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January 23, 2014
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JSU students spring into action for community service Taylor Bembery Associate Editor
The Alice Varnado Harden Center for Service and Community Engaged Learning in conjunction with the Career Services and Student Employment Center hosted the Community In Action Fair on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014, from 1 p.m. 4 p.m. in the Student Center. This event provided Jackson State University students with information from communitybased organizations on how to take action on earning the required 120 community service hours needed to graduate. During the event, community agencies filled the room with display tables that showcased their organization to faculty and students who utilize service learning, off-campus work study and/or community service. Mike McDonald of Genesis Light Center decided to come to the fair because of previous good experiences with Jackson State volunteers. Genesis Light Center is a non-profit organization in
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Mike McDonald from Genesis and Light House excited about JSU students signing up for community service. North Jackson. They service public schools in a one mile radius of the center and take students from those schools during the school year and provide tutoring, mentoring, and help them with others skills that allow them to be more competent.
students and families in the community, so we like to draw local help,” said McDonald Eddreka Anthony, director of Community Involvement at Upward Dream Center, has also had wonderful experiences with JSU volunteers offering their
“We thought we might as well come back and see if we could get some more volunteers and have some even better experiences with them helping us out in various ways. We like to be a part of the community. We work for the community, we service
services at her organization. “The children really look forward to having those positive mentors and somebody they can look up to when the Jackson State students come in. It is imperative and needful for students to come and help out children because it gives them something positive to look forward to instead of all the negative things they see on a daily basis,” said Anthony. Jaleesa Wilson, a senior psychology major from Horn Lake, Miss., is very close to completing her required amount of service hours. She attended the fair to take her to the finish line. “I need 25 more community service hours to graduate, so I decided to come to the fair to find somewhere I could complete my community service hours regarding my major. So not only will I be doing it for community service hours but I will also gain experience. This was a great opportunity for me to find things that I’m interested in instead of looking at a list. I actually get to CIA, Cont. on pg.6
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Walter Payton Center offers programs to promote healthy living Candace Chambers Staff Writer
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Student in the Walter Payton Recreation and Wellness Center working out.
January is the start of New Year’s resolutions, the spring semester, and the start of a new year. The Walter Payton Recreation and Wellness Center is providing the necessary tools to begin the year on the right track. No, they are not offering book stipends or refund checks, the center is offering weight-loss programs to students, faculty, staff and the community with health benefits that are priceless. The U.P.H.A.T. program, Do it… Again, and the Experiment Boot
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Camp are three programs offered by the Walter Payton Center. Nathalie Romao, Personal Fitness Trainer and Insanity Instructor at the center, encourages students to continuously strive for a healthy lifestyle. “Our goal is to help others be their own personal trainers. It’s to help people jumpstart. Working out, eating well is not a hobby. You have to breathe, you have to sleep, you have to be healthy. We tend to think it’s a hobby, it is not. Being healthy is not a destination, it’s a journey,” said Romao. The U.P.H.A.T. program,
which is an acronym for “Ultimately, Proud, Healthy, and Trim”, targets those who want to shed 75- 100 pounds. It is the oldest fitness program offered at the WPC, which was originally designed for faculty and staff. With many success results, the program sparked an interest in the community. U.P.H.A.T. is now open for everyone and is aimed for those of beginner and intermediate fitness levels. Workouts include 5K training, cardiovascular training, track training, strength training,
WPC, Cont. on pg.6
• OPINION- Be more realistic about resolutions • VARIETY- Top ten things we should leave in 2013
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JSU Campus Briefs EXIT 6 EXHIBIT The Exit 6 Exhibit, lecture and opening reception will be held on Jan. 23rd at 2 p.m. in Johnson Hall, Room 218. Exit 6 is a series of contemporary artwork by Chris Kienke, chair of foundations in the Art Department at the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana campus. This artwork explores the relationship of televised identity and stereotype using the road as its landscape. The lecture will examine the artwork in more detail. Location: Lecture at 2 p.m. in Johnson Hall, Rm 218; For more information: 601-979-0879. WELCOME CENTER HEALTH SEMINAR Are you ready to drop the pounds this year? Get Ready! Five of the biggest losers from the Walter Payton Center are gearing up to share their success stories so you can be a
winner, too! The group will talk during the health seminar in the Welcome Center on Tuesday, Jan. 28th at 12:00 noon. Mark your calendar to attend, and bring a friend! This is a free seminar and refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to Latona Banks at 601-9790883. POETRY OUT LOUD NATIONAL RECITATION CONTEST Poetry Out Loud is a contest that encourages the nation’s youth to learn about great poetry through memorization and recitation. This program helps students master public speaking skills, build selfconfidence, and learn about their literary heritage. Poetry Out Loud was launched in high schools nationwide in the spring of 2006 and has grown to involve millions of students across the country. Poetry Out Loud
uses a pyramid structure that starts at the classroom level. Winners advance to a school-wide competition, then to a regional and/ or state competition, and ultimately to the National Finals. Each winner at the state level receives $200 and an all expense paid trip with an adult chaperone to Washington to compete for the national championship. For more information, Contact the Margaret Walker Center at mwa@ jsums.edu. FEDERAL EMPLOYERS PANEL DISCUSSION, FEB. 4 This event is designed for students who want to work for the federal government. The event will provide students with insight about government work, job opportunities with the federal government and suggestions on how to be successful in the application process. The Feb. 4 event will be held in the Ball
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“What is your New Year’s resolution?”
