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COMMUNITY in VIEWPOINTS Jacksonville builds community ‘Spirit’ on Mountain Street JP Wood by Morgan Wallen. definitely saw a spike in cli- Staff Reporter The event has had a posi- entele after their attendance tive impact on local business- last year. es for years, and 2018 was no This year’s Spirit on Welcome week festivities Meet the Newbies: A message different. Mountain Street comes marched on at JSU Thursday from new A&E Editor Jean and Steven Ellison, amidst rising tensions be- Page 3 night as The City of Jackson- Taylor Mitchell JSU graduates and owners of tween the University and the ville and Jacksonville State ‘The Music Box’ in Annis- City of Jacksonville as hous- University came together to ton, which offers instrumen- ing, zoning and parking issues host the 13th annual Spirit on tal lessons of all sorts to local have become more prevalent Mountain Street. children, say the event al- during tornado recovery. El- in ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Local businesses, Jack- lows them to spread the word lison says that the joint ven- sonville residents and JSU about their business and get ture between JSU and the students all turned out on the word out in a mass set- Jacksonville community is “a Mountain Street in front of ting. This was their second great way to kick off the year JSU Stadium for food offered year as vendors at Spirit on on a united front.” by local restaurants, an an- Mountain Street. According tique car show, a hotdog eat- to Jean Ellison, her business ing contest and a free concert see ‘SPIRIT’ page 2 Collider.com

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Hollie Ivey/ The Chanticleer JSU Football falls to open The Jacksonville community gathered on Thursday to celebrate 2018 season Page 7 Spirit on Mountain Street

CAMPUS on CAMPUS Sophomore Convocation welcomes JSU Student Health Center returning students (back) to campus Relocated Breanna Hill The JSU Student News Editor Health Center relocated this week On Tuesday the 28th, the TMB lawn was buzz- to its new home at the JSU Nursing Center ing with second year students at Jacksonville State (formerly Jacksonville University’s annual sophomore convocation. Hospital Emergency The promise of free food, the various booths Room). Patients were set up, fun games, and the possibility of winning welcomed to the new a prize was enough to draw a pretty big crowd of location starting on sophomores to the event, which lasted from 5:00 Tuesday, August 28. p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Corn hole, rock wall climbing, and the blaring of the top tunes were just some of the activities offered for returning students. Young Lee Open- Along with the Jacksonville State ROTC booth ing Reception that was set up, there were several other booths to and Artist Talk attract the sophomores, such as the university’s ca- Thursday, reer services and a booth involving opportunities August 30, 5pm available after college. Hammond Hall Dozens of students were already gathered on the lawn by the time the event began. Some were found Breanna Hill/ The Chanticleer Join us for an exhibi- attempting to climb the tall rock wall, others were A rock climbing wall was one of many activities avail- tion of works by in line for the delicious looking hotdogs, and the able for students at Sophomore Convocation. Atlanta based artist rest were either testing their corn hole skills or min- With the devastation of the March 19 tornado in Young Lee. There will gling with others. mind, the students of Jacksonville State returning be an artist talk given Along with the corn hole game and the rock for a second year were happy to forget about cam- at 5:30pm during the wall, students were invited to prove their strength pus construction for a while to celebrate their return exhibit. Along with by trying military, or test their skills by shooting a to Jacksonville. Young Lee, we will also basketball. have artists Despite all the chaos going on all around cam- Not only did students enjoy food and compete Christian Dunn and pus, the volunteers who organized the event were against each other in activities, but several students Trey Ingram exhibiting able to create a fun, and exciting atmosphere for the could be seen reuniting with friends from Freshman in our Roundhouse class of 2021. Gallery, and JSU year. Alumni Justin Farmer in the Hammond Hall Student Gallery. @ChanticleerJSU The Chanticleer August 30, 2018 2 News

