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Number of People Living With HIV/AIDS in Mississippi: 8,213
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HIV Prevention Series urges awareness Taylor Bembery Associate Editor
As college students, chances are someone you know has HIV. According to the 2011 CDC HIV Surveillance Report, Mississippi has the 7th highest rate of infection among adults and adolescents. There is also a 62.1 percent rate of diagnoses of HIV infection among young adults age 20 to 24 year olds. The Interdisciplinary Alcohol and Drug Studies Center (IADSC) along with Project Safe at Jackson State University held the HIV 101: Let’s Talk Panel Discussion on Sept. 16 in the College of Liberal Arts. This event was the first panel discussion to kick-off the HIV Prevention Series at JSU. The series is an outlet for students to become more aware of the HIV epidemic in Mississippi, to learn about prevention resources provided at JSU, and to become comfortable among peers to eliminate stigmas relating to HIV/AIDS. The panel included three guest speakers; Kendra Johnson, an Epidemiologist with the STD/ HIV Office at the Mississippi State Department of Health; Valencia Robinson, an organizer and advocate for HIV/AIDS, LGBT, and Reproductive Justice, and Christopher Russell, a Prevention Specialist with
Photo: Taylor Bembery (Left to Right) Students Walter Lee Tabb Jr. and Tomysyne Ford are friends that care about HIV prevention.
the Interdisciplinary Alcohol and drug Studies Center at JSU. Johnson began the discussion with a PowerPoint presentation about HIV statistics in Mississippi. The information given had many students, faculty, and staff in shock. Johnson said things such as poverty, lack of transportation and resources, play a
large role in the increase of the HIV crisis in the South. Students were also given advice on what they can do to protect themselves. Robinson added that the first step to prevention is to speak openly with your partner. “Too often we trust our partners to tell us the truth but we don’t ask
enough questions about their sexual history. We find ourselves wanting comfort instead of facing the realities of STDs. Don’t be afraid to ask them who they had sexual relationships with or when was the last time they’ve been tested for HIV. It all makes a difference,” said Robinson. Tomysyne Ford, a graduate sociology major from Birmingham, Ala., attended the panel discussion so that she could learn about more HIV statistics. “I want to get more facts on the subject so that I can tell others. I feel like there are a lot of things we are uneducated about in Jackson as students. Coming to this forum will educate others and myself to make smart decisions. The statistics and the facts are relevant to Jackson State. I definitely think this series will be a great help to students,” said Ford. Melinda Todd, the program coordinator of the HIV Prevention Series at JSU, said education is the key to solving many of the social and health problems that exist. Todd urges more students to participate in the series. The HIV Prevention Series will continue with another panel discussion in October. Students can call 601-979-2353 about future events, community service opportunities, and HIV/AIDS prevention resources.
Students express frustrations over parking issues Tenesha Hughes Staff Writer
Ask students at Jackson State University about parking and most likely you will not hear anything good. The enrollment rate at JSU increased to over 9,500 students, aided by the out-of-state waivers for students enrolling in the science, technology and engineering fields and free iPads to incoming freshmen. According to Claude Huddleston, Director of Residence Life, there are more than 2,400 residential students at Jackson State, many of whom have vehicles on campus. The Commuter Student Program, led by Gilda Robinson, reports that approximately 7,000 students commute to JSU every day. Many students are choosing JSU to meet their educational needs and JSU is working to accommodate
these students in all areas, including parking. “I love that my university is growing and becoming more technology savvy, but we will run into a problem when students are at uproar about not being able to get to class because they can’t find a park,” said Abrianna Brown, a senior education major from Chicago, Ill. Randle Smith Jr., a senior criminal justice major from Scott, Miss., is also displeased with the parking options on campus. “I live off campus, so when I come on campus I have to rush to find a parking spot because there is nowhere to park. I literally drive around five or six times in circles searching for available spots, or I have to park really far from the building I need to go into,” said Smith. The Department of Public Safety began towing cars parked
Photo: William Kelly The struggle is real trying to find a parking spot.
illegally, in reserved spots or without the required decals on Sept. 2., at the owner’s expense. Some students are hoping the university will build a parking garage to accommodate the lack of
parking spots. “A parking garage will only help us as a university,” said Brown. “Every since I have been going to Parking Cont. on pg.10
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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 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.
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. BETTER SCHOOLS & BETTER JOBS Better Schools Better Jobs needs your help to better education in Mississippi. Volunteers are needed to help Hinds County in verifying petition signatures for the ballot Initiative every Saturday in September from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and Monday through Friday from 8:00 am till 5:00 pm. Please use the President Street-Handicap Entrance to enter the Courthouse. Must be a registered Hinds County voter to volunteer. For more information email President@naacpmsyc. org or marykatbrown@ yahoo.com or call 601954-5457 or visit www. BetterMS.org WELCOME CENTER PREPAREDNESS SEMINAR September marks the beginning of not only hurricane season, but also National Preparedness Month. If you would like to learn how to safeguard your home and family in the event of a hurricane or other disaster, please join the Welcome Center on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 from noon-1 p.m. This is a free event and refreshments will be served. Joel Langford from the Preparedness office with the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) will be guest speaking. You can RSVP at 601-979-0883.
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 14TH ANNUAL Association. For more JACKSON HEART information contact the STUDY BIRTHDAY Career Services Center CELEBRATION at 601-979-2477 or visit The 14th Annual www.jsums.edu/careers Jackson Heart Study Birthday Celebration CAREER FAIR 2014 will be held at the A Career Fair Jackson Medical Mall designed for all Jackson Thad Cochran Center on State University students September 27, 2014 from will be held on Oct. 2 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. The in the Walter Payton Metro Jackson community Wellness Center from 9 is encouraged to attend. a.m. to 1 p.m. The career For more information fair seeks to familiarize contact Ms. Darcel Odom students with various at 601-979-8709 or Mr. professions and career Marty Fortenberry at 601fields through face-to- 979-8736.
