the blue & white flash november 14, 2013

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• OPINION- Use of N-word makes some uncomfortable• SPORTS- Tiger look to remain undefeated in Alcorn matchup

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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, 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 people on the difference between a healthy relationship and an unhealthy relationship,” said Bolden.

Latasha Norman was a junior accounting major from Greenville, Miss. at the time of her death. Her life tragically ended in 2007 when she was killed by her ex-boyfriend, Stanley Cole. JSU has since dedicated its counseling center in her name and held an annual run/walk to celebrate her life

Latasha Norman remembered during annual run/walkLindsey ShawStaff Writer

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JSU and Salvation Army join forces in Red Kettle CampaignLisette RileyStaff Writer

More than 60 Jackson State University students and fi ve organizations will join forces with the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign to help combat hunger and poverty.

Th e Alice V. Harden Community Service and Civic Engaged Learning Center will coordinate the project from Nov. 12-15 daily at the Kroger Supermarket on I-55N. Students who serve as bell-ringers and collect donations for the upcoming holiday season will receive required community services hours for their participation.

“Th is provides an opportunity for students and faculty to give back to the local community,” said Eltease Moore, Community Service Coordinator. “It provides awareness that we need to combat the issue of hunger and poverty in Jackson.”

According to Moore, the number

of students participating has almost doubled from last year.

“We’re still receiving requests from students and faculty to participate as volunteers,” said Moore. “Th is year we will have a great turn out for student and faculty participation.”

Th e Red Kettle Campaign supports not only local citizens of the community, but students from all diff erent backgrounds. Th e funds help students who are survivors of natural disasters, fl oods, tornadoes, homelessness and a variety of activities and programs.

“I want the students to have fun while ringing the bell and singing Christmas carols, but most of all that they understand the cause is so much greater than themselves,” said Moore.

Students, faculty and local residents are encouraged to volunteer as bell ringers. Anyone interested can contact Eltease Moore at 601-979-1762.

JSU students volunteer during Red Kettle Campaign.

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

Photo: Eltease Moore

Photo: Crystal Killingsworth

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Compiled by Tamikia Dunomes and Crystal Killingsworth

“Does the use of the ‘N’ word make you feel uncomfortable?”

Camilo PatinoFreshmanIndustrial TechnologyColumbia“I don’t know what ‘N’ word you are referring to.”

Jessica McKnuckleJuniorSociologyWest Point, Miss.“The use of the ‘N’ word only makes me uncom-fortable when it’s used in a negative way.”

“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 infl ammatory, with such a wretched, horrifi c, 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 sharing website, Vine, you have videos of people who are not Black using the word as if it is okay.

Here is a bit of history. The N-word originated from the word “Niger” which is Latin for black. In the southern United States, the pronounciation changed to what is heard today. In the early 1800s, it was established as a racial slur used to refer to slaves and Blacks and came to mean lazy, stupid, and dirty. Now the N-word has became a fi xture in our community with many believing that there is a difference between being called “N***er” and “N***a”.

Julian Taylor, a senior sociology major from Biloxi, Miss. said, “Well when it comes to N***er, you would think about it being racist, referring to Black people, but when people say n***a with the –a at the end, I’d say it’s okay to say it. I wouldn’t say use it all the time but if you just say it by accident, then it’s


not a big deal. The –er is what sets it off”.

Laquavia Bowie, a junior psychology major from Jackson, Miss., believes that the N-word should not be used at all.

“I don’t agree with the use of it because it’s like using the B-word or something. I just feel like you should keep it to yourself. You shouldn’t just say it to everybody freely. I don’t use it period. It still has a negative impact because some people are very sensitive towards it. I wouldn’t want anybody calling me that. I’d get offended. I don’t care if you’re black, white, whoever. I don’t want nobody calling me n***er”, said Bowie.

Ultimately, whether or not you choose to use the n-word is all a matter of personal choice. However, for those who do choose to freely use this word, understand that despite what you may believe, it is still an extremely harsh racial slur and those who are not of our race understand it to be so. And even within our race, many of our elders look at us with bewilderment and disgust when we use this word so freely. I am not saying you have to impress these people, but for our own sake, we have to show some self respect as far as the language we use to refer to each other.

Tiffany ThompsonSeniorMass CommunicationsAtlanta, Ga.“I don’t feel like the ‘N’ word makes me feel un-comfortable, but I do feel that the word is to com-fortably used.”

Taylor EmersonJuniorSociologyDallas, Texas“It doesn’t make me feel uncomfortable, but I do think such an irrelevant ra-cial slur should not exist.”

Jasmine AyersSenior Computer TechnologyHouston, Texas“I feel that it is a form of disrespect because if any other race uses that kind of language against African-Americans we would take offense.”

