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An alternative to pro-life and pro-choice debates
‘More Life’ review: Hey Drake, WYD?
Ole Miss tennis shuts out Auburn
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Thousands register for Oxford day of volunteering KIARA MANNING
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On Saturday, Ole Miss students will once again host the university’s largest community service project. This year, 2,700 students registered to volunteer with more than 215 service projects during the Big Event. The Big Event has been in Oxford and Lafayette County for 7 years and offers students a way to give back to the community through various service projects. “Students will be performing tons of different types of community service, such as raking leaves, painting, gardening, cleaning and hanging out with the community members,” Big Event director Miller Richmond said. Richmond said that although thousands have registered, the Big Event will also accept walkin volunteers for people who still want to be involved. Volunteer group leaders will arrive at The Pavilion at 7:15 Saturday morning, while student volunteers will arrive before the opening ceremony begins at 9 a.m. Richmond said Theresa Adams, executive director of the Leapfrog after-school program, will deliver the event’s keynote address. Student volunteer teams will be dismissed at 9:45 a.m. to complete projects around the Oxford-Lafayette area. A team of student adminis-
trators works hard throughout the semester to ensure the day’s events run smoothly each year. “It takes hundreds of hours of work from the executive committee of around 25 people, and we have three subcommittees of about 80 people total,” Richmond said. “It also takes tons of support from university administration and community leaders.” Richmond said the Big Event’s goal is always to provide thousands of hours of community service to the Oxford-Lafayette community as a way to give back and to help students make a connection with their local project hosts. Big Event adviser Bradley Baker said the event is unique and brings people together. He said he enjoys seeing interactions between Ole Miss students and citizens, young and old. “Students should feel compelled to give back to their community regardless of a planned event or simply showing up to a place to volunteer,” Baker said. Freshman international studies and public policy major Katie Davis said she signed up for the Big Event because it gets students out of the college bubble in a gratifying way. “A lot of times college students, myself included, can be a little self-centered and busy, and volunteering is a great way
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Bill prohibiting sanctuary cities heads to governor
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KENDRA ABLAZA Cities, counties, community colleges and universities could be banned from adopting policies that protect undocumented immigrants if Gov. Phil Bryant signs a bill now headed to his desk. On Tuesday, the Senate agreed to changes made in the House on Senate Bill 2710, sponsored by Sen. Sean Tindell, R-Gulfport. By concurring with the House, the bill goes straight to Gov.
Phil Bryant for consideration. Once approved by the governor, the bill would take effect immediately by voiding policies that municipalities, counties and agencies may adopt that prevent employers from punishing people because of their immigration status. “I appreciate the work of Sen. Tindell to ensure our local governments and educational institutions follow federal immigration laws,” Lt. Gov. Reeves said in a
statement. “No government entity – whether at city hall or a university campus – can grant amnesty to illegal aliens and violate federal laws.” Gov. Bryant’s office did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Bryant has long been critical of illegal immigration. When he was state auditor, he commissioned a 2006 report that estimated some 49,000 undocumented immigrants cost state taxpayers $25 million.
Meanwhile, critics of Bryant’s study say it ignored contributions of immigrants, including sales tax paid and local property taxes they pay when they buy homes. The report is often cited in political circles as evidence that undocumented immigrants hurt Mississippi’s economy. It has been some five years since the Legislature has made a serious attempt at state-level immigration reform. In 2010, the city of Jackson passed what it called an anti-racial-profil-
ing ordinance that prohibits police officers from asking about suspects’ immigration status during routine traffic stops. However, in floor debate, supporters of this year’s legislation noted that no Mississippi communities currently have passed so-called “sanctuary” regulations attempting to escape from enforcing federal immigration law. This year’s proposed legislation saw little resistance from lawmakers.