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Opinion
“How do you feel about people posting violence online?”
Compiled by Ashliy Medley
Keleigh Williams Sophomore Communication Disorders Sierra Vista, Ariz.
“Violence on social media is extremely degrading and shouldn’t be seen as a joke. It leads people to believe violence is cool.”
Jose Eluque Senior Finance & Marketing Ecuador
“Violence online is degrading because it persuades to act in bad ways that will harm society. ”
Alexis Grey Sophomore Family Education Utica, Miss.
“Violence online is degrading because it can hurt someone physically and mentally.”
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“WORLDSTARRR!” Stop posting social media violence Robynn Devine Sophomore Social Work Buford, S.C.
“Violence is wrong, period. Posting fight competitions online is ridiculous.”
Jasmine Walton Sophomore Biology Pre- Med Jackson, Miss.
“Violence on the Internet is very degrading for our race especially, and reflects on parenting.”
Harrison Nicholson Freshman Biology Belzoni, Miss.
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“Violence is degrading to the human race as a whole. All races are online engaging in violence, and that hinders the human race. ”
William Kelly Staff Writer
Kiera Graise Junior Elementary Edu Jackson, Miss.
Hernan Geria Sophomore Business Management Argentina
Jazmine Ware Freshman Graphic Design Jackson, Miss.
“It is degrading because it reflects the teenage population, and their attitude towards breaking rules.”
“Violence online can be hurtful to the victim and could possibly make someone commit suicide.”
Sharell Rodgers Senior Family Child Care Edu. Chicago, Ill.
Camilo Patino Junior Industrial Technology Columbia
Tiea Carter Sophomore Social Work Jackson, Miss.
“Violence online promotes Sensationalism in social media and shows the problems of society instead of the solutions.”
“Violence online is disrupting our youth, because it teaches them that violence is okay.”
“Violence online corrupts our youth by portraying that violence is natural. Violence online is also hurtful to the victim.”
“Posting violence on social networks can be entertaining, but at the same time it is degrading because it can be embarrassing. ”
“ W O R L D S TA R R R ! ” This simple yet highly influential phrase can be the motive for a situation to go from zero to onehundred real quick. Admit it, you’re reading this because it has WORLDSTAR hovering above it. If someone were to scream it right now, everyone in the surrounding area would instantly go ballistic without hesitation. Why does such a simple word have so much influence on our generation? It may appear to be all fun and games until someone is brutally injured. We are in an era of time in which social media and smart devices control our thoughts and decisions. I came across the hashtag “Justice
for Coran” while scrolling down my Instagram timeline and I immediately became heartbroken and furious. For those of you who are unaware of the story behind the hashtag, Coran is a mentally challenged man whose videos of being bullied and abused by teenagers went viral. The level of ignorance is ridiculously high when someone could bully and abuse an innocent man. Some members of this generation lack humanity and home-training. Even parents are purposely uploading videos of their children saying vulgar things for attention. As a child, I was raised to respect my elders and always be a gentleman. In today’s society, respect has vanished while disrespect has become “amusing.” There is a decrease in parental figures and an increase in parents becoming friends with their children, allowing them to do whatever they please. Our generation has become corrupted and blinded by social media. I have seen too many videos of innocent children, adults, and elderly citizens being tortured by teenagers and nothing is done to stop it.
What happened to defending others who cannot defend for themselves? When will you decide to put down your smart-phone and intervene? Will it be when it’s too late? Your perspective will change once you witness a close friend or relative being laughed at on someone’s Vine or Instagram account. These sometimes violent posts are hilarious until it is our own grandmother or mentally challenged family member being nearly killed for the entire world to see. As college students, we must conduct ourselves as role models and scholars. Reposting these videos in an amusing tone continues to promote violence, giving the next person a permit for international attention. If we provide an audience, the cycle of exploitation will never cease. Do you have the maturity level to leave the audience or will you continue to praise ignorance as the promoter?
