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LOCAL

The South rises against Westboro Ashton Pittman Web Editor The Topeka-based Westboro Baptist Church was a no-show Saturday at the funeral of Marine Staff Sgt. Jason Rogers in Brandon, Miss. The church recently won a case in which the Supreme Court ruled that they had the right to protest at funerals.

After Rogers was killed in Afghanistan, the church issued a press release announcing its intent to protest the fallen Marine’s memorial service. But even though the church did not show up as they had promised, many others showed up in their stead.

William Carey student Zach Magee helped organize a counter protest via Facebook to combat the negative message Westboro was expected to deliver.

“As soon as we heard that Westboro was gonna be here, we didn’t want that to happen,” Magee said. “I’m a firm believer in human rights, and I believe it should be a natural given human right to be able to bury your loved ones without negativity brought towards that.”

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The hearse carrying the remains of Marine Staff Sergeant Jason Rogers arrives at New Brandon Cemetery, Brandon, Miss., Saturday, April 16.

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ON CAMPUS

Arts and Letters dean leaves USM Marie John Printz Writer Having spent 13 years in service to the university, Southern Miss will lose a vital member of the College of Arts and Letters this summer. Denise von Herrmann, dean of the college since 2008, will take a post as the new Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Oglethorpe

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University in Atlanta.

“I will definitely miss the people,” said von Herrmann, whose array of positions have varied from professor to her current position.

“I think the faculty and staff of USM are so talented, so caring and so engaged with students. It has made each of the positions I have held here so much more rewarding. I’ve honestly loved working with this group of professionals.”

Beginning her journey in 1997 as an assistant professor of po-

litical scie n c e , von Herrmann taught predominately on the Gulf C o a s t campus.

A f t e r Denise von Herrmann four years of instruction, von Herrmann chaired the Arts and Sciences Di-

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vision for the campus; in 2003, she was named Interim Campus Dean.

“In 2004, I was named Associate Dean for the College and moved full time to Hattiesburg,” said von Herrmann, who then took post as the chair for the political science department. After the sudden passing of the current College of Arts and Letters dean, von Herrmann was asked to step in, and it’s been a whirlwind ever since.

Von Herrmann recalls her fond

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memories of Southern Miss: “I have most enjoyed being a part of teaching the first class of freshman students on the Gulf Coast campus, as well as the multi-departmental collaboration to produce the theatre production of Ragtime.”

For her new position, von Herrmann comments that her duties will range from overseeing other departments to giving in-

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04-11-11 Vandalism Wilber Hall - An elevator’s ceiling had burn marks, appeared to have been made with a cigarette lighter.

04-12-11 Forgery Forrest County Hall - A counterfeit bill was passed at the business office.

04-12-11 Found Property Off Campus - A USM golf cart was recovered from an apartment complex.

04-12-11 Vehicle Traffic Stop W Memorial - Georgio Scott, B/M, 19 yoa, Hattiesburg address was arrested and charged with Possession of Controlled Substance.

04-14-11 Petit Larceny Walker Science - A backpack was reported as stolen.

04-14-11 Auto Burglary W MK Turk - A student reported the theft of cash from a purse in her vehicle.

04-15-11 Petit Larceny Montague Blvd - A student reported the theft of the spare tire from her vehicle.

04-15-11 Harassment Nursing Bldg - UPD collected a letter from a faculty member and logged into evidence.

04-15-11 Petit Larceny Thad Cochran - A framed photo hanging in the hallway was stolen.

04-15-11 Damaged Property Southern Hall - A tree branch fell onto a parked vehicle breaking the windshield.

04-16-11 Medical Assist Pete Taylor Park - A spectator fell from bleacher seat to the ground. The victim was attended to by athletic staff on the scene.

04-17-11 Suspicious Person Danforth Chapel - The suspect was identified and interviewed by UPD the escorted off campus.

04-17-11 Auto Burglary Pinehaven Circle - A student reported the theft of an IPod from her vehicle.

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health

Plastic surgery: beauty over brains?

Justin Mitchell Printz Writer “People assume that girls with plastic surgery do not have the ability to be intellectually stimulating and have no self-confidence, and that is such a generalization,” senior Ashlen Bissell said. “My breast implants do not define me as a person.”

Bissell is an exercise science major who decided to undergo breast augmentation in December of 2009. Bissell chose to have surgery during the beginning of Christmas break in order to have enough time to heal before spring classes began.

