The Daily Mississippian September 28, 2023

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UM students vote: Presley vs. Reeves

Red, blue or somewhere in between, students at the University of Mississippi are preparing to cast their votes in the Nov. 7 gubernatorial election. Of the three candidates — Republican incumbent Tate Reeves, Democrat Brandon Presley and Independent Gwendolyn Gray — students’ favor is split between Reeves and Presley.

William Jackson Henshaw, a freshman elementary education major, shared why he will be voting for Gov. Reeves.

“He is trying to make a change in education by raising teacher salaries and improving the course curriculum within Mississippi schools,” Henshaw said.

“Also, there is a massive demand for teachers in the Delta region and that is definitely because of the low pay. There needs to be incentives for potential teachers to move to the Delta and teach in low-income areas. I think that there are no great candidates, but Reeves just seems like the most decent one.”

Ashmit Malhotra, a freshman journalism major, also explained that his vote will go to Gov. Reeves.

“I would rather keep him in office,” Malhotra said. “He is knowledgeable about the state of our economy in Mississippi

and has successfully provided job opportunities. He could have done a way better job at handling the healthcare crisis, but I hope that he imple -

ments change for the better in the state’s infrastructure and healthcare situation.”

Although these Republican voters acknowledged

Numerous hurdles stand in the way of young voters

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As partisan tensions rise with new elections on the horizon, some college students are ready to register to vote and cast a ballot for the first time, while others find the process too confusing or irrelevant to try.

“Younger voters overall are less familiar with the process of registering to vote simply because they are less likely to have done it before, and individuals are more likely to register if they know what is required of them to do so,” Assistant Professor of Political Science Jonathan Klingler said.

the flaws of the incumbent, they seem optimistic that

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Registering to Vote in Mississippi

In-State Students:

Mississippi law requires individuals who wish to vote to be registered at their permanent place of residence. If you are from another county in Mississippi but consider your school residence as your permanent place of residence, you can register to vote in Lafayette County. Once this is done, you can vote in countywide elections and also vote in statewide elections from a polling location in Lafayette County.

Out-of-State Students:

If you are from out of state and wish to register to vote in Mississippi, you must have been a resident of Mississippi and the county, city or town in which you wish to vote for 30 days prior to the election. Less than two weeks remain to register to vote in Mississippi elections.

The Mississippi General Elections are on Nov. 7. You must be registered to vote 30 days before the elections to cast a vote.

OCT. 9 @5:00 P.M.: DEADLINE TO REGISTER TO VOTE “IN PERSON” IN GENERAL ELECTION Oct. 10: “MAILED” VOTER REGISTRATION APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY THIS DATE.

To register, students should fill out the voter registration form. The Center for Community Engagement has the form as well as student ambassadors who can walk people through the process and mail the form. Students can also go to the circuit clerk’s office, located at 1 Courthouse Square Suite 101, or City Hall at 107 Courthouse Square. The final way to register is to mail the Mississippi Mail-In Voter Registration Application. Students who are registering for the first time and do not have a Mississippi Driver’s License must include a copy of a valid photo ID or current utility bill. Students who are already registered to vote in Mississippi can re-submit the form or update their registration through the secretary of state’s website, according to Caroline Leonard, leader of the UM Voting Coalition. After the form is completed, mailed and processed, the student should receive a Voter ID card as verification that they have registered.

Other Important Dates

» Sept. 25 – FIRST DAY TO ABSENTEE VOTE FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION

» Nov. 4 – LAST DAY TO VOTE ABSENTEE FOR GENERAL ELECTION

» The Lafayette County Circuit Courthouse will be open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28, and Saturday, Nov. 4, for in-person absentee voting.

When asking students around campus if they were registered to vote, the majority said they were not

ROLLING FORK

Nearly six months since the EF-4 tornado ravaged the small town of Rolling Fork, Miss., residents of the town are well into the process of rebuilding their homes and community.

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“We wish him nothing but the best,” Kiffin said. “You know, that’s it. We wish him nothing but the best. He’s not part of our program, and that’s it.”

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UM Democrats and Republicans prepare for election

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As the race for governor in Mississippi looms closer, political organizers are scrambling to get out the vote. The two main political organizations on campus –Ole Miss College Republicans and University of Mississippi College Democrats – are looking to capture student attention this semester through very different means.

