63rd Year--Vol. 1
Northeast Mississippi Community College--Booneville, Miss.
October 5, 2011
Homecoming 2011 features variety of events The Beacon Staff Reports
Northeast will carry a local flare into its 2011 Homecoming with six women from Booneville on the 13-member court. Members of the homecoming court were announced with six freshman and seven sophomores comprising the 2011 Homecoming Court. Freshman on the 2011 Homecoming Court include Anna Lauren Inman of Walnut, Lauren Davis of Glen, Whitney Reddell of Corinth and Darbi Grisham, Kate Carver and Molly Koon, all of Booneville. Sophomore maids include Raven Traylor of Tupelo, Sallie Richardson of Olive Branch, Satoria Isby of Shannon, Tess Cornelius of Glen, Carlie McGrew, Casey Davis and Hannah Hastings all of Booneville. Traylor, Richardson and Isby were the three sophomores to advance to the 2011 Homecoming Queen run-off. After the runoff, Richardson was declared queen with Traylor and Isby joining the sophomore court. Northeast will present its homecoming court at halftime of the Tigers football game against East Mississippi on Saturday, October 8 at 3 p.m. However, the college has a bevy of homecoming activities leading up to the
Homecoming Agenda
Saturday, October 8
10:30 a.m. Sports Hall of Fame Reception noon Sports Hall of Fame Induction 2:30 p.m. 1970 Baseball State Runner-up 1968-82 Football Reunion 3 p.m. Kickoff East Miss. vs. Northeast Halftime Crowning of Queen crowning of the queen. College officials will kickoff the day with a reception honoring the 2011 inductees into the Northeast Sports Hall of Fame in the Black and Gold Room in the Haney Union at 10:30 a.m. The induction luncheon for the is set for noon in the Claude Wright Room of the Union. Pre-game festivities featuring Coach Ralph Johnson’s 1970 State Runner-Up baseball team, Coach Bill Ward and the 1968-1982 football players reunion and the Tiger Marching Band will begin at approximately 2:30 p.m.
Northeast elects SGA representatives By Kayla Carpenter Editor During the last week of August and first week of September, creative signs adorned the walls and windows of the Haney Union. These signs were designed and posted by the candidates running for Student Government Association. Students voted for candidates on Tuesday, September 13 by going to the Northeast homepage (http://www. nemcc.edu) and clicking on the Freshman SGA link. After clicking on the link, students were asked for their first and last name, last four digits of their student ID, and for their Northeast email address. After typing in all necessary information, students could then vote for three of the candidates by clicking on their names. According to the Northeast’s student handbook, each student at Northeast becomes a member of the SGA after enrolling with the college. Northeast’s Student Government Association’s purpose is to plan events for students, hold student discussions, to present helpful student suggests to faculty and administration and to act in an advisory capacity for students. Northeast’s SGA is also the beginning for any student wanting to submit a planning proposal for the college. See SGA, on page 5
Northeast recently filled the remaining part of its 2011-12 Student Government Association (SGA) during campuswide elections in early September. Representing the college on the SGA council are sophomore representatives Toby Brandon, Claire Wilkerson, freshman representative Lindsay Long, Murphy Hall representative Dominique Allen, freshman representative Argerie Marin, Wood Hall representative Jonathan Blasingame along with (back row l-r) Wood Hall representative Helen Staten, sophomore representative Sarah Jayde Bobo, freshman representative Michael Posey, vice-president Sam Steen, president Seth Bragg, secretary/treasurer Sallie Richardson, Yarber Hall representative Lucas Ferguson, White Hall representative Blake Littlejohn and Mississippi Hall representative Lauren Stevens.
Band member ascends Mount Whitney By Kayla Carpenter Editor
Northeast band member Philip Kelly of Corinth had an adventurous summer climbing to the summit of Mount Whitney in Washington
Most Northeast student’s “typical” summer consisted of work, wonderful vacations and mostly just relaxing. However, Northeast student Philip Kelly’s “typical” summer turned into an adventurous summer. Kelly’s brother James and James’ girlfriend Sarah Belue of Iuka recruited Kelly, who is a percussion member of Northeast’s ‘Showband from Tigerland,’ to climb Mount Whitney. “A little over a month before the trip, James told me he had signed us up,” Belue said. Only 30,000 people are allowed to attempt the climb every year, and of those, only 10,000 reach the top. In order to get a pass to go, James had to go online and enter a drawing for the three climbers. According to the National Geological Survey, Mount Whitney, at 14,494 feet, is the highest peak in the lower 48 states. “We plan on going back there,” Philip
Kelly said. “This time, we’re going to wear suits and play chess on the summit.” The drive to Lone Pine took the group four days. Taking full advantage of the road trip, the group made stops at the Roswell Space Museum in New Mexico, the Meteor Crater in Arizona and the Grand Canyon. To prepare for the trip, James also did research on altitude sickness or acute mountain sickness. Symptoms of the disease include difficulty sleeping, nausea, dizziness, rapid heartbeat and shortness of breath. Symptoms of more acute mountain sickness are blue or gray colored skin, tightness in the chest, confusion and inability to walk. The illness happens as a result of a person going into a higher altitude than they are used to. After reviewing the research, the three made a pact that if any of them showed symptoms of the illness, they would all three come back down. “We crossed several snow fields,” James said. “Most of them were about 50 feet long, but there was one that was about 100 yards.”
On one snow field, the trio saw where a path had been warn through the snow in a place called ‘the chute.” The group drove to an elevation of 10,000 feet, hiked to a base camp at 12,000 feet and planned on hiking to the summit before returning to base camp. However, mosquitoes at the camp prevented the climbers from sleeping, and they returned to where they had parked at about 8,000 feet. On the way up the mountain, the group crossed a creek. “It was about 15 feet wide,” James said. “It wasn’t very deep and it was slowmoving. We just crossed it by jumping over the rocks in it.” When the trio came back, things were a little different. “It was dark out and we had only packed one light,” James said. “It had doubled in size, to about 30 feet and the water was rushing.” On their way back to Mississippi, the group visited more UFO sites in Roswell and an air and space museum in Oklahoma.
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Question: What is your favorite movie quote?
Ricky Smither Head Football Coach Thibodaux, La.
Brett McNair Sophomore Corinth
Gracie Robinson Sophomore Starkville
Heather Turner Sophomore Corinth
Jodie Roach Freshman Corinth
Josa’ Branch Sophomore South Haven
“Half o’ Chiquapin Parish’d give their eye teeth to take a whack at Ouiser!” -Steel Magnolias
“I’m kind of a big deal.” -Anchorman
“I told you not to fall in love with me.” –A Walk to Remember
“Shake n’ Bake!” -Talladega Nights
“Never lose your friend over money.” -Set it Off
“I came into this world with a dollar and a dream.” -Scarface
Payton Brown Sophomore Iuka
Seseley Boid Freshman Corinth
Seth Bragg Sophomore Rienzi
Taylor Mills Freshman Kossuth
Tina Teal Freshman Memphis, Tenn.