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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JSU NAACP and RUF focus on suicide awareness
Kenya Johnson Staff Writer
Sept. 8, 2013 is a day many at Jackson State University will remember. It was the day JSU lost one of its own. It was the day James Shearer, a senior political science major and Iraqi war veteran, took his own life. The JSU NAACP and RUF took a moment on Sept. 11 to remember Shearer and to provide information to students on suicide awareness. Ever y 13 minutes someone commits suicide in America. That is 110 deaths
a day and around 40,000 a year. Suicide is the second leading cause of death of young adults between the ages of 18-24. Yet, it is also 100 percent preventable according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Studies show that the most effective way to prevent suicide is through education and awareness, therefore the whole month of September is dedicated to providing information about suicide prevention with Sept. 10 designated as
said Gammon. Ever yone plays a role in suicide prevention. Knowing and being able to identify the signs of someone who is on the verge of committing suicide can save thousands of lives a year. The following are symptoms of suicidal behavior listed on Suicideispreventable.org : •Sudden mood changes or depression •Increase in Drug or Alcohol abuse •Reckless behavior or changes in sleeping habits Suicidepreventionlifeline.org •Feeling hopeless, desperate, or trapped Suicide Awareness Day. •Talking about wanting In an article published die or commit suicide. by SAMHSA.gov, young If you or someone you adults between the ages of know needs help, call 18-25 were more likely than 1-800-273-TALK. Also, adults ages 26-49 to have students at Jackson State more serious thoughts about can contact the committing Latasha Norman s u i c i d e . For more information, contact the Center for A n o t h e r Latasha Norman Center for Counseling Counseling and study done Disability Ser vices by students at (601) 979-0374 at (601)-979at Emor y 0374 for more University about onshowed that one in ten ways to break down social information college students have made barriers for people so campus counseling. Remember, life is plans to commit suicide that they will feel more and there are more than a comfortable talking about important. Suicide is never unstableness,” the answer. thousand suicide attempts emotional carried out each year on college campuses. Some JSU students believe suicide awareness and prevention should be stressed on college campuses. “It needs to be advocated way more,” said Br yanne Delgado, a freshman business major from Memphis, Tenn. “Young adults go through so many things because we are tr ying to adapt to being an adult and also move out of the mindset of being kids, it can be really stressful on us.” Alle Gammon, a freshman computer science major from Memphis, Tenn., also believes there needs to be more awareness about the issue. “ There should be more
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When embracing your ethnicity and culture goes wrong Mia Brooks MC 301 Contributor/ Staff
Have you ever wondered why you did not get a call back for a job you applied for? Maybe you were not qualified or your resume was not up to par…or maybe it was because of your ethnic sounding name or your natural hair. Natural hair and ethnic sounding names in the workplace are very relevant topics… even in 2014. Some parents living in America are faced with the dilemma of embracing their culture by giving their children ethnic names or giving them names that will not stand out on future job applications. According to a University of Chicago study entitled, “Are Emily and Brendan more employable than Lakisha and Jamal?”, written by Mariame Bertrand, people with names like Pam or Amber get 50 percent more call backs for interviews than applicants with similar resumes and names like Lakisha and Shaniqua. According to a report on cbsnews.org, many Jews and Asians choose to change their names in an effort to blend in to
American society and improve their economic prospects and avoid discrimination. However, many African-Americans continue to chose ethnic sounding names. Jeremy Hodge, coordinator for Jackson State University Career Services and Employment Center said your resume and/ or job application is your initial introduction to a company and unfortunately the perception of not only ethnicity but culture plays a major role in a company’s selection process. “I do feel that preconceived judgments are made because of an individual’s name however that is why it is very important that your skill-set outweigh any assumptions a hiring manager may have. Make them want you!,” said Hodge. Deabra Gray, a senior biology major from Jackson, Miss. said her name has always stuck out and drawn questions. Although her name has not affected her job prospects so far she plans to make a different choice with her children. “I do intend to give my children names that mean something, but won’t be butchered the way mine has always been. In the end, a name is just a name and doesn’t
say anything about a person’s character, intellect, or abilities,” said Gray Along with her unique name, Gray also has natural hair. Although thousands of African-American women are increasingly embracing their natural kinks and curls, some still feel that natural hair is unfit for the workplace. Gray said she is aware of the misconceptions of the professionalism of her natural hair, but she would not change it for the sake of a job. “I would not like to work for a company that judged its potential employees on something as trivial as hair style or texture,” said Gray. This experience is not new or unique to black women, as many black men are also embracing their culture through their locs, and sometimes worrying if their decision will keep them from getting hired. According to jobs.aol.com, there have been several cases of black men suing employers for discrimination against locs. “You can’t tell what kind of person I am or if I’ll be good for the job by my locs. They’re a part of me but they don’t define me,” said Terry Jones, a junior computer engineering major
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from Jackson, Miss. with dread locs. There is no definite research that shows an ethnic name or hair texture determines what one will be in life. Many African-Americans such as Condoleeza Rice, Denzel Washington, Janelle Monae and India Arie have overcome the stereotypes and discrimination attached to ethnic names or
natural hair and have reached success paving the way for many more. “Institutions like Jackson State University possess beautiful, eager and talented students, faculty and staff, it is our responsibility to change the mindset of our culture. By doing this we become the world changers instead of allowing the world to change us,” said Hodge.
Is waist-training really worth the health risks?
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Elissa McCool Staff Writer While scrolling down your timeline on Instagram or Facebook, you are bound to see a voluptuous woman
with thousands of likes under her picture coupled with pairs of heart-eyed emojis. Cur vaceous women are all over social media and television. Instead of stick thin models, we now see
women with ‘Coke bottle’ figures. The standard of beauty is once again changing and women across the nation are doing anything to achieve their ideal figure. One of the latest crazes is waisttraining. Waist-training is far from a new practice. Corsets began gaining popularity in the 16th centur y. Waisttraining, also known as tight-lacing, is the practice of wearing a tightly-fitted corset for hours at a time to shrink your waist line. Corsets in the Victorian era were popular for emphasizing the cur ves and hourglass figure of a woman. Corsets were also worn to straighten the posture of women. At the end of the Victorian era, the trend of sporting corsets died due to rumors of dangerous affects to a woman’s body. In today’s society, more women are starting to follow this celebrity-promoted craze. Various celebrities have posted pictures of
themselves promoting their corset. Kim Kardashian sported her corset on Instagram and gives credit to waist-training for her popular shape. While these corsets do cinch your waist and make it appear that you have a flat stomach, maybe the practice of wearing a corset all day fell off from the Victorian era for a reason. According to weight loss experts like Dr. Jyotindra Shah, the lack of oxygenation that can result from waisttraining can contribute to metabolic syndrome, which can ironically cause weight gain. These are huge risks for a temporar y look. Not only can the corset bruise your skin, it can also bruise your internal organs and restrict your breathing. Wearing the corset puts your ribs, liver, spleen, and kidney at risk. Some Jackson State University students feel waist-training is not worth the risk. “I feel as if it is
unnecessar y, because your waist will only be small for a short period of time and you can eventually damage your ribs. I feel that it is a waste of time and money. Waisttrainers are typically around $50. No, thank you!” said Aerial Simmons, sophomore biology major from Jackson, Miss. Christian Marshall, a sophomore finance major from Columbus, Ohio, offered a male’s perspective on the matter. “I believe that waisttraining is fine in order to achieve a better figure. It is a woman’s personal choice if she wants to use waist-trainers and I respect that. However, I believe if a woman uses a waisttrainer and doesn’t tell her significant other, it is wrong,” said Marshall. Most weight loss experts agree that the best way to achieve the ideal figure is to practice healthy eating and frequent workouts to obtaining your fitness goals.
