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Brittany Robertson Professor of Drawing, ner, to capture this im- Staff Reporter Bryce Lafferty said. age of order and chaos Along with the fac- I went with geometric On Thursday, Sep- ulty showing off their shapes. So that’s what tember 3, the faculty works, graduate student I used to create my of the JSU Art Depart- Blake Dodgen and JSU mud art,” Dodgen said. ment held an art exhibit alumna, Hannah Coo- Cooper McCauley’s that featured pieces per McCauley showed work has been exhib- in Hammond Hall off their own artwork. ited in group and solo and the Roundhouse. Dodgen was in an- shows internationally, Over the summer, other gallery in Ham- including the Houston workers and volunteers mond Hall, while Mc- Center for Photogra- put in countless hours Cauley was exhibiting phy, the Vermont Cen- to help refurbish and in the Roundhouse ter for Photography, overhaul the Hammond Brittamy RobertsonThe Chanticleer just a few feet away. Photo Beijing 2014, Hall gallery and give it Dodgen kicked off and the 2014 Pingyao, Adjunct Instructor Anita Stewart’s artwork is on display in Hammond Hall as part a new and clean look. of the Instill: JSU Faculty Exhibition on Sept. 3. Among Stewart’s art, there are his first show of the China International The exhibit was a other pieces from faculty members, along with work from a graduate student and year with a simplistic Photography Festival. way to show off the alumna. but beautiful mud art. She has been pub- new facility and to fol- “I used a variety of lished in Photo District hall were in attendance. tions, Anita Stewart, students. In the class- low a long going tradi- earth types from Ger- News and PHOTO+ Everyone got to view Adjunct Instructor rooms, we [the faculty] tion to show what the mania Springs, a fam- Magazine, as well as different forms such as of Foundations and teach the students, this professors can create. ily and dog park in numerous grants and screen printing, hand- Art History and John show is a way to show Students, members of Piedmont. I like the fellowships from insti- made pottery, paintings Oles, Assistant Pro- ‘us’ and to instill some the community and the idea of order and chaos tutions as the Society by staff members such fessor of Ceramics. professionalism in our volunteers who helped creating a meticulous as Ron Baker, Adjunct “The exhibit is a students,” Assistant to recreate the exhibit Instructor of Founda- way to reach out to the but meditative man- See ART, page 2 Department Student loans present confusion Spotlight: Nathan Cavitt ing to graduate, the and when they must Stafford Subsidized until six months after Staff Reporter odds are financial be paid back, there is Loans, Direct Stafford the student is no lon- Finance aid has helped in still some confusion Unsubsidized Loans, ger enrolled in the col- John Sterling According to an some way or another. as to what exactly Federal Parent PLUS lege at least half-time. Staff Reporter article written in According to the are student loans. Loans and Federal Stafford Unsub- National Journal, JSU website, 83% Student loans are Graduate PLUS loans. sidized loans also Business is a grow- Americans owe near- percent of students essentially borrowed Stafford Subsidized provide low interest ing industry. The keys ly 1.2 trillion dollars attending JSU have money from the fed- loans provide low in- rates but are avail- to business are the in student loans, and received some form eral government terest rates and are able to all students cogs that keep it run- the number keeps of financial aid. or private institu- available to students regardless of financial ning; finance, econom- rising every year. That’s a lot of people. tions such as banks with financial need need. The students ics and accounting. With rising costs in Yet despite the rig- that must be paid based on income and are responsible for Jacksonville State tuition, financial -as orous methods the back with interest. other information the interest with sub- University has its own sistance has almost Financial Aid depart- According to the provided on FAFSA. sidized loans and can Department of Fi- become a must rather ment takes in inform- JSU website, there No credit check is either pay the inter- nance, Economics and than a friendly option. ing each student about are four main types of required, and the gov- est during college or Accounting. A part of Whether a first- his/her student loans student loans offered ernment pays the in- the College of Com- time student at JSU taken out each year here at JSU: Direct terest on these loans See LOANS, page 2 merce & Business, the or a senior prepar- department prides it- self on its excellence. Study strategies for the beginning-of-the-semester test The College of Com- merce & Business has Adam Higgins grades. So how do fee and food are readi- breaks. Go for a facts; this practice will been accredited by the Associate Editor you ensure that you ly available on the first short walk once ev- help with understand- Association to Advance are making the most floor. The sixth “quiet” ery hour, or listen ing the subject matter Collegiate Schools of Even though it feels of your study time? floor is a perfect en- to some of your fa- and recalling informa- Business, the AACSB, like the semester has First, be sure that vironment for late vorite music. These tion during the exam. a distinction afforded only just begun, the you are studying in a night or early morn- short breaks will al- Organization is only to twenty-five first exams are less calm and quiet area. ing cram sessions. low your mind to rest, key. If your notes percent of business than a month away. Places such as res- Second, you have to and will help rejuve- are scrambled and schools worldwide. With this in mind, it taurants, coffee shops focus. Do not text, eat, nate your motivation messy, rewrite them “Students who obtain a is important to be- and even dorm rooms listen to music, watch to continue studying. in a neat and ordered major in either account- gin studying early, can be noisy and television or talk about Furthermore, it is fashion; arrange your ing or finance are among especially for those easily distract you. something else while important to think notes into groups and the most sought after with multiple tests Houston Cole Li- studying. If you find about the material sub-groups for each graduates,” said Dr. Wil- within the same week. brary is an excellent yourself needing to while you are study- category or concept. liam Scroggins, head of However, not only location for studying; make a phone call or ing. Ask yourself Another helpful the department at JSU. is it important just noise is often at a min- eat something, use questions about the strategy is to develop “It instills confi- to study, but also to imum, there are plen- this as an opportu- main concepts and study in a manner ty of helpful books nity to take a break. think of ways to re- that will lead to high handy, along with cof- Be sure to take phrase definitions and See STUDY, page 2 See FINANCE, page 2

