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Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Volume 104, No. 71

T H E S T U D E N T N E W S PA P E R O F T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F M I S S I S S I P P I S E R V I N G O L E M I S S A N D OX F O R D S I N C E 1 9 1 1

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Black Star shows the many faces of David Bowie

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Most expensive arena in the SEC draws attention, opportunity ABBIE MCINTOSH

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Top: Students form a line in front of The Pavilion Sunday for the free Brad Paisley concert. Left: Stefan Moody dunks the ball in a game earlier in this season. Right: A large crowd cheers at a basketball game in the new The Pavilion.

After more than a year of construction, The Pavilion at Ole Miss has officially become the new home for Rebel Hoops and a main topic of conversation around campus. The $96.5 million arena opened in January with a sold-out crowd watching the men’s basketball team defeat Alabama Crimson Tide. The Pavilion’s price tag makes it the most expensive college basketball arena in the SEC, just ahead of Auburn’s $92.5 million coliseum built in 2010. The Pavilion is pricier than even the homes of basketball powerhouses such Duke University’s Cameron Indoor Stadium and the University of Kentucky’s Rupp Arena. Ole Miss basketball’s former home, affectionately called the Tad Pad, was built in 1966 and cost $1.8 million to build, which would translate into around $13.1 million today. The Pavilion accommodates roughly 800 more spectators than its predecessor. The stadium’s 9,500-person capacity exceeds the 9,314 seats of Cameron Indoor Stadium, but falls short of Rupp’s 23,500-person arena. Joe Swingle, associate athletics director for facilities and game operations, said The Pavilion provided the program an opportunity to introduce some needed upgrades. “Tad Smith Coliseum was built in 1964 and has been a wonderful building, but it’s a little bit tired and it was time to build a new facility for our basketball programs,” Swingle said. Features of the new arena include an

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Salary increases for local police boosts morale, retention rate WILL CROCKETT

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The Oxford Police Department’s salary initiative in 2015 led to an increase in officer retention and morale while saving the city thousands of dollars in training fees. The department asked for an increase in salaries for their officers November 2014 because many officers were leaving Oxford to take jobs with higher-paying salaries in other cities. The salary increases took effect in January 2015. The majority of the money affects officers who are currently in their second to eighth year of experience with the department, McCutchen said.

OPD has lost 18 officers during its previous two years, many of whom left because the pay in Oxford wasn’t as competitive as other police forces within the state. Oxford Police put together a study which compiled salaries of police officers from neighboring Mississippi towns like Southaven, as well as other towns in the Southeast that have SEC schools. The study also included population statistics, median income value, cost of living and median home value for Oxford and other towns in order to show the Board of Aldermen why a pay increase was necessary. OPD also researched how much money the department

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lost in previous years through training officers who went on to leave Oxford, according to McCutchen. McCutchen estimated Oxford lost over $250,000 invested in officers who left to go to other departments. The board approved near $83,000 from

Oxford’s general fund to go toward increasing the police department’s salaries, according to McCutchen. Since the raise, the department hasn’t lost any officers due to dissatisfaction with pay, McCutchen said. Now, officers in the two- to

eight-year experience range will earn a salary increase with each passing year until it’s capped off after eight years, which drives officers to seek a promotion to a ranked position. Ranked officers such as the sergeants also received raises. Mayor Pat Patterson, who was a part of increasing the salaries, said he was happy the department’s pay was able to become more competitive. “I’m glad we were able to help them out— we needed to,” Patterson said. “We needed to get (the police department’s) salaries up to a more competitive place.” Oxford Chief of Police Joey

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My stepfather doesn’t think that voting matters. He’s thoroughly convinced the “powers that be” have already decided who will win both nominations and who will ultimately be the next commander-in-chief of the United States. He’s not alone. In the United States, a significant number of people don’t vote. According to the Center for Study of THE DAILY

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the American Electorate, only 57 percent of registered voters voted in 2012. I used to be among them. As a liberal in Mississippi, I thought voting was irrelevant. Many of my liberal friends agreed with me. Believing your vote doesn’t matter is paradoxically true. The more people who believe that, the more individual votes matter. The more people who don’t believe that, the less individual votes matter. Despite my prior apathy, I’m a firm believer in the democratic process. I’ve already sent away my absentee ballot for the Democratic presidential primaries (I’m feeling the sweet, sweet Bern). I’m looking forward to voting in every election cycle from now on. As Americans, I think we have a moral obligation to be active participants in local, state and federal elections. Without using our power to

