The Daily Mississippian - February 3, 2016

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Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Volume 104, No. 77

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ASB Senate elects new members

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ASB Senate elects five new members out of 24 candidates to serve during the spring semester. ASB Senate also passed a resolution welcoming Chancellor Vitter to the UM campus. Full story on page 3.

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The DM’s guide for National Signing Day Ole Miss is closing in on another top-ten recruiting class, which would be the second in school history. The Rebels are in the game for five-star targets Jeffery Simmons and Jonathan Kongbo. They are also finalists for Louisiana defensive back Shyheim Carter, Starkville wide receiver A.J. Brown, along with others.

The Daily Mississippian will have all-day coverage of national signing day.

We will have live announcements from Starkville High School and Oxford High School as well as Hugh Freeze’s signing day press conference at 2 p.m.

For live coverage from Starkville follow @collinbrister, @thecodythomason and @thedm_sports on twitter, as well as @thedm_sports

on Periscope. We will have a periscope of Kobe Jones and A.J. Brown’s announcement from Starkville High School.

It will be the quickest way to learn if the duo will spurn the hometown Bulldogs and join the Rebels, or possibly even sign with the Crimson Tide.

For coverage of Hugh Freeze’s signing day press conference follow Brian Scott Rippee @Rippee_2 and editor-in-chief Logan Kirkland @CaptainKirk_.

Also keep tabs on thedmonline.com throughout the day, as we will have a live blog and an interactive story map giving tracking the hometowns of the latest Rebel signees and what their role with the Rebels will be.

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University official leads with experience in diversity DEVNA BOSE

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Since stepping foot on the UM campus in the late 1960s as a student, Donald Cole has experienced firsthand the strides the University has made in the areas of diversity and inclusion.

When the Jackson native was asked to return to his alma mater in an administrative capacity, the decision was not difficult. Cole taught in the graduate school’s mathematics department until his work caught Chancellor Robert Khayat’s attention. Khayat asked Cole to come work in the Office of the Chancellor dealing with diversity issues on campus.

Cole now serves as the assistant to the chancellor concerning

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minority affairs. He looks for areas lacking diversity on campus and works to determine what action can be taken to improve them.

Diversity and inclusion have always been topics of interest to Cole, and though they weren’t necessarily subjects he chose to pursue at first, he has enjoyed the direction life has taken him.

“There was a need and still is a need for the University to have someone working in this area, and perhaps at the time, I was the most obvious choice,” Cole said. “Honestly, my passion is doing whatever I can do to promote the University of Mississippi. My love for this institution has outweighed any other desire that I have.”

Despite the progress made over the last 50 years, Cole said the University has room for improvement and the potential to be an example of inclusion going forward.

“At least in the area of race and race relations, I would like to see this institution be the leader of the nation in racial reconciliation,” Cole said. “I think we stand poised to do that. Black and white Mississippians alike have learned so much from each other, and I’d like to see the University of Mississippi lead the state in the dialogue for reconciliation.”

Overall, Cole is optimistic about the future of the Univer-

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Dr. Cole speaks at the Black History Month kickoff event at Fulton Chapel Monday night.

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For Black History Month, the Daily Mississippian welcomes and encourages opinions from black students regarding their lives and experiences as a black student at the University of Mississippi.

As the opinion editor, I hope to foster diversity and allow students to voice their opinions and concerns. While we feature black writers as ofTHE DAILY

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ten as they submit work, this month is especially poignant to share perspectives on life as an African-American in the South, whether as a transplant from out of state or as a homegrown student.

Mississippi’s dark history with racial issues cannot be ignored, and this month we must recognize the unpalatable facts about our state’s past. Uncountable lives, histories and stories have been lost due to the cruelty and viciousness of proud Mississippians.

Likewise, we must celebrate the heroes who brought forth racial advancements, and the modern heroes who continue to fight for equality.

I came to the University of Mississippi in the fall of 2012 as we celebrated the 50th anniversary of the university’s integration. This was also the year that the university had

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its first black homecoming queen, Courtney Pearson.

The highs of my freshman year were followed by lows of racial tension and acts of intimidation. Three students placed a noose and a confederate emblem on the James Meredith statue in February of 2014.

Other victories were achieved with the official removal of the state flag, which shamefully continues to bear the confederate battle flag.

