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Monday, February 3 Registration begins for visits China Accelerated Online classes

Spiritual Emphasis Week By Brooke Cartwright, Gulf Coast Basketball Editor 6:00/8:00 Perkiston When most Americans think of China, things such as tradition, communism, and Bruce Lee Tuesday, February 4 probably come to mind. I had the Spiritual Emphasis Week chance to spend two weeks in China over my Christmas Break, and after coming back, I can truly Thursday, February 6 say China is so much more to me Co-Lin Basketball than that. Although there are 5:30/7:15 Summit many things that I cannot say about my trip, I will say that my heart was changed for that amaz- Saturday, February 8 ing country. 3rd Annual Mississippi In the weeks leading up to my trip, I was nervous. It was my first Well Drillers Continuing trip out of the country and I was Education Seminar heading to a place known for its restrictions and persecutions. Every time I told someone where Monday, February 10 I was going, I was told “Please The Project Valentine don’t die.” I had very little prepa- Dinner ration before the trip, as well as Pine Burr very little knowledge of what the news deadline trip would be like. However, I Pearl River Basketball was going to China because of 5:00/7:00 Poplarville my faith and I knew that would carry me through. The trip held a lot of travel for Thursday, February 13 me. I went with the University of Hinds Basketball Southern Mississippi’s BSU. We took a seven hour bus ride to 6:00/8:00 Utica Houston, Texas, only to get on an airplane for fourteen more hours. Friday, February 14 We arrived in Beijing early one morning. Some of my teammates Brooke Cartwright, in the middle, makes new friends in China. Valentine’s Day and I decided we wanted an statement. Everything from stores beautiful lake. In that city, my a movie. Never would I have would have half a book. authentic Chinese breakfast, so to the toilets were things I had to team and I worked for an old, not thought that I would be blessed However, I have to say that I fell we set out into the bustling city. Monday, February 17 be oriented to. It did not help that to mention wise, Chinese man. with the experiences I had there. in love with that ancient country. We found a small local restaurant the only word I could say in He took us in as if we were his Walking around, it became very Never have I met people more East Central Basketball and had our first Chinese meal of Mandarin was hello. own children. Our work in the apparent that the locals rarely got driven and kind. The nature and 5:30/7:15 Summit dumplings. One of the hardest My team and I stayed in city consisted of attending to see foreigners. We came to history blew me away at every things about coming back to the Beijing only one day before we Christmas and English parties. help a ninety-something year old turn. I hope to return one day to U.S. was leaving the authentic were hopping another plane to the The people there wanted us to do widow at her farm. She cooked us China, and if I do, my heart will Thursday, February 20 Chinese food. city of Kunming. Again, we only skits for the students. a lunch of duck in her kitchen that be full and content. I came to Meridian Basketball Stepping out onto the streets of stayed one day before catching One of the most amazing expe- looked as if it had been there two China fearful, but I left embrac- Beijing should have been a cul- 5:30/7:30 Meridian another plane to the city we riences I had during my short stay hundred years, with a hole in the ing and loving a culture so far ture shock for me, but I somehow would be staying, Dali. Dali was was a visit to a farm. We set out ceiling to prove it. Everything away from my own. Choir to Meridian felt comfortable. To say that possibly the most beautiful city I early one morning for a small vil- about the home screamed ancient. everything in China is backwards had ever seen. It is halfway up a lage near our city. The sights and If I were to write all my expe- from the U.S. would be an under- Monday, February 24 mountain and surrounded by a sounds of this village were that of riences and thoughts on China, I State Tournament Basketball TBA North Men

Tuesday, February 25 BSU attends Passion Choir Carmina Burana

Wednesday, February 26 Conference in Atlanta Mississippi Collegiate DECA Career By Brooke Cartwright, Development Editor Conference . A group of SMCC students from the Baptist Student Union Thursday, February 27 left Thursday, January 16 for Mississippi Collegiate Atlanta, Georgia. Their destina- DECA Career tion was the 2014 Passion Conference. The conference was Development held in the Philip’s Arena where Conference some twenty- thousand students Mid-Term Exams attended. This year, the confer- ence had to be shortened to only two days, but with two locations, Friday, February 28 one in Atlanta and one in Mississippi Collegiate Houston, Texas. This did not faze any of the Passion leaders. DECA Career Students got to hear Christian Development artists such as Hillsong United, Conference Kristian Stanfiill, Chris Tomlin, David Crowder, Christy Nockels, Mid-Term Exams Brett Younker, and Matt Redman. Last day for first term on The speakers for the event were campus accelerated Louie Giglio, who is also one of the creators of Passion, Francis classes Chan, John Piper, and Christine Caine. The purpose of the confer- ence was for college students all over the world to come together for the glory of God. Students got to worship and hear God’s word Marisa Seibert, Hannah Monroe, Kaylie Crosby, Edward Miller, Brooke Cartwright, Maggie Clark, Kayla Puder, Kristen Dillion; second row: Chase Patrick, Tanner as they never had before. Johnston, Brannon Dickerson, Briana Andrews, Amy Greer, Ross Gray Lewman, Elinore Aanesland , Drew Brown, Allen Lampton, Lucy Puder; third row: Alex Paulk, Nick Index Every year Passion has a min- Peavey, Haley Felder, Sean Rushing, and Alex Brown. not pictured: Gage Gordon, Colton Smith, Patrick Carter, Anthony “Twan” Britt, BSU Director; Drew Richardson, istry that raises money and aware- BSU Co-Director; Nathan Wells, Tammy Wells, Brian Rhodus, Heidi Hart, and Connor Alford, chaperones ness. This year it was for the dis- Editorial...... 2 tribution of Bibles to a restricted Movement is an effort to end awareness and funds to abolish of their own. The students set out their lives, but to share it with Sports...... 6 country. The goal was to raise slavery worldwide. Today, there slavery. in downtown Atlanta to minister others as well. Overall, Passion Cartoons...... 7 $250,000 so that 25,000 Bibles are over twenty-seven million Not only did the SMCC stu- to the homeless. They gave out was a successful trip full of wor- could be sent. Another ministry slaves and that number is grow- dents get to worship with twenty- Bibles, water, and food. These ship, fellowship, and service. Ads...... 8 Passion raises awareness for is ing. The End It Movement, along thousand college students, but students wanted to not only sing the End It Movement. The End It with Passion, seeks to raise they also decided to do a ministry about what the gospel had done in January 31, 2014 2 Editorial The Pine Burr Words from the SGA Editor...... Brooke Cartwright Staff Writers...... Brian Allen, Terineka Allen, Caroline Campbell, Deadrian L. Coleman, Lanie President... Jo Connelly, Charles Cothren, Matthew Davis, Victoria Greene, Jamie D. Harness, Seth Karas, Dear Fellow Students, Amber Loflin, Brittney Magee, Edward Miller, It is my pleasure to welcome you back to another semester here at SMCC I hope you all enjoyed the holidays with your families. For those of you who just started college this semester I am glad you chose to make SMCC your col- Hannah Monroe, Rebekah Mote, Alyssa Nobles, lege home. Regardless if this is your first or last semester you still have time to make it the best one yet and thanks Demetrius D. Quin, Luke Snow, Olivia Swanigan, to a great faculty, staff and student activity planners it just might be. I want to inform you all about an upcoming Lekeith Ward, Raven Williams, Delane Wilson event here on campus; February 11th SGA will host a pre-Valentine’s day event: “Cupcake and a Date” in the cafete- ria; students can decorate cupcakes, participate in a valentine themed costume contest, and a special contest to design a Queen of Hearts dress and be chosen by the student body and crowned by SGA President, and watch “Safe Haven” Advisor....Joyce Mabry after the party in the SUB upstairs auditorium. Not only do the SGA members work hard on campus but they also are involved in off campus events such as the “McComb Kids and Pets Day” which is a community sponsored event to raise awareness and funds for a new animal Pine Burr The is published monthly during shelter. This is going to be a fantastic event for the whole family but we need your help. We are looking for commu- regular academic sessions. Views expressed in nity members (business owners, students, teachers, everyone) to volunteer time to manage and create fun learning activities. You can donate the newspaper are not necessarily those of the supplies and prizes and provide musical talent. We want any talents you are willing to share. This event will be held at the Downtown faculty and administration. Writers express McComb Train Depot Stage and Parking Garage. If you would like any additional information or would like to help out in any way, please themselves under their by-lines. call 601-684-3602 or visit the website www.mccombanimalshelter.com Together WE can make a difference. Offices are located in Kenna Hall, Room 29; the telephone number is 276-3843. The staff Edward Miller invites readers to submit opinion columns and SGA President letters to the editor. Pine Burr, Kenna Hall, Summit, MS 39666.

