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Isaiah BrydieStaff Writer

Wayne Brent chosen to lead JSU Men’s Basketball

Wayne Brent, considered one of the most successful basketball coaches in the history of Jackson Public Schools, has been named to lead the Jackson State University Men’s Basket-ball team. Brent’s appointment will make him the seventh head coach of the men’s basketball team.

Th e announcement was made on Monday, March 25 during a press conference at the JSU Sports Hall of Fame.

According to JSU Media Relations, Brent brings over 15 years of coaching experience at the high school and collegiate levels to JSU. He comes to Jackson State aft er leading Callaway High School to the 2013 state championship.

“Th ere are certain goals that I have set for this program. I want to give guys a chance to dream,” said Brent during the press confer-ence, adding that he’d like the team to reach the NCAA Tournament in the next few years.

From 1998-1999 through 2000-2001, Brent served as an assistant men’s basketball coach at the University of Mississippi. While at Ole Miss, the Rebels made three NCAA tournament appearances and a post-season NIT appearance. Ole Miss fi nished with a 27-8

record, won the Southeastern Conference Western Division title, won the SEC Tour-nament and advanced to the Sweet Sixteen in the NCAA Tournament. Prior to serving as an assistant at Ole Miss, he was the head coach at Provine High School.

In his six seasons at Provine, Brent com-piled a record of 116-65. Th e Rams had only one losing season under Brent’s direction, which also was his fi rst losing season. In the fi nal two seasons at Provine, the Rams won the state of Mississippi Class 5A title (1998) and fi nished ranked No. 25 in the fi nal USA Today Boys High School Top 25 poll.

“He has won at every level of basketball he has touched,” said JSU Athletics Director Vivian Fuller during the press conference. “We are excited today.”

Most recently, Brent was the head coach of the Callaway Chargers Men’s Basketball team. From 2007-08 through 2012-13, his teams have won fi ve division champion-ships and four state championships.

Brent is a 1989 graduate of Northeast Louisiana University, where he played two seasons for the Indian basketball program in 1987-1988 and 1988-1989. Northeast fi n-

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Daimond JenkinsAssociate Editor

Wellness Fair provides information on variety of health issues

Information on everything from vision, heart disease and HIV to organ donations, high blood pressure and healthy eating was provided at the Annual Wellness Fair, spon-sored by Student Health Services, the Wal-ter Payton Recreation and Wellness Center, Latasha Norman Center for Counseling and Disability Services, and the Division of Stu-dent Life at Jackson State University.

Th is year’s fair attracted approximately 200 individuals and was part of a week-long Fit Fest designed to focus on obesity awareness in Mississippi. Fit Fest started on Monday with zumba exercises and healthy cooking demonstrations, and will continue through Saturday where runners and walk-ers are welcome to participate in the 7th Annual Sweetness Fight Against Obesity 5K Run/Walk.

Partnering with the fair’s on-campus or-ganizers as sponsors were Central Mississip-

pi Health Services, St. Dominic Hospital, Wal-Mart, Chic-Fil-A in Clinton, Miss., My Brother’s Keeper, and the JSU Book-store.

One of the most popular stops was for free screenings for cholesterol, Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), blood pressure and blood sugar testing.

Janine Evans, an education major from Sandiego,Calif., attended the fair and thinks in order to be healthy, you have to change your diet.

“I want to be more healthy, but I need help sometimes. As a routine, from per-sonal experience, I have done a ‘Low-Carb and Regular Fat’ intake diet in the short term until you reach my weight goals. Back home, my family does a lot of run-ning and exercising together, so having a workout buddy would help obtaining a healthier lifestyle.”

Keith Tobin, a junior mass communi-

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Newly appointed head basketball coach Wayne Brent, JSU president Carolyn W. Meyers and the JSU Tiger mascot.

JSU student gets glucose checked during Wellness Fair.

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PHI KAPPA PHI INDUCTION CEREMONY

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi invites all graduate students receiving a degree in May 2013 or who received a degree in the sum-mer or fall of 2012 with an overall GPA of 3.9 or above; Spring 2013 graduating seniors or seniors who graduated during the summer or fall semester of 2012 with an over-all GPA of 3.5 or above and junior undergraduate students with an overall GPA of 3.8 or above to ap-ply for admission to this prestigious honor society. The induction ceremony will be held on April 23rd at 6 p.m. in the JSU Student Center, Room 3250. For more information, contact the Honors College at 601-979-2107.

CHEERLEADER AND TUMBLER INTEREST

MEETINGCurrent JSU Students interested in becoming a member of the 2013 – 2014 Spirit Team are encour-aged to attend the Cheerleader and Tumbler Interest Meeting today at 4 p.m. to obtain an application and audition dates. This meeting will be held in the JSU Student Center, Senate Chambers. For informa-tion, contact Cheryl Shaw at 601-979-1620.

TASTE OF INSANITY BOOK RELEASE AND

SIGNING The Circle of Color Book Club of Jackson will host a book release and signing event for ”Taste of Insanity” written by current JSU graduate student Morenike at the Koinonia Coffee House on April 13th from 3-5 p.m. Koinonia is lo-cated off of the Robert Smith Park-way at 136 Adams Street in Jack-son. For more information, contact Margaret at 601-750-6511.

“FIT FEST WEEK”Thursday, March 28

Rec Fest Games and Sports, 12 p.m.Walter Payton Center

Friday, March 29Payton Center Open House Free for All

Saturday, March 30Sweetness Walk/Run, including Fun Fest, Easter Egg Hunt, Face Painting and more.

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People SpeakOpinion

The Flash wants to know what you have to say...


Spring Semester. Th is is the time where I am handed fl yers, buttons, and candy from people I have never seen before; where I am hungrily greeted by stu-dents in business attire, who, on any other day, walk past me at 20 miles per hour. We all are familiar with the Jackson State University Student Govern-ment Association elections.

