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October 29, 2015
Photo: Michael W. Douglas (Left to Right) Laura Coleman and Gerald Harris, both Mass Communication Juniors, practice for their newscast inside the TigerTV Studio. Coleman and Harris are the Monday News Team co-anchors.
JSNN to hit the airways Mass Communication Department launches new student run newscast on Nov. 3
Eldria Coleman MC Contributor/Staff Writer Furthering its efforts to prepare students to be practitioners of mass communication in the areas of multimedia journalism and media production, the Department of Mass Communication at Jackson State University will launch a new student newscast, Jackson State News Now (JSNN) on Monday, Nov. 3. The newscast will air on TigerT V, JSU’s closedcaption station and will offer opportunities for mass communication students to gain hands-on experience in their field of choice. The team will deliver local, state
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and national news as well as provide weather forecasts from the department affiliate station, Weather vision. Michael W. Douglas, mass communication visiting professor at Jackson State, has been charged with selecting and training the student JSNN news team. “ This newscast is being created by students, for students. Launching this from scratch, they are beginning to learn how much work is involved in getting a new production on the air and how much teamwork it takes to get the job done,” said Douglas. He added: “ This launch is a priceless experience for them going into their
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internships and future careers because they are building something new and understand how production, editorial content, planning, scheduling, cancellations, etc., can happen and how you have to have alternative plans and ideas to get it done. They are getting reality now so they will have a better idea of what career path they want to take in the mass communication industr y.” Mass Communication students involved with JSNN are excited about the chance to put all the things learned in class into action. Laura Coleman, a junior concentrating in multimedia journalism and JSNN anchor
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stated that being a part of the JSNN crew has been quite the learning experience. “From production, to producing, to anchoring, it is all a learning process. But since this is what I want to do in life, I enjoy ever y step of it,” said Coleman, a Jackson, Miss. native. Coleman added: “I think being a part of the JSNN cast will make a huge impact on my employability after graduation. Not only does this grant me an opportunity to learn and grow, it also builds up my portfolio for jobs to see what I have done and what I can do.” Elayne Anthony, director of the JSU Department of Mass Communication,
echoes the students’ excitement about the new broadcast and has encouraged the teamwork of the media outlets in the department to make the show a reality. “We are excited about the launch of the TigerT V newscast. I am ver y appreciative of the team that is working with our students to pull together the newscast. The team, which includes faculty member Michael Douglas, Keith Collins with JSU-T V and Shannon Tatum with The Blue & White Flash, are working to assist and ensure students have a good end product.”
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“What is your favorite Halloween memory as a child?” Compiled by Kennedy Jones
Keith Kennard Senior Theater Atlanta, Ga.
“My uncle and aunt attempted to show us how to bob for apples and in the process the whole container of apples and water turned over and fell on them.”
Nicholas Armstrong Freshman Theater/Speech Jackson, Miss.
“When I went trick-ortreating, I saw this man with his head covered holding a bowl of candy. When I reached into the bowl, he grabbed my hand. I screamed and ran.”
Savannah Alphin Sophomore Marketing St. Louis, Mo.
“My mom made me dress up as Barney and I cried the whole time. People kept giving me more candy to cheer me up and it was the most candy I had ever received on Halloween.”
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Holiday Halloween fun is not just for kids Monique Harris Senior Theater Memphis, Tenn.
“My granny used to create our own costumes. She used to put make-up on our faces and cut up different materials and just call us anything.”
Jamarion Wright Junior Theater Jackson, Miss.
“My favorite Halloween memory is going to the Jackson Zoo Fright Night every Halloween with my family and friends.”
Brooke Felix Freshman Theater Gulfport, Miss.
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“I wasn’t allowed to celebrate Halloween growing up. When Hurricane Katrina hit, I moved to Jackson and my aunts let me go trick-ortreating for the first time.”
Dwayne Joesph Jr. Staff Writer Marcus Thurman Sophomore Chemistry Pre-Med Naperville, Ill. “In kindergarten, I dressed up as as M&M. Everyone had really cool costumes and mine was just a huge circle. I cried and my teacher gave me scrubs and I ended up being a doctor.”
Ashli Coggins Sophomore Mass Communication West Point, Miss.
“My favorite Halloween memory as a child was watching my favorite Disney movies. “Halloween Town” and “Twitches”.”
Nicholas Thornton Junior Mass Communication McComb, Miss.
Raykesha Carter Sophomore Mass Communication McComb, Miss.
“As child I didn’t celebrate Halloween. Instead I went to a harvest fest at my church.”
