The Daily Mississippian | November 9, 2023

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REEVES CLINCHES SECOND TERM Incumbent Tate Reeves will continue his role as Mississippi’s governor after receiving 51.6% of the votes. University of Mississippi students are split on whether to jump for joy or mourn Brandon Presley’s loss.

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he heated race for the state’s highest office between Republican Gov. Tate Reeves and Democrat challenger Brandon Presley ultimately went to the incumbent who garnered 408,364 votes across the state (51.6%), according to The New York Times.

Presley, who hoped to become the first Democrat elected governor in the state in over 20 years, garnered 372,022 votes across the state (47.9%).

Gwendolyn Gray, running as an independent, dropped out of the race — but not early enough

for her name to be dropped from the ballot. She garnered 10,780 votes (1.4%).

“This victory sure is sweet,” Reeves said.

“You know, we all now know what it means in a state like Mississippi when you stand up to the national liberals and you stand up to Joe Biden. They threw everything they had at Mississippi — $13 million they threw at Mississippi. But you know what? Mississippi did not bend, Mississippi did not break, Mississippi is not for sale.”

After hearing that he had lost, Presley gave a concession speech and ultimately believes that his campaign was still successful in spotlighting

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Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves speaks at a election night party in Flowood, Miss., Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. Reeves won a second term, defeating Democrat Brandon Presley. several issues in the state.

“I respect the decision of the voters of Mississippi,” Presley said. “This

campaign was never just about me. It has been about Mississippi as a whole,

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Flagship first: UM boasts largest enrollment in the state According to enrollment data released by IHL, the University of Mississippi continues to bring in record breaking freshmen class sizes and holds the highest student population across the state. Students and faculty debate whether this growth is positive or negative.

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Whether it’s due to an all-night study session or an evening out with friends, many commuters oversleep and arrive late to campus. They hope to find any available parking spot, and after class, they walk to their cars with a sense of dread as they picture a white slip paper on their windshield — a parking ticket.

Students at the University of Mississippi have complained about parking for years, but a recent increase in enrollment has exacerbated the issue, leaving frustrations at an all-time high.

Many students find themselves parking illegally in a desperate attempt to make it to class on time.

“I think that Ole Miss needs a commuter parking garage because it is difficult for most students to find a parking spot unless they get on campus before

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You’ve felt the difference, but now the numbers are out to back it up: On Nov. 2, IHL released enrollment data for all of Mississippi’s public universities.

The University of Mississippi stands with the highest number of students enrolled: 24,710 students across seven campuses, 7.7% more than last year. For fall 2023, Ole Miss has enrolled 5,241 freshmen, which beats last year’s record by 761 students.

Overall, enrollment has in-

creased across the state by 1.8% since last year, totaling 77,074 students enrolled in state universities. The largest increase was at Mississippi Valley State University which saw a 16.9% increase (317 more students).

Kyle Ellis, director of the Center for Student Success and First-Year Experience, explained UM is experiencing higher rates of enrollment across the board, not just with freshmen.

“As the university continues to enroll record numbers of new freshmen, retention rates are also at all-time highs,” Ellis said. “The university is experi-

encing more second and thirdyear students enrolled on the main campus than ever before.”

This fall, 88% of UM students returned to continue pursuing an education.

Alcorn State University, Jackson State University, Mississippi University for Women and University of Southern Mississippi were the four institutions to see an enrollment decrease.

Mississippi State University, with 22,657 students, saw no percentage change, with enrollment increasing by just eight

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Out-of-state students flock to Ole Miss

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In recent years, it has become more common to find students on the University of Mississippi campus who are not from Mississippi. These students pour in from neighboring states, and increasingly from northern or western parts of the country, too.

On the university’s Oxford and regional campuses, excluding the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, 53% of the students enrolled are not residents of Mississippi, according to the university’s admissions office.

Students are seeking out SEC schools like Ole Miss, in search of a change in lifestyle, politics, and overall culture. The beauty of Ole Miss’ campus, the quaint town of Oxford, the attractive academic programs and cost are just a few of the reasons students feel the pull to come here, according to these out-of-state students.

Audrey Aney, a freshman biology major from New York, said that Oxford provides the thrill of SEC life while being a small town.

“I chose to come to Ole Miss from New York because of the atmosphere,” Aney said. “All of the people here are so friendly and welcoming, the small-town vibe is homey along with a good change of pace. I love how the school feels like a big SEC school with all of the fun social activities, but still has the smaller aspects of seeing your friends and people you know all over campus.”

This particular part of the university’s charm is what draws a lot of out-of-state students to Ole Miss.

“I think when students visit our campus, they find that we are sort of the best of both worlds.

We are a big flagship SEC school, yet, academically, we are much smaller than our peers,” Jody Lowe, director of admissions, said.

Carly Chance, a fresh-

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continued from page 1 9 a.m.” Rachel Spencer, a junior accounting major said. “This is inconvenient and can cause people to miss class if they are unable to get to campus early.”

As students struggle to find parking spots in their own lots, they often receive citations for parking in faculty and staff lots or otherwise reserved spots.

When they are cited and fined, that money goes back to the university. During the 2022-2023 school year, Ole Miss collected $1,314,130.70 in revenue from parking fines. By Sept. 14, 2023, less than a month into the current academic year, the university had collected $144,705.

“DPT (Department of Parking and Transportation) uses the parking citation revenue to repay the bonds on all our parking garages and improve our existing parking assets around campus,” Assistant Director of the Department of Parking and Transportation Matt Davis said. “We also use that revenue to invest in future parking and transportation projects that will help benefit the entire university community.”

man from the West Coast, describes Ole Miss as feeling like a home away from home.

“I came to Ole Miss for a number of reasons. I got accepted into the honors college, I fell in love with the deep-rooted tradition that was so special to Ole Miss and the campus itself,” Chance, an exercise science major from California, said. “It feels like a home away from home. I love it here so far and am confident that I made the right choice coming here.”

Not all out-of-state students find themselves satisfied with their choice. Coming from very different places, some have found the culture at Ole Miss to be isolating.

“While academically I believe I made the right decision, the campus was not as welcoming as I was expecting,” Kaelin Zoephel, a multidisciplinary studies major from Chicago, said. “Coming from out of state is definitely a disadvantage, where I felt like everyone already knew each other and had established friend groups.”

Years ago, it would have been surprising to see so many students in Mississippi from places like New York and California, but as the admissions office increases its recruitment in other states and as the university continues to build its brand, people from all over the country are attracted to the idea of attending Ole Miss.