E-mail: [email protected] 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- ment practices. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries and griev- ances regarding the non-discrimination policies: Rhonda Gibson, Director of Disability Time is everything Support Services, 601-276-3885; Dr. Bill Ashley, Vice President of Student Affairs and Title IX Coordinator and Director of Athletics, 601-276-3717, 1156 College Dr., Summit, MS 39666. Editorial through different changes than friends who went straight to uni- and requesting transcripts, it is By Brooke Cartwright students who attend a four-year versities. hard to feel like there is time for Editor university. For example, most These first two years of college much else. Other students are freshmen have more freedom to are the time to figure these things entering the working world when Everyone change their majors several times out. Not only are freshmen plan- they leave here. This can be excit- knows there in the first couple of years. Some ning their future careers, they are ing and a little nerve wracking at is a time and of you may be working on your also being molded into the person the same time. Regardless of place for second or third. There is no they are meant to be. College is a where you are going, remember everything. shame in this of course! I have crucial time of development for there is a time for everything so This time of changed my major four times and who we are. We learn more about enjoy the time you have here. the year I am in my fourth semester here. our interests, the people we want Enjoy this semester and welcome means Freshman at a two year institution to be around, as well as our tal- back! Do not waste the time you another have more time to adjust to col- ents and goals. Sophomores are are given here. After all, we only Brooke Cartwright semester of lege as well. Students at four year more worried about where they have so much time to give. classes. As college students, we schools are thrown into college, are going after leaving Quote of the Month go through many phases through- with little orientation or time to Southwest. This is crunch time out our four-year studies. gather themselves. I know in my for all of us transferring to univer- Students here at SMCC go own experience, SMCC helped sities. Between applying for grad- me to adjust much better than my uation, sending in applications, “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” Simmons speaks to ADN -Ralph Waldo Emerson students

BEAR AWARE In order to effectively communicate emergency information to SMCC employees and students, SMCC has implemented a rapid alert and notification system developed by SchoolCast. BearAware is a Pictured above are Joy Smith-Clayton, ADN Instructor, and Lisa Lang Simmons, nurse on the Telemetry/Left Ventricular Assist Device Unit at University Medical Center. service that allows employees and students of SMCC to receive alerts, Simmons, a former SMCC nursing student, spoke to the first semester Associate Degree of Nursing students on January 8, 2014 about the importance of being a patient news, or other emergency information via text, email, or by phone. advocate. Participation in Bear Aware is not mandatory but encouraged. At this time, the only information entered into the SchoolCast database is the student's "smcc.edu" email address. Alternate contact information should be provided to the SchoolCast database so that urgent mes- sages may be received. The SchoolCast website Intramurals: Skillz That Killz (http://www.myschoolcast.com) may be accessed at anytime. Updates or additional contact information may include: " Email Addresses " Cell phones (voice of text message alerts) dodgeball team wins championship " Home phone number (voice alerts) " Work phone number (voice alerts) Complete the following steps to update your Personal SchoolCast Log-In Information:

1. Access your SchoolCast Dashboard by going to the following secure web-site: https://www.myschoolcast.com 2. Enter your User Name: (Sent to your SMCC Email.)

3. Enter your Initial/Temporary Password: (Sent to your SMCC Email.) This is the initial/temporary "PASSWORD" you must use when you first log in to the SchoolCast Dashboard. You will be required to change this password when you first log in. You may also change your "USER NAME", if you would like, to something easier for you to remember (such as your school email address). This feature is available as an option from the menu atop the SchoolCast Dashboard.)

4. Follow the onscreen instructions to update your contact informtion. Critical emergencies rarely happen on the Southwest campus. Often times we are affected by severe weather events. Regardless of the emergency or event, Southwest MS Community College adminis- tration will communicate to its employees through Bear Aware and the "smcc.edu" webpage. Remember you will receive communication through Bear Aware only to the devices that you registered on SchoolCast. SMCC enforces a zero tolerance policy regarding cell phone usage in classrooms. However, faculty are permitted to have their cell phones on vibrate in the classroom in the event the Bear Aware system is activated. Team members: Jesse Fortenberry, Josh Stogner, Dante Bradberry, Kristen Johnson, Caleb Fortenberry, Jemerick Jordan, Cody Wells, not pictured; Taylor Smith January 31, 2014 3 News SMCC Math Competiton: Alex “Friend Brown Parklane wins first place zoned” on wins race Valentine’s Day

