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Vol. 77 / No. 5 OPINION J S U P u rg e P ro c e s s page 3
September 22, 2016
VA R I E T Y
NEWS
Iphone 7 Release page 5
Voter Registration Hotspot page 4
S P O RT S
L a d y Ti g e r s Vo l l e y b a l l page 8
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(Left) Students were evacuated out of residence halls during investigation. (Right) Students gather in prayer during the Intervarsity Christian Fellowship vigil.
Student found deceased in Campbell College Suites Residence Hall William H. Kelly III Editor-in-Chief Jackson State University students, staff and faculty were shocked on Sept. 20 to hear that a student had been found dead in the Campbell Suites Residence Hall. According to published statements from JSU Public Relations Director, Olivia Goodheart, Benjamin Sabine, 23, a junior civil engineering major, was discovered in his apartment-style room after his suitemate, who had been out of town for the weekend, reported a smell. When he could not get Sabine to respond, the suitemate alerted a residence adviser, who
did a welfare check and found Sabine. The cause of death for Sabine is under investigation but no foul play is suspected. The death of Sabine has affected JSU students and administration. “Our hearts go out to the family, and we mourn this tragic and untimely death. Our students are always our first concern, and we have made counselors available to help them cope with this unfortunate loss,” said JSU President Carolyn W. Meyers in a statement released by the university. SyeKemron Smith, a junior biology/pre-med major from Jackson, Miss., was a classmate to Sabine.
“Me and Ben were just classmates but he was always polite to me. We took class every Monday and Wednesday and he actually told me he was trying to get his life together. This has affected me because I don’t have anybody to make jokes with and collaborate on answers in chemistry,” said Smith. Student Government Association President, Kendall Bunch, was devastated to hear of the death of a fellow Tiger. “First, we are deeply saddened at the loss of a fellow Tiger, Benjamin Sabine. Our hearts and sincerest condolences go out to his family and friends. With this tragedy we are also concerned with the violence in the surrounding community.
Because of this, we are working to get a more student friendly text alert system to insure our students receive accurate and timely information,” said Bunch. Bunch also stated that he was meeting with university administrators on behalf of the student body and their safety concerns. The Intervarsity Christian Fellowship organization held a prayer walk Sept. 20 at noon on the Gibbs-Green Pedestrian Walkway to remember Sabine and pray for the JSU community. The Latasha Norman Center for Counseling is currently offering counseling in residence halls on campus for any student needing grief counseling. “The Latasha Norman Center
is collborating with the Applied Psychological Services Clinic, who work with our doctoral candidates for psychology over in the College of Liberal Arts. If there is an overflow of students who do need counseling from the event that occurred on early Tuesday morning, we have different locations on campus where we are housing our rotation of counselors; they will rotate every two hours,” said Frances White, director of the Latasha Norman Center. “We’re utilizing secure confidential locations within the residence halls to make ourselves available to the students.” The Latasha Norman Center can be contacted at 601-9790374.
Jackson State students fight to survive the financial purge Kendria Haley MC301 Contributor/Staff William H. Kelly III will never forget Sept. 9, 2016. Not because it was the day before a huge rivalry football game, but because it was the day that he found out he had been purged from the university as a result of incomplete registration. Kelly, a junior mass communication major from Houston, Texas, just wanted to grab breakfast from the school cafeteria before traveling to Memphis, Tenn. for the annual Southern Heritage Classic football game. He said he was both shocked and embarrassed when an employee in the dining hall informed that he had to leave. “I was devastated when I found out, but I tried to laugh and joke about it because I had only been purged from my classes,” Kelly said. Even though Kelly and other students took the proper steps to ensure a stellar start to the school year, something still went awry and as a result, they was purged. Purging a student from the university includes: removal of class schedule, eviction from school housing facilities, and removal from meal plans. The Office of Financial Services coordinates financial assistance offered to the students. Grants, loans, scholarships, and work study, are all handled by this department.