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vote, I believe we don’t have the right to complain about political corruption or lackluster political performance. Our current congress is shortsighted at best, deliberately malevolent at worst. The only way to shift the tide is to change the people occupying the coveted seats. Politics aren’t fun. Unless you like confrontation and hate your relatives, discussing them makes most people itchy and uncomfortable. Discomfort cannot be an excuse for apathy. Right now, we have a GOP race that’s full of several people with extreme views. We have a Democratic race that could end up being closer than the media wants to admit. I think disbelief in the democratic process is a nice lie people tell themselves so they don’t feel guilty about their lack of involvement in the government. Our senators,

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congressmen, congresswomen and all other elected officials should have a healthy fear of their constituents. We have the power to take their job away when they fail us, and we have the right to utilize that power. If there, somehow, were a person in a pressed grey suit approving presidential candidates with a comically large stamp, I think the past few elections would have been different. Even if there, somehow, were some ominous, powerful entity running the political gambit, is it not better to try and vote than remain a passive participant in the degradation of American democracy? My stepdad won’t use his vote, but at least he’s making mine more valuable. Holly Baer is a senior religion major from Mississippi.

news continued from page 1 East said another large benefit to the salary increases, aside from the improved retention rate, is an improvement in overall morale. “Now we have young officers that didn’t get in to this job to make money, but they’re able to make a living,” East said. “Morale is better, our officers are very pleased with the department, the mayor and the Board of Aldermen because they see that the effort was there to help (the officers) and they feel like they’re taken care of.” McCutchen said the salary increase has also led to an increase in the number of job applicants the department receives from people who already have police experience and have been to the police academy. “About 60 to 70 percent of our last hires since we adjusted pay have been from other police agencies,” McCutchen said. “Those hires are people that we aren’t having to send to the po-

lice academy, which is around $3,000 that we aren’t having to pay. We’ve seen a lot more certified people put in applications, which means now we’re the agency that everyone else wants to compete with.” East said while the department was pleased with the money it received, the department would like to see more increases in the future in order to continue to stay competitive. “The city has been extremely good to us, but over the next two to five years we would like to see starting pay increase, we think that would really help us get a more quality person,” East said. McCutchen said an increase in officers’ salaries should be revisited every few years. “We need to ask ourselves if we’re seeing issues, if other agencies are taking our top talent, we just need to reassess that every few years,” McCutchen said. “We want to be able to stay ahead of coming trends and be cutting edge. We want to be able to let people know that when they come to Oxford, they’re safe.”

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continued from page 1 800-spot parking garage, Steak n’ Shake and Raising Cane’s restaurants and the largest center-hung video display in all of college sports. Junior secondary math education major Alexandra Nelson said The Pavilion is a noticeable improvement from the aged Tad Pad. “The Pavilion seems almost like the FedEx Forum in Memphis,” Nelson said. “Very professional looking and a lot bigger than the Tad Pad.” Nelson said The Pavilion has brought not only a new look, but also a new attitude with it.

Fans flood the Pavilion for a home game. “I feel like students are taking more pride in how official-looking the Pavilion is,” Nelson said. “I’ve also seen more and more students attending games and being more interested in cheering on the players. There’s definitely been a difference in the fan atmosphere.” Freshman journalism major Ashlee Smith said The Pavilion

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made an immediate impact on campus life. “Before walking into the Pavilion, it just feels like home,” Smith said. “It just looks and feels like our arena. With the potential for the Pavilion to bring in concerts like Brad Paisley, I think [the Pavilion] is going to bring a lot of good things to Ole Miss.” Ole Miss students, alumni, faculty, and staff get 5% off every day!

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‘Blackst r’: the farewell of an icon

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David Bowie’s latest album, Blackstar, was released on his birthday, January 8, just two days before the rock icon’s death. Bowie’s last piece of art sounds and feels like a slow ascent to the heavens. It is an end-of-the-night sort of sound. The poignant guitar and saxophone weave together as Bowie tells the world what he must, or at least some of what he must, before he leaves it. The album pulls from various iconic styles Bowie utilized over the last few decades– styles that, unfortunately, now must come to an end, but will never disappear. Bowie’s familiar voice — sometimes shaky, transformed

and aged — is the voice of a life well-lived. Lazarus, like the resurrected biblical figure, is perhaps a reference to Bowie’s many loved personas– Ziggy Stardust, Thin White Duke, Aladdin Sane, just to name a few – whom he created, performed, and then laid to rest. The ballad encompasses the knowledge of his impending death – the excitement and sorrow of transcending, looking back on a constantly evolving, phoenix-like life. One that, to many fans, seemed like it would never end, only become a new version of itself time after time. The album flows well, alternating with space-like, almost vein-pulsing ballads like “Blackstar,” “Lazarus” and “Girl Loves Me,” and crooning, guitar-heavy yet dark songs such as “’Tis a Pity She Was a Whore” and “Sue (Or in a Season of Crime).” “Girl Loves Me,” which emulates a space-age death march, begs the rhetorical and pleading question, “Where the f*ck did Monday go?” His lyrics are littered with the Russian-influenced slang used in the novel and film “A Clockwork Orange.”