“The university does have a very strong national brand, and so our primary recruitment footprint is from Texas to Virginia and that is where we see the majority of our students, but we have seen a lot of growth in other areas,” Lowe said. “So, California is in our top 10 applicant states, Illinois and Missouri are in our top 10 applicant states, and just outside of our top 10 include places like New York and New Jersey.”

Illinois has one of the highest in-state tuition costs in the country, and scholarship opportunities

often make University of Mississippi cheaper. These cost savings also compel many students to consider the University of Mississippi.

This trend of growth among out-of-state students is reflected in recent numbers released by the university, where it was revealed that the freshman class alone grew by 16.9% compared to last year.

One of the most surprising statistics, though, is that Ole Miss’ campuses have a higher percentage of out-of-state students than students who are Mississippi residents.

“For Oxford and regional campuses not including the University of Mississippi Medical Center, the resident percentage is 47% resident and 53% non-resident,” Lowe said.

Much of that growth is attributed to prospective students seeing the tight-knit campus community and vibrant sense of tradition that are not seen as much at other schools, par-

Parking fines can range from $25 to $100 and are dependent on what spot a student takes. The specific citations can be found on the DPT website.

Upon receiving a ticket, each student has the option to go through an appeals process.

The parking appeals board will hear a case and make a decision based on evidence. If the appeal is unsuccessful, a $5 fee is tacked onto the original fine. The Daily Mississippian made multiple attempts to reach out to a member from the Student Traffic Appeals Board but received no response.

Zone restrictions are enforced Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Although this time frame is well known by students, some find the restrictions difficult to follow when they are required to be at events on campus.

Spencer received a $100 ticket at 4:55 p.m. Although the ticket was later repealed and voided, she remains frustrated that it happened.

“I believe that they should stop ticketing at 4:30 instead of 5. Most people who are in Greek life have to get on campus before 5 p.m. if they want to be able to eat dinner, but it is difficult to do this because of the fear of getting a parking ticket,” Spencer said.

Grant Harrison, a junior accounting major, be-

lieves that the price of parking tickets is unfair to students.

“I think the incremental increase in the prices of parking tickets is ridiculous,” Harrison said.

Although many students continue to face frustration, the Department of Parking and Transportation Services maintains that they are only here to help.

“Our department prides itself on being service oriented. Our mission is to provide efficient management of parking and transportation resources with a focus on customer service, financial responsibility, innovation and sustainability,” Davis said.

Harrison also echoed Spencer’s suggestion about building a new parking garage. By adding more options for students to park, the number of tickets and fines given may decrease.

“I think the university needs to build a commuter parking garage. Lack of parking is a huge issue for students, and the university simply doesn’t have enough land to continue to pave more on- level parking lots,” Harrison said. “I think the school should make a parking garage on the commuter parking lot across from Sigma Chi or the faculty parking lot across from ATO. Providing more parking is the best way to reduce the amount of tickets.”

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ticularly outside of the South.

“I originally did not think I was going to like Ole Miss as much as I do, but when I toured the campus, I was in awe of how beautiful it was,” Brooke Slaton, a freshman Integrated Marketing Communications major from Denver, said. “I loved how big tailgating, football and Greek life is here, and at the time, I could really picture myself going to school here.”

Although the distance from her home is not ideal, Slaton expressed how her experiences at Ole Miss have made it worth it.

“Moving so far from home wasn’t easy, but I have found a home away from home within my sorority and my friends,” Slaton said. “I have had so much fun here so far, and walking around campus every day, I feel so lucky to go to such a beautiful school.”

The admissions office expects the university to follow these

trends of growth in the next few years. If it does continue on the same path, though, the university might have to start considering what the campus’ capacity limits might be. The university already has announced the building of new residence halls to replace Kincannon Hall, which is being demolished, but increasing enrollment could still overwhelm the campus and the surrounding Oxford area.

“We hope that we will continue to see a lot of interest from out-of-state students, but we are aware that the university has to consider what capacity might look like in the future and if the university needs to take any steps to curb that growth in any way,” Lowe said. “At this time, we are not restricting the number of outof-state students who are enrolling at the university, but we are watching those numbers closely.”

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In a September interview, Assistant Director of Parking and Transportation Hal Robinson explained there will be a residential garage built alongside the new dorms planned for the Kincannon Hall site. As for

commuters, Robinson asserted that money and land availability were inhibiting the university’s ability to provide a new commuter garage; however, as enrollment continues to rise, a garage is not out of the question.

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Herrington to stand trial in October 2024 BELLA BREWER

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Sheldon Timothy Herrington Jr. will stand trial on Oct. 15, 2024, in Lafayette County Circuit Court on charges of murdering University of Mississippi student Jimmie “Jay” Lee. The trial is slated to take place more than two years after Lee’s disappearance on July 8, 2022.

Many in the community have questioned why this case has taken so long to go to trial.

“The nature of the case sets the order of the trial term. October of 2024 was agreed (upon) between both trial parties to give each team time to be in the best position,” Prosecutor and Assistant District Attorney Steven Jubera said. “This case has been thoroughly investigated.

The police and other agencies teamed together to do this.”

Lee’s body has not been found.

This, too, presents challenges.

“It takes a lot of time to prove that Jay Lee is dead, and that is a battle without a body — to prove

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and we still have issues that confront our state. …Tonight is a setback, but we’re not going to lose hope because this campaign elevated issues that had to be talked about in Mississippi.”

Several students expressed strong opinions on the results of the gubernatorial election.

“It is a very important step in continuing to advance the education system in Mississippi that has been thriving since Reeves was elected,” Shayla Hanson, a sophomore biology major, said after hearing the results of the race. “Republicans should continue to run in Mississippi, and it is very obvious when looking at the amount of growth the state of Mississippi has seen in the past decade.”

Some students also voiced frustration over the election as a whole.

“I feel like it is ridiculous that even with his scandal of mishandling $77 million intended for welfare money so many people voted for him to get a second term,” Erinn Williams, a senior communications sciences and disorders major, said. “Missis-

that he was alive the morning of the day he was said to be missing and to prove that Herrington is responsible,” Jubera said.

Herrington, a UM graduate, was arrested for Lee’s murder on July 22, 2022, and released on a $250,000 bond in December 2022. He must wear a GPS tracking device at all times and was ordered to surrender his passport to the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office.

“There was a very lengthy court hearing as to the allowing of a set bond for Herrington, but due to court rules, I cannot speak of the evidence regarding,” Jubera said.

A special grand jury indicted Herrington on capital murder charges in March, and despite the fact Lee’s body has not been recovered, the prosecution indicates enough evidence has been found to move forward with the trial.

“This trial is moving along like a murder trial,” Jubera said.