Jewell Harris, Executive Director of the Business Office, provided information on this issue. Harris stated that changes in federal regulations have caused a majority of the issues the students are facing. Harris added that if a student has a balance of $200 or less, the system automatically completes registration for the student. If the balance outstanding is more than $200, it is the student’s responsibility to come to the business office to give permission to complete registration. Harris believes that some students are intimidated about the amount that they owe, or are not comfortable with speaking to someone about billing issues they have but they can receive help if they come to the Business Office. According to Harris, approximately 1500 to 1700 students at JSU have an outstanding balance or a financial issue that needs to be cleared up. Communication is key when resolving these issues. Students with concerns should reach out to the business office in person for the fastest resolution. At the start of each semester, as a courtesy to the students, Jackson State University allows students with financial aid the option to place funds up to $1000
on their JSU I.D./ Supercard. This allows the students to purchase books, food and supplies. It can also be used on/off campus with participating vendors. Some students have not been successful with resolving the purge issue, even though they have been in contact with the Business Office. Alivia Swensen, a junior social work major from Fairfield, Calif., is one of those students. She was aware of her situation early in the semester, but was unsuccessful in the appeals process. She missed a step in the process and is now working diligently with financial services to resolve the issue. “I went to the business office so they could complete my registration and reinstate me in my classes. They took my name and J number and said it would be completed within 48 hours; didn’t happen,” said Swenson. Kelly and Roderick McNair, or still working to get their issues resolved. McNair, a junior mass communication major from Gulfport, Miss., was able to work with financial services and is expected to have resolution very soon but was frustrated with the process. “It’s hard to maintain being on the Dean’s List when the financial aid department is messing up your paperwork and not releasing your
File Photo Parents receiving assistance regarding child’s financial aid.
funds to purchase books,” said McNair. McNair added, “I was able to sign the purge list and was told that all of my classes would be back on my schedule in the next three days, and that my funds will also be released, so that’s a great thing!” Kelly who has been awarded financial aid, checks his account frequently to see if it has been updated, but to date, it has not. Completing registration is important. Financial Services provides both online and on-site options for completing necessary YES, WE’RE SOCIAL!
requirements. Students can view their accounts online at www. jsums.edu/financialaid to find out financial aid status as well as any holds that may be on their account (P.A.W.S). Students can also make online payments using this system. Business Office counselors are available to assist students from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Students can contact the office at 601-979-2216 for any questions or concerns. They can also login to their JSU P.A.W.S account to complete registration and view financial aid status.
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Opinion
Page 3 - September 22, 2016
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Annual purge has commenced and the students are the prey COMMENTARY
William H. Kelly III Editor-in-Chief This is not a test. This is the Emergency Broadcast System announcing the commencement of The Annual Purge for the 20162017 academic year…any and all crimes, including not following guidelines and
fallacious purging of students, are legal. For generations students have faced complications concerning financial aid, each story different yet similar; a lack of funds, failure to submit vital documents, a delay in FAFSA or scholarship processing, and lastly my favorite, EMPLOYEES WHO INSIST ON NOT DOING THE JOB THEY ARE PAID TO DO. This is currently my third year at JSU and I must admit it has been strenuous and heavy on my spirit. In this semester alone, I have experienced a break-in at my room in University Pointe, I am purged from all of my classes, and I was on the verge of being kicked out of my room. Please understand that the predicament I am in is completely out of my control. I have Pell grants, subsidized and unsubsidized loans, an out-of-
state fee waiver, a scholarship from my department, and I would usually be awarded work-study. Of course, like any other responsible student concerned about their education, I visited the financial aid office only to learn that they could not help me in my situation, therefore I needed to visit a counselor in the business office. With the new texting system offered in the business office, I was able to run errands while I waited for approximately 191 minutes, according to the text. Throughout the day, I requested an update about every 30 minutes just to be safe because you never know with Jackson State. Around approximately 4:35 p.m. I received an update stating that I was next in line so I rushed over immediately only to find that the door had been locked. Luckily there was a student standing inside that opened
the door for myself and another student who received the notification as well. I got to my laptop and checked my PAWS after visiting the counselor who agreed that she applied the funds to my account after I asked numerous times, to discover that she had told a bold face lie. This cycle of neglect and deceit must cease. It is sickening to know that there are employees in one of the most important offices on any college campus who refuse to properly counsel and be honest with the students they are HIRED to cater to. I have received emails on two different occasions notifying me that I have been awarded, only to find more lies, hopes, and dreams. For literally three weeks now, my supervisor, and several faculty and staff in my department have been fighting
to resolve the issue and keep me on campus. I have not been able to properly satisfy my diet considering I cannot access my meal plan, leading me to ask friends for help, spend the money I barely have on food at least twice daily now, and in some instances go throughout my day and night hungry. If students have to continue to face the repercussions as a result of the lack of effort and integrity from faculty and staff, there will be no students. Those of us who have been affected in some form of fashion must identify and purge those faculty and staff who are not capable of being a credible resource or are held accountable for their actions. MAY THE PURGE BEGIN. The views expressed in the commentary are those of the writer(s) and in no way represent the views of The Blue & White Flash.
