INITIATIVE 26: RIGHT TO LIFE OR RIGHT TO CHOOSE?

“Initiative 26: right to life or right to choose?”

Published in The Student Printz on September 20, 2011

In November 2011, Mississippi residents voted on whether to pass or veto Initiative 26, a controversial amendment that regulate birth control and women’s rights in the state. The anti-abortion bill will define life at the moment of conception. Students and residents had mixed reviews about the initiative.

http://www.studentprintz.com/initiative-26-right-to-life-or-right-to-choose-1.2599432#.T4e6965DGT0

PROFESSOR RETURNS AFTER SUSPENSION

“Professor returns after suspension”

Published in The Student Printz on Tuesday, April 26, 2011

In the Spring semester of 2011, a notable political science professor, Kate Greene, was suspended immediately with no due process after having a verbal altercation with a student in her Supreme Court and Civil Liberties class. Greene’s students and former students responded about the incident even though university Provost and administrators refused to comment.

Link below:

http://www.studentprintz.com/professor-returns-after-suspension-1.2206787

DON’T KILL THE MUSIC:  ORDINANCE SPARKS CONTROVERSY

Photos and story by: Justin Mitchell

“Don’t Kill the Music: Ordinance sparks controversy”

Published in The Student Printz on March 6, 2012

When Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny Dupree appointed a special council to propose a bar ordinance to City Council members, bar owners, students, and residents alike protested the ordinance.  The ordinance would impose many regulations on bars, nightclubs, and restaurants throughout the Hattiesburg area.  City Council members held a public forum in which organizers named “Don’t Kill The Music” so that bar owners and Hattiesburg residents could speak regarding the ordinance.

Link below:

http://www.studentprintz.com/don-t-kill-the-music-ordinance-sparks-controversy-1.2809209#.T4e1Q65DGT1

BRYANT BRINGS BETTER BREWS TO STATE

Photo and story by: Justin Mitchell

Published in The Student Printz on April 10, 2012.

When Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant signed into effect SB 2878, beer lovers and bar owners celebrated in Hattiesburg.  The bill will allow beers with a higher alcohol content to be sold and brewed in Mississippi.  

Link below:

http://www.studentprintz.com/bryant-brings-better-brews-to-state-1.2842919#.T4e2J65DGT0

HATTIESBURG RESIDENT IS ‘BORN THIS WAY’

Photos by: Justin Sellers

“Hattiesburg resident is ‘Born This Way’”

Published in The Student Printz on February 23, 2012

Justin Bentley, a student and Hattiesburg resident, is a unique individual.  While he doesn’t identify as a transgendered person, his lifestyle is one-of-kind. I interviewed Bentley and spend a weekend with him, and a photographer for The Student Printz and I put together a cool, unusual feature story on a person who was “Born This Way.”

Link below:

http://www.studentprintz.com/hattiesburg-resident-is-born-this-way-1.2793126#.T4evz65DGT1

GREEK LIFE IS COLOR BLIND

Photo by: Melissa McCraw

“Greek Life is color blind”

Published in The Student Printz on November 29, 2011

Oftentimes, sororities and fraternities on college campuses are known to be segregated and racially exclusive.  However, women of all nationalities and color are welcome to rush any sorority they choose.  Many sororities welcome diversity into their respected chapter with open arms.  ”Greek Life is color blind” introduces readers to women of different cultural backgrounds who broke barriers and changed a social system into more than just black versus white.

Link below:

http://www.studentprintz.com/hattiesburg-resident-is-born-this-way-1.2793126#.T4evz65DGT1

CITYSLICKER

Cityslicker Newsletter

January 2012-present

Sample: Published April 12, 2012

As the executive editor of Cityslicker, I am responsible for maintaining the electronic newsletter and writing feature stories on select events, businesses, or shops.  I also communicate with local business owners and create a schedule of nightlife events happening in downtown Hattiesburg Thursday-Sunday.

