IN THIS ISSUE: Review of Final Fantasy XIV Jacksonville State University’s Student-Published The Newspaper since 1934 Chanticleer WEATHER: Partly Cloudy, High 78, Low 57 Thursday, April 2, 2015 Future SGA prepares for upcoming year Katelyn Schneider Tyler Brown is currently the and adding more charging stations “I am very honored to Staff Writer Vice President of SGA. However, throughout campus. Ultimately, represent JSU,” said Brown. he has been elected for president. Brown said, “I want to work on The job comes with many duties. The upcoming Student He will sign his contract on the finding ways to reach new people.” The president is expected to be Government Association President, April 20. Once the contract has Brown will not meet with his at events and also must attend Tyler Brown, prepares for the been signed, he will take over the executive officers until April frequent meetings. “It is a fun upcoming school year. The SGA is a full presidential responsibilities. 20. On this day, they will begin job, but it is a hard job. Also, it’s very important part of the student life Until then, the acting President planning other events, activities, a very diverse role,” said Brown. here at Jacksonville State University. of SGA is still Brett Johnson. and changes in more detail. Until As of now, Johnson and Brown The SGA is the governing body of Brown already has some ideas for then, everything is just an idea. are at the head of the SGA, but JSU, and it has been serving the next year. Some ideas include things Regardless, Brown is very excited students of this institution since 1946. like moving the student section about his upcoming role as president. See SGA, Page 2

Department Spotlight: Political Science Megan Wise Staff Writer

With the franticness and warm weather that welcomes students and teachers the first week back from spring break, the Political Science Department here at Jacksonville State University is hopping right back into swing of things. Here on campus, Brewer Hall houses some of the most active disciplines offered at the university. “It’s much more than just law school,” said Paul Hathaway, who teaches political administration and political psychology. “government is involved in everything that we do.” What exactly is political science you might ask? Whether you are an attorney, an immigrations officer or a publisher, political

JSU Nursing/ Special to The Chanticleer science has a lot to offer students. Introducing students to government Participants in JSU Nursing’s RREACH program are presented with the Presidential Service Learning Award at from the foundation, professors the Second Annual Service Showcase on March 30. such as Hathaway and Dr. Jeremiah Russell, who teaches political philosophy, try to instill in their JSU Hosts Second Annual Service Showcase classes why we have government Katie Cline Cheaha State Park to build a foot the time trail-building over the last and how it theoretically should be. Staff Writer trail to the highest point in Ala- semester has made me much more At JSU, the department bama. From September to January, ready to graduate and continue to currently offers an undergraduate On Tuesday, March 31, student members used hand tools to carve build up the connections between Bachelors of Arts and a Masters organizations from across campus a half-mile long Leave No Trace the people and the environment.” of Public Administration, which met on the 11th floor of the Houston environmental stewardship trail. The nursing program spent this has attained national accreditation Cole library for JSU’s Second An- “This is a trail that encour- year partnering with WordAlive from the NASPAA, or Network nual Service Showcase. Sponsored ages people to look deeper, to church to bring free medical care of Schools of Public Policy, by the University Service Commit- think twice,” explained Mandy to people in the Estaboga area. Affairs, and Administration. tee, the Service Showcase is an op- Pearson, an alumna of JSU and Josefina Munoz was one of Under the umbrella of the Political portunity for campus organizations current Master’s student who is JSU’s students to participate. Science Department, there are three to present their completed service employed by Cheaha. “[It em- “[Besides medical care] we also major concentrations for students: projects for the academic year. phasizes things like] don’t throw went in just basically listened to political philosophy, American This year JSU’s Social Work your trash anywhere you want them, listened to their stories. We politics, and global studies. Club, Geography Club, football to. If you make a fire, put it out.” were there also for emotional sup- In order to assist students team and nursing program were The trail, which was not ex- port. It’s not just us [being] nurs- financially, the department also offers represented at the showcase. The pected to open until Fall 2016, es; we were there on their level.” two undergraduate scholarships, Geography Club received the Presi- will open this fall thanks to the “They’ve never had medical the Browder Scholarship and dential Community Service Award hard work of the Geography Club. assistance,” added Kaitlyn Don- the Buttram Scholarship. for outstanding achievements in “It’s important that a community aldson, another nursing student, There are plenty of ways for community service, and the nursing be able to enjoy its environment to “and they were so open with us students to get involved on program walked away with the Pres- the fullest,” said Barbara Edwards, a so we could get the informa- campus through political science. idential Service Learning Award. senior Geography major and Geog- tion we needed to help them.” The Geography Club joined with raphy Club member, “and spending See SERVICE, Page 2 See POLITICS, Page 2