“How do you feel about JSU’s purge process?” Compiled by Daniecia Washington
Montez Wonsley Senior
Mass Communication
Jackson, Miss.
“The process itself could be handled differently. From personal experience, I was guaranteed a scholarship, but I will not receive it until 2017, which means I will have to pay out of pocket until then. ”
Kolaiah Miller Sophomore Education Olive Branch, Miss. “I feel like it’s dumb and inconsistent, because you shouldn’t give anyone their classes if they’re not going to have the money. ”
Bernard Wison Freshman Physical Education Utica, Miss.
Alisha Newell Junior
“I feel like students need more of a heads up about being purged.”
“I think that it’s not fair at all. We are not the most organized school and most people did not even get sent a warning. Students could at least be reached out to.”
Kayla Young Senior Marketing Arlington, Tenn.
Jazmyn Wilson Senior Management Fairburn, Ga.
“I feel like they should give you more time and there should be more of an understanding of a payment plan. It puts more pressure on students when they already have a lot to deal with.”
“I feel like it’s messed up because this is a yearly process, but yet students are still left out to dry and I feel like they don’t care.”
Kristen Martin Senior Marketing Lutcher, La.
Lakelia Wilson Junior
Olujide Oluade Senior
Hattiesburg, Miss.
Madison, Miss.
“I feel like the purge process at JSU is unorganized and they should actually look into student’s financial situation before purging them.”
“I don’t think it is a bad process. Well, it wasn’t for me. The wait to see someone was long, but I like how they used texts messages to let students know how long it would be. ”
Elementary Education
Computer Engineering
“They don’t notify students exactly what their balance is, which ultimately leads to being purged. They do not educate students on the financial process.”
Mass Communication
Byram, Miss.
LaParis Covington Junior Social Work Jackson, Miss. “I feel that Jackson State is unorganized, because a lot of students still have not received their scholarships they were promised.”
Ashley Robinson Senior English Literature Byram, Miss. “There was a true lack of communication and nobody properly warned me that I would be completely taken out of my classes.”
Joseph Gordon Freshman Industrial Technology Clarksdale, Miss. “I feel like students should be notified more. A classmate of mine was about to be purged in 20 minutes. Luckily she got it handled, but it was still too close of a call.”
News
Page 4 - September 22, 2016
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Enrollment increases affect dining services at JSU
Photo: William H. Kelly III Students grabbing a bite to eat in the Legacy between classes.
