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JSU and FAMU students join hands in community Vickey Williams, Guest Writer Special to the Flash
Tigers and Rattlers generally don’t have much in common, but that was not the case last Saturday. While most people were anticipating the football match-up between Jackson State University and Flordia A&M University, the Student Government Associations from both universities were in the community together laughing, interacting and having fun with hundreds of elementary school children. The two groups decided to add a new dimension to the traditional meet and greet that usually takes place on game day. JSU SGA President Keonte Turner and FAMU SGA President Tonnette Graham and members of both student groups spent Saturday morning in west Jackson providing a host of fun outdoor activities for the children at Pecan Park G.A.M.E. Day Interaction. G.A.M.E. Day or Getting Active through Moving and Exercise included tricycle rides, fun run, a kick-ball game, zumba and line dancing. FAMU and
Photo: The Blue & White Flash JSU SGA President Keonte Turner and FAMU SGA President Tonnette Graham
JSU set up information booths with give-aways that included restaurant gift cards, school supplies and the local fire station came with a huge truck and the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science had a reptile exhibit.
Snow cones and cold water also were available throughout the hot, humid morning. Turner said the event was a great way for the two universities to interact. “I most definitely think this was a huge success. I’m
really excited right now. There are a lot of students from each of the universities here. There are a lot of kids from the community here. Everybody is having fun, people are everywhere... It’s really a good event. I think we did a really good job of getting the children in the community out and active.” Not only was the community event a way for children to see college students as positive role models, it also was a way to promote healthy activities. “It’s just our way of giving back to the community; coming together as two HBCUs and help getting our kids fit while having fun as well,” said Graham. Victor Chrispin Jr., FAMU Junior Class Senator and political science major from Jacksonville, Fla., said: “I think it’s a great opportunity to interact with elementary students. Usually when two schools play each other its usually about whos the best and what school is the best. And even though we show school spirit it’s good to work together to show school spirit
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Craft and Fisher elected to lead freshman class William Kelly Staff Writer
Freshman Week at Jackson State University is full of events dedicated specifically to incoming freshmen who expereince everything from over-excitement to chronic anxiety. While most new students are celebrating and overwhelmed by the mass amount of students to become friends with, there are a few who are elected to represent their class and to greet the entire student body. Telandus Craft and Casey Fisher are the chosen students selected to represent the Class of 2018 as Mr. and Miss Freshman during the 2014-2015 academic school year.
Craft, a biology major from Forest, Miss., campaigned as the class king to build a better “CRAFT” and encourage his fellow classmates to be themselves and become more involved. “My campaign platform is to build a better C.R.A.F.T. and I based that off of people getting more involved and for them to be themselves and build something bigger off of what they did in their past,” said Craft. Fisher, a civil engineering major from Vicksburg, Miss., campaigned as the class queen in order to reach out to her classmates and try something different by getting involved. Her platform was centered on encouraging others to move forward.
Photo: William Kelly Mr. and Miss Freshman Telandus Craft and Casey Fisher.
“My platform is to “Be You” which is focusing on selfempowerment and learning to love yourself. It took me a long time to love myself so I wanted to teach my classmates to love
themselves because that is where it all starts,” said Fisher. Craft was nervous about running but was encouraged by Freshman Cont. on pg11
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ARTIST TALK WITH FELANDUS THAMES Artist Felandus Thames will discuss his artwork on Sept. 4 from 2 – 3 p.m. with C. Leigh McInnis, Instructor in the JSU English Department in the Dollye M.E. Robinson Building, Room 166/266. The themes will be those represented in the art exhibit “Stuck between ‘lizabeth taylor’s toes.” For more information call 601-979-0879. COMMUNITY IN ACTION FAIR The Alice Varnado Harden Center for Service and Community Engaged Learning will host its fall edition of The Community in Action Fair on Sept. 9, 2014, in the JSU Student Center on the 3rd floor, from 1 – 4 p.m. STUDENTS will be given the opportunity to select service-learning and/ or community service sites in order to meet graduation requirements. FACULTY can discover which agencies will be a “Best-Fit” for their disciplines, and AGENCIES can network with representatives from private and public sectors. For more information, contact Ms. Kimberly Harris at 601979-4156. KITE LIKE NEVER BEFORE “Kite: Like Never Before” a fine art exhibition that showcases recent paintings by Professor Chung-Fan Chang in the Department of Art at Jackson state University will be held on Sept. 12 at Gallery four at 6:30 p.m.. Chang’s oil and acrylic paintings present fluorescent color fields, which clash within the abstract landscape composition that is influenced by Chinese Painting and its philosophy. For more information call 601979-0517. GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS DAY Graduate and Professional Schools Day will be held on Sept. 18 on the 3rd Floor of the Student Center in the Ballrooms. This event is for JSU students who contemplate