NATIONAL NEWS U.S. Senator John McCain dies at 81 Scott Young Staff Reporter

Former Senator from Arizona and 2008 Re- publican presidential nominee John McCain died Saturday evening after roughly a year-long battle with brain cancer. He was 81 and only four days shy of his 82nd birthday. In a statement from his office, it was- an nounced McCain passed away at 4:28 p.m. local time at his home in Cornville, Arizona, one day after it was announced that he would dis- continue treatment for cancer. McCain began his service to the country following his graduation from the United States Naval Academy, where he was commissioned as an ensign in the Navy. His first combat as- signment was to an aircraft carrier where he flew A-4 Skyhawks over North Vietnam- dur ing Operation Rolling Thunder, which was an eight-week air campaign designed to impair Vietnam. While flying his 23rd bombing mission, his aircraft was shot down over Hanoi, Vietnam. Photo Courtesy of NBC After the impact fractured his arms and legs, Former Presidential candidate John McCain died Saturday the North Vietnamese pulled him to shore, bay- his policies and views were conservative, he rallied around to pay tribute to Senator McCain. oneting him and beating his shoulder with a ri- was viewed in Washington as a ‘maverick’, or “He showed us who we are and who we can fle. For the next five and a half years, he would an independent thinker, not afraid to deviate be when we are at our best,” said Senator Jeff remain a prisoner of war, enduring torturous from mainstream conservative thought to vote Flake of Arizona, “And he devoted his life to conditions and receiving minimal care for his his conscience. During his term, he fought for service and to the exalted idea of America that injuries. Following McCain’s release from im- campaign finance reform, an end to pork bar- was bigger and better than him. Bigger than us prisonment, he ended his military service a dec- rel spending, veterans’ benefits, and a pathway all.” orated war hero, receiving two Purple Hearts, to citizenship for certain undocumented immi- Former President Barack Obama, and his op- the Distinguished Flying Cross, two Legions of grants. ponent in 2008, took to Twitter to say, “Few of Merits, two Navy and Marine Corps Commen- Despite running an unsuccessful presidential us have been tested the way John once was, or dation Medals, and a Prisoner of War Medal. campaign in 2000, he launched his campaign required to show the kind of courage that he McCain began his political career upon ex- for the Republican nomination for President in did. But all of us can aspire to the courage to iting the United States Navy. He was elected 2008, where he went on to become the nomi- put the greater good above our own. At John’s to serve as a Representative to Arizona’s 1st nee. His candidacy faced an uphill battle as best, he showed us what that means.” Congressional district, where he showed strong much of the electorate aligned McCain with In a raucous political environment, McCain support for then-President Reagan’s economic the unpopular, presidency of George Bush. He stood out as someone who practiced civility, and foreign policies. went on to lose to then-Senator Barack Obama, even when it might have been inconvenient for Four years later, McCain was elected to the only achieving 173 electoral votes. him. So today, we honor the sacrifice given by United States Senate, where he would serve Following news of his death, members of McCain and thank him for his decades of ser- until his passing on Saturday. Though most of Congress, former Presidents, and celebrities vice.

CAMPUS INFO ‘SPIRIT’ from Page 1

Alongside The Alpha Xi Delta to hold color run Sept. 22 Music Box, there Chanticleer Staff Report were also tents set up from multiple clothing vendors, Jacksonville State University’s insurance agencies, Chapter of Alpha Xi Delta will hold and oh so many its 8th annual Color Me Alpha Xi 5K restaurants. Pizza, Run/1M Walk on Saturday, Septem- sandwiches, and ber 7 at Jacksonville State Univer- drinks were flowing sity. in abundance as at- tendees took advan- Proceeds from the event will go to tage of the $1 flat Autism Speaks, an Autism advocacy rate for concessions. As the sun set on group. the street festivities, country artist Mor- The 5K Color Run and 1 mile walk gan Wallen took the will begin and end at the Theron stage in the Meehan Montgomery Building on the JSU Hall parking lot for campus. a free concert, in front of a large and Registration/check in for the Run/ enthusiastic crowd. t-shirt pick up will begin at 7:00am Proceeds from (CDT) and the walk registration/ the event went to the Jacksonville check in/t-shirt pick up will begin at Christian Outreach 7:30am. The run will begin at 8:00am Center, an organiza- and the walk will follow at 8:30am. tion of more than 20 churches that work The registration fee for the 5k is together to serve the $25, while the 1 mile will cost $20. community. Accord- There will be a five dollar discount Benefiting Autism Speaks ing the Jacksonville until September 1st. COC, the event net- ted around $10,000, all of which will go For questions please contact Lexie act.autismspeaks.org/jacksonvillestate to support residents Brown, [email protected]. within the 36265 zip code. The Chanticleer August 30, 2018 3 Viewpoints Meet the Newbies: A message from new A&E Editor Taylor Mitchell Taylor Mitchell Arts and Entertainment Editor Whats up guys and welcome to the Chanticleer… wait this isn’t a radio show is it?

Either way I am Taylor B. Mitchell you may recognize me from such radio hits as Arcade Fire and Animated Imports on WLJS. I am honored to be serving as your new Arts and Entertainment editor. I am a com- munication student in probably the purest sense in that I kinda do a bit of everything. On top of my radio shows I have written for the Chanticleer for two years as an arts and entertainment reporter and video game critic. I have also worked on a couple of short film projects.