Trey Ward Asst. Football Coach Booneville
“God’s gonna sit this one out.” –The Punisher
“I’ll play you for your heart.” -Love and Basketball
“Hakuna Matata.” -The Lion King
“STONEWALL!” -Facing the Giants
“Love stinks.” -The Wedding Singer
“Just when I thought you couldn’t possibly be any dumber, you go and do something like this... and totally redeem yourself!” -Dumb and Dumber
Students should make the most of their collegiate journey By Kayla Carpenter Editor
An unknown author once stated, “One step must start each journey.” For me, Northeast is the beginning of my journey, and I believe I have made the right step for my future. Growing up in a newspaper office, I quickly learned everything there is to know about the operation of a newspaper. After graduating from Baldwyn High School in 2010, I was anxious to start my journey and begin my journalism career.
I am honored to serve as editor of the Northeast Mississippi Community College newspaper, The Beacon. This year we plan to publish four print editions of The Beacon, along with publishing daily online. The Beacon is a student-generated newspaper for Northeast that provides information about campus and community activities as well as other issues of interest. To access the “online Beacon” go to the Northeast website (http://www.nemcc.edu) and look on the right side of the homepage. There is a white box, which contains a
Things not to do at Northeast The Beacon Staff Editorial
While freshman are bombarded with rules to help them adjust to college, The Beacon staff has simplified a few of those rules in order to help freshman, transfers and even sophomores adjust to college. Some of these ‘Do Not’ rules are common sense but since Northeast students have exhibited this behavior, this list serves as a reminder of how to survive a student’s two, three or more years at Northeast. 1. Don’t wake up 10 minutes before class and expect to find a parking spot. 2. Don’t wait the night before to study for a test 3. Don’t wait till 11 p.m. to start on your WebAssign 4. Don’t show up for a test without a Scanton 5. Don’t forget to check your email or Blackboard. 6. Don’t forget to bring a jacket to class, can you say Antarctica?
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If your teacher has a doctorate degree, don’t make the mistake of not calling them Dr. Do not show up to class wearing UGGS and Nike shorts. Don’t bring tobacco on campus after Christmas break. Do not miss any sporting event Don’t tomahawk in Tiger Nation (ICC) unless you want to be laughed at. Don’t forget to check out The Beacon online. Don’t try to avoid the Freshman 15 Don’t neglect crosswalks, drivers will hit you! Don’t come to class looking like a scalawag; check yourself before you wreck yourself! Don’t confuse American Lit or Art Appreciation with nap time Don’t forget Fridays are not HOLIDAYS! Don’t Blink.
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scrolling marquee. Click on “The Online Beacon” link to access the latest articles. Also, students and faculty members can get a copy at Beacon headquarters in room 216 of The Union. It’s upstairs on the back hallway. Turn left and it will be the third door on the right. The Beacon staff looks forward to this school year and all the activities that it includes. We urge everyone to participate in activities and clubs. While journalism may not be everyone’s forte’, Northeast offers
an array of clubs and organizations that match all interest. In order for us to keep our readers informed, we ask that students, faculty, and staff notify us of any upcoming activities or newsworthy stories. It is our objective to provide the most up to date information that is important to our readers. The Beacon is your guide for what is happening on campus and in the community. I look forward to making the most of my journey while here at Northeast and I encourage others to do the same.
Editorial Cartoon by Myron Johnson Art Major, Memphis, TN
First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Northeast Mississippi Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award the Associate in Arts degree, the Associate in Applied Science degree and certificates. In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX, Educational Amendments of 1972 of the Higher Education Act; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the Board of Trustees of Northeast Mississippi Community College hereby adopts a policy assuring that no one shall, on the grounds of race, sex, color, age, creed or national origin be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the college. Northeast Mississippi Community College adheres to the principle of equal educational and employment opportunity without regard to race, sex, color, age, creed, or national origin. This policy includes the qualified disabled and extends to all programs and activities supported by the college.
Left to Right: (back row) Brandy Webb, Kayla Carpenter, Stephanie Luna, Jessie Perriman, (front row) Debbie Friar, Brittni Cox and Heather Smith. (not pictured) Darbi Grisham. Advisors: (not pictured) Tony Finch and Michael H. Miller.
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CuPcAkE! hoping for sweet success in Booneville By Brittni Cox, Staff Writer
Staff photo by Brittni Cox
CuPcAkE! and Other Things You Bake is located at 419 N. Second Street and offers a variety of cupcakes and other food options.
CuPcAkE! and Other Things You Bake is a new bakery that has opened in the heart of Booneville. CuPcAkE! and Other Things You Bake offers homemade breads, custom cakes, muffins, soup & sandwiches and coffee and of course, cupcakes. The business also offers a one of a kind experience with their Icing Bar. Fans can go in and customize their cupcake with their choice of fillings, icing flavors and toppings. They offer live music and open mic nights on most Fridays and Saturday nights for college students that stay on campus. Cupcakes are $1.50 each or six for $8.00 or a dozen for $15.00. Owner Stephanie Fields says her main focus is to attract college students. Fields wants to make this CuPcAkE!
and Other Things You Bake as place where college students can go and study and have fun too at the same time. Fields says when it midterm/final week roll around that the cupcake will stay open until midnight. They will also be displaying some of Northeast’s own college student artwork in the store. For those interested in CuPcAkE! and Other Things You Bake can find them on Facebook at CuPcAkE & other things you bake or follow them in twitter @ eatcupcakecom. For those wishing to visit the store, CuPcAkE! and Other Things You Bake is located at 419 N Second St.
King Memorial opens in Washington Cafeteria accepting credit/debit cards By Debbie Friar, Staff Writer One of the United States most visible civil rights leader is finally getting a monument at the site of where one of his most memorable speeches took place. Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., now has a monument in Washington, D.C., the site of his “I Have a Dream” speech in August 1963. King’s monument was set to be dedicated on the anniversary his monumental speech but Hurricane Irene forced the official dedication to be postponed. However, a small group of King supporters and family did gather and dedicated the statue on the anniversary of the speech. King’s monument came from an idea of his college fraternity – Alpha Phi Alpha – in 1984, when the organization proposed that the civil rights leader have a national monument in the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Being one of the nation’s civil rights leaders, King’s monument drew recognition from over 900 designers from 50 different countries. ROMA Design Group of San Francisco, Calif., was selected to be the lead designer on the project. A ceremonial groundbreaking occurred in 2006, with construction beginning in December 2009. King’s memorial is located on the south side of Independence Avenue and is adjacent to the Tidal Basin and the Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial at the National
Mall. According to the National Park Service, which is in charge of the National Mall, the National Mall and Memorial Parks host over 25 million visitors from around the world annually. According to designers at the time of the conception of the monument, the monument that took less than two years to construct contains a lot of hidden meanings. As the design of the memorial focuses on some of the very beliefs that King, himself, preached during the mid-1900s, the monument focuses on the themes of justice, democracy and hope and uses trees, water and stone to portray those images. Throughout the monument, a flowing water gently cascades over what designers call the ‘martyrs’ wellsprings that helps people remember the sacrifices by members of the Civil Rights movement. Twenty-four niches will each highlight the story of individuals who lost their lives during the struggle for equality— including Medgar Evers and the four girls killed during the 1963 church bombing in Birmingham, Alabama. During his time, King called on America to do nothing more nor less than to live up to its founding ideals, and the revolution nurtured by his words awoke the conscience of a nation. For King, who was a Baptist minister who believed in God and the divine spirit that animates every human life, also believed that faith had to be harnessed in struggle to achieve noble ends.
