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Election People Speak...

Terica HudsonJuniorCriminal JusticeChicago, Ill.“As a student, my major concern is fi -nancial aid, but his overall view should be healthcare and social economic prob-lems.”

Alex CrawfordFreshmanCriminal JusticeTerry, Miss.“From a student’s perspective, I think he should adress the education system, as well as, state budgets and economic issues.”

Frettina BrownFreshmanPsychologyChicago, Ill.“He should address unemployment is-sues, but as a student, i feel that he should adress fi nancial aid.”

Ashley YancyFreshmanBusiness AdministrationRipley, Miss.“I feel like he should address the stock market because it is dropping dramati-cally.”

What is the most urgent issue you believe should be tackled by President Barack Obama?

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ROBERT CLARK SYMPOSIUM

The annual Robert Clark Symposium, sponsored by the Margaret Walker Center for the Study of the African-American Experience and the Fannie Lou Hamer Na-tional Institute on Citizenship and Democracy, will feature a panel discussion about the “Roadmap to the Future for African Americans” on Thurs-day, Nov. 8, at 6:30 p.m. in the College of Science, Engineer-ing, and Technology Auditori-um on the campus of Jackson State University.

For additional informa-tion, please contact the Mar-garet Walker Center at (601) 979-2055 or mwa@jsums.edu.

WOMEN’S ENTREPRENEURS SYMPOSIUM 2012The Women’s Entrepre-

neurs Symposium 2012 will be held on Nov. 15 from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Mississippi e-Center @JSU

Women Entrepreneurs Symposium 2012 focus is Certifi cation and Contracting Opportunities for Women–Owned Small Businesses (WOSBs). This symposium will serve as a catalyst to em-power women entrepreneurs to obtain certifi cation for their business, increase their con-tracting capabilities, and build partnership connections – www.jsums.edu/we

GIS DAYThe Trent Lott GeoSpatial

and Visualization Research Center (TLGVRC) and Na-tional Center for Biodefense Communications (NCBC) will host GIS day on Nov. 14. The event will include Pow-erPoint presentations, posters and information on GIS and it use in the Research, Class-room and the Academic en-vironment. John Young, 601-979-8249

COATS,SWEATERS AND SOCKS DRIVE

Center from Service and Community Engaged Learn-ing is holding a Canned Food Drive and a Coats, Sweaters, and Socks Drive through De-cember 7th, 2012. Drop-off for both is at Jacob L. Red-dix Hall, 1st Floor Room 100. For more information, contact

Center for Service and Com-munity Engaged Learning (601) 979-1294/6938.

WOMEN’S SYMPOSIUM 2012 The Women Entrepre-

neurs Symposium 2012 will be held Nov. 15, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. The focus is Cer-tifi cation and Contracting Opportunities for Women–Owned Small Businesses (WOSBs). This symposium will serve as a catalyst to empower women entrepre-neurs to obtain certifi cation for their business, increase their contracting capabili-ties, and build partnership connections. For informa-tion go to www.jsums.edu/we

HOLDEN LECTUREThe JSU Center for

University Scholars will present the 2012 Holden Lecture on Thursday, Nov. 8th at 10 a.m. in JSU Stu-dent Center Theater. Ron-ald Davenport, Sr. will be the guest lecturer. For more information visit jsucus@jsums.edu, sites.jsums.edu/scholars or call 601-979-6949.

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CAMPUS READING COMMUNITY

The JSU Campus Read-ing Community will dis-cuss the book, Not What We Were: The Changed and Changing South by James E. Bell. Join us Tues-day, November 13, 2012, Jackson State University Java Café H.T. Sampson Library 6:00 pm. A recep-tion will immediately fol-low the review. For more information, please contact the Hamer Institute at 601-979-1563 or email: Hamer.Institute@jsums.edu.

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People SpeakOpinion

Compiled by TaKeisha Hoyle and Derrick Walton

“What can you as an individual do to help the country as a whole after this Presidential election?”

Monroe BarbourSeniorSocial WorkJackson, Miss.“All I can say is just make sure that I advocate for the community. Just make sure we stay in tune for what’s going on.”

Dharron CollinsSophomorePsychologyMemphis, Tenn.“I feel like as a citizen, I can only improve on the things I already know to do right.”

I am a big believer that the current generation has been spoiled. We can get access to almost any opportunity; so why take advantage? And, the current generation seems to be addicted to everything just being handed to them and for some, that in-cludes a sense of entitlement re-lating to the government.

On Tuesday, Nov. 6, America and the whole world gathered to watch Barack Obama be re-elected as the President of the United States of America. Many have called Obama the Internet President because of the unprec-edented way his campaign used social media to raise funds, raise awareness, connect to the young-er generation and ultimately outmaneuver his opponent Mitt Romney.

Four years ago, Obama pushed the message change and hope. Now, four years later, his message is one of moving for-ward.

After listening to his 20-min-ute speech after winning re-elec-

tion, I was inspired by President Obama’s words urging people to come together to work to improve education, develope innovative ideas and solutions to common problems, reduce the defi cit and improve the environment.

He said: “This country has more wealth than any nation, but that’s not what makes us rich. We have the most powerful military in history, but that’s not what makes us strong. Our universities, our culture are the envy of the world, but that’s not what keeps the world coming to our shores. It’s the belief that our destiny is shared, that this country only works when we accept certain obligations to one another.”

People ages 18 to 29 made up 19 percent of voters in this election cycle, up 1 percentage point from 2008, according to early National Exit Poll (NEP) data. President Obama won this age group with 60 percent sup-port. Of all people under 30 who were eligible to vote, at least 49.3 percent did register and cast a bal-lot, a number that could rise to 51 percent in the fi nal analysis and basically match the youth turnout of 52 percent in 2008, CIRCLE reports, based on its analysis of NEP data. That’s between 22 and 23 million people.

