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Tuesday, April 1 By Huda Mohammad, ed various artists, such as Kenny staff writer Loggins, Gwen Stefani, Rush, Scheduling for Dexy’s Midnight Runners, Bon Students, faculty, family and Jovi, The B-52s, and Blink 182. Summer & Fall friends filled the Hurst Natalie Jo Mckenzie sang classes begin Auditorium of the Fine Arts “Records” by Corinne Bailey Building on March 25, 2014, to Rae. Guitarist, Justin Taylor, per- watch several gifted students formed “Texas Flood” which was Thursday, April 3 from different high schools and recorded by Larry Davis and cov- Southwest Mississippi ered by Stevie Ray Vaughan and Stage Band Show Community College perform Double Trouble. Lastly, contest- @7:00 their talents in the third produc- ant number nine, Andy Causey, tion of “Southwest’s Got Talent” sang “Come to Me.” After every- competition. To begin, Dr. Bill one performed, Sam Mooney Friday, April 4 Ashley gave a brief welcome. played the piece he attributes to Southwest’s Stage Band per- winning 2013’s Southwest’s Got Stage Band formed “Get Ready” as their Talent, “Too Close.” After Sam opening number. Last year’s win- Mooney’s astonishing perform- Show@ 7:00 ner, Sam Mooney, introduced the ance the top five finalists were contestants and the host for the announced. The top five included evening, Ms. Pat Young. Now it the following: David Ivy, Brayan Saturday, April 5 was time to get down to business. Stewart- Bennett, Sam Womack, Stage Band Show Ms. Pat Young presented the three Natalie Jo McKenzie, and Justin judges, and then it was time. Nine Taylor. For his second solo per- @7:00 masterly students each performed formance of the night, David per- their solo piece. First to perform formed “Hallelujah” by Rufus was Brody East. Brody sang “Let Wainright. Brayan performed his Sunday, April 6 Her Go” by Passenger. Then own original piece, “Your Love is Stage Band Show David Ivy performed his rendi- Amazing.” Sam Womack per- tion of Al Green’s “Let’s Stay formed another creation of his @2:00 Together.” Contestant number own. Natalie Jo McKenzie sang three was Seth Karas. Seth sang “Ex Old Man,” and Justin Taylor “Til I Hear You Sing.” Then performed “Crossroads” which is Monday, April 7 Brayan Stewart- Bennett sang his covered by Eric Clapton. While own version of John Legend’s the judges judged the finalists, the Brayan Stewart-Bennett sings “Your Love is Amazing” to win Southwest’s Got Talent. photo by Chuck Barnes FEA meeting “All of Me.” Hannah Monroe SMCC stage band, singers, and was announced. The winner who on April 3rd through the 6th in the Young spoke briefly to Brayan upstairs in the sang her own rendition of Adele’s dancers performed “Respect” will also receive a $1,000 schol- Hurst Auditorium was Brayan after he won, and he said he could “Rolling in the Deep.” Contestant which featured soloist Jasmine arship to Southwest Mississippi Stewart-Bennett. The audience not believe, and that he was very Student Union @ number six was Sam Womack. Sargent. Finally, what everyone Community College and will be went wild upon hearing that happy. noon Sam performed a creation of his had been waiting for, the winner featured in the upcoming SMCC Brayan won. He was extremely own with his drums which includ- Stage Band Show next weekend happy that he won. Ms. Pat

Thursday, April 10 Pine Burr news deadline Lady Bears play in NJCAA

By Michael D. Gunnell Friday, April 11 Southwest Sports Princess Ball 6:30 – Information Director 8:30 P.M. The Southwest Lady Bears’ trip to the NJCAA national bas- Monday, April 14 - ketball tournament came to an unfortunate end Monday night as Saturday, April 19 they were defeated by the Lady Spring Fest Week Grizzlies of Butler (KS) 69-31 at the Bicentennial Center in Salina, KS. Thursday, April 17 Despite the loss, the Lady Bears turned in the best season in Bear Necessities Day recent Southwest basketball his- tory as they finished with a 21-9 Fredrikah Wilson, Tatyana Dobbins, April Leavy, Tee Myers, Katrina Littlepage, Eyonna Wolfe, Talisa Sherman, Janeesha Booth; second row: Madison Jones, Brent Harris, Head Coach; overall record. Their season Tiffany Busby, Damiya McCullough, Elayne Robinson, Raven Reyes, Madison Mault, Cortney Epting, Aaliyah Williams, Delexus Lewis, Britta Stephans, Assistant Coach; Glynn Friday, April 18 included an 11-game winning Thornhill Good Friday holiday streak and appearances in the Myers free throw and ending with Katrina Littlepage and a Talisa Southwest head coach Brent all year.” Epting had seven points MACJC and Region 23 champi- a Courtney Epting bucket, the Sherman three-pointer helped the Harris said after the game that to lead Southwest. Littlepage fol- Last day to drop an onship games. Lady Bears outscored Bulter10-5 Lady Bears pull back to within “we ran into a very good team lowed with six points while Levy Butler quickly raced out to an to close the half and make the 49-26 with 7:40 left in the game, tonight.” Continuing, he said that scored five and Meyers four. accelerated online early 14-6 lead with the Lady score 33-17. but that would be as close as they despite the loss “we have a lot to Mault and Sherman both had classes with a grade Bears getting three-pointers from The Lady Grizzlies opened the would get the rest of the way. be proud of-State runners up, three points and Fredrikah Wilson April Levy and Madison Mault. second half much like the first, Butler, now 33-2, went on to the Region runners up and 21-9 is had two. Reyes picked up one of W Butler extended their lead up to scoring 14 of the first 17 points easy win and advanced to the next really strong and we are still hun- point. The Lady Bears hit nine of 21 points, 28-7, with 5:35 left in and extending their lead to 47-20 round of the tournament to face gry for more next year.” He 19 free throws. the first half. Started by a Tee with 14:05 left in the game. Free Shelton State Community closed out by saying “thank you Sunday, April 20 throws from Raven Reyes and College. to all of our fans who followed us Easter Tuesday, April 22 – BSU travels to New York Sunday, April 27 Collegiate DECA By Brooke Cartwright, working with international stu- Editor dents, and identifying brothels. 53rd International The purpose for each one of these Career Development Eighteen SMCC students tracks was to share the love of boarded an airplane headed for God in a real way to the people of Conference New York City early Saturday, New York and to be the hands and (Washington, DC) March 8, 2014. These students feet of Christ. Not only did the chose to spend their Spring Break students make new friends, and reaching out to local communities experiences, but they also grew in and churches in the Big Apple. their faith and learned what evan- Wednesday, April 23 The trip was lead by Anthony gelism really meant. Awards Day “Twan” Britt, BSU Director, and I spent my week in New York Drew Richardson, BSU Co-direc- working at NYU. My group’s tor. Mississippi State task was to simply talk to the Thursday, April 24 Universities’ BSU, as well as the international students that were University of South Florida part of our conversational group. Spring Explosion joined the SMCC students. Some, The students would sign up for fifty-eight students stayed at the the group and meet us either on Savannah Newton, Alex Brown, Lucy Puder, Jessica Ravencraft, Sarah Bennett, Kristen Dillon, Patricia Young, SMCC Academic MNYBA, or Metropolitan New campus or at a local coffee shop. Counselor; second row: Kayla Puder, Marlee Touchstone, Amber Richardson, Nick Peavey, Brannon Dickerson, Gage Gordon, Anthony York Baptist Association. Britt, BSU Director; third row: Allen Lampton, Ross Gray Lewman, Edward Miller, Drew Richardson, Briana Andrews, Colleen Seibert, Friday, April 25 We met over ten students, mostly Marisa Seibert; fourth row: Brooke Cartwright, Kaylie Crosby, and Marty Lewman These students had the oppor- Chinese, and got to learn about Full-term online use those students to affect their trip made the students step out of area and that that kind of stuff tunity to work in several different their culture, how they felt about countries on the other side of the their comfort zones and step out goes on right under our noses.” areas of the city. The tracks the U.S., and their beliefs. The classes end world. Students also had time off in faith. Overall, the trip was Gage Gordon: “I had an amaz- included working with students were very open to talk to see the city. Many attended the exciting and rewarding. The stu- ing time witnessing to the interna- Unreached People Groups, work- about religion because they were Index Broadway musicals such as dents that attended will be sure to tional students at NYU and get- ing with international students at so interested in it. They would ask Phantom of the Opera and take what they learned home with ting to know them personally.” NYU, tutoring Hispanic children, us to share what we believed, and Editorial...... 2 Aladdin. The students had all day them. Alex Brown: “I never knew and learning, as well as becoming many of them had questions Sports...... 6 that Friday to go and see New Briana Andrew: “It was really that showing love and kindness to aware of sex trafficking. This about the Bible. My week was so York’s attractions such as the 9/11 eye-opening to see that there were kids who needed it most would be Cartoons...... 7 meant the students did work such fulfilling because I was reminded Memorial and Central Park. The so many brothels in one small so influential and humbling.” Ads...... 8 as tutoring Hispanic children, of how big God is and how he can March 28, 2014 2 Editorial The Pine Burr Words from the SGA Editor...... Brooke Cartwright Dear Fellow Students, Staff Writers...... Brian Allen, Terineka Allen, I hope all of you enjoyed your spring break. I’m sure, like me, you all were excited to get back to school and tell Eunice Auville, Katelyn Bateaste, Brooklyn your friends about the adventures you had during your break. Whether you traveled far or near I’m sure you all had Battle, Sarah Bennett, Lanie Jo Connelly, Charles a fun time away from school. I was blessed with the opportunity to go to New York City on a mission trip with the BSU. I had such an amazing time; it was my second trip to New York so I got to be a group leader and guide my Cothren, Austin Cutrer, Jamie D. Harness, Chance friends around the city as we shared the gospel to all that would listen. I encourage everyone if you have the oppor- Humphreys, Huda Mohammad, Amber Loflin, tunity to go to New York, you should. It will be a great life experience, and even if you dislike the “big city life,” it Edward Miller, Hannah Monroe, Rebekah Mote, will help you have a better perspective on your own life when you return. College is all about experiencing campus life, traveling, and building a network of friends that you can share the fun times of college. Some events you can Alyssa Nobles, Demetrius D. Quin, Raven attend and participate in at Southwest are softball and baseball games, Stage Band Show, Intramural Sports, and Williams something we call SPRINGFEST, April 14-17. This lasts all week and there is something fun to do every single day, especially Thursday which is Bear Necessities Day. I hope every student participates in the activities, so start getting Advisor....Joyce Mabry your teams together now so that you are ready for the challenges. Winning is what Bears do! Pine Burr The is published monthly during Edward Miller regular academic sessions. Views expressed in SGA President the newspaper are not necessarily those of the faculty and administration. Writers express themselves under their by-lines. Offices are located in Kenna Hall, Room 29; the telephone number is 276-3843. The staff Change is coming invites readers to submit opinion columns and letters to the editor. Pine Burr, Kenna Hall, Summit, MS 39666. Editorial possible than college? College is Why not step out of your com- prises and adventures along the By Brooke Cartwright the time to take chances, be spon- fort zone and go sky diving or way! Editor taneous, and have a little fun. No, scuba diving? Personally, my No matter what your future E-mail: [email protected] With I am not saying abandon all your dream is to back pack through career goals may be, take time Southwest Mississippi Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, spring and schoolwork and travel the world, Europe before I have to enter the now to check a few things off color, national origin, age, sex, religion, or disability in its programs, activities or employ- but I am saying that college is the “real world.” Traveling to another your bucket list. No one wants to ment practices. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries and griev- warm ances regarding the non-discrimination policies: Rhonda Gibson, Director of Disability weather one time in your life that you will country can be one of the most tell their grandchildren that they Support Services, 601-276-3885; Dr. Bill Ashley, Vice President of Student Affairs and approach- only have to take care of yourself. exciting and fulfilling things you never did anything exciting in Title IX Coordinator and Director of Athletics, 601-276-3717, 1156 College Dr., Summit, Soon, everyone around you will can do. Going and experiencing their youth. We should all be MS 39666. ing, so is change. begin marrying, settling down, another culture can give you a making memories and stories that What better and having children. Though I new perspective on life itself. will last a lifetime. So take a few time to would not say that these will be Even if you do not plan on leav- moments to break away from the experience the best years of your life, I will ing the United States, try plan- textbooks, and decide to do some- Brooke Cartwright as much say make the most of the freedom ning a road trip with your friends. thing you will never forget! change as you have in college. There are sure to be plenty of sur- Words to ponder

Quote of the Month By Chance Humphreys, spend the rest of my life serving ing that they would never return life. staff writer The Lord in whatever way He home to see their loved ones If you’re thinking, ‘what a sad directs me. Luckily, I have been again. It is said that as the ship story,’ well it does not end in this I'm honored to have the privi- “Education is not the filling given the joy of serving youth was pulling away from the docks, view of them sailing away to lege to write to you these next around this community. I want to they cried out, "May the Lamb never be seen again. After years couple months about the work of a pale, but the lighting of share a story with you that has that was slain receive the reward of them living among the slaves that God is doing in our genera- inspired me to surrender to min- of His suffering." and preaching to them, thousands tion of students. I hope you find a fire.” –William Butler Yeats istry and continue to serve The How powerful these men were came to know Christ and were these articles inspiring to you and Lord. to see the need of these people saved. In a place where mission- our journey together to fight the In the year 1732, there were and to hear the love of God and aries were previously not good fight that we have been two men from Herrnhut, what He has done for them. I long allowed, churches began to be given. My name is Chance Germany named Johann to have the passion that these men planted, more missionaries came, Humphreys and I am from Leonhard Dober and David had; I sure can’t imagine leaving more people became saved, and Gloster, MS. This is my second Nitschmann that wanted to minis- my family and loved ones and the love of Christ spread through- year at Southwest and I will be ter to African slaves in the never see them again. Not every- out the country. Dober and graduating this May and starting Caribbean Islands of St. Thomas body is called the same way as Nitschmann made an impact on seminary in New Orleans in the and St. Croix. They were told that these men were, but we are called this world by having loved a lost fall. I currently serve at nobody was allowed on the island to spread the love of Christ in people and letting God lead them Centreville Baptist Church in freely, so with determination to whatever we are doing. I hope in a way to show His love. What Centreville, MS, as the Youth bring the Gospel to these people that this next week we can make more beautiful of an ending view Minister. I surrendered to min- they sold themselves as slaves. it a priority in our life to show than these men finally returning istry when I was a junior in high Leaving their families behind, love and compassion to the peo- home to embrace their loved ones school and knew without a shad- they sailed away as slaves know- ple we come across in everyday once again. ow of doubt that I wanted to Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn

By Chance Humphreys, has had a huge impact on the way perseverance.” We must find the of Learning staff writer I look at the circumstances in my positive among the negative. *Bad Experiences - The life, especially when I lose. The Maxwell gives us eleven ele- Perspective for Learning main theme that Maxwell tries to ments to overcome our trials and *Change - The Price of Have you ever felt as if win- imply is that life's greatest lessons temptations: Learning ning seemed too difficult to are gained from our losses. *Maturity - The Value of achieve, or that it seems like We are all very familiar with *Humility - The Spirit of Learning you’re always coming up short? the phrase "sometimes you win, Learning Maybe you feel as if you’re sometimes you lose." The mes- *Reality - The Foundation of If we truly want to become always on the losing side of sage is, "Hope to win, expect to Learning more successful, we must first be things? Now we can observe a BEAR AWARE lose, and live with the results *Responsibility - The First willing to learn. There is a 100% vast number of circumstances in either way." If we want to be suc- Step of Learning chance that you are going to fail In order to effectively communicate emergency information to this topic: sports, family matters, cessful we must approach our tri- *Improvement - The Focus of at something in your life, but just SMCC employees and students, SMCC has implemented a rapid alert school, work, marriage, maybe als and temptations differently. Learning because you failed does not mean and notification system developed by SchoolCast. BearAware is a it’s all of these combined. If this We must see the possibilities of *Hope - The Motivation of that it has to be a wasted experi- service that allows employees and students of SMCC to receive alerts, is you don't give up yet, there's gain in our failure. In James 1:2-3 Learning ence. Take these eleven points news, or other emergency information via text, email, or by phone. still hope. James wrote, "Consider it pure *Teach ability - The Pathway and apply them to your life the Participation in Bear Aware is not mandatory but encouraged. At this Sometimes You Win, Sometimes joy, my brothers and sisters, of Learning next time you fall short. time, the only information entered into the SchoolCast database is the You Learn is a book written by #1 whenever you face trials of vari- *Adversity - The Catalyst of Experience is not the best student's "smcc.edu" email address. Alternate contact information New York Times Bestselling ous kinds, because you know that Learning teacher; evaluated experience is. should be provided to the SchoolCast database so that urgent mes- Author John C. Maxwell. I just the testing of your faith produces *Problems - The Opportunities sages may be received. The SchoolCast website finished reading this book, and it (http://www.myschoolcast.com) may be accessed at anytime. Updates or additional contact information may include: " Email Addresses " Cell phones (voice of text message alerts) " Home phone number (voice alerts) PTK atttends MS/LA " Work phone number (voice alerts) Complete the following steps to update your Personal SchoolCast Log-In Information: Regional Convention 1. Access your SchoolCast Dashboard by going to the following secure web-site: By Huda Mohammad, https://www.myschoolcast.com staff writer 2. Enter your User Name: (Sent to your SMCC Email.) The Omricon Delta Chapter of 3. Enter your Initial/Temporary Password: (Sent to your SMCC Phi Theta Kappa went to the Email.) This is the initial/temporary "PASSWORD" you must use Mississippi/Louisiana Regional when you first log in to the SchoolCast Dashboard. You will be Convention held at Jones County required to change this password when you first log in. You may also Junior College. Congratulations change your "USER NAME", if you would like, to something easier to them for bringing home two for you to remember (such as your school email address). This feature trophies. PTK received awards is available as an option from the menu atop the SchoolCast for their College Project and Dashboard.) Honors Project. The 2013 College Project involved cleaning 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to update your contact the PTK hut on campus. The PTK Elizabeth Cutrer, J.J. Kemp, Taylor Morgan, Marla Nottingham, Susan Hedges, advisor; Celestial James, Lea Touchstone, advisor; Leanna Hodges, Edward Miller, Sarah Szopinski informtion. hut is historically significant Critical emergencies rarely happen on the Southwest campus. because it is believed to be the President’s home. Also, the build- was recognized with a trophy for of the Omicron Delta chapter par- Often times we are affected by severe weather events. Regardless of oldest building on SMCC’s cam- ing has been painted and renova- our honors’ project related to ticipated in the American the emergency or event, Southwest MS Community College adminis- pus. PTK uses the building for tion work will continue on the Theme 2 of the Honors’ Topic, Diabetes Assoiciation’s 5K tration will communicate to its employees through Bear Aware and storage. PTK students organized inside. Now for the second trophy The Games People Play: run/walk to raise money for the "smcc.edu" webpage. Remember you will receive communication a day to clean and wash the out- that was brought home. Every Competition and Sports, research. SMCC PTK students through Bear Aware only to the devices that you registered on side of the hut with bleach, then two years PTK announces an Recreation and Games. The PTK and