Compiled by Tamikia Dunomes and Crystal Killingsworth
Ariana Smith Junior Biology Oklahoma City, Okla.
“I don’t have a new year’s resolution because I feel that the whole thing is just a cliché that everyone uses to make promises they probably won’t keep.”
Byron Steele Senior Political Science New Orleans, La.
“My new year’s resolution is to graduate in May.”
DeLana Ector Junior Criminal Justice Hattiesburg, Miss.
“I don’t have a new year’s resolution because I feel that making improvements to one’s life is a mindset that can’t be established because of a holiday.”
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Be more realistic about resolutions Fred Owens Junior Criminal Justice St. Louis, Mo.
“My new year’s resolution is to stay positive, turn up, and live life.”
Jeremy Johnson Junior Psychology Atlanta, Ga.
“I don’t have a new year’s resolution because, I feel that the whole ‘new year, new me’ attitude is bogus.”
Shakara Perry Freshman Biology Natchez, Miss.
COMMENTARY
“My new year’s resolution is to become more focused and diligent in my studies.”
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Nerissa Ratcliff Senior Accounting Summit, Miss.
Tamarcus Lott Freshman Speech Communication Memphis, Tenn.
“My new year’s resolution is to continue to put God first and to achieve all my goals and to become successful.”
“My new year’s resolution is to throw away my pride, start over, stop letting my pride get in the way of doing things that could lead me to a better future.”
Austin Woodard Freshman Biology Pre Dental Kansas City, Mo.
Shemar Floyd Freshman Psychology Blue Mountain, Miss.
Ronnie Brock Sophomore Mass Communication McComb, Miss.
Dashawna Wright Sophomore Mass Communication Chicago, Ill.
“My new year’s resolution is to go to church more and stay focused in school.”
“My new year’s resolution is to study more so I can graduate from Jackson University as summa cum laude.”
“My new year’s resolution is to be more musical. I love music and I’m going to put more time into it.”
“My new year’s resolution is to do good in the Spring of 2014 semester.”
