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INSIDE Remembering 9/11 honors and educates
JSU Events....................... 2 Opinion............................ 3 News................................. 4 Variety.............................. 5 Health............................... 5 Sports.............................. 12
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September 11, 2001 is a date that many will never forget. Today, 13 years later, the nation is still honoring a n d mourning those fallen servicemen and women and civilians that were killed from t e r r o r i s t attacks. On the morning of S e p t e m b e r 11, 2001 at approximately 8:46 a.m. terrorists from an Islamic group, alQaeda hijacked four commercial airplanes and crashed two of the planes into the North and South towers of the World Trade Center in New York. A third plane hit the Pentagon
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Do you believe the current crisis in the Middle East will spur another terrorist attack on the U.S.?
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outside Washington, D.C. and the fourth plane crashed into a field in Shanksville, Penn. after passengers tried to fight back terrorists on the flight.
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More than 3,000 people including more than 400 police officers and firefighters were killed and as a result more than thousands of armed
forces personnel were deployed to the Middle East. The United States changed after 9/11 by having stricter security at airports and the formation of a national Homeland Security agency. Most students at Jackson State University were still in grade school when the world learned about this horrific act. Some can remember being asked to write letters to some of the families about the loss of their loved ones and also commending them on their heroism and bravery. Tyinnia Jenkins, a junior elementary education major from Chicago, Ill., said: “I think 9/11 is important because we had people innocent to
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FLASH FACTS
Seven in 10 Americans say they’ve experienced depression since the 9/11 attacks. New York State Office of Mental Health estimates more than 33,000 showed symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.
Makeyla Toliver Sophomore Biology Pre-Med Chicago, Ill.
Sterling Griffin Freshman Accounting Madison, Miss.
“I do think another “It can if the United States terrorist attack can happen keeps trying to dictate at anytime. It could be what happens overseas.” from the same people who caused 9/11 or it could be another group.”
Rameisha Vinson Sophomore Mathematics Memphis, Tenn.
“Yes, it could happen again. The U.S. isn’t the best or friendliest country right now.”
AJ Davis Freshman Civil Engineering Gulfport, Miss.
CeAhnna Pelt Sophomore Biology Pre-Nursing Colorado Springs, Colo.
“Yes because it seems as if “Yes because other we are always on the brink countries are not of war.” supportive of America and do not appreciate when we step in and try to govern other countries.”
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KITE LIKE NEVER BEFORE “Kite: Like Never Before” a fine art exhibition that showcases recent paintings by Professor Chung-Fan Chang in the Department of Art at Jackson state University will be held on Sept. 12 at Gallery four at 6:30 p.m.. Chang’s oil and acrylic paintings present fluorescent color fields, which clash within the abstract landscape composition that is influenced by Chinese Painting and its philosophy. For more information call 601979-0517. GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS DAY Graduate and Professional Schools Day will be held on Sept. 18 on the 3rd Floor of the Student Center in the Ballrooms. This event is for JSU students who contemplate further study upon their graduation from Jackson State. Students will meet with Graduate and Professional School recruiters to learn about advance degree programs from around the nation and receive invaluable tips on applying to graduate and/or professional school. For more information call 601979-2477 or visit www. jsums.edu/careers. GET SUITIED FOR THE RIGHT CAREER FASHION SHOW A fashion show modeling acceptable and unacceptable attire for job interviews will be held on Sept. 30 in the Student Center Ballroom from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a collaborative event between the Career Services Center and Student Government Association. For more information contact the Career Services Center at 601-979-2477 or visit www.jsums.edu/careers 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-to-
face 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. CHINESE MOON FESTIVAL GALA The Chinese Moon Festival Gala sponsored by the JSU International Programs Office will be held on Sept. 19 from 5:30 – 8 p.m. in the Jacob L. Reddix Building General Purpose Room on the second floor. This event will engage the participants in an evening of culture and fun! Admission is free. The Chinese Moon Festival, also known as the Lunar MidAutumn Festival, is one of the most important traditional festivals of Chinese cultural legacy. For more information call 601-979-1611. VETERAN’S 9/11 FORUM Enhancing military veterans’ access to mental health services and commemorating the 13th anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks on the U.S. will be the focus of a symposium from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, at the Jackson State University Student Center on the main campus. Co-sponsored by the JSU Veterans and Military Center and the G.V. “Sonny” Montgomery Veterans Affairs Medical Center the event aims to strengthen the collaboration between colleges and the VA. It will include discussions on best practices for helping students transition from military life to civilian sectors. This event is free and open to the public. For more information about Thursday’s event, contact the JSU Veterans and Military Center at 601-979-1365. 2014 FOOTBALL SEASON TAILGATE INFORMATION The tailgate lot for all home games will open at 5 p.m. each Friday prior to the game. For more information please call 601-354-6021.
ROOM CHANGES AND CONSOLIDATION The process for room changes and consolidation will begin on Monday, Sept. 8, 2014. If you are looking to change or consolidate your room, please see your Residence Hall Director, do not come to the Housing Office. For residence hall changes, please stop by the Housing Office to complete a Residence Hall Transfer Form. The deadline for completing this process will be Sept. 12, 2014. For more information call 601-979-2326.
