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Introducing Nugget Hattiesburg Zoo will be home to new addition to the Golden Eagle family.

Kirstie Lowery Printz Reporter

The Hattiesburg Zoo is now home to an extension of the Southern Miss family: a new golden eagle named Nugget.

The decision to bring a golden eagle to Hattiesburg was made by the Southern Miss Alumni Association more than two years ago. The decision was supported by the Student Government Association and USM Foundation. The three groups partnered to raise enough money to construct a golden eagle habitat at the zoo.

“It was viewed as not only a great opportunity to educate the public about golden eagles, but also as a great opportunity for a community partnership that would have a lasting impact,” said Kristie Fairley, director of marketing and communication at the Hattiesburg Tourism and Convention Commission.

According to Fairley, the zoo employees had to go through an extensive 300-hour training process to gain the knowledge and experience needed to provide the care a golden eagle requires.

Employees were required to attend training sessions at the Southeastern Raptor Rehabilitation Center at Auburn University. The lengthy experience gave each person the chance to learn more about the eagle and provided a unique learning experience for attendees.

According to the Hattiesburg Zoo website, the bird was discovered in Ojai, Calif. after suffering an injury from contact with power lines. Because of the incident, Nugget can no longer fly above between 10 and 15 feet in the air and can’t return to wildlife.

According to Fairley, after obtaining the bird, the zoo decided to call him Nugget, a name inspired

by USM. “The name seemed befitting with the university’s history and deep traditions which connect golden eagles to so many USM fans,” Fairley said.

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The Southern Miss Alumni Association, Student Government Association and USM Foundation raised $70,000 for Nugget’s habitat. He is a permanent resident at the Hattiesburg Zoo.

website, golden eagles represent the intelligence and determination of each USM student.

Visitors who are interested in seeing the new golden eagle

exhibit during November can visit the zoo Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

In December, visiting hours will be Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays

from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information, visit the Hattiesburg Zoo website at zoohattiesburg.com.

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Southern Tracks

NPHC

Basketball

MCJ students will host a new FOX23 show.

Welcomed 69 new initiates Thursday.

Students who have participated in The Abbey study-abroad program with The University of Southern Mississippi agree the program was a life-changing experience.

Junior art history major Kyle Simmons, a spring 2013 participant, was sad to hear of the suspension of the program due to budget issues.

“It is a different way of life,” Simmons said. “It was a good thing to get a break from Hattiesburg. …hopefully USM will realize what it lost and bring the program back soon.”

Over the past 12 years, the program has hosted around 550 students from several universities in a 1,000-year-old abbey in the village of Pontlevoy, France.

During the program, students spent the semester attending regular classes but with the added excitement of learning through the study- abroad program. With courses in French, art history, history, religion and literature, students were able to travel to places like Berlin, Rome, Dublin and Paris while taking their basic courses.

Simmons said those participating in the program were under the instruction of many knowledgeable, passionate professors who took their students to explore and learn on the streets of Paris.

“Being in Europe and getting to learn in these great cities added to my learning experience,” he said. “Instead of just looking at pictures of great artworks, we got to visit them.”

Students also had the opportunity to travel and explore independently for a week and

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Southern Miss Sports Box Score Men’s Basketball

11/23 at Houston Baptist W, 67-62 11/24 vs. William Carey W, 99-54

Women’s Basketball

11/23 vs. Florida Gulf Coast W, 76-74

Football

11/23 vs. Middle Tennessee State L, 42-21

Upcoming Games 11/29/13 5 p.m. Women’s Basketball vs.

Mississippi Valley State Hattiesburg, Miss.

6 p.m. Men’s Basketball at Louisville Louisville, Ky. 11/30/13 12 p.m. Football at UAB Birmingham, Ala. TBA Women’s Basketball at Florida A&M/Eastern Kentucky Hattiesburg, Miss.

Monday, November 25, 2013 ABBEY, from 1 visited the Louvre, Musée D’Orsay and the European Impressionism Museum.