I am responsible for operating Hoot Suite and featuring events from multiple venues downtown by constantly checking professional Facebook and Twitter accounts.

I help the advertising sales representative design ads and the layout of the newsletter.  I also pick certain happenings and events that are featured on the newsletter.

To register to receive the Cityslicker, please visit the link below to sign up:

http://hattiesburgcityslicker.tumblr.com/

CITYSLICKER

Cityslicker Tumblr

January 2012-present

Beginning in January, I began maintaining a Tumblr account for Cityslicker newsletter, a weekly electronic newsletter that follows the events and happenings of downtown Hattiesburg.  Cityslicker covers nightlife, dining, and news events that happen in the downtown area and beyond.  

There are options on the side of Cityslicker Tumblr for viewers to discover places to eat, shop, dine, and live downtown.  There is also a link for viewers to sign up for Cityslicker’s e-newsletter.

I am expected to attend events that happen during the week and interview people, write feature stories, and take photos at the event.  Then, I am responsible for the design, publication, and layout of Cityslicker Tumblr.

Link below:

http://hattiesburgcityslicker.tumblr.com/

SPRING FASHION 2012

Photo by: Sam Branch

On April 5, 2012, The Student Printz published a 12-page fashion spread. I served as the advertising manager and creative director. In one week, I chose models, hair stylists, makeup artists, and photographers to participate in the shoot.  I also pulled clothing, shoes, and accessories from local shops and boutiques in Hattiesburg.  The spread appeared in this year’s 50th issue of The Student Printz on pages 7-18.

Link Below (See pages 7-18):

http://issuu.com/thestudentprintz/docs/2012_04_05

JUMP ON THE SCHOOL SPIRIT BANDWAGON

Published in The Student Printz on Monday, December 5, 2011.

“Jump on the school spirit bandwagon”

After the Southern Miss Golden Eagles won the C-USA Conference Championship, I wrote an opinion article explaining the importance of showing school spirit and supporting the team.

Link below:

http://www.studentprintz.com/jump-on-the-school-spirit-bandwagon-1.2726021#.T1ZYZq5DGT0 

FRAT FASHION: THE GOOD, BAD AND UGLY

Published in The Student Printz on August 30, 2011.

“Frat fashion:  the good, bad and ugly”

I wrote a comical article critiquing the influence that Greek Life at The University of Southern Mississippi has on the rest of campus.  The article was widely read, generating over 6,000 hits online and received positive and negative comments and reactions.

http://www.studentprintz.com/frat-fashion-the-good-bad-and-ugly-1.2568243

PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY

Connor Barron, a freshman Southern Miss baseball player, signed to join the Golden Eagles team and refused an offer to play for the Florida Marlins.

Photo published in The Student Printz on March 29, 2012.

Brian West, an electronic DJ from Ca$h Fountain Production, pumps the crowd up at Benny’s Boom Boom room in downtown Hattiesburg.  Ca$h Fountain Productions played a show at Dub-Step night to promote striking down a controversial bar ordinance that would place harsh regulations on Hattiesburg nightlife.

Published in Cityslicker on February 3, 2012.

EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY

Kim Willis, the entertainment assignment editor at for USA Today, spoke to mass communication and journalism students at the University of Southern Mississippi on Tuesday, April 3, 2012.

Photo published in The Student Printz on April 3, 2012.

Customers at Benny’s Boom Boom Room enjoy a free concert to speak out against a controversial bar ordinance would regulate Hattiesburg nightlife.

Published in Cityslicker with feature story on February 3, 2012.

A bartender at Keg and Barrel, a pub in Hattiesburg, Miss., servers Lazy Magnolia beer from a beer truck on Monday, April 9, 2012.  The Keg and Barrel hosted a crawfish boil and beer party when Governor Phil Bryant passed SB 2878 into law, allowing Mississippi to sell beers with stronger alcohol content.

Published in CitySlicker on April 9, 2012.