The Student Printz. February 23, 2015

Monday, February 23, 2015

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NEWS SMAC

Spring-It-On makes debut this week.

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F E AT U R E

OPINION

S P O RT S

Pop-rock band steals show Saturday night.

State legislators approach rape problem in wrong way.

Eagles fail to get a win at weekend tournament.

The DLX

Campus-carry

Baseball

Offense comes alive in sweep of MVSU Ashley Hickman Sports Reporter

Southern Miss hosted Mississippi Valley State in their home opener this weekend, sweeping them in a three-game series.

Friday night, head coach Wendy Hogue earned her first career home victory with the Lady Eagles, defeating the Devilettes, 5-2.

Senior pitcher Shelbee Rodgers came out hot, striking out all three batters she faced in the top of the first inning. The Southern Miss defense was able to hold off MVSU’s offense from scoring through three innings.

The Lady Eagles broke the scoreless tie in the bottom of the third inning. With one out, Selena Estrada walked on a 3-2 count. Samantha Reynolds singled with a bunt, advancing Estrada to second base.

Sarah Evans was hit by the second pitch she saw, loading the bases for the Lady Eagles.

Katie Cleary grounded out to the shortstop, but scored Estrada from third base, giving USM a 1-0 lead.

Mallory Hayden then followed up with a two-RBI single to right center field, sparking the Southern Miss offense. McKeever gave USM its third hit in a row to score Hayden and increase the Southern Miss lead to 4-0.

The Devilettes responded when Sharia Cormier grounded out to second base, but brought Ikeyia Alexander across home plate cutting the USM lead to 4-1. In the top of the sixth, MVSU scored another run as Brandi Williams singled in a run, cutting the lead to 4-2.

With bases loaded and one out, Rodgers was replaced by

Susan Broadbridge/Printz Senior Shelbee Rodgers pitches at the first Southern Miss home game against Mississippi Valley State winning the series this weekend.

sophomore Samantha Robles.

Robles struck out the next two batters, getting USM out of the jam.

Estrada grounded out to the shortstop in the top of the sixth, bringing Arielle Pollock across home plate, and giving USM their final run of the night.

“I thought we played good defense and made some adjustments,” Hogue said. “I’d rather score in a few more innings. Only scoring in two innings is not a lot of fun, but as long as we come out with more runs than they do at the end of the game, that’s a good day.”

In the first game Saturday, USM was determined to get off to a

quicker start offensively.

In the bottom of the first inning, back-to-back walks from McKeever and Reynolds set up Sarah Evans’ shot up the middle for an RBI double.

Cleary followed with an RBI ground out to first base, scoring Reynolds from third. Robles then drilled the ball over third base for an RBI single, increasing the lead to 3-0.

Hayden continued the momentum for USM as she crushed a fastball to left center field for a stand-up double.

After a pitching change for MVSU, Stokes hit a sacrifice fly to right field, bringing another run across home plate for the Golden Eagles.

A wild pitch from Tenna Patterson

scored Hayden and gave Southern Miss a 5-0 lead. The Lady Eagles ended the first inning, scoring five runs on three hits.

In the bottom of the second inning, Kaelyn Christofferson led off for the Lady Eagles with a single, and then stole second and third base setting up Reynolds’ RBI triple.

Reynolds scored on a wild pitch and Evans walked, advancing to second base safely. Cleary followed with a shot between third base and shortstop for an RBI double, increasing USM’s lead to 8-0.

After forcing another pitching change and scoring two more runs, the Lady Eagles jumped out to a

10-0 lead after two innings.

MVSU earned its first run from a Deja Tatlton home run in the top of the fourth. Alexander followed with a double, forcing Jillian Johnson to come in to relieve Robles off the mound for Southern Miss.

The Devilettes were able to score three runs in the top of the fourth inning, cutting the USM lead to 10-3, but the Lady Eagles finished the game in the bottom of the fifth inning by run-rule.

Stokes led off with a single, Stringer’s sacrifice bunt advanced the runner to third base and Estrada delivered with a single, scoring the winning run. Southern Miss won game two by a score of 11-3 with eight hits and no errors.