Andre Mour JuniorElectrical EngineeringBrazil“Yes, because I don’t think it’s the right term or word to be using. Because we know that in our his-tory, this word was used in a bad meaning.”

Umar ButtGrad StudentComputer EngineeringPakistan“I believe that everybody has to respect others and be careful of how they use this word so any word or any phrase is considered offen-seive to any group of people and should be avoided.”

Trey BishopSophomoreHistoryMadison, Miss.“The use of the N-word is not of-fensive to me if one of my friends or somebody of the same race said it but I feel like if anybody other than a black person said it to me, I feel like it’s offensive.”

Use of N-word makes some uncomfortable

Mark BraboyNews Editor

Sarah HidoukGrad StudentArchitectureNigeria“Actually it doesn’t be-cause I don’t know the culture so I don’t know if it has like a negative or a positive connotation.”

Yu ShiGrad StudentEarly Childhood Edu.China“Yes, the use of those words does make me feel very uncomfortable. I think all people are equal and we should show re-spect to each other.”

Krystal MooneyJuniorPsychologyMemphis, Tenn.“It’s just a word. It’s just like someone else going around saying like “Cracker”. That doesn’t bother me, it’s just a term. People don’t know you, you shouldn’t take offense to it.”

Allison HerveyFreshmanBiologyTucson, Ariz.“Yes, I come from a mili-tary family and it’s defi -nitely frowned upon to use any racial slurs.”

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News - November 14, 2013The Blue & White Flash

Flu shots available at campus health center

Th e Jackson State University Student Health Center is now providing fl u shots to prevent the dreaded infl uenza virus on campus.

Students, faculty and staff can obtain the fl u shot $25. Th e cost can be applied to student fees for students enrolled for the current semester. Faculty and staff can have the cost deducted from their payroll. Priority will be given to those who are members of the health plan, due to the limited number of vaccines available.

“Th e infl uenza virus is contracted by inhaling tiny droplets in the air that contain the fl u virus. Th ese droplets usually

come from another infected person through coughing, sneezing or hand contamination. Frequent and close contact with surfaces that harbor the virus is also a way of getting the virus into one’s respiratory system i.e. by hands to face contact,” said Dr. Samuel Jones, Director of Health Services at JSU.

He added: “While the late fall and winter months are associated with more cases of the fl u, infl uenza can occur at any time during the year. Presumptive evidence is that large outbreaks of the fl u occur

during the colder months because people are in closer contact with each other during these months, and they are restricted to more confi ned spaces.”

Th e fl u vaccine will protect against the three infl uenza viruses that research indicates will be most common during the season. Th is includes the infl uenza H1N1 virus, infl uenza H3N2 virus, and an infl uenza B virus.

College students are cautioned to be extremely careful because of all the shared space in dormitories, classrooms, public bathrooms, cafeterias, and social events, where the fl u can be spread easily among your peers.

“I feel like it’s a great idea and opportunity for students to be off ered fl u shots on campus. It’s all

around effi cient for students. No travel, no high cost, just go,” said Berry Nailer Jr., a senior political science major from Shaw, Miss.”

Many feel that students should take advantage of the vaccine to prevent an outbreak on campus.

“Th e fl u is very serious to me,” said Olujade Oluade, a freshman computer science from Jackson, Miss. “When someone gets sick with the fl u it aff ects not only that person but the people around because it is contagious and not very pleasant.”

However, not all students plan on getting the fl u shot.

“Personally, I never had the fl u shot and I don’t intend to get it. I wouldn’t want the shot because most times you can catch the fl u aft erwards,” said Manisha Heard, a senior mass communications major from Bolton, Miss.

Carl Jackson II, a senior sociology major from Port

and promote awareness of the seriousness of domestic violence.

Paul McInnis, a speech communications/theatre major from Hattiesburg Miss. and run/walk participant said, “Being a part of a fraternity, it is almost a necessity to partake in activities like this to serve the community. It’s not only an opportunity to showcase your organization and show that your organization supports the cause but it’s showing how much you care about the cause of domestic violence. Domestic violence is unnecessary stupidity.”

Joseph Thomas, a freshman from New Orleans, La. said, “I did the 5K to support domestic violence awareness. My church is the host of the domestic violence conference in Jackson and we all volunteered as a team to participate in the walk. To me, domestic violence is

C ol lege students are among the target audience of the Miss iss ippi Of f ice of Highway Safety ’s annual “Drive to Stay Al ive” init iat ive. The annual Jackson State Univers ity and Alcorn State Univers ity footba l l game has ser ved as a venue to help raise awareness about the impact of impaired dr iv ing , par t icular ly among Afr ican Americans .

As par t of the campaign, v is itors to the JSU and Alcorn websites can par t ic ipate in an onl ine sur vey for a chance to win an Apple iPod. The sur vey tests readers’ knowledge of dr iv ing safety.

