NE TigerTales Issue 1 - 9.19.23

Northeast

TigerTales

Volume 1

September 19, 2023

In this Issue:

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NEMCC celebrates 75 years

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By Katie Velasquez

Before we get to the fun, let's talk history. The school was originally commissioned in the state legislature in 1941, but construction was delayed due to World War II. "The Northeast Mississippi Agricultural High School-Junior College" finally opened its doors for the fall semester of 1948.The high school was abandoned after one year, but the college continued on and has since served thousands of students on their educational journey. Now, this year marks NEMCC's achievement as a top-ranking community college for 75 years. So, what does that mean exactly? Of course, nothing better than a celebration all year long! President Ford said it best in his recent interview with WTVA News, “We are excited about celebrating this time in Northeast’s life. We have a lot of things that we have scheduled throughout the year and some we have already started. You know most of us celebrate our birthdays one day out of a year, but we are going to celebrate this all 365 days.”Be ready for some fun! There will be several events planned in honor of this amazing accomplishment for Northeast. So be on the lookout.

Pop Culture Corner

with Avery Tapp

First it's SOUR, then it's GUTS!

Olivia Rodrigo has been a musical phenomenon since her debut release of SOUR in 2021. The album captivates audiences with unique and youthful lyrics. Since the release of SOUR, Rodrigo has won a Grammy Award for Best New Artist, Best Solo Performance, Billboard Music Award for Top Female Artist, along with a few other awards. Fans have anxiously awaited her return to the music industry. After two years, Rodrigo officially released her newest album entitled GUTS on September 8th, 2023. This album differs from her debut by providing more of an upbeat vibe compared to the emotional heartbreak of SOUR. Since the release of the sophomore album GUTS, Rodrigo has received praise from critics and fans alike for this musical masterpiece!

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tiger trivia

Grace Lambert recently held a trivia contest on the Boulevard. Watch to see how these students scored.

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Campus Life

Intramural Sports

By Dylan Kirk - Intramural sports offer a good opportunity for students to participate in traditional and non-traditional sports, which can be recreational or competitive. Right now, Intramural Sports are becoming more popular on campus. Some upcoming events include: a volleyball tournament during homecoming week, a pool tournament in October, and pickle ball open play sometime in the near future. The new Intramural Coordinator, Mrs. Emily Bell, is working on instituting some educational components to all of these games. These will utilize NE students that have knowledge of these sports. She is also looking at extending the game room hours doing some upgrades there, as well.

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Faith Organizations Active on Campus

By Grace Lambert

If you are looking for a good way to grow your faith in God, Northeast campus has multiple religious organizations. Each week, there are different times for meeting and worshipping for each group. Any of these groups would be a safe space for you. Here’s a few groups with some information: FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) – FCA meets every Monday at 6pm on the second floor of the Union. They acccept any student and you do not have to be in a sport to come join them in fellowship. FCA is nation wide and has an upcoming event on October 11th called Fields of Faith. Anyone who would like to attend can come to the Tiger football field where they will have a huge time of prayer together. Christians on Campus – Christians on Campus meet in the “annex” of the Booneville Church of Christ every Wednesday night for a 30 minute bible study. Following, they have a home cooked meal and fellowship. Everyone involved would just like for the NE students to know they are welcome and have someone to talk to if needed. BSU (Baptist Student Union) — BSU not only wants to teach you about Christ, but also creates a safe place for you and your friends on campus. The BSU building is located next to the MS Hall dorm. In the center is where they meet to have devotions or just to play ping pong and talk. Their biggest priority is teaching and spreading the word of God, and they would love for you to stop by sometime. They have weekly Bible Study Luncheons on Wednesdays and Thursday’s from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm. Also on Wednesdays they have Morning Devotion Breakfest from 7:20 – 7:45 am. Coming up on September 27th, there will be a “See you at the fountain” at 7 am. There will be breakfast at the BSU center right after. If you are interested in attending any of these events, feel free to stop by the center or text “BSU” to 662-634-4741 to get reminders. These are just a few of the groups on campus that offer fellowship in Christ. There is more information and ways to get in touch with each group on the NEMCC website. Each one radiates love and care for all NE students no matter the denomination or belief. Come as you are!