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LOANS, from page 1 STUDY, from page 1 have it accumulate loan allows the parent interest will con- a practice test. attention to the over- tic about how much and added to the to take out a loan on be- tinue to accumulate. Make questions all concepts and main you will need to study. principal balance half of the student, and For more informa- out of highlighted in- points under each head- Don’t expect to learn which then must be the Graduate PLUS tion on private loans, formation from your ing and sub-heading. everything for an exam paid six months af- loan allows gradu- ask one of the local notes and textbook. If Pay particular atten- in one or two nights. ter the student is ate students to gain banks and they can as- you have taken quiz- tion to conclusions and With upper-level no longer enrolled financial assistance in sist on the varying in- zes in a class, include closing remarks at the college courses, it at least half-time. order to finish school. terest rates and require- the quiz questions end of each section. may be necessary Other important Both of these loans ments of taking out a in the practice test. If studying for an to begin studying as loans are the Fed- must begin repay- private student loan. When reading the essay-format test, be early as two weeks eral Parent PLUS ment after the final textbook, don’t just sure to develop a de- before the exam. Successful repay- Loan and the Federal disbursement of aid focus on key terms tailed outline to look Everyone learns at ment of student loans Graduate PLUS loan. for the year, only in and definitions. over. Or perhaps write their own pace and in can help create a Both of these loans the case of the Gradu- While it is true that a practice essay the their own way, so take strong credit history, are low interest but re- ate PLUS loan is the some of them may be day before the exam. the time to find out as well as financial quire a credit check or student allowed to put important, pay more Overall, be realis- what works for you. an eligible co-signer. off repayment until stability for the future. The Parent PLUS after school, although ART, from page 1 FINANCE, from page 1 for Photographic Ed- dence in employ- has an ongoing pro- the art and drama de- ucation and Louisi- ers of our graduates, gram with SaveFirst, partments have begun ana Tech University. that they are hiring a nonprofit organi- to pursue minors in She is currently at- someone of high qual- zation in Alabama. business, to gain an un- tending Louisiana ity,” said Scroggins. Students work to derstanding of the busi- Tech for her MFA. “We offer required prepare tax returns ness world for when it “I focused on the courses in economics, for Northeast Ala- comes time to begin examination of iden- statistics, accounting, bama families as they their artistic careers. tity and adopting finance, and the legal gain work experience. “Any student may a new way of life. and social environ- Last semester several take Principles of Real “Narrative art con- ment,” said Scroggins. students went on to Estate, which is very veys dreams and “Other majors such complete their intern- popular. Many stu- fears, it’s abstract as education take our ship with SaveFirst. dents also take Busi- art and that’s what Principles of Econom- An honorary so- ness Law, especially makes it so meaning- ics class, and students ciety for accounting political science ma- ful and beautiful. It’s in sports manage- majors, Beta Alpha jors,” said Scroggins. fairy tale art,” Coo- ment take our Sports Psi, is currently in the “They offer the op- per McCauley said. Economics course.” works. The society portunity to have out- Recently, the de- will have GPA require- standing careers in To catch up partment held its first ments for entering, and business, in high qual- on additional Meet the Employ- will host student-run ity positions. They fill news stories, ers event at Alumni events each semester, a need in society. The House. Accounting with five tentatively subjects and courses visit us at majors were inter- planned for this fall. that we provide give www.jsu.edu/ viewed by prospec- Students from out- knowledge that a per- chanticleer tive employers, while side the department son can utilize and they learned about the have begun branching benefit from in a busi- field after graduation. into finance as well. ness and personal life- The department also Many students from style,” said Scroggins JSU will incorporate Veteran’s organization