Alexandria Galtney Staff Writer The Legacy Food Court and Heritage Dining Hall are the places to be for students, faculty and staff who want to grab a quick bite to eat between classes and during lunch hour, but lately the quick grab and go has turned into a check-out and seating waiting game. During the lunch hours, students and employees are caught long lines that sometimes result in the need to find other lunch options. Complaints about long checkout lines and the limited seating in both the Legacy and Heritage Dining Hall, also have some students wanting more accommodations. The Legacy, which is host to The Bistro 1877, Pizza Hut
Express, Chick-fil-A Express, 34 Payton Place, Market Place at Legacy and Simply to Go, holds a capacity of 320 persons. Heritage Dining Hall, which is host to a wide variety of fresh food designed to satisfy everyone’s appetite with a variety of food choices that are “all you can eat,” has a capacity of 425 students. All undergraduate residential students housed on campus, per housing agreement, are required to have a meal plan. According to Kamesha Hill, director of Contractual Services, there are currently 2,520 students that have meal plans that reside on campus and there are 101 commuter students with meal plans. The increased enrollment of students with meal plans can make the checkout process long
and frustrating. However, dining services employees stated that they are trying to keep up with the number of orders received and keep the line moving as fast as possible. Limited seating in the dining areas is posing the biggest problem. Kamesha Hill, director of Contractual Services at Jackson State University said, “The university and Sodexo Magic are assessing the options for increasing seating through cost efficient strategies to meet the demands of our growing student population. Sodexo Magic hires staff as needed to accommodate the changing dynamics of dining at the university.” The university has also expressed hiring more employees to help with the over population in students. “Jackson State University
Dining Services by Sodexo Magic have taken steps and have hired adequate staff for dining halls,” said Hill. Elsie Stoxstill, a sophomore business management major from Jonestown, Miss., said, “It becomes frustrating because it’s an everyday thing. Some improvements (to dining services) are to actually listen to the student’s complaints who are paying rather then assume what’s the right way to solve the issue.” Other students believe that the university is doing the best they can with the limited amount of space they have in both dining halls. “In the mist of SuperCard and Tiger-bucks season, management is doing a great job with the lines, however, one great thing that will
decrease time in the line is the increase in time of the vendors being open. I believe that if the vendors stay open longer, more customers will have time and room to enjoy their food,” said Gregory Smith, a sophomore elementary education major from Jackson, Miss. Some students believe that if they did not have to purchase meal plans they do not want, the lines would also be shorter for those who would like to use dining services. The hours of operation for the Legacy are Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The hours of operation for Heritage Dining Hall are Monday through Thursday 10:30 a.m. to 12 a.m. and Friday through Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Senior U.S. education officials visit campus, Alpha Phi Alpha hosts a voter hail dual enrollment between JSU and JPS registration hotspot on Plaza Chelsey Jones Staff Writer
Photo: Charles A. Smith Ted Mitchell, U.S. Under Secretary for the Department of Education, said partnerships between K-12 school districts and leading research and teaching universities provide pathways for students into higher education.
L.A. Warren University Communications High school students at Jackson Public Schools will be able to earn college credit at Jackson State University under a dual enrollment plan touted by U.S. Under Secretary of Education Ted Mitchell in a visit to the HBCU campus Thursday. During a stop on a bus tour called Opportunity Across America, the highranking official with the U.S. Department of Education likened opportunity to JSU because, he said, the university provides support to students who traditionally have not had access to higher education. JSU is the only public four-year HBCU to receive this opportunity and one of only 44 postsecondary institutions nationwide that will participate in the dual enrollment experiment. Mitchell said the program will help students develop skills and talents to succeed in a “highly charged competitive global economy.” Furthermore, Mitchell referred to opportunity as completion. “While access is great, it doesn’t matter a whole lot if you’re not walking across the stage at the end of the program.” He said Jackson State has excelled by providing access to education, implementing cutting-edge state-of-the-art programs,
and focusing in “laser-like fashion” on completion and graduation. Pathways into higher education Williams explained that partnerships between K-12 school districts and leading research and teaching universities provide pathways for students into higher education. That message was echoed by JSU President Carolyn W. Meyers, as well as from administrators and students of the two participating institutions. Meyers told special guests and community supporters that “this partnership between the professionals at Jackson Public Schools and Jackson State University is so special because it stands to make differences that you’ll be able to see immediately. Each of us shares a passion that concerns the future not only of this city, the state, and the nation but the whole world. You’ve come together to make sure that low-income or limited opportunities are not limits to how you can dream, grow and contribute to making this planet a better place.” She also expressed appreciation for the First In The World grants that address widespread challenges to postsecondary education for at-risk individuals and others, including first-generation students, minorities and
those from low-income backgrounds. Meanwhile, Secretary Mitchell, whose duties include implementing President Barack Obama’s goals to make the U.S. the world’s best competitive workforce by 2020, said this nation aims to spur economic growth and prosperity by providing financial assistance to young people so they can earn high-quality postsecondary education. He said the strategy must involve affordability along with an emphasis on graduation. “We want to become first in the world by putting federal dollars behind initiatives supporting students for whom opportunity is neither obvious nor inevitable,” Mitchell said. “We can’t continue to do things the same way and expect to grow a population of people with postsecondary degrees and credentials. We think of this as both a math problem and a moral problem. It’s a math problem because we need to reach an increasingly diverse population of college-goers – whether that’s economic diversity or racial diversity.” Williams said HBCUs have an important role to the future of higher education because they have been at the center for providing opportunity to people for whom higher education has been an unrealized dream.
