2007 October

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Bridging gaps in technology
Bridge integrity has been a major issue in the U.S. for some time now.

Developments in IT
The new Microsoft Office email system is only the beginning of technological advancements that the Office of Information Technology has under development for JCJC.

JCJC prepares for homecoming
Homecoming week is filled with fun festivities for students and the community this year.

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Charles Pickering speaks to PTK, Honors Institute
On September 18 Jones County Junior College hosted one of its own, Judge Charles Pickering.

QEP places emphasis on reading
Signs are beginning to pop up all across the JCJC campus with the word FORCE on them.

College mandates online orientation course for all freshmen students
Freshmen students at Jones can expect to spend a fair share of their time online.

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Fall Blood Drive
United Blood Services of the Natchez Trace Region reports that 375 units of blood were collected during the three-day drive held at JCJC in September.

RECAP: Iraq, Decisions, Vampire, Myers, Ambassadors, Music, Soccer

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Back to school
JCJC President Dr. Jesse Smith peps up the crowd at the Meet the Bobcats pep rally and Maroon Typhoon exhibition. More than 1500 people attended the evenings festivities.

RECAP: Tigers, Rangers, Warriors

Opinions Page 3

Editorial: Too many citizens fail to exercise right to vote
American novelist and critic, Gore Vidal once said,“Half of the American people never read a newspaper. Half never voted for President. One hopes it is thesame half.”

Call it quits in Iraq, Mr. President
President GeorgeW. Bush starting out believing that “The U.S. will win this war!” However, a few days later, he decided that the U.S. is having difficulty, but will succeed.

Society’s rising dependence on technology results in communication difficulties
I sit at work, in a back room, texting my roommates to see what is going on when I get off later in the shift.

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Students getting involved in Habitat for Humanity
The Jones County Junior College Science Club (Sponsors Dr. Matthew Burnham and Dr. Joan Weatherford) and Engineering Club (Sponsor Mrs. Mary Boleware) chose to assist the Hattiesburg Area Habitat for Humanity; because they have helped low-income families build and own their own homes since 1990.

Bobcat Concert Choir ready to go
Starting off the year in full swing is the JCJC Concert Choir.

Lifelong Learners gives voice to nontraditionals
The greatest growth in college student populations is among adults who are pursuing educational goals which have been delayed or those who desire to seek new career opportunities.

Sports Page 5

Pierce pleased with perfect start
“Anytime you open the season 3-0, you’re doing something right,” JCJC Head Coach Eddie Pierce said coming off of another win in week three.

Ducksworth leads rout of Northeast
Jasper Ducksworth ran for four touchdowns and Elliott McGaskin turned in two exceptional defensive plays for touchdowns to lead the Bobcats to a 39-9 victory over the Northeast Tigers at Bobcat Stadium on August 30.

Jones wins in final seconds to remain unbeaten
After jumping out to a quick lead over the East Central Warriors (2-1) in week three, the No. 11 ranked Bobcats (3-0) were forced to respond twice with touchdowns in the fourth quarter to take a 32- 29 win in Decatur on an extremely wet, nasty night as Hurricane Humberto passed through the area.

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BSU returns from mission trip
Fourteen members of the Baptist Student Union at Jones County Junior College visited the country of Moldova over the summer as missionaries.

Marino finds freedom in states
Derived from the Latin word “Marinus” and a meaning of “from the sea,” these details describe not only his name but also his history.

World traveler settles on JC
Whereas most college freshman are venturing out of their homes for the first time, Flo Chin has traveled the world already.

Entertainment Page 7

Haunted places in Jones County
What will you do on Halloween night? Will you go see a scary movie, or go to a costume party with your family and friends?

Meyer’s vampire trilogy gives readers new way to enjoy scary holiday
Relationships are very complicated. With things that plague almost every relationship, such as annoying habits, different lives and many other issues, there would be no reason to want to add any more strain onto a relationship like getting involved with a vampire.

Today’s music lacks originality
In 1896 the first telephone was invented by Alexander Bell. Charles Ginsburg invented the VCR in the 1950’s. While all of these very handy items can be revised and improved, they cannot be reinvented.

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