advisors participated as walk- SchoolCast. SMCC enforces a zero tolerance policy regarding cell they pressure washed the steps “Honors Topic” and each chapter project was brought up from a ers, runners and volunteers during phone usage in classrooms. However, faculty are permitted to have and sidewalk. This building is centers its honors project around discussion about why there is so this event. A SMCC PTK mem- their cell phones on vibrate in the classroom in the event the Bear located between the Child this topic. The topic for 2012 and much competition for funding ber, Alex Brown, won the overall Aware system is activated. Development Center and the 2013 was “The Culture of health related research. As a race. Competition” and Omicron Delta result of this discussion, members March 28, 2014 3 News Gone but DECA students win Strawberry not Festival By Celestial James, DECA Foundation Gold Star; the staff writer Mississippi Collegiate DECA forgotten: By Terineka Allen State Charity Award for their staff writer SMCC’s Collegiate DECA numerous community service Tracey attended the Mississippi projects and donated to Memorial Collegiate DECA Career Hospital; and the official 2014 It’s that time of year again for Development Conference in Mississippi Collegiate DECA the Ponchatoula Strawberry Gulfport, MS. For the seventh Wade charity. SMCC students also Festival. This will be the 43rd year in a row, all of SMCC’s received 1st place Collegiate Annual Ponchatoula Strawberry Collegiate DECA competing stu- DECA Horizons Newsletter/Web Festival. It will take place on Swanigan dents earned the honor of repre- Page Award for their contribu- April 11-13, 2014. It is held at senting Mississippi at the 53rd tions to the state newsletter/web the Memorial Park in historic Collegiate DECA International page. SMCC Voting Delegates Ponchatoula, Louisiana. The Career Development Conference for the conference included Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival to be held April 22-27, 2014, in Christy Coker, Hanna Hux, is a FREE family friendly out- Washington, D.C. Three students Crystal King, and Kirkland Ford. door festival, filled with lots of competed in a Business Competition Results: Christy Pictured are Crystal King, Christy Coker, Hanna Hux and Kayla Boyd; standing: great food, games, entertainment, Simulations Event which Coker- 1st place Corporate Mathew Baughman, Deanna Martin, adviser and instructor; and Kirkland Ford and fun for people of all ages to involves a 100 question written Finance, 1st place Collegiate enjoy. They have a schedule of exam and a business case study Hanna Hux- 2nd place Mathew Baughman- 3rd place DECA Horizons Newsletter/Web different events. On the first day and role play with judges. This Business Ethics, 1st place Restaurant and Food Service Page Award, 2013-2014 Most of the festival, Friday, April 11, allows students to be assessed on Collegiate DECA Horizons Management, 1st place Collegiate Enthusiastic Chapter of the Year 2014, there will be a strawberry both knowledge and their ability Newsletter/Web Page Award, DECA Horizons Newsletter/Web Award, Collegiate DECA eating contest at 5:30 p.m. to apply that knowledge in a busi- 2013-2014 Most Enthusiastic Page Award, Collegiate DECA Foundation Gold Star, Saturday, April 12, 2014, there ness or industry setting. Two stu- Chapter of the Year Award, Foundation Gold Star, Mississippi will be an egg toss game from dents competed in a Case Study Collegiate DECA Foundation Mississippi Collegiate DECA Collegiate DECA Community 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. From event which involves analyzing Gold Star, Mississippi Collegiate Community Service Award. Service Award, SMCC Voting 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., a game of an onsite case study that involves DECA Community Service Kirkland Ford- 4th place Delegate. dominoes will be played. There a real business situation for one Award, SMCC Voting Delegate. Fashion Merchandising & Kayla Boyd- 2nd place will also be sack races from 4:30 hour and participating in a role Crystal King- 2nd place Marketing, 1st place Collegiate Professional Sales, 1st place p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, April play situation with a professional Business Ethics, 1st place DECA Horizons Newsletter/Web Collegiate DECA Horizons 13, 2014 the same games from business judge. One student par- Collegiate DECA Horizons Page Award, 2013-2014 Most Newsletter/Web Page Award, Saturday will be played again. ticipated in the Prepared Business Newsletter/Web Page Award, Enthusiastic Chapter of the Year 2013-2014 Most Enthusiastic The Strawberry Festival is a fun Event. 2013-2014 Most Enthusiastic Award, Collegiate DECA Chapter of the Year Award, place to go to, and a way to get Chapter of the Year Award, Foundation Gold Star, Collegiate DECA Foundation out of the house. Remember to Southwest MS Community Collegiate DECA Foundation Mississippi Collegiate DECA Gold Star, Mississippi Collegiate stay hydrated when you go College received the 2013-2014 Gold Star, Mississippi Collegiate Community Service Award, DECA Community Service because it is usually very hot dur- Most Enthusiastic Chapter of the DECA Community Service SMCC Voting Delegate. Tracey smiles last year at Bear Award. ing the festival. Necessities Day 2013. photo by Jay Bain Year Award; the Collegiate Award, SMCC Voting Delegate. By Randy Achord, Director of Buildings ADN students do Body Walk Movie Tracey Wade Swanigan: Born 5-29-1970 Died 3-4-2014 Review: Tracey Swanigan began her career at Southwest Mississippi Community College on July 16, The Single 2007, in the Business Office as an Accounting Clerk. A short Mom’s time later she transferred to the Maintenance Department and became Secretary to the Director Club PG of Maintenance, Grounds and Custodial Services. She became our Girl Friday, serving as the 13 centerpiece for daily mainte- nance operations on campus. She By Demetrius De’Von Quin, would receive work orders, Staff Writer assign them to the proper people, Tyler Perry's The Single Moms and monitor progress of the tick- Club follows five single mothers et to its completion. In addition from different walks of life that to her regular work load she come together when their teen would plan meals and order kids, who all attend the same lunches for our CWC workers. exclusive school, get in trouble Tracey later became Secretary for smoking and vandalism. It to the Vice-President for Physical Instructor Erica Myers, MSN, RN, Daniel Fenn, Chynethia Cannon, Karteek Yerneni, Josh Rycraw, Kevin Cutrer, and Dominique Carr; second row: Ann Cagle, Leigh Ray, Chassity turns out that the school makes Resources and played an impor- Simmons, Courtney Touchstone, Stephanie Johnson, Riki Pena, Brittany Frantom, Jamie Andrews, Adrienne Miller, Adreece Sanders; thrid row: Instructor Shellah Young, MSN, RN, parents get involved when their Robin Miller, Carissa Bowman, Yvette Case, Kathryn Reid, Allyson Holmes, Taylor Foster, Bridgett Dillon, Lesley Chisholm, Decarloe Fortenberry, Miranda Boyte, Tonya McMorris, children act out, so the five tant role in the development of Kayla Womack, Morgan Lee, Haleigh Cowart, Polly Varnado, Ashton Aldridge, Hunter Ray, Craig Callihan, Hailey Powell, Instructor Dewanna Rand-Achord, MSN, RN, and Laken our current electronic work order women are tasked with organiz- system. Tracey was a natural fit By Rebekah Mote, toured the human body and long) to demonstrate the right and exited, ADN students met ing a fundraiser dance. The group for this process, serving as a liai- staff writer engaged in experiential educa- way to brush teeth. Proceeding on and lead them in a series of consists of Jan, a type-A execu- son between Departmental tional activities. Beginning with to the stomach, they were able to stretches, exercises, and dances. tive who is struggling to hold on Directors and the Vice- On Thursday, February 27, the brain station, they learned the have a question-and-answer ses- The hokey-pokey was the number to her stressful career in publish- President. third semester ADN students functions, as well as the impor- sion about healthy food choices, one favorite among the children. ing; Hillary, a mother of three Tracey faced battles daily with from Southwest Mississippi tance of reading and studying to along with a large chart of the ADN Instructor Shellah Young still reeling from her recent her health but, no matter how she Community College assisted with “exercise” our brain, and the use four basic food groups, and lots commented, “Southwest students divorce, and who has the hots for felt, always had a smile on her the local Body Walk at the Amite of safety equipment such as bicy- of realistic looking food props. have participated in the Body her new neighbor; Esperanza, face, was always willing to share County Elementary School in cle helmets to keep our brain safe. Continuing on to the small intes- Walk before at Higgins who is hiding her new boyfriend a kind word and was always will- Liberty. The Body Walk is an While moving to the mouth, stu- tine, students were taught further Elementary in McComb and from her ex-husband because she ing to help others. Tracey was the exhibit that is offered through dents were able to sit on chairs healthy food choices that help our North Pike Elementary in fears he might take away his glue that held the Physical MSU Cares, and is known as an that looked like teeth as they bodies work more efficiently. Summit. It was a tremendous financial support; May, an aspir- Resources Division together. She exciting educational exhibit for learned the functions of the Each and every station through- learning opportunity for our own ing writer with a drug-addict ex- was a friend to each and every kindergarten through 5th grade mouth and the importance of out the Body Walk promoted students, and the children husband and a teenage son who person with whom she worked. students. It is similar to The Body brushing at least twice a day and healthy choices in food, exercise, absolutely love the interactive wants to know more about his Her attitude towards life inspired at the Mississippi Children’s flossing daily. They had giant and safety. When children had learning. It was a fun day for us dad; and Lytia, a sassy waitress those around her. She will be Museum in Jackson. Students, toothbrushes (about one foot finished the tour of the exhibit all.” trying to keep her youngest son greatly missed. who participated in the event, from falling into a life of crime. The outspoken Jan and the equal- ly unfiltered Lytia quickly butt heads, but as the five start to Crawfish is open up about their parenting and Quin goes to Florida! dating struggles, they find they Back can lean on each other for sup- port. They also learn about each By Terineka Allen, other children. May son runs staff writer away to see about his drug-addict Why? Was it Spring Break father, while Hillary is watching Crawfish is one of the most him along with the other’s chil- popular foods here down south dren. May leaves the group but when they are in season. close to the end of the movie the Everyone knows when spring sisterhood is reunited. The last time approaches, it’s crawfish thing that I will