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SGA, from Page 1 SERVICE, from Page 1 there are a lot of members. Technically, This is the first year that the Even the football team teerism. Members participated every student of this university is consid- nursing program has visited found a way to give back. By in a coat drive where they col- ered to be a member of this organization. Seven Springs Ministries, but it partnering with WordAlive lected 105 coats, a food drive This includes students that are dual-en- is something the program hopes church and Project 58, mem- where they collected over 650 rolled. As long as an individual has a stu- to continue to do for many se- bers of the JSU football team pounds of food, and the Boys & dent ID, they are considered a member. mesters to come, including helped pack 100,000 meals Girls Club’s Angel Tree where However, the organization is divided summer sessions if possible. to be sent to underprivileged they sponsored 27 children. into four branches. Within these branches, Students visited the church on families in Honduras. The full “When you hear ‘project,’ specific members are elected for positions. a clinical rotation, with a differ- video can be found on You- you think that you have to [do For example, the executive branch consists ent group of students going each Tube under the title “Jack- it], like it’s for a grade,” Khy- of six members. As of now, the members are week and picking up where sonville State Football Helps ana Dean, a member of the So- Brett Johnson, Tyler Brown, Courtney Curtis, the previous group left off. Fight Hunger With Project 58.” cial Work Club, said of service Andrew York, Kalyn Cabral and Ariel Tolson. Nurses treated a variety of JSU’s Social Work Club had a projects, “but it’s kind of our The other three branches are the conditions, including high busy year as well. The club par- job and our duty to bring aware- legislative, judicial and activities branch. blood pressure, substance ticipated in 11 service events, ness to a lot of different things.” The legislative branch is also referred to abuse and diabetes care. totaling 56 hours of volun- as the Student Senate, and it consists of 35 members. The judicial branch, or the Student Judiciary Council, consists of eight justices. Each of the four branches serves a Soaring high: JSU’s SOAR helps overcome abuse different function. For example, the Student Jefferson Varner IV hold an open-casket, Judiciary Council decides on issues such Staff Writer but we had to lay her as whether or not an individual with a on her right side,” parking ticket is to be found guilty or not. JSU’s organization remembered Key. Together, the branches serve to better JSU. Survivors Overcoming Agony, grief and de- The advisor of SGA, Debbie Taylor, said, “We Abusive Relationships pression would soon are the voice for the students. We are the liaison serves as a support hold a toll on Pam Key’s between the students and the administration.” system for fellow JSU life. Yet, the loss of her The SGA is very open to hearing the students whom have daughter and grand- concerns of students. They listen to the suffered from abuse. daughter was not by concerns, but also take opinions and ideas It is no surprise that grief, but rather hope. that are offered. This open contact is made individuals whom Several years follow- possible by the executive branch’s daily office have been victimized ing the event, Key be- hours. There are also weekly meetings in the in abusive environ- came a strong advocate SGA office that are held at various times. ments often times do of the anti-domestic If a student is interested in becoming more involved with SGA, they should not want to disclose abuse program Second former JSU circulation he was holding a gun.” consider joining. It opens the doors their experiences. Yet, Chance and worked supervisor and long- Key quickly called for many opportunities. The beginning national organiza- alongside various foun- time SOAR proponent the police. Upon her requirements a student must meet are tion SOAR strives to dations, especially Pam Key have also that they must have at least 12 hours and make a difference in travel to the scene, SOAR, which frequent- a 2.5 GPA. It is a rewarding experience. providing a network served an influence. Pam Key informed ly worked to minimize “Even though we plan activities, our of support, yielded by Key, a strong anti-do- daughter Brandy that abusive relationships. main goal is to cultivate leadership in our fellow JSU counsel- mestic abuse advocate, a phone call to the po- Since then, accord- students,” said advisor, Debbie Taylor. ors and students alike. shared her note of JSU lice was made; how- ing to JSU counseling Various activities being in the “forefront” ever, Brandy informed staff member Linda held by the support of consoling victims of her mother the noti- Shelton, Key’s com- POLITICS, from Page 1 group include a meet- sexual violence. Dur- fication would serve mitment has earned ing scheduled every ing her time at JSU, as a trigger for Scotty her guest features on Whether your interests lie in Honors third Tuesday of the Key served as a spe- to shoot and kill her. various talk programs, Societies, such as Pi Sigma Alpha, clubs such month at the Houston cial guest speaker for At 10:15 a.m. that including The Oprah as The Tocqueville Society or the Model Arab Cole Library. There, the university’s first same day, Key, along- Winfrey Show, in ef- League, or political party groups like the attendees are greeted Relationship Violence side police forces, sur- forts to outline the College Democrats and College Republicans, with snacks and drinks, Week program back rounded her daughter’s misconceptions and there is definitely a student organization in and are encouraged in September of 1999. home, and quickly solutions surrounding the political science department for you. to share their experi- Key’s motivation in conducted measurable abusive environments. Involvement in political science isn’t ence of abuse or sim- raising abuse aware- efforts to safely reel Key’s noble con- just limited to our campus either. The ply voice their support ness derives from a Brandy and eighteen tributions in raising department offers several ways for students as to why more people very dark event that for- month-old Nicole out of abuse awareness is a to see and experience the world, whether it should get involved ever impacted her life. the household. Follow- constant reminder for be through internships to Washington D.C. with the organization. In 1994, Pam Key wit- ing failed plans, three SOAR members that or study abroad programs, such as the one Among those meet- nessed the aftermath of gunshots were heard. people who have sur- they took this past May to Rome, Italy. ings included a special the killing of her daugh- Key was notified by vived abuse can indeed If any students are interested in occurrence on March ter Brandy and eigh- fellow police officers at make a difference. learning more about the Political Science 17, when a fellow JSU teen month-old grand- the scene that the gun- Sharing stories Department here at JSU, be sure to check student shared with daughter Nicole; both shots could have been that detail the turbu- out the Antigone Lecture Series that guests of her past ex- of whom were shot to a result from backyard lence and resolution is hosted here on campus this tonight perience with domes- death by Key’s son-in- hunting; however, Key of abuse are a heavy at 5 p.m. in Merrill Hall in Room 101. tic abuse caused by a law Scotty, who com- clarified to police that encouraging factor former boyfriend. The mitted suicide short- such activity seemed for the foundation. student praised a close ly after the killings. likely impossible. SOAR aims to pro- friend for providing “[Prior to the kill- As minutes passed vide relief and comfort To catch up on comfort and strength ing,] on a Thursday with immense si- and seeks to make a to motivate her depar- night, Brandy told me lence, police quickly difference in stopping additional news ture from the turbulent that Scotty had called entered the home of abusive relationships, relationship; and fur- ninety-two times; [this Brandy and Scotty; in hopes of establishing stories, ther encouraged fel- was before] caller I.D. and were greeted by a happy life for those low SOAR members was prevalent,” re- the grotesque sight of who have endured ne- visit us at to be weary of whom calls Key, “So the next three lifeless bodies. glect and abuse. For you fully trust and love. morning, on my lunch “Police said they interest in being part www.jsu.edu/ Not only have meet- break, I decided to found Nicole’s body of the foundation, vis- chanticleer ings left an impression call home; and when crumpled on the floor; it Jacksonville State on those new to the we finally connected, where she was shot all University’s Counsel- foundation, but words Brandy informed me along her right side. ing Services offices. of advice conveyed by that Scotty was on the The funeral direc- line with her and that tor said that we could The Chanticleer April 2, 2015 3 Study Break