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A third option to the pro-life and pro-choice debate
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It is no secret that many Conservatives who are against abortion and are part of the pro-life movement also support the death penalty. This trend causes a dilemma on how exactly we can define the “pro-life”
movement. When one hears the term “pro-life,” he or she often thinks of the idea of preserving all forms of life, from unborn infants to incarcerated convicts. The consistent life ethic (the opinion that pro-life means opposition to abortion, the death penalty, assisted suicide and euthanasia) describes the ideals of this part of the pro-life movement. However, I want to provide a different slogan than being “pro-life” for those who have different ideas about what the movement means. Those who identify as being against the institution of abortion by means of preserving the life of the
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unborn and who support the death penalty as a means to suppress evil that could continue to withstand throughout society should ultimately identify as being “pro-chance.” Pro-chance means that all human beings deserve a chance to live and to be born into life. However, it also means that if they pose fatal threats to society, then the justice system in that society has the right to end their lives. The purpose of this clarifying difference is not to change ideologies or target those who condemn these views. I simply want to provide this revision as a tool for those who could misunderstand what it truly
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organizations and people who are against abortion, as many also oppose the death penalty and adhere to a consistent meaning of the term “pro-life.” Instead, this would be a personal idealogical view that individuals would have the opportunity to support and defend. This invented term, “pro-chance,” prioritizes the necessity for people to understand this distinction, and I believe it could bring clarity to our society’s constant debate and conflict about abortion and other life issues. Nestor Delgado is a sophomore public policy leadership major from Pascagoula.
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means to be “pro-life.” Modern politics has created a great divide amongst this issue. Those who are pro-choice often accuse abortion opponents of only supporting a child before he or she leaves the womb and not displaying a similar level of defense of life if that same person were on death row. A simple revision of the terminology could help some of those on the other side of the aisle to better understand what “pro-life” people are all about and offer those who oppose abortion (but believe in the death penalty) an opportunity to refine their view. This revision would not be necessary for religious
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Local companies embrace crawfish season MARLEE CRAWFORD ARIEL COBBERT thedmnews@gmail.com
Spring in Oxford means the temperature rising, baseball games during the week and for many students, a pound or two of crawfish along with a cold beverage. Louisiana’s famous dish has made its annual trip back to Oxford. Local business like The LandShark Crawfish Co., Move Your Tails, Cajun Crawfish Co. and Dixie Crawfish Co. sell crawfish not only to individuals but also to local bars like Funky’s on the Square. Funky’s bartender Patrick O’Hern said the bar has sold boiled crawfish for at least seven years. “It definitely helps the atmosphere,” he said. “It’s fun: beer, crawfish, daiquiris.” Funky’s has bought around 150 pounds of crawfish from local crawfish truck Move Your Tails every weekend this semester since mid-January. The bar starts selling pounds of the dish at 1 p.m. on Saturdays. Proud Larry’s owner Scott Caradine, of Lafayette, Louisiana, is all too familiar with the procedure of hailing live crawfish from the state and said it can be a tedious process. Suppliers must pull crawfish out of ponds and within a day, load them into a refrigerated truck and transport them to north Mississippi. “We’re just [close] enough; trucks from Louisiana probably don’t go up further than
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Piano prodigy to perform Review: ‘More Life’ tonight in Nutt Auditorium proves Drake hasn’t lost his edge ... yet kmbelk@go.olemiss.edu
Daniel Souvigny is sharing his musical talents through a special preview to the World Championship Old-Time Piano Playing Contest and Festival at 7:30 p.m. tonight in Nutt Auditorium. The 16-year-old, award-winning pianist is from Hampshire, Illinois, where he began taking piano lessons at age five. His mother, Vicki Bersch, noticed he had a passion for performing when he was about 8 years old. Bersch used to take him along to their local farmers/flea market, where she sold his old toys and clothing while Souvigny would play on the piano for tips. Souvigny was musically inclined from birth. “Daniel’s father was the musical one,” Bersch said. Souvigny’s father was also a performer, and he played instruments like the pipe organ. His father was an active musician until he died in December 2014 after battling multiple sclerosis.
