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The Associated Student Body announced a vote to fill four newly vacant Senate seats next week. ASB Vice President Michael Howell also announced ASB will hold a vote to fill four newly vacant Senate seats next week. Past candidates are automatically invited to run, and all other students can turn in a petition by Monday to be considered. Howell said though these senators will only serve five weeks, they will get credit for a full term and be eligible to run for other campus positions. The Senate also voted to pass a set of regulatory and efficiency-centered bills, when they met for the second time this semester. Howell led the evening’s meeting, ushering three proposals through the senators’ voting process. The Rules Committee presented two of these regulations to address senators’ attendance and duties, and the Student Life Committee presented a third resolution to promote campus environmentalism. Senior Rules Committee member Alison Hanby au-
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Allison Handy, college of liberal arts senator, presents bill 1701, which she authored, Tuesday evening in Lamar Hall. The bill’s goal is to hold senators accountable when they are absent from senate meetings by requiring prior notice before an absence. thored a bill that would enforce a strict attendance policy for formal Senate meetings. She ar-
gued the bill in front of the Senate Tuesday night. “I wrote this bill so that all
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OUT bus system changes shorten routes to campus
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Monday. (Photo by Xinyi Song) “It’s running so much better,” Harris said. “The students that are riding it have communicated to the drivers that they like it so much better because they get to the buses quicker. They get to campus quicker.” The buses are now only entering campus to drop off at the Kennon Observatory hub and the Union hub, avoiding on-campus traffic that was slowing them down previously. The problem, according to
Harris, was that buses were circling around campus where the flow of both car traffic and pedestrians delayed buses throughout the day, pushing arrival times further apart. He said the transportation office wanted to solve the problem by redesigning those routes to make them the most efficient and direct. In fall 2017, four more buses will be added to the campus for interior routes. Two will constantly run clockwise, while the other two will run
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SEE BUS PAGE 3 A bus picks up students at the Kennon Observatory hub Monday.
Facts or feelings? A reflection on our political climate
This spring, catch local musicians at the ‘Small Hall’
Rebel hoops wins fourth SEC game against Mississippi State
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OPINION
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Complex political issues in an 140-character world MATT BARNTHOUSE
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Political discourse in the United States is a sham. The American people have devolved discussion on complex issues into 140 characters, fear-mongering and the most trivial of memes. People, both in the media and out, no longer pursue the truth. American discourse as a whole is an echo chamber of “alternative facts” that are sought out of convenience rather than truth. The American people are getting what they deserve – a presidential administration that is based on fear and zero responsibility. There was no true victory possible in the 2016 presidential election. Donald J.
Trump is a loud-mouthed demagogue who made absurd promises, doesn’t live up to the principles he sets and speaks of women in an abhorrent manner. On the other side, Hillary Clinton repeatedly proved her incompetence as secretary of state, lying to the American public about the intentions behind the Benghazi attacks, while also being completely careless with information related to national security. Clinton was perhaps just as bad of an option for president, even if it was less obvious. That is not the point, however. People do not care about the truth. They want to call people names and feel good about themselves. The internet allows people to insulate their conscience with ideas that reflect their
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system of values. People believe what they want to believe, rather than sacrificing their pride in lieu of the truth. The right is filled with fear-based arguments about immigration and terrorism, while the left is infected with smug moral superiority, which preaches “tolerance” but fails to tolerate ideas that do not fit its worldview. Apologies to those reading this in their “safe space.” Even the so-called “truth” is more murky than ever before. Major media outlets clearly pander to one side of the political spectrum in the desperate plea for ratings. This creates an atmosphere in which people looking for the truth have to read between the lines. A 2014 Pew Research study suggests
that Americans truly are becoming more polarized. It does not help that discourse has been reduced to 140 characters in this Twitter world. Complex issues are being dumbed down to memes and straw-man arguments. It is impossible to have an intelligent discussion on anything because of character limits, the ability for other people to jump in on discussions, as well as the shield of a computer screen to protect the person spewing his or her agenda. It is much easier to call somebody pro-choice a “murderer,” or declare anybody pro-life to hate women’s rights, than it is to delve deeper into issues. The computer screen provides an environment where people talk at each other, rather than to each other.
