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Vol. 77 / No. 11 OPINION
P re s i d e n t i a l Election page 3
NEWS JSU Polling page 4
November 10, 2016
S P O RT S
VA R I E T Y
JSU vs. AA&MU page 8
Doctor Strange review page 5
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Nation calls for unity after Trump secures presidency Deirdra Harris Glover Managing Editor
Political outsider, businessman and Republican iconoclast Donald J. Trump will be the 45th president of the United States of America. This victory has pollsters and party leaders scratching their heads as all perceived notions about the American election process and the future of the Office of the President might hold. Fox news anchor Bret Baier called the election “unreal, surreal.” President Trump addressed his loyal following at the New York Hilton just before 3 a.m., taking a different tack than the campaign trail. “Now it is time for America
to bind the wounds of division, have to get together. To all Republicans and Democrats and independents across this nation, I say it is time for us to come together as one united people,” said Trump. Hillary Clinton urged her supporters to push through disappointment and work for America. “We have seen that our nation is more deeply divided than we thought. But I still believe in America and I always will. And if you do, then we must accept this result and then look to the future. Donald Trump is going to be our president. We owe him an open mind and the chance to lead,” said Clinton. Trump congratulated Hillary Clinton on a hard-
fought campaign in his acceptance speech, and praised her former work. “Hillary has worked very long and very hard over a long period of time, and we owe her a major debt of gratitude for her service to our country,” Trump said. Trump handily won Mississippi, as expected. Governor Phil Bryant supported Trump as chief fundraiser for his Mississippi campaign and a surrogate in key states. Mississippi Today reported that Bryant played his cards close to his vest in a Supertalk radio on Nov. 7, saying he’d heard circulating rumors he was being considered for a cabinet position as Trump’s Secretary of Agriculture.
“It would be great for the state of Mississippi to be a part of the Donald Trump legacy,” Bryant said. President Barack Obama spoke from the White House Rose Garden Nov. 9, saying he and his staff will do everything they can to ensure a peaceful transition of power and that presidentelect Trump and his staff will have everything they need to govern effectively. “That’s how this country has moved forward for 240 years. It’s how we’ve pushed boundaries and promoted freedom around the world. That’s how we’ve expanded the rights of our founding to reach all of our citizens. It’s how we have come this far. And that’s why I’m
confident that this incredible journey that we’re on, as Americans, will go on.” Obama said. Moving forward, President-elect Trump said he will reach across the divides illuminated by this election. “I pledge to every citizen of our land that I will be President for all of Americans, and this is so important to me. For those who have chosen not to support me in the past, of which there were a few people, I’m reaching out to you for your guidance and your help so that we can work together and unify our great country,” said Trump. President-elect Donald J. Trump will be sworn into office January 20, 2017 in Washington, D.C.
Jackson State SJMS hosts first ever live election coverage Special to the Flash
Jackson State University’s School of Journalism and Media Studies (SJMS) hosted its first ever all-night live election coverage on Tuesday, Nov. 8. The coverage was broadcast on JSUTV (Comcast Channel 14) in collaboration with WJSU-FM, the Blue and White Flash campus newspaper, and TigerTV, a closed-circuit campus channel. Led by SJMS Dean, Elayne H. Anthony, the coverage included interviews with JSU adjunct instructor and former Mississippi Gov. Ronnie Musgrove, JSU political science professor Byron D. Orey, Executive Director of the Institute of Government Otha Burton, Jackson State SGA President Kendall Bunch, and many more. Live coverage of national and local races during Election Night 2016 began at 6:30 p.m. at Election Central inside the Mississippi e-Center@JSU. Community participants were also invited to view the coverage and offer their opinions at a watch party inside the e-Center, with interviews conducted by student journalists.
Photo: Don Spann SJMS Dean, Elayne H. Anthony, conducted interviews covering a variety of topics.
“This is the first time that we have actually participated in the coverage of a national election. We had alumni, students and staff involved in this endeavor,” said Dr. Anthony. On the main JSU campus, students with the Blue & White Flash campus newspaper conducted interviews on the election from the student perspective with Bunch and liberal and conservative student viewpoints.