VIOLET JIRA / THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN “There are two similar cases to Timothy Herrington is escorted out of the Lafayette County Courthouse by county officers after his appearance this once that occurred in 2001 on July 27, 2022. that are just being concluded.”

‘Mississippi did not bend, Mississippi did not break, Mississippi is not Reeves for sale.’ Mississippi- TateGovernor sippi is one of the poorest states and we continue to keep people in office that do not want to better our stances. I know no matter who we elect, there will not be a quick fix, but we need a governor who wants to improve and bring change in Mississippi.”

All Republican candidates for statewide offices enjoyed wins in this year’s general election, though the race between Reeves and Presley was the closest. All other statewide Republican candidates — like Attorney General Lynn Fitch and State Auditor Shad White — were incumbents and enjoyed wins by much larger margins.

Though many counties enjoyed smooth election proceedings, Hinds County — the state’s largest county — was thrown into chaos after multiple precincts ran out of ballots multiple times. As a result, a

judge approved an emergency petition to keep some of the polls open until 8 p.m., an extra hour. Presley conceded the race just before 11 p.m. on Tuesday and the Associated Press called the race shortly thereafter.

Calvin Wood, a sophomore public policy leadership major, campaigned for Presley in the months leading up the election. Although Wood is disappointed, he believes his work is still valuable.

“He ran an incredibly sophisticated campaign that brought national attention and national funding to an often overlooked state, and he reached out to every corner of the state,” Wood said.

“Although these were not the results I wanted, I know that his efforts to energize and empower the working class of Mississippi will pay off in the long run.”

In Lafayette County, 51.59%

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see a victory for Dale Timothy Gordon, the Democrat running for county supervisor,” Wood said. “The College Democrats are leading a push to remove the Confederate monument from the Square, and his support will be paramount to that effort.”

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ASB addresses the future of students’ academic, physical and mental well-being JORDAN ISBELL

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The Associated Student Body discussed the future of student housing, enrollment, mental health awareness and the accessibility of drug abuse resources as UM Chancellor Glenn Boyce and University Counseling Center Director Juawice McCormick made an appearance at the ASB formal senate meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 7.

Preceding the standard formal senate meeting, Boyce and McCormick shared the stage to discuss future plans for addressing new and lingering issues that students face on campus. In preparation of their appearance, ASB senators submitted questions in advance.

“With the ever-worsening housing situation in Oxford and consecutive record-breaking freshman classes, at what point will the university feel the need to cap or reduce admittance?” junior and accountancy major Garrett Holland asked.

Senior Hayden Pierce, an international studies major, asked a related question regarding housing.

“What is the university doing to ensure that students have enough affordable housing both on and off campus,” Pierce asked.

Boyce stated that the university encourages student enrollment due to the school’s large financial dependency on student tuition. According to Boyce, student tuition makes up 77-78% of the money used to run the universi-

I the university can create more t resources to promote physical, mental and social wellness.

As director of the University Counseling Center, Juawice McCormick has dedicated her role to building and cultivating a community of care and inclusion, centered around the counseling center’s 24/7 access for students to speak to a counselor in the event of a crisis.

“What we all want and need is to be in community with each other because healthy relationships are what keeps us all sane and sober and supportive and help us be successful. And the way that we build communities is to be in good relationships with each other,” McCormick said.

Working with several committees, McCormick plans to create several initiatives and events before the end of the semester to spread menMARIA RAMIREZ / THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN tal health awareness, severChancellor Glenn Boyce speaks with ASB senators to address student al of them being student-led.

“One of the big things we’re body concerns in the student union on Nov. 7. going to try to do in the spring is to stage a series of TED-like talks that are created by (the training. The bill seeks to fa- National Institute on Drug students), encouraging you to cilitate proper drug overdose Abuse, there were 106,699 share your stories and your prevention and supply lead- drug default overdose deaths journeys for wellness and ac- ers with proper treatments. reported in the U.S. in 2021.”

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ty, so high enrollment is considered in a positive light.

Unfortunately, higher enrollment also leads to limited housing options, a phenomenon that Boyce acknowleged.

“We’re behind in housing.

We didn’t keep up our housing inventory, and that’s just part of something that I wish we had done, but we didn’t do,” he said. “We’re about to build 925 more beds and put them where Kincannon was, but that’s not going to be enough.

Because candidly, I can take care of all my freshmen when they climb (up to) more than 6,000 (students). But what I can’t do a great job of is taking care of all my upperclassmen and my graduate students.

That’s where it gets difficult.”

He also mentioned parents buying property as condos for their students, further limiting housing spaces.

“We’re having parents buy off Oxford, left and right, from all over the nation,” Boyce said. “They’re buying up condos when their students arrive. It’s like nothing that’s ever been seen before here in Oxford. Well, what’s that doing? That’s taking up an awful lot of opportunity for us to have affordable housing.”

In response, Boyce has searched for apartment complexes in hopes of providing more housing for students, already obtaining a master lease for one apartment complex that will provide 200 rooms next year.

The other pressing matter discussed was the mental well-being of students and how

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“It is an incredibly momentous time at the university, especially as more and more students are choosing Ole Miss to build their personal legacies,” UM Chancellor Glenn Boyce said in a press release. “This fall’s record-high enrollment is a testament to all we have to offer students and fam-

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Happy birthday, UM: a celebration on the Lyceum steps

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University of Mississippi Chancellor Glenn Boyce and other speakers, including Provost Noel Wilkin and Director of the Center for the Study of Southern Culture Kathryn McKee, showed their appreciation for the university and its progress over the past 175 years in a ceremony on Nov. 6 held in front of the Lyceum.

“As we stand in the shadow of the Lyceum, where it all began 175 years ago, I’m inspired by these profound connections that bind us, not only to this physical place, but also to the significance of purpose that has propelled us through the years,” Boyce said. “This anniversary is certainly an important moment to celebrate our staying power across generations and our enduring flagship legacy of excellence in education, research, health care and service.”

Boyce continued to applaud students and faculty on their notable accomplishments and impact on the world.

“We continue to exceed those expectations as our university shapes, produces and elevates new generations of leaders and trailblazers,” Boyce said. “Our graduates govern,

invent, heal, research teams engineer, build, style, inspire, volunteer, create, innovate, serve and above all champion others.”

The university has experienced many notable accomplishments over its 175 years.

In 1848, UM was home to only 80 students. Today, UM has more than 23,000 students and 2,218 faculty members.

“The University of Mississippi can lead the region in national problem solving, pouring out of a state routinely and consistently classified as last, our poets, musicians, filmmakers, photographers, activists, politicians, teachers, scientists, engineers, mathematicians, doctors and painters in Mississippi can lead the flagship institution,” McKee told faculty, staff and students gathered in the Circle to commemorate the university’s anniversary.