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Opinion
“What do you think about the idea of having the Homecoming parade around campus rather than downtown?”
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Mario Brown Junior Civil Engineering Prentiss, Miss.
“I’ve never been to the parade but this year I plan on attending. ”
Wade brown Sophomore Criminal Justice Monroe, La
“I might go to the Homecoming parade this year because I won’t have to travel too far. ”
Mikessa Oliver Junior Accounting Jackson, Miss.
“I think the Homecoming parade being on campus is a good idea because the students are on campus anyway, and we won’t have to travel so far.” Cartoon: Reese Tornes
A new generation creating new traditions COMMENTARY Demetrian Jenkins Sophomore Computer Engineering Jackson, Miss.
“I think it makes perfect sense to have Jackson State’s parade at Jackson State.”
Eriell Dodson Senior Criminal Justice Memphis, Tenn.
“I think that changing the JSU Homecoming parade from downtown takes away from the community’s tradition of joining in on the Homecoming celebration.”
Kimmesha Watson Senior Psychology Milwaukee, Wisc.
“It would be more convenient for the residential students, so the crowd would be generally current students.”
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Ivann Altman-McCray Senior Computer Engineering Chicago, Ill.
Jermaine McClinton Senior English Jackson, Miss.
“This change will make it more accessible for students who don’t have transportation to attend.”
“I don’t like the idea because downtown is a good spot and gets the whole city involved.”
Kiri Nwachuku Senior Mass Communications Hattiesburg, Miss.
Brianna Strowder Sophomore Bio-med engineering Atlanta, Ga.
Johnathon Rossier Senior Speech Communication Oxford, Miss.
Natasha King Senior English Jackson, Miss.
“I think the change will encourage more students to attend and increase school spirit.”
“I think the change won’t
impact community
interactions with JSU. I think it will welcome the community to JSU.”
“I think the change to campus is exciting , but I am worried about the potential safety hazards of welcoming community members on campus.”
“Even though a parade around campus is more practical and cost effective, it would take away from the economic stimulus it brings to downtown.”
Almost any student that attends an HBCU knows that their institution is built on one solid factor, tradition. Jackson State University was founded in 1877, which means tradition is deeply rooted from the original grounds of Natchez Seminary to where we stand today on 1400 John R. Lynch Street in Jackson, Miss. So you may ask, what really is tradition? Tradition can be defined as the handing down of information, beliefs, and customs by word of mouth or by example from one generation to another without written instruction, according to the MerriamWebster dictionary. We all know that JSU has long-standing traditions such as the annual Founders Day celebration, which includes the ringing of a historic bell and the coronation of a campus queen that began in 1927. As of the fall 2014 semester JSU has more than
9,000 students currently enrolled, and with this new generation of students, will come new traditions. I have already witnessed new traditions being implemented during my four years here at JSU, such as the graduation requirement of 120 community service hours to iPads being given to incoming freshmen, which is a great incentive for this tech-savvy generation. However, creating new tradition comes with responsibility. When you create a social pattern within a group, it continues to trend to the next generation. So we must be careful of how we represent ourselves to prospective or new Jacksonians. We must continue to innovate while still keeping our rich history and the values of our institution intact. One thing I feel that should change at JSU and become a new tradition is moving the location of the homecoming parade from downtown Jackson to the campus. I am a little ashamed to say that I have never attended a homecoming parade (trust me, it is the only homecoming event that I miss). This reason is probably half of my fault. As a freshman and sophomore getting to the parade was a hardship for me because I didn’t have any transportation and my peers that did have cars weren’t enthusiastic enough to get up
early Saturday morning to commute downtown. I’m sure some freshmen this year will have the same transportation problem that I had. By the time I was a junior that tradition of attending the homecoming parade wasn’t instilled in me, so it was never on my agenda to participate. I’m graduating this December, so I told myself that I would make sure I have the total homecoming experience this year. I am attending every single event, which means I will be going to the parade this year. Hopefully, I will be right here at my Dear Ole College home cheering and showing my true tiger spirit! If we are paying tuition, out-of-state fees, donating (alumni), etc., to help beautify and build the infrastructure of our campus, why not show off the progress of our institution by making a new tradition of having the homecoming parade right here on campus? Jacksonians come to homecoming for a reason, and that is to see the beautiful campus of Jackson State University (a place which we all call home).
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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Earn community service hours by running the ‘streetz’
Taylor Bembery Associate Editor
‘We Run The Streetz’ Jackson is a new program at Jackson State University that combines getting in shape while meeting new people and gaining service hours. Founded by Michael Bembery, a graduate public policy administration major from Detroit, Mich., the program encourages students to ‘Sweat and Connect’, get fit and active. The fitness group started a year ago with five participants and has continued to grow to over 50 participants within a year. “I know that fitness is very important in today’s society, so I really just wanted to reach out to people through fitness. I like running; running can help you through your day as far as your mood or relieve stress. I just wanted to reach out to people and hopefully bring everybody together through fitness,” said Bembery. On Sept. 8 at 7 p.m., “We
Photo: Reese Tornes Students gather to participate in “We Run the Streetz”.
