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Rushing attack, new players lift Southern Miss past Grambling State
CHARLIE LUTTRELL SM2 NEWS DIRECTOR
Head Coach Will Hall earned
his first win at Southern Miss as the team’s rushing attack shone and the defense shut out Grambling State for a 37-0 victory. “We didn’t put our best foot forward last week[,] but we did play really well defensively and we said we are going to get back to building a program that is conducive to developing quarterbacks and playing great defense. Through two weeks, we’ve done that,” Hall said of the win. As a team, the Golden Eagles ran for a total of 290 yards, spearheaded by freshman Frank Gore Jr.’s record setting performance. Gore set a career-high of 162 rushing yards on 21 attempts and one touchdown. His performance earned him his fourth 100-yard game of his career. Dajon Richard also impressed in his first outing at Southern Miss, rushing for 76 yards on ten carries. “They have a chance to be a really good one-two punch,” Hall said. “Both of them are really talented and young.” On defense, the Golden Eagles earned its first shutout since 2017, as the unit limited Grambling State to a total of 152 yards. “We really worked hard this week and had to bounce back from last week,” linebacker Josh Carr Jr. said. “We already had a goal on our mind that we had to shut them out. Praise to them -- they really fought the whole four quarters. We just had to get in our mind [that] it’s time to bring the tradition back.” Carr was involved in both of the
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Golden Eagles’ sacks, earning credit for 1.5 sacks. Lakevias Daniel also gave Southern Miss an interception in the fourth quarter. The rushing corps set the tone early on, but carried the offense after quarterback Trey Lowe III did not leave the locker room after halftime from a “lower extremity” injury he suffered in the first half. True freshman Ty Keyes, though surprised about the injury, took over for the remainder of the game. “I had no idea. Trey went down [and] I knew I had to step up big time for the team,” Keyes said. “The team believed in me and the coaching staff
believed in me. I had to get out there and execute to get the job done.” While Keyes threw four completions on eleven passes, he threw for a touchdown at the end of the game and rushed for 67 yards. “Ty came in as a true freshman and obviously did what he does. He wakes up and wins -- he’s been doing that his whole life,” Hall said. “He showed some really good ability to run, and made some big plays with his feet. He made some really good throws [and] he was on point with some reads.” Hall said he and the coaching staff will have to assess the severity of Lowe’s injury to address the quarter-
back situation moving forward. Lowe threw for 10 of 13 for 99 yards and the first touchdown of the game in the first quarter to receiver Jason Brownlee. After jumping to a 10-0 lead in the first half, Keyes fumbled on his first drive in the second half on a run exchange with Gore. Gore recovered shortly, however, exploding past the Tigers and diving into the endzone for a 51-yard touchdown. “It was a play I had been asking Coach [Hall] to call all day and he finally called it,” Gore said. “The o-line blocked and I just saw one guy, made him miss and scored a touchdown.” After Gore earned a 27-yard rush on a drive in the third quarter, Richard finished it with another 27-yarder for his first career touchdown at Southern Miss, giving the Golden Eagles a 27-0 lead. Keyes gave Southern Miss its final touchdown with an 11-yard pass to the back of the endzone to receiver Jakarius Caston. Caston led the team in receiving with four receptions and 50 yards. Hall said the team’s number one receiver, Brownlee, has been dealing with an ankle injury, and Caston has stepped up as he recovers. “He has stepped up […] he’s super talented and is going to be a great player. Brownlee is continuing to get healthier and I think our wideouts are coming on and we have a good group right there,” Hall said. Southern Miss plays Troy next Sept. 18 at home at 6 p.m.
