GET YOUR DM EVERY THURSDAY IN JUNE DAILY COVERAGE AT THEDMONLINE.COM
THE DAILY
MISSISSIPPIAN
Thursday, June 1, 2017
Volume 105, No. 141
T H E S T U D E N T N E W S PA P E R O F T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F M I S S I S S I P P I S E R V I N G O L E M I S S A N D OX F O R D S I N C E 1 9 1 1
Visit theDMonline.com
Roundabout trend continues on campus
@thedm_news
Frustrated motorists endure temporary inconvenience during construction
PHOTO BY LYNDY BERRYHILL
A drone’s view of construction on the new Chucky Mullins roundabout Wednesday afternoon
RACHEL ISHEE
raishee@go.olemiss.edu
Local residents in the area and summer school students find themselves inconvenienced by new roundabout construction, but officials say it is for the long-term good. The intersection at Chucky Mullins Drive, Hill Drive and Hathorn Road will be closed from May 15 to August 11. During this time the four-way stop will be transformed into a roundabout to ease congestion at the intersection. “I’ve been very annoyed with the construc-
tion on Chucky Mullins because I live on Old Taylor Road, and I’m taking summer classes,” recent Ole Miss graduate Rachel Vanderford said, “and most of the time, the best way to get to and from where I need to be is via that road.” Psychology graduate student Alex Eben said the closure has added stress to his commute. “The Chucky Mullins construction makes traveling to campus during the summer extra difficult for me,” Eben said. “I’m just glad they haven’t closed Chucky Mullins to Old Taylor.”
Construction will take place over the summer, rather than during the school year, due to less traffic in the area during June and July. “The idea of a roundabout at this location was first proposed in 2008, so this project has been a long time coming,” said Ian Banner, director of facilities planning and university architect. “This is the quietest and, therefore, the most practical time of year.” The university hopes the $1.8 million project will solve the problem of increased traffic in the area.
SEE CONSTRUCTION PAGE 3
Ole Miss campus hosts Boys State for second year CARLY OWEN
csowen1@go.olemiss.edu
All week long, Mississippi high school students will learn about how government works by starting their own. The university is hosting the Boys State program for the second year. The leadership program has fostered future governors, senators and congressmen since the first one in Mississippi was held in Jack-
WHAT’S INSIDE...
son in 1939. Boys State is a national leadership program for boys in each state and is sponsored by local American Legion chapters. Mississippi youth who are between their junior and senior years of high school may apply. The program began May 28 and will continue through June 3. “Boys State is, in my opinion, the best summer camp a young man can attend,” Boys
State alumnus John Brahan said. Brahan is a senior at the university, and a former Boys State participant who returned as staff. “It instills the value of good citizenship, and that’s something that we really try to foster here as staff members having gone through the program.” The week-long program allows participants, or delegates, to meet students their age
from across the state and hear from elected leaders in Mississippi such as Sen. Roger Wicker, Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann, and many more. In the past, delegates have heard from Gov. Phil Bryant. Throughout the week, the delegates elect a government for the fictional state of Magnolia. They run for virtually every office from governor all the way down to individual
State legislators need longterm solutions
Summer concerts Sunset Series kicks off next week
NCAA champion Braden Thornberry ‘s road to dominance
SEE OPINION PAGE 2
SEE LIFESTYLES PAGE 6
SEE SPORTS PAGE 8
city aldermen. Delegates Caleb McCreary and Mosie Kirby were opposing candidates for governor in the fictitious Nationalist Party. McCreary won the primary and will go on to the general election. They got involved with Boys State when friends who attended in previous years told them what a life-changing experience it was.