Most of my interests revolve around video games and films. I adore expe- riencing, discussing, and critiquing media both new and old. I often feel like criticism is an unappreciated part of journalism, as if the analysis of media has less of a practical use than straight journalism. As a journalist first and foremost, I understand this concept as the news must come first, but journalists should also try to give something back to their audiences. For me, that takes the form of intellectually stimulating that takes a piece of media apart while given them a feel on if they would enjoy it or not. With this in mind, criticism is something I want to bring more of to this little section here.

I feel the discussion of media is an important part of what art is, and while it won’t overtake the news, it should always be present. Beyond that I also want to shift the section to focusing more on campus media and art. I feel like sometimes we overlook the wonderful talent JSU’s student body has in their artistic and media endeavors. I wanted to give a glimpse on my ideas about the role of the Arts and Entertainment section.

I know you’re all going to enjoy the direction we are taking this semester.

OOREOLUWA: Experiences of a JSU International Student

Ooreoluwa Olayinka The best part is, I have a game where I 4. The nervous chuckle JSU Student try to spot the exact moment a new teacher I think the concept behind this is to laugh encounters my name on the register before at yourself to diffuse the embarrassment you My parents could have named me some- he (or she because 2018 and equality!) tries to feel? Either way, the next symptom is a ner- thing else. They could have chosen something sound it out. There are tell-tale signs that my vous chuckle. At this point no one, I mean no monosyllabic like Grace or something musi- name is about to be gruesomely murdered one, is amused, especially not me. Actually, cal like Melody. Better yet, they could have like: I lied. At this point, my amusement has only given me something traditionally African like 1. The Awkward Pause just begun. Because I’m 100% sure it is going Ashanti. But they named me a five-syllable There’s a pause and then there’s an awkward to get more amusing because the final and tongue twister with a handful of vowels. My pause. If I can count to 10, Mississippi-ly, favorite sign is about to happen. name is like a random sampling of the alpha- then that pause became awkwaaard. 11 times Which brings us to last but not least… bet noodle soup- lots of vowels and then very 5. The stutter generic consonants like L and R. out of 10 this extremely awkward pause is This is my favorite symptom because wow OOREOLUWA because my new teacher has come across the people are creative! I have never seen such Don’t get me wrong, I quite like my name- overdose of vowels that is my name. Because creativity before as they try to figure out my Ooreoluwa. Not only is it very unique (as I’m most of the time, new teacher’s Eurocen- name. Bear in mind that they have stalled so the only Ooreoluwa I know), but it also has tric brain has never come across an African long with the many previous signs and the a wealth of meaning. The name itself means name, her brain hits a blank. Which trans- inevitable is here. They now HAVE to try to “the goodness of God” and there’s a story lates to the awkward 10 Mississippi pause. say the name. There’s a lot of oohs and ahs behind how the name came about. However, 2. The squint and stuttering. At this point, I’ve reached we’re not here for an Olayinka family his- More often than not, the pause is accom- peak amusement with watching Eurocentric tory lesson. (Again, do you see the alphabet panied by the squint. Said new teacher now battle Afrocentric (and lose, might I add). So soup feature in my last name?) In fact, I wish scrunches up his eyes and takes a closer look I have to step in. I didn’t have to shorten it to the four let- at the roster as if Ooreoluwa will somehow I usually step in and offer them an alterna- ter Oore which people still struggle to pro- rearrange itself like a possessed game of tive to the alphabet soup name which is Oore nounce… (the nerve, the audacity). Scrabble into a familiar and easier to pro- and is pronounced oh-ray- BTW! (And yes, As you know, it is back-to-school season. nounce name. I really wish it worked like I’m calling out all of you who have known me Imagine what I, along with the countless that. Unfortunately, it doesn’t, which brings for years and still can’t pronounce 4 letters number of international students that equally us to sign number three. properly). I have even had a couple teachers have five-syllable tongue twister alphabet 3. Take Off settle for “O” which tbh, is cool because guess soup names, go through with new teachers This symptom only manifests with teachers who’s getting a bad end of the year evalua- murdering -oh sorry I meant- trying to say and professors of the glasses wearing com- tion for not learning to say my name? (Ha-ha, our names. I for one, have a series of reac- munity. This basically means that newbie will joking, but maybe I should start doing that). tions- from the cringe, to the amused chuckle then take off her glasses and bring the roster All in all, no hard feelings. My name really is to the “okay let me end his struggle now by closer to her face, in an attempt to decipher chaos and confusion, so I don’t blame anyone just raising my hand”. the alphabet soup name that seems like a for having a hard time trying to say it. crypted message. The Chanticleer August 30, 2018 4 Arts & Entertainment GAME OP-ED A case for transmedia narratives: a defense of Blizzard Taylor Mitchell A&E Editor

