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Project S.A.F.E. says know your status Candace Chambers Staff Writer What do retired National Basketball Association player Ervin “Magic” Johnson, Diving Olympic Gold Medalist Greg Louganis, and Illinois House of Representative Greg Harris have in common? They all have HIV or AIDS and are powerful activists in the cause to promote awareness. HIV is an acronym for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. AIDS, which is derived from HIV, stands for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. HIV is the virus that destroys the human immune system and other bodily functions and AIDS is the condition obtained from HIV. To aid in the increase of HIV/ AIDS awareness, Jackson State Uni-
versity’s community health program, Project S.A.F.E., which is an acronym for Sensible Action For Empowerment, provides free, confidential rapid HIV testing. S.A.F.E., which has been active on campus since 2006, has tested over 3,100 individuals, including students, faculty, staff and community members. The primary testing center is located on the first floor of the Dollye M. E. Robinson Liberal Arts Building with and an alternate location located at the Jackson Medical Mall. Mobile testing is also available for various venues on and off campus. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 1 million persons in the United States are living with the HIV infection; of those, one in five do not know they are infected. In a 2011 report released by the Mississippi State Department of Health, 9,907 persons in Mississippi
were living with HIV. The leading risky behaviors which can lead to the contraction of the virus are having unprotected sex and using unsterilized needles for drug use. The CDC also reports that the number of people living with the HIV infection in the United States is higher than ever before but while some may find that disturbing, the word “living” instead of “dying” is hope for the cause against the spread of HIV/AIDS. The rapid HIV test which administered at the S.A.F.E. testing locations analyzes the antibodies of HIV and takes 10-20 minutes. Testing positive for the presence of the antibodies does not constitute the virus. The positive testing client is instructed to get a
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September 11 remembered at JSU prayer breakfast Crystal Shelwood Staff Writer
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Color Guard after presenting the colors during the prayer breakfast.
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Most Jackson State University employees and students probably remember where they were 11 years ago when the most horrific terrorist attack in history occurred. On Tuesday, JSU honored 9/11 first responders during a prayer breakfast held in the Student Center on the 11th anniversary of the tragedy. On September 11, 2001, 19 militants associated with the Islamic extremist group al-Qaeda hijacked four airliners and carried out suicide attacks against targets in the United States. Two of the planes were flown into the towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, a third plane hit the Pentagon just outside Washington, D.C., and the fourth plane crashed in a field in Pennsylvania. Often referred to
as 9/11, the attacks resulted in extensive death and destruction, triggering major U.S. initiatives to combat terrorism. More than 3,000 people were killed during the attacks in New York City and Washington, D.C., including more than 400 police officers and firefighters. “America responded with an outpouring of its national unity, America responded with prayer,” said Sean Perkins, Chief of Staff for the City of Jackson Mayor’s office. “America responded united as one nation under God, indivisible. On Sept. 11 and on the days and weeks that followed, we watched as our citizens worked to reclaim their lives.” He added: “We watched as firefighters and police officers and others coordinated the painstaking work of sifting through the rubble around them. We watched Sept. 11 Cont. on pg.5
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• OPINION- Registration at JSU can be overwhelming • SPORTS- JSU falls to TSU at the Southern Heritage Classic
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JSU Campus Briefs JSUNAA BLACK TIE SCHOLARSHIP GALA The Jackson State University Alumni Association will sponsor the Black Tie Scholarship Gala on Sept. 21 at 6 p.m. at the Jackson Convention Center located on 105 E. Pascagoula Street. Featured guests include: BET’s Ed Gordon, Marcus D. Wiley of the Yolanda Adams Morning Show, Henry Rhodes and the Mo’ Money Band and JSU’s MADDRAMA Performance Troupe. For more information call 601-979-6944 or visit www.jsunaa.com/blacktie-gala.com. PITCH PERFECT FREE MOVIE SCREENING FREE Pitch Perfect Movie Screening...Thursday September 13th @ 7pm at Tinsel Town Movie Theater See Amber T. Brown for free tickets! Come out and enjoy the show! For tickets and more information contact Amber Brown at 618960-4465. MIRRORS OF CLAY ART EXHIBIT Jackson State University has partnered with the Mississippi Museum of Art to present the exhibit, Mirrors of Clay: Reflections of Ancient Andean Life in Ceramics from the Sam Olden Collection, until Nov. 15. The exhibit will be displayed in the Dollye M.E. Robinson Liberal Arts Gallery, located on the university’s main campus, 1400 John R. Lynch St. in Jackson. The opening reception will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6. For more information call 601-979-0879. THE JSU Call Me MISTER® PROGRAM INFORMATIONAL The JSU Call Me MISTER® Initiative will have an informational on Sept. 13, 2012 from 12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. at the Mississippi Learning Institute Barksdale Building. Initiative is to increase the pool of available teachers from a more diverse background particularly among State’s lowest performing elementary schools. The JSU Call Me MISTER® Program is designed to provide academic and financial support to males who are interested in pursuing careers in teaching in public elementary schools. The program wants first-time
incoming freshmen males with high academic potential, a demonstrated commitment to teach, and a servant-leadership orientation. For more information call Dr. Tony Latiker, Academic Coach at 601-979-0300 or tony.latiker@jsums.edu. UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS VISITS JSU The University of Illinois at Chicago will be here to talk to seniors applying for 2013 and to sophomores and juniors students interested in summer research opportunities. The event will take place in the JSU Student Center, room 3213 (3rd Floor) on Sept. 24, 2012 at 10 a.m. for seniors and 11:15 a.m. for sophomores and juniors For information, contact the McNair Scholars Program at 601-979-4275 . THE 12th ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON ELIMINATING HEALTH DISPARITIES The 12th Annual Conference on Eliminating Health Disparities “Pathways to Affordable Healthcare,” sponsored by the Institute of Epidemiology and Health Services Research Center of Excellence In Minority Health will be held from Oct. 11-12, 2012 at the Hilton Jackson Convention Center located at 1001 East County Line Road in Jackson, Miss. This event is free to the public and lunch and dinner will be served. Seats are limited. For more information call 601-979-1101. 6th ANNUAL CHINESE MOON FESTIVAL TEA The 6th Annual Chinese Moon Festival Tea will be held on Sept. 28 in the Student Center Ballroom A at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy cultural performances and food at this free event. For more information contact the Office of China Initiatives at 601-979-1793 or 601-9792609. You can also email: jsuoci@gmail.com. CAREER FAIR The JSU Career Services Center will host Career Fair on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Walter Payton Wellness Center. Professional dress is required. All majors are welcome. For more information call 601979-2477.
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The Flash wants to know what you have to say . . . . . “How do you feel about the new registration process?” Compiled by Tamikia Dunomes, Davon Tillett
Daryl Williams II Junior English Education East St. Louis, Ill.
Mitch Hall Senior Business Jackson, Miss.
“It affected me real bad. I “It was a little difficult. It took couldn’t complete registra- a while to complete. I had financial problems this year.” tion.”
Perrin Bostic Junior Health Care Admin. Little Rock, Ark.
“It didn’t negatively affect me. It negatively affected my peers. A lot didn’t know if registration was completed. The old system was better.” Photo: Alan Wells
Registration at JSU can be overwhelming COMMENTARY Kayla Tickles Junior Math Education Huntsville, Ala. “Before you could figure out how much you owe. You really don’t know if you are done with registration unless you go to the financial aid.”
Caleb Johnson Junior Meteorology Silvercreek, Miss.
“Last semester, it (the registration system) showed you were registered and showed that you completed registration.”
Tyra Suggs Senior Criminal Justice East St. Louis, Ill. “It is quite confusing. It would be better if students had been informed about the new registration process.” Diamond Jenkins Managing Editor
Regina Dunomes Junior Social Work Pickens, Miss. “It took me a long time to get my books. I am behind in my work and I still don’t have my books, but I am fully registered.”
Margaret Nelson Junior Social Work Durant, Miss.
“It has not affected me at all. It has affected a lot of people on campus, but for me it has been great.”
Franki Pounds Sophomore Psychology Columbia, Miss.
“I had to pay the school back almost $3,000 out of my own pocket. The school claims tuition went up, but I don’t really believe that.”
Alex Blanche Junior Social Work Flora, Miss.
Josh Collins Junior Education Jackson, Miss. “It was very legit. I liked how they handled my papers.”
“Students should be able to complete registration on their own if they can or if not, they should have advice of an adviser.”
Am I the only student that gets sent in circles when it comes to registering for classes? I have been sent from the financial aid building, to financial services and then to the Administration Tower. I have lived in the long lines, for days at a time, trying to continue my education at JSU. Throughout these experiences, there is one thing I have noticed, I am one of many having troubles with this new registration process. Whether it is completing documents, showing tax returns, not being eligible for Pell Grants or simply not knowing if you have completed registration, there are a lot of confused students. Supposedly, the registration process has changed for the better but just how different is it? We were told that we do have options, but they do not seem to be flexible options. Students having to pay tuition in full or at least a $1,000 down payment is just one of the problems students are faced with. Financial services new slogan should be “Pay to Stay” because that’s the only way you will be able to complete your registration before your classes are automatically dropped. Does this sound like
an effective plan to you? Maybe JSU should have posted on their home page that students should be prepared to pay $1,000 for tuition because this year, financial services “ain’t” having it Every year, many students at JSU complain about getting the run around by some staff members of the Financial Aid and Financial Services Departments. For an example, speaking personally with a counselor seems to take an act of congress. This is a big issue because they rotate financial aid counselors every few hours and you are getting told several different things by each one of them. After you do what they tell you to do, you then find out that you still need to do something else. It is an exhausting, frustrating and confusing experience. According to this “new” registration process, after course selections, the process for students to finish the registration process has changed for the better. Students will no longer need to click a button to complete the registration process. The university began accepting student charges, which ultimately completes your registration. The problem is many students do not know this and prefer the screen that said, “Registration is complete!” In the new process, students also no longer have to go to JSUPaws accounts to verify their addresses and contact information. An Associated Press-Viacom poll finds: (1) most college students cite money problems, not bad grades, as the reason most college students have considered dropping out. (2) Almost 6 in 10 students rely on loans to help with college costs, and nearly half who do say they’re uncomfortable with the debt. (3) A majority of students at four-year colleges say they routinely feel at
least a little worried about having enough money to make it through the week. Besides my personal experience, I am familiar with other students that have had a hard time completing registration. Jarred Johnson’s experience sums up the frustration of many JSU students. The junior mass communications major from Vicksburg, Miss. said, “I take only 18 hours, which makes my schedule busy, already. This new registration process just made it more difficult for me to register and I had never gone through this before.” He added: “Once I was given my financial aid award, I was told that I had to wait a certain amount of time in order to see the money added to my student account. I would call the financial aid office to check on my account. After a while, school started and I still was not registered. Now that classes have been started for about a month, late fees were added to my account and my classes were purged, because my financial aid was not processed as I thought.” I was told by a financial aid advisor that once your classes are purged, whether it was a mistake or not, whether your award money processed or not, you would have to go through four separate departments in order to regain your schedule. These included the chair of your major’s department. And, I started to think, when did we ever have to do this? You should not have to break an arm and a leg to stay in school.” The views expressed in the commentary are those of the writer(s) and in no way represent the views of The Blue & White Flash.
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Sidewalk Soiree: Gallery 1 celebrates one year in the community Crystal Shelwood Staff Writer The mellow sounds of alto saxophonist Ormon White filled the air as participants perused the art pieces from Gallery 1 displayed on tables lined up along the sidewalk and inside the gallery, during last week’s Sidewalk Soirée. More than 50 people attended the event held on Sept. 6, 2012 in celebration of the one-year anniversary of Gallery 1. Other One University Place businesses participating in the soiree were Envision Eye Care, the Penguin, and Royal Blue Boutique. Attendees Soirée were treated to great food provided by The Penguin restaurant along with wine and cupcakes provided by Envision Eye Care and Royal Blue Boutique. On Aug. 30, 2011, Gallery 1 became the first business to open at One University place. The gallery displays work by local and national artists and pieces from the JSU permanent collection, along with handmade items from Uganda. Artwork in the gallery ranges from $8 to $1,700. Kimberly Jacobs, director of Gallery 1, was pleased about the progress made by the gallery. “We are overjoyed with the ac-
complishments we have made this year. I would like to see more engagement with the public, for people to come in, learn, and understand the history of art at Jackson State, and what the University is moving towards as far as the arts as a form of outreach in the community, city, and nation,” said Jacobs. “This space was created for people to come in and have events and meetings.” Keenan Mason, Gallery 1 assistant director said, “I feel great because it’s been nothing but progress. We have not had to take any steps back, only moving forward. Tony Davenport’s show is the best show we have had so far.” Tony Davenport, a graduate of Jackson State, has more than 30 works of art on display at the gallery. His display includes sketches and paintings. A special commemorative piece marking the gallery’s first anniversary, OneUP, depicts a lively musical sidewalk scene much like the soirée. Davenport stated: “Art is a sport, you have to work hard, practice and never give up. It is an imitation of life. I have always been encouraged to do my best, and I want to encourage others to never let anyone steal their dream.” Although the Sidewalk Soiree had to be postponed from the origi-
nal date of Aug. 31 because of Hurricane Isaac, students at the event said they had a fun and relaxing time. “I am definitely enjoying myself at the first annual Sidewalk Soiree,” said Gabrielle Hall, a freshman music major. “It is very nice and pleasant,” said Samantha Hall, a junior education major. Jacobs looks forward to many more successful years at One University Place and plans to follow the mantra of one of her favorite quotes by Chakaia Booker, “Get to work, stay committed, and don’t look back!”
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Above: Kimberly Jacobs and Tony Davenport (featured artist), Below: Attendees gather in the art gallery.
JSU students express delight and concern over new dining services
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JSU students wait for cook to fill stir fry orders. Special to the Flash Nekeisha Walker Contributed File Photo
JSU students getting lunch at the Heritage dining facility.
The Heritage Dining Hall at Jackson State University has revamped its services to provide students with a relaxing environment, more variety and
more nutritious choices. ARAMARK provides these services to JSU. The company, according to its website, is a $13 billion world leader in professional services, headquartered in the United States. Students who have been partak-
ing in these new services said they enjoy the food. Amber Stokes, a freshman biology pre-med major from Jackson, Miss. said, “I enjoy the food and would choose the cafeteria over fast food any day.” Sophomore Lorenzo Newell from Sallis, Miss. said, “The new and improved cafeteria is a lot better than the old cafeteria because it includes more variety of food selection such as vegetables, stir fry, burgers, and pizza. The quality of the food has also improved.” Many students stated that in addition to providing great tasting food, the Heritage also provides a laid back, comfortable atmosphere with the new designs incorporated over the summer. “The atmosphere has totally changed for the better and the variety of food now helps students with their dietary needs,” said Trerica Roberson, a senior, art major from Louin, Miss. Many students are concerned with the fact that the traffic is so heavy during lunch hours. “When the food got better, the traffic got worse,” said Mark Braboy, a senior English major from Chicago, Ill. The stir-fry and pasta lines are extremely long and on chicken and fish days, the lines are crazy!”
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. A . F. E . Poet Laureate Trethewey to read at JSU S Cont. from pg.1 JSU Media Relations Jackson, MS—Pulitzer Prizewinner and current Mississippi and United States Poet Laureate, Natasha Trethewey, will read her poetry at Jackson State University on September 20, 2012, at 3:00 p.m. in room 166/266 of the Dollye M.E. Robinson College of Liberal Arts Building. This event will be hosted by the Margaret Walker Center at JSU and is free and open to the public. In January 2012, Trethewey was named the Mississippi Poet Laureate for a four-year term. Soon after, she was named the 19th U.S. Poet Laureate by the Library of Congress. Trethewey is the first person to serve simultaneously as a state and U.S. laureate. The event at Jackson State is being brought to Mississippi by the Library of Congress along with the Margaret Walker Center, the Mississippi Arts Commission, the Mississippi Humanities Council, the Mississippi Library Commission, the Mississippi Center for the Book, and the National Center for the Book. “The Mississippi Arts Commission is proud to play a part in bringing Natasha home to share
Natasha Trethewey a small snippet from her amazing body of work on the campus of Jackson State University,” stated Malcolm White, Arts Commission Director. “Natasha is an inspiration to us all and I encourage everyone to take time to learn why the honor of U.S. Poet Laureate, as well as Mississippi Poet Laureate, was bestowed upon her.” Natasha is the author of four poetry collections, including Thrall (2012); Native Guard (2006), winner of the 2007 Pulitzer Prize in Poetry; Bellocq’s Ophelia (2002); and Domestic Work (2000). Trethewey is also the author of a nonfiction book, Beyond Katrina: A Meditation on the Mississippi Gulf Coast (2010). Born in Gulfport, Mississippi, in 1966, Trethewey earned a B.A. in English from the University of
Georgia, a M.A. in poetry from Hollins University, and a M.F.A. from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. From 2005-2006, she was appointed the Lehman Brady Joint Chair Professor of Documentary and American Studies at Duke University and the University of North CarolinaChapel Hill, and, from 2009-2010, she was the James Weldon Johnson Fellow in African American Studies at the Beinecke Library at Yale University. At Emory University, Trethewey is the Charles Howard Candler Professor of English and Creative Writing. Trethewey’s other honors include fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Study Center, and the Bunting Fellowship Program of the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard. She has also received the Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters Book Prize, a Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts for Literature in 2008, and the Lillian Smith Award for Poetry. For additional information, contact the Margaret Walker Center at (601) 979-3935 or mwa@ jsums.edu.
confirmatory test at the Health Department. Testing negative means there was not a detection of HIV antibodies in the system. Clients may also be in the window period, testing negative, but the antibodies may be there, but not at detectable amounts. Upon completion of the test, individuals can receive a free incentive, such as a t-shirt, drawstring bag, or water bottle. Every Monday-Thursday, dedicated staff members are eagerly waiting to greet clients as they come through the door from the hours of 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Kevin Patterson, HIV specialist with Project S.A.F.E., feels that it is essential for everyone to get tested. “It’s free. Students need to know their status,” said Patterson. For more direct involvement with the student body, Project S.A.F.E. has peer educators, which aid in the spreading of the cause among their peers. Forums, booth set-ups, events on the Gibbs-Green Pedestrian
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Cont. from pg.1 day in and day out with bated breaths and hopeful hearts as rescue efforts led way to even more startling, heartbreaking realities of this tragedy.” David Meyer, a freshman undecided major from Wisconsin said, “It’s crazy to think it’s been 11 years. I was in the 5th grade when it happened. It’s such a surreal thing. It’s definitely a day when we should take and remember those that have passed and remember those that are still serving. It is crazy to think how the world has changed. We see it when we go to the airport or sporting event. You saw a lot of people bond together, even though you really do not see it now. My best friend’s dad joined the military after it happened.” Other program participants, who included Jackson Fire Chief Raymond McNulty and Jim Pollard with AMR, reflected on what they were doing that fateful day. Chief Rebecca Coleman of the Jackson Police Department, who served as Chief of Public Safety at JSU on 9/11 said, “Everybody remembers that particular day. I was at home getting ready to come to work when it came on the television. Everybody stood and took pause to what was happening on that day. After coming to work, everyone was gathered around the television to keep up with what was going on.” She added: “It was one of those engagements where people
Walkway, and the Annual World Aids Day celebration are some of the events hosted by Project S.A.F.E. in collaboration with the JSU Health Center. Some students believe that Project S.A.F.E. is a needed service on campus for the safety of everyone. “At this age students begin to be sexually active. They need to know the risks that are out there,” said Nubia Johnson, a sophomore English major from Jackson, Miss. Shanel Jones, a sophomore English major from Magnolia, Miss. agrees. “It’s good for people who are sexually active so they can be aware and won’t have to go to another clinic and pay,” said Jones. Roland Swanson, a junior, political science major from St. Louis, Mo., said, “It’s a good service because students can maintain their status. It’s convenient so students have no excuse not to know their status.” Project S.A.F.E. members encourage individuals who are sexually active, even if using protection, to get tested at least once a year. Condoms only reduce the risk, but do not eliminate the risk of contracting HIV so know your status and encourage others to also get tested. in law enforcement had the opportunity to see the nation, the United States, come together for a common cause. It was sobering. I will never forget that day.” Timothy Abram, Director of the JSU Veterans Center believes that America learned many lessons from 9/11. “We are safer now, more than we were in 2001, because of three things,” said Abram. “Number one: this was an awareness and a wake-up call to make sure we are vigilant on our enemies. Number two: this was awareness and a wake-up call to make sure our security gets the proper rest and sleep and to make sure they have the proper training. And three, this was a wake up call to make sure we understand the culture of other ethnic groups so we can always respect them both foreign and domestic.” Tanya Rodgers, a Jackson, Miss. resident who has a daughter who attends JSU, agrees with Abram. “I feel much safer since my son went into the Navy. I read more into it, and study more into it. The land of security is stronger,” said Rodgers. “My son wanted to make sure that we are safe over here by guarding the water. I was immediately affected by it, I cried and now I try to block out what happened. I always think of the ones who lost their lives on 9/11, but I try not to dwell on it.” Sgt. Robert Richard, with JSU Public Safety added: “We are safer now because we have a lot more regulations in place to screen those who try to harms us.”
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Lil Wayne caters to the people with new mixtape Anna Baynham Staff Writer
At long last, it’s finally here! Lil Wayne has finally given us what we all have been waiting for. After countless push backs and delays DJ Drama and Weezy are back at it for the fourth time with Dedication 4. Not wanting to steal he shine of rapper 2Chainz, Wayne delayed the release of Dedication 4 until Labor Day and that he did. The Dedication 4 debuted with 15 of the summer’s hottest tracks. Including features like J.Cole, Young Jeezy, and Jae Millz just to name a few. Weezy opens up with “So Dedicated” that takes over Rick Ross’ “So Sophisticated”, in which he relentlessly lays graphical sexual bars over, and soon after he recklessly kills 2Chainz, Mercy. Not saying that those are the only two songs on the mixtape to say the least. The whole mixtape was great. From beginning to end you re guaranteed to bob your head. The final track of the mixtape has a southern soulful trumpet instrumental. He explains bringing up all those from his hometown to get New Orleans back to where it use to be before all of the natural disasters. Letting them know that it can only get better from here. Dedrick Burnett, a graduate Sports Administration major, from Mobil, Ala. said, “The mixtape gets better every time I listen to it. You really have to listen to what he is saying. No one is saying lyrics like him.” In doing an interview with Mixtape Daily, Weezy stated that choosing the instrumentals for D4 was actually difficult for him. “Usually I kill all the hot
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Lil Wayne songs that’s out. But I’m on the hot songs that are out so I have nothing to kill,“ said Wayne in the interview. Call it arrogance but this is very true a lot of the songs that are out that are hot Lil Wayne does in fact have a feature on. Some did not feel as enthused about the release. Demetri O’Brien a sophomore. Meteorlogy Major, from Atlanta, Ga. said, “The mixtape has recycled beats and commercial rhymes that give us what we expected. It was a terrible mixtape to tide us over until a full album release.”
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As you can see, I am not let down by the mixtape at all. Lil Wayne has come along way since he first graced the world with his talents and consistently tops charts. Listening to each songs lyrical dialect and detail, Weezy reminds us why he is one of the best rappers alive. Whether you like him or not, Lil Wayne is still in his prime. He will continuously make the hottest tracks with the wittiest lyrics and seal the deal with a great delivery. Now all of his fans will be waiting on either his next album or mixtape. Which I’m sure will be even better.
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1. 2Chainz ft. Drake - No Lie 2. Miguel - Adorn 3. Wale - Bag of Money 4. Usher ft. Rick Ross - Lemme See 5. Kanye West ft. Big Sean- Mercy
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Janeen Barnes Sophomore Business/ Entrepreneurship Jackson, Miss.
“Birthday Song”- 2 Chainz ft. Kayne West “Adorn”- Miguel “Compliments”- Tank “Post Traumatic Stress”- Starlito “Diced Pineapples”- Rick Ross “I like ‘Adorn’, it just makes me feel good.”
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Curls, Coils, Natural Hair, Oh My!: Is this just a fad? Taylor Bembery Staff Writer There are more and more girls with natural hair on campus. Natural hair is trending for some reason and many want to know, why? The history behind natural hair is quite deep. During the history of slavery in the United States, most African-Americans styled their hair in attempt to mimic the styles of the predominantly white society up until the 1960’s. Afro-textured hair, characterized by its tight curls, waves, or kinks, has been described as being kinky, coarse, nappy or wooly. These views stem from the Euro-American standard of beauty and contribute to a negative view of natural hair; as a result the practice of chemical relaxing and straightening gained popularity among African-Americans. The effect of the AfricanAmerican Civil Rights Movement which took place from the 1960’s to the late 1970’s, brought a renewed sense of identity to the African-American community which also resulted in a redefinition of personal style that included an appreciation of African beauty and aesthetics, as embodied by the ‘Black Is Beautiful’ movement. This cultural movement marked a return to more natural, untreated hairstyles. Students on campus have many different views on natural hair. Kiara Williams feels that nat-
ural hair helps women express themselves more. Williams, sophomore chemistry major from Milwaukee, Wis., said “I’ve been natural for a year and I love it, I feel more confident.” Ebony Stringer feels that relaxed hair is more manageable than natural hair. “Even though I have relaxed hair, I’ve thought about going natural and I think it looks beautiful on some girls when its styled correctly,” said Stringer, a junior communicative disorders major from Pascagoula, Miss. K’yon Lomax, a freshman psychology major from Wiggins, Miss., said, “I prefer girls with perms a little better because most females look decent with perms instead of natural hair.” Lomax feels he would only like a girl with natural hair if she knew how to wear it right. Melody Washington feels natural hair is healthier, especially at a young age because a person’s hair grows faster when they are young. Washington, a professional natural hair stylist at Natural U Hair Salon in Jackson, Miss., said “I prefer to style natural hair because the hair is in its natural state making it easier to style.” When a person continues to relax their hair over time they become at risk of conditions such as premature balding, thinning, and possibly alopecia. Washington also weighed in on if she believed that natural hair is a trend. “Natural hair is a trend 50/50 considering the younger genera-
Photo: Taylor Bembery
Pictured above from left to right: Seniors, Tiara Lee and Etta Sanders, show off their natural tresses in style! tion usually will follow the trend if natural hair is popular at the time,” said Washington. “Unlike the older generation that tends to wear natural hair no mat-
ter if it’s in style or not because they know that natural hair is a healthier choice for them from previously having processed damaged hair.”
Whether you have natural hair or relaxed hair on your head; remember it’s what’s on the inside of your head that counts.
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JSU falls to Tennessee State at Southern Heritage Classic Donald Hewitt Staff Writer JSU suffered its second loss in two games at the hands of Tennessee State University Tigers at the 23rd annual Southern Heritage Classic. With this loss, Tennessee State leads the series 2520-2. The Tigers came in with the hopes of leaving the Southern Heritage classic with a win after winning the last to match-ups against TSU in previous classics, but the Tigers of Tennessee State had something to say about that. Entering the first quarter JSU’s defense stopped TSU’s offense from gaining more than five yards on their first three drives. With JSU taking a 3 point lead at the end of the first quarter, TSU came out reenergized and foused in the second quarter as they scored twice in the second on their first two drives and scored again before the half. Entering the half, the score was 21 to 6 and the question was would JSU’s offense answer? The Tigers came out and punted on their first drive while TSU came out and
picked up where they left off scoring 10 unanswered points, while JSU scored one Touchdown before the final as the game ended with a final score of 36-12. Is JSU quarterback Clayton Moore the answer? Entering the game he led the Tigers to their only Touchdown drive. When looking at his proven record as a leader and also his winning ways coming out of high school as a dandy dozen selection in the state of Mississippi he may be the answer. Comegy also vows that some changes will be made on the offensive side of the ball could it be McDonald out and Moore’s time to step into the starting position. JSU’s defense is playing well but unfortunately they have had some bad showings due to special teams and offensive miscues. The JSU Tigers travel to do battle with the Texas Southern Tigers Saturday Sept. 16. at 7:30 p.m. in Houston, Texas. The TSU Tigers are currently 1-1 with a win against Prairie View A&M University and a loss to North Texas University. The JSU Tigers hope to put a “W” in the win column after this game.
JSU Tiger Sports Briefs Sanders receives All-Academic nod from USTFA
Jackson State women’s track and field standout Raina Sanders received All-Academic honors from the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. Sanders - who is a member of Chi Alpha Sigma honor society, members must maintain at least a 3.4 grade point average , as well as lettering in a sport sponsored by the university -is a multiple Southwestern Athletic Conference champion in the 200 and 400 meter dash.
Western Illinois downs JSU Soccer, 2-0
The Jackson State women’s soccer team dropped its fifth game of the season, falling 2-0 to Western Illinois Monday afternoon at the JSU Soccer Complex. WIU attempted 42 shots and JSU had 6. JSU goal keeper Taylor Emerson recorded a career high 18 saves in the losing effort. Amber Davis scored the first goal at the 55:26 mark. Kellie Julius got the assist. WIU scored the final goal of the game at the 74:04 mark when Skyler Jessop scored on an assist from Hannah Van Eendenbur. With the loss JSU falls to a 0-5 record and WIU improves to 4-1. Jackson State will return to action Friday, September 7 when the Lady Tigers travel to Jacksonville, Alabama to participate in the Jacksonville State Gamecock/Adidas Soccer Classic.
Photo: Mark Jefferson
JSU players shake hands with TSU players during classic.
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