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One Tiger, One Roar, One JSU Homecoming
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More than 3,000 teens die each year in crashes caused by texting while driving
Dwayne Joseph, Jr. MC 301 Contributor/Staff
The new parade route around campus and a much anticipated matchup between current Jackson State University head coach, Harold Jackson and former head coach, Rick Comegy are just two of the many things fans can look forward to at the 2014 JSU Homecoming. Homecoming is a time when students and alumni come together and celebrate the school’s history and heritage. The themed event, “The Blueprint: One Tiger, One Roar” will begin Sunday Oct. 5 and end on Sunday, Oct. 12. On Saturday, Oct. 4 students will paint paws at the campus entrance. Students and others are anxiously awaiting Pastor Dewayne Pickett and the New Jerusalem Church congregation, who will host the Homecoming Week worship service. Tanika High, a freshman biology major from Atlanta, Ga., is excited about her first college homecoming experience. “I have heard people talking about New Jerusalem Church but I never knew where it was. I can’t wait to hear what that pastor has to say and what the rest of the week holds,” she said. Another event that will bring
the JSU family closer together is laughter and that is what the Tiger family will get on Wednesday night in the Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center. The comedy show will feature comedians like Lil Duval, J.J. Williamson, and Ms. BPhlat. “Lil Duval is so crazy and so funny that I have to go to the comedy show without a doubt. I really don’t care how much it costs, I’m going,” said Robert Tolds, IV, a junior engineering major from Houston, Texas. Lacey Jones, a senior earth systems science major from Meridian, Miss., is looking forward to the party atmosphere. “The hotspots and the parties on The Plaza is what I can’t wait for,”
said Jones. “There will be so much going on everyday on the Plaza. The Street Jam will be jumping and the Hotspots will be just as fun,” said Jones. The coronation of Miss JSU Anissa Butler is scheduled for Thurday night and promises to be a great event. The Greek Step Show is another event students anticipate. Each fraternity and sorority adds a different twist and tries to outdo each other for the excitement of the crowd. Last year, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc. Gamma Rho chapter beat out all other sororities and the members of Phi Beta Sigma, Inc. Alpha Beta Chapter won in the fraternity category.
Alexander Gatewood, a junior elementary education major from Jackson, Miss. and step captain for Phi Beta Sigma, Inc., is very positive that they will win again. “To ensure this win, we have increased from having weekly step practices to daily rehearsals,” said Gatewood. For the first time in JSU Homecoming history, the Homecoming Parade has been rerouted to campus. The parade will circle campus starting at the end of the Lynch Street roundabout and on around the Dalton/ Lynch Street side of campus. As Homecoming Week comes to a close, Saturday is the moment of truth. The most exciting part about that weekend for most JSU supporters is the football game. This year the Tigers will face the Mississippi Valley State University Devils. Morris Bowman, a junior history major from Itta Bena, Miss., said he cannot wait until Jackson State “beats Valley to sleep.” “I just left a game last weekend and they lost horribly to Alabama A&M. I know Jackson State is going to win that weekend hands down,” said Bowman. The week’s event will culminate with a preview of the 2014 JSU Tiger Basketball team at the annual Midnight Madness celebration. Homecoming 2k14 is where it is about to go down. See you there!
Students get suited for the right career Elissa McCool Staff Writer
Suits, kitten pumps, and portfolios graced the runway at Jackson State University as the Career Services Center kicked off Career Week. The “Get Suited for the Right Career” fashion show took place on Sept. 30 from 6-8 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom and featured models demonstrating the appropriate attire for the career world. The show began with appropriate casual wear for students to sport down the plaza and wear to class. The audience was also treated to a scene called “You’re Wrong For That!” in which faculty and staff members took their turn at the runway with blue eye shadow
up to their brows and loud colors that clashed. While the audience laughed, many admitted that they had seen many of these fashion faux pas on campus. The Career Services Center wanted to ensure that students avoided making the same mistakes when it came to dress attire. Jeremy Hodge, Career Services Coordinator, said the fashion show served as a way to get prepared for the upcoming Career Fair that will take place on Oct. 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Walter Payton Recreation and Fitness Center. “The purpose of this fashion show was to kick off career week, because several employers are coming from across the U.S. to hire
Get Suited, Cont. on pg. 8
Photo: William Kelly Danny Smith, senior accounting major, participates in the Career Fashion show.
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CAREER FAIR 2014 A Career Fair designed for all Jackson State University students will be held on Oct. 2 in the Walter Payton Wellness Center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Career Fair seeks to familiarize students with various professions and career fields through face-toface interaction with representatives of the private and public sector job markets. All majors are welcomed. For more information contact the Career Services and Student Employment Center at 601-979-2477 or visit www.jsums.edu/ careers. ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEWS Students can take advantage of interviewing for job opportunities with a few of the companies that attend the Career Fair. This will be an all-day event on Oct. 3 on the 1st floor in the Reddix Hall. Please sign up via Tigers2Work or see representatives at the Career Fair.
‘LIKE FINE WINE’ OPENS THURSDAY The Department of Speech Communications and Theater is presenting the play “Like Fine Wine”, a story about dreams that never die, at 7:30 p.m. beginning Thursday, Sept. 29 at the Rose E. McCoy Auditorium. The play was written by Prince Duren, a 2009 Jackson State University graduate who is now a visiting instructor at the university. Admission is $5 for students and senior citizens and $10 general admission. Tickets may be picked up beforehand at the box office in the auditorium lobby LATASHA NORMAN RUN/WALK The 7th Annual Latasha Norman 5K Run/Walk will be held Saturday, Nov. 8. Register and pay online at ‘jsums.edu/ marketplace’ using the keyword: Latasha. Call (601) 979-0374 for more information.
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Opinion
“Do you believe that technology is becoming an addiction?”
Compiled by Avi’Yam Jordan
Quincy Vell Junior Education Jackson, Miss.
“Yes, it’s like you need it for basically everything now. School, work, just everything.”
Xavier Winters Junior Mass Communications Madison, Miss.
“Definitely. In 2014 technology is taking over the world and social media.”
Jordan Carter Junior Political Science Brandon, Miss.
“I think it has hindered our communication skills as a community as well as society. So, it has definitely become an addiction.”
Cartoon: Reese Tornes
It is time to unplug yourself from your cell phone COMMENTARY
Morgan Franklin Senior Health Care Admin. Jackson, Miss.
“Yes I do. I believe technology will be the death of our generation.”