“I was perfectly happy with my body, but I was tired of being flat chested. I wanted to feel like a woman when I put on a bikini,” Bissell said.

Bissell chose to have 350cc saline implants. She chose the high profile style of implant that was inserted through the under

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Brandon resident Heather Rodgers had never heard of Westboro prior to the events surrounding Staff Sgt. Roger’s funeral, but she knew she had to be there to show support for the family.

“We came out to support his family, our country, and the soldiers that fight for us everyday,” she said. “I don’t know how people can have so much hate inside of them to do something as low as that,” she said.

Rogers was just one of the estimated thousands who showed up to overpower Westboro’s message of hate with one of love.

Supporters of the fallen Marine and his family held signs that said things like, “God Loves Jason” — a stark contrast to Westboro’s placards, which often carry messages like “God Hates Fags” and “Thank God for Dead Soldiers.”

For Marlee Merritt, 17, of Richland, the idea that Westboro would come so close to home was infuriating.

“It really just pisses me off that they would put the family through that,” Merritt said. “They don’t need that stuff right now— they’re dealing with enough.”

Several USM students showed up, including sophomore theater major Michael Dendy and sophomore psychology major Emma Burleson. Dendy said that it would not be his first experience with Westboro.

“I came here because I’ve had a past with Westboro Baptist Church, with them protesting the Laramie Project,” Dendy said, referring to a play based on the

part of her breasts to reduce visible scarring. Bissell felt like she was a “negative A” cup size before surgery. Her 32-A bust size has now been transformed to a 34-C or 32-D. Bissell is very happy with her results and finds it degrading that some people label her has bubbly, unintelligent and financially naive.

“I paid for my breast implants with my own money. I did not receive help from my parents or from student loans. I worked hard to save up for something I wanted, and I view them as a lifetime investment,” Bissell said.

Bissell has a 3.967 GPA and made her first “B” last semester.

Throughout her four years at Southern Miss, Bissell has been on academic scholarships that pay for her tuition in full.

Courtney Cuevas is a sophomore petroleum engineering major and is one of Bissell’s close friends. Coincidentally, Cuevas scheduled her breast augmentation within a day of Bissell’s.

However, Cuevas’ decision to

1998 murder of gay college student Matthew Shepherd — whose funeral Westboro also protested.

“I just wanted to have a chance to make them realize who they’re messing with when they come to Mississippi,” Dendy said.

That sentiment was held by many in the crowd.

“This is the dirty South,” Merritt said. “We don’t play.”

“I just hope that they realize that we’re the state of Mississippi,” said Brandon resident Michelle Milloway. “It’s the Deep South.

We are very close here. I definitely think they might get more than they bargained for.”

Hours after Westboro failed to arrive, Magee offered that it may have been the tight-knit nature of families and communities in the Deep South that made Westboro reconsider.

As it became apparent that the church would not be coming, the hundreds of people gathered at the cemetery began to cheer.

“In a round about and direct sort of way, they really just boosted the number of people here and support that the family got,” said USM student Jon Negri. “Westboro Baptist Church was pretty positive today.”

Magee said he wasn’t surprised; the massive crowd of patriots who had shown up to silence Westboro would have easily drowned out their small numbers.

“I really think that was kind of the sole purpose,” Magee said, “to keep them away.”

“Mission accomplished,” he added, nodding.

finalize surgery took a lot of thought and consideration.

“I went back and forth about having the surgery. However, I knew that if I was going to bite the bullet and go under the knife to change something I was not happy with, now was the right time to do it. When I realized I was doing this for me and no one else, I knew the time was right,” Cuevas said.

Cuevas’ implants are slightly differ from Bissell’s. Cuevas also chose a 350cc saline implant, but she chose the rounded, smooth implant instead of high profile.

“I liked the natural look of the rounded implant,” Cuevas said.

Her implants were inserted under the muscles in an area right under the nipple, making scars look nearly invisible. Her 34-B cup size jumped to a 34-DD. After surgery, Cuevas’ grandmother gave her a vintage bra that she had worn in the 1940’s.

Cuevas holds it as one of her most prized possessions. “My grandmother is an inspiration

to me because she was such an outspoken, fearless woman. She never let anyone else define who she was,” Cuevas said.

