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INSIDE JSU Events & Weather ........................................................... 2 Opinion .................................................................................... 3 News.......................................................................................... 8 Sports .......................................................................................11 • OPINION- A color blind society is a fantasy world • VARIETY- Beyoncé quietly breaks iTunes record Students have mixed opinions following a Monday press conference announcing Harold Jackson, an alum and former NFL and Big 12 Conference Coach, as the new Jackson State University head football coach. e Hattiesburg, Miss. native, replaces Rick Comegy, who was let go Dec. 17 following an unsuccessful trip to the SWAC Championship game. JSU students say they are anxious to see what Jackson can do with the program. James Holloway, a music technology major from Memphis, Tenn. said, “I think it’s good that we have a guy that’s actually from the university. He does have experience and he has been known for working for a few NFL teams. Honestly, I don’t know how I feel about him because I’ve never see any of the teams he actually worked for play before, but I’m looking for it to be a pretty good season.” Eldria Coleman, a freshman mass communications major from Carthage, Miss., said, “I felt that they made a bad choice because of the history that our coach has. He took us to four coaches and the high schools in the state of Mississippi. I want to go out and visit with them and then once you get that relationship I think we’ll be able to create some feedback to get the players into Jackson State.” Jackson added that his vision for the team would be to have an offense that will be able to sell tickets and a defense that will be able to win championships. saturate Jackson and the outer areas. We’re going do Mississippi first because this is our fan base. We want to put people in the stands. In order to put people in the stands, our players listen to you. If you’re behind us, we will win the games,” said Jackson. When asked about his recruiting methods, he stated: “First thing is that I need to start building a relationship with the SWAC championships, and I don’t understand why they fired him. at’s good coaching to me. I don’t understand why they would do something like that to a person with such great experience.” Jackson is a five time Pro Bowler who played for Jackson State in the 1960s as a wide receiver and played in the NFL for 16 years. Aſter an illustrious career with many teams, he began coaching, starting with the New England Patriots in 1985 until 1989. Since then, he has coached for various NFL teams including the New Orleans Saints and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, along with as well as collegiate teams at Benedict College and Baylor University. In 2011, Jackson returned to professional coaching with the Hartford Colonials of the UFL (United Football League) and then with the Sacramento Mountain Lions in 2012. At the press conference, Jackson addressed several topics such as the players conditioning, the need to develop the players as athletes and citizens, whether or not the team can continue reaching the SWAC tournament and recruiting locally and statewide. “We’re going to recruit Mississippi! We’re not going to go outside Mississippi until we “We’re going to make sure we’re disciplined on this football field because when you have a disciplined team, you are winning football. We’re going to be disciplined in the classroom and in competition level. If that don’t work, you won’t play for me,” said Jackson. One of Jackson’s former NFL Hiring of JSU’s new football coach draws mixed reviews Mark Braboy News Editor 2013 Year In Review Pages 4-7 A Look Back MLK Convocation, Cont. on pg.9 Harold Jackson named JSU’s Head Football Coach. New Coach, Cont. on pg.9 January 16, 2014 Vol. 74 / No. 14 www.thejsuflash.com Check out e Blue & White Flash online at www.thejsuflash.com. Follow us on Twitter @thejsuflash and Instagram @the_jsuflash Taylor Bembery Associate Editor Jackson State University will hold the 45th Annual MLK Convocation on Jan. 17 in the Rose E. McCoy Auditorium to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. e Margaret Walker Center has announced that Charlayne Hunter-Gault will be the keynote speaker. Hunter-Gault, from Due West, S.C., is a seasoned American journalist with more than 40 years of experience. In August 2005, she was inducted in the National Association of Black Journalists’ Hall of Fame. She is on the board of the Carter Center, the Peabody Awards, and the Committee to Protect Journalists and is co-chair of the African Media Initiative, a project aimed at promoting the highest ethical standards and business practices as well as quality journalism on the African continent. Over the years, Hunter-Gault has received numerous awards and accolades including two Emmy Awards and three Peabody Awards, the first for her work on Apartheid’s People, a News Hour series about South African life during Apartheid. Robert E. Luckett Jr., professor and director of the Margaret W. Alexander Research Center, said: “We’ve been sponsoring MLK convocation at JSU for 45 years. is is the 45th annual convocation so we have been doing it for a long time. It began with Dr. Margaret Walker Alexander who founded the center here at JSU back in 1968 shortly aſter Dr. King’s assassination.” He added: “It’s a big convocation where we celebrate Journalist Charlayne Hunter-Gault to speak at MLK Convocation Photo: Tommeia Jackson

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INSIDE JSU Events & Weather ........................................................... 2Opinion .................................................................................... 3 News.......................................................................................... 8Sports .......................................................................................11

• OPINION- A color blind society is a fantasy world• VARIETY- Beyoncé quietly breaks iTunes record

Students have mixed opinions following a Monday press conference announcing Harold Jackson, an alum and former NFL and Big 12 Conference Coach, as the new Jackson State University head football coach.

Th e Hattiesburg, Miss. native, replaces Rick Comegy, who was let go Dec. 17 following an unsuccessful trip to the SWAC Championship game.

JSU students say they are anxious to see what Jackson can do with the program.

James Holloway, a music technology major from Memphis, Tenn. said, “I think it’s good that we have a guy that’s actually from the university. He does have experience and he has been known for working for a few NFL teams. Honestly, I don’t know how I feel about him because I’ve never see any of the teams he actually worked for play before, but I’m looking for it to be a pretty good season.”

Eldria Coleman, a freshman mass communications major from Carthage, Miss., said, “I felt that they made a bad choice because of the history that our coach has. He took us to four

coaches and the high schools in the state of Mississippi. I want to go out and visit with them and then once you get that relationship I think we’ll be able to create some feedback to get the players into Jackson State.”

Jackson added that his vision for the team would be to have an off ense that will be able to sell tickets and a defense that will be able to win championships.

saturate Jackson and the outer areas. We’re going do Mississippi fi rst because this is our fan base. We want to put people in the stands. In order to put people in the stands, our players listen to you. If you’re behind us, we will win the games,” said Jackson.

When asked about his recruiting methods, he stated: “First thing is that I need to start building a relationship with the

SWAC championships, and I don’t understand why they fi red him. Th at’s good coaching to me. I don’t understand why they would do something like that to a person with such great experience.”

Jackson is a fi ve time Pro Bowler who played for Jackson State in the 1960s as a wide receiver and played in the NFL for 16 years. Aft er an illustrious career with many teams, he began coaching, starting with the New England Patriots in 1985 until 1989. Since then, he has coached for various NFL teams including the New Orleans Saints and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, along with as well as collegiate teams at Benedict College and Baylor University. In 2011, Jackson returned to professional coaching with the Hartford Colonials of the UFL (United Football League) and then with the Sacramento Mountain Lions in 2012.

