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USM student’s debut to premiere April 24.

SGA proposes fee to improve student life Lindsey Kelley Printz Reporter

Monday and Tuesday in the Thad Cochran Center Ballroom, SGA President Jeffrey George presented a new proposal to the students of Southern Miss: a new fee to improve student activities and capital improvements. George hosted an open forum to discuss the idea, inviting all students to “come together with an eye toward leaving Southern Miss better than we found it.” According to George, just recently the Institute of Higher Learning governing board, which regulates all eight Mississippi four-year universities, approved a number of student fees for the next school year. This includes Mississippi State University, Mississippi University for Women, Mississippi Valley State and Ole Miss. These schools brought proposals to the board for approval that would implement a fee of around $55 dollars per semester dedicated to improving student facilities, services and activities. George said fees have been implemented in the past to build many of the buildings and services students recognize today. “(There are) few things that student fees have paid for in the past,” George said. “One student fee, which was started by SGA, was (implemented for) the construction of the Payne Center. (The Thad Cochran Center) that we’re in right now, on the plaque on the wall outside, it says ‘This building was paid for by student fees at (USM) and the taxpayers of the state of Mississippi.’” The fee would be separate from tuition. This fee would be around $110 a year or $55 a semester. Approximately $70 of the fee would go toward capital improvements, while $40 would go toward student activities. See PROPOSAL, 3

Senior showcase

Department of Art and Design feature students’ work.

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OPINION

S P O RT S

Rock musical a piece for a modern audience.

Mullens and Matthews compete for starting QB position.

‘Spring Awakening’

Football

Advertising students advance in national competition Aaron J. Stewart

Printz Reporter and Photographer On Tuesday, the students of the advertising capstone class MCJ 431 heard the news of a landslide victory in their virtual district in this year’s National Student Advertising Competition hosted by the American Advertising Federation. The competition was to create a new advertising campaign for the company Pizza Hut with the objectives of positioning Pizza Hut as the top digital choice for customers, provide the greatest digital experience and reach a target goal of 75 percent of all orders being done online or by

for months on the research, organization and creativity in order to pull off their great achievement of winning first place in their district, which now puts them in the semifinals of the national competition. Their next step is to present their campaign once more to a panel of judges made up of advertising executives for top agencies across the country on May 5. If they are successful they will participate in the finals in Las Vegas against the top collegiate teams in the nation. The campaign is known as Share a Slice (#shareaslice), which uses social media to promote the usage of Pizza

share order creations with their friends on social media through the app’s “create your own pizza” feature. Through #shareaslice, app users will earn points through placing and sharing orders, as well as making donations to World Hunger Relief, which can then be used for free food and drinks to add onto the user’s next order. “We crushed it,” said senior advertising major Sarah Campbell. “(One of the judges) said that she has seen multiple presentations over the week and none offered corporate responsibility socially, and that we were bold,

4:30 p.m., They got the news that they had won overall in what seemed like a very easy decision for the judges. As they await next month’s semifinals, the team is staying highly optimistic about their chances of advancing to the national finals. “Personally, I believe that our chances our fairly strong to make it through the next round of the competition successfully,” said senior advertising major Katie Mauro. “This group has been solid in the fact that we have the dedication, heart and overall competitive drive that will help us succeed in the long run.” With a little bit of luck,

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Advertising team members (left to right) Kayla Patak, Sarah Campbell, Alex Underwood, Amy Allegrezza, Katie Mauro and Emma Young (not pictured) celebrate by throwing up hashtag symbols in honor of their Pizza Hut campaign #shareaslice shortly after hearing of their district victory in the National Student Advertising Competition.

Pizza Hut’s new smartphone app. Their collective efforts on the project began as early as October of 2014, and each student has tirelessly worked

Hut’s new smartphone app, as well as connect people with Pizza Hut’s philanthropic service to World Hunger Relief. Customers will also be able to

brave and provocative.” Afterward, the team sat anxiously in front of a computer screen for over an hour waiting to hear the results. Finally, at

The MCJ 431 students just might make it all the way to the finals in Las Vegas, where they just might get to #shareaslice of national victory.

