2009 May

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Christian, atheist debate
Renowned writers and advocates for their different beliefs, Dinesh D’Souza and Christopher Hitchens held a “God is Great, God is not Great” debate at JCJC Monday, April 20, to a crowd of more than 900. Dr. Ronald Bishop, JCJC philosophy instructor, was the moderator for the debate.

Musical garners praise
“It was absolutely exceptional! I enjoyed it from start to finish,” said freshman, Claire Garretson of JCJC’s production of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast.”

Stauffer to address grads
The time many students thought would never arrive is finally here! For most sophomores, or even super sophomores, that means graduation. Commencement exercises are scheduled for Friday, May 15, at 10 a.m. in the Bobcat Gymnasium. Harvard University professor John Stauffer will deliver the commencement address.

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Radionian places first in state
For the third consecutive year, JCJC’s student newspaper, The Radionian, won the overall excellence award in the Mississippi Press Association’s Better Student Newspaper competition.

Students visit WWII museum
For the seventh year, Wyatt Moulds and Robbie Troyka have taken their history, French and Spanish students to New Orleans, LA to visit what is now the World War II Museum and the French Quarter.

‘The Rookie’ come to Jones
“What is your dream? You can do anything you want to,” Jim Morris explained to the large crowd gathered in the M.P. Bush Fine Arts Auditorium early Monday morning. “What are you willing to sacrifice in order to get there?”

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Mu Alpha Theta charters at JC
Students interested in pursuing opportunities in the area of mathematics have a new campus organization designed just for them.

Creative writing students place at state
Jones Creative Writing Students brought home first place awards in the annual Mississippi Community College Creative Writing Association competition.

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Softball

Baseball

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Spring Fever Week brings fun to campus
Student took a break from their normal classroom routines and enjoyed a little fun during Spring Fever Week in April. Music, games and a crawfish boil put everyone in the right frame of mind to gear up for the rest of the semester.

Duo named Winter scholars
Jones Humanities instructor Tammy Townsend and student Melanie Taylor have been selected as this year’s William Winter Scholars.

Opinions Page 3

Editorial: Saving money benefits future needs
With the month of May comes graduation at JCJC. Many graduates will be continuing their education, while others will enter the workforce.

Religious accomodations encourage further separation
This country was founded on freedom of religion. This freedom is a human right that no individual or government should have the ability to take away from anyone.

Same-sex pairs seek tolerance
Tolerance is one of the reasons the United States is a country. There is tolerance of all different things from religion and race to what we wear.

Sports Page 4

Bobcats control own destiny
The Bobcat baseball team controls its own destiny. With one week remaining in the season and four South Division games yet to play, the Bobcats need to win two games in

Gardner sees baseball future
The Bobcat baseball team has had a very impressive start on the diamond this season.

Easley named MACJC Coach of the Year
Jones County Junior College tennis coach Mark Easley was voted MACJC Coach of the Year by his peers last week. Easley guided the Lady Bobcats to the state championship on April 18 at the Willis Terry Tennis Complex in Hattiesburg’s Tatum Park.

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Lady Bobcats claim state title
The Lady Bobcat tennis team finished the regular season with an overall record of 12-2 while the Bobcats finished with an overall record of 11-5. Both teams qualified for the MACJC State Tournament where the Lady Bobcats claimed the state title.

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Moulds retires, plans to teach part-time
Retirement is just around the corner. So, what is in store now for Wyatt Moulds?

VanSteensburg rewires artistic plans, takes up electronics
For John VanSteensburg, getting a degree in electronics was something that, as a kid and teenager, he had never really considered.

Wiltcher prospers despite transplant
Many children have dreams of some day becoming a star athlete. However, the truth is that only a small fraction of these children actually see this dream come true.

Entertainment Page 7

Graduation bittersweet for many
M“The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.”.

Fast movie, great results
Did you ever wonder what it would be like to ride in a racecar or, maybe be involved in a highspeed chase?

Hattiesburg’s music scene explodes
There is good news for all you music fans out there! Hattiesburg is booming with the
sound of music and this summer is sure to be the most exciting we have ever seen!