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Mark Braboy
News Editor
Street Jam for Jackson State University’s Homecoming 2K13 returned with a bang as the student clubs and organizations raised money sponsoring games, selling food and drinks, and much more. The night was filled with fellowship, fun, and great music.
The event is sponsored by the Center for Student Engagement and Inclusion within the Division of Student Life and featured JSU alumnus Jay Jones and the ladies of Royal Bleau Boutique. This is the 15th year of the annual festival which showcases school spirit with an extravagant celebration of JSU pride. JSU students arrived in droves to support their favorite organizations and enjoy music provided by DJ T-Money.
Miss JSU, Deja Knight, a computer science major from Dallas Texas said, “Street Jam was a complete success this year and I’m glad that it was back at B.F. Roberts the way it was my freshman year. It’s really exciting and it seems like everyone had a great time.”
Items sold by various clubs and organizations included fair favorites like nachos, candy apples, baked goods, fish and barbeque. Some clubs sold unique items like the National Chemistry Society’s smoky dry iced drink called “The Concoction,” while others performed unique actions like Outspoken’s “Will Spit for Change” in which members of the group performed impromptu poetry for donations.
The Dunk the Deans booth was a favorite among the Street Jam attendees. Phillip Cockrell, Dean of Student Life and Laquala Coleman, Associate Dean of Student Life sacrificed dry clothes in a game that helped students learn about the Student Code of Conduct and the Judicial Process.
DJ T-Money provided the sounds for the night’s festivities as he played a variety of hip-hop music, regional anthems, and dance numbers ranging from “Crank Dat Soulja Boy”, “Whistle While You Twerk” and another popular dance from the Mississippi Delta.
Unfortunately, the night came to an unexpected halt at 8:15 p.m. when an incident occurred. Patrons scattered in terror as a fight broke out between several young men who were allegedly not Jackson State students. Campus Police arrested the individuals without incident and the festivities continued until ending earlier than anticipated.
Despite the incident, the students of Jackson State enjoyed themselves and found the event to be a success.
T’Erica Hudson, a senior criminal justice major from Chicago, Ill. said, “Street Jam was a success, we had a lot of students out, a lot of organizations out here showing what their organizations are about so I definitely think everyone enjoyed it. Great food, great fun, great music.”
Kentonio Johnson, a sophomore biology/pre-pharmacy major from Atlanta, Ga. said, “It’s the best turnout I’ve seen since I’ve been here. This is my sophomore year and it’s better than it was last year. I’m glad to see everyone out here ‘turn up’ for homecoming.”
