The Daily Mississippian - March 31, 2016

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Thursday, March 31, 2016

Volume 104, No. 110

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Speaker ASB candidates meet students before elections to address racial climate ANNABELLE KNEF

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Activist and author Deepa Iyer will focus on today’s racial climate and how it affects various minority groups during the William Winter Institute for Racial Reconciliation keynote address today.

The lecture, titled “Imagining Justice in Today’s Racial Climate,” will be at 4:30 p.m. in the Lamar Hall Auditorium.

Susan M. Glisson, a William Winter Institute senior fellow on reconciliation and the institute’s founding director, said she hopes Iyer will raise awareness of the challenges facing under-represented demographic groups. The Winter Institute is a UM organization committed to social and economic justice.

According to Glisson, Iyer’s acPHOTO BY: ARIEL COBBERT tivism has been a driving force for (From left) Brent Ferguson, Hurston Reed, Michael Howell, Austin Powell Grayson Giles and Austin Spindler are the candidates running to 2016-2017 ASB executive board. social justice in many ways. As a senior fellow at the Center of SoAssociated Student Body held a “Meet April 5 and each candidate is running liam Kneip, Mr. Ole Miss 2016-2017, and why they are running for office. cial Inclusion, Iyer analyzes racial the Candidates” event Wednesday unopposed. Because there is no opposi- said.

“I think they are all great candidates equity and how it has changed in evening in the Student Union. Candi- tion, ASB decided not to hold a debate Kneip, a senior majoring in public pol- and they will represent the study body American history. dates handed out stickers and met with and instead hosted the meet and greet. icy leadership. well,” freshman international studies Prior to working at the Center of around 50 students.

“It’s great to see all the candidates talk As students swarmed around them, major Hailey Strother said. Strother is on The ASB general elections are Tuesday, to students and cabinet members,” Wil- candidates spoke about their platform ASB Senate as well as Freshman Council.

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University hosts ‘Women in Technology’ forum today CLAIRE HARPER

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The University of Mississippi teamed up with multinational software corporation Systems, Applications and Products to create a “Women in Technology” forum to showcase eight women who are making names for themselves in the technology industry.

Kathy Gates, UM chief information officer of information technology, teamed with Regina Kunkle, national vice president at SAP, to bring this event to the University. Gates said she fell into the technology field by accident, which is why she wants young women to see the opportunities out there.

“The reality is that every mod-

ern company, organization and institution has a strong technology component,” Gates said.

“This will be the future for current students, and they need to be aware.”

The event will take place from 2:45 to 5 p.m. Thursday, March 31 in the Gertrude C. Ford Ballroom of the Inn at Ole Miss.

UM journalism professor Cynthia Joyce will be moderating the event. Joyce said the technology field is the fastest-growing job sector –two times faster than the national average – but women are only filling a quarter of those roles.

“This is an opportunity to pull out some of these leading women to say ‘Here is the truth about it,’” Joyce said. “Here are the advan-

tages and disadvantages to being in this field.”

Joyce said the biggest challenge for her will be getting each panelist’s point across in the allotted time. To ensure the audience gets all their questions answered, registered audience members were asked to send potential questions prior to the conference.

The questions range from asking about the panelists’ journeys in their careers to the disadvantages of being women in fields of technology.

According to Joyce, women are moving away from careers and degree programs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, which has resulted

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An academic colleague of mine got into my dream school.

When she told me, tears of joy welled in my eyes as I congratulated her. She’s still weighing her options, but it’s looking like she will be attending my dream school in the fall. I’m so incredibly happy for her; she is honestly one of the kindest, most genTHE DAILY

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uinely good people I have ever met. I hope she has a lifetime of success and happiness ahead of her.

I am so envious it makes my bones ache.

My colleague and I did not apply to the same programs; we only applied to one of the same schools, but as I hear my professors discuss her options with her, I feel a knife twist in my gut.

Success isn’t a competition, but when I hear about her success compared to my failures, I find myself staring at the list of my successes like an empty tomb.