further study upon their graduation from Jackson State. Students will meet with Graduate and Professional School recruiters to learn about advance degree programs from around the nation and receive invaluable tips on applying to graduate and/or professional school. For more information call 601-979-2477 or visit www.jsums.edu/careers. GET SUITIED FOR THE RIGHT CAREER FASHION SHOW A fashion show modeling acceptable and unacceptable attire for job interviews will be held on Sept. 30 in the Student Center Ballroom from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a collaborative event between the Career Services Center and Student Government Association. For more information contact the Career Services Center at 601-979-2477 or visit www.jsums.edu/careers CAREER FAIR 2014 A Career Fair designed for all Jackson State University students will be held on Oct. 2 in the Walter Payton Wellness Center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The career fair seeks to familiarize students with various professions and career fields through face-toface interaction with representatives of the private and public sector job markets. All majors are welcomed. For more information contact the Career Services and Student Employment Center at 601-979-2477 or visit www.jsums.edu/ careers. CHINESE MOON FESTIVAL GALA The Chinese Moon Festival Gala sponsored by the JSU International Programs Office will be held on Sept. 19 from 5:30 – 8 p.m. in the Jacob L. Reddix Building General Purpose Room on the second floor. This event will engage the participants in an evening of culture and fun! Admission is free. The Chinese Moon Festival, also known as the Lunar MidAutumn Festival, is one of the most important traditional festivals of Chinese cultural legacy. For more information call 601-979-1611.
ROOM CHANGES AND CONSOLIDATION The process for room changes and consolidation will begin on Monday, Sept. 8, 2014. If you are looking to change or consolidate your room, please see your Residence Hall Director, do not come to the Housing Office. For residence hall changes, please stop by the Housing Office to complete a Residence Hall Transfer Form. The deadline for completing this process will be Sept. 12, 2014. For more information call 601-979-2326.
JSU CAMPUS SAFETY ALERT ALL VEHICLES PARKED ON LYNCH AND DALTON STREETS, ARE ENCOURAGED TO PURCHASE A PARKING DECAL. PLEASE BE ADVISED YOU MUST PURCHASE A PARKING DECAL TO PARK ON THE INTERIOR OF THE CAMPUS IN THE DESIGNATED PARKING LOTS. TICKETING AND TOWING WILL BEGIN ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2014
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Opinion
“Do you think the Mike Brown incident in Ferguson, Mo. was more of a racial issue or an issue of abuse of power?”
Compiled by Tenesha Huges, William Kelly & Reese Torns
Michael Wilson Junior Speech Vicksburg, Miss.
“I feel that it is a little bit of both because we have many instances in which police officers abuse power and instances where race is a factor. ”
Joshua McCoy Freshman Entrepreneur Greenville, Miss.
“I don’t think the policeman was racist but I think it was racial stereotyping. You see a black person walking down the street and you think that they always up to no good. ”
Jamarcus Marshall Freshman Criminal Justice Bino, Miss.
“I feel it was a little bit of both because if he didn’t have the authority and power that he had, he wouldn’t have been able to do what he did.”
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I AM NOT A NI**A! ARE YOU?? COMMENTARY
Azaria Edwards Freshman Chemistry Jackson, Miss.
“I really feel like it was depending on the area, because most policeman aren’t as brutal as the ones in Ferguson. I think it had to be an abuse of power issue because he wasn’t armed. ”
Jamar Elliott Junior Speech St. Louis, Mo.
“Initially I would say it was racial but it is also abuse of power because jaywalking did not warrant such force. I definitely believe Mike Brown was a victim of both racial and abuse power. ”
Brianna Williams Senior Speech Ridgeland, Miss.
“I feel like the Mike Brown case was both racial and an abuse of power issue. I have seen cops take advance of their authority.”
Joseph Thomas Sophomore Political Science New Orleans, LA
Lyniah Tembo Sophomore Art Jackson, Miss.
Jasmine Roberts Sophomore Biology Jackson, Miss.
“It was an abuse of power because the police let their authority go to their head.”
“The whole situation with the police was an abuse of power and wrong because he was unarmed.”
Justin Hardwick Freshman Broadcast Journalism Houston, TX
Karmeen Childress Freshman Computer Engineering East Saint Louis, Illinois
Katherine Yanez Freshman Social Science Education Diamond Head, Miss
“I think that it is both. It started as racial tensions initially which led to the abuse of power. Mike Brown’s murder basically sent the community over the edge.”
“I think that it is a little bit of both. I think it started off as an abuse of power and then more of the racism from other towns started coming out and it just got noticed more.”
“I feel that it was both. It was an abuse of power because he had no reason to shoot an unarmed human. It’s race related because when a black man is coming towards you, he will automatically seem to be coming off as aggressive.”