By Amber Loflin, staff writer

We all know it is bad to be in the “friend zone,” especially on Valentine’s Day. It’s hard not to want to be with someone on Valentine’s Day, so just tell your- self you can find something fun to do without having a boyfriend or girlfriend. Going out to eat with a friend whom you wish were yours would be okay, but then there are all the questions of “Should I kiss them?” or “What if they aren’t enjoying this at all?” First and foremost, stop being so negative. Second, just act as if you would with any other friend of yours. There is nothing wrong with just being friends. Do not treat them as any- thing more than a friend yourself. Austin Brown and Alex Brown Parklane Academy’s A team placed first in SMCC’s Bear Bowl. They are, from left, front row, Brannon Jordon and Jamie Lou Goodwin; back row, sponsor Carol Reeves, You will more than likely kill the The Southwest Mississippi Jacob Shepard, Drew Brown, and Nathanial Gonsalves. friendship and no longer even be Community College PTK spon- friends. Just settle for being sored a team for the American friends and leave it at that. If it Diabetes Association’s 5K were meant to be, it would be. If run/walk. Lea Touchstone and a dinner would be too much, Susan Hedges, advisors, walked SMCC Math Competition: maybe just go bowling or hang along with PTK members J. J. out around campus. The grill will Kemp and Elizabeth Cutrer, who more than likely be open on volunteered their time during the Southwest’s campus which has race. Elizabeth is diabetic, so it many games to play. This may was very personal for her. Alex ASC wins second place take tension off all those unan- Brown, PTK member, ran in and swered questions on what you won the diabetes 5K race held in should do. If the other person is McComb. The Phi Theta Kappa not enjoying it, so be it. At least Honors Topic for 2013 was “The you are, right? Do it for your Culture of Competition.” So in enjoyment. If you are having fun, keeping with that topic, the mem- chances are that they are having a bers chose to focus on a project good time too. There are many on this disease that impacts so fun things to do so you don’t feel many in the community and so lonely on Valentine’s Day. Just state. get out there and have yourself a great time. College students What do need help girls want

By Katelyn Bateaste, for staff writer Valentine’s College can be a minefield of dietary obstacles, but there’s no reason students can’t graduate Day? from college and still fit into their high school letterman jackets. Amite School Center’s team placed second. Shown are, from left, front row, Shelby White, Angela Cruse, Tori Coley and Allison Roberts; back row, sponsor Brandon Terineka Allen, The secret: regular exercise and a Smith, Michael Hood, Jeff Morgan, Lane Miller, Trent Jones, Lail Cothren, Cody Jenkins and sponsor Pam Graves. Staff Writer healthy diet. How can you obtain a healthy diet? Some consider Valentine’s Drink Lots of Water. As we Day a big day. For instance, walk around campus we lose females take Valentine’s Day more water than we realize, rais- Workforce works to way more seriously than males. ing the risk of dehydration. Plus, We expect gifts on top of gifts! water promotes fullness, helping Here I have what males think to starve off hunger. Students they should give that special one should make a habit of toting a on this big holiday. I interviewed water bottle to class and hydrat- create community spirit some guys from our school as ing often. A common recommen- well as other schools and asked dation is to drink six or eight 8- what they would consider buying ounce glasses of water a day. for their special one on this day. Eat Fruit. Fruit is a convenient, Calvin Robinson from healthy snack. Students living in Mississippi State University said, the dorms can get loads of fiber, “Roses, Turtles Chocolate calcium, and water by simply bit- Candy, and a bear.” Orlando ing into an apple. Those who eat Norwood from Southwest more fruits as part of an overall Mississippi Community College healthy diet are likely to have a suggested that he would get his reduced risk of some chronic dis- girlfriend a teddy bear with eases. Fruits provide nutrients chocolate candy. LaZerek vital for health and maintenance Brashears from Jones County of your body. Junior College said, “Not a Buy portion-controlled snacks. thing.” I’m guessing that he If we have a king size pack of won’t have a girlfriend for long! M&Ms more than likely we will However, Jamario Rankins from eat the whole pack. Instead, why Jackson State University said, “A not buy 100-calorie packs of bear that has to be really soft.” candy and other snacks to keep Most guys are on the same page portions controlled? Controlled as to what to get their girlfriends portions cut down on high calorie for this holiday. As for others, it’s intake and further health risks. just another day! Exercise daily. Exercise not only controls weight but also Top Ten Love combats health conditions and diseases. Exercise improves our Movies: Now mood when we may need an emotional lift and boosts energy. and Then Regular physical activity can help you fall asleep faster and By Jamie Harness, Beverly Johnson, Secretary; Shree Montgomery, ABE/GED Instructor; Loran Cook, Coordinator; Carolyn Williams, ABE/GED Director; second row: Jill Gunnell, staff writer deepen your sleep. Instead of Coordinator; Charlotte Malone, Secretary; Amy Beard, Investment Act Educational Coordinator; Wendy Smith, Workforce Training Center Director; Tim Stogner, being a videogame lump, spend Industrial Training Coordinator; and Janice McKellar, Workforce Training Specialist some time exercising. It gives 1. What’s love got to do you a chance to unwind and have with it fun. 2. A thin line between Source: McMullen, Laura. love and hate U.S. News & World Report LP. 3. How Stella Got Her Nutrition Tips for College Student. Online. 2014 Groove Back 4. Best Man 5. The Best Man Holiday 6. Waiting To Exhale 7. Act Like A Lady Think Like A Man 8. Love & Basketball 9. About Time 10. Her Tim Stogner, Industrial Training Coordinator, prepares document. Wendy Smith, RWTC Director, works on reports. www.google.com January 31, 2014 4 News Careers: Softball team Valentine’s PT Day Assistant Around Terineka Allen, staff writer prepares for action the World Physical Therapist Assistants By Brian Allen, (PTAs) are specially trained Co-editor healthcare professionals who work under the direction and Valentine’s Day can be a much supervision of a licensed physi- anticipated, golden opportunity cal therapist. PTAs contribute to for the hopeless romantic. the welfare of patients who have Celebrated as a day of affection, health-related conditions that appreciation, and romance, St. limit their ability to move and Valentine's Day is deeply rooted perform functional activities in in our culture here in the United their daily lives. Physical States. However, in other parts Therapist Assistants may also of the world, the day of love is measure changes in the patient's celebrated quite differently: performance as a result of the St. Valentine’s Day in physical therapy provided. PTAs Slovenia is a day for planting work in