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Friday, January 31, 2014
Mississippian
Vol. 102, No. 77
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Sisterhood and service: Ole Miss Greeks helping abroad by Bridgette Quinn bequinn@go.olemiss.edu
Two Greek organizations extended their philanthropic influence to affect change in local communities across the globe over winter break this year. Five active members of The University of Mississippi chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma women’s fraternity, which partnered with Feed The Hunger, did missionary work with churches and schools in Sri Lanka, India and Bangladesh. Sarah Douglass, co-leader of the trip and junior KKG member, described the scope of the work. She said the group spread the word of God in orphanages in Kolkata, the red light districts, Mother Teresa’s Home for the Dying and other areas. “This trip gave us a chance to see first hand how much our philanthropy work truly benefits others. It was an incredible experience,” Douglass said. In the past, KKG has done mission work in Kenya and Haiti, but this marked its first
year working in Asia. “If I could give one piece of advice, it would be to get out there, get your hands dirty and help someone out,” Douglass said. “You never know what affect you’ll have on a person, but one thing always happens at the end of these trips. You go in thinking you are going to help them, then you come back changed for the better and helped by these incredible people who have nothing but have given you everything.” Members of Alpha Omicron Pi women’s fraternity at Ole Miss stayed in Oxford but partnered with Christian Relief Fund to drill a well in Barwessa, Kenya, to give the community access to clean water. “This region has over 500 people and has never had clean water,” junior AOPi Kelsey Litzelfelner said. “They would have to walk over six miles daily to obtain water.” Litzelfelner said the people of Barwessa were ecstatic to discover that their community produced a water supply. “The people of Barwessa are
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calling it a miracle,” Litzelfelner said. Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Brandi Hephner LaBanc said this type of work aligns with the mission of the university, and she said the uni-
versity loves to see its students engage in these types of services. “It is wonderful that the organizations are offering these global learning opportunities,” said Dr. Hephner LaBanc. “If
students have an opportunity, I think it is the most transformational thing they can do. It makes people reflect a great deal on what blessings we really have.”
Nutrition department Opposed Housing Complex on hosts cooking classes Anderson Road By Chekarey Hailey cnhailey@go.olemiss.edu
The University of Mississippi Nutrition Clinic is offering cooking classes as a way to extend teaching beyond the classroom. “The classes are taught by a registered dietician. Everyone will learn how to prepare simple meals that don’t take all day or cost a fortune,” said Dr. Janie Cole, director of the nutrition clinic. Instructors in the nutrition department said they are hoping the classes will encourage
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students to get active by understanding the balance of food groups and that eating healthy is fun and simple. “We’re also teaching food and safety tips, a healthier way to do things and how to do them,” Cole said. With limited food choices on campus, members of the department said they are hoping to give students some variety. “I think it’s a great idea that the nutrition department is offering cooking classes. I know I have issues of my own trySee NUTRITION, PAGE 4
By Libby Gerstner eagerstn@go.olemiss.edu
The Oxford Planning Commission and residents of Anderson Road have rejected a new student housing development called Aspen Heights due to rezoning issues and personal concerns of its residents. York Breckenridge GP, LLC requested permission from the city to rezone from Agricultural District and Single Family Residential District to Two Unit Residential District. This would rezone a
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total of 49.2 acres of land, allowing room for 235 units in this area. “The Planning Commission felt that the applicant had not met the required proof and therefore recommended denial of the request,” Oxford City Planner Tim Akers said. To rezone property in Mississippi, an applicant must prove that there was a mistake in the original zoning, that the character of the neighborhood has changed and that there is a public need for rezoning, according to Akers.
Resident Annette Lee is one of more than 30 residents to sign a petition banning Aspen Heights in her neighborhood. “I’ve lived here for over forty years and built my home here,” she said. “We are a residential neighborhood and this kind of project does not belong here.” Lee said placing another student housing project in her neighborhood would add to existing problems in the area. “We already have water See HOUSING, PAGE 4
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