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Essence of a Lady Tiger: Girl Power at its best
Photo: Tenesha Hughes Essence of Lady Tiger E-Board pictured above
Tenesha Hughes Staff Writer “Molding Girls Into True Jacksonian Women” is the idea behind the Essence of a Lady Tiger mentorship program, which serves freshmen and sophomore female students at Jackson State University.
On Sept. 16., Essence of a Lady Tiger launched its official opening party for all JSU student females interested in joining. The event, held in the Student Center Ballroom, opened up with a skit of a young lady searching for her “Essence”, through elegance, education, poise, and perfection. This year EOLT challenges
young girls to walk the campus of JSU with confidence, while excelling in academics, and becoming the best Jacksonian they can be. Andrea Tyler, a sophomore early childhood education major from Terry, Miss., is one of those girls. “What really made me want to become a part of Essence of
a Lady Tiger is to grow and to be more mature and to one day hopefully be able to member girls my age,” said Tyler. Essence of a Lady Tiger is in conjunction with the Student Government Association at JSU and consists of approximately 50 junior and senior young ladies who have dedicated themselves to mentoring freshmen and sophomore young ladies as they matriculate through college. EOLT President Nakoreya Roberson said the group has a bonding activity once a month and mentors meet individually with their mentees to offer academic support, career development and other advice to help them succeed at JSU. Upperclassman also will lead by example, by excelling in the classroom focusing on campus involvement and community engagement. EOLT focuses on increasing student graduation rates, decreasing dropout rate, building positive self-esteem and creating a relationship with local schools to build a positive mindset about JSU. Comelia Walker, a freshman
mathematics education major for Canton, Miss., is a new member. “In my hometown they stress the fact that every female should be a lady. I want to stress that while I’m here in college and, once I grow up I want to be a role model. I also want adults to look at me as a positive young lady. So it’s great for them to have an organization like EOLT teaching us how become a lady,” said Walker. The mission of EOLT is to promote poise, perfection, and excellence on the campus of JSU. The purpose is to enhance leadership and individualism among girls of all race, color, and classification while connecting with other females. EOLT has a lot to offer this semester, such as community service, special events, and fundraising. Motivational Monday’s, is an event where the members dress for success in conjunction with Gentlemen’s Academy, every first and third Monday of each month. For more information and to keep up with events, follow Essence of a Lady Tiger on Instagram @theeeolt.
Apple is doing it BIG with iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus Dominique Lacey and Shelbi Ware Staff Writers Apple presented bigger and better smart phone technology on Sept. 9 during an Apple Live Special Event video on their website. Expanding and creating high tech and innovative products since 1976, the recent updates to their product line are the thinnest and largest iPhones to date. The iPhones will come in three different colors; gold, silver, and space gray. The iPhone 6 screen measures 4.7 inches and is 6.9 mm thin with the iPhone 6 Plus measuring in with a 5.5 inch screen and a thickness of 7.1 mm. The new iPhones will be equipped with better resolution, a powerful A8 chip with an M8 motion coprocessor, better battery life, an even more powerful camera, faster LTE download speeds, and when connected to Wi-Fi, the speed will be up to three times faster! Both iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus can be purchased with up to 128 GB of flash memory. Prices for the iPhone 6 ranges between $199 and $399 depending on the gigabytes. Prices for the 6 Plus
range between $299 and $499, depending on the gigabytes. “I am so excited about the iPhone updates. I am personally a huge fan of the new advances being made. I currently have an iPhone 5s and I am ready for a bigger screen and better picture,” said Tanesha Johnson, a freshman elementary education major from Coffeeville, Miss. Toni Barnes, a freshman computer engineering major from Jackson, Miss. is not interested in the iPhone 6 because of the size difference. “Apple should have kept it the way it was because most people will get the iPhone for the size. You might as well get a Samsung phone,” said Barnes. Other JSU students are disappointed that there will not be any available at the University’s Tiger Tech store. Nic Escobedo, the store manager at Tiger Tech said that campus stores cannot receive iPhones. “Apple has a contractual agreement with their campus stores around the nation. It deals with the customer flow of traffic of technical support issue of any and all iPhone models. They don’t allow us to sell it at the store,” said Escobedo. If the new iPhone is not what you want, maybe you are in the
market for the smart watch, an operating system update or an electronic wallet that may soon make plastic credit cards a relic of the past. Smart watches will be $349 but will not be available until 2015. The watch comes in three different editions; The Watch, the Watch Sport, and The Watch Edition. The watches come in stainless steel, space black, sapphire crystal, anodized aluminum, and 18 karat gold. Some students are not too enthusiastic about the new addition. “Having a watch that performs the same duties as the iPhone is pointless and unnecessary,” said Faith Ambrose, a freshman political Science and elementary education major from Jacksonville, Ill. Ashlea Daniels, a senior political science major from Bolton, Miss., believes that Apple’s smart watch was already the idea of a competing company. “I think the idea of a smart watch came from Samsung phone company. Overall, I do think the idea of a smart watch is clever because it’s smaller and it can be attached to you wherever you go,” said Daniels. Not only is Apple coming out with new phones, they
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are coming out with new updates that better enhance the experience on the phones. The new iOS8 update allows you to share content with your family in a new way, rediscover favorite photos, new photo editing tools, “tap to add” voice content to messages, a new keyboard that suggests contextually appropriate words, recognizes whether you’re
typing an email or message, and allows you to seamlessly continue a project on another apple device. The software update makes things easy for you while allowing you to discover what the phone has to offer. Pre-orders for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus started on Sept. 12 and will be available in stores starting at 8 a.m. Sept. 19.