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Campus crime report: 03/17 to 03/31 Dear 03/17/2015 Information Report - Chanty, Property Dispute 03/23/2015 03/30/2015 Being here at a college and Jax Apartments Medical Emergency Duty to Give Information progressing towards the end of University Field Trustee Circle my senior year with one more 03/19/2015 semester to go, the more I stay Domestic Violence 03/29/2015 03/31/2015 on campus in these dormi- Ayers Hall Parking Lot Burglary Duty Upon Striking an tory apartments I have a hard Campus Inn Apartments Unattended Vehicle time feeling comfortable when 03/21/2015 Sparkman Hall Parking Lot I go back home for breaks or Assault 03/30/2015 holidays. I really want to move Kennamer Hall Automobile Accident 03/31/2015 out when I graduate from col- Houston Cole Library Automobile Accident lege and get my own place. 03/23/2015 Parking Lot Bennett Boulevard I truly feel more comfortable Fradulent Use of a Debit taking care of myself opposed Card to being under the rule of my mother. We are constantly argu- On Campus ing and bickering when I have to leave for school, mostly about the fact that I am barely at home. Need Advice? It is not like I am out partying The Chanticleer staff is happy to help! every day or running away on Email [email protected] with your problems and look in the paper next week for our newest vacation—I’m at school pursu- “Dear Chanty” section. ing my education and working NOTE: All entries will remain anonymous, and Chanty will respond to all inquiries. toward my future and my career. I do not think it is fair to be pressured to be home more when I am trying to bet- ter myself as well as my fu- ture. How do I fix this issue? Sincerely, Ready to Move Out

That horrifying moment when you ALMOST turn on Siri in class. Move Out, Taking on the responsibility to want to do better for your- Go to class: hole in the sidewalk. Come back from class: no self takes sacrifice. As you hole. Magic. transition into the adult life, it is likely that you are going to I need to study for my test, but I also need to sleep. Said every start wanting to branch out on college student ever. your own, and there is nothing wrong with that. However, it is The further along I get in college, the less I give a rip about how best to have a plan and money saved before just jumping out I look. there on your own, and you should listen to your mother in Slept in my car on top of the mountain last night watching the this aspect. Maybe it is just anxi- lightning and woke up to a beautiful sunrise. Jacksonville is ety from her missing her child. gorgeous from up there. Unfortunately, there is no is way to give her the fulfillment It’s not the apocalypse until the Internet is gone. she needs­—be patient. Do not feel discouraged. Continue do- ing well in school and work- Wednesday: Is it too late to start gathering up two of every ing towards your dreams, start animal? saving now, and try to find ways to let your mother know Gonna call my parents. “Hey, Mom! I got a 55 on that test I that you still love her and took. Just kidding. My score wasn’t even that high.” have not forgotten about her. Yours truly, Chanty 7-day weather outlook

