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Program to honor veterans Wilton Jackson Printz Reporter

As Americans, we sometimes forget about the men and women who put their lives on the line for us to live freely from harm and danger. To show its appreciation, the Men of Excellence will host a program entitled “A Salute to Our Heroes” to honor four special individuals who have served diligently within different branches of the military. The program will feature Southern Miss alumnus Col. Carlen Chestang Jr. as the guest speaker and the four honorees that include: Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Hammond, Lt. Col. Joseph Worley Jr., Spc. Donald Holmes II and Anthony Rooney. Maj. Gen. Hammond is an alumnus of the Southern Miss Army ROTC program. He commissioned into the United States Army as a 2nd Lt. in 1978. Hammond, who holds the Army’s

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Catledge named Miss. Board of Nursing president

Sharon Catledge

Wilton Jackson Printz Reporter

Iwa Jima Monument located in Washington, D.C.

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BASKETBALL

USM basketball wins over weekend

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Above: Southern Miss forward Jeremiah Eason attempts to pass to another player while wrestling the ball from Jackson State. Southern Miss came out on top, 67-51.

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To the right: Freshman point guard Alex Coyne drives the ball past West Alabama’s defense. The Lady Eagles broke triple digits on the scoreboard during Friday’s game, with a ﬁnal score of 101-44.

Sharon Catledge, family nurse practitioner in Student Health Services, has been named president of the Mississippi Board of Nursing. The Hattiesburg native has spent two years serving and assisting the needs of students in the Bedie Smith Clinic. Before working as a nurse practitioner at the university, she taught nursing at Itawamba Community College in Fulton, Miss. “I absolutely love my profession,” Catledge said. “I have been in nursing for greater than 24 years with a wide range of experience.” Catledge will serve a one-year term as board president. Her duties will include chairing all meetings, overseeing decisions that require immediate action, working on the executive committee, selecting ad hoc committees and managing the presentation of the executive director’s annual evaluation. “I am honored to serve as the board’s president,” Catledge said. “Community service is a part of who I am and serving on the Board of Nursing affords me another venue to give back.” Catledge received her bachelor of science in nursing from the Mississippi University for Women in 1996. She went on to obtain a master’s degree in nursing from the University of North Alabama in 2008 and her nurse practitioner certification in 2010. She is a member of the Nu Sigma Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

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Human Trafﬁcking

Lady Gaga

Men’s Basketball

Campus group raises awareness.

Pop artist debuts new album “ARTPOP.”

USM played Jackson State Friday night.

CALENDAR

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NEWS

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VETERANS, from 1 third highest rank for commissioned officers, has commanded at all levels from Battery to Division Artillery. He served the country abroad as a Personnel Services Officer in Korea, commanded the 4th Battalion, 29th Field Artillery, 1st Armored Division, the United States Army Europe and Seventh Army and was deployed to Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Desert Shield with the 1st Battalion, 41st Field Artillery. Hammond also received several of the highest awards due to his devoted service such as the Legion of Merit award and the Bronze Star Medal. The Hattiesburg native received his bachelor of science and master’s degree in education from Southern Miss. He also served as assistant professor of

military science at USM from 1984-1987. Lt. Col. Worley enlisted into the Oklahoma Army National Guard in March 1989. He commissioned as a 2nd Lt. in Chemical Corps in December 1993 after graduating from Oklahoma State University with a bachelor of arts degree in political science. His tours include Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan in fall 2007, and Dec. 2009 through Dec. 2010. He received distinguished awards for his military service including a Bronze Star Medal and the Meritorious Service Medal. Worley currently serves as the professor of military science at USM. Spc. Holmes is a senior English major who is also earning a minor in black studies at USM. A native of Osyka, Miss., he served with the Mississippi Army Na-

tional Guard from 2006-2012. He was deployed to Mosul, Iraq in 2009-2010. “Being honored by the Men of Excellence is an overwhelming feeling,” Holmes said. “As a veteran, I served for the upkeep of our beloved nation and to be recognized for that is truly humbling and endearing.” Rooney is a senior music education major from Gulfport. On campus, he serves as the president of the Student Veterans of America organization. Rooney served in the Marines as a CH53 Avionics Man and Aerial Observer. Often referred to as “MOX” by many on campus, the community-service-based organization works to better the image of all males on campus, to serve the campus and community with pride and integrity and to excel

