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[email protected] URR February 24, 2017 Serving SMCC Since 1940 Volume 72, No. 5 Campus Events P B Southwest Monday, February 27 BSU Worship 7:00pm recognizes Tuesday, February 28 Wesley Foundation HEADWAE Bible Study 6:30 Wednesday, March 1 Wesley Foundation instructor Ash Wednesday Service 6:00 and

Thursday, March 2 Q: 1st Term On student Campus Accelerated By Cody Pol, editor Classes end Higher Education Friday, March 3 Appreciation Day-Working for QQ: 2nd Term On Academic Excellence (HEAD- Campus Accelerated WAE) is a program developed by Classes begin the Legislature of and sponsored by the Mississippi Sunday, March 5 Association of Colleges. Each Evening Classes 60% year, HEADWAE honors the date intellectually talented students and faculty members of Monday, March 6 Mississippi’s higher education QQ: Last day to regi institutions for their marvelous ter for 2nd Term On contributions to promoting aca- Campus Accelerated demic excellence. Southwest Classes Mississippi Community College BSU Worship 7:00pm instructor James O’Rourke and FEA Meeting Noon Madison Martin, Joey Elliott, Alissa Adam, and Cody Pol pose in the red Corvette convertible. sophomore Matthew Black are Room 11, Humanities photo by Chuck Barnes recognized at the Higher Building Education Appreciation Day- Working for Academic Tuesday, March 7 Excellence ceremony in Jackson, Wesley Foundation College honors Hall of Fame Mississippi. Bible Study 6:30 O’Rourke, an instructor of Residence Hall thirty years, serves as an English Meeting and literature instructor. As Softball Game Chairperson of the Humanities Copiah-Lincoln 6:00 and Fine Arts departments, he is Summit and HEADWAE honorees credited with the Mississippi By Cody Pol, Humanities Council 2015 editor Wednesday, March 8 Humanities Teacher Award. JAN15: Mid-Term O’Rourke is a graduate of the Elected to the 2017 Southwest Mississippi Community College Hall grades due University of Southern of Fame were Alissa Adam, Joseph (Joey) Elliott, Madison Martin, and BSU Noon-Day Mississippi with a Bachelor of Cody Pol. Alissa Adam of Kiln, Mississippi, was an English Education 11:15-12:30pm Arts in English degree and a major who planned to transfer to Mississippi State University. Her Master of Arts in English degree, hobbies included playing basketball, shopping, and crafting. An Friday, March 10 attained in 1982 and 1990, accomplished athlete, Adam served as the captain of the women’s bas- FEB04: Ends Mid- respectively. ketball team both years at Southwest; she was ranked number five in term grades due Matthew Black, a Criminal the country in assists per game as a freshman and named a member of Pine Burr News Justice major, is an exceptional the MACJC second team as a freshman. In addition, she was an active Deadline student who has a GPA of 4.0. member of the Baptist Student Union, PTK, and Bear Trackers and a Residence Halls close He is a graduate of Bogue Chitto nominee to Who’s Who Among Students at American Universities and at 4:00pm for Spring high school and the son of Chris Colleges. Break Black and Sandra Graham; his Joey Elliott of Bogue Chitto, Mississippi, majored in General Softball Game vs. achievements while at Southwest Studies and hoped to transfer to the University of Southern Mississippi Holmes include earning the award for as an Accounting major. His activities and accomplishments while at excellence in criminal justice, Southwest included Bear Trackers, Baptist Student Union President, Monday, March 13 being listed on the President’s State BSU Board, Band, Mr. SMCC, the President’s List, and Who’s Spring Break List, and being inducted into Phi Who Among Students at American Universities and Colleges. Elliott MAR08: Begins & Theta Kappa. Black aims to also participated in the Seattle and New York mission trips. Madison last day to register work in the criminal justice field Martin of Summit, Mississippi, was an Art major at Southwest who James O’Rourke poses for the photographer. photo by Chuck Barnes No evening classes upon graduation from college. would transfer to Mississippi State University to continue her Art Every year, the Mississippi major with an emphasis in photography and minor in both floral man- Tuesday, March 14 Legislature hosts Appreciation agement and business. Among her numerous accomplishments while Spring Break Day in Jackson as a way of attending Southwest, Martin was a decorated member of DECA, a few No evening classes thanking the students and faculty examples included being named Outstanding Chapter Member of the Softball Game @ for their contributions to the Year, First Place in Professional Sales, and Chapter Leadership Award. Jones future of the state. Honorees are In addition, she earned the International Collegiate DECA Academic invited to the State Capitol, Honor Award, the International Collegiate DECA Chapter Community Wednesday, March 15 where the Lieutenant Governor Service Award, and she earned her chapter the honor of First Place Spring Break welcomes them. From there, Newsletter and Website. She was voted as Campus Favorite, Who’s No evening classes they are introduced to both hous- Who Among Students at American Universities and Colleges, and she Administrative offices es of the legislature. The follow- was a member of the Phi Theta Kappa officer team, serving as the closed ing luncheon involves a hearty Public Relations officer. Also the president of both Bear Trackers and meal and an introduction of the DECA, Martin led by example on campus. Thursday, March 16 nominees in front of a myriad of Cody Pol, of Summit, Mississippi, was a biology/pre-med major Spring Break guests, institution leaders, corpo- who intended to transfer to the University of Mississippi. While at No evening classes rate sponsors, and legislators. Southwest, he served as Phi Theta Kappa President, editor of the Pine Administrative classes The Mississippi Board of Burr, co-editor of the Whispering Pines, Student Government closed Trustees of State Institutions of Association Student Body Treasurer, and Tri-Beta Secretary. In addi- Higher Learning governs the tion, Pol was nominated as a member of the All-Mississippi Academic Friday, March 17 public universities in Mississippi, Team, Who’s Who Among Students at American Universities and St. Patrick’s Day including Alcorn State Colleges, and was placed on the President’s List. Matthew Black stands by the lake. photo by Chuck Barnes Spring Break University; Delta State No evening classes University; Jackson State Administrative Offices closed University; Mississippi State Softball Game vs. MS Delta University including the Mississippi State University Saturday, March 18 Division of Agriculture, Forestry, Baseball Game Holmes CC and Veterinary Medicine; 1:00 Goodman Mississippi University for Women; Mississippi Valley State Sunday, March 19 University; the University of Residence Hall open at Mississippi including the 4:00pm University of Mississippi Softball Game @ East MS Medical Center; and the University of Southern Monday, March 20 Mississippi. APR04: Course requests Appreciation Day is meant to begin foster excellence among those in BSU Worship 7:00 higher education in order to “fur- ther leadership, increase knowl- Tuesday, March 21 edge across the broad spectrum Wesley Foundation Bible of education, and promote good Study 6:30 citizens capable of thriving in today's society who are prepared to meet future challenges,” as stated by www.mississippi.edu/headwae. “To this end, one student and fac- Index ulty honoree are annually select- Editorial...... 2 ed from each of the thirty-four public and private member insti- Sports...... 5 tutions of the Mississippi Cartoons...... 7 Association of Colleges to partic- Ads...... 8 Joey Elliott, Madison Martin, Cody Pol, and Alissa Adam pose for the camera. photo by Chuck Barnes ipate in the Appreciation Day activities.” February 24, 2017 2 Editorial The Pine Burr Words from the SGA Secretary Editor...... Cody Pol Co-Editors...... Jordan Boyd, Kimi Dear Fellow Students, Jeanson, Brooke Smith I hope all of you are enjoying your college experience at Southwest! During the 2016-2017 school year, our college Staff Writers...... Spencer Bonds, Caleb Byrd, has shown excellence in both our academics and athletic teams. The SGA team has worked hard in increasing participa- tion in campus activities. I encourage all of you to get involved on campus by making connections with your fellow Devin Chadwick, Cody Gisclair, Garret Graves, classmates. By creating a network of contacts with your classmates, you can enhance your circle of influence while build- Shalisa Hawthorne, Scott Johnson, Hannah ing reliable relationships. For many of you, this spring semester will mark the end of your academic journey at Karabelen, Reggie Martin, Emily Phillips, David Southwest. Many of you will go on to a four-year institution to set and accomplish higher goals. For some, this transition can be a little challenging as you are forced into choosing a major, selecting the perfect institution to attend, and finding Russell, Fernando Salgado, Jonathan Scott, help to cover financial expenses. Although these challenges may be before you, I encourage you to stay motivated with Christian Spencer, Amber Terrell, Michael Wilson the willingness to succeed. View your community college experience as the foundation that will allow you to build your future. With that in mind, remain driven and focused as this academic year closes. I wish you the best of luck in all that Advisor...... Joyce Mabry MeOshia Williams you do!