SEE BOYS STATE PAGE 3
OPINION
PAGE 2 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 1 JUNE 2017
CARTOON BY: JAKE THRASHER
To Mississippi legislators: Aim for long-term solutions
NESTOR DELGADO
thedmopinion@gmail.com
On June 5, you, the Mississippi state legislators, will leave the comfort of your communities and enter into our state capital’s hall in order to reconvene for a special session to fund the Department of Transportation and the attorney general’s office. The current political crisis isn’t just in our nation’s capital; it also lies here in our state’s capital. Whether you are a Democrat or Re-
publican, partisan choices made in the past cannot be undone. But they can lead to better choices for our future and for the greatest interest of Mississippi: the constituents of your home district. It is no myth that the state of infrastructure in Mississippi is in dire condition, and this special session provides you all with the opportunity to work together and do what is right for the people of Mississippi. This duty will greatly rely upon the leadership of the Mississippi State Legislature, which includes the governor, lieutenant governor, house and senate majority and minority leaders, as well as relevant committee chairmen. A Republican super majority of 74 out of 122 seats has been held in the House of Representatives since 2015, and yet the policy-
making process has been rushed and inefficient. Just yesterday, Governor Bryant tweeted that “Hopefully, we will get in, do our work and adjourn (the special session) as quickly as possible.” Although The Clarion-Ledger reported that some legislators estimated it costs around $100,000 daily to host the session, these costs are minimal compared to long-term losses the state would face if our infrastructure and justice department continue to be inadequately or poorly funded. Speed does not equate to success. Do not resort to old methods of finding shortterm solutions for longterm problems. The nonpartisan American Society of Civil Engineers found that one out of every four roads in Mississippi are in poor condition and that the state of Mis-
EDITORIAL STAFF: LYNDY BERRYHILL editor-in-chief
dmeditor@gmail.com
DEVNA BOSE lifestyles editor
thedmfeatures@gmail.com
PATRICIA THOMPSON
ADVERTISING SALES MANAGER Blake Hein
NESTOR DELGADO opinion editor
QUE’TAURUS CERTION sports editor
JAKE THRASHER cartoonist
ARIEL COBBERT photography editor
Cary Allen Ethan Gray Kathryn Hathorne
SARAH PARRISH copy chief
MARISA MORRISSETTE design editor
ISSN 1077-8667
thedmopinion@gmail.com
thedmopinion@gmail.com
thedmcopy@gmail.com
thedmsports@gmail.com
thedmphotos@gmail.com
thedmdesign@gmail.com
sissippi must invest $400 million annually in order to have safe drinking water. Do the fiscally responsible thing for Mississippi, support your neighbors, coworkers, and community. Give Jim Hood the funds he needs in order to ensure the safety and security of citizens across Mississippi. Do not introduce new, unnecessary roads. Instead, improve and expand upon existing roads in our state that are in dire need of help. Invest in drinking water infrastructure so that all Mississippians have access to healthy, clean water. Most importantly, do not rush this session at the expense of the departments. The working man and woman are counting on you. From the catfish farm worker in the Mississippi Delta to the physician or lawyer in Madison, all Mississippians deserve a state
SALES ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES
where our citizens have an adequate infrastructure and are protected by the laws of our great state. You were all voted into office because you possess great influence in your local community, an even greater responsibility to do what is right for the common good and the judgment to do what is beneficial for the future of Mississippi. Your constituents, including myself, believe in you all and are praying for long-term solutions to bring this state a superior infrastructure system and a fully funded attorney general’s office that can efficiently enforce the laws of our great state. Nestor Delgado is a junior public policy leadership major from Pascagoula.
The Daily Mississippian is published Monday through Friday during the academic year, on days when classes are scheduled.
Assistant Dean, Student Media and Daily Mississippian Columns do not represent the official opinions Faculty Adviser S. Gale Denley Student Media Center
201 Bishop Hall, P.O. Box 1848 University, MS 38677-1848
Main Number: 662.915.5503 Business Hours: M onday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
of The University of Mississippi or The Daily Mississippian unless specifically indicated.
The Daily Mississippian welcomes letters to the editor. Letters should be e-mailed to dmletters@olemiss.edu. Letters should be typed, double-spaced and no longer than 300 words. Letters may be edited for clarity, space or libel. Thirdparty letters and those bearing pseudonyms, pen names or “name withheld” will not be published. Publication is limited to one letter per individual per calendar month. Letters should include phone and email contact information so that editors can verify authenticity. Letters from students should include grade classification and major; letters from faculty and staff should include title and the college, school or department where the person is employed.
NEWS
THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 1 JUNE 2017 | PAGE 3
CONSTRUCTION
tion was 18,272 in a 24-hour period.” The university also hopes the new roundabout will make traffic flow more smoothly during some of the busiest times of the year, such as sports seasons. “The new roundabout is designed to handle the increasing volume of day-today traffic while taking into consideration the operations at the Gillom Center and softball complex,” Banner said. “The closure of the intersection transfers traffic pressure points to other areas of campus,” Scott said. “UM transportation, Facilities Planning and the UM Police Department are monitoring other intersections and adding traffic control measures as needed.”
continued from page 1
PHOTO BY ARIEL COBBERT
Boys State participants hear from Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann during a presentation in Fulton Chapel Tuesday. For more photos, see page 4.
BOYS STATE
continued from page 1 “I was hoping to meet a lot of people that had the same drive as me,” McCreary said about what he expected going into the program. Both McCreary and Kirby are pleased with how the week is going, and they said the program is exceeding their expectations. “Boys State is the cream of the crop of most Mississippi schools,” Kirby said. “It’s great to make these connections.” The boys also get a chance to look at potential colleges at a college fair, an opportunity they may not have without Boys State. Additionally, if the delegates choose to attend Ole Miss they receive a $1,000 scholarship, as well as other scholarships at various state universities. Through this program they are exposed to opportunities that can help them in the future. Assistant director Michael Sipp, who works for Sen. Roger Wicker, praised Boys State as one of the most valuable steps he took to get where he is today. “A lot of kids, they don’t know anything about our political system,” Sipp said. “Some
of these kids have never even been on a college mailing list. It’s good for them to ingratiate themselves with people who aren’t from the same city as them. They learn to network and how the political system operates. And they’re that much closer to deciding to get a degree.” This is the 78th year the American Legion has sponsored Boys State. Ole Miss will also host the program in 2018. The university was chosen for these three years after submitting a proposal in fall of 2015.