Run The Streetz ” held a Two Mile Fun Run dedicated to Sickle Cell Awareness Month. As an incentive students who participate will earn three service hours for each run. This was the first time students were able to get service hours for participating. Each run will
be dedicated to a different awareness every week. “We Run the Streetz” is a fitness lifestyle group for the students and the university to keep them in shape while they obtain their degree,” said Bembery. Tomysyne Ford, a JSU graduate student
from Birmingham Ala., participated in the run. “This event is great. I like to feel the burn in the morning so hopefully this will help me put down those fried foods, fries, hamburgers, and live a healthier lifestyle,” said Ford. Henry Goss, a junior mass
communications major from Jackson, Miss., is a faithful participant of the program. “I love fitness even though I’m not very active. I need to get active and what better way than doing it now, plus we get community service hours and I believe we’re helping to raise awareness of different causes and I’m all about that,” said Goss. Bembery added that his program is about unity. “We always have different ideas. It’s an open type of program. I’m the leader and the creator of the program but it’s open to anybody giving their insight. It’s a student run organization,” said Bembery. “We Run The Streetz” will be held every Monday at 7 p.m. and Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center parking lot. For more information about the program follow the Instagram page: @werunthestreetzjxn. Tenesha Hughes contributed to this story.
JSU Bookstore offers students options for textbooks getting books from the JSU B ookstore. How well the book sells determines its availability. Students’ enrollment plays a big part, meaning if the enrollment numbers are late, the books will not be in the bookstore at the time expected. The book might be out of stock because of lack of copies f rom the publisher. S ometimes the lists f rom the professors are not received timely. The book could be out of print, meaning the publisher does not want to make any more copies of that book. “First off, all the information dealing with the books are coordinated through Academic Affairs. Ever y semester, we ask the professors to submit their list to the administrative assistants, who key in the book adoptions. We also ask the professors to send their list ever y semester,” said Person. Person also explained the process of ordering the
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Photo: William Kelly JSU student checks availability of textbooks in the bookstore.
Dominique Lacey MC Practicum Student Classes have started and quizzes are ready to be taken, but some students are complaining that they still do not have the books they need to be successful in class. Lester Willington, a junior biolog y major from Vicksburg, Miss., has been tr ying to get his book from the Jackson State University bookstore for two weeks but
it is still not available. “ This is crazy! I have only been here two years and I still can’t get my books on time,” said Willington. Other students complain that the textbooks are ver y expensive for a college student’s budget. Skylar Hayes, a sophomore computer engineering major f rom Tunica, Miss., said she does not buy her books f rom the bookstore, preferring to
order them online. “ The bookstore had the book I needed but I did not agree with that price. I refuse to pay that much. I would have to wait on my next pay check or refund to pay for those high books and that is why I’m ordering online,” said Hayes. Mark Person, the store manager at Jackson State’s bookstore said there are multiple reasons why students may have trouble
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books once professors send their list. “Ever y book has an ISBN, International Standard B ook Number, and we key in those numbers to get the correct textbooks. Whatever we get from the professors is what we order. We also ask for requests and receive information,” said Person. Person gave students other options for obtaining their textbooks. “If students cannot get their books from the bookstore, I recommend that they go online to w w w. jacskonstateshop.com and find your book to place an order. A student can do a pre-order, which lets them pay for a book and we will either call or email them when it arrives.” Person stated that students can also check the website to see if a digital version of the book exists. The bookstore also has a textbook rental option available for students. For more information on ordering books students can email jsu@bkstr.com.
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Sickle cell disease hits close to home for Blood Alexas Scott & Guy King Staff Writers Sickle Cell Anemia is a disease that hits close to home for one Jackson State University junior. Tatiyanna Blood, a junior mass communications major from Birmingham, Ala., has two uncles who passed away from complications of sickle cell anemia and other family members living with the disease. Her sister and two cousins carry the sickle cell trait. “Their pain is not like someone who has cancer, but they are a lot more receptive to diseases and infections than we are, so you have to watch them with a lot care,” said Blood. Blood, who is also Miss Junior, ran on a platform called “Blood Driven” to implement more blood drives on and off campus to help people with blood disorders. She is also trying to start her own non-profit organization to bring more awareness to sickle cell anemia and other blood disorders. She hopes to have it
finished by the end of the year. This disease, according to the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America (SCDAA), affects over 70, 000 Americans, with over 2.5 million Americans living with the sickle cell trait. There are other JSU students want to bring more awareness to the disease and decided the September, Sickle Cell Awareness month, was the perfect opportunity to do so. The Essence of a Lady Tiger event chair Natalie Nicholson, a history major from Memphis, Tenn., wanted to encourage students to get tested. “People walk around every day with the trait and symptoms and do not even know it. I really wanted to use EOLT to start an event to raise awareness on campus,” said Nicholson. The organization began spreading the word for students to wear red on Sept. 8, and to stop by the Student Center ticket booth to learn about the disease and to donate money towards a cure. Instagram was filled with
students reposting the flyer and saying that they would support the cause. The event had over 300 participants. Nako Roberson, president of EOLT, and a political science major said, “To see the impact that Essence of a Lady Tiger had on the campus of Jackson State is one to remember. This event will definitely become annual and bigger through our organization.” EOLT will have several events each month similar to the Sickle Cell event. The initiative is entitled “RISK.” Every month the organization wants to bring awareness to issues college students face on the campus of JSU. According to SCDAA, sickle cell anemia is a hereditary blood disorder that makes red blood cells form into a sickled, curved (irregular) shaped blood cells. Once the cell has sickled in the body, the complications include anemia, pain and other problems. This disease is not contagious, you are born with it. Both of your parents must carry
Photo: Nako Johnerson Committee chair Natalie and EOLT member Taylor Johnson
the gene for it to be passed on to you but having two parents with the trait does not guarantee you will develop the disease. Symptoms of sickle cell disease are: severe pain in your body, anemia, chest pains, chronic strokes, and severe and
chronic infections. There are steps you can take to lessen the pain. These include drinking a lot of water, avoiding high altitudes or places with low oxygen, and taking your prescribed medicine accordingly.