In July 2016, he studied classical piano for a month with one of St. Petersburg, Russia’s, top professors. He has won the World Championship Old-Time Piano Playing Contest’s junior division three times. At age 15, he became known as the youngest to ever win second place in the adult division; he won first place in the Cutting Contest. He has performed and participated in festivals and competitions across the world. The contest and festival will be held May 25-28. This is the 43rd season of the contest and the second year it will be held in Oxford, since it was relocated from Peoria, Illinois. Ian Hominick, artistic director at the University of Mississippi’s music department, hosts the contest and festival. Hominick, who originally participated in the event intermittently as a judge since the 1990s, suggested the event be moved to Oxford after learning the creators were looking to relocate. “I have hosted many fine pianists since arriving in Oxford in 1999, but Daniel is probably the
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“I have no musical background at all, but I’ve learned from Daniel and by going to his lessons,” Bersch said. Souvigny chose to continue his musical journey and now plays a variety of instruments like the guitar, drums and violin, in addition to the piano. He finds motivation in most music genres. “With music overall, there is no inferior, and there are some extremely talented artists in all genres,” he said.
youngest at age 16,” Hominick said. “He is classically trained as a pianist but loves playing blues, ragtime and jazz.” Souvigny’s program will emphasize the changes in music from the early 20th century through the present day. “He absolutely loves performing; he is a master improviser and possesses a phenomenal technique at the keyboard,” Hominick said. “I’m extremely proud of him and what he does. I’m thrilled
that he is able to do something he loves to do and has a deep passion for,” Bersch said. “I think it’s wonderful he can share his passion for music with other people.” “Performing is fun, and I have made so many good friends while performing,” Souvigny said. “It’s like having an extended musical family.” Charles Miles, the in-house technician for the music department, said, “I have worked with Daniel before, and he is a pleasure to work with and incredibly talented.” Souvigny performed in last year’s competition, giving Miles the opportunity to see him in action for the first time. “When he plays the piano, I almost expect steam to come out of the piano; it’s truly something to see and hear.” Hominick will host the event, in which only Souvigny will be performing. The event will be used to raise prize money for the May contests. There are a total of 26 contestant spots for the event — 10 junior division spots for ages 17 and under and 16 regular division spots. These spots are filling up quickly, with fewer than six remaining. Contestants for the May contest span from every coast of the country. This year’s competition will also include two new contests. The New Rag Contest is for musicians who create or write their own music, and in the Duet Contest, pianists will have the opportunity to pair with one or more pianists to perform. Prizes include cash and trophies for each event. Along with competing and prizes is a host of special guest artists who will also perform in the May contest. Tickets for tonight’s show and the May contest can be purchased at the UM Box Office. Souvigny is excited to perform tonight. He enjoys being able to access and create his own music and share it with an audience. He also has no plans of relinquishing his musical goals any time soon. “I don’t think I could get tired of it, and I hope to perform for another half of a century,” Souvigny said.
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For once, I am able to write a review for an artist who needs no introduction. After dropping one of the most anticipated projects of all time last year, Drake is back with what he considers to be a “playlist” of new music he cleverly titled “More Life.” Drake is not fooling anybody here – it is clear that all of these tracks are mere leftovers from studio sessions for “Views,” which still feels like a fresh release. With a whopping 22 tracks to process, it is nearly impossible to see what direction Drake is trying to go with this release, but one thing is clear: It almost feels like Drake is dropping his rap image altogether. The track “Free Smoke” starts the project off on a really strong note. This kind of song brings me back to what I feel to be the best Drake
