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Monday, November 2 Basketball @ William Parade of Beauties Carey JV (MBB Only) 7:00 P.M. Summit Tuesday, November 3 crowns Haley Simmons, Basketball @ BRCC (WBB Only) 6:00 P.M. Summit Saturday, November 7 Most Beautiful Basketball @ Delgado (MBB Only) By Christian Green, staff writer and TBA Summit Seth Nieman, co-editor

On the night of Tuesday, Monday, November 9 October 20th, faculty and stu- Basketball @ Delta dents of SMCC along with guests 5:30/7:15 P.M. Summit from all over Mississippi gath- ered inside of the Hurst Auditorium to watch fourteen Wednesday, Nov. 11 gorgeous contestants compete to Veteran’s Day Assembly be crowned SMCC’s “Most Beautiful.” The event began at six-thirty that evening with an Friday, November 13 exhilarating performance of Basketball @ Spring "Shut Up and Dance" presented by the SMCC Stage Band singers Hill JV and dancers. Abbey Hooks, Coca Cola Classic Student Body President, wel- 5:00/6:45 P.M. Summit comed everyone to the pageant and introduced Ashley Gray, Director of Student Activities and Monday, November 16 Housing, as the evening’s host. Basketball @ Pensacola Next, Gray announced the judges who would preside over St. (Women) the event. The judges who attend- Basketball @ BRCC ed the event were Cori Holaday, 5:30/7:15 P.M. Summit Jane Beeland, and Johhny Reynolds. After the judges were introduced to the audience, the Tuesday, November 17 individual modeling began. Each Basketball @ Southern contestant, one by one, made her- Destiny Brister, Beauty; Monica Amic, Beauty; Mallory Allen, Beauty; Haley Simmons, Most Beautiful; Alexandra Moore, Beauty; Amberia Cameron, Beauty way to the stage to model their photo by Chuck Barnes Shreveport evening gowns for the judges and and Destiny Brister. The top ten Alexandra Moore, Mallory Allen, 5:30/7:15 P.M. Summit the audience. Of those original contestants were asked to model Monica Amic, and Destiny fourteen ladies, ten were chosen their evening gowns once again Brister. Lacee Quiroz awarded to enter into the next round of the Thursday, November 19 before the judges. As the contest- each contestant with a bouquet of competition. As the judges delib- ants returned backstage, Ashley flowers, assisted by Dr. Steve SMCC Choir erated on who to choose for the Gray, Dr. Bill Ashley, and Kendyl Bishop. At the conclusion of the Performance top ten, the SMCC Stage Band Adam presented SMCC’s Who’s pageant, the contestant selected singers and dancers returned for Handel’s Messiah Who of 2015. Each member as “Most Beautiful” was Haley another spectacular performance walked upon the stage and was Simmons. The competition began 7:00 P.M. of "Shake It Off" by Taylor Swift. awarded a certificate stating his and ended with the sense of Once the final scores had been or her presented title. Lacee excitement in the air. All partici- calculated, the top ten contestants Friday, November 20 Quiroz, the 2014 Parade of pants were praised for their grace- were asked to join Mrs. Gray on Beauties "Most Beautiful", was ful performances shown on stage. Residence Halls Close stage. The top ten contestants then asked to bid farewell in her Though only one contestant was for Thanksgiving Break were Jenna Lee, Amberia last crowning moments of being chosen as “Most Beautiful”, Cameron, Brittany Brumfield, @4:00 P.M. SMCC's "Most Beautiful." At every contestant who stepped out Lexie Johnson, McKenzie Brock, last, the top five contestants were on that stage was completely fab- Alexandra Moore, Mallory Allen, announced. The overall top five ulous. Haley Simmons, Most Beautiful, receives flowers from President Dr. Steve Saturday, November 21 Monica Amic, Haley Simmons, beauties were Amberia Cameron, Bishop and Lacee Quiroz, last year’s winner. photo by Chuck Barnes Basketball @ Spring Hill JV (WBB Only) TBA Mobile Lee hopes to box at Monday, Nov. 23-27 Thanksgiving Break

Saturday, November 28 Basketball @ Delgado 2016 Olympics 4:00/5:30 P.M. Summit By Seth Nieman, Rock, Jackson. That’s like the hot have at least some type of back- Co-editor Sunday, November 29 spot, we always go to Jackson. ground.” Hattiesburg will do a show every When asked who has inspired Residence Hall Open In a region of the country that’s now and then as well. I went to him in some fashion through box- @4:00 P.M. mostly dominated by the sports of Junior Olympics last year, and ing, Lee was quick to say football and Friday night lights in won there,” Lee said. Muhammad Ali and the way that the fall, or the baseball diamond Lee, a graduate of McComb he talked himself up while box- Thursday, December 3-6 in the spring, it’s rare to see one High School this past year, has ing, and Roy Jones Jr. “Roy Jones SMCC Stage Band take interest in such a sport as been boxing for almost nine years Jr. inspired me to keep working, boxing. Dwight Lee, eighteen, of Christmas Show now, and he hopes to turn pro and I actually met him before. He McComb has done just that, and within the next two years. “I have was a nice guy and didn’t come he’s done more than just making a contract signed with Iron Fist. off as a real famous person. I met it a casual hobby. Lee has com- Monday, December 7 My first fight will be $9,000 and him at a fight in Pensacola, Dwight Lee works out in the gym. peted in several different compe- Basketball @ Hinds my second fight will be around Florida, where I think his dad has titions around the South, and even $2,000,” Lee said. “I started box- his own boxing gym. He told me, “My dad used to always tell has a lasting impact on the com- 5:30/7:15 P.M. Utica further out; he’s gained enough ing when I was nine years old. I ‘If nobody’s got your back, just me, ‘Never let somebody tell you munity of McComb. “I see recognition to be qualified for the used to be focused on playing know that God’s got your back, something you can’t do. And if myself being successful enough Pathway to the Glory Olympic football, but I came across the don’t worry anything that any- they do, do your best to show to be able to start up my own box- Trial to hopefully earn him a spot sport of boxing on television. My body says. Focus on your goal, them.’ When I first started box- ing club and bring in kids that in the 2016 Olympics. dad found a guy who used to keep working, and get an educa- ing, people used to always say I need help and get them off the Lee is the only one from the work with me called Andre Rials; tion to have something to fall wasn’t going to be able to make it streets by showing them some- state of Mississippi who has made he trained me up until 2013 when back on.’” in boxing. Now that they see I’m thing positive. That’s my main it this far. He has won competi- my dad started to train me.” Boxing is a sport that relies gaining recognition, people have goal; show kids that there’s a way tions in Hattiesburg, MS, at the Lee is currently attending heavily on routine and repetitive started to regret saying the things out of McComb,” Lee said. “I feel Future Champ Boxing Club in Southwest Mississippi training, something that it seems they did. He always told me, like I can bring more stuff to 2009, the Pearl Boxing Club in Community College, majoring in Lee has embraced quite easily. He ‘Pain is temporary, but you have McComb if I make it big. So kids Jackson, MS, in 2012, the criminal justice, but he said he gets up at four o’clock each to go through pain to receive the won’t have to walk the streets and Index Gulfport Boxing Club in 2012, did weigh the decision of skip- morning, gets in a two-mile run, power.’ Every time I hear that, it get in trouble. We’ve got a lot of the Texas vs. Louisiana Brawl in ping further education at one comes home and gets ready for just keeps motivating me. talented kids that are out here that Editorial...... 2 2014, Hands of Stone Boxing point and proceeding in chasing school, and goes back home and Something about that just keeps can probably box better than me, Sports...... 5 Club in Houston, Texas, in 2014, his professional career. “I talked gets right back to where he left on giving me energy,” Lee said. but they don’t know where to go and Norman Boxing Club in New Cartoons...... 7 to my Dad about deciding to go off, running and hitting the bag You can be sure to find some of to.” It’s the mindset and determi- Orleans, Louisiana, in 2015, and pro now and boosting my record every day at his house. He doesn’t Lee’s fights on YouTube if inter- nation like that which makes Lee Ads...... 8 several more as well. and starting to make money. He have a certain diet, but he does ested. He’s not sure where his more than just a boxer, but a “I’ve traveled to Gulfport, told me to go to school, get at make it a priority to stay away future in boxing will take him, potential role model in a small Atlanta, Salt Lake City, Little least an associate’s degree and from fast food. but he does want to make sure he town like McComb. October 30, 2015 2 Editorial The Pine Burr Words from the Vice-President Editor...... Reagan Myers Co-Editors...... Olivia Griffin, Seth Nieman, Cody Pol, Ashley Prejean of the SGA Staff Writers...... Tamera Bateaste, Laken Brock, As SGA Vice President, I congratulate you all on almost finishing the semester! This semester, the Student Jamesha Butler, Cody Gisclair, Christian Green, Government Association has been busy with many events on campus. During Homecoming, SGA hosted events all week, Spencer Gros, Jamie Harness, Shalisa Hawthorne, including ultimate glow-in-the-dark frisbee, Bear scavenger hunt, and a cookout with performances by Jonathan Traigle and Darius Jones. SGA members also attended Junior/Senior night where they cheered on the students who participated Justin Lofton, Marquesha Lofton, Adrienne in Punt, Pass, and Kick for Tuition. If anyone is interested in joining the Student Activities Committee, please contact Lomax-Rhymes, Martin McKnight, Mohammad Ashley Gray at student services in Kenna Hall. Mohammad, Bernard Nichols, Nick Rivava, With only two more months of school, I hope you all finish the semester strongly, not only academically, but