reveal unto you time! It is a tradition in Louisiana or a school? all is that the other mothers know to have a crawfish boil on Good more about the other children By Demetrius De’Von Quin, chastic, computer science, and tional faculty, and over 11,000 journalist and former editor of the Friday. Some people even have than their own. However, closer staff writer engineering. The College of degrees awarded annually, FIU is Austin American-Statesman and crawfish boils on Easter. There to the end the bonds with their are many crawfish boils, and Medicine just opened up there. the largest university in South Charlotte Observer; and If anyone is keeping up with own children is formed greatly. stores that sell them by the 2. Florida International Florida. FIU is dynamic. They Kimberly Ross, executive vice the Kardashians, they need to pound. If you want to, you can go University- founded in 1965. have that “can-do” spirit and you president and chief financial offi- stop and try to keep up with me! crawfishing and catch them your- Miami’s Florida International will feel that on campus. cer of global cosmetics company During spring break, I traveled to self. If you want to buy some hot University has two main campus- 3. University of South Avon. At the heart of USF is a Miami, Florida. I went to see boiled crawfish out of a store es: the Modesto A. Maidique Florida - founded in 1956. USF vibrant, diverse and engaged stu- friends. The flipside of it is no they are $4.99 and $5.99 a Campus in Miami-Dade County is a research institution with mul- dent body. More than 47,000 stu- one knew that I also went to visit pound, depending on where you and the Biscayne Bay Campus in tiple campuses throughout the dents are enrolled in the USF schools there. Let me inform you get them. Café Dupree in North Miami. About 60 percent state. Its main location is in System. With over 230 degree on the schools I visited. McComb, MS, has them for of students who attend the univer- Tampa and has regional campuses programs at the undergraduate, 1. Florida Atlantic University- $4.99 a pound. The Seafood sity are Hispanic, making the in Sarasota and Lakeland. On graduate, specialty and doctoral a public institution that was Company in McComb, MS, has school one of the top granters of campus, there are more than 400 levels, including the doctor of founded in 1961. Its setting is them from $5.99 a pound. One bachelor’s degrees to Hispanic student organizations to check medicine, there's something for urban and it utilizes a semester- Stop in McComb, MS, will have undergraduates. Notable alumni out, as well as a large Greek com- everyone at USF. The university based academic calendar. They them in sometime this month. If of FIU include actor Danny Pino, munity. Any activity that students offers a dynamic learning envi- are committed to providing you like them spicy, the best who has appeared in television get involved in may be added to ronment that inspires innovation, access to a broad array of higher place to get them is at The shows including The Shield and their curricular transcript, an offi- creativity and collaboration and is educational opportunities through Seafood Company. Water and Law & Order: Special Victims cial document the school offers to focused on student success. its networks. FAU has achieved milk are the best things to drink Unit, and Adam Stewart, CEO of help students showcase their As you can see, Florida is call- special distinction in the areas of to cool your mouth down. Sandals Resorts International. extracurricular involvement and ing me as well. The beaches were ocean engineering, biomedical Caffeine will only make it burn FIU offers more than 180 bac- specialized skills to future just wonderful and the schools research, nursing, accounting, more. If you have never tried calaureate, masters, professional employers. Notable alumni of the were outstanding. Keep reading entrepreneurship, arts and Josh Troxler, SMCC Automotive crawfish, you should. I hope you and research doctorate programs University of South Florida the Pine Burr to find out where I Technology instructor, gives blood to humanities, complex systems and get to try them while they are in and conducts basic and applied include wrestler Hulk Hogan; will end up! save lives. brain sciences, honors education, season. Enjoy! research. With more than 50,000 model Lauren Hutton; Richard Judaic and Holocaust studies, sto- students, 1116 full-time instruc- Oppel, Pulitzer Prize-winning March 28, 2014 4 News Be a Landon Mabile wins Easter healthy around the you PTK scholarship world

By Amber Loflin, staff writer By Huda ments of students enrolled in eon held at the Jackson from the Metro-Jackson area and ByBrooke Cartwright, Would you describe yourself Mohammand, community and junior colleges Convention Complex. Also one a distinguished panel of represen- Editor staff writer as health-conscious? A new study across the state of Mississippi. of Southwest’s students, J.J. tatives from federal agencies and from the American Academy of Fifty- Fifteen students are named for the Kemp won Second Team recogni- national education associations, Here in the United States, we Pediatrics’ Center for Child three First Team. The students who tion. Both of these students plan based in Washington, D.C. associate Easter immediately Health Research has found that Mississippi receive a spot in the First Team to further their education at Students named to the All- with egg hunts, the Easter bunny, teens cannot afford not to be. The community also receive a 1,000 scholarship. Mississippi State University. Mississippi Academic Team com- and chocolate. However, we are researchers say that nearly a mil- and junior One of Southwest Mississippi MSU awards an additional schol- pete for placement on the nation- not the only country to celebrate lion teens are at risk for metabol- college stu- Community Colleges students, arship for being named the first or al All-USA Community College Easter, so how does the rest of ic syndrome — a condition that dents have Landon Mabile, was chosen as a second All-Mississippi Academic Academic Team, sponsored by the world do it? In Ethiopia, the affects at least a third of over- Landon Mabile been named member of the First Team, and team, therefore, both of Frollett Higher Education Group, people adorn their head with weight teens. Teens with the syn- to the All- will receive the scholarship. Southwest’s students will benefit. and presented by USA TODAY bands made of palm leaves as drome are believed to be at a Mississippi Community College Landon, along with the fourteen All of the All-Mississippi with additional support provided well as rings for their fingers on greatly increased risk for devel- Academic Team. The All- other First Team members was Academic Team members were by the American Association of Palm Sunday. Their Sunday oping Type 2 diabetes by their Mississippi Academic Team rec- honored at the State Capitol by selected following several rounds Community Colleges and Phi church services actually start the 20s and heart disease as early as ognizes the scholastic achieve- the Mississippi Legislature. They of judging. The judges included Theta Kappa. night before at eight p.m. and end in their 40s. ments and leadership accomplish- were guests of honor at a lunch- education and business leaders at three a.m. on Sunday morning. Type 2 diabetes is a disease In Germany, the priest rides to that can cause life-threatening the Palm Sunday service on a complications to the body’s donkey! Every ten years, in the organs. With Type 2 diabetes, the village of Oberammergau, the pancreas does not make enough Campus Blood Drive Passion play is performed, at insulin, a hormone that helps which the crucifixion of Christ is your body process sugars and reenacted. In France, Boxwood starches into energy. Without branches are put over doorways enough insulin, your body for good luck. Let’s not forget becomes starved for energy and saves lives about Italy, where the Pope holds too much sugar remains in the a large Mass Service in St. blood, which can lead to blind- Peter’s Square in Vatican City. In ness, kidney disease and nerve Peru, a large statue of Jesus rid- damage. ing a donkey is brought through Those with metabolic syn- towns and villages before Easter drome are defined as having at service is started. One of the least three of five criteria: being more interesting traditions is overweight, particularly around found in Portugal where large the abdomen; having high blood bonfires are lit, and small dolls pressure; having high blood representing Judas are thrown sugar; having low levels of HDL into the fire. Sometimes it is cholesterol (considered a healthy good for us to take a step back type of cholesterol); and having and see how the rest of the world high levels of fatty chemicals in perceives something. No matter the blood known as triglycerides. how we all celebrate it however, It is not all bad news however. Easter is still recognized as The study shows that the risk for remembrance for the death, and diabetes and heart disease drops resurrection of Jesus Christ. If sharply for those with metabolic you would like to research more syndrome if they lose weight. about the way the world cele- brates this holiday, you can log on to www.whyeaster.com. Bear Necessities Day The Pictured above are Jay Bain, Campus Policeman, and Destine Forrest, cosmetology student volunteer. By Huda Mohammad, staff writer SMCC’s Blood Drive collected 186 units of Volunteer winner was Kristen Dillon, who a Duffle Bag, a Coke, and candy. The Overall Angola blood and 3 units of plasma during the Blood won a $25 Belk Gift Card. The Overall Faculty/Staff Donor winner was Beverly Spring Fest Week is coming Drive on March 3-5. 