The Blue & White Flash November 3, 2022

JSU students and employees weigh in on the importance of voting in the midterms

Tatyanna Ross, Editor-in-Chief and Elizabeth Duncan, Staff Writer

The midterm elections will be held on Nov. 8 and students at Jackson State University weighed in on the importance of voting.

“Voting is very important because African-Americans fought for our right to vote and endured hard times for us to be able to vote,” said Freshman Class President Caleab Pickens, a public health major from Jackson, Miss. “I also believe by voting the right person in you are securing yourself financially and economically because they are able to enforce laws and add new bills to the government.”

Some feel that the midterms are crucial after the U.S. Supreme court ruled in favor of overturning of Roe v Wade, a 1973 Supreme Court decision that gave women the legal right to abortion.

“The closest thing we have to making a real difference as young people is to vote. We can have a say over who is elected because they (legislators) determine how much funding colleges receive,” said Tanea Harris, a senior social work major from St. Louis, Mo.

The overturning of Roe v Wade has put the power in the hands of many states to make the determination on whether abortions is allowed.

As midterm elections approach, it is important to know who is running as well as their stance on issues that affect you in the state of Mississippi.

Mangum, PhD. had this to say about the importance of voting.

“Midterms are very important, largely because there are different types of voters in them therefore you have different types of elected officials, which means you are going to have different types of public policies,” said Political Science Department Chair Maurice Mangum. “So every election is going to be part and parcel of what is going on at the time. So as opposed to two years ago when the presidential election took place, now abortion reproduction rights are on the ballot, critical race theory and other racial and social identity issues such as sexual orientation are on the ballot. While these things were not on the ballot during when presidential election (took place).”

He added: “So midterms are important because you are dealing more with different types of issues that are driven by the people and less by the politicians at the top of the ticket. In presidential elections, the presidential candidates tend to have enough swagger to be able to determine the agenda and push certain issues.

In midterm elections it’s the national force, it’s the national trend that dictate what issues are going to be at play or at stake in the midterm elections.

So midterms are important, very important.

Jackson State University is in the Second District. There are four candidates running for this congressional district: Incumbent Bennie Thompson (Democrat), Jerry Kerner (Democrat), Brian Flowers (Republican), and Ronald Eller

(Republican).

According to https:// benniethompson.house.gov, Incumbent Thompson, a resident of Bolton, Miss., is serving in his 13th term in the United States House of Representatives. Thompson is the longest-serving AfricanAmerican elected official in the State of Mississippi and the lone Democrat in the Mississippi Congressional Delegation. He also believes that having fair and nondiscriminatory practices in jobs, schools, and in our communities is important for the growth of our country.

He has voted in favor of supporting a woman’s right to have an abortion. According to onetheissues.org, He voted no to banning federal health coverage that includes abortion, no to restricting interstate transport of minors to get abortions, yes to allowing human embryonic stem cell research, and yes to providing access to safe, legal abortion without restrictions.

Jerry Kerner, a California native who now resides in Clinton, Miss., does not believe having gun restrictions will protect schools. He believes that armed guards are enough to protect schools from mass shooters, according to Mississippifreepress.org.

Kerner does not believe that there are police brutality issues and that anyone who “resists” arrest must face the consequences of a bad outcome. He also believes that abortion decisions should be left to the state. He also firmly believes, that there is no such thing as systemic racism and that we should be building a wall to stop the flow of drugs

into our country.

The next candidate for District 2 is Brian Flowers, a native of Fayetteville, N.C., who now resides in Clinton, Miss. According to Mississippifreepress.org, he stated he has strong Christian and conservative values.

One public policy Flowers felt strongly about was the abolition of critical race theory (CRT). Flowers believes that teaching CRT is teaching that one race is better than the other. He also believes that the southern borders should be shut down and that any immigrant that came across the border should be deported.

The last congressional candidate is Ronald Eller who is from West Virginia, who established the cardiac surgery program in Vicksburg, Miss.

According to the Mississippi Free Press, Eller’s website describes him as a proponent of “election integrity,” a vague phrase that has become increasingly common as Republicans nationwide have responded to former President Donald Trump’s unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud.

