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GREEK LIFE
Volume 99 Issue 6
Sororities welcome 330 new members
ON CAMPUS Psychology program ranked best in nation
Mary Beth Wolverton Printz Reporter
The University of Southern Mississippi is again recognized on the national stage as its Ph.D. counseling psychology program was ranked first out of other doctoral programs in the country by Korpis. Korpis, based in California, analyzed data from similar programs around the United States and found that Southern Miss had a 100 percent pass rate on the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology, the EPPP. No other school has as high of a success rate. How does Southern Miss prepare its students so well for the examination? While completing their degrees, students not only have rigorous in-class preparation, but also have extensive opportunities for research and clinical training in outside facilities. Southern Miss also offers specialty training in several Aaron J. Stewart/ Printz areas, including parenting Senior Pi Beta Phi member Amelie Christman embraces freshman Noelle Billings at CPC sorority bid day at The Village Tuesday, Sept. 9. skills, career counseling, anger management and to find their second home work together, support each never forget. Kathryn Miller motivational interviewing, “All week we hope that the at USM.” other and encourage each Executive Editor Lofton said she is excited other to be the best we can incredible women coming according to the Department Southern Miss College to see how the new members be,” Radcliffe said. through recruitment find their of Psychology’s website. Another reason for the Panhellenic Council (CPC) will contribute to the She said the best part about home, and on bid day they get success of the program is sororities welcomed 330 USM community. bid day as sorority president to do just that - and run into found in its competitive women to their new homes on Current Phi Mu President is seeing the new members a welcoming sea of glitter and application process. Only Bid Day Tuesday, Sept. 9. Emily Radcliffe said the run into the arms of her tutus,” Radcliffe said. “There five students are admitted to CPC President Elena Lofton increase in bids definitely chapter members. is no greater celebration.” the Ph.D. counseling said more bids were given shows that Greek Life at CPC sororities at USM “The hours we spent waiting psychology program each this recruitment than 2013 USM is alive and thriving, for the bid list to come out include Alpha Chi Omega, year, although more than 60 fall recruitment and that especially with the addition felt like days,” Radcliffe said. Alpha Delta Pi, Chi Omega, students will apply. every sorority chapter of Alpha Chi Omega’s future “The moment we were told we Delta Delta Delta, Delta reached the required quota for members within the next could go online and look and Gamma, Kappa Delta, Phi Mu new members. actually see who would be and Pi Beta Phi. few weeks. “I feel so proud of how For information about CPC “Women want to join our coming home to us - I can’t recruitment went this year,” community, because it is, in even explain it.” She said at Southern Miss, visit www. See PSYCHOLOGY, 3 Lofton said. “Girls were able fact that—a community. We it was a moment she would usm.edu/greek-life/c-p-c.
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NEWS Eaglepalooza Icona Pop headlines annual SGA concert.
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FEATURE Java Werks New owners bring Venezuelan flair.
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OPINION Fall motivation Boost your GPA with these helpful tidbits.
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SPORTS Football Eagles to face Crimson Tide Saturday.
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This translates to roughly an eight percent acceptance rate into the program. Bonnie Nicholson, director of training in the counseling psychology department, said to her knowledge, this is the first time that Southern Miss has been recognized in this way. “We’ve been accredited by the American Psychological Association, we’ve been ranked on research productivity, things like that, but this is the first ranking of this particular kind,”
Thursday, September 11, 2014 | Page 3 Nicholson said. Korpis’ analysis of doctoral programs is unique in the fact that it ranks schools based on the pass rates of the EPPP. In addition to the department ranked as the top counseling psychology program in the country, Southern Miss’ doctoral program was reaccredited by the American Psychological Association for seven years. This is the longest amount of time that a program can be given accreditation. Southern Miss has held accreditation by the APA since 1979, according to counselingsychology.org. The Counseling Psychology doctoral degree can be
completed at Southern Miss in five to six years. and according to the psychology department’s website, a master’s degree is not required for enrollment in the Ph.D. program. Nicholson has been at Southern Miss for 12 years and enjoys working with students and faculty on campus. “I think that the department as a whole is very dedicated to graduating bright and confident students,” Nicholson said, a fact that is corroborated by the program’s national recognition.
