Volume 61, Issue 18 February 14, 2013 The Student Newspaper of Jacksonville State University since 1934 Memorable program hosted by the NAACP

Ebonee Roston Senior Staff Writer

It is Black History Month and events are taking place on Jacksonville State University’s campus to honor, learn and celebrate the achievements of African American men and women throughout history. Student organizations have planned different things for students around campus to get involved in and bond news.xinhuanet.com with other cultures, races and ethnici- Representatives gather Tuesday night for President Obama’s address. ties. The NAACP hosted a Black His- tory Program this past Tuesday, Febru- ary 12, at the Leon Cole Auditorium. Obama advocates investment in The NAACP was founded on Febru- ary 12, 1909, the centennial anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln’s birth. jobs, education in SOTU address The program involved a variety of interesting acts, performances and edu- Michael Torruella the economic struggles of cational speeches. Packed with plenty The Daily Free Press the middle class, Obama of life and culture, the Leone Cole Au- Boston U. turned to the minimum ditorium offered standing room once wage, advocating for a large the seats had all been filled. U.S. President Barack Obama jump from the current $7.25 Jacksonville State University’s choir addressed the nation Tues- limit. created such moving music, people day night in his fifth State of “I want to raise the federal stood with one another and together the Union speech, focusing minimum wage to $9 an created a unified spirit filled with on growing the middle class, hour,” he said. As expected, smiles from everyone. expanding domestic clean en- Obama addressed the defi- One of the crowd favorites was a ergy production and enacting cit, assuring Americans that song called I Just Can’t Stop Praising His stricter gun control laws. progress is being made to Name. Obama opened his speech reduce the national debt. Komplex Royalty, a dance group reflecting on the last four years, Obama then shifted to- danced to a song called Brown Skin saying the nation had come a ward the environment. by India Arie . The performers wore long way economically. Obama said growth within African attire as they performed. “Together, we have cleared the clean energy industry is A taste of fashion was on display as away the rubble of crisis, and crucial, not only to secure members of Forever Young Modeling can say with renewed con- a healthy environment for Troupe modeled fashionable clothing. fidence that the state of our future generations, but also President Obama The NAACP presented A Dream union is stronger,” he said. to keep America globally Come True, in which the characters Then the economy took competitive. gun control. portrayed were Barack and Michelle center-stage as Obama spoke “Last year, wind energy add- “I know this is not the first Obama and Martin Luther and Coretta of continuing job growth, ed nearly half of all new power time this country has debated Scott King discussing and honoring ac- recognizing that employment capacity in America,” he said. how to reduce gun violence,” complishments. numbers are coming back to “Solar energy gets cheaper by he said. “But this time is differ- Expect more upcoming events com- America. the year — so let’s drive costs ent. ing soon. Students can be updated “Our economy is adding down even further. As long as Despite the looming chal- about events by going to JSU’s website jobs — but too many people countries like China keep going lenges in the months ahead, and looking in the events calendar. The still can’t find full-time employ- all-in on clean energy, so must Obama closed the address NAACP is going to be doing a lot of ment,” he said. “It is our gen- we.” with a call for unity among all community service. eration’s task, then, to reignite In light of the numerous gun Americans. They will be doing community ser- the true engine of America’s tragedies that have occurred “We are citizens,” he said. vice at the Boys and Girls Club at 4:30 economic growth — a rising, across the country in recent “...doesn’t just describe our on Thursday, February 14 and at the thriving middle class.” months, Obama closed his State nationality or legal status. It Skate Country skating rink in Anniston Proposing a partial solution of the Union with a focus on describes the way we’re made.” on Friday, February 15.