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NATIONAL

‘Blackbird’ theater release slated for April 24 Alan Rawls

Managing Editor Urban Movie Channel (UMC) is poised to release director and University of Southern Mississippi graduate Patrik Ian-Polk’s award-winning film “Blackbird” April 24. The film, featuring USM student Julian Walker as the protagonist Randy, is based

on Larry Duplechan’s novel of the same name. UMC plans for the independent film’s release to be limited to theaters in Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., according to Indie Wire. Walker stars alongside Isaiah Washington and Academy Award-winning actress Mo’Nique in this coming-of-age story about a

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Crawﬁsh Jam to take over downtown Nan Buti

Printz Reporter As crawfish season rolls in, Southerners are embracing what the season has to offer, including feasts of pounds of hot, seasoned crawfish. The Hattiesburg Historic Neighborhood Association (HHNA) organized its 17th annual Downtown Crawfish Jam presented by Southern Beverages Co. Typical crawfish festivals host unique music consistent with the Cajun theme. The downtown jam will include a variety of entertaining sounds like zydeco, bluegrass, a brass band and cover music. Along with the crawfish, the city will host its annual music event on April 18 from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Walthall Park. The live music event will showcase acts like Her and the Hymns, Corey Ledet and His Zydeco Band, Margie Perez and Her Funky Boys, The Brass-AHolics and the 6550’s. The Downtown Crawfish Jam will not only offer music and boiled crawfish, but also a variety of other foods and a Kid’s Zone with slides and jumps for children of all ages. The event will continue to offer its family-friendly atmosphere. “The Downtown Crawfish Jam has done a tremendous job at drawing attention to living downtown and what it means to the historic neighborhood to be a part of that community,” said Andrea Saffle, executive director of the Historic Hattiesburg Downtown Association. To kick off the downtown jam, the USM Council Psychology Student Government will host its third Annual Voodoo Zombie 5K run Saturday starting at 8 a.m. in downtown Hattiesburg. The 5K will end at Walthall Park at 9:30 a.m. Tickets for the crawfish jam can be bought for $35 in advance at www.thegooutpage.com, T-Bones Records and Signs First. Advance tickets include adult admission plus all-you-can-eat and drink. Valid ID is required at the gate to receive the all-you-can-drink beer wristband. Day of the event tickets

will be $45 for adults and children 12 and under are admitted free and get a limited food ticket. Takeout plates, animals and coolers are prohibited from the event. Crawfish will be guaranteed until 3 p.m. only, as stated by a press release from HHNA and Southern Beverages Co. With 2014’s event holding the highest attendance it has ever had, it was voted as the best Outdoor Party by Festival South and Signature Magazine. “This year, we have had the most advertising and media coverage, all the pieces have come together,” HHNA President Brian Saffle said. Much of the proceeds collected from the event will go toward upkeep of the Walthall property. A share will go to Extra Table, a Hattiesburg non-profit organization that provides nutritious food to food pantries and soup kitchens throughout Mississippi. Parking for the event will be available at the Sacred Heart High School campus located at the corner of West Pine and 2nd Avenue, as well as the church parking lot. Grove Transit will shuttle people back and forth between the parking lots and the Walthall Park throughout the day. Walnut Street will be closed off between Hall Avenue and Rebecca Avenue. Rebecca Avenue will be closed between Walnut Street and Court Street. “The event will go on rain or shine,” Saffle said. “We are looking to accommodate the people attending the event with the rental of three 20’ x 40’ tents, three 20’ x 20’ tents and one 40’ x 100’ tent.” “Even if it rains, there is no place you can go to listen to five top-notch bands—three of which will be playing at Jazz Fest this year—get all-you-can-eat crawfish, hamburgers, hot dogs, all-you-can-drink soft drinks and beer and have a place where your kids can play without the worry of them running into the street,” Saffle said. “It is very familyoriented and the best bang for your buck as any event that I have ever been to.”