The Pine Burr is published monthly during MeOshia Williams, SGA Secretary regular academic sessions. Views expressed in the newspaper are not necessarily those of the faculty and administration. Writers express themselves under their by-lines. Offices are located in Kenna Hall, Room 29; Editorial: continue path to success the telephone number is 276-3843. The staff invites readers to submit opinion columns and Editorial It seems as if February has that you will regret later in life. attending members will also be By Cody flown right on by! With The month of March will be there to receive any awards the letters to the editor. Pine Burr, Kenna Hall, Pol, Summit, MS 39666. Editor Valentine’s Day behind us and busy for our Phi Theta Kappa chapter may have earned. March quickly approaching, the officer team as we travel to the I hope you all have a safe and semester is apt to conclude before University of Mississippi to the happy rest of February and E-mail: [email protected] we know it. As I always mention, annual MS/LA Regional March! As mid-terms approach, Southwest Mississippi Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, it is vitally important for your Conference. While at the confer- be sure to keep up with your stud- 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- grades to be as superb as possible. ence, the officers will participate ies and continue on your path to ances regarding the non-discrimination policies: Rhonda Gibson, Director of Disability Your GPA and transcript are per- in special sessions aimed at hon- success! Support Services, 601-276-3885; Dr. Bill Ashley, Vice President of Student Affairs and manent, so do not make choices ing their leadership abilities. The Title IX Coordinator and Director of Athletics, 601-276-3717, 1156 College Dr., Summit, Cody Pol MS 39666. Who’s Who Among Students at American Universities and Colleges

Quote of the Month Congratulations to these SMCC stu- dents who were nominated by faculty. Not “The function of education is to pictured are the following: Bryce Baker, William Bergeron, Mario Doyle, Michael teach one to think intensively and to Haygood, Hunter Hughes, Guy Johnson, Jessica Mauer, Christy McKinion, Carlita think critically. Intelligence plus Newton, Jessica Oliver, Ravian Pierce, Cynthia Ruff, Rodrick Sikes, Sean Smith, character- that is the goal of true Emanuel Thompson, Tamara Whitehead, education.” Tyronica Williams, and Carr Young. Alissa Adam Monica Amic Jessi Barnes -Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Dear Students, Emily Landry Jacob Landry Madison Martin Ariel McDaniel You should have received an email with your Bear Aware Login Information on August 31, 2016. An additional email will be sent to your email account at 9:00 AM this morning (September 26, 2016) with your login information. It’s basically the same email that was sent on August 31, 2016. If you have already logged in and set up your account, no additional action is required on your part. We will be sending more of these login information emails on the 20th of each month this semester to encourage participation in the system. Brittany McGuire Shakeya Nobles Robert Pickett Mattie Pigot Again, if you have already set up your account, no action is required on your part. We do recommend logging in to Bear Aware at least once a month and verifying the accuracy of your information.

Please read the login information email in its entirety. It will explain why your password may be represented by asterisks (*) and what to do if you cannot log in or if you forgot your password. Cody Pol Kayla Sanchez Kristie Sanchez Haley Simmons If you have any questions, send them to [email protected] from your SMCC email account. We cannot communicate about Bear Aware accounts from other personal or business email accounts you may have. You do not have to contact [email protected] for your login information unless you don’t get a login information email.

Jenna Van Dan Laklyn Waters MeOshia Williams February 24, 2017 3 News Sean Just a Smith thought By David Russell, Garcia: staff writer

