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GREENVILLE, Miss. (AP) — A college instructor suspected in the fatal shootings of a woman he lived with on Mississippi’s Gulf Coast and a professor at Delta State University 300 miles away died Monday of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after trying to flee police, authorities said. Shannon Lamb had earlier told authorities that he was “not going to jail.” Police in Greenville, Mississippi, were following Lamb as he was driving when the suspect pulled over and jumped out of his car, Lynn Buford, chief of the Delta State University police, told The Associated Press. One of the victims was killed at the university earlier Monday. When police gave chase, they heard one gunshot and then found - Brandi Hephner Lebanc Lamb, Buford said. They took him to a hospital in Greenville where he was pronounced dead of what PHOTO BY: MARLEE CRAWFORD appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound, Buford said. Lamb’s death brought to an end Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Brandi Hephner LaBanc speaks during a candlelight vigil held in honor of a Delta State University faculty member who was a chaotic day that saw terrified killed in a shooting yesterday. Ethan Schmidt, an American history professor, was shot in his office on the Cleveland campus. Schmidt was the lone victim of the students and teachers hunkered campus shooter. “Tonight, it is not about ‘We are one Ole Miss,’ Hephner Labanc said. “It is about ‘We are one Mississippi.”
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The second active shooter threat on a Mississippi college campus since the start of term left students both at the University of Mississippi and on other campuses rattled Monday. After professor Ethan Schmidt was killed in his office Monday morning at Delta State University, the Cleveland campus was locked down for hours, leaving many students in academic buildings waiting to be released or escorted off campus. Jake Lambert, a junior nursing major at Delta State University from Monticello, thought it was a drill at first. Lambert drove past police cars on his way to a lab in the Robert E. Smith School of Nursing, just one building away from Jobe Hall, where the shooting happened. “The dean walked in and said ‘There is an active shooter, it’s not a drill,’” Lambert said. Lambert said he immediately called his twin brother Blake, who also attends Delta State
University, to make sure he and friends on campus were safe. He tried to keep in touch with people outside of his building to understand what was happening. “One of my friends, she (was) actually in the building that the shooter was in,” Lambert said from the locked nursing building
for such a situation. “I wish there was something set up,” Lambert said. “I know the library has a metal detector, I wish every building did.” On Ole Miss’s campus, students like Radhi Daya, a freshman biology major, scrambled to text and call friends who at-
shooter here as well. “The first thing I thought when I heard about it was, ‘This is another shooting on a Mississippi campus,’” Anthony Grishby, a freshman pharmacy major, said. “I honestly think it could happen here.” Natalie Poole, a fourth year pharmacy student, said she was scared for all of the communities that have been affected by shootings. “It really scares you because you feel like you can’t feel safe anymore,” Poole said. Caleb Castillo, a junior English major, said he felt that knowing what steps must be taken in such a situation is the best way to protect oneself. “There’s always a possibility it could happen here and I feel like we have to be prepared all the time,” Castillo said. “We have to be aware of what to do and where to go when that happens.”
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Monday morning. “She (was) freaking out. I’m just praying for the people out there.” Lambert and his classmates were locked in the nursing school for two hours before they were escorted to another area after noon. The students were not released until after 2 p.m. “It’s so shocking. I hate that it happened,” Lambert said. “You never think it would happen at the same school you are.” Lambert said he wished there was a preemptive system set up
tend Delta State. “I immediately texted one of my friends from high school because he goes there and he was like ‘Yeah the shooter is in my building, like I’m freaking out, everybody’s freaking out we don’t know what to do,’” Daya said. “I just told him to stay safe.” Many Ole Miss students said they now feel more worried about the possibility of an active
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As mass shootings have increased over the past several years, the media has been quick to jump on the mental illness bandwagon. Mental illness care has never been what it ought to be in this country, and, while I appreciate increased attention on the issue, mental illness can’t be blamed for every single mass shooter. It would be easy to say that each shooter is mentally ill. It’s easy to write off anger and aggression as the actions of men who aren’t responsible for their choices, but that’s not fair or true. Some men are just evil. Some men see injustice in their lives and take it out on innocent people. Some men think suicide isn’t
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enough and feel the only justice in life is taking out people with them. This isn’t to say women aren’t capable of evil, but the vast majority of mass shooters are young, white men. I’m mentally ill. I have some combination of depression and anxiety and, to be a functional member of society, I require daily medication. I’m grade-A certified crazy, and not once—not a single, solitary time—have I ever considered shooting up a school or a university or a movie theater. Some mentally ill people do have violent tendencies against themselves or others, but I highly doubt that every shooter is another crazy person who just needed help or was just a troubled kid. We don’t say that ISIL needs mental health care.