“It is sad news that the program is suspended because it was such a new opportunity for me to learn things in a way that I could not on the Southern Miss campus,” said Anna Kate Baygents, a sophomore international studies major. “The program is different than the British Studies program in that you spend three months overseas instead of one and it feels like you become a part of the village.”

Although Southern Miss no longer hosts The Abbey program, students who are interested may go through The University of West Florida.

For more information, visit the International Programs website at usm.edu/studyabroad.

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Bennett announces new QEP Bradley Presson Printz Reporter The University of Southern Mississippi President Rodney Bennett announced on Nov. 19 the development of a new Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) for the university.

The QEP is part of the reaffirmation of accreditation process that Southern Miss must undergo every 10 years to retain its membership in the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

In an email sent by the university, Bennett explained the QEP is a multi-year university-wide effort intended to refine a selected area of student learning. The announced QEP would be USM’s second QEP following 2006’s “Finding A Voice: Improving Oral and Written Competencies,”

which focused on improving students’ speaking and writing skills.

According to Julie Howdeshell, director of Quality Enhancement at USM, “Finding A Voice” “resulted in the expansion of the Writing Center, the establishment of the first Speaking Center in the state and faculty development programs to strengthen students’ speaking and writing skills across the disciplines.”

Howdeshell said “Finding A Voice” was quite successful, pointing toward improved performance on standardized tests and in English 102, and “statistically significant increases in graduating seniors’ ratings of degree of improvement… in all three related areas: writing effectively, speaking effectively and making a professional presentation effectively.”

Faculty and students also reported positive experiences with

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the results of “Finding A Voice.”

Andrew Haley of the USM Department of History said the USM Speaking and Writing Centers are vital to his teaching, allowing him to put more energy into teaching while his students can be helped with a consultant from one of the centers. He said while going to the Writing or Speaking Centers isn’t a guarantee to become a master wordsmith or orator.

“Everyone can learn to be a better communicator,” Haley said.

He also said that his students who put forth the effort to go to the Speaking or Writing Centers typically performed better than their peers.

Sophomore Allison Edwards also spoke to the benefits of the Writing Center. “I’ll never forget the first time I went to the Writing Center freshman year and listened to my mentor read my

paper out loud,” Edwards said.

“It was really eye opening for me, and now that’s something I do for every paper before I turn it in.”

Results like these are what the Quality Enhancement Program aims for, and Bennett and Howdeshell hope students and members of the university community will provide input for the direction of the new QEP. The QEP can focus on any area of student learning or the student learning environment.

The Quality Enhancement Plan Topic Selection Task Force will take suggestions for topic ideas through Dec. 13. All members of the university community are encouraged to take part, and those interested in sharing their ideas can visit usm.edu/qep.

‘Southern Tracks’ coming to USM Kristy Shelley Printz Reporter Auditions were held last week for hosts for a new TV program, “Southern Tracks.” The program will be a student-run, music-based TV program that will highlight different singer-songwriters in the Hattiesburg area.

The idea for the show came from Department Chair of the School of Mass Communication and Journalism Christopher Campbell.

“He spoke with the owner of Fox 23 and they both thought it would be nice for us to start producing a show that would benefit the School of Mass Communication and Journalism,” Executive Producer Jonathan McGowan said of the show.

“The idea was for the students to get experience in producing a show that would be aired on Fox 23, and since Hattiesburg is the ‘Hub City for Music,’ what better of a show to produce than one about music,” he added.

Eventually, “Southern Tracks” will be completely run by students.

McGowan said that’s what makes the show unique.

“This show is going to be a learning experience that students should take advantage of,” McGowan said.

Until the show begins production, faculty and staff are helping out when they can, where they can.

“Currently we have teachers helping us, as the show is in the beginning stages of production,” McGowan said. “The staff and I are working hard to put the proper things in place before we begin this new journey.”

McGowan said he has high ex-

pectations for the show.

