JSU game room upgraded with new equipment

Alexis Anderson
Staff Writer

Jackson State University reopenned its game room on Feb. 3 with new equipment and a new name, “The Tiger Zone.”

“The name change reflects the upgrades of the game systems and the opportunity it gives students to interact and relieve stress between classes,” said Edwin Quinn, Dean of Student Life.

JSU students taking advantage of the new games and equipment have the Office of the President to thank for the upgrades.

The Tiger Zone currently has a library of 15 games, with 15 more games to be added each month.

The room is now equipped with four X-Box’s, one Playstation 3, one Nintendo Wii, pool tables and new furniture. There is also enhanced lighting for the room.

Laverty Alexander, a freshman business marketing major from Bolton, Miss. said, “I go to the game room three times a week with a few of my friends. Some of the games we play are spades and pool.”

Destin Nelson, a freshman accounting major from Biloxi, Miss. said taht she goes to the Tiger Zone to relax.

“I go to the Tiger Zone everyday with some of my friends. I like to play The Mario 3D, Little Big Planet, but sometimes I like to watch other people play.”

Erika Venison, a sophomore social work major from Atlanta, Ga. said, “My favorite sport is spades. The reason why I go the Tiger Zone is because it’s a good way to relieve stress.”

The hours for the Tiger Zone are Mon-Sat, from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sundays from 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.