When I applied to graduate school, I knew that it would be a long shot. I applied to incredibly competitive programs where they accept fewer than 10 applicants per program. I knew, logically, that I would more than likely hear “no.” Thus far, I have received a decision from five out

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of six schools: all “no.” Knowing I would not get in did not make it easier. I’m tender-hearted and tie my value far too closely to my success, so I cried at each “no.” I read each rejection email over and over again.

Determined to be efficient, if nothing else, I applied to jobs.

Thus far, I’ve been told I don’t have enough experience to be a secretary. I’ve had one interview I feel badly about, and I have otherwise sent off numerous job applications I don’t expect to hear back from . My goals have shifted from grad school to gainful employment and from gainful employment to any employment.

People with my major often drift a bit after graduation.

Many teach-— not that I got into any teaching programs I applied to-— others work jobs in all types of fields. Logically, I

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know I’m going to be fine. But I graduate in May with no firm prospects, no definite plans.

I am terrified, frustrated, devastated and envious.

There’s no way to prepare students for this. My advisor has done a great job constantly reassuring me that I’ll be fine, but that doesn’t change the reality of facing my family and friends with a big question mark instead of a future. I’ve been breastfed off the five-year-plan with nothing to show for it. I did the work, I had an internship, I have good grades and I will graduate from the honors college.

I have no idea what’s next, but I have no choice but to trudge forward, regardless.

Holly Baer is a senior religious studies major from Flowood.

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Social Inclusion, Iyer served as the director of the organization South Asian Americans Leading Together. During her time with the organization , Iyer helped form the National Coalition of South Asian Organizations, which is a network of local South Asian groups. Iyer was also chair of the National Coalition of Asian Pacific Americans.

Following Iyer’s keynote address, she will sign her book, “We Too Sing America: South Asian, Arab, Muslim and Sikh Immigrants Shape Our Multiracial Future.” Published in November 2015, the book contextualizes racism over the last decade.

Iyer’s keynote address is a free event open to students, faculty and Oxford community members.

Glisson encouraged students to attend and said they could learn how to help create an equitable future for all by doing so.

“Students today will be living in a new America, one more diverse and robust than previous generations,” Glisson said. “Our founding principles embrace such diversity in the midst of democracy, but we have not always lived out those ideals.”

Jennifer Stollman, the William Winter Institute’s academic director of racial reconciliation, said the university is very fortunate to host Iyer as a guest and speaker.

Stollman said she wants students to interact with the activist and author.

“Deepa will encourage students

in male-dominated computer science programs.

Organizers said they hope the conference will be an introduction to the women and their experiences and expertise, as well as a networking opportunity for students.

Both Gates and Joyce say they agree the panel will showcase a group of seasoned women who found a way to balance their professional and personal lives.

“The goal of the event is to encourage college-aged women to pursue a well-rounded curriculum in their studies that includes technology introduction,” Gates said.

More than 100 UM students have registered to attend the Women in Technology forum.

Registration is free and the window is still open.

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Deepa Iyer will be the keynote speaker for the William Winter Institute for Racial Reconciliation keynote address. to become more involved,” Stollman said.

Stollman said she anticipates Iyer will help raise awareness on various social issues. She said, in addition to speaking on racism toward African American groups, Iyer will likely focus on social justice for Muslim, Arab, and Asian groups in the United States.

The Lamar Hall Auditorium seats around 150 people; Stollman said she expects a great turnout for Iyer’s speech.

Stollman said the William Winter Institute has brought many scholars to UM to speak on social

justice. The Institute also hosts regular anti-oppression workshops. She said she has noticed an increase in race relations activism among students, and said they are “really paying attention.”

Kei Mamiya, sociology graduate student and Winter Institute intern, said he is very excited to hear Iyer speak.

“I believe that her keynote here would be helpful for many people on campus to broaden the idea of racial and ethnic issues at the University of Mississippi beyond the black and white paradigm,” Mamiya said.

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Light Beam Rider introduces second album tonight

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Native Corinth band Light Beam Rider will hold its album release show tonight at Proud Larry’s.

Their sophomore, full-length album, “A Place to Sleep Among

the Creeps,” was recorded in the summer of 2014 in Water Valley at Black Wings Studio

by Winn McElroy. Members include Avery Dilworth on drums, Thomas Sweat vocals and guitar, Brad Savage on lead guitar and Jesse Sutton on bass.