“When I was a child, my cousins and I used to go trick-or-treating at the mall and Walmart because it was unsafe for us to go to people’s houses.”
Lorenzo Smith Sophomore Mass Communication Natchez, Miss.
Ray Brown Junior Mass Communication Crystal Springs Miss.
“My favorite childhood Halloween memory was simply putting on costumes and going trickor-treating.”
“My favorite childhood Halloween memory was when I dressed up as a Power Ranger and collected two buckets of candy.”
Muah Ha Ha! It’s that time of the year again. The day that many of us, young and old look forward to is right around the corner. Yes, Halloween is here. This holiday is sort of a fan favorite of mine. Simply because of the amount of fright that comes with Halloween. Growing up, I was afraid of everything, but somehow still loved Halloween. I loved going to strangers’ houses to get free candy but I often forgot the reason why we say “trick or treat.” When we would go to a house and say that statement, we are basically asking “can we get some candy or can you scare the crap out of us?” Whichever one happened, we asked for it! When the night was over for fun and games, it was time
to get greedy. For those who can relate, what is the first thing your parents do when you get home from a night of trick or treating? They check the candy. Not just to see what they wanted but to see if the candy was open or if it was old. Some people gave you candy like dip-sticks, Chico-Sticks, Long Boys, or last year’s Tootsie Rolls and that was unhealthy. Now if you went to a nicer neighborhood you were given Hershey Bars, Reese’s Cups, Starburst, several boxes of Nerd, and sometimes a Popcorn Ball. This tradition of binge eating on candy for the next two weeks is what keeps the dentist office banging with business. Now as an adult, there are things that we can do differently and still enjoy Halloween to its fullest potential. For a college student, there are costume parties that are going on and we can enjoy those even in the spirit of Halloween. Some people take their costumes to the extreme, bringing life to a fictional Halloween character. I know for sure that this year, there will be parties during the entire weekend as Halloween falls on a Saturday. There are haunted houses in the metro area and even on campus where anybody can
go to get the scare they have been wanting for some time now. No one is not too old to get scared. For others, a good Hallelujah night out with church members can be a substitution for Christians. Some churches have free food, free candy, and some even give away prizes for the kids and the adults. If you are not up for going out and being crowded by people on Halloween, a simple night with popcorn, and a scary movie or two by yourself or with friends can be planned. If you are a 90s kid, Disney will certainly be playing movies like “Halloweentown I, II, and III.” If you are in the mood to watch funny movies, ABC plays their most famous Halloween movie of all time is “Hocus Pocus”. If you are in a mood for gory and gruesome, then I recommend watching movies like the entire “Saw” collection, “Halloween”, and even “The Paranormal Activity’ movies. To everyone who is going out that night, please be safe. Happy Halloween! 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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Founders’ Day bridges the past with the present
Breanna Stewart MC Contributor/Staff Writer The atmosphere surrounding Jackson State University’s 138th annual Founders Day Convocation was eclectic. As current faculty, students, and alumni of the university convened on the Gibbs-Green Pedestrian Walkway, the spirit of of JSU’s forefathers, who founded the university in 1877, for the purpose of educating African-Americans, many of whom were former slaves, was felt by all who attended Thursday’s ceremony. “Today, we support the foundation that has been built at this university,” said Kayfond Wilder, an academic advisor for the Department of Undergraduate Studies. “We’re here to give back to the current students, as we continue this legacy.” With the Sonic Boom of the South ushering in a sea of current instructors and
administrators, followed by prominent members of Mississippi’s public office, including Senator and keynote speaker, Derrick T. Simmons, along with the Mayor of Jackson, Tony Yarber, the underlining mission statement of the day’s event was clear: to know your future, you first must acknowledge your past. Charence Higgins, the reigning 2015 Miss Jackson State University, and Rashad Moore, President of the Student Government Association, as future scholars, greeted the crowd of spectators, while acknowledging the rich history and culture that is Jackson State University. JSU President, Dr. Carolyn Meyers, touched on how Jackson State’s initial founders “dared to dream big,” in an era in history where the consequences for people of color gaining an education, could host a myriad of ramifications. Today, Jackson State University has an enrollment of 10,000, offering a higher
Photo: William H. Kelly III Yolanda Owens, President of JSU National Alumni Association, Inc. presents Senator Derrick Simmons with an award.