By Debbie Friar, Staff Writer Eating in the college’s cafeteria just got a lot easier. During the fall 2011 semester, Sodexo, the company in charge of the cafeteria, began the installation of debit/credit card machines that make eating in the cafeteria easier. Sodexo manager Don Knowles stated that the cafeteria began using the machines in late August and the change has been highly accepted by students and faculty
alike. Sodexo’s addition of a debit/credit card machine comes as an added plus to a student population that is not likely to carry cash. The debit/credit card machines are also an added plus to those that do not possess a meal voucher and do not carry the $5 cash for a lunchtime meal. With the addition of the debit/credit card machine, Sodexo has solved the problem of students, faculty and staff members forgetting cash at home and not being able to eat.
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Results were announced on Wednesday, September 14. Below is a complete list of the SGA officers for 2011-2012 along with the newly elected officers. Offices of president, vice-president and secretary/treasurer were selected during campus wide elections in the spring of 2011 and sophomore and freshmen representatives along with representatives from each of Northeast’s five dormitories were selected in the latest round of elections. Joining Student Government Association president Seth Bragg (Rienzi), vicepresident Sam Steen (Corinth) and secretary/treasurer Sallie Richardson (Olive Branch) are sophomore representatives Toby Brandon (Belmont), Sarah Jayde Bobo (Kossuth) and Claire Wilkerson (West Union). Freshmen representatives for the 2011-12 school year include Argerie Marin (Olive Branch), Michael Posey (Madison) and Lindsey Long (Olive Branch). Six members of the student body were selected as dorm representatives – with two members coming from the co-living Wood Hall. Hamilton’s Lauren Stevens represents Mississippi Hall while Dominique Allen (Iuka) and Hellen Staten (New Albany) will also speak for Murphy Hall and Wood Hall, respectively. Men’s dorm representatives include Lucas Ferguson of Bruce for Yarber Hall, Jonathan Blasingame of Corinth for Wood Hall and Blake Littlejohn of Pontotoc for White Hall.
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Northeast dominates blood drive rivalry By Stephanie Luna Staff Writer Rivalries are a natural occurance between Northeast and Itawamba. With only 50 miles separating the two community colleges, any competition can be turned into a rivalry to help generate interest for a certain cause. Whether its on the football field, basketball court or even a blood drive, Northeast and Itawamba can turn anything into a rivalry competition and that is what happened in the latest blood drive sponsored by the Phi Theta Kappa chapter of the Iota Zeta Honor society. In order to generate interest for the blood drive, both schools agreed to a friendly challenge to see which college could produce the most blood. Northeast came out on top over
“The first day was incredibly busy. Students and teachers ended up having to wait for at least an hour.” Andrea Mathis
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Itawamba with 141 Northeast students, faculty and staff flooding the Claude Wright Room on the second floor of the Haney Union in order to donate 105 unites of blood. Itawamba was able to collect 61
units giving the Northeast bragging rights until the next blood drive. “So many responded to the competition, the techs were overwhelmed!” stated Andrea Mathis, Coordinator of the Blood Drive. “The first day was incredibly busy. Students and teachers ended up having to wait for at least an hour.” Over the span of two days, faculty, staff and students rolled up their sleeves to help a good cause. It just goes to show that no matter the arena, a good rivalry always manages to spark the enthusiasm needed for Northeast to go above and beyond everyone’s expectations. Mathis also said that the next blood drive is scheduled for the first part of the spring semester – January 18-19 – and Northeast and Itawamba will team up and hopefully break an even higher record.
Marketing DECA elects officers By Brandy Webb, Staff Writer
Northeast’s Collegiate Marketing DECA introduced its new officers for fall 2011 after an organizational election on August 24. President Ginger Radtke, former vice president, assumed the position as president after last semester’s DECA president Jasmine Pope graduated with a degree in business and marketing management technology. Radtke plans to make this year even better than last by implementing more events and fund-raisers. DECA also has a new vice-president Brandy Webb, secretary Josh Langston, treasurer Jodee Stenson, and reporter McKenzie Smith. As officers, Radtke, Webb, Langston, Stenson and Smith’s first fundraising effort is to set up a booth at the National Guard Armory in Corinth on Saturday, September 24. DECA members will also collect clothes and other items as well as bake goods to sell to raise funds to be able to attend fall leadership conference October
Officers of the Collegiate Marketing DECA organization at Northeast for the 2011-12 academic year includes (l-r) secretary Josh Langston, vice-president Brandy Webb, president Ginger Radtke, adviser Vickie Huggins and reporter McKenzie Smith. Not picture is treasurer Jodee Stendson. 3-4. network with other DECA members from During the conference, DECA members the state of Mississippi. will have a chance to compete in a banner If you would like to donate items or and pen design contest, join workshops to want to find out more about marketing practice their skills for state and national DECA you can go to nemccmarketingdeca. conference and also have the chance to weebly.com.
Staff photo by Kayla Carpenter
Northeast’s nursing skills lab assists students in learning the required nursing skill content, such as recognizing a patients vital signs, making beds for patients, positioning patients, and learning to pour medicine.
Skills lab helps students understand life By Darbi Grisham Staff Writer
When people think of nurses, most tend to think of a person who assists a doctor in giving medical care to patients. New Northeast nursing students soon realize not only the importance of this aspect of the job, but the many other crucial responsibilities of their chosen profession. Freshmen nursing students at Northeast use the nursing skills lab on campus to practice these skills and prepare them for what is to expect when working as an actual nurse. Students meet on Thursdays during Activity Period (10:40 a.m. until 12:10 p.m.) with instructor Joy Price. “This skills lab is very interesting and useful because we have more of a hands on experience with the class,” said Jennie Cartwright and Amanda Bridges. “We get to interact with our instructors on a different level.” Nursing students are in the process of learning many essential hospital practices. Students learn required nursing skill content, such as recognizing a patients vital signs, making beds for patients, positioning patients, and learning to pour medicine. Northeast’s nursing skills lab allows student nurses to practice their skills in a controlled environment in the presence of certified instructors. Each nursing student must check off on a skills proficiency each day as a student performs a clinical evaluation.