As it was for other Ameri-cans, the economy was the top issue for young people heading into the election, surveys have shown. Unemployment for 18- to 29-year-olds is 12 percent, compared with under 8 percent for the nation as a whole, accord-ing to Generation Opportunity, a nonpartisan group launched in 2011 to engage young people on economic issues through social media.

The bulk of young people voted to give the president four

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more years to try to make a dent in the issue of the economy. Only 38 percent of young peo-ple believe that today’s political leaders refl ect the interests of young Americans, according to Generation Opportunity polls.

As a young voter and a col-lege student, I am asking the question, what can my genera-tion do now to help the country continue to move progressively forward? We have to remember that it is not what the country can do for us, but what we can do for your country.

I feel that young people can put effort into the continuation of President Obama’s plans for the next four years. Mean-while, keep an eye out for a cause and/or an organization that particularly speaks to you, that exhilarates you. Then dive in and focus your efforts on the service you can provide oth-ers. You’ll be more engaged if you concentrate your time and resources on a cause or effort that you truly believe in. We have to learn how to provide and develop justice within our communities and not indulge ourselves on dependency from the government.

President Obama stated re-cent storms show how Ameri-cans put aside differences, work together; that Americans together fought back from re-cession; that the middle class thrives if everyone gets a fair shot, does their fair share and plays by the same rules.

I say let’s all do what we can for our country.

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

Steven HolmanFreshmanMusic EducationChicago, Ill.“I guess I could sup-port whoever wins the election, because I can’t choose who wins and support whatever is next.”

Quintin SloanFreshmanMusic EducationChicago, Ill.“I voted this time, so next time I will vote again. If something changes. You can’t be mad if you didn’t vote.”

Dilibe Offi ahSophomoreCivil EngineeringJackson, Miss.“I would continue to go to class, I would continue to get an education, and continue to strive to be the best that I can be.”

Hannah HulittSophomoreIndustrial TechnologyJackson, Miss.“Encourage myself more to get out of school and do something for this econo-my.”

Jasmine NevelsJuniorGraphic DesignJackson, Miss.“Pay more attention to the news and what’s going on with the overall election.”

Treasa Griffi nFreshmanTherapeutic RecreationJackson, Miss.“I would get more involved in the community, like community centers, tutor-ing kids, more canned food drives, and helping shel-ters.”

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John WilliamsSophomoreBiologySt. Louis, Mo.“As far as making the community a better place for the people and visitors, I’ll try my best to keep African-Amer-icans in a positive mind set in order to be suc-cessful.”

Rashon Bogan-RobersonFreshmanPolitical ScienceWarren Hill, Miss.“I will continue voting, support businesses and my own community, continue to study hard, work, and pray.”

Candice MaclinFreshmanElementary EnglishMemphis, Tenn.“We could gather to-gether to form mentoring groups to help the young and help teens learn about the society.”

Daryl Williams Jr.JuniorEnglish EducationEast St. Louis, Ill.“In my opinion, the presi-dential election doesn’t affect me at all. I would continue giving back to the youth and the black community.”

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Candace ChambersStaff Writers

The votes are in. They have been counted. President Barack Hussein Obama has been re-elected as the leader of the Unit-ed States of America. He beat Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Rom-ney, 303 electoral votes to 206.

President Obama delivered his victory speech to a crowd of supporters in Chicago, Ill. stating, “While our road has been hard. While our journey has been long. We have picked ourselves up. We have fought our way back. And we know in our hearts that for the United States of America the best is yet to come.”

While waiting out the night at a watch party in the Student Center, an estimated crowd of more than 400 at Jackson State University discussed politics, gathered around televisions and enjoyed music and food as the election results rolled in on Tuesday night. The watch party was sponsored by the JSU Stu-dent Government Association and the NAACP.

As the night progressed, is-sues were discussed, such as

the number of blue states, the impact of electoral votes, which candidate would win the state of California, and what should be the focus of the U.S. president for the next four years.

Bianca Cook, a sophomore business management major from Gautier, Miss., said she

enjoyed the watch party. “Ev-eryone (was) anxious to see if Obama would win or not,” stated Cook. “Some important issues in the election are education and the economy as a whole.”

Angela Williams, a junior chemistry/forensic science major from Clarksdale, Miss. said, “The

‘Fired Up, Ready to go’: Nation moves forward with Obama

JSU students stand in long line to vote on election day.Photo: Lamaar Mateen

main issues will be health issues. I like Obamacare and I don’t want it to go away.”

Nicole Lewis, junior po-litical science major, from Fort Washington MD, stated that since “Obama won, I feel that the country would continue in a progressive path. She added that if Romney had won she would have moved to Canada. “I would do what I can because those that don’t use their voice have noth-ing to complain about,” Lewis added.

Some JSU international stu-dents at the watch party spoke about the election process.

Shz Shu, a senior marketing major from China said, “I’m glad to have good opportunities to experience the election culture in America.”

Jabuile Gumede, a junior marketing major from Johan-nesburg, South Africa said, “The idea of America being governed by Mitt Romney is simply not viable. Not only have I seen and been exposed to how my fellow students education would be jeopardized if Romney won but I also stand firmly against Rom-ney’s ideas on woman rights,” said Gumede. “For a man to de-cide how a woman should handle

her body is simply ridiculing all the hard work woman did during the Feminist movement. Obama is not only the “obvious” choice to black people because he is of color but simply because his policy and ideas not only benefit the Black community but also give them a platform to move forward.”

Qi Huang a graduate student from Beijing, China felt that the country would be in great hands under President Obama.

“I think President Obama has done a great job. It has taken many efforts to get the U.S. out of the ditch it has been in before him and I hope Obama wins,” said Huang.

Even though there was con-troversy about voter identifica-tion in Mississippi, and the names of some who registered were not on the polling roles, the impact of young voters on the election and the crowd of JSU students casting their ballots on Nov. 6 in the student center pleased Bran-don Sanders, a member of JSU Campus Police.

“It’s awesome. I couldn’t be-lieve it. By voting, I think every little bit helps,” said Sanders.