also socially. I hope you all have made lasting friendships and have been involved on campus. Katelynn Roberts, Maleigha Taylor and Kendra Even though the semester is almost over, there is still so much to do at Southwest! SGA will hold an assembly to Weary commemorate veterans on Veterans Day, November 11th. The SMCC Choir will be performing Handel’s Messiah on Advisor...... Joyce Mabry November 19th. On December 3, the Stage Band will perform their Christmas Show. The basketball team has also start- ed their season. Make sure to make an effort to support the Bears! As you can see, there is always something to do at Aurora Diaz Southwest! I hope you all have a fun and safe end of the semester. Best of luck to all of you on your endeavors. Pine Burr The is published monthly during Go BEARS! regular academic sessions. Views expressed in Aurora Diaz the newspaper are not necessarily those of the SGA Vice-President faculty and administration. Writers express themselves under their by-lines. Offices are located in Kenna Hall, Room 29; the telephone number is 276-3843. The staff invites readers to submit opinion columns and Be prepared! letters to the editor. Pine Burr, Kenna Hall, Summit, MS 39666. Editorial you need help. There is a wonder- and all that you are. Know that finals, so make sure you get rest- By Reagan ful tutoring center, The Student there is something inside you that ed up! Another mistake that some Myers, E-mail: [email protected] Editor Success Center, which would be is greater than any obstacle.” college students make is not more than happy to help you with I would like to inform you of a going to class, but make sure you Southwest Mississippi Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, or disability in its programs, activities or employ- whatever academic assistance few study habits that may make go so that you do not miss key ment practices. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries and griev- As we you may need. Your teachers are studying for finals easier for you. points that your teacher may ances regarding the non-discrimination policies: Rhonda Gibson, Director of Disability near the end another important resource and One habit that people may not make that could seriously help on Support Services, 601-276-3885; Dr. Bill Ashley, Vice President of Student Affairs and are willing to tutor you and/or realize will help is alternating your final. Another good study Title IX Coordinator and Director of Athletics, 601-276-3717, 1156 College Dr., Summit, of this semester, I give you some extra help. You your study spaces. Changing the habit is to change between sub- hope that just have to be willing to go and scenery could possibly benefit jects every hour or so, do not just Reagan Myers each and get the help that you need. you! Also, forming study groups sit and study one subject for hours every one of From personal experience, you could assist you in preparing for upon hours—you will get bored you has had a great one! have to really buckle down and finals! Sometimes your peers can and then not remember what you However, everybody knows what manage your time if you want to actually relate the material to were just studying. As I already is approaching—FINALS! Lots do well. Finals are not to be taken you in such a way that is more mentioned above, you have to of people begin to panic and lightly, but don’t stress to the easily understood. I know some manage your time! Don’t wait stress when finals roll around, but point of exhaustion. Dedication to people despise flash cards, but until the last minute to start study- this is not the way to handle the your studies is extremely crucial honestly they can really help. ing, go ahead and start preparing situation. There are plenty of during this time! As Christian Getting an adequate amount of yourself for finals. I wish every- Quote of the Month great resources here on campus if Larson says, “Believe in yourself sleep is also critical to acing body the best of luck!

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Stay safe on campus –Nelson Mandela

By Ashley S. Prejean, beyond to ensure our safety. have a gut feeling about a situa- University. So what would be the Co-editor There is always an officer on tion, the best thing to do is go best thing to do if a gunman or campus twenty-four hours a day, with it, because it is usually right. something equally dangerous Safety is a high priority to seven days a week, and during the Good judgment and common does attack our school? The first Southwest Mississippi day, there is always at least two sense can go a long way in ensur- thing you need to remember is to Community College. Here on officers patrolling campus. They ing safety. Another thing that is keep yourself safe at all costs. Get campus, we have a highly quali- rotate in three shifts. There is going to ensure your safety on away; try to put as much distance fied team of officers to protect always an officer here should one campus is to not leave yourself or between yourself and the threat. and serve the students. Should the be needed day or night. your belongings open for attack. If you are unable to get away, need arise that you need help as a It is comforting to know that For example, if you have a laptop, seek shelter and barricade your- student, staff member, or faculty our campus police are here to do not leave it on the passenger self into a safe location. Call cam- member, our campus police are ensure our safety, but what can seat of your unlocked car; that is pus police, 9-1-1, and stay locked just a phone call away. In order to we do to help keep ourselves asking for trouble. Take the time down. I cannot stress enough that get in touch with the campus safe? According to Chief to cover it up, move it to the staying safe is the top priority. police, all you have to do is call Haygood, one of the top things trunk, or take it with you. Simply In the words of Chief them at 601-551-3838, and if we can do to ensure our safety is remember to lock your car door Haygood, “We all have to be anything, you can always call 9- to be aware of our surroundings. and lock your dorm room door. If aware of our surroundings” and 1-1. Many times, our generation is so you are going to be walking, day our safety. We all have to do our Recently, I had the privilege of focused on our phones and elec- or night, try making sure you part to keep not only the campus, sitting down and talking to our tronics that we do not look have someone with you. but ourselves and those around us very own Chief Haygood about around, and we are not aware of Lately, all we have been seeing safe from harm. But remember, how we can help keep ourselves what is happening around us as on the news is tragedy striking at campus police are always there safe here on campus. During our we walk. Something as simple as colleges and universities. It seems for us if we need them, but we talk, I was informed of the sched- putting the phones up while we like it keeps getting closer and must do our part as well. ule our campus police keep. walk to class, our car, or the closer to home, with the recent They really do go above and dorms can save your life. If you altercation at Delta State Community colleges: BEAR AWARE a good investment Armed with a recent ranking as including 74,168 college stu- Mississippi only 55 percent of leges, where 69 percent of the the top community college sys- dents, 90,000 workforce trainees working-age adults are employed. budget is spent on salaries. The In order to effectively communicate emergency information to tem in the nation, leaders of and more than 17,000 Adult Community college leaders legislative request includes a SMCC employees and students, SMCC has implemented a rapid alert Mississippi’s 15 community col- Education students. also expressed concern about ris- commitment to raise community and notification system developed by SchoolCast. BearAware is a leges told the Legislative Budget At the hearing, Sen. Terry ing tuition costs. Nine of 15 col- college instructor salaries to a service that allows employees and students of SMCC to receive alerts, Committee that for every dollar Burton of Newton, (R-District leges increased tuition in 2015. competitive level between the news, or other emergency information via text, email, or by phone. invested in community colleges 31), said, “You remain the single The average tuition and fees are average university faculty salary Participation in Bear Aware is not mandatory but encouraged. At this by Mississippi taxpayers the pay- best bang for every educational $2,576 now, which is a 4 percent and the K-12 public school time, the only information entered into the SchoolCast database is the back is that dollar, plus an addi- dollar the state spends.” increase over 2014. teacher salary. Community col- student's "smcc.edu" email address. tional $3.86. The community colleges are “Our administration and board lege faculty salaries are currently “If community colleges were a asking for an $82.7 million of trustees strive to keep tuition $6,984 below that mid-point tar- Please read the following because our procedures for handling Bear company, would you recommend increase in state funding for FY and fees reasonable for our stu- get. It will take about $45 million Aware have changed. An email has been sent to all current students, to Warren Buffett that he buy it? 2017. Of that request, $64.5 mil- dents. Our faculty and staff to reach the mid-point salary tar- faculty, and staff with their login information for Bear Aware. The answer, of course, is yes.” lion is directed to mid-level fund- understand our mission of provid- get. The colleges are asking for Students, faculty, and staff no longer need to request this information said Dr. Jesse Smith, Chair of the ing (MLF), which was unani- ing a quality education at an half of that amount in FY 2017. by emailing [email protected]. 