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Appeals court considers same-sex marrirage Ardan Thornhill Printz Reporter The fight for same-sex marriage in the South pressed on after the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals held a hearing Jan. 9. Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas presented cases before a three-judge panel in the federal appellate court in New Orleans. Opponents asked the appeals court to withdraw rulings from Mississippi and Texas judges that would ban laws that prevent same-sex unions and to uphold a similar Louisiana law. Mississippi argued the laws on marriage are rooted in tradition regarding procreation. “It’s what traditional marriage was founded around,” said Justin Matheny, a lawyer for Mississippi. “It was the legitimate interest in the first place and it’s still the legitimate interest today.” Matheny said the state may change one day, but should not be asked to yet. “Those words: ‘Will Mississippi change its mind?’ have resonated in this hall before,” U.S. Circuit
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Washington and Judge Patrick Louisiana’s special Higginbotham said counsel, argued to in response. preserve Louisiana’s Higginbotham’s lower court victory. allusion to Duncan called Mississippi’s role same-sex marriage in the Civil Rights a “novel perception” movement left in terms of recorded Matheny in silence. history and said Roberta Kaplan, Louisiana had a duty who paired with to protect its citizens the Campaign for from such unions Southern Equality that are risky and for the case in unproven. Mississippi, said “There are now the board has a 36 states and the proud tradition District of Columbia of pushing the that allow same-sex South’s conservative marriage and nothing community beyond -Gov. Phil Bryant, October 2014 has changed,” said its comfort zone Camilla Taylor, a with civil rights. Source: Clarion Ledger Lambda Legal In the ‘60s, the Kaplan, the attorney who Defense Fund court systematically struck down racial segregation in 2013 won a Supreme Court attorney representing seven decision that struck down part couples challenging Louisiana’s laws. “Times have blinded this of the U.S. Defense of Marriage ban. Texas Solicitor General country about African-Americans, Act, told the court that the statute times have blinded this country in Mississippi causes thousands Jonathan Mitchell had feelings about women and times have of gay people in the state to be similar to Duncan. “The people of Texas have the blinded this country about gay treated as second-class citizens. Kyle Duncan, an attorney from right to proceed with caution and people,” she said.
"In 2004, over 86 percent of Mississippi voters supported a constitutional amendment providing that marriage in Mississippi is valid only between a man and a woman. I will continue to uphold the constitution of the state of Mississippi."
see how this social experiment plays out,” he said. Mitchell used Europe as a model of contrast, blaming its fertility rates on a general acceptance of same-sex unions there. Like Matheny, Mitchell said Texas has an “interest in encouraging couples to produce children.” Joining Higginbotham and Graves on the panel was U.S. Circuit Judge Jerry Smith. Higginbotham and Smith were appointed to the court by former President Ronald Reagan; Graves was appointed by President Barack Obama. Graves and Higginbotham were said to frequently interrupt and challenge state arguments. The judges heard arguments from all three states for more than three hours, ending without a ruling or any sign of one in the near future. The hearing could be among the last federal appellate hearings before the Supreme Court decides the issue.
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Students to attend Clinton Global Initiative Wilton Jackson Printz Reporter
Two students at The University of Southern Mississippi will attend the highly competitive Clinton Global Initiative to take action toward developing real-world solutions to global challenges. Called the Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U), former U.S. President Bill Clinton started the program in 2007 to allow the next generation of world leaders the opportunity to invest in their futures, bringing together college students, university representatives, topic experts and celebrities to discuss the pressing issues that affect the global community. “This is a special opportunity for me as a future leader to create innovative ideas that will address
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and change our community, “I simply want to be a difference instead of just talking about the maker in my community.” problems at hand,” said Kristen CGI U focuses on five major Dupard, a junior biochemistry areas for innovation: education, major and 2015 CGI U attendee. environment and climate change,
peace and human rights, poverty alleviation and public health. The area of education focuses on improving education systems by integrating more technology
Susan Broadbridge Printz Junior Jeremy Moore and junior Kristen Dupard are 2015 Clinton Global Initiative University attendees. The CGIU collects college students to take part on global challenges. The event will be held at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida, from March 6 to March 8.
NEWS
Hank Bounds USM graduate to take over as Univ. of Nebraska president.