Southern choirboy struggling with his sexuality, among several other problems. “A lot of people feel uncomfortable about themselves, from their sexuality to teen pregnancy, and it’s like everybody feels uncomfortable talking about it,” Walker said, according to an April 2014 article by The Student Printz. He iterated that the message behind this movie

is that no matter who you are, everyone should be loved. “I wanted to tell a quaint, moving love story,” said IanPolk, whose hometown is Hattiesburg and who received his undergraduate degree from USM in 1994. According to The Student Printz, the 99-minute film won Best Feature Narrative Award at the 15th Annual Crossroads Film Festival in Jackson, and

the film also won the Founder’s Award at the Pan-African Film Festival in Los Angeles. Walker, who studies theatre and media production, said he will be featured on several shows soon. He will be on “The View,” “Good Day New York” and “The Meredith Vieira Show” within the next couple of weeks. Walker said he has yet to receive an official schedule and the dates are TBD.

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“There is a lot of space that’s being underused,” George said. “(This space) could be used to bring student services together in order to bring better service to our students.” Finally, some of the capital improvements fee would be used to complete the unﬁnished student cinema currently dwelling in the TCC. The theater space was built when the building was, but was never completed due to lack of funding. George toured the empty space with the forum attendees, showing illustrations of what the space might look like if the fees were implemented. “We’d be able to seat about 360 students in here,” he said. “You

teams to travel to tournaments, travel to leadership conferences or a myriad of other uses. Last year, organizations applied for over $12,000 of SOF. SGA was able to provide only $3,000 of the funds requested. The fee would also go toward more late-night programming, student leadership opportunities and activities such as guest speakers. George said while some effects would be immediate, most large projects like the Payne expansion and the theater would take years to complete. “It’s really about an investment in the future,” he said. Joe Paul, the vice president

SGA PROPOSAL Several capital improvements George hopes to make would be an expansion of the Payne Center, the finishing of a student cinema in the TCC and expansion of the Hub. The Payne Center would massively expand, adding two multi-purpose basketball courts. There could potentially be a rock climbing wall and the addition of fitness space for individual workouts and group fitness classes. There are also discussions of increasing the number and quality of intramural fields for their use in intramural and club sports. This expansion would

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This unfinished student cinema currently dwells on the third floor of the Thad Cochran Center. The theater space was built during the Thad construction, however it remains unfinished due to lack of funding.

be near the current sand volleyball courts next to the Payne Center. “The Payne Center was originally built for a much smaller student population than we have now,” George said. “We’re outgrowing what we have.” Another area of need would be the Student Activities Hub, which currently houses the Student Activities offices as well as the old post office. This space would ideally be home to offices such as the Student-Veterans Organization and the expansion of the Center for Community and Civic Engagement. Aramark currently has plans to construct a Panda Express in part of the old post office area, in which they would pay for the construction and renovation of the area of the restaurant.

could also hold recitals in here. This facility, since it would be paid for by students, would be prioritized for our student organizations.” While the capital improvements would be physical examples of the potential improvements made available by the fee, George also emphasized the portion that would be allocated to student activities. “Part of this would be going towards SGA, not as an addition to our budget, but something that we could use to better support our students on campus, such as additional support for student organizations,” he said. Student Organizational Funding (SOF) is a service provided by SGA which allows organizations to apply for additional funding. These funds can be used for club sports

of student affairs, expressed his support for the idea. “There’s a rich heritage here of paying it forward,” he said. “Down the road, it will really begin to enhance student life more exponentially.” Elyssa Klipsch, a senior music education major, also approved of the proposal. “I think it’s great and should have been implemented a long time ago,” Klipsch said. “It will really beneﬁt the students (and they) will have so much more opportunity to have different things that students aren’t getting right now. “ The proposal is still being discussed. To submit suggestions or to provide feedback to the idea, email sga@usm.edu or visit SouthernMissSGA.org.