Sophomore public policy leadership and rhetoric major William Pentecost serves as the secretary of Ole Miss College Republicans. The organization is planning a number of events to raise support and awareness about Mississippi’s statewide Republican candidates.

“We are having a meeting on election night, Nov. 7, where we will host former Sen. Trent Lott and talk about the election as well as other topics,” Pentecost said. “We also have a few members within our club who have volunteered to help on different campaigns through things like door-knocking, placing signs, etc.”

In addition to the election night event, Pentecost encourages students to attend College Republicans’ regular meetings.

“We will continue to hold our club meetings every other Tues-

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he will serve the state well.

On the other hand, some students are ready to see a change in who holds the state’s top office. These students are enthused by the prospect of Presley as governor.

Sophomore pharmaceutical sciences major Abbey Markley explained that she believes Presley will make way for younger generations to be involved in the state’s political landscape.

“I feel like he could make a true change in Mississippi,” Markley said. “I want

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day at 5:30 p.m. in Bryant Hall. At the meetings, students will have the opportunity to hear from great speakers and find out about different ways and opportunities to get involved in different elections and campaigns,” he said.

UM Democrats are also ramping up their campaigning efforts on campus.

“With this year being such a big election year for Mississippi, we have really focused a lot of our efforts on voter registration,” Elizabeth Wildman, a sophomore public policy leadership major, said. “We have been tabling every week with voter registration forms, and we have had a lot of success so far sharing the platform of Democratic candidates and registering students to vote.”

Calvin Wood, a sophomore public policy leadership major, currently serves as the Politicians Coordinator for UM Dems. He shared which political races the group is watching closely.

“In the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors race, we are supporting Avery Dunn (District 2), Dale Gordon (3), Anne Klingen (4) and Don Mason (5),” Wood explained. “We have also built a very close relationship with the next governor of Mississippi, Brandon Presley, who has presented an incredibly appealing al-

ternative to Gov. Tate Reeves, as well as Greta Kemp Martin, who is challenging Lynn Fitch, the attorney general responsible for the overturning of Roe v. Wade.” Wood also spoke about races in the Mississippi House of Representatives.

“We are supporting incumbent John Faulker (District 5), Andre DeBerry (10) and Donna Niewiaroski (12) in their respective races for Mississippi House of Representatives,” Wood said.

College Republicans did not offer a response to specific political races or issues they are following. Instead, Pentecost said the group is “thinking through a conservative lens about different issues Mississippians face and possible solutions to those issues.”

The common theme between the opposing groups emerges in their efforts to engage the student body. Jullian Badeaux, a UM Democrats member majoring in psychology and in-

ternational studies, expressed an enthusiasm that underpins the campaign process for student political organizations.

“This year, we are mainly focused on outreach and increasing our platform by supporting our local candidates. By supporting our local governmental leaders, we are able to foster a sense of community together, along with all of the Ole Miss students who we have helped to register to go vote for them,” Badeaux said.

to see more young people get involved and informed when it comes to politics in Mississippi. We are the next generation of people who get to make decisions for ourselves and our children, especially our state.”

Other students have reasoned who they will vote for because of each candidate’s plans for taxes and the job market. Mason Roach, a freshman biological sciences major, explained that Reeves’ push to eliminate income taxes was one reason he will vote for Reeves.

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come tax and I would really like to see change in the state infrastructure, especially in Jackson,” Roach said. However, another student believes that Presley will be a better fit to improve tax rates and job opportunities because of his previous experience as Public Service Commissioner for Mississippi’s Northern District. The student has been allowed to remain anonymous due to fear of backlash from their family.

“I want to see less poverty and unemployment through tax management and job opportunities. This is why I am voting for Presley. His campaign is all

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about fighting corruption,” a freshman journalism major said. “He was previously a Public Service Commissioner. He saved taxpayers six billion dollars and brought many people jobs through his Hire Mississippi Initiative. I am confident that he will take action as governor.”

Another student also believes that Presley could improve quality of life for some of the poorest areas in Mississippi. This student requested to remain anonymous for similar reasons.