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College Transfers Students adjust to Southern Miss.
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‘Into the Woods’ Disney’s latest is watchable at best.
into classrooms and helping disadvantaged groups in providing them access to opportunities for higher education. Environment and climate change discusses the climate changes due to human interaction, ways to expand renewable energy economy and become more sustainable. Poverty alleviation allows students the opportunity to create innovative platforms for economic stability, cost-effective technology and agricultural development. Peace and human rights give future leaders the idea of devising awareness campaigns about a wide variety of topics concerning the geopolitical, military and cultural conflicts around the world. Public health lets students
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NEWS
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STATE
Marijuana legalization gains ballot numbers Mary Sergeant Social Media Editor
The Mississippi Alliance for Cannabis has helped and consulted a large group of individuals who are fighting to legalize and decriminalize the use of marijuana in the state of Mississippi. The Ballot #48 is titled “Should the use, cultivation and sale of cannabis and industrial hemp be legalized for persons 21 years or older?” The initiative states that the use, cultivation and sale of cannabis and industrial hemp would be legalized. It also states that crimes related to
marijuana would be deemed similar to that of alcoholrelated crimes. Recreational cannabis sales would be taxed 7 percent, and cannabis used for medical purposes and industrial hemp would be exempt from taxes. As for decriminalization, the ballot pushes for the governor to pardon persons who have been convicted of non-violent crimes in relation to cannabis in Mississippi. The group worked to get their ballot deemed official since early fall 2014. Now that they have been given an official ballot number, the group is hoping to get
a minimum of 107, 216 signatures or a minimum of 21, 443 signatures from registered voters in the five districts in Mississippi. They have a year to collect all of these signatures and collection began on Dec. 29. In order for the initiative to go through, each district must present roughly the same amount of signatures. There are many rules individuals must follow in order for their signatures and the signatures of others in their district to be counted. Some of these rules include that each petition cannot have more than 10 signatures on
it, every signee must be from the same county and each signature must be signed in black ink. Senior sociology major Amy Brogan is in favor of Ballot #48. “As an informed citizen and proud Mississippian, I know that legalization would benefit our state in so many ways,” she said. “Prohibition doesn’t work, and it’s time that we learn from our history and create a successful future so that our state can thrive through the enormous benefits that are guaranteed to be seen once we legalize.” Mississippi House Rep.
Forrest Hamilton spoke to Fox 13 Memphis on his disagreement with the ballot. “To just give people anything they want could hurt them emotionally and mentally. It’s not helping the patient,” he said. “I am looking at it from a patient standpoint to let them further abuse themselves, which hurts society.” Currently the group is hosting signing meetings across the state of Mississippi. For more information regarding this ballot contact Kelly Jacobs, the primary spokesperson for Ballot #48, by email at KellitaJ@aol.com or by phone at 662-429-4412.
ALUMNI
Bounds to serve as Univ. of Nebraska president A University of Southern Mississippi alumnus will take the reins as University of Nebraska’s president in April. Hank Bounds, 47, has been the Mississippi Commissioner of Higher Education since 2009. Bounds told The ClarionLedger Monday that he has had many wonderful opportunities to in his home state, as a lifelong Mississippian. “It certainly will not be easy to leave our extended family and friends,” he said. Bounds was one of the four finalists for the position in November 2014. Former UNL President James Milliken told the university community in January 2014 that he will leave Nebraska to become the
next chancellor of the City University of New York, UNL. com reported. “USM alumnus Hank Bounds has done a superb job in leading our university system in Mississippi and we are sad to see him go,” said Joe Paul, USM’s vice president of student affairs. “At the same time, we are proud of and happy for our Southern Miss alum for becoming president of one of the premier universities in America.” Institute of Higher Learning President Aubrey Patterson commended Bounds’ work in “all levels of education in our state,” reported The ClarionLedger. Bounds earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Southern Miss as well as a doctorate. Before Bounds was Mississippi
commissioner, Bounds was a teacher, a principal at three high schools, a superintendent for four years for the Pascagoula School District and an adjunct professor at USM, according to Nebraska.edu. He and his wife Susie have two children, Will and Caroline. In 2014, he received the Winter-Reed Education Achievement Award for his lifelong contributions to public education in Mississippi. Other recipients for this award includes USM President Emeritus Aubrey Lucas and State Rep. Robert Clark. “Dr. Bounds has served Mississippi exceedingly well throughout his career in public education,” Paul said. “We wish him all the best and thank him for his service to USM an the State of Mississippi.”
