Jacksonville State University’s Student-Published IN THIS Newspaper since 1934 ISSUE: The Art Exhibition starts, film project Chanticleer debuted today WEATHER: Sunny, High 56, Low 32 Thursday, December 3, 2015 Bibb Graves gets brighter JSU administration hosts annual holiday lighting ceremony

Lauren Jackson Staff Reporter

The JSU campus became much brighter after the an- nual JSU in Lights on Mon- day, November 30. The traditional event marks the official start of the holiday season across campus as it attracted students, faculty and community members alike to the decorated front steps of Bibb Graves Hall. The event started with a performance by the Christ- mas hat adorned JSU Cham- ber Singers. Featuring Christmas carols, the group performed on the front steps surrounded by bright poin- settias, garland and several unlit Christmas trees. “It was an honor that President Beehler invited Chamber Lauren Jackson/The Chanticleer Singers to sing,” said Jessie JSU Chamber Singers perform on the front steps of Bibb Graves on Monday as part of the JSU in Lights event. Hill, a member of Chamber Singers and a Junior at JSU. hosted their annual toy drive spreading Christmas cheer man Forum. of the community together, In addition to enjoying as well. “Everyone brought all around,” said Destiny The toy drive is a service and helps make Christmas the holiday cheer, the SGA gifts for children and is Jordan, a member of Fresh- project that helps bring all Please see LIGHTS, page 2 Griffin’s Jewelers in Jacksonville DEPARTMENT SPOTLIGHT opens under new ownership Secondary Education

Lauren Jackson prepares students to be Staff Reporter future educators of Ala. After 30 years of busi- Katelyn Schneider been the Department Head ness in the same location, Staff Reporter for a year and a half. Griffin’s Jewelers of Jack- Students majoring in sonville is now under the di- One of the initial pur- Secondary education learn rection of Talladega native, poses of Jacksonville State in university classrooms, Richard Merrell. Merell has University was to serve as a but they are also able to been with Griffin’s Jewelers teachers college. Education gain real world experience. for 40 years, and has served is the focus of every col- They are able to participate as the manager at the An- lege, but preparing students in both practicas and intern- niston location before mak- for a career in education has ships. Students handle real ing the purchase of Griffin’s been a goal of the universi- classroom situations and Jewelers of Jacksonville. ty since 1930. learn lessons to aid them in He made the decision to That is one reason why their teaching careers. keep the name because “ev- such a high percentage of David Crunkilton, a stu- eryone knows it and trusts JSU students major in edu- dent majoring in secondary it.” cation. The Secondary Edu- education, said, “My time Merrell was trained under cation Department has con- with the secondary educa- the direction of Millard and tinued the focus of turning tion program has definitely Sarah Griffin at the Anniston students into teachers. prepared me for gradua- location before becoming The department is located tion. All of the courses that the manager for 20 years. in Ramona Wood Hall. Dr. they offered and all of the “They taught me everything Emily Sims serves as the in-school experiences have I know about jewelry, and Secondary Education De- helped me develop skills keeping the name is a way to partment head. that I will use as long as I pay homage to them,” said She received her Bach- teach.” Merrell. Lauren Jackson/The Chanticleer elor’s and Master’s degrees Before a student may The transition from man- New owner Richard Merrell and employee Susan from Jacksonville State enter the Secondary Edu- ager to owner has had very University before receiving cation program, there are few changes for Merrell. “I Barrs stand behind the counter of Griffin’s Jewelers in Jacksonville. The store will celebrate its grand her Doctorate from the Uni- specific requirements that Please see STORE, page 2 opening this weekend. versity of Alabama. She has Please see TEACH, page 2

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Nathan Cavitt player, was announcing his It all started in 2003 when should have retired years en a least 60 attempts before Staff Reporter retirement. The NBA would Bryant was accused of sex- ago. his announcement. never be the same. ual assault, darkening his It was thought that over However, this isn’t exact- It was a strange scene However, I thought back squeaky clean reputation. the last couple of years Bry- ly a sudden change. Bryant Sunday night. One wouldn’t to all the times Bryant had He pleaded not guilty, and ant would admit his falling has been steadily declining have expected to see Kobe been talked about in the the charges were eventually production, his age, and ac- since 2011. Some would Bryant smiling after the Los media. Everything from the dropped after the accuser re- cept a lower paid contract, say that the contract situa- Angeles Lakers lost 107-103 sexual assault allegations fused to testify in court. allowing the Lakers to ac- tion is not on Kobe, it’s on against the Indiana Pacers back in 2003 to the more Furthermore, Bryant has quire a big name in free the Lakers. while shooting only 4-for- recent talks of Bryant refus- often been described as a agency to supplement the While maybe true, there 20 from the field, but he did ing to take a pay cut, despite difficult and demanding aging shooting guard. How- have been several aging so hours after officially an- lack of production and little teammate. Former Laker’s ever, according to ESPN, players in NBA who have nouncing his retirement. to no support cast behind. center Dwight Howard, Bryant has been the top-paid taken pay cuts in order to “I’ve known for a while,” All around the world ana- when asked about playing player in NBA over the past build a better team. Bryant Bryant said, “A decision like lysts are talking about his with Bryant, described it as six years. wasn’t going to be one of this, you can’t make that Hall of Fame career, and being “very tough.” The lack of production them. decision based on outside what a great career Kobe Most notably, Bryant and this year had been a hard In the end, Bryant was a circumstances. It has to be had, but little are talking former Laker Shaquille pill to swallow for the future great player—anyone who an internal decision, and fi- about the smudges, the O’Neal seemed in constant Hall of Famer. Bryant had can score 81 points in a sin- nally I’ve decided to accept black-caked grime of his ca- frustration with one another been shooting around 31%, gle game is great. However, that I can’t actually do this reer. Marks that were caused on the court, despite winning a career-low and the lowest whenever I think about Bry- anymore, and I’m OK with by Kobe himself. three of Bryant’s five NBA in the league among players ant I think about the man that.” Bryant is a great player, Championships together. who had taken at least 150 who forced Dwight Howard The five-time NBA Cham- maybe one of the best, but a A most notable mark on attempts. His three-point out of Los Angeles, or the pion’s words rang home to severely flawed player who Bryant’s career is his de- percentage of 19 was also a man who failed to live up to me. A historic basketball could have been the best clining production, leaving career-low and a league-low his own expectations toward player, a record-breaking player of all time. many to believe that Bryant among players who had tak- the end of his career.