Tiara Williams Senior Early Childhood Edu. Jackson, Miss.
“I do believe it’s becoming an addiction, and if we do not get a hold of it, humans will be operating like robots.”
Jamel Hightower Freshman Civil Engineering Atlanta, Ga.
“I do believe it is becoming more of an addiction because as it advances it hinders our memory.” Taylor Bembery Associate Editor
Elbdrica Dean Junior Elementary Education Greenville, Miss.
Sterling Moncure Freshman Electric Engineering Utica, Miss.
Curtis Stapleton Sophomore Physical Education Ozark, Ala.
“I do to a point. Some people don’t know how to limit themselves on the amount of time or the amount of money they spend on technology. ”
“Yes it is. Everywhere you go people have their phones out or a new technology is coming out and people are dying to get it.”
Dajah Grant Freshman Computer Science Jackson, Miss.
Taquita Knott Senior Child Care and Edu. Jackson, Miss.
Johnny Griffth Senior Chemistry Magee, Miss.
“Socially, people have become to attached talking to people through social media. Educationally, technology is not an addiction.”
“Yes I do, it’s amazing to me how people can be in class and text. It’s like they can’t put their phones down. I think most kids send out 100 to 200 texts a day.
“Yes I do. Some people can’t go a day without technology and it’s becoming a lifestyle. As the industry becomes more technical, people rely on it to get the job done.”
“Yes, it has changed over the years and it has progressed and became what people want. It’s taking over with phones, TVs and even in the cars.”
Fifteen years ago, I would have never imagined that smart devices and social media would end up being this generation’s obsession. Our smart devices (tablets, smartphones, and laptops) go everywhere we go, and I do mean everywhere. People have gone to extreme measures of using these smart devices during every minute of the day; whether they are driving, using the bathroom, “paying attention” in class, and even falling asleep with their devices at night. These smart devices come with many features that can cause us to be glued to them. You can find just about any type of app in the Google Play Store or App Store. Apps include anything from games to social media such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc. Social media apps allow smart device users to document their everyday actions and thoughts. These particular apps also give the user the ability to communicate and observe other people.
There are many advantages and disadvantages to being able to use smart devices and their apps. Social media can be used to uphold professional relationships, promote businesses, and to stay connected with loved ones. However, when the use of these apps start to become an unnoticeable addiction, is it time to unplug yourself? According to a recent study on cell phone behavior at Baylor University, female college students spend an average of 10 hours a day on their cell phones and men college students spend nearly eight, with excessive use posing potential risks for academic performance. Not only has the excessive use of smart devices disturbed students on an academic level but it also interferes with their personal lives. Answer these questions: 1. When you eat dinner with family and friends, do you always have your cell phone conveniently next to your plate or in your hand? 2. Are you most likely to text people rather than talking on the phone? 3. Did you look at your cell phone at least once while driving today? If you answered ‘yes’ to all three questions, you might be in a world of trouble when it comes to having a smartphone obsession. The worse disadvantage of being too attached to a smart device is that it can be fatal. According to textinganddrivingsafety.com, 13 percent of drivers age 1820 involved in car wrecks admitted to texting or talking
on their mobile devices at the time of the crash. Texting while driving is now the leading cause of death among teenagers, surpassing drinking and driving. Disturbing statistics from the Cohen Children’s Medical Center report that more than 3,000 teens die each year in crashes caused by texting while driving. We spend so much of our day checking for likes, friend requests, status updates, and other social media notifications. This generation wastes hours of their day paying attention to things that aren’t that important. Just imagine if you unplugged yourself from all of your social media accounts for an entire week. I’m sure the first two days, you will be itching to see what is going on, but after that you will start to feel a new found peace from within. Personally, I have gone on several social media hiatus’. The longest was for three weeks during this past summer. I deleted all social media apps from my phone and it was very fulfilling for me. I read a few books, immersed myself into what I love, writing and fitness, and I was able to reflect and work on my weaknesses. I was able to accomplish tasks faster and more efficiently.
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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There are 60 ways to get involved at Jackson State
Photo: William Kelly Students visited various tables at Clubs and Organizations Fair.
William Kelly Staff Writer
There are 60 ways to get involved and leave your legacy at Jackson State University. On Sept. 24, approximately 49 of these organizations could be found on the Gibbs-Green Pedestrian Walkway during the annual Clubs and Organizations Fair. With festive music, decorated tables, and enthusiastic club
members, the carnival atmosphere drew large crowds of students eager to find an organization that appealed to their personality, hobby, and major. Here are just a few of the 60. The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) chapter on campus targeted mass communications majors who have a desire for gaining hands on experience in the field of
journalism. “Our organization is the main organization for mass communication majors. If you’re interested in journalism, being on the scene, on camera, or even public relations, this is the organization specifically for you,” said NABJ member Brittney Williams, a sophomore mass communications major from Philadelphia, Pa. For students who have a
passion for numbers and all things accounting, the Accounting Society is just for you. “The Accounting Society is open to all business majors. The organization is dedicated to networking for jobs, internships, professional development and academic excellence,” said Accounting Society member Shani Walker, a junior accounting/ entrepreneurship major from Pearl, Miss. A new organization to the JSU campus, the Blue Key National Honor Society, was seeking scholarly students to represent their organization. “Blue Key recognizes deserving students who have a demonstrated record of success and excellence in scholarship, leadership and service,” said member James Chapman, a senior computer engineering major from Jackson, Miss. The Gentleman’s Academy was also on hand to encourage the men of JSU to join their organization. “The men of the Gentleman’s Academy are here to improve brotherhood through networking workshops, bonding workshops, character building, and community service,” said Akil Muhammad, a sophomore
civil engineering major from St. Louis, Mo. Another very popular organization on campus, the Reformed University Fellowship (R.U.F) organization, aids students in praise and worship on campus. “We offer bible study on campus at 8 p.m. on Thursdays in the Student Center Theater and after service we fellowship with food,” said Oliver Robinson, a senior English major from McComb, Miss. For students with an eye for fashion and flair, the Insatiable Modeling Squad is the club for you. “We promote high end fashion and the latest trends around campus. We consist of models, make-up artists, hair stylists, photographers, and also graphic designers,” said Jeremy Lidell, a senior health education major from Moss Point, Miss. If you missed the fair and you are interested in joining an organization on campus, you can call Gilda Robinson, Coordinator of Student Organizations and Special Initiatives, at 601-979-3309 for more information or stop by room 2125 on the second floor of the Student Center.