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EAGLEPALOOZA
Headliner revealed Yolanda Cruz Social Media Editor
Beginning in Sweden, and traveling all over the world, Icona Pop will make a stop in Hattiesburg to headline the 2014 Eaglepalooza. “We’re so excited to have Icona Pop as our headliner,” said Jaycee Padgett, assistant director for Eaglepalooza. “The Eaglepalooza team has been working hard all summer preparing for the event, and I’m sure it will be an exciting,
high-energy show.” Icona Pop is a change of pace from Eaglepalooza headliners in the past. Gavin Snyder, a senior communication studies major and director of Eaglepalooza, said this act will be able to attract a different crowd than in years past to give everyone a chance to enjoy Eaglepalooza. One unique aspect to the show this year is that instead of taking place on a Friday before a home football game, it is happening on a Saturday
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after a home football game. “We just wanted to change it up this year to see how people would like it, and it worked out that the game that day is earlier. We want people to go to the game then Eaglepalooza after and just make a whole day of it,” Snyder said. Eaglepalooza will also feature artists Five Knives and Lowell. Eaglepalooza will take place Oct. 25 at 7 p.m.
ON CAMPUS
MCJ to host rush day Nikki Smith News Editor
Student organizations and media groups in the School of Mass Communication and Journalism are participating in MCJ Rush Day, an event designed to help students find where they fit within the school depending on their major and interests. Those interested in learning more about the following groups may attend the event on the third floor of College Hall, Sept. 11 from noon to 2 p.m. Students will also have the chance to learn more about MCJ internships and study abroad opportunities. ·The Mass Communication Graduate Student Alliance (Grad Student Alliance) – A graduate student group focused on maintaining connections with other graduate s tudents within the School of Mass Communication and Journalism. ·South City Records (SCR) – A student-run record label that allows students hands-on experience in the entertainment industry as they find, sign and record local artists. · The Public Relations Society of America (PRSSA) – PRSSA is a national student organization that links students to other public relations students and professionals. According to the PRSSA website, the organization offers leadership, scholarship and networking opportunities. ·The Crew – A student-led group that creates short films, music videos, commercials and
documentaries. The group takes on projects from preproduction to the final product. ·Collective Hip Hop An Original Society (CHAOS) – A group of dancers, singers, rappers and poets that meets to collaborate on projects. According to the student activities website, they “come together to express themselves through their art.” ·Her Campus Southern Miss (HCSM) – A female-oriented online publication focused on the events and student life on the Southern Miss campus. ·Southern Miss Association of Black Journalists (SMABJ) – A studentled group for journalists looking for professional development opportunities through networking and community service. ·Stage Monkeys of Hattiesburg (Stage Monkeys) – An improv troupe that gives interactive, off-thecuff performances each Thursday night. ·American Advertising Federation (AAF) – A national network comprised of advertisers, agencies and 210 college chapters. This group offers networking opportunities for upcoming advertising students. The Student Printz – A student news organization that produces a bi-weekly newspaper along with a website complete with multimedia content. The Student Printz employs editors, writers, photographers, page designers and multimedia journalists to produce content.
