September 19,2018

SERVING SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI SINCE 1927 • WWW.STUDENTPRINTZ.COM • SEPTEMBER 19, 2018 | VOLUME 103 | ISSUE 04

NEWS•EAGLEPALOOZA REPORT

REVIEW • ‘SIERRA BURGESS’

Hannah Beaver | Printz

Courtesy Photo

The Hot 8 Brass Band performs at Eaglepalooza 2018.

‘Sierra Burgess is a Loser’ misses the mark.

PG 6

PG 9

USM renews $19 million program KARIGAN TEER

Sheffield inspires students to thrive in media industry BETHANY MORRIS PRINTZ REPORTER

PRINTZ REPORTER

ississippi INBRE, a National Institute of General Medical Sciences health project, has been housed at Southern Miss since 2001. On Friday, Sept.

14, Southern Miss announced the continuation of the program, which will allow Mississippi researchers and students to continue enhancing biomedical research in the state.

The program, Mississippi IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence, which is funded by NIGMS’ Institutional Development Awards. It is a statewide program that aims to increase opportunities for students to participate in biomedical research within the state.

Biochemistry professor Gordon Cannon, Ph.D., said INBRE has brought in over $70 million to the university since its inception in 2001. Although INBRE is led from Southern Miss, it also impacts 30 colleges, universities and community colleges in the state.

“INBRE has created 37 research labs, primarily in undergraduate institutions such as Alcorn State University, Delta State University, Millsaps College, Mississippi University for Women and Tougaloo College,”Cannon said. “These are labs that would not be there if we had to depend completely on state funding.”

Mississippi’s INBRE program also aims to engage in community outreach through a partnership with My Brother’s Keeper, Inc. in Jackson, Mississippi.

“In 2013, My Brother’s Keeper partnered with INBRE to create a new pathway for students,” June Gibson, Ph.D., President and CEO of MBK, said.

“We wanted to ensure the students were able to be eclectic and understand what has to happen in the state of Mississippi. We wanted well-rounded, solution-oriented students, and from this proposal we have developed service scholars.”

Service scholars, according to Gibson, are students that have been trained to understand that regardless of labs, research and data, there is another person on the other end.

“These efforts have changed how heath care is actually provided in the state of Mississippi,” Gibson said. “It’s changed us as a community based organization who is now able to provide more access to communities that were [previously left behind] in healthcare in Mississippi.”

Through the partnership between the INBRE program and MBK, approximately 30 students per year have been trained in public health principles and how they intersect with biomedical

•Hurricane Florence •iPhone •AHS8 •Hong Kong

Caleb McCluskey | Printz

Funding goes toward research labs on Southern Miss’ Hattiesburg campus.

research for the past five years.

“I’m proud of this relationship, and I look forward to many more years [of partnership],” Gibson said.

Director of Mississippi INBRE Mohamed Elasri, Ph.D., described three major efforts in which the program accomplishes its goals.

“The mission of our program is to increase the capacity for biomedical research in the whole state,”Elasri said. “As you know, we have a lot of health issues as a state, and [National Institutes of Health] found that it is important to inject some resources into the state to improve the capacity to do research in various biomedical fields.”

INBRE has built new research labs throughout Mississippi. According to Elsari, these labs have been so productive that they are now bringing in extramural funding.

The second main component of INBRE is training the state’s workforce.

“The idea is that, as a state, if we want to compete in the future and improve things, we have to grow our own [workforce],” Elasri said.

“We have a lot of bright students throughout the state that do not have access to research. The idea is to reach out to as many schools in the state to ensure that they have an opportunity to do research and hopefully become researchers [in biomedicine].”

The third component of INBRE is community engagement.

The ultimate goal of Mississippi INBRE is to train students to work with the community, specifically underserved communities in Mississippi, and teach them how to interact with patients in a public health setting.

“USM has been tremendously supportive of this program,” Elasri said. “It is led here and really could not have happened without the support of the university.”

elevision and film writer David Sheffield visited his alma mater when he spoke to Chris Campbell’s, Ph.D., Media Management and Economics class on Thursday, Sept. 13.

Having found that many alumni such as Sheffield are happy to return to campus and share their experience Campbell, believes that students need to see what is possible after they graduate from Southern Miss.

“David is extraordinarily successful and is very knowledgeable about the industry, plus he’s somebody who is very talented and worked very hard to earn that success,” Campbell said.

Sheffield wrote for Saturday Night Live from 1980-1983. Sheffield’s film credits include “The Nutty Professor,” “Nutty Professor II: The Klumps,”“Boomerang” and “Coming to America.”

His work caused him to be inducted into the Mass Communication and Journalism Hall of Fame in 2008 and win the NCAAP Image Award for “Coming to America.”

While he attended Southern Miss, Sheffield worked as a reporter for WDAM. When he graduated in 1972, he worked for an ad agency in Downtown Biloxi.

While in Biloxi, Sheffield received a call from his old friend Patrick Weathers, a men’s restaurant attendant at Studio 54, who was auditioning for Saturday Night Live and wanted Sheffield to write some material for him.

Sheffield was asked by producer Alan Stern to write three or four sketches which led him to be the last writer hired that year

by Saturday Night Live. Sheffield stayed in Ocean Springs for six weeks writing sketches before moving to New York.

Sheffield had an eight week contract in New York and was faced with adapting to city life. He sold his car and his son enrolled in public school. Because he had neither been to the big city nor ridden on a subway, he was forced to figure out how to survive.

“There’s an awful lot of rejection in this business, you have to grow thick skin,” Sheffield said.

CONTINUED | PG 3

INTRODUCTION SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

WWW.STUDENTPRINTZ.COM

Flashback: from the ‘Stupid Printz’, April 1, 1993: n an emergency IFC meeting on Monday, the 11 fraternities on the USM campus voted unanimously to put aside their differences and band together by consolidating into one fraternity, Beta Upsilon Delta.

The move of solidarity was apparently made in response to put pressure on the fraternities by the Department of

Public Safety (DiPS) and the university independent student organization Gamma Delta Iota (GDI). DiPS revealed late last week that all fraternities on campus had been on “Double Secret Probation.”

The individual fraternities had come under heavy fire recently for alleged fights, vandalism, and, surprisingly, alcohol violations.

The final straw was three weeks ago when at least one DiPS officer was knocked unconscious and several others were injured by high-velocity snowballs as they tried to come between several warring fraternities during the recent snowstorm.