Sodexo brings new dining offerings to wow students Tiffanie Herron MC 301 Contributor The Sodexo dining services at Jackson State University is bringing in new highlights this month to improve the dining services on campus. The company will host a grand opening of the new Wow Cafe at One University Place on Thursday, Oct. 9 at 10:30 a.m. The new restaurant will be housed in the same location where the former restaurant, The U, once operated. “We want to make sure that the students and faculty have another location to relax and enjoy their meals in the comfort of their own space that’s conveniently located on campus,” said Alana Walker, marketing coordinator for Sodexo. The Wow Cafe will provide them with an opportunity for a good meal with a nice, fun atmosphere.” Much like its predecessor, the Wow Cafe will serve over the grill foods such as burgers but its focus will be serving a variety of wings. To kick-off the new restaurant’s success, Sodexo
will be hosting a hot wing eating competition on Friday, Oct. 10, followed by a block party at the corner of Dalton Street and One University Place from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Another highlight of Sodexo dining will be its occasional elite events, which are surprise dinners that add more of a variety of foods to the students. Sodexo’s second elite event of the semester, called Grumpy’s Seafood Palace, was held on Sept. 29 and featured cajun style offerings including snow crab legs, shrimp, sausage, corn on the cob, and cheddar bay biscuits. Sodexo is working on offering another elite event to celebrate Halloween later in October with a possible Halloween party and costume competition at the Legacy. “These elite events are just a special way of saying thank you to our clients,” said Walker. “We at Sodexo strive to please our customers by serving their needs, providing creative dining solutions and making their dining experiences more pleasurable. We want to show
the faculty and students that we appreciate their business with us and we appreciate being here at Jackson State.” While Sodexo expanding JSU’s dining services, some students feel as though they still need basic improvements on the quality of the food being served. “Even with this new company, the food here is still unpleasant,” said Elijah Brooks, a junior graphic design major from Jackson, Miss. “I prefer going to the Legacy over coming to the Cafe because the Cafe food tastes mediocre but the Legacy has better food and better service. I think they should give us more of a variety of foods in the Cafe and especially make sure that the food is cooked all the way.” Other students state that they are enjoying the changes Sodexo is making. “I like the service of the new dining company,” said Michael Wilson, a senior speech communications major from Vicksburg, Miss. “The dessert table is an excellent addition to the Café and the return of ice cream is something I’m sure many of the
Photo: William Jenkins Sodexo brings Grumpy’s Seafood Palace to JSU.
other students enjoy as well.” According to Walker, Sodexo came to JSU in the spring 2014 semester at the request of President Meyers. Since then, the company has been working to improve the quality of dining for the student body and faculty.
“We as a company are on the move,” said Walker. “We have programs like our Mindful Program to help the students with their choices of eating healthier foods and we are engaging in creating diverse food options to reach out to all of our clients.”
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Jackson State student creates #TheDenimProject Taylor Bembery Associate Editor
Even though Sierra Jackson’s clothing brand is named Filthy Broke Fashion, she is rich in her efforts to clothe the less fortunate. On Sept. 25, the Denim Project clothing drive in conjunction with R.U.F. was held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Student Center at Jackson State University. Jackson is a senior marketing major from Huntsville, Ala., and said a sermon in church led her to start The Denim Project. “The pastor was talking about giving without receiving any benefit. So I thought of something I could do that I relate to. I’m a fashion designer and I work with denim often, so I decided to do a clothing drive for jeans because it’s hard for people to find a pair that fits properly and it’s getting cold outside,” said Jackson. This was Jackson’s first event on campus with her mentor Pastor Elbert McGowan of R.U.F. McGowan known to many students as simply ‘Pastor El’, said he trusts Jackson’s vision and heart. “This is one of our own students becoming an entrepreneur. I think we as faculty and staff on campus should encourage and support our students with their projects,” said McGowan. The partnership will also bring attention to Tiger Closet,
which is a newly implemented program at JSU that will help students that do not have the resources to buy clothing or daily essentials. “I think often times our impulse is to go off campus and serve those in need. In actuality, we pass by people everyday who are struggling. We put up a facade like we have money because we’re at an institution but that is not true. We have a lot of people getting purged from classes that don’t have their essentials. I like the idea of turning that emphasis back into our own community,” said McGowan. Jackson provided three huge boxes for people to drop off donations. Denim jeans were preferred but all clothing was accepted for men, women, and children. Nicole Thompson, a sophomore mass communications major from Madison, Ala., donated two pair of jeans. “I knew it would be great to give some kind of donation to people in need. I can give something I know that I don’t need to help someone else,” said Thompson. Jackson said that there is more to come from The Denim Project. She is currently working on setting up a date for her next clothing drive. She also gave advice to students who want to start their own projects on campus. “You won’t know until you
Photo: Taylor Bembery Sophomore Nicole Thompson dropping off her donation.
try. I just stepped out on faith and thought the worst they could do is tell me no; that didn’t happen,” said Jackson. The donations will benefit
families in Jackson and the surrounding areas. All donators were able to take a picture with a life-size Filthy Broke Fashion Instagram cut out.
If you would like to keep up with the clothing drive dates, follow @filthybrokefashion and search #TheDenimProject on Instagram.
Cell phone addiction can be more than a distraction Alexis Scott Staff Writer
Photo: William Kelly Student checking notifications during class.
Your phone has everything you want and more available to you at your fingertips. It is your entertainment and life all in one, but have you ever noticed how attached to the phone you really are? There is so much you can do on a smartphone. Books and papers can be downloaded social media networks can be accessed, movies can be watched, music can be listened to, and any application you can think of is available. Phones are almost making the need for computers and tablets obsolete. Have you ever found yourself in the middle of class with your eyes glued to the screen of your phone? When
a teacher has prohibited the use of cellphones in class, do you check your phone anyway? Princess Hollins, a senior psychology major from Jackson, Miss. said she cannot go anywhere without her phone in hand. “If an emergency happens, I need to be by my phone. It is not that I cannot live without my phone, I just need it to be in my hand,” said Hollins. According to a survey conducted by Time magazine, 84 percent of those surveyed say they cannot go a single day without a mobile device in their hand. One in four people check their phones every thirty minutes, while one in five check every ten. Here are a few steps to help with cell phone
addiction according to Lifehack.org: 1.) The first 30 minutes of your day should be dedicated to something more important, like creating a good start to your day or exercise. 2.) Make it a discipline to not have/use your cellphone all the time (at work or in class) 3.) Turn your phone off or put it on “Do Not Disturb” while you are driving in the car, to eliminate accidents. 4.) Initiate more face-toface interaction. If you are in the group of people who cannot live without a cell phone, put the phone down and try face-toface interactions with others. You may find that you enjoy real faces over face-time.