education to not just AfricanAmericans, but to a student body that has diversified in recent years. Carla Roma, 19, a social work major from Texas City, Texas, spoke about what Founders’ Day meant to her. “I feel like we are all interconnected,” Roma said. “I feel like what the
founders started, it has grown exponentially. It has evolved from what their grand vision was at that time, so it’s only fitting that we celebrate this occasion every year.” Mayor Yarber, also a JSU graduate, briefly recounted his tenure as a student, before regaling how, when even in
only a t-shirt displaying the school’s logo, he is recognized more, not so much for being the Mayor of the city of Jackson, but more so for being an alumnus. As Mayor Yarber comically stated, “membership has its privileges.” Founders’ Day Cont. on pg. 9
NPHC Greeks give stage breaking performance
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Students Affairs staff with step show winners. Aniecia Brewster MC Contributor/Staff Writer Jackson State University hosted the 2015 “Let The Good Times Roar” Homecoming Greek Show on Oct. 23 in the Lee E. Williams Athletic and Assembly Center. The step show featured seven of the nine National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) organizations performing various skits, including: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi
Fraternity, Inc., Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., and Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. won first place at the Greek Show with runner-up in second place Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. receiving third place. Students had varying thoughts on the step show. “Honestly the step show was a little more creative than last year. I feel like the Alphas were the most creative this time around and the Sigma’s presentation was the dopiest to me,” said Ky’Bria Spell, a junior industrial technology major from Atlanta, Ga.
The Upsilon Epsilon (YE) chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. theme was based on a block party they were anxious to get too but first they had too handle business by showing the crowd what they wanted to do. The Ques were promoting the block party they were hosting after the step show was completed. From the neck rolls and hopping all over the stage, the Ques showed the crowd how they get down. The Alpha Beta chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. theme was based on the 90’s Blu TV with performances from “In Living Color”, “Fresh Prince”, “Martin”, “Wayans
Brothers” and “Kenan and Kel”. The throwback 90’s theme had the crowd hype and singing along to the theme songs to the shows. The Delta Delta chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. theme was about a young boy entering his freshman year of college while his grandfather tells stories from 1951. The Kappa’s honored some ladies with red roses during their performance. The way the Kappa’s were moving during their performance had the ladies screaming in excitement. “The step show was well organized this year and rearranging of the stage made seating more available to fans and students. There were slight problems with the sound system but that’s user error,” said Joseph Thomas, a junior political science major and member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. from New Orleans, La. The Lambda Beta chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. theme was based on the “The Wizard of Oz.” The ladies had to follow the royal blue road in order to get back home they had to stay true to themselves, serve others, and have confidence in themselves. On their journey they had to
get rid of the three evil wicked witches. While following the royal blue road they ran into a scarecrow that needed a brain, a lion that needed confidence in herself and a tin woman who needed a heart. After defeating the three wicked witches; the scarecrow, the lion, and the tin woman received scholarship, sisterhood, and womanhood. The ladies stayed true to themselves and were able to go home. The Delta Psi chapter of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. theme was about three men going to a job interview for a dream job. The boss was looking for the perpetuation of brotherhood, scholarship, leadership, citizenship and fidelity of all mankind. All three men were hired after they showed they could work together as one and a ghetto secretary was fired. The Alpha Tau chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. theme was based on the movie “Set It Off.” They took the big risk so that they could get the 22. They wanted to get that money. The ladies robbed a small bank with no problem but this time they wanted to rob the biggest bank in the Step Show Cont. on pg. 9
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Gospel singers Thigpen, Tribbett raise rafters of AAC University Communications JSU’s Homecoming festivities culminated Sunday with a gospel explosion headlined by BET’s All-Star “Sunday Best” winner Dathan Thigpen, who also delivered a stirring performance with Grammy-winner Tye Tribbett in the Lee E. Williams Athletic and Assembly Center. Thigpen, a JSU alum who won Season 8’s contest and has traveled the world spreading the Gospel, described coming back to Jackson for JSU’s Homecoming celebration as pure joy. It’s also where his musical career began. In previous years, Thigpen performed with the Mississippi Mass Choir and was a band member of the legendary JSU Sonic Boom. Beyond his music, the mass communication major had worked as an adjunct instructor at JSU. “Homecoming means so much to me because of its legacy with me and my family. My mom went to Jackson State; my dad went to Jackson State; all my brothers went to Jackson State. My grandmother was Miss Jackson College,” said Thigpen, who was raised in a family of musicians. “We grew up coming to these games. It’s different now because I’m coming home with the love of the entire community, from the entire university. They’re saying that we’re proud of what you’re doing and how you represent the school and community. When I arrived I felt the love immediately, from the airport to the hotel to the game and today. I just love the support of Mississippi. There’s nothing like the people at home. It’s great to be back.” The event was emceed by comedian GRIFF, a Los Angeles native who has performed