“I feel like the uproar surrounding the incident was race related but the citizens who are actually participating in the uproar, so to speak, they don’t have enough evidence to prove that it was race related.”
Kristopher Campbell Staff Writer Hey ni**a. Yes, you ni**a. How would you feel if someone addressed you in such blunt demeanor? Would you nicely greet that person back or would you be offended? Would you ask that person to not refer to you as “ni**a?” This debate on the “N” word seems to never end. My questions are simple, why do we continue to use the “N” word in our everyday language? What does the “N” word mean to you? Since the originating definition of the word was placed upon AfricanAmericans during slavery to African-Americans now educated enough to walk the campus of Jackson State University, I think that it’s time to put the word in its deathbed. The word ni**er was originally created to demean and devalue the African-American race, taking a Spanish word for the color black and attaching its definition to the people of the similar color but adding lack of intellect, social stability, and importance to its definition. Today, some say the “N” word’s meaning has changed and no negative connotations should
be attached to it. It has become an everyday word of brotherhood like, “that’s my ni**a” or “What’s up ni**a?” Many songs from popular artists promote the use on a daily basis. I feel that the meaning has not changed but we have become ignorant to the fact that the word was created to degrade our community and what we have done by accepting the word is become ignorant to the advancements we have made as a people and are still making. Keeping the word relevant is only creating a barrier from reaching our true potential as a people. From the sagging of pants to the high number of AfricanAmerican males in the correctional system, the “N” word has become a stereotypical description of the African-American male. From abuse of power cases like Trayvon Martin and Michael Brown, even the media presents African-American males in a negative light. The gatekeepers always seem to revert back to the black man being in the wrong. Here on the campus of JSU, there are tons of black men exemplifying that they are not “ni**as.” Michael Gorden, a junior mass communications major from Atlanta, Ga. said, “I am the SGA Vice President, I am a man of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., I am in the Army ROTC, a job that many people are afraid to do, and I am in college. The “N” word does not refer to me or any of the men around me because we are all invested in shattering stereotypes and making something positive out of ourselves.” Charence Higgins, a double major in psychology and theatre from Madison, Miss. said,
“Historically, the “N” word means ‘lover of ignorance.’ It is the highest insult one could place on another human being because it suggests that not only are you ignorant but you will never escape from the ignorance because you embrace it.” Higgins added: “Being a “real ni**a” is not something to aspire to be or embrace. It is not a term of endearment. We’re literally telling young black men that they have no hope of becoming knowledgeable, impacting members of society. Only when we change this constant degrading or our own can we move forward as a people.” Henry Goss, a junior mass communications major from Jackson, Miss. said, “The “N” word does not hurt me but it is still highly disrespectful. I am currently the NAACP President at JSU and that alone shows me that a word cannot limit my greatness. The “N” word is disrespectful because it dehumanizes a person into something of little to no worth. When one examines the historical context behind the word, he or she will see that it was solely used to categorize and devalue African-Americans.” From a collegiate stand point, many students are not ignorant to the negative connotation of the “N” word, but as a people we have to get on one accord to abolish this from our vocabularies and way of thinking. Are you a ni**a?” I’m not.
The views expressed in the commentary are those of the writer(s) and in no way represent the views of The Blue & White Flash.
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Letter of Appreciation to Students at Jackson State
First of all, thank each of you for choosing Jackson State University. It is the collective hope of faculty, staff and administrators that you have a successful and enjoyable college experience. Over the past three years, JSU has reached and sustained record enrollment. With this growth has come tremendous responsibility to provide our students with the best educational experience possible, which for many students includes positive residential life opportunities. I want you to know that we are grateful to all of the students
who have chosen to reside on campus and in JSU housing facilities near our urban campus. We appreciate your patience, your understanding and your continued desire to make Jackson State University your home away from home as we seek to provide safe and adequate housing for any student who desires to be part of the JSU residential life community. This year, we have faced housing challenges and experienced these growing pains in new ways. As we continued to expand in student population, it became
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necessary to expand housing being able to work individually Again, let me express offerings. In early July when I with every student on a case appreciation for your was hired as Executive Director by case basis at this time, cooperation and for your of Housing and Residence Life, but we assure you that your interest in Jackson State we had nearly 800 students who voices are being heard. Our University, and know that did not have room assignments number one priority is safety we will remain focused because all 2240 beds had been and getting individuals a room on providing housing to committed. In addition to assignment. We plan to add every student who wants continuing to lease Tiger Plaza additional housing staff and campus housing. As part of with 240 beds, and thanks to the expand cultural, social and the Division of Academic August 21 lease/purchase of the educational programming in and Student Affairs, we Palisades and a lot of fast and residence life. are student-centered and hard work by many people, we We are committed to committed to providing you have made good progress in our creating a living environment with an environment that commitment to accommodate conducive to learning for our will help you achieve your all residential JSU students. students. We understand that highest potential. We accept We were able to achieve great you have wants and we take your the responsibility to create things working together as One concerns seriously; however, opportunities to add value to JSU. In a matter of 20 hours after please understand that we the JSU student experience, acquisition, the facility was are trying to accommodate a and will assist any way we can. readied for some Thank you students. Work and best wishes and renovation for a successful We appreciate your patience, your continues in the year. understanding ... as we seek to provide safe complex’s various For more and adequate housing for any student who buildings, including i n f o r m at i o n painting, adding call, 601-979desires to be part of JSU residence life. new furniture, lock 2326 replacements, 24-hour on site massive student increase and police protection and redirected make sure that everyone who From gate entry to ensure safety. wants a room, has a room. We Claude H. Huddleston, Also, for the individuals who acknowledge that traditional Executive Director of Housing were residents of the Palisades housing patterns have had to and Residence Life prior to JSU acquisition, the be altered and spaces merged. JSU Housing Department university will honor their We ask for your patience in the Division of Academic current lease agreements. as efforts continue to make and Student Affairs We in the Housing improvements and manage Department apologize for not spaces for our students.
