THE DAILY
MISSISSIPPIAN
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Volume 104, No. 37
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New Title ASB prepares for next week’s state flag debate IX leader to raise visibility
JENNIFER LOTT
jelott@go.olemiss.edu
The Associated Student Body Senate conducted a mock debate in preparation for the discussion of the Mississippi state flag next week. The University’s NAACP chapter and College Democrats have drafted a resolution for the ASB Senate to remove the flag from campus in light of the Confederate symbolism controversy that followed a South Carolina shooting in June. John Brahan, president of the senate, said he wanted his senators to be prepared for the upcoming debate that is expected to cause heated arguments and tensions from organizations among the differing opinions. “I’m expecting to hear a lot of people in support and in negation,” Brahan said. “Honestly, I don’t know which way it’s going to go. I believe that a lot of people will be coming to this debate, such as the Black Student Union, College Democrats, College Republicans, and we’ve also heard that there might be an appearance from the KKK.” Brahan said he does not vote unless the decision is at a tie, but if he could, he would vote in favor of the resolution. Ole Miss Democrats president and ASB senator, Allen Coon, said he believes either way the vote sways, the debate and resolution will bring attention to the issue at hand. “We feel pretty confident
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Senator Elizabeth Romary poses a question to Senator Blake Hembree during a mock debate last night at an Associated Student Body meeting. The exchange was in preparation for next week’s debate on a resolution for the removal of the state flag. about the success of this resolution,” Coon said. “This is a great chance for Oxford to distance itself from an oppressive symbol. It’s a way that we can make changes and push for progress.” Senate members learned parliamentary procedure and how to properly debate reso-
lutions. Many newly-inducted members said they are nervous about the upcoming debate. Senior senate member, Ann-Marie Herod said she is looking forward to the big debate. “It’s going to be very interesting,” Herod said. “I’m excited to be a part of the heat and the fun stuff. Regardless of wheth-
er we agree or disagree, it will be a good debate. There will be really great arguments.” The next senate meeting will be Tuesday night at 7 p.m. The meeting will feature the debate on the removal of the state flag from campus and the ASB has encouraged people to join.
Honey Ussery, only moved into the Title IX coordinator’s office last week, but she is already planning to increase visibility in an office she said is running smoothly. Ussery, an Oxford native, University of Mississippi graduate and law school alumna, has worked closely with the law surrounding sexual harassment and violence. She served as an assistant district attorney in Oxford for six years, concentrating on cases involving violence against women and children. Ussery dealt primarily with domestic violence, child sexual abuse and abuse of women on campus. According to the United States Department of Justice, Title IX was signed into federal law to combat “discrimination on the basis of sex.” Instances of sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking and violence are some of what is covered under Title IX. She said she feels comfortable stepping into her new position, because she already had ties to the University Police Department and sheriff’s department. Ussery joins the University’s Title IX office during a time when, nationally, there is a microscope
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Ceramics master’s program creates student community ANNA MCCOLLUM
aemccoll@go.olemiss.edu
The Big Event, Columns Society and Ole Miss Ambassadors are all commonly heard names on campus, but there’s another, lesser-known organization that’s bringing a lot to the table — like bowls and plates. The Mud Daubers, led by associate professor of art Matt Long, consist of students enrolled in advanced ceramics courses or who are seeking their Master of Fine Arts in ceramics. “We are interested in a broad pursuit of education through ceramic arts, including production,
sales, marketing and community service,” Long said. The Mud Daubers achieve their objective in a number of ways. Perhaps the most far-reaching of these is their work with Empty Bowls, a charity event that raises money for the local food pantry. Long said the Mud Daubers donate 800 to 1,000 handmade bowls for the event which raise approximately $17,000 for the Pantry. June Rosentreter, who helps direct Empty Bowls, says that the Mud Daubers are crucial to the event. “We couldn’t have it without them,” Rosentreter said. “We
have potters in the community who certainly donate, but it’s quite an expense to donate even 10 or 20 bowls. The students have all the facilities [at the university] and are very gracious.” In addition to Empty Bowls, in past years the Mud Daubers have contributed to Very Special Arts of Mississippi at North Mississippi Regional Center. The club also makes “the trophies and medallions for the Double Decker Spring Run and Ole Miss Alumni projects throughout the year,” Long said. To provide funding, the Mud
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SEE MUD DAUBERS PAGE 4 Doug Caulfield cuts clay to sharpen the detail of his pottery.