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North of Eorzea, which is the name Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Re- of the world your character inhabits. born is the second patch for the When first creating a character in original Final Fantasy XIV, which A Realm Reborn, you must pick a had so many bugs that eventu- class (I chose Arcanist) but as you ally Square Enix scrapped ev- level up the character, the ability to erything except the concept. switch classes and unlock additional The story behind the scrap? A pri- classes becomes available. Eventu- ally, a character can fextralife.com unlock jobs and in- was a bit difficult to get used to Fantasy lovers got back on the band- crease effectiveness at first, and the players who have wagon and Square Enix has released in dealing with the had accounts since the beginning major updates to the game every world of Eorzea. of Final Fantasy XIV have a gi- three months because of the reve- Game-play is very ant advantage over new players. nue coming in from the subscribers. similar to World of Major items in the MMORPG Recently, it was revealed that a Warcraft or other right now include dungeons and new version would be available in MMORPGs, with something called The Hunt, which late June. Entitled Heavensward, it several hotbars you is a weekly event. A monster will comes with an all-new area to ex- can cycle though spawn that is wanted and a large plore and flying mounts. Addition- using different number of players work together to ally, there will be new classes and key combinations. bring it down. Fates, another aspect a new character to choose from. Of course, differ- of the game, are randomly generated Personally, I’m looking forward ent abilities come battles that reward experience and to the new patch and the additional with each class and money if successfully completed. content it will add to A Realm Re- job. Each class has The first release of Final Fantasy born. It appears a person doesn’t to be leveled indi- XIV was highly anticipated but let need Heavensward for A Realm Re- vidually, so even every subscriber down because of born to work and make sense. If in- if you have high how difficult it was to play. Square terested in purchasing Heavensward level Arcanist, for Enix lost untold amounts of money though, a subscriber must have A example, the same and many long time lovers of the Fi- Realm Reborn and have all of the character with the nal Fantasy series. The release of A story missions completed. This wikipedia.com class of Gladia- Realm Reborn was also highly an- gamer is working hard on complet- Pictured are the difference in interface between the origi- tor would start at ticipated but lived up to the hype of ing the story missions before June. nal (Top) and A Realm Reborn of Final Fantasy XIV. the first level. This the news stories. Many of the Final James Corden a hit hosting ‘The Late Late show’ On March 23, James Corden began titude that Jimmy Fallon’s become et,” which was a play on “Char- his singing skills and just in gen- his late-night hosting gig of “The Late known for, Corden’s got in spades. lie and The Chocolate Factory.” eral has a great time and indulges Late Show” on CBS, taking over the Additionally, he’s got the straight- The bit included Jay Leno, in some belly laughs with Carey. franchise from Scottish Craig Fergu- shooting, somewhat prying ques- Meryl Streep, Simon Cowell, Corden’s also bringing something son, who hosted from 2005 to 2014. tioning style of Jimmy Kimmel, Lena Dunham, Eddie Redmayne, new to America in his interview- While he may be a relatively fresh the storytelling abilities of Seth Chelsea Handler, Allison Jan- ing style. Similar to how British face to most American viewers, Cor- Meyers, and a wit and quickness ney, Shia LaBeouf and more. talk show host Graham Norton will den’s got some impressive creden- comparable to David Letterman. Besides that, Corden and Tom converse with guests on his show, tials. He starred on the British televi- He’s different however, in that Hanks did a live re-creation of ev- Corden has both guests for the sion comedies, plus, Corden’s been he’s not known for stand-up com- ery Tom Hanks movie in 7 minutes, night come out together and then he on Broadway twice, and even won edy, and his monologue reflects that with a green screen, quick costume comes and sits by them, rather than a Tony Award for Best Performance as he doesn’t try to make a bunch changes, and lots of energy, which setting himself down behind a desk. by a Leading Actor in a Play for of jokes to kick off his show but garnered over 9.3 million views on He then goes on to interview “One Man, Two Guvnors” in 2012. instead focuses more on one topic YouTube in less than three days. the both of them, with questions In the last two years, Cor- and throws in a few jokes on the His other guests for his first couple aimed at each guest individu- den’s also been in the movies subject. He knows his strengths, episodes included Oscar winner Pa- ally, but the presence and contri- “Begin Again,” “One Chance,” which include singing, dancing, and tricia Arquette and Corden’s “Into butions of the other guest make which he starred in, and the Os- just being all-around chummy and The Woods” co-star Chris Pine and the whole experience more re- car-nominated “Into the Woods.” cherubic, and plays those up, rather then “Get Hard” funnymen and co- laxed, collaborative and enjoyable. As the host of “The Late Late than trying to be something he’s not. stars Will Ferrell and Kevin Hart. Overall, Corden’s boyishness, Show,” James Corden is earnest, For his first show, Corden - cer Another segment he pre-record- giddiness, and sincerity make British, and charming, and at tainly brought the star power as ed, “Mariah Carey Carpool Kara- him likable and watchable, which 36, he’s the youngest of the late- his guests were Mila Kunis and oke” in which Corden and Mariah will serve him well as he en- night talk show hosts now on TV. Tom Hanks. As part of the episode, Carey joke around and sing in ters the late-night landscape, and In terms of how he compares to he also aired a pre-recording and his car while he drives to work, has me eagerly anticipating more other hosts of late-night talk shows, celebrity-packed segment, called amassed over 2 million hits in about great shows with him as host. the relatability and “aw shucks” at- “James Corden’s Golden Tick- a day. In the bit, Corden shows off ~UWire The Chanticleer April 2, 2015 5 Let’s Play Cops vs. Robbers! Battlefield: Hardline Review Hector Lopez-Perez Gamers have a choice to fight Staff Writer as either cops or robbers in ei- ther the Keys of Florida or a bank When you hear about the next first in Los Angeles, each with its person shooter game coming out you own geographical situations that probably say to yourself, "Oh great, alter the match tremendously. another Call of Duty set against the Each game mode has been changed Russians with all new jet packs. slightly. There is still an occasional Give me something new already!" team death match and even some The wait is finally over capture the flag, but Hardline has sev- with Battlefield: Hardline. eral different game modes to play in. Seasoned Battlefield players will For example, one game mode still see the familiar realistic and is called Heist, in which gamers, hardcore game-play in this addition whether a cop or a robber, steal loot to the series, however it isn't against from a bank or office and take it to an the Russians or Chinese military. extraction point, or protect the loot This time, gamers play cops ea.com from getting to the extraction point. against robbers in the streets and overdramatic introduction to The multiplayer is very much the There is a game mode where of Los Angeles and Miami. the characters and what they will same with some subtle changes, gamers have to rescue a hostage in The single-player campaign see in the ‘episode’ of Hardline. which makes this game definitely a certain amount of time and lives. is definitely different from all I found it kind of hilarious separate from the rest of the games. It's literally a different first per- the rest of the Battlefield cam- that after I quit the single-player You still have the ability to custom- son shooter than ever imagined. paigns, but still doesn't really campaign to go to multiplayer, ize everything, from barrels of weap- Battlefield: Hardline is definitely a meet the match for a good story, it left off with, "On another epi- ons to hand grips and even sights. I great game and is far better than any such as Call of Duty's campaign. sode of Hardline..." and showed like to use a sniper with a ‘hunter’ first person shooter I have ever played. Gamers play as Nick Mendoza in me what was coming up next. scope, or an assault rifle with en- If I were to recommend any new the single player mode and find out So although the campaign was hanced scopes and some sort of grip. game to anyone, it would be this one. from the start of the game that this a bit of a bummer near the end, Every multiplayer match The game is avail- is a different first person shooter. the multiplayer did entertain me starts off as if a news channel is able now for $59.99. The game is like a television se- and is still making me play at broadcasting the events that are ries, where players get a very corny least four hours a day in gaming. about to take place in the match. Dorm room date ideas for the too-busy college student

