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Professor debuts 9/11 exhibit Justin Mitchell and Rachel Beech Printz Writers

A one of a kind exhibit debuted in Joseph Cook Library Thursday. Terence Netter, a professor affiliated with the USM study abroad program in France, came to Mississippi for the first time for the unveiling of his art exhibit The 9/11 Series at Southern Miss.

Jan Siesling, coordinator of the Museum of Art at USM, organized the event.

“The 9/11 series is a collision of horrific and terrific destruction,” Siesling said.

Siesling said Netter’s work “Sunflower Near Pontlevoy” once hung in the Abbey at the Loire Valley for thousands of foreign students to see. Now the piece hangs alongside many of Netter’s other abstract works for USM students to see.

Netter said his collection includes a series of colored monoprints. Monoprints are painted on a flat surface or table by the

use of underpainting. Then the art is covered with pigment, wetted and washed over with numerous paint colors.

Douglas Mackaman, professor of international education at USM, purchased Netter’s entire collection from Jackson-

ville University.

“I saw the paintings and was speechless,” Mackaman said.

After hearing a speech Netter gave in a chapel in the Abbey one year after the 9/11 attacks, Mackaman saw the art’s vision and felt a sense of hope while

viewing the grand opening.

“We left the stone chapel after a moment of silence together, walking into the sunshine of an autumn afternoon in the Loire Valley. Then, we went into a majestic 18th century room of the old Abbey, where this series

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Patrons view the painting “Sunflower Near Pontlevoy” that was featured in the 9/11 Art Exhibit Thursday.

The collection was created by Terrence Netter, a professor affiliated with the USM study abroad program in France.

of paintings was first exhibited to a stunned and grateful world,” Mackaman said.

Siesling said Netter wanted to bring a glimpse of New York culture to students in The Abbey Program in France through art.

“An artist can only speak about his life, not his art,” Siesling said. “In 2002, Netter received commission for the Abbey Program.”

Through USM’s study abroad program in France, many students have either met Netter or been one of Netter’s students.

Both former and current USM students came together Thursday for the grand opening of the art exhibit.

Karli Renz, a drawing and painting major at USM, studied with Netter in France at the Abbey. Renz said Netter inspired her to choose her major while in France.

“Being in his art appreciation class reminded me why I love art so much,” Renz said.

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Polymer Dept. innovates helmet design The University of Southern Mississippi contributed to a new football helmet that is being used by over 40 professional and college teams, including USM’s own Golden Eagles.

The university’s School of Polymers and High Performance Materials helped create and test the football helmet designed to minimize impact in a collision. The Rawlings Neuro Responsive Gear (NRG) helmet

is built with a second layer of padding made to absorb energy from high velocity contact, which inevitably protects the athlete.

Jeffery Wiggins, an associate professor in the polymer science department, helped create this padding.

“The technology in these new helmets is radically different than any other cushioning technology on the field today,” Wiggins said. “In the event that a high velocity impact happens to occur, the secondary cushion system takes

over and absorbs the impact.”

The top layer of the foam is similar to a couch cushion; the soft foam can conform to any shape or size head. During high energy impact, t h i s foam

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layer compresses against the pneumatic cushion system. Another component of the helmet includes air chambers. This system acts as a pump and can send air pressure to the parts of the helmet undergoing highenergy impact.

Wiggins and his research team paired up with Rawlings product and development engineers to successfully develop the prototype in 18 months.

“What we did was develop a cushioning system in-house at our laboratory, and then the helmet was tested at Rawlings’s

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sport technology development center in St. Louis in the summer of 2009,” Wiggins said. The tests measured the impact and absorption capability of the helmet.

“They didn’t want a duplicate, a ‘me, too’ helmet,” Wiggins said. “They wanted something that was substantially different in technology, something that would give it a wow factor.

Based upon our presentation, we did a research contract.”

The first time the helmet

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Activists to ‘Occupy Mississippi’ The Occupy Wall Street movement, which began mere weeks ago in New York City, is now headed to the Magnolia State. Occupy Mississippi will stage its first protest Saturday at Smith Park in downtown Jackson, Miss. Similar protests have also taken place in nearby Mobile, Ala., and New Orleans.