In previous years it was traditionally held at community colleges in the state, but as enrollment increases the American Legion has moved it to universities. This year there are 356 delegates, the most Boys State has ever seen. Boys State director for 2015-2016 Britton Smith said the camp is for students who “want to be a leader among leaders.” The American Legion Auxiliary also sponsors Girls State, which was held this year at the University of Southern Missis-
“There has been an increase in congestion at this intersection over the past 8 years,” said Jon Scott, University Communications director of public relations. “Traffic backs up on Hathorn Road at lunch times and at the end of the business day.” Traffic at the intersection has reached over 18,000 vehicles in one day, according to Dave LeBanc, facilities projects and space management coordinator. “We did traffic counts on the heaviest class day in the fall of 2014 and the heaviest class day in the spring of 2015,” LeBanc said. “The largest number of movements through the intersec-
Only your mother could make you Feel Better Faster
Walk-ins Welcome. Open Every Day 8am-7pm Sick? Injured? We’re here to help! Our emergency room trained staff is equipped to handle your illnesses & injuries.
You only pay a co-pay when you visit!
662.236.2232
1929 University Ave. OxfordUrgentClinic.com 27825
27928
Offer valid on select sets in store. Expires 08/31/17.
Sun.-Wed. 10:30am-1:00am, Thurs.-Sat. 10:30am-2:00am
REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE
2313 Jackson Ave, Oxford, MS 38655 (next to Chick-fil-A) 27924
(662)638-3120 • bedzzzexpress.com
27925
RECYCLE YOUR
DM
NEWS
PAGE 4 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 1 JUNE 2017
TOP LEFT: Delbert Hosemann, Mississippi secretary of state, speaks to Boys State delegates at Fulton Chapel Tuesday. TOP RIGHT: Boys State delegates applaud veterans in celebration of Memorial Day weekend during Secretary Hosemann’s speech. LEFT: Boys State delegates gather in formation around the flagpole in the Circle Tuesday.
2016 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report University of Mississippi PWS# 360015 April 2017
We’re pleased to present to you this year’s Annual Quality Water Report. This report is designed to inform you about the quality water and services we deliver to you every day. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to providing you with information because informed customers are our best allies. If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water utility, please contact David Adkisson at 662.915.5923. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. Our water source is from wells drawing from the Meridian Upper Wilcox Aquifer. The source water assessment has been completed for our public water system to determine the overall susceptibility of its drinking water supply to identify potential sources of contamination. A report containing detailed information on how the susceptibility determinations were made has been furnished to our public water system and is available for viewing upon request. The wells for the University of Mississippi have received moderate rankings in terms of susceptibility to contamination. We routinely monitor for contaminants in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. This table below lists all of the drinking water contaminants that were detected during the period of January 1st to December 31st , 2016. In cases where monitoring wasn’t required in 2016, the table reflects the most recent results. As water travels over the surface of land or underground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive materials and can pick up substances or contaminants from the presence of animals or from human activity; microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, that may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife; inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from urban storm-water runoff, industrial, or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming; pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses; organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations and septic systems; radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. All drinking water, including bottled drinking water, may be reasonably expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. It’s important to remember that the presence of these contaminants does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. In this table you will find many terms and abbreviations you might not be familiar with. To help you better understand these terms we’ve provided the following definitions: Action Level - the concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow. Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) - The “Maximum Allowed” (MCL) is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) - The “Goal” (MCLG) is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) – The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary to control microbial contaminants. Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG) – The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk of health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/l) - one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000. Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter - one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000. Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) - picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water.