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Southern Miss students express hope for new school year KYRA LAMPLEY PRINTZ REPORTER
Southern Miss students are
once again experiencing what they thought would never return: in-person classes. Before classes began on Aug. 23, campus quickly filled with hopeful first time and continuing Southern Miss students. Over the last year, students have been faced with the unusual task of having classes completely online. Due to a high rise in COVID-19 cases, Southern Miss’s campus completely shut down during Spring 2020, forcing students to complete their classes online and faculty to work from home. Even though campus partially opened back up during Fall 2020, many were still stuck at home and completing fully online work. Campus during Spring 2021 was still fairly empty, even as the first rounds of the COVID-19 vaccines began to cross the country. While it was a difficult transition, students are finally getting to see what the other side of the screen looks like now that campus has fully reopened. To see how people are reacting to campus opening back up, various students were surveyed about how their school year is going so far. When asked the question, “How has this semester differed from your last?”, a lot of the answers varied. For example, Kayiana Jasper, a freshman biological sciences major, says that this semester has been challenging for her. “This semester has truly been different because I have basically been on my own trying to make sure I have everything and trying to adjust to adult life,” said Jasper. Jada Rose, a sophomore international business major, says that it has been difficult for her as well.
“It has been very hard trying to adjust going back to classes and balancing everything. It’s very different from just hopping on Zoom,” said Rose. However, not all of the reactions were negative. Myiesha Roberson, a junior journalism major, is thankful that classes are back in-person this year. “Since the pandemic, last semester I only experienced college online, and this semester I’m going in person, so it is a lot different,” said Roberson. Dylan Lisowski, a senior architectural engineering technology major, is equally optimistic about this year, which he believes will be great. “This semester has been a lot better. Being in person and seeing everyone on campus has made it a lot better,” said Lisowski. Though there were a lot of disagreements about how this year is going, there were also a fair amount of commonalities. When asked, “What are your hopes for the rest of the semester?”, all the students surveyed had one common answer: a hope for campus to remain open, and
a hope to do well as the year goes on. “My hope for the rest of this semester is to not only do well in my classes and not only study the material[,] but know it from the heart,” said Jasper. “I want to get more involved in some of the clubs and organizations on campus, also while maintaining my grades,” said Rose. “My hopes are that classes stay in person, so that I don’t have to go back to online classes. I really came to college to make friends and I’d like to do that,” said Roberson. “Last December I changed my major, so I want to get good grades and try not to mess up my plan,” said Lisowski. While this school year does seem promising, COVID-19 is still an on-going issue. If students are experiencing any COVID symptoms, they should report to the Moffitt Health Center for COVID testing. To keep the school year according to plan, students are advised to follow safety precautions and to get vaccinated.
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Car enthusiasts celebrate second annual Tri-County Showdown LOREN JONES ENTERTAINMENT/FEATURES EDITOR
People who are into auto-
mobiles often attend car shows so they can meet similar hobbyists and exchange tips, experiences and stories. No matter what kind of vehicle they are into, be it antique, modern, truck, motorcycle or race, car shows allow everyone to get together and showcase their unique ride. One such event occurred last Saturday, Sept. 11, in New Hebron. The second annual Tri-County Showdown car show, hosted by the local car group Tri-County Cruisers, was created to help support the local fire department. “It’s a way for us to give some love to this little town and bring residents out,” said one Tri-County Cruisers member. The show had about 40 plus participants. Cars and trucks of different makes and models surrounded guests, from pre-1950’s automobiles to a 2013 Camaro. The show also had a small craft festival next to where the cars were parked with live music by Mama Tried, Free Reign and 55 South. There were also jump houses for the kids and food vendors like a snow cone truck, a fish trailer and a hamburger/hot dog stand. So, how does someone get into car shows, anyway? When asked, many of the owners said they got into cars when they were young. “My dad worked on and painted cars, so ever since I could walk, we dealt with cars, just always enjoyed fooling with them,” said Tommy Myers, another participant. Others got into car shows by hanging out with those who went to them. “You can hang out with the
wrong crowd, or you can hang out with a mediocre crowd like me,” said Thomas (Tony) McCoy. One of the biggest appeals of car shows are the stories behind the cars displayed. McCoy, for example, owns a beautiful orange 1969 Chevy Camaro, decked out with black racing stripes from the hood to the trunk. He fell in love with Camaros when they first dropped in ‘67, and was thrilled to finally have enough money to buy one. However, the Camaro he bought 16 years ago is nothing like the one he has now. McCoy’s car was basically torn to pieces when he bought it. The more he worked on it, the more rust he found, so he had to replace almost all the sheet metal on the car. McCoy did get it to a point where it ran, though, and he even installed a faster engine for better driving. McCoy’s work even managed to get his wife to like the car. At first, she was unhappy to have pieces of Camaro scattered all over the backyard, especially with all the work that had to be done on it. Nowadays, however, she sometimes rides along with him when he goes to different car shows, as proud of it as he is. The show was not as big as some can get, but it was still an excellent turnout for a small town like New Hebron. The weather was beautiful for the setting for the cars. If you’re interested in any other car-related events in New Hebron, the Tri-County Cruisers also hosts a Friday Night on Main Cruise-In every second Friday of the month, with free admission to anyone who wishes to participate. Be sure to keep up with their Facebook group at www.facebook.com/Tri.County. Cruisers for more info.