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“No Good Deed” goes unpunished at the box office Ceaira Wilson MC 301 Contributor “No G o o d D e e d” w a s n ot pu n i s h e d at t h e b ox of f i c e t h i s p a s t Fr i d ay, c om i n g i n at No. 1 a n d r a k i n g i n ov e r $ 2 4 m i l l i on . T h e m ov i e w a s d i re c t e d by S a m M i l l e r, w h o s e pre v i ou s w or k s i n c lu d e , “K r a k at o a : Vo l c a n o of D e s t r u c t i on” i n 2 0 0 6 a n d “ T h e B i l l” i n 1 9 8 4 . We l l - k n ow n a c t or s Id r i s E l b a , k n ow n f or h i s ro l e s in “ Ta k e r s”, “Ma n d e l a : L on g Wa l k t o Fre e d om”, a n d “O b s e s s e d”, a n d Ta r aj i P. He n s on , k n ow n f or h e r ro l e s i n “Hu s t l e a n d F l ow ”, “B a by B oy ”, a n d “ T h i n k L i k e a Ma n” c o s t a r i n t h i s t h r i l l e r. Elba p or t r ay s Colin Ev a n s , an unstable, n a rc i s s i s t i c c onv i c t w h o h a s e s c ap e d f rom pr i s on a n d e n d s up at t h e d o or s t e p of He n s on’s character Te r r i , a f or m e r l aw y e r a n d n ow s t ay at h om e m ot h e r w h o i s h av i n g t rou b l e i n her marriage. Wh at I l i k e m o s t a b out
Boston Fish Supreme Boston Fish Supreme, known by most Jacks on S t a t e Un i v e r s i t y s t u d e n t s a s j u s t B o s t o n’s , s e e m s to be a favorite among students. Wit h it s c l o s e l o c at i on , not even a mile down the road from campus, B o s t o n’s i s a g o - t o s p o t for students hit with late night cravings. Although it is ver y p o p u l a r, i t i s h a r d t o ignore the condition the little restaurant is in. The place is in desperate need of updating and it is clear that the building has been through some t ou g h t i m e s . It i s p ai nt e d
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t h i s m ov i e i s t h at it i s u npre d i c t a b l e . You m ay t h i n k y ou k n ow w h at is going to happ en, but r ig ht w hen you t hin k t hat, s omet hing you didn’t exp e c t happ ens. L i ke a l l go o d t hr i l lers,
“No G o o d D e e d” w i l l have you jumping out of your sk in and yel ling at t he s cre en as if t he charac ters c an he ar you tel ling t hem to lo ok out or r un away. This f i lm t ransfor ms t he v ie wers into dete c t ives w ho
a f lashy gold and blue inside is and the d o e s n’ t l o o k m u c h better with an old air conditioning system and v a r i o u s m e n u s taped to the wall and glass. When walking t h r o u g h t h e d o o r, the first thing you see is a deep freezer and an ordering window that resembles an old bank t e l l e r ’s station and a few chairs that are probably already taken by other customers. The space is so limited inside the cramped restaurant that the place always appears packed. There is only room for about ten customers to f i t c o m f o r t a b l y. Ordering is sometimes a hassle because you have to deal with the fact that the same person who takes the orders gives out the food. This system can be time consuming, leading to long waits for food, confusion, and mix-ups. From the looks of the restaurant, some would question the quality of the
food there, but despite its a p p e a r a n c e , B o s t o n’s h a s made a name for itself in t h e c o m m u n i t y. The food really speaks for itself. As the name says, B oston Fish Supreme is a great place t o g o for g o o d f i s h . It i s by far the best thing on the menu and is really what the place is known f o r. Other popular things on the menu are their wings and chicken tenders. The chicken tenders are ver y good and they deser ve the hype that they receive. They have become one of my favorites on the menu. Some people really love the wings, but they are decent at best. The sauces they have for the wings are amazing, my favorite being the sweet m i l d s au c e . It i s a l w ay s recommended that when ordering fries to ask for “s a u c e o n f r i e s”, m e a n i n g adding heaps of wing sauce to the fries for a d d e d f l a v o r. There are only three drink choices in the restaurant: peach, lemonade, and fruit p u n c h , s o d o n’ t e x p e c t t o order your favorite soda.
are t r y ing to put toget her t he pie ces of t he puzzle to f igure out E lb a’s charac ter next move. This mov ie was ver y enter t aining and I wou ld g ive it 3 out 5 st ars. Even t houg h s ome p ar ts
of t he mov ie are a litt le pre dic t able, it w i l l ke ep you on t he e dge of your s e at and t he f ina l climax is amazing . Wit hout sp oi ling it for you, b e c aus e t his is a must s e e, b e prep are d for a sur pr is e ending .