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University joins UIDP Kirstie Lowery Printz Reporter The University of Southern Mississippi announced its membership in the University Industry Demonstration Partnership, a national organization designed to build solid working relationships between universities and companies. “It was born out of trying to establish better relationships from organization to organization,” said Chase Kasper, director of the office of technology development. “It’s a wonderful organization filled with a lot of company names that just about everybody knows.” Companies that currently have memberships with UIDP include Hershey’s and General Electric. Southern Miss has now joined other higher education schools like Harvard, Cornell and Georgia Tech that are also members of UIDP. Kasper was previously involved with UIDP. He said one of the main reasons for USM’s decision to become a member of UIDP was to expand the school’s relationships with other members of the organization. He said the new membership also increases the university’s research capabilities. Being a part of UIDP will allow the university to conduct more industryfunded research and give graduate students the opportunity to get hired by companies they might not otherwise get the chance to work with. According to a press release, this membership will not only have an impact on the university, but each student as well. Each student involved with a university that is connected to potential employers will have better chances of becoming successful throughout his or her academic and professional career.

The press release also said involvement with this organization will have a positive effect on the future of USM. Not only will the membership offer the university chances to expand relationships with well-known businesses, but it will also make the school a better educational experience for every student. According to USM’s website, other perks of joining UIDP include: access to UIDP’s Researcher Guidebook, meetings that promote and assist networking and collaborating on ideas, working in groups that focus on different varieties of meaningful research and access to the Partner-

ship Webinar Series, where members can meet via the internet to discuss ideas and hold meetings. Kasper said UIDP is generally a great way for students to enhance his or her chances of being successful academically and professionally. “It will offer us the opportunity to explore a wide variety of programs both inside and outside the research enterprise,” Kasper said. “This will broaden and expand the university’s horizons and allow USM to be the best university that it can be.” For more information on the membership, visit www.usm.edu/ technology-development.

in all endeavors collectively or individually to build a foundation of excellence. “I am expecting students to come out and support our organization as we show appreciation to our veterans,” said Antoine Armstrong, president of Men of Excellence. “They have sacrificed their lives in order for us to live free here in America.” The program is open to the public and will take place Wednesday, Nov.13th at 5:30 p.m. in the Trent Lott Center, Room 103.

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Monday, November 11, 2013

International Education Week kicks off Yolanda Cruz Printz Reporter International Education Week kicks off Nov. 11 and will feature a week of events hosted by the International Club. The events are meant to educate students about different countries, promote study abroad programs and expose students to other international club members. Skye Gravenstuk, junior communication studies major and chair of International Education Week, said the experience would be beneficial to students. “Basically what it is meant to do is show the diversity of voices of people who have studied abroad,” Gravenstuk said. “It’s kind of a way to experience the globalization of our world and open students’ minds to what’s really out there.” Monday, the club will hold an International Fair in the R.C. Cook Union from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Students will display boards about their native countries or countries they have visited. Students will also share music or dances from their respective countries. Tuesday, there will be a Study Abroad Fair in R.C. Cook Union from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The fair is a large informational session for students who are

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Rakeem Daniels stands in front of The University of Exeter in the U.K. during his study abroad session.

interested in studying abroad. Thursday, the Honors College will host a cultural fair in the Honor House from 5 p.m.-6 p.m. International students and students who have studied abroad are invited to participate. Students are encouraged to bring an international dish of their choosing and share stories of their time abroad. At 6 p.m., a talent show will be held in Gonzales Auditorium in the Liberal Arts Building. Students can display

any talents they wish but no English speaking is allowed. “We have a huge international student population here at Southern Miss so we are trying to get them involved and to get more of a cultural combination with everyone on campus,” Gravenstuk said. “I think a lot of the time some international students feel like they are a little bit separate from the mass population at Southern Miss.” “I think it’s important we all get in-

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volved with each other. It gives you an opportunity to learn a lot about other cultures you might [not] have been exposed to before,” she added. Gravenstuk hopes students really see the value of learning about international cultures. “It’s really easy to get [sucked into] Hattiesburg and not really see the world around you,” she said. “It’s a good way to really open your eyes and see what’s out there and get to

know people from different cultures, different countries.” Gravenstuck said it’s easy to get involved internationally and it’s important for students to study abroad when they’re young. “It’s a good way to be aware of the international world we live in. When you only know your own culture, you’re missing out on everything else in the world around you,” she added. According to the Chicago Tribune, international career experts said in a global economy, employers increasingly value experiences that are gained from study abroad. It’s a good way to stand out from peers, and shows that student can work and live internationally. Rakeem Daniels, a senior biology major and social chair of the International Club, gained a lot of experience during his semester abroad. “Study abroad is valuable because you get in touch with a different part of yourself that you wouldn’t think you would,” he said. “It gives you a sense of self and builds your confidence, and you just gain so much from it. It breaks those barriers down that you put on your own abilities.” For more information about International Education Week, like International Education Week at Southern Miss on Facebook. For information about study abroad programs, visit www.usm.edu/study-abroad.