“He’s not Tate Reeves, and I want to see some variety in our state’s governance,” a freshman finance major

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said. “I want them to protect our access to healthcare and improve the standard of living for our state’s poorest areas, specifically the Mississippi Gulf Coast and Delta.”

Keen Stinson, a sophomore accountancy major, said he will be voting for Presley because of his care for the people.

“Presley seems to have the people in mind more than Reeves. He is planning on helping with the current hospital crisis and is wanting to lower grocery tax.” Stinson said. “Our state needs change after the past couple of years, and I want to see that look like a step in the right direction.”

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Voting poses problem for out-of-state students

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Aside from juggling multiple classes, University of Mississippi students face a new responsibility on Nov. 7: Election Day.

In the upcoming weeks, students can cast their ballots in-person and by mail, with most in-state students opting to vote in person.

Caitlin Knight, a sophomore nursing major, has previously voted in Mississippi and will be voting again this year in-person.

“I voted in a local election last year, but I haven’t voted in Oxford be-

fore. I haven’t faced any difficulties before, so it should be fairly simple,” Knight said.

Knight also noted that apathy prevents a large number of students from participating.

“I am the only one out of my friends that has voted before. I don’t know too many people that are going to vote; everybody else is either not registered to vote in Oxford, or they just don’t care that much,” Knight said.

However, other students are registered to vote in their home states outside of Mississippi, which poses a dilemma in finding out how to send a mail-in ballot if they don’t

want to take a trip back home.

Mail-in voting is a method of voting that allows citizens to cast their ballots via mail if they are unable to attend in person. With an estimated 49.2% of Ole Miss students being from out of state, nearly half of the school’s population are hours away from their registered polling stations, so mail-in voting is an excellent alternative for them.

Sophomore Taylor Rankin, a legal studies major, is from Idaho and will not be returning home to vote. She emphasized how important mail-in voting is for out-of-state students.

“(Casting a ballot in-per-

son) is something I’m going to have a problem with because I’m from Idaho, so I’ll either have to mail in or wait until I go home over break, which is probably going to pose a bit of a challenge,” Rankin said.

Despite the convenience of mail-in voting, many students still do not cast their ballots.

Rankin believes part of the problem comes from some students being far away from home, leading to them viewing the voting process as an inconvenience.

“I feel like (out-of-state students) don’t think about (the process of voting) as much because it’s not something you

can just go do really quickly,” Rankin said. “It’s like a whole process to be able to go all the way back home, and it’s obviously going to cause more problems with people, and it’s less convenient for them.”

For anyone wary of mail-in ballots, people who have been residents of Mississippi for 30 days can re-register to vote in-state.

Rankin also believes that the government could do more to make different voting methods accessible to the public.

“Maybe I’m just not that educated, but I think (the government) could do better,” Rankin said.

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because they did not know how.

“I would be a lot more likely to vote if I knew how to even register,” Macy Cassidy, a sophomore pre-law major, said.

In most states, you must be a resident of the state to vote in local and state elections. At UM, the ratio of in-state to out-of-state students is typically 50/50. For the 2022-23 school year, 50.5% of undergraduates were out of state students. Unless these students wish to establish legal residency in Mississippi, they cannot vote in Mississippi elections

and may not know how to vote absentee in the elections taking place in their home states.

“Individuals who move more often are less likely to be registered to vote in their current place of residence, and as students are very likely to move frequently, this leads them to be less likely to be registered as well,” Klinger said.

Michaela Michaelis, a sophomore pre-nursing major, explained how she was not aware of how to vote now that she is at UM.

“I honestly didn’t even know you could vote in Mississippi unless you were a resident of the state,” Michaelis said.

Many students expressed a lack of interest in voting due

to feeling that the issues that are important to them weren’t being prioritized. This issue, however, is part of a cycle.

“One reason why issues college students or young people, in general, may care about often seem to get ignored in the system is because younger voters tend not to be a reliable source of voter turnout,” Jonathan Winburn, a political science professor, said.

According to Klinger, this is why it is more important for students to participate in elections.

“If more students vote, politicians will focus more on serving the needs of students overall,” Klinger said.

There are a number of on-cam-

pus events being hosted by the UM Voting Coalition that aim to get college students civically engaged.