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GREEK LIFE

SAE to beneﬁt civitan camp with CiviJam Mary Sergeant Social Media Editor

On Sunday, April 19, the Mississippi Sigma chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) will host its ﬁrst CiviJam festival to beneﬁt the Abbie Rogers Civitan Camp. Not only are students invited to attend the event, which features live music, but SAE has also invited civitan campers and their families. For 50 years, the Abbie Rogers Civitan Camp has worked to create a fun and caring environment for children and adults with cognitive disabilities. They host camps in both the summer and the fall. In years past, the fraternity hosted Charity Bowl, a fullcontact football game played between SAE and another Interfraternity Council (IFC) chapter. But this year, the chapter decided to add a new element to kickoff its philanthropy week. Junior marketing major Blake Coco has spent a lot of time working with the Civitan Camp both through SAE and in his own time. “Last summer, I was lucky enough to visit the Abbie Rogers Civitan Camp,” Coco said. “The experience was indescribable.

The goal of CiviJam is to create an environment similar, where judgment does not exist and everyone is viewed equal.” According to the camp’s website, its goal is to assist every camp participant, no matter his or her disability, to have a safe, fun camping experience. Freshman marketing major Samuel Street worked with Coco to plan the event. His goal for CiviJam is for the USM Greek community to think of this event and the civitan campers rather than thinking about the actual football game. According to chapter president and junior construction engineering technology major Daniel Honore, the chapter donated over $75,000 to the Civitan Camp in the last 16 years. “As years keep passing, we try our hardest to donate more of our time to the cause,” he said. Senior marketing major Sam Newman will perform, along with senior entertainment industry major Gary Stanton. “We enjoy playing at these types of events in hopes that our performance will generate further energy to gravitate people towards participating,” he said. “More participation means

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Sigma Alpha Epsilon members Michael Carter and Ned Nelson participate in 2014 Charity Bowl. This year, the chapter will host the SAE fraternity CiviJam for the Abbie Rogers Civitan Camp at the Intramural Fields Sunday. =

more money being donated to whatever the noble cause might be.” The two entertainers are most excited to play for and sing along with the campers who will be in attendance. “I have never done anything in afﬁliation with Civitan Camp, but I know many kind, giving souls who have,” Newman said. “Aside from the men of SAE, there are a ton of folks in the Southern Miss family who

have dedicated their time and efforts to this cause. They’re the real MVPs.” CiviJam will take place from noon until 4 p.m. at the USM Intramural Fields. Tickets for jambalaya are $5 pre-sale and $7 at the event. “All of us at SAE are very passionate when it comes to the Civitan Camp and we are making this event as fun as we possibly can, while supporting an amazing cause,” Street said.

“We hope that this year will be a success and lead to even more success in the future for the Civitan Camp and our chapter.” SAE will also host a profit share at Raising Canes April 20 from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. and will host its annual Charity Bowl football game on April 24 at M.M. Roberts Stadium at 5 p.m. For more information on the Abbie Rogers Civitan Camp, visit www.abbierogerscivitancamp.org.

ON CAMPUS

USM to host 2-day physics conference Sydne’ Autry Printz Reporter

On Friday, the Society of Physics Students (SPS) will kick off a two-day physics conference in the Thad Cochran Center. The event is open to fellow SPS members as well as the public. The event will include a guest lecturer, physics demonstrations

and research presentations from The University of Southern Mississippi as well as others. Various chapters of the society will also be in attendance as they socialize and connect in the name of physics. SPS is a nationwide organization that connects people who love physics and want to spread the love and knowledge in their own

communities. The first day of the conference will take place in the Thad Cochran Center, Room 216 at 7 p.m. The guest lecturer will be Rost Parsons from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. “Parsons is going to talk about weather and how we can help control it,” said Khin Maung Maung, the department chair of SPS. “It will be things we need to know regarding events such as Hurricane Katrina. That affects everyone.” Following the guest lecture, Saturday at 1 p.m. the physics demonstrations and research presentations will begin in the physics department of the Bobby Chain Technology Building. Demonstrations will include liquid nitrogen, lasers and a pool of non-Newtonian fluid that viewers can jump in. According to senior physics major and USM SPS president Robert McGrath, organization members hope the public will come out and enjoy the festivities. “We want to engage our community as often as we can, so we are inviting everyone we possibly can to come to this lecture and see these demonstration whether they be in college, high school or

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homeschool,” McGrath said. McGrath goes on to encourage students to join the chapter by mentioning his experience and love for the organization as “it’s a good place for people to hang out and become friends.” “We want to give everyone the opportunity to come and be apart of this really fun and interactive event,” McGrath said. The Southern Miss chapter, chartered in 1968, consists of

13 active members along with faculty that visit high schools and other colleges in hopes of interesting people in the STEM fields. The chapter is part of zone 10, a regional district that consists of Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas and the western half of Tennessee. For more information on the conference or joining the organization, visit www.usm. edu/physics/organizations.