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Group raises human trafﬁcking awareness Ardan Thornhill Printz Reporter USM Students for Human Rights presented Advocates for Freedom Thursday night in Joseph Green Hall. AFF is a faithbased organization whose mission is to provide resources, education and training to bring awareness to human trafficking. ‘Human trafficking’ is an umbrella term for when an individual is compelled into involuntary servitude. Although it is not legal, it continues to happen. “People being used as items, that’s human trafficking,” said Abby Birkey, AFF member. “Drugs run out and you have to go back to your dealer, but humans are reusable. So, it’s a very lucrative business.” According to AFF, financial struggles, emotional battles, anything that would place a person in a position in which they are open to manipulation can make a person fall into the business. Any face can fit the rubric of human trafficking. People are coerced with promises of friendship or money. The initial consent to participate in these types of labors is not determinative. When the person is

held, whether by psychological or physical force, the person is a trafficking victim. “[Traffickers] see people’s dreams and steal them,” Birkey said. “They use these dreams as a tool to get what they want.” People are enslaved for a profit and can be sold multiple times in a day. According to the U.S. State Department, human trafficking profits amount to nearly 35 billion dollars a day, the second most profitable business in America. Speakers at the event explained that leaving the industry can be extremely difficult due to the meticulously organized systems and a lack of public awareness. “Pimps run in circuits all across the United States; they never stay in one place,” said AFF Executive Director and Founder Susie Harvill. “They have their own language. A ‘stable’ is not a place for horses or cattle: it is the people that they are running. In the stable, there can be a duck, a jasper, a swan. There are lists upon lists of ‘-isms.’” Harvill said recovery can be as difficult as training a right-handed person to write with their left. It can take many months or even years to undo the effect of trafficking. It is a supply-and-demand business. According to AFF, 56 percent

of all the pornography in the world is exported from America. That is 450 million new pictures a day, 365 days a year. “Where the mind goes, the body follows,” Harvill said. “If you really want money, you will get money. On the other side, if you really want sex, you will get sex.” Harvill said trafficking areas include tourist destinations like the coast, where people come through looking for recreation, stay for a brief time and leave. “Ordering people [in sex-trafficking] is like ordering pizza,” she said. “Would you like the 12 year old and the 18 year old? This or that action? Here is the cost,” Harvill said. AFF urges people to be aware of the signs. “Pay attention; I used to live in a gated apartment complex where girls would leave around midnight with bags and load into these vans,” said AFF member Sharon Robbins, who was once a victim of trafficking. “Eventually new girls would move in. Something just was not right.” USM Students for Human Rights meets every Monday at 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit their Facebook page at Southern Miss Students for Human Rights.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

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REVIEW

Monday, November 11, 2013

Lady Gaga debuts ‘ARTPOP’ Kirstie Lowery Printz Reporter Pop sensation Lady Gaga lives for the applause, and that is exactly what she will receive after fans get a taste of her new album, “ARTPOP.” According to her official website, the album release, originally scheduled for Aug. 26, was delayed when she broke her hip during a concert. For most people, an injury like that would have been a huge problem. But in true Mother Monster fashion, Lady Gaga turned the injury into a positive experience. During the months she spent recuperating and attending physical therapy sessions, Gaga used her spare time to pen a few more songs for “ARTPOP,” and to work on her new social media network project of the same title. The project, an app where Little Monsters worldwide can access films and extra music, will be made available for most smartphones. Lady Gaga successfully markets her works so that fans are constantly speculat-

ing what goes into the making of each her albums. From controversial photos to videos using reverse psychology, Gaga is marketing “ARTPOP” in every possible way. Fans were surprised when “Applause,” the first single from the album, leaked on the Internet Aug. 12, a week before the expected release date. According to Hollywoodlife.com, “ARTPOP” was leaked nine days before it’s anticipated release date, Nov. 11. Though the musical style of “Applause” sounds like the usual pop tune, the lyrics suggest a deeper meaning. Throughout the song, Gaga discusses her battle with critics, yet she also uses this track to thank her devoted fans. “She is very clever with her lyrics. I like what she is going for,” said 21-yearold local musician Jana Bounds. Other tracks on the album, such as “Manicure” and “Aura,” portray a more artistic side of Gaga, featuring electric guitars and synthesizers. “When you hear Lady Gaga, you know it’s her,” Bounds said. “She has a very distinct sound.”

