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Winter Institute leaves Ole Miss after 19 years

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The William Winter Institute for Racial Reconciliation is relocating from Ole Miss after almost two decades on campus. Although the move is still in the early stages of the planning process, the institute announced that it is expanding its operations and moving to Jackson to become an independent non-profit organization in order to increase its service to the whole state. Board Chairman Bill Bynum

said the institute decided to relocate based off of former Gov. Winter’s vision to grow the organization to form a partnership with the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum and introduce more programs in the capital city. The institute does not know the specific location it plans to move to, but it does intend to operate independently. The William Winter Institute will not be completely gone; it plans to continue to pursue reconciliation work with the university and other universities and entities across

the state. “The institute is evolving from the incubation at the university,” Bynum said. “The university did a great job of getting it on solid ground and getting the institution started. Our relationship with the university is positive, and we are evolving on good terms.” The founding of the William Winter Institute dates back to President Bill Clinton’s Initiative on Race in 1997. The initiative had a seven-member advisory board, which Winter was a part of. The board trav-

eled around the country and would hold conferences in different regions. The board decided to make a stop in Mississippi, and Winter suggested a stop at the University of Mississippi, his alma mater. Winter and the board thought the event was so successful they decided to create a racial reconciliation center at the university. After two years of planning, the university founded the institute, and named it after Winter in 1999. Even though Winter’s vision was to always expand the

institute, it was started at Ole Miss because of his ties to the university and how much he respects it, Bynum said. The university supported the decision to relocate to Jackson and thanked the institute for the work it’s done on campus. “The university will connect and coordinate its activities in research, education and engagement around the issues of civility and race relations (with the William Winter Institute) under the leadership of Ka-

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Oxford faces blood shortage Religious group falsely accused of human trafficking MEAGAN MCGEE KATHRYN ABERNATHY STAFF WRITERS

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Art professor Robert Malone finishes donating blood during the National Pan-Hellenic Council blood drive in front of the Croft Institute on Monday.

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Mississippi Blood Services in Oxford has declared a shortage due to the inclement weather and sickness that has swept over the state this month. According to supervisor Jackie Spencer, the service is about 1,000 units

behind its usual monthly quota. “The weather really put us behind, because all the ice and snow meant people couldn’t drive out to donate or work,” she said. “The widespread flu going around has also been an issue, as less people are donating because they are sick. All in all, we’re about a week behind.”

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A blood shortage, according to the Red Cross, is declared when a city or area has five or fewer days of viable blood supplies left to use for treatment. Such shortages usually occur in the summer, Red Cross data reveals; however, this cold season has made it more difficult for

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IN THIS ISSUE...

‘We live in a dangerous world’

Thacker Mountain returns

A letter explains how the ASB concealed carry proposal could help protect students

The Oxford radio staple kicks off its 2018 season with Nathaniel Rich

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Unverified accusations against a religious organization in the Oxford area sparked viral social media rumors around the Ole Miss campus. A religious group that originated in South Korea and consists of 20 members in Oxford has had numerous false accusations of recruiting students on campus into human trafficking. The rumors aimed at the World Mission Society Church of God were fueled by social media posts going viral on Twitter and Facebook. Jason Ahn, the pastor of the Southaven church, said the members have been receiving texts and calls leaving them with an overall feeling of embarrassment. “I realize how falsehood can quickly spread and people actually believe that deception,” Ahn said. “I wish people can see the truth and receive salvation.” The group’s pamphlets read, “Do all things testify about God the Mother?” and “Is God Male or Female?” Students said they have been approached by members of the church in the library and the Student Union. Sophomore exercise science major Mackensie Faulk said she spoke to members of the church

for a few minutes when they knocked on her door at The Connection apartment complex. “They asked if I was religious, and I said yes, but they sort of looked at me like I had the wrong religion or something and kept trying to tell me about God the Mother,” Faulk said. “They invited me to Bible studies, and when I said I was busy, they insisted I take a pamphlet and she wrote a phone number on it.” Both the Oxford and University police departments have investigated the rumors of criminal activity, and released separate statements Wednesday afternoon. “We have investigated and determined that the church, World Mission Society Church of God, is a legitimate church looking to expand to our area,” the Oxford Police Department said. According to the Freedom of Religion Act, it is legal to go door to door sharing information about one’s religion. “We have received numerous calls and messages about a religious group going door to door, but nothing incriminating has been reported,” Oxford Police Chief Hildon Sessums said. The 54-year-old religious group’s nearest church is located in Southaven. Ole Miss seniors Jake and Sheneria Miller have been members of the church for more than a year and were