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Iron Horse Grill Brittney Snell Staff Writer Iron Horse Grill is a restaurant known for its hardships but is currently building success from its ashes. Built initially as a smokehouse in 1906, it is now a restaurant dedicated to good music and even better food. In 1998, the old Iron Horse mysteriously fell victim to a series of fires that ultimately caused the closing of its doors for some time. Due to
Page 6 - October 2, 2014 high demand, it has returned and is gaining back the popularity it once had. At first glance, the Iron Horse Grill makes an amazing first impression. Walking in, you can tell a lot of effort was put into the feel of the restaurant. It has a quirky old western feel while still being elegant. The mural on the back wall is eye catching and different, supporting the musical theme also seen throughout the restaurant. The place is beautiful and welcoming, while still preserving its past history. The menu was quite unexpected and has a lot of Tex-Mex variety. They serve everything from fajitas to burgers and stuffed catfish, one of my personal favorites. Another dish I was delighted to try was the burrito de pollo. It was a huge burrito, stuffed with chicken and covered with Parmesan cheese. I was surprised with how good it was because of
its simplicity and it definitely beat some of the burritos I have had at regular Mexican restaurants. I also sampled the BBQ chicken quesadillas. I enjoyed this, although the BBQ flavor might throw some other people off because it is unconventional for quesadillas. However, it had really good flavor and it is something I would still recommend. I also liked it because even though it is an appetizer, it is large enough to be a meal and is affordably priced. The service at Iron Horse was the best I have had in a long time. My server was well educated in the history of the restaurant and in the menu. He was able to tell me about the ingredients grown locally in Mississippi and he made the experience even more enjoyable. Iron Horse Grill is a good eating option for JSU students for multiple reasons. The prices are very affordable and the service is amazing. The location of the restaurant is not far from campus at 320 West Pearl Street and the food options there are expansive.
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Altogether, Iron Horse Grill is a great restaurant and should really surpass the expectations of anyone who walks through its doors. I enjoyed eating there and anticipate returning in the future. It has genuinely become one of my favorites.
4 out of 5 for ks!
Brittney’s Bites is a weekly feature spotlighting various restaurants and food vendors frequented by JSU students. The opinions expressed in this review are those of the writer and not that of The Blue & White Flash.
How to impress your date at the Mississippi State Fair Dominique Lacey Staff Writer It is time to enjoy death defying rides, eat delicious but totally unhealthy food, and win that huge teddy bear for ‘Bae’. Yes, the fair is here! The Mississippi State Fair, produced by North American Midway Entertainment of Farmland, Ill., will take place in Jackson, Miss. from Oct.1 - 12.
Regular admission prices for the Mississippi’s State Fair: • Adults and children over 6: $5.00 • Children under 6: Free • Car Parking: $5.00
Prices for ride tickets:
• 4 coupons: $5.00 • 22 coupons: $25.00 • 55 coupons: $60.0 Now that you know what the ticket prices are, let’s get down to it. Everyone needs a date for the fair, right? Nobody likes going to the fair alone so there are options on how to dress to impress your date, what to eat, and most of all, how to get your dates attention. For the men who have their dates, women love the simple things, simple as just winning a bear or other prizes. Here are five great tips on how to have an
A+ when taking your date to the fair: 1. Pay for everything, including admission, ride tickets, food, shows, and etc. 2. Women love prizes so be sure to play a few games to show off and impress her with your skills by winning her a prize or two. 3. A female can obviously tell when you are being a player or if it’s just really her in the picture. Hold her hand and show her there is no shame in your game. In addition, do not speak to females while you are with your date, unless they’re relatives. 4. Take her on the Ferris Wheel. There is nothing like an enjoyable ride on the Ferris Wheel just to enjoy the view and each other’s company. 5. Dress casually but not too casual. Females do not want to be seen with men with basketball shorts, big t-shirts, nor sagging pants. For the women out there with dates, there are five tips for you as well: 1. Dress to impress your date, but not enough where you could hurt yourself. It is ok to look nice and fashionable but do not wear heels! 2. Be careful what you eat
because it might get on your new or favorite outfit. Funnel cakes are one of the most leading causes for epic fail with your clothing. 3. Have fun! It is nothing wrong with looking your best, but go enjoy some rides with your date. If not rides, play games or enjoy a show. Your date doesn’t want to pay your way for you to just walk around and look cute. 4. Make sure you have a mirror, go to the bathroom, or have some type of material on you to make sure everything is on point including hair, makeup, clothes. Most likely your date will not tell you unless it is really bad. 5. Convince your date to attend the Ginuwine concert! I mean who doesn’t want to? Yes ladies, Ginuwine is performing at the Mississippi’s State Fair on Thursday, Oct. 2nd at 7:30 p.m. In addition, there will be a Sneak-A-Peak with unlimited rides for one low price of $25.00. There will also be a free weekday admission special on weekdays from 10a.m. until 1 p.m. Some JSU students are definitely anticipating the fair and already planning to impress their date. Rebecca Smith, a sophomore
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chemistry major from Bolton, Miss., enjoys all the rides every year, but has one ride in particular that she enjoys the most. “My favorite ride at the fair is the Ring of Fire because it gives me this rush through my body and it’s exciting. I love it,” said Smith. Jordan Washington, a junior accounting major from Jackson,
Miss., wants to win as many prizes as he can at the fair this year. “My girl wants some kind of stuffed animal every year so I’m gonna try to get her one this year too,” said Washington. To get to The Mississippi State Fair, take exit 96-B off High Street from Interstate 55. At the second traffic light take a left and you are at the fairgrounds.