The Devilettes began game three by scoring a run in the top of the first inning off an RBI double. USM was held scoreless until the bottom of the third inning.

Reynolds led off with a single up the middle, giving USM its first hit of the game. Evans followed with a stand-up RBI triple on the first pitch she saw, tying the game 1-1.

In the bottom of the fourth inning, Estrada and Stokes both drew walks as Jordan Beck stepped up to pinch-hit. Beck smoked a two-RBI triple down the left field line, giving USM the lead 3-1.

Sophomore pitcher Danielle Block contributed a stellar pitching performance, throwing a complete game. Block gave up only four hits with six strikeouts, a career-high.

The Lady Eagles had six hits and one error, winning the game 3-2.

USM improved to 8-4 overall and will travel to Oxford, Mississippi for a doubleheader against Ole Miss Feb. 25 at 4 and 6 p.m.

ON CAMPUS

Former NSC member to visit, lecture at USM Chris Lee

Printz Reporter This week students at The University of Southern Mississippi and members of the Hattiesburg community will have an opportunity to attend a special lecture by a former White House senior staffer whose roots run deep within the Southern Miss community.

Professor Henry Nau graduated from Hattiesburg High School before receiving a B.S. in economics, politics and science from the Massachusetts Institute

of Technology. He then went on to receive a M.A. and Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University. Nau was also a senior staff member for President Reagan during the early 1980s, where he served as a member of the National Security Council dealing with international economic affairs.

“I think this is a great opportunity for students to hear about what working on the National Security Council is like, specifically under a more conservative administration,” said AnnaKate Baygents, a junior international studies major.

Nau has authored multiple articles and books. His latest work is a book titled “Conservative Internationalism: Armed Diplomacy under Jefferson, Polk, Truman and Reagan,” in which he discusses the often overlooked concept of conservative internationalism in foreign policy and how it is demonstrated in the Jefferson, Polk, Truman and Reagan presidencies.

“Henry Nau is a world-class scholar in the field of international relations,” said David Holley, chair of the Department of Philosophy

and Religion. “We are privileged to be able to welcome him to USM on Monday evening to share his insights.”

Nau shares an important connection with USM. His father, John Nau, was the founder of the Department of Philosophy and Religion at Southern Miss, where he taught for 26 years before retiring, 17 of which he spent as chair of the department.

Furthermore, Nau served as the first chaplain at the university.

“In addition to drawing an audience from the university,

we expect this lecture to attract people from the local community who know Henry and his family,” Holley said.

Henry Nau will lead a lecture tonight at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the Peck House, located at 3601 Pearl Street. He will discuss current issues in United States foreign policy and his father’s legacy.

In addition, the children of John Nau will be making a donation to the John F. Nau Endowment for Philosophy and Religion in honor of their father.

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USM offers Mars One feedback Emma Reeves Printz Reporter

The Dutch non-profit group Mars One has selected 100 finalists for a chance to go to Mars. A USA Today story by Mary Bowerman reported that the final 24 selected will go in 2024 to attempt to establish a colony. The astronauts will not be returning to Earth.

Christopher Sirola, associate professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at The University of Southern Mississippi, said the trip would be a fantastic adventure.

“Nobody’s ever attempted

anything like it before,” Sirola said.

However, he also said that there are many problems with manned missions to Mars that he thinks make it unfeasible.

Complications include the lack of breathable air, lack of UV and radiation protection, lack of heat, lack of gravity that could cause physical deterioration and, of course, the lack of lifetime supplies of food, water, shelter and everything else needed to survive.

First-year physics graduate student Ian Wakeland also mentioned the psychological strains on the astronauts the

mission would cause. Lack of communication with loved ones, constant physical upkeep and confined quarters are just a few of the burdens they would bear.

Wakeland also said, “Another type of problem would be the risk of unexpected events.” Add in the cost of getting there in the first place, and the project amounts to great monetary and personal expenses.

“To make it a worthwhile venture, we would expect to get something out of it,” Sirola said.

“The most interesting scientific question revolves around the possibility of life, which on Mars would probably be microbial if

it’s there at all. Other scientific questions can be done by robots.”