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Classroom

"Prison Writes Initiative" Produces Time Not Wasted

By Grace Lambert

“Change your thoughts, and you can change the world.” Norman Vincent Peale

The Prison Writes Initiative was established in 2007. Since then, over 300 incarcerated individuals have completed the literacy training. The Prison Writes Initiative is an opportunity for those incarcerated to think outside of their creative boxes. PWI recently partnered with Northeast Art Instructor, Ms. Melody Shinn, to give the same opportunity to some inmates at the Alcorn County Regional Correctional Facility. Over eighty residents of the facility signed up for the class. It had to be narrowed down to ten students, the deciding factor being forms of artwork they submitted. Eight of those students finished the class, many with perfect attendance through all 36 sessions. Those eight students have various artworks hanging in the Anderson Hall Art Gallery. While looking through the artworks and reading the biographies, you’ll be inspired by the hard work and talent these artists possess. If you’re looking for any motivation or encouragement, stop by the exhibit and check out “Time Not Wasted” in Anderson Hall through September 21st!

“Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve.” – Napoleon Hill

Border Crisis by Eli Nunley

Opinions

Students in Mrs. Anne Kramer's Writing for Publication course recently submitted editorials for their coursework. We are excited to share these submissions with our readers.

The border crisis presents a multifaceted issue that requires a balanced approach. One reason being, the humanitarian aspect, where migrants and refugees seek safety and a better life. We must offer them empathy, humanitarian aid, and legal processes to uphold our values.

Making Informed Decision in the Presidential Election of 2020 by Hailey Keeton

AP Exams By Molly Tennison

Every year, thousands upon thousands of students take AP courses with the hopes of gaining college credits and expanding their resume. This year, for students in the Sunny state of Florida, their schedules may look a bit different. College Board, the Non-Profit that is over the curriculum for AP courses, announced that AP Psychology was effectively banned in Florida schools due to the recent passing of a “Don’t Say Gay” bill that bans all discussion of gender and sexuality in classrooms kindergarten through twelfth grade.

The presidential election is not merely a political event determined by electoral outcomes; rather, it represents the very essence of democracy, providing citizens with a platform to exercise their fundamental right to choose the leader of their nation. The significance of this event cannot be overstated, as it shapes the course of a country for years to come. With this responsibility weighing heavily on our collective shoulders, the 2020 presidential election in the United States emerges as a crucial and defining moment for the nation.

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Show Band from TigerLand

By Lexie Cartwright

We would like to present to you our Show Band from Tigerland! This year's production is a 90's Throwback. You will hear some very familiar songs such as “Say My Name” by Destiny’s Child, along with several other hits from this decade. Our band is led on the field by drum majors; Dat Nguyen, a sophomore from Amory, Cassidy Chandler, a freshman from Booneville, and Reid Roberson, a freshman from Alcorn Central. The band, color guard, and Tiger Dancers have been putting in hours of work in practicing to present an excting and enjoyable halftime show. You can see them at each Thursday night home game during a pregame or halftime performance. Check out the short video clip of what the Tiger Band does behind the scenes everyday to prepare for such an excellent performance. Northeast loves our Tiger Band, and we cannot wait to see what they have in store for us this year!