Kachelle PratcherStaff Writer

With an air of anticipation and mixed emotions, Jackson State University students gath-ered in the Student Center on Tuesday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. to watch election results on moni-tors throughout the food court and awaited the announcement of who would be their president for the next four years.

Sponsored by the Student Government Association and Jackson State’s NAACP Chap-ter, every floor of the student center was filled with anxious

students gathered around every television. Faculty, staff and alumni also came to show sup-port while waiting on election results.

“I am really excited that students voted today and came out tonight, it shows that even though Mississippi is a red state our school is not,” said SGA president Brian Wilks, senior political science major from Jackson, Miss.

JSU NAACP chapter presi-dent Jason Hardiman, a senior biology pre-vet major from Jackson, Miss., said: “We spon-sored this event in an effort to

keep our community well aware of the presidential elections as one.”

The student center was filled with music, laughter and dancing while food was served. Students engaged in political conversations could be heard at most tables, while other students did home-work and tweeted the entire night.

“I really enjoyed the watch party. I had so much fun and all I can say is it’s ‘Obama or Noth-ing’,” stated Romero Fitch, a sophomore computer science ma-jor from Chicago, Ill.

The room was filled with a lot of emotions from the student

JSU students celebrate Obama victory at watch party

JSU students watch election results at watch party in the JSU Student Center.Photo: Dominique McCraney

body while watching CNN elec-tion coverage.

“I (felt) scared and excited about this election,” said Paige Wiggins, a junior criminal jus-tice major.

Kristi Williams was also nervous about the impending results.

“I (was) on pins and needles waiting for the election results, it’s nerve wracking,” said Wil-liams.

“I am glad that all college students are getting together and standing up for what they believe in,” said Kathy Spencer, a junior political science major from Houston, Texas, “no mat-ter the results.”

Sophomore student Johna-than Luckett, also known as DJ King Kong, played hit music to keep the audience hyped while waiting on results to update. Chanting over the mic ‘Turn Up’ got the crowd more engaged and had everyone dancing around the student center having a great time.

“This election is really im-portant for everybody and it’s an honor to see that my peers are interested in what happens with our country and politics,” said Y’Tasha Smoots, a junior biol-ogy pre-physical therapy major from Canton, Miss. “ I really love the involvement.”

The watch party was origi-

nally scheduled from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., but the JSU student body was not leaving until they heard who was elected President of the United States. Each time the electoral votes were updated, more music, cheers and screams filled the student center. It wasn’t until voting results from the swing state of Ohio were announced after 10 p.m. that the moment arrived where the television screen revealed that President Obama was re-elected with 274 electoral votes to Gov-ernor Mitt Romney’s 203. That number increased throughout the night in President Obama’s favor.

Justin Smith, a biology pre-med major from Jackson, Miss., said: “I feel like JSU is doing a great job by hosting a watch party for the Presidential elec-tion because it’s getting more students involved and it shows them the importance of their vote. With more students know-ing the importance of their vote, the society will be filled with more people who understand what politics are,” said Smith.

Students then moved the celebration outside to the Gibbs-Green Pedestrian Walkway to chant, take pictures, and sing “2 terms” to express their hap-piness. The student center and plaza was packed with students until around 11 p.m.

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Congressional incumbents and Romney win in Miss.

Two years after booting two incumbents from the U.S. House, Mississippi voters chose stabil-ity in 2012 by re-electing all four current congressmen and return-ing Republican Roger Wicker to the U.S. Senate.

The state on Tuesday also delivered all six of its presiden-tial electoral votes to Republican Mitt Romney, as expected. Mis-sissippi has voted Republican in

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every presidential election since 1980.

Wicker won a six-year term. The House members won two-year terms: Democrat Bennie Thompson in the Delta’s 2nd District and Republicans Alan Nunnelee in the northern 1st Dis-trict, Gregg Harper in the central 3rd and Steven Palazzo in the southern 4th.

A preliminary exit poll con-ducted for The Associated Press and other news organizations showed the lackluster economy and the federal deficit were domi-

nant electoral issues for the state, much as for the nation. A sizeable share of Mississippi voters said they think their financial situation is worse now than it was four years ago. Smaller shares said their financial situation is about the same or better.

Robin Woody, 44, of Madi-son, said she voted for Romney.

“I feel like our country needs to go in a new direction,” said Woody, who works with babies at a mother’s day out program at a Jackson-area church.

Asked what influenced her vote, Woody said: “My Christian values.” She said she opposes abortion.

Reginald Welch, 22, is a University of Southern Missis-sippi student who drove home to Madison to vote for Obama. He said that as a young black man, he found it especially important to vote because black people in Mississippi used to be denied ac-cess to the ballot. Welch said he believes Obama relates to people from a wide variety of social and economic backgrounds.

“He speaks for the people who aren’t able to speak up for themselves,” Welch said. “I feel like he’s a sincere person.”

Wicker, 61, of Tupelo, has been in the Senate since Decem-ber 2007.

“We’re going to have to re-ally attack our spending prob-

lem, much the same as a family does when they’ve fallen on hard times,” Wicker said Tuesday. “That means we’re going to have to cut spending even in programs that we like. We’ve reached this sort of crisis where the solutions are going to have to be biparti-san.”

Wicker’s Democratic chal-lenger was Albert N. Gore Jr., 82, of Starkville, a retired United Methodist minister and retired chaplain for the U.S. Army Spe-cial Forces. Also running were the Constitution Party’s Thomas Cramer of Vancleave and the Re-form Party’s Shawn O’Hara of Hattiesburg.

Nunnelee, 54, of Tupelo, was in the insurance business and was a longtime state senator when he unseated Democratic Rep. Travis Childers in November 2010.

Nunnelee’s Democratic chal-lenger this year was Brad Mor-ris, 37, of Oxford, an attorney and businessman who once was Childers’ chief of staff. Also run-ning in the 1st District were Lib-ertarian Danny Bedwell of Co-lumbus, the Constitution Party’s Jimmie Ray Bourland of Colum-bus and the Reform Party’s Chris Potts.