Culinary Cafes offers three-course meal, unique experience By Kayla Carpenter Editor
Northeast’s culinary students invite all to enjoy a superb three-course meal for only $8 at the Culinary Cafés on October 6, October 20, November 10 and December 1. Culinary Café meals will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Waller Hall Hospitality Management Dining Room. Over 20 people attended the first of five Culinary Cafés on September 22 where the menu included a Caribbean theme consisting an appetizer of Chayote (Mexican squash) with tomatoes, mushrooms and cheese, an entrée of Caribbean Jerk chicken with a mango jalapeno sauce, vegetables consisted of sautéed mixed vegetables with Teriyaki glaze and a tropical rice pilaf. A mango bread and key lime pie with coconut whipped cream for dessert was also offered. “The students are experimenting with different types of dishes, so the food is more expensive,” said hotel and restaurant & culinary arts instructor Tim Gilmore,
“We offer the Culinary Café in order to cover the cost for the ingredients used in these distinctive dishes.” Although the students cater to many regions, the Culinary Café gives students a chance to experiment with new foods and recipes not typical to ordinary catering menus. Culinary students are divided into different groups with each group in charge of creating the menu, preparing the meal and cleaning up afterward for each Culinary Café. For this semester the menu is based on American Nations cuisine, while next semester the menu will be filled with international cuisine. “In order for us to prepare enough food, we need to know ahead of time who will be able to attend the Culinary Café, “ Gilmore noted. Reservations for the Culinary Café are due by September 19. October 6’s menu features a Cajun and Creole theme with reservations due by October 4. Main dishes for the Culinary Café will
be a gumbo with bacon wrapped shrimp and remoulade and fried catfish with crawfish Tabasco cream sauce. No Cajun or Creole meal would be complete with red beans and rice and tomatoes and okra are also available. King Cake will serve as dessert and yeast rolls will also be available. October 20’s menu will feature a TexasMexican feel with a Southwest flavor. Reservations for the October 20 Culinary Café is due on October 18. The Texas-Mexican Culinary Café will feature a Southwest salad with a cilantro lime vinaigrette, Picante chicken will serve as the entrée while Mexican rice and black beans along with churros will be available. Participants will also be treated to bacon onion cheese biscuits for the Culinary Café. November’s Culinary Café’s menu is to be determined while Gilmore has pointed to the December Culinary Café that will feature Soul Food. To make reservations contact Gilmore by emailing tdgilmore@nemcc.edu
Culinary Cafes October 6 Cajun/Creole Theme Reservations Oct. 4 October 20 Texas-Mexican with Southwest flavor Reservations Oct. 18 November 10 To be announced December 1 Soul Food For reservations contact Tim Gilmore at tdgilmore@nemcc.edu
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iPad initiative takes hold at Northeast By Brandy Webb, Staff Writer
During the fall 2012 semester, all of Freed-Hardeman University students will be using the iPad for their studies, and will no longer use regular textbooks for their classes. Tuition to private liberal arts university will include the money for the purchase of the iPad. One may ask, “What does that mean for Northeast students?” This semester radiology students at Northeast started a pilot program introducing the iPad in to the curriculum. Northeast’s medical laboratory technology (MLT) program is also participating in the iPad initiative program and has seen similiar success. Students who are accepted into radiology next semester will also become part of the iPad pilot program. Some might think that it would put extra costs on students, but by buying digital textbooks they will be saving an average of 20-percent on each book compared to buying a paper textbook.
According to student Donna Wright, the iPad helps the students with teacher and student interaction, keeping up with assignments and emails, and gives students less to carry. Not only have the students started using the iPad, but so have the teachers. Radiology program director Jennifer Davis thinks that the iPad is wonderful because it allows students to become more engaged in the learning process. Now when students are asked to possibly look something up on a certain topic they can instantly look up things from multiple sources. Davis is amazed at some of the videos students have found that the instructor has not even seen due to the amount of information found on the web. Davis pointed out that radiology has both typical and non-typical students and some were hesitant to use the iPad, but have since realized the benefits of it. Some of the students who are less technological have had to adjust, and it has taken some time, but those students said they would still recommend it to all students attending college.
Wesley Foundation appoints new director By Stephanie Luna Staff Writer Wes Shrickel’s celebrated his first day on the job as the newly appointed director of the Wesley House, Northeast’s United Methodist Campus Ministry on August 16. Shrickel hails from Columbus, Ohio, and attended Asbury Seminary near Lexington. His wife, however, originates from Mississippi, hence his employment so far from home. Coming to the Wesley House was nothing too new for Shrickel. The Ohio native had always been involved with youth and college ministry. “Of course, there was some apprehension making the move from Ohio to Mississippi,” Shrickel said. “Everyone’s been so kind and accepting, though. It also helps me to learn to adapt. Plus, I love football.” Shrickel claimed to already like the set foundation and activities at Wesley House, such as Chow and Chapel where the Wesley Foundation offers free home-cooked lunch and Bible Study from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Shrickel wants to continue offering a welcoming atmosphere at Wesley House, although he would like to add more indepth discipleship as well. Shrickel plans to invest in student
“Everyone’s been so kind and accepting, though. It also helps me to learn to adapt. Plus, I love football.” Wes Shrickel
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leaders and train them so that they can start Bible studies themselves. New additions to the Wesley House include a study room, a well-stocked snack cabinet, and an X-box and free wi-fi. Northeast’s Wesley House is regularly open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Tuesdays especially, Chow and Chapel serves a free homecooked lunch and Bible Study from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. In the fall, there will be Monday Night Football and game nights from 6-9 p.m. The Wesley House is located on 701 Jefferson Street, one block south of campus.
Members of Northeast’s radiology technology program show off their iPad prowess. Students in the college’s radiology technology program are currently participating in the college’s iPad initiative program that allows students to use iPads instead of textbooks. This semester 12 students participate in the pilot program. Thus far, the program has been deemed a success with typical and non-typical students taking a liking to the iPad and the multiple functions the tablet can do.
Tiger Ambassadors help college recruiting process By Kayla Carpenter Editor Making a decision about which college to attend can be a challenge. Northeast’s director of student enrollment Georgie Carroll understands the importance of this decision and wants to help make this choice easier. Carroll is able to do this with the help of Northeast’s Tiger Ambassadors. A Tiger Ambassador is a student who is appointed to help with recruiting students for Northeast. Throughout the year, Tiger Ambassadors will have several duties and will engage in several campus activities. Some of these duties include attending recruiting/college fairs, meet with prospective students to give campus tours and provide information about classes and procedures. Ambassadors almost must maintain contact with prospective students through postcards, emails, letters, and phone calls and also to positively promote the Northeast campus.
To be a Tiger Ambassador students must first complete an application. After an applicant has completed the application he must also go through an interview. During the interview the student is asked a series of questions. “ I am looking for outgoing, friendly, self-motivated students who love Northeast and would like to promote it to prospective students with our recruiting staff,” Carroll said about what she looks for in a Tiger Ambassador. Northeast currently has 29 Tiger Ambassadors for the 2011-12 academic year and those are Amanda Willingham, Allen Westmoreland, Satoria ‘Shay’ Isby, Raven Traylor, Madison Roaton, Olivia King, Kayla Lyons, Hannah Hamblin, Emily Burk, Summer Smith, Mary Sharkey, John Malcolm Pannell, Dominique Allen, George French, Brandi Long, Tyler Brock, T’Keyah Westbrook, Stephanie Luna, Kayla Carpenter, Lauren Stevens, Taylor Cotton, Victoria Scott, Dan Bell, Sarah Jayde Bobo, Matt Caldwell, Toby Brandon, Shannon Dye, Abby Epting and Haley Pounds.
Art Club heads to Memphis Impressionist exhibits By Brittni Cox, Staff Writer Northeast’s art club is planning a Fall Field Trip to the Brooks Museum and Dixon Gallery in Memphis on Wednesday, October 5. The club will be viewing two special exhibits at the Brooks Museum. One is a collection of 100 Impressionist
Paintings and the other a pottery collection from Pisgah Forest and Nonconnah Pottery. At the Dixon Gallery, there is a special follow-up Impressionist exhibit for JeanLouis Forain. Membership is open to all students who have an interest in the Visual Arts. Students do not have to be an art major to join the Art Club. Dues are $5 for the academic year.