On Fr iday, Nov. 15 , a news conference wi l l be held at 11 :45 a .m. on the

JSU campus plaza featur ing representat ives of both histor ica l ly black univers it ies and of f ic ia ls f rom the Miss iss ippi Depar tment of Publ ic Safety and the MOHS. The event comes ahead of Saturday’s game at Miss iss ippi Veterans Memoria l Stadium.

The “Drive to Stay Al ive” campaign is des igned to

highl ight the need to stop impaired dr iv ing , and to raise awareness of the disproport ionate number of Afr ican Americans being k i l led in vehicular crashes throughout the countr y. In 2012 in Miss iss ippi , there were 582 t raf f ic-related fata l it ies , including 211 involv ing Afr ican Americans .

“We’re t r y ing to reach as many as poss ible with our message. Driv ing to stay a l ive is the only way to dr ive,” said Shir ley Thomas, direc tor of the Miss iss ippi Of f ice of Highway Safety. “Of course, we urge motor ists not to dr ink and dr ive. And, we’re reminding them that the best way to guard against those who choose to dr ink and dr ive is to wear a seatbelt .”

any abuse between anybody or any disturbance that causes mental, physical or emotional harm. I feel that it is wrong and I’m against domestic violence.”

The winners of the run/walk are below:

Overall Male Runner - Samuel Rhoads

Overall Male Walker - Marcus Morgan

Overall Female Runner - Jasmin Searcy (Miss JSU 2008)

Overall Female Walker - Lisette Riley

Overall Runners - Team1st Place - JSU Mens Cross

Country2nd Place - Mt. Zion

Baptist Church3rd Place - The Blue &

White Flash

Overall Walkers - Team1st Place - National Pan

Hellenic Council2nd Place - JSU Accounting

Society3rd Place -- Graduate

Psychology Group

Gibson, Miss. agreed with Heard.“I believe the fl u shot tends

to increase your chances of getting the fl u,” said Jackson.

Dr. Jones wants those considering getting the vaccine to understand that the fl u shot works by stimulating a person’s immune system to attack certain strains of the fl u virus and while it does contain some of the actual fl u virus particles, there is not enough to cause serious illness.

“However, enough of the virus particles are in the shot to “trick” the body’s immune system into developing antibodies to the fl u. Another way of thinking about it is that giving the fl u shot is like giving a person a mild version of the fl u. Th at’s why persons who get the shot become a little ill aft er getting it. However, the illness is not severe but this mild illness causes the body’s immune system to build up natural infection

fi ghting particles in the blood stream. Th ese circulating particles are what protects one from certain types of fl u viruses in the future. Basically, all immunizations work this way, all your childhood shots, tetanus etc,” said Dr. Jones.

For those who do contract the fl ue, Dr. Jones recommends strict bed rest, drinking clear liquids and taking Tylenol for fever and aches.

“Finally, watch for signs of serious complications of the fl u like pneumonia or tonsillitis. Th ese complications require antibiotics to be prescribed by a doctor. It was complications like these that caused thousands of deaths from fl u to occur in the days before antibiotics were discovered,” said Dr. Jones.

For more information on the fl u shot, call (601)979-2260 or visit the Student Health Center Monday through Friday between the hours of 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon and 3-4 p.m.

Aja Swayne and Derrick WaltonStaff Writers

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NewsPresident Meyers welcomes Leadership Madison County

Jackson State University alum and National Football League Hall of Famer Lem Barney was honored during the “Tribute to Lem Barney” program held last Wednesday at the JSU Sports Hall of Fame, on the university’s main campus. The program was sponsored by the JSU Alumni Players Association, the department of Alumni and Constituency Relations, and the department of University Communications. Eric Stringfellow, executive director of University Communications, was presider. Barney and his wife traveled from Detroit to be present at the program.

“It’s a great day to be a Tiger,” Stringfellow said at

the start of the program. “We’re blessed to have one of our native sons, one of our trailblazers, in our presence.”

During his remarks, Barney said, “It’s great for me to be here. I’m really excited. Its a joy for me to venture back to where it all began. When people make it to the top, they don’t make it by themselves. There were a lot of people who touched my heart and touched my life. So JSU is home for me. Even when I make it to my ultimate home, this will still be home.”

Several JSU personnel also gave remarks during the program, including David Hoard, vice president for Institutional Advancement; Steve Smith, Ph.D, director of Alumni and Constituency Relations; Rick Comegy, JSU’s head football coach; and Vivian L. Fuller, Ph.D, director of Athletics.

In her remarks, Fuller told Barney, “we’re here today standing on your shoulders.”

Additional comments came from Mario Kirksey, who made a special presentation on behalf of the JSU Alumni Players Association (of which he is president), and Rick Cleveland, executive director of the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame. Cleveland commented about Barney’s interception of a pass thrown by NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Bart Starr in Barney’s first ever NFL game. He also revealed a little know fact about Barney as a singer.