Wilkin noted the resilience of the university even through the hardest of times.

Pointing to the war raging on the other side of the world, Wilkin reminded the community that these times are vital to the growth of humanity.

“This recognition of the climate in which we are living should actually cause us to celebrate the longevity of effort that has been exerted within

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UM community members gather at the 175th anniversary event outside the Lyceum on Nov. 6. the structure and community of this great university for 175 years. It has stood the test of time,” Wilkin said. “The university has faced these pressures before and its mission remains steadfast. These efforts through education, discovery,

creativity and understanding of advanced society in the state, the nation and the world.

This should strengthen our resolve to continue our mission.”

The event concluded with attendees singing UM’s alma mater. As the music played,

the community discussed their appreciation for UM and the legacy that it has created.

“Happy birthday to the University of Mississippi,” McKee said.“Here’s to the future from the past and the present.

We’re all making it together.”

Handband: singing with sign language

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While the Pride of the South Marching Band uses an ensemble of instruments to play songs for those within earshot of Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, the Ole Miss Handband has a different way of sharing music on game days.

Distinguished by their white gloves, Handband members sign American Sign Language to hard-of-hearing and deaf spectators so that all fans can have an enjoyable game-day experience.

The Handband not only translates songs into sign language during sporting events but also expands its reach into the community through volunteering at concerts, banquets and assisted living facilities.

“Handband is a club on campus that takes songs and translates them to ASL, and

we perform them for the deaf community, the community of Oxford and the community of Ole Miss,” Angelina Sci, member of the Creative Translating Team, said.

As one of the creative translators for the club, Sci is responsible for making the translation from English to ASL under the guidance of club adviser Rhonda Bryan.

The main goal of the Handband is to promote inclusivity and equity. ASL translators are needed in Mississippi, so to further promote this idea of accessibility for the deaf community, the University of Mississippi has taken steps to encourage students to learn ASL. “We have an ASL minor now that’s very new, that we’re trying to push people to take because there’s nothing better than interacting with the deaf community and getting to know more people, especially in Ox-

ford,” Sci said. “Oxford (is) kind of a small town, and we have a deaf community here, and we want to interact with them and get to know them.

Also, we’re hoping in the future to have an interpreting major.”

The Handband provides an interpretive concert on the last week of classes each semester on the Student Union Plaza.

Additionally, the Handband frequently hosts gatherings where students and community members can practice their signing with one another in everyday conversation.

“We’ll meet at a coffee place and instead of talking, we will sign. (It is) basically just catching up but in ASL instead of English, so we’ll play games to learn new signs,” Handband Creative Translating Team member Amy Kate Winter said. “An activity that we recently did was performing some Halloween songs

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The Ole Miss Handband performs the National Anthem in sign language at Vaught-Hemmingway Stadium. at a children’s fall festival.”

Winter invites students to consider joining the organization regardless of their ASL fluency.

“People are able to jump in whenever, but it’s best to jump in at the beginning of either the fall or the spring semester so you can have time to adequately learn songs for the concerts, but the time commitment is up to you,” Winter said. “For the winter concert, we’re

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performing six songs, and members are able to choose what songs they want to do.”

To become a member of the Handband and don the iconic white gloves, students are encouraged to become actively involved in promoting inclusivity by attending planned events, such as coffee shop meet-ups and performances.

To learn more about the Ole Miss Handband, visit their Instagram page.

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Which ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ songs represent the ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ characters?

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In the shadow of pop culture double releases, such as the iconic “Barbenheimer” over the summer, fans of a certain world-renowned pop star collaborated with the base of a horror video game dubbed “Five Nights at Taylor’s.”

The “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” album by Taylor Swift and “Five Nights at Freddy’s” movie were released on the same day – Friday, Oct. 27.

The re-recording of Swift’s career-defining “1989” was announced on Aug. 9 during the last show of the North American leg of her legendary “Eras Tour.” Set to release exactly nine years after the initial album, the re-recording includes five new tracks “from the vault.”

A film adaptation of the “Five Nights at Freddy’s” video game franchise was in development for many years. The movie features an eclectic cast of Josh Hutcherson, Matthew Lillard and Elizabeth Lail. The film also includes animatronic puppets and is littered with easter eggs that only diehard fans would appreciate.

With both coming out on the same day, it’s only right that each major character from the film gets assigned a song from the album, providing a soundtrack to “Five Nights at Taylor’s.”

Michael “Mike” Schmidt - “Out Of The Woods (Taylor’s Version)” The film’s main character, Michael (Hutcherson), is haunted by his past as he remembers the kidnapping of his little brother when they were kids on a family vacation camping in the

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woods of Nebraska. He revisits those woods in his dreams and they serve an important role in the plot of the movie. The lyrics touch on the anxieties that arise when facing certain memories, which definitely describes the struggle that Mike goes through.

“Are we out of the woods? / Are we in the clear yet?” can allude to the setting of the woods that he can’t escape from his childhood.

lems that an individual has with an adverse figure referring to back stabbings, scars and being haunted by the ghosts of people you’ve wronged. Bonnie is a very aggressive character, so the most aggressive song off of “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” feels the most appropriate.

Foxy - “New Romantics (Taylor’s Version)” Foxy is the fastest animatronic in the games and the movie.

A lot of energy calls for an energetic song assignment. “New Romantics (Taylor’s Version)” is one of the more fast-paced, dancier songs of the album, and it’s about freedom and finding unconventional ways to love.

Freddy Fazbear - “All You Had To Do Was Stay (Taylor’s Version)” As the leader of the devious animatronic pack, Freddy is the character that didn’t want anyone who stepped into the pizzeria to leave. For instance, Mike’s little sister, Abigail. Freddy wanted her to stay with him and Abigail Schmidt - “Wonthe rest of the gang forever and derland (Taylor’s Version)” wanted to go as far as to make Being the only (living) child her a puppet just like them. character in this movie, Abigail deserves a song that captures the Chica - “Style (Taylor’s childlike wonder she possesses.

Version)” She draws pictures as a form of “Style (Taylor’s Version)” is a emotional regulation and has very fun track that is about two the ability to see things that othpeople so compatible with each ers can’t. “Wonderland (Taylor’s other that they “never go out of Version)” features the magical style” because their relation- world from the Lewis Carroll ship is timeless. This can reflect children’s book. “Didn’t they Chica’s bond with her cupcake tell us ‘don’t rush into things?’ / companion, Carl. They are a Didn’t you flash your green eyes chaotic murderous team and at me? / Haven’t you heard what they both depend on each other. becomes of curious minds?” parallels when Abi discovers the anBonnie - “Bad Blood imatronics and befriends them.