“I believe this show has potential to touch lives, captivate the viewers attention and stir up more buzz about rising artists in the Hattiesburg area,” McGowan said.

He said he is excited to be producing the show.

“I actually just sat in on a meeting about the show, and Dr. Campbell announced that I’d be the executive producer and my jaw dropped,” McGowan said. “Ever since I have been at Southern Miss, the Lord has blessed me with so many great opportunities and I am truly blessed and honored to be in a position such as this.”

There will be 13 episodes in the series.

For questions, more information or to be a part of the show, contact Jonathan McGowan at Jonathan.

McGowan@eagles.usm.edu.

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Top right: David Cole, left, Kevin Campbell, center, and Jared Hollingsworth, right, work in the control room Wednesday night during the audition process to find the host of the new Southern Tracks TV show coming to USM in spring 2014.

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Bottom right: Mass Communication Master’s student Sean Martin watches the time as local musician Raven Jackson is interviewed during the audition process for the host of the Southern Tracks TV show coming to USM in spring 2014.

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NPHC welcomes 69 new members Carly Tynes Executive Editor Thursday night Reed Green Coliseum was alive with anticipation and excitement as The University of Southern Mississippi’s National Pan-Hellenic Council presented its new members to those in attendance at the council’s first Joint New Member Show.

NPHC called this show “The Premier” and Trent Johnson, public relations chair for NPHC executive board, said it was the first time a Joint New Member Show took place at Southern Miss. “… The show is used to introduce new members of any [NPHC] fraternity and sorority…

Each fraternity and sorority will come out with their own individual show,” Johnson said. “It’s pretty much a big celebration.”

He said 69 new members were revealed to excited family, friends and members from USM and other NPHC sororities and fraternities from around the state who made the trip to Southern Miss to support the new members of their respective chapters.

“People in attendance got to see friends, family and classmates revealed to USM as new members of their fraternity or sorority, so there was a lot of excitement in the coliseum,” he added.

“The new member presentation was something new for everyone,” said Gabrielle Price, a new initiate of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. who was revealed to her family and friends at the event. “I think it will bring the organizations closer together. I am excited to be a part of my sorority.”

“It’s an exciting time because these students are being reintro-

duced to campus as members of a new sorority or fraternity,” Johnson said.

NPHC at Southern Miss is composed of the following sororities and fraternities: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Alpha Kappa Sorority, Inc., Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. and Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. For more information about USM NPHC, visit www.usm.edu/ greek-life/n-p-h-c.

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The ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. line up before the initiates’ reveal at the NHPC Joint New Member Show Thursday night in Reed Green Coliseum.

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The men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. perform their on-stage routine at the NHPC Joint New Member Show Thursday night in Reed Green Coliseum.

LIFE

Wintertime bring winter blues

Destiny Reynolds Printz Reporter With winter rapidly approaching, the number of available daylight hours are growing fewer.

While many regard this as a fixture of each year having little effect on daily life, others find this is a phenomenon known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

According to WebMd.com, Seasonal Affective Disorder is a type of depression brought on by the change in exposure to sunlight caused by the time shift in the winter months. It occurs when there are increased levels of melatonin, a hormone that has been linked to fatigue and depression, as well as a shift in the body’s natural circadian rhythm, which guides our body’s processes throughout the day.

Symptoms include depression,

fatigue, lack of interest in onceappealing activities, social anxiety or withdrawal from social activities, an increase in cravings for food high in carbohydrates and weight gain.

While these symptoms are common, not all symptoms may be present. In some cases, the symptoms may be to the opposite extreme, such as weight loss versus weight gain.

While most people affected by SAD only experience symptoms during the colder winter months, those more acutely affected might experience symptoms during long stretches of cloudy weather or when working in an office with few windows and little natural light.

In a few cases, the symptoms may be more extreme in the summer months, likely due to the high heat and humidity levels. The symptoms typically are opposite of winter

SAD, often including insomnia, decreased appetite, weight loss and severe anxiety.