a variety of settings, of crops, and is celebrated as the which include: hospitals, private first day to begin working in the practices, schools, home health, fields. sports facilities, outpatient clin- The Welsh have an equivalent ics, and many other places. There to our Valentine’s Day in St. are only three schools in Dwynwen's Day. Celebrated on Mississippi that have the PTA January 25th it is common for program. These colleges include: welsh men to give their lovers Pearl River Community College carved wooden spoons. The in Hattiesburg, MS; Meridian spoons often have intricate Community College in Meridian, designs carved into the handles MS; and Hinds Community that contain symbols such as a College in Jackson, MS. key, which is a representation of In order to obtain a PTA 2013-2014 Softball Team: kneeling: Brooke Chaffee, Shaden Miller, Jessica Pipkins; middle row: Morgan Brown, Maddy Teague, Seana Flynn, Keely Fortenberry, a man opening his heart to his license, one must take and pass a Bethany Crawford, Payton Lewis; back row: Assistant Coach Shea Johnson, Harley Myers, Marisa Pruski, Abigail Hall, Leann Jackson, Amy Lea, Marissa Jenkins, Chelsea Nette, Breana Harper, Kristen Gekler, Mary Margaret McLaurin, Head Coach Patsy Sandifer lover. board examination following the Japan's Valentine’s Day is completion of the two year PTA much like ours; however, it is program. It is highly recom- usually the women giving choco- mended that one takes the neces- late or flowers. There are a few sary prerequisites for the pro- Nurse Assistants different kinds of chocolates that gram before entering it. This will are indicative of the level of allow for a more relaxed sched- affection that the giver has for the ule once you enter into the pro- recipient. Chocolates range from gram. The prerequisites for the honmei-choko, for boyfriends or PTA program are A&P 1 Lab and husbands, to chō-giri choko, Lecture, A&P 2 Lab and Lecture, graduate which is, in essence, pity choco- College Algebra, English late for people who would nor- Composition 1, General mally have been left out. Psychology, Public Speaking, In Finland, February 14th is and a Humanities/Fine Arts reserved for Friend's Day, which Elective. Newly licensed thera- is a celebration of friendship, pists entering the job market can instead of love. expect to make between $47,719 France celebrated Une Loterie and $69,858 per year, while D’Amour or 'the drawing for someone with at least twenty or love' for some time on more years of experience can Valentine’s Day. As part of the expect to make between $51,556 lottery, single men and women and $98,281. were placed in houses facing It is a great field to work in opposite to each other and called because there will always be each other out until a match had someone in need of physical been found. If a man was dissat- therapy. isfied with the woman that he got, he would leave her for the next woman. Women who never First Day, received a match would often gather around a bonfire. The women would then throw pic- Worst tures or representations of the men who scorned them into the fire and curse them. Day Unfortunately, this practice was Pictured are the following: Mary Stinson, Mariah Reneau, Sherry Bestoca, and Kristen Health Aide, Basic Health Care Procedures, Body Structure and discontinued after the event By Amber Loflin, Polk; 2nd Row: Keiosha Ford and Jamie Williams; 3rd Row: Natasha Harris, Alisha Function, and Special Care Procedures. These students received their staff writer Woodall, and Lazavion Brown. Not pictured: Dominique Torrence. The SMCC Nurse became difficult to control. So, certificates and are qualified to work as Nurse Assistants, Long-Term Assistant /Health Care Assistant Course completed its twenty- seventh whether you're giving chocolate Care Aides, or Home Health Aides in the Mississippi health care indus- The beginning of school is semester as a regular 16 hour Vocational Technical Course. Ten stu- to your true love, a gift to your try. Participants must be 18 years of age and have a high school diplo- definitely the hardest, no doubt. dents finished the course this semester under the direction of the best friend, or you are just now ma or GED. The student must now have an ACT score of 14 or above There’s the part where you have instructor for the program, Mrs. Brenda Burch, RN. This is a full beginning to plant the seeds for or a TABE score of 10 or above, and the applicants also must complete to get your books, and read your semester program with four core courses including Homemaker/Home this fall’s harvest, I hope that schedule a thousand times to an application for admission to the Nurse Assistant Program. you'll have a happy February make sure you are going to the 14th. correct class. There’s that feeling that you are in the wrong class, Chemical Spill and when your teacher doesn’t call your name it’s embarrassing By Amber Loflin, as you get up and walk out the staff writer class trying to laugh it off. It gets Charleston, West Virginia, is better; I promise. A great tip is to just now getting back to their reg- keep your schedule on you at all ular lifestyles as the water in cer- times. It’s a great point of refer- tain areas is being flushed clean ence on a mixed up day. from the chemical, methyl cyclo- Beginning classes on days other hexane methanol, which spilled than Mondays can get students out of a 40,000 gallon tank into and even some teachers mixed the Elk River. Officials believe up. It really helps to look at your about 7,500 gallons leaked into calendar and make sure you are the river with some being con- going to the right class. Do not be taminated. However, it is uncer- afraid to ask someone where to tain the exact amount that was go, or where a certain class is spilled in the river. Townspeople because nine times out of ten were calling in reporting a strong they were exactly where you are licorice smell which made the at one point in their college lives. city officials investigate the situ- Most likely you will get the help ation. They declared no one can you need and will feel a million use their water until further times better when you make it to notice. Even though the chemi- your right class and meet your cal at its highest concentration is new or previous teacher. not deadly, it can still give a per- son anywhere from a skin irrita- tion or rash to vomiting and diar- rhea. Only 14 people who came in contact with this chemical were admitted into the hospital, and none were in serious condi- tion. Many people have left town to bathe and gather water to drink. The fire department was giving away cases of water to any family who came to them. An estimated 2,500 cases of water were given out. Some areas still have the chemical in their water, whereas others do not. The prob- lem is being solved quickly, but not efficiently. They are using a lot of water to flush the system before people are allowed to drink again. Businesses are filing lawsuits against the company responsible for the spill due to all the money they lost having to shut down. Hotels and businesses are opening back up now, but with restrictions. January 31, 2014 5 News Lady Bears’ winning streak continues