“Our students have been telling me all day how much they learned from the practical application of what we teach in class. We used social media as well as traditional media to cover this event. We tweeted, posted to Facebook and we were trending most of the evening,” added Dr. Anthony. D’Raey Fogg, a graduate student in the SJMS, who served as a reporter from the Student Center during the election coverage, stated that
his participation was a great learning experience. “I thoroughly enjoyed learning how to conduct interviews and be a presence on television, especially for such an important event. This really made me want to look into reporting. I feel I benefited from learning how the process works in media,” said Fogg. “I applaud SJMS for taking the initiative in putting on such an event and hopefully, this will groom the YES, WE’RE SOCIAL!
program to become skilled in getting prepared for major events of this caliber in the future.” Bonita Harris, a Jackson resident who came out to watch the coverage at the eCenter, praised the efforts of the students, staff and faculty. “If you weren’t at JSUTV watching up to the minute election coverage, you missed a treat! The interaction and knowledge transferred between the students, political pundits, faculty and the community was priceless! I left with a sense of pride in the development of our future news correspondents,” said Harris. Over one hundred students gathered in the Student Center to watch as the results came in and also participated in other activities sponsored by the Center for Student Engagement and Inclusion. “This was just a wonderful experience for us and I’m so pleased the we not only had the opportunity to talk about the election with our students, they were able to see how to cover such an event,” said Dr. Anthony. L.A. Warren and Alexandria Galtney contributed to this story.
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Opinion
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The day after: how do we move forward in a world upside-down? COMMENTARY
Deirdra Harris Glover Managing Editor Donald J. Trump is president-elect of the United States of America. I know this isn’t the way many of us envisioned it. Our nation’s name paints a very different picture of the reality of this republic. This
was a bitter, close election, where the popular vote went to Hillary Clinton and the electoral delegates went to Trump. As someone who loves politics, I didn’t love this election. We’ve known for a long time that vote-for-vote, America is neither red nor blue, but the purple of a mottled, ugly bruise. A foreign nation and its cohort WikiLeaks worked very hard to impact and undermine the U.S. election process. There is a portion of the population who will always wonder if a federal agency moved too quickly to give public comment in the final hours before the election. We are a nation that has forgotten its history. White women turned out for Trump in the same way as white suffragettes fought tooth and nail for themselves but not for people of color.
The Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism reports figures showing that hate crimes are on the rise since the beginning of the campaign season, with an 89-percent spike in hostile actions against Muslims in America. There is a significant groundswell of speech and threats against Jews, particularly Jewish journalists and outspoken Clinton supporters. Threats against journalists are par for the course—it has always been a hazard of the profession, but our president-elect has mobilized and incited crowds against the media. The press is an integral part of a free and just society, and the nation has been mobilized against it In fairness, mainstream media has confused the matter—there is a distinct and important distinction between equal coverage and the false normalization of our
president-elect. My fellow future journalists who inherit this media circus must regain the trust of the American people while navigating the presidency of a man who frequently invited the press and advocates for press suppression. If you voted for Trump because of fiscal concerns or because you couldn’t abide Hillary, now is the time to prove it. A large contingent of America voted for him because of the racist, anti-Semitic, homophobic, xenophobic, anti-woman rhetoric that came from Trump and his surrogates. I urge you to stand with people who don’t look like you, with people who worship differently than you (or not at all), because this election was won by a base who equates religious freedom with discrimination. I beg you to stand with immigrants and other people
of color who are deeply afraid of a growing white nationalist movement. I urge you to stand by the LGBTQ community, regardless of your personal opinions, because they are facing the prospect of being stripped of their rights to love and raise families. Many of you are young voters, disappointed by your options in this election, and disillusioned with the political process. It’s understandable, but please don’t look away. Invest in your communities. Find the places where you can do good, and uplift people who are struggling. Support your artists and dreamers, because they will be the ones to heal our hearts. Organize for the future you want to see. The views expressed in the commentary are those of the writer(s) and in no way represent the views of The Blue & White Flash.