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am sure that Kristen (Dupard) and the opportunity to directly address I will create some very memorable officials such as the Mayor of experiences here and the fact that she Hattiesburg Johnny Dupree, about and I were selected is not shocking voting and why they should,” because we have worked very hard Dupard said. “It is our goal to register all eligible students in the for this.” The two scholars created their Hattiesburg Public School (District) commitment “Empower the Vote, to vote by December 2015.” Dupard also said they hope to Save the Vote” geared toward spreading awareness to high school empower college students to vote and college students about the by hosting university debates at importance of being a registered Southern Miss, Jones County Junior voter in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. College, William Carey University The commitment will also include and Pearl River Community College seminars with legislative officials, to discuss the issues concerning voter registration drives and mock the city of Hattiesburg, the state of town hall meetings that will serve Mississippi and across the country. as an audience for students to “It is our desire that the debates will voice their thoughts and exercise spark interests to seek change in the community and foster a space where their right to vote. By partnering with the city of thought-provoking topics transcend Hattiesburg, surrounding universities into realistic solutions,” Dupard said. and local businesses, the two students “We will begin contacting universities plan to get many young registered voters. for participation in the debates in “Students will have a transparent July 2015 and begin holding the line of communication in having debates October 2015.”
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Same-sex marriage is now put together programs and legal in 36 states and District health initiatives to expand the of Columbia, but the docket for knowledge of health issues and same-sex marriage shows no signs services to underprivileged groups of slowing down. in developing and developed regions. The U.S. 8th Circuit Court of However, before students can Appeals ruled South Dakota’s attend the CGI U, they must ban unconstitutional on Monday, complete their Commitments to becoming the first time the 8th Action, practical goals that are new, Circuit weighed in on the issue since specific and measurable initiatives Supreme Court struck down the that can be small or large, local or Defense of Marriage Act in 2013. global and financial or non monetary. Four circuits have overturned To show the students’ impact on discriminatory marriage bans while society, since 2008, more than 4,800 one — the 6th Circuit in Cincinnati Commitments to Action and nearly $2 — upheld such bans in Kentucky, million in funding has been awarded Michigan, Ohio and Tennessee. to these commitment makers. Other states still enforcing same“I am very excited about sex marriage bans are Alabama, implementing our commitment,” said Arkansas, Georgia, Missouri (except Jeremy Moore, a junior instrumental in Kansas City and St. Louis), and choral music education major Nebraska and North Dakota. as well as a 2015 CGI U attendee. “I
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According to Dupard, she was able to obtain this opportunity through the help of a university alumna and former CGI U student leader, Jazmyne Butler. Butler said it meant so much to see her send her Commitment to Action to CGI U. “To be among world leaders representing a cause benefiting so many people was an amazing experience,” Butler stated. “I’m grateful that (Dupard) will share in this awesome experience as well.” President Clinton and Chelsea Clinton will host the CGI U 2015 at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida, from March 6-8, bringing together more than 1,100 students who desire to change the world with world-class innovation. “Up until a few months ago, I did not know what CGI U was,” Moore said. “However, now, this is an event that I will never forget and I am looking forward to all that is to come from it.”