STORE, from page 1 LIGHTS , from page 1 ran the store then The store makes, possible for children like it was mine,” repairs, and remounts that would otherwise he said. “I love jewelry and also not have one. Roxanne making people hap- change watch batter- Bailey, an ambassador py.” ies, repair watches, at JSU, said, “JSU in The husband and have clock repairs Lights is my favorite father of three is from and offer free jewelry event of the entire year Talladega originally, cleaning on the spot. because it brings all of but drives from his “We would like to JSU and the community Lincoln home each start getting afford- together in the name day to the store. He is a able jewelry that can of community service member of Eastaboga meet the college bud- and Christmas, and you First Baptist Church, get,” said Barrs. can practically feel the and his wife works The store has col- cheer in the air.” with the Alabama In- lege sections dedicat- President Beehler stitute for the Deaf and ed to Auburn and Ala- helped ring in the fes- Lauren Jackson/The Chanticleer Blind in Talladega. bama, and features a tivities with a short Susan Barrs is a Santa holding a Jack- speech among the unlit The Gold Room in Bibb Graves is decorated and holds refreshments for those in attendance of JSU in Lights on Monday retired high school sonville State flag. decorations. “The fu- teacher, and a former Griffin’s is currently ture is very bright for President Tyler Brown tions included the trees, cookies shaped like secretary for the Dean in the search of pieces JSU,” Beehler said. said the change was a the garland, and a giant snowmen and trees. of Admissions at that can represent the The Jacksonville Coun- great way to “embrace wreath. The top level of Decorative poinsettias Jacksonville State. “I Gamecocks, and is cil President Mark Jones the tradition while the library was also dec- lined the room, and it came in to get a watch also looking to have also attended the event bringing in the new.” orated with its customary hosted a tall tree decorat- battery replaced, and affordable jewelry and said JSU in Lights is As the darkness began star and the new addition ed in everything Christ- wound up with a part that even college stu- “a great opportunity for to settle over the cam- of red lights. mas and JSU. Students time job,” she said. dents can buy as gifts. the city and university to pus, President Beehler In addition to the fes- lingered to take photos Griffin’s Jewelers They have selec- work together.” again took to the stage tivities, refreshments with friends, and families of Jacksonville was tions such as Endless In the past JSU in to begin the actual light- were served and every- brought their children to run by Mary Stanford bracelets, and hope to Lights has been cel- ing of the campus. one was welcomed to share in the magic. for 25 years before add more pieces soon. ebrated at the house of With the “magic but- enjoy the inside deco- “JSU in Lights is my Merrell purchased “JSU has a huge the president, but be- ton” in tow, he led an ex- rations of Bibb Graves. favorite event of the the location from the impact, and we sup- cause of ongoing reno- cited countdown with the Inside the Gold Room, year because you get to Griffin’s family. port the university vations, it was moved crowd before sparking a long table featured see family and friends, “Mary Stanford is 110%,” said Merrell. to Bibb Graves. SGA the lights. The decora- an array of Christmas and all of you here are well-liked and well- The store accepts respected in Jackson- all major credit and TEACH, from page 1 ville. Because of Mary, charge cards, and has the store did well, and some financing op- must be met. Students mathematics education. uate, they are able to ration Providers in the she still comes in to tions available. They must take and pass the There are about 10 teach their major pro- state. We systematically visit sometimes,” said offer free apprais- English Competency graduate programs. gram in grades six place our candidates in Barrs. als, and are currently Exam (ECE), the ETS Many of the programs through twelve in Ala- diverse school settings Griffin’s Jewelers of hosting a Christ- Proficiency Profile are similar to the un- bama public schools. to allow them to expe- Jacksonville is having mas giveaway to the (EPP), and the PRAXIS dergraduate programs, “Based on recent data rience various learning their grand opening Smoky Mountains. II. but they are more ad- provided by the Pub- environments. Our pro- on the December 3, Merrell’s wife sup- They are also required vanced. The under- lic Affairs Research grams will equip can- 4, and 5, and will be ports him, and is al- to take the Alabama graduate and graduate Council of Alabama, didates with the neces- having saving from ways ready to make Educator Certifica- programs are consis- Jacksonville State Uni- sary knowledge, skills, 30-50% off some a deal. He stays busy tion Testing Program tently reviewed and im- versity graduates more and dispositions all ef- items, several give- with the store, and (AECTP), which is a proved to ensure that teachers than any of the fective educators must aways and some light is “constantly on the test that consists of three the students are getting other Educator Prepa- possess,” Sims said. refreshments. The go,” said Barrs. different portions. Each a high quality and ben- giveaways include Griffin’s of Jack- portion of the test must eficial education. There diamonds, ladies and sonville can be found be passed. These are re- are faculty advisers for men’s watches and a on Facebook and Ins- quired standardized tests each type of program. diamond pendant. tagram. for similar programs The faculty advis- at other universities as ers also aid students in well. There may also reaching their gradu- be other standardized ation requirements. Seasons greetings tests that are required, “They put forth a great depending upon the stu- deal of effort to make from The Chanticleer dent’s concentration. sure that we are as pre- The Secondary Edu- pared as possible to staff! cation Department of- enter the workforce,” fers both undergraduate Senior student Courtney To get in touch with and graduate programs. Brown said. There are about 15 un- “The best part of the the staff over the dergraduate programs. Secondary Education Some of them include Department is the staff holidays, please email biology education, at Jacksonville State English language arts University. They are chantynewstips@ education, Spanish edu- always willing to help cation, history educa- students to the best of tion, music education, their ability,” David gmail.com family and consumer Crunkilton said. sciences education and When students grad- The Chanticleer December 3, 2015 3 Study Break

