor

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To the red headed guy with the glasses, you look like a mix between Harry Potter and Ron Weasley. Ron Potter. Quit drums and play Quidditch. #seriously Attention students who stop and hang out in droves in the middle of campus sidewalks to talk about nothing: PLEASE GET OUT OF EVERYONE’S WAY I’m looking for people to race me via bike or skateboard. I’m getting bored of speeding around alone.

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I wish we could all get along like we used to in middle school... I wish I could bake a cake filled with rainbows and smiles and everyone would eat and be happy...” #meangirls It would be nice if we were allowed to stand up and cheer after our own team scores touchdowns. Security does not allow this in the upper deck at The Rock.

The final presidential debate was held Monday at Lynn University in Florida. President Barack Obama and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney went head-tohead in a debate focused on foreign policy.

Since receiving the nomination for their parties, there have been four debates: three presidential and one vice-presidential, and the only one that seemed to matter was the first one. The first debate was crucial for both candidates because it was the first national platform in which they could debate. Romney won the first debate by a landslide; according to a CNN poll, Romney won by 42 percent. If Obama had won, any chance of momentum for Romney would have been diminished.

The presidential debate went more in Obama’s favor because he was aggressive and convincingly delivered his talking points. Monday’s debate, however, was just boring.

Romney changed his strategy to be

Rachel Beech Printz Writer Monday night’s final presidential debate was about as boring as watching paint dry. Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama both agreed way too much, and I think they both failed to show their true colors.

America’s involvement with Libya, Iran, Syria and China

more calm and less intrusive, a strategy his campaign thought would help with women voters. Obama, on the other hand, debated the way he did in the second debate in hopes to finish on a winning streak.

Frankly, no one won the third and final debate. Even the format was boring. The format of the first debate was the best. Each candidate had his own standing podium; standing candidates make way for more interesting body language, which can help or hinder a candidate.

Along with the candidates, the questions were dull and not enticing.

Bob Schieffer, moderator and host of “Face the Nation,” is an Emmy award winning journalist and an outstanding news reporter, but he was not on his game during the debate. It was supposed to focus on foreign policy, but for a few segments it shifted to domestic and economic policy. Schieffer did not control the debate like he should have. Some say it was Romney’s fault for getting off topic, but the economy is Romney’s strong point, so why wouldn’t he try to throw in economy talking points?

Everything that was discussed

were discussed between the candidates in their final attempt to gain votes from scores of undecided voters across the country, but the debate lacked the previous two debates’ fire.

Moderator Bob Schieffer failed to mention angles of foreign policy other than peacemaking with the Middle East. The debate was a failure in its entirety because many key issues were not addressed. Even though peacemaking is necessary, so are climate change and global efforts.

If solving the global crisis had been mentioned, conversation about creating jobs in the process of limiting carbon dioxide and putting more pressure on China could have been discussed. Drug policy? Immigration? Nada. It seems that Schieffer is out of the loop in regards to what is going on in America.

Just a week ago, the Keystone XL pipeline shut down to be investigated for a weakness, and I did not hear one thing about it Monday night. Who cares about another oil spill, right?

All confusing things consid-

in Monday’s debate was the same stuff we have heard over and over.

We have heard Obama and Romney get into spats about their “revolutionary” and “bold” ideas for America’s foreign affairs time and time again. This debate did not help the undecided voters come closer to a decision.

Twelve days remain until the election, which is Nov. 6. At this point, the candidates will most likely only visit swing states, which include Ohio, Florida, Virginia, Colorado, New Hampshire, Wisconsin, Iowa and Nevada.

For voters, the choice comes down to two very different candidates. On the economic front, the choice should be clear. The Obama administration has literally had over one trillion dollar deficits every year since being in office.

Granted, Bush left an $800 billion deficit when he left office, but Obama increased that by $600 billion his first year. Over four years, his administration has allowed $5.170 trillion in deficits. Stretched out, that is $5,170,000,000,000 that is a lot of zeros.

On foreign policy, no one can attack Romney for having zero experience because Obama was the same in 2008. America has a spending problem. The question is who will fix the problem: a man who has added trillions of dollars to the debt or a man who has spent his life in the business sector balancing budgets?

Inform yourself. Think about it.

Vote on Nov. 6.