Tourette Syndrome: It is more than you may think Kori Conerly Staff Writer There is a man in the mall. He is of average height, weight, and appearance. As you walk past him he screams “BISCUITS!” What is your first reaction? What’s his problem? You keep walking and notice that he does it again when a man walks past him, and then again when a child does the same. This man is not weird, crazy, or any other synonymous word you can think of. He has Tourette Syndrome (TS). The classic stereotype of a person with TS is that they yell swear words at random moments. It is not your fault these stereotypes exist; this is all that you see. Take for example the movie “Deuce Bigalow : Male Gigolo.” Deuce, the main character, is sitting at a baseball game with his date that has TS, and the
entire game she is randomly shouting swear words. While this was comical it was not an accurate description of the behavior of all TS sufferers. Not everyone with TS have the same symptoms. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Tourette Syndrome is a neurological disorder categorized by involuntary, repetitive actions or vocalizations better known as tics. Symptoms of TS are typically noticed between the ages of 3 and 9. A majority of the people with this condition experience their worst tics during their early teenage years. As they get older, the tics may become milder until they are able to lead normal lives. However, TS can also be a chronic disorder that lasts throughout a lifetime. It just depends on the person and their methods of suppressing
their symptoms. There are two categories of tics: simple and complex. Simple tics are usually the more mild effects: eye blinking, shoulder shrugging, throat clearing, or grunting. These tics are usually subtle. Complex tics, on the other hand, are very distinct and often coordinated. That does not mean that a person tics consciously when a specific action happens. It means that when that action in particular does happen, it triggers their tic. Take, for instance, the man at the mall. He yelled the word “biscuits” whenever someone walked by him. In this case, the man’s tic would be yelling “biscuits” and the action that triggered it would be someone passing by his frame of vision. Examples of complex tics range from jumping, kicking, echolalia (repeating words), and the ever famous
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or n e r v ou s n e s s . T h e y a re n ot a b l y l e s s s e v e re i n c a l m a n d re l a x i n g e nv i ron m e nt s . T h e re i s n o w ay t o c ont ro l TS. T h e re is t h e r apy a n d m e d i c at i on but u lt i m at e l y t h e on l y thing to do is tr y and c a m ou f l a g e or s uppre s s it a n d h op e t h at it d e c re a s e s i n s e v e r it y a s a du lt h o o d appro a c h e s .
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Hottest back to school fashion trends: College Edition Taylor Bembery Associate Editor
Class is back in session which means new fashion trends are on the horizon at Jackson State University. Some college students have to balance everything from homework, bills, and even staying fashion forward. Here are some tips and trends you can follow that may help boost your look while keeping your budget intact.