185 people registered to Faculty/Staff Volunteer winner was Jay Bain, Johnson, SMCC’s Workforce Secretary, and up! April 14th through the 18th give blood with 85 of those being first time SMCC’s Campus Police Officer, and he won 2 she won a $50 Dixie Springs gift card, a Prison will be filled with a ton of activi- donors. SMCC rewarded donors by giving Sunday lunch buffets at the SMCC Cafeteria. SMCC stadium cushion, and a Coke. There ties for students to participate in. away prizes and daily door prizes. The Overall The Overall Student Donor winner was were over 20 daily door prizes that were also Rodeo One of the biggest, most exciting Double Red Donor winner was Justin Smith, August Siebert, who won a one month free given out at the blood drive to donors and vol- filled days during the Spring Fest who won a $25 gas card. The Overall Student classes at Epic Martial Arts, a SMCC T-Shirt, unteers. Week is Bear Necessities Day. Terineka Allen, Bear Necessities Day will be staff writer held on April 17, 2014. It has always been a success in the past The Angola Rodeo is the years. I encourage everyone, S.O.S.!!! longest running prison rodeo in whether you are a freshman or a the nation. It is a professionally sophomore, to attend Bear produced rodeo and is now open Necessities Day. Better yet, join a to the public. The rodeo has been team or make your own team, a growing tradition since 1965. and compete in the various com- Superstars of Southwest As the years have passed, the petitions. It is all fun and games, rodeo has grown exponentially in and I am positive if you are a part size, events, and sponsorships. of a team, you will not regret it. Angola contracts with profes- Instead you will make many sional rodeo stock used in each memories just from this one day. show and are judged by profes- This day is such an amazing day Who is that? sional judges. Emergency servic- to get together with your friends, By Demetrius De’Von Quin SMCC started in 1996 teaching major. Because of her instructors is a part of the class of 2012 from es are on site to provide medical and enjoy the fun activities. Most staff Writer Beginning Algebra part time, love for her, she rates SMCC a Bogue Chitto High School. She is assistance to inmates and specta- teams in the past wear matching while she was completing her 10! She works at Bookland. She set to transfer in the fall of this tors if such a need arises. This article contains some fab- shirts or outfits. Therefore, Bear masters. In 1999 she married a spends her free time volunteering year to Ole Miss. SMCC gets a 7 What began forty years ago as ulous students along with an out- Necessities Day gives you the physical therapist named Scott at Healing Hearts, an organiza- from her because she saved a lot a “fun thing” by a handful of standing instructor. I’m telling chance to put your creativity Reeves, and they moved to Bogue tion associated with Fern of money on basic classes. Her rodeo-loving inmates and you that these people aren’t play- skills to work as well. Once you Chitto. This union brought forth Crossley and also jail ministries. major is pre-pharmacy. She employees, is now a large, ongo- ing games; from Norway to know who is on your team, get Mitch age 12 and Jake, who is 10. She also volunteers to teach 4th enjoys being in the choir here at ing business. Proceeds from the America, from country girl to with them and decide on a theme. The two boys are two of grade religion at St. Alphonsus SMCC. Her duties as a Bear Angola Prison Rodeo cover Southern Belle, these people Last year there was a Duck Parklane’s finest. Her family Catholic School. It is her faith Tracker are to represent SMCC. rodeo expenses and supplement come from all different walks of Dynasty team, and that seemed to attends church at Calvary Baptist that bridges the gap between You’ll know her by that blue the Louisiana State Penitentiary life. Mrs. Debera Reeves, be the crowd’s favorite. in Bogue Chitto. She enjoys where she is now and the place shirt. She can be found at school Inmate Welfare Fund, which pro- Michelle Hardy, Brice Greco, However, just a simple pop of singing, watching her children God is taking her. events including blood drive sign vides for inmate educational and Mattie Rials, and Marius color on your t-shirt design can play sports, and simply spending Brice Greco: This guy finished ups. She lives life with this in her recreational supplies. I have been Loekken all have been inter- have your team catching the time with her family. Mrs. Reeves North Pike High School a semes- mind: that nothing in life comes to both the October and the viewed for this month’s section of attention of the crowd. Like I loves teaching at SMCC because ter early and came straight to easy. Spring Rodeo, and it was quite Who is that? said before, I strongly suggest of the small class sizes, the sup- Southwest. His class graduation Marius Loekken: He is from the experience. There were a Mrs. Debera Reeves: Growing that everyone comes out to this port of the administration, and the date was in May of 2013, but he Norway! In 2008 after complet- variety of activities people could up in the rural parts of Walthall occasion, and experiences it. cohesion of the department in left NP in December of 2012. ing Adolf Oien (High School) in attend while at the Angola Prison County, this amazing lady not Leave the books behind for a which she works. She advised Southwest is close to home with Trondheim, Norway, he lived in Rodeo. There were many people only attended Dexter High while, and come enjoy the activi- me, “Do what you don’t want to good teachers and small classes Asia for four months. He came to who browsed through whatnots School but graduated there as ties in the sun during SMCCs do when you don’t want to do it.” (not to mention it is cheap). These Southwest for the Nursing to buy and, of course, lots of food Valedictorian in 1989. She then Spring Fest Week. I hope to see She now teaches all three algebra are some reasons for him being Program. Most of you are won- to eat. The inmates spent a lot of came to SMCC and graduated in you all at Bear Necessities Day. classes. She thinks that the stu- here and rating SMCC as an dering why? Well, he was on a time making items that they sold 1991 with high honors. Deciding dents can put out a little more eight. His passion to travel caused one year internship with Disney at the rodeo. Such items includ- to continue her education, she effort. “If they stop self-predict- him to leave SMCC after one World working in EPCOT’s ed: personalized belts, purses, attended USM. From USM she ing that they can’t do it, what they semester and go to Austin Norwegian Pavilion. While work- rocking chairs, dining room sets, obtained a degree in can do is limitless.” Mrs. Reeves Community College in Austin. ing there he met this girl from bedroom sets, paintings, gun cab- Mathematics. This young lady is on a mission to teach her stu- Being back at Southwest, Brice is Louisiana, and they started to inets, tables, and more. They also got her Bachelors of Science dents not to forget things. A word on track to graduate in December date. He moved back to LA with had a wide variety of food to buy, degree from USM in 1993 and of wisdom from Mrs. Reeves is of this year as a PTK member her, and they both attend here. ranging from fresh BBQ po-boys stood out with high honors. She that success equals hard work; if with a 3.9 GPA. Then he plans on During his down time, he volun- to great jambalaya and gumbo. decided to teach because it was a you want to be successful you transferring to Louisiana State teers at the Humane Society and I would encourage anybody to burning passion of hers since she must put in the work. University majoring in Petroleum works out at the Athletic Club. He get tickets and check this event was a little girl. When Mrs. Michelle Hardy: She chose to Engineering. During his free puts SMCC at an eight. out. Tickets for the 2014 Spring Reeves realized she wanted to come to Southwest sometime time, he travels to new places, Anticipating on finishing the Angola Rodeo are now on sale. teach, it was too late to go direct- after her graduating North Pike exercises, and listens to a vast ADN program spring of 2016, he The Spring Rodeo will be held ly into the field. She had dropped High School in 2007 because of range of music. In the next ten plans to work and get a BSN. He through April 26th and the 27th. education as a minor and pick up the community and opportunities years he plans on retiring from his is undecided on where he wants You can visit www.angolaro- Computer Science with Statistics. provided for her. She is undecid- job as a Petroleum Engineer to to transfer to receive his BSN. deo.com to buy tickets and get Due to this, she went to pursue a ed on her next step. She plans to open up a small business. He Ten years from now, he wants to directions to Angola. Master’s degree from William transfer in the spring of 2015. She keeps his motivation up by be a traveling nurse and travel to Carey. Like she has always done wants to go to Southeastern, but reminding himself to be the best as many places as possible. in the past, she finished with high Chris Smith shows off his t-shirt after she is leaning toward USM. It he can be! “Adventure is out there,” he said. honors here, too. Her career at giving blood. isn’t easy being a psychology Mattie Rials: This Bear Tracker March 28, 2014 5 News Softball team moves forward

By Michael D. Gunnell Jessica Pipkins drove in a run scored three batters later on the Gekler pitched 2.1 innings to four earned runs on 10 hits while for the Lady Bears. She surren- SMCC Sports Director with a single in the second inning first of two Brie Harper base hits. take the loss for the Lady Bears, striking out two and walking dered five hits while striking out and later scored on an errant The Lady Bears then took a 3- allowing seven runs on eight hits. seven. two batters and walking one. February 2, 2014 throw to put the Lady Bears up 5- 1 lead in their half of the third. She struck out one batter and Brie Harper had two singles in Lewis and Myers both had two Five home runs spread over 0. With the score 5-1 in the bot- With Lewis on base via an error walked two. Abi Hall pitched the the game for the Lady Bears. hits in the game while Brie two games helped the Southwest tom of the third, Gekler led off and Myers with a single, Jessica final 3.2 innings. Marissa Jenkins had a double Harper also hit safely. Lady Bears open the 2014 soft- the Southwest half of the frame Pipkins drove them both home Lewis had two singles in the while Payton Lewis, Nette and Monica Wade scored in the ball campaign with 14-5 and 11-2 with a single and later scored on with a base hit up the middle. game while Pipkins, Marissa Jessica Pipkins also hit safely. first inning of the nightcap and wins over visiting Mississippi Pipkins’ double to make the score The score then went to 4-1 in Pruski and Hall also hit safely. March 20, 2014 Walker in the second to give Delta Wednesday afternoon. 7-1. the fourth when Chelsea Nette March 6, 2014 The Southwest Lady Bears Hinds a 2-0 lead. The Lady A two-out walk followed by a The final Southwest runs of the reached base on an error and later Things did not go well for the picked up an MACJC South Eagles maintained their lead until Brie Harper homer to center put day came in grand fashion in the scored Lewis’ second hit of the Lady Bears softball team Division doubleheader sweep the fifth inning when the first the Lady Bears on top 2-0 in the fourth inning. Singles by Myers game. Northwest added a run in Wednesday as they dropped over the visiting Hinds Lady three Lady Bears’ batters scored first inning of the initial game and Hall and a walk to Harper set the bottom of the sixth, but it was MACJC South Division double- Eagles Thursday afternoon, win- to give their squad a 3-2 lead. Wednesday. A three-run shot the stage for Gekler who respond- not enough as the Lady Bears header to their arch-rival Co-Lin, ning game one 5-1 and the finale Harper led off the frame with a Harley Myers and run-scoring ed with a grand slam to straight held on for the win. 8-0 and 8-3. 4-2. base hit and McLaurin followed single by Kristen Gekler made it away center to make the score 11- Maddy Teague pitched the full Co-Lin (11-6, 3-1) would score The Lady Bears (7-14, 3-7) led with a home run over the left field 6-1after two innings. 