“It was so awful; they were throwing them all over the place at each other. But

New Tees Are In Stock

when they saw us coming, they sort of ganged up. I remember calling for backup, telling them to activate the ROTC unit or something, I don’t remember much after that,” said one officer.

“It’s just time,” said one former fraternity president, speaking on condition of anonymity. “We’re under a lot of pressure, and besides, we’ve never had the resources to compete with the Greek systems from larger schools,” partywise, that is. Now, though, I don’t think we’ll have any trouble.”

Officials from both DiPS and GDI were outraged by not only the consolidation, but the additional revelation that the IFC Council also voted to allow kegs of beer onto the campus, vetoing an earlier decision by USM President Aubrey K. Lucas.

“From a law enforcement point of view, this is horrible!” a DiPS officer commented.

“I think the keg decision was especially good,” stated a former Sigma Chi president. “Beer will be a lot cheaper, especially with everyone kicking in!”

A founders day celebration is scheduled for April 9th, at the former Phi Kappa Tau house, and the whole campus, including Pine Haven residents, is invited to attend, as the Irish rock band U2 has agreed to play a benefit concert for the new fraternity.

“It will be huge,” says former Sigma Phi Epsilon President Richard Stierwald.

“I spoke with Bono on the phone this morning and he was very excited about it. We even got Aubrey Lucas’ approval.

Yeah, he was steamed about being vetoed, but when we told him he could solo on ‘Mysterious’ Ways,’ he became an instant supporter.

NEWS SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

WWW.STUDENTPRINTZ.COM

SGA appoints three new senators into office CALEB MCCLUSKEY PRINTZ REPORTER

he Student Government Association introduced the newly appointed senators of SGA along with a graphic designer at the second weekly Senate meeting.

SGA Vice President Corai Jackson appointed Rida Hassan, Jack Hoda and Kaitlyn Watkins as senators.

Hoda, an English major, was in Freshmen Associates during his first year at Southern Miss.

Freshmen Associates is similar to SGA Senate and is a place for students to try the student government system out during their first year. Hoda, now a senior, finally came back to the SGA Senate. “[Hoda and Hassan] were appointed for a reason,” Senate President Pro Tempore senior political science major Caroline Carney said.

“They brought diversity to the body and they also brought a lot of new ideas that could benefit the body.”

Every senator is a part of a committee and brings ideas on how the Senate can better the student body. Hoda’s goals are to work toward a more LGBTQ+ friendly university by better defining gender-neutral bathrooms, relabeling them all gender bathrooms and making the forms and applications include a preferred pronoun space.

“There are very specific things that I would really like to see changed, and I see a very clear way of making those changes happen,” Hoda said.

Hoda said he is excited to have the opportunity to change campus for the better by not only addressing the issues he brought to Senate, but also in the Budget and Appropriations committee.

This committee, according to the Senate Bylaws, has discretion over approving or denying purchases of requesting student organizations.

Outside of the Senate appointments, there was a another appointment of a newly added position in the SGA. SGA President McKenna Stone appointed junior finance major Tatum Cave who

Caleb McCluskey | Printz

has been working in graphic design from a very early age due to his father owning a photography studio.

“I’ve dabbled in Photoshop probably ever since I was 10-years-old,” Cave said. “I haven’t done really anything for the school, but I’ve played around with some graphic design for my fraternity.”

By working with his fraternity and being the roommate of the SGA’s Executive Director of

(Pictured from left to right: Sarah Kathleen Stewart, Joshua Williams, Sean Smith.)

Communications Michael Matrick, the SGA found Cave.

Cave’s work with SGA will span from designing graphics for SGA’s events, such as Eaglepalooza or Mental Health Awareness week.

“Pretty much anything SGA, I just push it to the public,” Cave said.

Cave said because of his time as the PR chair for his fraternity and as social media operator for his church, he is excited to work on outreach to the

student body and has many ideas on how to do so.

Cave had his first meeting Sept. 10 and began working on Snapchat filters for Eaglepalooza as well as other jobs at the discretion of the SGA. The next SGA Senate Meeting will hold voting on the rewrites of the constitution and other governing documents of the SGA. A constitutional convention will be held Sept. 19 to revise the constitution with the Senators’ feedback in mind.

CONTINUED FROM PG 1

WILL VEAZEY

PRINTZ REPORTER Monday, September 10 * No incidents.

Tuesday, September 11 * A cyberharassment incident was reported to UPD. * Trespassing took place in Century Park North parking lot. * Harassment was reported at Century Park North.

Wednesday, September 12 * Larceny took place in Liberal Arts Building.

Thursday, September 13 * No incidents.

Friday, September 14 * No incidents.

Saturday, September 15 * Possession of a controlled substance reported at Sigma Chi house.

Sunday, September 16 * Possession of drug paraphernalia reported at the parking garage. * Destroying public property at Pi Kappa Alpha house. * Public drunk & minor in possession of alcohol at Alpha Tau Omega house. * Public drunkenness on fraternity row.

He worked Friday nights before the show aired short films like commercial parodies.

Sheffield moved to Los Angeles and started his movie career. The first movie he wrote was “Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment,” which put him on the map to write screenplays.

Fortunately for Sheffield, Eddie Murphy started at Saturday Night Live around the same time. His breakthrough was when Eddie Murphy came up with the idea for “Coming to America.” Notable sketches he wrote for Eddie Murphy are “Buckwheat,” “Mister Robinson’s Neighborhood” and “Gumby and James Brown’s Celebrity Hot Tub.” More than 10 years ago, Sheffield returned to his wife’s home in Ovett, Mississippi, thinking he was retiring from his career.

He has been called to write three screenplays since he moved back to Mississippi. Last summer Sheffield wrote the sequel to “Coming to America,” and he wrote and directed the play “The Heartbreak Henry” at The Center Stage Theatre in Biloxi.

Junior advertising major Jennah Eddins said she thoroughly enjoyed having Sheffield speak to her class.

“I thought Mr. Sheffield’s story of his journey to Saturday Night Live was so interesting and he continues to inspire others by continuing his career writing plays,” Eddins said. “I wish I could have seen his play Heartbreak Henry.”

Opportunities for college students to make a breakthrough in media are greater with the advancement of technology. Sheffield believes this is an exciting time in the media world with the introduction of services like Netflix, Amazon and Yahoo that offer artistic freedom.

“If you want to make it you need to be really lucky,” Sheffield said, citing personal experience.

Sheffield said the comedy business wants new, young comedians who do not focus too much on their rough drafts and, instead, let their thoughts flow onto the paper.