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G o i n g t o B o s t o n’s i s really an experience in itself. The building is shady and there is little room for sitting, but the food is good and keeps people coming back for more. I would recommend it to anyone thinking about tr ying it out. Despite the cons, B o s t o n’s m a k e s u p f o r i t w i t h g o o d f o o d t h a t w o n’ t disappoint. 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.
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Jhené Aiko releases creative masterpiece “Souled Out”
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Kris Campbell MC 301 Contributor/ Staff
We have all vibed to the tunes of her different sounds and have grown accustomed to her presence in the music industry. Often referred to as the “female Drake” due to here songbird melodies and acoustic runs, songstress
Jhené Aiko released her most interpersonal masterpiece last week. The creative firework is entitled, “Souled Out,” a play on words that creates a second thought for her listeners. But there is no mystery behind the origin of the debut album’s title. The
inspiration behind it is the thought of ones soul leaving the body and roaming freely as energy. In this album, the songbird pays homage to her deceased brother who she believes is still with her and her daughter who she promises that if anything happens to her, she will be alright, in a song
called, “Promises.” In “Wading,” Aiko takes the act of walking through water and actually “waiting” and combine them both as she waits for her over. She refers to turning blue from the act, creating a visual of her holding her breath under the water and from that, turning blue as if she was running out of air, close to dying due to lack of oxygen. Ultimately, Aiko expresses that this is the feeling that she feels when dealing with a lover as she continues to try to show that she is “as good as it gets,” but yet, “not perfect.” The ultimate soul “out of body experience,” the rest of the album focuses on “good vibes only” and how she no longer regrets the mistakes in the pass and how she realizes that everything happens for a reason and if one does not experience life then one can not truly grow; the album being evidence of mental and musical growth. Jazmine Scott, a junior health care administration major from Madison, Miss. said, “I think she is progressing. Her music is a lot different than what it
once was. I think she is the next female Drake.” Coming from a family with a background in the music industry, Aiko is no stranger to the music world. The singer/songwriter has two sisters who are also in the music industry, including Mila J, Miss “Smoke, Drink, Breakup” herself. Aiko began getting national attention after releasing a mix tape called “Sailing Souls” and after being featured on Drake’s “From Time” track and performing on tour with him. Kori Conerly, a sophomore marketing major from Saginaw, Mich. said, “I loved it. I expected nothing less from her. I think she is just talking about more real stuff. Her first album is more about heartbreak and this one is more personal.” Already having a video for “The Pressure,” a single off the just released album, Aiko foreshadows what her fans and the music industry can expect from her this year. The next female Drake or not, Jhené Aiko continues to make a name for herself.
JSU alum Prince Duren presents “Like Fine Wine” For the first time on the Rose E. McCoy main stage, national award-winning playwright and Jackson State University alumnus, Prince Duren, will present his new play, “Like Fine Wine.” The playwright and director, who is also an instructor in the JSU Department of Speech and Theatre, explained that his play is about following one’s dreams and never giving up on one’s hopes and passion. “Like Fine Wine” is a story about dreams that never die. The story revolves around Caleb “Sax” Sanders, a blue collar cab driver from Memphis, Tenn. who was once on the brink of breaking into the business as a famous jazz musician. Life threw him a curveball and he was forced to put his dreams on hold. An old friend visits him on 50th birthday and sees a once renown musician a shell of his former
self. Caleb questions whether he should pursue his once deferred dream or be content with his life and family. “I was inspired to write this play from an episode I watched of “The Wayans Brothers”. The characters Marlon and Shawn Williams tried to reunite their father, Pops Williams, with his old group the Temptones. Pops Williams eventually did reconnect with his group and experienced a second chance to live out he dreams. That’s what this play is about,” said Duren. “The title of the play, “Like Fine Wine,” was significant because it reminded me of the saying “it only gets better with time,” he added. Duren hopes that audiences are educated, inspired, and fully entertained by the live band performances throughout the play. “Not only is this play
appropriate for adults but for children as well,” said Duren. Duren admits that directing the play was challenging because sometimes he found himself getting too connected. “I have the play arranged in my mind, how I want it done and how I want it performed, so if it is not performed the way I have it mapped out in my mind, we have to do it all over again,” he said. Duren’s mission as a playwright is to introduce his people (African-Americans) to something different other than the same old drama. He invites audiences to come prepared for a show -stopping, music- filled, family drama. He is also currently working on his first gospel play called “The Walls of the Church.” “Like Fine Wine” will run from Sept. 25-29, with the first showing at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 for
Provided by Nadia Bodie-Smith JSU alum Prince Duren
children and senior citizens and $10 general admission. For tickets, drop by the box office in the lobby of the Rose McCoy Auditorium, Monday- Friday from 12-
5p.m. or call the Box Office at (601)979-5956. Tickets are also available online: www. jsums.edu/speechandtheatre.
Chereigna Dixon contributed to this story.