Cuevas is very happy with the results of her surgery and feels that her breast implants look natural and fit her tall, slender body.

She is also fully prepared for the negative reactions she has heard from students.

“Girls call me trashy and guys either think that I should show more cleavage or believe that I am promiscuous,” Cuevas said. “But I don’t worry about what others think. I am myself and my breast implants are a part of me. If people want to talk, then I’m going to give them something to talk about.”

Cuevas also says that investing in something that will enhance your body is not a waste of money. “My surgery cost the same amount that some students pay to live in luxurious apartments for one semester. My breasts will be with me for the rest of my life,” she said.

Bissell and Cuevas are both

advocates of students getting plastic surgery as long as it is done tastefully and for good reason. They both stressed the importance of being aware of recovery time after surgery.

“I couldn’t get out of bed for two weeks,” Cuevas said. “I felt like someone was stabbing me every time I moved my chest.”

However, both agree that the results overpower the temporary discomfort.

“I’m never going to be Heidi Montag, but I didn’t want to be Mischa Barton either,” Bissell said.

“Now is a great time in your life to have plastic surgery. Doing it during a break from school will give you time to heal. But research what you want and know what you want. And do it for you and nobody else,” Cuevas said.

Bissell plans to attend physical therapy school in the summer of 2012. Cuevas will start taking core petroleum engineering courses at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in the fall of 2011.

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Counter protestors line the road leading to the New Brandon Cemetery, Brandon, Miss. Saturday, April 16.

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other departments to giving input for community activity: “My new position is Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs will include oversight of the entire academic enterprise as well some community outreach programs.”

Looking back on her 13 year tenure at Southern Miss, von Herrmann described her experience: “The ‘surprise’ of being the dean is the complexity of the job, particularly in the College of Arts & Letters. CoAL is responsible for about three fourths of the General

Education curriculum, while also offering around 30 undergraduate and more than a dozen graduate programs.” The college also produces between 300 and 350 public performances per year and features guest lecturers and artists on campus. “We deliver humanities and arts programming in public and private schools throughout the region,” von Herrmann said.

“While it is the faculty, staff and students of the college who do all of this work, the dean must understand, advocate for, develop,

and provide appropriate support to each of these functions. It’s an exhilarating mix and I have been humbled and honored to have worked with this amazingly productive group of faculty and staff.”

As for her future, von Herrmann looks forwards to the education and experience she will gain in her new position: “What more can I say? I’ll miss everyone here terribly, but am also excited about the new challenges I will face in the provost position.”

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SGA

Masters jumps in to new position Mary Margaret Halford Printz Writer When Rebecca Masters began her term as a member of the Student Government Association Judicial Board last year, she had no idea that a year later, she would be elected Attorney General for SGA. Throughout her junior year at Southern Miss, Masters branched out of her comfort zone into other leadership positions, and with the encouragement of friends and mentors, decided to run for the Attorney General position.

“Although a year ago I would never have seen myself where I am today, I am so glad that I now have the opportunity to serve the student body in this way,” Masters said.

As SGA Attorney General, Masters oversees the Judicial Board and ensures that SGA abides by the Constitution. Because of the time she spent on Judicial Board last year, Masters is optimistic that her term will be a positive experience.

“I loved serving on the Judicial Branch of SGA because you are able to work closely alongside a small group of people and develop relationships with others while serving Southern Miss students,” Masters said.

During her term, Masters plans to make sure that the students of USM know exactly what Judicial Board does, and how they can help.

For example, Masters said that many students do not realize they can appeal parking tickets they receive on campus.

“On Judicial Board, there are nine

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Rebecca Masters

students who read these appeals who can identify with the problems that we all face at Southern Miss,” Masters said. “It is important that students know the SGA Judicial Branch is here to serve the Southern Miss community as a bridge between students, Parking Management and the Dean of Students.”

Masters also wants to enforce an open-door policy, meaning that

students can come to her whenever they need.

“I really want students to know that I am available to help in any way I can,” Masters said. “Taking ideas from students will also be a main priority.”

In helping with interviews for Judicial Board and Executive Cabinet, Masters has already thrown herself into her new position.

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“So far I have absolutely loved being Attorney General,” Masters said.

“The best part is the relationships that are built through Judicial Board and the opportunity that I have to watch these students mature together throughout the year.”