Bethany Morris | Printz

(Pictured: David Sheffield)

The Southern Miss vs. Rice Football game will be Saturday, Sept. 22.

Century Park North and Pete Taylor parking lots will close at noon. Physical Plant parking lot will close at 4 p.m. All vehicles in these locations must be moved no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 21. Students who park their vehicles at Century Park North will not be allowed back into the lot until 6 a.m. Sunday morning. All other vehicles parked in restricted areas must be moved by 8 a.m. on game day (Saturday). Any vehicle not moved will be towed at the owner’s expense.

PARKING IS AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:

If a vehicle is towed for a football game, a towing fee must be paid to Parking and Transit Services before the vehicle is released.

Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Parking and Transit Services 601.266.5447 or 601.266.4943

NEWS SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

WWW.STUDENTPRINTZ.COM

Southern Miss and JCPenney ‘Suit Up’ WILLIAM LOWERY PRINTZ REPORTER

n Sunday, Sep. 23, JCPenney at Turtle Creek Mall will host the “Suit Up” event dedicated to helping students of Southern Miss find the right clothing to wear for future job interviews.

The event is part of JCPenney’s campaign for college campuses across America.

Previously, the clothing store collaborated with Texas Tech and the University of Arizona, but next Sunday, Southern Miss students will have their chance at finding what they need at a discounted price.

“JCPenney will close its doors at 6 p.m. and re-open 6:30 p.m. Students will have to show an ID, and we’ll check them in,” Director of Southern Miss’ Career Services Kathy Killam said.

“It’s an opportunity to get help coordinating professional outfits at a very reasonable cost, and the additional discount allows students to save even more on what they spend.”

Killam further explained that staff inside will help students find the right professional wear for them by getting measurements.

Those who attend will receive a 40 percent discount on dress clothes, socks, shoes and other apparel. Plus, if an item is already marked off, the added discount will further drop the price.

While students search for clothes to buy, JCPenney will host numerous giveaways, and Seymour, the Golden Eagles’ mascot, is scheduled to be there as well. Prizes students will be able to compete for include a $100-dollar store gift card and a free makeover courtesy of the store’s salon department.

When asked about the upcoming sale, people across Southern Miss, especially

Courtesy Photo

students, agree this is a great opportunity to score new clothing without breaking the bank.

“A lot of students don’t know how to dress business casual or professional, and some of them don’t have enough money, so this allows

them to buy stuff without spending a lot,” nursing major Mekayla Harper said. “Forty percent on top of 40 percent is 80 percent, so you’re paying nothing for something that is normally $60 dollars at the most.”

“It gives that student that push to go for

that job or internship, and it shows USM is willing to take a risk which will benefit students in the long run after they graduate,” student Kay Johnson said.

JCPenney will keep its store open until 9:30 p.m.

Jane Jones: not your average undergrad KORI MILES

PRINTZ REPORTER nitting and sewing, naps and nursing homes, crosswords and canes, these are the things commonly associated with people who have surpassed the age 65.

Well, 80 year-old Jane Jones is not your average Joe. Jones chose Southern Miss as the institution where she would fulfill her promise to her parents by continuing her education and obtaining a degree in English.

“When I left school many many years ago, after three years I promised them that I would finish, and it’s about time that I finish and do it.”

Jones also participated in the study abroad program in France this past summer, and those who traveled along beside her had lots to say.

French professor and co-director of the summer French in France program Keltoum Rowland said, “She was so sweet. She never complained. Our first day we walked maybe eight or nine miles, and I never heard anything. She was a trooper, and there is no age for study abroad.”

Junior international business major Kaitlyn Skinner said, ”At the interest meeting I thought Jane wasn’t the one who was the student, and I thought her daughter was. But that was opposite.”

Skinner went on to admit, “Jane was one of the people kickin it. She got around better than us.”

According to those who have worked with her, her presence is enriching; bringing wisdom, experience and spunk, and that appreciation seemed to be mutual.

“It was wonderful, and I want to thank USM for the opportunity to study abroad,” Jones said.

It’s just an absolutely wonderful program. It’s easy access and it fun. Our leader Madame Keltoum, could not have been anymore perfect. She was a

Bethany Morris | Printz

great teacher, full of enthusiasm.”

Senior English and French major Lily Brady fondy recalled her study abroad experience with Jones.

“When you think about older people you automatically think, ‘Oh they’re fragile and need to be taken care of.’ I watched Jane get slammed

(Pictured: Jane Jones.)

in a pair of metro doors, and she was fine,” Brady said.

“It was an awesome study abroad,” Rowland said. “I would take 10 Janes if I could.”

Junior psychology major Hailee Buras remarked, “I just thought it was really awesome that she’s this age and getting to experience this.”

Jones’ advice to anyone considering furthering their education is to do it in their own timing and own way.

“Don’t hesitate. Make any plans that you need to make,” Jones said. “Start right now. Whether financial, professors, or guidance because you will be happy you did.”

NEWS SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

WWW.STUDENTPRINTZ.COM

Salvation Army strikes success with donation event KARIGAN TEER PRINTZ REPORTER

n Sunday, Sept.

16, Hattiesburg locals got the chance to help their community by donating to the Salvation Army’s Stuff the Truck event. The donation drive was held at Hub Bowling Lanes in Hattiesburg.

This campaign was an effort to bring in used clothes, toys, household goods and more to provide for those in need.

The Salvation Army officially opened in Hattiesburg in 1907 and has been at their present location at 5640 US 49 since 2001.

Although the Hattiesburg Salvation Army regularly hosts donation drives, community service events and ministry services, this is the first time the Hattiesburg branch has participated in a Stuff the Truck event.

Director of store operations Latashia Owens described the mission of the Salvation Army.

“The mission that is set for the whole Salvation Army is preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ, and to meet human needs without discrimination,” Owens said.

Owens mentioned that she is over two family stores where the Salvation Army sells donated merchandise, but they also give to those in need.

“If the customers don’t have any money, we will provide what they need anyway,” Owens said.

This mentality creates an environment where less fortunate neighbors can shop with dignity.

While the family stores provide clothing and other goods to the community at bargain prices, they also offer support to Hattiesburg locals through work therapy.

According to The Salvation Army website, this program allows men and women to regain self-esteem and learn valuable vocational skills through their work

Salvation Army workers pose in front of donation truck.

Makayla Puckett | Printz

involvement.