TEST RESULTS Contaminant
Violation Y/N
Date Collected
Level Detected
Range of Unit Detects or Measurement # of Samples Exceeding MCL/ACL/MRDL
MCLG
MCL
Likely Source of Contamination
Radioactive Contaminants 5. Gross Alpha
N
2014*
1.5
.7–1.5
pCi/L
0
15
Erosion of natural deposits
6. Radium 226 Radium 228
N
2014*
.4 1
.2–.4 .8–1
pCi/L
0
5
Erosion of natural deposits
Inorganic Contaminants 10. Barium
N
2015*
.0226
No Range
ppm
2
2
Discharge of drilling wastes; discharge from metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits
13. Chromium
N
2015*
.8
.7-.8e
ppb
100
100
Discharge from steel and pulp mills; erosion of natural deposits
14. Copper
N
2014/16*
.6
0
ppm
1.3
AL=1.3
Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits; leaching from wood preservatives
16. Fluoride
N
2015*
.269
No Range
ppm
4
4
17. Lead
N
2014/16*
1
0
ppb
0
AL=15
Corrosion of household plumbing systems, erosion of natural deposits
19. Nitrate (as Nitrogen)
N
2016*
.13
No Range
ppm
10
10
Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks, sewage; erosion of natural deposits
H P o
Erosion of natural deposits; water additive which promotes strong teeth; discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories
Disinfection By-Product 81. HAA5
N
2016
1
No Range
ppb
0
60
By-Product of drinking water disinfection
Chlorine
N
2015
1
.41-1.7
ppm
0
MRDL=4
Water additive used to control microbes
*Most recent sample. No sample required for 2016. **Fluoride level is routinely adjusted to the MS State Dept. of Health’s recommended level of 0.7-1.3 mg/l.
As you can see by the table, our system had no violations. We’re proud that your drinking water meets or exceeds all Federal and State requirements. We have learned through our monitoring and testing that some constituents have been detected however the EPA has determined that your water IS SAFE at these levels. We are required to monitor your drinking water for specific contaminants on a monthly basis. Results of regular monitoring are an indicator of whether or not our drinking water meets health standards. In an effort to ensure systems complete all monitoring requirements, MSDH now notifies systems of any missing samples prior to the end of the compliance period.
L a t w R s t s J h a a w l b p L
p p e fl
If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Our water system is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/ lead. The Mississippi State Department of Health Public Health Laboratory offers lead testing. Please contact 601.576.7582 if you wish to have your water tested. To comply with the “Regulation Governing Fluoridation of Community Water Supplies”, our system is required to report certain results pertaining to fluoridation of our water system. The number of months in the previous calendar year in which average fluoride sample results were within the optimal range of 0.7-1.3 ppm was 9. The percentage of fluoride samples collected in the previous calendar year that was within the optimal range of 0.7-1.3 ppm was 33%. All sources of drinking water are subject to potential contamination by substances that are naturally occurring or man made. These substances can be microbes, inorganic or organic chemicals and radioactive substances. All drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791. Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline 1.800.426.4791. The University of Mississippi works around the clock to provide top quality water to every tap. We ask that all our customers help us protect our water sources, which are the heart of our community, our way of life and our children’s future. 27823
LIFESTYLES
THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 1 JUNE 2017 | PAGE 5
Styles’s hotly anticipated new album worth repeating HANNAH WILLIS
hwilli1@go.olemiss.edu
On May 12, Harry Styles of One Direction fame released one of the most hotly anticipated albums of the year. His self-titled 10-track album is his first solo work and his first release since One Direction’s final album in November 2015. First things first – this album is good, actually good. It’s so good that Harry Styles’ voice isn’t all that important. Sometimes you listen to a song because the singer is famous, and I’m sure that’s how many listeners approached this album, but it’s the sheer beauty of the music and not the man behind it that overwhelms the listener. Oftentimes when a new artist comes out with a new album, the most exciting thing about the music is the potential behind it, pointing to truly exceptional music in the future. With Styles’ album, the exceptional content is already there. The lyrics and music are complex,
PHOTO COURTESY: WIKIPEDIA
but gives a little bit to a variety of listeners. Styles is given a co-writing credit on all 10 songs, and this album delivers a lot from such a young artist. You’ve probably heard the album’s single “Sign of the Times,” and while the chorus can get repetitive, the strength in Styles’ vocals continues throughout the album. A lot of these songs have heavy rock influences.
“Kiwi” and “Only Angel” could either be from 2017 or 1987 and yet both songs appeal to a modern listener. “Only Angel” has a lyrical intro that’s too long and doesn’t really match the heavy guitar and drums throughout the rest of the song, but that might be the only drawback of this album. Even if you aren’t the biggest rock fan, Styles doesn’t allow his homages to arena rock to overwhelm.
