Keyana Rials
MC 303 Contributor
Adam’s Corner Barbershop
Adam’s Corner Barbershop plays a huge role in the Jackson State University community. The barbershop has been in the same location adjacent to the University for 33 years, just yards from the west entrance.
Through the years, Adams Corner has become the signature barbershop for many students at JSU. As one of the closest barbershops off-campus, Adam’s Corner gives the students a place to receive haircuts in a familiar atmosphere.
“Adam’s Corner is so Jackson State because it is a part of JSU’s culture and history. It has been here so long,” said Jordan Scott, a sophomore music education major from Jackson, Miss.
Scott, a customer for nearly seven years, stated that the atmosphere and his great barber or why he has remained a faithful customer.
Goldy Watson, a barber for 23 years and Adams Corner manager, said that a lot of his customers are students.
From football players to golf players, Watson has had the pleasure of servicing and trimming these students.
“That’s what we get the most joy out of, the Jackson State Students,” said Watson.
“Adam’s Corner is so Jackson State because they accept the Supercard for haircuts. Also because every other person at JSU goes there,” said Jalen Matthews, a senior mass communication major from New Orleans, La.
Adam’s Corner is located at 1825 John R. Lynch Street, not far from the infamous “JSU-Loop” and on the same street as Boston’s Fish Supreme. The business hours are Tuesday-Friday 8a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday from 7 a.m. – 7p.m.
Ashli Coggins
MC 303 Contributor/Staff
Gibbs-Green Plaza
The Gibbs-Green Plaza is a classic feature at Jackson State University. Whether serving as a stomping ground for the Pan-Hellenic Greek organizations or the destination for all hotspots, every student, past and present, can testify that many memories were made on ‘The Plaza’.
In 1970, tragedy struck the campus of then Jackson College. Two students were killed in the tragedy, Phillip Gibbs and James Green. In memory of the two young men, the plaza that was named in their honor.
The plaza runs directly through the center of the campus. Its western portion is aligned with plots representing every NPHC Greek letter organization. On each side of the plaza lies several school buildings, and the plaza itself has many benches and seating areas set-up for the leisure of JSU’s students.
For many students, especially freshmen, this set up jumpstarts their college experience.
Sha’Ronika Minor, a sophomore criminal justice major from Natchez, Miss. said, “What comes to mind when I think about the plaza is all the memories I made freshmen year and all the lifelong friends that I will forever have.”
With so many events occurring along the plaza each semester and so many students sitting out every day on it, regardless of the weather, there is always a crowd or group of people to mingle with.
“Fashion-shows, hotspot, waving, speaking to people, hugging, basically just socializing,” are all things William Kelley, a sophomore mass communication major said can happen on any given day on the Gibbs-Green Plaza.
Most students agree that the plaza is a place where all students truly enjoy themselves.
Lamont Harris, a sophomore music major from Jackson, Miss. said, “I think about all the wonderful people out here, you know, just enjoying themselves on the plaza; the hotspots, the events they have sometimes, just a good time.”
College years are seen as the most enjoyable years in life. The Gibbs-Green Plaza invites the students of Jackson State to a central location to relax, party, and enjoy their college experience. That is why the Gibbs-Green plaza is “So JSU.”
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