Participants contend that the interests of Wall Street and corporate America control the economic policies of the United States.

“400 people in the USA hold more than half the nation’s wealth and 80% of the population holds less than seven percent of the nation’s wealth,” read one flier dis-

tributed by Occupy Mississippi.

“We are not simply protesting,” said Occupy Mississippi activist Dane Carney, 21, of Jackson. “We are meeting together collectively in a ‘general assembly’ where we vote on actions to be taken, committees to be formed, and defining our goals. It’s a conversation.

We know something is wrong and we’re trying to figure out how to fix it.”

Like Carney, many of the protesters are around college age.

Carney suggested that new means of communication like social media play a large role in the age of the protesters.

“We no longer rely on corporate media for our opinions, so we are perhaps more aware of the injustices being done in the world,” he said.

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Renz said her favorite paintings by Netter are the ones in the Valley because they bring her back to the time when she was a student in the Loire Valley.

Becca Jenkins, a former USM student who now studies international relations at the University of New Orleans, drove from New Orleans to see Netter and his exhibit.

“This is the most modern and contemporary art gallery that USM has ever seen. I’m so excited Netter’s work is being shown here,” Jenkins said.

Netter is excited to have his work displayed on USM’s campus.

“I am truly moved at this moment, and I am touched,” Netter said. “We are the sum of our free decisions. As an educator, I don’t know when it’s going to end. Out of all the gigs I’ve had, this is the most gratifying. To teach USM students, it’s serendipitous.”

The series will be on display in the library until Nov. 6, when it will move to USM’s Gulf Coast campus.

“This is an honor and a privilege, Netter said. I’ve never been happier in my life. Now, I’m going to stay up and party.”

was tested it not only out-performed the existing football helmets today, but it also was also preferred over the older-model helmet by football players.

The helmet fits more comfortably and excelled in expectation.

“Being able to take an idea and turn it into a product that is sold on the market today was an invaluable experience, and seeing the helmet being worn by football players on Monday Night Football is surreal,” said Stephen Heinz, a doctorate student in the Polymer Science department. “It’s those kinds of experiences that make our school of polymer science an excellent place to further your education and develop industrial relationships, while having a great time doing so.”

The Polymer Science department is known for being the

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The protesters have drawn fire from across the social spectrum, including criticisms from GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain, who last week accused the group of being “anti-capitalist.”

“Don’t blame Wall Street, don’t blame the big banks,” Cain said. “If you don’t have a job, blame yourself.”

Carney disagreed with Cain’s assertion.

“I think the corporate media wants you to believe that we are anti-capitalist because it’s an easy label to apply to us that will alienate others,” Carney said.

“But I think the overwhelming message of the protesters is not that we want a redistribution of wealth, but that we want everyone to play by the same rules,” Carney added. “If you start a business and

most advanced department in the nation. Contributing to this experiment is one of the many research projects the department hopes to be a part of.

Wiggins sums up the project in one powerful description.

“This is just another demonstration of how polymer science can, in many cases, bridge the gap between research and commercialization. In this case, hopefully, we will see over time the benefit with the reduction of injuries to youth, college and professional athletes who play football.”

fail, the government won’t bail you out. Why should we do so with corporations?”

That may sound similar to arguments made by the Tea Party movement, which began partially in response to corporate bailouts that followed the financial collapse of 2008.

Hattiesburg Tea Party founder Jennifer West expressed some positive thoughts regarding the ‘Occupy’ movement.

“Reports indicate that most youth showing up at these events are people who have been suddenly awakened to the realization that this nation is in serious trouble,” West said.

At the same time, however, West expressed fear that the movement was “ripe for a false flag” to be sent out by left-wing

groups that the Tea Party opposes.

“It is our responsibility to make sure that the message of the truth is delivered to the youth and to all who are watching these protests,” she said.

Carney said that he believed there was “definitely a common ground to be shared with the Tea Party.”

“I feel that this is a movement that people of all political parties, beliefs, and other affiliations can take part in,” he said. “I believe that it’s required that all people be represented. It’s 99 percent of us that should be angry and that entails many beliefs.”

Occupy Mississippi can be found on Facebook at facebook.com/occupymississippi or reached via email at occupyms@ gmail.com.