He’s taken inspiration from other music styles to create something new and exciting. Alongside the rock ballads are several slower, chorus-driven songs that show the biggest break from the music he created with One Direction. “Meet Me in the Hallway” is a slow burn of a song with vocals that flow like a river with a guitar accompaniment. The meaning behind his words isn’t the clearest, but they’re so beautiful the sound is enough for me. “From the Dining Table” has a brief but brilliant harmony that had me listening to it over and over. He tells a former love that “even my phone misses your call.” Simple, universal sentiments like that are the key to this album. Yes, Harry Styles has been in the limelight since he was 16 years old, and yes, the women he’s writing about might be singers, actresses and models, but the actual lyrics share the same sentiments as any heartbreak. In the song “Two Ghosts,” whether or not it is about Tay-
lor Swift (it totally is), his emotions are the same as anyone realizing a relationship has changed. The song chronicles two people realizing how they’ve changed over time, that they’re really “not who we used to be ... just two ghosts trying to remember how it feels to have a heartbeat.” Styles and his team have written a phenomenal album. Truly every single song might not be your favorite, but they all bring something new to the table. I listened to this album on repeat during my seven hour drive home for summer break. It didn’t get old – in fact with each new listen, I think I liked it a little bit more. Styles, at the age of 23, after an almost two year hiatus from music, has given the world a well-rounded and beautiful first solo album. I tried to think of a good One Direction pun to end this article with, but all I can say is listen to these songs, buy this album and let Harry Styles’ new direction of music wash over you.
tention of thousands from all over the country. “I blend a lot of different styles in my music,” Harper said. “I’m stoked to be in Oxford for the first time and to be in a culture of great music.” Harper’s music is becoming increasingly popular on different music platforms as his music on Spotify draws in around 600,000 listeners every month. Harper also has 200,000 followers on his verified Instagram account. A personal hit from Harper’s EP, “California Sun,” was fea-
tured in Rolling Stone, and according to his interview with Rolling Stone, he was selected to open for Justin Bieber’s Purpose tour for Bieber’s northwest coast performances. Harper’s future goals as a musician are to headline his own tour and to perform year-round all over the country. “Meeting all these goals that you set for yourself is incredibly humbling and reassuring that you’re on the right path,” Harper said, regarding his success. Doors open at 8 p.m.
Rising musician Corey Harper to perform tonight LEXI PURVIS
capurvis@go.olemiss.edu
Rising musician Corey Harper will be performing at Proud Larry’s tonight as part of his cross-country tour. Harper was born in St. Louis, but raised in Portland as his family moved out of the Midwest when Harper was around five years old. Raised with his uncle’s music, Harper grew up listening to famous ‘60s and ‘70s blues singers like Bob Dylan and James Taylor. Harper taught himself guitar at a young age and began writing and creating his own music. Harper went on to study music and literature in Eugene, Oregon, but dropped out of school to pursue his musical career in Los Angeles. “I had a collection of music passed down to me from my parents and my uncle,” Harper said. “They were a huge influence on my music.”
The 22-year-old singer-songwriter will be performing songs from his EP “On the Run” and covers of famous songs such as Chance the Rapper’s massively popular “Same Drugs” and John Prine’s hit, “Angel from Mont-
PHOTO COURTESY: FACEBOOK
gomery.” Harper’s style of music and voice is comparable to the work of John Mayer, another musician that has been inspirational to Harper’s work. His unique acoustic style of music and storytelling lyricism has grabbed the at-
advertising DESIGNER
NEEDED Student Media Center
Shifts available for the 2017-2018 school year. Work Hours: Monday-Friday between 10am-4pm FOR APPLICATION or MORE INFORMATION email: danovak@olemiss.edu online: www.thedmonline.com/ apply/
27930
27824
LIFESTYLES
PAGE 6 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 1 JUNE 2017
Month-long Summer Sunset Series starts Sunday
THIS WEEKEND IN OXFORD 9 a.m. - Oxford Community Market Community Pavilion
6
Sudoku #4 5 9 8 3 7 3 6 5 4 1 2 9 8 7 9 4 3 6 4 2 1 2 5 6 9 4 7 8 6 8 3 1 2 5 1 7
4 8 6 6 7 2 7 1 9 3 9 5 2 3 8 9 4 1 1 5 3 5 6 7 8 2 4
7 p.m. - PoeTreats - Mugg Cakes 8 p.m . - CBDB - Proud Larry’s 10 p.m. - The Skid Rogues - Ajax Diner
2 1 5 4 7 8 6 9 3
1 9 8
4 2 6 7
SUDOKU PUZZLE BROUGHT TO YOU BY OLE MISS GOLF COURSE
Summer Student Memberships Available 5 3
662.234.4816 • www.theolemissgolfcourse.com Challenging Sudoku by KrazyDad, Volume 1, Book 3
5 3 6 1 9 8 4 7 1 2
1
2
8
9
2 6
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
CHALLENGING 3 9 9 7 8 6 6 3 2 4
8
1 2 3 6 4 9 7 7 1 4 8 6 5 3 4 5 7 9 1 2 8 5 8 6 3 9 1 4 2 4 5 7 6 5 1 8 3 2 1 2 7 4 9 9 5 2 8 1 3 6 5 7
5
4 7
2
8 6 3 5 7 1
4
8
7
Complete the grid so that every row, column and 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 with no repeats. 9
9
4
5
1 8
7
9
7
7
5 3 4
8
3
2
5 8
1
4
1
4
3
4
3
HOW TO PLAY
9
He is the best sailor who can steer within fewest points of the wind, and exact a motive power of the greatest obstacle. -- Henry David Thoreau
2
2
Puzzles by KrazyDad
1 4 7 2 5 3 6 9 8
5
SUDOKU©
9
Sudoku #2
34430
5 8 9 2 6 3 2 7 8 1 4 6 3 5 7 4 1 9
8 p.m. - Corey Harper Proud Larry’s 10 p.m. - Tomfoolery Ajax Diner
SATURDAY
Sudoku #6 7 5 1 9 3 9 4 8 2 8 6 3 6 7 8 1 4 1 9 5 5 2 3 6 9 4 7 2 8 3 2 4 6 5 7
662.236.3030
FRIDAY
1
OPEN LATE
8
THURSDAY
WWW.DOMINOS.COM
4
Apply in person - 1603 W. Jackson Ave 27821
your coolers, your blankets, and your rain jacket just in case. Summer Sunset Series promises great music and a great time in the greatest plot of land in Mississippi. What more could you ask for?