In short, Sirola said the mission would require new technologies to be developed in order to eliminate many of the problems it faces.

Still, freshman physics and astronomy double major Garrett Minta said, “The incredible technological feat that we are right on the cusp of is exciting, to say the least.”

“I believe the Mars One project is taking a step in the right direction because I believe it will give humanity a chance to expand on its horizon,” Wakeland said.

Bowerman also wrote that NASA is currently working to send astronauts to Mars by the 2030s; these astronauts, however, would be able to return to Earth.

Does this mean that Southern Miss students might someday rise to the red planet? Sirola, Wakeland and Minta all think permanent colonization on Mars is an eventual possibility.

In the meantime, USM students will be able to stay up-to-date with the Mars One Project; according to Bowerman’s article, a reality television show about the selection of the final 24 astronauts is in the works.

ON CAMPUS

ON CAMPUS

SMAC introduces State Treasurer talks progress, funds of Asbury Hall weeklong festivity Mary Sergeant Social Media Editor

SMAC will host its first Spring It On Week, starting Feb. 23 and ending Feb. 27. Students will be able to participate in an array of things, ranging from exhibitions to movie showings.

Hub Unplugged will kick off the week of events.

“This event will be hosted in the Student Activities Hub (and) will be very similar to a coffee house atmosphere,” SMAC president Gavin Snyder said.

“Coffee and pastries will be served and students can come chill and listen to their peers perform acoustic music.”

Then, on Tuesday, the Crescent Circus will perform at Cirque Du SMAC. The circus will begin at 7 p.m. in the Trent Lott Center. Wednesday the events will start at 10 a.m. on Centennial Lawn as SMAC brings a special guest to campus in celebration of Hump Day. “The Clothesline Project Exhibition will also be taking place to raise awareness of sexual violence on Weathersby

Lawn,” Snyder said.

Later that night, Aaron Boe will give his presentation on “Shattering Violence” at 7 p.m. in the Thad Cochran Center.

“Sexual Violence is a growing problem on college campuses,” Snyder said. “With the help of Southern Miss SGA and Alpha Chi Omega sorority, we chose to highlight this issue specifically on our campus.”

On Thursday, students will be able to participate in a DUI Simulator from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Centennial Lawn. Then, shortly following, Campus Crawl will take place at 5 p.m. in the Student Activities Hub. Lastly, on Friday, SMAC will present the Disney hit film “Frozen,” starting at 7 p.m. at Centennial Lawn.

“Hot Chocolate and other snacks will be available,” Snyder said. “We encourage attendees to bring chairs and blankets for the show. Ana and Elsa may be making an appearance too.”

For more information regarding SMAC: Spring it On Week, visit whttp://www.usm. edu/student-activities/southernmiss-activities-council-smac

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Mississippi State Treasurer Lynn Fitch discusses the progress of USM’s Asbury Hall with Katherine Nugent, dean of the College of Nursing. According to a USM press release, Fitch explained the bond funding process that plays a pivotal role in building the new nursing building. “The role of health care in our state and region cannot be understated,” Fitch said. She also said facilities such as Asbury Hall will enable USM to educate and train the next generation of nurses who will provide the type of quality health care that will benefit patients in our state and beyond. About $31 million is put into the new building and will increase the square footage for the College of Nursing by 135 percent. This will now allow for an enrollment increase from 550 nursing students to over 800. Asbury Hall is scheduled to be completed by May 2016.

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HEALTH

FEATURE

Study suggests no link between THC, car crashes Colin Cameron Printz Reporter

A recent study conducted by the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA) claimed there are essentially no risks involved with driving under the influence of marijuana.

According to USA Today, the study considered over 3,000 drivers that were in crashes in a 20-month period in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and looked for what — if any — substances could have potentially been causative agents. The study then looked at 6,000 control drivers who were not involved in any accidents over the same time frame.

“There’s more and more of this on the highway and (marijuana’s effect on driving abilities is) something we know relatively little about,” said Gordon Trowbridge, communications director at the NHTSA. “It was the most closely controlled study of its kind that has ever been conducted.”