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FEATURE
LIFE
Confidence, open mind key for transfer students Noé Cugny Printz Reporter
The University of Southern Mississippi welcomed more than 1,500 transfer students in fall 2014, according to the College Board’s Annual Survey of Colleges, and even more recruits as the spring semester kicks off. “Roughly half of the student body at Southern Miss is made up of transfer students,” Assistant Director of Admissions for Recruitment Susan Scott said. “Our faculty and staff are very familiar with meeting the unique needs of transfer students and helping them acclimate to life as a Southern Miss student.” A large portion — 85 percent — of these students came from twoyear community colleges, generally within the state. But others, like senior Allysa Cole in 2012, transfer in from four-year universities from around the country. Cole, a broadcast journalism major from Detroit, took a shot in the dark after falling out of love with a much-too-industrialized version of college at Michigan State University that hosts nearly 40,000 undergraduate students and made her “feel like an ID number rather than a student,” and finally landed in much more hospitable Southern Miss. “I’m feeling the love,” Cole said about encountering the Southern hospitality that Southern Miss takes pride in, and how smaller classrooms meant more individual attention from professors who actually care about each student. Transferring takes a move geographically, which implies a cultural change, considering the wide variety of local customs and traits that the U.S. presents, and adjusting to those can be a challenge like a discovery. “The friendly and welcoming atmosphere of our campus is a big bonus,” Scott said. For Cole, it had to do with opening up in class and expressing herself, when she had been used to sitting among her hundreds of peers and silently take notes. “I had to practice using my voice,” Cole said. But outside of the classroom, the cultural adjustment came by rather sitting back and paying attention to how people talked and interacted. “I had to stay open minded,” Cole said. Student groups organizations are a valuable tool for newcomers, and the USM campus has plenty of those to offer. Another important part of a smooth transfer, besides making sure all the credits transfer and the financial situation is figured out, is to have a goal in mind
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Transfer students make up roughly half of the student body at The University of Southern Mississippi. This photo illustration depicts the feelings of loneliness and isolation that transfer students feel upon entering a new school. Students at USM, however, feel welcomed by the Southern hospitality that the faculty and staff exemplify.
when entering this new chapter of a college career. “The real problem I see with many students in community college is that they wander, they take a course here, there, they go part-time and they don’t really focus on any goal,” said Stephen Handel, executive director of the College Board’s community college initiatives. “I think it’s most critical, even at the beginning and even if it’s tentative, that they focus on a goal at the very beginning.” Finally, Cole emphasized the importance of approaching a transfer with confidence, which goes hand-in-hand with having a plan and is one of Southern Miss’ primary goals for its students as an institution of higher-learning. “With the career-driven academic programs that Southern Miss offers, transfer students can enter Southern Miss confident that they will receive the education and experiences that will make them attractive to future employers,” Scott said.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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REVIEW
Disney musical adaptation falls flat Karyn Lewis Printz Reporter
Disney’s “Into The Woods” stayed true to the Stephen Sondheim musical, yet was surprisingly disappointing. For those of you who are not familiar with the story “Into The Woods,” a baker and his wife cannot have children due to a spell cast upon his family as punishment for his father stealing from his neighbor, who happens to be a witch. (The father stole magic beans from the witch’s garden which placed a curse on the witch causing her to appear old and ugly.) The baker and his wife so desperately want children
that they bargain with the witch and set off to find four items for her: a blood-red cape, hair as yellow as corn, a cow as white as snow and a slipper of gold. These four items are to be brought to the witch by midnight on the third night after their journey has begun so she can reverse the curse that has been cast on her. Of course the four items come from traditional Grimm Brothers stories such Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk and Rapunzel. I was surprised that the Disney movie actually stayed true to the play. I was a little concerned that Johnny Depp’s
character Big Bad Wolf would play a more significant role than he did in the play since he was in most of the previews, but it was just bait. Speaking of Depp, I was disappointed in his portrayal of the wolf who tricks Little Red into switching the path to her grandmother’s house. I know that Wolf is supposed to be dangerous, but this movie conveyed him as a little more than suspicious. The character came across as a pedophile to me. Perhaps it was only that creepy because Johnny Depp, who is known for his peculiarity, was playing the character. Not only did Big Bad Wolf give me the creeps, but his
wardrobe looked poorly put together. The costume looked like something from a play. I’m thinking that was the idea since the movie was originally a play; however, it didn’t work for me. There’s either a movie aura or a play aura. You can’t really do in between. The music and voices also stayed true to the original musical. My favorite voice was Meryl Streep’s, of course. She portrayed the witch perfectly, as she does all of her roles. The witch’s outfit, after drinking the potion made from the four ingredients that broke the curse cast on her, was astounding. You can never go wrong
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with electric blue hair and silver highlights. Overall I give Disney’s adaptation of “Into The Woods” a seven out of 10. Was it horrible? No. Will I watch it again? Probably not. But it was alright for an outing with the family.