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with drug, gambling and adult entertainment industries. McClain expects the laws to change as athletic departments navigate the new challenges in their first year with the laws. While there are concerns the new laws may cause complications, Fridley said she does not expect the NIL rules
to generate as much of a stir-up as some expect after the first years. “I think that some people will greatly benefit from this and others won’t, but what I think is most important is fewer people are going to get in trouble for doing something they don’t know is wrong,” said Fridley.
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Pop group ABBA returns after 40 year hiatus
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ABBA, a Swedish pop group
that formed in 1972, is returning to the spotlight after a 40 year hiatus. The group is most popular for their songs “Dancing Queen”, “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!” and “Mamma Mia”, all of which came out in the 70s. Now, in 2021, they have released two new songs and announced their fifth studio album, ‘Voyage’, set to be released Nov. 5. Benny Anderson, a member of ABBA, explained that the new album was largely an accident. “At first it was just two songs, and then we said, ‘Well, maybe we
should do a few others,’” said Anderson. And the return has already been well received. Their latest single, “Don’t Shut Me Down”, has recently topped the UK’s top ten, making it their first song to make the top ten since 1981. This is an especially impressive feat in 2021. In a music industry that is mostly composed of artists and bands in their 20s, it is nice to finally see members of the older generation take the front lines again. ABBA is a widely beloved and inspirational group for many. The band has serenaded the ears of baby boomers, millennials and Gen Z over the years. Their music has even
inspired playwright Catherine Johnson to write the musical ‘Mamma Mia!’, which was later adapted into the widely popular 2008 film of the same name. With the release of a new album usually means that a tour is soon to follow. The same is true for ‘Voyage’, with tickets already on sale. However, ABBA’s group members, who are all in their early-to-late 70s, are going on an incredibly unusual tour. According to an Independent article, the members have worked with George Lucas, a filmmaker best known for ‘Star Wars’, to have a “state-of-the-art virtual concert series”. The tour will allegedly feature all four members on stage performing digitally on stage. The concert is scheduled for Spring 2022 in a custom-built theater at London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Though sometimes criticized as a “relic of the past”, ABBA’s upcoming tour might make the way for future changes in the way we view music venues, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic put a halt on many in-person concerts and music festivals. But why, after all these years, is ABBA coming back now? Perhaps their return has to do with the internet’s recent obsession
with 70s style and music. Many younger people can be seen flashing bootcut jeans and crop tops in bright oranges and greens, which was extremely popular at the time. Many 70s bands have also been making a comeback through social media. A lot of ABBA’s songs have been widely featured on platforms like TikTok, allowing younger generations to hear them for the first time. Paul Hourican, the head of TikTok’s music operations in the UK, told BBC News he wasn’t surprised that the band has once again become popular. “It’s clear from the vast numbers of creations and video views that our community around the world has so much love for the band and their sound,” said Hourican. It seems ABBA still has love for their fans, too. Their other new song, “I Still Have Faith in You”, has the group sing, “I still have faith in you / I see it now / Through all these years that faith lives on, somehow.” The “you” in the song might be a nod to the fans directly. ABBA has always relied on fans, as, despite the years that have gone by, they still continue to have faith in the band. No matter the band’s reason for returning, one thing is for certain: good music will never go out of style.