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Need Advice? The Chanticleer staff is happy to help! Dear Email [email protected] with your problems and look in the paper next week for our newest “Dear Chanty” section. NOTE: All entries will remain anonymous, and Chanty will respond to all inquiries. Chanty, I have three finals next week Campus crime report: 11/19 to 11/30 and I don’t know where to start. Between math, biology, and my Witness a crime? 11/19/2015 political science class, I really have my hands full. It doesn’t Theft of Property 11/30/2015 Violation of Student Code help that I am on the borderline Stone Center For emergencies, dial between an A and a B in both of Conduct 6000 from any campus Bibb Graves biology and math. Lately, my 11/19/2015 end of the semester laziness Violation of Student Code of phone. 11/30/2015 has kicked in, and I have gotten Conduct behind on the material in all of Domestic Dispute Central Station my classes. Since I have a term Brewer Hall paper and a project due by the 11/21/2015 end of this week, I really won’t Arrest- Disorderly Conduct 11/30/2015 be able to start studying until & Possession of Drug Information Report this weekend. I am trying to Paraphernalia Park Place lll decide whether I should study Salls Hall equally for my three finals, 11/30/2015 which seems to be the smart de- 11/28/2015 Medical Emergency cision. However, I’m afraid if I Criminal Mischief Brewer Hall don’t spend enough time study- ing math and biology I will end Hammond Hall up with Bs in both classes. Can

you help? Sincerely, Finals Stress Dear Finals If I get one more Cyber Monday email...I’m trying to be smart and save money, and all you want me to do is go broke. Stress, This week only, use promo code “NETFLIX” for 50% off of I have been in your situation final exams. before and it is a tough place to be. First, you will have to evalu- The only good thing this semester was the turkey last week. ate how well you understand the material for all three of your exams. Also, keep in mind the To my neighbor playing the electric guitar: it’s nearly 1 a.m. order in which you will be tak- ing the exams. For instance, if Research papers make me want to curl up in a ball and cry... your math test is first, then you Especially at the end of the semester. will need to focus on that a little more than your other classes. I 7:45 final on Friday...ugh... would check to see how much each Final is weighted in rela- tion to your overall grade; each This far into the semester and I’m still wondering if my class professor does things a little dif- is on the second or third floor. ferent. Another thing to keep in mind is the format of the tests. I want to crawl into a hole until finals are over. Exams with a lot of essay and open-ended questions will re- I just want to ignore all of my responsibilities. quire more studying. After you do all these things, you should be able to assess how much and Finals stress has me eating 2 king size Hershey Cookies N’ when you will need to study Cream Bars at one time. No shame. for each exam. Best of luck! Yours truly, Chanty 7-day weather outlook