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SPORTS

After two years in Sweden, Ole Miss alumna defender will now coach her former position

Bryce Brown’s 19 second-half points lead Auburn to 20th victory of season

Jessica Hiskey joins soccer staff PAGE 6

No. 11 Tigers top Rebels PAGE 8

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR In the Friday, Jan. 26, issue of The DM, a letter to the editor addressed a proposal from the ASB Senate External Affairs Committee about concealed carry permits for students on campus. I’m not approaching the letter as a senator – I’m approaching it as a woman. I’m 5-foot-3 and 120 pounds. I know that if a man – of just about any size, might I add – wanted to do me physical harm, he could. I’m not a track star. I would not be able to outrun a man who’s determined to do me harm. Having a weapon would level the playing field. Forcing me, along with everyone else, to rely on our campus’s resources for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence and other violent crimes is backwards. Why not enable and empower me to prevent the incident from occurring instead? Concealed carry permit holders have saved countless lives across the country, and downplaying their heroism by calling their situations “the ‘good guy with a gun’ myth” is insulting. It’s not a myth: That’s reality. You can read the many articles online about these situations, including the off-duty officer who was in a Costco in Kansas City when a gunman came in, or the Sutherland Springs, Texas, tragedy during which 26 churchgoers lost their lives but others were saved because of “good guys with guns.” Attempt to put yourself in another person’s shoes; I pray that you never have to be in a situation in which you need a good guy with a gun, but if you were, I’m sure you’d think the average 18-minute response time by law enforcement in active shooter situations is not “adequate.” Criminals, by definition, ignore and disobey the law. They don’t care if we have laws prohibiting firearms on campus or not. This is why we need concealed carry on campus: Without it, people who would want to do us harm know that we law-abiding citizens would not be carrying a firearm and, therefore, they could do maximum damage. This is what happened at the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, and in many other areas where gun violence occurred in gun-free zones. We live in a dangerous world. We need to be able to protect and defend ourselves from those who are counting on us not carrying a firearm. Madison DeMotts is a junior business major from Gulf Breeze, Florida.

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alarmed to see the viral posts. Sheneria said her first thought was “How can we let everyone know it’s false?” Jake said he was disappointed in how quick people were to jump to conclusions and discredit their religion. “People are hearing it and not giving it any thought, not researching it themselves,” Jake said. Oxford encountered a human trafficking incident last April. Two people were convicted of sex trafficking after transporting a victim from Atlanta to Mississippi for commercial sex purposes. The recent human trafficking rumors involving World Mission Society Church of God appear to have been sparked by unfounded claims on social media. David Newman, the president of International Justice Mission on campus, said even though the accusations are false, human trafficking remains an issue. “However, incidents like the one we have just witnessed, despite the fact that they are false accusations, do shed light on the issue of human trafficking, from which Oxford is not completely immune,” Newman said. “It saddens me that a church would be held suspect of such horrific crimes when trying to simply expand their sphere.” Katie McLeod, a senior psychology major, was approached by members of the church at the beginning of the semester. “I thought it was odd being approached in Walmart, but being a religious person myself, I thought they were doing what they thought was best,” McLeod said. However, McLeod said she understands why some people might easily believe such allegations. “I think people jumped to that conclusion because it is a popular fear among young women,” McLeod said. “Hearing of a potential secret cult that lures members via Bible study invitations causes anyone to jump to conclusions, and it’s usually to the most extreme possibility.” Similar rumors about church activity have spread rapidly on other college campuses, such as the University of Louisville, Vanderbilt and the University of Georgia, only to be confirmed as false by their local police forces.

many cities to collect enough blood this winter. The low supply in Oxford is only symptomatic of a larger, nationwide trend. A blood shortage of such magnitude in Oxford has implications for the newly opened Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi, which receives most of its blood from the local Mississippi Blood Services clinic. If the blood shortage persists, elective surgeries will begin to be postponed, as blood will need to be saved for more serious procedures. The hospital and Mississippi Blood Services both encourage students and members of the community to donate whenever they see an office or blood mobile. Donations take around 10 minutes, and donors must be at least 16 years old, in good health and weigh at least 110 pounds. Each donor receives free juice, snacks and a T-shirt upon donation. The Mississippi Blood Services mobile was on campus Monday providing such services and plans to return within the next three months. “We had a pretty slow day, I think because so many