During last year’s election, I vividly remember current Student Government President Brian Wilks’ ‘For the People’ campaign and I must say, he lived up to his promises. His involvement and visibiliy on campus truly made me feel that he was indeed ‘For the People’. Targeting social awareness, greater involvement, and mo-rale within the student popu-lation is what I believe all SGA candidates should be doing.

According to a fall 2012 summary of activities, a num-ber of things were enforced through Wilks’ plan.

• Student involvement has drastically increased this year with record attendance at Stu-dent Body meetings.

• Th e student body has worked diligently with the SGA supporting its initiatives with the newly formed SGA Street

Team. Th e street team has cre-ated a buzz about SGA events and formed an alliance between the SGA and student body.

• Th e SGA is also increasing its eff orts to highlight and de-crease student issues this year, creating a box where students can input their issues. Th e SGA members’ followed-up and con-tacted these students to investi-gate the issues. Th is box is still located on the 2nd fl oor in the SGA suite.

Last semester, the NAACP in conjunction with the Stu-dent Government Association, Royal Court, NPHC, RHA and many other organizations around campus hosted forums, hot spots, and voter registration

drives to get the message of voting importance across to the student body. Th ese are just a few of the things the SGA has done and should continue to do.

But will the up and com-ing SGA for 2013-2014 do the same to uphold these expec-tations?

When I think of a student leader, I think of someone that has a persistence and motivation to enhance the student life of their peers. In my opinion, students will al-ways have questions and con-cerns regarding student life. It is up to the students to work willingly towards becoming ONE JSU.

We cannot depend on the SGA for everything; remem-ber, they are student students just like us.

One thing we can do is go vote for the student represen-tative of our choice.

While I’m sure in the up-coming days we will here all types of new platforms and acronyms, it is my hope that the 2013-2014 SGA continues what was started this year.

The views expressed in the commentary are those of the writer(s) and in no way represent the views of The Blue & White Flash.

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James ReedFreshmanBusiness AdministrationSacramento, Calif.“I would like the SGA to improve campus secu-rity for students, better café food, because of all of the health issues, and a change in the class electives.”

D.J. Griffi nSophomoreSpeech Comm.Los Angeles, Calif.“I feel the SGA needs to discuss better ways to improve campus security. Students are the top prior-ity.”

Tracey AcarrFreshmanBiologyChicago, Ill.“I would like the SGA to tackle living conditions in the dorms such as the tem-peratures, the noise during various times of the day.”

Jon DaileyFreshmanElectrical EngineeringMemphis, Tenn.“I would like the SGA to deal with employees to have better customer service for students and improve the quality of the food in the café.”

Christain JonesSophomoreComm. DisordersYazoo, Miss.“I think the SGA needs to bridge the gap between students and student life.”

Jeremy BewJuniorEnglishHattiesburg, Miss. “I think the campus could have more student activi-ties especially during the weekend and holidays.”

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“What improvements would you like to see the 2013-14 Student Government Association address next year?”

Tatiana SmithJuniorPsychologyDetroit, Mich.“As a commuter, I would want the SGA to address campus security for stu-dents who doesn’t stay on campus.”

Reyanna StowesSophomoreMass CommunicationsBay Area, Calif.“I think that the SGA should remember to serve the students and to also increase student involve-ment.”

Shaina JacksonSophomoreBiologyBirmingham, Ala. “The SGA should enforce better eating habits, by pro-viding an variety of food choices in the cafetaeria.”

Tometrick HemmingwaySophomoreCivil EngineeringItta Bena, Miss.“I would like to have better food in the café.”

Reagan HarveySophomoreEnglishColumbia, Miss.“I would like the SGA to bring more awareness to campus security and pro-vide more test preps.”

Zion PyattSeniorMass CommunicationsBaltimore, Md.

“The SGA should change the mindsets of students and persuade them to give back to the institution.”

News - March 28, 2013The Blue & White Flash

Candace ChambersNews Editor

Taylor speaks life and beauty at ‘Night for Women’

“Th ere are more stars in the uni-verse than are grains of sand on all the beaches in the world combined,” philanthropist Susan Taylor said pro-foundly to her audience at Jackson State University on March 22, to show just how unique they are.

At the last event of Women’s Em-phasis Week, celebrated from March 18-22, 2013, Taylor, Editor Emeritus of Essence magazine, provided words of wisdom in the JSU Student Center Ballroom A, for relationships, career goals, and for living one’s full potential as a divine creation of God.

Th e night began with a welcome by student chair of Women’s Emphasis Week, Kachelle Pratcher, followed by a brief introduction of the captivating speaker.

Taylor said it was time to focus on women and their contributions. Her message to the women in attendance, “You are more than enough. You are human and divine, blessed just the way you are.”

“Sometimes we forget that it’s re-ally a gift …to be born black and fe-male is an extraordinary opportunity and comes with challenges as well,” said Taylor.

Th roughout her years at Essence

magazine, Taylor served as beauty edi-tor for 10 years and 27 years as editor in chief. From a weekly television show to the Essence Music Festival, she helped in transforming the magazine into more than a publication on a cof-fee table.

“When I joined Essence, we had 50, 000 readers. When I left we had 8 million,” said Taylor.

As a single mother working at Es-sence magazine, she spoke of her failed fi rst marriage and told the audience that pain is a natural part of life.

“Pain is natural. Suff ering is choice,” she said. When problems arise, she challenged everyone to ask themselves, “What have you come to teach me?”

Taylor spoke passionately about what she said is “a call to action.” Th e National Cares Mentoring Movement, founded in 2006 by Taylor as Essence Cares, is a mentoring program for African-American youth founded to improve overwhelming statistics in ar-eas of illiteracy, poverty, and incarcera-tions rates.

With mentor recruitment circles all across the nation, Taylor stated that “the movement is a call to action; to our community, to get involved in the lives of young ones…It’s really our challenge to put things back together.”

Taylor spoke directly to young women about valuing their bodies and

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being happy because they are a divine original.

“Happiness is what you host and you bring it with you wherever you go. And I want women to not be door-mats for men… love is a magnet. You want to love yourself just the way you are,” said Taylor.