Postal Service to drop Saturday mail delivery in August Ayan Choudhury because they will Daily Collegian continue to run mail Penn State U. transportation and processing at their The United States Postal centers, Kelley said. Service will no longer Along with declin- deliver mail on Saturdays ing mail delivery, the to cut costs by $2 million U.S. Postal Service has annually. The Postal Service been struggling finan- will continue to deliver cially due to increas- packages six days a week. ing costs for manda- “[The USPS] simply tory expenses to cover doesn’t have the cash to future medical costs run a six-day mail delivery for the organization’s schedule,” said Tad Kelley, retirees. a spokesman for western The Postal Service is Pennsylvania district for the only government The United States Postal agency that is re- Service. quired to cover these The scheduled cutback, medical expenses that which does not change constituted $11.1 bil- the total volume of mail lion of losses in 2012. delivery, will go into effect Kelly also said in August. Indianapublicmedia.org the changes in the Mail will still be delivered has been made after five years of cent drop since 2006 compared to delivery schedule to P.O. Box addresses, and offices dialogue and surveys around the an increase of 14 percent in pack- would affect 35,000 positions na- that are currently open on Satur- nation that showed that Ameri- age delivery, Kelley said. tionwide. The Postal Service cut days will remain open after the cans do not use the Postal Service The five-day delivery schedule about 200,000 positions in the last new plan is implemented. as they did in the past. will not affect the background decade and provides assistance Kelley also said the decision Mail delivery has seen a 25 per- operations of the postal service for outgoing employees to make a transition, Kelly said. The Chanticleer February 14, 2013 2 Upcoming events at JSU Spring 2013 Author/Photographer/Outdoor Adventurer David Haynes March 4, 7 p.m., Houston Cole Library Author/Photographer/Outdoor Adventurer David Haynes, along with his canine com- panions Bailey and Roscoe, will be featured at the Friends of the Houston Cole Library spring speaker event. Haynes has seen Alabama by land and by water and shares it all in print and photo. His first book, Motor- cycling Alabama, Fifty Ride Loops Through the Heart of Dixie, was researched along Alabama's most beautiful highways and by- ways, often with Bailey and Roscoe riding shotgun in their own sidecar. Last spring, he and the dogs traveled by canoe on 631- mile, 45-day float down the Alabama Scenic River Trail. The book about this adventure is forthcoming.

Annual Ayers Lecture Featuring Diane McWhorter March 14, 1 p.m., Stadium Tower This is a major annual event that brings na- tionally known journalists to campus. Ms. McWhorter is an Alabama native who won the Pulitzer Prize in 2002.

Holocaust Remembrance Featuring Holo- caust Survivor Max Steinmetz April 11, 7:30 p.m., Ernest Stone Center Theatre 31st annual Remembrance of the Holocaust of World War II. Holocaust survivor Max Steinmetz of Birmingham is the keynote speaker. Between 1942 and 1945, Steinmetz was held in German captivity in at least five ghettos or campus, including both Aus- chwitz and Dachau.

Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band May 18, Time and Location TBA We are thrilled to welcome Oscar nominee Gary Sinise and his band to campus this May for a major event in support of our wounded warriors. Although Sinise is most known for his acting, perhaps his life's best work is accomplished through his Gary Sinise Foundation, which supports our na- tion's defenders, veterans, first-responders, and their families.

Come meet Coach Do you miss Mom’s home cooking? Come and try Clark this Monday! The Village Inn

On Monday night February 18, JSU new head football Coach Bill Clark will visit SGA Senate during the regularly scheduled meetings which takes place each Monday night at 6 pm in the TMB Auditorium. This will be one of the first Grand opening special chances to see and hear Coach Clark *One meat since he was named JSU head coach back in December. The Senate wishes to *Two vegetables extend, as always, a welcome to this ex- *Plus drink (free refills) citing meeting! All for $4.99 plus tax

108 Clinton St SE Jacksonville, AL 36265 (256) 435-5653 The Chanticleer February 14, 2013 3 Arts & Entertainment The Grammys award a league of music all its own