Katelyn Schneider cookout that was held able to them, whether it Staff Reporter on August 31. Student be counseling or schol- veterans came, but arships or, I mean you Jacksonville State the faculty of staff of name it. I don’t even University offers a the university came know hardly every- wide variety of pro- and showed a lot of thing,” Fletcher said. grams for students, support and interest. By allowing the and there is one “The more people veterans to get to- more that is going to that are involved, will gether and share their be added to the list. be the catalyst for the knowledge with one This new orga- university or grants another, they can nization has more can be gifted to the find out about all of than one part to it. organization or to the these opportunities. As a whole, it will school,” said Fletcher. Two other helpful re- be the Research Cen- The first goal and sources he mentioned ter for Veteran Sup- the most prominent were Veteran Af- port Services, but the purpose for this or- fairs and the G.I. Bill. slightly smaller part ganization is to give The main goal of of the program that student veterans a Charlie Mike is to JSU students need to place on campus take care of the stu- be aware of is the stu- that is just for them. dent veterans here at dent veteran group. The student veterans JSU and to give them This group will be will be able to go to this a place of their own. known as Charlie place and talk about Once this goal is Mike. In military lan- what it is like to be a achieved and once guage, this means “to student, but also any- they begin to have continue the mission.” thing else they want. regular meeting times, Military veteran and “It gives them an open they would like to JSU student, Ernest forum,” said Newton. educate people who Fletcher, wanted to Having a place that may not be affili- use this title because these veteran stu- ated with the military. he knows from expe- dents can call their They would like SEPTEMBER’S WALK & TALK rience and said, “It is own will be very to raise veteran’s Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2015 meaningful to most beneficial for them. awareness on seri- Time: Noon – 1:00 p.m. Location: 216 Self Hall, Faculty Commons people in the military.” A major benefit of ous issues such as Topic: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, Carol Dweck, PhD As of now, this or- this program will be the veteran suicide Facilitator: Joe Walsh ganization has not the aspect of network- rate as well the rate Please join me and other colleagues as we discuss the research on student mindsets by renowned Stanford been established. ing with other veterans. of homeless veterans. psychologist Carol Dweck. We’ll meet in the Faculty Commons and then walk for about 20 or 30 minutes as we engage in a little thinking on our feet. Warning: The physical requirements will be light but the mental workout However, according There are a lot of Once this becomes could be strenuous. to faculty adviser Dr. opportunities and an established pro- Maureen Newton, helpful benefits that gram with the univer- COLLABORATE SERIES 3: ADVANCED SKILLS Date: Friday, September 11, 2015 they are filing the pa- are available to vet- sity, it will be a way for Time: 2:00-4:00 p.m. Location: 241 Self Hall perwork to become erans, and this pro- everyone to help not Facilitator: Dr. Kevin Mobbs an official student gram can introduce only the student vet- group and to get on the those things to them. erans, but every vet- For more information about Faculty Commons programs, go to http://www.jsu.edu/faculty-commons/index.html. JSU event calendar. “There are so many eran who have served Despite not being things that veterans his or her country. an official group yet, don’t know about. It is a way for vet- Fletcher said that they There are so many erans to continue the had a good turn out at a things that are avail- mission from home. The Chanticleer September 10, 2015 3 Study Break

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N-GEN is a new student-led organization at JSU. FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Jasmine Hammond, Cortez Etchinson, D’Ondray Azee, Chris Smith, Gabrielle Ferrell, Owen Gilbert, Cody Dean, DeEric Williams. JSU student explains new organization, N-GEN