A transmedia narrative, also called transmedia storytelling, is when a story is told through multiple forms of media. As an ex- ample say there is a movie and as a sequel it gets a tv show, some audio dramas, or even books; all telling a continuous and connected story. It is basically a device that allows for a more varied form of storytelling, by using different media one is able to use the strengths of each medium to help how effectively a story is told. This kind of storytelling has become widely used in the video game industry, and Courtesy of its starting to be seen as a problem. Recently, Blizzard Entertainment a good bit of backlash has been thrown at competitive online shooter. The way the game teractions or cutscenes involving non-player Blizzard Entertainment for their use of trans- is set up, a series of online matches, doesn’t characters. These are fine for very event driv- media storytelling in World of Warcraft and lend itself to a story. While the heroes them- en narratives, but not for character drama. In Overwatch, and honestly I don’t think it has selves hint at a world with many stories to truth, having the player just follow around a been a bad direction to go in. tell, there just simply isn’t a place to tell them few characters as they endlessly talk to each The main complaint I keep seeing is sim- outside of special events. With this in mind, other wouldn’t be very engaging. It would be ply that developers should put all of the story Blizzard seems to have made the decision to similar to having a big exposition dump in a they want to tell into their games. I should be tell these stories in the way that makes the film, informative sure but it doesn’t hold the clear on this, that isn’t in anyway unreason- most sense for their game, outside of it. While attention. It also has no gameplay potential so able, yet here I am to argue against it. Allow doing this they can also ignore the limitations it would all around bore players. The solution me to explain. In the past transmedia story- of the genre. Transmedia storytelling has be- that seems to have come from this problem telling has been used when companies have come, in this case, the technique required to is to put actions into the game, yet give ex- no intention on telling a part of a story in their move past a development issue. tra context in short stories or comics. Players game. In games like Halo or Gears of War Yet, how does this idea of telling a story don’t have to seek these things out, but they this is primarily backstory that can be alluded outside of limitations fit for World of War- can if they want to better understand the char- to or referenced but could, for good narrative craft? Has the game not been telling stories acters inner motivations. A player that doesn’t reasons, never be fully explained. Nobody for 14 years now? Honestly, how this idea is care about this, however, still gets the epic ci- likes exposition breaks in their action shooter being applied to the game, and the backlash nematics and gameplay they want. It is a way games, its a restriction of the genre. Yet while to it are the reason I am writing this. In the to please two very different kinds of player. It some of Overwatch’s comics and shorts do new expansion, Battle for Azeroth, the team also allows the developers to move past the tell backstory, some actually move forward a for the game is interested in telling a more limitations of their genre, into a region of sto- story that, if you are just playing the game, character driven story. This is where the issue rytelling they want to explore. In the end, I you are not even made aware of. Why is that? of genre comes in again. Massive multiplayer think that transcendence of limitations in nar- I see it as a restriction of Overwatch’s genre, a online (MMO) games have a tendency to tell rative is one of the most interesting ideas that stories through either walls of text or short in- games have for us recently. WLJS SPOTLIGHT It Happens Time: Thursdays, 10 p.m. to 12 a.m. Host: Kate Fleming

It Happens is a new show focused on the ins and outs and the dos and don’ts of dating! In today’s world of online dating and social media stalking, it is hard to find that special someone and once you do find that special someone, how do you know if they’re really “the one”? It Happens features different guests so the audience can hear multiple opinions on certain issues. It Happens also features “Dating Advice with Kate,” a segment where Kate answers listener’s dating questions, “Tinder Fails,” a segment dedicated to those very hilarious and embarrassing Tinder mistakes and “Mountain Magic,” a segment all about those sweet moments in the love lives of listeners.

“Mountain Magic” was inspired by a first date that Kate found extremely touching, which involved a picnic on top of a mountain. “Tinder Fails” was inspired by Kate’s personal Tinder fails and those her friends have shared with her and “Dating Advice with Kate” was Courtesy of Kaitlin Fleming inspired by “Dear Abby” columns she has read before.

In between segments, listeners can enjoy an assortment of music from local artists like The Sunsets, to pop artists like Justin Bieber and classic stars like Bruce Springsteen. With a wide variety of artists, listeners will never be bored.

During the first show, Kate and her guest Spencer talked about their personal Tinder dating fails and they also shared their Tinder dating advice. In upcoming shows, Kate plans to discuss “How to Know When They Like You Too,” “First Date Disasters,” and “What Not To Wear: First Date Edition.”