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Christina MacDonald graphic pamphlets, and Arts & Entertainment a website.” Editor Sebastian Mendez is also a senior graphic For the Jacksonville design student that State University will show at “NOW.” campus, December 3, Students were asked 2015 is going to be a to write a statement full day of art. of purpose for their Those who have artwork. the evening free are Mendez shared his: invited to celebrate “After five years the arts through senior living in Jacksonville, showcases to film Alabama, it has been works. a great experience Starting at 5 p.m., for me, especially is “NOW,” the senior because I have a exhibition of JSU art different perspective, majors. The exhibition since Guatemala is my will take place in the homeland.” Hammond Hall Gallery “Alabama and until 7 p.m. Jacksonville State It will feature the University have given works of students me many experiences, Katie Hicks Stephanie Blackston, and I have learned Aimee Coutu, Brett to love it here. DeBoer, Morgan Everywhere I have Edge, Ariel Graham, gone, people have Katie Hicks, Kayla opened their homes McGlathery, Megan and arms and made Sosebee, Emily Muir, Alabama a place that Matthew Blaskowski, feels like a home away Jasmine Hammond, from home,” said Sebastian Mendez Mendez. and Joshua Bourke. Mendez has been a Admission to the art member of the Jones exhibit is free and open International House to the public. since he came to JSU. Emily Muir, a The International senior graphic design House motto, ‘Know student who will be one another and you showcasing at “NOW,” will love one another’ reflected on the process is something that of preparing for the Mendez truly believes show. in its mission and feels “You know Murphy’s has develop himself law? Everything that as an artist and as a can go wrong will. [It] person. It can be seen in is completely true. But his work and is heavily when you finally have an inspiration to his Johnson, explained ends at 7 p.m., project for the students “NOW” at Hammond the show hung and showcase. He currently that “NOW” is the following which the of DR 430, Film Enter- Hall and finishing with you see it on the wall, serves as a resident senior students’ final premiere of “Echo of tainment Technology. the film showcase at a wave a relaxation assistant within the presentation of their Smoke,” the JSU Film The president of the the JSU Roundhouse, just rushes over your program. work. It showcases Student Showcase, will film club, Alex McFry, December 3 is truly a entire body. Yes, it was “You do not know their hard work and begin. said “This premiere day of art. stressful semester, but what you have until creativity. A quick walk around will be a unique The students of it made me a stronger you lose it. Especially “The students from Hammond Hall to experience for all those JSU have put in great artist,” Muir said. my senior year, I are grades on the JSU Roundhouse involved.” effort to present to Muir explained her [have] realized I am professionalism, will allow you to check “We’ve never done the campus and local work by saying, “My about to move [on] project is about mission with my life away from creativity, and content,” out all the students’ something like this, community, their work work and how it’s not my alma mater and Johnson said. hard artistic work. so I hope it’s just as and efforts. just churches going perhaps from Alabama. Johnson explained It is hosted by the exciting to those who For more information to different countries, This realization gave further that this show- Jacksonville State plan to attend as it is for on the film showcase, but [instead how it me the idea to use my case is to represent University Film Club. all of us,” said McFry. you may contact the really is] the common talent and the skills I that work they have The theme of the He continued by JSU Film Club by person helping their have developed at JSU done with the knowl- event is to never stop saying, “Watching all calling the Drama fellow man in need. to create a tribute to the edge and experience believing in your imag- of the team’s hard work Department at 256- So, I conceptually places and cities that the students have ination. And this is unfold has been the 782-5623. created a non-profit make my second home gained and received something the students most enjoyable part of And for further that helps you ‘find special and unique,” throughout their time must have kept this in this process.” information on “NOW” your mission’ that also Mendez stated. at Jacksonville State their minds throughout “Echo of Smoke” is a you may contact the fits your abilities. I Department head University. the process as the event McDorky Production. JSU Art Department at have ad posters, info- professor Seth The senior exhibition will serve as the final Starting with 256-5626. The Chanticleer December 3, 2015 5 JSU Choir students host Madrigal Dinner Collins Maroa to get seated and feel Dr. Patricia Corbin Staff Reporter comfortable before the said, “The Madrigal event begins. Dinner is a fun and On December 4 The performances creative opportunity for and 5, the JSU Choral will feature JSU our JSU Choir students Department will be Chamber Singers, to be creative, explore hosting the 2015 Acapella Choir and early music repertoire, Annual Renaissance a guest choir from entertain an audience of Madrigal dinner, an Oxford High School. both children and adults, annual event for the Dinner will include and be a little silly!” department. a multi-course meal She continued, “I The event will be and wassail, which have a terrific crew held at the Leone Christopher Serrano, of students who have Cole Auditorium on a student in the Music helped me write a the Jacksonville State Department, described new story every year University campus at 7 as “a drink that is more and put on this major p.m. on both dates and than just a drink, but a production with a will end at 9:15 p.m. toast and good wishes very limited rehearsal Patricia Corbin/Special to the Chanticleer Reservations for the towards each other in time. Although it is a The annual Madrigal Dinner will take place at the Leone Cole Audito- event were closed at show of the Christmas great deal of work, it rium on December 4, performed by the many JSU choral students. noon on November spirit.” is a fun way to end the 18, and were taken The event is taking semester!” is available for $50 per be based on first-come- on the annual Madrigal to help prepare for place shortly following The tickets are going person. first-serve basis and dinner and further the dinner head count. the Thanksgiving for $28 for adults The organizers insist it is important to note performances, contact Doors will open at 6:15 break; so, one can be and $14 for children. that reservations cannot that the tickets are non- Patricia Corbin p.m. Therefore, guests sure the holiday season However, a seat next be made until payments refundable. by emailing her at will have enough time will be in full gear. to the “Royal Table” are made. Seating will For more information [email protected]. ‘Welcome Back #JaxSU’ to be held on December 4