Transparency between SGA and the student body is Masters’ main goal throughout the year.

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“I want every student at Southern Miss to be aware that SGA and Judicial Board are here to serve them,” Masters said. “SGA can implement wonderful improvements and offer great services, but if students are not aware of them, our work is useless.”

In reference to herself and other Executive Officers, Masters said, “I think that all of the new SGA Executive Officers will agree when I say we ran for office to be servants to the student body. We love this university and helping the Southern Miss community reach its full potential is our goal.”

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health

Students find ways to deal with stress Earvin Hopkins Printz Writer “I’m so stressed,” is a common phrase heard often around campus, especially toward the end of the semester.

Public relations major Michael Cox said, “For me, the most stressful part of the end of the semester is trying to balance final projects, tests, my part time job and my extra curricular activities. It leaves little time for a social life, so it’s pretty stressful.”

Cox often uses different methods in relieving his stress. “I use Bath &

Body Works’ aromatherapy candles and I make sure to get at least an hour’s worth of dancing in a day; it’s my way of having fun, staying in shape and releasing tension.”

Former SGA President Kasey Mitchell knows a bit about stress as well.

“The most stressful thing has been the final stretch to finish up,” Mitchell said. “Getting so close to graduation and being able to see the light at the end of the tunnel makes it hard to focus on the last few things that have to be done.

I relieve the stress by trying to remind myself that I want to finish strong and enjoy my last few

moments as an undergrad at this wonderful institution.”

Spanish and French major Ashleigh Ladner said that it’s hard to find out where to begin when everything is due in one week. “To relieve stress I go to the gym and work out while listening to my iPod; it doesn’t matter if it’s 30 minutes or an hour, working out is a wonderful stress reliever,” Ladner said.

Theater and dance major Adewunmi Oke said that she writes out a to-do list, putting her high priority items at the top and her

lower ones at the bottom. Oke said, “It’s difficult to deal with as a senior; you have senioritis, final projects, papers and graduation.

To top it all off, you have to make sure your plans after graduation are all in place. A to-do list helps me out the most.”

Stopstressingnow.com has a Top 5 instant stress reliever list to help college students relieve stress: 1) Humor: Poke a bit of fun at your stressful situation. It will diffuse a lot of tension.

2) Music: When overloaded and

stressed out, it is best to listen to whatever music you find soothing.

3) Breathe: Breathe in for the count of 4, out for the count of 7, pause for the count of 2. After a few breaths you will notice a strong calming effect.

4) Identify your stress style: Identifying how you react to stress and giving your reaction a funny name or description helps you to step back and take a more objective look at what’s going on.

5) Touch: Reflexology and massage will help reduce stress levels.

“Body piercing saved my life!”

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Robbie Merkosky, a junior computer science major from Southaven, Miss., studies for an upcoming test at Cook Library.

Not a pierced ear, nose, navel or tongue … but pierced hands and feet.

And not as a fashion statement … but as a sacrifice for you and me.

Nearly 2000 years ago, Jesus Christ was brutally nailed to a cross – crucified.

Why did He suffer? Why did He die such a cruel death?

So we wouldn’t have to. Because He loves us.

But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; The punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, And

by His wounds we are healed. Isaiah 53:5 (New International Version) The USM Christian Faculty and Staff Network wishes you a blessed Easter. To find out more about this group, contact us at christfacstaff@usm.edu.

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Arts & Entertainment

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

‘Scream 4’ is successfully scary Alicia Ester Printz Writer It is going to be hard for me not to be a little biased on this review of “Scream 4” because I am truly a fan of the horror sagas. In reality, I was very afraid that the movie would disappoint and just repeat its 15-year-old story line over again. However, Scream 4 lived up to my expectations by keeping it classic and showing that the simplicity of a man with a knife is still scary enough to make you jump out of your seat.

The movie opens with a little twisted humor instead of its usual scare to get you going. Then audiences got to see the series’ heroine, Sidney Prescott, who has her own book now, return to her hometown of Woodsboro during her book tour. Coincidentally, the anniversary of the Woodsboro Massacre is the same day of Sidney’s arrival. Here, Sidney reunites with long time friends and survivors, Gale Weathers and Dewey Riley, who are now married. The movie wastes no time; the killings start immediately, alerting the characters and gearing viewers up for more blood and gore.