Health symposium to be held Wednesday A public health symposium will be held on campus Wednesday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. in a Thad Cochran Center ballroom.

This is the eleventh year the symposium has come to Southern Miss, and the focus of the discussions will be global health challenges. The symposium will be at the Gulf Park campus on Nov. 3 from 8 a.m. until noon in the Fleming Education Center Auditorium.

A variety of speakers will

be present at the event, and everyone is invited to attend free of charge.

“It is important for our students to understand all of the various types of fields available to them, and for the students to have an awareness of issues in today’s society and global health,” said Gina Fiorentini-Wright, Community Health Sciences instructor, in a press release.

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Cooking lessons to be offered to students Director of Food Services and chef Bruce McVeagh said Eagle Dining is always looking for inPrintz Writer teresting ideas and ways to engage students.

It is time for Southern Miss stu“Food is a great way to make dents to channel their inner chef and friends and learn something at work their magic in the kitchen. the same time,” McVeagh said.

In collaboration with SMAC, Sorrell encourages students to Eagle Dining is hosting free cookattend the classes because cooking classes that will be held in the ing is not only an art and a valuFresh Food Company on Oct. 26 able skill, but it can also be fun. and Nov. 30.

“A lot of people go to restauThe classes are open to the first rants or watch TV, and they see 50 people who sign up. Classes great culinary chefs and say, ‘I will be taught by the culinary wish I could do that, ’ ” Sorrell said. artists whose faces are seen every “We want to show them that day behind the lines in the cafetethey can, empower them to go ria. Check-in for the classes will ahead and try something differbegin at 8:45 p.m., and by 9 p.m. ent and get out of their comfort the cooking will commence, endzone and get into the kitchen and have fun.”

Emily Holmes, Assistant Director for Student Activities, is looking forward to offering a new and innovative event for students.

“We are excited about cosponsoring this event because we think it offers something new yet practical for students to take part in,” Holmes said.

Holmes also said the classes are a great way for students to experience the Fresh Food Company in a different way.

“We hope that the students would leave learning a lot about cooking in general and just how much work goes into preparing Mary Alice Truitt/Printz stuff,” Holmes said.

Eagle Dining employee Mike McDaniel prepares omlettes for students at the Fresh Food Company.

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ing at 11 p.m. with refreshments and take-home recipe cards.

In the first class, “Learn Your Mother Sauces,” on Oct. 26, students will have the opportunity to learn how to make the five basic sauces used for dishes such as macaroni and cheese, brown gravy, spaghetti sauce and Alfredo.

Junior sous chef Johnny Harrington said the classes will teach students basic culinary necessities.

“They’re like building blocks,” Harrington said. “To make something interesting you’ve got to have those. You’ve got to have the sauces right before you can move onto anything else. This is the same stuff you would learn in culinary school.”

On Nov. 30 students will learn how to make sushi, a popular cuisine easy to duplicate at home.

LaShana Sorrell, marketing manager for Eagle Dining, said classes are being offered by SMAC and Eagle Dining as a way for USM students to become more familiar with the art of cooking.

“It will be a way to teach our students simple, basic culinary skills, but it also will be a fun event to engage both Eagle Dining as well as the Southern Miss community,” Sorrell said.

“We also want to showcase the talent of our culinary staff.

Many people are not aware that we actually have culinary chefs who have been trained and went to school to be a culinary artist.”

for the food staff preparation, people on campus and just kind of understanding how much hard work and effort they put into stuff.”

Holmes also said getting to know the faces behind the preparation of the food students depend on for their daily sustenance is an important part of the event.

McVeagh will be one of the culinary artists teaching the classes.

“I am looking forward to interacting with the students and passing on the knowledge I have gained in my 23 years of cooking,” McVeagh said.

Harrington, who many know as the “Smart Line guy,” will also help teach classes. Harrington said he is excited about getting to interact with students, and he too believes that cooking is a valuable art for the students to be trained in.

“Good food is good food,” Harrington said. “It’s a good thing to know how to do, if not for yourself then for your friends. Ramen and Easy Mac is for little girls, so quit it.”

Students can visit www.eagledining.com to register online for the classes.