In addition to registering at home, students can also register to vote at these on-campus events:

Oct. 2: Voter Education Fair, in the Circle from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Oct. 4: UM Voting Coalition game night, location and time TBD.

Oct. 5: Voter Registration Drive, in the Circle from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Oct. 9: DONUT Forget to Vote, on Business Row from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

If students prefer to vote in their home state, The League of Women Voters lists the various registration requirements by state on its website.

“Voting is one of the most important fundamental aspects of living in a democracy,” Winburn said. “Voting allows individuals to have their voice heard in the system and is necessary for a strong and healthy democracy.”

Voters at the Lafayette Civic Center cast their ballots for the midterm elections on Tuesday.

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Nearly six months have passed since an EF-4 tornado descended on the small town of Rolling Fork, Miss. It ravaged the downtown on the night of March 24 and took the lives of 14 residents, contributing to a total of 22 Mississippians dead statewide.

Mayor Eldridge Walker believes his town will ‘build back better’.

“Rolling Fork, Mississippi is a resilient community, and I see bigger and better things here,” Walker said. “It’s gonna take time, maybe 10 years down the road before you can actually see the full impact of the rebuild, but I’m hard-headed enough to know and believe that it’s going to happen.”

In Rolling Fork, the remnants of destruction are evident everywhere you look: sheet metal glimmers in the tree lines, embedded deep within the wood; empty concrete lots lay where homes used to stand; garbage, electronic appliances and destroyed memories pile up on the curb in front of too many houses to count.

Beyond the residential areas of the city, downtown Rolling Fork was among the hardest hit areas by the tornado. Many businesses have closed their doors with no word on whether or not

Six months later, Rolling Fork rebuilds

they will reopen in the future, and the financial future of the town is murky to say the least.

“A city depends upon businesses for taxes, if we don’t have the taxes then that impacts our finances with the city,” Walker said. “So our businesses that have sustained damage, that can not operate, that has had a major impact on our tax base.”

In spite of the tremendous challenges his community is facing, Walker has seen his constituents unite in a time of crisis.

“What the storm and the rebuild has done as far as I see is bringing the community together. Everybody is sitting down at the table and giving their input on where we need to go to build back Rolling Fork, Mississippi, and that’s a good thing.”

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has been working in the town since the tornado hit, providing shelter and meals to families impacted by the disaster, with aid totalling over $32.2 million dollars.

A release from the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency shows that FEMA is sheltering 143 victims of the tornado, a total of 58 families. The American Red Cross also provides meals for survivors, and has served over 94,000 meals for those staying in shelters.

FEMA is also currently housing 45 families in mobile homes, with more on the way for sur-

vivors, and has helped remove nearly two million cubic yards of debris across Mississippi.

The morning after the tornado touched ground, The Daily Mississippian sent reporters to Rolling Fork to document the aftermath firsthand and interview people affected by the tornado.

The Daily Mississippian interviewed Jeanette Dorsey among the debris of her destroyed home. Six months later, standing in front of her house as construction workers weaved in and out, she feels that God has kept her family safe.

“Last time that we were here (conducting an interview) on March 25, we were standing right there (in front of her home) talking. Our hearts were saddened,” Dorsey said. “God took all of my material things. My house went down, the inside was destroyed, but he left us.”

Dorsey’s house was insured, and the insurance money has gone into renovating and expanding her tornado-struck home.

“We had to go through the fire, but God kept us. My house was smaller. But look what God done,” Dorsey said. “I’m just so thankful and grateful for everything. Rolling Fork is building back.”

Dorsey chose to be part of that rebuilding effort because Rolling Fork is her home.

“My mom is 82 years old. All

my mom has ever known is Rolling Fork. Why would we uproot? True, I could have taken my insurance money and bought a house somewhere else,” Dorsey said, “but we love Rolling Fork.”

At the time that The Daily Mississippian first spoke to her, Dorsey’s 82-year-old mother Emma Jean Dorsey was receiving treatment for a broken leg sustained by the tornado.

“She’s doing so much better. She’s out of the hospital, she had all of her physical therapy. Now, she’s at my brother’s as well. We’re all back in Rolling Fork,” Dorsey said.