“New Year, New Me! No new friends, I’m on my grind! 2014 is my year!” said the social media attention seeker. I cannot stand this phrase. After years of observing, I realized that people who always feel the need to say this are usually the most inconsistent when it comes their so called “New Year’s Resolutions.” The oversaturation of this phrase is annoying and so is the idea of it. Having a New Year’s Resolution is an annual tradition in which people decide what change(s) should be made in their lives and the idea is to act on them, starting January 1 and remain consistent. Some of the most common ones that many of us (including myself) have are to lose weight and become healthier, be more financially responsible, do better in school and life, become more organized, and for those who
indulge in this, quit smoking. The problem is, for all of the hype and loud declarations of people declaring a change in their lives, most people get off track, unfocused, and end up repeating the same habits they swore to abandon. All of these things lead me to wonder, is this overhyped tradition relevant anymore? According to statistics from the University of Scranton, 45 percent of Americans actually make resolutions, 39 percent of people in their twenties and 14 percent of people over 50 remains consistent, and only a meager 8 percent overall achieves them. For years, I have witnessed people declare that they were making these major changes in their lives, only for them to regress after a few months (or a few weeks). I too have fallen victim to this time after time. Lack of motivation is major reason many resolutions fall by the wayside in my opinion. When people make these resolutions, they do well in the beginning, as these same statistics show that 64% of people maintain their resolutions after the first month, but eventually become lazy or pick their old habits back up, under the false idea that they are in control. The study also shows that 46% of people maintain their resolutions for six months. Many people believe that success will come if they wait until Jan. 1 to start over. The truth
is, you have to consistently work for a better year, even in the previous year. And that means, when you realize that you have to make a change, make it then and there, especially if you intend on being sincere with it. I do not believe that people should make New Year’s Resolutions, but simply make goals. They should be realistic ones that can be achieved through step-by-step planning and sometimes trial and error. I believe that if done this way, it can make goals such as losing weight or even becoming a better person more manageable. Also, a lot of people slip because they tackle such goals by themselves. An accountability partner can be very helpful and can be anyone that you feel has your best interest at heart. People with these partners tend to do better because a good one will stand firm against those bad habits until you permanently make a change for the better. While the New Year brings about change and new things to come, it does not mean that it will be handed to you. You have to work for your desires and bring about the change you need to, in a realistic fashion. 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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News
Students urged to keep MLK’s dream alive at convocation
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Dr. Robert Luckett, Rev. Elbert McGowan, Dr. James C. Rentick, Charles Cathy III, Mayor Chokwe Lumumba, Pastor Barron Banks, Déja Knight, Maggie Wade Dixion, Charlayne Hunter-Gault and Kathy Times sing “Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me ‘Round”.
Alexis Anderson Staff Writer “Keep on keeping on” was the message given by keynote speaker and renowned journalist, Charlayne Hunter-Gault, at the 45th Annual MLK Birthday Convocation held at Jackson State University on Jan. 17, 2014. With over one thousand JSU students, faculty, staff and community supporters in attendance, HunterGault vividly told her journey and contributions to the Civil Rights
Movement to the crowd gathered to honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Hunter-Gault and Hamilton Holmes were the first AfricanAmerican students to enroll in the University of Georgia in 1961. She graduated in 1963. She told the audience of the day she told her mother of her dream to one day be the next Brenda Starr, a red-haired, blue-eyed comic book journalist. “My mother gave a casual, ‘If that’s what you want to do’ when as a child I told her of my dreams of becoming
a reporter in a white-male dominated profession. My mother, for instance, never told me that the dreams of a little Black girl had to be filtered through the lens of white denial,” said Hunter-Gault. Hunter-Gault’s dream became a reality when she became the first Black female writer for the New Yorker magazine in 1968. Her list of other accomplishments includes working 20 years with PBS as a national correspondent for NewsHour with Jim Lehrer. She joined NPR in 1997 and CNN in 1999 as the chief
correspondent in Africa and was awarded a Peabody for her coverage of the continent. She also served as Aftrica bureau chief for Essence magazine. She has also received two Emmy Awards and three Peabody Awards and holds some three dozen honorary degrees. Hunter-Gault recalled meeting Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and how she was surprised and inspired when he knew who she was, congratulating her for her fight against segregation. “I believe Dr. King would still be a drum major for every nation that is experiencing inequality and political slander. Dr. King would make it his mission to find solutions that are facing African-American males and unemployment. He would also encourage us to lend help to South Africa, just like we did in 1994,” said Hunter-Gault. Kathleen Williams, a freshman English education major from Jackson, Miss. said that she felt Hunter-Gault was a great role model for every African-American woman. “I thought the speaker taught every African-American female student that we can do whatever we put our minds to. She showed us what it takes to be a powerful woman,” said Williams. Quentin Hendree, a junior marketing major from Memphis, Tenn. said that he was glad to be apart of something so enriching.