15-member Mississippi mously passed by the 2007 affordable price. I believe this to The colleges also requested Association of Community and Legislature and brings per student be true at all of the state’s com- $37.5 million per year for a two- New Bear Aware Support Procedure for Students Junior Colleges. support at a midpoint between per munity colleges,” said Dr. Steve year bond bill commitment, simi- The National Strategic student spending for K-12 and Bishop, President of Southwest lar to the bond commitment made If a student has trouble with their Bear Aware account, they will Planning and Analysis Research regional public universities. The Mississippi Community College. to the university system. “The need to follow the same procedure that has been established for email. Center (nSPARC), based at Legislature needs to increase per In FY 2016, student tuition and community colleges maintain The student will need to contact a faculty or staff member and the fac- Mississippi State University, ana- student funding at community fees accounted for 32 percent of 31.9 percent of all square footage ulty or staff member can submit a support request to lyzed data through the colleges by $2,062 to achieve revenues for the colleges, com- dedicated to public higher educa- [email protected]. Do not instruct a student to email Mississippi LifeTracks statewide MLF. The remainder of the pared to 18 percent in FY 2000. tion in the state, but only receive [email protected], send the request on their behalf. We do this integrated data system that request includes $8 million for With broad missions, the 15 two- 23.5 percent of bond funds allo- because the IT department has no way to verify the identity of the stu- includes the community colleges, Repair and Renovation for facili- year colleges say they manage cated to higher education,” said dent, so this is the best method we have to protect the student’s eight universities and other state ty improvements and $10.1 mil- lean budgets to make the path to Dr. Mary Graham, president of account. Once again, there is no need for anyone to email bear- agencies. lion to help fund MI-BEST, degrees and certificates more Mississippi Gulf Coast [email protected] for help with Bear Aware. Moving forward, this The nSPARC report, titled Mississippi Integrated Basic cost-efficient, for both students Community College. “Our sys- account will be designated for communication in an emergency situ- “What is the Value of Community Education and Skills Training. and the state. tem is more than 100 years old, ation only. Colleges to Mississippi The MI-BEST model bridges “Our community colleges are and many of us are maintaining Taxpayers?” showed the state the skills gap for higher wage at a crossroads to maintain the facilities that were original to our reaps $4.86 in return to jobs, while equipping high school quality and scope of services that campuses,” she added. In 2000, New Bear Aware Support Procedure for Faculty and Staff Mississippi taxpayers for every dropouts with job-ready creden- earned us a first place recognition state funds accounted for 55 per- state dollar spent supporting com- tials. Students in the program are nationally. We must have suffi- cent of the community college If you have trouble with your Bear Aware account, send an email munity colleges. concurrently enrolled in Adult cient resources and support from E&G budget. In FY 2016, state to [email protected] to create an IT support ticket. If you do not In August, Wallet Hub, a finan- Education and Career Pathway the Legislature to equip our citi- support stands at 41 percent. The have a Bear Aware account, you may request one by also sending an cial analyst company for small programs. MI-BEST also pro- zens with the education and skills Mississippi Association for email to [email protected] to create an IT support ticket. If you business and consumers, gave vides a safety net of support serv- that provide family sustaining Community and Junior Colleges previously sent a request to [email protected] and it hasn’t been Mississippi’s community colleges ices to help adult learners earn wages,” said Deborah J. Gilbert, funding requests are endorsed by answered, forward your request to [email protected] to create an IT the top ranking for cost, class- employer-recognized credentials. interim executive director, the Mississippi Community support ticket. room experience and According to Mississippi Mississippi Community College College Board, as well as the education/career outcomes. Works, Gov. Phil Bryant’s work- Board. statewide trustee, alumni and fac- The community colleges serve force program, there are 35,000 This funding bolsters faculty ulty organizations that represent nearly 250,000 Mississippians, unfilled jobs in the state. In resources at the two-year col- the 15 public two-year colleges. October 30, 2015 3 News Summer Southwest is missions O’Rourke receives 2015 family: By Reagan Myers, Roy Horne’s Editor Humanities Teacher Award Many students on our campus Sports Hall do outstanding things. I want to recognize three people who gave up their summer vacation to go of Fame and do mission work. Mission work takes people who are self- acceptance less, generous, helpful, and extremely thoughtful, and these speech traits describe these people: Luke Hartness, Holly Pearce, and Wes Wroten. By Roy Horme, Luke Hartness, a member of SMCC Sports Hall of Fame the Baptist Student Union’s “Thank you, TW (T.W. Leadership Team, went to Bearden), for your kind introduc- Edmond, Oklahoma, to be a sum- tion. TW and I met and became mer missionary and work on a best friends during our freshmen ranch. When I interviewed Luke, year. I certainly appreciated his the first question I asked was, friendship and support then and “What was your job?” Luke said as well over all these years. he helped to lighten the workload This is indeed a Special Day for the staffers on the ranch. and I feel privileged to be here. I Luke also said that he was a want to thank the Southwest leader and a role model for the Mississippi Community College younger guys on the ranch. Alumni Association, President While Luke was there, two other Southwest Mississippi Community College’s English Instructor and tation. Pictured includes: SMCC Vice-President for Academic Affairs Bishop, the nominating commit- Mississippi college students were Humanities/Fine Arts Division Chairperson James O’Rourke was a Alicia Shows (left) and Mississippi Humanities Executive Director tee and all of those individuals there as well. featured speaker for the Mississippi Humanities Council’s lecture Stuart Rockoff (right) presenting English Instructor and that worked so hard to put this Luke explained this experi- series. O’Rourke’s presentation "Shakespeare & Company: Selected Humanities/Fine Arts Division Chairperson James O’Rourke (center) a Alumni and Homecoming event ence as life changing! He said, “I Sonnets" focused on the history of the sonnet, its format, and interpre- certificate for the 2015 Humanities Teacher Award. together, especially Rhonda don’t get excited about most Gibson. I also want to say thank things, but this summer was you to all of my family who extremely exciting!” Luke said made the trip here to support and that he got so much out of this share this special honor with me, trip and that God touched him in Phi Beta Lambda inducts particularly my wife Susan. a very personal way. He said he THIS IS quite an Honor and I’m will never forget this experience. very humbled by it. I also want to Holly Pearce, another student express my sincere congratula- who is very involved in the new members tions to the other Honorees. Baptist Student Union, went to But today is not about Roy New Orleans, Louisiana, this Horne, it’s about Southwest summer to help in a women’s Mississippi Community College. shelter. Holly is twenty years old Right before I graduated from and from Oxford, Alabama. In Bay High School in Panama City, my interview with Holly, I asked FL, in 1967, my Father accepted her what her role was at the shel- the Principal and Head football ter. She said they had a different coaching position at William schedule for different days. Winas HS in Centreville. At the Mondays and Fridays were their time I wasn’t sure where I want- off days; they spent these days ed to attend college, but wherev- cleaning up and getting ready for er I went, my goals were to the next few days. On Tuesdays receive an education AND con- and Thursdays, women in need tinue my athletic career playing were able to come in and get basketball, baseball or whatever I some clothing items and even could play!. Later that summer take a shower. On Wednesday, prior to packing up and moving they would actually go outside of SMCC recently inducted new members into its chapter of Phi Beta Lambda, a Career Technical Education Jeremy Smith, adviser Brian Miller, Mohammad to Centreville with my family, the shelter and pass out snack national organization for business students that helps any student in a business- Mohammad,Secretary; Jamikus McKelphin, Stephen Lusk, Reginald McDowell, my Dad informed me that I packs and hygiene kits to men related major including academic or career technical students. Members are, LaTristia Scott, Cheryl Beasley, Tabitha Fowler, Tanysha Harrell, Seth Nieman, Neil would be attending Southwest and women who were in need. above, from left, front row, Earlisa Matthews, Treasurer; Ashley Coleman, Chadala, Katelynn Roberts, Reporter; Kayla Eschete, Jessica Williams, and advi- Treasurer; Patrina Arnold, Parliamentarian; Tara Cockerham, Christian Green, sors Kimberly Tynes and Amber Lirette Mississippi Junior College in Holly expressed to me that this Vice-President; and Brandy Powell, President; back row, SMCC vice president of Summit. I had no idea where experience was a true eye-open- Summit was or anything about er. She said it was life-changing, Southwest. Although I had been and she realized how it could back to Mississippi many times happen to anybody at anytime. as a kid over the years to visit my Holly said that God touched her grandparents in Centreville and heart and really opened it to see Kosciusko I had never been to what some people go through. Planning ahead: the big town of Summit. Even so, She said she is thankful that she I told my dad and mother that got to go and experience this and attending Southwest sounded that she will never forget it! good. I then asked them if they Wes Wroten, president of the thought I would be able to play Baptist Student Union, spent his Southeastern Louisiana sports there. My father answered summer in Magog, Quebec, with an expected Head Football Canada, at Camp Livingstone. Coaches answer, ‘Son, the ball is Wes is nineteen-years-old and in your court!’ from Summit, MS. Wes said that So, the rest is history. I reached he worked as a cabin leader and University tour my goals of continuing my sports worked with kids twelve years of career and getting a great degree age. Their main goal was to teach By Ashley S. Prejean, the resident halls they have what reduce the use of electricity. Their book rentals for only $45 per from Southwest. This college, them about Christ by relating Co-editor is called a blue box. All a student classes are either book per class. This can save you from the 1st day I arrived on outdoor and sports skills with has to do is push the button and Monday/Wednesday or around seven hundred dollars a campus up until the last day I was scripture. He said that he loved Recently I have had the oppor- they estimated it takes roughly Tuesday/Thursday. The class year! Now this seems hard to top, here at graduation, treated me camp and all of the people there, tunity to tour the campus of sixty seconds for the campus sizes are between twenty eight but believe it or not it does get like Family. Everyone here, the and he was deeply humbled! Wes Southeastern Louisiana police to respond inside the resi- students to thirty students, so this better. Southeastern is located in students, the professors, the made a comment that he is so University and sit down with one dent halls. They also have blue is very similar to the sizes of Hammond, Louisiana, which is coaches and administration staff thankful and grateful that, where of the academic advisors to dis- boxes all over campus, and those classes here at SMCC. They offer roughly a forty five minute drive were always there for me no mat- he is from, God has made a huge cuss all the options that are avail- are estimated to have police free tutoring to their students and from SMCC. The commute ter what issues or challenges I influence on his community! able to prospective students. This response within two minutes. The have many study options avail- would be ideal for those who do faced as a student athlete. wonderful school has so much to campus is very secure. able. The library has study rooms, not want to drive far or move yet. In 1992, when my father Don’t text offer students who hope to attend I learned that if you do intend they have laptop rentals, and However once you cross the state passed away, I was at the funeral and who currently attend. to live on campus they have meal computer labs. The computer labs line, out of state tuition fees start home in Centreville for the view- I started my tour out by visiting plans, and if you commute they were amazing. I counted at least hitting you and it makes the ing visiting with family and and drive the high end gym facility they have commuter meal plans that four, and they mentioned more. school undesirable. Why pay over friends. I looked across the room offer free to students. They have By Ashley S. Prejean, are very reasonable. The cafeteria The main computer lab was in four thousand extra a semester and saw three distinguished gen- Co-editor an indoor track that is one eighth on campus was amazing. It was Bear Hall, and it is open from six when you can just go to a tlemen entering the front door. of a mile, a swimming pool, bas- divided into two parts. a.m. to two a.m. Southeastern Mississippi school and pay regu- Low and behold, it was Coach Everyone has a cell phone, and ketball courts, and an equipment Downstairs they had all the fast also has its own television station lar price. Southeastern offers a Horace Holmes, Coach Jerry at some point a person has sent a room full of treadmills, ellipti- food restaurants, from Panda and radio station that is all student Non-Resident Waiver Fee Reid and Coach Oliver Young text while driving. This is cals, and weights. They also par- Express to Taco Bell. They also run. Students are able to host their Scholarship. That is the selling coming to pay their respects to extremely dangerous to the driv- ticipate in intramural sports and had a pool hall in the downstairs own radio show if they desire. point this school offers. Yes, it my family and me. Several years er and everyone around them. go on to competitions with the portion of the cafeteria. Upstairs, They also have the student paper has an amazing campus, with a later my mother passed away and Texting and driving has caused teams. They also offer a personal they had the campus cafeteria. and the year book. Not to mention wide variety of classes and while we were all gathered at the over 1,600,000 accidents a year, trainer to work one on one with The campus cafeteria is all you there are over 120 organizations extracurricular activities, but same Funeral Home for her that is twenty five percent of all you for a small fee, and they have can eat per meal, and they have so available to students to join, and waiving that fee is what will seal viewing, I was summoned to the wreaks. This is also the cause of actual classes for Zumba and many stations. They had the salad they have over twenty Greek the deal. You do not even have to phone. I answered and the voice eleven teen deaths every day. Cross-fit. station, grill station, pizza station, sororities and fraternities. apply for the scholarship, it is on the other end said Roy, this is That could be someone you Next, we ventured to the resi- and so many more including On campus they offer work automatically applied to your Coach Holmes, I just learned know, or you yourself. Texting dent halls. First of all, they offer sushi! study for students. This is a major application when you submit and about your mother’s passing and while driving is six times more post office boxes to students. Most students at SMCC will be draw because they have work meet the qualifications. To quali- I’m so sorry to hear the news and likely to cause an accident than Second, they call their housing considered upperclassman when study in almost every aspect of fy all you have to do is have a I’m sorry that I won’t be able to drinking and driving, that is the resident halls because all rooms, they transfer, and at Southeastern the school. They have work study GPA of 2.5, not require any make it over for the funeral, but I same as drinking four beer and private and shared, have two peo- the upperclassman get to park in the gym, as resident hall advi- developmental classwork at just wanted you to know that I driving. Texting and driving is ple to a room and the two room- right up on campus so parking is sors, in the book store, and any- Southeastern, and be eligible to am thinking about you and your the number one driving distrac- mates have a shared bathroom, more convenient. However, they where on campus. The process is return to SMCC with good stand- family. tion reported by teen drivers. where as a dorm the entire floor do have a shuttle system in place very simple. All the students have ing. That pretty much applies to Ladies and Gentlemen that is When driving you have to be shares bathroom facilities. This is for those who do not have a car, to do is either go to the student most students who graduate with what I call Family! aware of your surroundings and a much safer option. They have or those who live in the resident employment center, or the best a degree from SMCC. This is So, I want to again say keep your focus on the road, two private resident halls, which halls farther away from campus. part, the student can go directly to truly a great option for students THANK YOU to my immediate because texting and driving takes include a kitchenette, and four The Lion Traxx, is the shuttle sys- the place they want to work and and it probably is looked over due Family for being here today to your eyes away from the road shared resident halls. Then for the tem they use to assist students. apply directly. Students are paid to the out of state fees. A hidden share in this special and could cause a wreck. If you upperclassman they have actual This is also free to students, all by the job they do. They also have gem in the south as far as Honor…..and THANK YOU, to are texting and driving and you apartments on campus for stu- you do is swipe your card. It runs internships available outside of Mississippi goes. They encour- my extended Southwest look down to send a text while dents to rent that come with a every fifteen minutes from seven the school, which gives the stu- aged me and all prospective stu- Mississippi Community College driving fifty-five miles an hour, it stove and refrigerator. All hous- in the morning to six at night, and dents real world work experience. dents to email or call them with FAMILY for honoring me today is estimated that you drive the ing, including the private apart- it makes stops all across campus. I have gone over all the amaz- any questions or concerns. The and for those two special years length of a football field while ments, come fully furnished, with Southeastern is also a very ing things Southeastern offers, best option is to schedule a tour you gave me back in 1968 and not looking. For more informa- internet access and cable access. green campus. Just last year they now to hit the academic side of and see the amazing and wonder- 1969.” tion and the dangers, go to textin- The amazing thing about all replaced half of their garbage the school. One of the best things ful campus in person. It is truly ganddrivingsafety.com for all the housing on campus is the level of cans with recycling bins, and they they mentioned on the tour was worth it. latest information. security they take to ensure the do not hold classes on Friday to book rentals. Southeastern offers