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MUSIC

Flow Tribe returns to Hub City Thursday Jesse Hammett Printz Reporter

New Orleans has the reputation of producing some of the most party-centric artists out there, many of whom roll around to Hattiesburg once in a blue moon. But there is no New Orleans band quite like Flow Tribe, whose finesse and charisma can outshine even mainstream pop bands. One can find brilliant charm in songs such as “Hungry for You” and “Ooh Yeah,” which are laden with funk and blues influences that defy genre boundaries. Fortunately for those interested, Flow Tribe will perform live at the Dollar Box Showroom on Thursday, April 16, at 10 p.m. “One of the first places we played outside of New Orleans was Hattiesburg,” singer K.C. O’Rorke said. “We’ve always had a great relationship with Benny and the Boom Boom Room. It’s been kind of cool to see our growth compared with the Hattiesburg music scene.” The band has been together for nearly 10 years, and in that time they have been anything but stagnant.

Flow Tribe plays more than 150 shows per year and tours continuously. The group released its most recent EP, “Alligator White,” in September 2014 and have received generous FM radio play across the country. In December of last year, they reached number ﬁve on the Relix/Jambands chart. Future performances include an appearance at the Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans and several shows in California and the southern states. However successful Flow Tribe may become, the band has humble beginnings in New Orleans. According to O’Rorke, the members began playing music together in high school before separating to attend different colleges. They would later make a triumphant comeback. O’Rorke commented on the band’s future, noting that the group would like to move away from releasing occasional records and toward developing new content on a frequent basis. “Everyone in the band is a songwriter in (his) own right, so we have so much material,” O’Rorke said. “Producing an album is so

expensive, and, even though we love that concept, it’s just going to be so much easier now to put out two songs a month and that sort of thing.” Stephen Klein, the band’s manager, also discussed further releases. “We are currently working on a new single release called ‘Walk like an Animal,’” Klein said. “It was produced by Tom Drummond of Better Than Ezra, and we are testing it with select radio stations around the country before we do a full blown out national campaign.” Both O’Rorke and Klein encouraged Hattiesburg community members to attend the April 16 show at the Dollar Box Showroom. O’Rorke said participants are bound to have a good time. “We want you to leave sweaty and satisfied,” O’Rorke said. “If we do our jobs right, you’re going to want to come back.” Klein noted that Flow Tribe gives an “amazing” live performance with the energy to “light a city block.” Those interested can find more information on the band’s website, flowtribe.com, and on its Facebook page.

The New Orleans band, Flow Tribe.

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ON CAMPUS

Senior graphic design showcase opens “Betty Down South” design is displayed by Erin Curley as The Department of Art and Design presents the Senior Graphic Design Showcase. Pieces of work are from seniorx graphic design students of Southern Miss. The showcase will include works such as board game designs, clothing line ideas and even a cheese-of-the-month subscription box design. The showcase will have its opening reception April 16 at 5 p.m. The showcase will last until April 25 in the George Hurst Building.

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OPINION

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NATIONAL

Victoria’s Secret ad gets sexy wrong Andrew Dutton Printz Reporter

Lane Bryant takes a stand against Victoria’s Secret’s latest ad titled “Secret Angels” and pulls no punches. The lingerie clothing line Victoria’s Secret just released a new ad for its latest clothing line featuring skinny women. This ad promotes, once again, the company’s version of a sexy woman. Opposite of Victoria’s Secret is the plus size women’s clothing company Lane Bryant, who countered the ad with their own, named “I’m no angel.” The company also began its own hashtag movement. According to an article from USA Today, models said the phrase, “I’m no angel, I’m all kinds of sexy.” The article said the brand used the hashtag #ImNoAngel to go along with the idea that sexy is