Kara Coleman Never Ever Getting awards, however. She and even Korean rap- award, the audience Sons, who took home Editor-in-chief Back Together”, in won one this time, per Psy, but that they didn’t have to hear the Album of the Year which she wore a as part of the team are in a league of mu- “Call Me Maybe” for award. The 55th annual ringmaster outfit and who received Best sic all their own. the millionth time in A complete list of Grammy awards shared the stage with Song Written For Vi- One of the most the past year. winners, including were held this past a white rabbit and cir- sual Media, “Safe talked-about perfor- Instead, Sunday ones who were not Sunday night, Feb. cus performers. & Sound” from The mances of the night night’s show saw highlighted on the 10th, at the Staples Needless to say, Hunger Games. was a mash-up of bands who were not broadcast, is available Center in Los Ange- that moment made The Grammys “Girl On Fire” and in the spotlight at the online at www.gram- les. U.S. News’ list of proved that they are “Daylight” per- AMAs and who bring my.com, but here are The show aired “Seven Weird Mo- not just the older formed by Alicia a little indie sound some highlights: live on CBS and was ments From the 2013 sibling of the AMAs, Keys and Maroon 5. to the cookie-cutter hosted by LL Cool J, Grammys”. which showcased the And even though pop scene: The Black who will probably The night did not likes of Justin Bieber, Carly Rae Jepsen was Keys, The Lumineers, be remembered for see Swift rack up on Nicki Minaj, Ke$ha, nominated for an Fun., and Mumford & the number of times he used the word “hashtag” before art- Record of the Year: Somebody That I Used to Know - ists’ names during the Gotye feat. Kimbra night. Song of the Year: We Are Young - Jack Antonoff, Jeff The show was Bhasker, Andrew Dost & Nate Ruess, songwriters (Fun. heavy on perfor- feat. Janelle Monae) mances and light on Best New Artist: Fun. the distribution of ac- Best Pop Vocal Album: Stronger - Kelly Clarkson tual awards. Best Dance/Electronica Album: Bangarang - Skrillex There didn’t seem Best Rock Song: Lonely Boy - Dan Auerbach, Brian Bur- to be as many the- ton, & Patrick Carney, songwriters (The Black Keys) atrical antics at the Best Rock Album: El Camino - The Black Keys Grammys as there Best Alternative Music Album: Making Mirrors - Go- were at the American tye Music Awards in No- Best Rap Album: Take Care - Drake vember, though. Best Urban Contemporary Album: Channel Orange - Standout visual el- Frank Ocean ements of the night Best Country Song: Blown Away - John Kear & Chris were the changing Tompkins, songwriters (Carrie Underwood) projections on Carrie Best Country Album: Uncaged - Zac Brown Band Underwood’s dress Album of the Year: Babel - Mumford & Sons while she sang “Two Black Cadillacs”, and the running track pro- jection during Frank Above and left, lead singer for Fun. Nate Ruess addresses the Ocean’s performance audience after accepting the Best New Artist award; at left, of “Forrest Gump”. Mumford & Sons’ Marcus Mumford accepts the award for Taylor Swift opened Album of the Year. the show with a per- formance of “We Are Foothills Piano Festival begins with four hands

Kara Coleman School auditorium, spaced out instead no, violin, and cello. they get their pieces ished a mini tour last Editor-in-chief the Anniston Muse- of coming out each But there has also up to performance- week, giving three um of Natural Histo- night for three nights been plenty of non- level, and then they concerts across the Dr. Wendy Faughn ry, and JSU’s Mason in a row.” traditional fare. play them in front of south. has been playing the Hall. Although all of the “There have been this artist. Then he She encourages all piano for over 35 “It started out as concerts are focused works that are very gives them further students to attend years. For the past a three-day event, on the piano, each avant-garde and cut- input on how they the concerts that the six years, she has or- with concerts, master one has had its own ting edge, written in can improve them, Foothills Piano Fes- ganized the annual classes, and work- unique flavor. The the last five years, teaches them, and has tival has to offer. “I Foothills Piano Fes- shops for youth,” concert tomorrow which involve us- them try these new think some spectacu- tival, a series of con- says Faughn. “It’s night, Feb. 15th, will ing different types suggestions in front lar concerts have been certs, presentations, turned into more of a feature two perform- of electronics,” said of the audience.” offered over the years, and Master Classes series, all held here at ers playing the same Faughn. Nintendo’s Faughn and anoth- and that these up- involving the piano. JSU; a series of three piano. Wii gaming console er piano professor at coming concerts are Originally, events concerts and master Past concerts have has even been used in JSU, Dr. Gail Steward, going to be terrific,” for the festival were classes throughout showcased jazz pia- past performances. select some of their said Faughn. “I think held at a variety of the year. I’ve learned nists, classical pia- One of the pianists best students to par- that our students, locations in the area: that the community nists, and chamber performing on Friday ticipate in the master even if they have lim- the Anniston High prefers to have things music featuring pia- night is an Associate classes. ited experience with Dean at Florida State There have also attending classical University, one of been times when music concerts, will the biggest and best Faughn has opened find such an event to music schools in the the opportunity to be relaxing.” southeast. He will be members of the Ala- This week’s con- speaking with Mu- bama Music Teachers cert featuring Seth sic majors at JSU on Association, who se- Beckman and Gail Friday about careers lect some of their stu- Steward will be held in music, and how to dents as candidates. on Fri., Feb. 15th, 7:30 apply for music grad- In past years, some p.m. at the Mason uate schools. thirteen and fourteen- Hall performance At the end of this year-olds have partic- center. The concert month, Jeremy Samo- ipated in the master should last slightly WLJS Top 10 for the week of lesky will give a classes. over one hour. recital and teach a Faughn, who is Details on all the February 10th, 2013 master class. Faughn president of the Ala- Foothills Piano Fes- explains that a master bama Music Teachers tival events can be 1. Mr. Envi - Don’t Wait class is like a public Association as well found on the David lesson. “It’s where as a professor at JSU, L. Walters Music De- 2. Jenn Alexander - All At Once three or four pianists is also an active per- partment web page, 3. P.O.S. - Weird Friends (We Don’t Even are chosen to play, former. She just fin- www.jsu.edu/music. Live Here) 4. Skinny Lister - Forty Pound Wedding Chanticleer Staff, Spring 2013 5. Norwegian Arms - At the Formerly Brit- [email protected] ish Council Supported English 6. Paper Parlour - Brand New Kara Coleman, Editor-in-Chief [email protected]