Make sure you like It Happens on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ithappens91.9/ and if you have dating questions, be sure to call in during the show! The Chanticleer August 30, 2018 5 Arts & Entertainment FILM REVIEW The Meg delivers exactly what you expect Breihan Dryden summary, Jason Statham plays Jonas Taylor, A&E Writer a rescue diver who loses two men during a deep sea rescue. While in the depths, some- Back in 1975, Steven Spielberg un- thing rams into the hull of the submarine that leashed his cinematic masterpiece onto the their on and forces Jonas to leave the remain- unsuspecting masses in the form of Jaws. ing men in order to save everyone else. This Adapted from the (surprise) hit book of the royally screws Jonas up and he “retires” to same name, Jaws made waves with both Thailand, disgraced and thought to be crazy. critics and audiences alike, creating not only Fast forward five years and Jonas is dragged the summer blockbuster, but also solidifying out of “retirement” in order to rescue his ex- and legitimizing the shark genre of film into wife (who left him after the incident on the what we know today. The Meg, much like sub) from the bottom of the Marianas trench, Jaws, was also based on a novel. Written by where her crew has discovered a gosh darn Steve Alten, The Meg (the novel’s name is megalodon. While this story isn’t going to simply Meg) has been stuck in development wow you with utter brilliance, it will keep hell for quite some time now. Originally, you hooked from the start with some smart New Line Cinema was to release the film in pacing and some genuinely wonderful acting 2008 with Guillermo Del Toro directing, but from all those involved. Outside of god-king when 2008 came and went without a splash Statham, we have Rainn Wilson (Dwight from our favorite prehistoric monstrosity, from The Office) playing an eccentric tool of back into the depths the project went. After a billionaire and boy is he delightful. Cliff the rights were dropped from New Line and Curtis (the stepdad from Fear The Walking Del Toro was gone, next up to direct was Dead) is another treat as Jonas’s old partner the saint of splatter himself, Eli Roth. But, who wrangles him back into the water. This surprise surprise, this never happened. Fi- is a film with what feels like genuine people Courtesy of IMDB.com genuinely trying to do good. They’re nerds nally, after twenty one years of teasing, we the monster, and the CG is actually really, the fans finally get to take a bite out of this in the water that accidentally release a megalodon and actively try to contain and/or kill really good. They’ve even thrown in some lonnnnnng awaited treat. So, does The Meg great practical effects as icing on the cake. the monster. It’s almost like Lake Placid, but sink or swim when it comes to adaptations Look, you already know if you’re going to with an even bigger beastie. of shark novels? Oh, it swims baby. Like a be the kind of person who enjoys this movie. Water and shark based puns aside, megalodon creeping up from the bottom of If you aren’t interested in seeing Jason Sta- the ocean. The Meg is a solid summer blockbuster and the best shark film since Deep Blue Sea tham fight a megalodon 1.) What is wrong This review is not going to go into with you? and 2.) What is wrong with you? (suck it The Shallows and 47 Meters Down). much detail concerning the story of the film, If that totally seems up your alley, then you The characters are likeable and entertaining, because it is still making serious bank in won’t be disappointed. Trust me, you’ll have theatres and I don’t want to spoil it for those the story has a quick pace, the cinematog- raphy is wonderful at capturing the scale of way more fun with this than Jurassic World who are still planning on going to see it. In 2. NEWS VRV adds classic Nickelodeon channels to streaming service Sarah Perez VRV arrived in 2016 as something of a Techcrunch competitor to Amazon’s Prime Video Chan- VRV, a fandom-focused digital stream- nels, which also provides access to niche digital ing service, has signed a deal with Viacom and streaming content in a single destination. How- Nickelodeon to launch a new streaming chan- ever, VRV offers members over 20,000 hours nel dedicated to Nick’s classic 90’s shows and of free content, with the option to upgrade to more. The new channel, called NickSplat (yes the Premium tier for more, as well as its exclu- really), will stream via VRV as an over-the-top sives. Amazon’s Channels, on the other hand, is service, and will offer fans access to nearly 30 only an a la carte service where members pick classic series, the companies say. and choose which channels they want. There Its lineup includes series like aren’t any channel bundles available at this “AAAHH!!! Real Monsters,” “CatDog,” time. “Doug,” “Rocko’s Modern Life,” “All That,” In addition, unlike Amazon Channels, VRV “Are You Afraid of the Dark?,” “Clarissa Ex- isn’t targeting a mainstream user base, but has plains It All,” “Kenan & Kel,” “Legends of the been more focused on serving various fandoms Hidden Temple,” “The Angry Beavers” “The – anime fans, gamers, comics fans, sci-fi and Wild Thornberrys,” and many others. fantasy fans, and others. VRV says additional shows will be added With NickSplat, it’s now going after a at a later date. slightly different demographic – kids who grew The channel will also be available both as up watching Nickelodeon on linear TV and are a $5.99 per month a la carte subscription and it nostalgic for those old shows. Maybe they even will be included in the VRV premium bundle, want to stream them for their own kids these which is $9.99 per month. In a sense, the a la days. carte option is the equivalent of it being its For Viacom, a partnership with VRV gives own streaming service, but one without its own it a chance to monetize its older library content standalone platform, as with Viacom’s Noggin, in a different way than throwing it out on a aimed at the preschool set. bigger platform, like Netflix (where, frankly, VRV’s premium bundle offers a variety it would be seen by more viewers). However, of channels beyond NickSplat, including also VRV is not the only place some of these old Ellation’s anime streaming service Crunchyroll, shows can be found – there are also Nick clas- Funimation, Rooster Teeth, Shudder and others, sic series on other services, like Hulu and Ama- as well as exclusive series like “HarmonQuest,” zon – the latter where they can be purchased “Killjoys,” “Thundercats,” and “Gary and His by episode or season. In other words, if you’re Demons.” sorta obsessed with one or two old Nick shows, “VRV, with a sophisticated user base that you may want to just go find them elsewhere. loves the best in animation, is the perfect plat- NickSplat only makes sense if you want a big form to launch our NickSplat channel,” said back catalog of classic Nickelodeon. Sam Cooper, Viacom Executive Vice President VRV is available online and as an app on of Distribution and Business Development Xbox One, PS4, Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, Partnerships, in a statement about the launch. Android TV, Chromecast, Android and iOS. “Viacom’s content – including our deep li- The service’s operator, Ellation, is now solely brary of genre-defining television – is highly in owned by AT&T now that it bought out The demand, and our audiences are always looking Chernin Group’s controlling interest in Ellation for new and innovative ways to enjoy our pro- parent, Otter Media. gramming. We’re committed to finding the best partners to bring our individual brands direct to Images Courtesy of Wikpedia the consumer, and this relationship with VRV is an exciting step forward in our strategy,” Cooper added. The Chanticleer August 30, 2018 6 Study Break Word Scramble! Football Edition:

KTACEL KFCFIKO

CREENT ULHDED

UNPT CKSA

UMLFBE IKHTNDGE

A Few Sick Punz

How much money does a pirate pay for corn? A buccaneer!

The new treasurer for Beta Alpha Psi is already being ac-counted on.

Did you hear about the auto body shop that just opened? It comes highly wreck-a-mended!

What do you call a laughing motorcycle? A yamahahaha.

Did YOU know...

The Amazon rainforest produces half the world’s oxygen supply.

The naming of tropical storms and hurricanes of- ficially began in 1953.

Only female mosquitos bite.

More people die from falling coconuts than from shark attacks. The Chanticleer August 30, 2018 7 Sports

2018 JSU Football Schedule

Aug. 25 North Carolina A&T Montgomery, Ala. 6 p.m. LOSS

Sept. 8 Mississippi Val- ley State

6 p.m. JSU Sportswire JSU FOOTBALL Sept. 22 *Tennessee Tech Gamecocks Fall to North Carolina 6 p.m. A&T in season-opening thriller Sept. 29 One of college football’s most “I thought our effort was really however, as NCA&T’s Malik Wil- *Austin Peay remarkable streaks came to an good, but it goes back to (North son took the ensuing kickoff 98 unfortunate end in the annual Carolina) A&T – they played yards for a touchdown to put his (Homecoming) Guardian Credit Union FCS hard. Defensively, I thought we team in front 14-10. 3 p.m. Kickoff Saturday night. played well at times. Offensively, A 40-yard Cooper touchdown Sixth-ranked Jacksonville we’ve got to be able to run the pass to Josh Pearson just over a State’s regular-season win streak ball better (80 yards on 27 car- minute later put the Gamecocks Oct. 6 of 41 straight against non-FBS ries).” ahead again at 17-14. The three- *at Eastern opponents came to an end against Jacksonville State outgained play scoring drive saw Cooper hit Kentucky No. 14 North Carolina A&T in NCA&T 403-148, but mistakes Shaq Davidson on a 24-yard com- the nationally televised show- both mental and physical proved pletion before his toss to Pearson, 3 p.m. down of FCS powers at Cramton too costly to overcome. The whose first career catch resulted in Bowl. Gamecocks committed four turn- points. Oct. 13 The defending HBCU champs overs, were whistled for 14 pen- North Carolina A&T took the (1-0) immediately answered two alties and were only 1-for-11 on lead for what proved to be the last *Eastern Illinois Gamecocks touchdowns with third-down conversions. time with five-play, 36-yard drive 3 p.m. scores of their own in the third Cooper had his moments in his after JSU failed to execute an on- quarter and held on to prevail 20- JSU debut: he threw touchdown side kick following its score. A 17, handing JSU its first loss to a passes of 49 and 40 yards on back- catch interference penalty on nthe Oct. 20 non-FBS foe since Nov. 16, 2013 to-back series in the third quarter kickoff gave the Aggies excellent *at Southeast (a span of 1,743 days). as the Gamecocks’ offense began field position and they re-took the Missouri State Jacksonville State, 0-1 for the to display some explosiveness. lead on a 4-yard touchdown pass first time since losing to - Michi The redshirt sophomore transfer with 2:36 left in the third quarter. 1 p.m. gan State in the 2014 opener, had was 24-for-38 for 320 yards but Stinnett missed a 51-yard at- its chances late. also was intercepted once. tempt on the first play of the Oct. 27 New quarterback Zerrick Coo- The Aggies led 7-3 at halftime fourth quarter and had a 41-yard per connected on five straight as both offenses struggled to find try blocked with 4:11 remaining in *at Murray passes as the Gamecocks moved a rhythm. the game. State from their 20 to the North Caro- North Carolina A&T got on the Jalen Choice led Jacksonville 3 p.m. lina A&T 18 in the waning mo- board first with a 24-yard touch- State’s defense with nine tackles, ments, but the Aggies’ Darryl down pass in the first quarter that including 1.5 for losses. Johnson forced a fumble that the was aided by a pair of 15-yard The Gamecocks now have two Nov. 3 visitors from the Mid-Eastern flags against Gamecocks defend- weeks to prepare for their home *UT Martin Athletic Conference pounced on ers. opener against Mississippi Valley to preserve the upset. Cooper’s first TD pass, a 49-yard State at Burgess-Snow Field on 1 p.m. “I made a lot of mistakes to- strike to Daniel Byrd, gave Jack- Sept. 8. The Braves kick off their night,” said Jacksonville State sonville State its first lead at 10-7 2018 campaign on Sept. 1 at North Nov. 10 head coach John Grass. “Not a with 6:13 remaining in the third. Dakota. lot of smart coaching on my part. That lead lasted only 16 seconds, JSU Sportswire *at Tennessee State 2 p.m.