Eller also believes in voter ID and opposes same day voter registration. He does not believe in funding abortion clinics or funding Planned Parenthood facilities.

According to Eller, the Mississippi law on abortion should become “the law of the land” and that abortion should only be performed to save the life of the mother.

Throughout this semester members of NAACP and JSUVotes have been stressing the importance of voting as college students.

“It’s important for us as college students to register and perform the act of voting. Even if you are from out of state, any decision made by the state has a major effect on you and your life,” Murchison said.

“The importance of voting is that it will allow the chance for your voice to be heard, also the chance to make a difference in this world.”

Kurstan Bates is another JSU student who agreed on the importance of voting.

“The importance of voting is that it will allow the chance for your voice to be heard and also the chance to make a difference in this world,” said Bates.

Mangum also stressed the importance of the minority vote.

“It’s always the case, especially with racial minorities, you got to keep voting to get representation because if you don’t the other side is going to take away as many rights as they possible can. So you still see the republican party trying to diminish people’s right to vote, trying to take away people’s rights of various types. So you know the problem is when you are a racial and political minority status, you can’t give up, you got to vote as often as possible.”

The midterm elections in Mississippi will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022.

If you haven’t registered to vote, you can go to www.sos. ms.gov and click the elections and voting tab and select voter registration information. The site also allows you to look up polling places.

Joel Murchison, a junior music education major from Atlanta Ga. and member of JSUVotes, serves as social media chairman for NAACP.

SHANNON

ALIVIA

Exercise your right to vote and let your voice be heard

African-American voting rights.

Each primary voting year, specifically November, is a time when eligible voters take the time to exercise their right to vote.

In my opinion, it is one of the few ways you can feel powerful and voice your opinion without actually speaking.

Many people of color in the South, particularly African-Americans, were not able to vote despite the 15th Amendment which in brief states, “Citizens shall not be denied or abridged the right to vote based on their race, color or previous condition of servitude in the U.S.”, until the 1965 Voting Rights Act was implemented to give

You might ask, why is this important information to know now? Well, this was only about 60 years ago and we all know someone in their sixties, whether it be our parents, grandparents, family members or others.

As a young adult, we often feel our vote does not matter or make a difference, but in the year of 2016, millennials (ages 20-35), made up 27 percent of all eligible voters.

I know you’re probably thinking that 27 percent is not a lot, but this number was very close to the same amount of Baby Boomers (ages 52-70), who lead the electoral votes consecutively.

Besides the facts listed above, we (Millennials) and

Post Millennials (ages 1819), are among the most impacted

I’m sure you remember in 2020 after the death of George Floyd and the embankment of the deadly COVID-19 virus, how our country was in turmoil and politicians were recklessly running our country.

This alone should be enough to convince you to vote, however that may easily be the most biased thing I have written as a journalist.

The fact remains that blacks have been seen as the bottom feeders of this country for hundreds of thousands of years. Which is a disgrace since we were of the majority who built it. Another biased

statement, I know.

So here’s what I need for each eligible unregistered voter to do.

First, register to vote via https://www. usvotefoundation.org/.

Next, get to know your running politicians in the state you have registered to vote in. Match that with your passions and what type of changes you want to see implemented.

Lastly, encourage your peers around you to vote. It is the only way to see effective change.

Our voice can no longer be silenced. Your VOTE MATTERS!

The views expressed in the commentary are those of the writer(s) and in no way represent the views of The Blue & White Flash.

Alivia Welch Managing Editor

Compiled by: Keston Townsend, Zhane McCorvey and Aria Brent

Joseph Miller Senior Biology/Pre-Med Gulf Port, Miss.

“I wear pink to show representation and support, even while playing sports.”

Caleab Pickens

Public Health

Freshman Class Pres. Jackson, Miss.

“Voting is very important because people fought for us to be able to vote. I believe by voting for the right person you are securing yourself financially and economically.”

Nathan Gardner Sophomore Computer Science Memphis, Tenn.

“Voting can help us get better jobs as promised by the presidential candidates. This is important.”