No graduation cap, if you do not give service back!
Photo: Taylor Bembery JSU students learn about community service agencies at CIA Fair.
Taylor Bembery Associate Editor Genesis Light Center, the Salvation Army, and American Cancer Society were among the many agencies that participated in Community In Action Fair, hosted by the Alice Varnado Harden Center for Service and Community Engaged Learning on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014. The three-hour event on
the 3rd floor of the Student Center provided students with information for communitybased organizations to take action on earning the required 120 service hours to graduate. Community agencies filled the room with display tables to showcase their organization to faculty, staff and students. Traci Wade, a community events specialist at the American Cancer Society Mid-South Division, said
that organization has a lot of different aspects for students to participate in. “A lot of it is event based but a good portion of it is helping out in our offices and also helping with patient services that we do have available in the area,” said Wade. “We have one program that is called ‘Road to Recovery’ and basically we have volunteers help families that have difficulties getting their loved one to their
appointments for treatment. The volunteers pick them up, get them to their treatment, and get them returned home safely.” Jackson State University students must have 120 service hours to graduate, and this event was designed to help acquaint them and faculty members who have service-learning classes with organizations and community based groups that need volunteers. Service hours are crucial for all students, and JSU has expanded the guidelines of where students can obtain their hours. Kimberly Harris, the National Student Exchange Coordinator and Resource Specialist for the Center for Service, said students have many options to obtain their service hours. They can combine community service, service learning, internship, practicum, etc., to reach the 120 hour requirement. However, anything that students get paid for cannot count as service hours. Harris also shared advice for freshmen that may feel overwhelmed.
“If you are a freshman, we recommend that you do not wait to the last minute. Since you have to have 120 hours, pace yourself. You can do 30 hours per year and that’s not much. By the end of your senior year, you will have your 120 service hours,” said Harris. Morris Williams, a freshman business administration major from Chicago, Ill., said he attended the fair because he is very interested in giving back to the community while also getting his hours to graduate. “I really want to give back and get involved with certain programs that JSU has to offer. I want to help kids because our race and our people need to progress. As people we need to make sure that kids have the guidance that they probably don’t get at home,” said Williams. For more information about service agencies, deadlines and events, contact the Center for Service and Community Engaged Learning at 601-9791294 or visit the office located on the first floor of Jacob L. Reddix Hall.
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Joyner helps break drive-thru record at McDonald’s
Taylor Bembery Associate Editor The Tom Joyner Morning Show crew helped break the record of most cars served in a drive-thru at the McDonald’s on 2465 U.S. 80 in Jackson, Miss.
yesterday. Tom Joyner picked up the bill for all patrons from 11 a.m. - 12 noon and also served food at the drive-thru window along with co-hosts J. Anthony Brown and Sybil Wilkes. Joyner’s brother, Al Joyner,
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Photo: Dominique McCraney Tom Joyner working the drive-thru at McDonalds #2465.
“I went to Tuskegee University, and of course, The owns 17 metro area McDonald’s. McDonald’s across the country University and I go to HBCU Sonic Boom of the South. JSU students and staff compete to break the record games every weekend across of number of cars served in an the country. My favorite band that attended the event were is The Sonic Boom. So when I definitely ‘Lovin’ It’. hour. “I really came to see Tom “It’s kind of like a competition moved to Jackson, I moved here between McDonald’s restaurants in order to support and to follow Joyner, Sybil, and J. Anthony and we can challenge the record The Sonic Boom and I’ve been Brown. I really didn’t know at any time. It’s almost like the giving money to them ever since that they were trying to break McDonald’s Guinness Book of I’ve been here. I buy t-shirts for a record until I was on my way World Records for the number them every band season, we here and somebody told me. of cars served through the drive- feed them and I even go to the I saw it on Instagram and I followed the hype. I’m definitely thru in one hour,” said Al Joyner practices at night,” Al added. Patrons received a getting something to eat because “We really broke it today; last six piece this McDonald’s is a part of JSU,” time I checked we were at 297 complimentary McNuggets with said Chelsey Turner, a senior cars with 20 minutes left and the Chicken world record is 288, so we beat barbecue sauce, a packet of marketing major from Jackson, apple slices, and a bottle of water Miss. them already.” Laquala Coleman, Associate This particular McDonald’s during the record breaking Dean of Students at JSU, said this is frequented by many JSU event. event is exactly students, staff, what JSU needed and faculty and My favorite band is The Sonic Boom. So to participate in. is decorated with when I moved to Jackson, I moved here “I believe Jackson State in order to support and to follow that this event is paraphernalia. It going to continue features pictures The Sonic Boom..” to help bridge of The Prancing - Al Joyner the gap between J-Settes and The There were appearances Jackson State University and the Sonic Boom of the South, which is Al’s favorite band. Joyner has by City of Jackson Mayor Jackson community. It’s great for been a lifelong supporter of JSU’s Tony Yarbor, Carolyn Meyers, partnerships and community President of Jackson State collaborations,” said Coleman. band program.