Nov. 17 at Kennesaw State (SunTrust Park) TBA

*-OVC Game All times Central JSU Sportswire Above: JSU’s Yul Gowdy defends an Aggie pass. Right: Gamecock Wide Reciever Josh Pearson collects the ball after one of his eight receptions Saturday night The Chanticleer August 30, 2018 8 Sports JSU GOLF JSU FOOTBALL Pair of Gamecocks MAYES: Gamecocks face uncharted set for World Amateur territory with season-opening loss Team Daniel Mayes John Grass, whowas struggled to find any sort ing to be fine. Champonship Editor-in-Chief the offensive coordinator of rhythm in the first half. When you win as much at the time, says his team It took 14 penalties for 149 as JSU has in the past five DUBLIN, Ireland – November 16, 2013. That would much rather feel the yards, most of which oc- years, a wake-up call like Two weeks after Jesus was the last time that the sting of defeat now than curred in the first half. It Saturday’s loss can be Dario Montenegro Jacksonville State Game- come early December. took four turnovers. It took more beneficial than - an made waves at the cocks lost in the regular “I’d rather have this feel- allowing a kickoff return other convincing blowout US Amateur, another season to a non-FBS foe ing right now than at the for a touchdown. It took a win on national television. member of the Jack- before Saturday night’s 20- end of the year in the play- blocked kick and a missed For the first time since sonville State golf pro- 17 heartbreaker at the hand offs,” Grass said. “This one. It took all that to take 2013, JSU can carry a chip gram is set to com- of the defending HBCU will grow our football down the Gamecocks. And on their shoulder, using pete on the worldwide champion North Carolina team.” JSU still had a chance to the growing national senti- stage. A&T. When you look at the win at the end of the game. ment of “overrated” to fuel Senior Valentina Not since Jimmy Garop- laundry list of plays that Despite the L in the win- their quest to return to the Giraldo will begin polo, current starting quar- didn’t go the Gamecocks’ loss column, the positives national spotlight. play with Team Co- way and consider that JSU are there. A 403-108 total For a team as talented lombia on Wednesday terback for the San Fran- cisco 49ers, torched the still had a chance to win the yard disparity. A Defense as JSU is, a chip on their at the 2018 Women's game on its final drive, you that allowed 37 rush yards shoulder can be a scary World Amateur Team Gamecocks for a 52-14 have to agree with Coach on 36 attempts. A quarter- thing for the rest of the Championships. The victory has JSU felt the Grass that this game will back that went 24-38 for OVC and FCS. four-day event will be sting of defeat to a team on only help the team going 320 yards. A receiver that I’m thinking the Game- played at the Carton their own level in a regular House – O'Meara and season, snapping a streak forward. put up 147 receiving yards. cocks won’t waste any Montgomerie Courses of 41 straight victories. It took an offense that The Gamecocks are go- time starting a new streak. in Dublin and will be conducted by the In- ternational Golf Fed- eration. Next week, Patricio Freundt-Thurne will represent his home country of Peru in the Men's World Team Amateur Champion- ship, which will be held at the same location. The women will play for the Espirito Santo Trophy, while the men will compete for the Eisenhower Trophy. A total of 57 countries are represented and will have two or three players each and will play 18 holes of stroke play over four days. In each round, the total of the two lowest OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE scores from each team constitutes the team score for the round. The four-day (72-hole) OVC’s new deal includes ESPN+ Broadcasts total is the team's score BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (OVC) – The ship broadcasts. League and Sun Belt, with hundreds of for the championship. Ohio Valley Conference and ESPN have "The OVC membership is delighted games from each conference