Increasing someone’s exposure to sunlight during the winter months, either by taking long walks or rearranging someone’s living space to allow for exposure to a window can improve or eradicate symptoms of SAD. But, in severe cases, phototherapy may be necessary. This involves exposure to bright light from a special fluorescent bulb for 30 to 90 minutes every day. Psychotherapy counseling has been found to be successful.

If the depression should become severe, one should seek professional help. The counseling services on campus at Kennard-Washington Hall are a good place to start. In case of a mental health emergency, the counseling services can be reached at 601.606.HELP(4357).

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LIFE

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The seven deadly sins of Thanksgiving Kathryn Miller Managing Editor Many people think the Thanksgiving holidays are filled with pure joy and thankfulness. Not to be a Debbie Downer, but that’s not entirely true.

According to urbandictionary. com, the seven deadly sins include greed, gluttony, lust, envy, sloth, wrath and pride. When I watch my family argue politics and have fights over the last piece of pecan pie, I believe the seven deadly sins relate to Turkey Day. Greed - Wanting too much food.

Most of you believe this deadly sin is about a person who is greedy with their money or possessions. But food can also be a factor. Thanksgiving is about being thankful. But it’s mainly centered around turkey, sweet potato casserole and pumpkin pie. Don’t get me wrong, I love the idea of the year’s best home cooking on one day of the year. But when you get angry because your mom said the feast isn’t starting until 1 p.m., you might want to consider what you’re really thankful for.

Your quick fix: It’s okay to

eat more than you usually do on Thanksgiving, but it would be nice to leave the last piece of pie for your grandma. Be mindful of what you eat and if you really need it.

Gluttony - Eating too much food.

This deadly sin also involves food, but it’s when you go for seconds and thirds that makes you a glutton. I’ll admit, I’ve been a glutton every Thanksgiving, but not anymore. Most Americans don’t know the correct portion sizes for their daily meals. So on Turkey Day, you double your portions and don’t think twice about it. Then, you go a week wearing sweatpants because your jeans don’t button.

Your quick fix: Make sure you’re eating the recommended amount of food, even if it’s Thanksgiving and you think you have an excuse to eat 10 pounds of turkey. According to the Medline plus website, one serving of meat or poultry is about the size of your palm. You’ll appreciate this when you still fit into your pants the next day.

Lust - Rekindling old high school flames One of the deadliest sins is lust

because it’s hard to resist and mostly done out of boredom.

Nothing is worse than running into an ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend from high school during Thanksgiving break. Even though the fling was more than two years ago, an old flame can be fun and distracting.

Your quick fix: A better idea is hanging out with your highschool friends or watching your favorite TV shows on Netflix.

Rekindling old flames usually brings more baggage, which was likely the reason you broke up.

Envy - envious of your sibling(s) Jealousy is a sin in itself. So when you come home for the holidays and see your successful sister or brother talking about their latest study abroad trip to Italy, it often makes you look like the nogood, black sheep and 3.0 GPA average college student. Your first impulse is to roll your eyes and tune them out. The other sibling most likely always gets the most attention during the holidays.

Your quick fix: Be happy for your other sibling and see their accomplishments as a good thing.

They are, after all, supposed to be a good role model. Also, it’s not always bad to boast about your own accomplishments, even if it’s about making an A on your history final.

Sloth - The Thanksgiving siesta You’re anything but active after eating a massive feast, which is why sloth is a Thanksgiving deadly sin.

When your stomach is full and you’re perfectly content, this is the perfect combination for an after-Thanksgiving cat nap. You end up sleeping half the day and missing the time with your family that you see only twice a year.

Your quick fix: In this situation, stay awake by taking a walk after you eat or going to the movies with your cousins.

