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Photo: Orionna Brumfield Joyce Sartin, a public health doctoral student at JSU from Brookhaven Miss., a domestic violence survivor.
Blue Bengal Tigers turn purple for Domestic Violence Awareness JSU community supports domestic violence awareness William H. Kelly III Associate Editor Jackson State University transitioned from pink to purple as the university prepared to promote domestic violence awareness across the campus. While JSU organizations bring awareness at the end of October and throughout November, October is the actual month for domestic violence awareness, according to the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV). According to NRCDV, Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) evolved from the “Day of Unity” held in October 1981 and conceived by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
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The intent was to connect advocates across the nation who were working to end violence against women and their children. The Day of Unity soon became an entire week devoted to a range of activities conducted at the local, state, and national level. The first official event, the ‘Men Hurt Too’ forum, was held on Oct. 29 in the Student Center Ballrooms. The event was hosted by the Latasha Norman Center for Counseling (LNC) in conjunction with the Delta Delta Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Delta Psi Chapter of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc., and the Alpha Beta Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. The campus has also shown efforts to bring awareness of domestic violence with its well
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known fountains in front of the H.T. Sampson Library by coloring the water purple. Students at JSU stand strongly against domestic violence. “Domestic violence is NOT okay! I do not and will not ever agree to it being okay to express your anger through inflicting pain on your partner. That is not love. I stand up and spread awareness against domestic violence to be a voice for those who cant be the voice for themselves, and to let them know I love them enough to sat it’s not okay,” said Diamond McCray, a junior political science major from Magnolia, Miss. The LNC offers students counseling and assistance with incidents of domestic violence in relationships by hosting
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a variety of events on the campus of JSU. The center is named in honor of former JSU student, Latasha Norman, who died as a result of domestic violence in 2007. Shanice Banks-White, therapist, licensed professional counselor at the Latasha Norman Center stressed the importance of the center. “We just try to bring awareness to Latasha Norman who was a junior accounting major here at Jackson State University who lost her life as a result to domestic violence. We’re just trying to keep her legacy alive, bring awareness to those who have survived domestic violence situations as well as others who have lost their lives due to domestic violence,” said Banks-White.
“We bring awareness to those who may be in current domestic violence situations to let them know that there is a way out and we provide counseling services to help those to improve self-esteem.” For students eager to assist JSU in spreading awareness of domestic violence, the Latasha Norman Center and the Division of Academic and Student Affairs will be hosting its 8th Annual Latasha Norman 5K Run/Walk; A Celebration of Life: Putting an End to Domestic Violence on Nov. 14. Students and community partners interested in participating can register and pay online at www.jsums.edu/ marketplace with the keyword: Latasha. Registration the day of the race begins at 7 a.m. at the Student Center.
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“Why do you think people choose to stay silent when witnessing domestic violence incidents?” Compiled by Jennifer Wiles
Eric Hobson Sophomore Biology Belleville, Ill.
“I believe people choose to stay silent because we believe that if it isn’t our business, then we shouldn’t partake in what’s going.”
Destin Lewis Senior Accounting St. Louis, Ill. “I think people stay silent because they are scared or either the person who is abusing them drove them out of town, so they have no friends or family but them, the person that’s abusing them.”
Kentonio Johnson Senior Biology Pre- Pharmacy Lagrange, Ga.
“Fear, a lot of people fear that they may lose the one they love. Or that the person may retaliate after they leave them.”
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Areon Smith Sophomore Chemistry Tulsa, Ok.
“A lot of times when you’re on the outside looking in, you kind of feel like it’s not your business or place to speak up about it. Even though its wrong.”
Nigel Dixon-McCullough Senior Speech Communication Canton, Miss. “We grow up in a generation now that frowns upon acting on anything. That means acting on racially motivated abuse, social abuse, and especially domestic violence.”
Chanda Titus Junior Business Admin. Grambling, Miss.
Suffering silently no longer an option for victims COMMENTARY
“People usually remain silent out of fear. Fear of being hurt or making a situation even more worse than what it is.”
Deirdra Harris Glover MC Contributor/Staff Writer Ansel Heidelberg Senior Elementary Education Jackson, Miss. “The reason why women stay silent is because they don’t want other people in their business and also if the man is putting his hands on her, he doesn’t want anyone to call him a coward or seem like a punk.”
David Ducre Sophomore Political Science Laughton, Ok. “For one, they’re scared of what that person will do if they find out that they’re talking to somebody about it. ”
Breann Williams Junior Graphic Design Tulsa, Ok.
Deondre Powell Junior Criminal Flint, Mich.
“I think people choose to stay silent because they don’t want to be in anyone’s business.”
“People choose to stay silent because they get embarrassed and they don’t want people in their business.”
Kalaisha Hughes Senior Biology Pre Pharmacy Memphis, Tenn.
Jillian Travillion Junior Psychology Greenwood, Miss.
“Because they’re afraid that they’ll get hurt, or worse than how they’ve been hurt already.”
“People choose to stay silent out of fear that people don’t care enough to act on what they’re going through. People really tend to care about self now days.”