Campus Country Presents Road Runner

By Kelsey Akins

Campus Country performed their first show of the year on Thursday, September 14th. If you weren’t there, you definitely missed out! The band put on an amazing show for a packed house. From the handmade signs in the front row to the enthusiasm of the crowd itself, it was clear that the fanbase in attendance agreed with that sentiment. Some of the many standout performances were “Like We Never Loved at All” a duet by Landyn Bates and Gavyn Boone, “Cold” performed by Lillie Faith Childs, and a lively rendition of “Here for the Party” from Sophie Taylor. But make no mistake, every song performed was top-notch. Even if you aren’t a country fan, this is a show you don’t want to miss! I was lucky enough to catch up with the band during rehearsal a couple of weeks before the show and asked them some questions. When asked what got them into music, the answers ranged across the board since several of them have been involved with music their entire lives. I asked the members what song they were most excited to perform at the upcoming show, and the song “Swingin’” performed by Audrey Williams, got the majority of votes from the vocalists. The performance definitely lived up to the expectations. Instrumentalists Gavin McPeak and Ethan Smith had their own favorites in the setlist with “Roadrunner” performed by Annabeth, and “Wild as Her”, sang by Gavyn Boone. Campus Country’s next performance will be Tuesday, September 26th at 6pm in the Triangle in downtown Booneville. Don’t miss out!

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Sports

Gridiron Tigers Begin Season with Win

By Dylan Kirk

Your Northeast Tigers came out on top 20-7 against the Hinds CC Eagles in week 1 of the 2023 Football season. The Tigers came out hot, scoring a touchdown on both of their first two possessions of the game. Then cruising to halftime shutting out Hines in the process. They went into Halftime with a score of 13-0. The first half was dominated by the Tigers defense, and this wasn’t going to change in the second half as those touchdowns on the first two drives were the last of the Tigers’ offensive points. The second half was much like the first, dominated by the Tigers’ defense with the only Tigers' points coming from a blocked punt by Kortavius Rodgers which led to the final score being 20-7 with your Tigers on top. RB #5 Jayden Robinson led the Tigers in Scrimmage yards with 97 yards from scrimmage (61 yards on the ground with 31 yards receiving) QB #2 Justin Kowalak threw for 143 yards on 17/26 passing (65.4% Completion Percentage) with 1 touchdown. QB Cameron Dill also tossed a touchdown pass. WR #7 Tyrell Randall led the team in receiving yards with 56 yards on 5 catches (11.2 yards per reception). WR #14 Kylen Vaughn also added a touchdown to go along with 24 yards receiving. The Defense was led in tackles by LB #11 Keaton Thomas, who finished with 12. Followed by LB #13 Clifton Young who had 10 tackles and a sack to go with it. Jacob Foster had himself a day on the defensive side of the ball. He had 8 tackles, 1 sack, and an interception to go on top.

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Lady Tigers Face ICC in Inaugural Season

By Diego Ramirez

Last Wednesday, the Lady Tigers clashed against their new rivals, the ICC Indians. The exhilarating game was filled with immense crowds and cheering. The supporters went wild for the Tigers’ first match against ICC. With the first set secured by the Indians , the Tigers were more determined than ever to have their chances of winning the next. And so, they did, and unleashed powerful serves that had the Indians struggling. Both teams escalated their strikes to the contrary and carried on to break lose on court. However, ICC managed to take the victory back home by finishing with an overall score of 3-1.

SCORE BY SET 1st Set ICC 25 – NEMCC 13 2nd Set ICC 28 – NEMCC 30 3rd Set ICC 25 – NEMCC 17 4th Set ICC 25 – NEMCC 20

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Theatre Students Rehearse for Fall Show

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by Kelsey Akins

Rehearsals are underway for the Fall 2023 Short Plays! Get ready for a night of theatre with an incredible lineup of six one-act plays on October 12th! First in “A Dream of Two Moons” by Dorothea Cahan, 2 young mothers live in a gun ridden futuristic society, featuring Abigail Clayton and Morgan Earkin. Next up is “Offboarding” by Peter Dakutis, where the audience will see Bobble being man-handled by a corporate stooge, featuring Jayden Bruddock and Maddux McKee. “Choices”, a play by James McLindon is up after that, where a debt counselor forces his client into a scary deal, starring Aaron Gholson and Hayden Power. “Parent Teacher Interview” by Lindsey Brown, a glimpse into a private school, with Francisco Rivera, Samantha Edwards, and Hannah Grace Rose. Moving on to the next act, “Corrector” by Maximillian Gill is about a modern-day coyote and his non-paying refugees, featuring Brice Stone and Jon Miller. The last act is “Got A Light” by Jean Koppen, which is about the last conversation of Joan of Arc as she tries to talk her executioner out of lighting her pyre, with Skylar Hoover and Molly Tennison. Stage Managers are Dakota Gasaway, Kaylee Taylor, Kat Rouse, Samantha Edwards, and Aaron Gholson. Be sure to come out and support these students on their opening night!