Nyla Graham Junior Psychology New Orleans, La.

“To me it’s important to be registered to vote because it’s a way of using your voice. especially because at a certain point we weren’t able to.”

Tario Linson Freshman Journalism and Media Studies Atlanta, Ga.

“Good voting habits start young, that is why it is important to start voting in college and to continue voting.”

Tanea

Harris Senior Social Science Educ. St Louis, Mo.

“The closest thing we have to making a real difference is to vote. We can have a say over who is elected and how much funding we receive.”

Lauren Temple Junior Biology/Pre-Med Slidell, La.

“It’s important to register to vote because college students have a voice. As an out of state student, I think it’s important that I’m aware of the politics going on in the area I’m in.”

Desmond Washington

Sophomore English Education Crenshaw,

Miss.

“To assure that we can have our voices heard. Often times we as college students seem to be affected by local issues but don’t have any say in who handles them.”

Kurstan Bates Physics/Pre-Med Freshman Class Senator Ripley, Tenn.

“The importance in voting is that it will allow the chance for your voice to be heard, also the chance to make a difference in this world.”

Braylon Lewis Freshman Biology/Pre-Med Tuscaloosa, Ala.

“Voting is unimportant to me because nothing changes when we vote, everything stays the same or it doesn’t help us at all.”

Peyton Lockett Freshman Marine Biology Redbanks, Miss.

“Our opinion matters as young voters. If we voted, we can voice our own opinions.”

“Why is it important to be a registered voter as a college student?”

by the leaders in office.

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Students learn what it takes to make it in media at JABJ Bootcamp

Tatyana Ross Editor-in-Chief

Members of the Jackson Association of Black Journalists conducted a bootcamp for students in the Department of Journalism and Media Studies on Oct. 27. Held in the California Room at the Mississippi eCenter, local media professionals from news stations in the Jackson area gave students tips of the trade in a question answer formatted event.

The media professionals included: Ross Adams, who served as the moderator of the event, Alexandria Galtney, Executive Producer at WAPT, Patrice Clark WLBT, Quinten Smith WLBT, Byron Brown WJTV, Warren Trent WJTV, Jimmie Gates JABJ President, Lynda Hasberry JABJ Member, Branden Walker WLBT, Troy Johnson WAPT, Lamonte Brown WAPT, Donovan Wade WAPT and Ross Adams WAPT.JMS Department Chair Elayne H. Anthony stated this was the first in other events the department will have to help students.

“I asked our students to attend the Jackson Association of Black Journalists Bootcamp to connect with professional journalists who are currently working in the field. They were able to listen and ask questions about coverage of stories, internships and jobs,” said Anthony. “The opportunities are presented to students so they will follow up with the journalists and tell them what they hope to accomplish in the field. These journalists enjoy connecting and hearing from journalism students. We also plan to initiate brown baggers in the future to continue this student/ professional relationship.”

The room was jammed packed with eager future media professional who hope to one day work or intern at the very news stations represented. Students asked questions concerning obtaining future positions and much more.

Alivia Welch, the managing editor for The Blue & White Flash, felt the event was very beneficial for JMS students.

“Events like these are important

for future journalists because they allow us to gather information about different job opportunities that we can pursue with our degree,” said Welch. “It is also encouraging to see people that look like us dominating in a career that we make up a small percentage in.

Welch added: “Each journalist on the panel had different opinions about the field, however they all had one thing in common and that was

that it’s okay to fail. Failure is a part of this career but those failures will help us better ourselves in years to come.”

The students weren’t the only ones who were excited about the event; speakers like WAPT Executive Producer Alexandria Galtney, who is also a JSU alum, was thrilled about the conference.

“Students were able to get access to a field that is hard to get into if you are not willing to put in the work.

I hope the students who attended this event took away valuable information but they have to be open to the information they are receiving,” said Galtney. “The bootcamp was meant for students to ask media professional questions about their careers. Whether or not students adhere to our answers and fully grasp the mindset of what it takes to have a successful career in this industry is up to them.”