People who donated were offered cold sodas, burgers and cheese sticks provided

by Hub Lanes’ Strike-View Café. Both the Hattiesburg Salvation Army and Hub Bowling Lanes are run by local families who understand the needs of the community.

In addition to the Stuff the Truck event, the Hattiesburg Salvation Army is also well known for its Angel Tree program and

its ministries. According to the Salvation Army’s website, there are no barriers when it comes to community care.

The Hattiesburg Salvation Army used to run a homeless shelter called The Center of Hope, but it was destroyed because of tornadoes. According to the Hattiesburg Salvation Army Family Store Facebook page, the shelter is under construction and will reopen soon. Despite the shelter

being closed, services in other areas have remained consistent even though they have been displaced.

Owens believed the Stuff the Truck event went well for their first time and hopes to try again at another location.

For more information about volunteer opportunities with the Hattiesburg Salvation Army, visit their website at http:// salvationarmyalm.org/hattiesburg/.

Art Council holds pottery workshop hosted by USM teacher WILLIAM LOWERY PRINTZ REPORTER

n Saturday, Sept.15, the Hattiesburg Art Council hosted a face jugs pottery workshop at the Hattiesburg Cultural Center.

Mark Rigsby, an associate professor from the Department of Art and Design at Southern Miss, introduced attendees to the art of face jugs, detailing its background and how they are produced before allowing attendees to make their own jugs. Two separate workshops were held that day, one for families and another for adults.

“We had seen that Mark Rigsby was holding a face-jug workshop on the coast and realized, ‘Wait a minute, why don’t we just bring him here [to Hattiesburg] to do one?’ And he agreed to do so,” Executive Director Rebekah Johnson said.

The face jug workshop is part of an ongoing effort by the council to introduce the people of Hattiesburg to the city’s artistic and musical side.

The events also help garner a sense of community and help citizens meet neighbors they might not have otherwise.

“There’s a lot of interaction that takes place with the arts. It’s not just only hands on. It’s interacting with each other, so it also builds relationships,” Johnson said. “It’s an ice-breaker, and I think people feel comfortable to come to something with other people there when you’re all doing something, and it’s not just a passive thing.”

For the parents who brought their children, they say it is an opportunity for the kids to learn things that they would not learn in school. It also provides a hands-on creative environment, something the

Michael Sandoz | Printz

technology culture of today does not allow much of.

“A lot of kids these days are always on the computer or on video games, so it’s important for them to learn to be creative and hands-on, which is something I feel we’ve lost,” parent Heather Rifkin said. “I know growing up we played a lot, imagined things and kids now don’t really get that opportunity very much anymore, so that’s why I think it’s important.”

“I think it’s a great event for the kids and adults,

Fisher Brown and Nicole Clinton handbuilding ceramic jugs.

it’s very unusual to create something useable and also have so much fun. You should take any opportunity to join a workshop and learn something you can’t learn elsewhere,” Andrea Cortokowski said.

Mark Rigsby has been doing face jug workshops since 1997. Growing up, he was always viewed as an artistic individual. Initially, Rigsby went to college to study architecture before changing his major to art, earning a BFA in ceramics and painting followed by a master’s degree in ceramics and sculpture.

“It’s a very enjoyable art form, very tactile,” Rigsby said. “It’s fun, and I think people should try different things; you know, people should try to paint, try to draw, try to work in clay, try something that they’re interested in. You never know if you have a natural ability to do something or if you’re going to like it unless you try it.”

The Hattiesburg Arts Council has numerous activities planned for the remainder of the year. For more information, visit hattiesburgartscouncil.org.

NEWS SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

WWW.STUDENTPRINTZ.COM

Colony House and the Weeks play Eaglepalooza CALEB MCCLUSKEY PRINTZ REPORTER

Southern Miss’ 15th annual Eaglepalooza, held on Saturday, Sept. 15, featured both local and big-name acts. Starting at 3 p.m., Eaglepalooza warmed up with local acts Brotha Josh and the Quickness, Lanna Wakeland Band and Paul Johnson and the About Last Nights.

These local musicians played on the Leaf River Stage after the Leaf River Fall Festival, which is a music showcase held by WUSM every Saturday in September and October.

Recent graduate of Southern Miss Joshua Holt, who is the lead vocalist and guitarist for Brotha Josh and the Quickness, said he enjoyed performing on such a large scale.

“Usually in other shows with smaller venues, I think the proximity is so close that I don’t feel comfortable talking in front of a group, but this one was more of a open environment,” Holt said.

The main stage was quiet until 6:30 p.m. when New Orleans’ own the Hot 8 Brass Band took the stage to ease the crowd into four hours of performances.

After the Hot 8 Brass Band was The Weeks, an Alabama-based indie rock band, followed by headliner Colony House, an indie rock band.

Eaglepalooza 2018 was a departure from previous years, featuring six musicians as opposed to 2017’s three. The event was also brought back to Downtown Hattiesburg for the first time since 2015.

Freshmen political science major Sydney Madison said she had independently found The Weeks a few weeks before the announcement of the line-up. She felt that was her driving force to go to the event.

“I think it’s underrated. A lot of kids at school weren’t dogging on it, but they didn’t get excited about it,” Madison said.

Eaglepalooza director Jessica Barnett, a junior criminal justice and Spanish double major, was nervous yet excited for her work with Eaglepalooza to finally reach its climax. Barnett said she was hesitant to take on the role of director.

Hannah Beaver | Printz

Hannah Beaver | Printz

“[Directing Eaglepalooza] has taught me a lot about myself,” Barnett said. “I’ve learned to delegate a lot better, and I’ve learned to network properly. I’ve never had to deal with so many emails at one time.”

This is the first time Barnett has directed Eaglepalooza as well as her first time attending the event. She said she had never negotiated deals with businesses or planned events prior to Eaglepalooza.

Terrell Batiste hypes up the crowd.

Cyle Barnes, lead singer of the Weeks, performs at Eaglepalooza 2018.

Barnett stressed the idea of catering to student voices and bringing a change to the previous format. She said the Student Government Association did Facebook surveys to gauge what the student body wanted to see.

Portions of Main Street and Front Street were blocked off to accommodate the two stages.

Businesses opened their doors to the event and BluJazz Café sponsored the event, giving its second-floor lounge as a dedicated VIP section

Hannah Beaver | Printz

with free food and alcohol.

Freshmen English major Skyla Langley said this year was her first time attending Eaglepalooza despite growing up in Hattiesburg.

“The reason I haven’t come [before] is probably just a lack of knowledge of it,” Langley said.

However, Langley also said she enjoyed the show and is excited for next year.