Dorsey and her family are staying with her brother at his home in Rolling Fork while her home undergoes construction. She thanked God and the outpouring of support from volunteers and concerned individuals that helped her family after the tornado hit.

“Thank God that I have my family, that we have family that we can reach out to. Just knowing that it’s all God, so I just thank God for the help that everyone has given us,” Dorsey said. “Thank God for all of the people that have been coming in and sharing and caring and giving donations and gift cards, it has been a blessing.”

Dorsey has faced numerous challenges since her home and vehicle were destroyed

in the tornado, including the loss of her job as a teacher at the local elementary school.

“I’m retired. I didn’t prepare to retire, it just came up on me,” Dorsey said. “I came to realize that I have plans, but it’s not God’s plan, so sometimes you’re trying to just open that door, and God is closing that door, but you’re just trying to make it come open. I realized that I shouldn’t make myself sick about it, and just leave it to God.”

Dorsey spoke about how her family has processed the disaster and the lingering anxieties and fears they deal with when a storm approaches.

“We don’t know what may happen. We made a joke about it, ‘If another tornado comes, let it hit somewhere else, not in Rolling Fork.’ No one knew that an EF-4 tornado was coming, it just happened,” Dorsey said. “It would be wrong to say that I don’t get a little nervous, a little fearful (about another tornado hitting Rolling Fork), but that’s the reason why I ask God to guide me, to give me peace,” she said.

Ultimately, Dorsey feels hopeful for the future and hopes to see her neighbors rebuild along with her.

“I hope to see people come back to their town. Support your town, support your home,” Dorsey said. “This town is gonna make it, we’re gonna be alright.”

An “I’m Rebuilding Rolling Fork” sign has been placed in front of one of Rolling Fork’s surviving bear statues.

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Arts&Culture Morgan Wallen to return to Oxford

to Wallen’s canceled show in April. She felt upset following the unfortunate news.

After canceling his second show at Vaught-Hemingway last April, chart-topper and country crooner Morgan Wallen is making his way back to the University of Mississippi on Saturday, April 20, 2024 as part of his “One Night at a Time” tour.

The announcement came on Tuesday morning via Wallen’s social media accounts, where he also addressed the cancellation of his second show at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in April 2023.

“Fans who previously purchased tickets for the (canceled) Oxford show on Sunday, April 23rd will have access to an early presale. Details will be sent directly to ticket holders via email,” Wallen (@morganwallen) said.

Wallen was set to perform two shows in Oxford earlier this year, but ultimately kept the name of his tour sacred and only performed on one night, citing health issues as the reason for his cancellation.

Sophomore marketing major Emily Otero had tickets

“I was upset because my boyfriend (bought) me a ticket for this concert, and we got a ticket promotion that let us get closer to the front of the stage, which was awesome,” Otero said.

The seats ended up being front row seats to disappointment, since the stadium would later announce that Wallen would not be making his scheduled appearance. Otero spent hours preparing for the concert, much to her dismay. Though Otero was frustrated with the show’s cancellation, she feels even more upset for those who traveled to make the show.

“I was mainly upset for other people who came from far away. (It) sucks because that money cannot be refunded,” Otero said.

This time around, a new trio of opening acts will accompany Wallen’s set. Joining him will be newcomer Nate Smith and Ole Miss alum Lauren Watkins. Wallen will also be joined by hitmaker Bailey Zimmerman, who opened for the

2023 leg of the “One Night at a Time” tour; this time, Zimmerman is co-headlining the tour. Though all of her initial quarrels and frustrations, Otero has changed her tune from her original emotions. She will attempt to snag tickets for the 2024

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show once they are available.

“I forgive him,” Otero said. “At first I was upset because of the circumstances, but (I realized) that everything happens for a reason. I am going to try and attempt to get tickets for the April show be-

cause I would love to see him again. I hope it all works out.” UM students will receive an exclusive opportunity to purchase tickets for the show on Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 12 p.m. These promo codes will be sent on Thursday, Sept. 28.

Doja Cat’s ‘Scarlet’ spins a web of defiance

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Since the release of “I’m a Cow,” five years ago, her debut song, Doja Cat has had a reputation for being a fearless and eccentric pop star.