Students learn to be confident and not cocky during freshman forum

Shakell James Staff Writer

The freshman class council at Jackson State University held its “ Confidence Not Cockiness” forum on Monday, Oct. 24 in Dixon Residence Hall.

The student leaders discussed the difference between confidence and cockiness, how to present yourself among others, and how to approach one’s arrogance.

Austin Rolfe, a junior business marketing major from Little Rock, Ark., served as Mr. Sophomore for the 20212022 academic school year. He currently holds the position of junior class vice president. He highly recommended not letting yourself get into your own head.

“Confidence is energy about yourself that is presented positively,” Rolfe said.

According to the student leaders, cockiness can come off in a negative light and it can cause groups of people to develop preconceived notions that may not be true.

They suggest when encountering someone with a cocky attitude, the best thing to do is have a private conversation with them explaining their behavior.

Several tips were given to boost confidence. Tips include:

* Get a journal

* Turn your insecurities and alter them into compliments

* Practice in the mirror

* Create sticky notes with encouraging words

* Surround yourself with encouraging family and friends

* Always trust your intuition

whenever there is a pessimistic effect

* Do not allow people to take advantage of you

Kennedy Harrison, a senior political science major from Dallas, Texas, holds two different student leadership positions, president of the Blue S.T.R.E.A.K and attorney general of the Student Government Association (SGA) for the 2022-2023 academic school year.

Harrison said that student leaders have to remain cautious and not lose themselves in their titles. “It’s ok to not be a part of the crowd sometimes,” Harrison said.

Elisha Brown, a junior elementary education major from Columbia, Miss., said she did not plan on becoming a student leader for the 2022-2023 academic school year. It was never her plan to even run for Miss Junior but she said her main support system had different plans.

“Having the right people surrounded around you will wash away any doubt you have about yourself,” Brown said.

Caleab Pickens, a public health major from Jackson, Miss., and current freshman class president said that cockiness carries a negative connotation.

“Your biggest downfall is not listening to people,” Pickens said.

Joshua Edwards, a senior Journalism and Media Studies major from Tulsa, Okla. and the current and sixth Mr. Jackson State University admitted that being a student leader is more difficult than what meets the eye.

“It’s okay to not be perfect at all times and once you accept that, you will always be the

person you’re called to be,” Edwards said.

Attendees of the forum seemed to be receptive to the information given by the new freshman class council.

Jamere Slaughter, a psychology major from Chicago, Ill., said cocky attitudes remind

him to stay humble.

“It was really informative, it made me think about my future endeavors on campus. I won’t be as nervous, scared, or hesitant about trying new things on campus or even in life outside of school,” Slaughter said.

Regan Johnson, a computer

engineering major from Jackson, Miss., and the current freshman class secretary is all about self-love. She said that it is important to not be so critical of yourself and shortcomings.

“Always know your worth and always love yourself,” Johnson said.

Good Morning America show culminates with $100,000 from Snickers

Communications Officer

Good Morning America CoAnchor Michael Strahan traveled to Jackson State University to celebrate Homecoming with the Tigers during a live broadcast of the show. During the broadcast, the University was surprised with the announcement that Mars is donating $100,000 in support of the JSU Emergency Gap Fund.

“America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities like JSU are vital resources in educating an increasingly diverse workforce and the business community can step up to support diversity in higher education,” said Anton Vincent,

President of Mars Wrigley, North America. “I am extremely proud to call Jackson home where my parents Dr. George and Pearl Vincent taught as JSU professors for 25 years. It is a privilege and an honor to give back to the legacy of JSU through the iconic Mars Snickers brand.”

The Jackson State University Gap Emergency Fund was created to help students who face a financial gap after all their financial aid and scholarships have been applied toward tuition.

The program also provides financial support to students for emergency expenses, such as unexpected illness and accidents and economic hardships.

Director of Public Relations Rachel James-Terry and Chief

Alonda Thomas accepted the check on behalf of the University.

“There are a lot of students that have financial need when it comes to paying for college. Just a little bit of money can help ensure that they can stay in school, and that’s what this money is going to go towards. Thank you to Mars and Snickers for this generous gift,” said Thomas.