This victory was paired by more tension as non-student members of the Imperial Knights of the Ku Klux Klan came to “protest” a NAACP rally.

Race is a more pressing issue than ever here at Ole Miss. We live in a world that pretends to be color blind as the old wounds of slavery and segregation continue to ooze

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and pulse from an infection that has yet to heal. For all the black community has accomplished towards true equality, there is still a way to go.

As a white woman, I can only use my privilege to follow alongside black-led marches and protests, and use my voice in spaces that are otherwise unsafe for people of color. I cannot pretend to understand the struggles the black community has faced and continues to face, but I can be an avenue to promote black voices and opinions.

Send me your opinions.

Send me your pain, your frustrations. Send me stories of history and victories.

The university and its students should—no, must—hear them.

Holly is a religious studies major from Flowwood.

news continued from page 1 sity. He said he always uses the analogy of seeing the glass halffull instead of half-empty.

“I have seen it empty and I’m an optimistic person, so to see that glass half-full is very pleasing to me,” Cole said. “It shows me that the University is going in the right direction. The continuing legacy of leadership has promoted diversity at the University, and Dr. Vitter is made of the same mold in terms of leadership as our previous chancellors. “ With Black History Month having begun Monday, the University has several events planned in celebration.

“The committee in charge has planned an all-star program, and I’d like to see students partake in it as a part of the learning outside of the classroom,” Cole said.

He said the University has provided a venue for campus members to have good, healthy conversations but students bear the responsibility to take advantage of those opportunities.

“This is a time for listening, for reasoning and for dialogue,” Cole said. “This is a time to be rejuvenated.”

Cole said there is still much more to accomplish, though. He believes the University faces a special burden involving equality, diversity and inclusion because of its terrible past.

“Many people still view us as a university of the ’60s because they haven’t looked again since that time,” Cole said. “Because of that, we have to work very diligently to present ourselves as a university of the 2000s. There is no doubt that we are making strides toward that end. For some, it’s never fast enough. For others, sometimes the pace is too fast. It’s impossible to please all. The important thing is that we always move forward, no matter the pace.”

ASB welcomes Chancellor, new members JENNIFER LOTT

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The Associated Student Body Senate met, selecting five new senators to serve for the upcoming spring semester Tuesday night.

Twenty-four candidates spoke for up to two minutes to gain each senator’s vote. Each candidate spoke about why they deserve to be a part of the organization.

Senate members discussed the candidates, entering a period of debate in order to select the new members.

The five new members are Levi Bevis, Courtney Cadiz, Hailey Strother, Wylly Killorin and Linda Bardha.

A newly-elected member and computer science major, Bardha is excited about the international presence she can bring to the Uni-

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ASB members meet for the first time of the new year to discuss whats ahead for 2016. versity.

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international students and domestic students. I want to change that. My goal is to make those

gaps fade.”

Current senate member Allen Coon is hopeful for the future of the Associated Student Body.

“I am looking forward to working with the new senators,” Coon said. “With the new members and diversity we have, I see a bright future for ASB.” Another newly-elected member and public policy leadership major, Killorin, is looking forward to joining his colleagues.

“I’m very excited to join my colleagues, especially my older sister on ASB Senate,” Killorin said. “I look forward to serving to the best of my abilities.”

A resolution welcoming Chancellor Vitter to the UM campus was also passed.

The Associated Student Body will continue to meet throughout the semester.

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Modern Measure to play at Proud Larry’s this Thursday DEVNA BOSE

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Contemporary band Modern Measure is bringing its fresh sound to Proud Larry’s at 9 p.m. this Thursday.

Founded in Georgia, the group is no stranger to the South.

The group, started in 2013 and signed to independent recording label 1320 Records, consists of Kyle Holly (live drums/music production) and Charlie Thornton (bass guitar/music production). The duo released a single entitled “Wax,” followed by their EP Nomenclature. A full-length album entitled Assimilation was released in 2014. Since then, the duo has released numerous remixes and another EP, Behind The Light.

Modern Measure describes its sound in one word: livetronica.

The music consists of many differing elements, from chill psychedelic to high-energy dance music, trap and hip-hop. Many listeners will recognize samples from popular artists of various genres, such as Beyonce and Alt-J. The music, which is co-produced by Holly and Thornton, is composed using Ableton, a mu-

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sic production software. Their songwriting process, Holly explained, consists mainly of ideas bounced back and fourth and then translated to a live setting.