“Come hang out with us. It’s going to be fun,” Harrington said. “And it’s free, no money.

Go see Victoria and Will over at Starbucks first. Load up on some caffeine because we’re starting at 9 p.m. and going until 11 p.m., so I don’t need anybody falling asleep.”

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The Second Coming: Arrested Development Creator reveals plans for mini-series and feature film Hannah Jones Managing Editor It’s the tweet heard ‘round the world. Jason Bateman, former star of Fox’s cancelled cult classic Arrested Development, announced via Twitter last week that the famed series will be returning.

“It’s true. We will do 10 episodes and the movie. Probably shoot them all together next summer for a release in early ‘13. VERY excited!”

For those who are unfamiliar, Arrested Development featured the uncanny adventures of the Bluths, a dysfunctional, oncewealthy family of property developers forced to reside under one

roof. Ensue chaos.

Cheeky and unforgiving, Arrested Development starred Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, Michael Cera, David Cross, Portia De Rossi, Tony Hale, Alia Shawkat and Jessica Walter. Ron Howard acted as the executive producer and also provided narration for the series.

A whopping five years have passed since the critically acclaimed comedy was pulled off airwaves in its third season. Dedicated fans have done their fair share of mourning the loss of the former messiah of prime time, but mourning eventually turned into pent-up angst. Put down the pitchforks and flamethrowers, ladies and gentlemen, because according to writer Mitch Hurwitz,

The world of social media has been in a frenzy since the announcement of the return of Arrested Development last week. Fans and celebrities alike have turned to Twitter to share their excitement. @FakeBibleVerse

And after 5 years, the Lord God resurrected the holiest of tv shows ever, Arrested Development. And mankind was joyous.” John 5:14

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ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT COMING BACK?! Yes. Just yes. Just. Yes.

Arrested Development will be officially resurrected in either late 2012 or early 2013.

With the original cast in tow, Hurwitz confirmed Bateman’s tweet at the New Yorker Festival Oct. 2, stating the series will return to both the big and small screens. The Bluth family will be reunited for a film version of the cult classic with a nine or 10 episode season preceding their bigscreen debut. The new mini-series will act as a prelude to the movie spin-off, which has been in the works since 2008.

Jason Bateman, who played the solely-sane Michael Bluth, said he was hopeful that all of the business kinks could eventually be solved, and the project can begin filming.

“There’s business left to be done, but creatively we (the cast) are all on board and have a very specific plan about how it would come out and what we would do and when we would shoot it,” he said. “I think we’re targeting next summer to shoot it.”

Hurwitz added, “We don’t completely own the property.

There are business people involved and studios and that kind of thing,” he said. “We’re 80 percent of the way to the answer”.

As far as networks are concerned, FOX Broadcasting Company will not produce Arrested Development 2.0. According to Deadline Hollywood, various coproducers of 20th Century Fox and Imagine TV have expressed

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The original cast of FOX’s Arrested Development plans to return for a new season and feature film either in late 2012 or early 2013.

interest in working with “videoon-demand service” Netflix and cable broadcaster Showtime to air future episodes. Let the bidding war begin. The project, Hurwitz said, “requires studios to work together that don’t typically work together, film and TV.” In July, Jeffrey Tambor, who

plays George Bluth Sr., the show’s “beloved” patriarch figure, told The Huffington Post, “It’s all going straight. Everyone’s on board.

I know they’re writing, and maybe next time this year we’ll be having this conversation.”

Ask and ye shall receive—just ask any Arrested Development fan.

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Poise, elegance and Grace: Q&A with Miss USM Arielle Edwards Printz Writer Grace Claire Cordes, a sophomore at Southern Miss, recently won the Miss University of Southern Mississippi pageant.

Being Miss USM means leading the university with honesty and character, two traits Cordes possesses. Singing her way to the top, Cordes dazzled the audience with her rendition of the aria “O Mio Babbino Caro” to win the crown Saturday night.

The following interview gives details of how she prepared for the pageant along with what it means to be able to represent Southern Miss.

Q: How did you prepare for

Miss USM?

A: I prepared for the pageant by watching the news and reading newspapers to be informed on current events. I also spent many hours in the music building, rehearsing. To prepare for the physical fitness portion of the pageant, I walked on campus.