Coach Deion Sanders, appearing with student athletes Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders, discussed his mission to not only train student athletes, but to guide boys into becoming men.

“Oftentimes these young men come in with all types of

histories and a lot of them are un-fathered, and we’ve got to build them and mold them and shape them so they’re men,” said Sanders. “So you may send me a boy, but through the trials and tribulations and the teachings, we’re going to send you back a man.”

During the show the Sonic Boom of the South, the Prancing J-Settes, the JSU Cheerleaders and students helped Strahan kick-off the morning on a spirited note. Senior student Marvin Meda was prepared to talk about his experiences serving as the first Latino head drum major for the marching band when the subject flipped to him specifically.

“Marvin is an outstanding

student. He has been met with a lot of challenges, but he has definitely met those challenges head on in stride and the future is very bright for that young man,” said JSU Director of Bands Roderick Little, Ph.D.

Good Morning America surprised Meda by bringing his mother, Blanca Nieves Meda; brother Kevin Garcia Meda, and former high school band director Carlton Williams to town all the way from Dallas, Texas for the occasion.

“Seeing how Marvin was passionate about the band – not just his own section, but the whole band, that’s what put our eyes on him as being leadership material,” said Williams. “We’re just so proud of him.”

WAPT investigative reporter Ross Adams interviews Journalism and Media Studies student Antonio Jackson during JABJ Bootcamp.

Photo by Jamall Morris

students volunteered at the College Hill MB Church Harvest Festival.

Students look forward to sporting colorful fall fashion pieces

Terrian Edwards Staff Writer

Many people are looking for something new in fall fashion. There are a number of styles to choose from and it can be hard to find what you are looking for.

While many women may stick to the same style of outfits weekly, there are still plenty of opportunities to switch it up and look stylish.

From wearing sweaters,jean jackets, turtlenecks, cable-knit pieces, and mohair cardigans to baggy jeans to sweatpants and yoga pants.

Women have a wide range of fashion choices for fall. From staples such as sweaters and jackets to more creative pieces, there is something for everyone to wear.

Fall fashion allows people to go for a more comfortable look or stand out with a daring piece, there is something for you in this season’s fashion. Additionally, people choose to wear hats and jackets in the fall to keep themselves warm and look fashionable at the same time.They also may choose to wear boots or beanies to keep their head warm.

Mikayla Stokes, a freshman pre-med biology major from Chicago,Ill.,said fall is her favorite season because it gives her the opportunity to dress up cozy, warm, and comfortable.

“Don’t get me wrong I dress comfortably and and cute all the time but it’s just in the summer I’m too hot to really care what I look like,” Stokes said. “But with fall, it makes me want to be a little cute but also comfy while being

fully dressed ya know?”

Different women prefer to wear different colors and styles, but there are some constants that most women follow. For example, many women wear cardigans and skirts because it is cold outside.

Kayla Alfred, a sophomore theater major from New Orleans, La., claimed to love fashion and always makes sure

“When it comes to fashion, the season matters the most. It’s important to wear clothes that are neutral and have orangish hues during the fall,” Alfred said.

Fall fashion for men typically features darker colors and layers and as the weather gets colder, men will want to take advantage of layers to stay

Darvell Hall Jr.,a freshman psychology

La.,said

“Usually

When it comes to fall fashion there is no right or wrong. People will wear what they feel will keep them the most warm and comfortable.

Sambou’s African Kitchen serves up international delights

Aria Brent Variety Editor

I’m no stranger to ethnic food. Growing up, my mom exposed me to a lot of different cultures and I’ve always looked at international food with the mindset that “If everyone in this ethnic group raves about this dish, it can’t possibly be that bad.” So when the internet began to flood with videos of people trying fufu, a traditional West African dish made of mashed cassava until it reaches the consistency of a soft dough- I had to try it!

Prior to the dish taking the internet by storm, I was already familiar with it thanks to some of my high school friends who were West African. Despite, being ahead of the trend, I didn’t get the chance to try the dish until recently. The dough is typically served with a variety of stews and eaten with your hands. Although fufu doesn’t taste like much on its own, the many stews and soups it can be served with are described to be robust, flavorful and filling.