FEATURE
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LOCAL
Java Werks returns with new management Lindsey Kelley Printz Reporter
Local favorite Java Werks coffeehouse reopened in April 2013 under new management, bringing new flair and ideas to the business. Students were disappointed when longtime owners Ken and Pamela Hill closed the restaurant due to health problems. According to the Hattiesburg American, Hill received many offers from other restaurateurs before deciding to sell to Cesar Potenza and his wife, Marbelis Potenza. Potenza said after he and his family moved from Valencia, Venezuela, they knew they wanted to open a restaurant in Hattiesburg. “We wanted to (become) more integrated with the community,” Cesar Potenza said. “(We saw) that this place was for sale and we love coffee, so we thought, ‘Okay, let’s get the coffee place and introduce Venezuelan cuisine.’” The key South American touch to the classic coffeehouse menu is the addition of arepas, which is an authentic Venezualan gluten-free food made of a white
cornmeal patty filled with a choice of beef, chicken or pork. “There is a downside,” Potenza said. “You may be hooked.” Despite the new management and the new Venezuelan additions, all the favorites have remained at the traditional student haunt. Java Werks still sells their menu standards such as the Hollywood Blondie and the Golden Eagle. “We have a very good customerorientated (business) and most of them are getting to know us as a family,” Potenza said. “Right now, most of (our customers) are from the community. We’re looking to integrate USM into our circle.” Whitney Randall, a senior theatre major and Java Werks employee, said she enjoys serving the customers and how the coffeehouse has become like a small community. “We have our loyal regulars who come in and know me by name,” Randall said. “One of my professors practically lives here in his off time.” One of the efforts the new management has put forth to attract university students is the addition of their new text ordering service. Potenza said
upon a customer’s first visit, they will receive the Java Werks text service number. Then, anytime the customer desires coffee or food, they merely have to text the service number given with their order as well as an estimated time of pickup. Then they can simply breeze through the front door, pick up and pay for their items without waiting in line. Potenza is also willing to bend the hours for larger late-night
study sessions. He said he had often heard that many students would want to study past 8 p.m., which is their closing hour. “If students want to come over and (study), I’m willing to do that, just let us know,” he said. “If a group of students, maybe 20 or so, want to come if the library is full, I’ll continue that tradition.” There is also a constant stream of live events occurring at Java
Werks, whether it be music or performance art. In fact, USM’s own improv troupe, the Stage Monkeys, will perform Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. The coffeehose will host Live Trivia sessions occasionally and even the Irish band Boreen will perform Oct. 18 at 6:30 p.m. For more information about Java Werks, check out their Facebook and Twitter page for updates on events and daily specials.
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Cesar Potenza, owner of Java Werks Coffee and Tea, has been with the new coffee shop since the reopening in April 2013. Java Werks is conveniently located on Hardy Street across from campus.
LOCAL
Hattiesburg offers unique places for date night Mary Sergeant Printz Reporter
Nothing is worse than a boring date. Luckily, Hattiesburg and the surrounding areas offer some eclectic, adventurous and tasty places for you and your date to try out. For those who enjoy the outdoors, several places near the university offer unique and fun activities to do under the sun or the stars. Red Bluff Canyon, known as the “Grand Canyon of Mississippi,” is located in Columbia. Guests can hike through the woods, find hidden trails and even set up an Eno when they get tired of slipping in the mud. Paul B. Johnson State Park is located roughly 15 minutes away from campus. This park offers a lot of recreational activities such as disc golf, canoeing and camping. But, this park is also the perfect place to come when you want some quiet, alone time with your significant other. Paul B. Johnson offers a fantastic view of the night sky, perfect for
a romantic stargazing date. Senior public relations major Elizabeth Winton loves to go outside and play sports with her boyfriend. One place they enjoy going to is Tatum Park. “It’s free and there are tennis courts, soccer fields and baseball fields to play around in,” Winton said. Other students enjoy taking their dates to many delicious eateries in the Hattiesburg area. Aaron Linville, a sophomore political science major, has found a few spots he personally enjoys. “Cotton Blues is amazing and Patio 44 is good too,” Linville said. Both restaurants offer a good ambience and location. Cotton Blues is located near 32 Degrees, and what girl doesn’t like froyo? Patio 44 is located next to Brewsky’s, one of the main music venues in Hattiesburg. The downtown Hattiesburg area also offers some unique restaurants that offer great environments for a date. Among those are Bianchi’s Pizzeria,
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Red Bluff, located in Columbia, is one of the many places students enjoy taking a date. The landmark is a great place for a picnic or venturing around the cliff.