1. The Lady Trojans then picked seven innings to pick up the win all the runs they would need in game one 4-0 after three innings. fence. A throwing error by the Southwest added three more up their final run in the top of the for Southwest. Allowing seven the first inning of the opener as Chelsea Nette reached base in the Hinds pitcher allowed the next runs in their half of the third to fifth. hits, she gave up three unearned they took a 3-0 lead. They added first inning on an error and later batter, Marisa Pruski, to race make it 9-1. Another three-run Myers went 3-3 for the Lady runs while striking out six batters two more in the second and the scored on Kristen Gekler’s sacri- around the bases and score the blast, this one in the bottom of the Bears while Pipkins, Hall, Payton and walking three. final three in the fourth. fice fly. Jessica Pipkins and go-ahead run. fourth by Gekler, helped the Lady Lewis and Gekler all had two Myers and Pipkins both fin- The Lady Bears were limited to Harley Myers both had a run-pro- The final run of the day came Bears go up 14-1. The Lady hits. Gekler drove in four runs. ished with three base hits in the singles by Kristen Gekler, Abi ducing single in the second inning in the bottom of the sixth when Trojans picked up their final runs Nette and Mary Margaret game while Bethany Crawford Hall, Mary Margaret McLaurin, and Morgan Brown scored in the courtesy runner Shaden Miller in the top of the fifth before the McLaurin also had hits. added a double Harley Myers and Chelsea Nette. third inning on another Hinds scored on an error by the Hinds game ended. Hall was the winning pitcher In game one, the Lady Bears Hall took the loss in the circle, error. first baseman. Myers and Chelsea Nette both for Southwest. Through four took a 1-0 first-inning lead. Nette allowing five runs on five hits. Hinds loaded the bases with no Gekler pitched the final 4.1 went 3-4 and drove in four runs to innings, she allowed a run on led off the game with a walk. She issued two bases on balls. outs in the top of the fourth, but a innings in relief, giving up three pace the Lady Bears’ attack. three hits while striking out two Moving to second base on a steal, Gekler also pitched. home-to-first double play and fly hits and walking one. Abi Hall Harper and Marisa Pruski both and walking none. Keely she advanced to third on a Kristen In the finale, the Lady Bears out allowed the Lady Bears to started the game and went 2.2 had two hits. Amy Lea, Abigail Fortenberry pitched one inning. Gekler single and scored on a were down 2-0 before they took a escape unharmed. innings, giving up two unearned Hall, Gekler and Marisa Jenkins February 26, 2014 throw to second. 3-2 lead in the top of the third. The final run for Southwest runs on five hits. She struck out also hit safely. The Southwest Lady Bears Trailing 7-2, Southwest picked Myers singled to centerfield to came in the fifth inning when five batters and walked one. Gekler was the winning pitcher began a two-day road trip up two more runs of the game in send courtesy runner Shaden Payton Lewis singled to center- Harper, Myers and Pipkins all had for Southwest. In 3.2 innings in Tuesday with a doubleheader the fourth inning when Mary Miller to the plate. Nette, on base field with two outs and raced singles for the Lady Bears. the circle, she gave up only one split at Northwest. The Lady Margaret McLaurin blasted a with a single, also scored on the home two batters later on Mary Addressing the Lady Bears run on two hits, striking out three Rangers took the opener, 9-5, pitch over the centerfield fence. play. Myers then scored on a two- Margaret McLaurin’s base hit slow start in game two, while issuing no bases on balls. while the Lady Bears prevailed, Scoring on the play was courtesy out passed ball. past third base. Southwest head coach Patsy Madison Teague also pitched. 4-3, in the finale. runner Shaden Miller. That would be it for the Lady Hinds (6-18, 2-8) avoided the Sandifer said, “We kind of had a The Lady Bears jumped out to Southwest (4-7) will be at With Northwest on top 9-4, the Bears as Co-Lin scored six runs shutout in the top of the seventh lull (in our offense) in the first, a quick 3-0 in the first inning of Moorhead today for a 1:00 twin- Lady Bears added their final run in their half of the inning. Neither when Ashlyn Shields reached second, third and fourth innings. the finale. With Harley Myers and bill at Mississippi Delta. in the top of the seventh when team would score the rest of the base on a fielder’s choice and We kept pushing, kept encourag- Chelsea Nette on base via base In the win, the Lady Bears Harper lined a two-out double to way. scored on Jermya Walker’s base ing the girls…and it finally hits, freshman Abigail Hall went up 1-0 in the top of the first right field to drive Crawford to Maddy Teague went the dis- hit. worked.” picked up her first collegiate when Payton Lewis singled to the plate. Crawford was on base tance in the circle in taking the Maddy Teague pitched all home run with a shot to left field. centerfield with one out and as a courtesy runner. loss for Southwest. She gave up seven innings to record the win Baseball team steps up to the plate

on a Hodges fly out. That was as drive home Jones, on base via a the third and two more in the sev- things started. Devlin later scored Coach Jackson (the Bears pitch- close as the Bears would get as Kaskaskia error. Ferrell then enth. on Durr’s single past second base ing coach) and I were on the same By Michael D. Wallace-Selma answered with scored on Durr’s second hit of the Jesse Travis took the tough- and Hulbert reached the plate on page because we had talked about Gunnell four more runs in the bottom of game, a two-out double to left. luck loss on the mound for the Carroll’s sacrifice fly. the (Co-Lin) hitters all week, Southwest the sixth. Cliff Hurst (2-0) tossed five Bears. In six innings of work, he Jesse Travis gave up five hits what they could and what they Sports Information Jesse Travis pitched three innings of two-hit ball to pick up gave up two runs (one earned) on and an earned run to take the loss couldn’t hit. Overall, I had a Director innings in taking the loss on the the win for the Bears. He surren- only three hits. He struck out in 6.1 innings on the mound. He decent day on the mound and was mound for the Bears. Chase Ladd dered two hits and an unearned three and issued four bases on struck out three batters while pretty blessed.” and J. D. Stockstill also pitched. run while striking out five and balls. Sam Richard went one walking four. J. D. Stockstill Ferrell had a double in the Austin Knight and Logan walking one. inning on the mound, giving up struck out one and walked one in game for the Bears while Cole February 18, 2014 Ferrell both had two singles in the Jared Simon took the mound in two unearned runs on one hit a brief appearance on the hill. Guyton and Tyler Towles also hit The Southwest Bears split a game while Durr and Hodges also the sixth inning before giving while walking two and striking Cole Guyton had a double for safely. doubleheader with Wallace- hit safely. way to Jacob Savoy. Both pitch- out one. Brady Badon pitched one the Bears while Carroll and Tyler Two runs in the first inning Selma Community College February 23, 2014 ers faced retired all three batters inning, giving up one hit and Towles also hit safely. gave the Bears an early 2-0 lead Monday in Mobile, winning the After waiting over two weeks, they faced and both struck out striking out one. The Bears return to action in the nightcap. Ferrell led off the opener 3-1 and falling 15-9 in the the Southwest Bears finally made one. Carroll had two base hits in Trent Gordy, Jones, Knight and Tuesday when they host their game with a single to centerfield nightcap. With the split, the Bears their 2014 home debut Saturday the game, including a double. Payden Lynch all singled for the arch-rival Co-Lin. The South and scored three batters later on a now stand 2-2 on the young sea- with a 2-1 and 5-1 sweep over the Cole Guyton and Ken Hodges Bears. Division doubleheader, scheduled Payden Lynch base hit. A Co-Lin son. 10th-ranked Kaskaskia College also hit safely. Lynch added a March 15, 2014 to start at 1:00, serves as the first error allowed Lynch to reach the Southwest took a 1-0 lead in Blue Devils. double. The Southwest Bears picked up round of the 9th Annual Coca- plate. the second inning of the opener Runs were at a premium in the March 10, 2013 their first MACJC South Division Cola Baseball Challenge present- A Colby Whitfield single and when Kendric Hodges led off opener against Kaskaskia. The The Southwest Bears dropped win Saturday with a 3-1 win over ed by Powerade. Konner Burke double helped Co- with a single and scored on a line- Bears (4-2) took a 1-0 lead in the a pair of games in Baton Rouge visiting Mississippi Gulf Coast in March 18, 2014 Lin tie the game with a pair of drive double to centerfield off the bottom of the first inning when Sunday afternoon as St. Louis the finale of their doubleheader. A complete-game win by Cliff runs in the top of the third inning. bat of Payden Lynch. Logan Ferrell led off with a single Community College won 8-4 and Gulf Coast took a 3-2 win in the Hurst in the opener and a five-run They scored a solo run in their The lead went to 3-0 in the and later scored on a two-out sin- Baton Rouge Community opener. sixth inning in the finale allowed half of the fifth to take a 3-2 lead. fourth inning. Lynch led off with gle by Kendric Hodges. College won 4-0 in a scheduled Southwest (7-11, 1-3) took a 1- the Southwest Bears to pick up a The Bears knotted the game at his second double, moved to third Kaskaskia used a base hit, nine-inning game. 0 lead in the third inning of the 5-3, 8-4 sweep over visiting Co- 3-3 with a run in the bottom of the when Patric Devlin reached base Southwest error and wild pitch to Southwest will open MACJC nightcap when Andrew Hulbert Lin Tuesday. The MACJC South fifth when Ferrell, on base via a on a sacrifice bunt and scored on score their only run in the top of South Division play Wednesday reached base with a one-out sin- Division wins also served to put fielder’s choice, scored on anoth- a passed ball. Moving to second the third and knot the game at 1- when the Bears travel to Hinds gle to left field. He then stole sec- the Bears up 2-0 in the 9th Annual er Co-Lin error. when Lynch scored, Devlin 1. Community College Wednesday ond and scored when Anthony Coca-Cola Baseball Challenge The Bears sent nine batters to advanced to third on a Tyler The winning run for the Bears for a 1:00 doubleheader. Durr reached base on a Gulf presented by Powerade. the plate and exploded for five Towle’s groundout and later came in their half of the sixth The Bears (6-8) were down 3-0 Coast error. Southwest returns to action runs in the bottom of the sixth to scored on another passed ball. when Anthony Durr led off with a to St. Louis when they put two The Bears extended their lead Saturday when they travel to take an 8-3 lead. With the bases Wallace-Selma scored their double to right field, his second runs on the board in the top of the to 3-0 in the fourth inning Ellisville to face the NJCAA’s loaded, Hodges scored from third only run of the game in the sixth hit of the game. Moving to sec- third inning. Zach Jones led off Kendrick Hodges scored on top-ranked team, Jones County, in as he and Devlin pulled off a inning when Reise Bell led off ond on a walk, Durr then stole the inning with a triple to leftfield Hulbert’s