Members of the Tyger Symmetry creative writing class that took part in writing scripts for the Booneville cemetery tour were are (front row l-r) Kelly Sanders, Justin Holley, Thomas Cooper,Edward Lucas along with (back row l-r) Gracie Robinson, Kassie Johnson, creative writing professor Amanda Garvin, Tyson Prentiss, Matthew Palmer and Caleb Haney.
Tyger Symmetry scripts history By Stephanie Luna Staff Writer
In the spirit of Halloween, Northeast’s Tyger Symmetry creative writing class is teaming up with Diane Garvin and Gloria Smith of the Prentiss County Genealogy Society to give a tour of The Booneville Cemetery, highlighting Booneville’s honorably deceased. In June 2011, The Booneville Cemetery was vandalized when approximately 35 tombstones were damaged and gave rise to the cemetery tour. Prentiss County’s Genealogy Society, the City of Booneville, Northeast, The Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, and, of course, the families of the deceased involved pulled together and crafted the Cemetery Tour as the perfect fund-raiser to repair broken memorials, install lighting and security, and further beautify the hallowed grounds.
It also provides local residents the chance to hear a “first-hand” account of the city from way back when, as well as spark interest of those not familiar with the area. Students also got to visit with members of the Prentiss County Genealogy Society – president Garvin and vice-president Smith – during a field trip to The Booneville Cemetery on Thursday, September 15. Northeast students are writing the scripts to be performed by the local actors and family members portraying Booneville’s legacies. A few of the biographical monologues to be heard will be coming from George E. Allen, Dr. W. H. Sutherland, Dr. Wick and Mildred Anderson, Alice Robertson, Bartleby Boone, Seth Pounds, Marion Smith, Nelwyn Murphy, and Jettie Nunley. The tour is scheduled for Friday, October 14 at 4 p.m. on King Street.
Devan Tate of Boonveville signs the Iota Zeta chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society’s Book of Oath at the 2011 fall initiation during a ceremony held in Hines Hall Auditorium on Tuesday, September 27.
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Former Tigers grateful for Northeast experience Five former Northeast football players continue to succeed on the gridiron at Troy University but admit that their collegiate success started in Booneville. Brynden Trawick (Atlanta), LaDarrius Madden (Leighton, Ala.), Emanuel Dudley (Columbus, Ga.), DeMarkus Underwood (Tuscumbia, Ala.) and Cody Woodiel (Hernando), all started their college careers at Northeast under the direction of Tigers head coach Ricky Smither before moving on to the Division I-A level clocking time in the Sun Belt Conference for the Trojans Dudley, a 6-2, 295-pound defensive tackle, was named a National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) pre-season All-American going into his sophomore season at Northeast and was honored on the Mississippi Association of Community/Junior Colleges (MACJC) All-North squad first team as well as the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) All-Region XXIII team, while racking up 91 tackles, eight for a loss and two sacks in his career. Safeties Trawick (6-2, 220 pounds) and Madden (5-10, 200 pounds) both prowled the secondary for the Tigers with Madden leading the Northeast defensive backfield in 2009 and Trawick setting the tone in 2010. Both players were standouts in junior college as Madden was selected as the MACJC Player of the Week on two different occasions during the 2009 season while Trawick received the honor once in 2010. Madden finished his career at Northeast with 42 total tackles, two fumble recoveries, three interceptions, and three pass break ups and Trawick totaled 62 total stops, two fumble recoveries, two interceptions, three forced fumbles, and two interceptions during a year with the Tigers. Underwood (6-6, 346-pound) was an All-Region XXIII and All-North Division selectee in 2009 while anchoring the offensive line that helped pave the way for the Tigers’ first 1,000-yard rusher since 1991. Woodiel (6-4, 270-pound) started as the Tigers’ tight end during the 2010 season and helped lead Northeast to its first winning season (5-4) since 2005. In 2011, these former Tigers are continuing their success on the field under the direction of Trojan head coach Larry Blakeney. Trawick and Madden lead the way for the Trojan secondary with Trawick starting at the free safety spot and Madden holding down the strong safety position. However, these two standouts gave credit to their former coaches and experience at Northeast. “Northeast is a good school and they pushed me to get better and gave me some skills that I needed to get better and get me to this level,” said Trawick. After just three games at Troy this season, Trawick
Former Northeast Mississippi Community College players (l-r) LaDarrius Madden, DeMarkus Underwood, Emmanuel Dudley, Brynden Trawick and Cody Woodiel pose in front of the Troy University Trojan football air balloon helmet on September 24 before their game with Middle Tennessee State in Troy, Ala. is the leading tackler for the Trojans collecting 31 total saw me when they were recruiting him and was in need of stops, two tackles for a loss, one sack, one pass break-up, a defensive player and decided to give me a shot.” and one pass deflection while Madden has 16 total tackles, “They gave me a second chance in life and allowed two tackles for a loss, one pass break-up, and two pass me to get my degree,” Dudley continued. “Coach (Ricky) deflections, and one interception for a touchdown. Smither and Coach Brad Boyette and all those guys looked Madden returned a 53-yard interception to the end out for me and I love Northeast. If I had the chance to do it zone against the University of Arkansas in Troy’s week all over again, I would do it in a heartbeat!” two 38-28 loss to the Razorbacks. On the offensive end for the Trojans, Woodiel and Trawick helped seal the Trojans first win of the season Underwood continue to fill their role as situational players on September 24 against Middle Tennessee State by for Troy. deflecting a fourth-and-five pass attempt with 1:14 left in After starting the season out on the offensive line, the game into teammate linebacker Brannon Bryan’s hand, Woodiel has moved back to tight end position for the closing out the 38-35 home victory for Troy (1-2, 1-0 in Trojans and Underwood continues to work for playing the Sun Belt Conference). time at the offensive line position after being redshirted “I saw the post route coming and I knew I could make in 2010. a big play on it,” explained Trawick. “It was a big play at “It started with Coach Smither and Coach Boyette the end of the game and my teammate got the interception helping me at Northeast to get here to Troy,” said Woodiel. and we got the win. It was a good team effort.” “I just worked my tail off the best I knew how. They Dudley has five total tackles for Troy this season helped me get to the next level and I am glad to be here.” including one tackle for a loss and two sacks. After the To summarize each one’s feelings in a story might Trojans defeated the Blue Raiders, Dudley also admitted be hard but each one shared one universal thought of that without Northeast, he would not be able to enjoy the Northeast. No matter where these players may go in life, big win. they will always remember that the path to success started “Northeast was the best that happened to me,” Dudley on a little patch of green grass located on Coach Bill Ward said. “My best friend was recruited by the Tigers and they Drive in Booneville, Mississippi.