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Dathan Thigpen along with Holy Nation graced the stage with extreme vocals and high energy. nationally and internationally for more than 20 years. He delighted the crowd with tales about his first experience at a JSU Homecoming. “When I told my daughter I was coming to Jackson State, she was so excited that she almost ripped my clothes off, telling me about the great Sonic Boom,” GRIFF said. The comedian said she screamed with delight, “Dad, they’ve got more than 300 members. Ohmigod. I can’t believe you’re going to Jackson State!” she exclaimed. GRIFF said he really got a kick out of the alumni drum majors. “They were going hard,” he said. “This was my first experience at a JSU Homecoming, and then y’all got a win with the game against Arkansas.” He said he met Thigpen during the singer’s appearance on “Sunday Best.” The comic was
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hired to do the crowd warm-up. “I got really close to his family. It’s an honor to be part of this Homecoming celebration. I’m now a huge Jackson State fan. Matter of fact, I bought so many JSU T-shirts and scarfs yesterday at the hotel, and I haven’t even gone to college. With all the stuff I got, they’re gonna think I went to Jackson State,” he joked. Meanwhile, sitting on the front row waiting for the concert to begin, Anthony L. Holloman, JSU’s vice president for Institutional Advancement, reflected on all the activities leading up to Sunday’s finale. “This has been an unbelievable week of activities for our students, alumni and friends. This is a perfect way to close out the celebration with one of our own coming back with a Gospel concert. We’re very proud of the accomplishments of Dathan Thigpen. This is the
kind of event that encapsulates everything that’s happened – a celebration of song, the alumni returning to celebrate all the activities. This is something that Jackson State is known for. This has been really inspiring. I’m excited for the future of Jackson State. We are going to the next level.” Thigpen, who performed the National Anthem for the Homecoming game, delivered rousing performances Sunday, including “We’re Blessed,” “Jesus Is Real” and “Blessings of Abraham.” Also, during the evening, he reunited with his group Holy Nation. As well, the crowd was blessed with a special performance by a Texas trio, Soulfruit, which is based in Houston. When Tribbett stormed the stage the two featured entertainers set the place afire with a soulful high-energy vocal
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and dance presentation of “You Are Everything.” With green glow sticks illuminating the arena and LED dancers getting their swag on to the “Nae Nae,” the crowd whipped into a frenzy. Indeed, Gospel rose to another level. Despite the sea of green, one color still remains dear to Thigpen’s heart. “I bleed blue,” said the artist of the university’s color. “I’m so happy to be a Jackson State alum, and I will spread it to the world that this is the place that trained me to be what I am today.” Thigpen offered advice to others who dare to follow in his footsteps. “For any student or anybody who’s pursuing a career, I suggest that you never give up your dream. God will show himself to be faithful in your season. Now, this is my season,” he said.
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(1) Texas trio, Soulfruit, which is based in Houston, performed with energy and modern dances. (2-3) Dathan Thigpen and Tye Tribbett give a heart stopping performance at the Gospel Concert.
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(1-4) The National Pan Hellenic Council organizations delivered a breath taking performance during the Homecoming Step Show. (5-7) The annual Homecoming Parade featured many unique floats. (8-9) The hotspot held on Oct. 23 brought back many familiar faces and crowded the Gibbs-Green Plaza with alumni and current students.
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Crowd ‘let the good times roar’ at comedy show
D’Raey Fogg Staff Writer With Jackson State University’s Homecoming festivities well underway, there was a familiar event that everybody associated with the school always looks forward to, the comedy show. The show featured comedians who have already made their mark on our stage before, Lav Luv and Sean Larkins; as well as a newcomer, Yohancé Collins, who proved to be just as hilarious. Hosted by the JSU Student Government Association, the comedy show was held in the Rose E. McCoy Auditorium on Oct. 21, at 7 p.m. DJ Ron kept the crowd and comedians moving with his musical selections throughout the show. Lav Luv was the first comedian to hit the stage and he did it in a major way. He also served as host for the night. Having appeared on “Bill Bellamy’s Who’s Got Jokes?” and BET’s “Comic View”, Lav Luv showcased talent where he joked about his own comical experiences growing up, while also delivering jokes about
This week on trending topics: Adele is back, Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom decide to make it work, and Oklahoma State University Homecoming parade takes a turn for the worst.