Staying safe on campus: Dial down the middle for help William Kelly Staff Writer
Jackson State University students have to be proactive in protecting themselves at all times. Do you know what to do if you are a victim or witness a crime incident on campus? While the first reaction of most people is to call 911, JSU students should remember these four words: Dial down the middle. If an incident occurs on campus that requires assistance from the JSU Department of Public Safety(DPS), 2580 is the number to call for help. These four numbers located down the middle of the phone key pad could be key to keeping you safe. If you are out and about and do not have access to a phone, blue emergency phones on blue poles are strategically located throughout campus to send alerts to DPS. DaMarius Cotton, Jackson State’s Crime Prevention Officer, said that DPS has a routine procedure for keeping the JSU community safe. “There are officers that are at fixed post positions around the campus including the booths, the Student Center and the plaza,” said Cotton. “There are officers also patrolling in patrol
cars around the campus area.” Some JSU students say the patrols and officers need to be more visible. “I don’t feel safe all of the time, it’s very dark and I rarely see the officers. There are always too many people on the campus who aren’t students and it is frustrating to have to be escorted to my residence hall because of the danger on campus,” said Jennifer Wiles, a freshman mass communications major from New Orleans, La. DPS is currently building new entrance booths on streets surrounding JSU in order to have better control of the traffic that enters the campus. Along with these precautions, the Jackson Police Department has partnered with the DPS to ensure more protection of students, faculty, staff and guests. With last year’s addition of the Tiger Plaza Residence Center, DPS also wasrequired to branch out and take necessary precautions that would provide safety for off campus residential students. “As far as Tiger Plaza, we have increased lighting, ensured that the gate around the facility would secure the facility, we have closed off the gate that led to the hotel right beside it and locked it
Photo: William Kelly Awareness and emergency phones help to keep students safe on campus.
up to make sure that all citizens entering and leaving the site has the correct credentials,” said Cotton. “We have police officers as well as security guards 24/7 that patrol the facility.” The Palisades has also been developing a more complex security system. “There have been discussions and talks about increasing the lights. Also, the gates leading to the streets are going to be locked and closed off so that the only way to enter the Palisades will be through the campus,”
said Cotton. “This will definitely help keep a lot of people out of the Palisades who do not attend Jackson State University.” There have been a total of 114 incident reports taken by DPS since freshmen move-in day. “Some of those reports consist of informational reports regarding sick students, injured students, injured employees and things that might have been damaged or broken that belongs to the university,” said Cotton. “Other reports are the criminal reports such as auto-burglary
and trespassing.” Johnathan King commends DPS for their work. “I feel safe here (JSU). I don’t see a reason why I wouldn’t. I’ve heard plenty of rumors about freshmen being targeted for their iPads but the security is really good here,” said the junior accounting major from Clarksdale, Miss. If a person presents a danger to the campus, crime alerts are sent out to students who sign up for Everbridge System on their PAWS account.
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Young Jeezy’s new album takes music in new direction
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Tamarick Johnson MC301 Contributor Staff Writer Young Jeezy entered the rap game 10 years ago and is one of the best to do it. His unique tone and deliver y set him apart from a lot of rappers and is a key element that has made
him relevant in today’s rap game. Although recently facing a lot of legal trouble regarding gun charges, this did not stop the release of his seventh studio album, “S een It All: The Autobiography.” Different from all of his previous albums that
retold his life in the dr ug game, this album is the total opposite of that and the transition went well. On this album, he has switched into an inspirational tone. “I wasn’t really a Young Jeezy fan but after listening to this album, I def initely have become one,” said
Dana Roberts, a senior entrepreneurship major f rom New Jersey. The first song on the album “1/4 Block” was a great choice to start the album off on a high, which is a trademark of all Jeezy albums. The rest of the album is really mellow, but not losing any momentum. E ach track on this album is personal and you can tell by the lyrics. The two most popular songs off the album are “Me OK” and “S een It All” featuring rap game legend Jay Z. These two singles were released this summer in anticipation of the album. The Drumma B oy produced “Me OK” would be considered a classic Jeezy track with its hard beat. The “S een It All” record was produced by Cardo and according to hotnewhiphop.com, it was originally supposed to be on Jay Z’s most recent album. Nonetheless the track got
a lot of airplay and is my second favorite of all the songs. The Don Cannon and Frank Dukes produced track “Holy Ghost” which is a song about bad decisions he has made. This song speaks about losing friends and family. I related to it as soon as it came on. The track “B eautiful” is my favorite song on the entire album featuring Rick Ross and The Game. Black Metaphor produced this song and the beat is a ver y smooth instrumental. The rappers are talking about their lifestyles, which are beautiful women, cars, and cribs. Young Jeezy’s “S een it All: The Autobiography” is a ver y unique album and showcases all the styles that Jeezy has. The album f lowed smoothly from song to song and is ver y lyrical as well. I believe that it is the best albums Jeezy has put out in his decade long career.