Wrath - The annoying family members Wrath is a deadly sin that can be mental or physical during the Thanksgiving holidays. You know the family members who ask everything about your life and never. stop. talking. They are the nicest people but sometimes they drive you insane. They are also the people who interrupt others during dinner conversa-

tions and talk throughout movies at the theater.

Your quick fix: If you’re at dinner and can’t avoid them, be polite. Family is family. But, if it’s someone you’re closer to, just joke with them and say, “Boy, aren’t you a chatterbox today!”

Pride - Winning the Black Friday lottery As if you don’t feel enough satisfaction from your Thanksgiving feast, Black Friday can also be a deadly sin. Most Americans get excited about the door busters and long lines outside of their favorite department stores. But it comes too far when someone is literally fighting over a product with someone else. Don’t let your pride streak take over your thankfulness.

Your quick fix: Remember Thanksgiving is a holiday where you reminisce how grateful you are for the things in your life including your family, friends or your two adorable cats, Meredith and Denzel.

This was an article of opinion by Kathryn Miller, an editor for the Student Printz.

Email questions or comments to kathryn. miller@eagles.usm.edu.

LIFE

Thanksgiving dinner made easy Destiny Reynolds Printz Reporter

Thanksgiving break is rapidly approaching, and most students are preparing to go home for the holidays.

For those who are not able to make it home, the prospect of a homemade Thanksgiving dinner may seem to be an unobtainable luxury. With these microwavable recipes, even a resident with no cooking experience and no access to an oven can have a Thanksgiving meal succulent enough to rival any other.

Microwavable Turkey Ingredients:

Ten- to twelve-pound turkey Half a stick of unsalted butter, softened Ground sage Ground rosemary Salt Tony Chachere’s Creole Style Butter Injectable Marinade

Procedure: Begin by rinsing the turkey and removing the neck and giblets. Then combine the softened butter and ground sage (to taste) and rub the mixture underneath the skin of the turkey. Combine the ground rosemary and salt into a large enough mixture to rub on top of the skin of the turkey, including legs and wings. Inject the marinade into at least four points on either turkey breasts, as well as twice in each wing and three times in each leg; more injections may be necessary depending on the size of the turkey and the desired taste. Place the turkey in a microwavesafe roasting back and seal loosely (the bag must be able to breathe) with a non-metal tie. Place on a microwave-safe plate and place in the microwave, ensuring the turkey has at least two inches of clearance on either side. Cook at half power for nine to ten minutes per pound, or until the turkey reaches an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees.

(family recipe)

Microwavable Sweet Potato Casserole Ingredients:

4 medium sweet potatoes 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup butter 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional) 1 can (8 oz.) crushed pineapple 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon water 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows 1/4 cup chopped pecans

Procedure: Wash the sweet potatoes and prick two to three times with a fork to allow the steam to vent. Place the sweet potatoes in the microwave and cook for about ten minutes on high power or until fork tender. Allow the potatoes to cool for at least five minutes, then peel and slice them. Place the potatoes in a microwave-safe casserole dish. Add 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup butter, and salt. Mash until smooth, then stir in the pineapple. Microwave on high for two minutes. Stir, then set aside. Place 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon butter, water, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high until the butter is melted, approximately a minute and a half, stirring halfway through the cook time. Add the marshmallows, and toss to coat. Top the sweet potato mixture with the marshmallows and microwave until the marshmallows are melted and the potatoes are fully heated, approximately two to four minutes. Sprinkle the finished casserole with pecans. (courtesy of cooks.com)

Microwavable Cranberry Sauce Ingredients:

12 ounces cranberries, fresh or frozen 1 1/4 cups sugar 1/2 cup orange juice 1 teaspoon grated orange rind

Procedure: Combine all of the ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover with wax paper and microwave on high for approximately five minutes. Stir well and recover, microwaving another five to seven minutes or until the cranberries have popped and the sauce has thickened. Let the sauce stand, covered, until room temperature, then chill for three to four hours. (courtesy of food.com)

Microwavable Dressing Ingredients:

8 cups breadcrumbs 1/2 cup minced onion 1 cup minced celery 1/3 cup melted butter 1 cup chicken broth 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning 1 dash pepper

Procedure: Combine all of the ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl, and microwave for four to six minutes on high power. Serve immediately. (courtesy of food.com)

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MOVIE

Monday, November 25, 2013

‘Catching Fire’ at the box office Sarah Turnage Printz Reporter The odds were definitely in favor of “Catching Fire” this weekend. The second film in the “The Hunger Games” trilogy was released Thursday, Nov. 21. Hundreds flocked to the Grand Theatre in Hattiesburg to see the film.

As I walked out of the theatre opening night, all I heard was “Wow that was amazing!” or “I can’t wait to see that again!” The film pleased not only fans of the first movie, but also fans of the original book series.

The film picks up with Katniss and Peeta about to embark on their victory tour. President Snow blames Katniss for the recent uprisings in several of the districts.

For the 75th annual Hunger Games, he has a trick up his sleeve to stamp out the rebellion.

The two and a half hour movie is sure to leave audience members on the edge of their seats. It’s an emotional ride. The audience enters the fictional country of Panem and leaves wanting more.

There is action, romance, a little comedy and great performances by the cast. The screen-

play does justice to the books and leaves moviegoers with the same feeling they have when reading the books.

The only thing I wish they didn’t leave out from the books is Haymitch’s backstory. How he came to be an alcoholic and how he won the Hunger Games adds more to the story and should have been included.

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Wow, I can’t wait that to see that was again!amazing! amazing!

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Jennifer Lawrence who plays Katniss Everdeen does an exceptional job. The new Hollywood “it girl” is very convincing as a young girl who does not want to be the leader of the new rebellion but who is a victim of circumstance.

She makes the audience sympathize with her plight throughout the movie. Jennifer Lawrence is very convincing as Katniss, a young girl who doesn’t ask to be

the leader of the new rebellion but is a victim of circumstance.

New cast additions include Philip Seymour Hoffman who plays the new Gamemaker Plutarch Heavensbee, Jena Malone who plays Johanna Mason and Sam Claflin who plays Finnick Odair were perfectly cast. They raise the bar and help make this a film that parents and teenagers will enjoy.

This is no “Twilight.” There are very serious discussions that can’t be made from watching the films or reading the books. War, the fear of a controlling government, sacrifice for family and bravery in the face of danger are all universal concepts.

The movies have only gotten better and the third movie will much anticipated by fans. If the pattern continues, “The Hunger Games” franchise will be the one to beat.

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Lacrosse Club joins League Chase Ladner Printz Reporter Sarah Hassell came to the University of Southern Mississippi four years ago from Boise, Idaho.

She brought four lacrosse sticks from her high school and a love for the sport.

“I fell in love [with] the sport and the game of lacrosse, so I brought it here,” Hassell, a senior exercise science major, said. “So I started the club.”

In her freshman year, Hassell started the Women’s Lacrosse Club.

Three years later and the club has gained league status after joining the Southeast Women’s Lacrosse League. The league consists of 13 schools, including The University of Mississippi and Auburn University, and 11 associate members.

Before joining SWLL, the Lacrosse Club had to prove that it was financially stable, discuss their win-loss records and that they will have enough players to where they wouldn’t forfeit games. Hassell said the biggest obstacle was dealing with finances.

“So we are not funded by the school, which is hard,” Hassell said. “Every single team, when we went to this meeting, was funded.

Except for us. I guess you can say it was kind of embarrassing that we didn’t have the support.”

The lacrosse club has 18 members and is completely self-funded through profit shares and fundraisers. The club also makes money by selling USM lacrosse apparel and paying member dues.

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The USM women’s lacross team.

To maintain league status the club has to pay $2500 in dues on top of other fees and travel.

“Clubs do get some funding from [the Student Government Association], and we support them as well as Recreational Sports,” said Mark Crager, advisor for the lacrosse club and director of Rec-Sports.