At the press conference, Jackson addressed several topics such as the players conditioning, the need to develop the players as athletes and citizens, whether or not the team can continue reaching the SWAC tournament and recruiting locally and statewide.

“We’re going to recruit Mississippi! We’re not going to go outside Mississippi until we

“We’re going to make sure we’re disciplined on this football fi eld because when you have a disciplined team, you are winning football. We’re going to be disciplined in the classroom and in competition level. If that don’t work, you won’t play for me,” said Jackson.

One of Jackson’s former NFL

Hiring of JSU’s new football coach draws mixed reviewsMark BraboyNews Editor

2013 Year In ReviewPages 4-7

A Look Back

MLK Convocation, Cont. on pg.9

Harold Jackson named JSU’s Head Football Coach.

New Coach, Cont. on pg.9

January 16, 2014Vol. 74 / No. 14 www.thejsufl ash.com

Check out Th e Blue & White Flash online at www.thejsufl ash.com. Follow us on Twitter @thejsufl ash and Instagram @the_jsufl ash

Taylor BemberyAssociate Editor

Jackson State University will hold the 45th Annual MLK Convocation on Jan. 17 in the Rose E. McCoy Auditorium to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Th e Margaret Walker Center has announced that Charlayne Hunter-Gault will be the keynote speaker. Hunter-Gault, from Due West, S.C., is a seasoned American journalist with more than 40 years of experience.

In August 2005, she was inducted in the National Association of Black

Journalists’ Hall of Fame. She is on the board of the Carter Center, the Peabody Awards, and the Committee to Protect Journalists and is co-chair of the African Media Initiative, a project aimed at promoting the highest ethical standards and business practices as well as quality journalism on the African continent.

Over the years, Hunter-Gault has received numerous awards and accolades including two Emmy Awards and three Peabody Awards, the fi rst for her work on Apartheid’s People, a News Hour series about South African life

during Apartheid. Robert E. Luckett Jr., professor

and director of the Margaret W. Alexander Research Center, said: “We’ve been sponsoring MLK convocation at JSU for 45 years. Th is is the 45th annual convocation so we have been doing it for a long time. It began with Dr. Margaret Walker Alexander who founded the center here at JSU back in 1968 shortly aft er Dr. King’s assassination.”

He added: “It’s a big convocation where we celebrate

Journalist Charlayne Hunter-Gault to speak at MLK Convocation

Photo: Tommeia Jackson

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Editorial StaffThe Blue & White Flash is open to contributions from all Jackson State University students. We encourage all students, regardless of major and/or classifi cation, to participate in the production of their newspaper. For information concerning your contribution to “The Offi cial Student Newspaper of Jackson State University,” call 601-979-2167 or visit room 211 in the Blackburn Language Arts Building.

The Blue & White Flash has received numerous awards and honors from the Mississippi Press Association, Black College Communications Association and the Southern Regional Press Institute. The Flash proudly hosted the 2003 and 2010 HBCU Newspaper Conference and Job Fair at Jackson State University.

The Blue & White Flash is a weekly newspaper written and edited by the students with the counsel of the adviser. Editorials and letters to the editor represent the views of the writer(s). Views expressed within do not necessarily represent the opinions of the faculty/staff, the administration, the student body, or the Board of Trustees. The editors determine the time of the publication and the ethical qualities of all articles. Articles and other materials in The Flash cannot be republished without the expressed written permissions of the editor, adviser and the Student Publications Board at Jackson State University. The Flash is published during the fall and spring semesters, but not during university-recognized holidays, mid-semester and fi nal examinations. The Flash is distributed at various locations around the Jackson State University campus, free of charge to students, staff and faculty. Additional copies may be obtained from the Offi ce of Student Publications.

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CHINESE FOLK ART AND

CRAFTSMANSHIP EXHIBIT

Gallery1 at Jackson State University and the Mississippi Chinese Association (MSCA) exhibit will showcase works of Chinese calligraphy, ceramics, paintings, crafts, and prints. The Opening Reception will be held on Thursday, January 16th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. . Mr. Justin Ransburg, Gallery Coordinator, and Ms. Chung-Fan Chang, Assistant Professor of Art at Jackson State University, will speak on the relationship between Chinese and African American culture through the lens of popular culture. Admission is free and refreshments will be provided.

EXIT 6 EXHIBITThe Exit 6 Exhibit,

lecture and opening reception will be held on Jan.

23rd at 2 p.m. in Johnson Hall, Room 218. Exit 6 is a series of contemporary artwork by Chris Kienke, chair of foundations in the Art Department at the University of Illinois, C h a m p a i g n - U r b a n a campus. This artwork explores the relationship of televised identity and stereotype using the road as its landscape. The lecture will examine the artwork in more detail. Location: Lecture at 2 p.m. in Johnson Hall, Rm 218; For more information: 601-979-0879.

WELCOME CENTER HEALTH SEMINARAre you ready to drop

the pounds this year? Get Ready! Five of the biggest losers from the Walter Payton Center are gearing up to share their success stories so you can be a winner, too! The group will talk during the health seminar in the Welcome

Center on Tuesday, Jan. 28th at 12:00 noon. Mark your calendar to attend, and bring a friend! This is a free seminar and refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to Latona Banks at 601-979-0883.

POETRY OUT LOUD NATIONAL

RECITATION CONTEST

Poetry Out Loud is a contest that encourages the nation’s youth to learn about great poetry through memorization and recitation. This program helps students master public speaking skills, build self-confi dence, and learn about their literary heritage. Poetry Out Loud was launched in high schools nationwide in the spring of 2006 and has grown to involve millions of students across the country. Poetry Out Loud uses a pyramid structure that starts at the classroom level. Winners advance to a school-wide competition,

then to a regional and/or state competition, and ultimately to the National Finals. Each winner at the state level receives $200 and an all expense paid trip with an adult chaperone to Washington to compete for the national championship. For more information, Contact the Margaret Walker Center at [email protected].

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SHANNON D. TATUMPublications Manager

Alexis AndersonSharmonica CarterCandace ChambersTamikia DunomesTenesha HughesOctavis Lawson

Crystal KillingsworthBrandi McKinney

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JSU Campus Briefs

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People SpeakOpinion

Compiled by Tamikia Dunomes and Crystal Killingsworth

“Do you feel America has achieved Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream of a color blind society?”

Eboni WombackSeniorSocial WorkMendenhall, Miss“Yes, because we always wanted our fi rst Black President Barack Obama.”

Brittnee BallardSophomoreElementary EducationBentonia, Miss.“No, his dream has not been accomplished simply because we as a whole race seem to still separate ourselves.”

As we come to celebrate and observe the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one cannot discuss him without explaining his goals for society. One of Dr. King’s biggest dreams was to have a color-blind society but would he be satisfi ed to know his dream in 2014 is possibly deferred?