from Spain As I sat there watching the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons play in Super to Bowl LI, I thought to myself, “Why do so many people tune in Southwest to watch this?” That thought led By Asa Henderson me to do a little research. staff writer Roughly 84 million people tuned into the first presidential debate Standing at 6’8”, it is no sur- between Hillary Clinton and prise that 21-year-old Sean Smith Donald Trump. The debates are a Garcia plays basketball. In fact, huge part of how we decide who he is a forward for the SMCC we will vote for to be our next basketball team, but there is president. Let us compare that to much more to his story. last year’s Super Bowl: an aver- Pictured with Merrielyn Ginn are (left to right) T.W. Bearden, Laura Calhoun, Thomas Calhoun, Criminal Justice/Sociology Instructor Ashley Weathers, English Instructor Gwen May, Smith was born in Madrid, SMCC President Dr. Steve Bishop, Ginn, Vice President for Academic Affairs Alicia Shows, Vice President for Student Affairs and Director of Athletics Dr. Bill Ashley, Vice President age of 114.4 million people tuned Spain, to parents Michael and for Admissions Matt Calhoun, Psychology Instructor Elise Gatlin, and Humanities Chairperson James O’Rourke. in per minute. Why is a game so Claudia Smith. His father was an much more important than some- American who played profes- Southwest Mississippi Community College Social Science graduate of Tylertown High School, she obtained her B.S. in social thing that will help us pick the sional basketball in Europe, and Division Chairperson and history instructor Merrielyn studies with an emphasis in pre-law and social work from Mississippi leader of the United States of his mom is a native of Argentina. Ginn received the Wilmon McCaffery Outstanding State College for Women (now MUW) in 1969. She graduated from America for the next four years? Smith spent his early years mov- Educator award presented by the Walthall County Southeastern Louisiana University with an MA in history in 1980. Now, I love football and pretty ing around Spain, but after his Prior to Southwest, Ginn taught for 18 years in the St. Tammany much every other sport there is Chamber of Commerce. The award was presented at the Walthall father retired in 2002, the family Parish School System: Pearl River Junior High as a physical education just as much as the next guy, but County Chamber of Commerce membership banquet on Saturday, settled in Seville, located in the instructor; Slidell Junior High as a classroom teacher, chairman of the come on, what is so important January 28. Chamber 2016 president, Stephanie Miller, presented Ginn southern part of the country. social studies department and student council sponsor; cheerleader that a simple game will bring that the educator award. Merrielyn Ginn has been an SMCC history instruc- While Smith’s father contin- sponsor, tennis coach and helped with girls’ softball. She was named many people together? I am not tor for 27 years, also heading the Honors Forum class--which has taken ued to pursue a career in basket- Outstanding Louisiana Educator, Outstanding Young Educator, select- even a fan of either team, but I on projects including the sending of care packages to Mississippi ball after his retirement, he never ed by the Slidell Jaycees; and Outstanding Elementary Teachers of still watched the game. Some National Guardsmen serving abroad during the wars in Afghanistan pushed his son to follow in his America. people say that they watch the and Iraq. She is chairman of the Social Sciences Division at SMCC, has footsteps. “I actually was not A member of the Organization of American Historians, Southern game for the commercials, others been named Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers and named very interested in basketball as a Historical Assn., Mississippi Historical Society, Mississippi the halftime show, but are com- Mississippi Humanities Council Humanities Teacher of the Year and kid. In Spain, everyone grows up Professional Educators, Friends of the Library, and the board of mercials and a singer more Phi Theta Kappa Outstanding Instructor. Her passion is history. A 1965 playing soccer,” Sean says. trustees of Tylertown Methodist Church. important than who is the face of “When I was about ten, I started this country? I know the debates getting taller than the other kids, are over now and it is way too so I began playing basketball.” late to decide who you want for Eventually, he went on to play president, but has anyone ever at a prestigious basketball acade- thought about why we tune into a my in the Canary Islands, game between two teams that we Canarias Islands Basketball may or may not even like but not Academy. After graduating, to something as important as the Smith knew that he wanted to debates? I do not have the come to America. He received answer, and I do not know if I offers from many American ever will, but it does make me schools, but he ultimately decid- think, “Do we as a country have ed to come to Southwest. “I our priorities straight?” Also, chose Southwest because the while we are on the subject, why coaches recruited me really well. do so many people choose not to They showed a lot of interest, vote? It is our responsibility as even sent me videos. Coach citizens of the United States to Farrell showed a lot of interest vote if we are of age to do so. I do and spent a lot of time talking to not mean to make this a political me.” article but more of just food for Sean had spent summers in thought, so next year as you plan Atlanta, Miami, and New York, your Super Bowl party for teams so he is familiar with America, you do not even like, ask your- but Mississippi is a shock to him. BSU presents Spiritual Emphasis Week: Kendyl Adam, Laken Brock, Lauren Burch, Jessi Barnes, Whitni Godbold, Anna Fraiser; second row: self, “Why do I do this every “Coming to Mississippi was a lot Brandon Bergeron, Trey Hess, Daniel Herndon, Nathan Dodd; not pictured: Joey Elliott, Mariha Beadle photo by Joyce Mabry year?” Sure, it is a great excuse different than anywhere else I to throw a party and get together had been before, but I like it with friends, but can we not do down here. It’s very peaceful.” that at any time of the year? After wrapping up the 2017 basketball season at Southwest, Smith, a proficient student as Eat right well, plans on continuing his By Brooke Smith, education and basketball career co-editor at a university. With the ever-encroaching “freshman fifteen” looming over SMCC our heads and spring break just around the corner, many college students are beginning to pursue choir healthier eating choices. Staying on a diet or making those “lifestyle changes,” to use the on the trendy term, however, does not have to be challenging. A few move simple swaps of what many stu- dents are already eating will have By Michael Wilson, you feeling healthier and happier staff writer in no time! Are you stumbling around in the dorm room Every once in a while at 12:45, attempting to find breakfast on many students hear, "Ni, ne, na, the go? Don't reach for the Pop- no, nu," in the chorus room. Tarts or sugary cereal; crunch on Those angelic voices are the a heart-healthy protein bar or voices of many students prepar- Greek yogurt and granola. These ing for a choral festival set to choices are sure to help you keep take place in Meridian. The choir up with your “crazy college kid” is working hard on three pieces to schedule all day long! Sip on lots Wesley Foundation presents Spiritual Emphasis Week: Johnny Bowlin, Melinda Bowlin, Anna Catherine Trantham, and Rev. Andy perform at the choir festival. The of water throughout the day, and three pieces include, "Sicut Stoddard, Pastor, St. Matthews United Methodist Church. photo by Amy Gazzo if the morning drags on and lunch Cervus," by Palestrina, "Sicut seems forever away, try these Locutus Est," by Johann healthy hand-offs. Snack on a Sebastian Bach, and "The Eternal handful of almonds in place of Gates," by Howard Helvey. candy. Veggie Straws and pop- New and old students are corn are great alternatives to excited to meet and hear other chips. Try swapping that cold colleges perform their pieces. pizza in the fridge for beef jerky. The students are leaving You’re still getting tons of flavor Southwest on the 23rd of and being nice to your body at February and are to return the the same time. next day. When the students It’s lunch time, and PB&Js are arrive at the choir festival, they your go-to midday staple. Simply are practicing a piece called, grab whole-wheat bread instead "Ubi Caritas," by Ola Gjeilo. of white bread, and you will cut After a long day of rehearsal, the carbs and take in more of the they perform the piece on Friday, vitamins your body needs. If the 24th of February. Some of the you’re dining in the cafeteria, songs performed are set to be stop by the salad bar, but don’t used in the choir concert on load down with tons of cheese March 7th. Mr. Joe Elliott, voice and bacon. Also, beware of the instructor, said, "I'm excited croutons! Plus, check out the about the choral festival because food lines for grilled chicken or our students will be singing with veggies. Grilled chicken is and for other colleges. It is nice packed with the protein you’ll to be doing that because the stu- need to make it through those dents are preparing for university afternoon classes. Have a bunch choirs by singing classical of your friends decided to eat out pieces." Student Nursing Organization officers: Associate Degree Nursing class officers are the following: Dianne Wilkinson, SNO Advisor; Rose Conerly, SNO one night? No worries; you can Advisor; Shauna Zeigler, Social Committee; Adam Boyd, Social Committee; Jennifer Boyd, President; Nicklaus Brisco, Vice-President; Jack Trimm, Social Committee; Paytience go with them and still feel good about your food choices for the Davis, Secretary; Lisa Alford, SNO Advisor; Not pictured is Veronica Chambers, Social Committee. photo by Joyce Mabry day! If it’s a Mexican place they choose, simply swap your flour tortilla for a corn tortilla, refried beans for black beans, or Support the BEARS! Mexican rice for brown rice. Many restaurants will substitute your French fries for sweet pota- to fries or your loaded baked potato for a baked sweet potato. February 24, 2017 4 News Soft skills: Oscars: set pinnacle yourself for apart upcoming