The Jackson State University Delta Phi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, Inc., sponsored a voter registration Hotspot on the Gibbs-Green Pedestrian Walkway on Sept. 16 in conjunction with the Mississippi State Conference NAACP. NAACP student interns and Delta Phi members encouraged students to register to vote during a spirited Hotspot were they distributed informational pamphlets and popsicles to the student. Austin Warren, a sophomore finance major and member of Alpha Phi Alpha, Inc. explained why his fraternity chose to sponsor the voter registration drive. “Being that it is an important election year, we, the Delta Phi chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, Inc., sponsored a voter’s registration drive in lieu of our national program ‘The Voteless People is a Helpless People,’” said Warren. Kesicia Dickinson, a senior criminal justice major and NAACP interns also stressed the importance of millennials voting. “Millennials are the largest generation to date and we represent over 25 percent of the electorate; however a large percent of the generation do not vote for various reasons,” said Dickinson. “So the most exciting part of the event for me was being able to share with students the importance of voting, answer any questions that they have, and registering them on the spot.” The last day to register to
vote in the state of Mississippi is Oct. 8. Election day for the 2016 Presidential race takes place on Nov. 8. Students should also be aware that Mississippi has Voter ID laws. According to the Mississippi Secretary of State’s website: All Mississippians voting at the polls are required to show a photo ID card. Individuals voting in person by absentee ballot in person in the Circuit Clerk’s office are also required to show a photo ID. Eligible voters casting an absentee ballot by mail do NOT have to show a photo ID. Also, overseas and uniformed military voting by absentee ballot by mail, email or fax do not have to show a photo ID. Any one of the following types of photo IDs may be used on Election Day: 1. A driver’s license 2. A photo ID card issued by a branch, department, or entity of the State of Mississippi 3. A United States passport 4. A government employee ID card 5. A firearms license 6. A student photo ID issued by an accredited Mississippi university, college, or community/ junior college 7. A United States military ID 8. A tribal photo ID 9. Any other photo ID issued by any branch, department, agency or entity of the United States government or any State government 10. A Mississippi Voter Identification Card
Photo: Chelsey Jones Members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. during the Voter Registration Hotspot.
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Page 5 - September 22, 2016
Variety
Apple introduces the new iPhone 7 and wireless earbuds Kennedy Jones Staff Writer After months of speculation, the much anticipated iPhone 7 and 7 Plus has finally been revealed. Apple unveiled its newest edition to the iPhone family on Sept. 7 during a live keynote event. Sadly, the iPhone 7 looks almost exactly the same as the iPhone 6, but it has undergone several major improvements. Tamarcus Lott, a senior speech communications major from Memphis, Tenn., believes that it is a waste of time. “I planned on purchasing the iPhone7 until I saw what it looked like in person. It looks exactly like the iPhone 6. I won’t fall into the comrade of Apple. It is simply a failed attempt to be innovative,” said Lott. The most notable change is that the iPhone 7 no longer has a headphone jack. The news of the major change leaked weeks before the official release of the phone and sparked major controversy. The removal of the headphone jack left everyone confused and wondering how they would listen to music. Apple introduced AirPods, the all-new wireless iPhone headphones. The wireless headphones can last up to five hours and also come with a lightning connector
for the AirPod’s to charge. If iPhone users still want to listen through their old headphones, they can plug them in using the headphone jack adapter that’s included. Akilah Fuller, a junior mathematics major from Detroit, Mich., is staying with Android. “I don’t plan on purchasing the iPhone7 because I’m team Android for life. I do think that the AirPods are pretty cool and I think that people are making a big deal out of the no headphone jack. At least Apple cared enough to provide them with an adapter,” said Fuller. Other exciting changes include two new iPhone colors which are jet black and glossy black and a new home button which is now nonclickable, pressure sensitive, has precise tactile feedback
and is customizable. The iPhone 7 is also water and dust resistant with longer battery life and according to Apple, three times faster LTE. The phone also features a new 12-megapixel back camera and seven-megapixel front camera with optical image stabilization and LED trio tone flash. The iPhone 7 plus comes with an impressive two cameras that shoots as one. The phones HD retina display is now 25% brighter with 3D touch. The new iOS 10 update already comes installed on the phone. The update features exciting new text message features, an emoji makeover, a new lock screen,
Daisha Henderson Sophomore Mass Communication Chicago, Ill.