Taylor answered questions from the audience. Some asked about in-ternships and ways to identify mentors in the community. She encouraged

the audience to seek mentors in their own communities and be specifi c in searching.

Taylor said, “Th ere are people that can mentor you in diff erent areas in your life. You want to look at your life and see what you need and move for-ward and get that kind of information.”

Taylor left lasting words with the audience about redefi ning beauty, be-ing healthy in mind, body, and spirit, and embracing the beauty on the in-

side. When asked about her own beau-ty she said, “I don’t really think about my beauty. I look in the mirror and I say I’m 67 years old and I’m liking what I see. And that’s a good thing.”

JSU students said they truly ap-preciated the night with Taylor and the motivation to become better women.

Martha Taplin, a senior biology-pre medicine major from Jackson, Miss., said, “I appreciated the female leaders she listed.”

Friends Lianna Norris, a sopho-more biology/pre-medicine major from Grand Rapids, Mich. and Arekia Bennett, a sophomore physics major from Jackson, Miss., were inspired by the speech.

“As friends, we inspire each other. We preach this same message almost every week. Until we heard her say it, we said you know what, this is re-ally good,” said Bennett. “I feel that I’ve been at a standstill, and this kind of woke me up. Just to be self-motivated, and not to get discouraged because it happens a lot when you do get dis-couraged. A lot of what she said today will be a sense of uplift ing and it’s good to be able to be there for yourself.”

Bennett added, “I think the big-gest thing would be to step outside of your comfort zone. Be open to try new things and open to listen to people, and open to branch off .”

Susan Taylor interacts with audience during Women’s Emphasis Week program.

JSU student leaders urged to be excellent, humbleTaylor BemberyVariety Editor

Students dressed for success started their Saturday early at the Emerging Lead-ers Leadership Summit on March 23 in the Student Center at Jackson State University.

Th e summit opened with a welcome from Ty Howard, a.k.a “Mr. Untie the Knots”, an internationally respected au-thority on self-development and business-development. For the past 17 years, How-ard as the Founder, Chairman and CEO of InspiraGen Institute, LLC, has built and grown a successful professional and personal development fi rm in Baltimore County, Md.

Howard’s speech to the students was all about them excelling in leadership. He said in order to excel in leadership you have to have a vision.

“When it comes to leadership, you have to listen not just hear, observe not just see, write and don’t just scribble,” said Howard.

Aft er Howards speech, he welcomed his two colleagues, Kenny Bey and Sylvia Baff our. Students were then divided into two groups to attend each speaker’s session.

Kenny Bey, a certifi ed instructor for Dale Carnegie, discussed S.W.A.G., his an acronym for Style, Work Ethic, Attitude, and Grace, which is what he said it takes to be an effi cient leader.

Bey had students do a S.W.A.G. assess-ment to see if their leadership swagger was

in check. His exercises and message woke students up and made them think.

“Th ink about your style, work ethic, and have the right mental attitude, and do it with grace; then you will be able to say, “I’m swaggerifi c’, said Bey.

Sylvia Baff our, an author, life coach, seemed to have an appeal that transcends barriers of age, culture and gender.

Baff our’s session was about Th e Voice of Leadership: How leaders inspire, infl u-ence, resolve confl ict and achieve results. Baff our’s three eff ective ways to shape a unique voice as a leader is to maintain the right mindset and tone, be dedicated and

dependable, and lead without devaluation and intimidation.

“Elevating, uplift ing and empowering, instead of devaluing a person is the main key to becoming a great leader,” said Baf-four.

Aft er the two concurrent sessions, stu-dents were able to interact with the keynote speaker Susan L. Taylor, Editor Emeritus of Essence Magazine and Founder of the Na-tional Cares Mentoring Movement, as she went to each table to talk to students.

For nearly three decades, as the force behind one of the most celebrated Black-owned businesses of our time, Taylor has

become a legend in the magazine busi-ness. She is an avid supporter of a host of organizations dedicated to moving the Black community forward, but her pas-sion and focus today is the National Cares Mentoring Movement which was found-ed in 2006.

Taylor recognized JSU for having unique leadership and expertise that she has not witnessed at other schools. She urged students to have gratitude, live healthy lives and to use education as a tool to uplift self, our families, and communi-ties.

“We have to culture ourselves and our people. When we talk about leadership, it requires humility. Being humble enough to just get up and walk around and help your community. What you give is what you get,” said Taylor

Dexter Nix, a junior accounting ma-jor from Moss Point, Miss., believes that it is important for the young generation to step up and become leaders.

“It’s important for the young genera-tion to know what leadership is so they can know the proper course of leadership and be able to posses the qualities that leaders have in order to be a leader in so-ciety,” said Nix.

Th e summit and Taylor’s visit was sponsored by the JSU Center for Student Engagement and Inclusion. Approxi-mately 200 students attended the event.

JSU students participate in the 2013 Emerging Leaders Leadership Summit.

Photo: Taylor Bembery

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ished the 1987-1988 season with a 21-9 mark, placed second in the Southland Conference and received a National In-vitational Tournament (NIT) bid. The 1988-1989 team had a 17-12 record and also finished second in the Southland Conference.

Following graduation, Brent served as a graduate assistant coach at North-east Louisiana for two years (1989-1990 and 1990-1991). During his two seasons as a graduate assistant, the Indians post-ed back-to-back 20-win campaigns (23-8 in 1989-1990; 25-8 in 1990-1991), won consecutive Southland Conference titles and advanced to two straight NCAA Tournaments.

Brent holds three degrees from Northeast Louisiana University, includ-ing a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism (1989), a Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance (1992) and a Master’s of Education in Health and Hu-man Performance (1992).

“He’s got his priorities right. The first thing you do is thank God and fam-ily. He just told you how he has learned from the experiences that he’s had. It re-

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ally is a privilege to welcome him to our family,” said JSU President Carolyn W. Meyers during the press conference. “It takes a strong man to say it took a lot of people to get him here today.”