Top 10 football movies by Jessie Perriman down, until Coach Jack Lengyal (Matthew back to the 1920s when the NFL’s players
Whether you like sports or not, a good football movie has a way of pulling you into the story and really hitting the spot. Although there’s no possible way to get everyone’s favorites in a story, I’ve composed a top ten list of my personal favorites in no particular order. If Adam Sandler has a direct connection to your funny bone, one of my favorites may be yours as well. “My Mama says that alligators are ornery because they got all them teeth and no toothbrush.” If you just recognized and laughed at that one, you know how great the movie “The Waterboy” is. Adam Sandler plays Bobby Boucher, a sheltered waterboy who gets discovered and plays college football. He keeps his football scholarship and his crush, Vicki Vallencourt, hidden from his protective ‘Mama’. After many laughs, the story ends happily with Bobby and Vicki riding off into the sunset on a tweaked lawn mower right after Bobby’s Mama spears his dad. On a more serious note, the movie “Invincible” is about a man who gets discovered in a different way. This movie is based on a true story about a 30-yearold bartender from south Philadelphia who tries out for the Philadelphia Eagles in 1976, and despite all odds, makes the team. Naturally, he is picked on by his team and almost gives up, but toughs it out and earns respect. Mark Wahlberg does an incredible job at this role, portraying a man battling through a hard life to reach his dreams. There’s romance, tears, humor, and just a good ole’ football story. If you’re in the mood for a serious weep-a-thon, “We are Marshall” is the movie to see. The movie starts in tears after most of the Marshall University football team and coaches die in a plane crash coming home from an away game. The city and university were crushed and had no choice but to shutter the football program
McConaughey) steps up and takes the head coaching position. With the help of a couple survivors, the athletic director, and the strong-knit town, Marshall University keeps the football program alive with a lot of freshmen and a chant that gives me chills, “WE ARE MARSHALL.” This is definitely a ‘must-see’. When most people hear the name “Rudy”, they automatically think of the movie. Rudy is a story about a little man with a big dream. His whole life, Rudy was told that he could never play college football, but he refused to listen to them and with a big heart and a strong determination, made the Notre Dame football team. He gets pushed around like a ragdoll, but ends up suiting up in the last game and wins the game for the Irish. It’s hard not to fall in love with Rudy in this movie and cheer him on! Most people don’t think about what would happen if the players we see every Sunday were to go on strike. “The Replacements” makes this a reality. ‘Unique’ hardly describes the replacement players that step up to fill the positions. The handsome Keanu Reeves leads this hilarious team at the quarterback position. Like any good football story, there is a sweet love story intertwined as well. The business side of football is what so many people overlook. There is a whole different side to the game behind the scenes and the movie “Any Given Sunday” gives us a look into that aspect. This star-studded cast, including Jamie Foxx, Cameron Diaz, L.L. Cool J, Dennis Quaid, and Al Pacino shows us the pain, glory, and passion in football and how loving the game outweighs the business part any day. If you’ve ever wondered how the NFL got started, “Leatherheads” is a great way to get a history lesson. The movie takes us
included coal minors and high school grads. George Clooney a.k.a Dodge Connelly is a fading star in the struggling NFL who convinces college star, John Krasinski a.k.a Carter “the Bullet” Rutherford, to play for his team. This transfer jumpstarts the NFL to success. Also in the mix of the story is Renee Zellweger who plays Lexie Littleton, a feisty sports writer who eventually gains the affection of both Dodge and Carter. This movie is a fun spin on the history of the game. Although racial segregation is not evident in football these days, it wasn’t always that way. “Remember the Titans” is a movie about an African American coach, Denzel Washington, taking on a racially divided team. It illustrates the hardships of a divided team who eventually learn to respect and love each other, paving the way for schools around them. This movie is full of laughs, but the story can easily move a person to tears. “The Blind Side” has to be one of my favorites of all time. It is a true story about Michael Oher who was tossed around foster homes until Sandra Bullock’s loving character, Leigh Anne Tuohy, and Tim McGraw (Sean Tuohy) take him in and give him a fresh start. After teaching him the ropes of football, Michael Oher becomes a great success and goes on to play for Ole Miss and the Baltimore Ravens. I would greatly recommend watching this movie. The movie is very ‘real’ and draws affection from anyone who watches it. Based on H.G. Bissinger’s book, “Friday Night Lights” is a drama film that tells the story of coaches, players, and a town obsessed with the high school football team in Odessa, Texas. Led by quarterback Mike Winchell and superstar tailback Boobie Miles, the Permian High Panthers have a big winning tradition in
Top 10 Modern Football Movies The Waterboy (1998) Rated PG-13 90 minutes Invincible (2006) Rated PG 105 minutes We Are Marshall (2006) Rated PG 131 minutes Rudy (1993) Rated PG 114 minutes The Replacements (2000) Rated PG-13 118 minutes Any Given Sunday (1999) Rated R 150 minutes Leatherheads (2008) Rated PG-13 114 minutes Remember the Titans (2000) Not Rated 113 minutes The Blind Side (2009) Rated PG-13 129 minutes Friday Night Lights (2006) Rated PG-13 118 minutes Texas high school football. However, Miles suffers a career-ending injury in the first game of the season. This puts a damper on the community of Odessa and all hope is lost for the team. Coach Gary Gaines does not believe all is lost and somehow is able to help the team overcome the adversity and make a huge season comeback. The Panthers reach state where they realize they must play perfect because this is the most important time of their lives. For fans of the movie or who just love the game of football, make sure to catch the T.V. series.
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Tiger football off to unbeaten start Northeast also ranked nationally By Jessie Perriman Staff Writer Northeast’s football team is off to one of its best starts in school history. Not only are the Tigers 4-0 through the first four games of the 2011 season but head coach Ricky Smither has transformed the Tigers into North Division contenders. After opening up the season with a pair of wins against South Division foes East Central and Southwest, Smither and company have reeled off back-to-back North Division victories and sit at the top of the league standings.
Northeast 21, Holmes 0
With the top-ranked defense in the state and a national ranking, the pressure was on the Tigers against Holmes. However, pressure did not seem to factor as Northeast kept its undefeated record shining with not only a win, but a shutout against the Bulldogs. Quarterback Parks Frazier put the first points on the board for the Tigers with a 15-yard pass to sophomore running back Ryan Jones with 6:54 left in the first quarter. The score idled until sophomore running back Jamarcus Goodloe battled through a wall of Bulldog defenders, pushing the ball into the endzone. The score went unanswered to the half 14-0. Defensive back Marvell Taylor stood out on the Tiger’s top-ranked defense with an interception less than eight minutes into the third quarter. With just under two minutes left in the third, Frazier sailed the pigskin 13 yards to wide receiver Tres Houston, freezing the points on the board 21-0 till the final buzzer. Frazier was 12-for-18 with 153 yards and a pair of punts for 57 yards when backup Quarterback J.R Jennings finished off the game in the fourth quarter with a 3-for-4 showing through the air. Tiger kicker Taylor Earhart did his job, staying perfect on all three extra point attempts. Linebackers Courtney Sutton and Eli Canton lead the team in tackles with four. Canton also assisted in the shutout with a blocked field goal. Running back Michael Poole lead the team in rushing with 55 yards, and wide receiver Tres Houston was on top of the receiving end with 62 yards.