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The well-loved sounds of an 80s/90s Bowie underscore the album. It seems like a slow send-off, like a sunset going down beneath a view of a perfect earth— perhaps a painted, western canyon, or the green countrysides in Bowie’s home country of England.

“I Can’t Give Everything Away” is almost a playful nod to the fact that Blackstar has hidden meaning only Bowie himself knew. Theatrical, much like his own career, this is one piece that might be sung by a once prodigal, lost and found, but always respected stage artist and performer.

Of course, Bowie wouldn’t leave this world without a few plans up his sleeve. According to a report from Newsweek, there are several anthologies, and possibly unheard music, Bowie planned to be released posthumously. The album name and design itself is a direct reference to Bowie’s recognition of his last days, according to Jonathan Barnbrook, who designed the album and has worked with Bowie throughout most of his late career. Of the many theories surrounding the album’s meaning, Barnbrook gives the public a taste in an interview for “Dezeen” magazine: “So the idea of mortality is in there, and of course the idea of a black hole sucking in everything, the Big Bang, the start of the universe, if there is an end of the universe. These are things that relate to mortality.” The album permeates with the urgency of an artist who must bid the world farewell and revisit his extraordinary ability to create one last time. Blackstar punctuates Bowie’s indelible mark on the world while also indicating that there was so much more left.

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Oxford author releases third novel, ‘The Feathered Bone’

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native and there’s something special about how connected we are to the land here. We have deep roots and we take pride in knowing where we come from and where we belong. We open our hearts down here and we try to live authentic lives. People in the South are the most fun to write about, in my opinion, because

God, love other people and love ourselves. As women, especially, we tend to forget the last one – loving ourselves. Setting healthy boundaries is important, and it’s not selfish to do so.” “The Feathered Bone” tells the story of a woman and her daughter who confront issues including human trafficking, depression and abuse. Giving and receiving love in the midst of human trafficking might seem like a long shot, but Cantrell knows how to weave redemption into stories dealing with that kind of hardship. “‘The Feathered Bone’ explores all the ways a person can become enslaved in life, and how we can find our way to freedom,” she said. “I do tend to take my readers to difficult places, emotionally, but I always try to bring them out of it with a stronger sense of hope, faith and compassion for others.”

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With three novels published in the past five years and two children’s books to boot, Julie Cantrell is making a name for herself. She is the New York Timesand USA Today- bestselling author of “Into the Free,” and has also earned Christy Awards for Best Debut Novel and Book of the Year in 2013. “When Mountains Move” was equally well-received, and now her third novel is debuting Jan. 26. Off Square Books will host Cantrell and “The Feathered Bone” at 5 p.m. that same night. “I did book signings here in Oxford for my first two novels, ‘Into the Free’ and ‘When Mountains Move,’” Cantrell said. “I also launched my first two children’s books at Square Books, Jr.” Cantrell said she appreciates the support of her hometown. “It means a lot to have such

we experience life to its fullest. We celebrate the very act of being alive.” Along with its emphasis on Mississippi’s history and sense of place, “Into the Free” was praised for the way it handled its religious overtones. Cantrell’s fascination with spiritual exploration, in addition with her love of the South, drives this notable theme. “Most of us explore faith on some level, even if it’s just going through the rituals of a religious service or tradition” she said. “In the South, we live in a culture that openly explores that connection. A steeple is never hard to find down here.” Although she did not originally aim for the Christian arena with her novels, Cantrell’s deep faith still influenced the stories she told. “I believe we are here for a reason,” Cantrell said. “I also believe we are commanded to do three things above all else: love