Brownstone’s and Vicki’s on Walnut Street. All three are within walking distance of other restaurants, cool and low-lit bars and small boutiques. Also, once a semester, the downtown area hosts an Art Walk. The Southern Miss campus also offers some simple yet fun places for a date. The newly renovated front of campus is the perfect place for a picnic. But,
be careful walking across the bridge at Lake Byron because legend dictates you will marry the person you cross the bridge with. Choose wisely. Other events on campus such as Friday Night at the Fountain are free and offer unlimited food and music. Zach Theriault, a sophomore education major, said the Fresh Food Co. is a nice laid-back
place to go on a date. “The best is letting your girl use a guest swipe. One-way ticket to the pizza line,” Theriault said. After reading this, a boring date should be hard-pressed to find. But, remember the key component to a successful night out with your boyfriend, girlfriend or crush is to be yourself and let the stress roll off of your shoulders.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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CELEBRITY
Students: think before you send Mary Sergeant Printz Reporter
Many theories are circulating around the recent leak of nude photographs of over 100 celebrities including Jennifer Lawrence and Kate Upton. According to The Verge, there are two main theories about the cause of this large breach of privacy. Some believe the hacker got into one celebrity’s phone and continued the process individually through other celebrities’ phones. Another theory is the hacker was able to break into one celebrity’s iCloud and from there, hacked their contacts’ iClouds. The last theory has called for a large investigation involving the FBI and Apple over what could
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appear to be a security glitch in the iCloud system. I read a lot of articles that broke down the scandal and it seems to me that there are a lot of holes to fill before any of us will know exactly what happened. Honestly, I think it’s hilarious that it took this grand of a privacy invasion for a large investigation of iCloud to finally take place. My mom always told me to never post anything online or send a text or picture of anything I wouldn’t want my grandma to see. Today, rarely anything can be kept private. Nothing posted on social media, blogs or even in your own personal “cloud” of pictures and contacts can be kept untouched. Then, to top the whole ordeal,
these pictures are described as art and are displayed in a gallery by a guerilla artist known as XVALA. I could not even imagine being in the situation that these women are in. Given, XVALA represents a good cause. He wants to bring awareness to the danger the Internet poses on our society. But I do not believe that disregarding someone’s wishes, no matter how famous or infamous they are, and displaying them in their most vulnerable state, unwillingly, is the best way to go about proving a point. In my opinion, it doesn’t matter which theory was correct. It is a shame that media outlets have been thriving off this. It breaks a code of ethics that many
people have forgotten about. Yes, I do believe iCloud should be investigated, and in a large part, Apple is responsible for the privacy invasion of these 100-plus celebrities. Hackers are smart and they continue to be smarter as technology improves. I have no doubt in my mind that they have not been working tirelessly to get through the iCloud security system. This debacle should come as a lesson to those of us who may have sent a few questionable texts and photos in our day. And no, by questionable I do not mean nude pictures alone. These celebrities should have known better. They are constantly watched and are held to a higher standard than many of us. But, who’s to say you won’t
become the next Barack Obama, the next Jennifer Lawrence or, God forbid, the next Miley Cyrus? Watch what you send, people. Right now, you can’t know who you will be a decade from now. When you get to that point, when you are at the height of your career, no matter what you are doing or how good you do it, there will always be someone trying to bring you down. Don’t let a silly text or a provocative picture keep you from rising to your utmost potential. Think before you send. If you think about it, that post, text or picture is nine times out of 10 not worth the risk. This is an opinion by Printz writer and photographer Mary Sergeant.
Zenith Flux’s mixed sound garners attention Noe Cugny Printz Reporter
Hattiesburg has produced yet another group of young, creative artists. Active since July, Zenith Flux is starting to make some noise around the city, and they are determined to resonate throughout the state and beyond. Composed of strong characters and musical talents, the new band is looking forward to expanding and getting their sound out to the community. Raven Jackson plays the guitar and is the lead vocalist for the band. She already has a solo recording under her belt and her voice can be found on social media. “My idea for the band was to always have the punk rock idea in the back of our mind, but still be able to be open and experiment other things,” Jackson said after describing Zenith Flux’s music as “punk rock indie garage and things.” “I met Shelby in Laurel when playing a gig there,” Jackson said. Shelby Kemp is now the lead guitarist for Zenith Flux and said he found most of his inspiration in the music from the ‘60s and ‘70s. Elizabeth Shows sings as well as plays the keyboard and the violin. “(Raven and I) did some singer and songwriter stuff together with South City Records,” Shows said. Chase Harrod, a junior percussion major, plays the drums and adds his technical experience to the mix from the Pride Drumline. Dylan Kern is already known for playing the bass with the Hattiesburg native band Stellatone. Zenith Flux has already received some attention from different organizations. After WUSM
Osher Lifelong learning (OLLI) at The University of Southern Mississippi presents
University Series Noon – 1 p.m.; Brown Bag Lunch at the Peck House, Asbury Annex, 3601 Pearl St., Hattiesburg, MS; 601.264.2780
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invited them for an acoustic set on Sept. 12, the student-run label South City Records has shown some interest in recording the new band’s music. “Will Foley is now the head of South City Records, and he has already recorded my first solo album,” Jackson said. “They always do a wonderful job,” Shows said. Aside from the plans of recording, the band has looked into arranging weekend tours, mentioning places in Texas, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. “That’s how you get out there,” Shows said. Haley Walley, a senior journalism major, has collaborated with the band on several occasions, booking shows and promoting them. “She’s very big in marketing and networking,” Shows said. “Zenith Flux is a very new, very different vibe introduced to the Hattiesburg area. They’re a little pop and funk mixed with garage,” Walley said. “We’re currently looking for out-oftown venues to really expand their audience.” The band will play at the Thirsty Hippo Thursday night, Sept. 11, headlining with Dinner Guests and Nap & The Secret Wand.