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students are sick,” Spencer said. “We’re going to wait until this blows over before we come back to campus. However, we still encourage people to come by our physical location.” Mississippi Blood Services, Oxford, is located at 2627A West Oxford Loop, right off Jackson Avenue. Theresa Frost, senior criminal justice major, said she has donated blood at that location multiple times. “I went with a friend right after the Las Vegas shooting, when a national blood shortage was declared,” Frost said. “Now that the shortage is local, I plan to go again soon. As someone interested in being a cop one day, I like to think that my donation will save, or at least help, a life.” Around 38 percent of the United States population is eligible for blood donation, but less than 10 percent chooses to

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donate. There is little risk associated with donating blood, as long as the donor is in good health and makes sure to take care of himself for the rest of the day. Donating to Mississippi Blood Services, Oxford could ultimately help save a local life and help end the blood shortage the community faces.

trina Caldwell, vice chancellor for diversity and community engagement,” the university said in a press release. Caldwell said she does not have any specific plans about the future of her department after the institute relocates, but she is working on strategies now to increase diversity on campus. She also said the decision to restructure the organization was the board’s decision. “I think this move is positive for the institute,” Caldwell said. “They have done great things for racial reconciliation so far.” Caldwell said she looks forward to watching it improve relations even more. “I am proud that leaders at my alma mater, the University of Mississippi, had the vision to establish and incubate the Institute for Racial Reconciliation on its campus,” a press release from Winter’s office said. “As the Winter Institute positions itself for the future, we shall remain dedicated members of the university community.” The Daily Mississippian was unable to get in touch with Winter at the time of publication.

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Classic novels you might have missed in high school ADAM DUNNELLS STAFF WRITER

Let’s face it – we all wish we had more leisure time to read books. Between classes, extracurriculars, homework and sleep, it is hard to find free time to do any reading for fun, espe-

cially with all the reading that professors love to assign. It’s always embarrassing when your professor mentions a book in class that everyone read in his high school curriculum except for you. If you have any free time to read this semester, check out one of these books your high school teacher may have missed. “Of Mice and Men” by John Steinbeck This Steinbeck classic follows the tale of two field workers – the strong yet mentally challenged Lennie and his quick-witted best friend, George, as

they chase their dream of buying a piece of land for themselves. Though a little melodramatic, this novella is guaranteed to pull at your heartstrings. Plus, clocking in at only around 30,000 words, this is designed to be a quick read.

and the significant events that resulted from this. This coming-of-age tale also discusses complex themes of identity, belonging and loss of innocence. These are all themes college students should definitely be able to relate to.

“1984” by George Orwell Published in 1949, this dystopian novel follows Winston Smith, who works in the government, unknowingly promoting government propaganda, and his rebellion against the law in favor of individualism. Orwell’s novel deals with the concepts of surveillance, censorship and nationalism in relation to government control. This novel is a must-read for modern audiences, as many of its concepts transcended the novel and made their way into the public lexicon.

“Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury Another dystopian novel, this story follows protagonist Guy Montag, a fireman. However, in this novel, the term “fireman” is used to refer to people who burn books, as books have been outlawed in this dystopian future. Written due, in part, to Bradbury’s fear of book burning in the U.S., this novel speaks out against the practice, advocating for the sharing of art and ideas. Plus, with “Fahrenheit 451” being adapted into an HBO series later this year, this is the perfect time to read the novel.

“The Catcher in the Rye” by J.D. Salinger Salinger’s 1951 novel has become synonymous with teen angst and rebellion. The novel follows protagonist Holden Caulfield’s expulsion from prep school

“The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald While modern audiences may be familiar with the 2013 film starring Leonardo DiCaprio, this classic is actually nearing its centennial anniversary, having

first been published in 1925. Told through the eyes of Nick Carraway, this story mostly centers on mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby and his extreme fascination with socialite Daisy Buchanan.