“What are your hopes for America after the 2016 Presidential Election?” Compiled by Chelsey Jones, Jorrie Jones, Alexandria Galtney and Myuna Jones
Mary Blunt Junior Psychology Columbus, Miss.
Terrence Dillon Junior Finance Chicago, Ill.
Chelssee Brown Senior English Heidelberg, Miss.
Cedric Piggs Junior English Greenville, Miss.
“My hopes for America postelection is that no matter who wins, I want both sides to accept it and move forward.”
“My hope for America post election is that regardless of the result, we as a people realize God is the still the head of those who seek him.”
“Post election, I’m hoping that communities that have minimal job opportunities, will have an increase in providing people with well-paying jobs to progress the area economically.”
“My hope for America post-election is that we finally unite as one. I hope that all Americans educate themselves on the importance of being for each other and not against each other.”
La’Curtis Powell Sophomore Criminal Justice Jackson, Miss. “My hope for post election is for this country to make the right choice and pick someone who will not only benefit the country but the world.”
Kelon Dedner Freshman Biology Osceola, Ark.
Gerson Guevera Sophomore Urban Studies Oxon Hill, Md.
Jasmine Hoskins Freshman Biology Chicago Ill.
Yasin Nabawi Freshman Undecided Memphis, Tenn.
Kira Randle Freshman Social Work Lexington, Miss.
“I hope that whoever wins does what’s best for the nation as a whole and not one particular group.”
“Post election, I hope we as a community continue to create an atmosphere of political participation so people aren’t as dissatisfied with the election the next time around. ”
“I hope for equality for women and higher minimum wage.”
“Hillary said she’s going to make college free, I hope that comes true.”
“I hope America doesn’t go to war and that we get right financially and racism stops.”
Taylor Guest Freshman Biology Chicago, Ill. “I hope after the election that there will be lower tuition and less violence.”
Jamarcus Marshal Junior Biology Benoit, Miss.
“I hope that all racial profiling and police injustice ends. I hope people are allowed to exercise all of their rights and lastly that all of the water crises and living conditions will be addressed.”
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Polling Center: Institute of Government – JSU internal 2016 presidential poll captures interest, participation, hope
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Jackson State University’s Institute of Government administered an internal poll of students, staff and faculty of their opinions, interest in participating and perspective of the future regarding the 2016 national presidential election. The survey was developed by the staff of the institute and made available on JSU’s website with the assistance of University Communications.
Respondents represented approximately 7% of the combined JSU students, staff and faculty. The survey ran from Oct. 28 to Nov. 3. Survey results and general polling observations are listed in summary form below: -More than 450 females participated -Ages 18-23 and over 50 were the largest groups to participate; however, below that level, all other ages were well represented
-Student participation was nearly 400, followed by staff at 200 -Most students registering to vote did so in their home districts, and a significant number had voted previously in those home districts -Over 600 respondents intend to vote in the Nov. 8 election and also felt it was very important to do so -While two-thirds of respondents felt satisfied with the Democratic candidate, 89% were not satisfied with the Republican
candidate -90% indicated they would vote for the Democratic candidate -Nearly three-fourths felt the media were influencing the election -67% felt the nation and democracy would survive the 2016 negative and divisive campaign. All of the findings contained within this survey are the exclusive property of the Institute of Government at JSU. As required by the Code
of Ethics of the National Council on Public Polls and the United States Privacy Act of 1974, the Institute of Government Polling Center maintains the anonymity of the respondents in surveys the center conducts. No information will be released that might, in any way, reveal the identity of the respondent. No information regarding these findings will be released without the written consent of an authorized representative of the Institute of Government.
“What are your feelings about the results of the Presidential election?” Compiled by William H. Kelly III
Alexis Williams Junior Accounting Aurora, Ill. “I’m honestly not surprised, I am not devastated about it but God is still my king and I am going to put all of my trust in Him.”
Justin Walker Junior Elementary Education Jackson, Miss. “I’m disappointed in the results.”