With this in mind, I had high hopes for Sambou’s African Kitchen.

Located on County Line Road, in Ridgeland, Missi., Sambou’s is in an unlikely location and is kind of hidden, but I assure you the restaurant is well worth finding.

Upon entering the restaurant, I was greeted by their friendly host and offered a menu to order my carry-out order. The restaurant was beautifully decorated. It had a modern appeal to it all the while still displaying their proud African heritage.

Although I had my heart set on trying fufu with one of the several

stews they offered, some issues with that arose. The dough is offered with egusi soup or okra-beef soup. Egusi soup is made with crayfish and I have a shellfish allergy. So, I was going to opt for the okra-beef soup. They were kind enough to let me sample the soup along with a little portion of the fufu prior to ordering an entire plate of it and I’m glad they did.

The okra-beef soup was just as delicious as I imagined it to be. It was very well seasoned and balanced. The fufu was soft and a great device for devouring the sample of soup I had been given. However, it was just as bland as everyone described it to be and I don’t like okra. I truly did enjoy the soup, but not enough to order a whole portion of it. I definitely could have ate the dish and made the best of it but I wanted to thoroughly enjoy my meal so I decided to order something else.

In addition to traditional West African food, Sambou’s African Kitchen also offers a variety of Caribbean cuisine.

After having further reviewed the menu I decided to order the curry chicken. Now, I’d like to consider myself a curry chicken connoisseur and although I wasn’t getting a dish that was entirely new to me, I was excited to try their take on it.

In addition to the curry chicken, I also ordered their Gambian meat pies and a dessert called chakery. The meat pies were described as “an African style fried pastry filled with sauteed beef and vegetables”. You get two in an order and I anticipated them being similar to Jamaican beef patties. The chakery was described to be similar to yogurt with millet

granules, sweetened condensed milk, coconut and spices. With a description like this I imagined it being some variation of rice in pudding.

The food took about 20 minutes to receive and I spent a total of $42.28. Sambou’s was a little pricey but I know that international ingredients such as scotch bonnet peppers which they use in their jerk chicken aren’t easy to come by in the U.S so the cost is understandable.

My curry chicken meal came with white rice, stir fried cabbage and fried plantains. I was looking to substitute the rice for fufu but I was told that wasn’t allowed.

The entire ride home the food smelled amazing and I was really excited to try it.

I tried the Gambian meat pies first and they were probably

one the greatest things I’ve ever ate in my entire life. Think of an empanada—but greater. It was spicy and savory and so well seasoned!

The description was so simple and I’m sure that it was accurate in its simplicity; I’ve never had something so simple be so delicious though!

I’ve always been told that life is short so you should eat dessert first, so I then tasted the chakery. When it I read the description and it was noted to be yogurt like I thought they were referring to the texture of the dish, not the taste. The dish was sweet and tangy, much like: yogurt! The millet granules reminded me of small pieces of rice and the coconut added a nice texture. It wasn’t bad but I wouldn’t order the item again.

Saving the best for last I then tried my curry chicken. Much like all the other versions of the dish I’ve

had: it was spectacular. It was filling, delicious and had a slight spice to it. The chicken was extremely tender and juicy. I didn’t have high hopes for the rice considering how plain it was but it was cooked to perfection and had some floral notes to it. I’d never had stir fried cabbage before but I liked it. It was salty but not in an overwhelming way and the fried plantains added a nice sweetness to the dish. Each part of the dish was great on its own but together they were a divine culinary experience.

Overall, Sambou’s African Kitchen gets a 9/10.Although I wasn’t a fan of the chakery, everything else I ordered was phenomenal.

The staff was friendly, the restaurant was clean and the food was top tier. I’m already trying to find an excuse to go back and try more of the items on their menu.

Black Adam lights up the box office on opening weekend

Antonio Jackson Staff Writer

The world premiered the new film “Black Adam” on Oct. 21, 2022.