“I’m always down to see any live bands,” Langley said.

Damien Bone performs with the Weeks.

NEWS SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

WWW.STUDENTPRINTZ.COM

Eaglepalooza 2018: shots from the music fest

Colony House performs at Eaglepalooza 2018.

Blair Ballou | Printz

Caleb McCluskey | Printz

Josh Holt, lead singer of Brotha Josh and the Quickness, performs.

Hannah Beaver | Printz

Samuel Williams performs with the Weeks.

OPINION SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

WWW.STUDENTPRINTZ.COM

Navigating today’s college relationships LANIE LEACH

PRINTZ REPORTER ’m not quite sure that I ever really introduced myself last year, so here it goes. My name is Lanie. I am a sophomore. I am from Mississippi. That’s about it.

Sounds pretty boring right? Well, that’s just the standard first-level description of myself.

Getting a little deeper, I guess I am the quiet girl who likes to listen and learn. I love indie music, and I am not a fan of coffee. As this year and last year have gone on, I have noticed a problem within the ability for people to hold relationships in college.

A lot of things with college

relationships are somewhat hard for me to grasp because I have been in a relationship with my boyfriend for two years now. We met in high school, and in fact we have gone to school together since kindergarten. All of that to say that we never did the Tinder thing.

Fun fact: one time we looked up how Tinder worked because we really had no idea, and I think it was for a paper one of us had to write. Anyways, I feel like college is a time that most people just want to explore themselves in more than one way. And that is totally fine. No judgements here. The thing is though, some people are looking for a seriousness and some people are just looking for a one-night stand or friend with benefits kind of deal. Either option is fine, but I think each person should

be clearer in what they are interested in.

For people in long term relationships, I know, and you know that sometimes it can get tough. We argue over little things. We get sad when we’re busy, but it is just how life works sometimes.

Relationships are not always rainbows and butterflies. Relationships take work, and if you are not willing to put in any work, then you need to figure out what exactly you want. Some days your partner may be putting in a little less effort than you, but that could just mean they are having a rough day. It is up to you to figure out if they are okay and what needs to be done because another huge part of relationships is communication.

Communication is probably the biggest aspect of any relationship. I know that when either me or my boyfriend is

having an issue of any sort, we talk it out instead of letting it fester.

Social media has become one of the greatest issues concerning relationships today. We have become insecure about our relationships when our partners have not been posting enough pictures of us on their Instagram’s, or they broke our streaks on Snapchat. These things do not matter. Social media is just a glorified way of bragging at this point.

This causes unhealthy relationships that end up not working because of the insecurities that follow.

Relationships in college can really only work if the two people involved are truly willing to make it work. This involves listening, laughing, crying, sympathizing and understanding at the very least.

The Lottery: a solution to public transportation?

MAKAYLA PUCKETT PRINTZ REPORTER

or the past 25 years, Mississippi legislators have introduced bills to form a state lottery only for them to be rejected each time. In the past two years, the bills introduced in the House of Representatives have gotten some traction; however, it has not yet passed in both the House and Senate. As of last year, Gov. Phil Bryant has pushed for a lottery bill to pass.

Last month the lottery bill has been a large topic of discussion in Jackson. The Senate passed their version of a lottery bill 30-20 on Aug. 23.

The House passed a similar version, 71 for and 43 opposed, requiring the lottery corporation to follow Open meeting and Public Record laws. The lottery bill passed the Senate on Aug. 27 but failed in the House by only six votes. Gov. Bryant called a special session for the House on Aug. 28 where the representatives re-voted causing the bill to pass with 58 for and 54 opposed.

At this point either the Senate needs to approve changes made by the House or both chambers need to negotiate new changes in order to pass the bill.

Mississippi is currently one of the six states without a lottery. Since the state is the center of the Bible belt, many legislators and their constituents have strong moral convictions against the gambling concept involved with a lottery. On the other hand, Mississippi remains the nation’s poorest state which is why supporters want the money lottery ticket sales would produce on state and local levels. I agree that Mississippi has an opportunity to change our reputation as a poor state by doing everything in our power to do so which could include a lottery.

As a state we already rely on the money made by

Michael Sandoz | Printz

the casino industry so why not open another door to more funds?

Gov. Bryant made legislators aware of the fact that Mississippi loses money to three of the four bordering states - all of which sell lottery tickets.

According to the “Clarion Ledger,” Arkansas sees $85.2 million in profit, Louisiana sees $177.9 million and Tennessee sees $394 million. “Alabama.com” says Bryant is seeking an additional $400 million annually for the Department of Transportation’s

Louisiana Lottery billboard.

budget in order to fix roads and bridges across the state. His solution seems to be instituting a state lottery.

Supporters predict it would initially take a year to get the lottery up and running correctly. Once set up the lottery is predicted to produce $40 million in profit initially then it would grow to $80 million.

Although it is not as much as the Department of Transportation needs it would be start.

Implementing a lottery would benefit the state

more than it would hurt it. Although it goes against my moral standards, alcohol and tobacco sales do as well. Nevertheless, sale of both benefit the state by the taxes placed on them. In order for Mississippi to rise from the bottom we need money to fund projects such as improving roads and bridges as Gov. Bryant is suggesting. Not only is Mississippi not producing enough money in general the state is losing money to other states. The best way to create a large amount of revenue would be with a lottery.

ENTERTAINMENT SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

WWW.STUDENTPRINTZ.COM

Netflix’s ‘Sierra Burgess’ really is a loser ASHLYN LEVINS PRINTZ REPORTER

fter a successful release of the Netflix original “To All the Boys I Loved Before,” the company unveiled yet another teen rom-com on Sept. 7 titled “Sierra Burgess is a Loser.” The film, directed by Ian Samuels, is a teen comedy about insecurity, friendship and finding love. However, the story and themes are completely overshadowed due to the fact that the central protagonist, Sierra Burgess, knowingly catfishes her crush.

Sierra Burgess is played by Shannon Purser, previously known from her role as Barb in “Stranger Things.” When the audience first meets Sierra Burgess, she is well-mannered, has a positive relationship with her best friend and is confident in herself.

Sierra’s world turns upside down when popular cheerleader Veronica, played by Kristine Froseth, gives her number to rival school’s football player Jamey out of cruel intentions. Sierra battles her own insecurities while also accepting that she is the school’s biggest loser. Instead of admitting that she is not Veronica, Sierra Burgess plays along in order to find love. In other words, she catfishes Jamey, played by Noah Centineo.