Friday, Sept. 19 Dr. Aubrey Lucas, President Emeritus The University of Southern Mississippi Through the Years
The resiliency of USM and Hattiesburg is evident as the Golden Eagles have weathered storms and come out on top. Come and hear highlights of Dr. Lucas’ years as president.
Friday, Sept. 26 Chad Driskell, VP for External Affairs USM and Local, State and Federal Relationships: Do You Hear Us?
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USM is an important part of the Pine Belt, but do our politicians know who we are? Chad Driskell will share how USM is at the table in discussions involving higher education in the state of Mississippi and nationally, and how we are leading the charge in some areas. He will also share how your voice can help USM and Hattiesburg.
Dr. Doug Vinzant, VP for Finance and Administration The Rising Cost of Higher Education: What Can We Do About It?
Rarely a day goes by that we don’t hear about the student loan debt or the high cost of education. Why has the cost spiraled out of control? What can we as individuals do to help contain the cost so our grandchildren can obtain a college degree? Doug Vinzant has over 30 years of experience in higher education finance at several universities. Come and hear his perspective.
Dr. Joseph Paul, VP for Student Affairs Meeting the Needs of Today’s Students
Remember when dorm rooms were “cool” when they were equipped with a bed, desk and a phone? Today’s students have changed with the times, and dorm rooms today have their own kitchens, family rooms, washers, dryers and Wi-fi. This is just one way that colleges have had to adjust in order to recruit and support students. Learn other areas in which today’s students differ from yesteryear.
Dr. Gordon Cannon, VP for Research Innovative and Exciting Research at USM
Dr. Cannon will share with us the nationally recognized research that is being done in our own back yard. The faculty at USM are very accomplished as researchers. Come and learn what new ideas are becoming reality for USM research.
Dr. Chris Crenshaw, Assistant VP for Facilities Management and Planning Long-Range Capital Facility Plan for USM
Have you wondered what USM is going to do with the lot adjacent to us? What are the plans for the campus in the future? Will USM expand east, west, north or south? Come hear from Dr. Crenshaw what the university has planned for the campus and Hattiesburg.
Dr. Denis Wiesenburg, Provost USM: Producing Academically Strong Graduates
If you had to define the qualities every college graduate should possess, what would they be? How would you go about incorporating your ideas into action? This is the role of the provost. Dr. Wiesenburg will share USM’s plan to produce graduates that are held in high regard by employers, communities and families.
Dr. Steve Moser, Dean, College of Arts and Letters The Value of a Degree from the College of Arts and Letters
This is a must-attend presentation for anyone with a liberal arts degree! The humanities and social sciences are under attack by legislators, governors and companies. Dr. Moser will share his plan for providing a clear path to completion by connecting courses with students’ educational goals. AA/EOE/ADAI
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ACADEMICS
Tips to up your game and get the grade Kathryn Miller Executive Editor
Starting college is never an easy task. Whether one is a freshman, a transfer student or a senior months away from graduating, one can always dream of a beautiful 4.0 GPA stamped on his or her transcript. Now that I am a senior, I realized how lazy I was as a cheeky freshman who bought a planner for its cute cover and not for its inside powers. I was always the person who was struggling to stay awake in Cook Library the night before a History 101 exam. For my first semester of college, I finished with a 3.2 GPA. Not too shabby for my first round, but I knew I could do better. Little did I know my academic wisdom would improve and I would realize that good grades are typically centered on one important factor: productivity. Be proactive and get your work done. But, it’s easier said than done right? If your study habits are not boosting you on the Dean’s List, here are a few tips that helped me improve my GPA and still gave me relaxation time.