project of all time, “If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late,” where hard-hitting, brutal production meets pull-nopunches bars. “No Long Talk” continues in this general direction. It is by no means as impressive as the previous ensemble, but it begins to feel as if Drake may have put together another praiseworthy project. It’s tracks like these that renew my respect for the mainstream, but such a renewal did not last long. The next six tracks completely revert to the generic, atmospheric dance-hall style Drake has been known for lately. It is boring, unoriginal and instantly feels like something that will plague the radio for the next year to come. Each of these tracks is practically indistinguishable from the next. That includes what others have considered to be standouts, such as
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continued from page 4 “Passionfruit” and “Blem.” The project never fully returns to the kind of energy present on “Free Smoke,” and perhaps this is what is most frustrating about artists like Drake. There is no doubt the man is talented and has the ability and resources to make really hard-hitting hip-hop. Some Drake tracks genuinely feel like they could be some of the greats, but ultimately it feels like that era of him as an artist is over. With the rise of “Hotline Bling,” it seems he has found his niche among sorority girls who are more than satisfied with mediocre rap, if that’s even what you want to call it anymore. Don’t get me wrong – there are still some highlights to be had on “More Life.” Tracks like “Portland,” “KMT” and “Gyalchester” allow Drake to flex just a little bit more than other tracks. It appears he hasn’t completely lost his edge, but these few standouts are just completely washed out by the monochromatic mess that surrounds them. It is also clear that, lyrically, Drake is just way too much in his feelings. Tracks like “Teenage Fever” and “Lose You” are almost laughable and further support the idea that Drake almost can’t be taken seriously anymore, and in a way, it’s almost like he is asking for that, as well. It seems like every time Drake sneezes, XXL magazine feels like it has to tweet about it. And anytime he says he is releasing new music, my social media is just a mess. I don’t know how he did it, but he certainly has the public’s attention. And just when the world is watching, he doesn’t seem to want to make a statement. We saw that on “Views” and now “More Life.” It’s safe music. If Drake wanted to be a legend, he had his chance, but now that window is slowly waning.
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Be in the moment Sunday with Local Natives at The Lyric JONATHAN GIBSON
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The Lyric Oxford continues its indie music season Sunday with a performance by Local Natives at 6 p.m. This California-based group may tell your grandmother it’s a rock-n-roll band, but dig a little deeper and you’ll find that its music breaks the traditional indie-rock mold at nearly every turn. “’What’s your genre?’ is always such an awkward question,” Ryan Hahn, songwriter and guitarist for Local Natives, said. “When we’re at the airport and an older couple asks us what kind of music we play, we usually just say we’re in a rock band. We never sit around and think about that kind of stuff. I mean, you’re suddenly limiting yourself, and that’s the last thing we want to do.” With touches of electronica, upbeat pop beats and energetic guitar riffs, its music can leave listeners wanting to jump up and dance, quietly reflect and cry all at the same time. Its music weaves together intricate melodies, introspective lyrics and chilling threepart harmonies that fans of groups like Vampire Weekend, Death Cab for Cutie, WalkTheMoon and Fleet Foxes will be sure to enjoy. Each track in its new album, “Sunlit Youth,” leaves the listener feeling nostalgic for warm summer nights back at home, when life felt simpler and adventures bigger. Songs like “Dark Days” allude to a time when Hahn and the other band members were younger, living out their rebellious teenage years, going on adventures and sneaking out to their girlfriends’ houses. The new album’s bright sound is a notable shift from the darker, more intense sound in the band’s previous
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album, “Hummingbird.” “Having toured really hard for the past few years and then finally getting to sit back and get a new perspective on things, getting to stay home in L.A. for a bit, we had this oddly hopeful, kind of optimistic feeling,” Hahn said. “Our last record had been a heavier experience for a lot of reasons. We just felt open to seeing where we could go.” Hahn said writing songs always takes a collaborative effort. “Everyone [in the band] gets together and kind of throws their ideas onto it,” Hahn said. “It’s a process that gets really unique results. It’s an arduous process at times, almost democratic, a lot of voting.” This collaboration has given Local Natives a dynamic sound that bridges pop, classic rock and indie folk without ever settling on one genre, story or theme.