Andreanna Armstrong Sophomore Entrepreneurship Jackson, Miss. “I feel like Hillary ran a good race, I’m kind of upset that Trump won but it is what it is so we’re just going to have to see how the years are going to go.”
Kelvin Williams Junior Biology/Pre-Physical Therapy Cleveland, Miss. “I am not really too surprised about the results. After everything Obama has done for the country, people want to digress from what he’s worked for and the country doesn’t really know what they want.”
Jaylan George Junior Finance Jackson, Miss. “I do admit I was not a Trump supporter but I feel as if we have to make the best of the situation, its not something we can complain about right now. We just have to keep doing the things we are to doing to progress.” Sakina Lemon Junior Computer Technology Chicago, Ill. “The results could have turned out in Hillary Clinton’s favor if more younger voters would have gotten up and voted. Although it’s based off the electoral votes, your regular votes do matter to become an electoral vote.”
Chareese Smith Sophomore Biology pre-physical Canton, Miss. “I feel like Hillary did run a good race, she tried but the people kind of did not support her in the way she expected. We are just going to have to see what Trump is going to do for the next four years and until 2020, good luck everyone.”
Larissa Maclean Junior Psychology Grand Rapids, Mich. “I’m in fear but at the same time I’m trying to keep my composure. Donald Trump, to be honest, is an idiot but they put him in one of the most powerful positions that somebody could possibly be in and that is embarrassing to our country.”
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Marvel bewitches box office with Dr. Strange film Kendria Haley Staff Writer
Anyone who has ever seen a Marvel movie knows they are not short of action, explosives, and humor. Their most recent release, “Dr. Strange” was no exception. This action thriller debuted Friday, Nov. 4, 2016, in IMAX and 3D. Devin Wilson, a junior biology major from Tampa, Fla., said, “I absolutely love Marvel movies, Thor is my favorite character. I am really interested in seeing how they turn a surgeon into a super hero.” The film stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Rachel McAdams, and Tilda Swinton. They embark on a whirlwind adventure that is filled with magic, violence, and even love. Mostly known for horror films like “Sinister,” and the “Exorcism of Emily Rose,” director Scott Dickerson brings to life characters that comic book lovers and action seekers could appreciate. Shadrick Holloway, a
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freshman art major from Jackson, Miss., shared what he thought of the film. “I hadn’t planned to see the movie prior to going tonight. I like Marvel movies but I thought this one would be weird since Dr. Strange was magic and all. I am glad I changed my mind and came out, I was very entertained,” Holloway said.
Viewers who saw the movie gave it mixed reviews. Those who have not seen the film, say they would like to see it. “I went to the movie because my friend begged me to go watch with her. I am not a huge fan of Marvel, but the trailer interested me. Overall I am glad I went. I had a great time with my friends
and the movie had me on the edge of my seat,” said Kijuana Edwards, a senior social work major from Jackson, Miss. According to USA Today, Dr. Strange bewitched the box office opening weekend with a whopping $85 million in ticket sales in the U.S. Some would say Marvel’s first motion picture where the hero chose his fate instead
of it being forced was a great way to add the twist this movie needed to become more than just another super hero movie. “The action was pretty cool, and the animations were nicely done. The different worlds twisting and bending reality, and the heavy science aspect lost me a little bit though,” said Holloway. The film grossed $325.4 million worldwide in just 13 days, making it Marvel’s 14th consecutive No. 1 debut film. It is safe to say that fans are willing to say that the movie is a must see. Taquilla Flemon-Price, a sophomore biology major from St. Louis, Mo., said, “I liked the movie, my sister didn’t though. I mean the only way to see if you would like it is to go watch it. I definitely think it is worth your time.” Not everyone is a Marvel fan, but this movie has something for everyone. Action, suspense, sorcery, and humor leave you wanting more.