This was an article of opinion by Tyler Hill, a writer for The Student Printz. Email questions or comments to a.t.hill@eagles.usm.edu.

ered, one thing finally made sense: Romney’s magical unicorn sparkle-poof Five Point Plan.

After finally getting a good grip on what Romney’s Five Point Plan meant, I decided to pay attention to the rest of the debate.

I thought it was a bit odd that Obama did not talk about how similar Romney’s plans are to those of Bush. Obama could have used the last debate as a chance to stand up to Mittens’ bologna a bit more.

After watching President Obama smile snidely at some of Romney’s BS, I thought the debate would finally start, but I was wrong. Key issues were missed, but one thing is certain.

The end of the debate showed the Obama and the Romney families conversing and being civil toward each other. Even though the cameras were on and every move-

ment was being watched by the public eye, both families showed respect and graciousness toward the other.

That was beautiful, because that is what America is all about: respect, democracy and civility.

Let the candidates and their families motivate you to be respectful toward people you disagree with throughout the rest of election season. Their respectful actions definitely encouraged me to be more open-minded and courteous to those who I do not agree with.

Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 6.

Exercise your right as an American citizen by casting a vote for your preferred candidate.

This was an article of opinion by Rachel Beech, a writer for The Student Printz. Email questions or comments to rachel.beech@eagles. usm.edu.

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Gold squad holds off Black, wins series ern Miss Breast Cancer Awareness World Series Most Valuable Player.

In two games, both wins, Fisk allowed a single unearned run on only five hits in 10 1/3 innings with one walk and 12 strikeouts.

“It’s a great honor being a pitcher winning the MVP and just being able to go out and help my team win two games,” Fisk said. “Winning this award is just icing on the cake.”

The Gold team struck early in the first inning on Tim Lynch’s run, scoring double off Black team starter A.J. Glasshof. Glasshof suffered his second loss of the series after a strong five-inning performance in which he allowed two runs on six hits with six strikeouts.

“The teams really came out here and competed today, fighting until the final out,” Head Base-

Barrett Negus Printz Writer

For the second time in the past 10 days, Connor Fisk failed to allow an earned run against the Southern Miss baseball Black squad in a 4-3 series, clinching a Golden Eagle Gold squad win on Tuesday afternoon at Pete Taylor Park.

“I had success commanding my fastball on the outside part of the plate and kept hitters off balance working my slider ahead in the count,” Fisk said. “We have been working hard all fall, from early morning workouts to working with Coach Federico. I felt really prepared when I was out there. “ Fisk earned the win for the Gold squad, becoming the first South-

ball Coach Scott Berry said. “The world series accomplished just what I wanted it too.”

Bradley Roney added a solo home-run in the fifth, his second home-run of the World Series, giving the Gold team a 2-0 lead. This held until the seventh, when Lynch and Joey Harris knocked in a pair of runs with RBI singles, giving the home team a 4-0 advantage.

The Black squad was not nearly done yet, though.

Senior Blake Brown got things started in the ninth with a one out double off reliever Mason Robbins.

Freshman All-American closer Bradley Roney replaced Robbins with two outs after he issued a walk to Travis Creel.

Chase Fowler greeted him with an RBI single, plating Brown. Dil-

lon Day followed with a two run single, closing the gap to a single run. Roney finally closed things out, getting Brown to pop up in foul territory to end the game with the tying run on base.

Fowler and Breck Kline led the Black team at the plate with two hits apiece.

“I was really impressed with the fans that came out to the Thursday night and Sunday games,” Berry said. “We were also able to raise money for the Pink Ribbon Foundation. This is definitely something we can build on for next season, and hopefully we will be able to make a fall classic out of this.”

Overview Brown led the Black squad with a .381 average in the series, with Fowler knocking in four runs and carry-

Sports in brief:

Southern Miss to host C-USA Cross Country Championships On Monday, Southern Miss will host the 2012 Conference USA Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Championships at Pine Belt International Golf Course in Moselle.

The Lady Eagles look to continue their campaign, in which they have recorded four topthree finishes as a team. Lady Eagle senior Stephanie Ledgerwood is the team number one runner. Ledgerwood is the twotime female cross country athlete of the week.

“We are excited to bring the championship to Hattiesburg,”

Head Cross Country Coach Kevin Ondrasek said. “This gives us the opportunity to showcase one of the best conferences. It also gives our athletes a chance to run in front of the home crowd.”

The women’s race starts at 9 a.m. and the men’s race begins at 10 a.m. Southern Miss last hosted the championships in 2002.