The band recently released a new song called “I Saw You Close Your Eyes,” which is available for listening only on closeyoureyes.net. The site uses your webcam to ensure that you keep your eyes closed while listening to the song, and if you open them, it will pause the music until you close them again. Hahn said this experimental way of releasing the song forces people to be in the moment while they listen. The band’s tour itinerary features cities like Montreal and New York City, but Hahn said touring in places like Oxford feels more intimate than some of the shows it plays in bigger cities, and the bond between band and audience feels more like family. “We don’t get to a lot of these places as often as we would like,” Hahn said. “In a weird way, it’s like seeing an old friend. You know, so much
has happened since the last time we were here. It feels like there’s a lot less people with crossed arms. It’s much more open-armed, just really fun.” Hahn said the band is looking forward to bringing some old and new material to the stage and enjoying an atmosphere that the members feel simply cannot be recreated when they record songs for an album. “We’ve never been able to capture the way the songs feel live on record, and that’s okay,” Hahn said. “I think they really do take on a different life. We try to change it up every night. We have a really cool show going, and we hope that everyone can be here, be present for an hour and half, and we can all experience it in this crazy way together.” Doors open at 5 p.m., and tickets are available online or at the door for $25.
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Tough teams rule American League East in 2017 RANDY MORGAN
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Of all the divisions in Major League Baseball, few, if any, can compare to the American League East. The teams, players and history stand alone among others as perhaps the most famous, or infamous, in the league. With a storied past and unparalleled wealth in the owners’ pockets, the competition is tighter than ever. Here’s a preview of what to expect this season:
BOSTON RED SOX PROJECTED: 1ST Last Season: 93-69 | 1st in AL East
Trading top prospects Yoan Moncada and Michael Kopech for pitcher Chris Sale could be the final piece the Sox need to get back to the World Series. Adding Sale to a rotation that already features two Cy Young winners could prove deadly for the rest of the division. 2016 Cy Young winner Rick Porcello should continue his domination, and 2012 Cy Young winner David Price looks to add to the strong rotation. While Price is still dealing with an arm injury, it appears he will be ready to go for the 2017 season. Former Ole Miss pitcher Drew Pomeranz is also hoping to toss his hat into the crowded rotation. Offense was key for several big wins in 2016. With stars including Mookie Betts, Jackie Bradley Jr. and Andrew Benintendi manning the outfield, and veterans Pablo Sandoval, Dustin Pedroia and Mitch Moreland ruling the infield, the Sox have a solid combination of youth and experience. The only position the Red Sox may be concerned with is catcher, where Sandy Leon brings his career .254 average to the plate.
BALTIMORE ORIOLES PROJECTED: 2ND Last Season: 89-73 | 2nd in the AL East
While the Orioles lack star power that many teams in the division have, they stand the best chance of defeating the Sox. A rotation of Chris Tillman, Kevin Gausman, Dylan Bundy, Wade Miley and Ubaldo Jimenez should do the job for the O’s. While the back end is a little shaky, Miley and Jimenez have both shown that they can compete in the majors. Darren O’Day is the star of the bullpen, despite relapsing last season into a 3.77 ERA season. Chris Lee hopes to prove that he belongs with the big boys in the majors as he takes the step from the double-A Bowie Baysox to the Orioles. Mark Trumbo, last season’s league leader in home runs, and Chris Davis, who belted 38 cans of corn himself, will provide elite power in the middle of the lineup. Manny Machado looks to battle for the most valuable player award, and JJ Hardy should compete for an all-star spot.