Beyoncé suffers backlash after performing at CMAs Jonet’ Washington Staff Writer
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Controversy sparked after famous pop and R&B artist Beyoncé made a guest appearance on the Country Music Association Awards on Nov. 2. The singer joined artists Emily Robison and Natalie Maines of the Dixie Chicks to perform their song “Daddy Lessons” and many country music fans were not pleased with Beyoncé’s appearance and took to social media to voice their rage. Many of the comments on the social media pages included heavy racial slurs and negative comments about the way she looked. Tweets that she had no business performing at the CMA Awards and negative comments about her supporting the Black Lives Matter Movement, also surfaced. Country music fans seem to be most upset about the artist being black in a predominantly white field of music. However, according to writer for Ebony, George Johnson, it has not always been that way.
Johnson stated in the article that the banjo, similar to the Banjar played in Africa and was the foundation of early country music, was invented by enslaved Southern blacks in the 1960’s. The fiddle was an instrument also played by our enslaved ancestors after their white oppressor introduced it to them. Johnson also stated that many African-Americans shy away from country music because they want to forget their time of enslavement and anything associated with it. Students at Jackson State University also gave their opinions on how they felt about Beyoncé performing at the CMA Awards and the racial backlash behind it. Kalaisha Hughes, a senior biology/pre-pharmacy major from Memphis, Tenn. said that she doesn’t think there was a problem with Beyoncé performing at the awards. “She should be able to perform wherever she wants, it’s a free country and she’s Queen Bey!” said Hughes Ryun Moore, a sophomore
computer science major from Jackson, Miss. feels as though that might not have been the place she should have been performing. “I just don’t understand why she would perform at the CMA’s anyway, I think she should knew what type of reaction she would get by performing there,” said Moore. Besides the negative comments from fans of the CMA awards, rumors lingered about the actual Country Music Association deleting any evidence of the singers association with the award show. There were also reports of the CMA’s erasing all footage of Beyoncé’s performance from their official Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook accounts because of the racist backlash. According to Mic, the CMA stated that the only mention of the performance that was removed was from an unapproved promotional clip posted on ABC.com and the CMA’s Facebook page. The three artists were also not displayed on the CMA Awards official performers list.
New Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare enhances gameplay Cornelius Copeland MC301 Contributor
If engaging in heroic battles and warfare combat is your addiction, you should definitely consider buying Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, which was released in stores Friday, Nov 4, 2016. “Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare” is a first-person shooter video game published by Activision and developed by Infinity Ward. Infinity Warfare is the 13th installment of the Call of Duty Series. The first game of the series was released Oct. 29, 2003. Action, adventure, warlike combat, and unforgettable journeys is everything you will experience in the new hit video game, “Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare”. This game gives you a chance to fight and battle in warfare, compete against your friends, and even experience a new setting; outer space. Outer Space features new, enhanced gameplay mechanics that allow players to move and play in a zero gravity environment. In this feature, the game is set in space where players can visit the different planets, asteroids, satellites, and
even galaxies in the solar system. Jesse Newsome, a junior biology major from Jackson, Miss. purchased the game the day it was released and was ver y impressed of the new feature, Outer Space. “In previous games of the series, there really hasn’t been any features that make the game stand out, however the new outer space feature was something no one expected and completely changed the game in a good way in my opinion,” said Newsome. According to VideogameChartz, “Infinite Warfare” is the biggest first person shooting video game of the year, outselling “Battlefield 1” and slaughtering “Titanfall 2”. There were 172,715 copies pre-ordered before the game was released. Similar to past games in the series, “Infinite Warfare” has a campaign stor y mode that is set in the distant future. The setting is based on planet Earth having little to no resources because of a mass population growth and industrial expansion. According to Activision games, the team chose space as the game’s
setting as they believed that it can introduce new environments to players. To make the game more realistic, “Infinity Ward” had consulted several militar y experts. The team also wants to start an Infinite Warfare subseries. Other than the campaign stor y mode, there is an
multiplayer mode where you can play against many others over the world, and a new cooperative multiplayer Zombies mode, which has its own gameplay mechanics and stor y that is separate from the campaign. “ The Zombies mode on this game is so much better now since I can play
and compete with all of my friends online,” said Dante Clarke, a senior business major from Indianapolis, Ind. “Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare” is available on various platform such as the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Microsoft Windows. It can be purchased in stores or online for $79.99.