2
15
cash paid nightly
ORDER ONLINE
violins and guitars are just the way to finish out the series. This will definitely be the performance to pull out a chair, a cold drink, and let the music do the rest. Soak in the summer sunset all month long. The event is rain or shine so bring
7 6 1
Now Hiring Drivers $ per hour up to
out on a beautiful acoustic note. If you like The Beatles, Mumford and Sons, or Serena Rider then you’ll be swooned and serenaded by Blackwater Trio, who are returning performers from last year. Soul-chilling vocals with the soothing sounds of
3
CROSSWORD PUZZLE BROUGHT TO YOU BY DOMINO’S
PHOTO COURTESY: UM MUSEUM
5 9
Whether you have only recently graduated, are taking summer classes, working a summer job, or taking a full break from life’s responsibilities, if you’re planning on spending this summer in Oxford, you can count on jam-filled Sunday nights courtesy of the Summer Sunset Series. The concerts are free and will be held in the Grove every Sunday in June starting at 5 p.m on June 4. The Yoknapatawpha Arts Council, Ole Miss, and the Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce are all sponsoring the series. A variety of different genres will be performed throughout the summer. The lineup is as follows: June 4: La Fusion They’ll be kicking off the concert series with their unique blend of Latin and jazz music. The band has recently released a new album
Sudoku #8 7 3 9 4 6 5 1 2 5 1 2 7 8 3 6 9 8 4 6 9 2 1 5 3 3 8 1 5 9 2 7 4 8 4 6 3 5 1 3 7 9 8 3 1 8 2 7 2 7 4 8 6 6 5 9 4 1
trich.lee1@gmail.com
so listeners will be able to enjoy new content and some of their past hits all in the same evening. June 11: And The Echo This Oxford-based band is composed of two former Ole Miss students. The dynamic duo’s synth-pop sound is showcased in their brand new album so you can rock out to newly-released tones while soaking up the majestic atmosphere of a summer night in the Grove. Hotty Toddy! June 18: Rocket 88 In the music business since 1951, this Memphis-grown band is often credited with creating the first rock ‘n’roll record. The band’s eclectic mix of Americana/rock with gospel influence has landed them a number one spot on the Billboard chart. Some classic old school tunes will be just the way to slide into the soft sounds of the series’s final week. June 25: Blackwater Trio Summer Sunset will close
9 2 7 4 6 5 6 9 4 1 5 3 2 7 8
TRICHELLE LEE
S
SPORTS
THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 1 JUNE 2017 | PAGE 7
Softball Cinderella story cut short by loss to Bruins Junior pitcher Kaitlin Lee earned tournament MVP for her outstanding play, as she finished with four wins in four complete games and only allowed three runs during the stretch. “I’ve never coached another player like her,” head coach Mike Smith said. “I don’t know if I’ll coach another one like her ever again. God has blessed her in so many ways and I’m just thankful we have her on our team, that she’s wearing red and blue.” The hot streak continued into regional play as the Rebels swept the field, defeating Southern Illinois, Arizona State and North Carolina and earning the school’s first super regional in Los Angeles. The Rebels battled back and forth with the Bruins in game one for their longest game of FILE PHOTO BY CAMERON BROOKS the season going eleven inJunior Kaitlin Lee throws a pitch during Ole Miss’s game against the University nings before falling 8-7. of Central Arkansas. Lee threw 191 pitches in the The Bruins took an early 1-0 game and prompted Ole Miss Finney,” Smith said after the game. “She’s had great outings lead over Finney in the opento start pitcher Brittany Finney the last three weeks of the reging inning but soon regained for the second game on Friday. ular season, and we just went their composure and put on an “I had a gut feeling today with the hot hand.” impressive defensive display. that I was going to go with
QUE’TAURUS CERTION thedmsports@gmail.com
Ole Miss is a softball school. The Ole Miss softball team had a season that defied all odds. In short, they were the Cinderella story of the year. The team built on an impressive 2015-16 campaign in which they finished 43-20 and earned their first ever NCAA tournament bid, where they fell to eventual national champions, the Oklahoma Sooners, in regional play. The road back to the tourney began with an incredible start to the season for the Rebels, who were 21-3 heading into SEC play. The Rebels found themselves struggling early M against SEC opponents, but fought back and finished with a 10-14 SEC record in the regular season. In the SEC tournament, the Rebels defeated Mississippi State, Florida, Alabama, and finally LSU in the SEC championship game, which earned the program’s first ever SEC conference title and first ever home regional.