MUSIC
New tunes to look forward to in 2015 Bradley Presson Printz Reporter
Now that every music-oriented blog in existence has put out their year-end lists, the musical hype machine can finally shift its sights to 2015. As with every year, we get the usual questions. Will this year finally be the year that so-and-so finally puts out that album? What bands will get back together? Will that dream collaboration between my favorite artists finally happen? While I do not know the answers to these questions, I can tell you what albums have me most excited for 2015’s musical output and what artists I hope release some new material in 2015. Confirmed Albums: Death Grips – “Jenny Death” Death Grips had a very interesting year in 2014. The band broke up, released the first half of a double album and continuously sent the Internet into frenzy. Though Death Grips promised its rabid fanbase that the second half of its double album “The Powers that B” would be released in 2014, it’s now 2015 and fans still eagerly await the second half of the album, “Jenny Death.” With a rumored release date for February, Jenny Death is easily my most anticipated release for 2015.
Wild Nothing - Untitled Album Jack Tatum’s solo project Wild Nothing has consistently proven itself to be among the best of the current wave of dream pop bands, and Tatum has recently gone to Stockholm to begin recording the band’s third full length record. Fans of reverb obsessed indie bands such as Real Estate or Beach Fossils should be on the lookout for this record. Joey Bada$$ - “B4.DA.$$” New York rapper Joey Bada$$ has several solid mixtapes under his belt, but January will see the release of the promising young rapper’s debut album “B4.DA.$$.” Fans of ‘90s era New York hip-hop should keep an eye out. Xibalba – “Tierra Y Libertad”
One of the heaviest bands in metal music today, Xibalba pulls no punches when it comes to unleashing pummeling music. The band’s second album on Southern Lord Records, “Tierra Y Libertad” will be released Jan. 26, and, based on singles, will see the band continuing to wage allout war on listeners’ eardrums. BADBADNOTGOOD & Ghostface Killah – “Sour Soul” One of the most interesting collaborations I have seen announced to be released in 2015, Wu-Tang Clan veteran Ghostface Killah and Canadian Nu-Jazz trio BADBADNOTGOOD are teaming up on the album “Sour Soul” due for release in February. Pity Sex – Untitled Album Pity Sex is one of the most
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promising bands in the shoegaze revival. Their previous album, “Feast of Love,” was solid, but I am excited to see how the band will advance their sound on their next release. Artists I hope to hear from in 2015: Beach House It’s been three years since the dreampop band’s last album, and I am ready for new hazy soundscapes from them. Nails The hardcore and metal giants recently released two new songs through Decibel Magazine. I hope that this is a sign of more material to come, as their last full length “Abandon All Life” was one of my favorite albums of 2013.
MF DOOM Though he released an album with upcoming rapper Bishop Nehru last year, it has been a while since DOOM has dropped his own material. Nothing would make me happier than for 2015 to be the year we get new material from hip-hop’s supervillain. My Bloody Valentine Though imitated countless times, as 2013’s return album “mbv” illustrated, no band can compare to the innovative shoegaze that Kevin Shields and company can create. After the release of “mbv,” Shields promised an EP and an eventual album of all new material from the band, and I hope the band delivers on that promise in 2015.
OPINION
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LIFE
Make the most of your ‘Roaring 20s’ Mary Sergeant Social Media Editor
The decade between your 20th birthday and your 30th is life-changing. I prefer to call it the roaring 20s, but that’s just me. Between the Starbucks cravings, the massive hangovers and the countless blind dates to fancy restaurants, many of us 20-somethings have a pretty tough life to live. But, we get by with long lists written on websites and gifs that describe us. So, ladies, here’s another one of those lists we can’t live without. 1. Snapchats stay between you and those people you send them to, right? So, it’s okay to post numerous Snapchats of you getting wasted, dancing on tables at Brewsky’s. No it’s not. Social media can and will haunt you. 2. Sometimes, you just can’t even. And it’s literally okay.