7. Ariel & The Undertow - Lovely Girl Maurice Winsell, Associate Editor [email protected] 8. Duck Duck Punch - Words Like Salt 9. Drgn King - Holy Ghost Daniel Porter, Sports Editor [email protected] 10. Pillowfight - Get Down Zach Tyler, Arts & Entertainment Editor [email protected] The Chanticleer February 14, 2013 4

Op/Ed The true state of our I look quite nice in union that picture Zach Tyler to tune in to its pro- changing tax rates, Emily Hayes heard 'round the years I’ve been hyper- A&E Editor gress report? Congress just post- ehayes@times-jour- world: "I look terrible aware of the impres- Maybe it has some- in that picture." sion I'm making on poned the entire issue nal.com Would you say that until March 1, setting Why do women do my daughter. Right the state of our union up another possible this? You will almost now she loves being I was blessed to is strong? Our Presi- fiscal cliff scenario. in front of the camera spend the last week dent seems to think Knee-jerk reactions – the girl can pose, of January at Disney so. I have to disagree. to the problems fac- y’all. I want to hold World with my hus- President Barack ing our nation aren’t off the day, for as long band and daughter, Obama delivered his going to get us any- as possible, when she and I couldn’t have fourth State of the where. Rahm Ema- looks at herself and asked for a more Union address on nuel, President Oba- thinks, “Yuck.” magical vacation. But Tuesday to 33.5 mil- ma’s ex-Chief of Staff, So it was that during the week, I lion American view- is famous for having thought, along with caught myself doing ers—the lowest view- said that you “never a self-check of my something I haven’t ership for any of his want to waste a good own self-esteem, that done in awhile: judg- State of the Union thing to do with the crisis.” brought me back into ing myself in pictures. speeches yet. polarized political What he meant was focus while I looked After all, it’s Disney By way of contrast, climate in America. that after some hor- through the pictures World. Pictures are twice as many Ameri- The complete lack ribly tragic or cata- – all 300 of them. And being snapped left cans—67 million of of compromise and strophic event, poli- instead of focusing and right, and with them, to be exact— fellow-feeling among ticians should try to never hear a man on whether or not the Disney official tuned in to watch the politicians in our gov- harness the collective say, "Look how jiggly I'd sucked in my gut, photographers every- first Presidential de- ernment has led to a fear and anger of the my arms look in that I looked to see if my where, ready to snap bate between Obama trend of what Obama people and use it to shirt." level of happiness at every opportunity, and Mitt Romney. called “manufactured get political change. I spent five days – which was off the why not take advan- According to TV crises.” Lately, America with my husband and charts – was reflected tage? ratings company He’d like all the has been through one daughter in one of the back at the camera. Almost two years Nielsen, Obama’s ad- blame for those cri- crisis after another. happiest places on And, of course, it ago, I wrote about dress was the least- ses to be placed at the Some of those crises earth. And as I said, was. spending the day watched since Bill feet of the GOP. And were created by the cliché as it sounds, it We are always read- with my best friends, Clinton gave his final while Republicans in very people we elect- was magical. We had ing and hearing about and listening to at State of the Union in Congress represent ed to lead us. 70 degree weather body image and self- least one of us com- 2000 to 31.4 million the biggest obstacle And despite signs and no wait times. We esteem, so much that plain after every pic- American viewers. to any political action that bipartisan com- shot through Space it's become white ture. You know what Nielsen’s num- taken by the Demo- promise on issues like Mountain, escaped a noise. But it's never I’m talking about, bers don’t take into cratic Party, both par- gun control and im- Yeti in Animal King- too late to start appre- because (a) if you’re account how many ties can be accused of migration might be dom, went on a mis- ciating ourselves, es- a woman, you prob- people watched Oba- political brinksman- just over the horizon, sion to Mars in Epcot pecially in the mean- ably do this yourself, ma’s speech online or ship. I can’t help but feel and joined the Rebel ingful moments we and (b) if you’re a streamed it to a mo- That game is an ex- like we don’t have Alliance in Holly- are lucky to capture. man, this habit more bile device, though. hausting and harmful anything to show for wood Studios. I feel blessed that my than likely annoys In his address to one to play in such a our suffering yet. We didn't drive husband and I were you. the Houses of Con- delicate economic at- Here’s to hoping 10 hours south for able to share such a Thanks to the digi- gress and the Ameri- mosphere. In the last that our leaders will a glamour shot ses- magical time with tal camera, we can can people, Obama three months of 2012, keep faith with us, sion, and we certainly our daughter, and instantly view our- claimed that “togeth- America’s G.D.P. learn to see things didn’t spend hours extremely thankful selves, and then make er, we have cleared shrank 0.1 percent— from each other’s per- getting ready each for those Disney of- the self-degrading re- away the rubble of the worst contraction spective and deliver morning. We went to ficial photographers mark about fat thighs, crisis, and we can say since 2009—due to enlightened public make memories, and around every corner. big bellies, saggy with renewed confi- sharp cuts in military policy on the issues along with that, to breasts and dou- dence that the state of spending that came that we just can’t af- capture them. ble chins. And then our union is strong- as a result of the ex- ford to put off or For the past few comes the phrase er.” pected “fiscal cliff.” play around with any But if our demo- Incidentally, in- longer. cratic republic is as stead of reaching an strong as Obama be- agreement on the lieves, why did so package of federal spending cuts and few of its citizens care www.jsu.edu/chanticleer