“This album seems to be more techno, and it’s very different than what other artists are putting out,” she added. According to Latinpost.com, some other famous artists featured on “ARTPOP” include T.I., R. Kelly, Twista, Zedd and Will.I.Am. This album is the result of many creative forces working together to create a very unique and electric sound. Lady Gaga’s latest project is not just another album. It is a mixture of creative imagery, fun music and meaningful lyrics. “ARTPOP” is a new era of Gaga.

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FOOTBALL

SPORTS

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Southern Miss falls to conference rival James Johnson Printz Reporter Southern Miss fell to 0-9 and extended its losing streak to 21 games this weekend when they traveled to Ruston, La. to face Lousisana Tech. Southern Miss has won threestraight games in seven of the last eight meetings between the two schools, but the last three games have been decided by three points or less. The Eagles continued to struggle early in the game settling for a field goal from 22 and 50 yards out in the first half. They have been outscored 106-10 in the first quarter. When asked about starting the game off poorly head coach Todd Monken said, “It is frustrating at times because [we] see things that are signs of being a good football team, but we cannot get out of our own way with dropped balls, fumbles, running plays not the way they were designed. We find a way to do things that we do not normally do. You are never going to win that way. We played good enough early to give us a chance to win this game, but we did not take advantage of what was given to us.” Southern Miss continued to struggle to get their running game going as they are the only team in FBS with less than two rushing touchdowns. George Payne was the

Chuck Cook/Printz Freshman quarterback Nick Mullens makes a throw while offensive linesman Fredrick Moore blocks Louisiana Tech Bulldogs’ defensive tackle Shakeil Lucas during the second half at Joe Aillet Stadium.

leading rusher for the game with only 26 yards (25 coming on one

run) and a 3.7 yards per carry average. Southern Miss finished with 59

VOLLEYBALL

Eagles volleyball closes

home schedule with win, loss Alan Rawls Printz Reporter Southern Miss (14-13, 5-7) pulled out a big win at home against the Marshall Thundering Herd in a 3-1 match, but finished the weekend with a 3-1 loss to Florida International. On Nov. 8, the Eagles defeated the Herd (14-15, 7-6) winning three of four sets by three or more points. Except for the second set, losing 25-19, the Eagles outperformed Marshall in nearly every aspect of the game. The first set remained close throughout, until a 4-1 stint for the Eagles gave them the advantage they needed. The Golden Eagles recorded 19 kills and .293 hitting in the 25-22 victory. Marshall tied the match 1-1 before going into the third set. However, the Eagles proved they were up to the task for the fi-

nal two sets by winning 25-16 and 25-20, respectively. USM notched a win on their belt after recording a combined 32 kills in those sets. Four players made double-digit kills in the win over Marshall. Elise Ames, Jasmine Crowell, Quinci Hayward and Stephany Purdue all accounted for 53 of USM’s 64 kills. Kristen Fleming finished with 55 assists and the team averaged a .280 hitting clip. Sunday, Nov. 10, was the opposite of Friday night’s victory. The Eagles fell in a 3-1 match to the FIU Panthers (11-18, 5-8) on their Senior Day, the last home game of the regular season. The same four Golden Eagles who scored double-digit kills repeated their performance in Sunday’s match. But though USM out-killed FIU 67-61 it was not enough to send the Panthers home with a loss. USM and FIU each totaled 77 points on the match, but the Panthers’ defense outperformed

the Eagles with 67 kills and nine team blocks. After a close 26-24 win for the first set, the Eagles lost the final three sets, each set with a score of 25-22. Elise Ames finished the match with 17 kills and .457 hitting, while Quinci Hayward had an impressive 19 kills but a less impressive .060 hitting average. The Golden Eagles will wrap up the season on the road. USM travels to Charlotte on Friday, Nov. 15, and closes their regular season at Florida Atlantic on Sunday, Nov. 17.

passes for 298 (5.7 yards per pass) with three interceptions in his third start as the Golden Eagles quarterback. Southern Miss has at least one turnover in 37 straight games, while the Golden Eagle defense has forced at least one turnover in every game this season. Tech got on the score board first with a safety in the first quarter. La Tech defense kept our offense quite only giving up one touchdown in the fourth quarter. Scotty Young La Tech’s gun slinger completed 22 of 37 passes for 158 yards and two touchdowns, but the star of the night was La Tech’s sophomore running back Kenneth Dixon who took over the game and at times looked like no one on the field could bring him down. Dixon ran for 207 yards and a touchdown on 25 carries to lead Louisiana Tech to a 36-13 victory over Southern Miss Saturday night. “There is no doubt that our team does not quit and it is hard to say that when we are the result of business and I get it. We need to play better and win more games and find out how to match our effort with success,” Said coach Monken. Southern Miss has a chance to get on track and get things going as they are back home at The Rock facing Florida Atlantic on 11/16.