This is how the world has reached a point where terms like “alternative facts” can be said un-ironically by the White House press secretary. This is how a man who preaches fear, shows complete disrespect to women and “leads” with complete disregard to the Constitution can end up in the White House. Facts do not matter, only feelings. People would rather feel good about themselves than fix any real problems in the world. This is the new America. Welcome to the meme generation. The American people are getting what they deserve. Matt Barnthouse is a political science minor from Carmel, Indiana.
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continued from page 1 counterclockwise around the campus. Harris said the goal is to also have a bus stop within four minutes of anywhere on campus. In addition, the yellow line was separated into the yellow line and the yellow express this semester to make for faster routes. The yellow express line goes to Campus Creek, Campus Walk and the Kennon Observatory hub. The yellow line is a direct route from Anderson Road to campus. Sophomore electrical engineering major Cody McBride lives at Lafayette Place and rides the yellow line to campus. “I think it is shorter in getting me to class. I’m glad they cut off Campus Creek and Campus Walk [stops],” he said. “It only takes me about five minutes to get [to campus].” Sophomore chemical engineering major Lila Burton lives at Campus Creek and rides the bus every day to campus. “I like [the new bus changes], because I only ever go to the observatory bus stop,” she said. “Now there are two yellow buses, so it is convenient to get a bus that will take me home.” These changes were going to be put in place permanently in fall 2017, but due to the closure of All American Drive, the decision was made to start the new system this semester. Harris said the department attempted to get ahead of the game by putting out signs at all bus stops on closures and reroutes last semester in order to prepare students. Each hub, at Kennon Observatory and the Union, can only run certain lines. Junior accounting major Siqi Chen said not having a bus stop at Lamar Hall is inconvenient because it is a long walk to the Observatory hub. Yellow express line bus
THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 1 FEBRUARY 2017 | PAGE 3 driver Tanya White said the additional buses and routes will allow better access for all students on campus to ride. In addition to route changes, all stops will include a bench, shelter, LED signs for incoming bus times, bike racks and a garbage can, Harris said. The OUT buses are a third party contracted system by McDonald Transit in which the City of Oxford and the university split the cost along with federal grant money available helping to operate it. There are 26 buses and about 13 lines currently which the university pays for solely on the income from parking permits and citations. For the 2016-2017 school year, the university’s cost was $3.3 million to run the bus system. This will increase next year with the new buses and routes added. There is a website and an app called NextBus that allows people to see real-time bus tracking. This article was a special to The Daily Mississippian from an advanced reporting class.
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continued from page 1 the student body and their office. These two bills both passed with ease. Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Chandler Tucker said that as a senior, she sees the value of these regulatory bills. “They’re important to ensure things operate smoothly and fairly during Senate meetings,” Tucker said. Anderson Helton, senator and sophomore public policy leadership major, said at this point in the year, a lot of legislation makes it to the Senate floor. The sitting senators’ term only lasts for another five weeks. “The end of term is kind of like game time,” Helton said. “A lot more legislation is being formed and pushed on.” This month, Helton said ASB is working to make campus greener. The senate’s Student Life Committee recently proposed a resolution to help reduce the eco-footprint left behind campus events. “There’s a lot of waste going on on this campus, and where student organizations are involved maybe we can make it
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continuation of what we’re already doing, because we’re not doing too bad with our waste right now,” bill author Elizabeth Romary said. The ASB Senate will meet again next month to vote on an upcoming rules change with its four new members.