Though initially published nearly a century ago, the concepts of excess, decadence and resistance to change are still relevant to modern audiences, as any fan of the movie is bound to agree. “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee Set in the mid-1930s, “To Kill a Mockingbird” tells the story of young Scout, her brother, Jem, and father, Atticus. A lawyer, Atticus has been appointed to defend Tom Robinson, a black man accused of raping a white woman. In the face of public disapproval, Atticus says he will defend Tom to the best of his ability. This book emphasizes the importance of tolerance and preaches against prejudice, themes that are still extremely important today.

“Metamorphosis” by Franz Kafka The second novella listed here, Kafka’s “Metamorphosis” follows Gregor Samsa, who wakes up one day and realizes he has been transformed into a giant insect. From there, his family, initially horrified, agrees to take care of him while he recovers. This novel has many different interpretations and implied meanings, as no themes or morals are clearly present. Some critics even say the novel is more about Gregor’s family than himself. “Metamorphosis” is open to nearly any interpretation, and what each reader gets from the novel is entirely up to himself. “Slaughterhouse-Five” by Kurt Vonnegut This novel is widely regarded as Kurt Vonnegut’s most influential novel. Told in a nonlinear fashion, “Slaughterhouse-Five” tells the story of Billy Pilgrim, an anti-war soldier who experiences time travel after being captured by German soldiers in 1944. This novel discusses themes of religion in relation to philosophy while also being staunchly anti-war, a sentiment that could resonate with readers today. Even if a reader disagrees with the philosophical ideals presented in this novel, it is still an extremely enjoyable science-fiction classic. Now that you know which books to add to the top of your “to-be-read” list, make sure you stop by a bookstore and pick up one of these classic novels. Who knows – you might even be able to finish one before the end of the semester.

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Author to bring New Orleans alive at Square Books SARAH SMITH STAFF WRITER

Nathaniel Rich will discuss the lively story and vivid characters of his latest novel, “King Zeno,” about 1918 New Orleans Thursday night at Thacker Mountain. Music provided by Harry Permezel and Young Valley will accompany Rich’s literary conversation. “King Zeno” tells about dreams of immortality, Spanish influenza and an ax murderer who kills anyone not playing the music that is pleasing to his ear. The idea for “King Zeno” came to Rich when he began learning the history about the man-made canal that runs through New Orleans and the ax murderer prowled the city in the late 1910s. This city’s relationship with nature fascinated Rich. He said he explores the way humans interact with nature in “King Zeno.” Rich’s research took about six months and began with trying to figure out if there was something he could write a novel about. He said that

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he needed a great wealth of knowledge about this history before he could write rich realistic characters in the time setting. “The hope is to make a reader to really inhabit this far-off place,” Rich said. Rich said one of the resources the New Orleans Public Library offered was a set of cassette tapes which had to

be listened to on a Walkman. On these tapes, local historians interviewed people about daily life in the 1920s, asking questions about the availability of running water in homes and popular music of the time. Rich said memoirs on jazz musicians helped craft the time, the characters and the themes discussed in his novel.

Rich’s characters, he said, were difficult in their own ways to create. He said that writing about an older woman from 1918 was writing about someone who was very different from himself, but someone with similarities to himself. “Each character is autobiographical in a way any writer’s characters are,” Rich said. He said “King Zeno” was all about trying to find the humanity in his characters. They all grapple with very human things like tragedy, loss, regret, hope and redemption. “These things that the book point to like building the canal, the war, creating new music, prohibition – they were all ways to control fate, and they all resonated with larger questions about life,” he said. “The grandiosity of it spoke to how to control one’s fate. That’s what I hope to explore.” Rich said he thinks all people struggle with their mortality at some point. He said his novel is about how humanity interacts with nature. “It’s the main scene I was grappling with in the novel,

was this question of mortality, of legacy and life after death, and ‘what does it mean to what to live forever?’” Rich said. Rich’s reading taste is one that is hungry for big ideas about life. Rich said he seeks out novels “that grapple with big ideas that don’t have clear resolutions.” Rich said that he is looking forward to his return to Square Books and to being on Thacker Mountain Radio. He said Square Books wasn’t just one of his favorite places in the South but one of his favorites in the world, and he is excited to return to the store. Square Books’ digital marketing manager, Sam McAlilly, said people should arrive early because seating fills up fast, but they should expect an entertaining show. McAlilly said it is a free and entertaining way to start a night out. “People should expect an entertaining show of literature and music,” McAlilly said. “Not only is Nathaniel Rich an engaging writer, but he’s a good speaker.”