While hiding her true identity, Sierra Burgess turns to Veronica to help keep the charade, forming an unlikely friendship between the school loser and popular cheerleader. After many turns of events and revelations of identities, Sierra Burgess ultimately wins the guy, teaching viewers that what’s on the inside matters…or that catfishing your crush has its rewards.

The film has a great storyline, and Ian Samuels directed it wonderfully. However, the movie forgets one thing: catfishing should not be rewarded. The movie has messages about friendship and outward beauty, but these positive themes are presented at the expense of Jamey. One concerning scene is when Jamey is tricked into kissing Sierra when he thinks it is Veronica. This action makes Sierra and Veronica out to be highly

Courtesy Photo

manipulative and dismisses the need for consent.

The movie would have had a better chance if it focused on the girls’ unlikely friendship instead of the romance. The story between Veronica and Sierra is heartwarming. The school’s cheerleader, who previously bullied Sierra, is revealed to have a not-so-glamorous life after all, once again pointing to the theme that outward beauty is not everything. The

story takes a stance against bullying while showing that people struggle more in their personal lives than others can see.

Putting aside the acceptance of and even glorifying of catfishing in today’s culture, “Sierra Burgess is a Loser” is actually a fantastic film. The acting portrays high school students in a cheesy yet fun way and the film has a great soundtrack for those into 80’s techno music. Shannon Purser did an

excellent job as Sierra Burgess, focusing on details of facial expressions and emotions.

The story takes the audience back to high school with jocks, cheerleaders, nerds and geeks. This is the time where friends would tease friends for their crush and bullying would go unnoticed. Everyone had a different experience in high school, and “Sierra Burgess is a Loser” manages to illustrate this in each character.

Thirsty Hippo features experimental pop bands MORGAN USRY PRINTZ REPORTER

MiiLE, Inside Voices and Goth Dad gave energetic and lively performances at the Thirsty Hippo on Saturday, Sept.

15.

SMiile describes itself as an experimental pop band from Austin, Texas. The group is currently in the middle of a five-week national tour, and this weekend was the band’s second time performing in Hattiesburg.

“We love Hattiesburg. We played here once in our first tour and everybody was so nice and awesome that we were like we absolutely have to come back,” Mary Bryce, vocalist in SMiilE, said.

While the group has played in a number of cities and smaller towns, Hattiesburg seemed to stand out.

“My favorite small town [we have played in] is Hattiesburg for sure,” vocalist in SMiiLE Annie Long said.

Inside Voices is from West Monroe, Louisiana.

This was their first time playing in Hattiesburg. The band found it somewhat difficult to describe their specific sound in comparison to other music groups.

“Whenever people ask us what Inside Voices sounds like, we have a really hard time coming up with whatever we sound like, but as far as what sets us apart is just to an extent we feel like we bring something original,” Tyler Jones, vocalist and guitarist for Inside Voices, said. “We’re not trying to sound like something, we just want to make music.”

Inside Voices released an EP two years ago with just a few songs on it, but the group is set to release more of its music soon.

“We’re releasing a full-length album Oct. 5th and we’re really excited for it,” Jones said. “We’re actually getting to release something that we wrote cohesively and get to finally put it out.”

Goth Dad, a band currently based in Hattiesburg, commented on some of its past performances.

“We did a week run back in March to Cedar

Caleb McCluskey | Printz

Rapids. We haven’t done anything on the same level as SMiiLE, but we’ve done a few short tours,” band member Colin Cameron said.

Cameron expressed its excitement about playing with SMiiLE and Inside Voices.

“As far as Goth Dad is concerned, these two bands are our favorite bands that we’ve played with, and so it’s really exciting to play a show here in Hattiesburg with our two favorite bands,” Cameron

Jake Miles, guitarist and vocalist of SMiiLE, performs at the Thirsty Hippo.

said. “I listen to both this bands on a regular basis, so getting to have them here and hang out is really cool.”

Cameron noted how SMiiLE’s musical style is in a genre of its own.

“SMiiLE sounds like nothing I know of,” Cameron said. “That’s hard to explain, but they don’t sound like any other band I’ve heard of.”

Cameron also gave his thoughts on the Inside

Voices’ sound.

“From an objective third party, what sets Inside Voices apart is the fact that they’re a three-person band that sounds like there’s like 10 people playing,” Cameron said. “That’s the difference between them and other bands that we listen to or play with is that there’s three of them and they’re playing sound that’s so full it sounds like there’s tons of people on stage.”

ENTERTAINMENT SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

WWW.STUDENTPRINTZ.COM

Mac Miller’s overdose highlights dangerous trend BRAD CROWE

PRINTZ REPORTER illions of music lovers worldwide have mourned the tragic death of 26-yearold hip-hop artist Mac Miller, who was pronounced dead upon arrival of the authorities on Friday, Sept. 7. The cause of death was suspected to have been a drug overdose.

Miller’s death was one of many recent instances of drug abuse by celebrities making headlines, along with singer Demi Lovato’s heroin overdose in July and actor Shaun Weiss’ decision to check into rehab in August.

One would like to believe that seeing so many loved public figures struggle for their lives would act as a deterrent from abusing drugs.

However, the sad reality is that the opposite is true. Not only does the entertainment industry continue to promote rabid drug use through their art, but we as a society — myself included — endorse the very behavior that we seem to mourn when tragedy strikes.

We’ve become numb — no pun intended — to the amount of music we are exposed to that paints habitual drug use in a positive light. In the last year, the top spot on Billboard’s Top 100 songs list has been held by a song about drugs for a combined 14 weeks. More than 25 percent of the last 100 songs to top the chart contain lyrics about using drugs. Of the five songs that held that top spot for the longest amounts of time, two of them were written about the use of drugs and alcohol. Let it be known that our generation certainly did not start this trend, which dates all the way back to the 1960s. But the issue is not about who started it. It is about the fact that we are living through one of the worst drug epidemics in history, yet we continue to endorse these messages as if we do not want to acknowledge the fact that there is a problem.

Yes, the problem spans much further than the realm of celebrities that we see facing

Courtesy Photo

these issues on the internet. In 2016 an estimate of 63,600 Americans died as a result of drug overdoses, a sharp increase from the 52,400 drug-related deaths the year before.

The issue got even worse in 2017 with 72,000 drug-related deaths — a shocking average of nearly 200 per day — again, significantly topping the previous year’s record. As reported by the Centers for Disease Control, more people are dying from drug overdoses

than any single-year death totals from H.I.V., car crashes, or gun violence in the history of our nation. Since 1991 the number of prescriptions written for opioids has tripled, and the amount of cocaine and heroin imported into the United States has increased over six-fold.