According to USA Today, the study concluded that alcohol was a far more likely cause of car crashes. The study found that a driver with a blood alcohol content (BAC) at the legal level of

.08 percent is four times as likely to crash than a driver that is not under the influence of alcohol.

Furthermore, a driver with a BAC of .15 percent is 12 times as likely to be involved in an accident.

The study claimed that a driver under the influence of marijuana has only a five percent elevated risk of crashing than a sober driver. However, officials have admitted that these results are a bit surprising, given the effects that THC can potentially have on one’s brain.

“There are definitely risks involved in driving under the influence of any substance,” deputy sheriff and former highway patrol officer John Tryner said.

Tryner also said that while we do not know much about marijuana and driving specifically, it is proven that THC does affect the brain and alter perceptions, like any drug would.

Ileana Jimenez, a sophomore journalism major at The University of Southern Mississippi, said that the potential risks of driving under the influence of marijuana is ultimately dependent on the individual person and is a difficult situation to generalize.

“I’ve seen many people who are better drivers when they are under the influence

of marijuana,” Jimenez said.

“However, I wouldn’t suggest driving under the influence of it because smoking can slow your reaction time and generally make you uncoordinated. I know several people who were under the influence (of marijuana) that have been involved in accidents that could have been avoided.”

“We know from previous simulator studies that marijuana does have an effect that degrades the ability of drivers,” Towbridge said in the USA Today article. “It is good to be cautious about drawing sweeping conclusions.”

However, according to USA Today, the research is far

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from complete at this time and the NHTSA is currently working on other studies to help understand the effect of legalization on traffic safety.

NHTSA has also partnered with the National Institute on Drug Abuse to better understand the effect of marijuana on driver performance.

FEATURE

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LOCAL

‘Burg-based band The DLX enthralls audience Jesse Hammett Printz Reporter

Well over 100 show-goers pressed themselves together against the historic Hattiesburg American building’s stage in expectation of the oncoming musical frenzy. Sundown marked the event’s beginning, and by the end, the acts had delivered the very nuances the crowd had come to devour. No one, it seemed, left disappointed that night.

The historic Hattiesburg American building on Main Street saw a successful evening of musical performance Saturday, with a turnout of more than 120 confirmed patrons. The lineup consisted of Dream Cult from Jackson, The Devil Music Co. of Hattiesburg, and The DLX, also based in Hattiesburg.

Lasting roughly from 7 to 10 p.m., the all-ages event received guests from across the state, even from towns such as Oxford and Starkville. The building itself is formerly home to The Hattiesburg American newspaper and has been repurposed for recreational use.

The show kicked off with Dream Cult, who provided a unique ‘90s-influenced alternative rock sound that conditioned the audience for the subsequent performances.

Hayden Boyd, the band’s singer and guitar player, is a former member of the highly acclaimed Mississippi pop-punk group At Cliff’s End, which disbanded in 2010 after a six-year stint of underground success.

Even though there were some slight audio issues at the act’s start, the crowd was receptive throughout the band’s time on stage.

The Devil Music Co. was second to perform and divulged a varied genre spread, even making a brief shift into melodic speed punk. Front man Marshall McKellar currently manages the historic Hattiesburg American building and was satisfied with the night’s head count, saying he had “hoped for the best.”

Crowd reactions to The Devil Music Co. were highly enthusiastic.

However, the evening’s musical wave reached its crest at the final act.

Donning blue spandex masks during their first song, The DLX stormed the event with an onslaught of pop-rock that the audience swallowed like candy. The applause after each number was powerful, as though every guest had arrived solely to experience the 30 short minutes of The DLX’s first live performance. The band answered the fanfare with song after song, employing even a ukulele in their signature “off-the-wall pop” style.

Singer Shawn Chambliss, a graduate of The University of Southern Mississippi, said The DLX got its start about a year ago when he met current band member and music producer Mark Wheat.

“He was doing production, and I was doing music,” Chambliss said. “I showed him some of my music, and he was like, ‘I want to get involved in this.’ It just kind of fell together.”

While developing The DLX’s musical style, Chambliss sought to create music that could make him dance.