Meyers thanked outgoing coach, Te-vester Anderson, for his work during his tenure. She said she could see the im-print he has left on the student-athletes when she talked to them.

Meyers also praised the caliber of the athletes at JSU.

“What impresses me is that what we have here are good athletes, good schol-ars and good gentlemen,” said Meyers.

During Coach Anderson’s tenure at JSU, he led the Tigers to eight Southwest-ern Athletic Conference tournaments as well as one NCAA tournament appear-ance. Anderson said that he wasn’t hap-py with this season, but he knows that the team overcame many obstacles.

Jackson State’s best season record while Anderson was head coach was in 2010 when the Tigers went 17-1. Ander-son said one of his biggest achievements at Jackson State, was winning the 2007 SWAC championship.

“To do all that I did at Jackson State University, I was very proud and it gave us the momentum to go two in a row”.

cations major from Joliet, Ill. thinks that be-ing in shape physically is beneficial to a healthy college lifestyle.

“If there is one thing that you should aim for in life above all else, it’s being as healthy as you can be. With good health, everything else you get can be enjoyed to the fullest. Without your health, life can be a miserable struggle, or seem that way,” said Tobin.

In addition to health information, volunteers from various community organizations like the American Red Cross, Mississippi Organ Recovery, and Building Bridges also were on hand.

Sue Toupes and Cameron Fox, both American Red Cross Mississippi vol-unteers, think young people should be more knowledgeable about maintaining their health.

“Being healthy gets to be a lifetime project for you. It gets to be a lifetime endeavor and everyone benefits from a healthy lifestyle,” said Fox.

Troups, who was seeking Red Cross volunteers, added: “Ignorance keeps stu-dents from keeping up with their health. They are afraid to find out results and like to be in denial. Most of the times

they don’t know where they can get help.”

Dr. Samuel Jones, Jr., Jackson State’s Health Center University physician, thinks that maintaining good health is about more than exercising.

“There is such a cliché’ to being healthy and getting fit. We can’t mea-sure our health without meeting those benchmarks of health. Living in a cul-ture where certain habits are normal and then look at places like China that doesn’t have an issue with weight,” said Dr. Jones, “It’s far more than obesity. Be-ing healthy is not only about physical health, it includes your psychological health.”

Proceeds from Saturday’s “Sweet-ness” Fight Against Obesity 5K Run/Walk and One Mile Fun Run will go to the Live Well Membership Fund. The fund awards annual scholarships to chil-dren to attend JSU’s Camp Tiger Tails summer day camp and memberships to qualified candidates who are obese and/or diagnosed with obesity-related ill-nesses. The Live Well Membership Fund provides access to preventive health care and personal health management through fitness, education, and weight management programs at the Walter Payton Center.

Take steps now to avoid a severe allergy season

Alexis AndersonStaff Writer

Spring is in the air, literally. From weeds to spores and tree pollens, the warm weather is almost here, driving airborne allergen levels through the roof.

Th at means sniffl ing, sneezing, and itchy eyes are in overdrive at Jackson State University. Th ere is a world of spring allergens out there. How can you possibly fi gure out which one is playing havoc with your eyes, nose, and throat?

“Unlike some people, it is the weath-

Outdoor allergies aff ected by climate changes include pollen and mold aller-gies, as well as allergic asthma.

Pollen is one of the broadest types of allergies because so many diff erent types of grasses, trees and plants can cause symptoms. To make matters more com-plicated, being allergic to one type of pollen does not mean you are allergic to all types of pollen. Th e AAAAI explains that the most allergenic types of plants include maple, ash, oak, cedar, poppy, cottonwood, timothy, pine, elderberry, crocus, willow and juniper.

As the season progresses from early spring through to autumn, diff erent types of pollens are released by plants and trig-ger allergic reactions. Trees are generally the fi rst to pollinate, in late winter and spring, although some varieties can polli-nate later in the season, depending on the region. Th e pollination of various grasses follows in late spring and summer.

Drops and spikes in temperature can aggravate or help your allergies, depend-ing on the type. According to the Weath-er Channel (WC), cold temperatures help decrease pollen in the air. In turn, pol-len allergy suff erers will not experience symptoms. Higher-than-normal carbon dioxide emissions are fueling pollen pro-duction, telling plants to produce three to fi ve times more pollen. Higher lev-els of pollens generally occur on warm, dry, and windy days; lower levels of sea-sonal pollens circulate on calm, wet, and cloudy days.

Victoria Coleman, Assistant Director

of JSU Health Services Center states that students should take all measures to stay healthy during this time of the season.

“Th ere is no way to totally avoid sea-sonal allergies. Th ose individuals that take weekly or monthly allergy injections may still suff er from allergy symptoms. We see an impressive amount of stu-dents for allergies, most frequently when the trees start to pollinate. Students that have known allergies may want to limit or avoid acidic fruits or nuts. Th ese foods may trigger an allergic reaction in indi-viduals that suff er from allergies.”

She added: “A sudden notice of itch-ing accompanied by a rash to the skin af-ter ingesting or contact with something may be an indicator of an allergic reac-tion. However, the most eff ective way to determine if you have an allergy to some-thing is to see an allergist.”

Some JSU students don’t feel the need to take extra precautions to avoid falling ill during the allergy season.

Pat Lane, a sophomore mass commu-nications major from Meridian, Miss., said, “Th e only thing I do to stay healthy is taking two Claritin pills and keep it moving.”

Th e AAAAI recommends these sim-ple steps to help relieve symptoms and minimize your suff ering when allergy season kicks into high gear

• Use over the counter antihistamines

• Keep doors and windows closed

• Limit outdoor activity

• Take a shower and change clothes

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er that aff ects me, not the pollen or trees. I try to keep a decent body temperature to decrease my chances of getting sick. I also take plenty of vitamin C,” said freshman music education major Donte Wright from Houston, Texas.

According to the American Acad-emy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunol-ogy (AAAAI), there are direct links of climate changes to outdoor allergies. Certain types of weather conditions and seasons aff ect your allergies more than others. Th e solution to climate-induced allergies is not to move to another type of climate.