“I was impressed and proud that Dr. Hunter- Gault was able to think back on some of her defining moments in her life and career. The fact that she had the chance to meet Dr. King and witness his success speaks volumes,” said Hendree. Deja Knight, Miss JSU and a senior computer science major from Dallas, Texas felt that JSU made a great choice with selecting Hunter-Gault as the speaker. “I feel that Dr. Hunter-Gault was an excellent choice, I’m honored to hear from such an inspirational and encouraging pioneer. She is truly a trailblazer for everyone,” said Knight. Dr. Etta Morgan, Chair and professor of the Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology at JSU, lived through the 60s and said, “We haven’t taught our children the history of our people so programs like this serve as a reminder that until you know who you are, you’ll always have problems trying to become who you want to be.” Hunter-Gault closed her speech by sharing her concerns as well as her expectations for this generation “I encourage young adults to carry out the dream and values that Dr. King left for his people. With persistence and hard work, there is nothing that can hold us back except for us,” said Hunter-Gault. Ivory Jones, MC301, contributed to this story.
Southwest Airlines departure to impact JSU student travel Kachelle Pratcher Staff Writer Many students are outraged about the recently news that Southwest Airlines will no longer offer travel out of Mississippi. The airline known for its reasonable flights and two free checked bags will cease its 16-year relationship with the City of Jackson. In a Southwest news release, Bob Jordan, Southwest’s Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer stated: “Unfortunately, the
level of local demand no longer allows Southwest to profitably serve these markets. He added: “Southwest takes pride in becoming not only a great choice for air travel in the cities we serve, but we also become a member of the community. These decisions are never easy.” Effective June 7, 2014, consumers who use the Jackson-Evers International Airport will have to make other arrangements to fly with other carriers including American Airlines, Delta Airlines and United
Airlines. “I never had a negative experience with Southwest. The staff was always friendly and one of the most economic airlines around,” said Ebonee Swilley, a junior finance major from Madison, Miss. “I will miss it and now will have to fly out of New Orleans.” These changes will also affect students that travel out of state and also alumni of the university that attend homecoming week activities. “I’m really upset about the recent
changes, how are people from out of state supposed to travel an hour and thirty minutes to get to school now. Delta Airline wants to charge extremely high prices and it’s an inconvenience,” said Shandolyn Lawson, a sophomore elementary education major from Chicago, Ill. According to the jmaa.com website, Jackson Municipal Airport CEO Dirk B. Vanderleest stated: “This change does not result in elimination of air service access to any metro area served by Jackson-
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Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport. Jackson will be aggressively pursuing opportunities with other carriers.” The changes will however cause students to look at other options that may extend the duration of travel time during the holiday season. Junior music education major Labethani May from Byram, Miss. said, “I really don’t care about the changes because when I did fly it was not by choice and it was horrible. I don’t think the airline will be missed.”
Variety
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“Pure Heroine” provides a breath of fresh air to Pop music Crystal Killingsworth Staff Writer
2013 was a great year for Pop music and has been filled with many debuts, comebacks, and artists trying to come up with a way to re-create themselves. From Miley Cyrus turning the world on its head with her reemergence as a bad girl to Beyonce seemingly dropping an album out of the clear blue sky with no promotion. Even though American mainstays in the genre like the aforementioned Miley Cyrus and Beyonce Knowles have held their status, a new artist from New Zealand has emerged with a sound all her own. Teenage singer/songwriter Ella Yelich-O’Connor, better known as Lorde, has taken over the airwaves
and charts with her top ten hit “Royals” and her debut LP “Pure Heroine” has provided a nearly flawless introduction to what should be a great career. “Don’t you think it’s boring how people talk?” the opening line of the album’s first single and intro, “Tennis Court” brings us into the world of the 17 year old songstress. The album certainly provides a breath of fresh air to the genre by giving listeners more than just the average and often used topics of partying, sex and money. This is fully evident on the hit “Royals”, where Lorde exclaims “I’ve never seen a diamond in the flesh” and “That we’re fine with this, we didn’t come for money.” One of the more conscious tracks of the album, “Glory and Gore”, is filled with a bit of cynicism
but nothing that is not warranted as the track’s topic puts a spotlight on what is bad in the world rather than what is good. On the final and longest song of ‘Pure Heroine”, the songbird laments, “All my fake friends and all of their noise, complain about work, they study business, I study the floor”. On this track, “A World Alone”, Lorde expresses the feeling of being newly famous and dealing with the changing people, constant criticism, and a best friend in which she confides to in this world. As “Pure Heroine” nears the ending you have been told an amazingly constructed and thought provoking story. The debut album by this artist compares to UK’s Adele in my opinion. The album relies more on storytelling and depictions of the world and
seems like it should have come from a much older artist but only shows that Lorde is wise beyond her years. The only downfall of the album is its short track list but luckily there is an extended version with six more songs. “PH” was
fully produced by Joel Little and his woozy, deep rumbling track provides Lorde with a signature sound and makes the best background for her unique voice. The combination of the two works perfectly and gives us one of the most expressive albums of 2013.
