2008 April

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JC welcomes President Clinton
“If I had never been married to this woman, knowing all that she has done, I’d be here anyway because I think she is the best candidate,” said former President Bill Clinton in support of his wife, Hillary, for president.

Democrats battle over state delegates
It is not every day that a presidential candidate comes to Mississippi to campaign, but in this election year Mississippi has become very important in the close struggle between Democratic contenders Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois and Sen. Hillary Clinton of New York.

Job Fair offers employment opportunities
Many college students fantasize about getting the job of their dreams. It’s simple.

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Guitar festival features USM’s DeChiaro
Jones County Junior College’s Fine Arts Department will be hosting a guitar festival on Tuesday, April 15. Guitar students will be studying under guitar professor, Giovanni (John) DeChiaro beginning at 10:30 a.m. in the JCJC Foote Chapel.

Super Chicken Road Show provides unique experience
Although The Super Chicken Road Show sounds like it could be a new reality television series for MTV, it is, in fact, an annual event hosted by Sanderson Farms.

Honors Institute, PTK bring national speakers to campus
A pair of nationally known speakers will be coming to Jones in April courtesy of Phi Theta Kappa and the Charles Pickering Honors Institute.

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RECAP: Tattoos, Clinton, Pranks, Worth, Lanes, Bartlett, Networking

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RECAP: Baseball

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Procrastination leads to many problems for college students
Have you ever known that one kid in class who has all his stuff together? He has all A’s and turns all his assignments in on time.

Spring Recital Series continues in April
Three more spring semester Fridays will be filled with the sound of music as the JCJC Fine Arts Department continues the annual Spring Recital Series.

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RECAP: Tennis, Nelson, Grissom

Opinions Page 3

Editorial: Fighting over gun control issue does more harm than good
On December 15, 1791, an amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified that stated as followed: “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.”

Clinton’s visit leaves good impression
When I received the text message notifying me that former President Bill Clinton would be on the campus of Jones campaigning for his wife, Hillary, the Saturday before the presidential primary here in Mississippi, I was quite shocked.

State lottery allows citizens to assist with scholarships
Mississippi has had a problem with funding education for quite a few years.

Activities Page 4

PBL members attend State Conference
Five JCJC students and advisors Arlena Sullivan and Dr. Charlotte Williams attended the Phi Beta Lambda State Conference in Tupelo, February 27-29.

JC Jazz band schedules spring concert
JC Jazz will present its spring Java and Jazz concert on Thursday, April 17, at 7 p.m.
in the Game Room on the campus of Jones County Junior College. There is no admission charge and the public is invited.

Pharmacy Tech hosts Prevention Week
March 16 to 22, 2008 was National Poison Prevention Week wasMarch 16-22. The sophomore pharmacy technology students of Jones County Junior College used this as an opportunity to provide information concerning poison prevention.

Sports Page 5

Bobcats doing well as second half approaches
The Bobcats are 13-11 on the diamond thus far in the season. The team spent the spring holidays in Orlando where they competed in the Disney World Classic going 2-2 in the tournament.

Lady Bobcats strong in the early season
Saturday, March 1, the Lady Bobcats defeated Holmes Community College in a double
header hosted by East Central.

Grissom tough force for opposing teams
Opposing teams have to be on their guard when Bobcat Mason Grissom gets on base.

Features Page 6

McDaniel makes Senate
Sometimes the best stories are the unexpected ones. Chris McDaniel literally grew up on the campus of Jones County Junior College.

Vinzant hypnotizes students
“You're going to feel sleepy, very sleepy...” These words are what everyone associates with hypnotism, generally spoken by a creepy psychologist with a fake German accent. However, that is not what students get in Randy Vinzant's class.

Musician dreams of West Coast life
Picture a 19-year-old dressed in black, baggy pants with chains hanging off them and a black, X-Men jacket climbing a huge tree like a Goth monkey with white shoes.

Entertainment Page 7

Cyberspace enhances chances of finding true love
Internet dating has become a large part of courting among people, young and old alike. The internet is a way people can be themselves, but not.

‘Tat it up,’ tattoo art influences Jones
Some scholars believe that tattoos can be dated all the way back to the people of ancient Egypt.

April 1 ranges in display of overboard pranks
April Fools’ Day comes and goes every year on April 1 making many people find themselves on either the giving end or the receiving end of it. It is a holiday everyone loves to hate.

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