“Today (the defense) came out with such a fire,” Finney said. “I knew that no matter what I was doing, I knew that — I could feel that they would have my back.” The Rebels could not capitalize at the plate as they failed to put up a run in the second game and were ultimately eliminated by a score of 1-0. The Rebels said farewell to their decorated senior class of Miranda Strother, Courtney Syrett, Dakota Matiko, and Raven Campos, but look to be right back in the tournament next season with a team led by Lee and Elantra Cox. “This year was electric,” Smith said. “Nobody thought Ole Miss softball would be relevant, nobody thought we had a shot at going to Oklahoma City. What these girls and my staff have done is beyond amazing, and I’m so proud. We think we can sit this time next year, at our place, and have a real conversation about going to Oklahoma City.” Grayson Weir contributed to this story from Los Angeles.
COLUMN
Why you should follow today’s major league baseball
6 1 2 8 5 7 4 9 3
4 9 7 1 2 3 8 6 5
Sudoku #3 2 3 7 8 6 5 8 2 4 1 9 3 7 2 3 9 1 4 6 5 9 8 5 6 3 7 2 1 5 9 4 7 6 1 4 9 8 1 2 6 5 7 4 3 3 7 8 1 9 2 4 5 6 8 1 9 5 2 7 3 4
now is your best chance to do so. There is a summer ahead of us with very little going on in
the sports world, but so much going on in the show.
27929
27931
4 2 8 5 3 4 6 7 8 9 3 1 9 5 7 6 2 8 1 9 1 3 4 2 5 7 9 3 7 6 2 8 1 5 4 6
5 6 1 7 6 2 8 4 7 9 4 1 9 5 3 8 3 2
2 7 4 6 1 2 7 9 3
8
5
6
9 1 3 4 8 5
2 7 4 5 9 1 3 7 6 8 5 1 5 6 2 9 4 3 7 8 1 9 8 3 7 2 6 4 3 4 9 6 8 5 1 2
6 3 4 8 2 9 1 4 5 6 7 2 3 5 8 1 9 7
APARTMENT FOR RENT
ONE BEDROOM apartment for rent available June 1st. $650.00 includes all utilities. Graduate student or professionals ONLY. Good location, quiet on pond. Call or text (662)832-0029
22, Dansby Swanson, 23, and Mike Trout, 25. The “future” of this sport are some of the best players in the league right now. As if this wasn’t enough of a reason to follow the sport, ballparks across the league also offer unique food, whether you prefer toasted grasshoppers at a Seattle Mariners game or fries with fresh lobster meat at a Boston Red Sox game. If food isn’t your thing, there are promotional giveaways just for attending a game. jerseys, bobbleheads and other commemorative items make the ballpark experience one of a kind. From playing the game with hopes of one day being on the big screen to covering it as a media member, baseball will always hold a special place in my heart. For those who have never dipped their feet into the sport,
6
4 6 5 8
To place your ad in The Daily Mississippian Classifieds section, visit: http://www. thedmonline.com/classifieds.
8
3
The DM reserves the right to refuse ads that appear to offer unrealistic or questionable products or services.
Sudoku #5 7 3 1 9 9 2 8 5 4 6 5 7 1 4 2 3 6 7 3 4 5 8 9 6 2 1 6 8 3 5 4 1 9 7 2
9
Classified ads must be prepaid. All major credit cards accepted. No refunds on classified ads once published.
8
1 7 2
The DEADLINE to place, correct or cancel an ad is 12 p.m. one business day in advance. The Daily Mississippian is published Monday through Friday.