Mixed reaction to papal resignation

Zohra D. Yaqhubi ing, including bish- rule that a pope has to wrote. can in flux. Harvard Crim- ops and archbishops serve for life. Benedict Professors also said “That the election son, Harvard U. via around the world,” is a sober and sensible that Benedict’s resig- of a new pope will UWIRE Madigan wrote in an man; we all live long- nation inevitably rais- happen on relatively Harvard Divinity email. er these days, and he es questions about the short notice, without School professors re- Yet other faculty seems to have recog- path of succession. much preparation, acted with surprise— members were less nized his mortality, While Fiorenza creates an uncertain and, in some cases, surprised. Divin- and the limits of his voiced doubt that an situation, possibly comprehension—to ity School professor strength,” Clooney American will fill the a dramatic one,” Pope Benedict XVI’s Francis S. Fiorenza, said. position, saying he Clooney said. historic announce- who is a former stu- Though Benedict believes that the next ment Monday that he dent of the pope, said is the first pope to pope will be someone Like will resign as head of that her old teacher have stepped down who has had exten- us. the Roman Catholic had “dropped hints” in almost 600 years, sive Vatican experi- Church at the end of of an impending res- many—including ence in the last few this month. ignation in previous Benedict’s late prede- years, Clooney sug- In an announce- public statements. cessor Pope John Paul gested that the tran- ment delivered in “In several inter- II—have faced deteri- sition could prompt Latin to a crowd of views, he said if he felt orating conditions in renewal. cardinals, the 85-year- he was too frail or too their final years. Ma- “It is always nota- old German pontiff sick to do the job that digan speculated that ble when there is the said that he no longer he would resign… So this history may have prospect of a new has the strength to for him to retire at 85 influenced Benedict’s pope coming into of- carry on in his posi- makes perfect sense,” decision. fice, since this makes tion. He will officially Fiorenza said. “I am sure that, possible new ideas step down on Feb. 28, Divinity School having witnessed and change in the ending an eight-year professor Francis X. John Paul II’s slow Church,” Clooney papacy that was often Clooney wrote in an physical and mental wrote. rife with controversy. email that, although decline, even as he Clooney added For many, includ- Benedict’s decision continued to hold the that he expects that ing Divinity School to step down seems office of pope, he did the swiftly approach- follow professor Kevin J. shocking and novel, not wish to decline in ing selection process, us. Madigan, the news the act of resignation the same way, public- which slated to be came as a shock. was “not in itself very ly and while holding complete before East- “I do not think an- significant.” the highest office in er Sunday on March yone saw this com- “There was/is no the church,” Madigan 31, will leave the Vati- The Chanticleer February 14, 2013 5 Sports