“I love to dance,” Chambliss said. “I wanted to move. And that stemmed into deeper things, and there are other reasons why we write songs about certain topics.”

He noted that he writes about

things that he and the other band members have personally experienced as opposed to typical pop subject matter, such as “parties, alcohol and girls.”

Members of the band have also founded an up-and-coming production company. Chambliss said it is intentional that he and the other members have both a

band and a production company under one roof.

“People want to hear not just music, but good sound,” Chambliss said. “When I go to a show, I love listening to bands, but I also want to experience it.”

While sparing details, Chambliss mentioned further visual surprises at

future performances.

The DLX’s first single, “Let Go,” released on Spotify Feb. 11. The single can also be found on the band’s YouTube page and website. Although dates have yet to appear, fans can keep track of future shows and the band’s progress through its Facebook page.

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Shawn Chambliss, lead singer of the new band The DLX, sings at the band’s first live performance Saturday night at the historic Hattiesburg American Building. Opening for The DLX were bands Dream Cult and Devil Music Co.

OPINION

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NATIONAL

Campus-carry laws help no one Karyn Lewis Printz Reporter

Firearms can be both life savers and life takers, which is why the ongoing debate concerning campus-carry gun laws continues.

One in four college women are victims of rape or sexual abuse, according to One in Four, an organization devoted to combating rape. Three percent of men report surviving college rape. Many people feel that guns are the answer to ending rape and other college campus attacks.

For years people have argued that campus-carry laws could prevent mass attacks such as the 2007 Virginia Tech shooting.

During a debate in a House subcommittee in January, Florida representative Dennis Baxley said, “If you’ve got a person that’s raped because you wouldn’t let them carry a firearm to defend themselves, I think you’re responsible.”

I completely disagree. The only person responsible for a rape is the rapist.

Rape Crisis Center of Medina and Summit Counties reports 82 percent of all sexual assaults are by a person whom the victim knows. Most people aren’t likely to suspect someone they trust to sexually assault them. If a gun were present it would be useless if the victims guard is down, which is likely when with a trusted family member,

friend or mentor.

This world is much too violent to allow everyone to walk around with firearms.

As a campus desk assistant, I have witnessed multiple fights and have called UPD to break up fights within residence halls.

Can you image what could happen if guns were present during these instances?

Think about the tension at a campus football game.

There is also a lot of alcohol consumption on game day.

Guns are the last thing needed in those situations.

Campus should be a safe haven. The idea of anyone having access to a gun scares me. There are a lot of haters in the world, and everyone

doesn’t deserve the right to carry a firearm.

Campus-carry laws could also backfire with all of the drugs and alcohol consumed at the average campus frat party.

This year lawmakers in 10 states are pushing bills to permit campus-carry laws with hopes of this taking a step toward ending campus rapes.

John Foubert, an Oklahoma State University professor and national president of One in Four, said, “It reflects a misunderstanding of sexual assaults in general.”

“If you have a rape situation, usually it starts with some form of consensual behavior, and by the time it switches to nonconsensual, it would be

nearly impossible to run for a gun,” Foubert said. “Maybe if it’s someone who has raped you before and is coming back, it theoretically could help them feel more secure.”

We are approaching the war against rape the wrong way.

Classes on avoiding sexual attacks and campus safety should be required instead of having to complete eight hours of labs. Instead of enforcing gun carrying laws, we should educate ourselves about the statistics of rape and other sexual attacks.

We are more likely to solve the problem of campus rapes by becoming more educated and aware of them rather than adding onto the already violent problem with firearms.

NATIONAL

Money in politics threatens democracy Chris Lee

Printz Reporter Last month, the U.S. Senate passed a bill to allow the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline without a presidential permit or additional environmental review by a vote of 62-36. On Feb. 11, the bill that President Obama vowed to veto, was passed by the House with a vote of 270 to 152.

However, a report by maplight. org shows the oil and gas

industry is making significantly larger campaign donations to lawmakers who support the proposed bill than those who don’t. The report forces us to ask which came first, the vote or the donation?