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Making time for dating while ways mix this up with a poker night the perfect game for getting to know S.O. to bring their favorite book. in college is difficult. You barely or a friendly game of Old Maid. someone, as well as for having a It’s sophisticated, it’s relaxing and have enough time to worry about It isn’t too expensive to pick up good laugh. And the best part? It re- most importantly, it involves coffee. yourself, let alone another per- a board game or two, and presto! quires absolutely no pre-planning. 9. Arts & Crafts - We’re not son. And what’s more, there’s the You have hours of entertainment. All you have to do is show up and too old for arts and crafts just yet. added pressure to plan romantic 3. Potluck Dinner - No big dinner think up some good dares and you Pick up some materials for a tie evenings that are constantly cut- plans for the night? Order a meal from have yourself a dorm room date. blanket and make it together, or ting into the time you have to relax. a few different places and have a pot- 6. Blanket Fort - It doesn’t matter maybe make some popsicle stick But going on dates doesn’t al- luck dinner with your S.O. You can how old we are, these will never get picture frames for each other – ways have to be elaborate or well order some crab Rangoon from the old. Invite over your S.O. and build the list of possibilities is endless. planned out. Instead, plan your Chinese restaurant down the street, yourselves the perfect blanket fort. So long as you’re with each other date from the comfort of your and maybe some wings and fries For added fun, bring in some and have a little bit of patience, this dorm room. This way, the two of from the local Buffalo Wild Wings, coloring books and maybe pop in could be your perfect dorm room date. you get to stay in and relax, with then top it all off with some cookies a few Disney movies. Embrace 10. Have A Study Date - Talk about minimal planning ahead of time. or cupcakes from the local bakery. the childishness of this date and killing two birds with one stone. You 1. Netflix Date Night - Have a Whatever your taste buds require, you will have an absolute blast. can squeeze in time with your S.O. show you’ve been dying to watch go ahead and order it in. Plus, you’ll 7. Make Playlists For Each Other - while also studying for that midterm and know that your S.O. would have leftovers for tomorrow so you Mix tapes are a bit dated at this point, you aren’t even a little prepared for. love it too? Invite him/her over won’t need to eat the nasty Salisbury but that doesn’t mean that making You can play some study games, and binge away. There’s no bet- steak they’re serving in the dorms. a mix of music for each other isn’t quiz each other, etc. So long as you’re ter way to unwind after a long day 4. Movie Marathon - Time to fun. So take each other’s laptops and together, this date has the potential of classes than to cuddle up with a re-watch all the “Star Wars” films create a playlist in the iTunes library. to be more fun than you’d think. blanket and pillow and watch hours again? There’s no better time to This is as close to a modern day mix So don’t stress out about plan- of mindless television. Perfection. do it. So long as you both have tape as you’re going to get, and yes, ning your next date, because there 2. Have A Game Night - Those an interest, having a movie mara- it’s still a very cute/romantic idea. are plenty of ways in which you old board games that have been thon is the perfect date night. 8. The Perfect Bistro Date - can have a romantic evening in sitting there since you moved in You can grab some popcorn and There’s nothing more romantic than the comfort of your own room. are the perfect go-to for a night candies from the campus grocery a bistro. But why not bring the bis- ~UWire in. Life and Monopoly are some store and let the films roll for hours. tro to you? Pick up some biscotti of the classics, but you could al- 5. Truth or Dare - Truth or dare is and a few coffees and tell your The Chanticleer April 2, 2015 6 Opinion & Editorial Tardy to the Connecting with technology: party devices that do everything Chris Morgan Myron Jones tedly do all of this on Staff Writer Technology my phone, but having Columnist the larger screen just At most major universities, pro- makes things easi- fessors or the department as a whole As a lover er especially while can choose if they want to have an of technology, I I’m relaxing on the attendance policy in their class- often find myself couch. This allows room. This is something that can trying to decide my phone to stay on hinder a student’s ability to learn which devices I the charger at home. responsibility for their actions. actually need. As I Now we get to my While a mandatory attendance write this, I am lit- 2-in-1 laptop which policy does “punish” a student for erally surrounded is a recent addition. I not being there that day, missing in my toys. There’s tried using my tablet the class in general is usually pun- a smart watch on for productivity but ishment enough. From my experi- my wrist, a smart- it just did not work. ence, most class meetings cover a phone and tablet on the desk next What I found was that multitasking good bit of material. If a student to me, and I write from my 2-in-1 on an Android tablet just isn’t very regularly skips class, they will not laptop as the desktop sits idly in the great. Samsung has some offerings succeed purely because they do other room. Of course I also have my that make multitasking a little bet- not have the required information Playstation Vita nearby in case I de- ter, but still ridiculously far away to pass exams. This would happen cide some procrastination is in order. from a traditional desktop operating regardless if an attendance policy In day to day life, it honestly does system. Now I use my 2-in-1 to take is in place or not. It puts more of a not feel like I have all that much. notes and write assignments. It is my personal responsibility on students. However, once it is listed out I defi- dedicated school machine. I don’t Rather than just telling them if they nitely feel that there may be a little use it as a tablet often, but having miss “x amount of class meetings,” too much. I’m still trying to clear the touchscreen is definitely helpful. they will fail. I think that instead out the clutter and wanted to re- Where does that leave the desk- of shoving attendance down peo- mind the others suffering from gad- top? Honestly, even if I am at home ple throats, the thing that punishes get overload that they are not alone. I hardly touch it. I like to consider the student the most is the lack of It is strange that so many de- it my fail-safe. With the desktop, information that they are receiv- vices are marketed as all-in-one, I don’t need to worry about a bat- ing in order to do well on exams. multipurpose, jack of all trades tery or charger, I just sit at the desk Another argument is that if there machines, and yet none of them and get to work. Because desk- is no attendance policy then students offer a truly complete solution. top storage and components are will more than likely skip class and In my case, each device I listed cheaper, it is home to the majority possibly miss a test or a review day. above serves a very specific pur- of my media. Most of my desk- While it is important for the stu- pose compared to all of the others. top sessions are ridiculously brief. dent to be there for classes, it is also My cell phone is the one device With so many devices around their money that they are spending. I can expect to have with me 100% me, I find it easy to get lost and If they choose not to go to class to of the time. In my case, it’s my distracted. Dedicating a specific get the information needed for ex- camera (though I wish I also had purpose to each device made it far ams, it is their own personal choice. a dedicated camera), it’s my music easier for me to focus and get the They will see the consequences of player, it’s good for a quick web best use out of my many electron- their actions on the day of the exam. search when I’m out and about. ics. I game exclusively on my gam- With the huge move to have Unlike my phone, my tablet has a ing consoles, use my tablet for con- Tune into 91.9 grades, notes, and quizzes on the very specific set of uses. First off, it sumption, and laptop for creation. computer, in JSU’s case, Black- is almost exclusively used at home. This system has worked great so far WLJS on Tues- board, there seems to be less of a It’s an 8.3 inch tablet so it is rea- but of course I’m always looking days @ 5 p.m. for reason to go to class. What is the sonably portable, but in most cases for improvements. If you are feel- point of going to class if you are just my phone is just easier to get to. ing overwhelmed by the number Gamecock going to put your lecture notes on- Because my tablet is only used at of devices around you, you should line and make quizzes due at 11:59 home, it is my web browsing com- consider repurposing them. It could Weekly, a show the same night? You could just stay panion and ultimately my go-to breathe new life into something at home and sleep in and still get all media consumption device. More you already have as opposed to go- for everything the information and the same grade than anything, my tablet is a com- ing out and buying something new. happening on as someone who went to class. This ic book reader. I read news on my is the biggest problem—and a ma- tablet, I watch videos on my tab- Myron Jones is a senior ma- campus! jority of the reason that so many let, browse social media, and other joring in communication. His people tend to skip class more often. things of that nature. I could admit- column is published weekly.