A planner is your best friend. Everyone should have a planner. Between classes and social life, it is impossible to remember deadlines, assignments and exam dates. Quite frankly, why are you exhausting your brain by fishing around in there for times and dates? Do yourself a favor and buy a planner from the bookstore and write every assignment and exam due date. Men, it’s not weird if you carry around a planner. The bookstore sells plain black ones to match your manliness. If I did not have a planner, I would be that person running around like a scatter-brained chicken. An agenda helps you stay organized and prepare for your week ahead of time.
Balance is key. For the time you spend
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Senior elementary education major Amy Fairbank takes time on a Sunday morning to plan her week ahead. “It’s easier to keep track of my schoolwork if I take time to plan everything out at the beginning of each week,” she said.
shopping for a perfect outfit, shotgunning beers on your porch or having a movie night with friends, spend the same amount of time studying and completing academic tasks. Not everyone may agree with this, but I believe it works. Everything in life should be done in moderation, just like how many trips you take to Taco Bell a week. Work hard and feel good about yourself; then go blow off some steam for a job well done.
Always plan for future semesters. Do not wait to plan your spring semester classes until December. Think now of what classes to take for next semester. Some problems may arise such as a class you need
to graduate is not offered in the spring, so you will have to add it to your schedule for next fall. Always prepare and take at least 12-15 hours every semester. A victory lap sounds like fun, but it is not so glamorous when your tuition check rolls in the mail. Then you suddenly realize your scholarship only lasted four years.
Ask for help when you need it. Take advantage of the people in your classes. I do not mean copying their work or always asking for a copy of their notes. Most of the time, students want study partners who can benefit them in some way. Be nice to people around you and suggest studying
together for the next exam. A study party is definitely more fun than a party with just you and your textbook.
Discover your study habits. Every student learns and retains information differently. Find a way to study that benefits you. I did not find a good method until my sophomore year. When I study, I will take good notes in class beforehand and go over them every night before a test. If I have an exam next week, I still review at least four nights before an exam. According to USA Today College, scientific studies show that the key to real learning is from the process of revisiting material repeatedly.
If you develop good study habits now, it will benefit you in the long run.
Reward yourself. Once you receive that first A on an exam, jump for joy, hug your professor (don’t really) and treat yourself. It can be as simple as buying yourself a chocolate chip frappuccino or rewarding yourself with that top from your favorite boutique. Giving yourself a pat on the back builds your motivation to keep achieving higher grades. These techniques helped me achieve a 3.8 semester GPA for spring 2014 and an overall 3.5 GPA. No, I will not graduate Summa Cum Laude, but I will graduate with honors and remember the four great years I have spent at USM. That’s good enough for me.
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Professional sports sparked the return to normalcy post 9/11 Joshua Campbell Sports Editor
Everyone’s lives are filled with monumental moments that take place, a particular historical moment in time, for better or worse, when we all remember exactly where we were when a catastrophe or joyous event occurred. For some, it may be when John F. Kennedy was assassinated. It may be when their favorite team won the Super Bowl or the World Series. It may even be the infamous O.J. Simpson car chase. It could be anything. In my life, there are two moments that stick out in my mind that I have lived through, 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina. While Katrina ravaged the community I lived in, destroying homes, businesses, flooding nearly everything, 9/11 is easily the more significant event for me. I was in the third grade. My class had left our classroom to use the restroom and get water from the water fountain. I still remember my teacher, Ms. Purser, telling us to keep our fingers over our lips so we would not talk and to stay in a straight line. While we were walking back to class, the power went out. On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, four planes were hijacked: American Airlines Flights 11 and 77 and United Airlines Flights 175 and 93. The two planes that crashed into the World Trade Center complex were American Airlines Flight 11 and United Airlines Flight 175. The plane that crashed into the Pentagon was American Airlines Flight 77. The fourth plane crashed near a small town close to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is believed the hijackers’ target of the fourth plane was either the Capitol or the White House. However, 13 years later, it seems that the only time we hear about the attacks is the annual reminder that is the anniversary of 9/11. While there are many people who still live with the effects of the attacks, it is far from the forefront of society. But why is this? How did we come together as one nation to the point where this memory is just that, a memory? There are a great number of factors, but I want people to understand how big a role sports played in returning New York City and the United States of America to normalcy.