Adele releases new single
After a four year hiatus, singer superstar Adele has returned to the music scene with her new single, “Hello”. The Grammy and Oscarwinning singer first teased fans with the new song during an episode of “ The X-Factor”. “Hello” was
Photos: Justin Hardiman (Left to Right) Comedians, Sean Larkins, Lav Luv and Yohancé Collins performing at the 2015 JSU Homecoming Comedy Show.
unlucky audience members who failed to raise their hands while he jammed on stage to DJ Khaled’s, ‘All I Do Is Win’. The auditorium was booming with laughter due to his energetic and creative stand-up abilities. Ian Moore, a senior biology/ pre physical therapy major said, “The show was cool, interactive and had a nice vibe to it.” The next performer to hit the stage was Yohancé Collins, who wasted no time in cracking up the audience with jokes ranging from A&E’s “The First
48” to everyday relationship problems. Collins, who got his first chance to display his comical expertise on MTV’s “Yo Mama” by a dare from his cousin, exhibited the mastery of finding comedy in any situation and forming it into a well-timed joke. He has also appeared on, “Bill Bellamy’s Who’s Got Jokes?”. Collins says comedy gives him the ability to take his pain and turn it into his own personal triumph in laughter;
released as a single on iTunes last Friday along with an accompanying music video. “Hello” is an emotional breakup song where the singer apologizes to an ex-boyfriend. “I tried to tell you I’m sorry for breaking your heart. But it don’t matter. It clearly doesn’t tear you apart anymore,” sang Adele. The single is currently number one on iTunes and surged to number one on the Billboard Twitter Trending 140 chart. In addition to releasing a new song, Adele is also set to release her long awaited new album, “25”. The singer revealed the news about her new album in an open letter to her fans. My last record was a break-up record and if I had to label this one I would call it a make-up record. I’m making up with myself,” said Adele. “25” is about getting to know who I’ve become without realizing. And I’m
sorr y it took so long, but you know, life happened, said Adele in the letter. The album is set to be released on Nov. 20.
and he simply just enjoys making people forget their issues and just laugh, which was truly evident Wednesday night. Briana Gould, a freshman biology/pre nursing said, “The show was really good, very funny and was well worth the money I spent to watch.” The final act was Sean Larkins, who stated before the show, “College shows are the most difficult, simply because you have to possess the ability to relate to people who are younger than you.”
With that being said, Larkins still approached the stage and gave a phenomenal performance that not only administered great jokes but also came with a side of reality and advice for the younger generation. “It was very funny, I enjoyed it especially because it was relatable and there were new jokes,” says Sheryl Wright, a sophomore social science education major. Larkins engaged in conversations with the audience members, joking about what campus life is like, the party scene and occasionally the football team, while also wishing them a victory on the big game. Towards the end of his time on stage, he wanted to congratulate everybody on making it to college, especially the young black men and telling them to go far in life. Larkins has appeared on Bill Bellamy’s “Who’s Got Jokes?”, Russell Simmons’ “Def Comedy Jam” and is also in the finishing stages of a television series he created entitled, “D-Boys”, which will feature Collins as well. Larkins says the series is the equivalent to “The Office” mixed with “The Wire”.
Khloe Kardashian and L amar Odom call off divorce
After Lamar Odom’s near death experience, he and estranged wife Khloe Kardashian decide to give their marriage a second chance. After four years of marriage, Khloe Kardashian filed for divorce in December of 2013, but the case was never finalized because it was never processed by a judge. Therefore, the two were never officially divorced. According to TMZ, on last Wednesday, Kardashian’s lawyer went before a judge asking that their divorced papers be withdrawn. Both Lamar and Khloe signed the document requesting for their divorce case to be dismissed. The judge obliged. The reality star vows to stay by Odom’s side during his long road of recovery.
Oklahoma State suffers deadly car crash at
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An Oklahoma parade turned deadly last Saturday as a result of a car plowing through the audience during the Oklahoma State University Homecoming parade. As a result, four people were killed and 47 were injured. Victims of the crash range from 2-years-old to 65. The car was not a part of the parade and was traveling at a high rate of speed. The driver was identified
as Adacia Chambers, 25, of Stillwater, Oklahoma. According to CNN, Chambers was arrested on charges of driving under the influence and later charged with second degree murder. OSU released a statement on Twitter giving their condolences: “Oklahoma State University is saddened by the tragic parade incident earlier this morning. Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected.”