The 1st district stretches across the Tennessee state line and includes Southaven, Oxford, Tupelo, Columbus and Louis-ville. It has all of 21 counties and

part of Oktibbeha County.Thompson, 64, of Bolton, has

held the 2nd District seat since 1993 and is the longest-serving current member of Mississippi’s House delegation. He is the top Democrat on the House Home-land Security Committee.

At his victory party in Bolton, Thompson said he served “two wild hogs that we killed and grilled,” plus 300 pounds of cat-fish. He said Congress needs to pass a Farm Bill and head off au-tomatic budget cuts before they take effect, as scheduled, in the coming months.

“These two items loom very large over our state because we’re an agricultural state,” Thompson said.

Thompson’s Republican chal-lenger, Republican Bill Marcy, 66, of Vicksburg, is a former Chi-cago police officer. Marcy court-ed tea party voters this year, as he did when he unsuccessfully chal-lenged Thompson in 2010. In-dependent Cobby Mondale Wil-liams, 36, of Canton is an urban planner tried to appeal to younger voters in the 2nd District this year. The Reform Party’s Lajena Wil-liams was also on the ballot.

The 2nd District stretches 200 miles alongside the Mississippi River. It includes all of 24 coun-ties and parts of Hinds and Madi-

President Barack Obama faces a new urgent task now that he has a second term, working with a status-quo Congress to address an impending financial crisis that economists say could send the country back into re-cession.

“You made your voice heard,” Obama said in his ac-ceptance speech, signaling that he believes the bulk of the coun-try is behind his policies. It’s a sticking point for House Repub-licans, sure to balk at that.

The same voters who gave Obama four more years in of-fice also elected a divided Con-gress, sticking with the dynamic that has made it so hard for the president to advance his agen-da. Democrats retained control of the Senate; Republicans kept their House majority.

House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, spoke of a dual mandate. “If there is a

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mandate, it is a mandate for both parties to find common ground and take steps together to help our economy grow and create jobs,” he said.

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky had a more harsh assessment.

“The voters have not en-dorsed the failures or excesses

of the president’s first term,” McConnell said. “They have simply given him more time to finish the job they asked him to do together” with a balanced Congress.

Obama’s more narrow vic-tory was nothing like the jubi-lant celebration in 2008, when his hope-and-change election as

the nation’s first black president captivated the world. This time, Obama ground it out with a stay-the-course pitch that essen-tially boiled down to a plea for more time to make things right and a hope that Congress will be more accommodating than in the past.

Even his victory party was more subdued. His campaign said Wednesday that 20,000 people came to hear his speech in downtown Chicago, com-pared with 200,000 four years ago.

The most pressing challeng-es immediately ahead for the 44th president are all too famil-iar: an economy still baby-step-ping its way toward full health; 23 million people out of work or in search of better jobs; civil war in Syria; a menacing stand-off over Iran’s nuclear program.

Sharp differences with Re-publicans in Congress on taxes, spending, deficit reduction,

immigration and more await. While Republicans control the House, Democrats have at least 53 votes in the Senate and Republicans 45. One newly elected independent isn’t saying which party he’ll side with, and North Dakota’s race was not yet called.

Obama’s list of promises to keep includes many holdovers he was unable to deliver on in his first term, such as rolling back tax cuts for upper-income people, overhauling immi-gration policy and reducing federal deficits. Six in 10 vot-ers said in exit polls that taxes should be increased, and nearly half of voters said taxes should be increased on incomes over $250,000, as Obama has called for.

“It’s very clear from the exit polling that a majority of Americans recognize that we

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States President Obama won.

Congressman Bennie Thompson and U.S. Senator Roger Wicker

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Canadace ChambersNews Editor

Colorfully wrapped card-board boxes featuring snow-men and ornaments can be seen across campus as the Center for Service and Community En-gaged Learning strives to pro-vide items for needy individuals in the community.

Whole cut green beans, pea-

nut butter, sweaters, and socks are some of the items the CSCEL are collecting for its Canned Food and Coats, Sweaters, and Socks Drive. For the 5th year, the center has collected goods to distribute throughout the Jackson area.

Stewpot Community Ser-vices Inc., The Hope House of Hospitality, Gateway Rescue Mission, and the Sims House are local organizations that have

received donations in previous years. The center also adopts fami-lies throughout the holidays.

With Thanksgiving and Christ-mas right around the corner, fami-lies are preparing for seasoned Butterball turkeys with dressing and searching for deals on new items, such as the iPhone 5 and the Skylanders Giants video game for the children. But, many families are less fortunate and often rely

JSU students help those in need during CSCEL food drive

Dr. Curry’s introduction to business students donate food items to the CSCEL canned food drive.Photo: The Blue & White Flash

on community organizations and shelters to donate needed items, in order to enjoy the holiday sea-son.

CSCEL Coordinator, Eltease Moore, urges for everyone to par-ticipate in the drive.

“We at JSU should give to those less fortunate than our-selves,” said Moore.

Gisele N. Gentry, Assis-tant Director of Service Learn-ing, also believes that everyone should give to those who are less fortunate.

“It’s all about giving. If somebody has given to you, you should give back,” said Gentry.

Since many individuals need assistance, not only during the holiday season, but throughout the entire year, Gentry hopes the center will host drives year-long because it is essential to help oth-ers.

JSU students also feel that the canned food/clothing drive is an excellent and beneficial way to give back to the community.

Jasmine Ash, a senior el-ementary education major from Atlanta, Ga. said, “The drive greatly benefits areas that desper-ately need it. We should reach out to the surrounding areas around JSU first, before anyone else.”

Shanesha Johnson, a senior early family childhood educa-tion major from Sallis, Miss. had similar views.