Northeast 16, Mississippi Delta 3
Northeast was ‘itching’ for a win over Mississippi Delta Thursday, September 15, but got more than it bargained for. The Tigers left the Delta with a North Division win 16-3… and a heap of mosquito bites to go along with it. Coach Ricky Smither has now surpassed Bobby Hall (2001-02) and Charles Borde (1952-54) on the all-time coaching wins list and is now tied with Doug Hamley (1950-51). Smither sits just two wins away from tying Horace McCool (1955-56) and entering into the top five for all-time coaching wins at Northeast. “It’s always good to get your name out there, but I’m really proud of these guys. I’m really proud of the coaches,” Smither said. “We’re just trying to make Northeast a better place.” For the entire first half, it looked as though it were a kicker’s game. Less than two minutes in, Trojan kicker Jeremy Rochell put the first points on the board with a 36-yard field goal. Earhart answered back five minutes later booting a 24-yarder between the posts, evening the score to 3-3. With 2:15 left in the half, Frazier attempted a clever punt fake and bulleted at pass to receiver Donte’ Barksdale, but the toss was incomplete. Northeast running back Michael Poole showed his strength in the third. After getting hit hard, Poole battled the Trojan’s defense down the field for 20 yards. Poole led the team in rushing with 65 yards. With eight minutes left in the third, Tiger linebacker
Northeast quarterback Parks Frazier (9) of Corinth listens to instructions from Tiger head coach Ricky Smither during third quarter action in the Tigers 21-0 win over the Bulldogs Thursday, September 22 at Tiger Stadium in Booneville. Frazier was 12-of-18 for 153 yards and two touchdowns as Northeast stayed perfect on the season (4-0) and in the North Division (2-0). Ryan Richardson dove on top of a Trojan fumble, raising finalizing the score. Northeast’s morale. Northeast’s scoring plays were not the only impressive Although the game was moving, the scoreboard plays on the field. remained 3-3 until 3:55 left in the third quarter when Nick Thomason, Frankie Lee, and Courtney Sutton Frazier sailed an 8-yard pass into the hands of Houston. rattled the Bear offense by all getting their hands on an Earhart’s kick was good, putting Northeast in the lead 10- interception. 3. Harrison also showed off his leg with a 45-yard punt. Punter Jonathan Harrison showed he could perform under pressure during the second half. As Harrison set up Northeast 40, East Central 27 to punt, a Trojan defender was quick get in front of the Tiger Stadium was packed and pumped Thursday, Tiger freshman, but Harrison ran past the defender and September 1 during Northeast’s season opener against the successfully finished of his kick. East Central Warriors. Poole finalized the scoring for the game with 6:16 left Northeast came into the game full-throttle with Sutton when he ran the ball three yards into the end zone. recovering a bad Warrior snap and running in a 27-yard Tiger linebacker Eli Canton led the team on the fumble return. defensive side with 10 solo tackles. Shortly after, Tiger quarterback Bryan Steele cannoned a 65-yard pass to Barksdale 14 seconds into the second Northeast 32, Southwest 9 quarter, giving the host a 14-0 advantage. Northeast refused to lose to the Southwest Bears this East Central put points on the board in the second time around. quarter when quarterback Mitch Manley hit Jimmie The Tigers’ claws came out as Northeast defended their Broomfield for a 47-yard touchdown. territory on the homefront, devouring Southwest 32-9. Frazier switched the momentum back to the Tigers, Frazier put points up quick with a 6-yard pass to Markie sailing the ball into the end zone into the hands of Houston. Dukes less than four minutes into the ballgame. Frazier later kept the points going, punting the ball 39 Southwest answered later with an interception by yards to set up a safety. Brennon Dunklin, returning the ball 101 yards into the end Anthony Brown and Jeremiah Booth broke through the zone. Warrior offensive line for the safety with 1:25 to go in the With two seconds to go in the first quarter, Frazier first half. pumped up the points with a yard pass to Houston. Earhart polished off the half with a 19-yard field goal, Earhart was the lone scorer of the second quarter, raising the score to 27-7. Earhart was also perfect in the booting a 41-yard field goal, opening more light between game making five extra-point attempts. the score 16-6. Northeast’s Devin Lindsey set the pace of the second Still on fire from the first half, Earhart put another three half with a 19-yard fumble return, widening the Tiger’s points on the board with a 31-yard field goal, less than five lead. Lindsey also had two interceptions to go along with minutes into the third. Earhart was also 2-of-3 for extra six tackles. point field goal attempts. In just over two minutes, East Central attempted to Frazier put another six points on the board with a come back with a 26-yard run by Dennis Thames and a 3-yard pass to Poole. 7-yard touchdown pass by Manley to Reggie Hall, cutting Southwest kicker Jake Saltalamaccia put the final three the Tiger lead to 33-20. points on the Bears’ score with a 31-yard field goal. Frazier cranked up the score again in the third quarter Goodloe got in a 3-yard run in the fourth quarter with a 6-yard pass to Dukes.
Manning should value life over career with Colts By Heather Smith, Staff Writer
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning might be ending his career due to controversy about an injury. Controversy began for Manning when the former University of Tennessee standout had cervical fusion surgery. This injury could put Manning out of the action for at least two to six months. According to Fox News’ Jay Glazer, Manning has also sought out controversial treatment before his surgery, traveling to Europe to receive stem cell therapy on his neck since he could not receive the treatment in the United States. Not only is this disappointing for Manning but his fans are anxious to see him return to the game that the quarterback loves. On top of injures Manning is being questioned about his ability to play the game. Manning signed a five-year contract in July, which involves a $90 million contract. This payout could be in jeopardy if the Colts decide to cut him out. If this does occur, he would be denied the $28 million
non-guaranteed bonus which he is scheduled to receive in February, making him a free agent. Even as recently as Monday, September 26, Manning’s future was still up in the air. ESPN reported that Colts owner Jim Irsay had told Super Bowl donors at a private breakfast that the Colts’ franchise quarterback would be out for the season. However, Irsay quickly reversed course during the day and tweeted, “I didn’t say Peyton out 4season FOR SURE,keeping him on ActiveRoster n taking it month by month/Outside chance of return n December possible.” According to NFL rules, if a player is listed on the active roster, the player may come back and play during the season. However, if a player is placed on the injured reserved list, the player is done for the season. Although Peyton is loved by many as a player, he has several reasons to retire early. Due to the fact that Manning was injured in the spinal area he would be risking his health if the quarterback continues to play football. Manning also has to think about being able to support his family and if he is injured in a way that he cannot work
or is permanently disabled it could ruin his life. Manning’s most recent next surgery was his third in the last 19 months. Manning already has a Super Bowl ring. This accomplishment is what all players dream of having and now that the former Vol has it he would not be considered a failure if he retired now. Manning also has wonderful statistics throughout his lengthy career. The quarterback has played 208 games, thrown for nearly 55,000 yards, and 399 touchdowns, and he has a 94.9 passer rating in his career. Manning also has to consider that the Colts are slowly slipping in the ranks of possible Super Bowl contenders. If his team has seen all of its glory days, then it could be in his best interest to retire. Whether or not Manning retires is up to him and his doctor to decide. Even though his fans and the National Football League (NFL) would be sad to see him leave, if it meant that he would live longer and would avoid possible injury then maybe he should retire. Either decision will be hard to make, but he should make the one that will be best for him and his family.