Saturday, October 4, 2014
Friday, October 10, 2014
Sunday, October 5, 2014
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.- JSU Alum Dr. Hilliard Lackey Book Signing Location: JSU Bookstore
8:00 a.m. – 12 noon- Community Service Tiger Paw Paint Project Location: Lynch and Prentiss Streets 12 noon- Worship Service hosted by New Jerusalem Church Location: Rose E. McCoy Auditorium 7:00 p.m.- Open Mic Night Location: The Penguin
Monday, October 6, 2014
7:00 p.m.- Faculty/Staff Talent Show Location: Rose E. McCoy Auditorium 8:30 p.m. – 12 midnight- Homecoming Rave Party Location: JSU Student Center Ballroom
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
5:00 p.m.- Street Jam Location: Outside Area Near Walter Payton Center (Rain Location: Walter Payton Center)
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.- Parents/Families of JSU Hospitality Location: JSU Welcome Center
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.- 1UP Block Party Location: Corner of Dalton and J.R. Lynch Streets 11:30 a.m.- Golden Society Tiger Luncheon (Class of 1964) Location: JSU Student Center Ballrooms 12 noon – 4:00 p.m.- Yard Fest Location: Gibbs-Green Walkway (near the JSU Student Center) Location: JSU Bookstore 12 noon – 5:00 p.m.- Alumni Patio Day Party Location: Gibbs-Green Walkway (near the JSU Student Center) 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.- WOW Wingery Grand Opening Location: One University Place
6:00 p.m.- Public History Forum: Building African American Museums in the 21st Century Location: COFO Complex
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.- JSU Alum Sylvester Stephens Book Signings Location: JSU Bookstore
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.- President’s Major Donor Reception Location: Marriott Downtown
7:00 p.m.- Comedy Show Location: Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center Ticket Prices: $10.00 in advance and $15 at the door
6:00 pm – 8:00 p.m.- Alumni Pre-Game Mixer Location: Hilton Garden Inn Downtown
Thursday, October 9, 2014
7:00 p.m.- Greek Show Location: Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center Ticket Prices: $12.00 in advance and $17.00 at the door
11:00 a.m.- JSU Alum Fran Wade (Camper) Book Signings Quotations: For Daily Living, Eye Openers, and Out of the Box Thinkers Location: JSU Bookstore
8:00 p.m.- Homecoming Concert: The Manhattans featuring Gerald Alston and Vick Allen Location: Mississippi Coliseum
10:30 a.m.- WOW Wingery Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Location: One University Place
11:30 a.m.- The Criminalization of Urban Youth in America: Why Ferguson? Why Now? Location: COFO Complex 1:00 p.m.- Know Your Constitutional Rights Location: COFO Complex 2:00 p.m.- Alumni Panels College of Business, College of Liberal Arts, College of Education and Human Development, College of Public Service, College of Science, Engineering and Technology 6:00 p.m.- Food for Art Location: Gallery 1 7:00 p.m.- The Coronation of Miss JSU Anissa Butler Location: Rose E. McCoy Auditorium
9:00 p.m.- Alumni Party Location: Marriott Downtown Ticket Prices: $10.00 in advance and $20.00 at the door
Saturday, October 11, 2014
9:00 a.m.-JSU Homecoming Parade Location: JSU Campus 10:00 a.m.- JSU College Fair Location: Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center 2:00 p.m.- Homecoming Football Game – JSU Tigers vs Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils Location: JSU Veterans Memorial Stadium
Sunday, October 12, 2014
9:00 p.m.- Basketball Madness Location: Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center
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Apple has rotten reviews on iCloud & iPhone 6 Plus
Tenesha Hughes & Darian Kinsey Staff Writers
The World Wide Web has been on fire for a month with the recently stream of leaked nude photographs of over 60 celebrities. Kim Kardashian, Gabrielle Union and Ariana Grande, are just a few of victims of these celebrity. On Aug. 31, hackers found out celebrities password information and began leaking numerous
nude pictures through iCloud. The pictures have been seen on social sites such as Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr. Hackers continued to release private information, photos, and videos of the women on Sept. 20 and Sept. 26. According to Apple. com, iCloud is one of Apple’s online storage services that automatically helps keep your phone up to date with apps,
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get theirs stolen too. It’s not just about pictures, it’s about more personal information such as social security numbers. It can lead to a lot of identity theft in different ways people can have their information taken away so that makes it a big problem,” said Tevin Chapman, a senior accounting major from Hattiesburg, Miss. Natarajan Meghanathan, an associate professor of computer science at JSU, said hacking is the process of intruding on a person’s computer, phone or user account without their knowledge. “It can be done to find out sensitive information about the victim. With the growth of social media, hackers monitor some victim’s public posts on social media and attempt to find out their likes and dislikes. Then
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could use,” said Meghanathan. In the midst of all the hacking issues, the newest addition to the iPhone family, the iPhone 6 Plus, is also gaining bad reviews. The release of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 plus was one of the most anticipated technology releases this year. Everyone who was an Apple product lover lined up outside of stores to get the new phones. According to The Wall Street Journal, Apple Inc. said they sold more than 10 million new iPhones in the first weekend but soon after all that success a big problem became the main topic, the iPhone seemed to have a bending problem. “I was very disappointed to hear about the bending issue with the iPhone 6 plus. We pay all this money for a phone only for it to bend,” said Markaiya Francios, a freshman computer technology major from Mendenhall, Miss. According to iPhoneHacks.com, an Apple support employee has indicated that the company will replace your bent iPhone. It remains to be seen if Apple does anything long term too get the bending and iCloud security problems corrected. Tamarick Johnson contributed to this story.
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documents, notes, and contacts. It also provides easy access to sharing photos, calendars, locations, and tracks your phone if you lose it. The scandal has caused some students at Jackson State University to think twice before using iCloud. One of these students, William Jenkins, a senior mass communications major from Mobile, Ala., is a faithful Apple user. “I deleted my iCloud, I don’t trust it with my information. I have used it before to track my phone location and to import photos but, now I’ll just upload my pictures to my computer,” said Jenkins. JSU is an innovative place for learning that utilizes many Apple products and services including iPads, the Tiger Tech Apple Store, and the newest learning spaces in H.T. Sampson Library, Innovate and Create, which have Apple Mac desktop computers. Some students are afraid that using Apple products could potentially expose their personal information. “Personally I think it’s a big controversy because if celebrities can get their information stolen, obviously an ordinary person can
business attire. The audience left with nothing but positive feedback for the fashion show and felt that it was very necessary. Lauren Taylor, a sophomore marketing and economics major from Huntsville, Ala., was one of the models featured in the show and was pleased that she and other students were privy to such helpful information. “I feel that I have gained a lot of information on what appropriate business attire is and I feel that students will now know what to wear and what not to wear,” said Taylor. Katherine Williams, a sophomore English major from Jackson, Miss., said she enjoyed the fashion show. “The fashion show was informative and educational. I plan to attend all the Career Service events this week,” said Williams. The rest of the Career Week events include a Networking Reception, a Career Fair on Oct. 2, and On-Campus Interviews on Oct. 3. For more information about the Career Service Center at JSU visit the office on the 1st floor of Jacob L. Reddix Hall or call 601-979-2477.