Variety - March 28, 2013The Blue & White Flash

Mark BraboyStaff Writer

The recent announcements of Sony and Microsoft’s next gen-eration game consoles have gamers highly anticipating the arrival of the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox 720.

Since new information has been leaked, rumors have been swirling across the Internet and gamers are drawing lines in the sand over which console will be dominant in 2013. Both are improvements of the previ-ous generation of consoles, but are they both capable of meeting their high and ambitious expectations?

Revealed on February 20, the Sony PlayStation 4 intends on giv-ing gamers experiences unlike never before. While it is expected that the console will feature better graphics and enhanced technology, there will be several key features that separates this from its competitors.

The new Dualshock 4 control-ler is slightly heavier than the previ-ous version and the appearance will be somewhat altered. According to IGN.com, it will include an integrat-ed speaker, a move sensor, an LCD touch surface, and redesigned d-pad and analog sticks.

The system will also emphasize social integration. Players will now have the ability to select a section of a game, record it, and upload it to

games that will be released for the PS4. Among others, the PS4 will have games such as “Infamous: Sec-ond Son,” a new Final Fantasy game, “Killzone: Shadow Fall,” and “Diablo III.”

While the buzz for the PS4 is high, many gamers are still drawn to Microsoft’s next generation Xbox.

Christian Lewis, a senior English major from Little Rock, Ark. said, “I grew up playing PlayStation, but as I got more serious about gaming, I converted to team Xbox, so the

Playstation 4 and Xbox 720 might just change the gamesocial media sites, such as YouTube, with the use of the new share button.

Also, the PS4 has been designed to customize the experience based on the players gaming tendencies, user preferences, and what games are often played.

Contrary to popular belief, pre-owned PS4 games will still remain usable, according to a recent inter-view with Shuhei Yoshida, the head of Sony Worldwide Studios. How-ever, there will be no backwards compatibility with PS3 games, nor will CD ROMs (audio CDs or PS1 games) be supported anymore.

The new Xbox 720, is still shrouded in a thick smokescreen of rumors unlike its rival, the PS4. What is known so far is that the tech-nology will be enhanced compared to the last generation Xbox 360 and will be similar to its competitor, but less powerful.

The most prominent rumors that has been widely circulated thus far, according to Tech Radar is that the console will feature a Blu-Ray player, DVR and motion detection along with an upgraded version of Kinect. They have also reported that Microsoft has recently filed a patent in regards to using augmented 3D technology.

While the upcoming games for the Xbox have yet to be announced, Sony has announced several new

New Playstation 4 controller presented by Sony.

720 is definitely in my eye. I believe they’ll have better graphics and cool-er games.”

Corey Johnson, a senior comput-er engineering major from Sunflow-er, Miss. said, “I’m looking forward to the 720. Microsoft has been com-ing out with devices that were made to fit any occasion and it’s kind of compatible to any technology com-pared to the PS3.

He added, “I feel that Sony is going to make money off its own technology compared to Microsoft. I

think the Xbox is more flexible with people and flexible with technology, so I’m looking forward to the Xbox.”

As of press time, Sony has yet to announce a price for the PS4. Ru-mor has it that the new Xbox will be priced around $299, therefore con-sumers should expect the prices on each console to be competitive.

While the specific date has yet to be revealed for both consoles, gam-ers can expect the new Xbox and the PS4 to arrive during the holiday season.

Megan MoffettStaff Writer

Zumba has been a popular prominent source of healthy

Wellness Center has added spinning classes, african dance classes along with the popular Zumba dance classes.

During Women’s Emphasis

Popular dance exercise “Zumba” catching on at JSU

exercise since 2008 according to the “Zumba with Hope” web-site.

Jackson State University Walter Payton Recreation and

Week, the Zumbathon classes were filled with young, bright faces. Brittany Renner, the in-structor of the classes, seemed very optimistic about the class and about the current health state of women.

“I don’t really think it [wom-en’s health] is where it should be exactly. I think it’s just because most of us just don’t have the knowledge or the tools to really work on our health. But I feel like as far as what the Payton is doing with health week really gives people the chance to really learn and see what the Payton has to offer health wise,” said Renner.

She added, “I just love danc-ing and working out and I feel like Zumba combines both and the fun aspect of it.”

The class started with an across the floor warm up of sprinting, salsa hips and football shuffling. However, when the music started blasting, the par-ticipants got extremely hype and went right into the moves. The class was a non-stop fest of cur-rent music and current dance moves. At the end of the work-out, Renner played “Pour It Up”

by Rihanna and incorporated the dance craze of twerking into the mix which had everyone screaming with excitement.

Debbie Christy, a freshman biology major from Memphis, Tenn. said she felt the class was great.

“It was very interesting and entertaining. The dance exer-cises weren’t hard and they were a great workout. I really enjoyed it and I would definitely take the class again,” said Christy.

Roneisha Waiters, a fresh-man psychology major from Memphis, Tenn., said, “The Zumba class is upbeat and it makes you sweat and it is fun and hip. I would definitely go again.

She added, “I feel like wom-en’s health is so crucial in this day and age. I feel like we all need to work more to better ourselves and our health. You can never be too healthy”

The Zumba class is sched-uled for every Tuesday and Thursday in the WPC at 7 p.m. in the dance room behind the weight lifting center. If you want or need to workout, this class is a mix of both dancing and intense cardio.

JSU students participate in the Zumba dance class at the Walter Payton Recreation & Wellness Center.

Photo: Taylor Bembery

- March 28, 2013The Blue & White FlashVariety

Crystal KillingsworthStaff Writer

Th is spring, fashion knows no boundaries when it comes to this season’s wild trends. Trendsetters are now exchanging the usual fl oral prints and bright colors, for black and white ensembles, peek-a-boo pieces, and bold stripes.