“Some families are not able to buy clothes and food because they are too expensive. Their food stamps may carry over, but they may not be enough. It’s get-ting cold and clothes may be too expensive to buy for their chil-dren.”

Johnson added, “As the say-ing goes, “It takes a village to raise a child. Everybody in the community should lend a helping hand, especially during the holi-day season.”

The Canned Food and Coast, Sweaters, and Socks Drive, which began on Oct. 1, will con-tinue through Dec. 7. The most needed non-perishable foods are canned foods and vegetables, canned meats and fish, canned soups, stews, and chili, pasta, to-mato sauce, beans, rice, cereal, peanut butter, and powdered milk. New and gently worn coats will be accepted for children and adults. Socks must be new.

Donations can be delivered to the CSCEL office located on the first floor of the Jacob L. Reddix Building or to the many bins lo-cated across campus.

Tiffany EdmondsonAssociate Editor

JSU shows appreciation to military students and veterans

Transitioning from any branch of the military impacts an individual physically, mentally, and emotionally. Jackson State University’s Veterans Services Program aims to help veteran students with that transition.

The Veterans Center offi-cially opened on campus in Aug. of 2012 led by director, Timothy Abrams, who also serves in the United States Army Reserve.

With a rapid increase of vet-eran students, the services of-fered at the center are not only suppose to help student veterans with adapting to an academic in-stitution and also serve as a liai-son between the veteran student community and the university.

The Veterans Center, which is located on the first floor of the Jacob L.Reddix Building, offers students academic and advising service, transition assis-tance, veteran career transition, veterans work-study, family as-sistance and counseling services in conjunction with the Latasha Norman Center for Counseling and Psychological Services.

The services are provided in an effort to change the sub-cul-ture of veteran students on cam-pus by giving them a place they can call home on campus and a voice to make sure they are con-nected with the rest of their peers on and off campus and within the

community.Fredricus Funchess, a junior

computer engineering student from Georgetown, Miss., went straight to war right after his high school graduation. Funchess is a 21 year-old Army National Guardsman and a father. When trying to re-enter society after being deployed to Iraq, Funchess hit the ground running and ended up enrolled as a student at JSU.

“I like to consider myself a hardworking man. After I came back, getting into school was easy with the help of my mother. She handled a lot of my paper-work and scholarship business while I was deployed,” said Funchess.

Although it was a smooth sail for Funchess to enroll at JSU, he stated that he was blessed because he has heard many sto-ries from other veterans whose transition into college wasn’t as pleasant as his.

“I’m not going to complain because I didn’t have any nega-tive experiences,” said Funchess.

Deshaunte Walker, another student veteran, served eight years in the Marine Corps from July of 1999-June 2007 and had a seven month tour of duty in Iraq. The 34 year-old senior graphic design major from Chicago, Ill. stated that he joined the Marine Corps to overcome adversity in urban America.

Walker said that the greatest aspect about being a veteran is

the camaraderie and the sense of family and espirit de corps.

“A sense of pride comes with knowing that I’ve done something that most people are scared to do. I looked fear in the face and faced it head on, that gives me a sense of honor,” said Walker.

The sense of family is simi-lar to the atmosphere that the Veterans Center is trying to cre-ate and Walker has utilized the resources that are offered to stu-dent veterans.

Walker said that since the center was established, he has created many alliances with staff and off campus entities who are working diligently to ensure the success of his matriculation throughout his undergraduate studies.

Although the Veterans Cen-ter caters to his needs, Walker is going the extra mile by serv-ing as the President of the JSU Chapter of Student Veterans Association of America, which was founded a year ago in honor of the U.S. veterans.

“I found a home that has al-lowed me to continue to serve and it provides me with a sense of responsibility,” said Walker.

Continuing its commitment to veteran students, Jackson State has also partnered with the Veterans Administration Medical Center to hold Veter-ans Awareness Day. The events will kick off today with a FYI

session on the 2nd floor of the Jacobs L. Reddix Building from 1-2:30 p.m. During this event, veteran students will be made aware of benefits, academic plans and government assistance programs for veterans.

Throughout the day, the VA Medical Center Outreach Mobile Van Unit will grace the Gibbs-Green Pedestrian Walkway to give veterans an opportunity to enroll in VA health care plans.

On Saturday, Nov. 10, the City of Jackson along with the

Veterans Administration will host the First Annual Veterans Day Parade in downtown Jack-son starting at 10 a.m.

And finally, JSU is hosting “Military Appreciation Day” during Jackson State’s football game against Alabama A&M University at 4 p.m at the Mis-sissippi Veterans Memorial Sta-dium..

Veterans from all branches of the military will be offered a $15 discounted ticket price in ad-vance with their military ID.

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Mattie RushStaff Writer

The weather is changing and that is evident by the Fall/Winter fash-ions that can be seen on the campus of Jackson State University.

Some students feel that it is easier to be more fashion forward during this time of year.

At JSU, students are gracing the plaza with the latest and most exqui-site trends for this season.

One of these trends is the pair-ing of shorts and mini skirts with a unique printed tights and combat boots. Oversized cardigans and a heavy scarf are often worn with this style.

Students will notice this fashion season that many styles once again are coming back from the 1980s and 1990s.

Marissa Simms, a JSU alumnus and owner of the Royal Bleu Bou-tique, added her thoughts on the lat-est trends that will keep you warm and looking hot at the same time.

“My favorite Fall fashion items will have to be scarves and skul-lies because they are your accent pieces,”said Simms.

Simms also explained why it is easier to be more fashionable during the cold months.

“I feel as if I am more fashionable during the winter season because you can do a lot of layering to spice up

your coats and boots,” said Simms. Lianna Norris, a sophomore biol-

ogy pre-med major from Grand Rap-ids, Mich., said, “My favorite Fall fashion item is a simple scarf because I feel that a scarf can be worn year round. A light scarf for the spring and a heavy scarf for the winter.”

A few items ladies should have in their closet this season are structured blazers, scarves, thigh high boots, printed tights, oversized sweaters, boyfriend cardigans, chunky- heel pumps, faux fur collars, lace dresses and turtle necks.