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Cont. from pg.1 Anthony added: “Through their work on TigerTV, the students will develop something tangible to show potential employers and will gain practical experience that will benefit them in their careers.” Students say they are also hoping to learn a variety of skills from their work on the newscast. Deirdra Mercury, a writer for the JSNN broadcast, stated that working with JSNN is providing her with the opportunity to sharpen her writing skills and learn new ones. “I’ve never worked in broadcast before, and in the last week I’ve had opportunities to practice five new-to-me skills. I think on-camera experience will help me anywhere I go,” said Mercury, a junior concentrating in multimedia journalism from Jackson, Miss. Ceaira Wilson, a senior mass communication major from Indianapolis, Ind., is a camera operator and editor at JSNN. “I expect to learn from this experience the rundown of
how a newscast should go and also brush up on my filming and editing skills,” said Wilson. Aniecia Brewster, a junior concentrating in media production from Belleville, Ill., said working with JSNN has boosted her confidence and skills. “I’ve always been behind the scenes but now I’m in the mix of it all and it’s helping to boost my experience and pave the way for my future in mass communication once I graduate,” said Brewster, a sports anchor for JSNN. She added: “Being a part of JSNN will definitely help me for future employment in the mass communication world because I’ll be experienced in everything, like writing, production, and anything they need me to do. I will be able to get the job done. My main focus is sports but I will also have the knowledge to get other things completed besides sports.” According to Douglas, plans are to go live on Nov. 3. The newscast will air live at 4 p.m. daily and then rebroadcast at 9 p.m. on TigerTV. Those who miss the broadcast will also be able to view the show on TigerTV’s YouTube channel.
Founders’ Day Cont. from pg.4
Introduced by his twin brother, Vice Mayor of Greenville, Miss., Errick Simmons, Senator Derrick Simmons, while overlooking the crowded plaza, spoke in depth about the lengths the university has succeeded in taking in order to become a “greater JSU”. Senator Simmons then paid tribute to Jackson State, recognizing how the school has risen from its humble beginnings as the Natchez Seminary in 1877, to becoming the Jackson State University of today, along with praising the arrival of the new Downtown JSU campus. While also challenging current professors to take greater strides in the enrichment of their students’ academic careers, by pushing
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Cont. from pg.4 city. Their lives depended on getting for scholarships. They were successful as they strolled off the stage. The Delta Phi chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. theme was based of the movie “The Purge.” The guys wore masks to cover their face
future graduates to become the best that they can be during their matriculation, Senator Simmons also called on students to never give up in their quest for success, to not allow themselves to waste given opportunities, nor to allow themselves to rest solely on their laurels. As the JSU Chorale sang a soulful rendition of Margaret Walker’s “For My People”, and the ringing of the bell signaled the end of the convocation, the message of togetherness, and making tomorrow today, was ever prevalent. University College faculty member and current doctorate of Urban Higher Education student, MeShonya WrenColeman, felt that the 138th Founders’ Day Convocation was a much needed moment in the history of the university, for both former and current
Jackson State students alike. “It was a privilege and an honor to have alums, such as the Simmons twins, to come and to speak to our students today and to our previous alums,” WrenColeman said. “Once we see those who have already walked the grounds, who have paved the way for other students to come, it is always an honor.” Fran Bridges, Assistant Director of the Executive Ph.D. Program and the Jake Ayers Institute for Research in Urban Higher Education at Jackson State , echoed Senator Simmons’ words of encouragement to the staff, as the 138th Founders’ Day Convocation drew to a close. “Don’t forget to pull somebody up with you. The celebration of the alumni, as they interact with students, is important. We need that for the university,” said Bridges.
and threw them down with force when they began to spit their history. The crowd went crazy with cheers when they threw their masks off and began stepping. They also included a clip mimicking the other fraternities which gave the crowd a good laugh but not the fraternities. Every step was on point with the other and they even included a snake ripple effect.
All the fraternities and sororities who participated in the Greek Step show were honored with a plaque for participation. “The Alphas did good. It was unexpected because I’m use to the blue and white taking over but I’m glad us Zetas and brothers (Sigmas) were still in the top three,” D’Andrea Eashmond a senior criminal justice major and member of Zeta Phi Beta
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William Golston Jr. Hometown: Mobile, Ala. Major: Interdisciplinar y Studies Classification: Senior Sport: Football Position: Wide Receiver Number: 80 Aniecia Brewster MC Contributor/Staff Writer It’s more t han a game for Wi l li am G olston Jr., t he w ide re ceiver for t he Jacks on St ate Universit y
fo otb a l l te am. G olston is wel l k now n for b eing a p ar t of t he fo otb a l l te am and men’s t rack and f ield te am as a jump er. G olston t ransfer re d to JSU l ast ye ar f rom S out h
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Page 11 - October 29, 2015 A l ab ama. He chos e JSU b e c aus e of t he g re at c u lture and t radit ion of t he fo otb a l l te am. Golston finds something unique about himself being that he is mixed with AfricanAmerican, Cherokee Indian and Chinese. He pl ans to ma ke it as far as p ossible in fo otb a l l and af ter t hat he wants to op en his ow n t raining faci lit y for student at h letes to b etter t hems elves in t he f uture. G olston wants to do anyt hing p ossible to help his te am w in and w i l l step up w hen t hings don’t s e em to b e going in JSU way. B efore e ach game, G olston rehe ars es st rateg ies t hat t he y have made dur ing t he we ek and he pl ays t he game in his he ad t he nig ht b efore and on game d ay. G olston is ver y bless e d to have such a st rong supp or t system f rom his fami ly and f r iends. He fe els fo otb a l l do es prep are him for life b e c aus e t he t hings he go es t hroug h by b eing an at h lete made him ment a l ly toug h. “ The s e as on is a rol ler co aster r ig ht now, but as we st ay toget her and b e come clos er as a te am it w i l l get b etter and we w i l l s e e changes,” s aid G olston.