Look Good, Save Money
JSU is located in Mississippi which means the summer season is extended due to the hot climate. This works out in your advantage, especially when shopping online and in-store. While store favorites like Forever 21, H & M, GAP, Banana Republic, etc. are already catering to fall trends, all or most of the summer apparel has gone straight to the clearance racks. These summer clearance items are usually marked down 50-80 percent off the
original price. Those sale the upcoming months. items will give you more bang As we know trends repeat for your buck. themselves. Now more than ever the ‘tom-boy chic’ look Be Bold, Be Different from the early 1990s is back. Originality is the key when This is a fun yet comfy look going to a university that has for college girls. Over-sized more than 8,000 students or fitting baseball jersey’s, enrolled. Step outside the box cute mini tee-shirts, overalls, and create your own style. Do- platform tennis shoes, crew It-Yourself projects are a great necks, sheer/ mesh tops, repeat way to make your own trends. print graphic tees, and denim For example, If you cannot shirts matched with denim find that pair of distressed bottoms are all currently jeans you have been looking trending. for; simply go to a thrift store In men’s fashion, it’s all and purchase a pair of vintage about precision. Guys, you denim jeans and distress them might want to start stepping yourself. It is guaranteed that your game up because no one else will have them. according to GQ magazine Doing DIY’s will save you they are urging you to ‘go money but it will also set you from man, to gentleman’ this apart. Anything you can think fall. Pinstriped button up about making, a tutorial video shirts, cardigans, bow ties, of the project can be found satchel/messenger bags, sports on YouTube or in the Google blazer with bold prints are all search engine. suggested and trending. Having those two tips in Joyce Winston, a senior mind can guide anyone on biology pre-dentistry major staying fashionable throughout from Detroit, Mich., knows the semester. There are also here way around styling others. trends in the fashion forecast Joyce Winston, a senior that will emerge on campus in biology pre-dentistry major
Photo: Taylor Bembery (Left to right) Students Corian Young and Robert Spencer showing their back to school styles on campus.
from Detroit, Mich., knows her way around styling others. She shared her strategies on how she prepared her wardrobe for the semester. “I used magazines and summer fashion to prepare for my wardrobe
this year. I remain fashion forward by inspiring myself and creating my own look,” said Winston. Always remember that the perfect accessory you need to complete your wardrobe is confidence.
Recent TMNT movie thrills children and adults
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Asha Wilhight Staff Writer Do you want to laugh? Do you want action and adventure? Then you should consider seeing this summer’s most talked about movie amongst children and adults: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, which premiered on Aug. 4, 2014. TMNT is based off of the original cartoon series.
This movie was produced by Michael Bay and directed by Jonathan Liebesman. The main cast consists of Megan Fox, Alan Ritchson, Noel Fisher, Pete Ploszek, & Jeremy Howard. Although a lot of individuals have seen the film, there are many who have not seen the film yet, that still plan to see it. “I have not seen the movie
yet, but I do plan on seeing it with my two nieces. I have never taken interest into the cartoons, but once I began seeing the commercials for the movie, it caught my attention,” said Timishae Shoemaker, a sophomore biology major from Toledo, Ohio. Those who have actually seen the movie loved it. They had nothing, but good reviews about the film. Some praised
it so highly, that they would go to the theater and see it again. “It was a great movie actually! The movie had a great sense of humor and the storyline was awesome, “ said Dominique Cox, a sophomore psychology major from Gary, Ind. According to hollywoodreporter.com, a brief synopsis of TMNT, the film based in New York City. TV reporter April O’Neil is trying to be a hard news reporter, but her boss, Bernadette, not even her cameraman,Vern, is not really interested or is positive that she can handle the crime wave sweeping the city, as the notorious Foot Clan terrorizes the local residents. When April witnesses a stealth vigilante attacking Clan goons one dark night, she stumbles across a story that could change her career by tracking down a quartet of six-foottall, mutated talking turtles with lethal ninja fighting skills, who were named after Renaissance artists, Raphael, Michelangelo, Leonardo and Donatello make their home in
the city’s sewer a rat known as Splinter who trained them ninjutsu, making them martial arts experts. “I actually liked the movie! I usually do not like movies like these, such as SpiderMan, Batman and movies of that sort,” said Sierra Jackson, a junior marketing major from Huntsville, Ala. Based off of deadline.com, within the very first weekend of the film in theaters, it made $65.5 million. It was No. 1 in 17 of 19 box offices, in countries like Mexico and Russia. Movie critics have a different view than actual viewers; they ripped the film to shreds. CBSnews.com have various movie critics giving their opinions from The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Boston Globe, and Seattle Times. They did not like the concept of the movie as a whole because they felt that the terminology was not the same and they also thought it was charmless, dull, and half-hearted. However, as a viewer, you won’t know how you feel about TMNT until you see it for yourself.
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something that isn’t enjoyable…. to get communities [together] to make exercise more than just something boring. This is a great opportunity to be outside and have fun while you are active.” Ruqayya Calmes, JSU Sophomore Class Senator and marketing major from Little Rock, Ark., participated in the One-K Fun Walk. “I think it’s really good. Not only does it bring the elementary kids together, but it brings their family…it’s also good exercise,” she said. Thirteen-year old Jauqaan
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Coats agreed that the event was fun. “I like that they came down here and they’re helping us have fun. I love Jackson State.” Turner said to expect more collaboration among SGAs as it relates to community service projects. “We kind of adapted the idea from FAMU’s SGA. Us coming together as two SGAs is the perfect way to personify unity amongst HBCUs.” (Vickey Williams is a former editor for The Blue & White Flash and JSU alumna who attended The Flash Writing Workshop.)