Gabrielle Ferrell munication majors, storming, we decided lights for better quality. are: Taylor Hill as vice website is currently Special to the Chanti- they were just as ex- to venture into featur- And we even coordi- president, Chris Smith down for maintenance, cleer cited as I was about the ing local artists. nated a flash mob in the as secretary, and Owen anyone will be able to idea. N-GEN interviewed Theron Montgomery Gilbert as treasurer. access the website on How I can better my- My name is Gabri- anyone from rock Building. All this was N-GEN’s future Thursday, October, 8. self and the students of elle Ferrell, founder bands such as Pace done to promote the plans are endless. N- Students can follow JSU during my college and president, of New House to rapper Fly launch of our website. GEN will be reaching N-GEN on Instagram experience? This is a Generation Entertain- Iezzy. In April of this year, out to other organiza- @wegenworldwide. question I asked myself ment News or N-GEN. They were featured we decided to physical- tions for events. We People can also find N- before N-GEN came Our team started in on the website in video ly go public and show will also be expanding GEN on Facebook by about. The idea of N- 2014 with ten individu- format to spread the the campus who we our team. simply searching “N- GEN came to me on an als, majoring in mar- word about their art, really are. We teamed N-GEN’s first inter- GEN.” average day after class. keting, graphic design while also spreading up with a local fashion est meeting will be held New Generation The idea of creat- and communication. our work. line called “Late Nights Tuesday, September 15 Entertainment News ing one site that al- We started off with From there, we start- Early Mornings” and in the basement of Self provides the students lows people to voice the idea of a website, ed investing more time hosted a fashion show. Hall at 6:00 p.m. This of Jacksonville State their opinions and cre- www.wegenworld- and money into the The past year has been meeting is open to all University with accu- ate unity here at JSU wide.com, featuring group. full of planning, prac- students who are inter- rate reporting about en- seemed to be the best everything from cook- The organization ticing and making ad- ested in building their tertainment on campus, fit. ing, fitness, fashion and made T-shirts for ev- justments. portfolios and getting while inspiring stu- Once I brought the even the latest music. eryone to wear and Today, we stand as a chance to put their dents to create, inno- idea up to my friends, Finally after a lot help promote it. It also an official JSU orga- skills to work. vate and motivate for who are also are com- of planning and brain purchased professional nization. Our officers While N-GEN’s the New Generation. Forever Young Modeling Troupe celebrates its sixth year Deonna O’Neal runway show in the up tutorials, and cloth- cles of clothing for the this organization’s im- F.Y.M.T.’s inspira- Special to the Chanti- spring. ing design, Forever Gluttony scene,” said pact on Jacksonville tion for fashion comes cleer F.Y.M.T. creates a Young is working hard member Nicole Col- State University has from everywhere and kind of outlet for any- to impact its members lins. been through fashion the troupe believes Fashion is about one interested in fash- for a lifetime in their Being able to fully and service. that inspiration is what more than just the lat- ion, all aspects of fash- careers. participate in differ- Not only does this makes the team diverse est celebrity trends. It’s ion. The campus troupe’s ent aspects of For- organization dig a little not only stylistically, your style your way. Forever Young Mod- latest show featured ever Young Modeling deeper into the fashion but culturally. Forever Young Model- eling Troupe’ gives a couture looks inspired Troupe is one of the industry, but also into This semester, ing Troupe’ on Jack- full experience of the by the theme of the biggest reasons why philanthropy. F.Y.M.T is back for sonville State campus, fashion industry by ‘Seven Deadly Sins.’ the organization has Members of the orga- their upcoming season. exposes the layers of building the members’ “This was one of succeeded since its nization have a chance For more information, fashion from styling career. With tools such our more challenging 2009 start on Jackson- to be a part of several e-mail Forever Young and make-up to the as walk coaching, re- shows because we had ville’s campus. community service Modeling Troupe at production of a full sume building, make- to create our own arti- Since it’s inception, projects. [email protected]. The Chanticleer September 10, 2015 5 Sam Smith single to JSU art student is inspired appear in 007 ‘Spectre’ by on-campus diversity

Collins Maroa feature Daniel Craig, Tina Turner, Paul Mc- Christina MacDonald a camera as a gift was are like paintings and Staff Writer who will be return- Cartney, Sheryl Crow, Arts & Entertainment what really made me the world is the can- ing as James Bond. Madonna, Alicia Keys Editor fall more in love with vas. In other words, we When anyone men- The “spy artist” this and Adele are but a photography. are walking art,” said tions James Bond, sev- time will be Sam Smith. few names on the list. You may have heard “I love taking pic- Ndaya. eral things go through The artist revealed The best performing it said that beauty tures of people mostly “I feel [the Jones one’s mind. It could be this on Monday af- Bond track was ‘Sky- comes in all shapes and because, to me, I feel International House the Bond girls, maybe ter months of sur- fall’ by Adele in 2012. sizes. we all have unique Program] has really it’s the limited edition rounding speculation. This was in celebra- This can be made looks. And I never helped me know about Aston Martins that The news of Sam tion of the 50 Anniver- evident in sophomore hesitate to approach other countries. It’s re- grace the screen or it Smith recording the sary of the Bond era. art major, Noella Nda- someone who catches ally helped me have could even be the cun- theme song for “Spec- The song became ya’s work. Noella is a my eye and ask them a new kind of critical ning way that Bond tre” had many remi- the first Bond theme member of the Jones if I could have a shoot thinking, taught me introduces himself, niscing the past James song to win four ma- International House with them,” said Nda- to always be opened “Bond...James Bond.” Bond theme songs. jor awards: the Gold- Program and often ya. to try new things, and The amount of work The first track to en Globes, the Brit used her fellow house With twenty-five to respect the people and creativity featured really gain people’s Awards, the Academy members as models, countries being rep- around me. in the series is astound- attention was “Gold- Awards and a Grammy drawing inspiration resented in the Jones “We all have dif- ing and has been able finger” by Shir- for Best Song Writ- from various standards International House, ferent cultures and it to keep fans hooked ley Bassy in 1964. ten for Visual Media. and ideas of ‘beauty.’ there is always some- makes me look for- to the action filled This was made for Not only did it win “I am from Congo, thing new to learn or ward to the year in drama for decades. the third Bond film and awards, but also it but I was raised in discover. front of us. I am really One thing that a few the track got to num- did very well on the South Africa,” said Noella credits hu- thankful for being giv- people tend to for- ber one on the Bill- charts. It debuted on Ndaya. “Even as a man diversity as her en the opportunity to get, but is an integral board chart that year, Billboard at number young kid of only ten, I main source of inspira- be part of the Program part of the film, is the remaining a total of eight and was at the have always been pas- tion. because it really gives theme songs that come 70 weeks on the chart. top of the UK iTunes sionate about pictures, “I look up to the us a chance to prove with each Bond film. It also received a online store a few drawings, fashion and photographer, Hel- ourselves and make the The Bond tracks tend Grammy nomina- hours after its release. almost everything that met Newton and also people who chose us to repeat in one’s mind tion for, Best Original has to do with art... to Cedric Nzaka, a proud,” she explains. This would make for weeks after watch- Score from a Motion I would spend most Kenyan photogra- Noella’s artwork it arguably the best ing one of the films. Picture or Television of my time playing pher who is in charge can be seen at student performing Bond Over the years, Show. This was the first around with pictures, of a magazine called shows and on her In- track of all time. award-winning artists Grammy nomination giving them a differ- Everyday People Sto- stagram account un- Will Sam Smith be have been given the for the Bond series. ent look as a hobby. ries,” said Noella. der the user-handle able to match up to the huge task of perform- Shirley Bassy has My parents giving me “I just feel humans @Chambre_noir. ing the theme songs performed the most history that has been and not many can say Bond theme songs in- written before him? The they are disappointed cluding, “Diamonds are world will have to hold [with the outcome]. Forever” in 1971 and on to their seats and Enthusiasts will “Moonraker” in 1979. see how this plays out. be marking Novem- No other artist has It will be a huge task ber 6 on their cal- been privileged to per- to beat the records endars as that is form three tracks for earned by “Skyfall,” when the new James the series; however, but spy possibilities Bond film premieres. the list of perform- are endless, one never The movie, code ers is star-studded. knows what they have named “Spectre,” will Louis Armstrong, under their sleeves. Need some music for a study break? Try these tunes: • INNA - INNdia (Rock the Roof @ Istanbul)