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work on his craft every day. One downside to their move, however, is the band’s visits to Mississippi are now more sporadic, so fans make sure to see them while they have the chance.

“A Place to Sleep Among the Creeps” is a well-made, ninetrack album. It’s familiar in the sense that it has that undeniable Light Beam Rider sound, but the band explored new tones and styles within it.

My personal favorite song off this album is the sixth track, “Motown.” It’s a bit slower than the other songs on the album, but it’s still so good. I remember hearing it live a few times and searching for it on their other albums to no avail – so when I was able to find it on “A Place to

Sleep Among the Creeps,” you can imagine my excitement.

What’s even better, though, is that what you hear on this album is exactly what you’ll hear when you see this band live; not many bands can achieve that kind of sound. Not only that, but these guys are some fantastic dudes. You won’t meet a nicer, more chill band than Light Beam Rider. You can tell that they sincerely enjoy what they do, and have fun doing it as well.

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a breeze to record. Winn McElroy has a knack for capturing the live energy that goes on.”

And this band has a lot of energy. Light Beam Rider will share the stage with local band Delta Springs and fellow Corinth natives and friends Holy Ghost Electric Show. Sutton said he expects it to get pretty rowdy.

“I’ve written a living will just in case things get out of hand,” Sutton said jokingly. “It’s been a hot minute since we’ve played with HOGO, so I won’t settle for anything less than debaucherous (sic).”

The band recently moved to Nashville to further pursue their musical career there, which Sutton said has forced him to

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One of the most distinctive parts of the concert is a special segment called the “Water Dance.” This unique feature of the dance is being created in conjunction with National Water Dance Day and will be transported to the Mud Island River Park in Memphis, Tennessee from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. on April 16. The event will be begin with a poetry reading by University students and will be followed by the dance, which will move along the model of the Mississippi River. Facts will be recited about the river and the culture that surrounds it throughout the performance.

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The concert embodies the idea of spring as well as “restarting after a fall or let-down,” as described by Mizenko. The program will consist of nine dance pieces, each reflecting a unique perspective on the fresh start concept. The many music and dance styles incorporated in the program will range from “solemn and meditative to high energy and acrobatic, and also from pure dance to dance theatre,” according to Mizenko.

The concert will feature collaborative dances choreographed and composed by students and faculty alike. The choreographers for the concert include Mizenko, department of theatre arts Interim Chair Rene Pulliam, Visiting Assistant Professor Seth Lieber, and Instructor Roxie Thomas. The Guest Artist is Corrie Cockrell.

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The University’s resident dance company is putting an innovative twist on their annual modern dance concert, this year entitled “Fresh Start.”

The program and the dance company are under the direction of Jennifer Mizenko. Mississippi: The Dance Company has existed on campus since the early 1960s. Mizenko is internationally recognized for her choreography and has instructed master classes in Italy, England and the United States.

She has been with the dance company since 1989 as artistic director. The company has reached national attention under her leadership.The dance company made regular appearances in national performances, including performing at the Kennedy Center in the nation’s

perform in two dances in the program, including the Water Dance, and said audiences should expect a riveting performance that everyone will be sure to enjoy. She said the program consists of an extremely diverse array of pieces that range from comical to dramatic and graceful.

“The two dances that I am in are probably two of the most diverse pieces in the show. The water dance is a long, beautiful piece, and the other dance I’m in is very different and more sassy. It’s something that the audience is going to have fun with,” Caton said. “This is my first time being a part of the dance company here and it’s been an amazing experience.

It’s so exciting to dance with such an impressive company on a collegiate level, and working with Jennifer Mizenko has been equally as wonderful of an experience. She is really able to connect to the performers and help them progress as artists.

She molds the performance to express her creative vision perfectly.”

The concert lasts approximately 90 minutes.

“It includes something for everyone,” Mizenko said. “Young, old and everyone in between will walk away with their favorite dances. It is family friendly, and appropriate for all ages.”

The event will be starts at 7:30 p.m. April 1, 2 and 7:30 p.m. on April 2 and at 2 p.m. on April 3 at Meek Auditorium on the University campus.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the University of Mississippi Theatre website or the University of Mississippi Box Office.