Jefferson Varner IV Staff Reporter

Are your musical senses tingling? Perhaps it is because this Friday, a free concert, Welcome Back #JaxSU, will be held at the Jacksonville Square establishment Brother’s bar. The event will feature an array of multi-genre acts such as math rock collective Pace House and hip-hop sensation Blake Graham. The versatile post- Thanksgiving showcase will run from 9 p.m. until who may be inexperienced performers’ material. been in talks to assist in musicians] a chance.” whenever the party stops, to his sound will enjoy the However, lead organizer promoting the show. The proud organizer and and is opened for ages 18 show. Graham confirms that he With so much effort and aspiring rapper questions, and up. Other than him and Pace may be the only crowd- energy being put in the “What’s the worst that could Graham made headlines House gracing the stage, thumper selling items. show, many have grown happen?” earlier this year for dancing four other acts will attain “I can’t speak for curious in the recent days Graham even blatantly on the JSU quad and the experience in hopes of everybody, but I’m gonna as to why the concert is addresses to those who happens to be both the captivating attention from set up a booth that’ll have signified “so special” unlike may be still undecided in lead headliner and main the Jacksonville crowd. CDs like my 6-track EP previous events. showing up to the lively organizer of the event. Remaining line-up that will be on sell for $3, Graham proudly confirms experience. He said he felt it was performers include Thump, and then my last full-length that it is a free concert “You go to the show, have necessary to give the JSU David Lewis, The Sunsets, mixtape ‘Co-Creation,’ – a great deal for some a good time, this is a free students something to do Couture Major and Black which will be on sell for JSU students, especially concert, you don’t have to “when they [return] from Label; the latter of which $5,” said Graham. following the hectic rituals pay anything,” he said. their [Thanksgiving] break.” will be granted a 10-minute In regards to guests, disc of Black Friday and Cyber But Graham’s focus is His and performers’ dream spot. jockey Ace Twan of 91.9 Monday. not fixated on those still outcome for the event is for As in some familiar FM WLJS will be the DJ With the mention of in the deciding, he is more people to have a good time concerts, promotional items for the sets, as others like the concert being free interested in channeling the and to spread the word of such as CDs and T-shirts communication major, making moves across town, energy from those excited their showcase numbers. are often sold at the door Gabrielle Ferrell of N-GEN Blake Graham is hoping to appear at the event. As an artist, Blake Graham to encourage event-goers and local female pact Pretty people will “just come Something he said he will hopes potential attendees to check out more of the Face Promotions have see and give [him and the be deeply appreciative of. The Chanticleer December 3, 2015 6 Opinion & Editorial Democrats struggle Snapchat announces throughout 2015 races new interactive feature Kevin Spann ernor’s race was any 2015. The results were Myron Jones photos and save them Kondrat, a moderator Political Columnist indication though, Re- not entirely gloom and Tech Columnist to Snapchat’s servers. for XDA-Developers publicans may well doom though. This change was (a website that focuses If the 2015 races be reversing this sta- A Democratic vic- On November 23, meant to directly tar- heavily on modifying say anything about the tus quo. In a surpris- tory in Louisiana a new Story Explorer get Live Stories, but smartphones and other playing field next year, ing victory, the ultra- proves the party can was announced for was the cause of both devices), “Snapchat Democrats are not in conservative Matt still be competitive in Snapchat. Story Ex- fear and confusion as users will soon face, a particularly strong Bevin pulled off a the south, provided plorer is a new feature users heard about the if not already, a seri- position, and Repub- comfortable lead with Republicans have a that allows users to adjustments. ous inconvenience, licans were less suc- seemingly everything flawed candidate and interact more directly Snapchat made as Snapchat will stop cessful than they could stacked against him. their own nominee has with events posted in a blog post to ease working on our devic- His Democratic op- some crossover appeal stories. some of the concerns. have been. As an off es. Yes, Snapchat will ponent Jack Conway to conservatives. When using Story Snapchat stated, “The year, 2015 had no Sen- not work on rooted de- was young, handsome, Other Democrats Explorer, a user can Snaps and Chats you ate races and only three vices.” and a scandal-free At- also illustrated the swipe up from the bot- send your friends re- special congressional This change is likely torney General with ability to appeal to tom of certain stories main as private today elections to fill vacan- because having root arguably a more con- just enough inde- and related snaps will as they were before cies. privileges on an An- servative record then pendents or conser- be displayed to pos- the update. Our Priva- All three of which droid device allows Kentucky’s current vatives to survive. sibly show the event cy Policy continues to were a wash for Demo- for unintended modi- Democratic Governor. Democrats held onto or area from different say — as it did before crats, particularly New fications to the -Snap In an even more sur- offices like the Attor- angles. — that those messages York’s 11th district, chat app and even prising turn of events, ney General of Ken- According to the ‘are automatically de- which should have undesirable features Democrats proved vic- tucky and Mississippi, Snapchat blog, “Sto- leted from our servers such as saving Snaps been competitive due torious in the Louisi- and a potential rising ry Explorer relies on once we detect that without notifying the to the relatively even ana Governor’s race. star in the Democratic technology developed they have been viewed sender. makeup of the district Conservative Demo- Party, Allison Grimes, by our research team or have expired.’” One of the more and scandals related crat John Bel Edwards held onto her post of to provide more depth While private mes- popular mods, Snap- to the seats former pulled off the seeming- Secretary of State in to every Snap in a sages are still private, prefs offers some of Republican Congress- ly impossible: becom- Kentucky. 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Marvel Robinson fect since it was going in the campus pretty much have the best parking Sports Editor newspaper. I was so excited about spots at Self Hall. It was more fun writing about sports and just seeing than work for me because I love I never would’ve thought in a mil- my name in the paper. I thought that sports. I used to love sitting in the lion years that I, Marvel Robin- was the coolest thing ever. Then, I press box and watching the football son Jr., would’ve been Sports Edi- got that phone call. Christiana Tyler, games. That was a nice view and tor of a college campus newspaper. former Arts & Entertainment Editor even a better feeling. I also used to To be honest, it’s hard for me to be- of The Chanticleer, called me in the like being court-side at the basket- lieve that I’m graduating from col- early part of the summer of 2014. I ball games. Those situations really lege. Well, I am and it’s about that don’t answer numbers I don’t know made me feel like somebody impor- time to let it soak in. I am the Sports or recognize, so she left a message. tant, somebody special. Editor of my college campus newspa- I checked my voicemail, and af- This has been an amazing experi- per, The Chanticleer, and I am indeed ter bouncing back and forth on the Megan Wise/Special to The Chanticleer ence for me and it has been an honor ready to graduate this fall on Decem- couch, I called her back and knew to work for The Chanticleer. I’ve ber 18, 2015. I’m just not as eager to then that I basically had the job. me, so how could I ever turn my back been around to see three different say goodbye as I was to say hello. I remember meeting with Ma- on her. With that being said, shout out staffs. Man, just saying that makes I started with The Chanticleer in rie McBurnett (Chief Editor of The to Mike Stedham (my adviser) for rec- me feel older than I am. This school 2013 as a staff writer. I remember Chanticleer) for an interview later that ommending me for the job. and this job helped me open up more being so naïve and new to this news- summer. I was a little nervous, but it Sports Editor was way cooler than and they both helped jump-start my paper thing. I covered sports, but I went really well. She was cool and I just being a staff writer. For one, I career. I’m a better writer than I was used to not even know what to write knew we would get along easily. Be- had an office with my own key. Not before and most of all, I’m a better about because I wanted it to be per- sides, she played a big role in hiring to mention, we, The Chanticleer, person. Thank you, Chanty! The Chanticleer December 3, 2015 7 Sports