By December 6, 2014 the half. A Xavion Dillon free Michael D. The road continued to be throw pushed the lead to 10 Gunnell unkind to the Southwest Bears points, 40-30, with 1:54 on the Thursday as they fell to host clock. The Bulldogs scored the Southwest Jones County 116-65 in the final five points of the half to Sports MACJC South Division opener send the Bears into the locker Information for both teams. With the loss, room on top 40-35. Director their third straight away from The teams again traded baskets home, the Bears fell to 4-4 on the in the early going of the second season and 0-1 in the South. half. However, the visitors soon December 3, 2014 In the early going, there showed they came to play and to The Southwest Bears got seemed to be no indication that win. With the Bears on top, 59- another look Monday night at the game would end as badly as it 54, Gulf Coast’s Chris Bilbo how tough life on the road can be did for Southwest. The Bears took nailed a three-pointer with 6:45 to as they dropped an 84-73 decision an early 3-2 lead on Xavion play to start a 16-0. When the to host Holmes Community Dillon’s layup and held an 11-5 smoke cleared, the Bulldogs led College in Goodman. The loss, lead, with 16:22 on the first-half 70-59 with 3:33 to play. They their second straight, dropped the clock, when Jaylen Moore nailed then went on to the eight-point Bears to 4-3 on the season. a three-pointer. victory. Jamal Hester and Twymond But, Jones County (7-0, 1-0) “It’s a tough loss,” said Howard combined to give came back to take a 12-11 lead Southwest head coach Casey Southwest an early 6-2 lead. The with 14:31 showing and never Carter. “We’re still working on Bulldogs (6-2) then exploded looked back. Exploding out to a trying to get better and we’re offensively, going on a 20-4 run, 63-34 halftime lead, the Bears going to continue to do that.” to go up 22-10 with 11:54 to play were unable to mount a challenge Twymond Howard led the Southwest sophomore guard Katrina Littlepage (5’ 6”-Slidell, LA, High School) has been named the MACJC’s women’s bas- in the first half. Slowly clawing the rest of the way. Bears’ offense with 14 points and ketball player of the week for December 2-6. Littlepage scored 21 points in the Lady Bears’ 54-38 win at Holmes and had 18 their way back, the Bears pulled Southwest head coach Casey 13 rebounds. Jones and Jaylen points in their 65-53 win at Jones County. For the week, she hit 13 of 26 shots from the field and 12 of 15 free throws. She currently leads the 8-1 Lady Bears with 13.6 points per game. back to within two points, 36-34, Carter said, “Tonight was a very Moore both netted 13 points and on Xavion Dillon’s layup with humbling experience for all of us Dillon had 11. Dillon also pulled go in the half. one point, 45-44. Levy nailed a three-pointer with 1:33 to play. But, the Bulldogs involved. We are not in a good down nine rebounds. The Trojans then showed the That would prove to be the last 16:45 left in the half, the Lady scored the final four points of the place as a team (and) it’s my job Corey Williams registered nine game would not be as easy as it gasp for the Lady Trojans as Bears took an 8-5 lead and were half to take a 40-34 lead at the to figure out why and how to get points for the Bears while Deione seemed as they roared back to life Southwest slowly increased its never seriously challenged the intermission. out of it. I’m looking forward to Weeks scored eight. Jamal Hester and scored 15 of the final 16 lead. A Katrina Littlepage layup rest of the way. Howard scored two of his the challenge, one that I’ve never added two points. The Bears hit points of the half. An Anthony with 3:46 to play gave the Lady In the second half, Holmes nar- game-high 30 points to open the had before.” eight of 16 free throws. Mabon bucket with 0:05 to play Bears a 65-55 lead and they rowed their deficit to 12 points, second half and bring the Bears to Freshman Jaylen Moore led the The Bulldogs’ Roger Woods closed the Bears lead to 39-37 at would go on to the 12-point win. 41-29, with 15:25 left to play. within four points, 40-36. Holmes Southwest offense with 17 points led all scorers with 23 points in the break. “I think we came back in pret- However, with Levy scoring eight then scored 10 of the next 13 in the game. Troy University the game. He and his teammates The Trojans brought the ty decent condition,” Southwest points, the Lady Bears then went points to extend their lead to 50- signee Chris Jones was also in hit 11 of 20 free throws. momentum back onto the court head coach Brent Harris said after on a 14-4 run to push the lead up 39 with 16:30 left in the game. double figures with 15 points. The Southwest Lady Bears led with them early in the second the game. “(And) that helps. But, to 22 points, 55-33, with 8:09 A Hester layup and Howard Corey Williams added eight from start to finish Monday night half. Opening the final 20:00 with that’s on them (the players). Our remaining and they cruised to the free throw served as book ends to points for the Bears while Justin as they ended the 2013 portion of a 14-4 run, they took their biggest sophomores (Littlepage, Levy 16-point win. an 11-0 Southwest run to cut the McCray and Deione Weeks both their schedule with a 77-47 win lead of the night, 51-43, with and Littlepage) kind of lead us “I thought we were very good Holmes lead to five points, 55-50, scored five and Jamal Hester over the visiting Mississippi Gulf 15:27 left in the game. through some tough times when in the first half,” said Southwest with 13:08 to play. That proved to scored four. Twymond Howard Coast Lady Bulldogs. The win, With Dillon drilling baskets on things didn’t go well (tonight). I head coach Brent Harris, “and not be the closest the Bears would and Jaquavius Royster both regis- their eighth straight, gave the both ends of a 15-6 run, the Bears was very proud of (the team). I so strong in the second half. Tee come the rest of the night. tered three points, Donovan Lady Bears an 8-1 record (2-0 in then found new life and regained thought we played together, I (Myers) was very consistent, The Bulldogs quickly built James and Xavion Dillon both the MACJC South Division) the lead, 58-57, with 9:53 left in thought we played smart. It’s a April made some big plays and their lead to 10 points, 60-50, had two and Jeremy Reddy regis- going into the semester break. the game. good first game back, a good Tatyana (Dobbins) gave us good with 12:12 to play and led by as tered one. The Bears hit 21 of 49 With Katrina Littlepage and With the game tied at 63 with win.” minutes. But, we have to be more many as 17 before settling for the free throws. Madison Mault nailing two of the 6:22 on the clock, Christian Levy and Myers both had 15 consistent.” 