According to Glamour Fashion when one thinks of spring fashion, one typically envisions Easter-egg pas-tels or carefree fl oral prints. However, this season, designers are present-ing bold black-and-white looks. One could say that Black is the new fl oral! Th ese outfi ts are a must wear for this season considering the look is appro-priate all year-round, simple enough to pull off with a budget, and sophisti-cated enough to wear in the workplace or on a romantic date. Th is new fash-ion trend is defi nitely the epitome of “wear ability”.

Spring would be nothing without showing a little skin. Daring cutouts, midriff -baring tops, super high splits, and sheer fabrics were all over the runway this season. Glamour Fashion said that this new spin off of springy sex appeal comes in a variety of sizes and also conveniently off ers the op-tion of a variety of skin exposure out-lets.

Th is peek-a-boo look is already making a splash at Jackson State Uni-versity were fashionista’s on campus have taken a stab at one of the hottest new trends. “When I saw one of the

throwback has reincarnated in hair trends of 2013.

Th e “dookie braid” has caused quite a stir in hair trends bringing back more hype than it did in the 90s. Th e style that was once worn very leisurely is now the face of sophistication. Ac-cording to Savagely Yours box braids adds an exotic feel to any look while still maintaining class.

Th e style which was usually worn very large and loose is now being worn in many sizes and in many new styles. Savagely Yours says that the braids are now being paired with stylish head wraps and are styled in extravagant high pony tails and elegant buns. Th e braids are now being worn much longer and no longer are being burnt at the ends; instead they are being dipped in hot water for straightness.

According to Savagely Yours Box Braids are durable, versatile, diff erent, and most importantly inexpensive. Th e braids also off er a fresh new look that not only is pleasing to the eye, but to hair health as well.

Stars such as Solange, Beyonce, Christina Milian, and Tae Heckard have reportedly been seen rocking the new trend. Solange, who has been credited as the star who restarted the trend, wears her braids waist length and in

Th e trend has also hit the campus of Jackson State University. Tempestt Coleman, a 22 year-old a senior Mass Communications major from Chica-go, Ill comments that the comeback of box braids came as no surprise to her. “With the reoccurrence of retro looks,

JSU students wear new and old fashion trends for springcat suits at one of our school’s fashion shows, I knew it would be a bug hit” said Th elma Kimble a 21-year-old stu-dent from the institution. Th e junior Psychology major from Utica, Miss also commented that the new style was daring but very stylish. “Th is new style makes a bold fashion statement” said Kimble.

Big, bold, simple stripes are also making their debut into spring fash-ions. Th e misconception that says stripes can only be paired with specifi c items is now non-existent. According to Glamour Fashion, stripes whether paired with, denim for an all-Amer-ican look, with navy for a nautical-chic look, or even worn head-to-toe, stripes are just simply cool and trendy.

Shelby a 21-year-old senior Phys-ics major at Jackson State University said that this year’s spring trends has her thinking of switching up her style. “I’m very much into pastels and exu-berant colors but I’m interested in the new bold black ensembles that this Spring season is off ering.

Dominique Triplett, a 20 year-old junior Mass Communications said that the trend couldn’t have came at a better time. “I’ve been waiting for new dress designs, and a cute cutout would be a great new look” said Triplett.

Also this spring “Box Braids” are accompanying student’s spring fash-ion trends.

Since their popular debut by ac-tress Janet Jackson in the 1993 fi lm Poetic Justice, “Box Braids” have not been on the scene in regards to hot hair trends. However it seems that the

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I expected the braids to eventually come back into style” said Coleman.

Dominique Triplett, a 20 year-old Mass Communications major from Jackson, Miss. who has become one of the recent victims of the Box Braid Craze said she loves her braids. “It’s my fi rst time wearing box braids, and I have to say that they are very fl atter-

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- March 28, 2013The Blue & White Flash News

Candace ChambersNews Editor

It is election season at Jackson State Uni-versity and candidates are strategically vying for positions within the Student Government Association, along with class officers for the 2013-2014 school year.

To give their student constituents a first look at what they have to offer JSU, speeches and debates were held on Monday, March 25, 2013 and Tuesday, March 26, 2013.

The rules were provided for the candidates and those involved with their campaigns. Some included no hanging of materials on any glass doors, no slander or defamation of materials, and rules for personal social media

pages. Gary B. Crosby, executive director for

Center for Student Engagement and Inclu-sion said the election process at Jackson State prepares students to become politically aware and involved.

“They [student body elections] are teaching you how to be involved in your community. Hopefully and ideally, you would have been involved all four years as a student, so being politically engaged will not be a new phenomenon when you graduate from the university,” said Crosby.

There was a strict time limit for speeches held on Monday. The candidates for Miss JSU introduced themselves to the large au-dience in Ballroom A, with some reciting

notable poems and quotes and others proud-ly stating their platform for the prestigious title. The candidates for Miss JSU are: MaNi-sha Heard, Jade Hewitt, Deja Knight, Morgan Jackson, Nataya Jones, Ashley Norwood, and Nicole Lewis.

Other candidates for positions such as Executive Secretary, Executive Business Manager, and Chief Justice gave reasons why they are the one for the job.

On Tuesday, SGA debates were held in the Student Center Theatre. Once again, there was a packed audience of eager listen-ers as the candidates answered questions per-taining to their duties if elected.

Alan Johnson, current National Pan Hellenic Council President of the JSU SGA,

led the debate by asking questions such as “How do you feel about discretion?” “How do you think you’ll be able to work with the administration and what characteristics do you have which enables you to do so?” The audience also had an opportunity to ask the candidates questions.

After SGA debates, the classes of 2014, 2015, and 2016 split into different rooms, in order for those running for class officer posiyions to give speeches and debate.

Anthony Robinson, a freshman criminal justice major from Natchez, Miss., came to listen to his peers in order to make an effec-tive decision when casting his ballot.

He said, “You have to make sure you put someone in good. These are our leaders.”

Candidates vie for votes for upcoming Campus-Wide Elections

Nicole D. LewisPolitical Science

Fort Washington, Md.

MaNisha HeardMass Communications

Bolton, Miss.

Jade V. HewittMass Communications

Jackson, Miss.