A few items the guys should have in their Fall fashion wardrobe include sports jackets, dress shirts, slim fi t suits, loafers, scarves and sweaters.

There are also some fashion faux pas that should be avoided during this fashion season.

• DON’T practice excessive col-or blocking. Students should avoid wearing ten different colors at a time.

• DON’T wear UGG boots in 70 degree plus weather. DON’T is that you don’t have to play it safe with your handbag this winter.

The DO’s for this winter is adding wine color to your fall wardrobe. DO add pointy toe pumps to your shoe collection this winter and DO mix sporty with ladylike. Practical meets pretty?

I hope some of you have consid-ered some of these fall/winter fash-ion tips and will use them to look your best this season.

Students grace campus with Winter fashion

JSU student wearing latest Fall/Winter fashion.Photo: Dominique McCraney

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Jackson State University wants to alleviate the stress of registration with the “Tie Into Greatness” early registration ini-tiative.

Early registration for spring 2013 and summer semesters

Taylor BemberyStaff Writer

JSU urges students to avoid Early Regi’STRESSing’

Brian Wilks and Sarah Brown urge students to register early for next semester.Photo: Lamaar Mateen

started on Nov. 5 but officially kicked off on Nov. 7, with a rally on the Gibbs-Green Pe-destrian Walkway. Early reg-istration ends Nov. 30.

The rally started with greet-ings from Miss Jackson State University Sarah Brown and SGA President Brian Wilkes. Alfred Jackson, the Registrar at Jackson State, was also in attendance to inform students

about the importance of regis-tering early and how taking ac-tion can help the process be less stressful.

“It’s critical for currently enrolled students to participate in early registration with the advisement process and course selection process coordinated through the academic depart-ment so they can have the courses in before we leave for Christmas break,” said Jackson.

Jackson also added some advantages and incentives stu-dents can have if they partici-pate in early registration.

“Students won’t have to worry about early registration in January, therefore they have the chance not to have to pay late fees; they can stay on track with their degree requirements, and a whole host of other rea-sons why it’s an advantage for students that register early,” said Jackson.

Phillip Cockrell, the As-sociate Vice President for Stu-dent Life and Dean of Students said, “Jackson State Univer-sity implemented the “Tie Into Greatness...Early Registration initiative to encourage all stu-dents to pre-register for their 2013 academic courses. This initiative is important because the University is committed to offering academic courses each

Wilbur McCoy, a sopho-more elementary education major from Jackson, Miss. said, “My vote made a big impact because every vote counts.”

Brian Wilks, JSU Student Government Association Presi-dent, said there was a problem with some students’ names not being on the voter list even though they had registered on campus, but they were allowed to cast affidavit ballots, after Derrick Johnson, state presi-dent of the NAACP was con-tacted and intervened.

According to local news reports on Tuesday, Johnson stated that the Hinds County Circuit Clerk’s office had failed to process thousands of voter registration forms, a claim that the Clerk’s office denied.

JSU’s NACCP President, Jason Hardiman, a senior biol-ogy/pre-vet major from Jack-son, Miss. believes that stu-dents should be aware of the occurrences in politics. “I feel that their future depends on it” he stated.

Diamond Jenkins & Taylor Bembery contributed to this story.

son counties.Harper, 56, of Pearl, is an at-

torney and first won the 3rd seat November 2008. He said he’s focused his on his work on the Energy and Commerce Com-mittee.

Crystal Biggs of Florence won the Democratic primary but

withdrew from the race for health reasons. Democrats didn’t replace her on the ballot. Reform Party candidate John “Luke” Pannell ran in the 3rd District but never filed a campaign finance report.

The 3rd District stretches from Wilkinson County by the Missis-sippi River, through the Jackson suburbs in Rankin County and up to Noxubee County, bordering Alabama. It includes 20 counties and parts of four.

Palazzo, 42, of Biloxi, is a Gulf War veteran who previously served in the state House of Representa-tives. He first won the 4th District seat November 2010 by defeating longtime Democratic Rep. Gene Taylor.

Palazzo’s Democratic challeng-er this year was Matthew Moore, 36, of Biloxi, a community college honors student. Also running in the 4th District were Libertarian Ron Williams of Moss Point, who un-

successfully sought the Repub-lican nomination for governor in 2011; and the Reform Party’s Robert Claunch of Diamond-head.

The 4th District stretches from the Gulf of Mexico up to the sand clay hills of Clarke County, south of Meridian. It includes Biloxi, Gulfport, Pasca-goula and Hattiesburg, covering 13 counties and part of Clarke County.

need to share responsibil-ity for reducing the deficit,” Maryland Rep. Chris Van Hollen, the top Democrat on the House Budget Commit-tee, told CNN. “That means asking higher-income earners to contribute more to reduc-ing the deficit.”

But Sara Taylor Fagen, who served as political direc-tor in President George W. Bush’s second term, warned the current White House to pay heed to the closely di-vided electorate, a lesson her party learned after 2004. With 98 percent of precincts reporting, Obama had 50 per-cent to 48 percent for Rom-

ney.“It’ll be interesting if the

Obama team misinterprets the size of their victory,” Fa-gen said. “I think if you look back at history, we pushed Social Security and the Con-gress wasn’t ready for that and wasn’t going to do it. And had President Bush gone after im-migration, we may be sitting in a very different position as a party.”

Obama predicted in the waning days of the campaign that his victory would moti-vate Republicans to make a deal on immigration policy next year to make up for hav-ing “so alienated the fastest-growing demographic group in the country, the Latino com-munity.”

Former Mississippi Gov.

Haley Barbour agreed that a lesson of 2012 is for his Repub-lican Party to change the party’s approach on immigration.

“Republicans say, ‘We don’t want to reward people for breaking the law,’” Barbour told CBS. “The way we need to look at it is, how are we going to grow the American economy and where does our immigra-tion policy fit into that?”