3. “I think that people should leave all the lazy behavior in the 2013 and start the New Year working diligently.” Briana Jones Junior Psychology Atlanta, Ga. 4. “Last year, there was a lot of ‘messy’ behavior. I feel that we should stop trying to sabotage one another and be more supportive.” Danielle Hunt Freshman Biology Jackson ,Miss. Compiled by Crystal Killingsworth The year is officially 2014 and all over the world people are beginning new fads and trends. However, one can only hope that certain worn out terms or outdated fashions died a slow painful death in 2013. The students at Jackson State University weighed in on the top ten things that they think have run its course and should be left in 2013.
1. “I think that people should
stop taking song lyrics and using them in everyday conversation. I heard someone say ‘just left the gym, popped a molly I’m sweating. Whew!’ It has to stop!” Isaiah Hicks Senior Accounting Dallas, Texas
2. “I think that the guys should stop coloring patches of the hair in an attempt to look like rapper Wiz Khalifa.” Broni Smith Senior Media Production Jackson, Miss.
7. “The light skin and dark skin wars between AfricanAmericans needs to end because we’re all one race. When I hear people making a big fuss about being a lighter or darker skin tone, I think that it’s ridiculous.” Tyeshia Howard Senior Business Administration Detroit, Mich. 8. “‘The term ‘turn down for what’ was overused in 2013. We should come up with a fresher term to describe when we want to have fun.” Damien Duren Junior Business Administration Muskegon, Mich.
5. “I feel that the whole “being different” fad is getting old. Everybody’s so caught up in trying to be different, that they all end up being the same; just be you.” Brittany Edwards Senior Media Production Chicago, Ill. 6. “Leave the attitudes in the past!” Jazmyn Rocket Sophomore Business Marketing Chicago, Ill.
9. “Males should leave the “thirsty” behavior in 2013 and actually win over a girl with charm.” Morris Bowman Sophomore History Ittabena, Miss.
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10. “There were a lot of deaths due to violence last year. I feel that we should take precautions and make this year safer.” Damion Carroll Freshman Electrical Engineering Jackson, Miss.
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Gentle Calhoun takes off to NASA internship
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Rulevile, Miss. native, Gentle Calhoun, landed an internship with NASA. Taylor Bembery Associate Editor Gentle Calhoun, a Jackson State University junior computer engineering major from Ruleville, Miss., has landed an opportunity of
a lifetime to be an intern at NASA. Calhoun left last week to travel to Cape Canaveral, Fla., where he will be for five months as an intern at the Kennedy Space Center. He initially heard of the
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Cont. from pg.1 talk to agencies face to face,” said Wilson. Gisele Gentry, Associate Director for the AVH Center for Service, said the fair serves three platforms for students and faculty. “We thought it was beneficial because all students need 120 hours of community service hours and transfer students are required to have 60 hours. It is important that students see agencies because they can ask agencies representatives particular questions that you may have and to see what services they provide to the community. Some of these sites aren’t only for community service but they are also service learning sites for professors as well,” said Gentry. Service learning is connected to a course and certain professors require a certain amount of service learning hours to complete that course. Jackson State is currently in the process combining service learning hours with community service hours. Jamaal Tobias, a senior finance major from Crystal
internship on a JSU Career Fair flyer but unfortunately wasn’t able to attend. Then the opportunity reemerged at NASA Day at JSU during the Fall 2013 semester. Calhoun was determined to meet with the space agency. NASA Day gave him the opportunity to meet with professionals in the field of computer engineering. Calhoun said he knew that the internship was for him, so he applied. The internship calls for an upfront interview process of all applicants which took place on campus. “It was two cuts actually. I don’t know how many students were on the first cut but the second cut it was 10 students. I was one of the top 3 in the second cut,” said Calhoun. After making it to the top three, Calhoun managed to fall short by missing his interview because of the interviewers’ time; however he was redeemed once more. “I wasn’t able to speak with (the interviewer) while I was on campus but she actually told me she would have an over the phone interview with me in two weeks. I had the over the phone interview and she told me she liked what she heard. She was impressed with my resume
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“We thought it was beneficial because all students need 120 hours of community service hours and transfer students are required to have 60 hours. ” -Dr. Gisele Gentry
Springs, Miss., is a transfer student from Alcorn University in Alcorn, Miss. who needs to fulfill his community service requirements. “I’m a transfer student so I only need 60 hours. I have been looking forward to doing community service and I didn’t know where to go to get the information,” said Tobias. “I just came here today to see what’s going on and I got a lot of information. My previous university didn’t require community service hours to graduate. I think it’s overwhelming at first but it is a good thing because I feel it will help Jackson State students come out to be more successful.”