Shake your Tail Feathers: Jacksonville square gets new edition

Marsena Edwards “I’m trying to keep the furniture inexpensive Staff Writer since we’re in a college town. I want to make ev- erything in the shop accessible to college kids.” Business is booming on the Square as Staying true to her alma mater, Epperson Candace Epperson opens, Tail Feath- even drew inspiration for the name and logo ers, a charming new antique store. for the store from the university and its mascot. Open Monday through Saturday from Tail Feathers also carries quaint home décor 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 101 Clinton Street and select apparel for women and children. Southeast, Tail Feathers offers furniture, Merchandise can be seen with prices gifts and home décor for the entire family. listed on the store’s Facebook page. A list With the most expensive item in the of surrounding area designers and ar- store being a $500 dark wood antique tisans featured in her store include Rita cabinet by local crafter Linda Holling- Blanks, Jimmye Baine and Brenda Skinner. sworth, the price points are pocket-friendly. Epperson said she is looking for more lo- As an alumna of Jacksonville cal crafters and artists to rent booth space State University, Epperson under- in her store. She is also interested in giving stands the college student struggle. back to her alma mater by receiving art- work on consignment from the students and teachers of JSU’s Art Department. If anyone is interested in selling and/ or consignment, she encouraged prospec- tive people to send pictures of the items they would like to be featured in the store. If the items are a good fit for the store, she will send informa- tion on booth rental and consignment. Epperson can be contacted via Tail Feathers Tail Feathers email at tail.feathers.store@gmail. The addition of Tail Feathers to the square adds a new This desk/vanity is one of the many pieces that are com or by phone at (256) 283-5075. style of consignment shopping for students at JSU sold to customers in resorted conditions. and members of the Jacksonville community. The Chanticleer April 2, 2015 7 Sports

Gamecocks Side Bar Gamecocks seven-game win

Upcoming Action streak shot down by Air Force

4/2 -Baseball at Murray State 6:00 p.m.