Even before Obama gets to his second inaugural on Jan. 20, he must deal with the threatened “fiscal cliff.” A combination of automatic tax increases and steep across-the-board spend-ing cuts are set to take effect in January if Washington doesn’t quickly reach a budget deal. Experts have warned that the economy could tip back into re-cession without an agreement.

Newly elected Democrats signaled they want compro-mise to avoid the fiscal cliff.

Sen.-elect Tim Kaine, a former Virginia governor who defeated Republican George Allen, said on NBC’s “Today” show that voters sent a message they want “cooperative government.” But he also says the election results show that the public doesn’t want “all the levers in one party’s hands” on Capitol Hill.

From Massachusetts, Elizabeth Warren said on “CBS This Morning” that those who voted for her oppo-nent, Republican Sen. Scott Brown, expressed a desire for lawmakers to work together. She says: “I heard that loud and clear.”

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semester that will aid students in obtaining their degree,” said Cockrell.

To some students registering for new classes means a new bal-ance and a new balance means new stress.

Alvin Perkins II, a junior mar-keting major from Jackson, Miss., feels that even though early regis-tration is available, the thought of having to complete registration for next year can be stressful.

“JSU has a new process this year basically where you have to pay most of your balance to com-plete registration, so it is stressful when you are not financially able to pay for school but I still reg-istered early. Hopefully I don’t have the same problem waiting for financial aid and scholarships to kick in so I am able to com-plete registration on time next se-mester,” said Perkins.

Harold Johnson, a junior in-tergraded marketing communi-cations major from Chicago, Ill., explained how he will be taking advantage of the new registration process to avoid problems.

“I will register early but I do not stress as much as other stu-dents because I feel financial aid will pull through. I know I had problems registering for this se-mester that messed up my finan-cial aid that I’m still getting in or-der today, but registering early is

important,” said Johnson.Students who attended the

early registration rally on Nov. 7 were informed about the pro-gram and the benefits they can have from registering early.

Dhahran Hall, a senior mass communication major from Chicago, Ill., decided to “Tie Into Greatness” by being prompt at the rally.

“I knew we were having the rally so I do plan on registering before Nov. 30 to avoid late fees. I feel that JSU having this rally is getting students aware of the registration process and graduation requirements so they won’t have any problems next semester,” said Hall.

Students who participate in early registration from Nov. 5 - 30 will be eligible to win one or more prizes. Freshman and sophomore students are urged to contact their Undergradu-ate Studies academic advisors for course selections. Juniors, seniors and graduate students should contact their major de-partmental advisor for course selection and a registration ac-cess code.

Students who are prepared to pay fees after course se-lection should proceed to the Business Office on the 2nd floor of B.F. Roberts Hall. For questions, call (601) 979-2300.

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Page 11 - November 8, 2012The Blue & White FlashSports Briefs

Jackson State University men and women’s basketball teams did very well in their performances at home in the Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assemblies Center Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012.

The JSU Lady Tigers were playing hard from start to finish with a very strong lead throughout the game against the Lemoyne Owen College Lady Magicians from Mem-phis, Tenn.

The Tiger’s impressed the fans with a 34-point lead in the second half with 3:58 left. JSU played hard stopping the ball at the opposing end with every opportunity given. The team successfully finished their exhibition scoring a total of 91 points to Lemoyne Owens’ 54.

The JSU men’s basketball team also did quite well in their performance against the Miles College Bears from Fairfield, Ala.

The Tigers did great defensively leading in blocks, steals, and rebounds. At the half the Tigers led the Bears 21–19.

Jackson State had an excellent game playing dominant basketball and holding a lead the entire game. By the end of the game the JSU Tigers knew they had the win, playing comfortably up and down the court. JSU won the game against the MC Bears 68-55.

The Lady Tigers official season will kickoff Friday, Nov. 9, 2012 and will take place in Fayetteville, Ark. against the Uni-versity of Arkansas. The official kickoff of the JSU men’s basketball season will be Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012 in Waco, Texas against Baylor University.

Likoya McCune, Jr.Staff Writer

Jackson State basketball teams successful in home exhibitions

Tigers beat Grambling, remain in SWAC title race

The Jackson State football team put its best game together when the Tigers squared off against rival Grambling State Saturday evening at Robinson Stadium. JSU dominated the game from start to fin-ish en route to a 53-17 victory. With the win JSU improves to a 5-4 overall record and a 5-2 SWAC mark. Grambling falls to 1-8, 0-7 record.

Jackson State scored in every quarter of play against Grambling State. GSU opened the game with a 37-yard field goal, to cap a five play, 27 yard drive at the 10:26 mark in the first quarter. JSU responded with its first touchdown at 7:54 in the first when Michael Perkins hauled in a Clayton Moore pass for 21 yards. The scored capped a five play, 55 yard drive.

The Tigers increased its lead to 13-3 when Rakeem Sims capped an eight play,

75 yard drive with a three yard TD run at the 1:46 mark in the first. JSU opened the second quarter with a six yard scoring run by Tommy Gooden, to make the score 19-3. The run capped a seven play, 69 yard drive. JSU failed on the point conversion.

The JSU Tigers continued to build on its lead. Ryan Griffin’s 58 yard interception re-turn at the 8:37 mark in the second quarter put the game out of reach. Ryan Deising’s point after kick made the score 26-3. JSU then increased its lead to 32-3 when Clay-ton Moore connected with Rico Richard-son on a 19 yard pass play for a touchdown.

Rakeem Sims scored his second touch-down of the game when he plunged in from two yards out, capping an eight play, 65 yard drive. The point after kick made the score 39-3. JSU scored its 46th straight point on a Sedmon Capler four yard run at the 3:14 mark in the third. Grambling scored its first touchdown of the game when Edward

JSU battles grambling during previous match-up.

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Patterson returned a kick 94 yards for the score at the 3:01 mark. Two minutes later Phillip McCain recovered a JSU fumble in the end zone to make the score 46-17.