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‘Eyebrow’s on Fleek’ at Jackson State University Ashton Nash Staff Writer “Eyebrows on Flick”, a term that many young men and women use to identify how attractive a woman’s eyebrows is defined. The term came from the social media network Vine, a viner by the name Peaches Monroee came up with the phrase. Many Jacksonian women have different views on what it means to have your eyebrows on fleek. Some prefer to get them waxed, drawn on or even to slightly fill them in. Here at JSU there are tons of eyebrow styles that are showcased on the daily basis. One of the eyebrow trends that has been set is drawing on the eyebrows. Some are partial to drawing on their eyebrows while others may not. “Girl if you want to draw them on draw on your eyebrows. It’s all about the arch. Your eyebrows are the standpoint to your face so work them brows honey!” said Cherese Pendelton, senior Mass Communications major from Vicksburg, MS. Making sure your eyebrows stay on fleek is a task. But before one can determine which eyebrow shape works
best for their face type knowing which category your facial structure falls under is needed. For those women with a square face the most flattering eyebrow shape is a softly rounded eyebrow. For those with a round face its important to remember that rounder faces tend to lack definition so an angular dimension creates more defined facial structure so the high arch is the most flattering. For those who have longer face shapes these women have the advantage of making their eyebrows extend to create more dimensions to their face. It’s important to remember that extending the eyebrows to equally play up there horizontal features. Those bold and drastic eyebrows are not for those with a heart shaped face. There isn’t much that needs to be done for those eyebrows maintenance and grooming is what’s best. An oval shape requires a more sleek and classic brow that is slightly arched. Defining your eyebrow shape and preference is essential for the overall makeup look. “It’s fine if you know what your are doing but some girls can go overboard.
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There is nothing wrong with getting your natural eyebrow arched, ” said JaLieya Brown, junior History major from Greenville, Ms. First step is determining the best shape for your brow. Next, when determining the eyebrow shape it’s important to think about how you want your eyes to be perceived. The arch of the brow, length of the brow and thickness of the brow define the eye area. At JSU there are many different eyebrow preferences. The drawn on eyebrows are
the most common looking eyebrow choice that is seen on the daily basis. “The girls just draw too much on and it looks fake when they should just lightly fill them in,” said Shawntiana Smith- Harris, senior Foreign language major from San Diego, CA. Tweezing, waxing and threading can drastically affect the eyebrow if it’s done wrong. Setting the base for the eyebrow is tricky, eyebrows are something that is done more so by trial and
error., A woman should get their eyebrows professionally shaped every 3-4 weeks. The current trend for eyebrows has been set here at JSU. Many follow suit but don’t consider which eyebrow works best for their face type. Fuller and more natural looking brows are more flattering and appeals more with the facial structure. The drawn on eyebrows isn’t for everyone and yet many continue to follow the trend. Remember less is more when it comes to determining the perfect brow.
Students weigh pros and cons of using Hairfinity pills
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Kenya Johnson Staff Writer Your hair says a lot about you. Whether you wear it kinky and coarse or flat ironed and laid, it can speak volumes about your personality. Hair is an important part of your own individual style, taking
care of it is a must. However, trying to get that strong, healthy, and illustrious hair is not always the easiest process. The products you use on your hair can affect hair growth. The recent buzz about Hairfinity vitamins has been all over social media and hair care forums. The supplement is said
to blend natural vitamins and nutrients to improve the scalp, elasticity, and strength of your hair. The pills seem to harbor the ingredients needed to grow hair fast, but can these vitamins cause more harm than good? Hairfinity pills are not approved by the FDA, however people still use them. A recent post on Curly Nikki Forums described a customer’s frightening encounter with the vitamins. The customer said that after a week of taking Hairfinity, she started to experience heart palpitations and shortness of breath after taking too much Biotin, a vitamin found in the pill. There has been an array of mixed reviews about the vitamins. The pill is said to leave some people with acne and even severe headaches. For others, the pills cause no side effects at all and the product is working exactly how it’s supposed to. Both reviews are worth considering before ordering Hairfinity. Biotin is one of the main components for hair and skin growth, but too much of it can
cause problems. According to MDHealth.com, there is a link between the consumption of biotin and acne. Getting too much biotin in your system increases your risk of developing cystic acne on the chin and jawline of your face. The average dosage of the vitamin is two a day, but taking more than that can cause negative side effects. Brittni Johnson, a freshman elementary education major from Pine Bluff, Ark., said she would not take Hairfinity. “Although they do grow your hair they cause other things such as your skin to break out and it’s just not worth it,” said Johnson Another disadvantage of Hairfinity is that it can be expensive. One bottle of Hairfinity is $24 whereas Nature Made Iron Pills, Vitamin D, and Vitamin B, supplements that can also stimulate hair growth, cost around $5 and can be found in local drug stores. For those of you who do not want to use vitamins, there are other ways to achieve luscious locks. One of the simplest ways
would be to eat healthy and drink more water. The cleaner you eat the better results you will have. You can also take Hair, Skin, and Nail pills. They perform the same as Hairfinity, but you get the benefit of improving your skin and nails as well. “I personally like using Hair, Skin and Nail vitamins to improve my hair texture. My new growth is very strong and I am already experiencing thicker hair,” said Cayla Harris, a freshman biology major from Milwaukee, Wis. You can also use protective hair styles such as sew-ins, braids, and Bantu knots to ensure the process of naturally growing out your hair. According Natural Hair Rules.com, protective styles limit your need to style your hair daily which reduces breakage allowing your hair to continue to grow. Take precautions when using any product and remember that fast results are not always good. Be patient. Trying to obtain the healthy hair that you want can take some time, but don’t be discouraged. Stick with your plan and hang-time is sure to come.
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Luke James takes listeners on journey of love Ceaira Wilson MC 301 Contributor
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From underground to mainstream, Luke James and his self-titled album is taking the R&B world on a journey of love. On Sept. 23, the New Orleans, La. native’s self-titled debut album, “Luke James” was released. Jame’s began his career by singing back up for R&B singer Tyrese. Later in his career he began writing for popular artists like Chris Brown (“Crawl”), Justin Bieber (“That Should be Me”) and many other artist. In 2011, James released his first mixtape, “#Luke”, with his critically acclaimed single, “I Want You”, which earned him Best R&B Performance nomination at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards. He released his second mixtape entitled, “Whispers in the Dark” in 2012.