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Student Government Association Constitution Proposed Amendments TITLE VIII
MISTER JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY
CHAPTER 700 MISTER JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY 701.1 Qualifications Candidates for Mister Jackson State University: A. Must be single, never been married. He must remain in this status during his reign. B. Not have fathered a child or be expecting to father a child during his reign. C. Must have earned minimum of 90 hours and a maximum of 126 hours at the beginning of the fall semester of his reign. D. Must have been enrolled at Jackson State University at least one academic year prior to his candidacy. E. Never have been convicted before any disciplinary committee at any time before or during his candidacy and/or reign. F. Must have been approved by the Center for Student Engagement and Leadership and the Office of Associate Provost for Student Life verifying items A-F. G. No student may serve as Mister Jackson State University for more than one elected term. H. Must be enrolled as full time student at Jackson State University at time of his candidacy and during reign. CHAPTER 702 METHOD OF SELECTION 702.1 Candidates for Mister Jackson State University shall be nominated by the Student body during the General Elections held in the spring. 702.2 Each candidate for Mister Jackson State University shall participate in a pageant scheduled by the Election Commission and directed by the Center for Student Engagement and Leadership. A. The pageant shall be judged by a panel of five (5) external judges recommended by the Election Commission and the Office of Associate Provost for Student Life. B. The pageant shall be judged on: 1. Talent (100 points) 2. Oratorical Ability (100 points) 3. On stage Personality (100 points) C. Total point value which may be awarded for the pageant, shall be three hundred (300) points. One hundred (100) points for each category (Talent, Oratorical Ability, and On Stage Personality). D. Each candidate for Mister Jackson State University must participate in the pageant. E. This pageant shall be the method of selection. The candidates with the three (3) highest scores will appear on the ballot in the Spring General Elections. In the event of a tie among the highest scoring candidates, both shall appear on the ballot. 702.3 The candidate with the highest number of votes shall be crowned Mister Jackson State University. In the event of a tie on the ballot for first place, the candidate receiving the highest number of points in the pageant shall be declared Mister Jackson State University. 702.4 There shall be no alternatives to Mister Jackson State University. 702.5 The individual receiving the second highest number of votes in the elections and still maintaining eligibility requirements for Mister Jackson State University will second him if some catastrophic event shall cause him to relinquish his crown. CHAPTER 703 ATTENDANTS 703.1 Members of Mister Jackson State University’s Court shall be Mr. & Miss Senior, Mr. & Miss Junior, Mr. & Miss Sophomore, and Mr. & Miss Freshman. When asked the royal court shall accompany Mister Jackson State University on ceremonial occasions. 703.2 The attendants for Mister Jackson State University must meet the same requirements as Mister Jackson State University, with the exception that class kings must be members of their respective classes. CHAPTER 704 DUTIES OF MISS JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY 704.1 Mister Jackson State University shall have the following duties: A. Represent integrity in scholarship, leadership and character. B. Exemplify good conduct. C. Be involved in campus activities. D. Work unselfishly and cooperatively with the Student Government Association, his attendants and his advisors. E. Commit to official representation of the position he holds. He shall represent the university at official and ceremonial occasions including but not limited to: 1. Football Games 2. Parades 3. High School Day 4. Special Functions on Campus 5. Approved off-campus activities 6. Campus wide assemblies F. Reside in his on-campus living quarters during the fall and spring semesters of his reign. G. Represent the university in pageants, programs, and community service projects that aid in the overall reputation of Jackson State University. CHAPTER 705 EXPENSES FOR MISTER JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY 705.1 Budget Allotment A. Mister Jackson State University and his advisors shall present a proposed budget to the Associate Provost for Student Life three weeks after his election.
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705.2 Student Government Association Membership A. Mister Jackson State University shall be a voting member of the Student Government Association. B. Mister Jackson State University shall be considered a member of the official traveling entourage of the Student Government Association.