As a young Black woman, I grew up in the predominately Black city of Detroit where racism and discrimination is currently at an all time high in the surrounding suburbs. And yes, I have been faced with discrimination because of my skin color. I will never forget my experience; it happened at a shopping mall in a suburban area outside of Detroit in Troy, Michigan at a high-priced mall that includes stores such as Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Neiman Marcus, etc., called Somerset

Collection. It was actually my second

time visiting the mall because I usually shop online or in the city of Detroit but I had gone Christmas shopping with a friend. We went inside of a store that many people are familiar with and idolize, Michael Kors. Upon entering the medium sized store there were four employees, three were available and they were all white.

We were looking to purchase items but no one greeted us or asked if we needed assistance. We spent about 20 minutes looking around in the store. For a while I thought, “Am I Invisible?” but I no longer was going to take the lack of service and left the entire mall out of anger.

Ironically, sometimes it does seem like we have a color blind society, literally. Some people don’t see people of color, making us invisible. Many times when you think times are getting better, one event can take place and take society back to square one. This is true for all minorities. Daily you see stories of racism and prejudice on the Internet, stories about somebody being harassed or discriminated against because of their race.

Instead of focusing on things that have no relevance such as race and ethnicity, people should focus on things that are affecting

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mankind. Gun violence, cancer, drug abuse, domestic violence, AIDS, obesity, rape, molestation, poverty, and world hunger. These issues affect all races and if we just stopped and realized that we all have the same struggles, maybe things would get better.

My ancestors fought tirelessly, patiently and some even died so that I could have equal opportunities and live in a color blind society. Discrimination is an insult to those ancestors, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the people who participated in the sit-ins, boycotts, and other activities during the Civil Rights Movement. They did what they had to do selfl essly so that future generations would not have to suffer as they did.

How can we have a color blind society when the old generation is teaching a new generation to hate each other because of their skin color? The only thing you can heal hate with is love. So until we can teach each other how to love without seeing or caring about a person’s race, religion, or sexuality. A color blind society will an unattainable fantasy.

Kayla BallardFreshmanElementary EducationJackson, Miss.“No, America has not achieved MLK’s dream of a color blind society because in today’s society America still discriminates by races and stereotypes.”

Lateshia HammondSophomoreSocial WorkPrentiss, Miss.“No, because I fi nd that it is still diffi cult to make and sustain interracial friendships due to racial issues that are still present.”

Alexyis NelsonSophomoreSocial WorkSt. Paul, Minn.“I feel that there are still preconceived notions that affect platonic relationships among different races today.”

Princess LawyerJuniorSocial WorkJackson, Miss.“No, I think everything still revolves around race, especially in the school systems.”

A color blind society is a fantasy world

Taylor BemberyAssociate Editor

Deddriona WallerJuniorElementary EducationTylertown, Miss.“No. I recently had an experience where a Caucasian co-worker assumed that I would steal because I was African-American.”

Marvin HamlinSeniorBiologyCanton, Miss.“I feel that we as a people have taken strides to eliminate racism, but it still exists subconsciously.”

Jabari HowardSeniorBusiness ManagementChicago“No, but the nation has made progress especially in education and politics.”

Kaelin GatesFreshmanChemistryJackson, Miss.“I believe America has achieved MLK’s dream of a color blind society although we could go far-ther.”

The views expressed in the commentary are those of the writer(s) and in no way represent the views of The Blue & White Flash.

Jameson HamiltonJuniorCivil EngineeringCentreville, Miss.“I don’t feel that America achieved the dream because we still have issues like the racial profiling of the Trayvon Martin case.”

OJ OluadeFreshmanComputer EngineeringMadison, Miss.“I do to a certain extent. I feel like there is a racial tension between the races and it’s always going to be like that because at the end of the day Blacks and Whites are still separated.”

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COMMENTARY

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Millions are expected to take a bite out of the new Apple iPhones

he “C” in iPhone 5C does not stand for cheap. Both iPhone 5C and 5S prices are $528 up to $649.

“I don’t know if I will be able to afford an iPhone 5S or 5C but I’m ready for them to come out already,” said Myra Hayes, a freshman English major from Byram, Miss.

Tech radar announced that both iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S will be in stores this Friday, on Sept. 20th, but the 5C was made available for advance order on

Friday, Sept. 13th. The iPhone 5S was not made available for preorder.

What is the difference between the two iPhones? The 5C has a powerful A6 chip which provides fast performance and graphics. It can apply filter to photos and record 1080p HD Video. One of the main differences is that they are mix and match designed cases in six colors for 30 different combinations.

The iPhone 5C uses essentially the same specifications as the iPhone 5, but comes in a colorful plastic body. The iPhone 5c is essentially last year’s iPhone 5 in more colorful clothing...

Brooke KellyStaff Writer

JSU group to honor victims of 16th Street bomings

2013: A Year In ReviewTaylor BemberyAssociate Editor

A group of Jackson State University students and faculty members are bound for Birmingham, Ala. On Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013 to honor and remember the tragic 16th Street bombing that took place almost 50 years ago. The bombing took the lives of four little girls; Addie Mae Collins, Cynthia Wesley, Carole Robertson, and Denise McNair.

The 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Ala. was bombed on Sunday, Sept. 15, 1963 as an act of racially motivated terrorism. The explosion at the African-American church, marked a turning point in the 1960s Civil Rights Movement and contributed to support for passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

This trip is in conjunction with the COFO Center and will include students from the College of Liberal Arts at JSU and

Tougaloo College. Rhonda Cooper, a political science professor at JSU, organized the trip because she thought it would be beneficial for the educational development of students.

“The trip was actually my idea, I spoke with Dean Potter in April of last semester and thought it was something that we could do and he said yes. He suggested that I speak with Dr. Chamberlain who was the former director of the COFO Cen-ter and she and I met before we broke for the summer...

Brazile inspires students with Constitution Day speech

Special to The Flash

“We the people, that’s all of us,” Donna Brazile explained in a speech at Jackson State University on the Constitution of the United States as it relates to freedom of speech, voting

rights, the right to bear arms and other current political issues.

“This is a good time to talk about the Constitution, an opportunity for us to relive those words and to reawaken what they mean in our own lives,” the New Orleans native said.

Brazile was engaging, informative and funny, and captivated the audience for nearly an hour with insight, personal stories and a lesson in constitutional law in celebration of Constitution Day, Sept. 17. The CNN political contributor, Democratic strategist and first African American to lead a presidential campaign also talked about the gridlock in the United States Congress that frustrates the president and the American people.

For those concerned about President Barack Obama, Brazile said: “he’s like a quarterback, he gets harassed, he gets hit and that’s part of the job description. He has broad shoulders, he can take it. He stands on the firm principle that this country cannot recover with half the people feeling good. He’s going to continue to fight so that everybody who looking for a job, finds a job.”

In answer to a question from an 8-year old in the audience, Brazile related how at the age...