student’s safety. All throughout October 30, 2015 4 News Scholar’s Shock Bowl Alford-Conerly Hall: Men’s from the competes dorm named after trustees House By Christian Green, staff writer By Spencer Gros, staff writer On October 16th, Scholar’s Bowl members traveled to Sweaty palms and a racing Faulkner State Community heart is the product of the adren- College in Gulf Shores, aline rush I received on the 24th Alabama, to compete against of October at The House of community colleges from Shock in New Orleans, Alabama, Mississippi, and Texas. Louisiana. Halloween is a time SMCC sent two teams consisting when one feels the need to be of 9 members: Aurora Diaz, spooked and scared out of his Abbey Hooks, Katelynn Roberts, mind, which is exactly what The Cody Pol, Mattie Pigott, Neil House of Shock provides. Even Chadala, Mohammad if you do not want to go through Mohammad, Matthew Stillman, the haunted house, there is an and Christian Green. The advi- outdoor facility with a live band sors for Scholar’s Bowl are Dori and a freak show for one to Richardson and Karen May. At obtain enjoyment. One can wait the competition, the A-team won in line and become amused by three out of seven rounds. the creatures that lurk about. In Christian Green, who scored an no time one will find themselves average of 70 points per game, gazing upon the mouth of a came in fifth place earning him clown, the entrance. the title of the Alabama College Compressed air that randomly Bowl League’s All-Tournament shoots will be the first excite- Team, and he was awarded a ment one will have. As one plaque. The team had a superb walks through, all the lost souls time participating in the competi- and the living dead will appear tion and had the chance to out of nowhere; the fear has squeeze in some beach volleyball begun. After about five minutes time. Students also chose to eat at of walking a worker will provide Lambert’s Café, the “home of the a pair of 3-D glasses in which thrown rolls.” The trip was a .Work continues on the Alford-Conerly Hall. photo by Joyce Mabry you must wear. The oddly satis- major success! Wish the quiz fying sounds carnival music and bowl team luck for their next By Lauren Thornton Tobin, college’s board of trustees community college board and Community College and they’ve vibrant colors may make one feel Enterprise-Journal competition in Jasper, Alabama, approved a motion October 13 to held positions as chairman and been dedicated to the college,” he secure, but in the back of one’s at Bevill State Community The new name the new vice-chairman for the majority of said. “Everyone thought it was mind is still fear; the fear of College on November 6th! men’s dorm at dormitory those years. Alford left the board fitting.” Bishop said the dorm being touched by skeletons that Southwest Alford- in 2014, and Conerly left this will be completed in late spring or seems to be closer due to the Mississippi Conerly Hall. year. SMCC President Dr. Steve early summer and open in fall glasses. Fun to be Community Alford, from Bishop said he recommended the 2016. The college will have an About half way through the College will be Pike County, dedication of the new men’s dor- open house ceremony once the house you’re able to take the named after and Conerly, of mitory to the executive commit- work is finished and formally glasses off but the terror only part of Walthall tee and the vote was unanimous. dedicate the building. Students intensifies. Another fifteen min- Alford longtime col- Conerly lege trustees Hollis County, served “They’ve committed a lot of time are excited about the new dorm utes pass, fifteen minutes of Alford and Jerry Conerly. The a combined 100 years on the to Southwest Mississippi and the new possibilites. blood covered corpses jumping PBL from the holes in the walls, and By Christian Green, one will finally see the exit. staff writer Depending on the time, the haunted give out one last scare Phi Beta Lambda, also known before you exit with a man jump- as Future Business Leaders of ing from the exit doors. So if you America (PBL-FBLA for short), BSU prepares for year are looking for a good scare this recently inducted their newly- Halloween take a drive to 319 appointed officers on October Butterworth St., New Orleans, 6th. The officers are as follows: LA, for a fun time. Stay safe, stay Brandy Powell-President, spooky and Happy Halloween! Christian Green-Vice President, Ashley Coleman and Earlisa Matthews-Treasurers, Katelynn Roberts-Reporter, Mohammad Mohammad-Secretary, Patrina Arnold- Parliamentarian, and Becoming Lexus Weatherly-Historian. Congratulations officers! The officer team as well as general a members will work hard this semester on many projects. They will participate in a Thanksgiving radiologist adopt-a-family food drive, partic- ipate in the March of Dimes, and visit nursing homes during the By Marquesha Lofton, staff writer Christmas season. Ultimately, this organization will go on to When becoming a radiologist, compete at the state level at the there are many requirements that Mississippi University for are necessary in order to attend Women in March. Good luck in the program. If none of the everything you do this year, Phi requirements are met, there is no Beta Lambda! way you could attend the pro- Hunter Willis, Publicity/Event Coordinator; Ja’Bria Durrell, Outreach Coordinator; Luke Hartness, Noonday and Missions Leader; Josh Hutson, Men’s Discipleship Leader; Wes gram. Some schools let you Wroten, BSU President and Worship Team Leader; Rachel Davis, Women’s Discipleship Leader; Madison Caire, Vice-President and Noonday Leader; Daniel Herndon, BSU Director; Eat locally Tyler Dunn, Fundraising/Concessions Coordinator apply without the prerequisites, but eventually you will have to complete those courses. Getting Tamera Bateaste, into the radiology program is staff writer somewhat tough. It requires a lot of work and dedication, just like Hey, are you tired of eating the any other program. same thing every day? Well, try ADN hosts dinner theatre The requirements for the pro- something new! How about gram are as follows: Applicant Santa Fe Cattle Company? You must be at least eighteen- years - can dine-in or take-out! They old with a recommended ACT have healthy food and sinful score of nineteen or higher. ACT cravings. 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By head coach Tucker Peavey. “We down pass with 1:49 before the punted seven times for 36.9 balance,” Peavey continued, the end of the first half. Michael D. didn’t block, we didn’t make the half. James added the extra point yards. adding that “we just didn’t play The Eagles scored the only Gunnell plays and didn’t hurt them on the and then notched a 26-yard field October 17, 2015 very well.” But, he added, points of the third quarter, and Southwest big catches like we did at the goal with 0:04 on the clock to It was an afternoon the “You’ve got to give East Central extended their lead to 24-10, Sports beginning of the game.” close out the first-half scoring. Southwest Bears would just as credit. They’re much improved when DeCory McGee scored on a Information “They (Gulf Coast) just out- After a scoreless third quarter, soon forget as they went on the and they’re a good football 20-yard interception return. Sollie Director played us when it was all said and the Tigers tied the game at 10-10 road to Decatur and came home team.” again added the PAT. done,” Peavey continued. on Richard’s 36-yard field goal with a 47-17 MACJC South The Bears totaled 325 yards on A 44-yard Greg Taylor punt “They’re a really good football with 14:54 left in the fourth quar- Division loss to the 20th-ranked the day. Haygood completed 21 return for a score and a 43-yard team. I thought we played hard, ter. They had a chance to win the East Central Warriors. of 40 passes for 200 yards and touchdown reception by Jahmir October 2, 2015 we just didn’t play real smart a lot game in regulation, but Richard’s With the defeat, the Bears fell two touchdowns. Unfortunately, Taylor and Sollie’s extra points The 8th-ranked Mississippi of times and we didn’t make 30-yard field goal attempt went to 3-5 overall and 1-4 in the he was intercepted three times. gave the Eagles a 38-10 lead with Gulf Coast Bulldogs proved some of the plays that we can.” wide left as the clock hit 0:00. South. The Warriors climbed to 6- Smith had four catches for 86 2:57 left in the game. themselves worthy of their rank- Justin Blue carried the ball 21 The Bears had the ball first in 2 and 3-2. yards and a touchdown while The Bears picked up the final ing Thursday night as they trav- times for 64 yards while overtime and, after a six-yard The game started on a high Pierce had four catches for 36 points of the game when, with eled to Summit and left town with LaDarion Peterson had 64 yards gain, Haygood tossed the ball to note for the Bears when Casey yards and a score. Kameron 2:04 remaining, Casey Haygood a 37-10 win over the home stand- on 14 carries to lead the Bears’ Davis who then found Smith on Haygood found Shuntez Smith on Williams hauled in four passes found Kameron Williams on the ing Southwest Bears. ground game. the winning end of a 19-yard the receiving end of a 45-yard for 40 yards. receiving end of a 53-yard touch- The win moved the Bulldogs to Through the air, Haygood com- pass. touchdown pass with 9:13 left in LaDarion Peterson carried the down pass. James added the extra 5-1 overall and kept them unde- pleted 10 of 24 passes for 103 The Tigers had a chance to the first quarter. Reed James ball 14 times for 53 yards while point. feated in the MACJC South at 4- yards and a touchdown. Ravian force a second overtime, but a kicked the extra point to put the Mikel Anderson rushed 15 times Asked what turned things 0. The Bears dropped to 2-4 and Pierce and Sidney Davis, Jr., both pass on fourth and goal was Bears on top 7-0. for 44 yards. around after the Bears got off to 1-3 with the loss. had two catches for 22 and 18 unsuccessful, ending the game. The host Warriors answered on The Bears picked up 19 first the fast