Gamecocks Side Bar JSU fights to beat Alcorn State Rebekah Hawkins

Staff Reporter JSU Upcoming Action After being down by 12 late in the 12/4 final half, the Gamecocks pulled it -Track and Field at Ice Break- together and beat Alcorn State 67- er Invitational 65. The Gamecocks played well over- -Women’s Basketball at Geor- all as they made 50% of their free gia Southern throws and went 42% on two-point- 6:00 p.m. ers made on the night. Gretchen Morrison and Destiny James led the team in shots made with five each. 12/5 Morrison and Courtney Strain both -Football vs Chattanooga had the lead in 3-pointers with two (NCAA Second Round) apiece. 1:00 p.m. The game started with an Alcorn State bucket. After a quick tie by the -Men’s Basketball vs Jackson- Gamecocks, ASU jumped out to an ville aggressive eight point lead before the 7:00 p.m. Gamecocks even scored again. They held ASU at 10 and after a Morrison 2015 Football Schedule 3-pointer and another quick score by Chloe Long, the Gamecocks were 9/5 @ Chattanooga W 23-20 within one. After another tie at 15, JSU took 9/12 @ Auburn L 27-20 OT JSU Sportswire their first lead of the night by one. 9/19 vs TSU W 48-13 They led by five before ASU scored Briana Benson hit a late-three to help lift JSU to a home victory. 9/26 @ UT Martin W 48-41 two more bringing the score to 20- 10/3 vs Mississippi Valley 17, JSU still in the lead. The Game- tied again at 34. JSU’s Kelly Naugh- more scoring by the Braves as the State W 49-7 cocks would miss a free throw and ton made a free throw to close the Gamecocks remained at 46. The 10/10 Open make another to close the first quar- half and put JSU up by one 35-34. score sat at 58-46 before JSU scored 10/17 @ TTU* W 42-13 ter with the score in their favor 21- The second half took off with another two to cut it to 10 at 58-48. 10/24 @ Austin Peay* W 27-7 20. a successful layup by ASU’s Bri- ASU pushed it back up to 12 with a 10/31 vs EKU** W 34-0 The second quarter opened with anna Tolliver to put the Braves up score of their own. 11/7 @ EIU* W 24-3 ASU moving back in on the Game- 36-35. They ran with their lead The Gamecocks rallied after a 11/14 vs Southeast Missouri* cocks by scoring another four to tie and pulled the score out to six at jumper by Strain and cut their point W 56-28 the score again at 21. The score then 43-37. A 3-pointer from Naugh- deficit to two at 63-65 with ASU still took a rotating turn with the two ton brought the Gamecocks within clinging to a lead. With 34 seconds 11/21 vs Murray State* W teams both being with one or two of three, but ASU continued to score left, JSU took the lead by one thanks 42-20 each other. being out seven points twice, while to a three by Briana Benson. A free *OVC game/ ** Homecoming It wasn’t until a layup by ASU’s the Gamecocks struggled to play throw sealed the win at 67-65. Day Russell in which the Braves catch up. The Gamecocks move to 2-5 with STATS FCS Top 25 Final were finally able to take a three- The third quarter wound to a close the win. Next, they play Georgia Week point lead on the Gamecocks at 31- after JSU managed to score a layup Southern away and then return home 1. Jacksonville State 28. They managed to make it to six to bring the nine point deficit back to play Tuskegee. They begin OVC 2. North Dakota State before JSU started taking the score down to seven at 53-46, ASU. play Dec. 31 against SIU Edwards- 3. McNeese State back and eventually the score was The fourth quarter opened with ville. 4. Illinois State 5. Portland State 6. Sam Houston State 7. Chattanooga 8. James Madison 9. Charleston Southern 10.South Dakota State 10. Coastal Carolina 12. Richmond 13. William & Mary 14. Fordham 15. UNI 16. Montana 17. Southern Utah 18. Citadel 19. Harvard 20. Dartmouth 21. Grambling State 22. North Carolina A&T 23. Eastern Washington 24. Eastern Illinois JSU Sportswire 25. Bethune-Cookman Malcolm Drumwright (21) goes up for the score against Samford’s defender. JSU lost at home 77-71. Gamecock Men falls to rival Samford, 77-71