Society makes it easy for us to look away from violence, even when it’s happening under our noses. From an early age, we’re taught not to stare, not to make a fuss, to mind our own business. We want to believe the best of the people we encounter in our day to day lives. We want our friends and relatives to be happy, so we believe them when they say they’re “fine.” The next time you’re in a room full of your friends, remember these numbers. One in 7 men, and 1 in 4 women over 18-years-old have experienced domestic or intimate partner violence. Every 9 seconds, an American woman is subject to assault or battery. It’s an easy thing to say, “The first time they hit me, I’m
out the door.” It’s an automatic and rational reaction to the idea of violence, but it does not encompass all the factors that can influence a situation: children, pets, finances, vows, shame, pride, fear and love. It doesn’t take into account the gradual whittling away of self-worth that usually precedes a violent act. The hard-and-fast rule we’re taught doesn’t account for an abuser’s remorse, apologies or promises. It also doesn’t account for how often survivors’ admissions of violence are met with skepticism, derision, or even jokes. This isn’t a modern phenomena: people have been laughing at domestic violence since 16th-century Punch-andJudy shows. It is crucial to start believing women when they say they’ve experienced trauma, because studies show 1 in 6 women will experience sexual violence in their lives. We must turn our backs on the media machines that protect and uplift abusers because they are wealthy, athletic or entertaining. We tell ourselves stories to avoid the uncomfortable truths of violence—at least as many stories as abusers use to keep their targets close at hand. We must be willing to change the narrative. Our society still teaches young women to dress for battle when they leave their
homes, or to cry “fire” if they are attacked because people are less likely to interfere with rape. The world needs less teaching women to thread keys between their fingers in preparation for an attack, and more teaching men that it is their responsibility to prevent rape. We have to break the cycle, not only for the children we may raise, but for the children we once were. Men who experience domestic violence as children are twice as likely to repeat the patterns of abuse. Women exposed to abuse often seek out controlling relationships because their formative connections were abusive. It’s time to become the adults we wish had been in our lives at critical times. It’s time to stop ignoring flimsy excuses and ask your graceful friend why they’re sporting bruises. It’s time to intervene when we see people clearly unable to give consent. It is some of the most difficult work of our lives, but we owe it to the people who share our scars. 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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Incumbent Governor Phil Bryant wins election
Jhade’ Norris MC Contributor/Staff Writer
Incumbent Governor Phil Bryant was victorious in the 2015 Mississippi Gubernatorial election. The election, which took place on Tuesday Nov. 3, 2015, included incumbent Bryant (R), Robert Gray (D), and Shawn O’Hara of the Reform Party. The race concluded with Gov. Bryant leading the polls at 66.6 percent, Robert Gray at 32 percent and Shawn O’Hara with 1.4 percent of the votes. Gov. Bryant, a Moorehead, Miss. native, is the third Mississippi governor to win backto-back four-year terms. “The election was almost predictable for me. Most people who I have talked to about the race agreed that Phil Bryant would be taking the position for Mississippi state governor for a second term,” said Shayla Perkins, a biology/pre-nursing major from Jackson, Miss. The primary elections were conducted on Aug. 4 and Mississippi is one of 21 states with a mixed primary system. Voters did not have to register with a party, but they were expected to support the party nominations if they voted in the primary election. In the race, Bryant spent $2.7 million and defeated Gray, a truck
driver who spent just over $3,000, and O’Hara, who spent $300 according to published reports. Prior to becoming governor, Bryant earned an associate’s degree in criminal justice from Hinds Community College, a bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern Mississippi, and a master’s in political science from Mississippi College. While in office, Gov. Bryant stated his focus has been on growing the economy and improving education. Under his leadership, Mississippi has moved up in the rankings. Mississippi is now one of the best 10 places for economic development in the country, according to theclarionledger.com. Second in the polls was Gray, a 46-year-old Jackson, Miss. native, graduate of Provine High School, former fire fighter and current truck driver. Unlike his competitors, Gray had no political background but has shown concern for the issues regarding the state’s flag, education, and Medicare. Even though Gray does not have healthcare himself, it is one of his biggest concerns as well as the education platform according to clarionledger.com. O’Hara, a Canton, Miss. native, received both his bachelor’s and master’s from
William Carey University. O’Hara is a business consultant and selfemployed movie producer. In the 2011 elections, O’Hara ran for the positions of state governor and treasurer. O’Hara was removed from the gubernatorial ballot before the general election. According to clarion-ledger. com, O’Hara’s platform was based on making sure Mississippi’s economy was strong by lowering gas prices, stop charging tax on food, beginning a state lottery, paying teachers $4,000 per month/$48000 per year; accepting billions of dollars from Washington to immediately insure over 100,000 additional working poor Mississippians and firing 144 of Mississippi’s 174 state lawmakers. “O’Hara had many valid points within his campaign platform but I think he did not campaign enough in order to show the people of Mississippi that he was serious about being governor,” said Jacqueline Creekmore, a freshman biology major from Chicago, Ill. Other JSU students and staff members weighed in on how they feel about Gov. Bryant’s reelection. “It’s a sad day for Mississippi. I don’t think people understand that elections affect our everyday lives and our children’s lives.
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People need to think about how our current government has negatively affected our state, then they wouldn’t be so quick to re-elect people who don’t have the citizen’s best interests,” said Yolanda Williams, a visiting professor in the Department of Speech Communications. Deirdra Glover, a junior mass communication major from Jackson, Miss., was also not pleased with the results of the governor’s race. “I feel that the majority of Mississippians vote against their interests because they’re afraid of
change, even positive change. The only way Mississippi is going to rise from dead last is through an educated constituency, and Gov. Bryant and his allies have shown that an educated Mississippi is the most dangerous opposition to the Southern strategy,” said Glover. The following story was completed with the help of students in the Mass Communication Introduction to News Reporting class. Contributors included: Sierra Abbott, Kayla Blue, Gabrielle Brawner, Breyionna Flowers, Feunshay Jenkins, and Aaron Rhaney.