Our generation has two options to consider: we can either fall in line with those who came before us and continue to ignore

the issue as it worsens, or we can be the ones who buck the trend and stop glorifying one of our nation’s most rapidly growing causes of death. We are not responsible for the culture we were born into, but we will be responsible for how we portray the use of drugs to our children and grandchildren. Will we attempt to make a positive difference in pop culture, or will we continue dancing to the music that celebrates the death of so many that we love?

‘AHS’ Apocalypse examines nuclear warfare LANIE LEACH

PRINTZ REPORTER

merican Horror Story” is officially back. Season eight takes place in an apocalyptic America after several nuclear intercontinental missiles have destroyed the world. This season is also set to combine seasons one, Murder House, and three, Coven. These seasons have been fan favorites and have many fans thrilled to see how they will be incorporated in the upcoming season.

Season eight opens with a snobby rich woman, Coco St. Pierre Vanderbilt, getting her hair done in the latest trend for the viewing pleasures of all of her followers on social media. All of a sudden, panic arises in the streets as everyone gets an emergency alert of a ballistic missile in bound for Los Angeles, California. Coco immediately claims that the alert is totally fake and receives a FaceTime call from her father, mother and brother in Hong Kong. They tell her the threat is real, and there is a plane waiting for her in Santa Monica Airport. All major cities over the world had been destroyed: London, Hong Kong, Los Angeles.

The show then cuts to a scene where a high school senior has just received his acceptance letter to UCLA. His father then walks in and explains the missile crisis occurring, and at the same time, a government vehicle pulls into their driveway asking for the son. They explain

that he has optimal genetics to survive and take him away by force.

Many viewers will experience more anxiety while watching this season as compared to previous ones. Once again, “American Horror Story” has managed to target its audiences’ fears.

That’s the thing about “American Horror Story,” though. The show goes deep into the true fears of people in America and twists them to truly frighten its viewers. The reason the opener was so scary was because of how real it seemed.

The show manages to ease viewers’ anxieties as they dive deeper into post-apocalyptic America. At this point, it seemed as though they went back into the dark ages and a class system had been invoked with workers becoming the greys and the worthy becoming the purples. The head mistress explained that technology is what ruined the world and that the nuclear bombs were not the end but only the beginning.

Some aspects of this part of the show seemed a little hokey. I could not take the names of the monsters that lurked beyond the gates and the names of some of the food seriously.

The episode ends by fast forwarding to 18 months in the future, where viewers are first introduced to the Antichrist, Tate Langdon’s son from season one. He promises shelter to whoever he deems worthy, and that could be everyone, some or even none.

With the combination of two of the best seasons and such a realistic storyline, I think this may be the best “American Horror Story” has done so far.

Courtesy Photo

SPORTS SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

WWW.STUDENTPRINTZ.COM

Volleyball goes winless at Crimson-White invite GRANT CHIGHIZOLA SPORTS EDITOR

he Southern Miss volleyball team has dropped five games in a row after losing three contests, including two against ranked teams, at the Crimson-White Tournament in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, this past weekend.

On Friday, Sept. 14, the Golden Eagles faced off against No. 15 Purdue. Southern Miss gave the Boilermakers a fight, as the Golden Eagles came out and won the first set 29-27. Purdue took sets two and three, but Southern Miss managed to win set four 2523. However, Purdue sealed the win in the fifth set by winning 21-19.

Senior Kylie Grandy led all players with 26 kills in the contest. Sophomore Madison Lawler led the Golden Eagles with 22 digs while senior Sarah Bell added to her season assist total with 49 assists against the Boilermakers.

In Southern Miss’ second game of the tournament, the team faced off against South Alabama, who had a 5-6 record heading into the game. The Golden Eagles lost to the Jaguars in three sets by scores of 26-24, 25-18 and 25-21. Bell led the team in assists and digs with 37 and 11, respectively. Sophomore Chandler Marshall also had 15 kills for Southern Miss.

The Golden Eagles returned to action on Saturday, Sept. 15, with a matchup against No. 25 Alabama.

Once again, the Golden Eagles were swept in three sets, losing 25-22, 25-15 and 25-20. In the third set, the team jumped out to a quick lead and held a slim 19-18 lead late in the set, but Alabama outscored Southern Miss 7-1 down the stretch for the win.

Grandy led the team against the Crimson Tide with 13 kills and Bell added 31 assists. In total over three games during the weekend, Bell recorded 117 assists while Grandy added 51 kills for the Golden Eagles.

The Golden Eagles have a 6-7 overall record with the three losses. Southern Miss returns to Reed Green Coliseum for the first time since Aug. 25 when they open conference play against 8-4 UTSA on Sept. 21.

Play is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.

Mattie Gray | Printz

(Pictured from left to right: Sarah Bell, Chandler Marshall)

Golden Eagles finish in top 10 at Commodore Classic ANDREW ABADIE EXECUTIVE EDITOR

he Southern Miss cross country team had its first test of the season at the Commodore Classic in Nashville, Tennessee, on Saturday, Sept. 15.

The Golden Eagles, ranked No. 10 in the South Region, saw stiff competition. Some notable teams in attendance were Ohio State, Illinois, Vanderbilt, Lipscomb, Xavier (Ohio), Clemson and Louisville. Conference USA teams Middle Tennessee and UAB were also in attendance.

Junior Sandra Szpott led the way for Southern Miss in her debut with the team, finishing in 12th place with a time of 17:49.

“I’m really pleased with today’s effort,” Head Coach Aaron Kindt said. “The team ran really hard as a group and were a strong pack led by Sandra Szpott. She ran a very strong first race as a Golden Eagle despite having a long track season and with not a whole lot as far as training for this season.”

Behind her was sophomore Kate Mattox, who also made her first appearance of the season. Mattox finished in 26th place with a time of 18:20.

“Kate Mattox also ran a good race coming

off an abbreviated summer and not a lot of training after a long track season; she ran a gutsy race,” Kindt said.

Rounding out the top five for the team was junior Monika Gebarzewska who finished 33rd with a time of 18:28. Freshman Lina May ran 18:39 and junior Emma Kate Holdbrooks ran 18:43 to finish 49th and 53rd, respectively.

“Lina May our No. 4 ran a heck of a race in the conditions we had today,” Kindt said.

