2008 February

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Butterfliesmake home at Jones
People taking a walk down JCJC's new Lakeside Walking Trail this year might be greeted by a pleasant sight: butterflies. They are part of JC's new Monarch Watch program. This complementary program to JC's walking trail is the product of a partnership between several departments to cultivate and study the life cycle of the monarch butterfly.

Sumrall records 500th victory
When the buzzer sounded signaling the end of Thursday’s Jones County Junior College vs. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College basketball game, Lady Bobcat head coach Sandra Sumrall went over to shake the hands of the opposing team members and coaching staff.

Registrar’s Office offers several valuable services
The spring semester can raise many questions for a JC student whether it is his first semester or his last.

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AASO plans Black History Month activities
February is Black History Month and to celebrate the achievements of African- Americans the Jones County Junior College African-American Student Organization will host two special events that are free and open to the public: one featuring Marshall Bell, retired University of Southern Mississippi track and field coach, and the other featuring Miss Mississippi Kimberly Nicole Morgan.

Waters wins Mississippi Student Nurse of Year
Jones County Junior College’s recent nursing graduate, Vanessa Waters of Sumrall was chosen as the Mississippi Student Nurse of the Year.

‘Cabaret’ comes to Jones
"Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome!" With these words the Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience to the unique musical experience that is "Cabaret."

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‘Golden Compass’ causes controversy
Philip Pullman’s “The Golden Compass” has been one of the most debated movies of the new year.

Today’s mistakes make tomorrow’s regrets
Have you ever thought about the fact that what you do today can affect you 20 years from now?

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RECAP: Smith, Fairy Tales, Commitment, Paparazzi, Resolutions, Basketball, Marshall

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Phi Theta Kappa helps with Lakeside Walking Trail
On December 6, 2007, the Rho Sigma Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa was involved in the dedication of the Rho Sigma Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa multi-purpose fitness trail.

RECAP: Sumrall, Laviano, Secrets

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Editorial: Confusing lust with love = trouble
Movies are inspired by it. Poetry and music celebrate it. Candy, cards and gifts are given in honor of it. What is it? It’s love, of course.

Modern women still hope for fairy tale romances
In a time where the word love is often confused with lust and the word romance usually involves the line “Your place or mine?” where do the old ways of courtship fit in?

Camera-carrying paparazzi create chaos chasing celebs
Ah, yes, the writers and photographers of the rich and famous. The groups called the paparazzi rule Hollywood and the entertainment and tabloid world today.

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Concert choir prepares for spring schedule
Every year Dr. Mark Taylor and the JCJC Concert Choir join surrounding Mississippi college choirs in the Mississippi State Choral Festival. This year is no exception.

Lifelong Learners seek new members for 2008
The Lifelong Learners Nontraditional Student Association is scheduled to meet on the following dates this semester: February 22,March 19, April 30 andMay 9 at 12:30 p.m.

English honor society becomes newest campus club
Sigma Kappa Delta national English honor society for twoyear college students is starting a chapter at JCJC this semester.

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Lady Bobcats head into final half of season
JCJC's Lady Bobcat basketball team has posted a 9-6 overall record and is 2-2 in the South Division going into the final 10 games of the regular season.

Men shooting strong in second half
With just over half the regular season gone, the JCJC men's basketball team is flirting with the .500 mark with a 7-8 overall record. In the South Division, the Bobcats are faring well with a 3-1 mark.

Marshall’s numbers rank high nationally
JCJC Men's Head Basketball Coach Kyle Roane has a huge weapon this year in freshman guard/forward Trenton Marshall.

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Hartfield fits in well at Jones
Lynda Hartfield is not the typical freshman student of Jones County Junior College. Hartfield, 43, is a full time student and a married mother. She is not just a mother, but a grandmother as well.

Laviano crowned Miss Mississippi USA
“With the historian it is an article of faith that knowledge of the past is a key to understanding the present,” Kenneth Stampp once said.

Smith pursues operatic dreams
Mississippi has produced many famous singers who have performed in a wide variety of musical styles.

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On top of their game? 3 guys, 3 dates, 1 girl
There comes a point in every girl’s life when we ask ourselves one question, “Are all men the same?” It’s a common question that is rarely put to test.

Think before giving ‘perfect gift’
What is the perfect gift? Everyday millions of guys get into trouble for buying the wrong gift for that special girl.

Looking back: Top ten movies of 2007
There were about 30 movies I wanted in this article but I had to condense it down to 10. It was very hard but these, in my opinion, are the best movies of 2007. They are listed in reverse order.

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Mississippi National Guard

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Eagle's Trail Apartments