According to the report, the oil and gas industry gave an average of 10 times larger donations to U.S. senators who voted yes to the bill in comparison to the donations made to senators who voted no. That’s a whopping average

campaign donation of $236,544 for supporters of the bill and a measly average $22,882 for senators voting no to the bill.

Money in politics is a subject that many Americans take issue with and it’s difficult to look at these numbers without questioning the ethics of campaign donations. With large corporations and people like the Koch brothers, it’s becoming more difficult to distinguish the difference between lawmakers doing what is best for the

country and what is best for their campaign finances.

The primary argument against the Keystone XL bill involve the possible environmental effects that the pipeline could create, pitting the oil and gas industry in a lobbying battle with environmentalists. As you can imagine, environmental advocacy is not exactly the most lucrative field, whereas oil and gas production is one of the most lucrative industries in the world. So how are environmentalists supposed to compete with the donations of big oil and gas? The answer

is that they can’t and they shouldn’t have to.

America’s laws should not be determined by who can give the most money, it should be determined by what is best for the American people. Money in politics threatens the very core values of democracy.

Washington needs to take a good hard look at the possibility of increasing regulations on campaign donations. We need to eliminate the effects of money on politics and get back to doing what is best for America and not doing what is best for campaign accounts.

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SPORTS

BASEBALL

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Golden Eagles losing skid increases to three games Jacob Kemp Sports Reporter

The Southern Miss Golden Eagles failed to notch a win in the COX Diamond Invitational in Pensacola, Florida, over the weekend. The Golden Eagles fell to North Florida 3-2, Saint Louis 2-1 and tied Nicholls State in a rain-shortened game, 1-1.

In their first contest against North Florida, the Golden Eagles committed four errors and it ultimately cost them after a solid outing by starting pitcher Christian Talley. USM started off strong and recorded the first run of the game in the fifth inning, thanks to a Breck Kline single.

North Florida would answer back quickly in the following inning and plated two runs, due to three errors. The Ospreys added another run in the eighth, again because of an error.

The Golden Eagles would rally in the ninth and get the inning started off with three straight singles by Chuckie Robinson, Chase Scott and Nick Dawson. Ryan Ellis came into the game to pinch hit and knocked in Robinson on a fielder’s choice.

Connor Barron walked to reload the bases before Kline would line out to end the Golden Eagles’ rally. Talley was given the loss after seven strong innings; he recorded three unearned runs on five hits with two walks and four strikeouts.

In their second game of the COX Diamond Invitational, the Golden Eagles fell to Saint Louis in another heated contest, 2-1.

The game opened much like the previous one against North Florida with USM scoring the first run off a Dylan Burdeaux single to score Barron.

The lead was short lived, though, as the Billikens answered in the fourth. After a leadoff single, Golden Eagle pitcher Cody Carroll recorded back-to-back strikeouts before a throwing error cost USM their lead.

Carroll shut out the Billikens through seven innings and recorded eight strikeouts, and the score remained deadlocked until the eighth inning when Carroll was pulled for reliever Taylor Braley.

Things started off rough for Braley, who allowed the first batter he faced to notch a single. Braley fought back and earned a strikeout, and a

sacrifice bunt left him with only one out to get.

He failed to get it though as Mike Vigliarolo became the hero for the Billikens and knocked in the game-winning run. The Golden Eagles ended up leaving nine men stranded in the contest.

Their final game in the COX Diamond Invitational saw something happen to the Golden Eagles that had not happened in over 30 years — a tie.

Rainy conditions saw the contest between USM and Nicholls State end in the seventh inning. USM scored their only run in the first inning off a Durst single to plate Barron.

Nicholls State answered in the fourth with an RBI single

by Darrius Knight. The score remained tied when the game was called at 8:39 p.m.

The last time a game ended in a tie was in 1984 when USM tied 11-11 against Mississippi College.

Southern Miss will continue their road trip with a game against LouisianaMonroe Tuesday and then a three-game series at Troy University.

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Junior Bryan Coughlin pitches at Pete Taylor Park Thursday afternoon as the Southern Miss baseball team practices. The team lost to North Florida and Saint Louis in Pensacola this weekend including a tie with Nicholls State.

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