According to Box Office Mojo by IMDbPro, the film earned over $67 million domestically and over $75 million internationally, grossing a total of $156 million worldwide.

Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, the film is a perfect example of a hero who followed his own rules for the sake of the greater good.

“Black Adam” has the possibility of changing the views of superheroes to the world. When the term superhero is brought up people think of some person with superpowers fighting for peace and justice.

Black Adam, played by Dwayne Johnson, followed the story of TethAdam, a slave whose family was killed by the selfish king of Kahndaq. Blessed with the strength and power

of the seven wizards, Teth-Adam becomes Black Adam.

In a vengeful rage kills the king and his palace, freeing Kahndaq. However, the seven wizards disapproved of this action and punished him for his crime. Black Adam killed six wizards but was sealed away by the last one that survived.

Thousands of years later, Black Adam was released by rebels of the new oppressors of Kahndaq, Intergang. With the help of others, he destroys Intergang and becomes the new leader and protector of his people.

The film’s plot did an impressive job displaying the evolution of the Black Adam’s character. At the beginning, he is shown to be a cold hearted, grieving, lone wolf who was clearly out of touch with the modern world.

Black Adam had trouble following the “code of conduct” that modern superheroes followed.

However, as the film progressed, Black Adam found a way to feel compassion for others and adapted to this new way of life. Making amends with the heroes who saw him as a loose cannon.

Although, Black Adam showed an over use of CGI and computergenerated images, the film made up for it with its incredible action scenes.

Collet-Serra did an excellent job at making sure that each action sequence was fresh and different from the last.

Despite the great action scenes, the actors did fall short with delivering some of their lines. Johnson overall did a decent job portraying the personality of Black Adam, however some of his lines came off bland.

Also, the romance between Cyclone, played by Quintessa Swindell, and Atom Smasher, played by Noah Centineo, did not offer much to the plot. It was great to see

lesser-known heroes like Cyclone and Atom Smasher.

It was cool to see these characters are not forgotten and are included in big stories. However, it did not do the characters justice. It successfully succeeded at showing

them as lackluster side characters with a “love” story.

Overall, “Black Adam’’ was a phenomenal film that did well at catering to DC comic veterans while also attracting newcomers to the brand.

to prep her closet for the fall.

warm. Men choose to wear cardigans, vests, chunky knit sweaters and dashing leather jackets.

A popular style for men is to wear a button-down shirt with a sweater over top. This can be paired with jeans or khakis.

major from New Orleans,

that he loves the fall and the opportunity to dress

how he feels everyday.

I’ll wear a good two piece set and a cross body bag but other days imma wear a good turtle neck, long dress coat and some matching pants and wear jewelry.”

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Jackson State Tigers win battle of the big cats

the people did not disappoint.

Cameron Adams Sports Editor

Jackson State University made history on and off the field on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022 in BoomBox Classic.

J-State not only dominated Southern University’s football team in the BoomBox Classic, 35-0, but also delivered it with a Sonic Boom.

Jackson State’s Sonic Boom of the South and the J-Sette put on an amazing show for the 53,885 fans who packed the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium.

This victory against the Jaguars broke the school’s original record for the best start of the season with a record of 8-0.

Although the Tiger’s football team had a historical evening, it was the fans who made history first.

The city of Jackson hosted ESPN’s College GameDay for the first time in history and

College GameDay host, Rece Davis, was accompanied by fellow ESPN analysts, Desmond Howard, Kirk Herbstreit, Pat McAfee and David Pollack.

The ESPN cast was in awe of the constant enthusiasm and overwhelming love for the Tigers. Pat McAfee kept J-State “fired up” as he heavily interacted with the crowd throughout the show.

This was the fourth time the College GameDay crew featured Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

The crowd remained electric through several entertaining segments including, “Prime’s Time” where Deion Sanders gave some words of admiration for the city’s support.

“This is unbelievable,” Sanders said on the set. “This is what we dreamt of. This is what it’s supposed to be.”

He constantly thanked Southern for their energy

and participation in College GameDay.

Despite Coach Sanders’ public gratitude towards the Southern’s football program, their social media antics caused tensions to rise.