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We acknowledge they are a force for evil who find justification for their actions by misinterpreting and twisting religious texts. Many of these mass shooters also ascribe to ideologies and write manifestos outlining how they are justified in their murders and (in many cases) eventual suicides. Sure, some of these men needed help, but most sought out information and carefully planned their evil actions. Each time we blame mental illness, we’re saying that people aren’t responsible for their actions. We wipe away the gruesome nature of what happened and explain away their guilt. Being mentally ill doesn’t exempt you from consequences and responsibility. Just because you can explain
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why you do something doesn’t mean you aren’t responsible. Should we have more healthcare readily available for mentally ill people? Yes, 100 percent. Should there be more control on how readily accessible guns are? In my opinion, yes. But neither of those things erases the evil of mass shootings. September 15 is the 258th day of the year; there have been 275 mass shootings in the United States so far. These men aren’t crazy. They’re evil, and that’s a harder truth to swallow. Holly Baer is a senior religious studies major from Flowood.
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continued from page 1 down in classrooms for hours. The Delta State campus was put on lockdown as armed officers methodically went through buildings, checking in closets, behind doors and under tables and desks. University President William LaForge told the AP late Monday that the lockdown had been lifted. He said there would be no classes Tuesday but students, faculty and staff are invited to campus to attend a vigil in the evening to honor the staff member who was killed. “We’re relieved that this tragedy is over,” LaForge said. Investigators said Lamb, 45, was a suspect in the slayings of 41-year-old Amy Prentiss, who was found dead in the home she shared with Lamb in Gautier; and 39-year-old Ethan Schmidt, a history professor who was killed in his own office on campus in Cleveland. Officers in the two cities said they had not uncovered a motive for either slaying. Gautier Police Lt. Scott Wilson and another officer whose name was not given said during a news conference Monday in Gautier said they had spoken with Lamb. In the news conference broadcast on WLOX-TV, the uniden-
tified officer said anyone coming into contact with Lamb should use extreme caution because police had spoken to the suspect and “he’s made the statement that he’s not going to jail.” He would not say when or how police spoke to Lamb. Lamb received a doctorate in education from Delta State University in the spring of 2015, according to his resume posted on the university’s website. He started working there in 2009 and taught geography and education classes, and volunteered with Habitat for Humanity, according to the resume. Mississippi Highway Patrol spokesman Johnny Poulos said investigators were searching for a black 2011 Dodge Avenger that they believe Lamb was driving. The 3,500-student university in Cleveland is in Mississippi’s flat, agricultural region near the Arkansas state line. It was first put on lockdown mid-morning amid reports of an active shooter. Everyone on campus was told to take shelter, away from windows. Charlie King was in a history class down the hall from where the shooting occurred. “A few minutes into the class, we heard these popping noises and we all went completely silent,” he said. Some people thought that it might be a desk or door closing
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Law enforcement walk across the Delta State University campus to search for an active shooter in connection with a the shooting of history professor Ethan Schmidt in his office in Cleveland, Monday. or firecrackers, but King said he thought it sounded like gunshots. A few minutes later a police officer — gun drawn — burst into the windowless room and ordered everyone to get against the wall away from the door. Some people also hid in a storage closet, King said. The officer didn’t explain what was going on, but King said the students understood. “We put two and two togeth-
er,” he said. The professor gave the students chairs to throw if the shooter came in, said King’s friend, Christopher Walker Todd. Eventually police ushered the students into another building and questioned them about what they’d seen and how many shots they heard. Freshman Noah Joyner, 18, was in his dorm building when reports of an active shooter began
to spread. He hunkered down in a bathroom and heard others desperate to get in. “There were like people banging on the doors to have somebody let them in,” said Joyner, a swimmer at the college. “It was pretty terrifying.” The above is true to the time of publication and may be subject to change as the story develops.