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Jackson State alum displays thought provoking art
Photo: Reese Tornes A JSU student peruses the “Conception of a Succubus” piece in the “Stuck between ‘lizabeth taylor’s’ toes” art exhibit.
Maurice Williams MC 301 Contributor
A ferocious tiger has returned home at long last! Placing his exhibit up for display in the Dollye M.E. Robinson Building art gallery, renowned artist, Felandus Thames, challenges many to expand their horizons through display. Thames, a Jackson State University alumuns, returned to his school origins with the “Stuck between ‘lizabeth
taylor’s’ toes” art exhibit. While visiting the collection, the most common question asked is: Why did he choose this name? “The title has dual meaning,” said Thames’ best friend and English JSU professor, C. Liegh McInnis. “The collection is addressing the desperate and dysfunctional state of much of black America.” Using Amiri Baraka’s poem “Black Art” as reference, McInnis believes by using
such vivid and confrontational lines/images, the collection is asserting that black art must be unflinching in its critique of the black condition. The collection holds true to his words. Most, if not all, displays within the exhibit each bear unique names. These names strike home with common culture-sensitive words among the AfricanAmerican minority and such as “N***a” and the unique “Conception of a Succubus”. They also bear multiple
meanings as well. Among the works, many find themselves questioning the meaning behind not just the art, but the titles as well. Devon Stepney, a computer engineering major from Jackson, Miss., believes that there is a double meaning behind it all. “The display is made for us to challenge ourselves and think out of the box more so than we would. Therefore, when looking at each display, some may see just a shoe with shoestrings while others may see a web, opening up numerous possibilities,” said Stepney. Stepney referenced one of the displays in which one shoe’s lace crafts into one large web on the wall. He believes that webs serve as doors. These doors are in comparison to the many opportunities we present ourselves to with life. Thames believes that by challenging the mind to these possibilities, students can learn their craft. This “craft” refers to their goals within life. Do they want to be an artist, writer, or journalist?
In order for them to conceive the thought, they have to learn more about it. McInnis stated that many attempt to develop their individual voices without learning the basics of their craft. As such, their work is often ineffective or less effective than it could be if the craftsmanship were better. Additionally, one cannot be “original” if one does not know the history of one’s craft. McInnis stated that when he was a student at Jackson State and what it was like for one of his inspirations to have made the journey back home. “When I was in college, Charlie R. Braxton was working as a writer, being published in the journals, magazines, and anthologies in which I hoped to be published” said McInnis. “Knowing that he was from JSU and also from a small town like me gave me hope and inspiration“. “Stuck between ‘lizabeth taylor’s’ toes” will remain on display until Nov. 6, 2014.
Stringfellow addresses Mass Comm student concerns Guy King Staff Writer/ MC 301 Contributor Ma ss C om mu n i c at i ons stu d e nt s g at he re d at t h e Ja ck s on St ate Un ive rs it y e C e nte r on S e pt . 4, 2 0 1 4 w it h qu e st i ons an d concer ns ab out t he f uture of t he d e p ar t m e nt ste m m i ng f rom an an nou n c e m e nt t h i s su m m e r t h at t h e D e p ar t m e nt wou l d be t r ans for m e d i nto a S ch o ol of Jou r n a l i s m an d Ma ss C om mu n i c at i ons “ T h i s w i l l a l l ow u s to l e ve r age ou r m any a ss e t s – su ch a s t h e T V st at i on , radio st at i ons and We at he r v i s i on ,” s ai d Jam e s R e n i ck Provo st and Vi c e Pre s i d e nt for Ac a d e m i c A f f ai rs i n t h e an n ou nc e m e nt . B e fore re tu r n i ng to J SU t h i s f a l l, m a ss c om mu n i c at i ons stu d e nt s re c e ive d l e tte rs i n for m i ng t he m of t he t r ans it i on an d a l s o t h at t he d e p ar t me nt wou l d not b e s e e k i ng re a c c re d it at i on af te r May 2015. T he i nte r i m d e p ar t m e nt
ch ai r, E r i c D. St r i ng fel l ow, decided to h ave a d e p ar t m e nt a l m e e t i ng a d d re ss i ng stu d e nt qu e st i ons an d c on c e r ns . St r i ng fe l l ow, an aw ard w i n n i ng j ou r n a l i st an d j ou r n a l i s m e du c ator, h a s b e e n ch arge d w it h d e ve l opi ng an i nte ns ive c ol l ab or at i on b e t we e n t he d e p ar t m e nt an d Un ive rs it y C om mu n i c at i ons to c re ate m ore i nte r nsh ip opp or tu n it i e s for stu d e nt s an d a ss i st w it h the t r ans it i on f rom d e p ar t m e nt st atu s to s cho ol. “I am pl e a s e d t he d e p ar t m e nt d e c i d e d to h ave a m e e t i ng to a d d re ss t h e i ssu e s an d a c tu a l ly l i ste n to t he stu d e nt s to cl e ar up i ssu e s on the a c c re d it at i on an d re s ou rc e s av ai l abl e in the d e p ar t me nt ,” s ai d He n r y G o ss , a ju n i or m a ss c om mu n i c at i ons m aj or w it h a c on c e nt r at i on f rom Ja ck s on , Mi ss . St r i ng fe l l ow a ssu re d stu d e nt s t h at t he d e p ar t m e nt n ot s e ek i ng