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Demand for housing at JSU increases

In an effort to meet overwhelming demand for on campus housing, Jackson State University leased the Travelodge Inn and Suites to become the new Tiger Plaza dormitory. Located on 400 Greymont Ave. near the Mississippi State Fairgrounds, the former hotel-turned dorm accommodates male students of all classifications with 120 rooms holding two or three students.

The facility, which had to undergo an extensive facelift, opened Saturday, August 24th.

Dr. Marcus A. Chanay, JSU Vice President for Student Life, said after on-campus residence halls reached full capacity due to enrollment, alternative housing was sought.

“We wanted to try to provide be best service we can for our students and accommodate their requests for housing,” said Chanay...

Mark BraboyStaff Writers

Tiger Plaza Residence Center located in downtown Jackson, Miss.Photo: Mark Braboy

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Brazile with Blue & White Flash staff members Gaston Douglas and Crystal Killingsworth.

Members of student clubs, Greek-letter organizations, and the Student Government Association at Jackson State University are raising money to benefit the local Ronald McDonald House. All funds collected will be donated during this year’s Homecoming Greek Show.

The Ronald McDonald House, located on State Street near the University Medical Center, serves as a home away from home for families who have critically ill children receiving treatment at metro-area hospitals. The house has a total of 16 bedrooms, four kitchens, two laundry rooms, a playroom, library and numerous family areas.

The Center for Student

JSU partners with McDonald House to help families of critically ill childrenEngagement and Inclusion is spearheading the effort and will collect funds through Oct. 18. Students will also volunteer at the facility as needed.

“The students chose to donate to the Ronald McDonald House because they care and really want to assist in the effort to provide comfort, care and compassion to famof any money raised during Homecoming...

Special to the FlashSeptember 26, 2013

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Page 5 - January 16, 2014The Blue & White Flash2013 A Year In Review

Jackson State University is preparing to celebrate Home-coming, Oct. 13-20, and has an alumna to thank for the theme, “The Legacy! The Experience! The Dream!.”

This year, faculty, staff, students and alumni had the opportunity to suggest theme ideas and vote on their favor-ite. After more than 100 choic-es were submitted and the top five selected for online voting, more than 14,000 voters chose the one submitted by Angela Moffett, a Jackson State alum-na and middle school teacher from Carrolton, TX.

Moffett, originally from

Heidelberg, Miss., graduated in 1990 with a degree in psychol-ogy. Her daughter, Megan, is a sophomore at JSU.

The five nominees that the public voted on were “We Are One”, “My Whole World Turns Misty Blue,” “The Legacy! The Experience! The Dream!”, “All Roads Lead to JSU Home-coming,” and “Back Together Again.”

Lori Stewart with the Cen-ter for Student Engagement and Inclusion came up with the idea to have a theme contest and es-tablished the online voting pro-cess which had 14,478 votes.

According to Moffett, the meaning of her theme is bro-ken down into three parts. “The Legacy” represents the alumni who built on the dream..

Taylor BemberyAssociate Editor

The Legac y! The Experience! The Dream: Homecoming 2013

Jackson State students react to government shut-down

Tigers defeat Southern Jaguars, prepare to tame UAPB Lions

Theme winner Angela Moffett (center) displays homecoming t-shirt along side Dr. Marcus A. Chanay, Lori Stewart and Mark Person.Photo: Sylvia Watley

October 3, 2013

The United States federal government was closed for business on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013. Students at Jackson State University expressed many concerns about how the government shutdown would affect them.

Parts of the federal government officially shutdown at 12:01 a.m. after Congress played ping pong for several hours with a spending bill that would help uninsured Americans afford health care but failed to come to an agreement to fully fund normal operations.

The House would pass a version of the spending bill that delayed

or chipped away at the Affordable Care Act.

The Affordable Care Act or ‘Obamacare,’ is a United States federal statute signed into law by President Barack Obama on March 23, 2010. Obamacare still made its debut in the midst of the shutdown and is now available for U.S. citizens as of Tuesday.

Rickey Hill, Professor and Interim Chair of the Department of Political Science at JSU, gave more insight on the shutdown and some of the possible affects of it.

“The government has to pay its bills, salaries, wages, goods and services, so appropriation bills go through the Congress then eventually through the House. Presidents then send their...

Mark BraboyNews Editor

Taylor BemberyAssociate Editor

October 3, 2013Special to The Flash

October 3, 2013

October 7, 2013

The coronation of Déja D. Knight, Miss Jackson State University 2013-2014, is approaching and there are some things you should know about the senior computer science major who reigns as queen and represents JSU for an entire school year.

Knight was honored by the Jackson City Council on Oct. 8th with a resolution sponsored by Ward 3 Councilwoman, Larita Cooper-Stokes.

The resolution noted her high academic standing as an honor student, a Dean’s List scholar every semester and a

The coronation of Déja D. Knight, Miss Jackson State University 2013-2014, is approaching and there are some things you should know about the senior computer science major

member of Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society. Cooper-Stokes said: “Her acumen in the scholarship area exceeds her beauty.”

Knight thanked the group. “I’m honored. JSU definitely holds my heart and I love what I do.”

Many queens have reigned at the university but Knight says she is different from previous queens.

“As many know, I’m not the ‘girly girl’, jeans and tennis shoes are my best friends. I’ve always been that way. On any given day, you can catch me with my jeans, Nike’s, and my hair pulled up into a puff,” said Knight.

Déja says that growing up with no siblings made her

who reigns as queen and represents JSU for an entire school year.

Knight was honored by the Jackson City Council on Oct. 8th with a resolution sponsored by Ward 3 Councilwoman, Larita Cooper-Stokes.

The resolution noted her high academic standing as an honor student, a Dean’s List scholar every semester and a member of Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society. Cooper-Stokes said: “Her acumen in the scholarship area exceeds her beauty.”

Knight thanked the group. “I’m honored. JSU definitely holds my heart and I love what I do.”

Many queens have reigned at the university but Knight says she is

Coronation of Déja Knight, 2013-2014 Miss Jackson State Universityshy and that quality reappears sometimes but she believes that she is now much more confident and unreserved. She plans to implement her “Race to Excellence” platform very soon.

“Exciting news - I took my LSAT on October 5th! Unfortunately, my preparatory course for that test ran into the school year, so I apologize to the student body for not already starting my programming. But I had to ensure that I was in ‘The Race to Excellence’ before I could lead the race. With that being said, I have already established connections with community leaders and even the administration at Blackburn Laboratory Middle School...

different from previous queens.

“As many know, I’m not the ‘girly girl’, jeans and tennis shoes are my best friends. I’ve always been that way. On any given day, you can catch me with my jeans, Nike’s, and my hair pulled up into a puff,” said Knight.

Déja says that growing up with no siblings made her shy and that quality reappears sometimes but she believes that she is now much more confident and unreserved. She plans to implement her “Race to Excellence” platform very soon.

“Exciting news - I took my LSAT on October 5th! Unfortunately, my preparatory course for that test ran into the school year, so I apologize to the student body for not already...

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Tigers defeat Southern Jaguars in SWAC game.