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news Mr. and Miss Ole Miss:
WILLIAM KNEIP: If given this humbling opportunity in my Ole Miss experience, I would help continue our University’s progress to ensure that each student and each student organization has a voice. It is time for us, as students, to take care and look after one another like a true family, no matter what. Being in a family, you are accepted no matter what you do or what you look like. That is why I am dedicating my campaign to the Ole Miss Family Emergency Fund. The funds raised for this emergency fund helps students here at Ole Miss. When loved ones get sick and travel arrangements are needed but cannot be afforded, when a student loses everything in a fire, or even when a student needs a few calling cards to call Mom and Dad at home, the Ole Miss family will now be there to help them. But I do not want this position to just stop at philanthropy. I plan to use my remaining time here to visit with numerous student organizations and drop in on meetings to listen to their concerns and comments. Finally, as an alumnus, I would hope to carry the title and legacy with me forever and wherever my Ole Miss experience takes me.
TAYLOR PHILLIPS:
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As Mr. Ole Miss, I’d want to promote social inclusion and community involvement. My dream would be to see the campus come together on a daily basis, not just for specific reasons. I think people should vote for me because I’ve made a good effort to try and get to know everyone on this campus. Through campus, community and some social involvement, I’ve spent the last three years serving this University and meeting some great people in the process.
My platform is entitled “Accept The PLEDGE”. When I speak of the PLEDGE, I mean the pledge of loyalty, service, and leadership to our University and University community. It all starts here, so I want every Rebel to value being an Ole Miss student and promote our University in a great light by speaking of your realistic experience to others and inviting them to campus. Secondly, commit to service, as it will open opportunities for networking as well as to meet new people, and you will also make a difference in the community. Lastly, speaking of leadership, I want to host various forums throughout the year for women and gentlemen alike providing etiquette dinners, leadership panels and professional stewardship to help every rebel know that there is a legacy for them to leave in life. I want to bring resources to campus and promote to utilize those we have here and challenge all students to become avid agents of change in this ever-changing society. My goal is to show the ropes and help you achieve the status of a well-rounded student.
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My platform all comes down to making sure that everyone has a great college experience. I will reach out, especially to the freshmen during their acclimation, and hope to set a standard of freshman experience that goes way beyond our dreams. My goal is for the entire campus to come together and get to know each other and show the world why we are the best school there is.
Personally, I am invested in closing the education gap, so I would love to partner with a nonprofit in the area to create a sustainable project for Ole Miss students. This being said, I want to serve in the way that is best for the Ole Miss community. I would love to hear from the campus about organizations that may be lesser known and use our time, energy, and talents to serve those that have been looked over in the past.
SUMMER WIGLEY:
The one saying that I have said the most for everyone in my support group is to “have fun and be humble.” The Ole Miss campaigning experience is none like anything I have experienced before. I knew going in that, regardless of the results, I would never want to forget the fun we all had, the friendships made and to still remain humble throughout the entire experience. I told another candidate that this election is not all of us running “against each other,” yet we are all running “with each other.” Every candidate cares for our University, and has shown that through diving into this experience and his or her campus leadership and involvement. The role is in good hands no matter what, and that’s comforting to me.
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Even though it was another huge victory for the Rebels, senior linebacker C.J. Johnson still saw the opportunity for his defense to grow and improve off of the Fresno State game. This game action was Johnson’s first of the season after sitting out the first contest. It was also his first game as starting middle linebacker, a position at which Johnson said he felt pretty comfortable after a few plays. “Just to be back out there with the team, doing my part, it felt great,” Johnson said. “Personally, I think I played okay, but I know there are a lot of things I can get fixed.” Johnson’s biggest play came in the third quarter when he picked off Fresno State quarterback Chason Virgil and returned the
touchdown, I went straight to Ken (Webster) and thanked him, cause if it wasn’t for him blocking, I wouldn’t have scored that touchdown.” Freeze said he was pleased with Elston’s play and his ball-hawking abilities that he hasn’t seen in his previous three years at Ole Miss. “Trae is a four-year starter for me,” Freeze said. “We’ve got to be able to depend upon him, and I was really happy to see him have success early on with hopefully that carries on throughout the year, he’s a leader right now on that back end for sure.” Many of the more experienced feel comfortable going into Alabama and playing their game, especially Johnson. “We’re starting to prepare for them right away,” Johnson said. “It’s going to be a knockdown in T-Town. I can’t wait.”
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Chad Kelly awaits the snap at the Fresno State game Saturday. about next weekend.” Kelly also acknowledged the coaches’ role in the offense’s success. “The coaches are putting us in great situations, making great play calls,” Kelly said. “We just have to make sure we’re all on point every play.” Junior wide receiver Quincy Adeboyejo was able to profit off of Kelly’s excellent performance, catching five passes for 120 yards and three touchdowns in the game.