11-point victory. The wins keep coming for the team’s seven first-half three Robbins netted a pair of free points to top the Lady Bears Levy led the Lady Bears, and “Holmes is always one of the Southwest Lady Bears. Opening pointers, Southwest took an early throw to give the Bears a two- offense while Littlepage was also all scorers, with 16 points in the toughest places to play,” said up the MACJC South Division 6-2 lead and never looked back. A point advantage. in double figures with 13 points. game. Littlepage and Myers were Southwest head coach Casey schedule Thursday night at pair of Fredrikah Wilson free Leading 68-67 with 2:48 to Courtney Epting netted nine also in double figures, both with Carter, “and that proved (to be) always-tough Jones County, the throws, with 3:17 left in the first play, the Bears made several cru- points with Mault picking up 11 points. Fredrikah Wilson net- true tonight. The only thing we Lady Bears prevailed 65-53 for half, had the Lady Bears up 38-17 cial baskets down the stretch and seven. Wilson and Raven Reyes ted nine points in the game while can hope for is that this really pre- their seventh straight win to move and they took a 40-26 lead into scored eight of the last 10 points both got on the board with five Courtney Epting had five and pared us for what these South to 7-1 on the season and 1-0 in the the locker room at the break. of the game to take the seven- points. The Lady Bears hit 10 of Talisa Sherman added four. Division game are going to be South. Spurred by Mault’s seven point win. Jaylen Moore scored 18 free throws. Raven Reyes scored three like with being on the road at The teams battled hard in the points, the Lady Bears opened the the final bucket of the night for January 10, 2014 points for the home team with Jones County (in the South first half with neither holding second half on a 9-2 run to go up the Bears with 0:40 remaining. The Southwest Bears avenged Elayne Robinson picking up two. Division opener Thursday night more than a seven-point lead at 49-28 with 17:13 left in the game. “Anytime you have a chance to an early-season, 11-point loss The Lady Bears hit 12 of 17 free at 7:30) and hosting Mississippi any time. The Lady Bears went They pushed their lead up to 28 win on the road, it’s obviously Thursday night as they prevailed throws. Gulf Coast (Monday night to end up 6-2 on Elayne Robinson’s points, 65-37, on April Levy’s really big,” said Southwest head 87-81 in a wild affair with the vis- January 14, 2014 the 2013 portion of the sched- bucket with 16:55 to play in the bucket with 7:12 to play. The coach Casey Carter, “and being iting Holmes Bulldogs. The win The Southwest Lady Bears ule).” first half before Jones County (3- advantage went to 32 points, 70- able to avenge (the) earlier loss bumped the Bears up to 6-5 over- picked up a huge MACJC South Along with Howard, Jaylen 4, 0-1) went on a 12-1 run to go 38, when Raven Reyes laid the we had at our place to Mississippi all while Holmes fell to 8-3 with Division win Monday, their 11th Moore scored in double figures up 14-7 with 11:37 on the clock. ball in the goal with 5:45 to play Delta was really sweet.” the loss. Thirteen points from victory in a row, with a 75-72 for the Bears Monday night with Trailing 24-16 with 6:14 to go and the Lady Bears cruised home “I’m really excited, not just Chris Jones and 11 from Deione nail-biter against arch-rival Co- 22 points. Hester netted eight before the break, the Lady Bears to the 30-point victory. “We obvi- about the win,” Carter continued. Weeks helped the Bears to a 45- Lin in Wesson. The win propelled points while Dillon had five and regained their footing. Outscoring ously came out with great energy “For the first time this year, we 44 lead at end of a back and forth the Lady Bears to 11-1 on the sea- Deione Weeks had four. Donovan Jones County 13-4 to close the tonight”, said Southwest head kind of played as a team and first half that saw five ties and son and 3-0 in the South. Co-Lin James and Chris Jones both regis- half, the Lady Bars took a 26-24 coach Brent Harris, “and we shot made some plays down the two lead changes in the final fell to 7-5, 0-3. tered two points. Southwest hit 23 lead on Fredrikah Wilson’s layup the ball extremely well. stretch, not one-on-one plays, but 6:24. After trailing by as many as A pair of April Levy free of 30 free throws. with 3:33 to go and went into the Hopefully we can keep playing as a team. That’s some growth 10 points, Holmes tied the game throws had Southwest up 10-2 Picking up where they left off locker room with a 29-28 advan- well after the break. It was good that we’ve been looking for and at 27-27 and the teams traded bas- early in the game. Co-Lin then before the Thanksgiving break, tage. The Lady Bobcats kept the to see Damiya (McCullough) and hopefully (will) continue to build kets until the break. scored 12 of the next 17 points to the Southwest Lady Bears rolled game close for most of the second Madison help us offensively.” on in the future.” Deione Weeks The second half was much like pull to within one point, 15-14, to their sixth consecutive win half, but they could never quite McCullough scored six points off led all scorers, and five Bears in the last few minutes of the first with 10:29 left in the half. Ignited Monday night, 54-38, over host make a serious challenge. A buck- the bench while Mault came out double figures, with 18 points in half with five ties and nine lead by a pair of Katrina Littlepage Holmes Community College in et by Wilson have the Lady Bears of a scoring slump to net 12 the game. Williams scored 14 changes. A Corey Williams free throws, the Lady Bears then Goodman. The victory boosted a 51-42 lead with 9:57 to play and points. points, Moore had 13, Chris Jones jumper gave the Bears a seeming- exploded to a 19-4 tear to push the Lady Bears to a 6-1 record. they extended the lead to 14 Harris closed out his post-game 11 and Dillon 10. Twymond ly comfortable 67-59 lead with their lead to 16 points, 24-18, With Katrina Littlepage scor- points, 63-49, on Katrina comments by wishing a “Merry Howard and Robbins both netted 7:55 left in the game, but Holmes with 4:30 showing. The home ing six of her game-high 21 Littlepage’s jumper with 2:18 left Christmas to the Southwest fami- four points for Southwest while quickly came back to force a 69- team scored eight of the final 10 points, Southwest took an early 6- before settling for the 12-point ly.” Levy led the Southwest Jamal Hester registered two. The 69 tie with 6:24 on the clock. points of the half to come to with- 0 lead and never looked back. victory. “I am extremely proud of offense with 14 points in the Bears made good on 19 of 30 free With the game tied at 75-75, in 10 points, 36-36, at the end of After the Lady Bulldogs (2-6) our effort and focus tonight,” said game while Littlepage was also in throws. and 3:42 to play, another layup by the half. The Lady Bears threat- went on an 8-3 run, capped by Southwest head coach Brent double figures with 10 points. Like the mighty Mississippi Williams put the Bears on top 77- ened to blow the game wide open Desirae Harris’ layup with 9:31 Harris. Jones County is a very Courtney Epting netted nine River, the Southwest Lady Bears 75. They then made six of seven in the second half. A pair of Levy on the clock, to pull to within 9-8, good team. April (Levy) was very points while Reyes, Aaliyah just keep rolling along. Taking to free throws down the stretch to three-pointers to open the final regained their footing and good on both ends (of the court). Williams and Wilson all regis- the court for the first time in take the narrow