available Giraldo, a native of reached an extension to its media rights to be able to extend our long-standing on the platform each year. It offers fans Ibague, Colombia, is agreement to broadcast games on the partnership with ESPN and to expand live events, on-demand content and coming off a record- ESPN networks, including a minimum our level of exposure with ESPN+ original programming not available on setting year with the of 600 conference events on ESPN+, the during this its inaugural year," said ESPN's linear TV or digital networks. JSU women's golf first multi-sport, direct-to-consumer OVC Commissioner Beth DeBauche. Fans can subscribe to ESPN+ for just team. The OVC Player subscription streaming service from "ESPN+ is an innovative initiative that $4.99 a month (or $49.99 per year). of the Year and medal- The Walt Disney Company Direct-to- will permit the OVC to not only serve ABOUT ESPN+ ist at the OVC Tour- Consumer & International segment its current fanbase, but expand its ESPN+ is the first-ever multi-sport, nament won a school- and ESPN which launched in April. reach, as sports fans in general will be direct-to-consumer subscription and conference-record The agreement means that the first 10 able to view our exciting contests and streaming service from The Walt Dis- six times, tying for the of JSU's 11 games on the 2018 schedule learn more about the storied history of ney Company's Direct-to-Consumer fourth-most wins in a will appear within the ESPN family of the league." and International division in partner- season in NCAA his- networks. The Gamecocks' opener was Under the arrangement, the OVC ship with ESPN. It offers fans thousands tory. Her 72.50 scoring on ESPN, and the next nine contests Men's basketball championship game of additional live events, on-demand average led the OVC will be a part of the new package an- will continue to air on either ESPN or content and original programming not and broke her own nounced Monday. JSU's home opener ESPN2, with ESPNU and ESPNNews available on ESPN's linear TV or digital school record of 74.06 on Sept. 8 vs. Mississippi Valley State broadcasting additional events. Addi- networks. Fans can subscribe to ESPN+ set in her sophomore will be on ESPN+. tional linear opportunities are included, for just $4.99 a month (or $49.99 per season. The first OVC events to be broadcast and the OVC will maintain its exposure year). ESPN+ is an integrated part of Freundt-Thurne was on ESPN+ will be two football games on on ESPN3, including a Football Game the completely redesigned ESPN App. a sophomore for the Thursday, August 30. In total, 37 OVC of the Week. Already the leading sports app, the new Gamecocks, who won football games will be streamed on The Ohio Valley Conference is the ESPN App is the premier all-in-one their second-straight ESPN+ this season with another eight latest addition to the comprehensive digital sports platform for fans and is OVC Championship. games broadcast on ESPN3 as part of ESPN+ lineup, which include hundreds a showcase of the company's culture of He is a native of Lima, the league's Game of the Week package. of MLB, NHL and MLS games, thou- innovation. With a richer, increasingly Peru. The sports of soccer and volleyball sands of college events, Grand Slam ten- more personalized experience, the new Fans can follow play will see regular season contests air on nis, Top Rank boxing, PGA Tour golf, ESPN App curates all of ESPN's incred- in the World Ama- the OVC Digital Network this fall be- international rugby, cricket, original ible content into an experience unique teur Team Champion- fore ESPN+ becomes the exclusive shows and series, the full library of 30 to each fan's individual tastes. ESPN+ is ships online at www. streaming home of Ohio Valley Confer- for 30 films, and more. ESPN has previ- also available through ESPN.com. watc2018.ie. ence productions and features exclusive ously announced deals with the Atlantic JSU Sportswire regular-season and OVC Champion- 10, Big South, Conference USA, The Ivy JSU Sportswire