Timothy Cash Jacksonville State was constantly the Bulldogs shot to a 31-29 lead. free throws and layup by the Bull- Staff Reporter maintaining a two-to-three point Going into half time, the Game- dogs’ Jones-Gibson proved to be the deficit, but at the 13:47 mark, the cocks’ Erik Durham hit a three- nail in the coffin for Jacksonville Following Jacksonville State’s Gamecocks were briefly able to take pointer just as the buzzer went off to State. women’s basketball team 67-65 the lead. Cam Biedscheid was able bring the team three points of Sam- Drumwright led the team with 21 victory over Alcorn State, where to tie the game at 10, and then make ford’s 37. points. He also had four assist and they had to battle back from being a free throw to give Jax State a one- During the first half, JSU shot 41 two rebounds. JaQuail Townser led down 12 points, both JSU and Sam- point lead. percent from the field compared to the team with six rebounds and five ford men looked to finish the night The Bulldogs quickly turned Jax the Bulldogs’ 40 percent. assist. Cunningham and Biedscheid with a ‘W’. However, Jacksonville State’s lead into an eight-point defi- Samford came out of the locker both scored 14 points. State (3-7) fell 77-71 to in-state ri- cit. The Gamecocks were not able to room ready to take on the sec- Jacksonville led the game with a val Samford University (6-2) at ‘The score again until Cunningham was ond half. At the 15-minute mark, 45 percent shooting efficiency. Sam- Pete’ for their 89th meeting on the able to knock down a couple of free Jax State were able to score seven ford shot 37 percent. Jacksonville hardwood on Tuesday, the first since throws. points, but the Bulldogs’ scored 12 had the lead in the game for 1:28. 2008. With 7:19 left in the first half, to bring the score to 49-41. The game was tied for 3:26, and the Samford struck first when Darius Jacksonville State cut their deficit in After a short three-point con- Bulldogs led for 25:06. Jones-Gibson was able to get a la- half to only four points. The Game- test with Biedscheid, Drumwright On Saturday, JSU will remain at yup. The Gamecocks didn’t allow cocks were once again able to take and Samford’s Jamal Shabazz, the home when they host Florida’s Jack- the Bulldogs to keep the lead for the lead at 24-23 on a three-pointer Gamecocks were able to bring the sonville University. The Dolphins long, however. Christian Cunning- by Malcolm Drumwright, but Sam- score to a more manageable 52-49. have gotten off to a slow 2-5 start on ham went up for a one-handed dunk ford would not go down easily. After Jax State was down 74-71 with the season. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. at to bring the game back to a tie. trading the lead for a brief period, 18.8 seconds to go, but the two made Pete Mathews Coliseum. The Chanticleer December 3, 2015 8

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The JSU football team celebrates as Ohio Valley Conference Champions. They will host UTC in the FCS Playoffs second round on Saturday. OVC Champs seek National Title Jacksonville State Gamecocks are back on their journey to Frisco