plyometric training, and more. The program meets 4 days a week for 8 weeks. The participation fee is $150. U.P.H.A.T. began on Jan. 20 and ends March 29. Erica Robinson, a senior mass communications major from Independence, La., feels that living a healthy lifestyle is not only beneficial to the individual, but to their family as a whole. “It helps you to be more conscious about what you eat and put in your body to prevent hereditary genes in becoming prevalent and passing down to your children. If you get healthy and maintain a healthy lifestyle, then your family will be more likely to eat healthy. You’re thinking about not just yourself, but your family and children,” said Robinson. Another program offered by the WPC is Do it… Again. It is specifically designed for male and female JSU students. The program’s duration is three days per week (Mon., Tues, and Wed.) for eight weeks. “Do it…Again” features a team of six trainers, nutritional experts, speakers, and others to guide students toward a healthy lifestyle. The program begins Feb. 3 and ends March 29, 2014. The program cost is free. Lastly, the Experiment
and told me that I’ll be hearing back with some information within two weeks,” said Calhoun. “After those two weeks had passed by, she emailed me saying that I had made the first cut and was going into the second cut; which were for the last students for the selection of the internship.” Calhoun has not only gained a distinguished internship but will benefit from his experience financially, educationally, and professionally. Through the duration of the internship he will be offered a stipend, housing, and hands-on experience in his field. Calhoun plans to get a deeper insight into computer programming and a good grasp of what he will be doing in the near future. Also, maintaining and acquiring connections at NASA will hopefully bring him back for another internship. He is sitting out a semester to take on the five month opportunity but this will not faze the second semester junior because he is a semester ahead in his curriculum and only 24 credit hours away from completing his degree in computer science engineering at JSU. Calhoun said he would not be
where he is today had he not been involved on campus. He is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., the National Engineering Society of Black Engineers, and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. “Being involved is important because it’s a critical aspect of networking. If you don’t network you won’t be able to get opportunities and face to face conversations with professionals. Knowing that someone else can help you along the way is very important. We have a great staff here on campus that can put you in places around working. You have to get that experience; you don’t want to be left behind. Don’t be that guy or girl in the corner that didn’t get a chance because they didn’t open their mouth,” said Calhoun. Interns from all over the world were selected. Out of the applicants and cuts with stiff competition from other universities, Calhoun was not the only Tiger that is NASA bound. He is accompanied by another JSU student, Brandy Burse. Burse, is a junior marketing major from Florissant, Mo., who will be interning for the business marketing portion of the Internship at NASA.
Boot Camp is the most popular usually track their progress after the and advanced program. It program is over and I think that’s encompasses scientifically the biggest benefit. A lot of trainers designed workouts and nutritional train people and they reach their guidance to assist participants in goal so the program is over and establishing a physical and healthy they let them go. We keep track of lifestyle outwardly and inwardly. our people,” said Hargro. These JSU students believe that Participants meet 5 times a week for 8 weeks. All ages are welcome. it is essential for students to live a Most of the training will be inside healthy lifestyle by staying active. Jarrot Langston, a junior biology of the Lee E. Williams Athletic and Assembly Center. The price major from Jackson, Miss. said, for the boot camp is $350 and “It’s important to stay fit because it can be a payment plans m o t i v at i o n are available. “Students can benefit to make you E x p e r i m e nt Boot Camp from the Do It program want to do better in began on Jan. because it’s free. They school versus 20 and ends don’t have to pay any March 29. money and they get the iffit.”you’re not T h e best training.” Timmy me e t i ng Terrell, a time for the -Tyrone Hargo junior biology U. P. H . A . T. program is from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. major from Jackson, Miss. said, “I The Experiment Boot Camp will think it’s important to stay fit just meet from 5 a.m. to 6 a.m. The overall. You want to take care of center is offering evening hours for your body for future references. It’s both programs from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. always important to stay fit because Times will be set for the Do it… it’s your life. Don’t put yourself Again program when participants on the deathbed because of what meet with the coordinator for you’ve been eating. You have to eat healthy and workout.” scheduling. Students can stop by the Tyrone Hargo, Coordinator of Fitness and Wellness at the WPC, Walter Payton Center for more believes that students can benefit information about the programs. Registration is required. If from these weight- loss programs. “Students can benefit from the interested in participation, email Do It program because it’s free. Tyrone Hargo at tyrone.a.hargro@ They don’t have to pay any money jsums.edu. and they get the best training. We
Sports
The Blue & White Flash Page 7- January 23, 2014
JSU’s bowling team finishes 5th place at SWAC roundup JSU Media Relations
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Southern University, Ayanna Lynn being guarded by a Lady Tiger.