Ashley G. NorwoodEnglish/Journalism

Jackson, Miss.

Deja D. KnightComputer Science

Dallas, Texas

Perrin R. BosticHealthcare Admin.Little Rock, Ark.

Morgan JacksonBiology/Pre-Medicine

Jackson, Miss.

Carlos SmithPsychology

Byram, Miss.

Charles Cathey IIIBusiness Management

Matteson, Ill.

Natya JonesPsychology

Jackson, Miss.

2013-14 JSU Student Government Association Candidates

Sophomore Class PresidentHenry Goss, Jr.

FreshmanMass Communications

Jackson, Miss.

Donte’ WrightFreshman

Music EducationHouston, Texas

Sophomore Class Vice President

Jackie Manuel, Jr.Freshman

Computer ScienceBrandon, Miss.

DuShane LockettFreshman

Social Science EducationBrandon, Miss.

Sophomore Class SecretaryGrace E. White

FreshmanBiology

Keithville, La.

Sophomore ParlimentarianKentonio Johnson

FreshmanBiology

LaGrange, Ga.

Sophomore Class SenatorJasmine Renee Douglas

FreshmanChemistry/Pre-Chemical

EngineeringAddison, Texas

Michael GordenFreshman

Mass CommunicationsStone Mountain, Ga.

Miss SophomoreArianna Cargin

FreshmanBiology/Pre-Pharmacy

Jackson, Miss.

Deborah ChristyFreshman

Biology/Pre-MedicineCordova, Tenn.

Robin JacksonFreshman

Political ScienceJackson, Miss.

Markeisha RobinsonFreshman

Communicative DisordersGreenville, Miss.

Myia YoungFreshman

Biology/Pre-DentistryNoxapater, Miss.

Mr. SophomoreJosef WillsFreshman

Biology/Pre-VetBelleville, Ill.

Rashad MooreFreshman

Criminal JusticeRidgeland, Miss.

Ronnie Brock, Jr.Freshman

Mass CommunicationsMcComb, Miss.

Junior Class PresidentKeonte Turner

BiologyBenton Harbor, Mich.

Junior Class Vice PresidentJennifer Cotten

MarketingRidgeland, Miss.

Junior Class Business Manager

Amber T. BrownMarketing

Belleville, Ill.

Jordan CarterPolitical ScienceBrandon, Miss.

Junior Class SecretaryJoyce Winston

BiologyDetroit, Mich.

Mariah WellsMass Communications

Moss Point, Miss.

Junior Class Assistant Secretary

Lianna NorrisBiology/Pre-MedicineGrand Rapids, Mich.

Junior Class ParliamentarianChuks Agusiegbe, Jr.

Biology/Pre-MedicineJackson, Miss.

Gregory LaneMass Communications

Meridian, Miss.

Junior Class SenatorShontrice Garrett

Mathematics EducationEast St. Louis, Ill.

Kelli GillsBiology/Pre-Medicine

Chicago, Ill.

Miss JuniorStacie Hopkins

PsychologyChicago Heights, Ill.

Arianna StokesHistory EducationRidgeland, Miss.

Mr. JuniorDarryl Bufford IICriminal Justice

Atlanta, Ga.Senior Class President

Roland SwansonPolitical ScienceCentreville, Ill.

Election Day is Wednesday, April 3 from 9 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. in the Student Center-Cyber Café on the 2nd Floor. Election results will be announced on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. in the Student Center Senate Chambers on the 3rd Floor.

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Maurice Martin, Jr.Criminal Justice

Matteson, Ill.

Senior Class SecretaryTira Erwin

Elementary Education K-6Vicksburg, Miss.

Senior Class SenatorAlvin Perkins II

MarketingJackson, Miss.

Byron SteelePolitical ScienceMcComb, Miss.

Miss SeniorTaylor Bembery

Mass CommunicationsDetroit, Mich.

Canisha HowardBiology/Pre-Dentistry

Forest, Miss.

Celesea’ LewisChildhood and Family

EducationJackson, Miss.

Satara PatrickSpeech Communications

Jackson, Miss.

Kachelle PratcherMass Communications

Chicago, Ill.

Mr. SeniorJason GibsonSocial ScienceJackson, Miss.

SGA Vice PresidentT’Erica Hudson

Junior Criminal JusticeChicago, IL

SGA Business ManagerRashad SaylesSophomore

Information TechnologyJackson, Miss.

Dexter A. NixJunior Accounting

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Erin MillerFreshman

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SGAParliamentarianArekia S. Bennett

Sophomore Physics MajorJackson, Miss.

Executive SecretaryChelsey J. Turner

Junior Marketing

Jackson, Miss.

Ebonee SwilleySophomore Finance Major

Madison, MS

SGA Chief JusticeJade King

Sophomore Biology Pre-Medicine

Vicksburg, Miss.

SGA JusticeAnthony Watkins, Jr.

Junior Finance

Detroit, Mich.

Willie Bell IIISenior

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Shawn HubbardSophomore

Computer EngineeringVicksburg, Miss.

Douglas Moore IIJunior

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CSCEL Community Service CornerStudents looking for community service opportunities have plenty of ways to become involved.

Contact Eltease Moore for more information - 601-979-1762.

Saturday, March 30, 2013: Race-Day! Kid Zone and Easter Egg Hunt

The Walter Payton Recreation and Wellness Center is seeking student volun-teers to assist with child games, pass out refreshments and monitor various ar-eas of the 5K. Students participating should meet at the Walter Payton Center by 7:00am for instruction. Students participating in this event will receive 10 community service hours. Stop by the CSCEL for community service forms. All community service forms for this event must be returned to CSCEL by

Friday, April 5, 2013. For more information, contact Ms. Alla Frank at 601-979-1368.