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• Sam Smith - Lay Me Down w/ John Legend

• Lana Del Rey - High By the Beach The Chanticleer September 10, 2015 6 Opinion & Editorial Marijuana activist to How to afford the challenge Senator Shelby latest technology

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The most common These tips are not tablishment, which to some topics such has sparked virtu- The easiest method form of budget device limited to just one op- was once success- as gun control. While ally zero speculation. to saving on new elec- is the previous model tion. For example, ful at the state level. the odds are long for The party’s ag- tronics is to buy them of a new release. When you can sell your old A Crumpton candi- Democrats in the state, ing bench of tradi- used. Pawn shops, new devices become TV and then buy an- dacy would be more under even the best of tional candidates, Craigslist and web- available, the prede- other used TV for progressive than Ala- circumstances, Crump- such as former Jus- sites such as eBay, cessors quickly be- additional savings. bama Democrats ton’s presence may tice Sue Bell Cobb, Swappa and Glyde come available at a dis- Enjoying electron- are accustomed to. make the 2016 Senate former Congressmen are often useful in count — despite being ics does not have to What name recog- race an interesting one. Parker Griffith and finding devices - be brand new and com- be expensive, but it nition he holds in the From the candidacies Bobby Bright have low the official price. pletely functional. For can require some extra state, stems largely of the heavy drinking also yet to express an With good timing, someone that does not work to get the most from his advocacy of redneck liberal Big Jim interest in the race. you can often find feel that they need the value out of each pur- medical marijuana. Folsom to the contro- As the popularity like-new devices at a absolute latest technol- chase. This applies While medical mari- versial populist George of marijuana reform reasonable discount ogy, this may possibly to many categories juana has become a Wallace, Alabama has grows, Crumpton’s re- just because some- be the best method. of electronics such as staple of the demo- had a long history of cord may allow him ap- one else made an Another solution is gaming consoles, tele- cratic platform in many embracing outsider peal beyond the state’s over eager purchase. to purchase a dedi- visions, cell phones, states, this trend has candidates. Given that dwindling democratic The exact same cated budget device. and computers. not included Alabama. perhaps 30,000 Ala- base. If an anti-incum- places can be use- Many manufactur- In the world of tech- Crumpton, has served bamians turned out bent attitude continues ful when it is time to ers make devices spe- nology, newer is not al- as the Executive Di- recently to see Donald to prevail, Shelby may sell your old gadgets. cifically for people ways better; doing a lit- rector of the Alabama Trump, Alabama voters have to at least work Selling your old gad- who may not want to tle research, or simply Patients’ Rights Coali- may be in the mood to for his re-election. gets also makes it a lot spend as much mon- waiting, could pay off tion, Executive Direc- embrace nontraditional easier to afford new ey on a major name significantly in the end. The positive effects of social media on society Lauren Jackson book feed; it is also Many say that so- cial media allows con- is an entirely differ- can grow confidence Staff Reporter true that they discuss cial media causes rifts nectivity between users ent experience to be and understanding. the things they see. and divisions since it is through group pages. able to see their hap- While social media In a time where near- Social media be- often the battleground Organizations, clubs piness through social truly can cause prob- ly every person owns comes a centerpiece of controversies and and small groups can media. In addition, lems, it can also serve a smartphone, social of conversation, keep- opinions. While it is remain in touch with social media allows as an educating step media and technol- ing people connected true that news feeds are each other through a person control over into the real world. ogy play a crucial part by allowing them to the breeding ground for pages, and not have how they present them- Sheltered teens and in daily life. Often the discuss the things that controversies, they can to rely on word-of- selves to their peers. young adults have ac- almost dependent us- are currently affecting also be used as a win- mouth to stay updated. This small feeling of cess to things that are age of technology is the lives of their peers dow into new insight. Social media is often power can help boost not as pretty as what heralded as a bad thing, and themselves, while It can be easy to get the focal point of cyber- a person’s self confi- they have always seen. yet it is here to stay and also allowing them to offended by the op- bullying and negativi- dence and morale, es- It also allows them to good can come from stay updated in current posing opinion, but it ty, but it can also be the pecially when people learn important skills appropriate usage. events. It can become is also a learning point home for the opposite. show their support. In such as time manage- It is argued that so- disheartening to see a in which to expand the Family members are many cases, people find ment and effective cial media and smart- large group of people possibilities past a par- allowed to see the life it easier to type com- communication. So- phones have caused a mindlessly scrolling ticular region or area. and wellbeing of their pliments than to say cial media and tech- lack of communica- on their phones, but it In this way, social me- relatives even if they them — allowing for nology can be used in tion between people. is also enlightening for dia can be a form of are many miles away. opportunities to build a negative way, as it While it is true friends the group when they enlightenment instead It is one thing to someone up instead is often painted, or it often gather and scroll share the things they of one of division. hear their voice say of tear them down. In can be used as a tool through their Face- see and discuss them. Another way that so- they are happy, but it this way, social media for a better generation. Meet The Chanticleer staff for 2015-2016