3. Being hungover is always an excuse to skip class, miss work and dismiss obligations. Because we all know your 20s are tough and one-too-many cocktails on a Monday night is necessary. Just kidding, it’s not. Pop an Advil, chug some water and pick up a chicken biscuit on your way into town and take life by the horns. 4. You can’t live off ramen noodles, stale bread and beer for the rest of your life. Man up, buy a crockpot and learn what it’s like to make a home-cooked meal in your own home. 5. Ladies, you have to kiss one too many frogs until you find your prince. This decade in your life may be filled with lots of kisses and you may find your prince. Though, some of us will kiss so many frogs we resort to kissing cats, but that’s okay. 6. Don’t text your ex. I don’t care how many gin and tonics you
have had or how Ryan Gosling’s beard in “The Notebook” reminds you of him; just don’t do it. 7. Drama is fine. It’s what keeps you young. But by no means should it be taken to social media; and it should never end in a catfight at the bar. Have some class, ladies. 8. Pick a date. Seriously, date lots of people. What could it hurt? We will all be married and carting the kids to soccer one day wishing we had taken up that invite to your favorite coffee shop just so we can feel pretty again. 9. Stop wearing leggings and baggy frat shirts all of the time. I know I am equally guilty of this, but try to make yourself feel like a real adult at least one day out of the week. 10. Find a health regime that works for you. When you turn 20, your body changes and long gone are the days of bingeeating Raising Canes. Exercise, be conscious of what you eat and realize your metabolism will change. 11. Many of us 20-somethings are trying to find ourselves. Don’t just talk about it, do it. 12. Learn to listen to good music. Blaring “Blank Space” with the top down is perfectly fine, but find music that tugs at your heart not at your brain cell count.
13. Always think about your
future. The roaring 20s seem to be all about pretending not to be an adult, when in fact, you are an adult with a bright future ahead of you. 14. Stop using Cosmo and Glamour to dictate how you date, eat and live. I am pretty sure high school girls around the nation are doing the same thing. For motivation, pick up a classic, an interesting novel or even a newspaper for God’s sake. 15. Your 21st birthday will be the best so deal with it. 16. One day you could be stranded with a flat tire in the middle of nowhere. Either know how to change a tire or know how to flirt to get one changed.
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During this decade, though you may feel too old or too young, you are always somewhere in between fawning over frat boys and taking out your second mortgage. 18. This list makes you want to go back to being 18, doesn’t it? 19. You are going to make mistakes and do many stupid things but don’t let Elite Daily or Thought Catalog tell you that it’s okay because you are 22 or 27. Own up to your mistakes. Being 20-somethings has nothing to do with them. 20. Read countless articles about how you should behave in your 20s. Because, who can better tell you about your own life
SPORTS
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BASKETBALL
Containing Jones and Parker key against MTSU James Johnson Printz Reporter
Southern Miss had a busy, yet successful, Christmas break. The Lady Eagles played six games over the holidays, concluding 3-3 overall, but more importantly, they now stand at 2-1 in conference play. Two of their three victories over the break were overtime wins. USM will face C-USA opponents for the rest of the season. The Lady Eagles are scheduled to play Middle Tennessee State tonight at 7 p.m. in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This will be a test for USM as the Blue Raiders are on a five game winning streak, the last three wins being conference games against UAB, FIU and Florida Atlantic. Middle Tennessee State has only lost one game at home this season. Senior Tamara Jones has led USM’s offensive attack all season. Jones is averaging 16.9 points per game, 18.7 in conference games. She also leads the team in rebounds per game with 6.5. Jerontay Clemons is a speedy playmaker for the Lady Eagles averaging 10.6 points per game and 5.6 rebounds per game.