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7 p.m. Women’s Volleyball vs. Marshall Hattiesburg, Miss.

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Women’s soccer to wrap up season over the weekend

The Southern Miss women’s soccer team will conclude its season this weekend.

The Golden Eagles will host top 20 ranked UCF on Friday night, with the Eagles looking to contain the reigning offensive and defensive C-USA players of the week: Tishia 10/27/12 12 p.m. Football @ Rice Houston, Texas

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ing a .333 average in the four games.

Daniel Wineski anchored the Black team on the mound, pitching six scoreless innings out of the bullpen, earning the lone win.

Isaac Rodriguez led the Gold team at the dish, hitting an impressive .400 with six runs batted in.

Robbins added five runs batted in of his own, hitting .391 with a home run, and Roney led all players with two home runs.

In addition to Fisk, Jake Drehoff had a quality start, allowing two runs in 5 1/3 inning of work, striking out seven batters and earning a win.

James McMahon, Jake Winston, and Paxton King combined for 8 1/3 scoreless innings out of the bullpen with three appearances apiece.

Jewell and Ashley Nicol, respectively.

The Houston Cougars will then roll into town on the verge of clinching the final spot in the Conference USA Championship, which begins next week. Houston is coming off a 3-0 win over UTEP on Sunday.

The Lady Eagles (4-11-1) are on a nine game losing streak and are ranked 11th in Conference USA, with only UAB behind them.

10/29/12 TBA Track & Field, Cross Country Conference USA Championship Hattiesburg, Miss.

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FOOTBALL

Thursday, October 25, 2012

USM to face Rice, both teams in search of first CUSA win Ben Welch Printz Writer

The Golden Eagles of Southern Mississippi facing off with the Owls of Rice in a Conference USA battle will be a bigger story come baseball season. This weekend, however, the game will feature the only two teams without a conference win this season. Southern Miss fell to 0-7 on the season and 0-3 in conference after their loss to Marshall last weekend.

The Rice Owls come into the game with a 2-6 record overall and a 0-4 conference record. Rice upset Kansas earlier in the season, with their other win coming against future C-USA member Texas-San Antonio. The games they have lost include two road losses by four points to Memphis and Tulsa.

“They’ve already upset Kansas,” Southern Miss Head Football Coach Ellis Johnson said. “They had a very close ball game with Tulsa, who seems to be playing as well as anyone on that side [of the conference]. They had an overtime loss to Marshall, a team that beat us handedly. They are a really good football team that has just struggled on a couple of close ball games. I feel like the core of their football team is a good, physical run game. That’s something we haven’t been very good at, so it’s going to be a challenge for us.”

The Owls average 204.3 yards on the ground per game. They are

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Junior defensive back Deron Wilson battles a Marshall receiver for a catch during the homecoming football game played against Marshall on Saturday.

led by a triple-headed rushing attack by quarterback Taylor McHargue and running backs Charles Ross and Turner Peterson. All three have over 80 carries on the season and average over four yards a carry.

Southern Miss has seen their share of run-focused offenses this

season. The Eagles have only held one team to less than 100 yards rushing this season. They allowed 278 rushing yards to Nebraska, 369 yards to Western Kentucky and 275 yards to Marshall. Southern Miss was outscored 150-61 in those three games.

The Eagles will face equal chal-

lenges on the offensive end. The quarterback position took another turn Saturday against Marshall.

After starter Anthony Alford left the game in the third quarter with a toe injury, Ricky Lloyd lasted a couple of series before leaving with a knee injury. Last year’s backup quarterback, Arsenio Fa-

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vor, saw his first action of the season when he replaced Lloyd.

Favor, who was injured in spring practices, finished the game by completing four of his five passes for 13 yards and added a rushing touchdown. Johnson said he would get his shot at the starter’s snaps in practice. Johnson also noted that former starter Chris Campbell has been cleared to play. Campbell has not played since he suffered a neck injury against Western Kentucky.

Whoever takes the snaps against Rice, they will have their hands full trying to get the Eagles’ offense in gear. Southern Miss ranks 119th in the NCAA in passing yards and is the 110th ranked team in points scored per game.

This is the first time in 18 years that the Eagles will not finish the season with a winning record and are off to their worst start since the 1976 season. It will be important for them to find something positive in the last five games in order to build some momentum for next season.