The fall theatre performance is not recommended for children under ten years of age.

Sports Continued...

How far can Tigers throw a football? Check out this fun video footage with Avery Tapp:

Show Dates:

October 12 @ 7 pm October 15 @ 2 pm October 16 @ 7 pm

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Meet the Fall 2023 TigerTales student journalists:

Katie Velasquez Katie is from Belmont, MS. She is a non-traditional sophomore, as well as a member of the Honor's Institute. She is currently working on a degree in Marketing.

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Avery Tapp Avery is from Iuka, MS. She is a sophomore this year, working towards a Psychology degree. Avery is a member of our cheer squad, Phi Theta Kappa, and the Honor's Institute.

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Lexie Cartwright Lexie is from Booneville, MS. She is currently a sophomore, with a focus in Education. She is one of the Tiger Dance captains and a member of Phi Theta Kappa.

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Grace Lambert Grace is from Booneville, MS. She is a freshman at Northeast, planning to major in Psychology. She is a member of Phi Theta Kappa.

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Kelsey Akins Kelsey, a Booneville, MS resident, is a freshman at NE. She is majoring in Communications. She is a mother of three and enjoys reading, music and painting. Kelsey is excited to be writing for Tiger Tales this semester!

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Dylan Kirk Dylan is a freshman at Northeast, from Iuka, MS. He enjoys watching sports, playing golf, and hanging out with his friends. He will be working towards a Communications degree. On campus, he is a part of the Honors Institute.

Diego Ramirez From Corinth, MS, Diego is starting this semester as a sophomore. He is majoring in Computer Science, and he is a part of Phi Theta Kappa and the Honor's Institute.

Outraged students claim that they cannot get college credits without taking the class but cannot take the class without breaking the law. After reviewing the situation, it is obvious that the banning of AP psychology in Florida cannot stand because it ignores a basic form of psychology, denies students opportunities, and sets a precedent that knowledge can be censored. To begin, gender and sexuality, no matter what a person’s viewpoints on the concept are, are a part of psychology. College Board’s statement on the matter of banning AP psychology said, “Gender and sexual orientation are essential, longstanding, and foundational topics in the study of psychology.” Psychology is all about what we as humans feel and why. Of course, that includes what kind of people we find attractive and what we feel about or gender. Wether a person thinks attraction to someone of the same gender is a sickness that need correct or just simply a preference some people have, it is evident that that is part of psychology, and discussions of such would belong in a psychology classroom. Furthermore, students lose opportunities that they may have had had they been allowed to take an AP psychology course. Of the class of 2022, 729,673 students passed their AP tests, which qualifies them for college credits. That being said, college credits are not the only benefit students gain out of taking AP classes. For example, students who take AP courses are more likely to perform well in introductory college courses. High AP test scores even qualify some students for scholarships. If absolutely nothing else, a student may be introduced to a subject that they enjoy and were interested to learn about. According to UWorld College Prep, AP psychology is the fifth most popular AP course in the nation. If it were not offered, countless students would unfairly loose the aforementioned opportunities that AP classes offer. Some sources defending the ban of AP psychology argue that College Board could simply edit their curriculum for the state of Florida in order to be able to offer AP psychology as a course. On the other hand, sources defending college board ask to what end? If we allow our educational courses to be altered based off of modern politics, where do we draw the line? How can we trust our own education if we know information has not been made available to us for fear of ‘corrupting our youth.’ In fact, this is not the first time Florida has tried to ban an AP course. Just this year, Florida rejected adopting AP African American studies into their curriculum. If our knowledge is censored, we cannot truly learn. In conclusion, it is extremely important that AP psychology in its entirety still be allowed in schools. By not offering this class, Florida schools leave out an imperative part of psychology, deny students scholarship and learning opportunities and make it possible for our education to be impacted by the modern political climate. It is imperative that our lawmakers cannot dictate directly what is or is not taught in our schools and instead, we leave our teachers who have a deeper understanding of their particular subject decide to what is appropriate for a classroom setting.

