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UPD investigates fraternity altercation Dollar charged with aggravated assault

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University of Southern Mississippi student Elijah Dollar was charged with aggravated assault Sunday morning. On the night of Saturday, April 5 in the midst of spring parties, Dollar and another male student became involved in a physical altercation at the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity house.

Sigma Alpha Epsilon partnered together with Alpha Tau Omega to host a party at Taste, a bar in downtown Hattiesburg. Later, the party moved to the SAE fraternity house, where the stabbing occurred.

University officials said they

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fraternity and is now a former member of SAE. SAE member Kevin Inmon, who was the victim of the stabbing, was sent to Forrest General Hospital. He suffered multiple injuries, including a wound behind his clavicle, located three inches from some of the arteries in his neck, a 13inch cut beginning at the back of his right arm and ending at his forearm and one cut on the left side of his head that required a staple. The victim’s injuries called for a total of 16 staples and six stitches.

Dean of Students Eddie Holloway said Dollar has been placed on interim suspension status. The status will prohibit

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him from attending any classes or taking part in any type of activity related to USM until he is given further notice by the See INVESTIGATION, 4

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were called to the fraternity house at approximately 1 a.m.

Sunday morning.

Officers immediately arrested Dollar for stabbing a fellow fraternity member and placed him in the Forrest County jail.

The weapon used by Dollar is still unknown, but officers reported no knives were used.

Dollar was released Monday, April 7 after he was released on bail. Forrest County Sheriff Department officials said his bond was set at $25,000 and he is awaiting a court hearing.

Dollar made his first court appearance in Forrest County Justice Court on the morning of Monday, April 7. Dollar has been removed from the

TEAAM USM to host Rock for Autism The University of Southern Mississippi is set to take part in recognizing April as Autism Awareness Month by hosting Rock for Autism.

Thursday, April 10, TEAAM USM, an autism advocacy group at Southern Miss, will host their annual fundraiser to benefit those with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). According to Jamie Jelinski, who has served as the vice president of TEAAM USM for two years, the event was started by the organization’s first president, Marie Holowach.

“She is a fantastic leader and a wonderful example of someone who did not let her Autism Spectrum Disorder get in the way of accomplishing amazing things,” Jelinski said.

According to Anthony Woods, who is serving as TEAAM USM’s current president, Holowach worked for many years as a volunteer at Kamp Kaleidoscope, a camp that is designed for individuals with autism and located at Center Ridge Outpost in Smith County, Miss. As a result of her work with the camp, Holowach noticed the impact this camp had on the children who were involved in it, and she decided to establish TEAAM USM in order to help more young children with autism gain the opportunity to attend Kamp Kaleidoscope.

Jelinksi strongly encourages everyone in the community to become involved with this event. Jelinksi said the goal of Rock for Autism is to not only raise enough funds to send more children to the camp, but also to make young men and women more aware of ASD. TEAAM USM will attempt to

The Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity house on USM campus. Sunday morning’s altercation took place on the front lawn between two fraternity members.

Kirstie Lowery

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Elijah Dollar

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STATE

Miss. passes 20-week abortion ban Ardan Thornhill Printz Reporter

The Mississippi legislature last week passed a ban on abortions at 20 weeks or more gestation, the midpoint of a full-term pregnancy.

The vote on House Bill 1400 counted in at 90-21 in the House and 41-10 in the Senate.

Gov. Phil Bryant said he looks forward to signing the bill.

“This measure represents a great effort to protect the unborn in Mississippi,” Bryant said in a statement, according to Associated Press.

Section 1 of the bill states, “substantial medical evidence recognizes that an unborn child is capable of experiencing pain by no later than 20 weeks after conception” and “the woman has adequate time to decide whether to have an abortion in the first 20 weeks after conception.”

Many oppose such thinking.

Myles Ray, an active member in The University of Southern Mississippi’s Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance, said the “fetal pain” bill directly attacks women’s bodily autonomy.

“Under normal circumstances women usually do try to have an abortion as quickly as they can,” Ray said.

“The anti-choice groups in this state have done everything in their power to put up barriers to abortion access, such as waiting periods, which force women to make multiple

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Dean of Students office and the University Police Department.

Afterward, a hearing will be scheduled in order to make a decision about whether or not Dollar will return to his classes.

“At this time, I await the final incident report from the University Police Department, as led by Captain Rusty Keys,” Holloway said. “But from all indications, unless there is more information, it appears that this is not a fraternity matter.”

He said the fraternity has no charges in this event or any similar occurrences in the past.

Holloway said the altercation was a personal matter between the two men involved.

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trips and actually cause the procedure to be delayed.”

“Women shouldn’t be forced to be a receptacle for another life against their wills any more than you should be forced to donate a kidney to someone on dialysis.”

The Susan B. Anthony List, an organization dedicated to advancing pro-life leadership, released a press statement after the bill’s passage.

“We applaud Mississippi legislators for passing this compassionate, modest legislation to protect unborn children and women from the horror of abortion more than halfway through pregnancy,” said SBA List President Marjorie Dannenfelser. “Twenty weeks is the point at which scientific research shows the unborn child feels pain.”

The bill, as stated in its language, came to be because Mississippi has a compelling state interest in protecting the lives of unborn children from the stage at which substantial medical evidence indicates that these children are capable of feeling pain.

The bill does not have exceptions for rape or incest cases, as some like Rep. Toby Barker, R-Hattiesburg, had proposed.

However, the bill still allows for abortion at or after 20 weeks in the case that the woman faces death or permanent injury due to the pregnancy.

Tanner Shaw, a sophomore accounting major, said the way a child is conceived should have no bearing on its right to life.

President Michael Phillips issued a statement in regards to the incident. Phillips said the fraternity members are saddened

by Dollar’s actions, and that the victim and his family are in their thoughts and prayers.

“We hope to move on from this situation better and stronger from it and are doing everything possible to cooperate with the UPD and the USM administration,” Phillips said.

He said the fraternity hopes Southern Miss and the city of Hattiesburg will help Sigma Alpha Epsilon move forward and become a better organization.

The other members of Sigma Alpha Epsilon have declined to comment on the case. The cause of the fight is unknown and the case is currently under investigation.

“The child is completely unaware of having been conceived during a rape or incest,” Shaw said. “It isn’t the kid’s fault, and he (or) she shouldn’t be corporally punished for the wrongdoing of others.”

Diane Derzis, owner of Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which is Mississippi’s only abortion clinic, told Associated Press that the clinic stops doing abortions after 16 weeks. Each woman at the clinic undergoes sonogram to determine fetal age.

Statistics from state health officials show that 2,176 abortions were performed in Mississippi in 2012. Two were listed at 21 weeks or later, and 382 were listed as unknown gestational age.

Sen. Deborah Dawkins, D-Pass Christan, said 20week bans primarily affect poor women. She said those who have money and want an abortion can travel outside the state to do so.

Dawkins also said the method with which gestational period is measured is inaccurate, pointing out that women do not always have regular menstrual cycles.

The bill defines the gestational age as the time that has elapsed since the first day of the woman’s last menstrual period as determined using methods consistent with standard medical practice in the community.

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a similar 20week abortion ban in Arizona

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in January 2014, ruling that its language violated laws established in Roe v. Wade.

Planned Parenthood Southeast also declared HB 1400 unconstitutional.

In an open letter to state politicians, Planned Parenthood said, “When Mississippian voters rejected personhood in 2011, we made it clear that we don’t want politicians or the government to dictate deeply personal and complicated decisions around health care and pregnancy.”

Charmaine Yoest, president of Americans United for Life, expressed her approval of the bill and said late-term abortions are lethal for both mother and child.

“A woman seeking an

abortion at 20 weeks is 35 times more likely to die from abortion than she was in the first trimester,” Yoest said.

“At 21 weeks or more, she is 91 times more likely to die from abortion than she was in the first trimester. Such horrendous statistics show the wisdom of the Mississippi legislators who moved today to enact common-sense limits on a dangerous procedure.”

Mississippi will be the 21st state to adopt such a ban if signed into law by Gov. Bryant, according to the Guttmacher Institute.

If signed, HB 1400 will go into effect July 1, 2014.

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raise approximately $4,500 to send more young boys and girls with the disorder to the camp.

According to their blog, www.usmteaam.blogspot.com, rocking chairs will be placed in the Union, where participants will compete to see who can continue rocking for the longest period of time. The event is set to take place from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m.

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ON CAMPUS

Students to launch Eagle Ice Destiny Reynolds Printz Reporter

Two eagles have embraced the idea of “leave it better than you found it” by starting a new business near campus.

Roommates Brentley Wells and Josh Flanders have recently begun selling snow cones near campus, not as a contribution to the Pi Kappa Philanthropy, as previously thought, but rather as the dawn of a new business.

“We started the business because I noticed people were driving to Oak Grove to go to Connie Cones, and I thought that was ridiculous to make such a long drive for a snow cone,” Wells said. “I’ve had Connie Cones and they are delicious, so I wanted to bring that closer to Southern. We are hoping to have a set location in the next two weeks and be set up for business over the summer and into the fall. Our plan is to name it Eagle Ice,” Wells said.

While the current profits are going toward paying off debts accrued to start the business, Wells said they hope to begin doing profit shares with any organization on campus as soon as they are able.

Both Wells and Flanders are very optimistic about the business. “From (the beginning) to now, it has been amazing how God has blessed us with what

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Brentley Wells stands beside the snow cone stand on campus for students to enjoy. Wells and his roommate Josh Flanders plan to partner with other organizations for profit shares once they have paid off their start-up costs. By the summer their business will be renamed Eagle Ice.

we have needed to get this snow cone business going,” Flanders said. “We are two students here at Southern who are just looking to sell a great product to help fund our college experience. We plan on having the best snow cones in town.”

Students seem to be excited

about this new business as well. “I think it’s awesome to see students going out and making these businesses,” said sophomore Julia Montgomery. “Plus, with the hotter months coming, it would be a relief to have a snow cone stand closer to campus as well.”

Some students even have ideas

about where Wells and Flanders should set up their stand. “They should go by the (Longleaf) Trace,” said freshman Gabrielle Chamoun. “All I ever want when I’m walking there is a snow cone.”

With Mississippi’s infamous summer heat rapidly approaching, many students

agree that this stand is a great idea on the part of Wells and Flanders. Students will find that only during the summer months will it be OK to eat the yellow snow.

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SCUBA program returns to USM Mary Beth Wolverton Printz Reporter

Students who wish to return to the water at The University of Southern Mississippi are now able to do so. Southern Miss will offer SCUBA classes to students for the first time since spring 2011. SCUBA is short for SelfContained Underwater Breathing

Apparatus and those certified in using the equipment are able to dive hundreds of feet to examine life below surface level.

In April 2011, a fire scorched through Johnson Natatorium of the Payne Center and irreparably damaged the SCUBA owned

by Southern Miss. The damage to the Natatorium was also so intense that renovations had to

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be completely finished before SCUBA certification classes could continue there. Now, the renovations have finally reached the point that classes may again be offered.

The return of the classes is a cause for celebration for the university. SCUBA training has been offered at Southern Miss since 1975 when the program began under Charles Burchell, according to a press release. Bill Powe took over the program in 2003 and is certified to train divers by the National Association of Underwater Instructors.

The SCUBA classes at Southern Miss will cover beginner-level courses to classes for more advanced diving. The classes are offered through the School of Human Performance and Recreation and may be helpful to some students later for their chosen profession. Diving lessons are also offered on study abroad

programs through Southern Miss.

Crysta Lorenz, a junior marine biology major, became SCUBA diving certified while on a trip to Honduras with a Southern Miss study abroad program.

The training was especially important to Lorenz because of her major. “Most internships that I’ve seen for marine biology are offered at aquariums,” Lorenz said. “Disney in particular offers specific internships that require a SCUBA certification.”

Lorenz did not find the class material difficult but found that the skills were challenging. Lorenz is now open water certified.

Students interested in diving should consider taking the courses offered at USM. Divers need to receive training so that they know important safety information such as this. Recreational SCUBA diving depth is suggested to be limited to 130 feet. This limit protects divers from experiencing

nitrogen narcosis or “narcing,” according to scubadiving.com.

Southern Miss offers a variety of other exciting and physical courses, such as aerobics, bowling and tennis, which can be one hour courses or longer. Not only are these classes important for students who intend to go into athletic training fields or recreational careers, but they also provide students an opportunity for fun classes which keep them active and promote the University’s commitment to providing ways for students to stay healthy.

Ashleigh Ward, a junior biology major, said she would definitely be interested in taking a SCUBA course at Southern Miss, but wishes that in the future the school could find fire-resistant gear so that it can continue to offer underwater classes.

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An evening with Stephen Wade Folk singer performs, talks at USM Kirstie Lowery Printz Reporter

Grammy-nominated singer and speaker Stephen Wade appeared at The University of Southern Mississippi April 8 in the auditorium of the Thames Polymer Science and Research Center.

One of the purposes behind the event was to tell guests about Wade’s book, “The Beautiful Music All Around Us: Field Recordings and the American Experience.” He also discussed the hour-long album “Banjo Diary: Lessons From Tradition,” a project that he released at the same time as the book.

“He came to talk about his life’s work and promote his book and play songs and talk about the main project,” said Southern Miss history instructor Kevin Greene.

At the start of his speech, Wade informed the audience that he is a former writer for The Southern Quarterly. According to the university website, The Southern Quarterly is a wellknown scholarly journal that focuses mainly on art and culture within the South. Wade then discussed his experiences from writing with the literary journal, Michael Kavitz/Printz

Stephen Wade, a Grammy-nominated artist, visits the USM Polymer Science auditorium Monday to perform works of music that he collaborated. He had preserved the works from the Library of Congress to tell the tale of artists that he met along the journey.

and the music he played at the time, as well as what inspired him to become more involved in the world of folk tunes.

“I wrote for The Southern Quarterly in 1991. I had an article in there about the 1990 Tennessee Banjo Institute,” Wade said.

During the time Wade spoke, placed behind him on the stage were various banjos with which he used to demonstrate certain parts of each of the stories he told throughout his visit. Wade told guests about many entertaining moments from his experiences as a banjo player and a folklorist. Also, accompanying his words were visual images of the individuals who heavily influenced Wade in not only his personal life, but his professional life as well.

Throughout the remainder of the event, Wade played a few more songs for the audience before signing copies of his book and his album. Afterward, a reception was held for the guests. The event was sponsored by the College of Arts and Letters, Honors College, School of Music and the School of Mass Communication and Journalism Recording Industry Program.

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LIFE

Bucket list wishes revealed Kristy Shelley Printz Reporter

I have a lot of friends on Pinterest who repin these pictures with “Bucket List” ideas. I have found many of them pretty cool and interesting, and I have started a Bucket List board for my own wishes.

My top three bucket list items are pretty simple and achievable.

Number one, I want to see Paramore in concert because they have been one of my favorite bands since sixth grade, and Hayley Williams rules.

Number two, I want to go to Disney World with a group of friends – which I am doing May 11-17 so yay for getting one of my things accomplished.

And number three, I want to live by a beach.

I have a few others that are a little far-fetched such as going upstairs at Graceland and appearing on Saturday Night Live. After asking a few students their items, I do not feel as bad for having some offthe-wall ones.

It seems most students’ bucket

lists contain items that they really want to do but maybe/ probably never will. But, I would like to say to all that I asked: I really do wish you luck and I hope you achieve everything on your bucket list.

Freshman special education major Alexis Layberger has a few items on her list.

“I want to cage dive with sharks because I grew up on the beach and they don’t scare me.

I also want to see the northern lights because we learn about them, but very few people see them in person,” Layberger said.

“I want to fly over a volcano because they have always fascinated me. I want to cuddle with a baby moose because they are the cutest things ever.”

My favorite though is her last one.

“I want to walk on the Great Wall of China because I want to walk on something that hundreds of years ago ancient Chinese soldiers walked on. I just want to take it all in,” Layberger said.

Emily Booth, a senior elementary education and special education double major, has

only two items on her list, but she is very passionate about both.

“I have always loved Washington, D.C., and been obsessed with politics as far back as I remember, so why not live there? It’s the nation’s capital and has so much culture in such a confined area. From Adams Morgan, to NoMa, to Foggy Bottom – you’ll see so many different things,” Booth said. “I also really want to go to Europe.

I am a huge history nerd and I really want to see all the World War II sites and breathe in the importance of what happened years ago. #nerdforlife.”

Senior entertainment industry major Laura Nolan has quite a few items on her bucket list as well.

“I want to go to New York for Christmas because New York is awesome. Les Miserables is my favorite story and The Lion King is my favorite movie – so I really want to see them on Broadway,” Nolan said. “I want to go skydiving or get a motorcycle because I’m a big thrill-seeker and I’m already a dirt biker so motorcycling would just be the

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Senior Emily Booth, an elementary education and special education double major, reads about the Unites States Constitution. Booth’s bucket list wish is to move to Washington, D.C. and work in politics.

next step.”

She also wants to travel out of the country.

“I want to visit Ireland because I’m an Irish-American and I want to visit France because I’m a French minor,” Nolan said.

She has a few more items too, like living in New Orleans and going on an African safari.

If I have learned anything from the different bucket list pins it is that no matter what, every bucket

list is pretty awesome. Each item on the list tells you more about that person and you might even learn something about them.

A couple more of my items are to travel outside of the country, and have a doctorate so I can be Dr. Kristy. But I will stick to my first three for now.

What are some of your bucket list items? Tweet them to @ studentprintz.

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MUSIC

Animals as Leaders craft best album to date Bradley Presson Printz Reporter

When the term progressive is attached to a piece of music, the results are usually less than stellar, as the term usually denotes pretension, overindulgence and a lack of songwriting quality.

The band recently released its third album, “The Joy of Motion,” and the album sees the band recapturing what made their debut so exciting. For this release, drummer Matt Garstka joins Abasi and Reyes and is able to hold his own amid his bandmates’ guitar acrobatics.

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Fortunately, Animals as Leaders managed to capture all of the enjoyable otherworldly qualities of progressive music while avoiding the trappings of excess on their latest record “The Joy of Motion.”

Animals as Leaders are an instrumental progressive metal band. Founded as the solo project of modern guitar legend Tosin Abasi, the project later expanded into a full band with guitarist Javier Reyes and a rotating cast of drummers.

When the band was Abasi’s solo project, he released a superb self-titled debut. It was an ambitious project that combined jazz, metal and electronic music into a wonderful display of extreme technical ability and songwriting. Unfortunately, the second release, “Weightless,” released as a full band, took itself too seriously and ended up overly mechanical and uninteresting.

Leaders album to feature bass guitar, played by album engineer Adam “Nolly” Getgood.

The songs on this album have everything that made me love Animals as Leaders when I first heard their debut. The band manages to balance their heavy, groove-oriented metal with their wide range of other influences while giving everything space to breathe with atmospheric passages to ease the tension. All these influences and dynamics allow for a very cinematic experience that feels complete despite the album’s lack of vocals.

Most importantly the band keeps things engaging and fun, despite the technicality and complexity of their songs.

Album opener “Ka$cade” is a fantastic opener that showcases all of the best aspects of the band’s sound. The song features a melodic introduction that immediately jumps into

the band’s signature brand of technical yet groovy riffing, then segues into jazzy interludes and unrelenting breakdowns. The jazz-fusion inspired “Another Year” is another highlight and is probably the most unabashedly happy song that the band has ever written.

Lead single “Tooth and Claw” is also a highlight with dense guitar harmonies and guitar leads that sound like they would be at home on a videogame soundtrack.

Meanwhile, the track “Para Mexer” is a deconstruction of the band’s own sound, a track with distinctive metal tropes done completely with acoustic classical guitars.

Throughout the album Abasi and Reyes guitar lines are beautiful and melodic.

Their frequent guitar leads are impactful and tasteful, while never overstaying their welcome.

Getgood’s bass playing adds a nice thickness to the band’s already thick eight string guitars, while Garstka’s drumming is punchy and strong.

“The Joy of Motion” sees the band changing their formula in a way that adds a sense of freshness to their standard sound. Guitar tones are more varied, dynamics are explored and the band adds more melody than ever before. This is easily the catchiest record from Animals as Leaders, with at least one part on every song that will burrow inside your head for days.

Another improvement on this record is the production.

The production is warmer and clearer than any of the band’s past releases, which helps in trying to decipher the band’s dense soundscapes.

If there’s one thing that I find fault with in this record it is that some of the electronics and synthesizers seem a bit out of place or unnecessary, but this is a small complaint for an album of this scope.

With the “The Joy of Motion,” Animals as Leaders have retained their original sound while also making their songs more lively and catchy. For those unfamiliar with the band or their style of music, this album would be a fine starting point into Animal as Leaders material as well as the genre of progressive music in general.

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Art & Design student show

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The sculpture “Blessed are the Peacemakers” or “All God’s Children Do It” by Matt Scott is an art piece from the Art and Design Show in the Cook Library Gallery. The show consists of works produced by students in the Department of Art and Design. More than 100 works were selected out of 300 entries. The show displays works of art such as graphic design, photography, printmaking, drawing, painting, ceramics and sculpture.

ON CAMPUS Devised Theatre Project

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Dance and theater majors unite to perform The Devised Theatre Project: “The Mystery of Other Lives” Saturday evening.

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NATIONAL

Your move, McDonald’s Allison Edwards Printz Reporter

I never thought I’d be typing “When does Taco Bell stop serving breakfast?” into Google. As it turns out, they stop at 11a.m., a half-hour longer than their fast food counterpart, McDonald’s.

That’s still too early for this roll-out-of-bed-stuff-ag r a n o l a - b a r- i n - m y - m o u t h college student. But that doesn’t mean we late-risers can’t all drool together like children with their faces pressed against the window of a candy store, right?

Taco Bell’s Chief Marketing Officer Chris Brandt said their new breakfast menu proudly pays tribute to its original menu, according to ABC news.

The connection is clear when reading featured breakfast item titles such as the Waffle Taco, the A.M Crunchwrap and the Breakfast Burrito.

“We did it in a uniquely Taco Bell way. We’re (going to) do something a little bit different

and so that’s how we think that we have a great chance,” Brandt said.

Indeed the company entered the world of waffles and maple syrup in March ready to work mouth watering magic. Their website’s item descriptions alone are enough to make you want to stand up and slap yo’ mama. (Figuratively speaking of course. Disclaimer: The Student Printz does not condone domestic violence of any kind.)

The A.M. Crunchwrap with steak would be my goto breakfast fix out of the restaurant’s 13 newest food items. Read this description, and try to keep your keyboard dry: “Fluffy scrambled eggs, a golden crispy hash brown, real cheddar cheese, marinated, premium thick cut steak and creamy jalapeno sauce wrapped up in a warm flour tortilla and grilled, so it’s good to go.”

Yet does this description, and the other adjective-spruced ones like it, live up to a tasty reality?

Taco Bell reveals new breakfast menu

Masslive.com writer Nick O’Malley gave his review of each breakfast menu item in the article, “I ate it so you don’t have to.” Here’s a summary of some of his brave discoveries.

Waffle Taco: Wafflesoggy and underwhelming. Eggs- bland.

Cheese- Wait, there was cheese? Couldn’t even taste it. Bacon- stingy but provided a nice salty balance. Syrupliquid sugar.

Overall: A great idea in theory, but the medley falls flat.

You can only taste individual ingredients, which weren’t that great to begin with.

A.M. Crunchwrap: Same as the regular Crunchwrap Supreme but with eggs and hash browns. Not bad.

From O’Malley’s critique, expect to dedicate some time to take the Browns to the Superbowl. Export a cigar to Cuba. Dropping a chocolate cobra...you get the idea.

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The Hardy Street Taco Bell, near the university, is one of many across the nation now serving a breakfast menu beginning at 7 a.m.

Cinnabon Delights: Pretty darn good, if you’re into dessert for breakfast.

Well there you have it. A true pioneer. Columbus would shake this man’s hand.

“When is she going to start talking about the calories?” the faithful readers whispered in their minds. And she replied, “NEVER!” Because it doesn’t take a licensed

dietician to know that any delicious food descriptions you read about from Taco Bell have to be taken with a grain of salt (or 1,500).

However, for those counting calories, Taco Bell does provide all of their nutritional information at www.tacobell. com/tacobell/nutrition/ information. As for the rest of us fatties, “Live Más.”

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BASKETBALL

UConn wins battle of the undefeated Wilton Jackson Printz Reporter

Not only was a team crowned the National Champion, but records were broken as the University of Connecticut capped off another stellar season, cruising past Notre Dame 7958 to win its second national championship in a row Tuesday evening in Nashville, Tenn.

In the first ever championship game featuring two undefeated teams, the Huskies dominated in all phases of the game. After both teams went back-and-forth in early minutes of the first half, Breanna Stewart led UConn on a 16-0 run. During the run, the stifling Husky defense limited the Irish from scoring for nearly five minutes in the game. With 11:02 remaining in the first half, Stewart converted on a lay-up to make the score 22-8.

Despite the Lady Huskies (400) dominating the first half, the Fighting Irish managed to stay in the game. Without senior center Natalie Achonwa, who tore her ACL in the regional final against Baylor, sharp three-point shooting from Michaela Mabrey and Jewell Loyd allowed the Irish to remain in the game.

After trailing 37-25 with 4:09 remaining in the half, the two went on a 13-6 run, converting on clutch three pointers. The Irish cut the lead to 43-38, the smallest deficit they would see for the game. At halftime, UConn led 45-38.

In the first half, the Lady Huskies outscored the Fighting Irish 32-10 in the paint, center Stefanie Dolson and forward and the Associated Press Player of the Year Breanna Stewart combined for 24 of UConn’s first 45 points.

Despite the Irish cutting the lead to seven at the half, UConn accelerated their game, taking full control. In the first eight minutes, the Lady Huskies went on an 18-4 run.

The final straw of the game came when Dolson hit a pair of free throws after being fouled going up for a layup, increasing the lead to 60-42. With 5:00 minutes left in the game, UConn had a 22-point advantage over the Irish before eventually winning the game.

For the game, the Lady Huskies scored a whopping 52 points in the paint to just 22 by the Irish.

“They just overpowered us,”

said Notre Dame coach Muffet McGraw. “They killed us inside and their bigs were too much for us.”

UConn limited Notre Dame (37-1), one of the best shooting teams in the country, to only 20 points in the second half and 35.5 percent (22-for-62) from the floor for the game. Stewart led all UConn scorers with 21 points and nine rebounds, followed by Dolson’s 17 points and an impressive 16 rebounds.

“Stefanie Dolson played the game of her life and got every rebound,” Auriemma said. “That was key.”

With the win, UConn celebrated its fourth national championship in six years, fifth

unbeaten season for head coach Auriemma and the Huskies and first time going 40-0, joining Baylor as the only schools to complete this task.

As for Auriemma, he won his ninth championship with the Huskies in 20 seasons, breaking a tie for most alltime championships won by former Tennessee head coach Pat Summitt.

With a victory by the Lady Huskies, UConn owns the college basketball world, both teams winning national championships this year. UConn is the only school to accomplish this milestone and it was first completed a decade ago.

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Connecticut Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma shouts in a game against the BYU Cougars in the semifinals of the 2014 NCAA Tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Connecticut won 70-51.

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NATIONAL

UConn defeats Kentucky in dramatic fashion Wilton Jackson Printz Reporter

A team that was banned from the postseason one year ago due to academic sanctions, the University of Connecticut Huskies defeated the University of Kentucky 60-54 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Doubted by many after longtime coach Jim Calhoun resigned because of health issues, UConn hired young, former 13year veteran NBA backup alum, Kevin Ollie to be the new face of their program.

Behind the star-studded performance of senior guard Shabazz Napier, tenacious defense and conversion on free throws in critical situations, the Huskies proved to the world that anything is possible despite the odds that were against them.

“We came out here to play,” said Napier, who was voted most outstanding player of the Final Four. “We didn’t listen to any doubters.”

As a seventh seed, Connecticut was the highest seeded team to win the national championship since Rollie Massimino’s eighthseeded Villanova squad did it in 1985. With the win, the Huskies

won their fourth national title since 1999.

Meanwhile, with five highlytalented freshmen in the starting lineup, Kentucky (29-11) came into the championship game behind clutch performances from guard and twin Aaron Harrison, who converted on huge threepoint shots in the last three games to put the Wildcats in a position to win another championship.

In the last five games, Kentucky trailed its opponent by at least nine points but found a way to persevere and win the game.

However, Monday evening presented a different outcome.

Connecticut (32-8) held an early nine point lead and was able to increase its lead to 30-15 in the first half, giving Kentucky its largest deficit of the tournament, but the Wildcats fought back. Calipari switched to a zone defense, limiting the Huskies to only six points in the final six minutes of the half. The Wildcats they went on a 16-5 run to close the first half, cutting the deficit to 35-31.

The second half started much like a typical comeback or regroup

by Kentucky, who set a fast-paced tone early in the half.

UConn, on the other hand, shot 1-for-10 to start the second

half. With 10:50 left, the Huskies established a 48-39 cushion before the Wildcats scored the next eight points. Kentucky trimmed Connecticut’s lead to 4847 with 8:13 remaining.

Then, in an attempt to take the lead, Aaron Harrison missed three pointer from the left corner that he has hit time and time again in the tournament, creating a turning point in the game. Kentucky was unable to get that close again.

With 6:50 remaining in the game, Napier hit a critical three pointer, decreasing the Wildcats momentum of making a comeback. From there, the Huskies defense played an important role in limiting the play of Kentucky’s twin guards Aaron and Andrew Harrison and withstanding another rally by the Wildcats.

“Me and Shabazz got a lot of heart. We’re tough,” said Ryan Boatright, who rolled his ankle late in the second half, but gritted it out. “We moved our feet and stayed in front of them.”

DeAndre Daniels converted on a hesitation move in the paint to increase UConn’s lead to 58-52 with 2:45 to play.

Although the Wildcats were trailing late in the game, Calipari did not let his players foul anyone

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Connecticut Huskies guard Shabazz Napier shoots between Kentucky Wildcats guard Aaron Harrison (right) and guard Dominique Hawkins (left) during the championship game of the Final Four in the 2014 NCAA Mens Division I Championship tournament at AT&T Stadium.

from the Connecticut team, who shot a perfect 10-for-10 from the free-throw line on the night.

In the final 1:08, Kentucky

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Connecticut Huskies guard Ryan Boatright (left) and guard Shabazz Napier (right) celebrate as they are presented with the national championship trophy after the championship game of the Final Four in the 2014 NCAA Men’s Division I Championship tournament against the Kentucky Wildcats at AT&T Stadium.

converted on back-to-back three pointers by the twin guards.

However, UConn’s ability to convert free throws allowed them to hold off the Wildcats to get the win.

“We couldn’t foul late,” Calipari said. “I know people are asking, ‘Why didn’t you foul?’ Because they’re not missing. Those guards never miss.”

Kentucky shot just 54 percent (13-for-24) from the free throw line which hurt their chances of making a comeback drastically.

Napier led all scorers for the Huskies with 22 points, followed

by Boatright with 14. Despite the play from the twin guards, James Young finished with 20 points as the leading scorer for the Wildcats.

Ollie became the first coach to win a national title in his first NCAA tournament appearance since Steve Fisher in 1989. After separating from the Big East conference 15 months ago, the Huskies brought the American Athletic Conference a national title in its first year.

Despite all obstacles, Husky players believed in Ollie’s vision of dedication and hard work.

“You’re looking at the hungry Huskies,” Napier told the crowd and TV audience. “Ladies and gentlemen, this is what happens when you ban us.”

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GOLF

Team places 14th at Old Waverly Collegiate James Johnson Printz Reporter

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Zach Estep placed 78th after shooting 11-over par 83 at Old Waverly Collegiate Monday.

Southern Miss men’s golf team participated in the Old Waverly Collegiate hosted by Mississippi State at the par-71 Old Waverly Golf Club.

After the first round at Old Waverly Collegiate the Southern Miss men’s golf team was in 15th place. The second round of play was suspended due to darkness.

Before play was suspended, the Golden Eagles were 17-over par shooting a combined 305. Senior Trent Hillis was tied for 34th place at two-over par with a 74 in the round. Fellow senior Kevin Brady was tied for 43rd place shooting a three-over par 75.

Drew Kirby and Kevin Jorden were both tied for 66th place after shooting 78 and Zach Estep was in 78th place after shooting 11over par 83.

Once play resumed the following day, the Golden Eagles shot 291 and 285 in the second and third round respectively to finish 17-over par. They finished in 14th place at the Old Waverly Collegiate.

Hillis and Jorden both improved their scores and finished tied for 28th at four-over par. The 72 Hillis shot was his first round of par or better this year and the third of his career. Hillis set new career records with a score of 146 on the 36-hole and a score of 220 on the 54-hole.

Jorden shot a career best 66 in the final round. Jorden’s 66 is the second lowest third round score in school history and is his sixth round of par or better this year.

Brady improved his placing and finished tied for 35th place at five over par after shooting two 73’s Kirby would finish tied for 41st place at six-over par following two straight 72’s. Kirby now has four rounds of par or better this year to give him a total of five for his career. Estep ended with a 74 and a 77 to finish 18-over par for 77th place.

The hosting Mississippi State Bulldogs won the tournament at five-under par. USM will participate in Madison, Miss., for the Reunion Intercollegiate April 14-15 for their next tournament.