In a controversial video, Southern’s football team exceeded the line of friendly banter by using vulgar language to disrespect Coach Prime and Jackson State. This did nothing but poke the Tiger.

With tensions running high for both teams, everyone in attendance was ready for the long awaited rematch.

In response, Jackson State took their trash talk to the field. The players walked off the bus locked in, saying little to no words.

“Gameday. That’s all I got to say,” said the Florida native and Senior wide receiver, Shane Hooks via. The Pregame Show.

The Tigers didn’t allow a single score from the opposing team for the first

time all season. Southern University was limited to only 10 first downs.

When asked about what influenced this dominant effort on defense Coach Prime immediately referenced the video. “They released that video during the week. Kinda upset us a little bit”, said Prime.

The game started off slow for the Tigers. Both of the team’s well known defense was on display as the first quarter of play ended, 0-0.

Jackson State scored their first touchdown during the second quarter after, Heisman candidate, quarterback Sheduer Sanders threw a three yard touchdown setting up Sy’Veon Wilkerson, the up perfectly, pushing the score to 7-0.

Once the Tigers crossed the end zone the first time, it seemed as if that was the push they needed. They finished the quarter 22-0, thanks to back-toback rushes from Sanders and a rare two-point conversion.

Not only did he break

his career high in rushing touchdowns, but also for his longest touchdown run, after rushing 42 yards to secure the six points.

In the third quarter, Wilkerson’s 26-yard touchdown run capped a five-play, 40-yard drive to give Jackson State a 28-0 lead. Wilkerson was also close to making some history of his own. He was only a couple yards shy of running one hundred yards for the game.

As the fourth quarter began, the long awaited storm caused a multi-hour delay in the game. This did not stop the momentum of Jackson State.

J.P. Andrade capped off the dominant victory after completing a 14-yard touchdown pass to Trevonte Rucker for the final margin.

The Tigers face off against Texas Southern on Saturday, November 5, at 6 p.m. looking to continue their historic winning streak.

JSU soccer team claims regular season SWAC title

Adams Sports Editor

The Jackson State University soccer team claimed the Southwestern Athletic Conference regular season championship after taking down Texas Southern, 2-0 on.

The Tigers completely dominated the SWAC, causing them to finish the season with the number one seed with a record of 7-1-1 in the conference.

Now the team has their eyes set on bringing home the gold. They will face off against Prairie View A&M on Nov. 3 as they open up the 2022 SWAC Soccer Tournament.

The soccer team celebrated their regular season title by supporting Jackson State’s football team in full SWAC attire, showing every who is truly SWAC.

Despite the achievement, the Tigers refuse to become complacent. Head coach, Dr. Ted Flogaites discussed the importance of staying hungry for the championship.

“We’ve won the regular season, but that’s over. The only thing we should be looking at is Thursday at Alabama A&M,” Coach Flogaites said.

This mindset is not only installed in the coaching staff, but also in the players.

Tionna Taylor, a junior from Chandler, Ariz., is the goalkeeper for the Lady

Tigers. She discussed the team’s mentality going into a new journey.

“We can do whatever we did in the regular season, but when you get to those elimination games that’s all that matters”, said Taylor. “Nothing we did in the past matters. It’s important to take it game by game.”

The determination to succeed is in full effect, going into the SWAC championship tournament and the team’s chemistry is only strengthening their chances of going all the way.

“The team has just looked at the big picture, so it just glued us all together”, said Sydni Wilson, a senior Defender for the team and Georgia native. “We focus on how we can be a better program and cohesively get along.”

The team faces off against Alabama A&M on Nov. 3 at 10 a.m. in high hopes to bring home the championship title and complete their dominant season.

With the soccer team being the first seed, teams are going to be giving it their all to stop the Tigers from dominating in the postseason.

“We need to come into this game knowing that we have a target on our back, and that everyone is looking to take us down,” said Wilson.

All matches will be streamed live on the SWAC Digital Network.

The ESPN GameDay cast during the BoomBox Classic.

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2022 SWAC Championship Soccer team.