5
7 9 2 1 7 3 9 1 8 3 2 7 5 4 1 2 5 6 8 6 4 6 8 9 4 3 5
CLASSIFIEDS INFORMATION
1
For years now, many articles have been published about the decline of baseball. Participation in youth baseball has declined, popularity of the sport is declining, and many fail to give America’s pastime a shot due to the lengthy games that average around three hours. In 2015, Major League Baseball announced new rules aimed to improve the pace of play, and many are still looking at ways to shorten the game. Whether this is to attract more fans and “keep the sport alive,” or not, it’s an issue that has stirred a lot of controversy in the sport. Despite the problems the MLB has faced, there is no better time to watch baseball than right now. Baseball is truly ex-
periencing something special. The Chicago Cubs did the impossible and broke the longest championship drought in history, 108 seasons, with their 2016 World Series win over the Cleveland Indians. The Houston Astros, who currently hold the MLB’s best record at 37-16, were the worst team in baseball for three years straight back in 2011, 2012 and 2013. You never know what to expect each year in baseball. The length of seasons allows for injuries and trades to completely change a season in the blink of an eye, including my personal favorite: major league call-ups. Young superstars are the same age as your college classmates, but are completely dominating the sport. Players such as Carlos Correa, 22, Bryce Harper, 24, Kris Bryant, 24, Andrew Benintendi,
2 4 6 7 8 9 3
thedmsports@gmail.com
Sudoku #7 1 8 3 6 5 4 9 8 7 6 2 3 9 5 4 1 8 2 6 9 3 7 1 4 2 3 7 5 4 1 5 2 6 9 8 7
CAMERON BROOKS
SPORTS
PAGE 8 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 1 JUNE 2017
Thornberry swings to the top in NCAA tournament
QUE’TAURUS CERTION thedmsports@gmail.com
27821
Ole Miss found a certified champion in Braden Thornberry. Thornberry capped off a sensational season with his championship win at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove, Illinois, but the path to success began for Thornberry long before his arrival at Ole Miss. Son of Les and Veronica Thornberry, William Braden Thornberry was born on April 11, 1997 in Olive Branch, Miss. Braden had the benefit of his father being a scratch golfer who taught Braden the unique 10-finger grip that has become a defining piece of his game. Thornberry worked with the resources he had available to him growing up and polished himself into one of the best young talents in the nation. While attending DeSoto Central High School, Thornberry worked continuously on improving his game AP PHOTO BY QUINN HARRIS whenever possible. But he a Braden Thornberry plays the ball from the tee during round four of the 2017 Division I Men’s Golf Championships Monlong list of achievements in day at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove, Illinois. front of his latest win. The first notable achieve- Championship in 2011. This career. He won the Mis- versity of Mississippi in the ment that gave him nation- victory fueled the fire that sissippi State Junior Ama- fall of 2015. As a freshman Thornberal recognition was his vic- led to Thornberry having teur Championship in 2012 tory at the Future Masters an outstanding high school and was a two-time Gary ry quickly took advantage of Gilchrist Junior All-Star the now unlimited access he Team member (2012-13), a has had to facilities at Ole three-time Rolex All-Amer- Miss. He could consistently ican (2013-15), a two-time work on improving his unMississippi 6A Individual orthodox swing and sharpState Champion (2014-15), en other facets of his game. The new Rebel quickly a five-time United States Junior Golf Tour Player of made his presence known at the Year, and represented Ole Miss as he became arguthe East Team in the Amer- ably the team’s best golfer ican Junior Golf Associa- in his freshman season. He finished his freshman tion’s prestigious Wyndham season after competing in Cup Event. These accolades led to all 11 tournaments as the Thornberry ranking No. 12 Rebels’ leader in stroke avin the country for the 2015 erage with a 72.24. He was class and finishing his ju- also the team’s top finisher nior golf career ranked No. in six of the tournaments, finished in the top 20 on six 6 in the world. With all this success, different occasions, earned Thornberry took the oppor- his first career title at the tunity to develop his game FAU Slomin Autism Invite even further and accepted with a career-low score of his admittance to the Uni- 205, had a career-low round
score of 67 in the second round of the Erin Hills Intercollegiate, and named First-Team Rolex Junior All-American by the Junior Golf Association. Even with all this early success Braden knew there was more that he could improve on and more that he needed to prove not only to critics but to himself. Thornberry came into his sophomore season fifteen pounds lighter since entering college and with a new attitude and determination. The inspired Rebel finished the fall with the nation’s best scoring average at 68.87. He cemented his standing on the national level with four tournament victories, as well as nine top-ten finishes. These achievements placed Thornberry on the biggest stage of them all and gave him an opportunity to validate his victories with the Individual National Championship at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove. Ultimately the lack of drop off in Thornberry’s play led to him controlling the tournament on the final round as he began the day trailing two strokes from the lead. Consistency at each hole and most notably consistent putting led to Thornberry capping off the day with a four-stroke victory as the rest of the field struggled severely with the course and windy conditions. This incredible milestone in his career gave Ole Miss their first national golf title and the team’s best finish ever at 22nd in the tournament. This victory makes Thornberry a heavy favorite for the Fred Haskins Award, which is given to the most outstanding male collegiate golfer of the year. The future is bright for this young trailblazer as he prepares for his PGA Tour debut next week at the FedEx St. Jude Classic in Memphis.
27926