“But it’s all very minor funding for all clubs. For true athletic style funding, that’ll never happen at a university like this one.”

Hassell is still looking to get university funding, and plans on making presentations throughout this year to plead her team’s case.

“Even just a little help would be awesome,” Hassell said.

Before joining SWLL, the lacrosse club had to schedule their own games. They’ve played against the University of Mississippi, Tulane University, Louisiana State University and other teams with more established programs.

“We beat Tulane and they’ve been a program for a couple years,” Hassell said. “They actually had a coach and everything, and we didn’t have a coach at a time. We were going up against the actual program, and we beat them.”

In lacrosse there has to be 12 players from each team on the field at all times. Hassell hopes to expand her team from 18 to 25 players before the beginning of the season.

Hassell said once player rosters are

created they can’t be changed.

The requirement to join the Women’s Lacrosse Club is to have experience with high school athletics. “We accept everyone, we teach them how to play and the fundamentals,” Hassell said.

Their first game is Jan. 25 against the University of Florida. For more information about SWLL, visit http://www.usm.edu/ rec-sports/womens-lacrosse or http://www.swll.org/.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Melanie Boyd/Printz

Feshman guard Brittany Dinkins blocks Florida Gulf Coast player Number 0, DyTiesha Dunson, from passing the ball during the game Saturday in Reed Green Coliseum.

The Southern Miss Lady Eagles defeated Florida Gulf Coast 76-74 Saturday in Reed Green Coliseum. The Lady Eagles came back after falling behind by as much as 17 points in the second half. Jamierra Faulkner paced the Lady Eagles with 17 points and 12 assists en route to the dramatic comeback. Freshman Brittany Dinkins added 12 points to the effort. USM is hosting the Lady Eagle Thanksgiving Classic and will take on Mississippi Valley State Nov. 29 at 5 p.m. There will be both a consolation game and a championship game Nov. 30. Eastern Kentucky and Florida A&M are also participating.

SPORTS

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Monday, November 25, 2013

BASKETBALL

Southern Miss dominates William Carey, 99-54 Wilton Jackson Printz Reporter There aren’t many times where a team dominates every aspect of a game. However, Southern Miss controlled every possession as they beat William Carey, 99-54 Sunday afternoon at Reed Green Coliseum.

The Golden Eagles, who were coming off a 67-62 win over Houston Baptist in part of the CBE Hall of Fame Classic, did not deter from their winning ways.

Southern Miss took control from the tip, jumping out to a 14-8 lead five minutes into the game.

After a timeout, the Golden Eagles went on a 10-0 run to make the lead 24-8 and begin what would be a debacle of the Crusaders.

William Carey only scored 19 more points in the first half which paled in comparison to USM’s offense. The Golden Eagles scored

50 points with 5:43 remaining in the second half.

Southern Miss dominated the first half and led 61-27 at halftime.

Guard Chip Armelin scored 12 points in the first half. Neil Watson, who only played 6 minutes in the first half, went 4-4 from 3-point range to add 12 points as well. The team shot an impressive 68 percent from the floor and 58 percent from behind the arch.

The second half featured much of what took place in the first half.

Southern Miss continued to dominate every phase of the game.

The Golden Eagles produced 29 points off 29 turnovers and outrebounded the Crusaders 35-29 while the bench added 25 points.

Guard Jeremiah Dunnings scored 11 points and forward Detrick Davis added 9 points as the high scorers for the Crusaders.

William Carey shot 42 percent from the field and just 29 percent from 3-point land.

Armelin led all scorers for Southern Miss with 16 points for the game, followed by Neil Watson and Matt Bingaya with 14 points each. In addition, three players finished in double figures that afternoon. Southern Miss shot a superb 63 percent from the field.

The Golden Eagles (6-0) look to remain undefeated as they travel to Louisville, Ky., to take on the Louisville Cardinals on Nov. 29. The third-ranked defending National Champion Cardinals are coming off a 93-84 loss to North Carolina.