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Just hearing your own footsteps while walking through the hallway of McDavid and Associates shows the corridor’s stellar acoustics. But tonight, instead of the regular parade of attorneys’ hurried feet, the wooden planks will creak under the feet of concertgoers while the walls echo the tunes of local artist Andrew Bryant. The Small Hall concert series, now in its third season, is slated for a return upstairs at 1109 Van Buren Ave. In a corner backdropped with bookshelves and a view of the courthouse, Bryant, a 36-year-old Water Valley native, will bring his original “indie-folk Americana” songs and stories to Oxford and might even try out some new material. “[Small Hall] gives me the opportunity to play my songs for people in a more intimate setting, a setting where I will have the full attention of the audience, which is special in Oxford,” he said. Bryant, who mostly plays at Proud Larry’s but has performed at most bars in Oxford over the last 13 years, plays drums, piano and guitar and will perform an acoustic set at the Hall’s Wednesday night show. Other acts that will perform this season are Tate Moore, Alex Thiel and Cody Rodgers. What has become a monthly ritual began seven years ago when Steve McDavid had the idea to start hosting music in the hall space of his law firm, complete with a balcony featuring prime views of the Square. Thus, “Music in the Hall” was born and thrived for five years until McDavid’s associate Daniel Morrow relocated to Chicago. “I sort of missed the music,” McDavid said. So, he partnered up with the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council to create “Small Hall,” a titular nod to the idea that started it all. Since its first show last spring, the Small Hall has played host to artists such as the Kit Thorn Band, Damien Walsh and the Yalobushwakers. “One of the advantages is the sense that the artist is right there with you. They feel more comfortable talking and telling the story of the song and their life,” McDavid said. He estimates anywhere from 50 to 80 people attend each concert, and the series has created somewhat of a
following. “Because it’s a small group of people, a majority come every time, so you develop a certain friendship. Some of the people you wouldn’t really know outside of it,” McDavid said. As much as the shows create a community, they aid the Oxford community as a whole. One-hundred percent of the proceeds from the $5 admission go directly to the the arts council and its partnership with the Horizons Summer Learning Camps, which help to prevent students’ learning loss during the summer break. While local artists and philanthropy are always a draw, many feel the timing is one of the most important factors setting Small Hall apart from other Oxford shows. “It’s targeted for someone wanting to hear live music early at night,” McDavid said. “With this being a college town, most bands don’t start until 10-11 p.m.” Small Hall has a “bring your own beverage” policy, opens its doors at 7 p.m. and begins at 7:30. Caitlin Hopper, the operations coordinator of the arts council, said these shows have filled a niche for those with different schedules. “This has really been appealing to everyone: younger people who want to go out dinner and people who are a little older and might have kids who don’t want to stay out too late but still want something fun to do,” she said. Hopper also says the timing is ideal for Oxford music fans who might already have weekend plans. “Being in the middle of the week allows it to not
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to them frequently about their upcoming decision. “It’s a lot to keep track of,” Morales said. “Especially when you’re dealing with 18-year-olds who can change their mind pretty fast.” From the perspective of someone closely following Ole Miss football, Morales has a unique outlook on the implications of the NCAA’s investigation. “I’m not expecting anything surprising in the next few days,” Morales said. “The class has been hampered by the cloud of the NCAA’s investigation into the football program, so it won’t be as highly ranked as the past few classes.” Ole Miss football player Chadwick Lamar, positioned at long snapper, says the team is still excited about signing day even with the controversial allegations surrounding the team. “It doesn’t matter what media says. It’s always good to add new guys to contribute and play,” Lamar said. “We’re about to add some good players that we need to win.” Freeze will have a press conference at 2 p.m. Wednesday to discuss this year’s class, followed by the fifth annual Signing Day Reception to be held in the Manning Center from 5 to 7 p.m. Standing-room-only