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No matter how much I anticipated the next scare, I was never truly prepared. Director Wes Craven created each scare at a time that you would never expect. It was almost as if Craven was intentionally playing with the scenes to see how much he could make you jump before there was actually bloodshed. I I caught myself laughing with others at how scared we were getting at the wrong times.

I loved that the fourth addition to the classic series stayed true to the story that started

back in 1996. I was only seven when the movies came out, but for my generation, the Screams are our “Halloweens” or “Friday the 13ths.” Character favorites were back and were stronger and wiser than ever, making me love them even more. Veterans like Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox, and David Arquette are joined by newcomers like Hayden Panettiere and Emma Roberts, who both play high school girls at Woodsboro High.

I have never been able to accurately guess who the killer was in

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any of the Screams, and this one was no exception. The killer was well thought out, and the script did more than a good job on making you second guess your predictions. Top critics on rottentomatoes.com only gave the film 58 percent overall while audiences gave it 73 percent.. “The franchise is showing its age, but ‘Scream 4’ is undeniably an improvement over its predecessor, with just enough meta humor and clever kills,” rottentomatoes.com said.

I think the critics were too harsh because this movie is a

crowd-pleaser. “The only real problem with Scream 4 – which won’t be an issue for series fans – is that it’s a bit too Screamy for its own good,” said Robbie Collin, a critic from News of the World.

“Scream 4” came in at No. 2 at the box office, behind the animated movie “Rio,” debuting at $19 million. This proves that people can still appreciate a simple scary movie, and I think that Wes Craven outdid himself on this one.

“Scream 4” should go down as this year’s ultimate slasher movie.

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Local businesses host Bike Pub Crawl Meryl Dakin Printz Writer

Tuesday night, five local businesses are teaming up to promote bicycling and beer in the first ever Bike Pub Crawl.

The route will begin at the Keg and Barrel, where the idea for the jaunt originated. The owner, John Neal, said he expects a hefty crowd.

“I think it’s going to be crazy packed – 50, maybe 75 or 80 people joining us,” he said. “It’s all about biking and supporting local businesses.”

The convoy, escorted along Hardy St. by a vehicle in the front and back, will meet at the Keg at 5:30 p.m.

and leave for their first stop at Caliente Grille by 6:10 p.m. From there, they’ll hit the End Zone, SouthBound Bagels, The Shed, and return to the Keg by 8:30 p.m. Those who finish will receive a free T-shirt. Neal suggests riders bring cash rather than credit cards for the night.

Neal is an avid rider himself, and likes to push more people to bicycling. “The Keg and Barrel does a lot to promote biking,” he said.

“We really want to make Hattiesburg more bike friendly. A lot of our clientele bike here and hopefully, we’ll have to add another bike rack after this event.”

SouthBound, the fourth stop on the crawl, will be debuting their brand new taps Tuesday night, cel-

ebrating their recently obtained beer license. “We’re starting out with four taps and some bottles, and we’ll see how it goes,” said Heidi Hackbarth, co-owner of the restaurant. The restaurant, usually only open for breakfast and lunch customers, will begin to serve Spanish influenced tapas a few nights a week as well.

“They’ll pretty much be what I feel like fixing that night,” said Chris Hackbarth, also owner of the bagel joint.

The two anticipate a large crowd on Tuesday, and said they’re excited to see the support for local businesses. “Anything the Keg and Barrel does, we’re happy to jump on board,” Heidi said. “It’ll be a success.”

Opinion

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

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ON CAMPUS

Put the ‘class’ back in classy

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To whomever invited the creeper to Date Party on Saturday... Please never invite him again.

Hey USM, you and

Printz Writer “If each of us lived in a protective glass bubble, never encroached on anyone else’s living space, and never interacted with another soul, there would be no need for manners.” Amy Vanderbilt’s Complete Book of Etiquette is quite right. The whole purpose of manners is to treat one another with respect.

So why is it that as I walk across campus, I notice more and more students having no manners? Perhaps it’s because people just have forgotten proper form – or some are too proud to be respectful. Either way, I think it’s high time Southern Miss students had a refresher course in conduct.

I’ll start with a few hypothetical scenarios for you, and I want you chose which course of action is the most proper to take: First, you’re riding the escalator in Barnes and Noble upstairs. You’re in no hurry, but the student behind you is rushing to get a Scantron in time for his midterm in four minutes. Which side of the escalator should you be standing on?