There was a huge debate on when sports should be resumed nationwide and in particular, in New York City. Baseball was the first to return five days after the attacks. It marked the beginning of former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani’s plea to the public for everyone to return to their normal lives. Ten days after the attack, the New York Mets brought professional sports back to the Big Apple as they played host to the Atlanta Braves. Both teams donated their game checks to the families who lost their loved ones according to Bleacher Report. Players from both sides replaced their customary ballcaps for hats that simply said FDNY or NYPD as a tribute to the brave firemen and policemen who sacrificed everything to save any lives they could. It was certainly fitting that the Mets’ biggest star, Mike Piazza, delivered the game-winning homerun in the bottom of the eighth inning. When Piazza’s mammoth homerun left the yard, it brought joy to the hearts of those who longed to feel anything besides pain. It brought tears to grown men and women’s eyes alike. It was symbolic of a wounded nation responding against all odds and stating that we will never quiver in the eyes of heartbreak and adversity. The return of baseball was indicative of that return to normalcy. It served as a refuge to help ease the pain. It served as a distraction that so many people needed in this time of sadness and sorrow. At this time, it was evident why baseball is America’s favorite pastime. Baseball was not alone though. The return of the NFL after a two-week absence brought together upwards of 90,000 people together as a united group. Gone was the pride of fans wearing their team colors and in its place was the pride of hoisting American flags into the air. In an appropriate end to the hardest season ever endured, the New England Patriots raised the Lombardi Trophy as Super Bowl champions. American patriotism had never been stronger despite the losses and heartbreak of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. America was forever changed by 9/11. It changed the world forever. It made everyone believe and understand that this could happen anywhere, at any time, and it may not be preventable.
USA TODAY Sports Former Mets’ greats Mike Piazza and Rafael Palmeiro share an embrace during a commemoration ceremony before a Mets game in 2012.
It was the spark plug that led the United States to declare the War on Terror. It left children without parents. It left husbands and wives without their spouses. It made people live without their friends, brothers, sisters and cousins. It made people not want to leave their beds in the morning because the pain and anguish they felt was too much to bare. It took our peace of mind and crushed the spirits of a proud nation. The three successful hijacked plane attacks on 9/11 took an estimated 2,942 lives according to the New York Magazine. There were 1,717 families who never received any remains of the loved ones they lost on that fateful morning. The staggering statistics go on-and-on and are enough to rattle anyone. They certainly rattled me to the point where I had to set my laptop down because I was becoming teary-eyed. When the power went out in my school, I was confused, along with everyone else. It took only a few minutes for the power to return which is when it was learned that the attacks had taken place leading to the entire school being sent home early. To this day, I have no idea why the power went out that morning in a small elementary school in Slidell, Louisiana and if it indeed had anything to do
with the terrorist attacks. Over the years, I have pondered about this without a conclusion, an absent conclusion that will never be resolved. But to me, it is very symbolic of the attacks and the rebuilding of America’s psyche and hope. The power going out serves as a reminder of the heartbreak and pain of one of America’s darkest hours. The power returning
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symbolizes a nation that will always respond like the brave firefighters did without hesitation or regard for their own life. To me, professional sports served as the water those firefighters used to put out the burning embers. The return of professional sports sprayed water on the burning spirits of a nation and were the beginning of the return to normalcy.