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overwhelming community support here and to have had these opportunities through Square Books. One thing I’ve learned in the publishing world is that every author wants to sign at Square Books. It’s kind of the touchstone for a writer. I don’t take my opportunities for granted, and I am truly grateful for every single reader and bookseller who gives my stories a chance. If I had not moved to Oxford, it’s very likely I would never have published my work. This town has inspired me to give the writing life a try, and I am honored to call her my home.” Cantrell’s Southern roots have provided much of the backdrop for her novels, particularly “Into the Free” and “The Feathered Bone.” “When I write, the setting becomes one of my characters. I try to create a strong sense of space,” Cantrell said. “I’ve lived all over the country, but I’m a Southern

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Ole Miss baseball nationally-ranked No. 24 in preseason After playing the nation’s toughest schedule last season, the 2016 Rebels will face six teams ranked in the Baseball America Preseason Top 25, including No. 2 Louisville traveling to Oxford for a weekend series, Feb. 26-28. Ole Miss will battle ranked foes Texas A&M, Mississippi State and Coastal Carolina on the road, while hosting LSU and Kentucky for conference series. Ole Miss will kick off the

2016 season at home versus Florida International, Feb. 19. First pitch of the three-game series is set for 4 p.m. and can be seen on SECN+. Season tickets for the 2016 Ole Miss baseball season are on sale at OleMissTix.com. For the latest news and updates involving Ole Miss Baseball, follow the Rebels on Twitter at @OleMissBSB, on Facebook at Ole Miss Baseball and on Instagram at olemissbsb.

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its preseason ranking Monday morning. Ole Miss returns a veteran squad to the field for the upcoming season, featuring six position starters and one starting pitcher. First base-

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Ole Miss gets eight early enrollees

OLE MISS ANNOUNCED THE EIGHT “EARLY-ENROLLEES” OF ITS FOOTBALL PROGRAM ON MONDAY MORNING. THE PLAYERS BECAME OFFICIAL MEMBERS OF THE PROGRAM WHEN THEY STEPPED FOOT IN A CLASSROOM ON MONDAY. COLLIN BRISTER

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Scout: 5 Star Rivals: 5 Star 247: 5 Star Patterson has been the cornerstone of Ole Miss’ recruiting effort of the 2015 class. Patterson committed to the Rebels in February of 2015 and has been solid ever since. Patterson played his junior year of football in Shreveport, Louisiana before transferring to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida for his senior year. Patterson is the No. 1 quarterback in the country according to Rivals, Scout and 247 Sports and will look to compete for the back-up job with Ryan Buchanan and Jason Pellerin. Scout-4 Star Rivals-4 Star 247-4 Star Wiley is a four-star commit from Stockbridge, Georgia. Wiley, coming in at 6 feet 2 inches and 240 pounds, could provide an immediate impact to the Rebel defensive end position. The Rebels return starters senior Fadol Brown and junior Marquis Haynes along with John Youngblood and Victor Evans, but Wiley’s frame gives him an opportunity to compete for immediate playing time. Scout: 3 Star Rivals: 3 Star 247: 3 Star Eisworth is from Grand Prairie, Texas. He will join a talented crew of Ole Miss secondary members, including returning starters Tony Conner and C.J. Hampton.

Scout: 4 Star Rivals: 3 Star 247: 4 Star Angel has been committed to the Rebels for over a year. Angel is from Cookeville, Tennessee and appears to be of the Evan Engram mold. Angel could compete for the backup role to Engram with redshirt freshman Willie Hibbler.

Scout: 4 Star Rivals: 4 Star 247: 5 Star Since committing to Ole Miss the summer before his junior year, Jones has remained loyal. Jones is from Waynesboro and played at Wayne County, home of former Rebel Jerrell Powe. Many have drawn comparisons between Jones and former Rebel Peria Jerry. Jones could provide an immediate impact to the Rebels’ defensive line with Robert Nkemdiche and Woodrow Hamilton departing. Scout: 4 Star Rivals: 3 Star 247: 3 Star Hartsfield is from Massachusetts and chose the Rebels over Boston College. Hartsfield will join the Rebels after spending a year at East Coast Prep. Hartsfield will join returning contributors at cornerback including Kendarius Webster, Tony Bridges, Kailo Moore and Cam Ordway.

Scout: 3 Star Rivals: 3 Star 247: 3 Star Evans is from Lawrenceville, Georgia. Evans will have an opportunity to contribute immediately after the Rebels’ losses at linebacker, including Christian Russell, C.J. Johnson and Denzel Nkemdiche.

Scout: 3 Star Rivals: 3 Star 247: 3 Star Johnson, from Lafayette High School in Oxford, decided to stay home and join the Rebels. Johnson projects to play inside at the guard or center position and will compete for time with Rod Taylor, Javon Patterson, Jordan Simms, Daronte Bouldin and others.

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