4/3 - 1:00 Softball at SIU Ed- wardsville

-Men’s Tennis vs SIU Ed- wardsville 1:30 p.m.

-Women’s Tennis vs SIU Ed- wardsville 1:30 p.m.

-Softball at SIU Edwardsville 3:00 p.m.

-Baseball at Murray State 6:00 p.m. JSU Sportswire 4/4 The Jacksonville State Baseball team fell 7-4 to Air Force which snapped their seven-game winning streak. -Women’s Tennis vs Eastern Illinois JACKSONVILLE – The Jack- Walsh, a freshman from Mel- reaching base with a leadoff single. 11:00 a.m. sonville State baseball team saw its bourne, Florida, started strong with Pierce lifted a fly ball to right to score seven-game winning streak halt- a season-high seven strikeouts be- Adam Groesbeck for the sixth run. -Men’s Tennis vs Eastern Il- ed with a 7-4 setback in the final fore running in to trouble in the JSU tried to mount a comeback linois game of the series with Air Force fifth. Air Force's Spencer Draws and looked like it had taken a 7-6 11:00 a.m. on Sunday at Rudy Abbott Field. belted a one-out solo home run to lead on a Petrongolo drive that near The loss is the first since dropping right field off of Walsh to cut the the right field foul pole that was ruled a road contest at Alabama State on lead to 3-2. After a Noah Pierce foul by a few feet. The Gamecocks - Track and Field at Margaret March 18. The Gamecocks were infield single, Jones posted a two- had two on after a leadoff walk by Simmons Invite able to take the series with the Fal- run home run over the left field Hayden White and a Bobo walk. 11:00 a.m. cons after wins back-to-back wins fence to give the Falcons a 4-3 lead. Air Force added an insur- on Friday and Saturday. JSU drops The contest remained a 4-3 stand- ance run in the ninth after per- -Baseball at Murray State to 16-9 overall, while Air Force still until the JSU seventh and af- fecting the squeeze bunt. 1:00 p.m. snapped a six-game losing skid and ter two outs in the frame. Senior Etheridge was saddled with completes a nine-game road trip. Ryan Sebra tallied a two-out hit, his first loss of the season, while -Softball at Eastern Illinois For the second consecutive followed by a double by junior El- Rieker notched his first win of the 1:00 p.m. day, JSU came from behind af- liot McCummings. The Gamecocks season. Steven Trojan pitched the ter the Falcons scored a two-out were gifted a run after a balk call final two innings for Air Force to run on Tyler Jones' double off of on Air Force pitcher Michael Riek- earn his first save of the season. -Softball at Eastern Illinois Gamecock starter Jake Walsh. er. McCummings finished the day JSU was scheduled to close out 3:00 p.m. Jax State responded with a three- as JSU's top hitter with three hits. the month of March with a Tues- run bottom half of the third that was With the game deadlocked at day contest with in-state rival Ala- 4/6 highlighted by Josh Bobo's double 4-all late in the contest, the Falcons bama A&M but it was canceled -Women’s Golf at Chattanoo- down the left field line that scored scored three runs over the final two due to rain. The Gamecocks will ga Classic Hayden White. The Gamecocks plat- innings to take the lead. Air Force return to action as they travel for ed an unearned run on the play after re-gained the lead in the eighth with a three game series against Mur- -Men’s Tennis at Tennessee a relay throwing error by the Falcons a pair of unearned runs off of JSU ray State starting April 2 at 6 p.m. Tech shortstop. Paschal Petrongolo plat- reliever Dalton Etheridge. Travis 7:57 p.m. ed Bobo with a ground ball to third. Wilkie scored the go-ahead run after ~ JSU Sportswire