By Cody Pol editor stars By Kimi Jeanson, Soft skills are defined as, “per- co-editor sonal attributes that enable some- one to interact effectively and This year marks the 89th harmoniously with other people.” Academy Awards where they Soft skills are vitally important to award the most world-renowned anyone looking to improve his or statue to the most brilliant minds her reputation among employers in filmmaking whether they were and co-workers. Skills as seem- behind or in front of the camera. ingly simple as a firm handshake The film industry has progressed can make the difference between rapidly with new innovative two individuals who have similar technology and experience. The resumes. Holding the door for Oscars are the pinnacle for someone as he or she exits the Occupational Safety and Health Technology ings on insurance premiums, workers’ compensation benefits, and liti- upcoming stars in film as the room is not only good manners, (OSHA) students recently received their 30-Hour gation expenses.Pictured on the front row (left to right) is Vice Tonys are for upcoming but the act is an example of President for Career and Technical Education Jeremy Smith along with Broadway shows. From the OSHA General Industry cards. Occupational Safety and exceptional soft skills. Soft skills students Lacey Howell of Summit, Tyler Vanderslice of McComb, directors to the actors, the Oscars send nonverbal cues to others Health technicians help prevent harm to workers, property, the environ- Laken Nace of Foxworth, and Rufus Breeden of McComb. The back recognize the dedication and pas- that one is reliable and a notch ment, and the general public. They promote occupational health and row includes OSHA instructor Mike Flowers and students Cage Ashley sion people put in to bring a above the rest when it comes to safety within organizations by advising management on how to of Hattiesburg, Trenton Warren of Kentwood, Amanda Greer of vision to the big screen. Awards social interactions. Additional increase worker productivity through raising morale and reducing Wesson, Donald Greer of Wesson, and Michael Caston of McComb. included are the best picture, examples of soft skills are stand- absenteeism, turnover, and equipment downtime while securing sav- actor in a leading role, actress in ing when someone enters a room a leading role, actor in a support- and maintaining appropriate eye ing role, actress in a supporting contact. Those two gestures role, animated short film, cine- communicate respect for others, matography, costume design, and when respect is given, it is directing, film editing, music reciprocated. score, makeup and hairstyling, Next time you enter a job visual effects, screenplay, and interview or even the checkout more. Some of the movies that line at the grocery store, consider were nominated include La La using a few of the skills men- Land, Arrival, and Hacksaw tioned. Others will recognize the Ridge. fact that you are treating them Nominated a staggering four- with respect and courtesy, and teen times, La La Land stars they are likely to do the same. Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone in a smash hit musical about the difficulties in the music and act- Jamie ing business. Ryan Gosling is the dreamy jazz pianist named Delor: Sebastian, and Emma Stone plays the aspiring actress who outstanding waits tables. They fall deeply in love, but they struggle to hold soccer together when their dreams pull them apart. Ryan Gosling and Congratulations to our EMT-B Fall 2016 graduates for successfully completing the EMT Skills that are outlined in the National Standard Curriculum developed by the Emma Stone are both up for player United States Department of Transportation and additional skills required by the Mississippi Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. We are proud of you! Above are the following: James Troutman III, Matthew Williamson, Joshua Lofton, Steven Catoire, and Bobby Wells; second row: Instructor – Jess Greer, Sam Oscars in the category of best Marsalis, Ronald Butler Jr., Steven Furr, Tyler Howell, Trenten Boggs, Instructor-Warren Agnor actor and actress in a leading By Asa Henderson role. This is Gosling’s and staff writer Stone’s second nomination for the Academy Awards. His first is Twenty-one-year-old Jamie in a film called Half Nelson in Delor has had quite the career as 2006 where he played a leading a forward for the Southwest role. Stone’s first is from her per- men’s soccer team. As a fresh- formance in The Unexpected man, he was named the #1 goal- Virtue of Ignorance in 2014. La scorer in the nation for JUCO La Land is also nominated for soccer, boasting an impressive best picture, music score, three thirty-one goals over eighteen original songs, production games during the 2016 season. In design, costume design, direct- addition, he was named an All- ing, film editing, cinematogra- American, and he also broke the phy, and screenplay. college record for career goals in Arrival stunned audiences one season. Jamie was able to with its striking visuals and accomplish these feats while also intriguing plot. Amy Adams maintaining a 3.9 GPA in the plays a linguist, Louise Banks, classroom. who leads a team to investigate The most impressive aspect of an unknown spacecraft. With war Jamie’s career is that two years on the brink, she fights to keep ago he was in his hometown of the peace between humanity and Buenos Aires, Argentina, merely the extraterrestrials. This riveting playing soccer as a hobby, his movie is nominated eight times favorite sport actually being for best picture, cinematography, rugby. Although not opposed to directing, film editing, produc- the idea, he had no clue that he tion design, sound editing, sound would soon be taking up resi- mixing, and screenplay. Shawn dence in the United States. Levy, Dan Levine, Aaron Ryder, “My family owns a [cattle and David Linde are up for their ranch] outside of Buenos Aires,” Congratulations to our EMT-B Spring 2016 graduates for successfully completing the EMT Skills that are outlined in the National Standard Curriculum developed by first Academy Award. They are Jamie says. “My plan was to the United States Department of Transportation and additional skills required by the Mississippi Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. We are the minds behind this incredible work on the family land. When I proud of you! Above are the following: Alexis Singley, Uleashi Smith, and Christina Miller; second row: Instructor- Craig Rowell, Richard Booth, Randall Cas Love II, Robert movie. heard there were going to be soc- Turnage, and John Speed. Hacksaw Ridge is the heartfelt cer tryouts with American coach- true story about the courage and es [present], I thought, ‘why bravery of an unsung hero of not?’ Several American universi- World War II. Andrew Garfield ties offered me scholarships, but plays the real-life veteran named Coach Zach [Mills] gave me the Desmond Dawes. His story is a best reasons [of all the coaches], legend within the army and con- so I came here, to Southwest.” tinues to inspire everyone today. Now a sophomore, Jamie is Mel Gibson beautifully portrays sure that he made the right deci- Dawes’s unbelievable personali- sion in accepting Coach Mills’s ty and strength. Dawes is a com- offer. “The culture is a lot differ- bat medic, but also is a conscien- ent,” he says. “I took English tious objector. He does not classes in school, but I never paid believe in killing or even touch- attention because I didn’t think I ing a gun despite the pressure he would need it. I was wrong.” is under during basic training. Jamie, who graduated from Many of the soldiers and his Pilgrim’s College (high school) superiors think he is crazy and do in Buenos Aires, knew hardly not want him to serve with them any English when he first decid- because they think he is a coward ed to come to America. However, for not having a gun. Dawes he has met the cultural and lin- struggles to have the right to guistic challenges with poise and serve without a gun even though character and has succeeded in he will be on the front lines. every way. Andrew Garfield is nominated While he continues to strive for actor in a leading role for his for the best both academically phenomenal performance. and athletically, Jamie has set his Nominated six times, Hacksaw sights even higher, as he intends Ridge is up for best picture, actor to continue his education and in a leading role, directing, film soccer career at a four-year uni- editing, sound editing, and sound versity, “hopefully in mixing. California.” These three movies are just the beginning of the amazing lineup of films that are nominated. Make sure to tune in to the Academy Awards, which are air- ing on February 26. Your favorite movie stars and directors are attending. Without these movies, we lose an enormous part of our culture and miss out on the emo- tional moments we all feel while Congratulations to our EMT-B Fall 2016 graduates for successfully completing the EMT Skills that are outlined in the National Standard Curriculum developed by the United States watching their movies. Department of Transportation and additional skills required by the Mississippi Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. We are proud of you! Above are the fol- lowing: Instructor – Wade Wicker, Dana Duncan, Noel Grandberry, and Shelle Ard February 24, 2017 Sports 5 Bears beat Hinds and lock up #2 seed