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JSU Tigers look for revenge against the Bulldogs Christopher Ross MC301 Contributor The Jackson State University Tigers will take on the Bulldogs of Alabama A&M for Senior Day to continue their hopes of winning the SWAC Eastern Division. The Bulldogs bring in a (3-6) overall record with a (3-5) record in Southwest Athletic Conference (SWAC) play. While Jackson State is still tied for first place in the east. The Bulldogs are sitting right behind JSU tied for third. Alabama A&M are coming off a hard fought 17-56 lost to the Tigers of Grambling State. The Bulldogs only victories are over Mississippi Valley State 35-16, University of Arkansas – Pine Bluff 40-7, and Alabama State 42-41. The Bulldogs have the fifth best scoring offense, and the fourth best total offense in the SWAC. Alabama A&M is led by senior quarterback De ’Angelo Ballard, a native from Macon, Miss. Ballard was named the SWAC Offensive Player of the Week for his outstanding
performance week 8 of the season against University of Arkansas – Pine Bluff. Ballard is also ranked second in the SWAC for total offense. He has contributed 527 rushing yards and 1751 passing yards to the Bulldogs offense. JSU leads the series with a (16-10-0) record. This will be the 26th meeting on the gridiron for both HBCU’s. Alabama A&M has a 2 game winning streak again the Tigers. Last year, Alabama A&M beat Jackson State 28-22. To win this weekend’s game on offense, the Tigers will need to capitalize in the red zone. Have a balanced attack with the rushing and passing game. The Tigers will also need to cut down on the penalties as the Tiger are ranked the fourth most penalized team in the SWAC. The Tigers will need to score. On the defensive side of the ball, the team will need to continue what they have been doing all season, as they are ranked the second best defense in the SWAC. The Tigers will need to continue
to stop the run and force the Bulldogs to turn the ball over. Continue to play good red zone defense, as the Tigers are ranked the second best red zone defense in the SWAC also. They also need to put pressure on and contain Ballard, and prevent him from making big plays. For special teams, the Tigers will need to punt the ball in good field position, but also capitalize on field goal opportunities in the red zone to put points on the scoreboard. Continue to gain a lot of return yards to set the offense up with great field position. The Tigers need to continue blocking punts and field goals, as the Tiger are the best punt blocking team in the SWAC. The Senior Day game will take place this Saturday, Nov. 12 at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson, Miss. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. To listen to the game on the radio, you can tune into 95.5 FM. The game will also be available on JSUTV Livestream.
Photo: Charles A. Smith JSU Tiger, Benjamin Thomas recieves the ball.
Lack of offensive production plague Tigers in Montgomery
Photo: Charles A. Smith QB, Jarin Morikawa scans the field for an open reciever.
Nickolas Davis Staff Writer The Tigers fall short once again in a hard fought defensive battle to SWAC East competitor Alabama State University in Montgomery. Without senior star wide
receiver, Daniel Williams, the offense noticeably, struggled, as the have been all season. Although Jarin Morikawa has been playing well over the last three games (24-43,234, 1TD) the lack of balance between run and pass has made the tigers one dimensional and
easy for opponents to key on. The second drive for the Tigers would take them all the way to the ASU 15 yard line, but after a dropped pass by senior WR Desean McKenzie on 3rd down, set junior kicker Christian Jacquemin up for a field goal
that would unfortunately go wide left. Great defensive play would lead to no points being scored on either side of the ball. The closest to a score was a missed field goal by ASU with 5 minutes left in the first half. The Tigers could not find away to sustain drives to be in a position to score. 1st and 10 from the defending 37-yard line with 8:18 in the 3rd, Morikawa dropped back and delivered a strike to senior WR Jarius Moll who would out run the ASU secondary for the score. Jacquemin would add the extra point and give the Tigers a 7-0 lead and some life midway through the third. ASU did not quit as they drove the ball down the field and capped of the drive with a 23 yards pass completion for a touchdown. 3 and outs back and forth would ensue before a critical punt and penalty would set up ASU at the Tiger 15 yard line that would put the Hornets in great position to punch in a score on a 15-yard run. Now down 14-7, with 9 minutes left in the fourth quarter, the reeling offensive would half to come up big to win the game for JSU. A drive that we haven’t seen since the beginning of the game of balanced run and pass would get the Tigers all the way to the ASU 7 yard