“More tracks are starting to be produced in-studio now,” said Holly. “In our beginning phases, we did not have a studio to call home.”

When Modern Measure first came into being, the band was a live drummer and DJ show.

Thornton added a Moog syn-

thesizer and brought more live show elements, like a five string bass and an alto saxophone, into play.

Modern Measure has found other ways of incorporating new sound into its music, such as sharing the stage with other musical artists and guests.

“We have become more of a two-piece live band as of late,” said Holly. “We occasionally have guests join us.”

In just two and a half years,

Modern Measure has shared the stage with STS9, The Disco Biscuits, Big Gigantic, Manic Focus, The Floozies and many others.

The band has also had the opportunity to play at major music festivals like Summer Camp Music Festival, Camp Bisco, NorthCoast Music Festival and Suwannee Hulaween— to name a few.

According to Kelly, the name “Modern Measure” comes from the band’s goal to produce mod-

ern music with elements of old and new to “paint time with.”

(Time in music is organized by phrases called measures.) As of now, the band’s main goal is to keep progressing and producing music that gives listeners a positive feeling. Holly added that another goal of the group is to “play Red Rocks (Amphitheatre, in Morrison, CO.) someday soon.”

Currently, Modern Measure has another record in the works and spent this past week in Cypress Moon Studios recording and producing. The new album will be dropping in May, along with remixes. Holly and Thornton plan to continue their hustle and spread good vibes after the release of their album, and hope to bring their music to new places while developing their sound.

“We will still be working as hard as ever, writing music, touring to new places, bringing more and more to the table, all while having a good time in the process,” they said.

Modern Measure is looking forward to its Oxford debut in one of their first shows in 2016.

“We have wanted to play (in Oxford) for quite some time,” said Kelly. “Our good friends ZOOGMA started (in Oxford).”

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Shelter: A new haven on The Square, taste of the past CAROLINE CALLAWAY cdcallaw@go.olemiss.edu

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What used to be the children’s department of Neilson’s has been transformed into a cozy space filled with couches, tables, chairs and the thick, warm smell of coffee.

Shelter, located on Van Buren Avenue, opened Jan. 3 on the Square and is not just another coffee shop. In addition to coffee, Shelter also offers fresh food, craft beer and live music.

Owner Lee Bowie, who also owns Cups in Oxford, said that he and his wife Teri have entertained the idea of opening a place that would be something new for people in Oxford, but Shelter really came together when the space became available.

“We liked the concept of what we do (at Cups), with the coffee, and kind of combing that with Mississippi products,” Bowie said. “We’ve got Mississippi coffee, Mississippi beer, Mississippi food and offer a different kind of place.”

One of the things that sets Shelter apart is the food and the man behind the menu: Ron Shapiro.

For those who aren’t familiar with Shapiro, he came to Oxford in the 1970s and opened a place called The Hoka Theater— an old warehouse standing where Newk’s is now on University Ave.— named after Princess Hoka, one of the first listed on the land deed of Lafayette County.

While students or individuals who are new to Oxford may have never heard of The Hoka, it is a place cherished and remembered fondly by Oxford natives and

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Shelter on VanBuren offers sweet treats as well as several other menu items made daily with fresh ingredients.

Ole Miss alumni. There is even a short documentary about the theater available on Vimeo called “Sorry, We’re Open” that highlights the history of The Hoka.

In addition to being a theater, The Hoka was also a restaurant famous for its fudge pie and cheesecake, which will be making a return to Oxford at Shelter.

Among the other food items offered at Shelter are breakfast burritos, granola yogurt bowls, Hoka Nachos and a selection of soups.

There are several things on the menu already, but Shapiro is continuing to add more options.

“One of my favorite things is Mexican breakfasts, which I think are just tremendous,” Shapiro said. “It’s got all the protein.

It’s healthier than eating meat. So we do all these Mexican breakfasts, and I’m really excited about introducing those.”

Juices and smoothies from

The Main Squeeze, another one of Shapiro’s businesses formerly located behind Pizza Hut on University Ave., will also be featured at Shelter. Shapiro’s personal favorite is “The Velvet Elvis,” a mixture of soy milk, peanut butter, bananas and honey.

“We (also) do juices with wheatgrass,” Shapiro said, “which is the new cure for hangovers.”

