Nonprofit Organization U.S. Postage PAID g{x Summit, MS 39666 Permit No. 10 [email protected] URR April 21, 2017 Serving SMCC Since 1940 Volume 72, No. 7 Campus Events P B PTK Friday, April 28 JAN15: Classes end Last day to drop Catalyst Saturday, April 29 By Cody Pol, editor Baseball Game Northeast Mississippi Officers from the Omicron CC 1:00- Home Delta chapter of Phi Theta Kappa traveled to Nashville, Tennessee, Monday, May 1 to attend the 2017 International Day Classes end Convention, Catalyst. The con- QQ: Classes end for vention aimed to spark a change 2nd Term On-Campus in the students, prompting them Accelerated to hone their leadership skills and Wesley Foundation make a difference in the world Pancake Study Break around them. Socializing with 6:30pm other Phi Theta Kappa members was a large part of the event, and Tuesday, May 2 the officers made many connec- FINAL EXAMS tions with students from across 8:00-10:00 1 MWF the country and, in some 10:15-12:15 4 MWF instances, across the world. 1:00-3:00 B TR The trip began with the first 3:15-5:15 6 MW general session. Dr. Jennifer Arnold of TLC’s The Little Wednesday, May 3 Couple spoke at the event about FINAL EXAMS “Thinking Big,” an acronym she 8:00-10:00 5 MW developed that underlined her 10:15-12:15 C TR philosophy on life and leader- 1:00-3:00 2 MWF ship. Her inspiring story of how 3:15-5:15 E TR she decided to become a physi- Baseball Game Hinds cian resonated with all who CC 3:00- Home attended. Undergoing countless surgeries in her childhood as a Thursday, May 4 result of her condition catalyzed FINAL EXAMS her desire to pursue a career in 8:00-10:00 A TR medicine. 10:15-12:15 3 MWF Anna Catherine Trantham sings “Ain’t No Sunshine.” photo by Chuck Barnes Exploring downtown 1:00-3:00 D TR Nashville was a pleasure. The Residence Halls close officer team roamed the streets of at 5:00pm the city, appropriately known as, “Music City.” Weaving through Friday, May 5 SMCC’s Stage Band the lively crowd and taking in the MAR08: Ends sights and smells of Tennessee’s APR04: Ends capitol was a sight to behold. Final Grades due They took in the history of the 11:00AM Ryman Auditorium, a building Show “thrills” fans that was once a church but Saturday, May 6 became known as the “Mother Baseball Game East By Jonathan Scott, Church of Country Music” staff writer Mississippi CC 2:00- because of the fact that it housed Home the Grand Ole Opry for decades. On Friday, April 7th, the SMCC Stage Band took to the stage for Crossing city blocks to the their Spring Show. It was a night full of enjoyable music, singing, and Monday, May 8 Cumberland River, those on the dancing. Under the direction of Clay Whittington, the band performed Career-Tech practice trip strolled across the famous a variety of songs. The show opened with the song “Can’t Stop the 9:00 AM pedestrian bridge. From the Feeling” from the film Trolls, led by Evan Busbin and the stage band MAY03: Begins & highest point of the structure, singers. The show continued with the band’s groovy instrumental ren- Last day to register they witnessed an enchanting dition of “Vehicle,” before the singers returned to the stage to join then Academic Practice view of the city’s unmistakable in the foot-stomping, hard-hitting “The House is Rockin.’ ” 10:15 AM skyline, namely the AT&T build- Playing assorted genres and musical styles, including rock, funk, ADN practice 11:30 ing. Nashville was an unforget- jazz, and more, the Stage Band, along with the singers and dancers, AM table city, and it was the perfect took the audience on a musical time machine. A major highlight of this Tuesday, May 9 host for Catalyst due to its storied journey through time included the Disco Medley, which featured sev- ADN graduation 11:00 history of nurturing an entirely eral disco-era hits. The medley featured “Stayin’ Alive,” “Disco AM American genre of music. Inferno,” “It’s Raining Men,” “Celebration,” and concluded with Career-Tech Platon, a world-renowned pho- “Turn the Beat Around.” After the Disco Medley, the Stage Band graduation 3:00pm tographer, was the speaker at the jumped into the next decade for a nostalgic ‘80’s medley. In this med- second general session of ley, the show paid homage to the Golden Age of MTV with classic Wednesday, May 10 Catalyst. During his speech, he ‘80’s hits. Emma Walls began the medley with “Material Girl,” and Academic Graduation displayed a slideshow of the other hits followed. Tate Allen performed “Simply Irresistible,” Loryn 3:00pm many world leaders he had the Hollis performed “Smooth Criminal” and “Rhythm Nation,” Anna opportunity to photograph. As he Catherine Trantham performed “Jump,” Evan Busbin performed Friday, May 12 presented a portrait of Vladimir “Jessie’s Girl,” and Busbin and Clare Clark performed “I’ve Had the Last day for 9 month Putin, he narrated the story of Time of My Life.” These songs featured not only soloists, but also faculty him being escorted by Putin’s backup singers and energetic dance numbers. The show was comprised bodyguards, blindfolded and held of a duet, “Unforgettable,” sung by Michael Wilson and Erika Alford, Sunday, May 14 at gunpoint. They took him to an and several solos. Among them were timeless songs like “Ain’t No Mother’s day isolated bunker, where Putin was Sunshine” and “I Will Always Love You.” waiting. The Russian leader Many moments were favored especially by the audience. One of Monday, May 29 rarely posed for portraits, so it them was the song “Sharp Dressed Man,” sang by Gary Busby featur- Memorial Day was a big deal that Platon was ing a phenomenal guitar solo by Israel Coleman. The finale of the show Administrative offices allowed to photograph the man. was Michael Jackson’s “Thriller,” performed by Erika Alford and com- closed Comically, they bonded over pleted with the zombie-esque choreography of the dancers. The show their love for the Beatles. Platon took place in the Fine Arts building from Friday night to Sunday after- Tuesday, May 30 went on to tell the crowd about noon and represented the culmination of all the hard work the musi- Evening Classes begin and the many other world leaders he cians, singers, and dancers put into it. In addition to the Stage Band, the last day to receive 100% had photographed, including show displayed the talents of the Brass Machine, which played Green refund Muammar Gadafi, former Day’s “Basket Case,” and the Steel Pan Band, which played “The JUN08: Classes begin and last President Bill Clinton, and Bee’s Melody.” day to register Muhammad Ali. Director of bands, Clay Whittington, helped prepare the band and The final speaker of the con- pieced together the musical aspects of the show, while Brandy White Wednesday, May 31 vention was Jamie Hyneman, co- assisted the vocalists, and Laci Godbold taught choreography. The Evening late registration host of the television series, totality of the show was a group effort that paid off in what was per- w/late fee begins Mythbusters. Hyneman partici- haps the greatest Spring Stage Band Show yet. JUN08: Last day for 50% Sami Simmons sings the “80’s Medley” as she dances on stage. photo by Chuck Barnes pated in a question-and-answer refund session in which he answered Last day for 10-month faculty both prepared questions and questions from convention atten- Thursday, June 1 dees. He debunked some of the Students may begin the myths surrounding Mythbusters, payment of fees for B and fall explaining why and how the show was produced and what he Friday, June 2 learned from the experience. A: Fees due and last day for Hyneman, a special effects 100% refund expert, showed a film reel of the dozens of explosions he had Tuesday, June 6 encountered over the duration of A: Classes begin and late the series, and he left the audi- registration w/late fee ence with a word of advice on working with others and leading by example. Catalyst was a great success, and all who attend- Index ed took away life lessons and newly-kindled relationships. Editorial................... 2 Southwest represented itself well Sports.......................5 with college president Dr. Steve Cartoons...................7 Bishop receiving the Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction Ads.......................... 8 Kayla McKenzie, Loryn Hollis, Anna Catherine Trantham, Haley Simmons, Shakeya Nobles, Brianna King, Jessi Barnes and Brooke Wells dance to “Thriller.” photo by Chuck Barnes based upon his support of the Omicron Delta chapter. April 21, 2017 2 Editorial The Pine Burr Words from the SGA Treasurer Editor................. Cody Pol Co-Editors...............Jordan Boyd, Dear Fellow Students, Kimi Jeanson, Brooke Smith Staff Writers....... Spencer Bonds, Caleb Byrd, This year is quickly coming to a close, and I have enjoyed every moment of the journey. From hosting coming back parties to planning for Bear Necessities Day, the Student Government Association has worked tirelessly to ensure an Devin Chadwick, Cody Gisclair, Garret Graves, enthralling student experience. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to serve as your Student Body Treasurer. The Shalisa Hawthorne, Scott Johnson, Hannah experience has served me well, and I am taking away multiple life lessons as I graduate. Karabelen, Reggie Martin, Emily Phillips, David I would like to congratulate the new Student Government Association Officers: Alexcia Carr, President; Brooke Smith, Vice-President; Jaime Lowe, Secretary; and Jonathan Scott, Treasurer.