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“I feel like he did pretty good. The play calling was there, and everybody was executing. He threw some pretty good deep balls today,” Adeboyejo said of Kelly’s performance. “He hit a few guys in stride and as playmakers we were just out there making plays for him.” Kelly liked the offense’s performance thus far in the season “I think we’re doing good,” Kelly said. “We just have to make sure we’re hitting on all cylinders every play, and don’t
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After two games and a spring and summer full of speculation, there is finally a confirmed starter for Ole Miss at the quarterback position. Junior transfer Chad Kelly has taken the reins of the offense as the first quarterback and performed extremely well, throwing for 557 yards and six touchdowns while completing 72.5 percent of his passes and rushing for 46 yards and two touchdowns over his first two games. Against Fresno State, Kelly became the first SEC quarterback since Johnny Manziel for Texas A&M to score five touchdowns in a single half. Kelly said he was pleased with his performance but still saw improvements that could be made. “There were some things we could’ve done better; I could’ve made better reads out there,” Kelly said. “I thought we did good. Again, scoring 70 points is a great day.” Kelly made sure to give credit to his teammates. “Offensive line did a tremendous job. Wide receivers got open. Running backs ran hard,” Kelly said. “I’m just excited
take anything for granted.” Coming to Ole Miss just last spring, Kelly had some catching up to do, learning the playbook and being able to run the offense at the perfect tempo. Kelly gave some insight into what he had to do to succeed in the Rebels offense. “You have to know the offense,” Kelly said. “You have to know what the defense is doing every play, and you just have to trust your offensive line, trust your receivers, your running backs and just understand that the coaches are coaches for a reason.” Kelly also talked about what he has to do personally to keep
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After two dominating victories against smaller opponents, the Rebels now face possibly their greatest test of the year in just the third week of the season against the second ranked Alabama Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa. “We get to open up SEC play in a great environment against one of the best programs in the nation. It should be a good test for us, one that our kids will be very excited for,” Hugh Freeze said. “We have an opportunity to compete at a very high level and play our best football. That’s why you want to coach in this league and play in this league, so, we are excited.” The Alabama offense is led by junior running back Derrick Henry, who has run for 243 yards and a team-leading six touchdowns in his first two games. Freeze also mentioned senior running back Kenyan Drake, junior tight end O.J. Howard and sophomore wide receiver ArDarius Stewart as playmakers who could play a big part in the game for the Tide. “Alabama has a good scheme. They have a good offensive line and they are well coached. Derrick Henry is very talented,” Freeze said.
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Head Coach Hugh Freeze leads the Rebels onto the field. “Alabama has a bunch of playmakers who make them what they are.” “It gives them some explosive runs, but it’s not just Henry,” Freeze continued. “You certainly have to tackle him low. He is big, and he is physical. You also have to be aware of where all of their other weapons are.” Freeze had even more praise for the Alabama defense, which is led by stars like senior linebacker Reggie RagSun.-Wed. 10:30am-1:00am, Thurs.-Sat. 10:30am-2:00am
land and junior linebacker Reuben Foster. The Alabama defense has only allowed 27 total points in its first two games. “They are as talented as I have ever seen. They are as deep and talented as you can imagine,” Freeze said of Alabama’s defense. “They have had some really good defensive squads, and this is as talented as I have ever seen one.” Freeze also addressed some of the questions on his team like the health status for junior offensive lineman Robert Conyers and the targeting suspension for junior cornerback Tee Shepard. “Robert Conyers is going to be okay. He just has a sprain that we will have to treat this week,” Freeze said. “He’ll give it a go on Saturday for sure.” “I talked to the SEC offices this morning. The targeting call is as stands,” Freeze continued. “Tee Shepard will have to sit out and be in the locker room for the first half of the Alabama game. He can play the second half.” Freeze also had some praise for the newly declared starter at quarterback, Chad Kelly, on and off the field. “Chad studies more film than I do,” Freeze said. “I think that is obvious in the way that he has performed,” Freeze said. “I had one of my three or four meetings with him per week, last week, and he used a phrase that I believe he found in an article that has really stuck with me. Chad said, ‘Coach, I desperately want you to coach me.’ I think that speaks to his mindset right now. He doesn’t just want to be coached in the X’s and O’s, but I think he is trying to rewrite his story in a really good way.”
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