“I knew how great a football player Lem was,” Cleveland said, ” but I didn’t know that he sang background vocals on Marvin Gaye’s song, ‘What’s Going On’.”

On Nov. 7, at 7 p.m., Barney was the keynote speaker at the 7th Annual Fellowship of

Christian Athletes Banquet at the Mississippi e-Center @JSU, 1230 Raymond Road in Jackson.

A native Mississippian, Barney played cornerback for Jackson State University where he was a three-time, All-Southwestern Conference star with 26 interceptions. In 1967, Barney signed with the Detroit Lions as their second round draft pick. Barney ended his rookie season tied for first in the the NFL in interceptions with 10. Three of his interceptions were returned for touchdowns, a feat matched only by one other player in history. Barney permitted only one touchdown in the entire season. In a runaway vote, he was named the Associated Press defensive rookie of the year.

Barney played for the Lions for 10 years before retiring in 1977. His career includes 56 interceptions and 8 touchdowns. He returned 143 punts for 1,312 yards and 2 touchdowns; and he had 50 kickoff returns for 1,274 yards and 1 touchdown. He also punted 113 times for a 35.5 yard average and in 1992 was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He is only the fifth cornerback in history to enter the Hall of Fame.

Barney has been an ordained minister since 1975, and is currently on staff at Hope United Methodist Church in Southfield, Mich. He is active in metro Detroit philanthropies and also mentors inner-city youth through his involvement with the church.

It’s a great day to be a Jackson State tiger. This is a big deal. We are blessed to have one of our native sons. one of our trail blazers in our presence.

Jackson State University President Carolyn W. Meyers welcomed more than 30 business and community leaders to JSU’s Madison location Tuesday for Leadership Madison County’s Education Day.

The civic group met for breakfast at JSU Madison before starting a day of touring a number of educational sites in Madison County. Starting with JSU’s Madison location, the group visited a selection of schools ranging from kindergarten through higher education

institutions. Superintendent of Madison County Schools Dr. Ronnie McGehee joined the group for the event.

JSU’s new site in Madison, conveniently located off I-55 at Galleria Parkway, is growing rapidly. Its inaugural summer 2012 session attracted 198 undergraduate and graduate students from all five JSU colleges. Designed to appeal to nontraditional students who are already working, in job transition, or caring for families, the JSU site is part of the university’s enrollment management plan. The fall class includes more than 400 students.


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Lem Barney honored during program JSU professor awarded patent for simulator

Lem Barney

Photo: University Communications




Dr. Kamal S. Ali, a computer engineering professor at Jackson State University, has been awarded a patent for his Hardware in the Loop Simulator (HILS) for small autopilots used in unmanned aerial vehicles or drones. HILS are systems that combine the best of software flexibility and hardware accuracy, providing the user with a powerful and realistic evaluation tool. The system allows the user to compare how a plane is flying under different autopilots and weather conditions. The project is a collaboration of JSU and the U.S. Army Research Laboratory. Ali collaborated with his student, Justin Shumaker, who currently works for the Army Research Laboratory.

A copy of the system will be delivered to the U.S. Air Force on Dec. 6. This is Ali’s first patent. “I’ve been working on this for five years. When I came

to JSU, I started doing research with unmanned aerial vehicles,” Ali said. “It actually flies the plane inside the computer. You can look at the plane and how it’s flying. If it crashes, you can just reset and do it again.”

JSU Interim Vice President for Research and Federal Relations Dr. Loretta Moore said university officials are excited about the project.

“It is a great example of what can result from strong partnerships, such as the one between Jackson State University and the Army Research Laboratory,” Moore said.

“We are very proud of Dr. Ali’s achievements. He is a dedicated teacher, an innovator, an outstanding researcher and scholar, and a positive role model for students. This patent is a demonstration of the great things that our faculty, staff and students are doing at Jackson State University,” Moore said.

Dr. Kamal S. Ali

Veterans Appreciation - November 14, 2013The Blue & White Flash

1. Jim Hill High School ROTC. 2. LTC Jennifer Hicks-McGowan, 26-year active Army veteran. 3. Retired Maj. Marshand Crisler prepares to speak. 4. Audience listens to speakers. 5. Tim Neyland with the G.V. Sonny Montgomery Veterans Hospital

Jackson State hosts Veterans Day Recognition ProgramsJackson State University

student veterans and military personnel from all walks of life gathered at JSU’s Veterans Day Recognition Program held in the Student Center Ballrooms at 11:30 a.m.

The JSU Veterans’ Center, College of Public Service and Southern Institute for Mental Health Advocacy, Research and Training (SMHART) Institute School collaborated to honor veterans for their service and commitment to the country.