line before an incompletion on 4 and 5 gave the ball to the Hornets with 5:16 left on the clock. ASU tried to run the clock but the dominant Tiger defense prevented them from getting the yards they needed to keep the drive alive. After another punt, JSU got the ball back with 3:29 with 56 yards between them and six points. An abysmal three plays would follow. Three consecutive incompletions would fluster the chance at a tie. Hughes put his hope in his superior defense with a punt back to ASU with 3 minutes remaining. Back up Qb Ju YoungBattle would orchestrate a drive that dashed the Tigers hope, by working the clock, setting up for a game clinching field goal. The field goal was completed but the effort from the Tiger D to block the kick lead to a roughing the kicker penalty which ASU accepted and ran out the 40 seconds that were left on the clock. The Tigers now 3-4 in the SWAC dropped the first game they were favored to win. Despite the lost JSU is still tied for first in the SWAC East and can still win the division if the last two games of the season are won. Next for the Tigers is Alabama A&M (3-5,3-6) in the last home game of the year and a pre-game recognition for the seniors.
Lady Tigers fall 0-3 to UNO JSU Women’s basketball outlasts Tougaloo in exhibition action
Photo: JSU Athletics Media Lady Tigers attempt to block the ball.
JSU Athletics Media The Jackson State women’s volleyball were unable to take University of New Orleans in their final non-conference game of the 2016 season. The Lady Tigers fell 0-3 (21-25, 15-25, 23-25) to the Privateers to fall to a 6-22 overall record. Dayjah Stewart, junior middle blocker, led the JSU offense with eight kills on 15 total attacks for a .467 attack percentage. Tyler Moorer, sophomore defensive specialist, led the defense with seven digs and Arianna Salas, junior setter, led in
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assist with 21. As a team, the Lady Tigers recorded 29 kills on 93 total attacks, four server aces, 31 digs, and 8.0 blocks. New Orleans recorded 37 kills on 96 total attacks, 37 assists, nine sever aces, 42 digs, and 9.0 blocks. The Lady Tigers will be back in action on Friday, Nov. 11 when they travel to Grambling, La. to take on Grambling State. The first serve is scheduled for 1 p.m. Show your support of the Lady Tigers volleyball team and the rest of Jackson State athletics on social media by using the #JSUMoreThanAGame.
Daisha Williams fends off UAPB player.
JSU Athletics Media The Jackson State women’s basketball team outlasted the Tougaloo College Bulldogs to earn an 83-73 win in exhibition action Tuesday night at the Lee E. Williams Athletic and Assembly Center. Daisha Williams came off the bench to score a team high 13 points on 6-10 shooting in only 13 minutes of action. Kierra Adams and Radejah Woodson each chipped in 11 points. Kadijah Moore posted a double-
double as she finished with 10 points and 11 rebounds. Shenequa Foster led Tougaloo with 13 points and eight rebounds in 25 minutes of action. JSU led 38-27 at halftime and increased its lead to 17 points early in the third quarter. The game became competitive mid-way through the third. The Lady Bulldogs cut JSU’s lead down to 57-56 with 46 seconds left in the quarter. At the 8:23 mark in the fourth, TC cut JSU’s lead down to two points (61-59). Over the next three
minutes, JSU turned up the defensive pressure and went on a 10-0 run to make the score 71-59. The Lady Tigers cruised for the rest of the game, eventually winning by 10 points. The difference of the game was JSU’s edge in points off turnovers (26-17). The Lady Tigers return to action Friday, Nov. 11 when they host Blue Mountain College at the AAC in the 2016-17 season opener. Tipoff is set for 6 pm. For ticket information call the JSU Athletics Ticket Office at 601-979-2420.