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Student Spotlight: Jesus Baby aka Avery Ward Mia Brooks MC 301 Contributor/ Staff
Gospel and R&B are not two genres usually associated together, but that’s exactly what Avery Ward, a senior theater major from Morton, Miss. embodies. The up and coming singer, who goes by the moniker ‘Jesus Baby’, grew up in the church and was always surrounded by music. Ward grew up listening to many different artists like Dorinda Clark, Kierra Sheard, Jagged Edge, Lyfe Jennings and Tupac. Although he was raised in the church, his love for HipHop and R&B is what really motivated him to pursue a singing career. “Before I got saved, I used to do gangster rap. I discovered I could sing when I won second place in my high school talent show and I started writing
songs after that,” said Ward. Ward describes his music as gospel R&B because his heavy R&B influence is reflected through his music and makes him stand out as a Christian artist. “My favorite style of music is R&B, so most of my songs have an R&B style, but I talk about Christ. I think I’m different because I talk about real life situations that most Christians don’t discuss and put Christ into everything I write about,” said Ward. Ward is currently signed to Orangutan records, out of Sacramento, Calif. and has a hot new single called “Temptation” available on iTunes, Googleplay and Spotify.com. The song is about the temptations that many people face like having premarital sex, drinking or doing drugs. Ward hopes the song is one youth can relate to and find strenghth to
avoid these temptations. When he isn’t singing, Ward uses his creativity in other ways. His original comedy skits have become popular on his Youtube and Facebook pages. In the future, Ward plans to take his singing and acting careers to the next level. “ I would like to host a concert here at Jackson State this year. After I graduate I plan on going on tour and taking my acting to Hollywood,” said Ward. Ward believes he has a bright future ahead of himself and hopes to inspire many with his music, while also being a role model to youth. “I want people to know my voice but most importantly the Christ that’s within me. I want to share the joy and peace of living with Christ through my music. I also want people to know the importance of education and hard work. Nothing comes easy,” said Ward.
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Maroon 5 emerges as an iconic rock group
Maurice Williams MC 301 Contributor Many music groups have the passion, but not many are able to last long. Few like the Beatles, Aerosmith or even Green Day, have an ongoing impact to the music industry today. Maroon 5 almost shared the same declining fate until they released “Over Exposed”, their fourth studio album in 2012. According to digitalspy. com, lead singer Adam
Levine stated that the popular singing contest and show “The Voice”, revived the groups career. “We had a reintroduction to the world with the show.” Through “The Voice” alone, “Overexposed” rose through the charts with the lead single “Moves like Jagger”, which also featured “Voice” alum, Christina Aguilera. Nearly two years later, Maroon 5 was back on the map and their following fifth album simply titled “V” cemented their ongoing
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legacy. The song tells a story of to be if her heart truly says “This album was very someone having an attraction no. innovative,” said Christopher towards someone with “In Your Pocket” is next Johnson, a senior music unreturned feelings. What on the list of favorites. This education major from is the result of this? That song explores the situation of Chicago, Ill. “Unlike their is a person simply wanting an overly attached girlfriend other albums, this one has a to prey upon them like an who wants to make sure their more pop feel to it, but retains “animal.” This song however boyfriend is not cheating on the traditional rock they are firmly establishes a common them. The catch however is known for.” trait among rock, which that the boyfriend has no “V” starts off strong with is creating controversial issue showing her his phone, Maroon 5’s current number phrases and words and but he knows she is cheating one single, “Maps”. This song creating them into something on him and will only do so chronicles the search for love. far more brilliant. until she shows him hers. “All the roads you took Another personal favorite Aside from ravaging sex came back to me” Levine and a night filled with regrets, is another romantic song, sings as in the music video, “V” has more mentionable “Lost Stars”, finishes the he is frantically searching songs within the album. The album strongly. “Lost Stars” for the love of his life who is next song pairs them up with is a love song about finding hidden in plain sight. “So I’m punk-rock icon Gwen Stefani. meaning in the universe and following the map that leads “My Heart is Open” is a finding someone to find that to you.” song with dual meanings as meaning with. As opposed The next hot single that the slightly romantic song to heavy rock and drums, continues down the album chronicles the issues of being the verses within the song are paired up with a guitar line is “Animals”. While that perfectly this song helps lets Levine’s boost their Unlike their other albums, this one has a vocal range career, it was more pop feel to it, but retains the blend in with met with a bit of the rest of the traditional rock they are know for. mixed feelings, band’s musical especially among - Christopher Johnson prowess. critics. Overall, “V” is a decent “I feel it could have avoided unsure if anyone has truly album. While there may be using controversial lines a met the right one. One more no true rough rock roots into bit,” said Bradley Saunders, no and I’ll believe you, Levine the album, it balances it out a sophomore criminal justice sings to Stefani. Deep down perfectly with pop. Those major from Greenwood, Miss. he wants for her to say yes The sophomore felt some to the possible chance of a that enjoy both genres would lines referred to a sexual relationship, but he will know enjoy listening to the album in its entirety. predator. for certain that it is not meant
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JSU, I have always had an issue with finding a parking spot. The second week of school, my car was towed and I had to wait till I had enough money to get it back.� DaMarius Cotton, Crime Prevention Officer for the Department of Public Safety at JSU, wants to make sure students know the importance of a parking decal. “The only way to enter onto the campus is to have a parking decal. If you haven’t noticed, new entrance gates are being put up on Prentiss Street and Lynch Street, so that’s going to help provide more parking in AAC parking lot area for commuter students, � said Cotton. According to DPS, JSU has nine available parking lots on campus for commuter students. They are located at the Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center, south of John A Peoples, Just Hall of Science, College of Education, T.B. Ellis Gym, Walter Payton Fitness & Recreation Center,
Brady Baseball Field, on Short Street and next to the soccer field. There are three parking lots for residential students that are located closest to the residence halls. Shuttle buses are also available for students who park off campus at the Mississippi e-Center. If you have to park far away from your location and need an escort, you can call campus police at 601-979-2580. “Traffic laws are enforced on campus, therefore parking illegally will have your vehicle subject to being towed at your expense and at your fault,� said Cotton. “In order to keep your car from being towed make sure you do not park in any fire lanes, towing loading zone, on the street, reserved or on the university’s grass, and make sure to look for no parking signs. If you do those things you will not have to worry about having your car towed.� Parking decals can be purchased through the Office of Financial Services and picked up from the Department of Public Safety.