The event included a presentation of colors by Jim Hill High School’s ROTC, the National Anthem sung by doctoral student Jonathan Winters, an invocation by Elder Gary Adams of Zion Chapel AME Church and welcoming statements by Ricardo Brown, Dean of the College of Public Service.

Olga Osby, Interim Director of the SMHART Institute and social work professor, stated that college is about service and veterans embody what service is all about.

“The idea came from teaching and working with social work student veterans. I took notice of the uniqueness they brought to the social work program and College of Public Service,” said Osby.

President Woodrow Wilson initially proclaimed Veterans’ Day in November 1919 as Armistice Day at the eleventh hour, on the eleventh day

of November in 1918, when allied nations and Germany signed a truce ending the hostilities during World War I.

A few years later in 1938, Congress passed legislation approving November 11th as a federal holiday to honor all those who participated in the World War I. On June 1, 1954, November 11th became a day to honor American veterans of all wars.

Dr. James Renick, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at JSU, commended the College of Public Service for honoring and celebrating veterans.

Renick, who thanked veterans for their service said, “When it comes to the rights and privileges of this country compared to other countries, the United States is second to none.”

According to the Institute of Medicine in 2013, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have been the longest sustained U.S. military operations since the Vietnam era, sending more than 2.2 million troops into battle, and resulting in more than 6,600 deaths and 48,000 injuries.

In response to veterans returning with lingering problems, Congress required the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to study the physical and mental health of veterans and other readjustment needs.

Tim Neyland, a doctoral student and the Community Service Mental Health Supervisor of Social Services

and Education Coordinator at the G.V. “Sonny” Montgomery Veteran Affairs (VA) Hospital, “The VA has recognized their mistakes and have implemented programs and benefits to aid and assist veterans in their reintegration into society.”

The featured speaker, Marshand Crisler, a retired major in the US Air Force & Ph.D. candidate in the Urban and Regional Planning program, served 21 years as a soldier, marine and airman, 17 years as a Hinds County Deputy Sheriff, two (4 year) terms as a Jackson City Councilman and more than 10 years as an adjunct professor at both JSU and Belhaven University.

“Veterans Day is a special day, one set aside to remind us and to think about the sacrifices of our veterans; men and women who valiantly and selflessly devoted giving themselves towards something greater than themselves,” said Crisler.

Shonda Lawrence, interim Program Director of the Bachelor of Social Work program, recognized and presented each veteran with a certificate for their outstanding dedication to the U.S. of America and the commitment of continued selfless service to individuals, families, and communities in the state of Mississippi.

Veteran LeMarcus Johnson, a graduate student majoring in social work major from Cleveland, Miss. said, “I feel that JSU’s Veterans recognition program captivated the idea of regardless of a veteran’s background or appearance, we’re all the same.

We’re all trying to obtain our dreams and goals for the future and we can do this here at JSU.”

In addition to the program held by the College of Public Service, the JSU Veteran Center collaborated with the Crisis Prevention Resource (CPR) Program, to host several activities in the Student Center, including an Appreciation Breakfast with JSU alumnus and 172D Communications Flight Commander Cydridge Gray as the speaker, followed by a symposium discussing issues impacting women veterans.

The guest speaker for the forum was GV Sonny Medical Center program manager, Linda Mack, who talked about issues such as post-traumatic disorder, military sexual

trauma, women’s healthcare benefits, and breast cancer awareness.

Veterans also were able to get information from the VA Healthcare Benefits Mobile Unit and take advantage of discounts on haircuts, bookstore purchases and Subway meals.

Timothy Abram, director of JSU Veterans Center, said last week that that veteran and military students should be honored and thanked for their love of their country.

“It’s the sacrifices that our student veterans have made for the country, keeping us free from enemies both foreign and domestic. It’s important that we show our support for all that our student veterans do to protect this country,” said Abrams.

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1. Runners begin the 6th Annual Latasha Norman 5K Run/Walk. 2. Jasmine Searcy, former Miss JSU, best overall female runner. 3. Community member particpates in the run/walk. 4. A purple balloon launch represents domestic violence awareness. 5. Samuel Rhoads, best overall male runner. 6. Runner makes it to the finish line. 7. The Blue & White Flash team.

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Pusha T gets reintroduced in new MNIMN album

“My Name Is My Name!” a phrase repeatedly uttered throughout Pusha T’s album, served as not only a prelude but a reintroduction for the G.O.O.D. Music artist.

Pusha T, former member of the group Clipse, debuted his new album, “Wrath of Caine,” after a successful 2012 compilation album, “Cruel Summer”, proving that he is now poised and ready to make the world take notice since venturing off as a solo artist.

The creator of the “New God Flow” welcomes us to “MNIMN” as only he could with the braggadocios “King Push”. Pusha quickly lets listeners know that “This is my time, this is my hour, this is my Pain, this is my name, this is my power” as he introduces us to his street tales with his distinct Virginian drawl.