(Taylor’s Version)” According to fan theories, William Afton - “Blank each of the children that posSpace (Taylor’s Version)” sessed the animatronics died in A twisted song about Swift very different states of distress. playing into her “serial dater” Bonnie is theorized to have died image as a perpetrator to men putting up a fight against his she gets in relationships with. kidnapper and murderer, Wil- Similar to Swift in this track, liam Afton (Lillard). The lyrics William collects kids the way she in “Bad Blood” signify the prob- collects men to stuff into anima-

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tronic suits. The songs contains lyrics about torture – “screaming, crying” and being “a nightmare dressed like a daydream” — could refer to Afton dressing up in the Springtrap suit to lure victims to their demise.

behind all the supernatural things happening. She feels guilty about her dad’s activities, so in turn she helps Mike survive his wrath. She visits him during every one of his shifts and gives him helpful information and tips before her Vanessa Afton - “I Know true identity is revealed. The Places (Taylor’s Version)” lines talking about knowing Vanessa (Lail) is the person places to run and hide relate who helps Mike the most even to the hiding feature that is though her father is the person prominent in the video games.

‘The Prom’ spotlights LGBTQ+ romance

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The University of Mississippi Department of Theatre and Film is bringing “The Prom” to the Gertrude C. Ford Center from Nov. 10 to Nov. 12. The play is derived from the book by Chad Beguelin and Bob Martin, with music composed by Matthew Sklar.

Directed by Assistant Professor of Musical Theater John Carden and choreographed by Instructional Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre Dance Joe Jackson, “The Prom” revolves around a small-town dance.

Four Broadway actors clash with a town’s traditional values when a female student decides to bring her girlfriend to prom.

The story of rural romance is based on the experiences of a current student at Ole Miss, Constance McMillen, who grew up in Itawamba, Miss.

UM Theatre and Film will be the first group in the state to present “The Prom.”

“This is a beautiful, romantic musical. It’s a comedy that also has a big heart,” Carden said.

“I think this play helps us to just see into other people’s lives

that may not be like our own.”

From Switzerland to Mexico, “The Prom” has been produced around the world. It has also been transformed into a Broadway musical and a Netflix film. Carden shares how he infused his own artistic vision into the show while staying true to the original writing.

“Something that was important was that I allowed this piece to be spare. I trusted the piece, and I allowed it to unfold in a very simple way,” Carden said.

“And that’s not to say that it’s a static kind of piece; it has a lot of movement. A lot of fun stuff is going on, but for me, it was important to allow the moments, the very personal deep moments, to be very open and spare so that the audience can really see what’s there and focus on that.”

With his many years working in musical theater, Carden reveals that this production has been one of the most positive experiences of his career.

“It’s undoubtedly one of the most joyful experiences I’ve had in my life,” Carden said.

“You only get a few of those as life goes along. And hopefully you get a lot, but that’s what it’s really been for me.

The community and the family spirit we’ve built in this cast has been so meaningful, and I’m so grateful for it.”

Maggie House, a senior theater student from Nashville, plays Angie Dickinson, a Broadway chorus girl who is ready for her big moment.

“I think there’s so much to learn about the show,” House said. “While it is flashy and fun, the message is very important, and it shows a lot of humanity, (how) people can overcome being the victims of prejudice and how people can overcome their prejudices. It’s a show about love at its core.”

Grace Lorentz, a sophomore law studies student from St. Louis, Mo., expressed her enthusiasm for the upcoming play.

“I’m so excited to see it, and I know some of the cast and they’re amazing,” Lorentz said.

“They’re dedicated and hardworking.”

Cast members of “The Prom” aspire to provide audiences with a celebratory showcase of adoration that intends to broaden perspectives and inspire delight.

“I hope people will be able to go to a place that is joyful, be-

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Anna Grace Denny (left) and Kayla Fifer (right) will star in ‘The Prom’ Nov. 10 through Nov. 12 at the Ford Center. cause I believe this work is very joyful,” Carden said. “I hope they’ll walk out on clouds of joy when they see this. That’s what my great hope is for this. It’s a chance for community and

it’s a chance for people to see something that is so loving.”

Tickets for “The Prom” are available to purchase on the Ford Center’s website or in person at the UM Box Office.

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Ask A&C: What’s the best place to study or unwind?

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In “Ask A&C,” University of Mississippi students ask culture-based questions about university and Oxford community life. Members of the arts and culture writing staff answer these questions with their own personal takes.

This week, freshman allied health studies major Emma Cook asks: “What’s your favorite place to study or unwind?”

Jeridiane Ray - The Well study space in Turner Center I’m a firm believer in resting my body and mind, especially during hectic times. The Well is the perfect place to find a beanbag, crawl under a blanket and chill out. Usually, people are swimming below The Well, and the sounds of the water lull me to sleep. It’s a 10/10 spot for avid nappers like myself.

Mary Evans - The Grove There is even a spot towards the Known for its sprawling oak back where you g e t trees and beautiful landscape, a cool view the Grove is the perfect place to focus and find motivation. There are plenty of picnic tables scattered around, so you’ll have no problem finding a nice place to study.

If you can’t find a friend, there are plenty of Grove squirrels to keep you company.

It’s like tailgating, but swapping tents for textbooks. of the football stadium!

Lydia Waters - Carrier Hall Palief Raspberry - GradMy favorite place to study on uate Oxford campus would have to be CarMy favorite place to study rier Hall. The setting inside is isn’t on campus, but on the so peaceful, with options scat- Square. I love studying at the tered through the building to sit Graduate Hotel because they down and focus on schoolwork. encourage students to come

hang out in their lobby and it has such a quiet atmosphere and eclectic vibe with their fun decor and pink hardwood floors.

There are also tons of comfortable seating options, which is nice, and it’s in a perfect location close to Heartbreak Coffee and Oxford Creamery, so I can pick up a little treat after.

Chloe Dobbins - Heartbreak Coffee The cafe has great coffee and an even better atmosphere, and you can catch a lot of local artists’ work while there, too!

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ing time outdoors, especially on sunny days, so listening to the trickle of pond water and the chatter of students provides me with an idyllic study environment. Because it is such a highly trafficked area of campus, I always encounter a friend — or a friendly Grove squirrel — while spending time there.

Clay Hale - Top floor of the union Away from too much student traffic, but still close to humanity is a series of cozy chairs on the top floor of the Union. When studying there, I feel like I am involving myself with the university community without separating myself from my studies. It sits in the center of the buildings where I have most of my classes, meaning I don’t have to take a long walk to get where I need to go after. It’s also close to The Tea, which is a pro to my soul, but a con to my Flex account.