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deﬁned by every woman, not some. These models are absolutely right. The term “sexy” for women is not reserved for those who weigh less than 100 pounds. Curves are very attractive to many guys out there. Victoria’s Secret seems to still live in the ‘50s and ‘60s when skinny was deemed beautiful. Times have changed and the brand hasn’t. An article from Business Insider said Victoria’s Secret’s image is under pressure. The article said several key models have left the brand while plus-sized customers petition executives to offer larger sizes. Branding expert and University of Southern California professor Jeetendr Sehdev told Business Insider, “Victoria’s Secret is in real danger of losing its relevance amongst women as the brand is labeled sexist and stodgy.” I’m inclined to agree with the

professor. History has shown that if you don’t change with the times, you will ultimately be discarded and forgotten. Here in America, plussized women deserve the same recognition under the label of “sexy” as skinny women. Every woman makes her own unique brand of sexy. There are those that would say they don’t date on appearance. Research shows otherwise. An article from bonytobombshell. com points out that when you’re dating, physical attractiveness does matter, even a little bit. Even if you are the kind of person that doesn’t date on appearances alone, it does factor into whom you want to have a relationship with. That’s why it’s extremely important that Victoria Secret get pushed like this. Whether they know it or not, they have contributed to this insane cultural theme of “no fat is super sexy” and that anything

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different is just not. Victoria’s Secret needs to take Lane Bryant’s

example and make an effort to push big as beautiful, sexy and stunning.

‘Spring Awakening’ brings issues to light Yolanda Cruz Copy Editor

One of my favorite things about musicals as a medium is the way powerful issues can be told and made approachable through the use of song. “Rent” addressed the growing issues with drug addiction and AIDS at the time it was produced. The original novel of “Les Miserables” is nearly 3,000 pages long, which is condensed to roughly three hours in a musical that still gets a lot of major themes across. While I am not familiar with the original story “Spring Awakening” is based on, it seems the idea carries to this piece as well. The 19th century German setting may, at first, turn some people away, thinking the piece is antiquated and has no relation to a modern audience. The songs help to make the play contemporary. If one were to listen to the soundtrack alone, the songs would sound like something from present day. In fact, if a person had no background on this play and there were no German names, anyone could think this play was set in 2015. Speaking of the music, I could not help but tap my feet along with the songs. This is truly a rock musical, full of energy and defiance to its very core. While very serious topics are addressed and the songs to reflect that when appropriate, the real ear worms are the songs that exude angst and insubordination, which perfectly sums up any teenager.

All of the teenagers in the play deal with issues that are still relevant today, especially for those living in the buckle of the Bible Belt. Sex is not often an issue fully addressed in our conservative society, and “Spring Awakening” addresses the repercussions of not fully educating future generations. I really enjoyed the creative decision to make each authority figure, such as everyone’s parents and the teachers, played by only two actors. It really carries the message that every figure of authority in the play is just an interchangeable face, all working to stifle the children and keep them in line with proper society. As mentioned by anyone promoting this play, it is for mature audiences. I do not consider myself conservative, but some scenes even made me blush. Not only are there what I will call “simulations” throughout the play, but also things like suicide and abuse. Don’t just leave the kids at home, but anyone you think may object to these topics being discussed. The messages of the play not only apply to teenagers and puberty, but also college students. College is a very stressful time when students have a tendency to get wrapped up in their own lives. They may not realize when others need help or how their actions impact others. Students are in this limbo point in life where they are on the brink of adulthood but often still feel like children. It’s a tough time in life, and this piece is perfect for a university audience.

I feel like the entire theme is summed up in one line by Melchior’s mother: “Surely you boys are at an age to decide what is good for you

and what is not.” The play opens on April 16 at 7:30 p.m. and continues its run April 17, 18, 22-26. The April 26 show is

a matinee that begins at 2 p.m. All other shows begin at 7:30 p.m. with a pre-show talk beginning before the April 23 show.

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SPORTS

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OPINION

Lauren Hill: making every moment count Ashley Hickman Sports Reporter

Lauren Hill, a terminally ill college basketball player, died this past Friday. Hill has an unforgettable story that has touched the hearts of many. The 19-year-old college basketball player was remembered Monday in the arena where she scored the first four points of her career. It was the perfect place to remember her. A year and a half ago, Hill was your everyday high school student preparing for college. She chose to play basketball at Division-III Mount St. Joseph in Cincinnati, Ohio. Soccer was her favorite sport, but she knew basketball is what she was meant to do. A few weeks later, while playing for her high school team in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, Hill began to experiences dizziness. She was immediately taken to the hospital where tests revealed a brain tumor. She began treatment, but she was unresponsive to it. Hill was told in September that she only had a few months to live due to her inoperable brain tumor. Hill began living her life to the absolute fullest, living everyday as fully as possible. She became dedicated to raising awareness about her condition and money for cancer research and treatment. Hill was determined to show others what it meant to treat each day as if it were their last. “I’m spreading awareness and also teaching people how to live in the moment because the next moment’s not promised,” Hill said. “Anything can happen at any given moment. What matters is right now.” Hill spent most of her time with her family raising money for cancer research, and going to college. Hill had one huge goal she wanted to accomplish, and that was scoring a basket in a game. She received a ton of support to help make her dream come true. As Hill’s condition worsened, the NCAA agreed to let Mount St. Joseph move its opening game up two weeks against Hiram College. The game was played at Xavier University, a 10,000-seat arena, so more people could attend what would become an emotional and inspiring night. Tickets were sold out for the game in less than an hour. The game was Nov. 2, and by that time Hill’s tumor had affected her right side so much that she had to shoot with her non-dominant hand. Only 17 seconds into the game, Hill received a pass and made a left-handed layup. The crowd

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erupted with applause and tears flooded the faces of many. Lauren’s teammates ran to center court to celebrate with her. “I never thought I would play on a college court, put my feet on the floor and feel the vibration of the crowd, “ Hill said after the game, which they won 66-55. “This game has been amazing, and everything that happened today was amazing. This is a really good day.” Former Tennessee women’s head coach Pat Summitt and numerous WNBA players were in the arena to witness the inspirational moment. Hill also made the last basket of the game. Hill’s journey quickly took a rough turn. Her spreading tumor caused her to be sensitive to light, sound and movement. She could not sleep well at night and tired so quickly that she required the use of a wheelchair at times. Hill had her share of good days and bad days. “We are forever grateful to have had Lauren grace our campus with her smile and determined spirit,” Mount St. Joseph President Tony Artez said. “She has left a powerful legacy. She taught us that every day is a blessing; every moment a gift.” Hill was able to play in four more games before her spreading tumor forced her to give up playing, recording 10 total points. Her team even

We are forever grateful to have had Lauren grace our campus with her smile and determined spirit. She has left a powerful legacy. She taught us that every day is a blessing; every moment a gift. Tony Artez, Mount St. Joseph president held their annual dinner at the end of the season in her hospital room where Hill was being treated. Hill was so determined to raise money for cancer research with hopes that others will have a better chance at beating the disease in the future. The “Layup4Lauren” challenge and other fundraising activities brought in many donations around the world. The Pat Summitt Most Courageous Award was given

to Hill by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association, an award that is usually given at the Final Four. Athletes from other colleges also autographed their No. 22 jerseys, her number and sent them in for support. Hill was always reminding everyone to appreciate life. News of Hill’s death sparked many reactions all over social medias worldwide. Lauren Hill’s life was short, but Hill will never be forgotten. Hill brought communities and

families together to support and help one girl to beat up on cancer. She never let people forget to appreciate each and every day spent on this earth. She will be remembered for raising more than $1 million for research, to fight a disease she knew would kill her before a cure was found. The miracle of Hill’s illness is that it was gradual and allowed her time to realize her potential, allowing the rest of us realize just how precious life really is.

SPORTS

Page 8 | Thursday, April 16, 2015

FOOTBALL

Competitions headline annual spring game Joshua Campbell Sports Editor

Coming off the heels of a 3-9 record and third-straight losing season, Southern Miss will begin its journey to restore the winning tradition Saturday in the annual Black and Gold Spring Game. The Golden Eagles have spent the past four weeks practicing in preparation for the game and upcoming season. There has been a few developing story lines, but none bigger than the quarterback competition between incumbent starter Nick Mullens and TCU transfer Tyler Matthews. Mullens started 10 games last season, throwing for 2,470 yards with 12 touchdowns and nine interceptions. Mullens certainly has the upper hand in regards to experience and knows head coach Todd Monken’s system well, but there is no denying the natural ability of Matthews. Coming out of high school, Matthews was one of the most highly sought recruits in the nation. A four-star prospect, No. 6 ranked pro-style quarterback in the country and top overall recruit in Kansas, Matthews racked up an impressive list of scholarship offers before ﬁnally choosing TCU. However, things did not quite work out for Matthews last spring as Trevone Boykin won the Horned Frogs’ quarterback competition, leading to Matthews’ decision to transfer. He has a very strong arm and prototypical size for the position, but has made some mental mistakes in practice, whether it be holding the ball too long or turning it over. “Tyler’s been getting better throughout the spring,” Monken said. “He’s capable of making big plays, just has to eliminate the things that put us in harm’s way.” Both quarterbacks have been impressive throughout the spring as they continue to receive equal reps in practice. Matthews has a stronger and more natural ability, but Mullens is the experienced leader that every coach wants. It will be interesting how things play out moving forward, but it is unlikely Monken names a starter before fall camp. One of the biggest issues this spring has been the depth at running back with only Ito Smith, Tez Parks and Daythan Davis available. Davis has been used as solely an H-back since arriving on campus, but has been forced to help shoulder the load this spring. Jalen Richard has yet to participate this spring and George Payne has not participated in weeks and it appears their futures may

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Quarterbacks Tyler Matthews, Nick Mullens and Parker Adamson go through warm ups during the Southern Miss football spring practice. The Black and Gold Spring Game will take place Saturday, 1 p.m. at the Rock.

be cloudy. “Richard is not with us, he’s working on his academics,” Monken said. “With the uncertainty with George, we can’t afford to lose anymore running backs; that’s why we’ve played Daythan there.” There have not been many details released regarding Payne’s absence, which makes the situation in the backﬁeld even more of a concern. Monken said that if the season started today, Smith would be the starter, but Parks drew high praise as well. “Tez is still learning how to play running back, but has a world of ability,” Monken said. “(He needs to learn) how to protect the football, how to understand pass protection, how to get north and south, but he’s going to be a really good player.” Running the ball has been a weakness over the past few seasons for the Golden Eagles, and Monken knows that has to change. “We have to be able to run the ball when we want to run the ball,” he said. “Whether it’s coming out or goal-line, we just haven’t done a very good job of running it when we want to be able to.” The defensive line is facing as much turnover as any other positional group on the roster. Three starters from last year’s line—Adam Williams, Dasman McCullum and Rakeem NunezRoches—have graduated, leaving many spots up for grabs. However, Monken believes that they have enough depth and talent to replace last year’s front. “Draper (Riley) really had a good day the other day and (Rod) Crayton has really come on,” he said. “Dylan Bradley, Wil Freeman and Mike Smith—I like all those guys. We could use

Jabori Poole to come on. He’s slipped just based on effort. When we get those other guys to get in here this summer that we recruited, I think we’ll be ﬁne.” There are a lot of storylines to watch Saturday with the aforementioned competitions, but also with players that really taken their game to the next level. One consistent standout this spring has been junior wide receiver D.J. Thompson.

Thompson has shown the ability to separate from defenders, make contested catches and become consistent, realizing the potential Monken always knew he had. “He’s really had a good spring, a real consistent spring. He’s made his fair share of plays,” Monken said. “He’s always been capable, but he’s obviously been playing a lot more consistent (than in the past).”

The Golden Eagles have hopes of having their first winning season since 2012 and may finally have the ability to do so. Monken has harped all spring that he feels this is the first time since he became the head coach that they have enough depth and talent to truly compete. The Black and Gold Spring Game is set to kickoff at 1 p.m. at M.M. Roberts Stadium.

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