On the Chris Brown assisted single, “Sweet Serenade” Pusha uses his

fellow Virginian talents to help him pay ode to the life of a drug dealer while he enlists Rick Ross to help him on “Hold On”, a record with an infectious chorus as an auto-tuned assisted Kanye moans throughout the track. This is not the first time the two have joined forces as Ross joined King Push on the previously

released track, “Millions”.MNIMN does not only serve

as Pusha’s memoirs of his once drug dealer lifestyle but also shows his softer side on “Let Me Love You”. The Virginia Beach lyricist undoubtedly borrows ‘90s Harlem rapper Mase’s style as he and former Destiny’s Child star, Kelly Rowland, create an album standout as they beg

The much anticipated movie, “Thor:The Dark World,” premiered at number one during its opening weekend on Nov. 8.

According to boxofficemojo.com, the movie grossed over $85 billion in 3,841 theaters across the country, as Marvel continues to prove that everyone loves a superhero.

Chris Hemsworth reprises the role of Thor for this sequel that also

brought the back Tom Hiddleton as Loki, Thor’s evil adopted brother. Hemsworth embraces the character of Thor naturally, as he fights against eternal darkness for the Asgards, earth and the nine realms of the universe. You may remember Hemsworth as the huntsman “Snow White and the Huntsman” or the horror flick “Cabin in the Woods.”

In the sequel, Thor reunites with his eternal love, Jane, played by Natalie Portman, who lives on planet earth and eventually helps him save the universe from eternal evil and

Damnation. In a surprising twist from plot in the Avengers, Loki and Thor put their differences aside and come together with a show of brotherly love.

Anthony Hopkins does a great job as Thor’s father, King Odin of the Asgards. The movie is a two hour display of visual effects that will either captivate or lose you. Don’t leave the movie and comeback….or you will definitely be lost. I was lost and I watched the movie in its entirety.

However, if you are a sci-fi lover and like loud audio and grand visual effect, this movie is definitely for you.

for their significant others to allow them to spoil them.

“20 plus years of sellin’ Johnson and Johnson, I started out as a baby face monster” the album’s promotional single and most talked about track starts off as California lyricist, Kendrick Lamar, trades verses with Kanye’s G.O.O.D. Music recruit on

the classic “Nosetalgia”. Pusha is slightly out shined on this track as K.Dot delivers one of the best verses of the year.

All in all, Pusha T brings together a plethora of A-list producers and collaborators to create one of the best rap albums of the year. MNIMN embodies every element that made this year in hip-hop a great one.

From producers Pharrell, Swizz Beats, and Kanye West to artists Big Sean, 2 Chainz, and Future, everyone blended seamlessly together on his solo major label debut.

If MNIMN has any faults it is that it is a relatively short album, clocking in at just under 47 minutes long and it comes across as another group/compilation album with the whopping 12 features it contains.

Even with those flaws, Pusha stays in the lane paved by him and former Clipse member Malice, by telling his street life manifestos. With a bravado that goes unmatched, he makes it clear on “Hold On” to “Just hand me the crown cause I’m active again.”

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Community Service CornerAt Jackson State University, 120 hours must be obtained to graduate starting with the spring class of 2014. 60 hours must be obtained if you are a transfer student. Any hours obtained within the fall semester should be turned into the center by November 15, 2013. No exceptions!To view your community service or service learning hours please log into your Paws account and click on Academic Transcript, from there you will click on Community Service under the Transcript Type tab.Contact us at 601-979-1294.

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VarietyStudents save the shave for “No Shave November”

The month of November is a time where most college students are getting ready for final exams and eagerly awaiting the Thanksgiving break. But November is also known as Cancer Awareness

month and students on the campus of Jackson State University are participating in “No Shave November” to show their support.

According to ubrandictionary.com, this is an event to raise awareness, usually for prostate cancer, but also for men’s health in general. The month of November has

been dubbed Movember, and participants are dubbed either Mo Bros or Mo Sistas; Mo being short for Moustache.

To participate, you start off with a clean shave on Oct. 31st, and do not shave your moustache for the entire month of November, and then resume your regularly scheduled shaves on Dec. 1st. While this is generally a men’s

Spring has sandals, summer has flip-flops, but fall and winter has boots, boots and more boots.

If there is one undeniable truth when it comes to a girl’s stylistic needs, it would be that she can never have too many pairs of shoes…and boots. But Fashionista beware, just like the wrong shoes can ruin your entire ensemble, the same goes for boots. With so many lengths and styles available this season, here are some tips for the different boot types to help you make the right footwear decisions.

1) Ankle Boots: When wearing ankle boots, watch the proportions because ankle boots can look awkward when not balance with the right lengths. The general rule is that you should wear tall boots with short dresses and short boots with long dresses but this rule is being challenged in the new fashion season with many girls paring them with leggings, skinny jeans, and short skirts and dresses.