Jackson State scored its final points of the game when Dedric McDonald con-nected with Stedmon Capler for an 11 yard touchdown play.

JSU dominated GSU on both sides of the ball. The Tigers rushed for 184 team yards and held Grambling to only five rushing yards (a JSU record). JSU passed for 308 yards and held the G-Men to 240.

Tommy Gooden and Rakeem Sims led JSU’s ground attack. Gooden finished with a game-high 73 yards and a TD, while Sims had 51 yards and two touchdowns. Tim Rush finished with 30 yards on five rush-ing attempts. Clayton Moore passed for a game-high 257 yards and two TDs.

Rico Richards hauled in a game-high five passes for 115 yards and a touchdown. He is 65 yards from reaching 1,000 yards for the season. Zach Pendleton caught three passes for 54 yards, DeSuan McKenzie had two catches for 48 yards and Michael Per-kins caught two passes for 44 yards.

The JSU defense was led by Todd Wilcher and John McNabb who each re-corded eight tackles. Johnathan Billups followed with six tackles, a sack and three tackles for loss

Under head coach Rick Comegy, JSU had never beaten Grambling State in a regular season game. Under Comegy, JSU’s only win against the G-men came in the 2007 SWAC Championship game.

Jackson State and Alabama A&M will square off Saturday, Nov. 10 at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium at 4 pm. The game will likely decide which team repre-sents the Eastern Division in the SWAC Championship game. Below is ticket in-formation .

$15.00 (Military Price) - Active Mili-tary (all branches), Veterans, Reserves, JROTC and Fellowship of Christian Ath-letes (FCA) - must show valid military ID to purchase tickets.Military apprecia-tion tickets can be purchased at the JSU Athletics Ticket Office and Miss. Veterans Memorial Stadium. Tickets will be $30.00 on game day.

$20.00 (Fan Appreciation Price) - with donation of a canned good (this offer is valid now through Nov. 9). No canned goods will be accepted on game day. Fan appreciation tickets can be purchased at the JSU Athletics Ticket Office and Miss. Veterans Memorial Stadium. Tickets will be $30.00 on game day.

For more information visit jsutigers.com or call the JSU Division of Athletics Ticket Office at 601-979-2420.

Tiffany Kellum , key player in victory.Photo: JSU Sports Media Relations

Photo: JSU Sports Media Relations

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TV personalit ies in ‘Soul Bowl’ batt le off the f ield

WJTV’s Ken South, meteorolo-gist and Jackson State University alumnus, is hoping for a flood.

A flood of donations, that is, to benefit his alma mater – and beat out coworker and Alcorn State alumna and WJTV news anchor Melissa Payne – in the 2012 Soul Bowl Giving Challenge.

The local television personali-

ties are feverishly working to outdo each other in the competition be-tween the universities to raise the most funds for scholarships from alumni and supporters between now and Nov. 17 when the Jackson State Tigers meet the Alcorn State Braves in Lorman for the Magnolia Heritage Classic: Soul Bowl 2012.

“I’m so eager to rally the JSU family around this contest,” South said. “I think it’s a great way to show pride in our university and

Melissa Payne , Alcorn State University alumna and Ken South, Jackson State University alumnus of WJTV.

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The Jackson State football team will host the Alabama A&M Bulldogs in the Tigers final home game of the season.

Jackson State is in control of its own destiny in its quest to return to Birmingham, Ala. for the Southwestern Athletic Con-ference title game. It is win and you’re in for JSU. JSU, Alabama A&M and Alabama State are cur-rently in a three-way tie for first place in the SWAC Eastern Divi-sion.

JSU owns the tie-breaker against Alabama State, by beating the Hornets earlier this season. If the Tigers beat Alabama A&M on Saturday, followed by a win over Alcorn State, JSU can punch its own ticket to the SWAC champi-onship game on Dec. 8.

The Jackson State vs. Alabama A&M football game will take

place on Nov. 10, 2012 at 4 p.m.JSU is hosting “Military Appre-

ciation Day” during Jackson State University’s game against Ala-bama A&M University at 4 p.m at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium..

Veterans from all branches of the military will be offered a $15 discounted ticket price in advance with their military ID.

Ticket prices are $20 for fans who bring a canned good when purchasing tickets during the week.

Regular game day ticket prices are: Box Seats: $40 (advance), $45 (game day); Reserved (40-yd line to 40-yd line), $35 (advance), $40 (game day); General Admission: $25 (advance), $30 (game day); Youth (ages 6-18): NA (no single game youth tickets will be sold).

Current JSU students are ad-mitted free to JSU home football games with valid student ID.

Jackson State University to host Alabama A&M

help future Tigers at the same time. Plus, we owe them one for last year. I know Tiger fans won’t let me down.”

South and Payne will announce the Soul Bowl Giving Challenge winning school during halftime at the JSU-Alcorn game immediately following an ultimate fan contest in which the winners will be drawn from the JSU and Alcorn donors to the Challenge.

If JSU wins the Giving Chal-

lenge, Payne will have to wear Tigers’ blue and white gear. If Al-corn wins, South will have to be decked out in the Alcorn Braves’ gold and purple.

HOW TO DONATEGifts are tax deductible!Checks or money orders should

be made payable to the Jackson State University Development Fund. Make sure to write Soul Bowl Giving Challenge on the memo line of the check to ensure the donation is counted in the fi-nal total. The checks also should be mailed/postmarked no later than Nov. 12 to ensure they’re counted in the final total.

Mail to:Jackson State UniversityAnnual GivingP.O. Box 17144Jackson, MS 39217

Donate online:Go to WJTV.com and type

in keyword Soul. Click on “click here” link in the Soul Bowl story, which will take you to the giv-ing page where you’ll click on the Give button. Donations then can be made securely through PayPal.

Questions?Contact Tangelia Kelly at

tangelia.t.kelly@jsums.edu or 601-979-1760.