Because I have rheumatoid arthritis, maintaining healthy habits are very important to me.

Q: What is your platform and why is it important to you?

A:

My platform is “Importance of Music Education in Public Schools.” Unfortunately, when budgets are tight for public schools, music education may be one of the first areas to be down-

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Grace Claire Cordes is crowned by Miss USM 2011 Jill Duckworth.

sized. Every child deserves the opportunity to benefit from an education, which includes music.

Research supports the educational benefit of music education as part of the curriculum. In music, children are able to freely express themselves in a creative way without the pressure of standardized testing. When I was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in elementary school, it was my music teacher who encouraged me to sing. Singing was something I could do no matter how much my joints were hurting. Singing gave me a reason to persevere, and I am so grateful for the fact that my education in public school included music.

Q: What was your favorite part of the pageant?

A: My favorite part of the pageant was having the opportunity to talk about issues that are very impor-

tant to me and the chance to work on vocal performance as my talent.

I also truly enjoyed meeting so many talented and interesting people.

Q: What does the pageant promote?

A: The pageant promotes scholarship opportunities for young women, supporting community service, physical fitness and personal creativity and talent development. I am grateful to have been chosen as Miss USM 2012, and I am honored to represent such an amazing university.

USM To The Top! Cordes will travel to Vicksburg, Miss., in July 2012 to represent Southern Miss at the Miss Mississippi Pageant, an affiliate of the Miss America Pageant.

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Bodybuilding gains mass popularity Leighanne Lockhart Printz Writer Combine low reps, heavy weights, high protein, some cardio, supplements and tshirts with the sides cut out, and you have most of the ingredients for the recipe of a bodybuilding lifestyle.

Despite the fact that Mississippi is notorious for its obesity rate, a community that values nutrition and fitness seems to be gaining popularity.

Visit a few of the local gyms around Hattiesburg and one will come across members of this bodybuilding community. An observer might find them in the weight room zoned out to the music flowing from their earbuds and carefully timing their rests in between sets. One might also find them huddled in a corner gulping down a quick protein shake or standing in front of the mirror adjusting their gloves and weight belts while sneaking a quick peek at their pecks.

“Bodybuilding is not a hobby,” said Derek Adams, a Southern Miss graduate. “It is a definite lifestyle and should be considered just as much of a sport as anything else.”

Adams explained that although goals are different for bodybuilding, the training and dedication are just as intense for anyone who is devoted to it.

Both male and female bodybuilders put in hours a day at the gym, ranging from five to seven days a week. These workouts consist of rigorous weight training paired with extensive cardio sessions. While training for competitions, bodybuilders will often go two-a-days doing morning cardio and afternoon weights.

Training also involves following a strict diet of five to seven small meals a day, consisting of precisely weighed and measured out protein/carbohydrate combinations.

Local bodybuilder Amber Holmbeck is co-owner of No Holds Barred, a local gym known for attracting a community of people, including several college students, who are serious about the bodybuilding lifestyle.

Holmbeck said the recommended diet is unique according to his or her specific body weight, body fat percentage, age and gender.

These diets are “clean”, meaning they are usually unprocessed with low sodium, low fats and low sugar and consist of mostly lean meats and vegetables. In addition to clean eating, bodybuilders also use supplements to enhance their nutrient and vita-

min intake and help them get the most out of their training.

“Would you drive your car for miles and miles without ever changing the oil? No,” Adams said. “Constant weight lifting requires extra loads of nutrients your body will not receive from diet alone.”

Where, then, does the motivation to get involved and stick with this time-consuming and highly disciplined lifestyle come from? Does it stem purely from a personal goal or from social influence?

Holmbeck said people seem to have various reasons for getting into bodybuilding.

“It’s not always for cosmetic reasons. A lot of people do it for health reasons,” Holmbeck said.

“Sometimes it’s purely to gain strength, and sometimes it’s a means of stress relief or to sleep better at night.”

There are several options for people to participate in this lifestyle these days. In addition to bodybuilding, there are also bikini, figure and physique categories one can compete in.

According to Adams, Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, also known as Pike, has a reputation of recruiting/breeding members who spend a lot of time in the gym.