start, head coach Tucker The Bears took an early 3-0 yards, respectively. Smith had a “There’s no team in America the ensuing possession, driving downs in the game and were Peavey said, “It was real simple. lead in the game. Taking the 13-yard touchdown reception. that’s going to deal with as many the ball 75 yards and ending the penalized seven times for 55 They (Hinds) started blitzing us opening kickoff at their own 21- The Bears collected 18 first injuries as we’ve got, as many march with a nine-yard touch- yards. Brandon Mancuso punted and, as hobbled as we are, we yard line, they marched down to downs in the game and were starters as we’ve got out and not down run by Tredarian Gamble. five times for 39.8 yards. couldn’t move well enough to the Gulf Coast nine. The drive penalized once for 15 yards. struggle,” said Bears’ head coach Aaron Garrett’s extra point tied The Warriors also totaled 325 pick it up. At the end of the day, stalled there, however, and the Brandon Mancuso averaged 33.8 Tucker Peavey after the game. the game at 7-7 with 7:30 left in yards of offense. Gamble led the that was what the difference was Bears were forced to settle for a yards on six punts. “But, these kids keep fighting and the quarter. way with 129 yards and four for them stopping us or slowing 26-yard Reed James field goal The Bulldogs’ offensive attack they keep playing and we put our- Just 0:25 later, the Warriors’ touchdowns on 19 carries. Hosket us down.” with 10:34 left on the clock. was led by A. J. Erdely who com- selves in a position to win the Derek Mahaffey intercepted a and Trey Willis combined to com- Peavey did see some positives The Bears’ next drive saw them pleted 23 of 27 passes for 209 game and that’s what they did Haygood pass in the end zone for plete six of 12 passes for 135 for the Bears as they look to next move to the Bulldogs’ 30-yard yards. Robinson paced the (tonight). It’s a credit to these a touchdown. A missed PAT left yards. Both had a touchdown season. “With as many guys hurt line, but a missed field goal ended Bulldogs’ ground game with 84 guys that they keep coming to the Warriors on top 13-7. The pass. as we had,” he said, “a lot of guys the scoring threat. yards and a touchdown on 15 car- work and keep trying.” Bears pulled to within three The Warriors recorded nine got to play more than they might After that, the tide turned in ries. Despite their struggles, the points when James booted a 27- first downs on the afternoon and have otherwise. Hopefully they favor of the visitors. A nine-play, The Bulldogs recorded 21 first Bears had 362 yards of total yard field goal with 0:53 left in were penalized five times for 48 can see what they’ve got to do to 70-yard drive late in the quarter downs on the night. They were offense in the game. Haygood led the quarter to make the score 13- yards. Garret punted five times compete and win in this league.” resulted in a two-yard Ge’Vonte penalized five times for 51 yards. the way by completing 18 of 32 10 going into the second quarter. for 43.2 yards. LaDarion Peterson and Justin Jones touchdown run with 0:08 to Tyler Flathau punted four times passes for 240 yards and a touch- Gamble’s second touchdown, a October 22, 2015 Blue both tallied 56 rushing yard play. A botched extra point for a 38.5 yard average. down. He was intercepted once. five-yard run with 13:29 left in The 2015 football season came to lead the Bears in that category. attempt left the Bulldogs with a 6- October 10, 2015 Davis, Jr., completed his only the first half, and Garrett’s PAT to an end for the Southwest Bears Davis, Jr., had a one-yard touch- 3 lead going into the second quar- It was a struggle, but in the end pass for the game-winning 19- put the Warriors on top 20-10. Thursday night as the Hinds down carry. ter. the Southwest Bears stepped up yard touchdown. A 13-play drive that took Eagles came to Summit and left Haygood completed six of 13 Touchdown runs by Tevaris when they had to and pulled out a Davis, Jr., led the Bears in exactly 7:00 ended with a four with a 38-17 victory. passes for 112 yards and a touch- McCormick and Chris Robinson, heart-stopping 17-10 overtime receiving with six catches for 86 yard Haygood to Ravian Piece The Bears close out the year down while Tyler Shell was good along with two Joshua Rowland win over the visiting Coahoma yards. Kameron Williams and pass with 3:39 on the clock. with a 3-6 overall mark and 1-5 on seven of 13 passes for 57 yards PAT’s and 38-yard yard field goal Tigers to put a successful end to Cliff Fernandez both had five James’ extra point closed the MACJC South Division record. with an interception. in the second quarter put the Homecoming 2015. A 19-yard catches for 56 and 49 yards, Bears’ deficit to 20-17. Hinds finishes the year at 6-3 and Williams topped the Bears’ Bulldogs on top 23-3 after the Sidney Davis, Jr. to Shuntez “Ed” respectively. Smith hauled in two But, with only 0:43 left in the 4-2. receiving corps with five catches first 30:00 of play. Smith pass on the second play of passes for 61 yards and two half, Gamble struck again, scor- A home-team win seemed a for 85 yards and a touchdown. McCormick and Walter overtime, and Reed James’ PAT, touchdowns. Mike Macon also ing this time on an 11-yard scram- distinct possibility in the first Davis, Jr., had three receptions Williams added touchdown runs, gave the Bears the lead and the had a reception. ble. Garrett again kicked the extra quarter. Reed James put the Bears for 32 yards. and Rowland added two more defense then sealed the deal. Justin Blue carried the ball 15 point to put the Warriors on top on the board at the 9:43 mark The Bears had 17 first downs PAT’s, in the third quarter to The win moved the Bears to 3- times for 59 yards to lead the 27-17 at intermission. when his 21-yard field goal in the game and were penalized move the Bulldogs out to a com- 4 on the season (they are 1-3 in Bears’ ground game. The Warriors added three more closed out a 54-yard, 12-play six times for 60 yards. fortable 37-3 advantage going the MACJC South Division) The Bears had 13 first downs touchdowns in the second half, drive. Brandon Mancuso punted five into the fourth. while Coahoma dropped to 0-7 in the game and were penalized including Gamble’s fourth of the With 2:45 on the clock, Sidney times for a 28.6 yard average and A 39-yard Trey Fleming punt (they are 0-4 in the North four times for 39 yards. Brandon day, and two Garrett PAT’s to Davis, Jr., capped a nine-play, 41- James punted once for 52 yards. return in the fourth quarter led to Division). Mancuso averaged 37.3 yards on reach the final score. yard drive with a one-yard dash Parks led the Hinds offense, the Bears’ only touchdown of the The Tigers held a 7-0 lead after four punts. “If you look at it,” said Bears’ into the end zone. James notched carrying the ball 15 times for 108 night. Taking over at the the first quarter of play. The Tigers registered 277 yards head coach Tucker Peavey, “(they the PAT to put the Bears up 10-0 yards and a touchdown and com- Bulldogs’ 43-yard line, the Bears Quarterback Dominic Marino ran of offense. Steven Barnes paced scored) 21 points off offensive with three quarters still to play. pleting 15 of 26 passes for 216 moved to the 13-yard line before 14 yards to paydirt with 1:50 on the visitors with 113 yards on 25 turnovers (each of the three The second quarter belonged to yards and two scores. Casey Haygood connected with the clock to close out a seven carries. Marino carried the ball 14 Bears’ interceptions resulted a the Eagles. A 35-yard Mason The Eagles had 19 first downs Shuntez Smith for a touchdown play, 80-yard drive. Kian Richard times for 86 yards and a touch- Warriors touchdown). We’ve (the Sollie put the visitors on the on the night and were penalized pass with 5:33 left in the game. booted the extra point. down. coaches) have got to do a better board with 11:36 left in the half eight times for 76 yards. Zack James added the extra point for The Bears scored on back-to- Marino completed 15 of 29 job of teaching and making sure and they later added a Jaquez Schemmel punted three times for the final score of the night. back possessions in the second passes for 76 yards and had one we read the right guy because Parks touchdown run and Parks to a 40.3 average. “It’s obvious to anybody quarter to push out to a 10-7 half- pass picked off. when we did (today) we were Bryant McDuffie touchdown watching the game (that it turned time lead. A CJ Johnson fumble The Tigers had 18 first downs good.” pass. around for the Bears after their recovery helped set up a 42-yard in the game and were penalized “We’ve got to be able to throw Sollie booted two extra points first two drives),” said Bears’ Casey Haygood to Smith touch- four times for 48 yards. Richard the ball and keep the defense off to give the Eagles a 17-10 lead at Itawamba Indians go down in defeat