yards rushing on the. Nick Mullens completed 25 of 51

Southern Miss Sports Box Score Women’s Basketball 11/8 vs. West Alabama W, 101-44

Women’s Volleyball

11/8 vs. Marshall W, 3-1 11/10 vs. Florida International L, 3-1

Men’s Basketball

11/8 vs. Jackson State W, 67-51

Football

11/9 at Louisiana Tech L, 36-13

Upcoming Games

11/12/13 7 p.m. Women’s Basketball vs. South Alabama Hattiesburg, Miss. 11/13/13 8 p.m. Men’s Basketball at DePaul Chicago, Ill. 11/15/13 6 p.m. Women’s Volleyball at Charlotte Charlotte, N.C. All Day Track & Field, Cross Country at NCAA Regional Championship Tuscaloosa, Ala.

SPORTS

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BASKETBALL

Monday, November 11, 2013

Golden Eagles win opening game against Jackson State Wilton Jackson Printz Reporter

Despite a sluggish start, 61 total fouls called and 71 free throws attempted between the two, Southern Miss defeated Jackson State 67-51 to win its season opener on Friday at Reed Green Coliseum. The Golden Eagles started the game on a 7-0 run that included a powerful dunk by Daveon Boardingham, a Michael Craig jump shot and a 3-pointer by Aaron Brown. After scoring the first seven points, Jackson State fired back with a jump shot from Brandon West and a 3-pointer of its own by Marcus Love to make the score 7-5 with 13:43 left in the first period. From there, both teams struggled

to distance themselves. As part of a new rule in college basketball, absurd fouls dominated the first half of the game. “You get a stop, get a lay-up, make a big shot, then boom — it’s a ticky-tack foul,” said Donnie Tyndall, second year head basketball coach. “We could not get 8-2 run or a 12-4 run like we normally do.” With 6:01 left in the first half, Jerrold Brooks hit one of his three crucial 3-point shots to put Southern Miss ahead 22-18 before a 30-second timeout. Following the timeout, Jackson State went on a 13-6 run with Javeres Brent nailing a pair of long range 3-pointers to give the Tigers a commanding 31-28 lead at halftime. Jackson State out-rebounded Southern Miss 24-20 and converted 7-11 from the free-throw line, while Southern Miss made 12-20

from the free-throw line at the half. Senior guard Neil Watson, who missed the last five weeks with a broken jaw, had 4 points and 6 rebounds at the half. He stated the team was not playing Southern Miss basketball. “The defensive intensity wasn’t high. The defensive pressure wasn’t there,” Watson said. “So in the second half, we came out and played harder.” The Golden Eagles came out after halftime and put relentless pressure on the Tigers. Going back and forth from a full court press to a zone defense, Southern Miss outscored Jackson State 3920 in the second half. Three-point shooting, which was significant in keeping Jackson State in the game, was a non-factor during the second half. Jackson State went 0-9 on 3-point field goals.

Kara Davidson/Printz Senior guard Michael Craig jumps to snatch the rebound during the Jackson State game.

Looking for a spark in the offense, Jerrold Brooks hit two critical back-to-back 3-pointers with 14:30 left in in the second half to give Southern Miss a 41-35 lead. The Tigers managed to narrow the Golden Eagle lead to four with 9:40 remaining in the game; however, good defense allowed the Eagles to limit the Tigers to one field goal over the last 8:13. Southern Miss ended the game on an 18-2 run. For the game, the Golden Eagles shot a disappointing 38 percent from the field, converted 3044 from the free throw line and out-rebounded the Tigers 42-38. Daveon Boardingham led all scorers with 15 and a career-high nine rebounds. Aaron Brown scored 12 and Jerrold Brooks finished with 11 points. Neil Watson added nine points, four assists

and a career-high nine rebounds. Javeres Brent was the leading scorer for the Tigers with 11 points, followed by Julysses Nobles and Jeffery Stubbs adding 11 points respectively. Despite the win, Tyndall said his team has room for improvement. “There’s a fine line between saying maybe we didn’t do some things as well as we’d hoped and not giving Jackson State enough credit,” he said. “They competed. I don’t want to take anything from them, but we’ve certainly got some room to grow.” On Wednesday, the team will travel to Rosemont, Ill., for a four game road span to take on DePaul in the opening game of the CBE Hall of Fame Classic. Tipoff is set for 8 p.m.

Kara Davidson/Printz Senior forward Daveon Boardingham looks for an open teammate under double coverage from Jackson State defenders.