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THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 24 MARCH 2017 | PAGE 7
Rebels’ late-season push gave glimpse into the future thedmsports@gmail.com
As the final buzzer sounded Tuesday night at The Pavilion, what came to a close was not only the contest with Georgia Tech, but another season of Ole Miss basketball. A season that started (unofficially) in August finally finished three-quarters of the way through March. Although this wasn’t the postseason run the Rebels envisioned, it was still an opportunity. It still extended the season two weeks. It still gave experience to the majority of Rebels who will be back on the court next fall. It gave Sebastian Saiz one last time to salute the home crowd. Basically, NCAA Tournament or not, it mattered. After all, Ole Miss finished its season with two of its final four wins over teams who beat Duke, and almost a third. And, ironically enough, as the Rebels took the court Tuesday night, the Blue Devils were probably watching – just from their respective couches. The Rebels of March looked drastically different from the Rebels of November. The brightest stars of the postseason run, Breein Tyree and Terence Davis, sat nestled on the bench to start the year. As Tyree recovered from an ACL tear and Davis started showing signs of explosion, they eased their way into the lineup – and the hearts of the Rebel faithful. Although both are technically undersized for their positions, they don’t play like it. Davis’ tenacious, “I don’t care if there’s four defenders back. I’m coming for their neck,”-style of play quickly garnered him a spot in the starting lineup. At the preseason press conference, Andy Kennedy said he expected contribution from Terence Davis in an eighth/ ninth man role. Davis shattered those expectations, asserting himself as the Rebels’ most lethal offensive threat. He transformed himself from a kid who averaged 1.8 points a game freshman year to someone who averaged 15 the next, casually dropping 30 on Syracuse – at the Carrier Dome, in the postseason. The same could be said for Tyree, whom Andy Kennedy compared preseason to a mini Russell Westbrook. He seized the reins as floor general in December and never looked back. Fans will always remember his emphatic poster jam on Mississippi State forward Aric Holman in February. Tyree drove to his right, rose up like he would just lay it in, then quickly flipped his wrist and threw it down on Holman’s head. Holman is 6-foot10. Tyree is 6-foot-0. Seems like he just needed a little bit more cowbell. State’s got 55-20; we’ve got Tyree. Often the criticism of this program is its sustained medi-
ocrity-kind of greatness-kind of not-ness. The common retort to proclaiming Andy Kennedy as the winningest coach in school history is his dismal NCAA Tournament pedigree. In 11 years as head coach, Kennedy has only reached the Big Dance twice, never making it past the round of 32. But truthfully, it doesn’t matter. His NCAA Tournament appearances came in 2013 and 2015 – if Ole Miss makes it next year, that’ll be three times in six years. Kennedy’s had 20 wins in nine of 11 seasons, won 63 percent of all games and has made it to the postseason eight times. The intangibility of Kennedy’s resume is the fascinating part, though. The Dean of SEC Basketball has never brought in a top 50 recruiting class. In fact, his past four classes have been ranked 59, 94, 53 and 72, respectively. So how does Kennedy consistently produce 20-win campaigns, sans the presence of blue chip recruits? He is a wizard at finding hidden talent on the transfer market. The two most polarizing offensive threats of the last decade, Marshall Henderson and Stefan Moody, were both transfers. Cullen Neal and Deandre Burnett? Transfers. Kennedy’s ability to find a diamond in the rough is the silver lining on a coaching career that has enjoyed a prodigious amount of success. Not to mention, he finally has a suitable building to play in and recruit with. The benefits of of The Pavilion have already shown in recruiting, and it will take a little time for it to blossom on the court. With that being said, Kennedy needs to make the tournament next season. The zenith of Ole Miss basketball is upon us, and with this immense hype around the program comes a surplus of expectation, as well. As aforementioned, Ole Miss basketball isn’t losing much to graduation. It’ll return five of its top six scorers, its top three 3-point shooters and will only lose 55 minutes of nightly game action. Sure, Ole Miss will miss Sebastian Saiz. The big Spaniard was a force on the low block and the defensive glass. With an arsenal of moves and an insatiable appetite for double-doubles, replacing Saiz will be difficult. But for all of Saiz’s greatness came his inefficiencies, as well. Saiz’s body screamed power forward, but his position read center. Because of this, he was a liability on defense when matched up with taller, stronger bigs. In addition, his offensive game was rather sedentary; for Sebas to thrive, he needed post touches, which impeded the offense’s ability to play fast. To clarify, this isn’t meant to slander Saiz – he’s an all time Rebel great and arguably one of the top players to ever come through Oxford. Replacing the Spaniard is
Polish 7-footer Dominick Olejniczak. Olejniczak arrived in Oxford last August but was forced to sit out this year because of NCAA transfer rules. In his time at Drake University, Olejniczak (whom Kennedy calls “Big Dom”) showed flashes of elite rim-running ability and mature footwork. He plays offense facing the basket and is a fantastic screener – giving Ole Miss’ offense an added dimension it hasn’t seen in years. In addition to the return of most of the 2016 team, Kennedy bagged his first-ever top 50 recruiting class. The class includes two players, JaMarko Pickett (No. 47) and Devontae Shuler (No. 99), rated in the ESPN top 100. It also owns a commitment from three-star guard Parker Stewart. In years past, Kennedy’s rotations have often been on the shorter end of the spectrum, playing anywhere from six to eight guys a night. Those times are over. With only 55 minutes to replace and three new gameready bodies to replace them with, Kennedy will have quite a few perplexing lineup decisions to make come next fall. But that’s a good problem to have if you’re a basketball coach. Success on the hardwood is typically defined by wins and losses, conference titles and trophies. There’s an old phrase saying, “Life is nothing more than two dates and a dash; what you do in that dash is all that matters.” The same can be applied to Ole Miss and Kennedy’s tenure as head coach. By all accounts,
the summation of his time in Oxford is not eye-popping, but Kennedy’s success is different. Like the idea of the dash, what Kennedy has done is reinvigorate a program from the ground up. Kennedy has established a culture of winning within this organization. There’s a legitimate buzz surrounding the team, and the burgeoning excitement of
next year will only increase as the summer months wane. For now, Kennedy and the Rebels will soak in the past 36 games, breathing in the success of victory and exhaling the sting of defeat. The road to next March begins now.