By Michael D. Gunnell they defeated the Lady Bears 4-0. into the second overtime pro- overtime. A strong first half, featuring put the Bobcats on top 1-0. The Southwest Sports Information Kendyl Adam had eight saves pelled the home standing After a scoreless first half, the two goals from freshman Morris score remained the same until Director for the Lady Bears (1-9). The Northwest Rangers to a 2-1 win Southwest Bears got two goals Aitken, propelled the Southwest 71:10 of the match when Tristan Lady Bears return to action on over the Bears Tuesday in from Tristen Nicholson in the sec- Bears to a 5-0 win over arch-rival Garriga crossed the ball in to September 22, 2015 September 29 when they travel to MACJC non-division soccer ond half and went on to defeat the Co-Lin Tuesday night in Wesson. Tristen Nicholson who then went A late-second half surge by the Senatobia to face the Northwest action. The Bears fell to 4-6-1 visiting Itawamba Indians 2-0 The win moved the Bears to 6- one-on-one with the Bobcat’s Southwest Lady Bears fell just Lady Rangers in a 2:00 non-divi- with the loss while Northwest Friday afternoon in the Bears’ 6-1 overall and, at 3-3 in the keeper before finding the back of short Tuesday afternoon as they sion match. went to 9-4-1. final non-division match of the MACJC South, kept them in the the net to tie the match at 1-1. dropped an MACJC non-division Two goals from Tristen The match was scoreless until season. The win moved the Bears thick of the chase for a spot in the The Bears missed a scoring soccer match to visiting Holmes Nicholson and Vadim Drake 59:50 when the Bears’ Jonathan to 5-6-1 (they are 2-3 in the upcoming state/regional playoffs. opportunity as time ran out, send- Community College, 2-1. helped propel the home standing Schmaltz scored on a header off a MACJC South) while Itawamba Co-Lin fell to 0-11 and 0-5. ing the match into overtime. With The Lady Bears return to Bears to a 5-0 win over the East pass from Phillip Mallet. The fell to 4-5-1. Aitken picked up his first goal neither team scoring in either action at home again Friday with Central Warriors Friday after- Bears’ lead held up until 84:55 Nicholson picked up his first of the night, and put the Bears up 10:00 extra session, the match a 2:00 non-division match, this noon. The Bears climbed to 4-5-1 when the Rangers tied it on a goal goal at 47:15 of the match when 1-0 at 21:06 the match when he then ended in a deadlock. time against East Central. Holmes with the win while East Central from Lance Crabtree. he headed the ball after a beauti- took a pass from Tristan Garriga The Bears return to action got on the board with two quick dropped to 3-6-1. Neither team was able to score ful cross from Tristan Garriga. and scored on a shot from outside Tuesday when they host the goals Tuesday. Kylee Laird found Nicholson put the Bears up 1-0 again until Crabtree found the His final goal came at 84:37 with the 18. An unassisted goal from Meridian Eagles at 4:00 in anoth- the mark at 2:31 of the match at 16:30 of the match when he mark in the final overtime. Jonathan Schmaltz providing the Garriga at 38:02 extended the er crucial South Division match. while Micaela Robinson scored at took a pass from Ignacio Cruz September 30, 2015 assist. Bears keeper Bryant Bears’ lead to 2-0 and it went to October 20, 2015 4:29. and scored from inside the box. After battling for 110 minutes Boyington saved all seven 3-0 when, with an assist from Goals from Ariel Hutson and The score remained the same He then provided the assist as Friday afternoon, the Southwest Itawamba shots on goal. Whit Davis, Aitken picked up his Taylor Laurent were not enough until late in the match when Drake scored his first goal at Lady Bears and visiting October 6, 2015 second goal at 42:12. Tristen as the Lady Bears closed out the Taylor Laurent scored at 88:42 27:42 and had the Bears up 2-0 at Itawamba Lady Indians left the The Southwest Lady Bears bat- Nicholson closed out the first-half regular season with a 4-2 home with Kaitlyn Cooper assisting. the half. field with nothing settled as they tled host Co-Lin to a 3-3 double scoring at 44:53 with his seventh loss to Mississippi Gulf Coast But, that would be the end of the Nicholson’s second goal at ended their non-division soccer overtime tie Tuesday night in goal of the season, with an assist Tuesday afternoon. scoring as Holmes held on for the 52:31, with Drake assisting, made match tied at 2-2. The tie put the Wesson. It was the third straight from Jonathan Schmaltz. Aitken Erin Dawe put Gulf Coast on slim win. Southwest keeper the score 3-0. With Sean Spears Lady Bears at 2-9-1 on the season overtime match for the Lady and Nicholson are tied for the the board with a goal at 19:41 on Kendyl Adam saved eight of 10 assisting, Drake picked up his (they are 1-4 in the MACJC Bears and the second consecutive team lead with seven goals and 15 the match. Hutson tied things up Holmes shots on goal. With the second goal at 61:19 to make the South Division) while Itawamba to end deadlocked after two over- total points. at 1-1 with her goal at 40:01; loss, the Lady Bears dropped to score 4-0. The scoring came to an went to 2-6-1. times. The Lady Bears took an Brock Andrus scored the only Jessica Malloy provided the 1-8 on the season while Holmes end at 88:56 when Brock Andrus Itawamba held a 1-0 lead at the early 1-0 lead on Taylor Laurent’s goal of the second half, with an assist. Gulf Coast then went up 3- moved to 5-2 scored his second goal of the sea- end of the first half on the unassisted goal at 5:38 of the assist from Clifford Zayzay, to 1 with goals at 47:47 and 78:23. A penalty-kick goal by Alexis son. Irving Aitken assisted. strength of Hope Burton’s goal at match. An “own goal” by the give the Bears their five-goal Matt Ross’ goal at 74:58 of the Alonso-Gaytan at 1:48 of the Bears’ keeper Bryant Boyington 33:21. Lady Bears gave Co-Lin a goal margin of victory. match provided the only goal as match held up the rest of the way saved the only two East Central The Lady Bears tied things at and knotted things at 1-1 at 8:54. October 9, 2015 visiting Mississippi Gulf Coast Tuesday afternoon as visiting shots on goal. 1-1 at 49:10 when Gracey Assisted by Jessica Malloy, The Southwest Bears and host ended the Bears’ regular season Holmes (3-5) eased by the September 29, 2015 Freeman flicked the ball to Laurent put the Lady Bears up 2- Jones County Bobcats fought with a 1-0 victory Tuesday after- Southwest Bears 1-0 in MACJC Brinkley Gallant’s header off a Kaitlyn Cooper who then took a 1 at 10:03 with her second goal of tooth and nail Friday night in noon. non-division soccer action. corner kick 1:27 into overtime shot inside the six. the night. A 40-yard free kick by Ellisville and, when the dust had Bears’ keeper Bryant Southwest keeper Bryant gave the Lady Bears a 1-0 win at In a situation almost matching Kaitlyn Cooper at 27:31 then settled, ended their MACJC Boyington had seven saves in the Boyington saved four of five Northwest Tuesday afternoon in the Lady Bears’ first goal, they gave the Lady Bears a 3-1 advan- South Division match in a 1-1 match and finished his career in Holmes shots on goal. MACJC non-division soccer play. tied the score at 2-2 at 77:05 on a tage at halftime. double overtime tie. The tie Summit with team-record 1.31 September 24, 2015 The win moved the Lady Bears to goal by Freeman with Jessica The two-goal lead was not moved the Bears to 6-6-2 on the goals against average. A goal by Tamia Cavett at 2-9 on the season while Malloy assisting. The score enough, however, as Co-Lin season and, at 3-3-1, kept them in The Bears finished the year at 42:56 of the game proved to be all Northwest dropped to 3-6-2. remained tied after two 10:00 picked up goals at 56:18 and the thick of the chase for a spot in 7-8-2 overall and 4-5-1 in the the offense the visiting East Southwest keeper Kendyl Adam overtime periods. Lady Bears’ 85:15 to tie the match at 3-3. the upcoming playoffs. Jones MACJC South Division. Gulf Central Lady Warriors (8-0) saved all 10 Northwest shots on keeper Kendyl Adam saved 12 Southwest keeper Kendyl Adam County went to 6-4-1 and 4-2-1. Coast moved to 13-4 and 8-2. would need Friday afternoon as goal. A penalty-kick goal 1:13 shots on goal, including two in had eight saves in the match. Jay Simpson’s goal at 12:12 October 30, 2015 News 6 Book Overview: Review: Soccer teams play to win women’s Go Set a basketball Watchman players By Ed’Nisha Hardy, By Ashley Prejean, staff writer Co-editor Not everyone can play ball. Harper Lee has done it again. Here at Southwest, we have some She has stirred up controversy really good ball players. They are both in her novel and in real life. all very intelligent and look for- After she published her first ward to going to a four-year uni- novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, in versity to play ball and finish the 1960s, Lee said she would their studies. Teshia Jones, num- never publish again, but at ber one, plans to become a phys- eighty-nine years old, being blind ical therapist. Ariel McDaniel, and hearing impaired, and living number three, plans to graduate in a nursing home, she has pub- from Southwest with an lished a book she said she would Associate of Arts degree and never publish, Go Set a attend medical school to become Watchman, which hit number 6 an anesthesiologist after earning on the New York Times 2015 Brittaney Hipps, Brinkley Gallant, Kaitlyn Pitts, Ariel Hutson Lexi Baker, Danaraye Parks, Morgan Foster, Aqura Wilson, Gracey Freeman, Jessica Malloy; second row: Drew Gallant, her Bachelor’s degree. Best Seller list. Her original care- Head Coach; Kristen Parnell, Kennedy Mount, Briana Miller, Jordan Wigington, Devin Cassett, Kendyl Adam, Kaitlyn Cooper , Lydia Byrd, Taylor Laurent, Courtney Lewis, Sidney Kristy Armwood, number four, Hill, Zach Mills, Assistant Coach giver, her sister, passed away, and plans on majoring in criminal in her place was her new caregiv- justice, and she is trying to work er, a former employee who hard enough to play ball over- worked at her sister’s law office, seas. who just happened to be the per- Alissa Adams, number ten, son who brought this book to the plans to become a dentist, and publisher, Harper Collins. she aspires to go back to school Nearly fifty years later, she has to obtain a coaching degree that wowed the literary world, both will allow her to help young ath- good and bad, with her sequel letes discover their love for bas- novel Go Set a Watchman. There ketball. are some critics who believe this Basketball is life for Terica is a fraud and others who think Barnes, number eleven, who this is a masterpiece. Lee states plans to become a professional that she originally wrote Go Set a basketball player. She hopes to Watchman before she ever wrote play overseas and in the WNBA. To Kill a Mockingbird, and the Her motivation is the chance to original manuscripts that were give back to her community and thought to be lost were discov- family. Kesia Gray, number four- ered in late 2014. Either way, teen, plans on becoming a homi- Harper Lee is credited with writ- cide detective. Basketball is her ing this novel of a small town in Will Parish, Parker Myrick, Whit Davis, Ignacio Cruz, Clifford