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Season brings out top horror movies to watch for Halloween By Heather Smith Staff Writer
“Freddie,” “Saw,” “Chucky,” “Nightmare on Elm Street”-- these are all famous horror movies that one imagines when they hear Halloween. Over the years, movie producers and storywriters have created some of the most terrifying horror movies in order to create fear, suspense and pure amusement in the thrillseeking world we live in. This impulse increases during the time of Halloween. As a special treat, here is a list of must see films for Halloween. “Ever feel like you are being watched?” This movie is a prime example of that feeling. “When A Stranger Calls,” directed by Simon West and produced by Screen Gems. Some say that is not that scary, but knowing someone is watching you is terrifying. This film is about 16-year-old Jill Johnson, a high school student who is forced to babysit for exceeding her cell phone minutes. While watching two kids for a wealthy family in a secluded area, she begins to receive strange phone calls where the person says nothing to her and hangs up. Throughout the evening the calls come more frequently and things start to get scary when the voice says, “Have you checked the children?” Not knowing who the caller is, where he is at, or whether Jill and the children will leave the house alive makes this film an edge-of-yourseat, Halloween must see movie. Next on the list is “Paranormal Activity,” directed by Oren Peli and produced by Paramount Pictures and DreamWorks Pictures. “Paranormal Activity” is a new breed of horror movie. The movie is about a couple who move into a suburban house and are suddenly haunted. While Katie is convinced she is being haunted, Micah is reluctant to believe in ghosts. In order to prove her wrong, Micah buys a video camera and sets it up in the bedroom. What the camera captures is shocking. Random objects move on their own, lights go on and off, strange sounds, and eventually the young couple is committing strange acts themselves. This movie is a horrifying example of a twisted imagination. Only true thrill seekers and those with a strong stomach should view this film. For those who enjoy stories about demon possession, the next movie is a must see. “Insidious,” directed by James Wan and produced by FILMDISTRICT, is about a family who moves into a new
house and they begin to see a change in their young son Dalton. Dalton starts hearing strange noises upstairs and falls off of the ladder as he goes to investigate. When he slips into a coma, the paranormal events get worse. His parents contact their friend Elise Reiner and she reveals that a demon has lured their son into The Further, a parallel spirit world. He is then awakened and appears to be normal. Afterward, Dalton, Renai, and Josh’s mother are all in the kitchen eating. Josh and Elise are in another room when she notices something different about him and takes his picture. Josh snaps and strangles Elise. Renai finds Elise dead and Josh nowhere to be found. She picks up the camera, which shows a picture of an old woman. As she is looking at the picture, Josh grabs her shoulder and as she turns around the screen goes black. In this film, the element of unknowing is what is most frightening. No one knows if Renai is dead or alive, and the scary part is, no one ever will. Our fourth scary film is “The Last House on the Left,” directed by Dennis Iliadis and produced by Rogue Pictures. This is a film about survival and the strength of a family. It is about a gang being led by a fugitive who kidnaps and brutally assaults two young women. They hide at a vacation home, which belongs to one of the victim’s parents. These parents come up with a series of violent revenge methods. It is about the Collingwood family, John, Emma and Mari who cross paths with a violent family of outlaws led by the sociopathic fugitive Krug. Mari leaves their lake house to visit her friend Paige in town where she and Paige meet Justin, who then lures them to a hotel room with a promise of a good time. As they are hanging out in the hotel room, Krug, Francis and Sadie show up and kidnap the girls. As Krug is driving Mari’s car, she causes them to crash as an attempt to escape. He then kills Paige, but only assaults Mari, who eventually escapes, only to be shot in the back. Krug, Justin, Francis and Sadie show up a the Collingwoods’ door claiming to have car trouble. They spend some time with the family waiting for the right moment to strike. Mari crawls to the house and the family plans to use the boat to escape. Her parents then kill the four attackers one by one. As the final horror movie on the list, “The Ring” is simply to disturbing and strange to miss. Directed by Gore Verbinski and produced by DreamWorks Pictures, “The Ring” is about Katie Embry and Rebecca “Becca” Kotler, two teenage girls who die after watching cursed videotape.
Top 5 Modern Horror Movies When a Stranger Calls (2006) Rated PG-13 86 mins Paranormal Activity (2007) Rated R 86 mins Insidious (2010) Rated PG-13 103 mins The Last House on the Left (2009) Rated R 110 mins The Ring (2002) Rated PG-13 115 mins Katie’s aunt Rachel starts to investigate the girl’s deaths when she realizes that her son Aiden has started drawing pictures of his cousin, buried in the ground, before she died. When she hears about the tape, Rachel goes to the cabin where her niece had watched the tape. After finding it, Rachel watches the tape and she receives a phone call where a voice says that she will die in seven days. In a panic, she calls Aiden’s dad, Noah, who also watches the tape. Together, they reveal that the tape is about a cursed family who live on a ranch. They begin to experience strange events on the ranch after they adopted Samara. She was the girl that they saw in the tape. In the end, they realize that the only way to escape the curse is to make a copy of the tape, and send it to someone else. One of the most practiced Halloween traditions is watching horror movies. With so many titles to choose from, it was hard to pick only five. These are the most frightening films to watch during the yearly celebration of everything weird, spooky and flat out terrifying. When planning any Halloween events this year make sure to keep these films in mind, but remember, view these if you dare.
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One-act performances set By Heather Smith, Staff Writer Northeast theatre students will perform several one-act plays on October 13-15 at 7 p.m. and on October 16 at 2 p.m. in Hines Hall Auditorium. Selections for this year’s one-act productions includes “Bar Mitzvah Boy,” “One Tennis Shoe,” “Madea,” “Dorothy/ Alice,” and “Check Please.” “Bar Mitzvah Boy” is written by Samara Siskind. Libby Moore from Corinth plays Stacie and Joshua Heylin from Tupelo will play Samuel Rosenbaum. Rosenbaum, a 13-year-old, is now a man. It is his Bar Mitzvah day and Rosenbaum has survived challenges such as reading the Torah, ballroom dancing and crazy relatives, but will he be able to get the girl? In “One Tennis Shoe,” written by Shel Silverstein, Phillip Milner from Tupelo will play Harvey. Kati Schwan from Tupelo will portray Sylvia with Angelical Hoyle from Walnut as the waitress. Harvey needs to approach his wife about a delicate subject – her becoming a bag lady. While Harvey is trying to convince Sylvia that she is becoming a bag lady, Sylvia refutes the claim saying that her Bloomingdales’ bag does not constitute her being a bag lady.
In Christopher Durang’s “Madea” will consist of a cast made up of Alexandria Barnes from Tupelo as Madea, Correl Hoyle from Walnut as Angel, Josh Heylin from Tupelo plays the Messenger, and Carter Robertson from Ripley plays Jason. Madea and her choir of seven women try to determine if it is acceptable to kill your children to punish your husband. “Dorothy/Alice” by Itamar Moses will be performed by Jordan Harrell from Iuka as Dorothy, Mary Norris from Dennis will play Alice, and Correl Hoyle from Walnut will play Billy Thomason. Two seemingly ordinary young girls meet and have lunch on their elementary school playground. “Check Please” by Jonathan Rand will have a large cast. Audree Reece from Rienzi, Duncan Schaefer from Ripley, Brad Skelton from Holly Springs, Angelical Hoyle, and Casey Cherubini from Walnut, Jerry McCalpin from Burnsville, Austin Windham from Booneville, Ben Cartwright from Belmont, Lily Wallis, Huong Pham, and Kristen Bell from Corinth, Josh Heylin and Phillip Milner from Tupelo, and Eve DeFoe from Iuka can all be found in the one-act performance. “Check Please” follows a series of blind dinner dates that could not get any worse -- until they do.
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