By Michael from the free throw line. points. Cowart, Jr., followed with Emanuel Thompson brought the D. Gunnell Deangelo Ballard topped the 18 points. Smith and Thompson Bears back to within 58-56 with Southwest Sports Hinds offense with 24 points. The both scored 11 points while 5:58 on the clock and Sikes made Information visitors made 10 of 15 free Hawthorne and Johnson both tal- it 62-61 with 4:17 to go. Director throws. lied 10. The Bears were nearly Unfortunately, that would be it January 30, 2017 perfect at the free throw line, for the East Central outscored The Lady Bears closed out the going 14-18. Smith and them 18-13 the rest of the way first half of MACJC South Hawthorne both recorded a dou- and escaped with the six-point Division play Monday night with ble double as they totaled 12 and win. a 60-52 win over the visiting 11 rebounds, respectively. “Our team came out ready to January 26, 2017 Lady Bulldogs of Mississippi Davion Cole-Johnson topped play, defensively, at the beginning Getting back into the win col- Gulf Coast Community College. the Gulf Coast offense with 21 of the game,” said Bears’ head umn after a short two-game skid, The win left the Lady Bears points. The visitors hit 17 of 20 coach Thomas Gray, “but, we just the Lady Bears picked up a 73-56 with a 13-3 overall mark and, at free throws. couldn’t capitalize on the offen- home win Thursday night over 4-3, in third place in the South. February 3, 2017 sive end.” the Hinds Lady Bulldogs. Gulf Coast dropped to 7-9 and 1- Overcoming two 15-point “As the game went on,” Gray With the win, the Lady Bears 6. deficits, the Lady Bears staged an continued, “I thought we made moved to 12-3 overall and 3-3 in An old-fashioned three-pointer amazing comeback in Decatur them (East Central) take tough the MACJC South. Hinds play by Keturah Bingham gave Thursday night to escape East shots. It just seemed like when dropped to 11-4 and 3-3. the Lady Bears an early 3-0 lead. Central Community College with they needed them to go in, they Baskets by Alissa Adam, They later went up 11-2 on a 65-60 MACJC South Division did. A play here or there was the Shalisa Hawthorne and Danyelle Peyton Papenburg’s layup and win. difference in tonight’s ball game. Lewis helped the Lady Bears take they held a 14-9 advantage at the The victory, their third straight, We have to understand we are an early 7-0 lead and they went end of the quarter. moved the Lady Bears to 14-3 going to have a battle every time on to hold a 15-9 advantage after Danyelle Lewis nailed a three- overall and 5-3 in the South. East we step on the floor in this the first quarter. pointer gave the Lady Bears their Central fell to 9-8 and 3-5. Division.” Guy Johnson pulls up for a jump shot. photo by Chuck Barnes A Lewis layup gave the Lady biggest lead of the night, 24-9, A Keturah Bingham layup gave Sikes scored 18 points to top Mike Parks, Jr., completed an Harris said the one positive on Bears their biggest lead of the with 6:31 left in the first half. the Lady Bears an early 2-0, but the Bears’ offense. Thompson old-fashioned three-point play the night was the fact that the half, 26-19, with 2:06 before the Gulf Coast then scored eight of East Central quickly took control totaled 17 points while Johnson early in the second half to push Lady Bears “have qualified for break. They then took a 28-21 the final 10 points of the half to of the game at raced out to a 19-9 and Baker were also in double the Bears out to a 49-41 lead. the state tournament. That is a lead into the locker room at the leave the Lady Bears on top 26- lead at the end of the first quarter. figures with 12 and 11 points, Later, a 12-3 run extended the huge achievement considering we end of the half. 17 at intermission With 9:38 left if in the second respectively. The Bears hit 18 of Bears’ lead to 61-48 with 12:55 lost five athletes from last year Lewis’ jumper with 3:48 on the The teams traded baskets for quarter, a jumper from Shalisa 27 free throws. left in the game. that went on to play at four-year clock gave the Lady Bears their most of the third quarter. The Hawthorne cut the Lady Bears’ East Central’s Tonzell Handy Meridian cut into the Bears’ led schools.” first double-digit lead of the Lady Bears took a 33-21 lead on deficit to 19-11. However, East led all scorers with 33 points. with an 8-0 run less than a minute Lewis joined Bingham in dou- night, 39-28. Hinds then scored a Shalisa Hawthorne layup with Central quickly responded and East Central went 21-29 from the later, but the Bears responded ble figures with 10 points. Lewis 10 of the final 14 points of the 7:02 on the clock and later went moved back to a double digit free throw line. with an 11-4 run of their own to led the Lady Bears on the boards quarter to trim the Lady Bears’ up 37-24 on a Rachel Thompson lead. On top 30-15 with 2:32 on February 10. 2017 move back ahead by 12, 72-60, with nine rebounds. The Lady lead to 44-38 with the fourth bucket. The home team took a 44- the clock, the hosts took a 31-19 The Lady Bears remained firm- with 8:38 left. Bears went 15-22 from the free quarter still to come. 33 lead into the final quarter. lead into the locker room at inter- ly in the hunt for a spot in the Guy Johnson’s layup with 4:40 throw line. The Lady Bears took firm con- After Gulf Coast trimmed their mission. upcoming MACJC playoffs with showing essentially put the game With a pair of Antonio Cowart, trol of the game in the fourth deficit to 48-41, the Lady Bears East Central outscored the a 57-47 victory Thursday night out of reach, giving the Bears an Jr., free throws sealing the deal, quarter. A Peyton Papenburg outscored the visitors 12-5 and Lady Bears 7-2 to open the sec- over the Meridian Lady Eagles in 80-63 lead. Meridian was able to the Bears overcame a stiff test in three pointer put the home team moved out to a 60-46 lead with ond half and extended their lead Meridian. narrow their deficit to nine, 81- Utica to get a 92-87 overtime win up 62-46 with 2:26 remaining. 2:40 remaining. Gulf Coast to 38-23 with 6:44 left in the third The win moved the Lady Bears 72, with 2:47 to go, but the Bears over the host Hinds Bulldogs. Four free throws from Adam then scored the final six points of the quarter. The Lady Bears then to 16-3 overall and kept them in defense held firm allowing the With the win, the Bears gave them their biggest lead of game, but it was too little, too late began finding the range. sole possession of third place in team to go on to pick up the 10- climbed to 16-6 overall and, at the night, 71-53 with 0:16 to play as the Lady Bears held on for the Going on a 10-0 run, capped by the South Division at 7-3. point win. 10-3 in the MACJC South and they went on to record the 17- win. a Peyton Papenburg three pointer, Meridian dropped to 8-12 and 2- “I’m really proud of the way Division, locked up the #2 seed point victory. “It was a nice Division win the Lady Bears trimmed the East 9. our guys played together on the for the South in next week’s state “This was a great team win,” against a quality opponent,” said Central lead to 38-33 with 3:10 A three pointer from Shalisa road tonight,” said third-year tournament. Hinds dropped to 11- said Lady Bears head coach Brent Lady Bears head coach Brent left in the third. Both teams Hawthorne gave the Lady Bears a Bears head coach Thomas Gray. 11 and 3-10. Harris. “Shalisa shot the ball Harris. “But, our energy and our scored six points the rest of the 10-5 lead midway through the “Meridian played a great game A Rodrick Sikes short-range extremely well. Everyone con- focus were lacking, especially on quarter, giving East Central a 44- first quarter. After Meridian tied and shot the ball lights out, espe- jumper gave the Bears an 11-7 tributed in a positive fashion. Our defense. We need to focus on get- 39 lead headed into the final the game at 10-10, the Lady cially in the first half, and we lead with 14:45 left in the first posts battled for us on the interior ting better each day.” 10:00 of play. Bears then scored seven of the were fortunate to have a lead after half. An 11-0 run by Hinds then and Terica (Barnes) gave us some Bingham led the Lady Bears’ Back-to-back treys from final eight points of the quarter, the first half.” left them on top 18-11 with 10:38 good energy off the bench.” offense with 13 points. Hawthorne put the Lady Bears on including five from Alissa Adam, “But,” Gray went on, “I was before the break. Hawthorne and Lewis both Hawthorne and Lewis both top 45-44, with 8:18 left in the to take a 17-11 lead going into the proud of the way our guys had After the Bears cut their deficit scored 15 points to pace the Lady scored 11. The Lady Bears went game, before East Central quickly second quarter. continued to focus on both ends to 18-13, Hinds then outscored Bears. Adam and Papenburg were 7-14 at the free throw line. regained the lead. The Lady Bears held a 21-12 of the court.” the Bears 9-3 to go up 27-16 with also in double figures with 13 and Gulf Coast’s Eanna Sims led Trailing 50-47, the Lady Bears lead early in the second quarter Sikes led all scorers in the 7:54 on the clock. 11 points, respectively. Keturah all scorers with 14 points. She outscored East Central 13-6 and before Meridian went on an 11-0 game with 31 points. Johnson fin- A 15-4 run by the Bears, Bingham led the Lady Bears on and her teammates combined to went up 59-56 on Alissa Adam’s run to go up 23-21 with 3:26 ished with 18 points while Parks, capped by a Guy Johnson bucket, the boards with 10 rebounds. The hit 10 of 14 free throws. three pointer with 2:01 to go. It before the half. Jr., registered 13 points and tied the game at 31-31with 2:20 Lady Bears hit 17 of 29 free With six players scoring in was a lead the Lady Bears would Trailing 26-23, the Lady Bears Hawthorne had 10. Johnson and showing. Hinds then recaptured throws. double figures, the Bears sent a not relinquish as they outscored got late free throws from Rachel Sean Smith both finished with six the lead, 35-32, before a pair of Twila Hill scored 15 points to near-capacity home crowd home the home team 6-1 in the final Thompson and Danyelle Lewis to assists. The Bears hit 23 of 29 Jeremy Harrell free throws sent lead Hinds. She and her team- happy with a stunning 89-71 win 1:03 of the game to escape with send the teams into intermission free throws. the teams into the locker room mates combined to go 9-17 from Monday night over the the five-point victory. deadlocked in a 26-26 tie. Timothy Patton scored 22 with Hinds up 35-34 at the end of the free throw line. Mississippi Gulf Coast “Tonight was the definition of The Lady Bears took the lead points to top Meridian’s offense. the half. Bouncing back from a heart- Community College Bulldogs. a team win,” said Lady Bears’ for good, 29-26, just seconds into The hosts made good on 16 of 26 The Bears quickly regained the breaking loss Monday night, the The win left the Bears at 12-4 head coach Brent Harris. “Our the third quarter on Adam’s trey. free throws. lead at 36-35 on Emanuel Bears returned to their winning overall and in sole possession of second unit provided the spark Another Adam three put the Lady February 21, 2017 Thompson’s layup early in the ways Thursday night with a huge first place in the MACJC South, that ignited our comeback. Terica Bears up by six, 35-29, with 4:13 Despite Keturah Bingham’s second half, but Hinds scored 74-66 win over the visiting Hinds at 6-1, as the first half of Division (Barnes) was great on post on the clock and they went into season-high 26 points, the Lady nine of 11 points to take a 44-36 Bulldogs. play came to an end. Gulf Coast defense again. I believe we grew the final quarter with a 39-35 Bears were unable to hold onto a lead with 17:17 left in the game. The win moved the Bears to dropped to 13-3 and 5-2. as individuals and as a team advantage. first-half lead as they dropped a Trailing 51-46, the Bears’ 11-4 overall and 5-1 in the Gulf Coast looked ready to tonight.” Meridian refused to go quietly tough 66-62 MACJC South offense then began firing on all MACJC’s South Division. Hinds blow the game wide open in the Hawthorne paced the Lady and pulled to within three points, Division decision to the Lady cylinders as they exploded for a fell to 9-6 and 1-5. early going, taking a 10-2 lead. Bears’ offense with 13 points. 41-38, with 9:36 left in the game. Bulldogs of Hinds Monday night 22-4 run to take their biggest lead The game was nip and tuck The Bears then served notice that Adam added 10 points, while However, the Lady Bears’ in Utica. of the night, 68-55, with 7:08 left from the start with 11 lead they were in it to win it as they recording eight assists, while defense stiffened and kept the Despite the loss, the Lady in the game. changes and five ties in the first went on a 15-2 tear, with six Bingham also scored 10 points. hosts at bay the rest of the night. Bears (16-6, 7-6 South) secured a Figuring that turnabout is fair half. The Bulldogs took their points from Sean Smith and five Bingham and Rachel Three Adam free throws gave spot in next week’s MACJC state play, Hinds then closed out regu- biggest lead of the half, 14-10, from Antonio Cowart, Jr., to go Thompson both pulled down the Lady Bears their biggest lead tournament with East Central’s lation on an 18-5 run to knot the with 12:42 on the clock while the up 17-12 with 11:49 left in the seven rebounds while Barnes of the night, 57-45, with only loss at Jones County. game at 73-73 and force the extra Bears’ biggest advantage of the half. blocked three shots. The Lady 0:25 remaining and they went on Behind Bingham’s eight period. first 20:00, 30-25, came with 0:25 Gulf Coast then scored nine to Bears made 13 of 21 free throws. to record the 10-point win. points, the Lady Bears took an Hinds took a 79-75 lead with on the clock. The Bears then led straight to regain the lead, at 21- Curtisha Coleman scored 24 “Tonight was a tough road vic- early 8-2 lead in the game. Hinds 3:57 left in overtime. But, capped by the same five-point margin, 17, with 10:41 on the clock. points for East Central to lead all tory,” said Lady Bears head coach fought back to tie the game at 12- by a Bryce Baker jumper, the 37-32, at the break. However, an Emanuel Thompson scorers. She and her teammates Brent Harris. “We settled at times 12 and 14-14 before a Danyelle Bears scored 10 of the next 13 A James Hawthorne layup with trey and Rodrick Sikes’ three- combined to go 17-31 from the offensively, but our defense was Lewis three pointer gave the Lady points to go up 85-82 with 1:49 18:58 left in the game put the point play left the Bears on top free throw line. solid all night.” Bears a 17-16 lead at the end of on the clock. Bears on top 34-27. They then 23-21 with 10:00 left in the half. Victory was just not in the Adam netted 17 points, along the first quarter. Hinds scored five of the next took their biggest lead of the With Sikes scoring six points, cards for the Bears Thursday with dishing out 11 assists, to top Hinds took its first lead of the seven points to trim the Bears’ night, 43-34, on Emanuel the Bears later scored eight night as they dropped a tough 80- the Lady Bears’ offense. game, 20-18, with 8:40 left in the lead to 87-85 with 0:14 to go. Thompson’s bucket with 15:25 to straight points in the half to take 74 decision at the hands of host Hawthorne and Thompson also second quarter. Six straight points After a Johnson free throw gave go. their biggest lead of the half, 39- East Central in Decatur. scored in double figures with 11 then put the Lady Bears back on the Bears a three-point lead, 90- Going on a 14-2 run, the 31, at the 3:03 mark. They went The loss dropped the Bears to and 10 points, respectively. top 24-20 with 5:59 on the clock. 87, Cowart, Jr., stepped to the line Bulldogs came roaring back to on to take a 42-34 lead into the 12-5 overall and, at 6-2, into a tie Thompson also pulled down 11 Trailing 26-24, the Lady Bears with 0:04 on the clock to put mat- take a 48-45 lead with 11:23 on locker room at the end of the half. with Gulf Coast for second place rebounds. The Lady Bears hit scored the final seven points of ters to rest for the Bears. the clock. A James Hawthorne bucket in the MACJC South. East seven of 12 free throws. the half to take a 31-26 lead into “I’m proud of the way our guys Trailing 57-55, the Bears early in the second half gave the Central climbed to 9-8 and 4-4. Qiayon Bailey had 13 points to the locker room. handled adversity tonight in a outscored the Bulldogs 11-5 and Bears their first double-digit lead, An old-fashioned three-point pace Meridian. She and her team- The Lady Bears equaled their tough environment against a real- regained the lead, 66-62, on 44-34. With 15:54 left, Gulf play by Rodrick Sikes helped the mates combined to go 10-19 from largest lead of the night when a ly good team,” said Bears head Rodrick Sikes’ jumper with 3:14 Coast cut the Bears’ lead to 48- Bears take an early 6-2 lead in the the free throw line. Bingham layup put them on top man Thomas Gray. “I thought our to go. 44, but they were unable to come game. East Central then respond- The Bears maintained sole pos- 35-27 with 6:04 left in the third guys made a few really big plays After Hinds made the score 66- any closer the rest of the way. ed to tie the game at 6-6 before an session of second place in the quarter. Hinds (17-5, 9-4 South) down the stretch.” 64, the Bears scored eight of the A Guy Johnson three-pointer 11-4 Bears’ run, capped by a MACJC’s South Division then went on a 13-3 run to close Concluding his post-game final 10 points in the game to cap- put the Bears up 79-68 with 4:16 Bryce Baker trey, left the Bears Thursday night with a big 90-80 out the quarter and take a 40-38 remarks, Gray said, “This is a ture the eight-point win. to play. The Bears then scored 10 with a 17-10 lead with 11:46 left road win over the Meridian lead. game that I hope will help prepare Getting the win was “huge,” of the final 11 points of the game in the opening half. Community College Eagles. The first 4:02 of the final quar- us and give us confidence playing said Bears head coach Thomas to record the 18-point victory. East Central then responded The win moved the Bears to ter saw four ties and two lead away from home moving for- Gray. “This was as important a “It’s as much of a team win a as with a 17-2 run to take a 27-19 14-5 overall and 8-2 in the South changes. The Lady Bears took ward.” game as we’ve played all season. we’ve had all year,” said Bears lead with 6:21 on the clock. while the Meridian fell to 2-16 their final lead of the night, 51- Sikes topped the Bears’ offense I was really proud of the way our head coach Thomas Gray. “Our Trailing 34-29, the Bears got and 0-11. 50, on Bingham’s jumper with with 25 points. Johnson totaled guys fought. There were a couple coaching staff mentioned to the five points from Baker, including A jumper by James Hawthorne 5:07 to play before nine straight 15 points in the game while of times our guys could have guys in the locker room that each a three pointer at the buzzer, to put the Bears up 10-5 with just points by Hinds left the hosts with Cowart, Jr., scored 13 and tapped out, thrown in the towel.” one of them brings something dif- outscore East Central 5-1 in the under 17:00 left in the first half. a 59-51 advantage with 3:37 to Thompson had 11. Cowart, Jr., “We got up (by) nine and they ferent to the table. Guys tonight last 2:26 of the half to find them- Meridian then scored 10 of the go. pulled down nine rebounds to (Hinds) came back made some like Antonio, Sean and Jeremy selves down 35-34 at intermis- next 15 points to knot the game at Refusing to go quietly, the lead the Bears on the boards. The big shots and took the lead. I was Harrell could not have played bet- sion. 15-15 with 11:54 on the clock. Lady Bears twice fought back to Bears were nearly perfect from proud of the way our guys fought ter in their given minutes.” With Guy Johnson scoring Just under 3:00 later, Meridian within a point, but a 7-0 run to the free throw line, hitting 27 of through (that), making the most “Sean really changed the seven of the first 11 points of the took a 20-17 lead, their biggest of close out the game allowed Hinds 31. out of the opportunities that were momentum (of the game) in the second half, the Bears took a 41- the night. to escape with the four-point win. Hinds’ Kourey Davis led all presented to them. We’re very first half. Antonio played with so 39 lead with 17:31 left in the The Bears’ Rodrick Sikes then “We are disappointed in scorers in the game with 34 fortunate we came (away) with much confidence and Jeremy got game. begin to find the range. Scoring tonight’s outcome,” said fifth- points. The hosts were also nearly this win.” in there (late) and score five huge The lead was short-lived, how- 12 of his 17 first-half points in year Lady Bears head coach perfect at the free throw line as Sikes led all scorers with 31 points. I’m very blessed to have ever, as East Central scored 17 of just over 5:00, Sikes helped the Brent Harris. “But, our physical they hit 17 of 21. points while also pulling down (this team) and I hope they realize the next 25 points to take a six- Bears regain the lead at 40-34 effort was really strong. Keturah eight rebounds Thompson was what they can accomplish when point lead, 58-52, with 6:54 to with 1:50 before the half. They had a huge night. We just have to also in double figures with 11 they work together.” play. went on to take a 41-36 lead into learn from tonight.” points. The Bears went 24-30 Sikes led all scorers with 23 A three-point play from intermission. February 24, 2017 News 6 Maximiliao Southwest alumnus Michael Art Gigli gallery: travels to Farris Smith releases new book beauty at land of Desperation Road its best opportunity By Hannah Karabelen, staff writer By Assa Henderson, staff writer Friday I went somewhere I have never been before: an art One day, a young man in a gallery.. I visited the Gulf-South place far away was working and Art Gallery in McComb, MS. putting himself through college The gallery was an old-looking in the hope that he could eventu- little white house that was quite ally make it to America. His small. Inside this little white home country was experiencing house were all kinds of paintings, an economic crisis, and it had old and new, as well as black- seen almost 40% inflation in the and-white pictures, colorful past two years. He knew that the vases, and other works of art. “Land of Opportunity” could There were a few paintings offer him a better life. and pictures that I quite liked. An opportunity to come to The first was a painting of some America presented itself; there Wood Ducks. In the painting, the were soccer tryouts not far from beautiful drake, which had many his home town. American soccer colorful feathers, was in the coaches attending would offer water swimming out into the scholarships to only the best gray lake. On the land, in the players. Thinking of the situation grass, stood the hen with her five as a long shot, he went to the try- ducklings; they were not as col- outs, and he was offered an ath- orful as the drake, having only letic scholarship by Coach Zach brown, yellow, and white feath- Mills; he immediately knew it ers. As the drake was swimming was the chance he had been wait- away, one of the ducklings start- ing for. ed to get into the water to follow Today, nearly a year later, him. Maximiliano Gigli of Sante Fe, In the second painting, the pic- Buenos Aires, sits across from ture was of splattered paint of me in his dorm room at many different colors, such as Southwest Mississippi red, green, orange, and a lot of Community College and tells me blue on a white canvas back- he is wholly confident that he ground. These combined colors made the right decision in made for a beautiful painting. accepting the scholarship from The third and fourth were both Coach Mills. black and white pictures. In the “I was already determined to third one, the picture was of two come to America, one way or the walls connected at the top by four other,” Maximo says. “My plan wooden slats with spaces was to send in applications to between each of them. As the American companies in hopes of walls come down, they meet at getting a job or apprenticeship in the bottom. The most spectacular America. When the soccer try- part of the picture, in my opinion, outs came and I was offered a is through the openings in the scholarship, I knew it was the Pictured above is Michael Farris Smith as he signs his new book, Desperation Road, as Sean Doyle watches. photo by Matt Williamson slats. At the top, the sunlight best opportunity I could have shining through forms shadows asked for.” By Kimi Jeanson, him to write. Being a Southern her damaged. Their paths con- tioned in numerous Best Books of of triangles along the enclosing co-editor Maximo was red-shirted for writer, Smith felt drawn to verge, and they take a journey to the Year lists. His short fiction walls. the 2016 soccer season, which Faulkner and connected with the redemption together. When writ- has been nominated on two occa- The fourth picture was of two Michael Farris Smith grew up means he will go into the 2017 deeply rooted sense of home ing his books, Smith envisions his sions for a Pushcart Prize. His tall, almost leafless trees, one moving around a lot. His father season as a freshman. He will Faulkner’s works portray. stories from a single image and essays have appeared in the New standing to the left and the other was a Baptist minister. Smith play as a defender for the team, Though Faulkner was a strong draws his inspiration from that York Times, Catfish Alley, Deep standing to the right. Both were attended Southwest Mississippi but do not let his athleticism fool influence, Larry Brown was the image. Desperation Road began South Magazine, and more. Smith standing to the front of the pic- Community College, where he you. Maximo is also quite the writer who really influenced as he pictured a woman and a signed copies of his new book, ture with a large lake behind played baseball under Butch student, boasting a 4.0 GPA. Smith and inspired him to write. child alongside the road. The Desperation Road, in Oxford, them that had a dock leading into Holmes for two years. He then We can all agree that Maximo After living in Switzerland and story flourished from there as Jackson, and McComb. Though it, stopping right behind the tree transferred to Mississippi State made a truly brave and daring for several years before Smith kept inquiring the reasons he just finished, he already has to the right. University and majored in decision in coming to a school he returning to Mississippi, he began of how the mother and child got another book on the way called The last pieces are of a pitcher Communications. After college, knew nothing about in a country writing fiction while at the Center there. Fighter, which is set in the that was pitch black at the base Smith lived in Europe for a time far away from home. He has truly for Writers at the University of Smith has won many awards, Mississippi Delta. The book’s and merged into a thick-looking, and discovered his love for read- met the challenge with poise and Southern Mississippi. including Mississippi Arts publisher is Lee Boudreaux grayish-blue at the top; a vase, ing. He would sit at home or in a character. Hopefully we can all His book, Desperation Road, is Commission Literary Arts Books, a specialty fiction imprint also pitch black at the base, had a café and read the classics written find the time to cheer him on his third novel. The story is set in Fellowship and the Transatlantic with Little, Brown. He lives in cutoff place at two-thirds of the by authors like Hemingway, from the sideline this season. McComb, Mississippi. An unfor- Review Award for Fiction. He Columbus, Mississippi, with his way down in a wavy line that Dickens, and Faulkner. As he tunate ex-con named Russell also won 2014 Mississippi wife and daughters. He continues wrapped all the way around. read more and more, something Gaines runs into a lonely woman Author Award for Fiction for his to inspire writers in the South and Above the wavy line was a beau- stirred within him and compelled Cole named Maben whose choices left novel Rivers. Rivers was men- represent southern culture. tiful, bright royal blue that stretched toward the top and a named cup about six inches in height and octagonal in shape was, like Player of the pitcher and the vase, pitch black at the base and drawn upward to the top by orange, thin the lines into royal blue above. These made a gorgeous trio. Week These seven pieces intrigued me the most out of the entire col- By Michael Gunnell, lection. Some were colorful, oth- Sports Information Director ers not so much, but all of them For his performance in last were unique. I would even like to week’s doubleheader in think that each of them had their Pineville, LA, Southwest fresh- own hidden story. None of these, man outfielder T Tez Cole has nor any I did not write about, been named the MACJC’s were disappointing; all were Position Player of the Week for beautiful in their own way. February 13-18. Against the Louisiana College JV squad on February 18, the Movie Lawrence County High School graduate went 4-7 (.571) while Review: scoring five runs and driving in five. His four hits included two doubles and a solo homer. Split Bears’ head coach Ken By Gregory Johnson, Jackson “I think it’s a big honor staff writer for him and a big honor for our team to have somebody who had Split is an M. Night that kind of a week. Let’s hope Shyamalan movie full of unique- we can continue to the way ly interesting twists and turns. It we’ve been hitting it.” Cole will is an abstract tale of childhood now automatically be nominated trauma, mental illness, and the for the NJCAA’s Position Player power of belief that can power us of the Week award. to manifest elements within our- selves we never knew existed. In the beginning of the movie, we meet one of the main charac- ters, Kevin, who is much more complex than he seems. In fact, he suffers from DID (dissociative identity disorder). He has his ADN students: Chrisuna Bell, Daley Roberts, and Mattie Rials play the game “Into Aging.” photo by Joyce Mabry main personality, Kevin, the By Lisa Alford, starting out independent, then progressing to semi-dependent and final- twenty-two other personalities ADN instructor ly dependent. At the independent stage the elderly individual experi- that fight for dominance, and the enced several losses, like their hearing, home, possessions and income. one hidden deep within that is The Southwest ADN students recently played a game called “Into In the semi-dependent stage the losses continued, lastly at the final known as the beast. Aging;” the purpose of this game was to help students understand the dependent stage, some found themselves confined to wheelchairs, The other main character is challenges faced by the elderly population. The game was a microcos- restrained, unable to hear, confused and many were in what seemed a Casey, who Kevin kidnapped, mic experience dramatizing certain attitudes and beliefs underlying hopeless situation. Some were even sent to the “Cemetery.” along with two teenage girls. The society’s way of dealing with the elderly. After the game the students reflected on how it felt to experience the girls are kept to become sacred Each student played the role of an elderly individual and began the loss of possessions, self-esteem, health, income and their home. It gave food. To what creature the girls game with five cards. Each card represented one of the following: their the students insight as to how the aging process might feel: powerless, are to become sacred food is not residence, their occupation, and three favorite possessions they were sad, bullied, and helpless. Then the students discussed the role of the known until the end of the movie. allowed to bring with them. They also started with five pennies repre- nurse in helping the elderly adjust to the many challenges of aging. Split is a must-see if you enjoy senting their income. (“Into Aging” is a product of SLACK Inc. Created by S. Dempsey- psychological thrillers and The elderly individuals (students) experienced three stages of life: Lyle RN, MSN, CS and Therese Lemire Hoffman, RN, BSN, MSN) intriguing movies. February 24, 2017 Cartoons/ News 7

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Come enjoy refreshments, music, and dancing with your princess! Come enjoy refreshments, music, and dancing with your super hero! Friday, March 31, 2017 Saturday, April 1, 2017 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. (Pictures will begin at 5:30 p.m. Doors to the ball will open at 6:30 p.m.) (Doors will open at 6:15 p.m.) at the SMCC Horace C. Holmes Student Union at the SMCC Horace C. Holmes Student Union For princesses ages 4 through 12 for super heroes ages 3 through 10 Tickets are $20 per person. Tickets are $20 per person. This is a night for supermoms and their sons! Princesses MUST be accompanied by an adult. Superheroes MUST be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are limited and MUST be purchased in advance at the Costumes are encouraged but not required!

SMCC Academic Counseling Center located in Kenna Hall Room 112. No tickets will be sold the day of the event or at the door the night of the event. Tickets are limited and can only be purchased in advance at the SMCC Academic Counseling Center located For more information contact: in Kenna Hall Room 112. Pat Young at 601.276.3844 or Karinlee Brister at 601.276.3849 No tickets will be sold the day of the event.

Southw est Mississippi Community C o l lege does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, or disabi For more information contact: program s, activities or em ploym ent practices. The follow ing persons have been designated to handle inquiries and grievances regardin bson, Dire c t or of Disability Support Services, SMCC, 601-276-3885, Kenna Hall 129; Dr. Bill A Pat Young at 601.276.3844 or Karinlee Brister at 601.276.3849 discrimination policies: Mrs. Rhonda Gi Title IX Coordinator,and Director of Athletics, 601-276-3717, SMCC, 1156 College Drive, Summ PhD, Vice President orf Student Affairs, Southw est Mississippi Community C ollege does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, or disability in its program s, 39666. activities or em ploym ent practices. The follow ing persons have been designated to handle inquiries and grievances regarding the non-discrimination policies: Mrs. R honda G ibson, Director of Disability Support Services, SM CC, 601-276-3885, Kenna H all 129; Dr. Bill Ashley, PhD, Vice P resident for Student Affairs, Title IX C oordinator, and Director of Athletics, 601-276-3717, SM CC, 1156 College Drive, Summit, MS 39666.

February 24, 2017 News 8

SMCC Blood Drive

Monday, March 20 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 21 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Workforce Training Center-Auditorium

Free T-shirt to all donors (while supplies last).

To make an appointment, go to www.bloodhero.com (sponsor code: SWMCC) or contact Kim Tynes @ 601-276-2434. Some weight & height restrictions apply for donors younger than 23. See chart at www.unitedbloodservices.org for eligibility.