If you answered the right side, you’re correct. The proper riding form for escalators follows standard driving practice with slower vehicles to the right, faster to the left. So move over, slowpoke, you’ve got people behind you with places to be.

Second, you’re in a crowded elevator during peak class changing time (and no, I’m not going to complain about you people who ride from the

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1st to the 2nd floor – you have your own conscience to worry about) and your phone rings.

It’s someone calling and you know it’s not an emergency, do you answer the phone? (Here’s a hint: If it’s your friend from class calling to tell you about these super cute shoes she just got – that’s not an emergency).

If you answered no, you’re correct. I promise – no one in the elevator cares about you and your girlfriend’s fight, you failing your history test because you partied too hard or you complaining about how you could not find a parking spot.

Save it for later.

If you answered yes, I’ll give you some credit as long as you keep the conversation quick; ask the person on the other end of the line to hold until your ride is complete or ask if you

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If you answered yes to answering your phone and carrying on your conversation in all its glory, people like you have their own special place in social purgatory.

And third, I give you the scenario which will not only prove if you practice proper manners, but will also determine if you deserve the title of “student.”

This scenario involves coming to class. Just in case you forgot, YOU made your schedule, so no excuses if you’re late. Sure, I’ll grant you a few times that it was because of bad weather or your backpack broke, but being tardy on a regular basis is not proper and strips you of your title of student. Come to class on time or don’t come at all – it’s distracting

those of us who prioritize and actually make it on time.

If you’ve managed to make it through this opinion piece with a clear direction of proper form, then I declare you an aficionado of etiquette and congratulate you on your respectful demeanor.

For those of you who were unable to pass this test, shame on you for being ill-mannered and lacking proper etiquette. Take this as a not-so-subtle hint to shape up or ship out because the rest of us who do have manners would greatly appreciate it.

This was an article of opinion by Marie John, a writer for The Student Printz. Email questions or comments to janet.john@eagles. usm.edu.

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BASEBALL

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

USM faces UNO in Margaritaville Golden Eagles sweep UNO Tyler Cleveland Printz Writer Fresh off a weekend series sweep of the University of New Orleans, the Southern Miss baseball team will travel to Metairie, La. Wednesday to play the LSU Tigers at Zephyr Field.

The Golden Eagles, ranked as high as 19th by Baseball America, made quick work of the UNO Privateers over the weekend, sweeping the three-game series by a combined score of 26-1.

New Orleans (3-32), playing with minimal scholarship money because of the program’s decision to drop to Division II, giftwrapped the first two games of the weekend series for the Southern Miss baseball team. On Sunday, they made them earn it.

Junior Jonathan Thompson allowed just one hit, walked two batters and struck out four in eight innings of shutout ball, and an Ashley Graeter RBI single in the sixth inning provided all the offense Southern Miss needed to win 1-0.

“I think you have to give credit

to the UNO pitcher,” Southern Miss coach Scott Berry said. “He was filling up the strike zone and making us work for it, and we were having trouble making solid contact. I’m proud of Jonathan Thompson and the way he pitched, and I’m glad to get the win and the sweep.”

The Golden Eagles (27-8) will look to get those bats heated up against LSU (23-11 4-11 in SEC play), which comes into Wednesday having lost two of three to Auburn over the weekend.

Riding a five-game winning streak, the Eagles have plenty of reason to be excited.

Filling in for Preseason-All American B.A. Vollmuth, who suffered a strained hip flexor last Tuesday and was held out this weekend, junior Ashley Graeter made quick work of all eight grounders hit his way Sunday and made one diving catch on a line drive in the eighth inning.

“I felt great about the way I pitched today,” Thompson said.

“But I don’t know what to say about the way (Graeter) made plays in the field behind me. He was looking like an All-American

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Southern Miss baseball players celebrate during the “Parrothead Night at the Pete” Friday.

back there, and that never hurts in a tight game like this one.”

Graeter was glad to get the playing time, but said he’s still hungry for more.

“I think the confidence I had from Friday and last night really helped me today,” Graeter said. “(Filling in for Vollmuth), you feel like all the pressure is on you because he’s a great player, but our

team is pretty thorough, through and through, because the guys on our bench are good players.”

The Golden Eagles (27-8) dropped to second place in the Conference USA standings at 6-3, just a half-game behind Rice (2614, 8-4 in C-USA).