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Golden Eagles face longtime rival Alabama Jacob Kemp Printz Reporter
The Southern Miss Golden Eagles will square off Saturday night at 5 p.m. against an old, familiar foe in Alabama. The Golden Eagles will enter the game with a little more confidence after notching a home victory against Alcorn State last Saturday. “For our players, for our coaches and for our fans, getting a win here was critical especially with the atmosphere here,” said head coach Todd Monken. “Winning cures a lot of things.” Although Southern Miss and Alabama have not faced off in nearly a decade, the hate is still strong between the two programs. Both Emmanuel Johnson and Nick Mullens are from the state of Alabama and it will be a personal game for them. “When I came out of high school, they never showed me much attention. I will definitely be playing with a chip on my shoulder,” Johnson said. “It’s personal.” Johnson had a big play last week as he batted down a late pass attempted by Alcorn to seal the victory for the Golden Eagles and has been a key cog in the secondary since arriving on campus as a freshman. Things have certainly changed since last time both teams met. In 2005 when they played, Jeff Bower was Southern Miss’ head coach and Mike Shula was the Crimson Tide’s head coach. Both coaches have since retired. The Crimson Tide led the all-time series against Southern Miss 33-6-2. However, most of those wins have been near upsets by the Golden Eagles. In 2005, Alabama narrowly escaped with a 30-21 win thanks to the infamous Tyrone Prothro catch right before halftime. Late heroics are something Alabama has not needed in a long time. They have added three BCS national
Susan Braodbridge/ Printz Brian Anderson forces a fumble during the game against Alcorn State last Saturday. The Eagles soar to Tuscaloosa this weekend to take on Alabama.
championships in the Nick Saban era and look to add another this year. However, the Tide has looked vulnerable so far especially in their secondary. The losses of first rounder safety, Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, and Vinnie Sunseri have hit the Tide hard this season. In their first game, the West Virginia Mountaineers torched Alabama through the air for 365 yards passing. Quarterback Nick Mullens hopes to take advantage of the Tide’s poor secondary, especially coming off a huge game against Alcorn. Mullens passed for over 200 yards and two touchdowns in the win. Monken does not see the Tide’s secondary as a weakness, but still hopes his team can take advantage like West Virginia did. “I don’t see it that way,” Monken said. “You watch the West Virginia game and you see that one receiver for them just go up and make plays. They’re physical; they’re
physical when they want to press you and when they come up in run support. They have always done that.” For the Golden Eagles to get a win, they will have to do something that has been a struggle for them over the last two-plus years: dominate the line of scrimmage. The Crimson Tide is not as experienced along the defensive line or offensive line this season and Southern Miss will have to establish some sort of dominance with their running game to beat the Tide. For the defensive line this game, they will have to play one of their best games so far. It’ is no secret Alabama wants to run the football. With a dual running back tandem featuring Derrick Henry and TJ Yeldon, the Golden Eagles will have to slow the deadly combo down in order to keep up with the Tide. Defensive linemen NunezRoches, Michael Smith, Dasman McCullum and
Adam Williams lead the way up front and have been the backbone of the defense so far. However, linebackers Brian Anderson and Alan Howze will have the most responsibility in the game against the Tide. Not only will they have to provide run support, but will also have to keep an eye on dual-threat quarterback, Blake Sims, while also helping out in pass coverage. Spur linebacker David Bertucci is questionable to play after sustaining an injury. The secondary will ask to slow down the consensus number one receiver in the country, Amari Cooper. Cooper will be the toughest test this season for the still improving Golden Eagle secondary. Junior Kalan Reed will be matched up against Cooper. Reed has been very impressive in the early going and hopes to extend his streak of consecutive games with an interception to four. Safeties Jacorius Cotton and
Emmanuel Johnson will not be able to keep their eyes in the backfield this game with the looming threat of Cooper, which will make the front seven’s job that much harder. On paper, it is clear that Alabama is the far superior team, but USM is hoping to get off to a fast start in order to truly make this game a test for the Crimson Tide. This could be a bit of a trap game for the Tide as Saban only briefly mentioned the game against Southern Miss this weekend in his weekly press conference. Much of the focus was on the progression of his own team and the Tide’s quarterback situation. It may seem uncharacteristic for a Saban-led team to overlook any opponent, but his press conference definitely indicated his team and coaching staff might be doing just that. The game will broadcast nationally on ESPN2. Kickoff is set for 5 p.m. in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.