re a c c re d it at i on wou l d n ot hu r t t he i r f utu re e mpl oy m e nt . He a l s o e n c ou r age d stu d e nt s to s e ek i nte r nsh ip s an d to st ar t ut i l i z i ng t he re s ou rc e s av ai l abl e to t he m on c ampu s , J SU T V, W J SU an d Stu d e nt P u bl i c at i ons , to help bu i l d p or t fol i o s . In t he an n ou n c e m e nt , St r i ng fel l ow st ate d : “I am hu mbl e d by t he opp or tu n it y an d t he ch a l l e nge but h i g h ly m ot iv ate d by w h at’s b e st for ou r stu d e nt s .” S ome stu d e nt s we re c on c e r n e d ab out t he t r ans it i on to s cho ol st atu s an d t he l a ck of a p e r m an e nt ch ai r to lead t he d e p ar t m e nt . St r i ng fel l ow a ssu re d stu d e nt s t h at t he s e arch for a p e r m an e nt ch ai r w a s ongoi ng to sp e arhe a d t he t r ans it i on . “ T he d e c i s i on to t r ans for m t he Un ive rs it y ’s Ma ss C om mu n i c at i ons d e p ar t me nt to a S cho ol of Jou r n a l i s m i s i n c re d ibl e. I fe el t h at we a s Ma ss C om m stu d e nt s are up for t he
University Communications Interim department chair, Eric D. Stringfellow
ch a l l e nge. We are pivot a l i n t he pro g re ss i on of c re at i ng b e tte r j ou r n a l i st s at Ja ck s on St ate,” s ai d L au r a C ol e m an , a s oph omore m a ss c om mu n i c at i ons m aj or f rom Ja ck s on , Mi ss . T he d e p ar t me nt’s f a c u lt y w a s a l s o pre s e nt to help a d d re ss qu e st i ons and c on c e r ns of t h e stu d e nt s . “ T he me e t i ng was ve r y i n for m at ive for
stu d e nt s w it h c onc e r ns ab out t h e t r ans it i on f rom “D e p ar t me nt” to “S ch o ol” st atu s . T h i s t r ans it i on h a s t h e f u l l supp or t of t h e a d m i n i st r at i on and w i l l b e b e ne f i c i a l to t h e stu d e nt s i n t h e i r a spi r at i ons a s me d i a profe ss i on a l s’” s ai d Sh an non Tatu m , a dju nc t profe ss or an d P ubl i c at i ons Man age r for J SU Stu d e nt P ubl i c at i ons .
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H. T. Sampson Library provides creative space for students Tiffanie Herron MC 301 Contributor
Jackson State University held a grand opening of its new creative space at the H.T. Sampson Library on Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 10:00 a.m. The new digital center, called Create, will be accessible to students and will include new Apple Mac computers and other devices in order for them to complete digital projects, assignments, and access resources online. “Create will definitely catapult students to the next level,” said Doug Stringfellow, tech director for JSU’s Division of Information Technology. “It is the first of its kind and one of the first for a historically black university,” Last semester, JSU opened Innovate, a digital education center accessible for faculty and staff. Innovate includes a press conference room for meetings, Macs, podcast recording equipment, digital multimedia
equipment and a green screen. Like its predecessor, Create will also include a green screen for students to record and display their Powerpoint presentations. “Students learn differently nowadays. We are trying to move away from the standard teaching in front of chalkboards and move towards more interactive and grouporiented methods. We need to put students ahead for learning with technology,” Create will be housed next door to Innovate, which was the original computer lab used for students to surf the web, type and print documents and projects. The computer lab will be moved across the hall from Innovate and will include better computers with newer software. Some students have found it challenging to find other computer labs to use during the new labs completion. “It’s a hindrance to us,” said Devonte Collins, a senior English major from Jackson,
Photo: Dominique McCraney Students explore new equipment and programs at “Create” in the Sampson Library.
Miss. “We have to find other computer labs across campus to use instead. I bet once the new lab is open, it will be more confusing to use too,” Create is the second phase
of the University’s plans of transforming the H.T. Sampson Library into a digital intellectual commons, the first of its kind. “Once Create is launched, there will be no more excuses for
the students not to have access to state of the art equipment,” said Mr. Stringfellow. “If I had access to this when I was 17, I would be working for NASA right about now.”