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Chuck Todd talks trust, politics at Overby Center CLAY HALE

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Students at the University of Mississippi, particularly in the School of Journalism and New Media, were offered a treat on Monday, Nov. 6, when the former moderator of NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Chuck Todd, spoke at the Overby Center on “Trust, News and American Politics.”

Now serving as NBC’s chief political analyst, Todd sat beside the SOJNM’s Dean Andrea Hickerson as she asked him questions about trust in the media, especially in the world of politics. Hickerson was delighted to have the opportunity to converse with Todd and moderate the discussion.

“It was absolutely thrilling and a little nerve-wracking,” Hickerson. “It was, personally, really exciting to meet with Chuck. He has been in the institution on television for a really, really long time, and just to be around someone who’s smart and savvy and has had a front row to history was really a privilege.”

Hickerson kicked off the conversation with a question about how Todd got involved in the worlds of journalism and politics. In his response, he revealed that he did not always want to be in the journalism industry.

“I didn’t know I wanted to be a journalist, I’ll be honest,” Todd said. “I was always into politics. My dad was a political junkie, and that was his hobby.”

Todd went on to share that because of his hand-medown love of politics, he grew up aspiring to become a campaign manager. He went on to work at a publication centered

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School of Journalism and New Media Dean Andrea Hickerson and Chuck Todd speak at the Overby Center on Nov. 6. around American politics, and that is where his journey in the journalism field debuted.

As the conversation progressed, Todd delved into the topic of media distrust and how he thinks the United States lost trust with the average American viewer. He thinks the televised trial of OJ Simpson is where that began, as he believes it was presented as entertainment instead of presenting much real news value. Todd subscribes to the notion that some people view TV news as a joke because the trial was so entertainment-driven and milked for so long.

“When you make these core mistakes and then ask, ‘Why do people think TV (news) is nothing but a TV show?’ (It is) because we made it nothing but a TV show during OJ,” Todd said.

Toward the end of the interview, the audience asked questions. One of the listeners

inquired about shielding personal opinions, particularly as a political analyst. Todd said that, in his opinion, unless a reporter’s segment is an opinion section, such as his co-worker Rachel Maddow’s series on NBC, the audience should be clueless to their stance.

“People think they know my political opinions (but) I’ve never shared them. If I shared a view … somebody would be like, ‘Wow, you believe that?’”

Todd said. “I’ve had people try to convince me to go to the partisan side of things, and I don’t want to do that.”

Junior journalism major Hannah Ivey said the event was an incredible opportunity, and she was happy that she could attend.

“It was super interesting,” Ivey said. “As a journalism student, it was a really great opportunity to hear Chuck come speak.”

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Ole Miss hopes to break Georgia’s win streak TEDDY KING

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It has been seven years since the Georgia Bulldogs and the Ole Miss Rebels matched up, and on Saturday, Nov. 11, the Rebels will travel to Athens, Ga., to take on the No. 2 Bulldogs in what could be one of the most exciting games of college football this season.

Ole Miss is the only SEC opponent that Georgia Head Coach Kirby Smart does not have a win over. After traveling to Oxford in 2016, Smart and the Dawgs left disappointed as the Rebels came out on top 45-16.

Both Georgia and Ole Miss pulled out late wins in last week’s SEC matchups. Ole Miss escaped an upset over Texas A&M, topping the Aggies 38-35 after a failed game-tying field goal attempt. Georgia and Missouri were neck and neck until the Bulldogs completed two late field goals to secure the win and top the No. 12 Tigers 31-20.

While Smart and the Bulldogs are sitting at 9-0 (6-0 in SEC

play), having won the last 42 of 43 games, Ole Miss Head Coach Lane Kiffin and the Rebels, who are currently 8-1 (5-1 in SEC play), are hoping to give the Bulldogs a good and exciting challenge on Saturday in Sanford Stadium.

Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart and the offense have proven that they have the potential to go nuclear on any given week, with three receivers — Jordan Watkins, Tre Harris and Dayton Wade — having over 600 receiving yards; Dart is firing on all cylinders both through the air and on the ground, spearheading one of the more potent offenses in the country.

Defensive Coordinator Pete Golding has gradually improved the strength of Rebel defense game by game, and the matchup between Ole Miss’ defense and Georgia’s offense is the biggest test Golding and his unit will face this season.

As for Georgia, rolling with quarterback Carson Beck has been a decision that has rewarded the Georgia offense greatly; after losing the back-to-back national

championship quarterback Stetson Bennett IV to the NFL draft, Beck has stepped in and picked up right where Bennett left off.

Beck has produced some impressive stats in his first season starting for the Dawgs. So far this season, Beck has thrown for 2,716 yards and 16 total touchdown passes with just four interceptions.

The glaring issue and storyline for Georgia is the absence of star tight end Brock Bowers due to an ankle injury. Sophomore TE Oscar Delp, who has done a good job replacing Bowers’ production, will have his hands full once again versus a stout Ole Miss defense.

Delp this season has recorded 18 receptions, three touchdowns and 224 receiving yards. Last week versus Missouri, he recorded three receptions for 33 yards and a touchdown. Along with the talent of Delp comes running back Daijun Edwards and wide receiver Ladd McConkey, who headline the Bulldog run and pass game respectively.

With a game under the lights and the ESPN College Gameday

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Jared Lawrence twirls the ball on one finger between downs against Arkansas on Oct. 7 at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. crew on hand, Ole Miss will be back in full force as Kiffin and the Rebels hope to break Georgia’s long-time win streak, despite being an 11-point underdog.

Ole Miss’ talented offense and Georgia’s powerful defense could

produce one of the best games so far this season — one that has major College Football Playoff implications for both teams.

Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. CST/7 p.m. EST on Saturday, Nov. 11, inside Georgia’s Sanford Stadium.

Road Rebs: the unofficial guide to Athens, Georgia ANNA GRACE BOWLING thedmsports@gmail.com

Second to Oxford, of course, Athens, Ga., is arguably the best college town in the SEC. With shopping, eating and drinking, visitors have so much to choose from and so much to do at an affordable price. As an Athens resident who loves the Rebels, I offer an unofficial guide to all things Athens to ensure that your itinerary will be full, and you will never be bored.

Reasonably priced food Pauley’s Crepe Bar, located in the heart of downtown Athens, is one of the more popular game day spots among the college crowd. Here, you can fuel up with a delicious crepe, sandwich or salad, along with one of the signature cocktails, in a great atmosphere that is light and airy and always plays great music. Along with Pauley’s Crepe Bar, Athens has many more restaurants that

are unique to the city. Two roll in Athens, “The Cowboy of the most popular are Taco Roll,” which is a California Mama and Taqueria Tsunami. roll with steak instead of crab.