Clark lands strong recruiting Gamecock ranks/standings class in first year with JSU ------NCAA Rifle Top 15 Jordan Smith ing Dennis while he still served The Gamecocks signed five of- Senior staff writer as defensive coordinator at South fensive linemen; none bigger 1. West Virginia Alabama. “We developed a rela- than three-star six-foot-five 305 2. TCU The Jacksonville State football tionship with him at South Ala- pound Brett Steverson from 3.. Kentucky team welcomed 21 new members bama and we just continued that Fitzgerald, Ga. “Looking at this 4. Jacksonville State on February 6. relationship here.” He is expected group of linemen, they’re not 5. Alaska- Fairbanks This was the signing class un- to compete for playing time early. sloppy, they’re in good shape,” der new head coach Bill Clark. Coach Clark spoke about evalu- said Clark. 6. Army Clark, who was only hired on ating the needs for the team by Clark also spoke highly of 7. Air Force December 19, had to work fast position. He targeted size and Austin Bishop, a six-foot-four 8. Nebraska to maintain commitments from depth for his wide receivers in 276-pound offensive lineman 9. Memphis recruits upon arrival. The short this signing class. The Game- from Piedmont, Ala. “If he 10. Murray State recruiting period did not discour- cocks brought in five wide receiv- walked in the door he looks like 11. Ole Miss age Clark, as he is pleased with ers, four of which are at least six- a college offensive lineman,” 12. Nevada the quality of the class. Several of feet tall. Jarren Johnson is only he said. “I like his attitude”This 13. Navy the signees had two or three star five foot eleven, but is a thee-star class brought in a player at every 14. NC State rankings on recruiting websites recruit and expected to also com- position except quarterback and 15. Ohio State such as Rival and Scout. pete for playing time early. kicker. The Gamecocks signed ------“Just from our evaluations, we The Gamecocks also went for quarterback Jayce Barber last fall OVC M. Basketball standings did not say ‘well, we’re Jax State size for his defensive backs. Mi- and his signing went on the 2012 East division and somebody is this. We can’t chael Davis and Darius Jackson class. get this guy.’” said Clark. are six-foot-one and six-foot-two Clark is committed to recruit- Belmont (11-1) [20-5] One of those players is two-star respectively. Jackson is reunit- ing local players. He signed two Eastern Kentucky (8-3) [19-6] linebacker Ramar Dennis from ing with his former high school players from Calhoun County, Tennessee State (8-4) [14-11] Orlando, Fla. Dennis had schol- teammate and current Gamecock Justice Owens from Alexandria Jacksonville State (7-5) [15-8] arship offers from Pittsburgh, Brandon Bender. Bender and and Austin Bishop. According to Morehead State (5-6) [11-14] Cincinatti, Syracuse, Southern Jackson played at McAdory High the Anniston Star, Oxford wide Tennessee Tech (3-8) [9-14] Mississippi, Illinois, and North- School. receiver Jarrius Orr will be com- ern Illinois. JSU also brought in some size ing to JSU as a walk-on. Coach Clark had been recruit- and depth for its offensive line. West division