‘The Woman in the Window’ narrates a chilling tale LEE CATHERINE COLLINS STAFF WRITER

For those still reeling in the wake of Gillian Flynn’s haunting best-sellers, A. J. Finn’s debut novel, “The Woman in the Window,” dazzles readers with a chilling tale, narrated by a struggling alcoholic, Dr. Anna Fox. The textbook definition of an unreliable narrator, Fox has not left her home in nearly a year. Thanks to her tenant, David, online prescription filling and grocery delivery services, Fox manages to live her entire life without leaving the comfort of her home. Between spying on her neighbors and drinking wine, she watches old black-andwhite films and reflects on the past in her restored New York City townhome. Her many medications for her anxiety disorder do not mix well with her affinity for good merlot, and her passion for photography bleeds into a pattern of peeping through windows at her neighbors. “Watching is like nature photography: you don’t interfere with the wildlife,” according to Fox. But Fox breaks her own rules. When the Russell family moves into the house across the street, she finds herself in-

trigued by the peculiar family. With a background as a professional child psychologist, Fox spends much of her time speculating about the Russells’ teenage son, Ethan, and his quiet demeanor. Although she rarely leaves her home, she befriends Ethan and his mother, Jane. She immediately becomes suspicious of Mr. Russell during her emotional visits with Ethan, and after an evening of drinking, chatting and playing chess with Jane, she hears his wife describe him as controlling. But one night, after too many pills and drinks, she witnesses Jane’s brutal murder from her window, leaving her frantically searching for answers. However, the shaky recollections of a depressed hermit do not sway the police, especially when confronted with a shocking truth. Mr. Russell and Ethan introduce a woman Fox has never met, or even seen, as a happy, healthy Jane Russell. As more details about Fox’s past are unearthed, readers are left wondering whether the dialogue and scenes they have read are more fact or fiction. Fox dreamily recollects bits and pieces of the day’s events, remembering that David paid her a visit before doing maintenance for the Russell family home. Her

snooping tendencies lead her to the Russell’s online history, where her searches for Jane Russell lead nowhere. Did she imagine her night of drinking and chess with Jane? Or is the woman living across the street an imposter? Why does Ethan seem so afraid? With a myriad of possible motives, suspects and twists, this psychological thriller keeps readers from trusting anyone, including Fox. Readers will crave more of Finn’s impeccable storytelling. His style has similarities to Gillian Flynn and Ruth Ware, yet he punctuates the narrative with humorous quips, movie references and just enough self-doubt to keep readers wondering where the line between fantasy and reality actually lies. In particular, his unbelievably realistic telling of Fox’s frequent panic attacks displays his genuine knack for writing relatable fiction. “Somewhere in the attic of my brain I recall that this has happened once before, on these same steps. I remember the low tide of voices, the odd word breaching bright and clear…” Fox said. Although the story has many themes, Finn masterfully aligns movie quotes and references in the plot of the story with Fox’s narrative in

a way that only a seasoned writer could. Interestingly, Dr. Fox rarely follows the doctor’s orders, making for some ironic humor, as well. With a movie development with Fox 2000 in the making, one can see how “The Woman in the Window”

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will attract every suspenseseeking mystery lover. Finn’s appreciable humor, remarkable diction and talent for storytelling make “The Woman in the Window” a fly-through read for many as the race to uncover the truth takes a shocking turn.

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Jessica Hiskey returns to Ole Miss soccer as coach EMILY BARNHOUSE STAFF WRITER

After spending the last two years coaching in Sweden, Ole Miss soccer alumna Jessica Hiskey will return to Oxford as an assistant coach. Hiskey will travel across the Atlantic to come back to her alma mater before the spring season and work alongside head coach Matt Mott in pursuit of a national title in the 2018 season. “My staff and I spent much time scouring the country and looking for the best fit for the program,” Mott said. “Jess certainly proved during the interview process to be just that. We look forward to having her on campus soon to start with the team as we begin our spring season.” Hiskey, who started all

four years of her Ole Miss career, was of strength to the Rebels from the minute she arrived in Oxford. As a freshman defender, she started all 22 matches and completed her career in 2015 after 55 consecutive starts. Hiskey was the first defender since the 2011 campaign to be named All-SEC for the Rebels and led the team in minutes with more than 7,000 during her career. “I want to thank Lynnette Johnson and the rest of the coaching staff for this tremendous opportunity to return to Oxford and Rebel Nation,” Hiskey said. “My time there as a studentathlete was an incredible experience, and it is a dream come true to be able to come back and continue to grow this program with