His current album gives a narrative of how complex his love life was at the time, and what better way to share it than through an album. “Dancing in the Dark” starts the album off as a great love story. It is about him and his love interest going through the journey of falling in love, and accepting all that she has to offer. He also explains how he is going to love her forever by saying “I’m reaching for the parts you’re afraid to show.” The song “Exit Wound” is the climax of the album. In this song he expresses how the love of his life broke his heart and left him. With lyrics, “This ain’t a heart it’s just an exit wound that just won’t close”, James is saying that he can never love again because she took his heart. “Insane” ends the love rollercoaster with him depressed but accepting
what has happened. He now realizes that forcing a relationship with his love interest is not what’s best for him. The lyrics, “How can we want something so bad, that’s so bad for us?” explains the whole ending of his love story. Overall, I loved this album. I believe it tells the story of his roller-coaster love life. This album will be appealing to people who love R&B music with a HipHop mix to it. He played with the beats in a way where you can feel the emotion of the song just through the instrumental. My top three favorite songs on this album are “Options”, “Exit Wounds”, and “’Dancing in the Dark”. Watch for Luke James to bring his musical talents to Jackson State University on Oct. 31, 2014 for the BET College Tour.
Duren’s “Like Fine Wine” play gets better with time Orionna Brumfield Staff Writer
Prince Duren’s stage play “Like Fine Wine” proves that all things get better with time. Duren worked on producing his play for almost a year before the show debuted on Sept. 25 at the Jackson State University Rose E. McCoy Auditorium and continued until Sept. 29. Cast members included: Dylan Fleming, Na’Tosha Devon, Britney Nicole Williams, Joseph Hender-son, Jonathan Rosser, and Breanna Hunter. Fleming, a speech communications major from Tickfaw La., played Caleb “Sax” Sanders as an older man with lost dreams. Rosser played Sander’s old friend Sylvester “Sly” Robinson, who visits him as a birthday surprise. Unfortunately, Sly only reminds Sanders of his lost dreams after he reminisces about the past. This play was a true example of how life will change the plans of things. The play details how Sander’s plans change towards the way he wants to live out the rest of his life. Regina, Sander’s wife, views life in a very realistic way. She accepts things as routine, and she never expects the
unexpected and is not pleased that Robinson’s visit has brought about a change in her husband. Although she was not the most positive person to be around, she por-trayed a strong wife, mother, and grandmother for her family. Regina Sanders is played by Devon; a speech communications major from Chicago, Ill. Devon admitted that she had to use a strategy to portray her role. “My character was the total opposite of myself and I had to do everything I wouldn’t do to make her come alive,” said Devon. Not only are dreams on hold in this play, but lost time is also a major component. Hunter, a theater major from Kansas City, Mo., plays Dedra Jones. Jones is a career ori-entated lady who has been secretly waiting on her true love for over 25 years. She cannot get past her experiences as a sixteen year old girl. When she encounters Sly, she is shocked. Al-though Sly never left her mind, she never thought she would see him again after his sudden dis-appearance. Jones’ character symbolizes all women who never stopped loving their true loves. Regardless of Sly’s actions towards her, she continues to
support him because he is the only man who has her heart. Hunter says the strong female role models in her family helped her in this role. “I thought of the women in my family. I try to model them when they’re having grown women problems about men. That’s what help me bring Dedra out,” said Hunter. Play director Prince Duren, a JSU alumnus and visiting professor in the Speech/, is truly living out his dreams as a playwright. “I started off as a Mass Communications major and I decided to do MADDRAMA as an extracurricular activity. I loved what I experienced through MADDRAMA and started to help write scenes to some of the plays. Mark Henderson, the department chair, gave me the idea to start playwriting. I did not change my major because I was a senior at that time, but I did take his advice. I started writing and received awards from it which helped me to pursue a Master of Fine Arts” said Duren, an Itta Bena, Miss. native. Shekeia Ewings, another JSU alumnus attended the play and was very pleased. “The play was great, and I loved everything about it,” said the Greenville, Miss. native.
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Freshmen students were also in attendance to support the play. “The actors did more than just portray their characters. When I saw the actors, I did not see students, but I actually saw them as an actual mother, old man, dad, e.t.c.,” said Terrence Cameron, a business management major from Aliceville, Ala.
Duren’s stated that his goal is to make his plays relatable to anyone, especially people of color. His also plans to continue to touch hearts and live out his dream of writing plays. “You have to work while the other person’s sleeping because it doesn’t happen over-night” said Duren.
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NBA 2K15 vs NBA Live 15: Which one will you choose? Demonte Rule MC Practicum Student
Do you like chilling with your boys, eating pizza, wings and drinks during a game of NBA 2k or NBA Live? It’s nothing like the sweatiness in the palms of your hands on the PlayStation or Xbox Controller while playing an opponent. A new and improved version of your favorite game is on the way, but which one will you choose? NBA 2k15 is set to be released on Tuesday, Oct 7. The front cover of the video game will feature Oklahoma City Thunder superstar and 2014 NBA Most Valuable Player, Kevin Durant. Last year NBA 2k14 shipped out about 5 million copies to retailers. Michael Kennedy, a junior biology major from Jackson, Miss., said he is on the NBA 2k15 team.
“I plan on buying NBA 2k15 instead of NBA Live 15. The NBA 2k in the past has always been more realistic and had better graphics. Also, I like the numerous game mode options that’s going to be available for you, which gives you more freedom to explore the game even more on NBA 2k15,” said Kennedy. Although NBA 2k15 is projected to sell many units this year, NBA Live 15 is looking to be in competition to produce more sales. NBA Live 15 is set to be released on Oct.28. One feature that NBA Live 15 is supposed to have is freestyle play with the joystick, which allows the user to control their player. The cover will feature the Portland Trail Blazers All-Star point guard, Damian Lillard. John Bradley, a physical education major from Flowood, Miss. also prefers NBA 2k.
“I usually purchase NBA 2k over NBA Live because it is 100 percent better to me. The ability to update the roster within seconds whenever a trade in real life is made is great to me,” said Bradley. In the Past NBA 2k has been the lead in sales but NBA Live looks to compete this October. “I heard NBA 2K15 is suppose to be better this year and in the past I have purchased NBA 2k over NBA Live just because the fact that it is more realistic. I can do exactly what Kobe Bryant does in real life on the game and also run the offense that I want to run and plays that I set up,” said Ike Tyson, a physical education major from Jackson, Miss. So if you and your boys feel like having a game day or even if you want to play opponents online, it’s time to decide if NBA 2k15 or NBA Live 15 will meet you gaming specifications.