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Page 6 - January 16, 2014The Blue & White Flash 2013 A Year In ReviewJSU celebrates proud history at annual Founder’s Day

Today, Jackson State University will honor its past, present, and future with the 136th Annual Founders’ Day Convocation and Bell Ringing Ceremony: “One JSU: Higher Purpose, Higher Expectations, Higher Outcomes” at 9:50 a.m. on the Gibbs-Green Pedestrian Walkway.

Keynote speaker for the event will be JSU alumnae and Weather Channel Meteorologist, Vivian Brown. Brown, a native of Jackson, Miss., graduated from Jackson State in 1986 with a

Bachelor of Science Degree in Meteorology and joined the Weather Channel soon after. She was also a member of the track team with a full scholarship and earned her place into the JSU Sports Hall of Fame. She currently co-hosts “Day Planner” on the Weather Channel every Monday through Friday from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Hillard Lackey, Associate Professor of Urban Higher Education and the first employee under President John A. Peoples, strongly believes that it is important for JSU students to know their past in

order to carry on the legacy of the University.

“The world is in agreement that your history determines, to a large extent, what your present and your future is going to be. So we need to imbue ourselves with Jackson State history in order for us to understand who we are and where we’re trying to go. Everything has antecedence and without antecedence we can’t deal with the present and we surely can’t mold futures. So we want our students to be deeply imbued and immersed in this culture of Jackson State University so...

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Dressed in a bronze blazer, pink collared shirt, blue and white polka dot tie, and light blue faded jeans, Fonzworth Bentley expressed his “swagger” through his unique style of dress and words of wisdom at the Black College Day celebration held on Sept. 25th.

Black College Day, first cele-brated in 1980 in Washington D.C.,

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draws attention to the successes and goals of Historically Black Colleges and Universities across the nation.

Jackson State University stu-dents, faculty, and staff gathered in Ballrooms A&B of the Student Center to honor HBCU’s and to listen to Bentley’s address on how confidence, manners, and style affect the journey towards success.

Bentley, whose birth name is Derek Watkins, started in...

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Legal action to follow Grambling Homecoming no show

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In the wake of Grambling State University’s unprecedented forfeiture of Jackson State University’s Homecoming football game, JSU released a statement on Oct. 22nd of their plans to pursue litigation against GSU.

The statement from Eric Stringfellow, Executive Director of University Communications, read in part:

“Our Homecoming game draws tens of thousands of fans.

The university intends to use litigation to be made whole for our direct and indirect financial losses. We have a fiduciary responsibility to Mississippi taxpayers and the JSU community to mitigate our ongoing and substantial losses. Jackson State plans to pursue litigation against Grambling State and others. Grambling’s issues are well documented and long standing. Those issues, however, are not JSU’s issues...

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JSU alumnae and Weather Channel Meteorologist, Vivian BrownPhoto: Google

Brazile was engaging, informative and funny, and captivated the audience for nearly an hour with insight, personal stories and a lesson in constitutional law in celebration of Constitution Day, Sept. 17. The CNN political contributor, Democratic strategist and first African American to lead a presidential campaign also talked about the gridlock in the United

On Monday, a long line of people showed up at the AAC for refund for cancelled JSU Homecoming game.

(From left to right) Drew Sidora, Keke Palmer, and rapper Lil Mama.

Jackson State University “Paints the City Purple” at form

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killed by her ex-boyfriend, a former JSU student, Stanely Cole. Cole confessed to killing Norman and led officials to her body in a wooded area in North Jackson. Cole was sentenced to life in prison for his crime.

To honor Norman’s memory, Jackson State renamed the counseling center to commemorate her life and continues its efforts to bring awareness to the devastating effects of domestic violence. Norman’s family, friends and the JSU community continue to promote domestic violence prevention through awareness, outreach programs and a memorial 5K Run/Walk held every year in November.

On Monday, Oct. 28, 2013,

the Latasha Norman Center for Counseling and Disability Services and the JSU Division of Student Life sponsored a Domestic Violence Awareness Forum and balloon release, “Paint the City Purple,” in memory of Norman. Norman’s stepfather, Danny Bolden, was a featured speaker at the event, along with Keisha Varnell with the Mississippi Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

“Latasha was a real young woman. She wanted to do God’s will. She knew that she was special. She respected herself and others while being unselfish, thoughtful and kind,” said Bolden. “Her death was not in vain; we’ve learned that God can are always...

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Many students at Jackson State University recognize the Latasha Norman Center as a center for counseling and disability services on campus, but are not aware of the events that lead to the renaming of the center.

Latasha Norman was a junior accounting major from Greenville, Miss. when she went missing after a class on the campus of Jackson State University on Nov. 13, 2007. Norman was missing for two weeks before the community learned that she had been Students at the balloon release to recognize victims and survivors.

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The Jackson State men’s basketball team opened the Wayne Brent era with an 89-42 beating of Tougaloo College in exhibition action Tuesday night at the Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center.

Derrell Taylor recorded a double-double to lead the Tigers to the win. He finished with a game-high 16 points and 11 rebounds in 24 minutes of action. Taylor went 7-12 from the floor and 2-5 from the free throw line. He also had two steals.

Five other Tigers also scored in double figures. Jeff Stubbs and Javares Brent

each scored 12 points and Marcus Love chipped in 11. Brandon West and Janarius Middleton each scored 10 points in the winning effort.

After being tied 4-4 with Tougaloo at the 17:54 mark in the first half, JSU went on a 10-4 run over the next four minutes to take the lead and the Tigers never looked back. JSU held a 45-19 advantage at halftime.

In the first half, JSU shot 53.6% from the field (15-28) and held Tougaloo to 20% shooting (6-30). The Bulldogs did not make a three-pointer during the first half, going 0-13. JSU went 4-10 from behind...

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The Jackson State University Tigers suffered a rough 48-33 loss to in-state rival, Alcorn State University, on Nov. 16, ending their season 9-1 in the Southwestern Athletic Conference. The Tigers have not lost to the Braves since 2009.

Even though the Alcorn win will not prevent JSU from heading to Houston for the SWAC championship battle, it did end the Tiger’s perfect SWAC record for this year.

Nearly 250 Jackson State University students, staff, faculty and community supporters, braved the early morning 40 degree weather to participate in the 6th Annual Latasha Norman Memorial Run/Walk.

The walk is held to commemorate former JSU student, Latasha Norman, who lost her life to domestic violence in 2007 and to bring awareness to the fight to end domestic violence.

Chanel Wilkerson, a sophomore criminal justice major from Detroit,

The Braves scored their first TD of the game when Jordan Payne caught a 15 yard pass from John Gibbs with 8:14 on the clock during the first quarter. The Braves scored an additional 24 points in the second quarter.

The Braves were 14 points ahead before the Tigers scored their first three points. JSU was able to make a 22-yard field goal with 11:35 on the clock during the second quarter making the score 14-7.