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offense returning and Hiskey coming in to improve the defense, the team looks to have a prosperous 2018 season. The Rebels will have time to adjust to Hiskey’s defensive system and everything she has to offer before the season opener in August. Hiskey will bring her innovative coaching style and recent achievements abroad to the table, helping to prepare the Rebels for the season ahead.

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Villanova, Virginia still on top of NCAA basketball LOGAN CONNER STAFF WRITER

Another week of exciting college basketball is in the books, and once again, the top teams were faced with big tests. From the Big 12/ SEC Challenge to another ACC showdown, Week 13 provided a schedule full of entertainment. After surviving a pair of Big East Conference games, the Villanova Wildcats, 20-1, find themselves spending another week atop of the AP Poll. After easily taking care of the Providence Friars at home, the Wildcats earned their 20th win of the season at Marquette with a breakout, 31-point performance by star guard Jalen Brunson. With matchups at home against Creighton and Seton Hall in the next week, Villanova will look to carry momentum into the homestretch of conference play. Despite its impressive wins, No. 2 Virginia only earns an extra few firstplace votes in this week’s rankings. After a dominating performance against No. 20 Clemson, the Cavaliers traveled to Durham for a showdown with Duke and won a defensive battle. Despite losing a 13-point lead, Virginia was able to depend on its top-ranked defense to hold Duke to just 63 points, nearly 30 below its national average. On the schedule for the Cavaliers this week are matchups at home against Louisville and away at Syracuse, a tough place to play on the road. As a team that is quickly becoming the Big Ten favorite, No. 3 Purdue increased its win streak to 17 with a pair of wins against

No. 24 Michigan and Indiana. As they become the most impressive story in college basketball, the Boilermakers will look to continue momentum with easy matchups against Maryland and Rutgers. Even with the loss against Virginia, No. 4 Duke stays put with a win against Notre Dame already in the books. In what feels to be an off-week, Marvin Bagley III and the Blue Devils will travel to New York City on Saturday for an outof-conference matchup against St. John’s. Closing out the top five are the Michigan State Spartans, who find themselves in a number of controversies on and off the court. With a trio of conference wins, the Spartans move up one spot to No. 5 as head coach Tom Izzo’s seat heats up. Conferences games against Penn State and Indiana loom later this week, but the bigger question is this: Can this team focus with the chaos going on outside the locker room? One week closer to what could be the “Big East regular season championship,” No. 6 Xavier moves toward the top five and conference rival, Villanova. With only one ranked matchup left on schedule, against the No. 1 Wildcats, the Musketeers will look to take care of business against a pair of conference foes. With an upset loss against the Oklahoma Sooners, Kansas drops two spots to No. 7. After bouncing back with decisive wins against Texas A&M and Kansas State, the Jayhawks look to win their 14th straight regular-season conference title. As the lone representa-

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tives in the top 10 from their respective conferences, No. 8 Cincinnati and No. 9 Arizona both jumped ahead one spot. For the Bearcats, only a pair of matchups with No. 16 Wichita State are in the way of an AAC regular season title. Arizona, on the other hand, is on cruise control on the way to the Pac-12 Tournament. All that lies in the way is a rivalry game in two weeks at No. 25 Arizona State. Rounding out and returning to the top 10 is the No. 10 Texas Tech Red Raiders, who took care of business at home against Oklahoma State and in Columbia against South Carolina. The biggest movers of the week were the No. 11 Auburn Tigers, who moved up eight spots after blowout wins against Missouri and LSU; No. 15 West Virginia, dropping eight spots after a pair of losses against TCU and Kentucky; and No. 19 North Carolina, who plummeted nine spots after two ACC loses against Virginia Tech and rival NC State. The lone team to see itself back into the rankings is No. 21 Kentucky, after spending its first week in almost four years outside of the top 25. With a huge win at No. 15 West Virginia, highlighted by freshman forward Kevin Knox’s 34 points, the Wildcats proved they are as dangerous as ever. As the season begins to come to a close and the conference tournaments are in sight, there will certainly be no shortage of moving and shaking as the season continues. Now it’s the time for teams to define themselves, solidify their rotations and make a push for March.