2) Combat or Military Style Boots: Menswear styles

are still peaking in women’s fashion. This trend can also be seen in women’s footwear. If you would like something bold, tough and more masculine, you may like military style boots. Military style boots have a low heel (sometimes there is no heel at all) and can include studs, buckles, and zippers.

Keiara Bennett, a junior, social work major from Jackson, Miss. said, “Combat boots are inexpensive and more versatile, so it’s easier to pair with everyday outfits.”

3) Mid-calf and Knee boots: These boots are always in style but know your occasion. Classic-rise boots come in a ton of different variations, each of which can put a different spin on an outfit. In general, flat and cowboy styles are more casual, while luxurious leather and suede boots heeled boots provide a more formal option.

“When its getting colder outside and riding boots come up higher on the leg, they provide more warmth. Also, they have

a classier look to me. Combat boots are only suitable for certain outfits. Riding boots are timeless,” said Arianna Stokes, a junior history education major from Matteson, Ill.

Just because a boot is casual does not mean you can’t wear it with skirts and dresses, it just means that it is not ideal for very formal occasions or ultra-conservative environments. Remember to consider your calves. Classic rise boots can hit mid-calf or just below the knee. Either way, it is important

that the boot does not gap too much. It should fit snugly but comfortably around your leg. If you have athletic or curvy legs, stretchy, slouchy, or zippered styles are a great option for you.

Brittany Peterson, a senior sociology major from Jackson, Miss. said, “I like wearing boots because they are so comfortable. There are so many cute ways to rock them. I prefer to wear mine with jeggings and a cute tunic or with a nice knee length dress, depending on the weather.”

event, women are welcome to show support as well, via other means.

Aspen Wilson, a freshman mass communications major from Memphis Tenn., is one of those students who is participating.

“I support men’s health. I am a health addict and I absolutely love my body. It’s my way of wide-spreading the issues and importance of staying healthy,” said Wilson.

Not every student is making the decision to participate in the movement, because they already do not shave, regardless of the month. Harold Johnson, a senior integrated marketing major from Chicago Ill. is one of those students.

“I don’t shave because it fights the social norm, especially in business, to be clean shaven. I feel that my beard shouldn’t dictate whether I’m capable of fulfilling certain job requirements,” said Johnson.

He added, “Plus I think its looks pretty cool, so everyone who’s healthy enough to grow their hair out, please do so!”

A lot of people make the personal decision to participate because they feel it’s the “it” thing to do when the month of November rolls around, some don’t know the true meaning of why they should join the movement.

Ladies, don’t think you can’t join the movement because hair does grow on your body too. The most common place for hair to grow is legs and underarms and there are some females who are also participating.

Although Shelsie Nichols, a senior biology/ pre-therapy major from Jackson Miss. said she will not be a part of the movement.

“I just feel like girls shouldn’t participate in not shaving the hair off their body, it just natural for girls to shave anyways,” said Nichols.

Nichols added: “I do understand that it’s for a good cause, and it’s great if there are some girls participating.

According to thejambar.com, in 2004, the Movember foundation was founded and the fundraiser raised $40,000 the first year. Since then, the movement has grown exponentially internationally. The growth the foundation has experienced was evident last year when 854,288 men in more than 15 countries registered to grow moustaches in honor of Movember. Last year, those men and their moustaches were able to raise $126.3 million, which was distributed to various organizations that support men’s health, like the LIVESTRONG Foundation.

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SportsTigers look to remain undefeated in Alcorn matchup

The Jackson State University Lady Tigers soccer team will travel to Oxford, MS to take on the University of Mississippi Lady Rebels in the first round of the NCAA Regional Tournament on Friday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m.

The Lady Tigers (10-9-2) won their spot in the Regionals by defeating Alabama State

The Jackson State men’s basketball team fell 61-65 to the Arkansas State Red Wolves in the second game of the season Monday night at the Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center. The game was JSU’s head coach Wayne Brent’s second game as a collegiate head coach.

At halftime, the Tigers and Red Wolves were tied 33-33, but JSU was outscored 32-28 in the second half. Brandon West recorded his first double –double of the season, scoring 14 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. He went 6-11 from the field and also had four blocked shots. Three other Tigers scored in double figures. Julysses Nobles finished with 13 on 6-12 shooting. Jeffery Stubbs contributed 12 points and went 5-10 from the floor. Javeres Brent scored 11 points and went 2-2 from the free throw line.

Cameron Golden led Arkansas State in scoring with 16 points. He went 5-5 free throws. Melvin Johnson III followed with 13 points. JSU out-rebounded Arkansas State 46-32.

Freshman Kenneth Wachira said, “Character defines your personality, but since we lost, it doesn’t’ mean our character is that of losers. The future is still bright for the team.”