C-SPAN tour bus promotes political education
Photo: William H. Kelly III JSU Faculty and Staff along with Miss JSU Charence Higgins and other student volunteers aboard the C- SPAN tour bus.
Jeremy Anderson Associate Editor On Tuesday, Nov. 3, the Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network, commonly known as C-SPAN, stopped on the campus of Jackson State University in the award-winning C-SPAN Bus. The bus has been touring states in the South in cities such as Beaumont, Texas, Baton
Rouge, La., and Montgomery, Ala., before Jackson State became a resting stop. While on campus, students were able to walk onto to the bus and engage with technological learning tools that offered various information about the 2016 presidential election, and also about C-SPAN in general. In a promotion for the news channel and in an effort to engage the with community,
the C-SPAN Bus Program stops at high schools, universities, political gatherings, book fairs and other venues to give students and faculty the opportunity to interactively engage in learning about public affairs, congressional debates, history, and non-fiction books related to the network. The bus offered technological methods to connect with C-SPAN via social media, and
even quizzes to test political and historical knowledge. “I think the bus was very informative. There were interactive screens that were preloaded with a lot of information. There was historic information, as well as some upto-date information regarding the 2016 election,” said Kesicia Dickinson, a junior criminal justice major from Walnut Grove, Miss. Dickinson also said, “It’s a good way to pull peoples’ attention toward the election. In this generation, you have to meet the people where they are, and I think the bus is a great effort in doing so.” Archives of video were available to access as well as promotions for upcoming features on C-SPAN’s television schedule. Jasmine Jackson, a junior political science major from Little Rock, Ark., said, “The thing that stuck out to me was the program that C-SPAN is going to be showing about the first ladies and their influence, especially since Hillary Clinton
will be in the 2016 presidential election and she was a first lady. So it would be interesting to see what C-SPAN has to say about her, and I wonder if they’re going to make any predictions of how she’d be as president.” Earlier this year, C-SPAN made a point to visit other Historically Black Colleges and Universities around the country such as Spelman College, Morehouse College, Florida A&M University, Hampton University, and Howard University. Charence Higgins, a senior psychology and theatre major from Madison, Miss., and 20152016 Miss JSU said, “I want them to come back. I think it’s a great thing, but I’d definitely want them to stay for a longer time … If they were to come back, I’d want them to publicize better. I think if more students knew about it, it would have a better outreach.” After Jackson, the C-SPAN Bus will be headed for other cities in Mississippi such as Hattiesburg, Pascagoula, and Biloxi.
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Democrats stake their claim for the White House Special to the Flash The 2016 Democratic race for presidency is heating up with Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton leading the charge. With only four candidates remaining, after former United States Senator, Jim Webb, and former Gov. of Rhode Island, Lincoln Chafee, both withdrawing their nominations, candidates Sanders, Clinton, attorney and political activist, Lester Lawrence Lessig, and former Gov. of Maryland, Martin O’Malley, are all vying for key votes before the 2016 Democratic primaries. However, getting to the primaries may prove to be an easier task for some than others. While Sanders and Clinton equally had a strong showing at the first Democratic debate, hosted on CNN on Oct. 13, both Lessig and O’Malley have had to fight for relevancy.
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Democratic presidential candidates Lincoln Chafee, Hillary Clinton, Martin O’Malley, Bernie Sanders and Jim Webb. According to The New York Times, despite raising more than $1 million for his campaign, Lessig, 54, was excluded from the first debate entirely, after suffering weak poll numbers. The current Harvard Law School professor also failed to secure a crucial invitation to Iowa’s annual Democratic Jefferson-Jackson fundraiser dinner on Oct. 25, as well, as his bid for president has run in near obscurity.
Linda Carl, a junior political science major from Clinton, Miss., believes Lessig’s chances of winning the Democratic nomination are scarce. “When you get into a race like this, you have to be willing to put yourself out there,” said Carl. “I honestly forgot he was even running. You can’t expect to be president by purposely falling behind.” Still, Lessig’s singular
focus on overhauling the presidential campaign system has managed to grab Dexter Dent’s, a senior graphic design major, from Magnolia, Miss., attention on the issue. “It’s important to know where our money is going if we’re going to be supporting these people,” said Dent. “He just has to be louder, make his voice more heard, because he has a great message.” O’Malley, 52, has also
struggled to keep up with the stringent pace of the Democratic race for presidency. RealClearPolitics. com currently places O’Malley third behind Sanders and Clinton, with just a 0.8 average. This does not mean that O’Malley is giving up without a fight, however. Touting support from voters on the issues of gun Democrats, Cont. on pg. 9
Republican candidates battle to re-take White House
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Top row, from left: Bush, Carson, Christie, Cruz, Fiorina, Graham, Huckabee. Second row, from left: Jindal, Pataki, Paul, Perry, Rubio, Santorum, Trump Special to the Flash Republican candidates vying for the White House in the 2016 Presidential election are battling each other for their party’s support. There are currently 14 republican candidates running for President, including: Jeb Bush, Ben Carson, Chris Christie, Ted Cruz, Carly Fiorina, Lindsey Graham, Mike Huckabee, Bobby Jindal, John Kasich, George Pataki, Rand Paul, Marco Rubio, Rick Santorum, and Donald J. Trump. All the candidates feel they have something to offer regarding
their bid for presidency. “Although I do not agree with all values that most candidates from the Republican Party bring to the platform, I do believe that there are some candidates whose values and views on the state of the country match up to mine,” said Teria Dase, a junior communicative disorders major from Heidelberg Miss. Donald J. Trump, real estate mogul and reality TV star, has dominated the 2016 campaign with outlandish statements against his own party members. “Donald Trump is all talk to me, I think he does not want to truly see a change in the United States and is only campaigning
