2008 March

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Economy impacts students
It's the word that is all over the news, in the papers, and even a few conversations lately. It has stockbrokers working overtime and stockholders biting their nails with worry.

Annual economic symposium features military industries
Jones Junior College hosted several individuals who have done amazing things in their fields for the betterment of our country at the 5th Annual Jones County Junior College Economic and Technology Symposium.

‘Let’s go walkin campaign comes to campus
Utilized in schools, churches and businesses, “Let’s Go Walkin’ Mississippi” is a program consisting of a wide range of helpful walking tips.

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AD Nursing to host March blood drive
Millions of people need blood transfusions each year in the United States. Much of today’s medical care depends on a steady supply of blood from healthy donors.

Livestock Judging Team competes in Denver
Jones Junior College was represented by the Livestock Judging Team in the 2008 National Western Stock show in Denver, CO which was held on January 17-20.

To graduate or transfer, students have options
For some people, life after high school can seem pretty fast-paced. Many feel that they must go to a four-year university, graduate and get a job as quickly as possible.

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Book Review: ‘Family Tree’ explores society’s prejudices
Today’s society prides itself on being an epitome of racial, cultural and religious tolerance. However, it has always been the tolerance of strangers that each individual has had to deal with.

PTK attends Mississippi/Louisiana Regional Conference
Five chapter officers and the three advisors from Rho Sigma Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa attended the Mississippi/Louisiana Regional Conference held at Northeast Mississippi Community College in Booneville February 22-24.

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Strickland, Landrum participate in clinic
Jones County Junior College freshman music major and French horn player, Josh Landrum of Meridian, and JCJC Horn instructor, Dr. Carrie D. Strickland attended the Southeast Horn Workshop in Columbus, GA last month.

Lady Bobcats boast balanced attack
It’s difficult for Mark Easley to set the lineup for his Jones County Junior College Lady Bobcats’ tennis team.

Men’s tennis team seeks national berth
The Jones County Junior College men’s tennis team is hoping for a ‘three-peat’ of sorts.

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SEMBDA inducts Barr into director’s Hall of Fame
Jones County Junior College Director of Bands Sammy Barr was inducted into the Southeast Mississippi Band Directors Hall of Fame during the SEMBDA Honor Band Clinic held Saturday, February 2, on the JCJC campus.

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Fourteen students make All-State Band
Fourteen Jones County Junior College musicians rose to the top when they were selected to participate in the annual Mississippi Junior- Community College All State Band.

Art exhibit spotlights works of Columbia painter Berry
Jones County Junior College will be featuring the art work of Saradel Berry in the month of March.

Opinions Page 3

Website sheds light on candidates
In November, the votes of millions of people will decide who will become the next president of the United States.

Editorial: Spring Break madness can have tragic results
Spring break--a time of rest, a time of relaxation and a time to get completely wasted to the point that one experiences temporary memory loss and does something over-the-top stupid that may result in the slow disintegration or tragic end of his or her life.

Fashion allows individuals to express themselves
What is fashion? Do the clothes we wear define the kind of person we are? I believe not entirely.

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SNO introduces McDonald house, new officers
The JCJC Student Nurse Organization had a busy start to the spring semester. During January new members were recruited from the incoming freshman class and new officers were installed.

Radiography sophomore takes home 1st place prize
radiography student Marla Upton of Stringer has placed first in a statewide competition for scientific manuscripts.

Sports Page 5

Men’s hoops improve on previous year
The Bobcats showed many improvements throughout the season and concluded with a record of 9-16.

Lady Bobcats conclude season strong
The Lady Bobcats concluded their season with a record of 13-12. The ladies ranked
nationally as a team in a couple of categories.

Boys of summer improving on past season
The Bobcat baseball team is 4-4 on the young season and ranks fourth in the nation with a team batting average of .236.

Features Page 6

Armour siblings win Mr., Miss JCJC
How does someone with 11 other siblings stand out in the crowd? Winning the titles of Mr. and Miss JCJC is a good start.

Hutchinson adjusts well to Jones
College can be a scary event for young adults. With harder classes, professors, new friends, and the dorm life, college truly takes recent high school graduates out of their comfort zone.

Dorm students share unique interest
Exactly what would be the odds that two students, with the same major, same interests, and same hobby, randomly assigned to room together at JCJC?

Entertainment Page 7

Hot spots in Hattiesburg cater to night life
As college students, it has become a normal thing to go out most nights and party hard.

Fame leads some celebs to rehab
In today’s society, celebrities face an extreme amount of pressure and ridicule. Cameras are always in their face and people are always pressuring them to be perfect.

Where to find a ‘spicy’ meal in Ellisville
Where can I go? What can I do when I get tired of eating in the cafeteria? If you're anything like me, you may want a change of scenery.

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