Coach Wayne Brent feels good about his team.

“I feel pretty good in spots.

in the SWAC Championship game and taking home the 2013 SWAC title. This will be the first time since 2010 that the Lady Tigers have made an appearance during the Regionals. In that appearance, Jackson State faced the No. 1 seated University of North Carolina Lady Tar Heels and loss 5-0.

The Lady Rebels (15-5-2) earned a bid to the NCAA Tournament and is ranked no.

22 nationally. The last time the Lady Rebels played in the NCAA Regionals was in 2009. They made it all the way to the first round of the NCAA Championship but fell to the Washington Huskies 1-0.

The Rebels are led offensively by Rafaelle Souza and Mandy McCalla. Souza, senior forward, has 19 goals with 6 assists for 44 points and McCalla, senior midfielder, has 14 goals with 5 assists for 33 points. Defensively, the Rebels are led by Kelly McCormick, junior goalie, who has 74 saves with 21 goals allowed. McCormick is credited with 7 shutouts and a record of 15-5-2.

The Lady Tigers are led by Jalana Ellis, freshman midfielder, who has scored 7 goals with 2 assists for 16 points. Ellis is followed by Elexis Rice, freshman defender, and Eroncia Berry, freshman forward, both with 5 goals. The defense is headed up by junior goalie, Taylor Emerson. Emerson has 5 shutouts with 35 saves and only 6 goals allowed for a record of 7-1-1.

Ole Miss and the Lady Tigers have not faced each other but have both faced Northwestern State and Mississippi State earlier in the season. The Lady Tigers were unable to get a win in either contest while the Rebels were able to defeat them both.

In the last four minutes, I didn’t think we executed well. We missed a couple of free throws. We got to go back and try to work on executing in the half court sets at the end of games. We got to make free throws count,” said Brent.

In the first half JSU shot 44.1% (15-34) from the field and Arkansas State connected at a 44.8% rate (13-29). In the second half JSU at a 37.9% (11-29) and Arkansas State made 30.8% of its field goal attempts (8-26).

JSU returns to action on Thursday, Nov. 14 against the Air Force Academy Falcons in Colorado at 7:00 p.m.

Jackson State University fans and players hope the Tiger’s undefeated season in the SWAC will continue as they compete for yearly bragging rights in the JSU vs Alcorn State University game on Saturday, Nov. 16 at the JSU Veterans Memorial Stadium. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m.

According to JSU Sports Media, the Tiger football team continues to climb the HBCU football polls. The Tigers (8-0 SWAC, 8-2 overall) are ranked No. 1 in the Boxtorow FCS Coaches poll and are No. 2 in the SBN Sports Network poll. JSU moved up in the polls after beating Alabama A&M 26-20 and clinching the SWAC East Division title last weekend in Huntsville, AL.

Last year marked the first time since 1993 that the Tigers had to travel to Lorman, Miss. to meet the Braves in the annual matchup, formerly ending the much anticipated Capital City Classic.

Christopher Brown, ASU

president, shocked Tiger fans last year when he announced that Alcorn would exercise its right to hold the Nov. 17, 2012 football game against JSU in its home stadium.

According to previous reports, the Capital City Classic had averaged an attendance of more than 32,000 and the average yearly economic impact to the city of Jackson totaled more than $2.5 million.

Jackson State has a record of 13-6 in the games played in Jackson and defeated the Braves on their home field in 2012.

This week’s pre-game activities include a comedy show headlining popular radio talk show host and comedienne/actor Rickey Smiley on Friday, Nov. 15 at the Downtown Convention Center. Student tickets are available in the JSU Student Center 1st floor ticket booth for $17.50, and general admission tickets can be purchased at the Mississippi Coliseum and via Ticketmaster. The concert begins at

7 p.m.Also, everyone is invited to an

on-campus pep rally beginning at 1 p.m. Friday on the Pedestrian Walkway which will feature the Tiger football team, cheerleaders, Sonic Boom of the South and a spirit battle between the classes.

She’keia Ewings, a senior chemistry major from Clarksdale, Miss., thinks the game will be bittersweet for her.

“I’m looking forward to my last JSU verus Alcorn game as an undergrad student.”

Yssis Copeland, a sophomore biology major from Corinth, Miss. hopes JSU finishes with a perfect season against ASU.

“I have to study that weekend, but I really believe it will be a great battle between the two teams. JSU will beat Alcorn and win the SWAC championship.”

As the SWAC East Division title holder, JSU will face Southern University in Houston, Texas on Dec. 7 in the SWAC championship game.

Soccer to face Ole Miss in NCAA Regional Tigers lose to Arkansas State

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JSU Tiger, Alyssa Almogela, dribbling the ball against defender.

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Wide Receiver, Zachary Pendleton in previous game.

JSU Tigers against Arkansas State Monday.

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