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1.JSU Tigers face off with the FAMU Rattlers in a game that would be decided in the last seconds. 2. Victorious JSU Tigers lead the fans in Jackson Fair, Jackson Dear at the end of the game. 3. The Sonic Boom of the South perform in the stands to the delight of JSU fans. 4. A member of the J-Settes returns to her seat following the half-time performance. 5. Sonic Boom members after half-time.
Freshman
First Week, First Memories, First time at Jackson State COMMENTARY
Compiled by Darius Williams What did you think about Freshmen Week?
Tyler Harden Staff Writer
Kyren Garel Freshman Business Admin. Grand Rapids, MI.
“Freshmen Week exceeded my expectations because I was not expecting people to be so social with me because where I’m from it’s not the same.” Most memorable moment: seeing the Sonic Boom preform for the first time at the merge.”
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The Blue & White Flash
Growing up, my mother consistently told me one thing: “You are going to college! Even though she didn’t complete college herself, obtaining a degree was not an option for me; it was a necessity. While most children had the luxury of thinking about careers as entertainers or athletes, I knew all along that my career path included some
form of higher education. As I began searching for a college home, I discovered that obtaining a degree isn’t cheap! To play with the big boys, you had to spend big boy money. It was during this search that I discovered “Thee Jackson State University.” JSU afforded me the opportunity to attend school without having any financial burdens. Even though I was extremely excited to leave Hattiesburg, Miss. and make Jackson my new home, I was also extremely nervous. My first week wrapped both of these emotions into one. When I first arrived on campus with my mother, everything went smoothly.... until she approached the roundabouts. The vehicle’s speed dropped from 45 miles per hour to a whopping 5 miles per hour. I think that’s when both she and I realized that this journey is really beginning, and there was no
turning back. I’m pretty sure I fit the freshman stereotype. For the first three days, I religiously wore my Student ID around my neck. I thought it made me look “official.” I had that look of confusion because walking around campus made me feel like I was in rush hour traffic in New York, but eventually everything mellowed out and I began to stroll with ease. As a Southerner, I loved meeting Northerners. I learned a new term: friedsaying something completely irrelevant or stupid. It amazes me how Jackson State appealed to so many different students from so many different places. Contrary to popular belief, my HBCU is quite diverse. My favorite days of the week are Fried Chicken Wednesdays and Fried Fish Fridays. And yes, I did pick those days based on the food that was served. I quickly learned that you have to
arrive at the cafeteria at least ten minutes early to avoid long waits. But if waiting and having patience isn’t your thing, perhaps you’d like to spend your Tiger Bucks. Some of the best advice I received was related to spending my Tiger Bucks. Tiger Bucks are sacred and should not be thrown around without care. The thrill of Fried Chicken Wednesday and Fried Fish Friday will grow old, but those Tiger Bucks will be right there to catch you when you fall. After completing my first week of classes, I knew I made the right choice by choosing JSU. I’m so excited to continue my journey at my dear ole college home. From the awkward conversations about visitation (and the fact that we can’t do laundry during visitation) to the different chants and dances, JSU has engraved a special place in my heart.
Top 5 essential items freshmen needs for their dorm room Alexis Scott Staff Writer Do you have everything you need to help you transition from home to the residence hall? There are five essential items college students should have in their room to help with campus living. #1 Cleaning supplies –
You will need bleach, cleaning wipes and a broom to keep your room clean and free of germs and dirt. #2 Snacks - For those times when the cafeteria is closed and you need that energy boost for a late night study session, make sure your favorite salty or sweet treat is on hand. Frequent visits to fast-food
restaurants can deplete your funds pretty quickly. #3 Laptop – Jackson State freshmen are privileged because they received an iPad to aid them with classroom studies. And the school also provides free access to computer labs around campus, but sometimes it can be packed to capacity or the servers are down. If you
have your own computer, you do not have to wait in line for an available computer, or be distracted by other students. #4 Over-the-counter medicine – Headaches, stomach aches, colds minor injuries will happen. It is a good idea to have medicines available to alleviate these ills on hand. For more serious
illnesses, do not forget the Health Services Center is on campus and ready, willing and able to help. #5 Calendar/agenda – It is a well known fact that students who prioritize, plan, and pace themselves do better in college. Stay on task and ahead of the game to prevent the stress of being behind.