The most important thing to Shapiro when it comes to food is freshness. They make everything fresh daily.

“We don’t use anything out of cans, we make everything up fresh the way it was done, the way it should be done,” Shapiro said.

Shelter is currently serving several different beers from Mississippi breweries, including Biloxi Brewing, Southern Prohibition and Yalobusha Brewing Company. While there are no plans for Shelter to become a full bar, they

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will be offering a small wine selection soon and possibly a few different types of whiskey and tequila.

Music is another huge part of Shelter’s atmosphere. Shapiro said the first thing they built was the stage, which is a wide plat-

form on the far end of the room surrounded by panels of fabric serving as curtains.

There are several venues in Oxford that host different bands and performers, but most of those shows are late at night.

Shelter will have performances earlier in the evening, appealing to a crowd that might not necessarily want to wait until 9 p.m. to see a band, or allow bands to have a second show at a different venue later that night.

“We offer live music but a little earlier,” Bowie said. “It (isn’t) a late-night place.”

So far, Shelter has hosted the Winter Solstice Celebration II, which featured several musical performances and readings by special guests, as well as Galaxy Hotel, who performed Monday.

Shelter is also expected to be one of the venues for the Oxford Film Festival, which will be held Feb. 17-21.

“We’re just looking to be a cool cultural hangout for the community,” Shapiro said.

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Saunders broke several of her own records with a world-leading shot put at the Vanderbilt Invitational en route to USTFCCCA Women’s National Athlete of the Week and Southeastern Conference Women’s Field Athlete of the Week.

The Charleston, South Carolina, native is the first athlete in program history to earn a national weekly award. She’s also the first to garner three straight SEC Athlete of the Week honors.

With a personal-best shot put of 18.98m/62-3.25, she regained the world lead and moved to No. 3 on the all-time collegiate performers list with

the fifth-farthest throw ever by a collegian. She broke her own Ole Miss and SEC records, while also establishing new meet and facility records.

She topped 18 meters three times this weekend, bringing her season-long 18-meter+ total to eight. No one else in the NCAA has broken that barrier so far in 2016. To boot, she also threw a career-best 20.22m/66-4.25 in the weight throw to move to No. 16 in the country and No. 2 in school history in that event.

Saunders now has three of the four best shot puts in the world this season. In four meets as a Rebel, she has set the school’s shot put record three times and broken a facility record at all three meet locations.

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Enjoy the stresses of National Signing Day COLLIN BRISTER

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If you’re reading this, it’s already started. It’s going to end around 2 p.m. It’s going to be crazy. It’s going to be wild. It’s national signing day, you guys.

Odds are, some have already signed their letter of intent to play for or against your school the next three or four years.

National signing day is important. It’s vital. Do not let anyone tell you that “you didn’t win anything today.”

That’s not true. The program you support is definitely winning, or losing, something today.

Sure, some of the kids that sign on the dotted line today won’t make an immediate impact. Sure, some of the kids that sign with your school today won’t live up to the hype.

That, however, doesn’t mark today as important.

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signing day is important is that there are more and more examples of highly recruited players getting on the field immediately.

Take Ole Miss’ 2013 recruiting class, for example.

Laquon Treadwell, Robert Nkemdiche and Laremy Tunsil, all five-star prospects, were all starters by the third game of their freshman years.

The Rebels signed Rod Taylor and Markell Pack in 2014 and both made an immediate impact once arriving on campus. In 2015 the Rebels signed highly-rated guard Javon Patterson, and Patterson started in his first career game.

The main reason, however, that national signing day is important is that there is a direct correlation between winning championships and highly-recruited classes.

Alabama’s previous four recruiting classes finished first, first, first and second (according to rivals.com); they won the 2015 national cham-

pionship, . Ohio State, which won the 2014 national championship, finished eleventh, fourth, second and third the previous four years in recruiting.

The empirical evidence definitely shows us that recruiting well is important in trying to win at a high level. While there are instances when teams that don’t recruit well make noise throughout the country, those are few and far between.

So, no, your team isn’t winning the national championship, today is one of the biggest days of the year. How many times have you heard the phrase, “it’s not about the x’s and o’s, but the Jimmies and Joes”? Coaches can only do so much with scheme and coach speak; it takes players to win football games, especially in the SEC. Enjoy today. Your school won’t sign everyone, but they likely won’t miss out on everyone, either.

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