“This is definitely an accurate stereotype of our fraternity,” Adams, who is an alumnus of Pike, said. “It tends to grow on you.

Others see the positive results of weight lifting/fitness and are encouraged or persuaded to take on the lifestyle.”

Adams said part of the frater-

nity’s recruitment theme is athleticism. Adams said he thinks it mostly comes from them seeing others getting great results and therefore believing in themselves that it is possible to transform their bodies in this nature as well.

“I believe that everyone just wants to have some sort of progress,” Adams said. “It isn’t just about having the size and strength but also the overall level of fitness.”

Holmbeck said entering a competition is a good motivator.

“It’s great for people who already work out regularly and need an extra challenge or a means of competing with themselves and others,” she said.

The media gets a lot of negative criticism for portraying certain body images that are deemed unrealistic. Holmbeck said she feels that although it is true that the media does have a strong influence on people becoming more body conscious, a lot of these images actually are attainable.

“People just don’t realize the amount of work that has to go into it,” she said. “It also depends a lot on individual genetics, body types and shapes.”

Junior nursing major and fitness advocate Matt Taylor provided encouraging words for those interested in making a lifestyle change in this direction.

“When it comes to exercise, all you need is a 3-D mind-set,” Taylor said. “Once you have desire, determination and dedication nothing is impossible.”

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Why must this stupid dude sing in the library when I am trying to study for my mid-terms.

Only if he knew how close I am to going Godzilla on his ass.

Drivers that do not stop at the crosswalk when students are crossing, SHAME ON YOU!!! You need to SLOW DOWN!!!

Who ever did not attend the RirieWoodbury dance concert, MISSED OUT! To whomever asked where all the cats went, there is a new tamale stand across the street, I believe the cats are in the tamales.

A new Ken Burns documentary AND an announcement about more Arrested Development episodes? White people are having the best weekend ever.

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Jonathan Andrews Printz Writer Last week, six students at a New York high school were caught paying a recent graduate anywhere from $1,500 to $2,000 to impersonate them and take the SAT. Apparently, the guy was some kind of whiz kid and averaged a 2100 (out of the best score of 2400).

The students were all carted off to jail. The guy who took the test could face up to four years in federal prison for this felony offense. He was a freshman at Emory University.

By the way, he made fake IDs for each test, which I’m sure weren’t hard to pay for because he was making about two thousand bucks a pop off his stressed-out customers.

This isn’t a unique case.

Cheating on standardized tests at the national and state levels is rampant. It isn’t even unique to high schools like this one. Atlanta’s public schools came under fire in a report detailing rampant corruption on the state standardized test given to students there.

According to the report, released this year, it wasn’t just the students cheating. Teachers contributed by changing test responses and hinting at students during tests to “look at that one again.” The behavior was encouraged or ignored by irresponsible administrators as well.

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Under the No Child Left Behind Act, signed into law

by President George W. Bush, states are required to give standardized tests every year.

Schools’ funding is determined by pass rates on the test, which is, of course, incentive for everyone involved to cheat.

Money makes the world go ‘round, I guess.

That kind of pressure might encourage me to cheat, too.

Look, it’s no secret that our education system is broken.

The solution isn’t making sure all students are learning at the same pace, because it is unrealistic to expect that of us.

Reform efforts need to focus on giving students individual or even small group attention and, at the same time, tests that cater to their individual skill sets.

Or things could continue the way they’re going. Dropout statistics are down, but hey, maybe that’s because teachers are telling students answers to their test questions.

Still, during the 20072008 school year, in Mississippi only 63 percent of students graduated from high school on time. There’s a problem when that number isn’t 100 percent. I’ll be the first person to admit that MCT CAMPUS college isn’t for everyone, but Every student is difwithout a high school diploferent. I know peoma you can’t do a lot in life. ple who are excellent at The children are our future, applying knowledge but ter- right? Well, we’re failing them rible at taking tests. I’m a great right now, literally. test-taker, but my performance Just Google “standardized in the classroom setting varies test cheating” for an idea of pretty unpredictably; it really how widespread cheating is. depends on the teacher.

If we don’t do something about Our education system should it soon we don’t have a very bright reflect the diversity of the stu- (again, literally) future. dents in it.

Apparently, a lot of colleges have begun to move away from This was an article of opinion by using standardized tests in admis- Jonathan Andrews, a writer for sions. That’s probably for the best. The Student Printz. Email quesThe pressure to get the right tions or comments to jonathan. score has begun to have its ef- andrews@eagles.usm.edu. fects, apparently.

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RIP Steve Jobs.

The world lost a great man.

The parking garage is not the Talladega race track. Please people, stop thinking you’re a professional NASCAR drivers when you’re driving in there.

Seriously, actually look into Initiative 26 before voting. It is the most outrageous thing MS has ever tried to pass and other states are embarrassed for us.

Some people take birth control for medical reasons, you know?

Not everyone is on the pill so they can “get down and dirty” with every living thing they see.

EVERYONE should clean out their closets, and donate their unwanted coats to the ideal “NO COAT LEFT BEHIND” coat drive. THEY TAKE ALL COATS!!! Oct. 1719.

Can we please have a student copy machine in the Speech and Hearing Building???

It just goes to show how low people are when they think they can justify having no class and booing the opposition just for being there to play. Go Golden Eagles.

Win with class!!!

Happy (day after) 21st birthday, Zach! You rock you rock!

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Sports

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football

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Davis, Eagles torpedo Navy Travis Thornell Sports Editor

The Southern Miss Golden Eagles improved their record to 5-1 with a 63-35 victory over Navy on Saturday. The Golden Eagles were able to make big plays early in the ball game to take a commanding lead over the Midshipmen.

Offensively, USM was on fire early and often. Quarterback Austin Davis was 21-of-23 passing for 283 yards with three touchdowns. Davis, who also had 75 yards on the ground and a touchdown, was rewarded for his superb effort by garnering Conference USA offensive player of the week honors. Running backs Jeremy Hester and Tracy Lampley picked up the slack for a unit that has several players out with injuries. Hester ran for 118 yards and one touchdown,

while Lampley had 83 yards with two scores.

“Since I’ve been there, I think this is as good as we’ve executed from the start to the finish,” Davis said of how dominate the Golden Eagles were on offense. “I thought we didn’t let up in the second half.

We played just as well in the second half as we did in the first.”

The defense had to endure plenty of long drives by Navy, but held strong. The opening drive of the game set the tone of how things would go. Navy was looking to punish the ball into the end zone, but USM defensive front stood strong to force a field goal attempt. Defensive lineman Khyri Thornton blocked the 29yard attempt and C-USA defensive player of the week Marquese Wheaton, recovered and took the

Football at Navy

ball in for a 79-yard touchdown, giving USM an early 7-0 lead.

Linebackers Ronnie Thornton and Jamie Collins led the team with 11 tackles each.

“That was basically just a bendbut-don’t-break attitude that we had given up some big plays on those first two drives,” Thornton, who was in on a sack, said of the defense. “We decided to buckle down down there in the deep end.”

Even though Navy moved the ball and scored later in the game, there was no doubt that the Golden Eagles came to play. “We played better in the first half,” defensive coordinator Dan Disch said. “We didn’t come out and play in the second half. We didn’t tackle well.

We didn’t play with emotion. We let them get back in the game. It was disappointing.”

C-USA games this weekend Rice 28, Memphis 6 Houston 56, East Carolina 3 UCF 16, Marshall 6 Mississippi State 21, UAB 3 Syracuse 37, Tulane 34

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Mitch Stringer/US PRESSWIRE Golden Eagles running back Jeremy Hester (21) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a first half touchdown (21) against the Navy Midshipmen at Navy Marine Corps Stadium.

Southern Miss will have a bye week this weekend and will use that time to prepare for the big

Southern Miss Box Score Football:

10/08 at Navy W, 63-35

Volleyball:

10/8 at Tulsa L, 3-0 10/9 at Tulsa L, 3-0

Soccer:

10/7 at ECU L, 3-0 10/9 at Marshall L, 2-0

conference game against SMU on Oct. 22 during homecoming weekend.

Southern Miss Sports: Upcoming Games 10/16/11 12 p.m. Volleyball hosts Marshall Hattiesburg, Miss.

10/16/11 1 p.m. Women’s Soccer at Rice Houston, Tex.

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