Student leaders give freshmen tips on time management Tenesha Hughes Staff Writer Jackson State University freshmen are going through the changes of learning how to manage their time. Balancing homework, social life, participating in different clubs/ organizations and even working a full time/part-time job can be difficult. On Aug. 16, incoming freshmen were welcomed to their new ‘dear ol’ college home’ during Welcome Week. Last week kicked off the first week of school, and freshmen got a chance to see for themselves what the true “college life” experience is. According to psychologytoday. com, time management is the ability to plan and control how you spend the hours in your day to effectively accomplish your goals. Poor time management can be related to procrastination, as well as problems with self-control. Skills involved in managing your time include planning for the future, setting goals, prioritizing
tasks, and monitoring where your time actually goes. JSU Student Government Association President Keonte Turner, a biology/pre-medicine major from Benton Harbor, Mich., shares his advice on how he keeps up with school work while finding time to still serve his student body. “Take time to think about what is most important to you. Sort them out. Go for them while being aware of your workload; not overwhelming yourself,” said Turner. He also added how he remains focused. “The urge to have fun and enjoyment is the hardest thing about time management. If you let it, it can be a huge distraction. A constant reminder (via planners or cell phone alerts) of the goals at hand and ways to achieve them is a good way to counteract distractions,” said Turner Miss Jackson State University, Anissa Butler, a senior chemistry major from Jackson, Miss., is someone
who knows all about balancing work and school. From being a prancing J-Sette to staying true to her platform A.I.M. High, she still manages to maintain a high GPA. “In order to keep up with class work I remind myself daily that I am a student first. I would not be here if I was not a student, ultimately pursuing a Bachelor’s degree. It’s been a slight struggle, but nothing I can’t handle or have not handled before. Sometimes I have to put aside Miss JSU work so that I can study and maintain the GPA I have,” said Butler. She also shared five essential needs she uses that help her stay on task. 1. A planner - (or some kind of way to organize yourself) is extremely important! 2. Books - As expensive as they are, books are important. Your professor will not be able to cover everything in the book during a lecture. It is easier ways to understand concepts through reading.
Photo: Tenesha Hughes Time management is key to a good college experience.
3. A daily devotional or some source to help you keep up with your spirituality will help relieve some stress. 4. A Hobby or a way to express yourself (whether it is dancing, singing, painting, or listening to music) is another stress reliever. Get involved on campus!
5. Friends will be your support system! Find good ones that have the same goals as you. Although school is important, find time for yourself. School can get tiring and stressful if you let it. Find time to hang with your friends, watch a movie, keep up on your favorite television show, and grab something to eat.
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JSU takes on Dragons of Virginia University of Lynchburg Jeremy Anderson Staff Writer The Jackson State University Tigers hope to add another win to books on Saturday, Sept. 6 in their match-up against the Dragons of Virginia University of Lynchburg. This will be the first ever meeting between to two schools. Last week, Jackson State (1-0) won one of the most memorable games in HBCU football history as the Tigers defeated Florida A&M University with a last second 49 yard Hail Mary pass from QB LaMontiez Ivy to WR DeSean Mckenzie. The thrilling play was featured ESPN. Even with the thrilling victory that began JSU head coach Harold Jackson’s era at JSU, the Tigers were not at their best. JSU was able to drive up and down the field with success on most drives, but they found themselves kicking field goals instead of scoring touchdowns
on several visits to the red zone. On the defensive side of the ball, the Tigers played a solid ball game. The only challenge for the Tigers was keeping FAMU QB Damien Fleming in the pocket. Fleming had success scrambling to find open receivers and running for first downs. Conversely, Virginia University of Lynchburg (0-1) did not fare so well last week. After a fourteen hour drive to Lorman, Miss., the Dragons were drubbed 55-7 by the Alcorn State University Braves. Even though ASU made a lot of mistakes, they were still able to route the Dragons. “They were pretty heavy on the pass even with a small offensive line. The team is a confident group and some of the players were physical. They weren’t all that disciplined,” said ASU defensive back Christian Brown.
Look for JSU to speed up their tempo on offense. The Tigers have exceptional depth at the skill position and may attempt to tire the Dragons out with quick play calls. After two long bus trips from Virginia to Mississippi, Virginia University of Lynchburg may have a depleted source of energy going into this week’s game. This can serve as an advantage to the Tigers. Fans can expect to see more Tigers play this week. Offensive Coordinator Coach Chang is looking to include more receivers in this week’s game plan. On Saturday, redshirt junior receiver Lacorey Tucker, sophomore receiver Canard Brown, and also senior receiver John Perkins all may be getting action during the game. With the Dragons relying on passing, look for JSU defensive backs Robert Porter, Antonio Sutton, and Justin Jemison to
University Communications JSU Tigers will take on Lynchburg Dragons this Saturday.
be key players in attempting to shut down Virginia University Lynchburg. On offense, expect a balanced attack mixing both
running and passing plays. Kickoff for Saturday’s game is set for 6 p.m. at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium.
Hail Mary pass wins JSU vs. FAMU NFL decides to revamp domestic violence policy
University Communications WR DeSean Mckenzie scored the game-winning touchdown against FAMU.