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MSPAINT will make you stomp the ground and your vocal chords SETH DASPIT PRINTZ REPORTER
Local Hattiesburg band
MSPAINT released their debut self-titled EP on March 4, 2020, through local label Earth Girl. Across these four tracks, the quartet sonically explode their way across apocalyptic grandeur. Compared to most local bands, MSPAINT does not have a typical lineup. Randy, on bass, is shatteringly loud as the only guitar through his fuzz pedal, nullifying any hesitation about adding a six-string to the mix. Randy’s riffs, coupled with drummer Quinn’s beats, manifest a groove so inducing that the best way to mosh to it would be to fall off a plank in the middle of the Atlantic. Add Nick’s piercing synth to the mix, and we finally get a landscape for lead singer DeeDee to stomp not only the ground, but their vocal chords as well. During the EP’s final track, “Post-American,” the band is at the forefront of the afterlife, standing up from the ashes of society. The song reflects on the American way, especially through the lyric, “I got some time to kill and no money to spend.” With the American dream tied so close to capitalism, if there is no money to earn or buy, what is there to do? MSPAINT believes that the best thing to do is to merely hangout in the world that is left, which is just a vast wasteland. This anger also appears in “Confidence (Consciousness),” as the lyrics paint social confusion and frustration in lines like “The way you’re talking is always throwing me off” and “I can see it in your energy”. The chorus is a sonic gel in this regard. The true highlight of the track is when DeeDee screams “Your! Thoughts! Aren’t! Fixed!” as Quinn’s hits, Randy’s bassline and Nick’s synth cut through in perfect time. Another showstopper for the band is the intro of the currently unreleased “Decapitated Reality”,
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which sees Nick play what can only be described as a life-threatening alarm in a terrifying dream. Randy and Quinn play two notes and hits in unison while DeeDee screams briefly, but effectively, into the mic. Then, with several quick snare hits, they rage into the song. Randy said his riffs were mostly inspired by the other members. “If I’m working on a riff, it’s usually inspired by whatever Nick has going on synth wise or the different beats Quinn writes,” said Randy. “It’s a lot of fun being able to experiment and just kind of see what happens rather than writing songs trying to sound like something else.” Behind any band’s music is
motivation, and MSPAINT is no different. DeeDee said their lyrics are mostly based around mixed emotions. “The content of the band is definitely taking a look at whiteness and being frustrated, but hopeful that the mentality can change and become a more talked about subject in the south, instead of something that is mostly ignored,” said DeeDee. DeeDee also said that their lyrics are directly impacted by issues that directly affect Mississippi. “I would definitely say that the vocals and lyrics are meant to translate the frustration of being from Mississippi, as well as the more positive aspects that we ar-
en’t defined by what we are and that we can continue to change our mindset and better ourselves in the face of living in a place that’s mostly overlooked,” said DeeDee. To support MSPAINT, visit their Bandcamp page at mspainthattiesburg.bandcamp.com. You can also watch their live performances on YouTube. A personal favorite is their crowdless Thirsty Hippo set during October 2020, with DeeDee appropriately dressed in a hazmat suit.