Murray State (9-2) [18-5] SE Missouri St. (5-7) [13-13] JSU rifle takes aim at NCAA SIUe (4-7) [8-13] Eastern Illinois (3-7) [7-18] sectionals UT- Martin (3-7) [6-16] Austin Peay (1-8) [5-18] JACKSONVILLE – After winning the 2013 Ohio with the NCAA Sectionals on the horizon on Feb. 17 Valley Conference Rifle Championship last week- in Murray, Ky. Jax State carded a 2313 in the small------end, the Jacksonville State rifle team turned in its bore portion of the match, while adding a 2357 in OVC Softball standings: second-best score of the season against Mississippi air rifle. East Div. on Saturday at the Gamecock Rifle Range. “It was a good match, and I’m glad that we decided The match, which was scheduled to take place while to have this (unplanned) match,” said JSU head Jacksonville State 2-2 (0-0) both teams were visiting West Point, N.Y a couple coach Ron Frost. “Unfortunately, when we traveled Tennessee Tech 2-2 (0-0) a weeks ago, was rescheduled for Saturday on the to West Point two weeks ago, the airline misrout- Belmont 2-2 (0-0) JSU campus. ed our rifles and we had to cancel one of the two The Gamecocks compiled an aggregate score of matches planned there with Ole Miss. So, in order 4670, while the Rebels turned in a 4620. JSU’s to not disadvantage our two teams in the qualify- West Div. mark enhances its NCAA Championship standing ing for the National Championships, we decided to have this additional, unscheduled match here SIUe 2-1 (0-0) at JSU. This was very fortunate, since it was UT- Martin 2-2 (0-0) good enough to move us up in the standings,” SE Missouri St. 2-3 (0-0) added Frost. ------Jax State’s Cole Tucker shot a personal best OVC Baseball standings: in both smallbore and air rifle to claim medal- (Preseason projections) ist honors in both sections. Tucker, from Wye Mills, Md., shot a 586 in smallbore and a 592 Austin Peay 0-0 (0-0) in air rifle. Freshman Samantha Bullard was Belmont 0-0 (0-0) just five points back of Tucker in smallbore Jacksonville State 0-0 (0-0) with a 581. Bullard placed third in air rifle Eastern Kentucky 0-0 (0-0) with a 588 to record a season-best aggregate Eastern Illinois 0-0 (0-0) score of 1169. ------JSU’s Monica Fyfe continued her stellar aim Upcoming Action: by finishing second in air rifle with a 589 and registered a 579 in smallbore, which placed Thursday: MBB @ Morehead St. her fourth. Sam Muegge tallied a 588 in the Friday: M/W Tennis @ Ala. St. Sportswire air rifle competition and a 578 in smallbore. M/W Tennis @ Ala. A&M JSU’s Cole Tucker Softball vs USM Invitational ~ Sportswire (Sam Houston St./South. Miss.) Baseball @ Kennesaw St. Saturday: WBB @ EKU MBB @ EKU Softball splits opening tournament Softball @ USM Invitational Baseball @ Kennesaw St. Daniel Porter Tech’s lineup and was Sunday: Softball @ USM Inv. Sports Editor aided by more offense Baseball @ Kennesaw St. than Harbin previously Rifle @ NCAA Sectionals Last weekend the Jacksonville received. JSU left only ------State softball team opened their one on base in a five -in season at the Southeastern Loui- ning mercy rule win over Did You Know? siana hosted “Lion Classic.” the Bulldogs, 11-1. Senior The Gamecocks were sched- Kelci Johnston and junior Last month former Jax State uled to play five games, but only Kalee Tabor each had five receiver Alan Bonner took part played four as the final game on RBIs. in the Raycom Classic All-Star the third day against host school The second day started Game. Now later this month he Southeastern Louisiana was as the first ended with the will take part in the NFL com- rained out. JSU split the opening Gamecocks taking a blow- bine, the most recent Game- tournament going 2-2. out win, 7-0, over South- cock to do so in over a decade. On the first day the Gamecocks ern. Harbin bounced opened their season against St. back from her outing the Compare Jacksonville State’s Louis. Junior Tiffany Harbin took previous day pitching a men’s basketball record of the mound, her 15 strikeouts were shutout. The seven JSU the Div. I teams in the state of a personal best, and just one shy runs came from six differ- Alabama. of the school record, but a four ent players with at least run second inning did in Harbin one RBI. Jax State (15-8) as the Gamecocks couldn’t get the Day two ended not as Alabama (15-8) offense going. JSU left nine run- bright as the Gamecocks South Alabama (14-9) Sportswire UAB (11-13) ners on base against the Bilikens may have costs themselves Senior Kelco Johnston had 5 RBIs in JSU’s 11-1 win over LA Tech in a 5-2 loss. a win. JSU allowed two Troy (10-15) The nightcap of day one was unearned runs to Nicholls with an even record looking Auburn (9-14) much better for Jax State as fresh- State in a game Jacksonville State ahead to this weekend when they Alabama A&M (8-15) man Casey Akenberger made her ultimately lost, 4-2. play in the Southern Miss. Invi- Samford (8-17) colligate pitching debut. Aken- Day three was rained out and tational. Alabama State (8-17) berger shutdown the Louisiana the Gamecocks headed home