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Cont. from pg.1 die as wel l as t he p e opl e w ho s e r ve our count r y on t he d ai ly b as is such s f ire f ig hters , p ol i c e of f ic ers and s ol diers . We ne e d to b e aware t hat i f s omet h i ng li ke t his happ ens 1 3 ye ars ago w ho’s to s ay it cou l dn’t happ en to d ay.” Timot hy Abram, di re c tor of t he JSU Veterans and Mi l it ar y C e nter, s ai d students shou l d not just l o ok at t he d ate as a d ay of s adness but r at her a d ay of honor for t he c ount r y t hroug h di f f ic u lt y. “Students ne e d to rememb er 9 /1 1 for many re as ons such as : it br i ng s awareness of ter ror ist att a ck s in Unite d St ates; it br i ng s awareness to t he Unite d St ates w it h a l l of t he r i g ht s and ame ndments t hat prote c t t he c it iz ens; and b e comi ng aw are of inter nat iona l rel at i ons of ot he r count r ies.” D e j a A l l en, a f resh man ps ychol og y maj or f rom, Jack s on, Miss., s ai d: “ T he ef fe c t t hat 9/11 had on t h is c ount r y and t he p e opl e is enoug h to re me mb er and honor b e c aus e it af fe c te d s o many p e opl e.”
“Mo st stu d e nt s re me mb e r (9 /1 1 ) b e ing t hat t he y we re b or n i n t he 90’s , s o it’s e as ie r for t hem to t hin k b ack on t hat d ay and share w hat t he y we re doi ng and how imp or t ant it w as for t he m t he n and e ve n more s o now b e ing t hat it’s 13 ye ars l ate r,” s aid Abram . A l ot of you nge r adu lt s are j oi ni ng t he m i l it ar y to help s er ve t he cou nt r y and p ay for s cho ol as wel l. At Jacks on St ate Un ive rs it y t he re are 325 student ve te rans and accord ing to Abr am , many j oin t he ar me d forc es to not on ly f u r t he r an e duc at i on but to ge t j ob s in gover nme nt age ncie s . To c oincid e w it h t he 13t h annivers ar y and Pat r iot D ay, t he G .V. S on ny Mont gome r y Veter ans Af f airs Me d ic a l C enter and t he Jacks on St ate Un ive rs it y D iv is ion of Ac a demic and Stu d e nt Af f airs w i l l ho st a me nt a l he a lt h summit in t he J SU Stu d e nt C enter 3 rd f loor f rom 9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m. today, Thursday, S ept. 11, 2014. For information, call 601-979-1365.
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Tigers gear up for Southern Heritage battle of the big cats Jeremy Anderson Staff Writer The Jackson State University Tigers will be traveling to Memphis, Tenn. to face off against the Tennessee State Tigers on Sept. 13 for the annual Southern Heritage Classic. This year’s classic will mark the 25th year of the annual HBCU matchup between the two big cats. Jackson State and Tennessee State have competed in every Southern Heritage Classic with the exception of two games in 1991 and 1993. The game is always held on the second Saturday in September and always attracts a large crowd. Jackson State has a series record of 9-13 against Tennessee State, since the contest became a classic. As always, the week will be filled with many activities other than the game itself. Gladys Knight and Charlie Wilson are set to perform at the Orpheum Theater in Memphis as a part of the celebration on Sept 11. Comedian Lavell Crawford is
www.southernheritageclassic.com JSU Tigers will take on the Tigers of Tennessee State this Saturday.
also set to bring the laughter at the Classic Comedy Jam on Sept. 12 which will also be held at the Orpheum Theater. Last Saturday, JSU won in a dominate fashion by blowing out Virginia University of Lynchburg by a score of 590. The Dragons of VUL were clearly outmatched as the Tigers scored at will and took a 45-0 lead into halftime.
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Both the offensive and defensive units played well and many players got game time experience in the second half. Because the game was so lopsided, many of the starters rested during the entire second half of the game. Tennessee State brings in a 1-1 record, and will look to get back to winning ways after losing a wild game to Alabama
State University last week. Although TSU had a fierce fourth quarter comeback, they lost 27-21 to the Hornets of Alabama State. The TSU defense had trouble containing to Alabama State offense, allowing 444 total yards on defense. Of the 444 yards, 255 of them were rushing yards. Tennessee State will be
Jackson State’s toughest test yet. Tennessee State was ranked in many polls as the top HBCU football team in the country at the beginning of the season. After the upset from Alabama State, HBCU Gameday still has TSU ranked as the third best HBCU football team in the country. Jackson State will have to play at their best in order to win this game and remain undefeated in Coach Harold Jackson’s inaugural season. Tennessee State has beaten Jackson State the past two years and is hungry to get back in the win column after last week. Every player on the team will have to step up and make plays against the talented Tennessee State team. Activities for the Southern Heritage Classic begin Thursday night and will all lead up to the much anticipated game at 6 pm in the Liberty Bowl in Memphis, Tenn. For more information on all the Southern Heritage Classic activities, visit http:// www.southernheritageclassic.
HIV PREVENTION
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Health Prevention Training into your Academic Calendar!
DID YOU KNOW! 2015
87% of African American females account for newly infected HIV infections attributable to heterosexual contact (CDC,2010) Jackson MS has an estimated 4,232 persons living with HIV (MSDH, 2006) To schedule trainings for your class or for testing information contact: Interdisciplinary Alcohol and Drug Studies Center Jackson State University Department of Criminal Justice & Sociology Melinda G. Todd, MPH, MCHES, CPM, ICPS Melinda.g.todd@jsums.edu 601-979-2353 or 601-979-2513 601-979-1551 (Free HIV Testing)