JSU received a safety at the 13:00 mark of the third quarter after Javancy Jones (DE) blocked a regained punt by ASU in the...

Mich. said, “I came out this morning to support the Latasha Norman cause because I am a woman and I won’t tolerate domestic violence.”

Domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women between the ages of 15 and 44 in the United States, more than car accidents, muggings, and rapes combined.

Danny Bolden, Norman’s father, thanked those in attendance for their participation.

“Thanks for coming out and continuing the legacy. It’s been six years but we are still here and domestic violence is still here. We have to speak out and we have to educate our young...

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JSU Basketball player during Tuesday game against Tougaloo.Photos: Dominique McCraney

Tiger basketball opens with a win forJackson State Men against Tougaloo

JSU football team loses state bragging rights to Alcorn

Latasha Norman remembered during annual run/walk

“I been grinding outside, all day with my n****/And I ain’t going in, unless I’m with my n****/My n****, my n****”! These lyrics to West Coast rapper YG’s hit song, “My N****”, have once again sparked debate among my peers on the use of the N-Word.

Whether you have grown up in an African-American community, listen to hip-hop music, or just simply attend Jackson State University, I am sure you have heard the N-word used casually on several occasions in different contexts.

On the campus of JSU however, the use of this word concerns me, especially when you

consider the growing racial and age diversity of our students. All of these issues lead to the age old question: Is it ever okay to use the N-word?

Throughout history, there has never been a word so inflammatory, with such a wretched, horrific, and bloodstained past in the English language. And yet the N-word is so heavily used in African-American culture in everyday conversations that it would seem that a lot people in our generation are oblivious to history of the derogatory word or even what that word truly represents.

This is especially evident in what I call today’s generation of “ratchet music”, which is widely listened to by all races from artists such as YG, Trinidad James, and Rich Homie Quan for example. Even on the video...

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Use of N-word makes some uncomfortable

JSU football player getting tackled by an Alcorn player in last Saturday’s game.

Latasha Norman’s family participated in the annual run/walk.

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SWAC Championship ‘more than a game’ for TigersPhoto: Dominique McCraney

The Jackson State University Tigers suffered a rough 48-33 loss to in-state rival, Alcorn State University, on Nov. 16, ending their season 9-1 in the Southwestern Athletic Conference. The Tigers have not lost to the Braves since 2009.

Even though the Alcorn win will not prevent JSU from heading to Houston for the SWAC championship battle, it did end the Tiger’s perfect SWAC record for this year.

The Braves scored their first TD of the game when Jordan Payne caught a 15 yard pass from John Gibbs with 8:14 on the

clock during the first quarter. The Braves scored an additional 24 points in the second quarter.

The Braves were 14 points ahead before the Tigers scored their first three points. JSU was able to make a 22-yard field goal with 11:35 on the clock during the second quarter making the score 14-7.

JSU received a safety at the 13:00 mark of the third quarter after Javancy Jones (DE) blocked a regained punt by ASU in the end zone. The safety gave the Tigers two points, making the score 31-5.

The Tigers scored their first touchdown of the game during the third quarter after an eight yard pass from quarterback Clayton Moore to wide receiver Zach Pendleton...

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“I think the store is excellent. I’m an advocate of Apple products. I believe with the advantages of technology integration at JSU, the university can build and develop new and innovative ideals. Th is gives other schools opportunities to increase their awareness about technology.”

Dexter Smiley, a senior English Education major from Greenville, Miss., said although the Apple store is a great initiative for the university, it’s not usable for all students. “It’s

convenient for the most part for students that use electronic books, but everything is Apple products. It’s a little frustrating that I have Google devices and the store only off ers Apple products.”

Edward Devrovax, a sophomore business fi nance major from Jackson, Miss., did not know that the store will not be selling phones; it will sale only educational products.

“Th e Apple store has nice products, its accessible for students who live on campus or in the community. But, there aren’t enough educational products for students; everything in the store is either earplugs, headphones, or tablets. I wish the store could sell phones, the store would defi nitely make a huge profi t from that.”

Th e Tiger Tech store also will off er promotions, such as in-store events and store give-a-ways, and the opportunity to test drive Apple brand demo products. Th e store will give will accept cash, credit cards, and the JSU Supercard. Th e store’s original grand opening is scheduled for Jan. 31 at 10 a.m. Store hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and closed on Saturdays and Sundays. To take advantage of the Apple’s education discounts, JSU faculty, staff , and students must complete and submit the Purchase Agreement Verifi cation of Eligibility Form located on the JSU website. A valid JSU ID is required. For more information, visit the website, www.jsums.edu/tigertechstore.

Th e new and improved dining services at Jackson State University are a hot topic among students this spring semester. Th ese services are now under the operation of SodexoMagic, a premier food contractor in the dining business known for providing a restaurant style dining experience.

“Our goal is to come in and provide restaurant quality food while making sure students feel they’re getting their money’s worth,” said Eugene Lebouef, Heritage Dining head chef.

While the Heritage Dining Hall has maintained the buff et style eating experience that was provided by Aramark, the former food service provider, there are many more options. SodexoMagic uses a program called ‘Fresh Expressions’ which provides diners with an upscale restaurant setting and dining experience.

“Th e Heritage is very nice and

science major from Jackson, Miss., said, “I am happy to see that they brought back the multiple options, especially the fresh spinach for salads.”

Shaquille Carter, a junior computer engineering major from Anguilla, Miss., said: “I am very impressed with the improvements of the dining hall, but I just hope they can keep it going throughout the semester and not become boring with the food choices.”

Chef Leboeuf has big plans for the dining hall and hopes students come to give SodexoMagic a try.

“Utilizing the structure my vision is to be the hottest spot on campus. I want everybody to be able to come here with a full satisfi ed feeling, asking what they will serve next,” said Leboeuf.

Along with the Heritage Dining Hall, students will also have the following food options to choose from: Pizza Hut Express, Market Place at Legacy, Simply to Go, Starbucks, Chick-fi l-a, Bistro 1877, Burger King and 34 Payton Place.

the appearance has a classy setting. Jackson State is rebranding itself and since my freshman year the change is a good one,” said Ashley Booker, a senior criminal justice major from Chicago, Ill.

Many students who are health conscious will be pleased with the menu and ingredient information provided at each food station along with a bar code that can be uploaded to the myfi tnesspal calorie counter app.

“First we want to be able to present what we have. When you go to a restaurant, you have a menu, nutritional count, and a touch on allergies,” said Lebouef.

Many JSU students are pleased with the new options.

Jeryl Gibson, a sophomore biology major from Terry, Miss., is pleased with the change to SodexoMagic.

“I’m actually happy with the switching of the companies, the food is way more tasteful than last semester,” said Gibson.

Ashlee Brown, a senior political

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First it was the Apple iPad initiative, now Jackson State University has an on-campus Apple store.