• Hit the Floor • Love and Hip Hop Hollywood Tiana Mobley Junior Criminal Justice Biloxi, Miss. • Once Upon a Time • Lucifer • Grimm Bernice Brown Junior Mass Communication Madison, Miss.
• Real Housewives of Beverly Hills • The Voice • Flip or Flop
Keamber Harris Senior Social Work Edwards, Miss. • Power • Tyler Perry’s For Better or For Worse • Hit the Floor
and much more. So far the iPhone 7 has received mostly good reviews. Popular tech website CNET. com gave the phone 4.5 out of 5 stars while Engadget.com gave it a score of 91 out of 100 saying “It takes foundational improvements made to the iPhone 7 and packs them into a body with crispier screen and beefier battery.” According to BGR.com, iPhone 7 sales are much better than analysts expected, rising 20 percent more than the iPhone 6. Pre-order sales
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were through the roof with the iPhone 7 Plus and all jet black iPhone 7’s have already being sold out from in-store supplies. The iPhone 7 comes in 32, 128, and 256 gigabytes and is set for a full retail price of $649 - $969. The phone went on sale Sept. 16 and can be
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Nickolas Davis MC Contributor/Staff Jackson State has suffered its sixth consecutive loss dating back to last season with a 35-14 finish to the Tigers of Grambling State University. Quarterback troubles continue to plague JSU while DeVante Kincade, an Ole Miss transfer, soared with 227 yards and 19-32 completion rate for Grambling. JSU crippled themselves by putting the defense in a hole with turnovers for immediate points. After the defense let up a 51 yard touchdown from Kincade to Chad Williams on the first play offensively for Grambling, Lamontiez Ivy threw an interception for a touchdown on the third drive of the game. Down 14 to 0 in the first quarter, Brent Lyles, a redshirt freshman, checked in at quarterback for the Tigers of Jackson State. He lead the team to their most productive drive of the first half before a dropped pass cause them to turn the ball over in Grambling territory. The home crowd applauded as the offense left the field, acknowledging their efforts to get in the end zone. Grambling would then go on an 11 play, five minute drive that ended with a 1 yard rush by running back Martez Carter to extend the lead to 21. Great defensive play while the offensive struggled with three and outs, kept the score and a standstill till the third quarter. The defense made a stop on the first drive out of halftime giving the offense momentum heading onto the field for the first drive of their second half, unfortunately three plays
later a protection breakdown on the offensive line caused Lyles to be hit and fumble which Grambling picked up and returned for their second defensive score of the night. GSU dominated Jackson State in nearly every aspect of the game. Creating big plays on offense, defense, and favorable field positioning on special teams. But there was a bright spot for Jackson State’s defense when senior linebacker Kwame Bowens sacked Kincade in the end zone who fumbled which allowed junior defensive lineman DeShawn Tilliam to catch the ball for a touchdown. The defense continued to play lights out in the third quarter, forcing another three and out which ended in a blocked punt by redshirt freshman Ramone Ward. The block gave JSU great field position and a spark for the offense to feed off of before Lyles committed his second turnover of the night with an interception off an arid pass thrown across his body. Grambling would score again toward the middle of the fourth quarter with a rush for 1 yard by Justin Kelly that would ultimately put the game out of reach for Jackson State extending the lead to 35-7. True freshman Juwan Adams would enter the game, drive down the field, and provide the offense’s only points on the night, with a 14 yard pass to Richard Floyd. Jackson State will attempt to capture its first win of the season as they travel to play Arkansas-Pine Bluff to play UAPB, a team that is coming off of a momentous triple overtime win over Alcorn State University.
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The Blue & White Flash
Lady Tigers surpass Mississippi Valley Tigers looks for first win Devils in volleyball conference opener against UABP Saturday
Photo: Jasmine Parham Lady Tigers leave victorious against Devils.