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there are the guys that come here who may not be heavily recruited but turn out to work hard and be great players.” The most important work of signing day happens before Feb. 1 arrives. Last weekend, Ole Miss hosted potential players for its annual recruiting event, a final attempt by the coaching staff and athletic department to convince recruits to sign with the university. Due to the pending NCAA investigation involving allegations of illegal payment to players, the Rebels are not expected to draw a recruiting class as successful as in years past. The controversy put much more empha-
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Rebels throttle Bulldogs in fourth SEC win GRIFFIN NEAL
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Tonight was the 255th installment of the Egg Bowl: hardwood edition. Coming into the game, the Rebels had won five of six, including four straight in Oxford versus the Bulldogs. From tipoff, the game had the look and feel of a rivalry game, except only one team really showed up to play. Ole Miss (12-9, 3-5) throttled Mississippi State (13-7, 4-4) 88-61, the largest victory over the Bulldogs since 1951. Ole Miss took an 18-point advantage into halftime, leading the Bulldogs 51-33. The 51 first-half points scored by the Rebels amounted to their best offensive half of the season, due largely in part to the balanced attack of Sebastian Saiz, Rasheed Brooks, Terence Davis and Deandre Burnett, who combined for 43 of the Rebels’ first-half points. Coach Andy Kennedy’s squad forced 11 turnovers, compared to just three of its own, and was a +5 on the glass. “From the start, we were much more efficient offensively,” Kennedy said. He praised his team’s defensive effort, especially the +11 in turnover margin and +13 on the glass. “That allows you to win, despite shooting 6-23 from three,” Kennedy said. Brooks was brilliant for the Rebels, leading all scorers at halftime with 13 points on 4-5 shooting. “Rasheed’s success means
the world to us. He was the difference for us,” Kennedy said. “He (Brooks) knocked down a couple threes, forced a couple stops, and next thing you know we had a double digit lead.” In Brooks’ second game back after suffering a seizure during the game against Tennessee, he played one of his best games of the season, scoring 15 points and knocking down three threes in just 23 minutes of action. Kennedy has flirted all season long with different back-court combinations, but tonight’s success may be an indicator that the combo of Tyree at point guard and Burnett at shooting guard will be the pair going forward. “We brought Breein here to be a point guard. As he’s gotten more comfortable handling the ball, you see our turnovers go down,” Kennedy said. It seems as if the early-season ball-handling and point guard woes have subsided as he’s gained experience. This was the third straight game where the Rebels carried a lead into intermission. But unlike the Texas A&M and Baylor games, Ole Miss was able to hold on for victory. For a team plagued all season long by first half woes, the recent success may be an indicator that it isn’t a half versus half issue, rather that Ole Miss just needs to focus its efforts on a balanced, allaround game. Mississippi State came out of the second half tun-
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Signing day predictions: Where will they go? National Signing Day is upon us again, and the Rebels will be targeting an array of players from across the country. Here are some of them and where sports editors Brian Scott Rippee and Sam Harres think these prospects will end up. * means he is currently committed to Ole Miss All ratings are according to 247sports composite rankings.
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Quarterback
Outside Linebacker
Greenville Sam: Ole Miss Brian: Louisiana Lafayette
Glen Allen, Va. Sam: Virginia Tech Brian: Ole Miss
New Orleans Sam: Ole Miss Brian: Ole Miss
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KAM WHITE
CORDARRIAN RICHARDSON
Linebacker
Athlete
Running Back
Starkville Sam: Mississippi State Brian: LSU
Clinton Sam: Ole Miss Brian: Ole Miss
Memphis, Tenn. Sam: Ole Miss Brian: Ole Miss
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TONY GRAY
AL’DONTRE DAVIS
Wide Receiver
Offensive Tackle
Wide Receiver
Morton Sam: Mississippi State Brian: Mississippi State
Lawrenceville, Ga. Sam: Florida Brian: Ole Miss
Lutcher, La. Sam: Ole Miss Brian: Ole Miss
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*LARRELL MURCHISON
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*JOSH CLARKE
Offensive Guard
*D.D. BOWIE
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*ALEX FANIEL
WILLIE GAY
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*BEN BROWN
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JAVONTA PAYTON
BRAYLON SANDERS
Defensive End
Wide Receiver
Wide Receiver
Louisburg, N.C. Sam: Ole Miss Brian: Georgia
Nashville, Tenn. Sam: Ole Miss Brian: Tennessee
Hogansville, Ga. Sam: Georgia Brian: Georgia
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Signing day
HAPPY HOUR
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