JSU Tiger Technology, an Apple Authorized campus store, opened its doors to customers on Friday, Jan. 10, 2014. Th e store, located on the fi rst fl oor of the Student Center, will off er iPads (mini and Air), iMacs, iPods, MacPros, Th underbots, along with

Apple brand accessories. Th e store will sell educational products, which does not include iPhones, etc., at special discounted education pricing.

JSU’s iPad Initiative is in its second year and provides each freshman with an iPad to discover the power and opportunities available through the technology. Th e University’s iPad Initiative earned Jackson State recognition as an Apple Distinguished School for 2013 to 2015, a designation reserved for institutions that meet criteria for innovation, leadership,

and educational excellence, and demonstrate a clear vision of exemplary learning environments.

So far, students have mixed opinions about having an Apple store on campus but think it will be benefi cial for the student body and surrounding community.

Janue Johnson, a doctoral student majoring in higher education leadership views the store as a progressive move for JSU to ensure students are taking advantage of technology.

Alexis AndersonStaff Writer

JSU student looks at a MacBook laptop at the grand opening of Tiger Technology store Friday, January 10, 2014.

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7-Day All Access at Heritage with $125 Tiger Bucks $1,447.00

7-Day All Access at Heritage with $50 Tiger Bucks$1,390.00

5 -Day All Access at Heritage with $30 Tiger Bucks$1,314.00

Commuter Meal plans Commuter Block 25……….............$182 Commuter Block 50….............……$338 Commuter Block 100……...............$624 Commuter Block 50 Plus….............$442

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Beyoncé Giselle Knowles better known as “Queen Bey” took the world by surprise when she released her new debut album entitled “Beyonce.” The album includes 14 songs and 14 videos and an additional three videos, including the hit singles “Drunk in Love” featuring Jay-Z and “Flawless (Bow Down)”, featuring Chimanda Ngozi Adichie.

The visual album, as she calls it, was released on iTunes without any marketing or promotion in December. Knowles’ self titled album sold 80,000 units in the first three hours and 878,773 thousand in the first three days. Major retailer, Target, decided not to sell Beyoncés album because it was released online first. However, this has not prevented the album from becoming a commercial success. According to Billboard.com, the album has sold over a million copies since its release.

During a series of mini documentaries detailing its background on her YouTube channel, Beyoncé tells a little history behind the album.

“The glue that ties this record

together is honesty. I started out when I was 9 with the group of Destiny’s Child. And our first album came out when I was 15. I was a child but now I’m in my 30’s, and those children who grew up listening to me have grown up,” said Knowles in the documentary.

The Houston, Texas native

continued, “I always felt like it was my responsibility to be aware of the kids and their parents and all these generations. I felt like it stifled me. I felt like… in a sense, I could not express everything. I’ve done so many things in my life, in my career, that at this point I feel like I’ve earned the right to be me and express any

and every side of myself.”The album is very different

from anything Knowles has done in the past because of its sexual themes and a rare glimpses of a deep-seated attitude that compliments her usual confidence. Beyoncé also takes listeners on a journey through her mind and soul with her honest thoughts and ideas about a myriad of topics. It is her first album to ever come with a Parental Advisory Warning.

Previously, Beyoncé released her album entitled “4” which was also a best seller that featured #1 hits “Into You” and “Best Thing I Never Had”.

Despite her popularity, some Jackson State University students are not fans of the Grammy Award Winning superstar, but respect what she has accomplished.

Quintin Love, a junior Mass Communications major said, “I don’t really listen to Beyoncé like that but she’s nice to look at. I can assume that she has come far in her career because she can pull numbers like that in a music environment where everybody downloads for free. That means her fan base is really strong.

He added: “It’s more than music when you think about it.

It’s popular. I see the “Drunk in Love” song everywhere. Instagram, Facebook. It had to be word of mouth because she dropped it out of nowhere. Jay-Z put out his album but he had a lot of promotion but Beyoncé did almost the same numbers with no promotion.”

Traci Tolliver, a freshman criminal justice major from New Orleans, La. said, “I like the album. I think the way she put out the album made her stand out in the music industry. The way she was able to just drop her album and her videos is impressive.”

Other students enjoyed the album, but were caught off guard by her new direction.

Marisha Standifer, a freshman computer science major from Memphis, Tenn. said, “The song “Drunk in Love” is not her kind of music. It’s out of her place. If you listen to “Dangerously in Love”, it’s a big difference.”

Torrie Williams, a freshman biology/pre-vet major from Jackson, Miss. agrees.

“More people can relate to some of her older music than what she put out on this album because it seems weird.”

Mark Braboy contributed to this story.

Sharmonica CarterStaff Writer

Beyoncé quietly breaks iTunes records with new album

Dr. Martin Luther King’s life and legacy. Every year we look for someone with some kind of prize to the civil rights movement that can speak to the importance of Dr. King and activism.”

Luckett stated, “Charlayne Hunter-Gault has always been someone I personally admired. She integrated the University of Georgia in 1961and has perhaps been more famous in the last 40 years as a broadcast journalist. So her name has been on the radar and we have been aware of her for a long time. She seemed like a really good fit. Had conversations with my advisory board at the Margaret Walker Center and we decided to ask her to participate this year. It turns out by circumstance were also lucky that the past 20 to 25 years she was stationed in South Africa and with the timing of Nelson Mandela’s death and the work she did there, it is really nice timing to have her because she might say something about Nelson Mandela as well and has direct knowledge and relationship with him.”

Many JSU students who will be attending the MLK

Convocation believe that it is important to honor Dr. King and to keep his legacy alive.

Daryl Williams II, a senior English major from East St. Louis, Ill., believes it is most important that mankind continues to live “The Dream”.

“Attending the MLK Convocation is important because it’s simply a prestigious celebration for such an important figure to not only African-Americans but people worldwide. We must study his philosophies and learn how to implement them and improve on them,” said Williams.

Ashton Nash, a junior mass communications major from Chicago, Ill., said that attending the convocation is a learning experience that is needed for all students.

“I think it is important for students to attend the MLK Convocation to learn about their past, where they come from and learn about those who have been positively affected by MLK and his legacy. We must observe this day in honor of Martin Luther King because of the type of man he was and how he felt about equality, race and the evolvement of our people. We should all learn about humility and become a humanitarian similar to Dr. King,” said Nash.

The MLK Convocation will be

followed by the 19th Annual For My People Awards luncheon in the Student Center Ballroom A at 11:45 a.m. Luncheon tickets are $10 and can be purchased through the Margaret Walker Center.

King led the 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott and helped found the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in 1957, serving as its first president. King’s efforts led to the 1963 March on Washington, where he delivered his famous “I Have A Dream” speech.

On Oct. 14, 1964, King received the Nobel Peace Prize for resisting racial inequality through nonviolence. The campaign for a federal holiday in King’s honor began soon after his assassination in 1968. President Ronald Reagan signed the King Holiday into law in 1983, and it was first observed on January 20, 1986. It was officially observed in all 50 states for the first time in 2000.