for the position for power,” stated Dameshia Wheaton, junior businesses administration major from Memphis, Tenn. Trump is currently tied in the polls with Dr. Ben Carson at 26 percent according to NBC News polls. Carson has served as Professor of neurosurgery, oncology, and pediatrics, and was the director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital. At just 33 he became the youngest division director in Johns Hopkins history. Carly Fiorina, who served as the CEO of Hewlett Packard, the 11th most profitable company in America, is the only Republican
female Republican running for the position. She has never held a political but is considered one of the most powerful female leaders in American history, according to opportunitylives. com. Fiorina previously ran for United States Senator in California in 2010 but was defeated by Sen. Barbara Boxer. Fiorina’s current standing in the polls is at 4 percent in NBC News polls. Unlike Fiorina, Mike Huckabee, has years of political experience. Huckabee was the Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas (1993-1996) and the former Governor of Arkansas (1996-2007) and also served as chair of the Southern Governor’s Association from 1999 to 2000. He was also a 2008 Presidential candidate. Huckabee’s current standing in the polls is at 3 percent in NBC News polls. Marco Rubio, a U.S. Senator from Florida, is one of the eight most influential senators on immigration reform. Rubio is the only candidate who can claim any sort of momentum. He’s gone from 5th place to 3rd place at 11 percent according to NBC News polls. Rick Santorum, a U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania (1995-2007) and former U.S. Representative (1991-1995), was a candidate for
President in 2012 but dropped out the race in April of 2012. Santorum, along with Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and former New York governor George Pataki have no rankings in the NBC News polls. Chris Christie is one of the most underrated candidates according to RepublicanCandidates.org. He served as the US attorney for the District of New Jersey before running and winning the election to the office of Governor of that state. He has a reputation as a straight talking, no nonsense conservative who favors diplomacy. He publicly praises Barack Obama and his views. According to The Washington Post, former Florida governor, Jeb Bush, has managed to raise more than $108 million for his campaign, $70 million more than his nearest fundraising competitor, junior United State Senator, Ted Cruz. However, Bush, who is currently on a tour of the swing-state of Iowa, has a lot of catching up to do. Many voters, such as Cameron Hill, a junior political science major from Brandon, Miss., stated that while he is a fans of the other two former Bush Presidents, she does not Republicans, Cont. on pg. 9
JSU goes purple
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Domestic violence event focuses on male victims Deirdra Harris Glover MC Contributor/Staff Writer “‘The first 18-wheeler we see, we’re going to hit it,’” said Yolanda Turner-Evans, echoing the words of her violent exboyfriend. As he steered the car back onto the road, her teenage daughter, wrapped in only a bed sheet, stood on the road’s shoulder where he’d dumped her. Turner-Evans, a domestic violence survivor-turnedadvocate, was the speaker for “Paint the Town Purple, a domestic violence awareness and remembrance program held on Oct. 29. The event, sponsored by Jackson State University’s Latasha Norman Center (LNC) for Counseling, included a balloon release to celebrate the life of namesake Latasha Norman, a JSU student who died
as a result of domestic violence. LNC Director Frances White, said Norman’s death ignited the campus to do something meaningful to combat domestic violence. “In the wake of Latasha Norman’s loss of life, (domestic violence prevention and intervention) is the foundation upon which we stand…that her loss would spur the center’s work going forward, and each person we help is a tribute to her memory,” said White. JSU students and staff in attendance believe the event put real life faces to the stories often read about regarding this issue. “The stories shared remind us of how cruel and menacing domestic violence can be, because it happens at home. It happens on campus. It happens in those places where you feel you really should feel safe, at the hands of the people you
think really love you,” said Nicole Evans, Vice President for JSU Enrollment Management. While it is true that women are more often affected by violence at the hands of loved ones, domestic violence does not discriminate. It is a reality for men as well and a growing number of men are speaking out against domestic violence. This year’s panel discussion “Men Hurt Too” was facilitated by twins Alden and Calden Hopkins, motivational speakers and founders of Good Twin Bad Twin Unleashed, a Jackson based ministry. The two spoke of their complex relationship to abuse and the culture of casual violence and toxic masculinity. Calden Hopkins explains, “When you’re growing up, men are told they can be happy or they can be angry. We perpetuate that attitude through our community. If we
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don’t change the environment and the culture, then there is no clear direction to move forward.” Alden Hopkins adds, “Culture thinks that female-onmale violence is something to laugh at.” The Hopkins twins affirm that “Hurt people hurt people,” and that men who are raised in violent households are twice as likely to become abusers themselves. Eric Hobson, a sophomore biology major from Belleville, Ill., was moved by the program. “Normally when hot bed subjects such as domestic abuse are presented, people shy away. This forum allowed the head of the beast to be shown to each of us, in addition to presenting avenues to aid in the death of the atrocious epidemic which is domestic abuse,” said Hobson. Hobson believes peer mentoring might be a good
solution for improving campus awareness and outcomes. “Students require community service hours and young students need both a helping hand academically and the aid of positive role models to mold them for success. Jackson State University students have those qualities and our community has the need: bridging the gap is the only obstacle,” Hobson stated. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. were also represented at the event. The Latasha Norman Center provides counseling services, crisis intervention, and other services to all active JSU students. The center also maintains a 24hour on call therapist schedule through the JSU Public Safety office for ‘round-the-clock support and care. Call 601-9790374 for more information.