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tennis team is coming into this weekend at 9-6 overall and 2-4 in conference.

The Rebels started off hot, winning their first seven matches. Conference play wasn’t as

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overall record of 7-7 and a conference record of 2-5. Conference play has not been very kind these Rebels either, as they have lost four straight coming into the weekend and will host Mississippi State and the University of Alabama.

The Bulldogs have an overall record of 13-5 and a conference record of 5-3. The Bulldogs are coming into the weekend after beating Auburn in Starkville by a score of 4-2. The Bulldogs are led by No. 1 singles player Mate Cutura.

Cuturua and the Rebels’ No. 1 singles player Stefan Lindmark should provide a very entertaining match.

The Bulldogs also have a very solid doubles team.

Sunday, the Rebels play Alabama. Alabama is 13-9 overall and 4-4 in conference play.

The University of Alabama has a very solid singles player, Mazen Osama, who is ranked No. 43. Alabama also has the 17-ranked doubles team, Korey Lovett and Mazen Osama.

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Kentucky comes into the match ranked 23rd and has a 13-6 record. The Wildcats have had some impressive wins over Texas A&M and Tennessee with scores of 6-1 and 4-2.

For the most part, Kentucky has struggled in conference play dropping matches to South Carolina, Florida and Georgia.

Kentucky is highlighted by their No. 1 singles player Justina Milkuskyte and the No. 5-ranked doubles team Mami Adachi and Aldila Sutjiadi.

This should prove to be a tough match for the Rebels. If they can win the doubles point, they will have a shot to take the match. On Saturday the Rebels will take on the Vanderbilt.

Vanderbilt comes into the match with an overall record of 12-4 and a conference record 5-2. Vanderbilt is led by their singles player Sydney Campbell who is ranked No. 25 in the nation. Vanderbilt poses a tough matchup for the Rebels.

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Spring practice continues to improve the Rebel offense CODY THOMASON

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You can only tell so much from spring practices, but offensive coordinator said he Dan Werner likes how his offense looks so far. While playing against the same defense every day – one that knows the offensive scheme – can make it hard to judge the performance, Werner said that he’s seen improvement.

“I think our guys are obviously bought into our system and we’re getting better every day,” Werner said. “These young guys, we have been hard on them. You guys got to be ready to go.”

Werner said he specifically liked what he saw from young receivers Damarkus Lodge and Van Jefferson.

“These guys will make some very great plays at times and you can just see they have so much talent, and when you get going real fast, sometimes it’s tough on them,” Werner said. “But I think those guys are going to be right there with the rest of the crew.”

Lodge played sparingly last season; Jefferson was redshirted.

“At first, it was hard for me,” Jefferson said. “Coming in, I

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Van Jefferson runs routes during practice. really didn’t expect to redshirt.

I was really disappointed, but with prayer and God being on my side I just waited it out. I knew God was telling me to be patient. It was all worth it.”

During his redshirt year Jefferson saw significant improvement in the weight room. The redshirt freshman came in skinny and scrawny, but now is up to around 190 pounds.

At the running back position, Werner expects to see a lot more power, with Akeem Judd, Jordan Wilkins and Eric Swinney all competing to replace Jaylen Walton.

“We definitely had more guys run over defenders than we had probably in the last four years combined, and we are excited about that,” Werner said. “It’s nice when you call a play on third-and-three and you feel like you can hand it off. And it just seemed like we have always had sort of scat backs – we loved the backs we had – but they weren’t the type that you could just hand it off, and you know they are going to run over people and get you three yards.”

Werner said Swinney impressed him with the way he finishes his runs. Swinney made an impression this spring in being physical.

As for quarterback, Werner liked what he saw from freshman Jason Pellerin and Shea Patterson while they learned more and more of the offense.

Werner said he is pleased with both quarterbacks and their progression this spring.

Werner iterated that senior quarterback Chad Kelly has taken a step forward this spring after his stellar performance in 2015.

“He just keeps getting better,” Werner said. “I mean he keeps on making good plays and hopefully that will keep going.”

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