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Tiger Fund makes $100,000 gift to JSU Athletics
Photo: Charles A. Smith JSU President Carolyn W. Meyers accepts a contribution from the Tiger Fund.
University Communications The Tiger Fund, composed of Jackson State University alumni and corporate partners, presented a check for $100,000 to the school for its athletics program at a recent football
game. Since the Tiger Fund’s inception, more than $500,000 has been given to Jackson State to fund facility renovations, locker room upgrades, travel, supplemental equipment, technology and recruitment activities. Every championship ring
won by a student-athlete since 2006 has been paid for by the Tiger Fund, according to Robert Cook, the organization’s president. “There are a number of things that the operating budget for JSU Athletics just does not cover. We step in
and provide the dedicated and sustained giving that athletics can rely upon and budget for each year. I am pleased to say that we have never turned down a request or been unable to meet a requested need from JSU Athletics,” added Cook, an alumnus of the university. Anthony Holloman, vice president for Institutional Advancement at Jackson State, said, “The Tiger Fund and its members are exceptional examples of the type of committed contributors the university needs. Jackson State University is indeed fortunate to have the support of such a steadfast group. Our athletics program has benefitted greatly over the years from the sustained and generous gifts made by the Tiger Fund,” Holloman said. Robert Walker, former JSU interim director of athletics, said, “This is the largest single donation that we’ve received in athletics since I’ve been here. It comes at a time of great need and is consistent with the commitment and spirit
of the Tiger Fund to improve the overall condition of JSU Athletics. We appreciate the organization, and its donation. Every penny will be spent to benefit JSU students.” The mission of the Tiger Fund is to provide a foundation upon which JSU can build and maintain student athletic programs that are able to compete at the highest levels of national competition. As well, its vision is to provide substantial and continuous financial support while creating a fund in which at least 100 people or organizations contribute $1,000 per year to support JSU Athletics. The Tiger Fund was organized in 2006. It works cooperatively with the JSU Development Foundation. Membership in the Tiger Fund is open to all supporters. The organization meets the last Friday of every month in the Tiger Den/JSU Sports Hall of Fame Room. For more information, call 601-979-4745, or visit www. jsutigers.com
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Jackson State Blue Bengal Tigers roar over Golden Lions Morgan Beard Staff Writer
The Jackson State University Tigers won in blowout fashion last week in front of 17,051 fans. The Tigers defeated University of Arkansas Pine Bluff Golden Lions 37-3 at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium on Oct. 24 during the annual Homecoming festivities. JSU is now 2-3 in Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) play and 2-5 overall. This was the first win for interim Head Coach Derrick McCall. Sophomore QB Jarin Morikawa from Mililani, Hawaii, recorded his first career start for the Tigers. Morikawa is the first native of Hawaii to start at quarterback for JSU. He completed 25 of 40 passes for 333 yards and three passing touchdowns. Senior WR Devin Fosselman from Woodville, Miss, caught six passes for a career high 175 yards and three touchdowns in the ball game (48 yard touchdown in the 1st quarter, 10 yard touchdown in the 2nd quarter, and a 49 yard touchdown in the 4th quarter). This was the first time this season the Tigers did not have a turnover on offense. Sophomore RB Robert Johnson, IV from Terry, Miss.,
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Robert Johnson rushed for a season high 100 yards and a TD against UAPB.
led the team in rushing with a season high of 100 yards on 18 attempts with 5.6 yards per carry average and a 42 yard touchdown in the 2nd quarter. Also he contributed with the passing game with six receptions passes for 45 yards. This was the first time this season that a JSU running back has rushed for 100 yards or more. Jackson State finished the
game with 28 rushing attempts and 40 passing attempts. Offensively, the Tigers totaled 469 yards of offense (333 passing yards and 136 rushing yards) with 22 first down and 3 penalties for 15 yards. Defensively, the Tigers contained the Golden Lions to a season low of nine first downs with a total of 175 (99 passing yards and 76 rushing yards). Led
by the pressure of sophomore DE Keontre Anderson from Canton, Miss. with 7 quarterback hurries and senior DE Teddrick Terrell from Jackson, Miss., 5 hurries as well. Terrell recorded a sack along with junior DE Javancy Jones from Macon, Miss. The turning point of the game is when junior DB Zavian Bingham from Terry, Miss. stopped a fake field goal.