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(1-5) The ‘Men Hurt Too’ forum included members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council as well as domestic violence survivors and past abusers. Latasha Norman Center for Counseling Staff members encouraged the audience to speak out and not remain silent.
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Hollywood shines light on domestic violence
Jhade’ Norris MC Contributor/Staff Writer Although the topic of domestic violence is often not spoken about, Hollywood has delved into this issue as shown in the movies: “Enough”, “What’s Love Got To Do With It”, “This Boy’s Life”, “The Perfect Guy” and “The Color Purple”. The 2002 film “Enough”, starring Jennifer Lopez, tells the story of Slim (Lopez) a workingclass waitress that meets Mitch (Billy Campbell), a wealthy contractor, who is seemingly the man of her dreams. The two get married, have a child and start the perfect suburban life. Slim discovers her husband is cheating; she confronts him and is faced with abusive behavior. The physical and mental abuse continues and Slim decides to go on the run with her daughter. After running away from him fails, Slim decides to empower herself and battle her abusive husband and the only way out of the abuse is his death. The second film on list is the 1993 classic, “What’s Love Got To Do With It”. The movie is based off the life of soul singer, Tina Turner, played by
This week on trending topics: African-American gymnast Simone Biles makes history, Rihanna signs a massive Samsung deal, and a violent video of a high school student being arrested goes viral.
Simone Biles makes history at World Championship
Simone Biles competed last week at the World Gymnastics Championship in Glasgow, Scotland and won big. Biles, 18, made history by being the first woman to win three world all-around titles in a row. Biles expressed her gratitude
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Angela Bassett. “What’s Love Got To Do With It” begins with Turner discovering her love for music within the church. In order to further her career she moves to St. Louis where she meets Ike Turner, played by Lawrence Fishburne. Ike and Tina take the music world by storm but as his physical abuse gets worse she decides to go off on her own and make a name for herself. Despite Ike’s constant attempts at bringing Tina down through domestic violence, she removed
herself from the cycle of abuse. “’What’s Love Got To Do With It’ has always been my favorite movie. I admire Tina’s strength throughout the movie, no matter how bad Ike tried to tear her down,” said Kiera Wheaton, a freshman social work major from Memphis, Tenn. Children who are exposed to violence within the household often suffer emotional and psychological trauma from living in homes where their fathers abuse
to reporters after her big win: “Everyone wanted the three-peat and I wanted it, so tonight I felt the pressure and it wasn’t my best meet,” said Biles. “What surprises me is that it was a bad meet for me and to still come out on top with the largest margin of victory was really crazy because I could have done so much better.” Olympic gold medalist, Gabby Douglas, followed closely behind her teammate coming in second place nabbing the silver medal. In the 2012 Olympics, Douglas made history by becoming the first AfricanAmerican to receive the allaround title. Black girls rock!
Post, Samsung will use Rihanna to help promote its line of Galaxy phones, and in return, release her new album and exclusive content to all Samsung users via its Milk Music radio app. Although a release date has yet to be revealed, it is speculated that Rihanna will be releasing “Anti” within the next few weeks.
3It looks like Rihanna will be releasing her new album, “Anti”, in a non-traditional way. The New York Post revealed that the singer signed a $25 million sponsorship deal with Samsung sponsoring her upcoming album and tour. According to the New York
their mothers according to domesticviolenceroundtable. org. The 1993 film, “This Boy’s Life” is set in the 1950’s and tells the story of Caroline (Ellen Barkin) and her son Toby (Leonardo DiCaprio) who move to Seattle, Wash. to start a new life. Caroline meets Dwight (Robert De Niro) who she falls in love with and later marries. Both Toby and Caroline realize Dwight is an abusive alcoholic who particularly picks on Toby. As Toby grows up he harbors
resent and plans his escape from the abusive situation. “The Perfect Guy” released in Sept. 2015, tells the story of Leah Vaughn, played by Sanaa Lathan, a woman who has it all together. Vaughn breaks up with her long time boyfriend (Morris Chestnut) and meets Carter Duncan (Michael Ealy) who seems to be “the perfect guy” hence the movie title. The romance turns dangerous when Carter reveals his true obsessive and temperamental behavior. Vaughn has to get herself out of the volatile relationship to save herself. The 1985 film “The Color Purple” tells the story Celie Harris, played by Whoopi Goldberg, who after enduring years of sexual abuse from her father, and is then subjected to domestic violence from Mister (Danny Glover) who she was sold off to at the young age of 14. Throughout the film, Celie searches to find her voice and she hopes for one day to be reunited with her sister. Whether it is through movies, television shows or commercials, breaking the silence often surrounding domestic violence is bringing awareness to this issue.
A violent arrest at a South Carolina high school causes controversy
Last week, a video of a police officer violently yanking a female student from her desk and arresting her hit the net and quickly went viral. The incident took place at Spring Valley High School in Columbia, S.C. In the video, Officer Ben Fields, the high school resource officer, is seen yanking the student from her seat, causing the girl and the desk to flip over, and dragging her several feet across the room and arresting her. According to school officials, Fields was called into the classroom after the student refused to leave after being caught on her cellphone. When she refused to get up after being told to do so by the officer, he
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deserves respect, not violence. #AssaultAtSpringValleyHigh” “And again our young black girls are literally tossed around like rag dolls. #AssaultAtSpringValleyHigh” “Just saw the #AssaultAtSpringValleyHigh. Deplorable & disturbing on many levels. A firing and an apology is not enough here.” As a result of the incident, Fields was placed on administrative leave on last Monday and fired on Wednesday.