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Tigers ready for payback against no-show Grambling Jeremy Anderson Staff Writer
The JSU Tigers will be back in Jackson, Miss. this Saturday to face off against the Tigers of Grambling State University, well at least we hope so. For Jackson State, this is a must win game for two reasons. After starting hot early in the season, the JSU Tigers cannot afford a slump at the beginning of SWAC play. Secondly, JSU fans want a win considering Grambling ruined homecoming last year. The team from Grambling, La. will bring in a 0-3 record into Saturday’s contest on Sept. 19. Both teams will be coming off of a loss as each team enters SWAC play. Jackson State endured a tough 35-7 loss to Tennessee State in the 25th Annual Southern Heritage Classic in Memphis, Tenn. JSU struggled all night long against Tennessee State and did not play at
their highest capability. Although it was a disappointing loss, look for JSU to bounce back soon. JSU Head Coach Harold Jackson plans on increasing the intensity at practice this week, as he feels that JSU needs some extra energy after last week’s loss. Grambling State lost to Bethune-Cookman University in hard fought game. BethuneCookman, who is widely considered as the best HBCU football team in the nation, only managed to hang on and beat GSU by a score of 36-23, as they were expected to easily handle Grambling State. Last year, JSU was scheduled to play Grambling State for the Homecoming game. But, as well noted by many news stations across the country, Grambling State forfeited the contest against Jackson State. The infamy of the event is still discussed. The players from Grambling State felt as if they were not
being treated well and that their facilities were unacceptable for a division-1 program. Therefore, they expressed their frustration by refusing to show up in Jackson last year to play. Although the problems at GSU were somewhat relieved, this troubled Jackson State financially and diluted the exciting week of Homecoming. GSU suffered monetary penalties from the SWAC and also is being mandated to play JSU in Jackson for the next three years. After last year’s 1-11 record, new GSU head coach Broderick Fobbs and his football team will be anxious to start off SWAC play with a win against JSU. For Grambling, this could make or break their season. A win in Jackson against the SWAC powerhouse Jackson State, would spring Grambling into what could be a season of redemption after last year’s embarrassment. Be sure to watch your Tigers begin SWAC play this Saturday at 6 p.m. in Mississippi Veteran’s Memorial Stadium.
Sports Media Relations Quarterback, LaMontiez Ivy, looks to throw the ball.
A storm did not stop the Tigers
Photo: Dominique McCraney Forward player, Alexandra Goutier during the Mississippi College soccer game.
Asha Wilhight Staff Writer Jacks on St ate Universit y women’s s o ccer te am overc ame Mississippi C ol lege3-2 on S ept. 12, , despite t he mu lt iple stor m del ays at t he JSU S o ccer C omplex. The L ady Tigers op ene d up t he game w it h a b ang . Wit hin t wo minutes, E lexis R ice,
a s ophomore for ward, s core d an unb elie vable go a l w it h t he help of her te ammate Ja l ana E l lis. But, not e ven a f u l l minute go es by and t he E l lis s cores again w it h t he assist ance of Shat iu anna B an ks. The y waste d no t ime at a l l. The amazing go a l e ar ne d R ice C ol lege Sp or ts Madness SWAC S o ccer Pl ayer of t he we ek. At t his p oint t he L ady
Tigers were up 2-0. As t he game cont inue d, at t he 15 minute mark, t he L ady C ho c t aws retur ne d t he favor by s cor ing a p oint. “Af ter t he f irst go a l, I felt li ke we ne e de d to pick it up as a te am and rais e our le vel to comp ens ate for t heir go a l,” s aid for ward Eronci a B er r y, a junior business administ rat ion maj or f rom Gre ensb oro, N. C. “My minds et af ter t hat was to just fo c us on w hat we ne e de d to do to get anot her go a l.” R ice s core d again af ter t he s e cond ha lf b egan. The L ady Tigers worke d hard on defending t heir go a l, but t he y cou ld not stop t heir opp onent f rom ma k ing anot her go a l. “I t hin k we have a go o d found at ion s et and we ma ke go o d prog ression e ver yd ay. I s e e us w inning SWAC again,” s aid for ward Shat iu anna B an ks, a junior maj or ing in account ing f rom L as Vegas, Ne v. The L ady Tigers w i l l me et Mi ls aps C ol lege at t he JSU S o ccer C omplex on S ept. 23 at 4:30 p.m.
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“Do you feel the punishment the NFL gave Ray Rice was justified?” Compiled by Tamarick Johnson
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Keiven Russey Sophomore Graphic Design Rockford, Ill.
“I agree with the punishment. No man should put their hands on a woman no matter the situation. He is a great player but he got what he deserved in my opinion.”
Paige Hector Junior Marketing Tucker, Ga.
“No, I don’t think it was justified because they punished him twice for the same crime and only made the punishment worse because the video came out.”
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Quinton Thompson Freshman Political Science Southaven, Miss.
“No, it was already known what happened in the elevator. It seems like the commissioner just increased the punishment just to please the public.”
Sapphire McCray Sophomore Biology Pre Med. Magnolia, Miss.
“Yes, but it was more of a business move. The NFL wanted to make women think they are important in professional sports when they are not.”
Khalal Walker Junior Political Science Fairfield, Calif.
“No, because they had a lot of the facts before the video came out so they should have suspended him for the season from the beginning.”
Rashon Roberson Junior Political Science Slyvarena, Miss.
“I believe it was justified and that he will definitely learn his lesson from this incident.”
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