base-loaded single to a 2:00 South Division double- flawless suicide squeeze. Hulbert with a single to right and reached third base and scored when and scored two batters later on right. Two batters later, with the header. followed with a single to right home when Tyler Evans ground- Hodges reached base on a field- Andrew Hulbert’s single past bases still loaded and two outs, Southwest took a 2-0 lead in field, his second hit of the game, ed out to second. er’s choice. third base. Austin Knight, on base Durr walked to force Trey Wynn the third inning of game one to allow Wynn and Austin Knight Shane McKinley (1-1) went Shane McKinley pitched five after being hit by a pitch, scored to the plate. Tuesday. Trey Wynn led off the to reach the plate. A Ferrell three innings on the mound to outstanding innings on the mound on Anthony Durr’s ground out. Gulf Coast (10-9, 1-3) scored inning with a single to leftfield. ground out sent Devlin racing to pick up the win for Southwest. He for the Bears to start the game. St. Louis added a solo run in the their only run in the top of the Advancing to second on a stolen the plate while Hulbert scored on surrendered three hits while strik- The sophomore left-hander bottom of the frame to make the sixth when Jacob Swiney led off base and to third on an Andrew a Durr base hit. ing out two and issuing one walk. allowed only two hits and an score 4-2. with a triple and scored on Adam Hulbert base hit, he scored on a Co-Lin picked up a single run Cliff Hurst pitched the next three unearned run while striking out In the top of the fourth, the Cagnina’s ground out. Logan Ferrell sacrifice fly. in the top of the seventh, but innings before giving way to eight and issuing only one base Bears made the score 4-3 when Brady Badon took the mound Hulbert later scored on a sacrifice could not produce further runs as Brady Badon. Badon pitched a on balls. Kendric Hodges led off with a in relief of Jason Milton in the top fly by Anthony Durr. the Bears took the win. perfect seventh inning to record Sam Richard then gave up one single and later scored on Jones’ of the second and promptly After virtually cruising through “When I came up to bat, I knew his second save of the season. hit in an inning of relief in to pick sacrifice fly. St. Louis then retired the first two batters. the first three innings, Hurst it would come down to a suicide Collin Carroll, Anthony Durr and up the win. Brady Badon pitched answered with three more in the Things then got interesting when stumbled a bit in the top of the squeeze,” Devlin said after the Towles all singled for the Bears. the seventh inning and struck out bottom of the inning to push their he walked the next two batters to fourth. Loading the bases on a game of his rally-starting play, Trailing 6-1 in game two, the all three batters he faced to record lead to 7-3. put the tying runs on base. But, walk, hit batter and base hit, Co- “and I knew I had to get the per- Bears picked up five runs in the his third save of the young sea- The final run of the game for with a 1-2 count, he induced Lin scored three runs on a Wesley fect pitch. I executed it and we third to knot the score at 6-6. son. Collin Carroll also had a the Bears came in the top of the Swiney to fly out to right run to Watts sacrifice fly and Blake got the runs and got a rally Carroll, Lynch, and Trent Gordy base hit for the Bears. fifth when Hulbert doubled to end the game and pick up his Talbot single to take a 3-2 lead. going.” all drove in a run with a base hit Southwest used outstanding right field and scored on Logan fourth save of the year. “I wasn’t The Bears answered and Brady Badon pitched 1.2 while ground outs by Hodges and pitching again in the finale, and Ferrell’s single. St. Louis then really scared,” Badon said of the regained the lead for good, 4-3, innings of relief to pick up the Devlin accounted for the other exploded for 12 hits, in picking added their final run in the bottom situation after the game. “I knew I with a pair of runs in the bottom win for the Bears. He gave up an two. up the win in the finale. of the inning. had a good defense behind me so of the fourth. On base with a one- unearned run while striking out The Bears took an 8-7 lead in After falling behind 1-0 in the Jason Milton went 3.2 innings I was just going to throw strikes.” out single, Hodges scored on a five of the eight batters he faced. the fifth inning when Lynch was top of the second, the Bears on the mound in taking the loss Milton pitched surrendered sacrifice fly by Wynn while Patric He issued one base on balls. hit by a pitched, moved to second answered with three runs in their for the Bears. He allowed seven three hits in six innings on the Devlin scored as part of a double Starter Chase Ladd gave up on a Gordy single and scored on half of the frame to take a 3-1 runs, only two earned, and four way to picking up the win. He steal. The Bears picked up the two runs, one earned, on two hits Devlin’s ground out to first. lead. Payden Lynch got things hits while striking out two and allowed a run and struck out three final run of the game when Durr, while striking out two and walk- Gordy reached home on a Zach started with a massive homer to walking five. Jade Whitten sur- batters while walking one. Collin on base after being hit by a pitch, ing one in three innings on the Jones double to left. left center field. With two outs, rendered a run and three hits in Carroll, Logan Ferrell, Austin scored on a passed ball. mound. Sam Richard followed Wallace-Selma answered with Zach Jones doubled to left, 1.1 innings while striking out one. Knight and Payden Lynch all sin- Hurst scattered five hits while Ladd on the mound and gave up a four runs in their half of the fifth Andrew Hulbert walked. Ferrell Jacob Savoy struck out one and gled for the Bears. allowing three runs in his seven run on four hits while striking out to take an 11-8 lead. The Bears then drove them both home with a walked on in one inning of work. The Bears were down 3-0 in innings on the mound. He struck a batter. picked one run back up in the double to right. In the nightcap, Baton Rouge game one when they scored their out nine batters while walking Hodges had two hits in the sixth when Carroll hit a one-out The Bears added their final scored the only run they would only runs in their half of the fifth only two and hitting one. game for the Bears while Knight double to center, his third hit of runs in the fourth inning. Ferrell need in the bottom of the second inning. Patric Devlin was hit by a After the game Hurst said, “My also hit safely. the game, stole third and scored picked up his third of the game to inning. They added another run in pitch and Hulbert walked to get defense played well behind me. March 28, 2014 6 News Basketball SGA officers attend Easter All- comes Tourney V.O.I.C.E.S. in Jackson soon By Austin Cutrer, Regional staff writer

Have you ever sat down and 23 truly thought about the true meaning of Easter, and the histo- ry of this sacred holiday? Allow me to borrow a few minutes of your time and give you a brief summary of the Easter holiday. The name Easter comes from the חַסֶּפ :Hebrew symbol and word Pesaḥ; a Christian festival and holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his crucifixion at Calvary as described in the New Testament. Also, Easter is the culmination of the Passion of Katrina Littlepage and April Levy Christ, preceded by Lent, a forty- day period of fasting, prayer, and Guards Katrina Littlepage and penance. Easter is linked to the April Levy have helped the Jewish Passover by much of its Southwest Lady Bears to one of symbolism, as well as by its the program’s best seasons ever. position in the calendar. In many Their efforts have also helped languages, the words for "Easter" them earn individual honors and "Passover" are identical or which were handed out at the very similar. The holiday is also recent meeting of the MACJC a symbol of the empty tomb. coaches. The Lady Bears are cur- Easter customs vary across the rently 21-8 and made appear- Christian world, and include ances in the MACJC state tour- sunrise services, exclaiming the Justin McCray, Freshman President; Edward Miller, SGA President; Nikki Atkinson, SGA Secretary; Brandon Williams, Sophomore President; and Jared Lee, Sophomore Vice- nament and NCJAA Region 23 President. Paschal greeting, clipping the tournament. They had an 11- church and decorating Easter game winning streak at one point The Mississippi Associations budgeted each year for rent legislation that affects them nities, endless support, and val- eggs, Additional customs that during the season. Next week, of Community and Junior Community and Junior Colleges personally and scholastically; “S” ued education this community have become associated with they will play in the NJCAA’s Colleges held its annual in our state. Service learning through a college has offered them all for a Easter and are observed by both national championship tourna- Legislative Appreciation MACJC “Student V.o.i.c.e.s.” statewide network of civically low and affordable cost. This Christians and some non- ment. Luncheon at Galloway United is a group of Mississippi’s public engaged community college stu- would not be possible without Christians include egg hunting, Littlepage (5’ 6”-Slidell, LA) Methodist Church on Tuesday, two-year college students. dent citizens. funding given by the Mississippi the Easter Bunny, and Easter is leading the team with 16.6 February 25. “Student V.o.i.c.e.s.” hopes to The legislators were able to legislature. parades. I truly hope this has points per game and has hit 73% Southwest Mississippi establish a communication line visit and get to know the students As students at Southwest, you increased your knowledge about of her free throws. She was Community College not only between students and their legis- they impact. The four students are encouraged to write your leg- this holiday we celebrate all named to the All-Region team spoke with the members of this lators. “V.o.i.c.i.e.s” primary who acted as “Student islator and express to them how around the world. and was also a 1st Team All-State important branch of government objectives are the following: “V” V.o.i.c.e.s.” were our Student important education is to you and www.google.com selection. but they also entertained them. Voter registration for students, Government Association mem- why you choose to attend a Levy (5’ 6”-Jackson, MS) is The twenty-member steel drum “O” Organization of the political bers Nikki Atkinson, Jared Lee, Mississippi community or junior second on the team in scoring band played to the delight of each concerns of student bodies, “I” Justin McCray, Edward Miller college. Your “voice” helps with 12.4 points per contest. She person that attended. Showcasing Inspiration for students to be and Brandon Williams. Our ensure the future of education as Book has hit 72% of her free throws. their talents to remind the legisla- politically active; “C” Creation of “Student V.o.i.c.e.s” shared with well as Mississippi’s community She was also named to the All- tors of the importance of music, communication lines between their legislator, as well as other and junior colleges. Region team and was a 2nd Team the arts, and that these things are legislative and Congressional legislators, the important role Review: All-State honoree. only possible if they continue to members and students, “E” Southwest has played in their Both players were named to support the middle level funding Education of students about cur- lives. Not to mention the opportu- the All-Tournament team follow- Divergent: ing last week’s Region 23 tourna- ment. Speaking of the duo, Southwest head coach Brent One Harris said “We are very proud of the individual recognition that Honors’ students visit Choice Katrina and April have received. They are very deserving of these honors.” “We all view this as Will Define team recognition as well,” he continued, “because good teams Eudora Welty’s home receive more awards and their You teammates had a lot to do with their success.” By Rebekah Mote, staff writer