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Cont. from pg.5 control, members of the LGBTQ community for his progressive stance on gay rights, and even earning favoritism from both Democratic and GOP voters, after calling out Clinton on her rotating views on the death penalty, O’Malley’s brazen words have gained him support from the likes of Jordan McKee, a senior business administration major from Olive Branch, Miss., who feels O’Malley’s bold approach is refreshing to see from a Democratic candidate. “I like Mr. O’Malley,” said McKee. “I like how he’s not afraid to go there with people, whether it’s the GOP or a member of his own party. I’ve become a fan.” Still, Regine EdwardsBowler, a freshman English major, from Pensacola, Fla., feels O’Malley’s campaign, similar to Lessig’s, has not done enough to garner her attention. “I don’t know him,” said Edwards-Bowler. “You know Clinton and Sanders, but I don’t know anything about him. I can’t vote for somebody I didn’t even know was running.” Senator Sanders on the other hand hopes to ride his political high straight into the White House. The 74year old Brooklyn, N.Y. native has been a force to reckon with in American politics for more than half a century, and hopes to take his no-nonsense approach to politics to the highest political office in the country. Representing Vermont, Senator Sanders, a selfdescribed Democratic Socialist, known as a leading progressive voice on pressing issues such as income inequality, universal healthcare, climate change, and LGBTQ rights, has found success in the polls. According to RealClearPolitics.com, Senator Sanders currently places second behind Clinton, with a 27.0 average. While recently spending a reported $2 million on his first television ad in the key swingstate of Iowa, Senator Sanders media efforts have grabbed the attention of Jackson State students, such as Travis Johnson, a senior electrical engineering major from Holly Springs, Miss. “He has a lot of potential to be a good president,” said Johnson. “However, he has to have a lot of people supporting him.” Other students, such as
freshman computer science major, Jonathan Chatman, from Gautier, Miss., have their doubts about Senator Sanders, especially when it comes to finance reform. “I don’t know much about [Sanders],” said Chatman. “But from what I can tell, he isn’t that good at economics.” Senator Sanders not only has to worry about both Lessig and O’Malley making a resurgence in the Democratic polls, but he also has to contest his biggest competitor, former Secretary of State, senator, and former first lady, Clinton. Clinton, 68, who announced her bid for president on April 12, in a campaign video called, “Getting Started,” remains at the top of the Democratic pack, with RealClearPolitics. com placing her first amongst peers Senator Sanders, O’Malley, and the uncharted Lessig, with a 48.8 average. A recent CNN poll also placed Clinton up 45-29 over Senator Sanders, a three-point increase from the previous CNN survey based on the same criteria. Along with winning the recent Democratic debate, Clinton’s other major accomplishments, including the establishment of the Clinton Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of citizens globally, through wellness, education, and providing economic assistance, has endeared her to the likes of Chantay Evans,
a psychology major from Chicago, Ill. “I support Hillary Clinton. I think she is for equality,” said Evans. “She has accomplished a lot and now that we have a black president, it’s time we have a woman as president.” Martha Jones, a Jackson native and a communicative disorders major, echoes Evans’ sentiments, feeling Clinton is a role-model for the women throughout the country. “I believe it is a very tremendous thing that Hillary Clinton is running for president,” said Jones. “She is giving a confidence boost to women and young girls around America that all dreams and goals are possible.’’ Despite current Vice President, Joe Biden, choosing not to run for president in 2016, however, Atisha Myles, an art major from Vicksburg, Miss., believes that the Democratic fight for the presidential nomination is only just now beginning. “We’ve got another debate,” said Myles. “If anything, I think things will only get more interesting from here.” The following story was completed by students in the Mass Communication Introduction to News Reporting class. Contributors included: Kennede Banks, Kristen Blanks, Aniecia Brewster, Eldria Coleman, Jordan Darensbourg, Sydney Forbes, Jarvis Generette, Sharyla Gordon, Robert Johnson, Breanna Stewart and Razedrick Winters.
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feel that Jeb Bush can live up to voters’ stringent expectations. “I didn’t feel he had a strong showing at the debate,” said Hill said. “Right now I’m looking at other candidates.” Karen Steel, a business administration major from Baton Rouge, La., believes Jindal has all the right tools to lead the nation. “He’s a two-time governor,” Steel said. “A great president should have leadership skills, he already has that.” Trump has stumbled among conservative voters in Iowa, as attack advertisements from The Club for Growth, have accused Trump of promoting tax increases, advocating for singlepayer healthcare, and pinpointed his support for bailouts of America’s big banks, all of which have edged Carson to the front of the Republican pack in Iowa. Cruz, who is preparing for a three-day trip throughout 12 cities in Iowa, recently told a crowd of volunteers and supporters that “we’re all in,” at the opening of his Des Moines headquarters, according to NBC News. While other candidates, such as Trump, have held boisterous rallies for support, Cruz, who is tied at six percent for support among Republican voters in Iowa, along with both Jindal and Rubio, promises that more focus will be given to the “American Heartland”. Facing a decline in poll numbers and uncertainty if he
will drop of out the Republican nomination for President, Senator Rand Paul is also preparing for a tour of Iowa, but has made it his priority to focus on young voters, during an extensive 11-stop, threeday college tour of Iowa, a demographic which could hold key to a successful campaign. Despite his plan to woo young voters, however, Paul’s campaign is struggling, only raising $6.2 million in fundraising; his campaign only brought in $2.5 million of that in the third quarter. By comparison, Kasich, who only announced his candidacy for the 2016 Republican Presidential nomination on July 21, has currently raised $11.5 million for his campaign according to NBC News; Cruz announced his candidacy for President on April 7. Voting in Iowa will take place Feb. 1, giving Bush, Jindal, Carson, Cruz, and Paul time to perfect their strategies moving forward, but also the rest of the Republican nominee hopefuls, who all look to improve their standings. The United States presidential election of 2016 is scheduled for Nov. 8, 2016. The following story was completed by students in the Mass Communication Introduction to News Reporting class. Contributors included: Kristen Blanks, Aniecia Brewster, Eldria Coleman, Simon Cotton, Breyionna Flowers, Jarvis Generette, Feunshay Jenkins, Robert Johnson, Jhade’ Norris, Breanna Stewart and Razedrick Winters.