Berry said he will give freshman Boomer Scarborough the midweek start Wednesday, but

that’s about the extent of what he can predict about his lineup.

“Everything is day-to-day at this point,” he said. “Creel’s injury is in a more vital area around his rib cage, and anything that involves twisting causes him pain.

I think B.A. has worked his way a little closer to coming back, but we’re just going to take it day-today and go from there.”

Weather didn’t stop the Parrotheads

Marie John Printz Writer With a three game sweep against the University of New Orleans Privateers this weekend, Southern Miss baseball fans had more than just the win to talk about. Friday night featured a Jimmy Buffett inspired evening titled “Parrothead Night at the Pete” and included caribbean influence to both fans and players.

Sporting special event jerseys, the Southern Miss Golden Eagles hit the ball diamond in light blue team

jerseys in celebration of the event, which were then signed by team members, along with Jimmy Buffett, and auctioned off to raise money for scholarships and athletic funding.

Executive Director of the Alumni Association Jerry DeFatta, whose department helped organize the inaugural event, descibes the evening as a success, despite the one hour rain delay: “Although we were a little disappointed that the weather did not fully cooperate, we were excited to see the number of fans who turned out to support the event.

Overall, we felt the event was very successful and have received posi-

Southern Miss Box Score

Baseball vs. LSU Day: Wednesday Location: Zephyr Field, New Orleans Time: 7:00 p.m.

Overall record: 23-14, SEC 4-11

LSU’s Last Five Games: 4/12 vs. Northwestern St. 4/13 vs. Alcorn St. 4/15 vs. Auburn 4/16 vs. Auburn 4/17 vs. Auburn

tive feedback from everyone who was involved in the event.”

Featuring music from the Jimmy Buffett tribute band, Lloyd “Hurricane” Munn and the Forecasters entertained the audience, while Hattiesburg Zoo brought in an actual parrot to oversee the festivities and concessions were infused with Caribbean-style flavor.

The event also tallied $2,100 from the night-only raffle, and will continue to bring in more funds from the jersey auctions themselves: “Each Jimmy Buffettinspired jersey will be cleaned and distributed for autographs. Some will be signed by Jimmy Buffett

L, 5-2 W, 7-1 L, 8-7 L, 3-1 W, 3-2

Baseball: 4/15 vs. UNO 4/16 vs. UNO 4/17 vs. UNO W. Tennis: 4/14 @ Tulane Softball: 4/16 vs. UTEP 4/16 vs. UTEP 4/17 vs. UTEP

W, 11-0 W, 14-1 W, 1-0 L, 5-2 W, 10-0 W, 11-10 W, 8-0

while others will be autographed by the baseball team. Once returned, jerseys will be available for auction on eBay,” DeFatta said.

Student reactions from the game were also positive. Sophomore MC Price, a psychology major and Gulfport native, showed up to the game and sported a student version of the special jersey: “The baseball team looked sharp in the Jimmy Buffett inspired jerseys and they definitely set the mood for the night. I was shocked by the large turnout for the game and the crowd dressed the part as well,” Price said.

Bidding information for the

jerseys will be made available on SouthernMissAlumni.com and proceeds from the event will benefit the baseball support organization, the Dugout Club and a scholarship fund in the name of Buffett’s mother, Peets. Peets Buffett was a 1940 graduate of the Gulf Park College for Women, now the Southern Miss Gulf Park Campus.

“I felt that the theme united the students and alumni and everyone one showed their Parrothead spirit and the love for Southern Miss was felt through the spirit shown at the game.

Cheers to Sir James William “Jimmy” Buffett, Jr!,” Price said.

Southern Miss Sports: Upcoming Games Wednesday, April 20 at 5:00 p.m.

Softball vs. Alcorn State Hattiesburg, Miss.

Friday, April 22 at 1:00 p.m.

Softball @ Marshall Huntington, W. Va

Wednesday, April 20 at 7:00 p.m.

Baseball vs. LSU New Orleans, LA.

Friday, April 22 at 3:00 p.m.

Softball @ Marshall Huntington, W. Va.

Thursday, April 21 All Day Women’s Tennis at C-USA Championships Orlando, Fla.

Friday, April 22 at 6:00 p.m.

Baseball vs. Marshall Hattiesburg, Miss.