“To be top-50 in a field like this in a big college invitational is really impressive, and I’m really excited about her future. Monika Gebarzewska is coming into her own, it’s huge for us for her to place 33rd as you can see her confidence and belief in herself growing.”

Other Southern Miss results of note include junior Regen McGee, who finished 65th while running a time of 18:55 and junior Theresa Harto, who placed 78th running a time of 19:25 to close out the top seven.

Southern Miss scored 173 points to finish eighth out of 19 teams. Southern Miss placed ahead of Louisville and also beat Middle Tennessee (10th) and UAB (16th). Ohio State won the meet with 105 overall points.

Southern Miss will return to action on Sept. 28 as they traveled to South Bend, Indiana, to compete in the Joe Piane Notre Dame Invitational.

Andrew Abadie | Printz

(Pictured from front to back: Kate Mattox, Regen McGee.)

SPORTS SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

WWW.STUDENTPRINTZ.COM

Southern Miss football player defies the odds DEANDRIA STEWART

A SPECIAL TO THE STUDENT PRINTZ

outhern Miss running back T’Rod Daniels’ life has been harder than any race or game he has ever competed in.

The senior is a native of Bassfield, Mississippi, where he attended Bassfield High School and earned the title of “the fastest man in Mississippi.”

“I’ve never said that I was the fastest in Mississippi,” Daniels said. “But I’ve never gotten beat before either.”

Although he received a lot of attention on the field, Daniels suffered the loss of his parents as a child. When Daniels was eight years old, his dad died from cancer. Shortly after, his mom was in a car accident that left her paralyzed. At 10 years old, Daniels’ mother passed away from a blood clot in her lungs and legs.

Daniels’ godmother Josephine McNair Green, however, stepped up to raise him as her own.

“His mom was getting sicker and I didn’t think she knew her time was coming,” Green said. “But she asked me would I take care of him. I told him that I could never replace her, but he would always have a mom in me.”

The emotional trauma took a toll on Daniels and it showed through on the field and in the classroom.

Wearing the same clothes day after day, going to bed hungry and ditching football camp, Daniels longed for attention.

“I watched him struggle, but he came to school with a smile every day,” Jaylin Akins, Mississippi Gulf Coast alumnus and childhood friend of Daniels, said.

Daniels’ break came when Mississippi

Deandria Stewart

Gulf Coast Community College recruited him out of high school. Running a 10.5 in the 100-yard meter dash, Daniels has said that no one has beaten him in a race.

His mentor Earvin Moore, former running backs coach at MGCCC, believes that there

T’Rod Daniel pictured with his two children.

is no doubt that Daniels will go pro one day.

“He is the fastest I’ve ever seen,” Moore said. “If someone is faster than him, I’d like to see it,” “I’ve seen him beat some of the fastest guys from Ole Miss. Sometimes he would

give guys three and four yards and still beat them.”

After graduating from MGCCC in 2016, Daniels was faced with his biggest decision yet. The father of two infant girls received offers from Troy University, Arkansas State University, Middle Tennessee State University and Southern Miss. However, committing to out of state offers would meant that he would miss the birth of his baby girl Naomi.

“I had another child on the way, and I didn’t want to leave my [other] child,” Daniels said.

Akins believes that Daniels’ children and rough start are his sources of motivation.

“I feel like due to the losses that he’s had, he wants his kids to have what he didn’t have,” Akins said. “Nothing can stop him from going forward in his football career.”

Daniels did not disappoint in his limited role his first season at Southern Miss. He scored his first touchdown on a 49-yard touchdown run against Southern University in 2017. He finished his first year with two touchdowns and 160 yards.

Through the first two games of the 2018 season, Daniels has become more of a presence in the running back rotation.

Currently, Daniels has 49 yards on the ground on 12 carries, along with one catch for 13 yards.

Daniels looks forward to the rest of his football journey and hopes to move forward with professional football if given the opportunity.

“I will continue to believe in myself because I can’t leave my dreams in no man’s hands,” Daniels said. “I’ve had to prove myself my whole life, and you can’t stop what God has planned.”

Southern Miss wins conference opener over WKU BRAD CROWE

PRINTZ REPORTER he Southern Miss women’s soccer team defeated Western Kentucky on Sunday, Sept. 16, to earn a 1-0 start in Conference USA play. The Golden Eagles’ 7-1 overall record is the team’s best start through eight games since the team started the 2013 season 5-1-2.

“First of all, I’m really proud of the girls for the effort that they brought and the commitment, not only from the ladies but from our coaching staff and support staff,” Head Coach Mohammed ElZare said. “Everybody is just doing so well, and I’m very proud of that.”

The team showed a lot of promise in nonconference play leading up to the weekend, but hosting a 2-3-2 Western Kentucky team was certainly important in determining where the team stands among the other conference programs.

“Western Kentucky is a very strong, wellcoached team,” El-Zare said. “But I’m just really excited about how our girls were able to stay disciplined and execute our game plan.

They created opportunities and to be rewarded with a goal late in the game is a testament to the commitment and discipline of these young ladies.”

The winning goal was not scored until the first extra time period as there were no goals by either team in 90 minutes of regulation play.

Sophomore goalkeeper Kendell Mindnich racked up four saves to keep the Hilltoppers scoreless in the match. Southern Miss only recorded one shot on goal in regulation which was kicked by senior Stephanie Garcia. Western Kentucky also outshot Southern Miss 11-10 in total shots.

El-Zare says the team’s strategy in each game is to be patient with the game plan and continue to attack even when opportunities are not plenty.

“We do play an attacking brand of soccer,”

Brad Crowe | Printz

El-Zare said. “We want to keep possession, but also when we lose it we want to regain it quickly.

That’s a part of our philosophy and our brand.”

The payoff for the team’s patience came in the extra time period with a winning goal from sophomore midfielder Miah Zuazua in the 96th minute. Senior midfielder Hannah Abrams was credited with the assist.

Miah Zuazua scores game winning goal.

“Miah had a wonderful game,” El-Zare said.

“She helped us control the match, and there were times when we needed to slow down the game and she helped do that for us. But you know, it is not only the person who scores the goal. They all played exceptionally. Kendell [Mindnich] played really well for us, and in the middle you could see JoAnnie Ramos, who hurt her ankle but

wanted to go back in late in the game and give us leadership on the field. I’m really excited for our young ladies.”

The Golden Eagles are now riding a sevengame winning streak with an opportunity to claim another C-USA victory at home on Thursday, Sept. 20, when they host North Texas at 4 p.m.