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Cross-Country Team Aniecia Brewster MC Contributor/Staff Writer Even though it was Jackson State University’s Homecoming, the men and women’s crosscountry team still had to handle business at the Mississippi College Choctaw Trails for the big championship. The Tigers went up against nine schools from the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) including: Alcorn State University, Southern University, Alabama State University, Alabama A&M University, Mississippi Valley State University, Prairie View A&M University, Texas Southern University, the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff and Grambling State
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University. The JSU men’s cross country finished fourth by running an 8K (4.9 miles). James Curtis (27:10) finished 5th for JSU. Eclecius Franklin (27:55), Rahiim Aponte (28:17), Jacques Williams III (28:27), Raheem Skinner (28:46), and Darrion Hampton (29:24) also finished strong for JSU. The men’s race started quickly from the sound of the horn. Instantly the teams were in a big pack to get them in the mix to help their team win the race. “I was a little disappointed because I thought both teams had a chance to finish higher. The guys had an excellent chance to win and the girls should have had the top four.
Overall both teams performed well and we had a good season training and racing,” said Mark Thorne, head coach for JSU men’s cross-country and track and field teams. The women’s crosscountry team followed by running a 5K (3.11 miles.) JSU’s women’s team finished sixth, with Stherline Silencieux (20:45), Akeilia Knight (21:23), D’Andrea Eashmond (21:54), A’Kendra Lewis (22:55), Aniecia Brewster (23:02) and Feniece Boone (24:44) finishing strong Runners during the SWAC Cross-Country Championship. for JSU. “Overall, the ladies teammates. I’m just so happy had to wait since a coach showed improvement. Last year to be able to do what I love on protested the results. we placed 9th and this year we a college level and continue JSU’s men’s team was in third improved three spots. Everyone to mold myself as a better place before the protest and got is stronger and more prepared individual. It’s nothing but a bumped down to fourth place for indoor and outdoor season. blessing that makes me be a after they reviewed runners Cross-country set the tone for better athlete,” said Curtis. crossing the line for Alabama the remainder of the season,” He added: “Getting all- State and JSU. said Chapin Payne, JSU women’s conference first team is really On the women’s side, assistant coach. major to me also because all I Alabama State won with James Curtis, a senior did this summer was train and 15 points to take first place social work major from New work with little down time but with Prairie View following Jersey made first team all- I would say I really was in my up behind with 85 points to conference and was honored cocoon this summer. For me take second place and Texas with a plaque for coming in the to be able to finish top five just Southern University with 119 top five. Curtis has been leading gives me motivation to believe point to place third. the men’s cross-country team in myself for everything I know For the men’s side, with his great performances and have and also be blessed Grambling State won with 62 during the past cross-country around others.” points to take first place with meets. After the meet, teams were Texas Southern following up “Honestly it’s a big waiting patiently for the results behind with 65 points to take accomplishment. I learned so to see who took the 2015 title. second place and Alabama State much about myself and my Unfortunately the men teams with 83 point to place third.
Jackson State claims 3-2 victory over Alabama
Photo: JSU Athletics Media Jackson State University Volleyball team celebrates victory.
JSU Athletics Media In a completely p acke d g y mnasium, t he Jacks on
St ate women’s vol le y b a l l te am face d div ision r iva l A l ab ama St ate on Mond ay, Nov. 2. Fig ht ing to s olidif y t he covete d
f irst s e e d p osit ion as t he S outhwestern Athletic C onference Championship tournament nears, the L ady Tigers left it all on the court
in the 3-2 (25-18, 25-20, 22-25, 23-25, 15-18) defeat over the L ady Hornets. Improving their record to 9-20 overall and 5-1 in
the conference, the JSU volley ball team sits in the highest spot in the SWAC E astern Division. Taij a Thomas, s ophomore r ig ht side hitter, dominate d t he of fensive side of t he b a l l, col le c t ing 17 k i l ls and 46 tot a l att acks. Freshman defensive sp e ci a list, Ty ler Mo orer, le d defensively w it h a match hig h of 19 digs as Jenna Siddiqui cl aime d a match hig h of 31 assist. The L ady Tigers w i l l b e b ack in ac t ion as t he y host A lcor n St ate Universit y in t heir f ina l home game of t he s e as on on Thurs d ay, Nov. 5. JSU w i l l honor t he vol le y b a l l s eniors as t he pl ay in t heir l ast home game. The match is s che du le d to b eg in at 7 p.m. in t he T.B. E l lis Gy mnasium lo c ate d on t he c ampus of Jacks on St ate Universit y.