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‘Shang-Chi’ balances action with heart LOREN JONES ENTERTAINMENT/FEATURES EDITOR
Marvel Studio released its newest movie, ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’, on Sept. 3. Longtime fans and newcomers alike will be thrilled with the film, which works as both a coming-of-age story and as a fantasy adventure. Like every other movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, ‘Shang-Chi’ is based on the comic book series of the same name. With this being ShangChi’s first appearance in the MCU, the film primarily focuses on how he became a hero at all, as well as giving viewers a sneak peak on how he may help other heroes in the future. In the film, Simu Liu plays Shang-Chi, also known as “Shaun”, a former assassin attempting to start over. When trying to get to work one day,
however, he and his best friend Katy (Awkwafina) are attacked by members of the mysterious Ten Rings organization. As Shang-Chi faces the Ten Rings organization once again, he is forced to confront the past he thought he left behind. Though it is an action film, ‘Shang-Chi’ is also a story about bringing a family back together. One of the main plot devices of the film, Shang-Chi’s pendant, was one part of a gift given to him by his mother, with the other half going to his sister, Xialing (Meng’er Zhang). The Ten Rings organization’s interest in the pendant worries Shang-Chi, and he reunites with Xialing for the first time in years. The viewers learn a lot about Shang-Chi throughout the movie, especially how he became the person he is today. But it would not be a true Marvel movie if there were no fantastical realms or ac-
tion-packed fighting scenes, and ‘Shang-Chi’ has both in droves. At the beginning of the movie, viewers learn a bit about the mystical Ten Rings and how they led to the creation of the Ten Rings organization. They also learn about the village of Ta Lo, a place filled with fantastical creatures from Chinese mythology. Both the rings and the village are built on throughout the movie, giving the viewers another excellent taste of MCU’s world building. Marvel is also known to have mind blowing action scenes, and in this regard, ‘Shang-Chi’ does not disappoint. The first major fight scene sees ShangChi take down several bad guys, including one with a sword for a hand, on a runaway articulated Muni bus that is crashing through the streets of San Francisco. The next major battle is at a club between Shang-Chi, Xial-
ing and the Ten Rings, where all of the characters are on top of what seems to be bamboo scaffolding. Both of the siblings take down several members, but are ultimately stopped by Xu Wenwu (Tony Leung Chiu-wai), the leader of the Ten Rings and their father. The final major fight is a twopart battle. It initially starts as a fight between the Ta Lo villagers and the Ten Rings, but then sees Shang-Chi fight against a soul sucking demon that wants to take over the world. This fight is the climax of the movie, and it shows off what Marvel is best known for doing. Overall, the movie is great. It sticks to Marvel’s classic “good versus evil” plot with a fantastical twist. However, instead of having just battle after battle, this movie also has a heartfelt story line woven throughout, which helps get the viewer invested.
‘Candyman’ is not a new invention -- it is a reminder LOHN LENOIR PRINTZ REPORTER
After more than 20 years
since the last film, the new ‘Candyman’ sequel successfully advances the series, blending the accidental horrors of old black America with the recent progression of new black America. The 2021 ‘Candyman’ is the fourth installation in the series and premiered in theaters on Aug. 27. The first ‘Candyman’ premiered in theaters in 1992, with two sequels coming out in 1995 and 1999 respectively. This stacked the odds against Nia DaCosta, its director, as that meant she was updating and re-imaging a story that filmgoers have already seen at least three different times. The pressure mounted onto
DaCosta was enormous, especially considering “Candyman’s” significance as one of the few black horror icons in the genre. However, DaCosta was well prepared for this responsibility. Before filming even began, DaCosta already won four film related awards and been nominated for several others. Despite being a relative newcomer, her fan base is growing, and her creativity seems to be its backbone. She did not disappoint with the new ‘Candyman’, which has already grossed over $22 million. Yahya Albdul-Mateen ll plays an artist, Anthony McCoy, that is struggling with his creativity. Time is of the essence in the artistic world of painting because you are only as good as your last painting.
It is especially important for McCoy, too, as he searches for new ways to connect with the world through his art. In searching for a new subject, however, he discovers a location that has a past of violence and pain. He soon finds out that he is linked to the trauma that spills from this horrified place, and has to figure out just how real Candyman actually is. The movie is brilliant in terms of creativity. The story of “Candyman” has been told and re-told for years, but this movie reminds a generation of black history within cinema while still making it fun for every ticket buyer to enjoy. This movie goes beyond the stereotypical scare tactics of horror films and combines the themes of adventure, sadness,
reality and vengeance. The film illustrates how important stereotypes can be used to destroy a person's image. Sometimes rumors are used before logic and crime is based on circumstances. Sometimes stories are told based on whatever the messenger believes. This is something that every human can relate to. All of these are themes that are conveyed through the movie, making it more than just about ‘Candyman’. Even the chant takes on a whole new meaning if someone says it from home, school or any other social event. Though this film is not groundbreaking, it is still pretty good. The creativity in its presentation saved the film and made it a unique, thrilling experience for all.