The presidential election serves as a battleground where diverse ideologies and visions for the future of the nation clash. This political contest becomes a reflection of a society's hopes, values, and concerns. In the 2020 election, the American people were faced with two contrasting candidates. On one side, there was a call for continuity, stability, and experienced leadership. On the other side, a more progressive agenda emerged, seeking to address systemic inequalities and reform various aspects of the American society. The stakes couldn't be higher, as the result would determine the direction the nation would head in over the next four years. Perhaps the most important aspect of a presidential election is the opportunity it provides for public engagement. In a democracy, every citizen's voice should matter, and elections symbolize our collective power to choose our nation's destiny. Voting is a fundamental right and a civic duty, as it reflects the attitude and desires of the people. In this election, a record-breaking number of Americans cast their ballots, showcasing the enthusiasm and participation of the electorate. This engagement not only exemplifies the importance of democracy but also breathes new life into the American society. The 2020 presidential election arrived during a deeply divided period in American history. Political discussion had become increasingly bitter, with a rising distrust in institutions and opponents pitted against one another. However, the election presented an extraordinary opportunity to adjust and mend these divisions. Regardless of political alliance, this election provided a chance for the American people to demonstrate their commitment to national unity, embracing the true meaning of democracy and the power to create a collective future. The United States' position as a global superpower provides its presidential elections with major consequences. The choices made by American citizens have the potential to influence global diplomacy, international trade relationships, climate change policies, and humane efforts. The 2020 election held resonance due to the global challenges facing humanity, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and the quest for social justice. The world watched anxiously as Americans determined the path their nation would take, as it would spread far beyond American borders. The presidential election is not just a combination of political campaigns, ads, and debates; it is the embodiment of democracy in its purest form. The 2020 election in the United States carried immense significance due to the ideologies at stake, the vibrant public engagement witnessed, the possibility of healing divisions, and the global impact of American leadership. By actively participating in this electoral process, citizens demonstrated their commitment to shaping the destiny of their nation and the world. As we move forward, it is vital to remember that the election itself is not the end, but the beginning of a chapter that defines the path we collectively embark upon. Regardless of the election's outcome, it is crucial for all Americans to rally together, embracing the principles of democracy, mutual respect, and a shared vision for the greater good. Only by doing so can we aspire to create a nation that upholds the values and aspirations we hold dear, paving a path towards a brighter future for all.

On the other hand, national security is crucial. Securing borders and maintaining control are responsibilities of any nation. Managing large influxes of migrants strains local resources and communities. Effective immigration policies, adaptable and unbiased, are essential. Political polarization impedes reform, but solutions must be guided by genuine intent. International cooperation is vital. Neighboring countries and international organizations must work together to address the root causes and manage migration. In conclusion, a fair approach is necessary, combining security and compassion. We must address the root causes, reform policies, and treat those seeking refuge humanely. Through unified efforts, we can navigate the border crisis with dignity and responsibility as a global community.

A social media campaign releases each Wednesday called "75 Years, 75 Stories" and highlights 75 exceptional individuals who have impacted NEMCC and our community. In celebration of the 75th Anniversary, the Development Foundation and Alumni Association has joined in as well, launching the 75th Anniversary campaign. Through a special collaboration with Crossroads Pottery, the college has created a one of a kind 75th Anniversary Christmas ornament. To get this limited-edition gift, you can submit a contribution online. The funds will be used to help NEMCC in scholarship needs, support of our top-rated fine arts and athletic programs, and support the needs of our excellent faculty & staff. Also, check out the sports schedules hanging around campus. They are designed to look like schedules from the past, as a throwback to our sports schedules throughout the years. Our football schedule is a replica of the 1991 schedule!