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2015 Football Schedule

9/5 @ Chattanooga W 23-20 9/12 @ Auburn 11 a.m. 9/19 vs Tennessee State* 1p.m. 9/26 @ UT Martin* 2 p.m. 10/3 vs Mississippi Valley State 1 p.m. 10/10 Open 10/17 @ Tennessee Tech* 6p.m. 10/24 @ Austin Peay* 4 p.m. 10/31 vs Eastern Kentucky** 1 p.m. 11/7 @ Eastern Illinois* 1 p.m. 11/14 vs Southeast Missouri* 1 p.m. 11/21 vs Murray State* 1 p.m. JSU Sportswire *OVC game/ ** Homecoming Jacksonville State sophomore Allyson Zuhlke has her eyes set and is ready for the spike. JSU Upcoming Action A pair of splits for JSU Volleyball 9/11 -Volleyball vs South Dakota Rebekah Hawkins proved to be tougher for and went on to win the ULM, they still could 9:30 a.m. Staff Writer the Gamecocks. Wofford first set 25-19. The second not pull off a win and was able to sweep JSU set was the only one that were swept in their last The Gamecock Invita- 25-16, 25-23 and 25-17. the Bulldogs were able match of the tournament. -Volleyball vs Wisconsin - tional proved a challenge Despite only a .116 over- to win as they managed The first set was back Green Bay for the JSU volleyball team all hit percentage, Allyson to stop JSU at 21 while and forth between the two 2:30 p.m. as they walked away with Zuhlke still had 15 kills. AAMU scored 25. The teams the entire duration. two wins and two losses. Kirk aided on de- third and fourth sets were When the match tied at 24, -Cross Country @ UTC Pow- JSU opened the tourna- fense with her 13 digs back in the Gamecocks’ it took two kills from ULM erAde Invitational ment of their namesake while Mackenzie Rom- favor as they held AAMU to seal their victory at 26. 5:45 p.m. against the Braves of bach had two blocks. to under 20 points in each. The second set was the Alcorn State. They nev- The following day was JSU won the third set 25- Gamecocks worst as they 9/12 er scored more than 14 much the same for the 17 and the fourth 25-11. only managed to score -Volleyball vs Drake points as the Gamecocks Gamecocks as they again It was Charis Ludtke who 12 points against ULM’s 9:30 a.m. swept them with 25’s went 1-1 on matches. led the way in kills with 16 25. The final set was an- across the board in each They began their day against the Bulldogs. Kirk, other back-and-forth set. Emily Rutherford led against Alabama A&M Rutherford, and Hart all battle, which again came -Football @ Auburn the team in kills with 15, and finished with a match had double digits in digs down to a tie at 24. ULM 11:00 a.m. while Hannah Kirk and against Louisiana Monroe. with 16 for Kirk and 11 put the match away with Jennifer Hart both had It took four sets to take for both Rutherford and two kills and won 26-24. -Volleyball @ North Dakota double digits in digs with down the A&M Bull- Hart. Hart again had the Ludtke led in kills 12:00 p.m. 15 and 11, respectively. dogs. The Gamecocks match high with 48 assists. with 13 while Kirk and Hart also contributed a started off strong and led The final match Rutherford took the lead 9/13 match high 30 assists. 9-4 early in the first set. of the tournament on defense with 12 and -Soccer vs Alabama State The finals for the They hit a snag at nine as against the ULM War- 11 digs, respectively. 1:00 p.m. match were 25-13, the Bulldogs attempted to hawks was a tough one The Gamecocks will 25-13 and 25-14. catch up, but to no avail. for the Gamecocks. travel to North Dakota The next match against The Gamecocks stopped Although they were for their next tournament. 9/16 the Terriers of Wofford AAMU’s scoring at 19 evenly matched with Play begins on Sept. 11. -Volleyball @ Jackson State 7:00 p.m. JSU Golf season is underway