Zayzay, Tristan Garriga, Morris Aitken, Phillip Mallet, Jonathan Schmaltz; second row: Drew Gallant, Head Coach; passion, and she has dreams of Alabama. Tristen Nicholson, Drew McInnis, Krawford Boyd, Bryant Boyington, Brock Andrus, Ryan Richardson, Vadim Drake, Irving Aitken, Zach Mills, Assistant Coach playing professionally. This is the coming-of-age Lillie Snowden, number fif- story of Jean Louise “Scout” teen, hopes to become an athletic Finch all grown up. Scout left the trainer or physical therapist to South, but she is returning home help young athletes train so they to her father, Atticus. She comes Whispering Pines takes first can reach their goals. home to Maycomb, Alabama, Tatyana Turner, number twen- during the high point of the Civil ty-one, plans to play ball at a uni- War, and she faces a major moral versity and then join the Air dilemma. Lee shakes up what we Force. know from how To Kill a Number twenty-five, Shelby Mockingbird, giving us a new overall in MCJCPA Taylor, plans to become a sports side to Atticus that has not been broadcaster. She would like to seen before, and Scout has to give back to her community by make up her own mind about opening a recreation center and Atticus and equality. coaching at her hometown yearbook competition school. Chelsea James, number thirty- Archery at two, who says, “basketball is my getaway,” plans to become a Southwest paralegal. Gabby Cortez, number thirty-four, plans to finish her By Ashley Prejean, studies in criminal justice and Co-editor play overseas. If that doesn’t work out, she wants to become a Southwest is host to a lot of lawyer. Number forty-two, clubs and activities for students Akeyia “Keke” McDyess, plans to be involved in on campus. One to finish playing ball, become an club in particular is the archery athletic trainer, and continue liv- club! This is the first semester ing life. Her motto is YOLO, that archery is offered as an elec- which stands for, “You Only Live tive. All you have to do is go to Once.”It’s good to have a backup the registrar’s office and have plan, but you should always fol- them add HPR 1111 QQ; classes low your dreams. You can do start October 20, 2015, on anything you put your mind to as Tuesdays and Thursdays. Mr. long as you always keep your Jeremy Smith and Ms. Addie self-confidence. Basketball sea- Boone are the instructors who son has just started. The team oversee and advise the club. The Joyce Mabry, journalism instructor; Elizabeth A. Cutrer, Co-editor;Savannah Newton,Co-editor; Sarah Bennett, Editor; Rebekah Mote, Co-editor; won two of three games, scoring club usually meets every three and Katelynn Roberts, Co-editor forty-nine to forty-six in the first, weeks on Wednesday afternoons, fifty-three to thirty-two in the but the schedule is subject to Congratulations to Southwest 2015 Whispering Pines of the 2015 yearbook was Sarah instructor Joyce Mabry. Other second, and forty-four to fifty- change. They normally meet at Mississippi Community College “Celebrate” won First place in Bennett; co-editors were community colleges participating two in the last. Make sure you the gym next to The Grill or at for taking First Place Overall in Cover Division, First place in Savannah Newton, Elizabeth were Hinds, Gulf Coast, Jones, come out and support your very the well construction site, but the the 2014-15 Mississippi Structure Division, First place in Cutrer, Rebekah Mote, and Northeast, Northwest, East own Lady Bears! location can change. Students are Community and Junior College Typography Division, First place Katelynn Roberts. The yearbook Central, East Mississippi, able to bring their own equip- Press Association yearbook com- in Copy Division, and First place was created by the journalism Holmes, and Itawamba. ment to use, or the club can pro- Be Safe petition. Southwest’s yearbook in Design Division. The Editor classes under the direction of vide equipment for you to bor- row. They have five bows and multiple targets. They hope to be this able to expand what they are able to offer as far as equipment goes Halloween in the very near future. What By Bernard Nichols, many students do not know is Refuse to be a victim staff writer that this is a free club, meaning you do not have to pay to join As we approach the and there is no set deadline to Halloween season, I encourage join, so feel free to join anytime! you all to conduct yourselves in a You can email either advisor for manner that is safe to you and the more information. Another people around you. The excite- important thing to remember is ment of children and adults at that you do not have to be an ath- this time of year can sometimes lete to join, nor do you have to make them not as careful as they have any archery experience to would normally be, so being join. This club is open to all stu- extra cautious is a must! dents of all skill levels. They I know that most of you will be encourage everyone to join! They attending or hosting fun costume will be doing fundraisers parties, so have some good, throughout the semester and year wholesome, and SAFE fun. to help raise money for the Driving safely is also important. archery club, so be on the look- The streets will be crawling with out to help support a great team. witches, ghosts, goblins, vam- This year they will not be able to pires and all other sorts of cos- participate in competition, but tumed people, so your responsi- that does not stop them from hav- bility as a driver is very high. ing high aspirations. They hope Maintain a low speed and keep to one day host a competition and your eye out for the little ones want to get back into the compe- and their escorts. tition ring. For now, they are a We all definitely want to have recreational club open to all the a safe and happy Halloween for students of Southwest. Be sure to Karen Wall, first semester ADN student, Nickalus Brisco, SNO President, Roseveller Conerly, SMCC ADN faculty, and Jayne Causey, SMCC Workforce Development ourselves, our guests, and espe- keep a lookout in your email for Trainer cially our children and/or updates on club meetings, Speaker, Jayne Causey, SMCC Workforce Development Trainer, develop their own safety plan. Jayne Causey discussed home, automo- younger siblings. Using safety fundraisers, and all happenings presented Refuse To Be a Victim® crime prevention lecture, a program bile, phone, technology, and personal safety at the SMCC ADN Student tips and some common sense can of the club. For more informa- of the National Rifle Association. Refuse To Be a Victim® is a lecture Nursing Organization meeting. help you make the most of your tion, feel free to contact Mr. full of crime prevention and personal safety strategies one can use to Halloween season this year. 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By Bernard Nichols, vessel for me to gain self-confi- you’re not pretty, that you’re not staff writer dence. My mother has inspired good enough, some knuckle-head me the most because she brings is going to break your heart, but Here at Southwest, there are out the best in me. We talk a you have to understand that you numerous people who are deter- whole lot, and she really helps me are fearfully and wonderfully mined to have a prosperous believe in myself when I don’t made.” Her greatest experience is career through challenging work, feel adequate enough.” the children, and she believes, but there is one individual who Kaley trained by watching “It’s not about the recognition started her career at a young age Second Place Winners Glo Boys: Jamarius Matthews, Dan’Tario Magee, Dreick Waller, Troy Norman, Dexter Irvin, Jamikus Miss Universe and Miss USA that you get from them but it’s McKelphin; second row: Elijah Wells, Curtis Magee, Bradey Smet, Frank Matthew and is striving to be Miss USA. every day, and she even had a about the role you play in their Kaley Ford is a sophomore at favorite, Olivia Culpo. “I love her life. When the little girls look at SMCC, and she plans on attend- especially because she’s short; you and tell you that they aspire ing the University of Southern she’s 5’2’’ just like me. In the to be a princess just like you, you Mississippi after graduation, pageant world, everyone thinks really want to set a solid founda- where she will major in Speech that you have to be 6’1’’ to be tion for them.” Pathology. In addition to attend- successful. It’s not about height With the continued support of ing school, Kaley works at Belk, or beauty, but it’s about the her mother, father, and siblings, CCommommmuteruter Sttuudentntss and she also makes the time to woman that can get the job done.” along with her strong faith, Kaley further her pageantry career. So Kaley also receives coaching in hopes to become Miss USA. “I CommuCCouter u Meale l Carrdsd far, she’s won three state titles: Alabama and Georgia and is cur- would love to become Miss USA. National American Miss, Miss rently receiving interview coach- I believe that Miss USA is in my areea aavvaila ableleea at Collegiate Mississippi, and Miss ing from the infamous Don future, but even if I don’t win, I Magnolia State, along with win- Baker. think that the lives that I’ve BusB sisinessiness OfOffffficefi ning seven other local titles. She’s Throughout her pageantry touched already will serve jus- also had numerous TV appear- career, Kaley has learned so tice. It’s all about what God has ances. many life lessons and is an inspi- for me.” At fourteen, Kaley started ration to many young people who This is definitely not the last competing in pageants due to her long to become someone great. you will hear about Kaley Ford, mother’s love and endless sup- Although Kaley won her first so stay tuned and continue to port. “I actually started because I pageant at age eighteen, she cheer her on because our fellow had low self-esteem, and I was believes that “If it doesn’t chal- Bear just might hold the title, being bullied in high school, so lenge you, it won’t change you.” Miss USA. my mother used pageantry as a “You’re going to get told that

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