Projected lottery pick Russ Smith scored 36 points in the neutral court loss for the Cardinals. Defending him will be difficult, but the matchup will provide USM with a measuring stick with how they fare against a toptier program.

Tipoff is set for 6 p.m. Friday night.

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Senior forward Daveon Boardingham slam dunks for two points during Sunday’s game against the William Carey Crusaders in Reed Green Coliseum.

FOOTBALL

Early mistakes plague USM, fall 42-21 Alan Rawls Printz Reporter In one of the team’s more productive games this season, Southern Miss was unable to catch up to Middle Tennessee as the Blue Raiders defeated the Eagles 42-21 Saturday. The Eagles’ record for the longest active FBS losing streak was extended to 23 losses.

Mistakes haunted the Eagles early in the game. On their opening drive, USM drove the length of the field only to have a 29-yard field goal attempt bounce off the left upright.

“Unfortunately, we had every opportunity to start fast and did not,” said USM head coach Todd Monken after the game. “We take the opening drive, had a miscommunication with the quarterback and we miss the field goal. That was kind of deflating.”

Two of freshman quarterback Nick Mullens’ passes were intercepted and returned for touchdowns, giving the Raiders a 14-7 advantage before their offense began to move the ball.

Despite the early mistakes, the Southern Miss defense held its own against a stagnant MTSU offense until the latter half of the second quarter. Finally, MTSU scored

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Running back Jalen Richard searches for a first down as he speeds past the Middle Tennessee defensive line during the game Saturday at The Rock.

on a Shane Tucker 3-yard run and a 16-yard touchdown pass from Raider quarterback Logan Kilgore, as the Raiders ended the first half with a 28-7 lead.

Cold, rainy weather prompted many of the 22,000 fans to leave the game during halftime, but in the presence of the few who stayed, the USM defense fended off MTSU in the third quarter. With 1:27 left in the third quarter, Mullens led the Eagles on a 6-play, 57-yard scoring drive, capped by a 14-yard

pass to Kendrick Hardy for the touchdown.

Going into the fourth quarter, USM had hopes of a comeback as the Eagles were only trailing 28-14.

The offense wasn’t able to muster any momentum and the defense could not stop the Blue Raiders, who scored two more touchdowns to take a 42-14 lead.

Mullens tossed a 13-yard touchdown pass to Tyre’oune Holmes with less than three minutes left in the game, but it was too little, too

late. The Golden Eagles fell to 0-11 (0-7 in conference) on the season.

Though the Eagles lost, Monken believes his team performed well.

After all, the USM defense had an impressive first half, and the offense finally produced. The matchup against MTSU was only the second game this season in which the Eagles scored more than 20 points.

“I think our team fought,” said Monken. “I like our team. I like our guys’ fight… I thought [Mullens] battled and I thought our

team battled. It just wasn’t good enough today.”

Though there was little to show for it, the Eagles had 371 total yards, 82 of which were on the ground.

Mullens completed 27 of his 47 pass attempts, with three touchdowns and two crucial interceptions.

The future looks bright for USM’s defense as Dylan Bradley, a freshman defensive lineman from Macon, Miss., recorded 13 tackles and a six-yard tackle for loss. His performance led the defense in a tremendous effort against the Blue Raiders.

“I feel very proud about that,” Bradley said of his 13-tackle game. “My coaches put me in there to make plays and I came through for them. “[Defensive coordinator David] Duggan set us up to make plays.

He told us to go out there and play hard, expect [to] win every down, get three-and-outs and go out there and play dominant football.

That’s what we came with a mindset of doing.”

Southern Miss will need Bradley and the defense working hard again this Saturday, Nov. 30, as the Golden Eagles travel to Birmingham to take on the 2-9 UAB Blazers. This is USM’s last chance to avoid a second consecutive winless season. Kickoff is set for 12 p.m.