JSU Football News MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – Both 221 and climb into a tie for 53rd. The Oct. 12-13, while the women host the Jacksonville State men’s and Bogota, Colombia, native turned in their Chris Banister Golf Classic women’s golf teams got their 2015- six birdies in Tuesday’s final round. at Silver Lakes from Sept. 27-29. -Joel McCandless was named 16 seasons underway this week at Junior Tom Lawton was one shot the Ohio Valley Conference the Golfweek Program Challenge, behind Torres in 60th with a 54-hole ~JSU Sportswire Newcomer of the Week, where the Gamecock men tied for score of 222. He shot a 75 on Tues- while Connor Rouleau 12th and the women finished 13th. day, while junior Bo Hayes carded grabbed the OVC Specialist The men played their season a 73 to cap his 224 and tie for 69th. of the Week honor. opening tournament on the par-72, In the women’s event, freshman 6,920-yard True Blue Golf Course, Karina Kukkonen led the Game- -Rouleau has also been where the Gamecocks tied Gard- cocks in her debut event. The Oulu, named the College Sporting ner-Webb for 12th in the 18-team Finland, native shot a 224 over her News All-Star of the week on field. The women’s 13th-place fin- first three collegiate rounds to tie special teams. ish in their 18-team event came on for 20th in the 90-player field. She the par-71, 6,002-yard layout at opened with a 74 on Sunday before a the Caledonia Golf and Fish Club. Monday 76 and another 74 in Tues- Junior Jamie Mist led the JSU day’s final round. Campbell won FYI Sports men with a 19th-place finish with the event, while the Camels’ Na- a 54-hole score of 213. The 3-un- dine White claimed medalist honors. - US Open 2015 (Tennis) der total score by the Hayling Is- Senior Melania Bajo Geijo fin- land, England, native was 10-shots ished 22nd in the event after a 54- -NFL season kickoff Sept. 10 off medalist David Wicks of Jack- hole score of 225, one shot off the Pittsburgh Steelers @ New sonville. Mist capped the tourna- team low. She opened the event England Patriots 7:30 p.m. ment with a final-round 71, after with a first-round 72 before follow- opening with a three-under 69 on ing with a 76 and 77, respectively. -Floyd Mayweather vs. Andre Sunday and carding a 73 Monday. Junior Angie Varona finished Jacksonville also won the team tied for 61st after a final-round 78 Berto Sept. 12 (Boxing) event, seven shots ahead of a two- wrapped up a total score of 237, way tie between James Madison while sophomore Maria Jose Lath- and Mercer. Junior Camilo Agua- rop’s final-round 80 finished a 241

do tied for 48th for the Game- and tied her for 68th. Sophomore JSU Sportswire cocks with a three-day score of Natalia Azcue tied for 86th af- 220, thanks to a final-round 73. ter a final-round 88 capped a 266. Jacksonville State Junior Jamie Junior Pablo Torres had the best The men play next at the West- Mist led the Gamecocks’ Men in day for the Gamecocks on Tuesday, ern Kentucky Kenny Perry Invita- the Golfweek Program Challenge. firing a five-under 67 to cap a 54-hole tional in Bowling Green, Ky., on The Chanticleer September 10, 2015 8

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Jacksonville State’s Troymaine Pope is caught breaking a big run for the Gamecocks. Pope rushed for 180 yards in the season-opening victory over Chattanooga. Gamecocks come from behind to edge Chattanooga 23-20