victory. period pushed their lead back to outscored their hosts 15-6 to end Tee (Myers) battled on the boards tered six. almost a month, the Lady Bears “”Fantastic game,” said 16 points, 42-26, with 18:02 left the half. Courtney Epting’s (and) Katrina made some very Tee Myers added four points picked up their ninth straight win Southwest head coach Casey in the game. The lead went to 18 jumper with 1:13 to play gave the tough plays. Elayne did a good and Elayne Robinson and Talisa Tuesday night, 79-67, over the Carter, “even for your normal fan. points, 58-40, on a Littlepage free Lady Bears a 24-14 lead at the job in the post. Levy led the way Sherman both scored two. The Mississippi Delta Community For coaches, it gets kind of edgy throw with 10:15 to play. break. The second half belonged for Southwest with 20 points. Lady Bears had another near-per- College in Moorhead. at times, but a fantastic game to However, Co-Lin would refuse to to Southwest. After going up 28- Littlepage was also in double fig- fect night at the free throw line, With the win, the Lady Bears watch. Obviously, you’re happier go quietly. Down by 11, 64-53, 14, with 19:43 to play, on shots ures with 18 points (she also had making good on 11 of 14. moved to 9-1 on the season (they because you won. Our guys with 4:50 to go, the Lady Wolves from Fredrikah Wilson and April six assists). Myers added nine Gulf Coast’s Christa Owens led are currently 2-0 in the MACJC’s played together as a team. They outscored Southwest 14-7 to Levy, the Lady Bears never led by points while Wilson had seven all scorers with 19 points in the South Division). The Lady made plays in the end as a team reduce their deficit to four points, fewer than 12 points the remain- and Madison Mault had five. game. The Lady Bulldogs (4-6, 1- Trojans, falling to Southwest for and didn’t do one-on-one stuff.” 71-67, with 0:26 on the clock. der of the way. Taking their Robinson registered four 1) hit four of nine charity shots. the second time in the season, fell Jones and Weeks finished the But, the Lady Bears would not be largest lead of the night, 35-17, points and Damiya McCullough January 8, 2014 to 6-4. With the teams trading night with 22 and 16 points, denied as Littlepage went 4-4 on a Littlepage bucket with 15:10 scored two. The Lady Bears were Avenging an early-season baskets most of the way, the first respectively, to pace the Bears’ from the free throw line to give left, the Lady Bears cruised the nearly perfect at the free throw home loss to Mississippi Delta, half Tuesday night was a dogfight offense. Twymond Howard had a them a 75-69 cushion with 0:03 to rest of the way and took home the line, making 14 of 16. the Southwest started the 2014 with six ties and nine lead double-double with 12 points and play. A Co-Lin three-pointer at 16-point win. Kaylan Hughes led the Jones portion of their season off with a changes. An Ashanti Spencer 10 rebounds while Xavion Dillon the buzzer proved to be too little, “I thought we started with great County offense with 17 points. 76-69 win over the Trojans in layup at 18:37 of the first half was also in double figures with 10 too late. intensity on defense,” said The Lady Bobcats hit five of 11 Moorhead Tuesday night. The gave the Lady Trojans their points. Jaylen Moore and “I’m very proud of our focus Southwest’s second-year head free throws. win moved the Bears to 5-5 on biggest lead of the night, 5-2. Williams both scored nine points tonight,” said second-year coach Brent Harris. “Katrina December 12, 2014 the season (they are 2-0 in the Southwest took its first lead, 7- for Southwest while Jamal Hester Southwest head coach Brent obviously had a good night and The woes continue for the MACJC South). The Trojans, 5, on a Madison Mault three picked up six and Justin McCray Harris. “April, Katrina and Fredrikah showed signs of being Southwest Bears. After leading meanwhile, fell to 5-6. pointer with 17:05 on the clock. netted three. The Bears hit 25 of Courtney (Epting) were all very her old self, coming back from an 40-35 at the half, the Bears saw The Bears seemed on the verge Trailing 25-24, with 6:27 to go 32 free throws. good and Talisa also gave us good injury.” Wilson, who missed the the visiting Mississippi Gulf of a blowout win early in the before the break, the Lady Bears Tamarico Wilson scored 16 minutes off the bench. Now, we first three games of the season Coast Bulldogs take control in the game. After falling behind 2-0, then took the lead for good, 26- points to lead Holmes. The have to finish games with more with an ankle injury, picked up 11 final 6:45 of the game and leave they proceeded to score 21 of the 25, when April Levy nailed a Bulldogs hit 10 of 14 charity intensity and attention to detail.” points in the game. “But,” Harris Summit with a 78-70 win. The next 29 points to take a 21-10 jumper with 5:17 showing. They shots. Littlepage and Levy led the continued, “we will have to play loss, their fourth consecutive, lead with 11:01 to play in the first then took their biggest lead of the The Southwest Lady Bears Lady Bears’ offense with 25 and much better to compete in the dropped the Bears to 4-5 overall half. An old-fashioned three-point half, 30-25, on a pair of Fredrikah tuned up for a return to South 20 points, respectively. Epting (MACJC) South Division.” and 0-2 in the MACJC’s South play by Xavion Dillon capped the Wilson free throws at 1:57 of the Division play Thursday night was also in double figures with 11 Levy and Tee Myers added Division as they enter the semes- run. half and carried a 32-29 lead into with a 61-45 win over visiting points. Sherman added six points seven points in the game for ter break. The Bulldogs moved to After Johnny Rucker nailed a the locker room at intermission. Holmes Community College. The while Tee Myers and Fredrikah Southwest. Epting scored six with 8-2 and 2-0, pair of free throws for the Trojans An April Levy layup with win, their 10th in a row, moved Wilson both scored four. Raven Raven Reyes netted two. The The teams traded baskets early made the score 23-12 at 10:33, 18:07 to play in the game put the the Lady Bears to 10-1 on the sea- Reyes netted three points for Lady Bears made good on 11 of in the game with three ties and Southwest then scored seven of Lady Bears on top 38-29 and, son while Holmes fell to 3-9. Southwest while Madison Mault 20 free throws. three lead changes in the first the next nine points to go on top seemingly in firm control. Southwest took a 39-19 first chipped in with two. The Lady Carmesha Nalls topped the 16:03. A Chris Jones three pointer 28-14 with 8:44 before the break. Mississippi Delta fought back, half lead over the Lady Bulldogs Bears hit 24 of 37 free throws. Holmes offense with 12 points. tied the game at 10-10 and sent The Bears took their biggest lead, however, and when Marie Magee behind Katrina Littlepage’s 11 The Lady Bulldogs hit seven of the Bears on an 8-0 run to put 38-22, when Corey Williams nailed a jumper with 10:19 to points. The game was tied twice 11 charity shots. them up 18-10 with 13:26 left in nailed a three-pointer with 4:00 to play, their deficit had shrunk to in the first 3:33, but when April January 31, 2014 6 News