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Out-rebounded and out-played: Rebels fall to Tigers SAM HARRES

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For the first time in a decade, Ole Miss dropped a home game to No. 11 Auburn by a score of 79-70. The Rebels are now 11-11 on the season and 4-5 in SEC play. “These games are hard to win,” Ole Miss head coach Andy Kennedy said after the game. Ole Miss struggled with fouls throughout the first half, amassing 15 personals by the time 20 minutes had expired. Power forward Bruce Stevens later fouled out in just 13 minutes of play. But the Rebels kept the score close, trailing 38-36 at the break. “When you play an Ole Miss team, you better buckle your chinstrap,” Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl said. “Nobody plays harder.” Deandre Burnett led all scorers in the first with 12 points, followed by Jared Harper with 10 for the Tigers. Burnett, however, also went 1-5 from behind the arc in half, continuing a trend of poor 3-point shooting that has haunted the Rebels throughout the season. Sophomore point guard Breein Tyree opened the half with five of the Rebels’ first eight points, including an impressive finish through traffic, but failed to find another score until the second half. “It’s one problem after another,” Kennedy said. “We just weren’t finishing plays.” Ole Miss and Auburn opened the second with an exchange of blows, each team failing to solidify a lead. Through the first 13 minutes of play, the Rebels never trailed by more than eight but also never held a lead. Entering the final five minutes, the game’s momentum began to shift in favor of the Tigers. As Auburn built a 15-point lead within the final four minutes, fans streamed out of the arena, having experienced this pat-

tern far too many times before. A solid first half that gives way to a losing effort in the second: the Ole Miss way. “At times, we get too locked into the ball, and next thing you know, somebody’s shooting a layup,” Kennedy said, referring to his team’s tendency to watch instead of defend. Careless turnovers from Burnett and Terence Davis hurt the Rebel effort as they hoped to limp back into contention. Davis, who led the Rebels in scoring last season with 14.9 points per game, added a thunderous and-1 dunk with just over a minute left in the game, but it was not enough. The Rebels dropped their fifth SEC game this season by a score of 79-70. After the game, Kennedy’s lamented his team’s turnovers. “(Burnett) had six tonight, and (Breein) had five,” Kennedy said. “It comes down to decision making and playing through contact.” When all was said and done, Auburn guard Jared Harper led scorers with 23 points, 19 of which arrived in the second half. Burnett finished with 16 points, topping the Rebels’ stat sheet. Auburn grabbed 19 offensive rebounds and collected 17 turnovers from Ole Miss players, six of which came from Burnett. “We need an inside presence. We cannot be so dependent on perimeter shots,” Kennedy said. “We knew there was going to be a little bit of a transition with (Bruce Stevens) and Dom, but then we think we get there, and we have to take a huge step back.” Kennedy used 7-foot center Dominik Olejniczak sparingly after the big man scored 16 against Mohamed Bamba and Texas on Saturday. Olejniczak went three for three on field goals in his six first-half minutes, adding an and-1 free throw for seven total first-half points. And he did it cleanly, too,

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Head coach Andy Kennedy argues after a foul is called on the Rebels. Ole Miss lost to Auburn 79-70 Tuesday. fouling just twice during the first. “We tried to go small because of our foul trouble,” Kennedy said. “The speed of the game was a little tough for him (Olejniczak).” Olejniczak played seven minutes in the second half, collecting a foul and rebound without taking a shot. Auburn scored 32 of its points in the paint. Ole Miss, meanwhile, gave up 19 offensive rebounds. The Tigers’ two tallest players, Cole Blackstock and Thomas Collier, are both listed at 6-foot-9, 3 inches shorter than Olejniczak. “They killed us on the glass,” guard Markel Crawford said. “Any team comes in and gets 19 offensive rebounds – 12 in the second half – I don’t think we have a good chance of winning.” The Rebels now shift their attention to a Saturday night matchup at No. 18 Tennessee. Tipoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. The game will be streamed on SEC Network.

Guard Terence Davis (3) dunks over an Auburn defender Tuesday night.

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