Kris Campbell Staff Writer In a thrilling, game ending Hail Mary pass that touched the hands of three players, the Jackson State University Tigers defeated the Florida A & M University Rattlers in their season opener on Aug. 30. Wide receiver DeSean Mckenzie scored the game-winning touchdown from a 49-yard pass by quarterback La Montiez Ivy with 1.6 seconds on the clock to end the game. The exciting game winning play had fans and spectators going wild. Lianna Norris, a senior biology major from Big Rapids, Mich. said, “In the last play of the game when that pass was thrown and that winning touchdown was scored, I felt like the tension of the game was lifted off all of our shoulders. I felt a rush and I was proud to be a Jacksonian.” The Tigers struggled offensively during the first half of the game,
scoring two field goals after failing to capitalize in the redzon. FAMU’s kicker, Chase Varnadore, kicked a 22-yard field goal and Damien Fleming scored a 25-yard touchdown with the extra point to follow, putting the Rattlers up in the second half of the game 10-6. During the 3rd quarter, RB Rakeem Simms blazed the field, quickly scoring a touchdown for the Tigers. Punter Darcy Williams kicked the extra point putting the Tigers ahead 13-10. With the game heating up, Fleming pushed for a 44-yard gain putting Rattlers 3rd and 1 but the Rattlers fumbled on the next drive, giving the Tigers possession at 10:41 in the 4th quarter. After an incomplete pass from Ivy to Singleton, the Tigers came back in the 4th quarter, 3rd and goal however Ivy’s pass was incomplete and the Tigers had to settle for another field goal putting them up 16-10. From there on out, the two
teams went at it in an all-out blood battle. With only 46.9 seconds left in the game, Fleming passed the ball to A.J. Lidell for a touchdown followed by a successful extra point putting the Rattlers up 17-16. While most of the JSU fans had resigned themselves to accepting a loss for the season opener, Ivy had not. His 49yard gamewinning pass to McKenzie helped head coach Harold Jackson start his era at JSU with a win. Linebacker Javancy Jones finished on defense with a tackle for loss and nine tackles. Wide receivers Dan Williams caught six passes for 53 yards, game MVP Mckenzie caught three passes for 68 yards and Tobias Singleton had five receptions for 51 yards. Sims, “Offensive player of the Game,” cleared 117 yards plus a touchdown. The backbone of the team, Ivy passed for 269 yards and a touchdown. Tensions were high the entire game but the Tigers had a bone to pick with FAMU. It’s been 11 years since the Tigers faced FAMU in 2003, at the Circle City Classic in Indianapolis, Ind. where the Rattlers beat the Tigers 28-14. Fans were also eager to see the new coaching style of JSU Alum Coach Jackson. Jackson played for the NFL for 15 years, first drafted by the Los Angeles Rams and later being traded to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Tamarick Johnson Staff Writer
There has been nationwide criticism of the National Football League’s player conduct policy these past couple of weeks and rightfully so. Star running back Ray Rice was suspended only two games after admitting to knocking his wife unconscious, on Feb. 15, 2014 in Atlantic City, N.J. The two game suspension made by NFL Commissioner Rodger Goodell, have many feeling that the NFL does not take the issue of domestic violence seriously. Recently however, the commissioner realizing his mistake, promises stiffer penalties for this offense. According to CNN, Goodell said “I didn’t get it right. Simply put, we have to do better. And we will.” The NFL has now made it an automatic six-game unpaid suspension for a first incident of domestic violence. If a second incident occurs, the player will be banned for life from the NFL. Bentrell McGee, an athlete and senior mathematics major from New Orleans, La., feels the new policy would have
been unwarranted in Rice’s situation. “Well I think it shouldn’t matter, she didn’t press charges. Had she pressed charges he should have had a fine along with a suspension,” said McGee. Rice however has acknowledged that he made a big mistake. “There’s not much that they could have done because they didn’t actually get him on camera hitting her,” said DeShaun Allen, a junior business administration major from Clinton, Miss. The two-game suspension is all they really could do.” The NFL has had a lot of issues with players off the field this year. From players facing DUI charges, possession of marijuana charges and just recently Ray McDonald, a San Francisco 49ers player, was also charged with domestic violence against his pregnant fiancé. How the NFL handles these incidents will be under the microscope as public opinion and NFL officials continue to determine if the punishments handed down fit the crime.
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Craft and Fisher both plan to join other campus organizations such as the Blue Ambassadors and several honor societies. During Freshman Week, not only were the king and queen campaigning, but they were also involved in the community service activities. Jackson State has always been a priority for both Craft and Fisher. “Everyone in my family basically attended a SCC College, so to come to an HBCU, it kind of shocked a lot of my family. I loved the campus since day one. I love the band and I love the people,” said Craft. Fisher was already familiar with the rich tradition of JSU. “Jackson State is the only thing that I know. I was raised around Jackson State and I love it,” said Fisher.
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