2007 November

Front Page

Barbour speaks at Jones
During an October 8 visit to South Mississippi, Governor Haley Barbour made a stop on the JCJC campus.

SACS team schedules on-site visit
Every ten years, Jones County Junior College undergoes a review by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to determine its ability to create and sustain an environment that enhances student learning.

James, Marilyn Kat Fitzpatrick Huff named honor alums
In keeping with years of tradition, Jones County Junior College has announced the 2007 Honor Alumnus.

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Smith’s vision includes several imperatives
Everything”“ from new programs on campus to the new walking trail shows that times are changing at JCJC.

Walking trail finally finished; fitness center opens soon
For years, JCJC students have needed a quiet and peaceful place on campus to go and release all their stress and worries of hectic classes, and it’s finally here.

Dr. Robert Robbins speaks to PTK
Dr. Robert Robbins has a special connection to JCJC. Living with his grandfather in faculty housing, Robbins grew up on its campus and became a constant fixture, much like the faculty or students.

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Lee, Mills provide soccer leadership
A pair of sophomore soccer plaers provided their teams with valuable leadership this fall.

Most Beautiful Pageant set
The JCJC Most Beautiful Pageant will be held Tuesday, November 6, at 7p.m. in the Bush Fine Arts Auditorium.

Tech PBL works hard this semester
JCJCís Tech Phi Beta Lambda has been busy! We have been electing officers, preparing our homecoming float, and getting ready for Treats in the Streets.

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Rape, domestic violence effect wide range of people
Somewhere in America, a woman is raped every two minutes, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

RECAP: Potter, Robbins

Opinions Page 3

Editorial: Cell phone addiction leads to misplaced priorities
The 20th Century has given birth to a number of radical changes, primarily technology.

Death penalty offers free ticket out
The question of the death penalty seems to be one of great opinion and argument.

Jena 6 issue shows racism still exists in United States
Throughout history, we have heard about slaves all over the world.

Activities Page 4

Owens shares near-death experience
Dispelling myths and relaying the sobering facts of alcohol consumption, is the mission of former Laurel high school coach Dwight Owens.

SNO rasies money for St. Jude’s Hospital
The JCJC Student Nurse Organization began the fall semester with a bang by raising $1500 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Bobcat Brigade recruits, conducts campus tours
Students are asking, what is the difference between the newly formed JCJC Ambassadors and the Bobcat Brigade?

Sports Page 5

Bobcats win seventh straight
The No. 5 ranked Bobcats are undefeated and still going strong with an overall record of 7-0 and a 4-0 record in the South Division.

Offense ‘runs’ through ICC
After falling behind early in Fulton during the first quarter, the No. 8 ranked Bobcats (4-0) rebounded with 36 unanswered points and 501 total yards of offense to lead the maroon and gold to a 36-7 victory over the No. 16 ranked Itawamba Indians (3-1) in week four.

Bobcats victorious in ’07 cat fight
After going out with a shoulder injury in week five, quarterback Early James returned in week seven to lead the No. 5 ranked Bobcats (7-0) (4-0) past the No. 6 ranked Pearl River Wildcats (5-2) (2-2) on Homecoming in Poplarville.

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Freeman revolutionizes barbeque grill
Russ Freeman is a Jones County Junior College alumnus that has developed a great product. Freeman, co-owner of AS&H Auto Service, has recently helped design a completely original barbecue grill in the shape of a car engine.

Childhood experiences influence college major
The Promotion of Child Health Research Center once said that children are one-third of our population and all of our future.

Gerstner reflects on travels
Greta Gerstner has lived in seven different countries in the past 18 years.

Entertainment Page 7

Microwave meals perfect for students
For any dorm student who has had to settle on a cold snack cake, or could only tame their hunger with a bag of potato chips, this is your rescue.

Heels make fashion statement
My typical morning as a JCJC student involves throwing comfortable clothes on and running out my front door with a large cup of coffee in hand.

‘28 Weeks’ lives up to media hype
It’s very rare that I’m a fan of sequels, especially in the horror genre. Sequels of those types are usually devoid of their own tone, meaning, and just feel like they are made for money.

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