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Each Southwest. College is expensive, transition. College is extremely work it out -- for now. It's a good is proud of his girl, he loves to to earn certification or other train- semester I would receive a refund and many people cannot afford to stressful, but starting small con- time for a retreat to see whether show her off. I don't think guys ing for a career change, and to check, and I would save it. I am in go, but community colleges allow denses the stress. things pick up in a few days. really care if they get something develop life skills. It is stated on my last semester here at everyone to be able to go. People I strongly believe that com- Gemini (May 22 - Jun 21) or not. Michaela Cutrer has said: iseek.org that enrollment in com- Southwest Mississippi are able to receive degrees, and munity colleges are important. You have a lot going on right "Why doesn’t she just make her munity colleges jumped from Community College, and I am earn jobs because of community They do help out tremendously, now -- so much that you might special guy a cute Valentine’s 17.8 percent of college students still saving it. Although this colleges. Emotionally a commu- and they are the reason many peo- not be able to take care of it all card to express how much she nationwide in 1963 to 36.5 per- semester I am receiving less than nity college was the best place for ple can continue their education yourself. Try to chill out a bit and really cares for him." Kayla Byrd cent in 2008. Community col- five hundred dollars due to taking me to start as well. Living in after high school. I am proof that just focus, but if not, don't worry also stated: "She could get him leges offer students a variety of online courses and more than McComb, Mississippi and attend- starting small accomplishes big so much about the future. something that has to do with a benefits because they offer a nineteen hours, every dollar ing North Pike High School does dreams. Cancer (Jun 22 - Jul 22) hobby he likes." We as guys don't plethora of courses ranging from It's not the best day to chill out really care so much about themed with friends or your sweetie -- gifts, but rather it's the fact that people seem to need to cause you tried that counts (but even on trouble. You may have to inter- Valentine’s Day we don't really vene, or you may be caught in expect anything...usually). But Christmas Stage Band the middle when it all goes don't out do him with your gift, down. guys don't like that and you Leo (Jul 23 - Aug 21) might be disappointed if he didn't Are you feeling the urge to put in as much effort as you did. acquire a sweetie? Now is a great Show: “Let the time to explore your romantic impulses, even if you're already Dunn will seeing someone. You might want to try asking someone totally new. be missed Celebration Begin” Virgo (Aug 22 - Sep 23) You want to make up your There will be a notable mind about something big -- but absence at the door on Jan. 9 you just can't. It's not the best when Southwest Mississippi time to throw down one way or Community College hosts the the other, so try to defer the big Holmes Community College in call for a little while longer. basketball. Libra (Sep 23 - Oct 23) William Dunn, who has been a If you're looking for love, now fixture at the front door taking up is the best time to move closer to tickets for the past 27 years, has your latest crush. No matter how retired. Wednesday was his last things work out, you'll still have day. a good time, and you might even Dunn first arrived at learn a few new things. Southwest through a federal Scorpio (Oct 24 - Nov 22) grant that transformed the Now is a great time to kick school’s data processing form back with a friend and throw paper to an electric form. some ideas back and forth. You “When I left a principal’s job never know what might come out at Lumberton High School, I saw of it all, and things could get a lot (Southwest) needed this grant more interesting very soon. finished and I contacted them,” Sagittarius (Nov 23 - Dec 22) he said. “In my interview, I asked A friend or younger sibling president (Horace) Holmes and needs some advice, and you have Jerry Reid (former dean of stu- it. You may need to rephrase it a dents), ‘What was the least few times before they really get it favored duty of your faculty?’ -- communication can be weird - Kayla Jones, Taylor Gregory, Kalli Smith, Taylor Busbin, Lauren Little They said was keeping the gate at - but it's definitely worthwhile. home basketball games. I asked By Huda Mohammad, Celebration Begin” for the open- heavy metal and Latin dance familiar faces from years past Capricorn (Dec 23 - Jan 20) them that question because I staff writer ing act. The Stage Band musi- given a spin to holiday classics. reappeared as several Stage Band You may be totally focused on wanted to remember me.” cians then took a turn with the The performance left the audi- alumni stepped onto the stage to work of some kind -- maybe aca- During his 27 years at the classic “Rudolph.” Brian Pittman ence with a smile on their face. sing “You Raise Me Up,” includ- demics, but maybe something school, Dunn has worn many The Southwest Christmas stepped on stage for a solo with There was a variety of performers ing SMCC’s own Karinlee else entirely. In either case, hats. Stage Band show was a night of “White Christmas” originally that graced the stage for the show. Brister. Throughout the show, the you're definitely not in the best He served two stints as men’s cheer and charity. Spectators sung by Bing Crosby in years Sam Mooney, winner of the pre- many talented performers cov- position to meet new people. dorm host. He coordinated the were invited to donate a canned past. The dancers took a turn in vious year’s Southwest’s Got ered all the holiday classics. The Aquarius (Jan 21 - Feb 19) University of Southern good upon entering, as well as the spotlight with a tribute to the Talent, sang, “Have Yourself a show wound down with a compi- Take a moment (at the very Mississippi’s off-campus courses leave a donation for Operation Radio City Rockettes dancing to Merry Little Christmas.” Hannah lation of Christmas songs in least) to check in with yourself for high school juniors and sen- Christmas Child. The show “Santa Baby.” The Stage Band Monroe gave a moving perform- which the audience was invited to and make sure you're plugging iors and was literacy director for brought a crowd at every per- singers then gave a show stop- ance of “Come Home” in honor join in. along in the right direction. the four-county district during formance. The stage filled with ping performance of “The Twelve of military families. Jasmine Perhaps it's time to fix up some Ray Mabus’ term as governor. singers, dancers, and musicians in Grooves of Christmas” in which Sargent triumphantly sang “Santa minor issues -- it's an easy thing, Dunn also served as institutional a performance of “Let the the audience saw genres such as Claus is Coming to Town.” A few and you'll feel much better after- research director, and tech-prep ward. director, was intramural and was Pisces (Feb 20 - Mar 20) the first women’s softball coach Try not to worry too much for four seasons at Southwest. He about what other people owe you Howard is MACJC’s Player of the or what you can get out of them - was also student activities direc- tor. - though that is certainly on your Dunn said he and his wife mind in some way. It's a good Susan will live in Franklin time to try a little forgiveness. Week www.seventeen.com/horo- County, about a block from Franklin County High School, scopes/daily-horoscope/daily- where his daughter, Sally Case, is scope an 11th-grade English teacher. They have been married for 34 years. Dunn said he most likely will Top 10 R&B substitute teach at FCHS and continue officiating high school Love Songs sports. He said he enjoyed the rela- tionships he established at By Jamie Harness, Southwest. staff writer “What I enjoyed was having enough resources and enough 1. “Back At One” - Brian freedom to accomplish tasks McKnight you’re given at this institution,” 2. “ I'll Make Love To You” Dunn said. “They tell me (free- - Boyz II Men dom) doesn’t exist at some of 3. “Here And Now” - these senior colleges. I’d easily Luther Vandross recommend working at two-year 4. “Rock The Boat”- Aaliyah colleges rather than a four-year 5. “All My Life” - K-Ci & institution. I’ve always tried to jo bring happiness with me. If 6. “My Girl” - The everybody would do the same, it Temptations would be there when we got 7. “It Seems there.” Dunn graduated from LikeYou'reReady”- Water Valley High School in RKelly 1971 and two years later from 8. “Feenin'”- Jodeci Northwest Mississippi Junior 9. “This Is How We Do It”- College. He earned his Bachelor Montell Jordan of Science degree from Delta Southwest sophomore forward marks the second consecutive points and 11.5 rebounds per of the Week, Howard will auto- 10. “Ice Cream”- J.S State University in 1975 in Twymond Howard has been week for a Southwest Bear to game as the Bears went 1-1 for matically be nominated for the www.google.com health, physical education and named the MACJC’s men’s bas- receive the honor. the week. He now has seven dou- NJCAA Player of the Week recreation. He earned his mas- ketball player of the week for the Howard, a graduate of Pearl ble-doubles on the season. award. ter’s in municipal administration week of January 12-17. This (MS) High School, averaged 21.5 As the MACJC’s men’s Player from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1978. “There’s not a senior college I can go to without hearing my Support your Bears! name being called because of all the students I have been associat- ed with,” Dunn said. “Will I miss Attend a game! it? It is going to be different.” January 31, 2014 7 Cartoon Word search:

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Kristen Johnson, Erin Sumrall, Jessica St.Pierre, and Krystal Chailland build a snowman on January 24, 2014, to celebrate a “Snow Day” in Mississippi. photo by Edward Miller

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