Tuesday, April 2- Monday, April 8 WJSU Pledge Drive

WJSU invites you to join the excitement in Pledge Central by vol-unteering to answer phones during a minimum of two-hour shifts, Tuesday, April 2nd through Monday, April 8th 2012. Weekday shifts start at 8 a.m. and end at 5:30 p.m. Weekend shifts begin at noon and end at 6 p.m. WJSU is lo-cated at the Mississippi e-Center at JSU. Student participating are encouraged to stop by CSCEL, located on the 1st floor of Reddix, for community service timesheets, to document their efforts. Hours are determined by the days and times participating in the pledge drive. Return the forms to CSCEL by April

12, 2013 for hours verification. For more information, contact, Christopher Brooks, at 601-979-2285.

Saturday, April 20, 2013: The Big Event

This event is sponsored by Miss Jackson State University and the Student Government Association. The event serves as an opportunity to spruce up the campus greens, in conjunction with Earth Day 2013. Miss JSU and the SGA are encouraging all students to get involved! The event will be held from 8am-12noon. Registration starts at 7:00 a.m. Students participat-ing in the community service event will receive 6 community service hours.

Friday, May 3- Saturday, May 5, 2013: Jackson State University Spring Commencement

Commencement is always a special and exciting time here at Jack-son State University. As in years past, University volunteers will play an in-dispensable role in ensuring a memorable celebration for our graduates and their guests. Volunteers are needed to serve as ushers for both ceremonies. The Graduate Ceremony will be held, Friday, May, 3, 2013 at 6pm in the Athletics and Assembly Center. The Undergraduate Ceremony will be held Saturday, May, 4, 2013 at 8:ooam. Mandatory training will be held, Wednes-day, May, 1, 2013 at 4:00pm in the AAC. Students will receive 5 hours for Friday and 8 hours for Saturday. For more information or to sign up, please

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- March 28, 2013The Blue & White Flash Sports

JSU Athletic Media Relations

Lady Tigers Softball sweeps the University of MemphisTh e Jackson State soft ball team

extended its winning streak to sev-en games, by sweeping the Mem-phis Tigers in non-conference ac-tion Tuesday evening at the JSU Soft ball Complex. JSU won the opening game 6-2 and the night cap 11-3. Th is marks the fi rst time that JSU has swept a Conference USA opponent in soft ball action.

Jasmine Warren (4-5) pitched a solid seven innings to pick up the win. She allowed two runs on fi ve hits, while recording a strike-out. Ellen Roberts (7-14) suff ered the loss, going six innings and al-lowing six runs on nine hits, while striking out six batters.

Warren also led JSU off ensive-ly, going 3-4 at the plate with two runs and two RBI. Laura Curtis led Memphis with two hits and a run.

JSU held a 4-0 lead aft er three innings. Memphis scored its fi rst run in the fourth inning, but JSU quickly responded adding another at the bottom of the inning. Th e JSU Lady Tigers scored their fi nal

run in the sixth inning.Breea Jamerson (13-14) picked

up the win in the night cap. In six innings she allowed three run on four hits and fi nished with a strike-out. Jordan Richwood (6-7) got the loss. In fi ve innings she gave up eight runs on eight hits and had four strikeouts.

Amanda Vasquez led JSU, go-ing 3-4 at the plate with three runs and three RBI. Tahlisa Blosser, who celebrated her birthday on Tues-day, got a nice gift as she hit a walk-off home run for the Lady Tigers. Curtis fi nished with a hit and three RBI for UM.

Th e game was tied 1-1 aft er the fi rst inning. JSU scored two runs in the fourth to take a 3-1 lead. Mem-phis tied the game at the top of the fi ft h by adding two runs. At the bottom of the inning JSU added four runs and recorded four more in the sixth.

JSU returns to action Friday and Saturday when the Lady Tigers travel to Huntsville, Alabama to take on Alabama A&M in a three-game SWAC series. Photo: JSU Media Relations

JSU Baseball Sweeps Rust College

JSU Athletic Media Relations

Th e Jackson State baseball team im-proved to 14-12 record by sweeping the Rust College Bearcats in non-conference action Tuesday aft ernoon at Braddy Field. Th e Ti-gers recorded a no-hitter in the opening game en route to a 19-0 victory and allowed only one hit to beat Rust 14-0 in the night cap.

Chris Wingard pitched four innings to pick up the win. He struck out three bat-ters. Th eodore Hassan came in from the JSU bullpen to throw three innings and he also recorded three strikeouts.

While JSU did not allow a single Rust College hit, the Tigers had fi eld day, pound-ing out 15 hits and 19 RBI. Charles Tillery

JSU player waits on pitch during game against Rust College.

led JSU with three hits, two runs and four RBI. Stephen Curtis also fi nished with three hits and had two runs and three RBI.

JSU dominated the game from start to fi nish, scoring eight runs in the fi rst and eighth innings each.

In the nightcap, JSU continued to hit the ball well fi nishing with 10 hits. Kiarious Hall (2-1) pitched four innings to pick up the win. He allowed only one hit and struck out fi ve batters.

Th e Tigers held an 8-0 advantage aft er four innings. JSU added two more runs in the fi ft h and another four in the sixth inning.

JSU returns to action Saturday, March 30 when the Tigers travel to Edinburg, TX to take on UT Pan American.

Bowling Falls in SWAC semifinalsJSU Athletic Media Relations

Th e Jackson State women’s bowling team’s run in the SWAC Championships came to an end Saturday at Vestavia Bowl, as the Lady Tigers were eliminated by the Prai-rie View A&M Lady Panthers.

JSU fell 4-3 to PVAM, which will play in the conference title game against Alabama A&M on Sunday, in the elimination match. Th e Lady Panthers won the fi rst three games

168-137, 214-169, 160-144. JSU bounced back to take the next three forcing a seventh game. Th e Lady Tigers won 193-186, 157-146 and 183-161. PVAM took the deciding game 213-193. JSU fi nished with 1157 total pins and PVAM had 1257.

Th e Lady Tigers lost its fi rst game of the semifi nals and was forced into the elimina-tion side of the tournament bracket. JSU fell 1134-1110 to Alabama State earlier in the day.

JSU player goes for a strike during the SWAC semifi nals.

Photo: JSU Media Relations

Photo: JSU Media Relations

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