JSU students are urged to participate in the MLK Day of Service. The Harden Center for Service is partnering with Keep Jackson Beautiful Saturday, Jan. 18 and Monday, Jan. 20 at various locations thoughout the city of Jackson.

Students can call Eltease Moore for more information and community service hours at 601-979-1762.

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teammates, Rodney Phillips, who played with Los Angeles Rams, vouched for his coaching abilities and football knowledge.

“I’m very excited and I think he’s well qualified. I think he will generate a lot of excitement for the university, bring a lot of expertise, lot of know-how, and a lot of excitement to the program,” said Philips.

Current football player Michael Perkins, a wide receiver and red shirt junior from Valparaiso, Ind., focused his confidence on the team.

“Honestly as a player, there’s always going to confusion, especially when coaches are let go, but I trusted the school and that our Athletic Director would put the right person in place that could lead us back to the championship,” said Perkins.

He added: “I’m excited. Whenever you can bring back someone who played at Jackson State and knows about the history, and has played at the next level and knows how to compete at the next level you can’t ask for anything more. So as a player I’m excited to learn and see what he can bring to Jackson State and also what he can

teach me as well.” Jerlisha Gipson, a senior health

care administration major from Pope, Miss., said, “I think there is more to the story about him (Comegy) getting fired, but I’m anxious to see what the new coach is going to do.”

Jerry Meakens, a senior criminal justice major from Vicksburg, Miss. said. “I just feel like they shouldn’t have fired Coach Comegy. I feel like part of it had to do with him (allegedly) not getting a long with alumni. So they could have talked to him and see how they could get the city involved because they wanted more money. They should have got all of them together to agree because his coaching skills were amazing.”

“I’m kind of iffy about all of it,” said Chuck Holmes, a senior computer engineering major from Atlanta, Ga.

At press time, it is unclear whether or not Jackson will rehire any of the coaching staff that were fired with Comegy, who led Jackson State to the last two Southwestern Athletic Conference championship games and had an overall record of 55-35 record in eight seasons at JSU.

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Beyonce celebrated the release of her new album at Dave & Buster’s.

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Julysses Nobles and BJ West combined to score 24 points but it was not enough as the Jackson State men’s basketball team fell 60-39 to the Southern Jaguars in Southwestern Athletic Conference action Monday night.

Nobles led JSU with 14 points and West recorded his ninth double-double of the season as he finished with 10 points and 10 rebounds.

Calvin Godfrey led Southern with 14 points.

Southern led 33-20 at halftime and held JSU to 16 points in the second half. For the game JSU was held to 24% shooting from the field (13-53), 14.3% in threes (2-14) and 44.4% from the line (8-18).

The Tigers were out-rebounded 50-36 and recorded only two assists to the 14 assists recorded by Southern.

The Jackson State University Women’s basketball team also fell, 69-59 to Southern University Monday evening at F. G. Clark Activity Center.

With the loss, the Lady Tigers falls to 5-9 overall and 3-1 in conference play.

The contest featured three ties and two lead changes, before the Lady Jaguars took over and never looked back. Jackson State shot 32.4 percent from the field, 30 percent from behind the arch, and 52.2 percent from the stripe for the game.

Senior Ekwara Ndongo led JSU with 14 points; while junior Ke’ra St. John recorded her first double-double on the season, scoring eleven points and grabbing 10 boards.

Jasmine Jefferson led the Lady Jags in scoring and rebounding. The Miami, Fla., native scored 17 points and tallied nine rebounds. Yasmin Fuller added 13 points to round out the double-digit scoring for both teams.

JSU returns to action Saturday, Jan. 18 when the Tigers host Prairie View A&M at the Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center in the second game of a SWAC double-header. Tip-off is slated for 3 p.m..

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Southern University, Ayanna Lynn being guarded by a Lady Tiger.

JSU Men’s and Women’s basketball fall to Southern

The Jackson State University Men and Women’s Indoor track team competed in the University of Alabama in Birmingham Blazer Invitational on Jan. 10-11.

The Tigers and Lady Tigers faced over 20 schools, two of which were HBCU’s (Alabama State and Florida A&M).

The Men’s track team showed great improvement for last week. Carson Smith improved his time in both the 60M and 60 M hurdles. Rahim Aponte (800 M), Jeremy Wilson (400 M), Jacques Williams (5000M), Markus Jackson (1000 M), Jackie Manuel (triple jump), and the

DMR relay competed well and were able to improve their performances over the previous meet.

“Every week we are trying to get better,” said track coach Mark Thorne. “By the indoor SWAC Championship, we will reach our peak.”

The Lady Tigers also had some standout performances. Ky’Bria Spell through a huge personal record of 13.51 m (44’44”) in the weight throw and Cameia Alexander and Tola Balogun will pay off at the right time.”

The Tigers’ and Lady Tigers’ next meet will be on Jan. 17-18 at the University of Kentucky Invitational in Lexington, Kentucky.

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Jackson State Lady Tiger’s during a race at the Birmingham Blazer Invitational.

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Jackson State University head baseball coach, Omar Johnson.

Coach Omar Johnson, Jackson State University’s head baseball coach for seven years, stresses the importance of balancing academics and sports to his players.

The Miami, Fla. native and the University of North Alabama graduate recalls many good memories and people in the mid-1990s that he found inspiration for his own coaching strategies.

“There are so many opportunities the university is offering, like Net Tutor and the Academic Enhancement Center. They can really excel as students, which is most important,” said Johnson.

Since Johnson’s tenure began at JSU, he has led the team to numerous accomplishments: most recently, the 2013 SWAC Championship Title.

Other awards include: first in the nation in stolen bases and finished 15th in triples 2003; 1st in the nation in stolen bases and 23rd in batting averages 2004; 1st in the nation in runs scored, 2nd in the nation in stolen bases and 2nd in batting averages 2005; 1st in the

nation in batting averages, and 1st in runs scored 2006.

JSU won its 15th overall baseball title after defeating Prairie View A&M, 6-2, in the championship final of the 2013 SWAC Baseball Tournament held in Forth Worth, Texas. The last time the Tigers won the championship was in 2000.

Coach Johnson has many short and long term goals for the 2014 spring season.

“We have certain goals set for every season. We of course want to win our division…we want to win at least 30 games per season. That’s

a big number for us,” said Johnson who takes pride in his pitching and defensive staff being top ranked in the SWAC athletic conference.

The spring season begins Feb. 14, 2014 in a match against South Dakota State University at the JSU home baseball field.

His coaching philosophy remains one of simplicity: Everyone, no matter what, has to be on one accord for the benefit of the team.

“Being a baseball player is a full-time job, and what these players do is special,” said Johnson.

Photo: JSU Media Relations

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Photo: JSU Media Relations

JSU Tigers competed in UAB Blazer Invitational

The Flash speaks to Coach Omar Johnson, JSU head baseball coach

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