Catch the best Sunday Upscale dining brunch in Athens at Five Bar. Among all the other incred- Not only does Five Bar have ible restaurants to choose from an incredible brunch selecis Athens’ most iconic: Last tion, but also the dinner is Resort Grill. Located at 174- unmatched. Do not be intimi184 W. Clayton St., it serves dated by the five selections on southwestern inspired South- the menu, though, because you ern cuisine, and it has been a cannot make a wrong choice staple of the city since 1966, at Five Bar. Take this from a when it opened as a music picky eater, Five Bar is one of club. Make sure to take a look the best restaurants in Athens. at the gorgeous cheesecake case at the front of the store; Night life these cakes are extremely popMuch like Oxford’s Sumular and the perfect nightcap. mit Lodge Bar, Paloma Park Originally based in down- is a rustic, indoor-outdoor uptown Tuscaloosa, Chuck’s scale bar with nothing but good Fish made its way to Athens vibes. There is a jumbotron in 2019 in what was once the on the patio perfect for watchGreyhound bus station. The ing football, various outdoor atmosphere in Chuck’s is un- games like cornhole and gibeatable, and although it is a ant checkers -- not to mention sushi and seafood restaurant, an extensive food menu filled there are so many more menu with lots of delicious items. items from which to choose.

The Georgia Theatre is AthChuck’s has my favorite sushi ens’ version of The Lyric in Ox-

ford and has been sitting in the heart of downtown Athens since 1935. However, in 1989, the theater reopened as a concert venue and is a popular spot for artists to perform. At the top of the theater, there is a rooftop bar that overlooks the city of Athens. If you like it enough, you can make the trip back to Athens to catch a concert.

Enjoy a cocktail and an appetizer on the roof of the Hyatt Place called HYBAR, which is a popular dusk destination, even if you are not lodging at the hotel.

Alongside these three gems are dozens of other bars. Some of Athens’ finest and most popular are Clayton Social, Woodford, Silver Dollar and Saturday’s.

Shopping Although we all know that the Square has some of the best shopping of any college town, pop into Heery’s, Monkee’s, Dick Fergusons, or Onward Reserve if you have time.

These are some of both UGA students’ and Athenians’ most cherished stores that always R have chic Southern inventory. t Who knows, we may see an Onward Reserve storeN front on the Square at somes point. But for now, take ad-k vantage of your weekend ini Athens and stock up on some of the best apparel there is.o

m Late night food T While Rebel fans know thatt nothing ever could come closep to chicken on a stick, there arei a variety of late-night food op-c tions in downtown Athens. DPd Dough is arguably the most popular among the university’sm students, offering an assort-J ment of personalized calzones2 and staying open until 4 a.m.s Another historic Athensw landmark is The Grill, whichy has been in the same placei since 1981, providing residentsm and college students with din-f er-style food. On the weekends, The Grill is also open until 4 a.m.

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Week 11 College Football pick ‘em THE DM EDITORS

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No. 2 Georgia versus No. 9 Ole Miss (Hal Fox) Final Score Prediction: Ole Miss 22, Georgia 21 I’ve played enough Retro Bowl to know a thing or two about football.

With both the Rebels and Bulldogs bored of spending the season repeatedly dunking on unranked or washed-up programs like Mercer, Vanderbilt and LSU, it’s finally time to play real football this Saturday in Sanford Stadium, which is in ancient Greece or something.

The bout will put the question on everyone’s mind to rest: Which team actually sucks, for realsies?

Let’s take a hard look at the facts. For too long now, unethical dog breeders have perpetuated the breeding of breathing-impaired dogs like French and American bulldogs, pugs and Shih Tzus.

These piteous canines are incapable of taking deep, sustained breaths as their nasal

passageways are too narrow.

That being said, their documented prowess at fetch and penchant for leaping several feet into the air to catch frisbees with their mouths will prove to be a boon for the Bulldogs on Saturday.

Even if I think we’re gonna lose, I can’t just say that, right?

No. 10 Penn State versus No. 3 Michigan (Zachary Spooner) Final Score Prediction: Penn State 0, Michigan 007 Everyone already knows the outcome of this game.

Michigan already knows all of Penn State’s signals. The only question is whether Penn State will be able to change some of them before the game. Even without that, Penn State does not have much of chance at winning. The Nittany Lions are always the third best team in the Big Ten, and I do not see that changing anytime soon.

No. 5 Washington versus No. 13 Utah (Clay Hale)

Final Score Prediction: Washington 53, Utah 3 Denial is a river in Utah if the Utes think they can beat the force that is the Washington Huskies. The only pro that Utah has going for them is that they are ranked Taylor Swift’s lucky number — 13 (it’s worth noting that Washington is ranked No. 5, which is eight spots higher than No. 13). Other than that, they don’t have much going for them.

In summary, Utah is looking to massively flop this weekend, to no one’s surprise, I’m sure. I don’t even see them making a touchdown, leaving them at a pathetic three GRAPHIC: LIBBY FLANAGAN / THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN points. Washington will outsell, for sure, adding at least 50 points to Utah’s flop score. the treacherous trek from the lanta Falcons lost Brett Farve University of Southern Cali- and he went on to win three suUniversity of Southern fornia in Los Angeles to the per bowls with another team.

California versus No. 6 Or- much better, much nicer town So, let’s take stock — they egon (Violet Jira) of Oxford two years ago in are unranked nationally, they 2021. While I don’t know much are playing the best team in Final Score Prediction: about the USC football team, I their conference and they USC 0, Oregon 1 can’t imagine they have been don’t have Jaxon Dart. The Heisman dark horse and faring well in the years since odds were never in their faOle Miss Football star quar- this devastating loss. I mean, vor. Oregon by at least 1. terback, Jaxon Dart, made it’s basically like when the At-

Player spotlight: Ole Miss offensive line RHEGAN VANHOOZER thedmsports@gmail.com

Grey Ruegamer, a former NFL offensive lineman, once said, “Those who know football know the game is won or lost in the trenches, along the line.”

Typically in football, the offensive line does not get much credit, let alone praise.

There are not any statistics tied to an offensive lineman’s performance, so mainly he is just mentioned when he commits a penalty or condemned when he allows a sack.

But without these five front men, Ole Miss Quarterback Jaxson Dart would not have 2,467 passing yards this season, and Quinshon Judkins would not have 793 rushing yards. Their success shows up in the statistics of their offense, made possible by the hard work from the men in the trenches.

The offensive linemen al-

low time for the quarterback to make the pass. They create holes in the defense for their running back to make his reads, and on this team in particular, they lead as well.