The most anticipated movie Disney this March was Divergent bring- ing in an estimated 56 million in the box office sales on opening World here weekend. Being based off a triol- ogy book series by Veronica Roth, Divergent follows a sixteen I am year old girl named Beatrice By Huda Mohammad, Prior, also known as Tris. She's staff writer living in what we would call the future where society has catego- We are back to school! Where rized everyone into five different did our spring break go? I agree; factions, Abnegation, Dauntless, it went by way too fast, but do Erudite, Candor, and Amity. The not worry! Over time, school will books are based in Chicago and fall back in place and your sched- are when society believed cate- ule will right itself. I hope every- gorizing people would help to one had a fun break, and caught create harmony among people, up on some sleep. That was my which it hasn't atleast not for plan, and I did have a lot of fun, long. Tris however is born but I would not say I caught up Abnegation, but doesn't fit in, on sleep. Let’s just say Disney is and like every person in this peri- all play and no rest. Oh! That is od of time, at age sixteen you are right; I am back from Disney. Let required to take an aptitude test me tell you all about it! There is to determine which faction you a Walt Disney quote that says, can choose. Tris' results are “All our dreams can come true, if inconclusive and it proves dan- we have the courage to pursue gerous for her as she embarks them.” That is exactly what you into her new faction of choice. can do at Disney, and I now Personally, Veronica Roth really understand why it is such a mag- did create a world where any- ical place to visit! Everyone there thing is possible and to be com- is so friendly, and everything is pletely honest if your into the so beautiful. The parades were whole sci-fi fiction stories, this my favorite. They were filled Members of the SMCC Honor’s Program and faculty toured recently Eudora Welty’s home in the Belhaven area in Jackson. Pictured are the following: Amy Greer, Rachel Pace, book will keep you on edge. At with lights, characters, fireworks Demetrius Quin; second row: Marlee Touchstone, Taylor Morgan, Sarah Szopinski; third row: Logan Brister, Gwen May, SMCC English instructor; first I thought I wasn't going to Michael Evans, and Dr. Elaine Coney, SMCC English instructor and music. At night, they lit up enjoy the book myself, but I the whole place. It was absolute- loved it and I am psyched to go ly magical. Also, the parks were By Demetrius De’Von Quin, America. Her house in Jackson, a love of all things mechanical. as "Eudora Welty Day". Each see the movie. I can't give a full so fun. A few parks I visited staff Writer Mississippi has been designated She later would use technology October, Mississippi University review, well because I'd give while I was there included the On Wednesday March 19, 2014 as a National Historic Landmark for symbolism in her stories and for Women hosts the "Eudora away to much of the storyline following: Magical Kingdom, some students from SMCC and is open to the public as a would also become an avid pho- Welty Writers' Symposium." and then no one would want to Epcot, Animal Kingdom, and Honors program went to Ms. house museum. tographer, like her father. She Mississippi State University read it, but I gave a few basics. Hollywood Studios. I also got to Eudora Welty’s home. There they Eudora Welty was born in traveled a lot, and always brought sculpture professor, Critz All I can say, is make the choice visit Downtown Disney. My learned about the life of Ms. Jackson, Mississippi on April 13, back something from the place in Campbell, has designed furniture to be different, be Divergent! favorite parks were Magical Welty. I had the honor of going 1909. She is the daughter of which she went. She used the inspired by Welty that has been Kingdom and Epcot. Also, the with the students. This is a review Christian Webb Welty and Mary money from her stories and books featured in the Smithsonian tips I told you about before of the trip! Chestina Welty. She grew up with to travel and shop. She had to put Magazine, New York Times, L.A. spring break were extremely We left SMCC around 0930 younger brothers Edward her travels on hold in the 30’s Times, Washington Post, Elle helpful. Even though the weather heading up to Jackson. First we Jefferson and Walter Andrews. when her father got ill. After his Magazine and the Discovery was beautiful, you had to drink went to the education center. Ms. Eudora’s mother was a death in 1931, she picked up Channel. The portrait of Eudora plenty of water. Oh, and those While there we learned that Ms. schoolteacher. Eudora soon where she left off. She again had Welty that hangs in the National fastpasses? Saved me a ton of Welty had close friends but never developed a love of reading, rein- to pause her life later on when her Portrait Gallery at the time! I would get those again for married. She gives credit to her forced by her mother who mother grew old and ill. Smithsonian was painted by her sure if I visited Disney again. I parents for her writing skills. She believed that "any room in our Some of her commemorations friend, Mildred Nungester Wolfe. had the most amazing time dur- was awarded the Presidential house, at any time in the day, was includes: The name of the email Her home is amazing and the ing my spring break, and I hope Medal of Freedom, among there to read in or to be read to". program Eudora, developed by education center as you can see is you did too. Disney’s a great numerous awards including the Her father, who worked as an Steve Dorner in 1990, was very informative. If you are ever place to go for your next spring Order of the South. She was the insurance executive, was inspired by Welty's story "Why I in Jackson go by and visit! break. Think about it! I promise first living author to have her intrigued by gadgets and Live at the P.O." In 1973, the state you will not regret it. works published by the Library of machines and inspired in Eudora of Mississippi established May 2 March 28, 2014 7 Cartoon Word Search:

Easter By Jamie Harness staff writer

Nursing students pack lunch boxes of love Going Green: Easter By Rebekah Mote, course, pour it into individual if you want colorful grass then staff writer cups for every color you want and shred some color construction then stick an egg inside the egg paper. Last but not least is the It’s soon to be April and as beater to dip down into the color candy, from chocolate eggs to such there are two different holi- cup of your choice! Okay, that marshmallow peeps, we estimate days to keep us going green! sounded like a mouthful, but it’s spending around $47 billion just Easter and Earth Day! Now this how you go about it. Other dyes on Easter candy every year in the year Easter falls on April 20th, can be made by boiling certain U.S. Think of all the plastic wrap- Renea Johnson, Maya Toney, Tabatha Boyd, Katelyn Anderson, Clint Deer, Melanie Tidwell, Yvette Woods, Sierah Brabham, Mary while Earth Day is the following vegetables or fruits and using pers and foil that gets thrown out. Jane Wallace, Jessica Ryals, Yaminah Johnson; second row: Anita Brister, Amber Dickey, Ashlee Rembert, Virginia Cagle, Ashley Tuesday on the 22nd. Though in vinegar, but to get that informa- By creating your own treats and Andrews, Adrienne Miller, Yvette Case, Kassie Pounds, Donna Boothe, Alexandra Gautreaux, Charlsa McGregor, Julia Fortenberry, this article I will cover the bigger Kristen Hall, Chris Stewart; third row: Valeri Ray, Cassandra Simpson, Leanne Jubin, Hannah Calcote, Julie Etheridge, Cole Howell tion you may want to go online. reusing some small plastic con- holiday, Easter, I still want to Oh, and if you want certain tainers over and over we could SMCC nursing students kicked donations for items to go in the nership that donations were mul- remind people of Earth Day. With designs for the eggs, you can save a lot on the candy and plas- off their spring break by packing lunch boxes such as hot wheel tiplied because 100% of the sale that said, let’s begin. From the tape/glue leaves to the shell, tic used to wrap the candy. “Lunch Boxes of Love.” The 3rd cars, dinosaur figurines, yoyos, of these lunchboxes went to the baskets to the chocolate bunnies, before dying them. As for the Whether it’s reusing baskets and annual Lunch Box of Love card games, colors, activity Charlie's Lunch ministry. we spend money on items for plastic eggs, they don’t decom- plastic eggs on Easter, or helping Campaign led by Alecia Hollis, books, etc. Students packed the Through Charlie's Lunch children Easter we don’t intend to use on pose so a way to keep it green is recycle bottles and planting trees SMCC ADN Instructor, benefited items in the lunch boxes for in prosperity stricken areas any other day. This year let’s go a to reuse the ones from last year or on Earth Day we can all keep the 80 children fighting cancer at delivery to Blair Baston. As an around the world are not just fed little under the money budget and thrift shop for them. Same goes world a little greener! Blair Batson Children's Cancer added benefit the lunchboxes physically but also spiritually. save while staying green! As far for baskets, we know their cute http://life.gaiam.com/article/mak Clinic. The project asks sponsors were ordered through a direct Currently Initial Outfitters spon- as dying eggs goes, some packs and all, but sometimes just buy- e-every-easter-egg-green-easy- to donate $20 dollars for an insu- selling company called Initial sors seventeen lunch rooms and of Kool-aid can be sufficed as ing a used one or reusing the one natural-egg-dyeing-tips and lated lunchbox with a graphic. Outfitters who is in partnership an orphanage. dye. All you’ll need is some boil- from last year benefits just as https://www.pinterest.com/ were Members of the SMCC Student with the ministry of Charlie's ing hot water, your packs of col- well. Plastic grass that goes into a few of the websites I used. Have Nurses Organization collected Lunch. It is because of this part- ored Kool-aid and an egg beater. the Easter baskets can be substi- a Happy Easter and Earth Day Okay, so you boil the water of tuted with shredded newspaper or everybody! Renfroe lectures to ADN students

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