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Ole Miss tennis serves Auburn a 4-0 defeat SAM HARRES
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Ole Miss tennis finished off a three-match home stand Thursday afternoon with a 4-0 win over SEC rival Auburn, improving its record to 7-6. On a clear, hot Mississippi afternoon, the Rebels’ doubles pairs took the court first and set the tone for the rest of the afternoon. Court two’s Zvonimir Babic and Ricardo Jorge dominated early and finished their match first with a 6-2 win over Auburn’s Edward Nguyen and Brandon Laubser. Back on court one, Ole Miss’ Grey Hamilton and Fabian Fallert, ranked the 13th best doubles pair in the NCAA, lost a tightly contested match to Maxime Hinnisdaels and Connor Huertas, the 18th-ranked college doubles pair in the country, by a score of 6-3. The match saw plenty of back-and-forth action, but in the end, the Tigers held off a late Ole Miss push to secure the match. As NCAA scoring provisions award a single point to the team that wins two out of the three doubles
matches, the pressure was on for Ole Miss to find a second win. All eyes fell on court three as Filip Kraljevic, a former Croatian youth international, and Tim Sandkaulen, a native of Moenchengladbach, Germany, won a 7-5 nail-biter against Auburn’s Dante Saleh and Olle Thestrup to secure a 1-0 overall lead for the Rebels. After a brief intermission, singles matches began, and Ole Miss’ Gustav Hansson, ranked 38th nationally in singles, made quick work of Hinnisdaels, winning both sets 6-1, to capture another crucial point for the Rebels. Hansson, a native of Karlskrona, Sweden, has extensive experience playing at the youth level in Europe and won the Swedish championship for his age group in 2009. Meanwhile, on court four, Fallert, a sophomore from Lichtenstein, Germany, overcame a few second set errors to defeat Nguyen and pick up another point. Fallert won the first set by a score of 6-1 and his second set by a score of 6-4. Needing four points to win the match, the Rebels, with three points at the time, turned their attention to the
PHOTO BY: WILSON BENTON
Sophomore Fabian Fallert prepares to hit the ball during a match against the University of Arkansas - Pine Bluff earlier this season. Ole Miss tennis finished up a three-match home stand with a win over Auburn, improving its record to 7-6. four remaining matches, all entering their third sets. Hamilton, a junior from North Carolina, showed promise after winning his
first set by a score of 6-4 but came up short during his second match. Auburn’s Laubser proved a challenging opponent, but Hamil-
ton, who typically does not compete in singles matches, brought the crowd to their feet and captured the third set, and overall match point, with a decisive 7-6 victory. With four points, the judges called an end to the remaining matches and awarded the victory to Ole Miss. The Rebels, ranked 49th nationally before Thursday’s match, won’t have much time for rest before traveling to Starkville on Saturday for an interstate matchup with Mississippi State. The match is scheduled to start at 3 p.m.
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