Southern Miss will need a strong offensive performance in order to compete with the Blue Raiders, especially from Jones and Clemons. The Blue Raiders offensively are led by hot hand Olivia Jones who is averaging 20.8 points per game and 9.3 rebounds per game. Jones has made 33 three-pointers, higher than any teammate by a landslide. The six-feet, four-inch Cheyenne Parker is MTSU’s second leading scorer, not far from Jones’s average, with 18 points per game and 9.3 rebounds per game. Parker also led her team with 27 blocks, the only player with a double-digit number in that category. Parker will be a challenge for the Lady Eagles as they lack height in their starting lineup. It will be imperative for USM to find a way to stop Jones and defend Parker in order to compete in the matchup. Rebounding will be a key part of winning this matchup. The Blue Raiders have a height advantage, but when comparing total offensive and defensive rebounds between both teams so far this season; they are
almost even. Southern Miss has an average of 36.9 rebounds per game and MTSU averages 38.8. Parker leads MTSU with 48 offensive rebounds, most of those put back up for two points. Jones has 83 defensive rebounds for the Blue Raiders and leads her team with 121 total rebounds. That is impressive for only standing at five feet, 10 inches. USM’s Jones leads her team in total rebounds with 84. Whichever team wins on the boards will come out on top. Turnovers have been a problem for the Lady Eagles this season, averaging 19.1 per game. MTSU averages 16.1 turnovers per game. Both teams have defensive playmakers well over the doubledigit number for steals this season. USM’s Alex Coyne has a total of 29 steals, and is known as a solid defender with a keen eye of always knowing where her teammates are on the court and making smart passes to them. Coyne could be a difference maker tonight if she can force the Blue Raiders to turn the ball over. MTSU’s Jones leads her team with a total of 41 steals. Southern Miss has a very good
Ivan Pierre Aguirre/USA Today Sports Southern Miss Joye Lee-McNelis talks with an official against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in the women’s championship game of the Conference USA college basketball tournament at Don Haskins Center in March 2014 in El Paso, Texas.
chance of winning this game if they can control the Blue Raiders’ two star players. USM should play small ball by driving the lane and drawing fouls. Getting Parker into foul trouble is a good way to keep her off the court. Southern Miss must find a way
to out-play Parker and Jones. This game could come down to the very last shot and free throws will be crucial. Expect for hotly contested matchup in tonight’s game, especially between the opposing Joneses. My prediction is for USM to win 69-68.
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Golden Eagles look to bounce back against Blue Raiders Julius Kizzee Printz Reporter
The Southern Miss Golden Eagles (5-9, 0-3 C-USA) will look to capture their first conference win tonight when they host Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (9-7, 2-1 C-USA) at Reed-Green Coliseum. The Golden Eagles look to bounce back from a 34-point road loss at UTEP and are riding a six-game losing streak going into Thursday. Leading scorers Matt Bingaya and Chip Armelin look to help an offense which hasn’t topped 70 points in a game all season, leading to a 318th ranked offense in terms of points per game. The offense seems selfish, only averaging 11.6 assists a game. Without the proper ball movement in the offense, the Golden Eagles struggle to get buckets consistently through the isolation-heavy offense. Since the early season departures of Dallas Anglin and Shadell Millinghaus, who combined for 16.4 PPG, the
Golden Eagles have struggled to replace their production. With the roster already being thin, having just nine scholarship players, the Golden Eagles rotation must look to generate points and provide quality defense on the court. Sophomore Matt Bingaya leads the team in PPG, rebounds and steals per game, constantly providing the spark that USM needs on both offense and defense. With the six feet, five inch combo guard as the focal point of the team at this point in his career, he’s learning how to carry the team for years to come. He is top ten in the conference in steals per game, usage percentage, minutes played per game and effective field goal percentage. The Golden Eagles need to score efficiently and effectively to top the Blue Raiders who have scored at least 60 points in five out of their last six games. The Blue Raiders are on a two-game winning streak, beating Florida International and Florida Atlantic, heading
into the matchup against Southern Miss. The Blue Raider offense produces only 11.1 assists per game, and scores only 60.3 PPG. The leading scorer for MTSU is Reggie Upshaw, who leads the team with a mere 9.0 PPG. Spreading the ball evenly among the players should not be a concern, but scoring will. The thing to look out for in this game will be who will be the breakout player for the Blue Raiders. With so many PPG averages under tem points, any one of the players can break out for a big game. With so many scoring options for the Blue Raiders, the Golden Eagles will have to lock down many options during the game. This game should be fairly low scoring, with the Blue Raiders possibly pulling out a close win. The Golden Eagles are in a funk, but would have to play up to their collective potential to produce a win at a game which most students and faculty will be attending, due to it being a promotional game. The matchup on Thursday
is only the second time that the two programs will face each other with Middle Tennessee winning the first
meeting 81-64. The two teams play again on Feb. 5 at Middle Tennessee. Tipoff is at 7 p.m.
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