Timothy Cash prove to the fans that they were plays before a 34-yard kick by red- due was able to strip the ball from Staff Writer worthy of their preseason No. shirt-sophomore Connor Rouleau JSU’s Pope, causing a fumble. 9 position by proving they had split the uprights, and tied the game. Pardue was then able to run the Jacksonville State narrowly what it takes to keep-up with With two minutes left in the ball back for a 55-yard Mocs edged the University of Tennes- and hold-off No. 8 Chattanooga. first quarter, Chattanooga -quar touchdown. After Riberio’s good see at Chattanooga on Saturday, Eli Jenkins ended the day terback Jacob Huesman, ran PAT, Chattanooga led 20-16 with winning 23-20 with a late touch- with 16 completions for 116 seven yards for a touchdown. eight minutes left in the contest. down in a back-and-forth contest. yards and one touchdown. With a four-yard pass from pre- The Gamecocks never gave up, The defending Ohio Valley Con- He also rushed for 47 yards. season All-OVC, and last season and going 79-yards on only 10-plays, ference champion Gamecocks trav- Troymaine Pope rushed for 180 first team All-OVC, Jenkins,- se twice having to convert on fourth- eled to The University of Tennessee yards, averaging 11.5 yards per carry. nior wide receiver Gonzalez scored down, senior running back Jones was at Chattanooga to face the Mocs for Josh Clemons rushed for 67 yards, a touchdown that allowed Rou- able to go one-yard for a touchdown. their first game of the regular season. and averaged 8.1 yards per carry. leau to once again tie the contest. After another successful kick by In his second season, JSU’s Miles Jones rushed for ten The Gamecocks did not allow Rouleau, the Gamecocks once again head football coach John Grass, yards, and had a touchdown. the Mocs to put any points on the took the lead with 2:41 left in the game. and the rest of the Gamecock foot- Josh Barge received 52 yards with board during the second quarter. JSU was then able to hold the Mocs ball program, were ready to unveil a long of 18 yards. Gonzalez re- The third quarter saw Jackson- from scoring, and went on to win. on what they had worked all off- ceived 40 yards with a long of 13, and ville State take their first lead of The Gamecocks had 17 first downs season to get ready for this mo- Dalton Screws received 17 yards. the day. Rouleau split the uprights compared to Chattanooga’s 11. JSU ment: starting the season against On the defensive side of the for three points for the second time. had 411 total yards of offense, while another FCS top 10 school. ball, Brandon Bender had seven After 11-plays and 57-yards, the Mocks had 196. JSU held the ball Last season, JSU went 8-0 in tackles, two for a loss, and a sack. the Gamecocks were up 13-10. for 34:21, while Chattanooga only OVC play to win their first out- Joel McCandless had six Then, Chattanooga brought had 25:39 minutes of possession. right-conference championship tackles, two for a loss, and a on the fourth tie of the after- The Gamecocks will now since 2004, and only had one sack. Jermaine Hough had four noon by marching 59-yards on face the Auburn Tigers (1-0). loss during the regular season. tackles, one for a loss, and a sack. 12-plays that set up a success- JSU will travel to Auburn, Ala., on However, Sam Houston State The reigning Southern Confer- ful 33-yard field-goal by Riberio. Sept. 12, to face the Tigers at Jordan- was too much for the Gamecocks to ence champions, Chattanooga, The Gamecocks once Hare Stadium for the first meeting handle, and they were booted from were first on the board at Finley again regained the lead ear- ever between the in-state programs. the FCS playoff in the second round. Stadium. A 62-yard, 10-play open- ly in the fourth quarter. The Gamecocks will return The Gamecocks hope to relive ing drive led to the Mocs’ Henrique Rouleau was successful for his to Burgess-Snow Field for their their regular-season dominance Riberio kicking a 30-yard field goal. third field-goal of the game. Jack- first home game of the season at over the OVC, and have a stron- The Gamecocks too, managed sonville State marched 56-yards on JSU Stadium on Sept. 19, when ger footprint in the post season. to score a field goal on their open- 12-plays to bring the score to 16-13. they open up conference play The Gamecocks were able to ing drive. JSU went 66 yards on 5 Chattanooga’s Montrell Par- against the Tennessee State Tigers. JSU Soccer ends slump with 1-0 win

JACKSON, Miss. – The Jacksonville State ings on the pitch, the Gamecocks turned in a sea- After making eight stops on Friday night soccer team broke out of its scoring slump with a son-high 21 shots in the match and finished with against Georgia State, sophomore goalkeeper 1-0 win over Jackson State on Sunday afternoon a season-best 15 on goal chances. Jax State had Caroline Robinson recorded five saves on Sunday. at the JSU Soccer Complex in the Magnolia State. 14 of the 21 shot attempts in the first 45 minutes The Gamecocks will have a rare Friday The win snapped a two-match losing skid for and limited the Tigers to just three in the first half. night off and will return to action on Sun- the Gamecocks as they improved to 2-4 on the Hurt’s goal, which was her 19th of her career, day, Sept. 13 against Alabama State. Match season and posted the club’s first win away from moved her into a tie for seventh all-time in goals time is set for 1 p.m. at the JSU Soccer Field. Jacksonville this season. The Tigers of JSU fell to scored at JSU. The Huntsville, Alabama native ~ JSU Sportswire 2-3-1 on the season. Jax State continued its domi- took a cross from junior Nicola Dominikov- nance over teams from the Southwestern Athletic ich to set up the lone goal in the contest. Conference as the win pushed the Gamecocks’ Jax State controlled the contest the rest of all-time record against the SWAC to 19-1-1. the way, but could not push another result on It didn’t take Jax State very long to put the even- the board for insurance in the match. The tual game-winning goal on the scoreboard as senior Gamecocks and Tigers were equal in shots in Courtney Hurt tallied her first goal of the season in the second half with seven on each side. Se- the fifth minute of the contest. After struggling to nior Kelsey Bright registered a match-high put together scoring chances in the past two out- five shots, followed by Katt Dowd with four.