Marvel Robinson their only loss being to Au- second round home game. came back to win 23-20. The to the second round to play Sports Editor burn in overtime, 27-20. However, this JSU team is game Saturday will be way JSU. Chattanooga had a JSU went undefeated in the better and a lot more focus more important than that first strong regular season as well If you ask Jacksonville OVC and at home. Now, than last season’s team. That game. This is a playoff game with only three losses com- State head coach John Grass they have home-field advan- second round loss to Sam and if you lose, then you’re ing to Florida State, Mercer, or any of the football play- tage throughout the NCAA Houston State may factor out. If you win, then the road and of course JSU. ers what’s the goal, they will FCS Playoffs. into that maturity and hun- to Frisco will continue. The This second round match- tell you it has always been JSU are not looking to re- ger. FCS National Champion- up is set to be a good one as to win the National Cham- peat the same steps they took This Saturday, Dec. 5 at ship will be in Frisco, Texas both teams are better than pionship. The Gamecocks last year. They had a bye 1 p.m., the Gamecocks face on Jan. 9. Three wins and they were before the first are Ohio Valley Conference for the first round and then Chattanooga for the second the Gamecocks will be in time they played this season. Champions, and that’s cool, a home game against Sam time this season. It will be Frisco. Both teams know each other but their eyes are on the big Houston State. They lost to the three-month anniver- Chattanooga (9-3) played equally, so there is no clear prize. Sam Houston State 37-26 in sary between the two teams. in the first round of the advantage either way. The Gamecocks finished the second round. JSU won the first match-up, NCAA FCS Playoffs where Kick-off is set for 1 p.m. the regular season with a One year later, they have which was the first game of they defeated Fordham 50- at Burgess-Snow Field and 10-1 overall record with another bye and another the season. The Gamecocks 20. The win advanced them will be televised on ESPN3. No. 1 Gamecocks record 17 All-OVC honors BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Jack- omore defensive end Darius Jackson State; it marked the first time in his sonville State had 17 players earn and junior return specialist Lawon career he had passed for more than All-Ohio Valley Conference honors DeBardelaben. 200 and rushed for more than 100 on Tuesday, highlighted by John Sophomore linebacker Joel Mc- yards in the same game. Grass being named the Roy Kidd Candless and junior defensive Grass, in his second year as a col- Coach of the Year and Eli Jenkins lineman Desmond Owino were legiate head coach, made NCAA the OVC Offensive Player of the named to the OVC All-Newcomer history this season in becoming the Year. Team. first FCS coach to begin his career One year after the No. 1 Game- Jenkins led Jacksonville State to its with a perfect 16-0 conference re- cocks (10-1, 8-0 OVC) received first-ever No. 1 ranking at any level cord in leading Jacksonville State to a conference-record 18 All-OVC of football and its second-straight its second-straight OVC Champion- nods, the back-to-back champions OVC Championship in 2015. In the ship. garnered 17 honors in 2015. process Jenkins improved to 26-0 Jax State became just the third Grass nabs his second-straight in his collegiate career as a starter program in OVC history to complete Roy Kidd Coach of the Year hon- against non-FBS opponents during back-to-back 8-0 seasons, joining or, while Jenkins becomes the sec- the regular season. Eastern Kentucky (1993 & 1994) ond Gamecock (Ryan Perrilloux in The junior from Birmingham has and Murray State (1995 & 1996). 2009) to be named the league's top directed a Gamecocks offense that Grass' team started the season offensive player. ranks fourth nationally in total of- with a victory at No. 8 Chattanooga Jenkins, senior running back Troy- fense (503.0 yards/game) and ninth (the eventual Southern Conference JSU Sportswire maine Pope and junior wide receiver in scoring offense (37.5 points/ champions) and followed that by Josh Barge earned First Team All- game). becoming the first-ever FCS team to John Grass is named the Roy OVC honors at their skill positions, With his team winning by an av- take a ranked FBS opponent to over- Kidd Coach of the Year while the Gamecocks made up four erage margin of 21.2 points/game, time in giving No. 6 ranked Auburn of the five offensive linemen on the Jenkins often sat out large stretches all it could handle before falling 27- national seed. Grass, who is a finalist first team. Seniors Blake Burks and of the second half, including eight 20. for the STATS FCS National Coach Adam Wright, junior Casey Dunn full quarters during the season. De- Despite the loss the Gamecocks as- of the Year, is the eighth OVC coach and sophomore Justin Lea all re- spite that fact he still passed for cended to No. 1 in the STATS FCS to win the award in back-to-back ceived first team honors. 2,185 yards and 18 touchdowns and Top 25 poll, the first-ever No. 1 rank- seasons and first since EIU's Dino On defense, senior defensive end rushed for 640 yards and eight ad- ing at any level of football in program Babers in 2012 and 2013. Chris Landrum, Sr., senior lineback- ditional scores. history. JSU was the first OVC team The OVC Coach of the Year award er Dawson Wells and senior defen- Jenkins was named OVC Offen- to be atop the FCS rankings since the is named after Eastern Kentucky sive backs Folo Johnson, Brandon sive Player of the Week a league- 1999 season and has held that No. 1 legend Roy Kidd, a member of the Bender and Jermaine Hough also high four times in 2015 including the ranking for 11 straight weeks enter- College Football Hall of Fame, who grabbed first team all-conference last week of the regular season when ing the postseason. won the award a record 10 times mentions. he accounted for five touchdowns This year's OVC Championship is during his career (1964-2002) and JSU had three second team all- (2 passing, 3 rushing) as he passed the fifth in program history and JSU retired with 314 victories, the sec- conference players in senior defen- for 212 yards and rushed for a sea- will be making its sixth FCS Playoff ond-most in I-AA/FCS history. sive lineman Devaunte Sigler, soph- son-high 130 yards against Murray berth, this time as the No. 1 overall ~ JSU Sportswire