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JSU Tigers look to swat the Hornets on the gridiron Jeremy Anderson Associate Editor
The Jackson State University Tigers will look to continue its winning streak against the Hornets of Alabama State University this coming Saturday. Both teams enter Saturday’s game with a two game win streak. Jackson State brings in an overall record of 3-5 and Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) record of 3-3. Alabama State will enter Saturday’s game with a record of 4-4 and a SWAC record of 4-3. Both teams mathematically still have chance of capturing the SWAC eastern division championship and earning a spot in Houston, yet both teams would need Alcorn State to lose at least one more game before the showdown between Jackson State and Alcorn at the end of the season. However, a loss in this game will end Jackson State’s chances of making a trip to Houston to face the western
division’s champion for the conference crown. Alabama State can only make the SWAC championship if they win the rest of their conference games, while Alcorn also loses the rest of their conference games. The Hornets lead the Tigers by one game for second place in the SWAC eastern division behind Alcorn State University. Jackson State found winning ways on Homecoming week by defeating the Golden Lions of the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff, and last week against the Delta Devils of Mississippi Valley State University. ASU defeated the Golden Lions on Oct. 15, before heading into a bye week. ASU then went on to defeat their in-state rival Alabama A&M University in the Magic City Classic. JSU and ASU currently share seven common opponents: against Tennessee State, ASU lost 24-14, JSU lost 35-25; against Grambling State, ASU lost 34-10, JSU lost 59-27; against Mississippi
Valley State, ASU won 45-15, JSU won 26-16; against Texas Southern, ASU won 41-23, JSU won 34-30; against Southern, ASU lost 45-34, JSU lost 50-31; against Arkansas Pine Bluff, ASU won 31-24, JSU won 373; and against Alabama A&M, ASU won 35-20, JSU lost 2822. The recent history between the two teams has consisted of hotly contested matchups. In the last five meetings, of which Alabama State claims three victories, the margin of victory is only 5.8 points per game. In 2010, Alabama State defeated JSU 32-30. In 2011, Alabama State defeated JSU 21-14. Jackson State then beat ASU two consecutive times, winning 37-34 in 2012, and 30-23 in 2013. Last year, both teams were on a four game losing streak when they met towards the end of the season. Alabama State ended its losing streak against JSU as they defeated the Tigers 26-10 in 2014. The 2014 game was tied 3-3 at halftime before the Hornets pulled away with
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2014 matchup between JSU and ASU.
the lead in the second half. The Hornets outgained the Tigers 478-295 in yardage, including 227 yards on the ground for Alabama State. Both teams are very similar in overall SWAC statistics,
so this year’s game looks to mirror the recent history of close games. Come out and support your Tigers at 6 p.m. at Mississippi Veteran’s Memorial Stadium in Jackson, Miss.
Tigers get payback win against the Delta Devils of MVSU Morgan Beard Staff Writer The Jackson State University Tigers won in sloppy fashion last week in front of 3,827 fans. The Tigers defeated the Delta Devils of Mississippi Valley State University 26-16 at Rice-Totten Stadium on Oct. 31, a rainy Halloween day. JSU is now 3-3 in Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) play and 3-5 overall. Sophomore Quarterback Jarin Morikawa from Mililani, Hawaii, who started the game with 3 of 6 passes for 50 yards, left the game after two series in the 1st quarter before going out with an injury. During the next series, injured junior QB LaMontiez Ivy from East St. Louis, Ill., led the team in passing with 12 of 28 passes for 147 yards and one touchdown. Sophomore RB Robert Johnson, IV led the team in rushing with a season high of 112 yards on 24 attempts with 4.7 yards per carry average and two catches for 15 yards. This was his second straight and third career 100 yard rushing game. Senior WR Devin Fosselman from Woodville, Miss., led the team in receiving yards with 6 catches for 85 yards and a 24 yard game winning touchdown connection from Ivy.
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Robert Johnson (20) posted his second straight 100-yd rushing game.
With 14 first downs the Tigers total up 309 yards of offense (117 passing yards and 132 rushing yards). Defensively, the Tigers held the Delta Devils to 131 yards of total offense (69 rushing yards, 62 passing yards) and 11 first downs. This was the sixth time this season that the Tigers held an
individual rusher under 100 yards in a game. Junior DE Javancy Jones from Macon, Miss., led the team with nine tackles, a sack, 2.5 tackles for loss and a QB hurry. Linebacker Kwame Bowens from Lithonia, Ga., also had an outstanding game with eight tackles, a tackle
for a loss, a blocked kick and an interception. Senior DE Teddrick Terrell, sophomore DE Keontre Anderson, and junior DT Cornelius Henderson each had a sack on MVSU quarterback Slade Jarman. Senior kicker Ryan Deising from Nashville, Tenn.,
was perfect 4-4 against MVSU. Deising, who scored the first points of the game with a 36-yard field goal, broke JSU’s career field goal record. He went into the game tied with former Jackson State kicker Eric Perri, with each having 48 field goals. Deising also connected on a 33yard field goal in the 1st quarter, a 24-yard field goal in the 3rd quarter, and a 33-yard field goal in the 4th quarter. Freshman long snapper Ronza Anderson from Jackson, Miss., had a great game snapping in the wet field conditions. Junior punter Darcy Williamson had an effective day punting the ball with an average of 33.3 yards per punt. Freshman QB Jordan “Juice” Williams, from Memphis, Tenn., had an impressive collegiate debut, as he scored a rushing touchdown on the first play of his collegiate career which tied the score 1616 in the 4th quarter with 9:06 left on the clock. The Tigers’ next opponent will be the Hornets of Alabama State University. The Hornets bring in a 4-4 record with a 4-3 record in conference play. Alabama State is on a two game winning streak. The game will be Saturday, Nov. 7, at 6 p.m. in Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium.