Thursday Jacksonville State University’s Student-Published Newspaper since 1934 February 27, 2014 The Chanticleer WEATHER: High 50, Low 23, Clear FORECAST PG. 3 Meehan: ‘We will have spring break’

Kara Coleman Meehan says. “The Editor-in-Chief students expect it, and the faculty de- Thanks to a series mand it.” of snow days not Meehan says that once, but twice this the university usu- Dollars and sense semester, students ally builds in a few at JSU have been extra days in the wondering how spring semester in the cancelled class- case of a weather es will affect them. event. He says that More specifically, barring any other they’ve been won- major weather Kara Coleman/The Chanticleer dering how it will events, the semes- affect spring break. ter should contin- The goal of Alabama Saves is to create a culture of saving rather than a culture of debt. According to uni- ue as scheduled, versity president with no changes to Alabama Saves encourages saving, not spending Dr. Bill Meehan, it spring break, finals Adam Fagan about the importance of sav- forming recipients of finan- won’t. week or the spring Staff Writer ing money and further fi- cial tips and recent financial “We will have commencement nancial responsibilities such news. a spring break,” ceremony. On Tuesday, the lobby of as identity theft prevention. Chappell says the goal of Merrill Hall hosted the Ala- He encourages students to Alabama Saves is to “create bama Saves event sponsored set savings goals by filling a culture of saving” rather by Isaac Chappell Jr of the out an enrollment pledge than a “culture of debt” by Deadline for Alabama Cooperative Ex- form. teaching people to “make tension System. Not only can students set saving automatic.” The event was held in monetary goals, but also a Information provided in- scholarships recognition of the national purpose for those savings cluded strategies on sav- America Saves Week, which such as going on a vacation ing money when shopping, runs from Sun, Feb 23 or education expenses. planning savings for emer- extended through Sat, March 1. Those who enroll in the gency situations, saving for Chappell uses talks and Alabama Saves program a home, and saving to avoid Due to the severe weather we have ex- lectures to spread aware- will also receive a newslet- perienced, JSU is extending the deadline ness among college students ter every three months in- See SAVING, page 2 for 2014-2015 scholarship submissions to March 8, 2014. In order to be considered for any schol- arship, you must complete the applica- For Panik, it’s all about the music tion and make sure you meet the qualifi- cations and restrictions of the scholarship. Steffany Means Scholarship applications and listings are Staff Writer available at www.jsu.edu. Questions concerning the JSU Scholar- Michael Panik has been ship program or scholarship application(s) intrigued with music for as can be addressed to Martin Weldon or long as he can remember. Rhonda Noah at [email protected] or The JSU student says that (256) 782-8385. Always include your JSU his uncle, Jeff Roper, was a Student ID number in your correspond- big influence on him. Roper ence. spent time on Broadway and - JSU news wire was the one to introduce Panikto showtunes. Panik’s mother claims he was sing- ing before he could even Students rally talk. Panik, 21, has spent time perfecting the craft of mu- in Montgomery sic. While in high school he Kara Chatham started a band, Mr. Black- Photo courtesy of Michael Panik/Special to The Chanticleer Staff Writer well’s Petty Thieves, with a few of his friends. They Panik posts covers of songs on YouTube as well as his own original Students from colleges and universities went around and performed compositions. all over Alabama are gathering at the state at many different venues. capitol today for Higher Education Day. Panik loved the band but Panik composes his own Along with composing the SGA President Jade Wagner explains when they all went their music and performs each of film score, he is also a writer, the purpose High Education Day as a day separate ways for college the the vocal tracks on his songs. assistant director, actor, pro- “for schools in Alabama to get together band had to break up for the He has scored two short ducer, and audio mixer. and rally at the capitol to remind legisla- time being. films and is currently work- Panik is also in the mid- tors that we are important and care about Since Panik is no longer ing on another film. dle of writing a musical for higher education and so should they. That with the band he has been In the film he is -work his fraternity, Phi Mu Alpha. way when they make the budget they re- able to focus a lot more on ing on now Panik shows off his solo career. his many different talents. See PANIK, page 2 See RALLY, page 2 The Chanticleer February 27, 2014 2

SAVING, from page RALLY, from page 1 and we sign up and contact all 1 of the students who go.” member to include us to try SGA Chief Justice Torsten debts and to pay off and help keep tuition down.” Dryden says students need to existing debts. “Alabama is ranked 43rd in be involved with Higher Ed According to Fi- the nation for educational at- Day. nance major Chris- tainment of its working popu- “The students are paying for tine Cheney, Chap- lation,” says Freshman Forum college and essentially they pell visited Dr. member Natalie Millar. “This should want to lower tuition,” Scroggin’s Invest- means that the majority of he says. ment class to give a working men and women of JSU’s student government talk about identity Alabama do not have a college will be attending the event theft prevention and education. Studies verify that with any student who chooses awareness. a college education provides a to accompany them. They will General tips pro- greater chance of personal in- be listening to what the State vided include: Dr. Benjamin Boozer/Special to The Chanticleer come success. Therefore, it is Legislators have to say about Save loose change. necessary to raise awareness education funding. Isaac Chappell, right, speaks with Tiffany Williams, It may not sound that adequate funding should They will also be taking a like much, but put- left, and Nicole Mateo, center, from Regions Bank, during the Alabama Saves event in Merrill Hall on be awarded to higher educa- stand to help raise the amount ting aside just 50 Tuesday. tion.” of money that is set aside for cents per day for a The SGA does a lot behind universities in the state of Ala- year can add up to those amounts can- the College of Com- the scenes to allow students bama. $182.50 in an emer- not be matched it is merce and Business the opportunity to participate Freshman Forum Mentor gency fund. time to rethink those Administration, is in Higher Ed Day. and Senator Tyler Brown says Keeping track of purchases. JSU’s sponsor of the “We are a part of the High- he hopes that, “we can get that expenses is always At 2:30 pm, Wayne Financial Manage- er Education Partnership,” number [of how much is given important. Keep Johnson, Branch ment Association Wagner says. “We work with to higher education versus the track of receipts Manager of the (FMA), a student the partnership all year long K-12 program] higher and have from credit card Jacksonville Re- organization pro- planning for Higher Ed Day more degrees put out of Ala- purchases and al- gions Bank, gave a viding business stu- and other lobby days. We also bama and have more money ways keep checking lecture to conclude dents with network- coordinate the buses that go given to the universities in gen- accounts balanced. the event at JSU ing opportunities down to Higher Ed, work with eral and also make tuition rates Review purchases and drive home the and organizes trips Sodexo in providing breakfast, cheaper.” to ensure optimal importance of sav- such as to the Feder- spending with re- ing and financial re- al Reserve Building spect to savings. sponsibility. in Atlanta. PANIK, from page 1 Always be aware JSU’s co-sponsors Landry and Booz- of discount oppor- were also in attend- er provided assis- They will be performing the tunities and sales to ance of the event. Dr. tance for Chappell musical next spring. get more for less. Robb Landry of the and provided the Panik says that his style is Match indulgent Finance Department necessary channels influenced by sixties music. expenses with an sponsors ENACTUS to open JSU up for He loves how raw the music equal amount in at JSU, which seeks the event. is from that era. “It is real peo- savings: for every to spread financial For more informa- ple playing music together and $20 case of beer or $9 literacy. tion about Alabama that is what makes the differ- movie ticket, place Dr. Ben Boozer, Saves and America ence,” he says. Panik tries to an equal amount in Assistant Profes- Saves visit ameri- stick with that style with his savings, and when sor of Finance in casaves.org. own music. Courtesy of Michael Panik/Special to The Chanticleer Panik enjoys recording his Panik says that his style is influenced own music videos as well. He by music from the 1960s. will record the video of him- self performing each part of the are falling together perfectly song and then edit each clip to- and I have God to thank for Pre-registration schedule gether. that”. This past fall Panik posted his Panik will just be living in for summer and fall 2014 first music video online. Within Nashville for the summer and just a short amount of time the plans to return there next year video reached two thousand after graduation. Students must be cleared by their aca- views. “I would love for people to demic advisors before registering for Panik’s goal is to start post- not know who I am but for peo- ing a new music video weekly. ple everywhere to know my classes. This summer Panik will be music,” Panik says. “It’s not Register online via MyJSU. moving to Nashville and play- about fame. It’s about music.” ing any gig that he can get. Panik’s Youtube channel is Panik says, “All of my plans youtube.com/michaelpanik92. March 17 Graduate/Doctoral Students 8:00 a.m. March 18 Seniors 96+ hours earned 8:00 a.m. March 19 Juniors 64+ hours earned 8:00 a.m. March 20 Sophomores 32+ hours earned 8:00 a.m. March 21 Freshmen 8:00 a.m. Follow us. Like us. Tournament to raise money for Reading is Fundamental

Alex Black and other materials to low in- books before,” she says. contributing something to the Staff Writer come kids from birth to age 8. As a student herself, Poole community. RIF’s mission has always been to says she can appreciate what an Teams will consist of six play- JSU’s Circle K club is recruit- inspire children by giving them important role reading plays in ers each, competing in a bracket ing players for the “Spike for a love of learning at an early age. the overall educational process. format. What’s Right” charity volleyball Hillarie Poole, Vice President She’s proud that the JSU tourna- The entry fee is $12 per team, tournament in mid March. of JSU’s Circle K, is excited about ment will help the organization or $2 per player. All proceeds will benefit the the tournament. provide more books for more Circle K will provide each Reading Is Fundamental pro- Poole works on numerous children. team with scheduling details for gram. charity events each year but she Although Circle K was in- the tournament. Reading Is Fundamental is just says Reading is Fundamental is volved with a similar event in The competition takes place what it sounds like: A program special. 2010, this will be the first time March 14 from 1-7 pm at the that uses fun to motivate chil- “I enjoy all our philanthropic that JSU will host an actual tour- Stephenson’s beach volleyball dren to read more. projects but I really love that this nament. court. The largest nonprofit chil- organization puts new books in Poole says the volleyball com- To sign up for the volleyball dren’s literacy program in the the hands of underprivileged petition is a great way for stu- tournament, contact Hillarie country, RIF provides free books children who have never owned dents to have fun, while also Poole at [email protected].

The Chanticleer Staff Kara Coleman Zach Tyler Christiana Tyler Daniel Porter Editor-in-Chief Associate Editor A&E Editor Sports Editor The Chanticleer February 27, 2014 3 A millenial’s guide to procrastination Campus

Ash Nagar crastination, which has consequences ranging from via UWIRE bouts of motivation to getting D’s on all the tests crime you should have been studying for instead of wast- Those familiar with the concept of procrastination ing time on the Internet. However, there are small know that there is no making peace with the Internet tweaks you can make to your procrastination routine – five minutes of Facebook turns into twenty, and the to make it a little healthier and more useful. Whether report Buzzfeed link your friend shared has so many simi- you’re unfamiliar with these websites or just a little lar articles that you simply have to read them all. too familiar with them, here are some relatively 02/25/2014 This leads to the downward spiral of online pro- healthy ways to procrastinate: Theft of Property Houston Cole Library Pinterest Pinterest is a photo-sharing website which allows peo- hobbies and talents. If you are an artistic person and enjoy 02/25/2014 ple to categorize “Pins” into different categories or boards. making birthday cards for your friends, Pinterest can intro- Medical Emergency It’s a unique website that allows users to truly showcase duce you to some amazing ideas and techniques. For those JSU Stadium their personalities by sharing their bucket list dreams, DIY who love decorating their dorm rooms, there are thousands projects, quotes, funny memes, so on and so forth. It rose of wall décor, room arrangement and DIY décor projects 02/25/2014 to fame because bloggers found a platform to share their for your perusal. Information Report DIY projects and fashion, hair, beauty, interior design, cu- Those who are passionate about exercise and fitness linary and other miscellaneous ventures. will find a myriad of motivation quotes, routines, tips and Salls Hall A healthy way to procrastinate on Pinterest is to search memes relevant to their specific exercise and health inter- for projects and pins that are extremely relevant to your ests. 02/25/2014 Medical Emergency Stone Center Buzzfeed It’s difficult to explain exactly what Buzzfeed is; Buzzfeed. However, once in a blue moon, one oc- 02/25/2014 the website features viral content ranging from lists casionally stumbles upon a really interesting article about pop culture moments to life hacks to well-be- about history facts, spooky art, beautiful pictures of Information Report ing tips to any other kind of list imaginable. nature, unbelievable historical coincidences, so on Paul Carpenter Village Productivity’s worst enemy is Buzzfeed, simply and so forth. because at the end of every article is a list of ten simi- These relatively intellectual Buzzfeed posts can 02/24/2014 lar ones that are too tempting to ignore. The sheer equip you with some mind-blowing facts to throw Information Report number and variety of posts ensure that every ar- into conversations you have with your friends, fam- Grub Mart ticle is amusing and relatable. Quite honestly, there ily and professors. is no way to procrastinate in a healthy manner on 02/23/2014 Youtube Domestic Violence Stadium Tower Youtube’s most watched videos usually tend to be to support our music industry music videos and movie trailers. It is one of the easi- • Subscribing to channels of certain internet Parking Lot est platforms to promote one’s own creative work celebrities like The Daily Grace, iiSuperwomanii because its immense amount of daily traffic ensures and JennaMarbles to lighten up your day by lis- 02/22/2014 that one video or another becomes viral per day – tening to their hilarious stories Theft of Property like Psy’s “Oppan Gangnam Style”, Rebecca Black’s • Searching for covers of your favorite songs Stone Center “Friday” and the sadistically amusing “Charlie Bit – a foolproof way to identify ordinary users who My Finger”. have immense talent! Justin Bieber (a bad exam- Youtube also has a feature displaying videos simi- ple, I’m aware) owes much of his fame to You- 02/21/2014 lar to the ones they just viewed, which makes it ex- tube users who stumbled upon his covers and Unlawful Breaking & tremely easy to go from watching a video about ba- songs on Youtube. Entering a Vehicle bies’ reactions to eating a wedge of lemon to watch- • Looking up how-to videos about dorm room Paul Carpenter Village ing one about Kim Kardashian’s post-baby body organization, good study techniques, meditation workout regime. Some suggestions to procrastinat- and ironically enough, videos about overcoming ing in a healthy manner on Youtube are: the urge to procrastinate • Watching music videos (usually through the • Uploading videos of performances around VEVO channel) and buying the singles on iTunes campus Upcoming As vacuous as some of these sites are, their content Whether your go-to online procrastination forum SGA events: makes for interesting conversation material. Or you is Facebook, 9GAG, Pinterest, Tumblr, TFM, Netflix could just get off the internet or Youtube, the consequences of spending too much This is perhaps the healthiest way to procrastinate! of your time online are extremely disturbing. February 27th Taking a break from your work by exercising, paint- Not only are bad posture and declining vision ex- Higher Education ing, writing, socializing or even doing tiny chores tremely realistic issues that arise, so are the impacts like vacuuming your rug or reorganizing your dress- that such behavior has on your social and academic Day er drawers are less addicting than, say, Pinterest and life. Excessive time spent on Facebook might be bet- Montgomery, Facebook. They also lead to greater productivity – ex- ter used in having face-to-face interactions and en- ercising visibly improves your study experience and gaging in extracurricular activities around campus. Alabama also expands your lifespan, and finishing off your If you must procrastinate, do so creatively and pro- chores while writing an essay practically embodies ductively! the “killing two birds with one stone” concept. February 27th-29th Collegiate Legislature Montgomery, Chicken Scratch Alabama March 3rd-7th Campus Safety I’m glad the Olympics are finally over, because they Week interrupted “Supernatural” on The CW.

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Review: Bates Motel Catherine Foote digest. Staff Writer Just as interesting as the main characters, the set- Netflix is constantly ting for “Bates Motel,” adding to its expansive White Pine Bay, Oregon, Photo courtesy of JSU Field Schools library, and one recent offers an array of odd The JSU Frog Pond in White Plains. must-see addition is sea- townsfolk and scandal. son one of A&E's “Bates Norma Bates purchases Motel,” which is a series her new home and the Early Spring Frog Pond inspired by the 1960 Al- motel out of foreclosure, fred Hitchcock film “Psy- which sets the show's dra- cho.” “Bates Motel” is also ma in motion. adventure this Saturday available on AETV.com to Even the law enforce- get fans and newcomers ment in town is a little off, Christiana Tyler experience holding the slippery am- up to speed before season which immediately con- A&E Editor phibians and determining the spe- two premieres on March 3. fuses the viewer when it cies that can be found at the JSU frog “Bates Motel” concen- comes to which characters Ponds are usually coated in a slime pond. trates on Norma and Nor- to trust or mistrust (in a that repels people, but underneath Depending on the life cycle of the man Bates, who have relo- that layer of green lives an organism frogs that can be found in the wet- cated to White Pine Bay, that is both environmentally benefi- lands at the Frog Pond, participants Oregon after the death of cial and fascinating. have often been able to hold a mass Norman's father. Acting Chris Pellecchia and Mandy Pear- of frog eggs in their hands while they as a prequel to “Psycho,” son, JSU Biology graduate students hatch. with a modern spin and and naturalists, along with Dr. According to Dr. Morrison, peo- a few tweaks (“Psycho” George Cline, a biology professor ple have traveled from as far away takes place in Fairvale, known fondly as Dr. Frogs, aim to as Texas and Florida to attend these California, for example), help others see beyond the green of unique learning opportunities, often the series sheds light on the top layers in ponds to the frogs gaining the knowledge to care for the Bates' lives before the beneath. their local wetlands and ponds in the movie. This Saturday at 6 p.m. Pellecchia process. The series can be Photo courtesy of AETV.com and Pearson will be leading the Early Hosted by JSU Field Schools part- watched as a stand-alone good Spring Frog Pond Adventure begin- nered with the US Forest Service and piece and viewers do not way). ning at 6 p.m. at the JSU Frog Pond in Choccolocco Creek Watershed Alli- have to watch “Psycho” Norma and Norman's White Plains, depending on weather ance, over three thousand have par- before starting “Bates Mo- problems, which are of- conditions. ticipated in over 45 pond programs tel.” ten intertwined, make the Located on two acres of seasonal in the past 17 years. Open to all, the Freddie Highmore, all show work. With twists, wetland, the JSU Frog Pond is actu- program has seen events garner an grown up since his “Au- turns, and suspense, ally a wildlife preserve and observa- audience of over 100 people, ranging gust Rush” days, portrays “Bates Motel” is a perfect tion area that is visited by frogs, owls, in age from pre-K to grey headed. a very complex, creepy, match for a viewer who bats, herons, and song birds depend- The program is a part of Frog and likeable Norman needs a break from main- ing on the season. Wetlands, as a Watch USA, a flagship citizen -sci Bates. stream prime-time televi- whole, provide a home to more than ence program that urges and encour- Norman fights an uphill sion. one third of all endangered plant and ages individuals and families to learn battle with commonplace Gritty, thought-provok- animal species, not to mention that about the wetlands in their communi- high school drama, his po- ing, and at times, emotion- wetlands themselves are endangered. ties and help conserve amphibians by lar opposite older brother, al, this series leaves the `The voices of frogs that will hope- reporting the frogs and toads that live hormonal teenage love viewer reeling after every fully be heard at the pond will be the in the area. interests, and a love-hate episode of season one. first of many this spring and accord- For over ten years, Frog Watch USA relationship with his over- One warning to the ing to Dr. Renee Morrison, Director of has had volunteers enter their infor- bearing mother, Norma viewer about “Bates Mo- the JSU Field Schools, include Spring mation into a database that helps Bates. tel:” Peepers, leopard frogs, chorus frogs, develop practical strategies to help Norma Bates has her Don't get too attached and bull frogs. in the conservation of the amphibian own share of issues as to any single character. Dr. Cline says, “My students and I species. well, which is what makes Every person, building, or will be collecting frogs for people to The Frog Pond Adventure series the show so enthralling. organization in White Pine see and hear and touch. We’ll also be begins this Saturday, March 1st, at If the viewer can get Bay, Oregon, has some- looking for whatever organisms we the JSU Frog Pond in White Plains at past the insanely graphic thing ugly to hide. can catch.” 6 p.m. and requires a $3 admission nature of the pilot epi- “Bates Motel,” season Dr. Cline, Pellecchia, and Pearson fee. Be sure to bring a flash light, au- sode, which (spoiler alert) two, premieres on A&E on will help those that attend identify dio recorder, camera, and hip boots includes an unsettling sex- Monday, March 3 at 8 p.m. the different songs of the frogs and (if you want to wade into the pond) ual assault/murder scene Until then, viewers may what they mean to the species it origi- For more information and direc- that fuels the first season, catch up on or discover nates from. tions to the frog pond, visit www.jsu. then the rest of the series season one with Netflix or Most will be able to get hands-on edu/epic/frog2 should be slightly easier to AETV.com. The Chanticleer February 27, 2014 5 ‘Winter’s Tale’ lacks sweetness

Jessica Graham head featured in a drawing iron gates for a quick geta- Staff Writer made by the demon Soa- way. mes’s blood. It’s basically And then, the demons It’s a tale that runs a scribble that everyone and miracles and Lucifer throughout the ages—liter- else accepts as fact without get thrown in with little to Upcoming events on and ally, as Winter’s Tale jumps question. no explanation. Winter’s through time in confusing This scribble must mean Tale tries so hard to make it- around campus spurts. The film tries to find Miss Penn, correct? It’s easy self magical and supernatu- its heart through overly rich to see where the movie is ral that it forgets to relate to narration, “magical” story- going. Just add in more su- the audience entirely and, February 27- March 2, 2014 Kiss Me, Kate will be performed in the telling, and weird lighting. pernatural elements that therefore, misses its mark. Ernest Stone Performing Arts Center at But it lacks the heart and make no sense and a sur- For a movie with so many various times. See JSU drama website for sweetness promised by the prise appearance by Will big name actors, Winter’s previews. Smith as a laughable Luci- Tale gives none of them the more details. Ticket Purchase required. Winter’s Tale, directed fer, and you have yourself chance to take the story to by Akiva Goldsman, is the Winter’s Tale. where it needed to be. The February 28, 2014 story of Peter Lake (Colin Moviegoers may expect writing falls flat and bor- Reginal Technology fair in Leone Cole Farrell), a thief who was to find themselves whisked ders on sappy in some plac- Auditorium beginning at 7 a.m. Free. abandoned as a child by his away into romance and the es, then becomes downright immigrant parents. supernatural, but instead ridiculous in others. Early Spring Frog Pond Adventure kicks Lake is constantly on the have to settle for an ordi- Winter’s Tale does de- off at 6 p.m. at the JSU Frog Pond in run from—get this—de- nary world with awkward serve credit where it’s due. White Plains. Be sure to take a flashlight. mons, the head of whom is and out-of-place moments The second half of the mov- $3 entrance fee required. his nemesis, Pearly Soames of mysticism. ie is, by far, better than the (Russell Crowe). Along the For starters, Farrell’s first half. Audience mem- way, he meets Beverly Penn character Peter Lake begins bers can finally begin to March 3, 2014 (Jessica Brown Findlay), the movie in the present connect to the characters as JSU Alumni and Faculty Big Band Con- a red-headed beauty who day. The audience will sud- the story builds. cert begins at 7 p.m. at the Cheaha Brew- wins Lake’s entire heart in denly find itself thrown into But the overall picture of ing Company in Anniston. Free. just a matter of minutes. the past as Lake runs from the movie does not add up Lake somehow becomes a group of suited men and to expectations of a moving March 6, 2014 destined to perform a mir- somehow happens across a romance or a thrilling su- Local author Beth Drake to present at acle for a mysterious red- horse that can fly over tall pernatural film. Spring Friends of Houston Cole Library. Get an autographed copy of her book be- ginning at 7 p.m. on the 11th floor of the Cultural awareness for JSU Cadets library. Free admission Christiana Tyler This summer, only one Ca- tures of the tribe and help March 8, 2014 A&E Editor det is going due to funding avoid starting wars due to Vex Robotics State Championships for cutbacks. misunderstandings. middle and high schools begin at 7:30 in Something big is coming. In response to these “And that’s where avoid- Pete Matthews Coliseum. Free. The ROTC on campus budget cuts to the CULP ing conflict starts,” says Ca- here at Jacksonville State program, Dr. Ketterer and det Clay of learning about Take a Hike Series begins at 8:30 at the University has partnered CPT Sawdy, along with oth- the cultures other than your Pinhoti trail in Talladega National Forest with International House er members of the ROTC, own. “We’re trying to gain or at 9 at the Walls of Jericho trail. Ticket students and Dr. John Ket- brained stormed the idea of knowledge of a different purchase required due to bus provided terer, Director of the Inter- bringing the culture of oth- culture so we ca under- to trails. Meeting place for each trail dif- national House, to create er countries to the Cadets. stand.” fers. See JSU calender website for more sessions intended to broad- Desmond Clay, a Cadet CPT Sawdy says of the details. en the understanding that in the JSU ROTC and one of new cultural awareness ses- Cadets in the ROTC have the main organizers of the sions, “As leaders, some- Second Saturday Space Safari begins at of the cultures around the cultural awareness sessions, times we have to use critical 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. in the JSU Planetarium world. says of the CULP cutbacks, thinking and think outside in Martin Hall. Ticket purchase required. On the third floor of Rowe “I wouldn’t say it’s the key the box to ensure our stu- Hall on March 4 at 7 p.m., reason but it’s one way that dents receive the best train- Cadets will be able to ex- altered the class.” ing. We believe this will be March 12, 2014 perience the language, cus- According to the official the start of a great relation- SAI Musicale presents Music in our toms, and courtesies found army website, www.army. ship with the International Schools beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Ma- in Africa, the Middle East, mil, minorities make up House Students and Dr. son Hall Performance Center. Free. and Asia through the teach- over 40 percent of the peo- Ketterer.” ings of International House ple fighting in the army. Atendees will be divided March 13, 2014 students. Cadet Clay says of the up into three groups and a Arrive Alive distracted driving simula- The ROTC has a pro- army, “The army is very di- rotation will allow all the tion beins at 10 a.m. on the Theron Mont- gram called Cultural Un- verse. People see an average groups to be taught the dif- derstanding and Language soldier and they think that’s ferent cultures that will be gomery Building Lawn. Free. Proficiency (CULP), which the type of person that goes featured in the session. allows a certain number of to Afghanistan and kick in While the program has March 14, 2014 Cadets each year to attend a doors. But that’s not com- been created specifically JSU Jazz Festival begins at 8 a.m. in the tree week training seminar pletely true.” for Cadets, members of the Mason Hall Performance Center and Le- in a foreign country. For example, CPT Sawdy, public may attend provided one Cole Auditorium. Free. According to Captain when he finishes teaching they contact CPT Sawdy Floyd Sawdy, a member of here at JSU, is eligible to and request the privilege of Waterfall Tour and Hike begins at 9 a.m. ROTC and Assistant Pro- become a sort of Ambas- attendance. in Cheaha State Park. Dependent on wa- fessor of Military Science sador with tribes around CPT Sawdy can be con- ter levels. For more information see the at JSU, five Cadets were the world, in order to help tacted at 256-782-8025 or selected to go last summer. learn the traditions and cul- [email protected]. JSU calender website. Free. A college student’s list of hobbies for every interest

Julia Bianco you get the thrill of climbing up your cart, but, as long as you re- of art that many people our age via Uwire to ridiculous heights, but you’ll sist the need to click ‘Order,’ you never get to experience. also improve your strength and get out without having to spend For the cook, try gourmet cup- Let’s face it: college can be flexibility. any money. cake making. downright boring. On those Be sure to check if your college If you love reading the news, Cupcake making is not only nights when you’re stuck in- has a rock wall, or if the gym by then you’ll probably love writing delicious, but it's also very re- side, twiddling your thumbs at you has specials for college stu- about it just as much. Try creat- warding. Your friends will be the computer, and waiting for dents. ing a blog using popular sites all over you for some delicious all your friends to finish their For the artist, try crocheting. like Tumblr to start spreading homemade cupcakes, which homework, sometimes you need Crocheting is quick and easy your opinion on the topics that means that you'll be the most a hobby to fill the empty space. to learn, and there are lots of are most important to you: poli- popular kid in the dorm. The elusive, perfectly engross- videos available for free online tics, television, movies, sports, Plus, with hundreds of cup- ing hobby can be hard to find, to teach you all of the stitches. you name it. cake recipes available online, though, and finding a way to Plus, with the large number of If you want to blog without you’ll have your choice of fla- pay for all the wrong turns can free and easy patterns you can having to create your own site, vors. be even harder. find online, you’ll be able to start try using something already es- For the engineer: Legos build- Here’s a list of great hobbies creating awesome projects in no tablished. ing is great and relatively cheap. for people with almost every in- time. For the performer, ballroom Assorted legos are available terest. And, as an added bonus, For the shopper: Online shop- dancing works wonders. for cheap on eBay. they all come in at less than $10 ping (without actually buying Many colleges have ballroom If you have a penchant for a pop. anything) works well. dancing clubs or classes for little building things and a wild im- If you’re the type who is al- Online shopping takes out the or no cost, so pick a partner and agination, you’ll be able to create ways looking for a quick shot risk of impulse buys— you get dance away! some really impressive struc- of adrenaline, rock climbing is all the thrill of finding awesome Ballroom dancing is a great tures just from cobbling together the sport for you. Not only will products and adding them to way to get an exposure to a type a bunch of random pieces. The Chanticleer February 27, 2014 6 Opinion & Editorial Elections impact tuition The cost of higher education

Brett Johnson lar opinion) that most of JSU’s Kara Coleman I wanted to major in Communica- Staff Writer operating costs are covered Editor-in-Chief tions. I figured if I was a journalist, by appropriations in the state I could make a living from writing. I hear it time and time again: budget, which are made by our It seems that a college degree is I would also be working on some- “My vote doesn’t really count, legislators—whom we elect. almost necessary for our genera- thing new every day, so I wouldn’t why waste my time?” My re- This year is an election year, tion. Once upon a time, it was pos- get bored with my job. sponse begins with and it just so sible for someone That turned out to a pace-palm and happens that to actually work be the best decision ends with a lecture the state bud- their way to the I’ve made in my adult that the inquisitive gets will be top of their field life so far. Less than listener never bar- made within the based on, well, one year after transfer- gained for. next few weeks. their work. These ring to JSU, I became If you’re this per- As the old ad- days, most people Editor-in-Chief of The son, I want to walk age goes: the would not even Chanticleer. I’ve also through why your squeaky wheel be considered for been a co-host on two vote really does gets the grease. any sort of man- different radio shows matter and why If college stu- agement position on WLJS, and spent your apathy is cost- dents continue with a company one semester disc jock- ing you time, mon- to carry the “my unless they pos- eying with one of my ey, and stress. vote doesn’t mat- sess that magic friends during her ro- When we talk ter” mindset, so piece of paper stat- tation shift. about ‘elections,’ we’re not just will the folks that represent ing that they have earned a college But the best opportunity that talking about who becomes us. If we’re not on the minds of degree. being involved in the Communi- President or Vice President. our legislators, who are mak- For people who learn trades like cation Department has given me We’re talking about who sits ing budgets that determine cosmetology, options exist. They is a job. Ever since last summer, on your local school board our University’s funding, then can skip the classroom process I’ve been spending my nights and who votes on your behalf what do you expect the out- altogether by apprenticing with a working the copy desk at The An- in the city council or the state come will be? professional in their chosen field. niston Star. I have also had the legislature. Typically, it’s underfund- I’m glad that doctors, for exam- opportunity to read along with These ‘elections’ are deeper ing for the University, which ple, have to go to college before the Metro Editor and help edit than Fox News/CNN sound- forces the Board of Trustees to they can begin practicing. But for stories, as well as write a couple byte politics. They decide raise tuition on you and me to those of us in certain other fields, of feature stories for the paper how and when your garbage offset the costs. college is a hassle. It’s both a bless- and for Healthy Living magazine. is picked up each week, what Fortunately, President Mee- ing and a curse. Sometimes I tell My co-workers are some of my kinds of teachers provide your han has committed that (pend- myself, “I’ve made it this far. Isn’t best friends, and I have learned so education, and most impor- ing no drastic shortfall in state some college enough? How much much more at my job than I ever tantly to us, how the state bud- funding) tuition will not in- difference is that degree going to have in a classroom. get is made each year. crease next year, so we can at make?” But there’s a catch: I cannot keep “But I don’t give a rip about least get that worry off our Now, you can probably blame the job that I love so much, the job the state budget!” Yes you do. chest. But who can speak for some of that on senioritis. But that’s in my field, if I want my de- It costs you more and more ev- the next year? Or the year after before you just write me off com- gree. I have to complete an intern- ery year that you aren’t caring. that? You and I, that’s who. pletely, let me tell you what high- ship over the summer before I can See, state Representatives There is an election in No- er education has both given me officially graduate, but I can’t do and Senators make this budget. vember. On the ballot will be and has cost me. what I’m doing now and get in- These folks run for election ev- state Representatives and Sen- When I graduated from high ternship credit. I have spent the ery four years and decide how ators, many of whom will have school at age seventeen, I didn’t past week brainstorming with my to spend our tax dollars. a record or a stance on Higher even want to go to college. I en- editors and trying to find a way to They balance funding re- Education funding. joyed writing and drawing, and make it work. But rules are rules. quests with limited revenue. It is your job to make sure I just wanted to spend the rest of For at least the next month, I will They pit pre-kindergarten that position or record repre- my life writing and drawing. That be in limbo. As a friend of mine put against two-year colleges, new sents your interests. And your lasted one semester before my it, “It’s almost like you’re being pun- textbooks against new facili- best interest, at least if you pay mom insisted that I go to school. ished for being one step ahead of the ties, educator pay increases tuition, is more state funding Thanks to her, I’m not a starving game.” against new programs, and and no increased tuition rates. artist now. And that, my friends, is the true four-year universities against So, next time someone asks, I didn’t really know what I want- cost of higher education: leaving K-12. you can avoid the face-palm ed to study in college, but I enrolled a job in my chosen field to satisfy Jacksonville State University and respond confidently: “Yes, in our local community college and the requirements of the school is a state-supported school. elections really do matter—to began taking my core classes. When system, all for that precious piece This means (contrary to popu- all of us.” I transferred to JSU, I decided that of paper.

Technology roundup: upgrade your smartphone, or wait another year? The Chanticleer’s Myron Jones discusses the pros and cons of this year’s most popular flagship models.

Myron Jones Nexus 5, HTC One, LG G2, Motorola X, predecessors. The upgrades to these devic- Staff Writer Samsung Galaxy S4, and Xperia Z1. Each es are incrementally faster processors and of these phones attempted to bring some- slightly larger batteries, and not much else. Smartphones have become an integral thing new to the table. Apple introduced a Current Galaxy S4 owners who think the component of day-to-day life in modern so- fingerprint scanner on the iPhone 5S in ad- phone is not fast enough or does not have ciety. Every user has different expectations dition to 64-bit processing. Google’s Nexus long enough battery life will most likely for his or her smartphone. Some people 5 introduced the latest version of Android, not see significant improvement by mov- use them strictly Kit Kat. HTC’s One introduced “Boom- ing to the Galaxy S5. The Samsung Galaxy for business com- sound” with its dual front-facing speakers. S5 does at least add a fingerprint scanner munication, while The LG G2 introduced “Knock Knock”, a for more security, and Samsung is finally others use them feature that lets you turn your screen on including water and dust resistance. Other for entertainment, and off by double-tapping, and its unique than that, there is very little to get excited books, games, and button placement. Motorola decided to fo- over if you are a current Galaxy S4 owner. movies. Every cus on touchless interaction with the Mo- Although only Samsung and Sony have year, manufactur- torola X. Samsung added a plethora of fea- showed their 2014 offerings so far, it is ex- ers such as Apple, tures to its camera features, and a full HD pected that other manufacturers will have Google, HTC, LG, screen to the Galaxy S4. Sony decided to very similar minor upgrades. Motorola, Sam- make the Xperia Z1 extra durable with its To answer the question of “Should I up- sung, and Sony water and dust resistance. grade this year?” I would give a definite release an updated With the exception of Apple’s iPhone 5, yes if you are coming from a midrange version of their all of these devices used quad-core proces- phone or a flagship from 2012 or prior. current flagships. sors, a sizable upgrade to the dual-core pro- However, if you are in either of these po- A flagship smartphone is considered to be cessors used in 2012 flagship smartphones. sitions, I believe a 2013 flagship would be the latest and greatest that a manufacturer As you can tell, there was a lot going on in just as beneficial as the 2014 models, and has to offer. terms of innovation with the flagships of would save you some money in the pro- It is early in the year 2014, and a couple 2013. Phone manufacturers were extremely cess. Unless there is a technological break- of this year’s flagships have already been busy in making their names known and de- through between now and fall, 2014 will announced. At this point, many are won- veloping a strong preference. Unfortunate- not be an exciting or revolutionary year dering “What should I upgrade to?” or ly, this year we are getting less innovation, for smartphones. If you need a new device “Should I even upgrade”? To best answer and instead, more of the same. right now, the 2013 flagships should satis- these questions, we should look at the next Samsung’s Galaxy S5 and Sony’s Xperia fy your needs; otherwise, it may be wise to generation of smartphones in comparison Z2 were both announced Monday as 2014’s try waiting until early 2015 when devices to what is available now. first flagship smartphones. Neither of should hopefully see a large boost to bat- Current flagships include the iPhone 5S, these phones has much to offer over their tery life, efficiency, and usability.

Want to see your face on these pages? Got a complaint about campus parking, or a deep musing on the origins of life, the universe and everything? Send it to [email protected] and you could be published in The Chanticleer’s Opinion & Editorial page! The Chanticleer February 27, 2014 7 Sports Gamecock Sports Sidebar Gamecock baseball wins ------Upcoming Action: weekend series against Valparaiso Friday: W Track @ OVC Champ. JACKSONVILLE – Four Game- die Mora- BB vs Kennesaw State cocks pitchers recorded 11 strike- Loera’s RBI Saturday: W Track @ OVC outs as Jacksonville State swept single to BB vs Kennesaw State the series over Valparaiso with a right center WBB vs Belmont 6-3 win at Rudy Abbott Field on to tie the MBB vs Belmont Sunday. game at 3-3. Tennis @ Southern Miss Michael Mason (1-0) had four Jax State WBB @ Murray State strikeouts in 1 2/3 innings to earn took the MBB @ Murray State his first win of the season - inre lead for Sunday: M Golf @ Samford lief, while Travis Stout recorded a good in the BB vs Kennesaw State four-out save for his third save of seventh in- Monday: W Golf @ Kiawah Is. the season. Mario Losi (0-1) gave ning after ------up five runs on eight hits in 6 1/3 Paschal NCAA Rifle Top 15: innings to suffer the loss for the Petrongolo Crusaders. had a pinch- 1. West Virginia Polk had three strikeouts, while hit RBI tri- 2. Alaska Graham Officer had one, Con- ple to score 3. Kentucky nor Metcalf had two and Mason Silvani, and 4. Nebraska added four as the Gamecocks lim- Mora-Loera JSU Sportswire 5. Jacksonville State ited Valpo to just seven hits in the later fol- Michael Bishop (9) scattered several hits, RBI and runs scored through the Valpo series 6. Memphis game. lowed with a 7. Army Valpo jumped on Gamecock double to left Rudy Abbott Field. 8. Air Force starter Adam Polk with a pair of center to score two more runs for Shields (2-0) threw just 76 pitches 9. Ohio State runs in the top of the first inning the final margin. Mora-Loera led and had a pair of strikeouts while 10. TCU to build a 2-0 lead, but Jax State the Gamecocks with two hits and allowing only three singles to 11. Murray State answered in the home half of the three RBI in the game. earn his second win of the season. 12. Ole Miss first to tie the game. On Saturday, Karch Kowalczyk Casey Antley had three strikeouts 13. Navy Michael Bishop led off with a sin- had three hits and drove in five and did not allow a hit in three in- 14. UT-Martin gle and stole second before mov- runs to lead Valpariso to a 10-3 nings of relief to pick up his first 15. NC State ing to third on an infield grounder. win over Jacksonville State in col- save of the year. Cole Webb (0-1) ------Griff Gordon then hit a deep fly to lege baseball on Saturday after- gave up six runs and walked four OVC W. Basketball Standings: left field to score Bishop. Cal Lam- noon. to get stuck with the loss for Val- bert followed with a double down Drew Hasler (1-0) allowed just one po. East: the right field corner and scored run and seven hits after pitching The Gamecocks jumped out to the Belmont (10-5) [13-15] after Ryan Sebra singled up the seven solid innings on the mound early lead after Griff Gordon and Eastern Kentucky (9-5) [15-10] middle to tie the score at 2-2. to earn the win for the Crusaders. Paschal Petrongolo each drove in Tennessee Tech (8-6) [11-16] Valpo scored its other run in the JSU’s Zachary Fowler (0-1) gave a run in the first inning to give JSU Tennessee State (7-7) [10-17] fourth inning after Bryce Hara led up three runs on seven hits in four a 2-0 lead. Jacksonville State (7-8) [11-17] off with a double and came around innings to suffer his first loss of Jax State extended the lead in the Morehead State (5-9) [11-16] to score on Jake Hanson’s sacrifice the year for the Gamecocks. sixth inning after scoring four for a 3-2 lead, but the Gamecocks Senior Taylor Shields scattered runs on three hits, highlighted West: would battle again to tie the game three hits in seven solid innings by a two-RBI single by Michael UT-Martin (13-1 [20-7] in the fifth inning. on the mound to lead Jackson- Bishop, while Andrew Bishop and Eastern Illinois (7-7) [12-13] Chase Silvani led off the winning ville State to a 10-0 shutout over Tyler Gamble each drove in a run SIUE (6-9) [10-18] with a walk and the stole second Valparaiso in the first game of the as JSU took a 6-0 lead. Austin Peay (6-9) [9-19] and third base and scored on Ed- three-game series on Friday at ~ Sportswire SE Missouri State (5-10) [9-19] Murray State (4-11) [11-16] ------OVC M. Basketball Standings: JSU Women’s golf runner-up East: at South Alabama Invitational Belmont (12-2) [21-8] MOBILE – Freshman Anne Al- with a 299 to finish in third, two on Tuesday and saw her birdie Morehead State (10-4) [19-10] brecht and the Jacksonville State shots behind JSU. In-state rivals three holes. Parsons led the field Eastern Kentucky (9-5) [19-9] women’s golf team each finished Troy and Samford finished fourth in par-3 scoring at two under over Tennessee Tech (8-6) [15-14] in second place at the University and fifth, respectively. the tournament, including a bird- Jacksonville State (4-11) [10-20] of South Alabama Women’s Invi- Albrecht started the day with ie and three pars on Tuesday. Tennessee State (3-11) [4-24] tational on Tuesday. eight-straight pars before a bogey Sophomore Melani Sisto used a Albrecht, a freshman from Win- on the par-4 ninth hole. She also 77 in the final round to finish with West: sen, Germany, carded a final- bogeyed the 12th before her lone a 230 and in a tie for 17th place. Murray State (12-2) [17-9] round 75 on the par-72, 6,071-yard birdie of the day on the par-5 15th. Sophomore Melania Bajo Geijo’s SIUE (7-7) [11-17] Azalea City Golf Course, finishing A double bogey six on 16 was the 78 put her in a tie for 22nd with SE Missouri State (8-6) [15-13] the 54-hole event with a six-over only other blemish on her card. a three-round total of 232. Fresh- Eastern Illinoi (6-9) [10-18] 222. The Gamecocks turned in a She finished two shots behind man Angie Varona wrapped up Austin Peay (5-9) [11-17] 304 on the second and final day of Leighann Cabush of Memphis, JSU’s lineup in a tie for 64th after UT-Martin (3-11) [8-21] the 15-team event, finishing just who won the 83-player field with a final-round 82 gave her a total ------two shots behind Memphis’ 905 a 54-hole score of 220. score of 248. OVC Softball Standings: for the team title. The Tigers used Albrecht was joined in the top The Gamecocks return to action a 304 on Tuesday to climb past five by junior Maya Parsons, on Sunday, when they travel to East: JSU. whose 223 left her in a tie for third. Kiawah Island, S.C., for the Edwin Jacksonville State (11-5) Host South Alabama turned The Whitby, Ontario, native’s fi- Wa tt s / K i a w a h I s l a n d C l a s s i c . Eastern Kentucky (6-6) in the best team score of the day nal-round 74 was JSU’s low round ~ Sportswire Tennessee Tech (6-7) Belmont (5-6) Tennessee State (4-11) Morehead State (2-8) Jax State’s Maldonado named OVC West: Eastern Illinois (9-5) Softball Player of the Week Murray State (7-5) BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Jackson- Valley Conference’s Softball Play- Maldonado entered the weekend SE Missouri State (4-5) ville State senior Amanda Maldo- er of the Week honor on Monday. with just one home run in her JSU UT-Martin (4-8-1) nado became the third Gamecock Maldonado, a first baseman career before belting three during Austin Peay (4-11) in as many weeks to earn the Ohio from Tucson, Ariz., was voted the the week. SIUE (3-11) Player of the Week by the She opened the week by going ------league’s Sports Informa- 4-for-5 in a doubleheader sweep OVC Baseball Standings: tion Directors on Monday of Alabama A&M, grabbing two after going 8-for-15 with hits in each game. In the finale, Tennessee Tech (8-1) three home runs, seven she broke up a perfect game with SE Missouri State (6-3) RBI and a 1.200 slugging a sixth-inning single before hit- Jacksonville State (4-3) percentage in guiding the ting a seventh-inning home run Murray State (4-3) Gamecocks (11-5) to a 4-2 that lifted JSU to a 4-1 win. Belmont (4-4) week that included a win Maldonado also homered in the Morehead State (4-4) over Purdue on Saturday. first and last games of the tourna- Austin Peay (2-7) She joins Cadi Oliver (Feb. ment in Auburn, including a solo Eastern Kentucky (1-6) 10) and Kalee Tabor (Feb. blast that broke a scoreless tie and SIUE (1-6) 17) as the league’s Players gave the Gamecocks the lead for Eastern Illinois (1-7) of the Week through the good in a 2-1 win over Big Ten foe UT-Martin (1-7) first three weeks of the 2014 Purdue. ------season. She hit safely in all but one game Her .533 average during during the week and reached base a week that saw JSU sweep at least once in every game, boast- Follow on Twitter Alabama A&M on Tues- ing a .611 on-base percentage for @ChanticleerJSU day before going 2-2 in the the week. JSU Sportswire Wilson/DeMarini Classic at Amanda Maldonado is the third-straight Auburn over the weekend. ~ Sportswire OVC PotW selection from JSU The Chanticleer February 27, 2014 8

Softball: Green pitches gem, Gamecocks down Purdue 2-1 Daniel Porter of the inning Purdue was able to the host Tigers of Auburn the thing for the game as Purdue Sports Editor to get their only run of the game day before in extra innings. The played Coastal earlier in the after a Paris Andrew leadoff- Purdue win also came on the season and won 11-5 and lost The talent in the circle runs double. Andrew then stole third day Jacksonville State Universi- 3-0. deep for Jacksonville State soft- and later scored on a single be- ty celebrated its 131st birthday. ball. Casey Akenberger and fore Green got out of the Tiffany Harbin, the school’s inning. strikeout record holder, have Entering the fourth already both tossed no-hitters JSU held a 2-1 advan- this season. However it was Lo- tage which didn’t seem gan Green who stifled the Big like enough at the time, 10 Purdue Boilermakers last but each inning as Pur- weekend with a gem of a pitch- due sat the Gamecocks ing performance that led to a 2-1 down, Green responded Gamecock victory. shutting down the -Boil Green, a freshman from He- ermaker bats. In home bron, MD., tossed the first com- half of the final frame, plete game of her career last Purdue threaten with a Saturday. Jacksonville State was pinch-hit double lead off taking part in Auburn’s Tourna- the inning. Green next ment where JSU also faced the forced a foul out and Tigers and Mississippi Valley then got a game-ending State. double play the uncon- Green avoided trouble early ventional way when a when Purdue had a runner on hit was shot right back third with one out in the bottom to the circle. On Green’s of the first inning. A strikeout throw to first the runner and pop-out ended the threat took off. After the put for JSU. In the second, Amanda out at first, Maldonado Maldonado hit a solo home run fired across the infield to right to give put the Game- to Kalee Tabor, who ap- cocks on the board first, 1-0. plied the final out at For Maldonado, it was her third third after the runner homer in the past five games. slid past the bag. Green’s cushion grew the fol- Green (3-1) struck out JSU Sportswire lowing inning in the third when three and allowed just JSU’s Logan Green tossed a four-hit complete game in a 2-1 win over Purdue. Ella Denes led off with a single four hits all game in her and then advanced to second stellar performance which leads The Gamecocks next game on an error. In the next at bat, JSU to a current 11-5 record. The comes against Coastal Carolina freshman Taylor Sloan doubled win may have been a little extra in Conway, S.C. in the Chan- home Denes for the second run special as a bounce-back game ticleer Challenge tournament. JSU Rifle of the game. In the bottom half from having lost a heartbreaker JSU may have learned some- shoots at NCAA Qualifier

MURRAY, Ky. – The Jackson- ville State rifle team solidified its footing for a fourth consecutive trip to the NCAA Rifle Cham- pionships, finishing third at the NCAA Qualifier match, hosted by Murray State. The fifth-ranked Gamecocks posted an aggregate score of 4660 to finish behind West Vir- ginia and Nebraska. The Moun- taineers, the nations top-ranked team, turned in a qualifier-best of 4691. The Huskers, ranked fourth in the Collegiate Rifle Coaches Association’s recent poll, carded a 4678. JSU scored JSU Sportswire a 2308 in smallbore and a 2352 in JSU’s Miranda Cantrell (42) has been a leader for Rick Pietri’s first-year team. air rifle. In smallbore, Jax State was led by senior Sam Muegge, who fin- Basketball seasons wrap up ished sixth with a 583. Juniors Cole Tucker and Dan McCall Saturday against Belmont in Nashville turned in a 576 and 575 respec- tively to place in the top-20 in Daniel Porter ber. JSU won’t be participating turnaround seasons imagin- the individual standings. Soph- Sports Editor in the OVC basketball tourna- able. After a one-win campaign omore Samantha Bullard and ment in Nashville after not a year ago, Pietri stepped in a junior Brent Books rounded out Its been a frustrating season holding a spot in the top eight changed the atmosphere sur- the smallbore score with marks to say the least for Jacksonville of the standings. Belmont will rounding the program and has of 574 and 570 respectively. State’s Men’s basketball team. likely be the top overall seed. the team with 11 wins and 7-8 in Bullard, from Uriah, Ala., was Coming off an impressive 17-11 For key seniors Brian Wil- conference hoping for an even the top finisher in air rifle with a run last season, the Gamecock liams and Nick Cook along OVC record if they can knock 592 to place sixth. Tucker closed had hoped that this year could with Giovanni Smith and Rod off Belmont in Saturday’s finale. out the day with a top-10 finish have been one to contend at the McReynolds, the season is far At 7-8, JSU currently sits sev- after carding a 590. Muegge had top of the Ohio Valley Confer- from what was expected going enth in the conference stand- another solid day in air rifle with ence. in. ings, but has already locked up a 587 to finish in the top-20. A However, after a 0-5 start to Some leadership positions a spot in the eight-team postsea- pair of JSU freshmen got their the season there was only a brief will need to be addressed over son tournament. first taste of NCAA competition time that JSU was firing on all the offseason before next year With a win over the Bruins as Austin Cock and Brandon cylinders, and that time has cer- rolls around as lack or effort, along with other OVC scores Muske posted equal marks of tainly stopped as the team finds and not ability, plagued the going a certain way Saturday, 585. itself in the midst of a seven team at times this season. Luck- JSU could climb as high as third The NCAA will announce the game losing-streak. ily Darion Rackley, perhaps the in the final standings. eight qualifying teams and se- At 10-20, JSU has only one player who gives the most effort Miranda Cantrell, Destany lected individuals today, Feb. game left in the season this Sat- game in and game out, returns McLin and Candace Morton are 27. The selection show will be urday when they host OVC- in 2014-15 along with D.J. Felder all averaging in double-digits streamed live on NCAA.com, leading Belmont who holds a and Avery Moore. scoring as Morton leads the beginning at 4 p.m. CST. strong 21-8 overall record. End- While the men’s seasons team with 17 a game. The NCAA Rifle Champion- ing the losing streak won’t be quickly comes to a halt Satur- Once in the tournament, the ships will be held on March 14 easy, but would certainly lift day, coach Rick Pietri’s wom- Gamecocks have proved they and 15 in Murray, Ky. some spirits going into the off- en’s squad will get to play on can play – and beat – anyone on season on an upset of that cali- after one of the most impressive any particular day. ~ Sportswire