The only points the defense gave up was a 22-yard field goal from UAPB kicker Jamie Gillan. Senior kicker Ryan Deising from Nashville, Tenn., connected on three of four field goals (20 yards FG in the 1st, 37 yard FG in the 2nd, and a season long 49 yard FG in the 4th). Junior punter Darcy Williamson from Victoria, Australia had an effective day punting the ball with an average of 31.5 yards per punt and 2 punts inside the 20. According to JSU Sports Media Relations, WR Devin Fosselman and QB Jarin Morikawa have been recognized by the Southwestern Athletic Conference for their outstanding performances during action on Oct. 24. Fosselman has been named SWAC Offensive Player of the week and Morikawa has been named SWAC Newcomer of the week. JSU’s next opponent will be the Delta Devils of Mississippi Valley State University. The Delta Devils bring in a 0-8 record with a 0-6 record in conference play. MVSU is on a 12 game losing streak. Their last win was against Jackson State on Homecoming 2014. The game will be Saturday, Oct. 3 at 4 p.m. in Rice- Totten Stadium in Itta Bena, Miss.
Tigers look to continue win streak against MVSU Jeremy Anderson Associate Editor The Jackson State University Tigers will travel to Itta Bena, Miss., this Saturday to take on the Delta Devils of Mississippi Valley State University. The Tigers will look to attain a .500 winning percentage in Southwestern Athletic Conference play. Last week, the Tigers defeated the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff 37-3 on Homecoming. It was the largest margin of victory for the Tigers since Sept. 6 of last season when the Tigers defeated Virginia University of Lynchburg 59-0. Although historically, Jackson State dominates the in-state matchup with a total record of 54-6-2 against MVSU, if recent history repeats itself, Saturday’s game will be a close one. Of the last four meetings between the two teams, JSU has claimed three wins, the combined scores equal out to 80-67 in favor of Jackson State. The average
margin of victory of the last four meetings is 5.25, with the largest margin of victory being nine points. In its two most recent SWAC championship appearances in 2012 and 2013, Jackson State narrowly defeated the Delta Devils en route to Birmingham and Houston. On Homecoming of 2012, it took double overtime for JSU to outlast Valley. The score going into halftime was 0-0. The Tigers scored once in the third quarter, and Valley responded in the fourth quarter to send the game into overtime with a 7-7 score. After neither team scored in the first overtime, quarterback Clayton Moore scored on a one yard touchdown run to take the lead in double overtime, a lead that Jackson State would not give back. The last time JSU visited the Mississippi Delta, it narrowly escaped with a 2617 win over a scrappy MVSU team. MVSU scored the initial points of the contest in the first quarter and took a 7-0
lead before JSU answered with a touchdown of its own. The game was tied 17-17 midway through the fourth quarter before JSU finally pulled away for good. Last year, MVSU defeated Jackson State on Homecoming. The Tigers led 14-6 going into halftime but gave up 21 second half point to the Delta Devils. Although quarterback La Montiez Ivy had a prolific passing game, and the Tigers outgained the Delta Devils 345-263, penalties hindered JSU from winning as the Tigers amassed 161 yards in penalty yardage. Last year’s win was the lone SWAC win for MVSU in the 2014 season. Valley has not won a game since. Extending from last year, MVSU is on a 12 game losing streak, eight of those games are from this year’s season. MVSU has been getting pummeled all year, losing by an average of 39.75 points per game. JSU and MVSU only share three common opponents so far this season. Against
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The JSU Tigers will play the Delta Devils Saturday, October 31st in Itta Bena, Miss.
Southern, JSU lost 50-31 and MVSU lost 50-13. Against Texas Southern, JSU won 34-30 and MVSU lost 49-21. Against Grambling State, JSU lost 5927 and MVSU lost 49-14. While Valley looks to end
a losing streak, JSU looks to start a winning streak to close out the 2015 season. The game will be held this Saturday, Oct. 31t, at 4:00 p.m., at Rice-Totten Stadium in Itta Bena, Miss.