4/7 -Women’s Golf at Chattanoo- ga Classic JSU Women’s Tennis wins four in a row FLORENCE, Ala. – Jacksonville Morgan Jose and Sydney Childers. The rain halted the rest -Men’s Tennis at Shorter State renewed its longtime rivalry The Red and White clinched the of the singles matches. 1:00 p.m. with North Alabama on Tuesday match with two quick wins at No. 3 In the men's affair, Jax State won in tennis as the JSU women post- and No. 6. Bizinos recorded another two of the three doubles points. -Women’s Tennis at Shorter ed their fourth consecutive win. win on the day with a 6-0, 6-2 win Dylan Gee and Mathias Chaim 1:00 p.m. The JSU-UNA men's match was over Moreno at No. 3. Playing in her teamed up at No. 2 to oust UNA's halted due to lightning in the area. first match of the season, freshman Max Druppel and Taylor Ausbon, -Softball vs Alabama State The Gamecock women turned in Courtney Conley won at No. 6 in 8-6. Jefferson Wendler-Filho and a 5-0 win, while the Jax State men straight sets (6-0, 6-1) over Childers. Gabriel Pansera were tested at No. 5:00 p.m. were ahead 3-2 before the 3 as the tandem out- weather stopped the ac- lasted the Lions' duo -Baseball at Alabama State tion on the UNA campus. of Miguel Garcia and 6:00 p.m. The match was scored Jonathan Vick, 9-8(5). as an NCAA Division II Gee tallied the third 4/8 match as each court in point with a 6-3, 6-2 -Baseball at UAB doubles counts as a point. victory over Bren- 1:34 p.m. JSU's No. 2 tandem of don Millington- Zoe Bizinos and Diana Herrmann at No. 2. NCAA Final Four Mirceta quickly turned JSU returns to Ohio Mens in the first point of the Valley Conference ac- match with an 8-1 win tion this weekend, host- 4/4 over UNA's duo of Na- ing SIU Edwardsville -Michigan State vs Duke 6:09 talia San Jose Moreno and Eastern Illinois. The -Wisconsin vs Kentucky 8:49 and Avery King. Clau- Cougars of SIUE will be dia Marsala and Genevie the opposition on Friday Womens Ulanday turned back the at 1:30 p.m. EIU and 4/5 Lions' team of Olivera JSU will square off at 11 -South Carolina vs Notre Ngouabeu and Natalia a.m. on Saturday. The Dame 6:30 Barragan, 8-3, at No. 1. Gamecocks will honor -Maryland vs Connecticut The final doubles point the four seniors prior 8:30 came after JSU's pair- to Saturday's match. ing of Danielle Kerindi JSU Sportswire and Sadey St. Amant ~ JSU Sportswire -Championship games April 6 carded an 8-3 score over Danielle Kerindi’s helps JSU to gain four wins. and April 7 The Chanticleer April 2, 2015 8 Gillespie led Gamecocks in sweep over Tigers

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Whitney Gillespie of JSU Softball runs the bases after hitting a home run to help lift the Gamecocks to a victory and sweep over Tennessee State. Rebekah Hawkins for Whitney Gillespie who helped The game stayed tied until the the top of the fifth inning began. Staff Writer lift the Gamecocks to a victory bottom of the fourth when the No one would score again until JSU with her homer in the fourth inning. Gamecocks got down to business sent Jordan Bullock into home with It was a marvelous weekend for She also struck out four of Ten- and scored four runs in the inning. the sixth and final run of the game the Jacksonville State softball team nessee State’s batters with her pitch- It began with Gillespie’s homer at the bottom of the sixth inning. as they faced Ohio Valley Confer- ing. Ella Denes also contributed to at the beginning of the inning. TSU’s lone run was scored by Tay- ence opponent Tennessee State and the win with two runs of her own. After that, it took a double from ler Shimizu who stole home for her managed to win in all three games It wasn’t until the bottom of the Taylor Sloan to get the ball roll- contributing point after her team- over the weekend for a sweep. second inning when points were ing that would eventually send mate Courtney Gearlds took second. The Gamecocks had already put on the board by either team. Denes to home plate with her JSU moves to 23-8 while be- pulled off a 10-0 victory in game The Gamecocks scored first second run, and Oliver right be- ing undefeated in conference play. one and then a 4-0 victory in their on Denes’ first run of the game hind her with the Gamecock’s They prepare for a set of away games second game. The final game of the after a Cadi Oliver double. third run of the fourth inning. against SIU Edwardsville on April 3. weekend series saw the Tigers fi- At the top of the third, Tennes- The final run of the fourth came The Gamecocks play East- nally manage to score a run against see State would score it’s first after a Stephanie Lewis hit that ern Illinois the following day. the Gamecocks before they scored and only run of the game which would get Taylor Sloan out but send They look to continue their un- six to take the final win of the series. broke a scoreless streak by the Savannah Sloan home for the run. defeated streak in OVC play. It was certainly a winning weekend Tigers that goes back to 2013. The Gamecocks were up 5-1 as Anderson bounces back to claim fifth place for JSU

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The Jacksonville State Gamecocks Men’s Golf team finished the final regular season event with a fifth place finish from Tomasz Anderson.

LAKE WORTH, Fla. – Tomasz Having finished in the top 10 fifth-place finish after starting the sophomore Tom Lawton rounded Anderson kept his streak of Top 10 in every event so far in his se- day in 13th in the 20-team event. out the JSU lineup with a final- finishes alive on Sunday, when he nior season, he would need a low UCF won the team title with an round 73 and a 54-hole score of 229. turned in a brilliant 66 to climb 33 round on Sunday to keep that 11-over 863, while Ryan Stovash It concluded the final regular- spots into a fifth-place tie on the final streak alive. He didn't disappoint. of the Golden Knights won med- season event for the Gamecocks day of the FAU Slomin Autism Invite. He fired a 5-under 66, four shots alist honors with a 5-under 208. this season. They now turn their Anderson, a senior from Hert- lower than anyone else in the field Sophomore Camilo Aguado tied focus on the Ohio Valley Con- fordshire, England, and the No. 30 on Sunday to climb into a fifth- for 33rd after a final-round 73 gave ference Championship on April player in the country entering the place tie with a 54-hole score of him a 221 for the tournament while 24-25 at the Fighting Joe at the 54-hole event, saw himself in 38th 214, 1-over for the three-day tour- sophomore Jamie Mist's 73 gave him Shoals on the Robert Trent Jones in the 114-player field before -Sun nament. He led the Gamecocks a 226 and tied him for 58th. Sopho- Golf Trail in Muscle Shoals, Ala. day's final round on the par-71, to a 285, 14 shots better than their more Pablo Torres tied for 71st after 6,876-yard Fountains Country Club. previous low in the event, and a a final-round 79 capped a 228, while ~JSU Sportswire