Men’s Basketball beat Texas Southern 84-80
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JSU Media Relations BJ West recorded his 11th double-double of the season as the Jackson State men’s basketball team snapped a three game losing streak by beating the Texas Southern Tigers 84-80 in Southwestern Athletic Conference action Monday night at the Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center. With the win JSU improves to a 6-12, 2-4 record and TXSO falls to 7-10, 3-2. West scored a team high 19 points and pulled down a game high 12 rebounds. He went 9-13 from the floor and had two blocked shots. Julysses Nobles followed with a 17
point, nine assist effort. Jeff Stubbs scored 14 points for JSU, as he connected on 10-11 free throws and JB Brent chipped in 12 points on 4-7 shooting from three-point range. D’Aris Scarver led Texas Southern with 23 points. JSU held a 39-37 halftime advantage. For the game JSU shot 52.6% from the field (30-57), 53.8% in threes (7-13) and 70.8% from the line (17-24). TXSO shot 56.3% from the field (27-48), 37.5% from threepoint range (6-16) and 66.7% from the line. After trailing for the first six minutes of the first half, JSU scored 10 straight points to take a 22-11 advantage at the 12:43 mark. TXSO opened the second half by taking a one point lead on a Scarver threepointer at the 19:51 mark. TXSO eventually built an eight point lead, but JSU tied the game at 61-61 with 9:40 left in regulation and didn’t relinquish the lead again. JSU held its largest lead, 12 points, with 42 seconds left in the game. JSU returns to action Saturday, Jan. 25 when the Tigers host Grambling State at the AAC. Tip-off is set for 7:30 pm.
The Jackson State women’s bowling team returned to action on Jan. 17 for the winter portion of its schedule. The Lady Tigers traveled to Baton Rouge, Louisiana to participate in the SWAC West Round-up. Through its first two tournaments of the season (Allstate Bowl and ASU Classic) JSU (6-15) has recorded two overall ninth place finishes. During the Allstate Bowl which was hosted by Tulane, Laura Uzzell finished with the team high average. Dyanna Scott recorded the team’s high game and Rashia Yero won the anchor award. Scott led the team with a 181 average during the Alabama State Classic The Jackson State women’s bowling team also completed competition at the 2014 Southwestern Athletic Conference West Bowling Roundup Sunday. During the three day event,
the Lady Tigers competed against conference teams that will be in the hunt for the SWAC bowling title. JSU finished the tournament in fifth place with a total pin count of 12,469. The Lady Tigers finished fifth behind Alabama State, Prairie View A&M, Texas Southern and Alabama A&M. Dyanna Scott led the Lady Tigers in scoring with a 194.1 average. JSU finished with a record of 5-7. The finishes of tournament was as follows; Alabama State 1st 11-1 (13,192); Prairie View A&M 2nd 8-4 (12,789); Texas Southern 3rd 8-4 (12,714); Alabama A&M 4th 6-6 (12,777); Jackson State 5th 5-7 (12,469); Southern 6th 4-8 (11,955); and Grambling 7th 0-12 (9,009). Jackson State returns to action Jan. 31 through Feb. 2 for a matchup against Prairie View A&M Invitational in Arlington, Texas. They will also participate in the KAT Clash Tournament in Houston, Texas from Feb. 15-16.
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