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Jackson State defeats Arkansas Lady Tiger soccer team Pine Bluff in overtime thriller dominates UAPB Lions Steven Gilbert MC 301 Contributor
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It took overtime to decide who would win between the Jackson State University Tigers and Arkansas Pine Bluff University Lions. Fortunately, JSU (3-2) (1-1) came out with a hard fought victor y against UAPB (1-4) (0-2) 33-30. The Tigers offense seemed to find it’s stride early when running back R akeem Sims found a crease and scored on a 15 yard run. Minutes later, QB Lamontez Ivy found WR Daniel Williams III for a 61 yard touchdown. Ivy had a good game on the ground and in the air. He finished the night 1620, 172 passing yards and a touchdown. Ivy also led all rushers for JSU with nine rushes for 85 yards, including the game winning 15 yard touchdown run in overtime. JSU’s offense finished the night with 313 total yards and zero turnovers. UAPB quarterback B en Anderson responded with his own 30 yard scamper for a touchdown, cutting the lead to 7, but the Tigers blocked a field goal and Kawame B owens scooped it
Pouncing on the Lady Lions of University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, the Jackson State University Lady Tigers took the field with determination, holding nothing back. Aggressively pushing the ball down the throat of the UAPB Lions’ flimsy defense, Jalana Ellis drew first blood for the Lady Tigers with a quick goal during the 5th minute of the game. But that was not enough for the sophomore mid-fielder from Ontario, Canada. She thrashed the defense the whole game, scoring her second goal of the game during the 29th minute. During the 40th minute of the 1st half, a collision set up a free kick and Ellis, with the grit of determination in her eyes, placed the ball in the back right corner of the net with precision. Scoring three goals gave Ellis her first hat trick on the collegiate level. After the game, she was gleaming with excitement “I was very excited about my hat trick,” said Ellis who remained a humble star during the post-game interviews about the play of the team. “I thought Alyssa did very well and I
up and ran it back for a 60 yard touchdown. It seemed as if the Tigers were posed to run away with the game but with just 37 seconds left in the half, Anderson found Willie Young for a 28 yard UAPB touchdown. Cutting the Tiger’s lead to 21-17. Things got tight in the second half as both teams traded field goals. UAPB had a chance to win it in regulation but kicker Tyler Strickland missed the potential game winner with less than 20 seconds left. JSU and UAPB went into overtime tied up 27-27. UAPB had an opportunity to score first but settled for a field goal, going up 30-27. JSU responded with a
15 yard touchdown by Ivy, which was achieved by a 10 yard catch by Sims who unfortunately was injured on the reception. Although the Tigers “Darkside” defense played well in the first half, they seemed to struggle to find a groove in the second half. Particularly in containing Anderson, who ran for a whopping 135 yards and a touchdown. Anderson also passed for 256 yards and two touchdowns on the night. UAPB finished the night with 468 total yards of offense. The Tigers are set to take on Prairie View A&M (04) (0-2) on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 6 p.m. in the Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson, Miss.
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thought it was great. It boosted her confidence a lot.” At the end of the first half, the Tiger defense only allowed UAPB one failed opportunity at a goal. As the 2nd half began, the Lady Tigers did not give up, holding on to the momentum of the game. Sophomore midfielder Alyssa Almogela from Waipahu, Hawaii racked up her second goal of the game. Junior mid-fielder Ariana Gardner from Greenwood, Miss. also scored one goal.
The Lady Tigers dominated the cat fight from whistle to whistle sending UAPB home without a goal. After the game, Coach, Dean Joseph said, “I feel happy with the win and that we did a lot of good things and remand composed and throughout the game we were in control of the game the whole time I was really happy with the way the team played.” The Lady Tigers will travel to Mississippi Valley State University in a matchup against the Lady Devils on Friday, Oct. 3.
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JSU Tigers ready for another feline showdown Jeremy Anderson Staff Writer
The Tigers of Jackson State University will return home on Saturday, Oct. 4th to face off against the Panthers of Prairie View A&M University. Jackson State is coming off its first win in Southwestern Athletic Conference play. Prairie View is still winless in SWAC play. Last week, JSU defeated Arkansas-Pine Bluff in a wild matchup that needed overtime to determine the winner. Hungry for their first conference win, the Tigers fought all the way to the end to win 33-30 on the road against the Golden Lions. The offense found their groove and began to show improvements in all phases of the game. The most important improvement that the Tigers saw was in turnovers. The Tigers, for the first time this season, played an entire game with zero turnovers. The Panthers of Prairie View dropped to 0-4 last week after losing to Grambling State University 26-20 at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas. The Panthers are 0-3.
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Grambling State was able to put up 485 yards of total offense against the Panthers defense last week. GSU used a balanced attack to expose the Prairie View defense. Earlier in the year, Prairie View lost to the defending SWAC champion Southern Jaguars. When asked about Prairie View,
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freshman quarterback Jarrad Hayes of Southern University said, “They’re an experienced bunch. They have an explosive running game with some very capable wide receivers. Their quarterback is big and has a huge arm. Defensively, they bring pressure, but they aren’t very good at stopping the run.”
The Panthers will come in hungry to get their first win of the season. Although Prairie View has not won this season, they have been competitive in every game with an exception of McNeese State University. PVAMU has only lost its three conference games (Grambling State, Southern, and Texas Southern) by a total of 18
points including a three point loss to the Texas Southern Tigers. Last year, JSU defeated Prairie View in a high scoring shootout at the Independence Bowl in Shreveport, La. At the end of the third quarter, the game was tied 38-38. The Tigers pulled away in the fourth quarter to escape Shreveport with a 51-38 win. The Tigers will need to find a consistent force in the running game this week as starting running back Rakeem Sims endured a knee injury in the overtime period against UAPB. It is not determined how long he will be out, but he is not expected to play this week. Look for sophomore Jarius Moore and junior Alexander Montgomery to carry the load in the ground game for the Tigers this week. Jackson State must add on to the momentum created by last week’s wild win. Another win in SWAC play will boost JSU into a tie for second place in the SWAC East standings, behind the winner of the Alcorn State/Alabama State game this Thursday on ESPNU. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m at Mississippi Veteran’s Memorial Stadium in Jackson, Miss.
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