Last season, the Rebels had a strong offensive front that put Ole Miss in the top spot nationally for rushing attack.

Yet even with that success, bad snaps were occasionally an issue and the lack of success in the red zone was maddening.

Coming into the 2023 season, the line looked promising.

All but one starter returned, leaving Ole Miss with a veteran room that gained some fresh talent through recruiting and the transfer portal.

Returning starters such as Micah Pettus and Jayden Williams, who now have a year of experience under their belt after playing every game last season as redshirt freshmen, lead this unit. Not

only are they experienced, but also they are versatile.

Many of the front five can play more than one position on the line. Quincy McGee transferred to Ole Miss in 2023 as a right guard, but he has played every game as a Rebel at the left guard position. McGee is one in a long line of Rebel linemen who are able to shift to any position when their number is called.

After the Rebels faced Alabama, people were starting to raise concerns about the performance of the offensive line. Statistically, the team was not living up to the run game we saw last year.

As a result, the offense had to rely less on the run game and start utilizing the receivers.

No one can question the talent of the offensive line after this adjustment. The Rebels have found the balance in the pass-rush game and are now in the SEC’s top three in

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The offensive line prepares to protect Jaxson Dart from a sack against Texas A&M in Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on Nov. 4. passing and rushing offenses.

With the strength of the O-line, Ole Miss has been able to overpower high-level defenses; Ole Miss is also the only team in the Power 5 with three receivers totaling over 500 yards, and a lot of that is thanks to the

offensive line’s pass protection.

You may not see it in statistics or crazy plays, but the Ole Miss offensive line is exceptional. Give some credit to the big guys up front because they are the underappreciated driving force that has willed this team to where it is today.

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Rebels win season opener despite abysmal offense

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The Chris Beard era is officially here. Ole Miss began its journey against Alabama State on Monday night and welcomed former assistant coach Tony Madlock back to Oxford with a 69-59 win over his Hornet squad.

Coming into the game as the heavy favorite, the Rebels certainly had some early season rust to shake off. In the first half, they shot just 34% from the field and 50% at the free throw line. That trend would continue throughout the night as they finished the game shooting just 37% from the floor overall and 48% from the line.

On the flip side, Ole Miss flexed its muscles on the defensive end. The Rebels held the Hornets to a mere 27% shooting from the field and had multiple steals and blocks to cap off an elite defensive performance.

Senior transfer forward Jamarion Sharp led the way with four blocks and two steals, something Rebel fans will continue to see from the 7-foot-5 big man.

Offensive displays from Allen Flanigan, who recorded 15 points and 12 rebounds, TJ Caldwell, who contributed 15 of his own points, and Matt Murrell, who led the game with 16 points, headlined an Ole Miss offense that, for lack of a better phrase, has some work to do Offensive MVP(s): Allen Flanigan & TJ Caldwell In Flanigan’s first game in a Rebel uniform, he provided an offensive spark when the Rebels were struggling on that end. His 15 points on 6-12 shooting and 12 rebounds provided a rare bright spot on the offensive side of the ball.

Caldwell started the game on the bench but was a key component in the victory. Midway through the second half, he scored 10 out of 12 Rebel points during a 12-4 run that

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and inhumane chain of events.

These events have been gruesome, and the rest of the world is able to witness the carnage by simply logging onto X, formerly known as Twitter, or any other social media platform. Nothing could have prepared me for images of wounded children or videos of indiscriminate explosions.

With current generations relying on social media sites as news sources, it is critical to think and research before vomiting a “hot take” on the topic of this conflict.

If one has expertise or first-hand knowledge, that’s when their take will have relevance. The surface level commentary that is often wrong surrounding these circumstances is unnecessary and proves to only be harmful rhetoric.

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dard in today’s media landscape.

The rising tensions all around the globe have led the State Department to issue a warning to anyone traveling abroad. These tensions could have consequences down the line especially when there are mobs of the misinformed taking to the streets before the dust has settled.

It is important during this time to have faith. Have faith that level heads will prevail and achieve peaceful resolutions to the myriad problems we face today. The releasing of hostages and collected reactions from officials around the world is something to find light in.

While it is important to be grateful for the blessings those in Oxford have currently, it is also important to take a step back, gather some sense and not take everything on social media at face value.

All these events at once can be scary to think of, but faith that the light will shine through the darkness is essential during these critical times.

David Ramsey is a junior public policy leadership major from Madison, Miss.

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Juveniles in the Mississippi justice system lack resources

GRAPHIC: SEDLEY NORMAND / THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN

JÉSUS RAMIREZ

thedmopinion@gmail.com

The process of attaining justice through a court of law is challenging for most, but is especially difficult for youth. Here in Mississippi, thousands of kids come forward every month to seek help and modification for their unfortunate circumstances. * Kids caught up in our criminal justice system desperately need guidance and advocacy, as many are fighting to free themselves from abuse, neglect or poverty. Prolonged exposure to these circumstances can persuade adolescents to resort to criminal

activity such as violence, substance abuse and theft. Discourse on behalf of youth in the court of law is necessary to save children from hostile environments and prevent future criminal behavior.

Growing up, I was all too familiar with youth court. My childhood began in the foster care system, which left me vulnerable to physical and sexual abuse from different adults who were supposed to be guardians or supervisors. This landed me in years of legal battles that ultimately resulted in a lifelong passion to help youth who have faced the same difficulties as me.

Throughout my time in the

justice system, I felt discontent with the lack of public figures and direction to guide youth through legalities in my area. I saw no private resources in my region to help cover the exorbitant legal fees of this demanding process, as well as the therapeutic means to process it. Since I have the privilege of being able to call myself a survivor, I am in a unique position to help Last month, I launched The Youth Court Fund of North Mississippi, which is an emergency fund designed for the betterment of youth court cases. The fund is a $1000-$2000 donation set to cover legal fees and ease the minds of kids going through this

extraordinarily difficult process.

I needed something like this when going through my own cases, so to be in a position where I can help someone just like myself is an honor beyond words.

You can email youthcourtfundofnorthms@gmail.com for more information about this project. If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, I strongly urge you to contact Mississippi’s Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-222-8000.

While the amount of youth court cases in the state of Mississippi are slowly dropping, the drive for awareness is far from over. There are still thousands of kids in the state, and hundreds of

thousands of kids across the nation, who are anxiously awaiting to have their voices heard. Some are kids who have been placed in unfortunate circumstances, while others are adolescents who resorted to criminal activity due to difficult situations. I hope that by spreading awareness and sharing my story, I give a glimpse of how important it is to bring legal justice for the youth who cannot defend themselves and need help.

Jésus Ramirez is a guest writer and a freshman social work major from Corinth, Miss.