Jasmine Parham MC Contributor/Staff The Jackson State University Lady Tiger volleyball team competed in their first conference game of the season against the Lady Devils of Mississippi Valley State University on Sept. 16 The girls record was 0-11 leading into the game against rivals the Devils who were 1-7. The Lady Tigers prevailed in their match as they defeated Valley 3-1(25-22,25-21,2225,25-14). The Tigers were able to get a good lead in the first two sets but fell slightly short in the third. After fixing a few minor errors and reducing team
mistakes, they were able to take the fourth set and secure the win over the game. Outside hitter Desiree Mack and Tamisha Barry along with right side hitter Madison Wolf, led the team in offense. Mack recorded 18 kills and 2 blocks to update her hitting percentage to .222 Barry, a senior biology/ pre-med major from St. Croix Virgin Islands, contributed 8 kills and trails slightly in her attack percentage at .182 Wolf, a freshman biology major from Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., recorded 8 kills and 2 blocks making her attack percentage .222 also Tyler Moorer, a sophomore, led the team defensively with
24 digs. Arianna Salas led the team with 41 assists. Head Coach Rose Washington feels very optimistic about the season. “I’m excited to get started with conference play. When it’s all said and done this is where it starts,” said Coach Washington. Setter Arianna Salas, a junior from Evanston, Ill., also agrees that the season will be very successful. “This win meant so much because it felt as if preseason as a whole was just a learning experience. The whole team’s morale and hope changed as soon as it was time to play. We came into conference play with a fresh slate, but now it’s time to buckle down and play like real champions,” said Salas. JSU also had a good support system at the game. Kalee Maricle, a sophomore biology/pre-med major from Aurora, Colo., enjoys watching the volleyball team compete. “I feel like the girls really came together as a team and worked cohesively to secure the win,” said Maricle. The Tigers currently hold the title as 2015 Volleyball SWAC champions. Even with this title, the team does not feel pressured. “I’m never under pressure to defend a title because I always have high expectations for my teams. Every year my expectation is to win the championship,” said Coach Washington. After landing their first conference win of the season, the Tigers are off to a good start. Come out and pack the stands and cheer on your Lady Tigers in their first home series of the season as they take on the Lady Panthers of Prairie View A&M and the Lady Tigers of Texas Southern University Sept. 23 and Sept. 24. The games will take place in the T.B.Ellis Gym at 6:30 p.m. on Friday and 4 p.m. on Saturday.
JSU Athletics Media JSU player dodging defense to score a touchdown.
Morgan Beard Staff Writer The Jackson State University Tigers look to pick up their first win of the season against the Golden Lions of Arkansas Pine Bluff University. The Golden Lions bring in a (1-2) overall record with a (1-0) record in Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) play. UAPB is coming off an amazing three overtime upset victory against two-times SWAC Champions Alcorn State University. The Golden Lions first two loses came from the Tigers of Tennessee State University in week one 44-7 and The Aggies of Oklahoma Panhandle State 20-16. JSU leads the all-time series meetings 24-14-1. This will be the 39th meeting on the gridiron between both HBCU’s. Saturday’s contest marks Head Coach Tony Hughes’ fourth career game as Tiger’s head coach. Jackson State has won the last three meetings with a 37-3 victory last year on JSU’s Homecoming game. In 2014, Jackson State defeated UAPB 33-30 in overtime. In 2013, Jackson State defeated UAPB 42-33. 2012 was the last time UAPB defeated JSU 24-21 in overtime
for the SWAC championship. UAPB junior QB Brandon Duncan is coming off a career high 505 passing yards and 4 touchdowns passes. He also leads the SWAC in passing yards and total offense. Second team all-SWAC senior WR Willie Young is Duncan favorite target with 13 catches for 232 yards and two touchdowns from last game. The Tigers should watch out for first team all SWAC senior LB Willie Duncan III who leads the SWAC in solo tackles with 34 total. UAPB leads the SWAC penalties with 33 and punting average with 42. The Tiger’s have not had a rushing touchdown or a 100 yard rusher in a game yet this season. Also, Williams, who had a 100 yards receiving last game, must continue his streak of effective games to provide big plays for JSU. Defensively, JSU must limit big plays from Pine Bluff and force turnovers. Also put pressure on the quarterback and force the Golden Lions to punt the ball. JSU cannot afford for to give up big plays in the air and the tigers must contain the run. The game is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 24, at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock, Ark. The game can be heard live on radio at 95.5 FM.