However, her new 17-track album diverges from her previous pop-driven style, featuring a more hip hop and R&B sound in hit singles like “Attention,” “Paint the Town Red,” “Demons” and “Balut.”

With no features and a central theme of spiders and demons, this might be her quirkiest album yet — even by Doja Cat’s standards.

“Scarlet” proves Doja Cat’s desire to break away from the current pop music scene and prove herself as a rapper. In an Elle magazine article, Doja Cat said “it’s fine if people think I can’t rap,” but this album proves otherwise.

Before its release, the album underwent a makeover after accusations about copying a German metal band Chaver, whose latest album, “Of Gloom,” was released in June.

The album cover originally featured a purple spider with a drop of blood, but it has since been changed to show two spiders with pearls on each of their backs.

Just hours before the album’s release, the Grammy-winning rapper took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to defend the artwork in re-

sponse to users calling it “ugly.”

“The art I chose for my album is beautiful and I like it a lot. The two spiders signify conquering your fear,” Doja Cat said. “None of my album covers had meaning until this album. You not accepting me was a fear I used to have. I don’t care anymore about satisfying you.”

Doja Cat carefully crafted cryptic messages on social media in anticipation of her new album’s release. She shared mysterious posts such as “scarlet was here” and “scarlet’s watching” back in May, and in June the pop artist released her hit single, “Attention,” a hip-hop track showcasing her rap ability.

Doja Cat embraced the impending release of her album with her spider-inspired look at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards in early September. From her nearly naked cobweb dress to her surreal spider lashes, Doja Cat leaned into the creepy elements of spiders and the ethereal look of designer Oscar de la Renta.

The album’s first single, “Paint the Town Red,” was released in August. The track became Doja Cat’s second Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 and the first hip-hop song to reach the top spot in 2023.

In her first arena tour as a headliner, Doja will kick off “The Scarlet Tour” on Oct. 31 in San Francisco and close it in Chicago on Dec. 13. Her opening acts include Ice Spice and rapper Doechii.

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Student-made cooking show arrives on campus

Made by students, for students, “Sally’s Kitchen,” is a new live cooking show that aims to give students a culinary outlet for their creativity. The idea comes from Jalon Higtower, a freshman in the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors college who wanted to bring something fresh to the table.

“At the start of the year, I was like, ‘We need something new for the Honors College.’ It seemed like every event that was created had been done already. They (students) need a new way to express themselves,” Hightower said.

“Sally’s Kitchen” will air live at the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College via Instagram. The hope is to display students’ culinary skills and recipes while building community on a foundation of food. The creation of “Sally’s Kitchen” was also an opportunity for High-

tower to take part in another passion of his. Before wanting to be a political science major, Hightower wanted to be a chef.

“At the time, being a chef didn’t seem prosperous. So curating ‘Sally’s Kitchen’ is a way of healing my inner child,” Hightower said.

Hightower wanted to create Sally’s Kitchen to bring people together and to make others feel at home at UM. The way to do that, Hightower explains, is with food, which everyone enjoys in different ways.

“I believe there’s three people in the world: people that like to eat, people that like to cook and people that like to do both,” Hightower said. “It (food) can just bring us all together and make the Honors College and make Ole Miss feel like a home away from home.”

Viewers of “Sally’s Kitchen” can enjoy a variety of content such as Culture Mondays, which are dedicated to displaying and exploring different dishes

from a variety of cultures. Other segments include the holiday-themed HOCO’s Savories and autumn-oriented Thankful Thursdays. Eventually, Hightower would also like to see special guests join the show.

Hightower also expresses Sally’s Kitchen commitment to inclusion when it comes to the food.

“Many chefs will be asked to create low-allergen foods so that we can allow as many people as possible to indulge,” Hightower said.

Not only will “Sally’s Kitchen” share new foods and recipes for students to enjoy, but it also will give back to the community and address major issues in Mississippi. Hightower plans to open a fund where people can donate to support both “Sally’s Kitchen” and nonprofit organizations, with half of proceeds going to the production of “Sally’s Kitchen” and the other half going to organizations that specialize in food insecurity.

Hightower sees “Sally’s Kitchen” as a collaborative process and is excited for others to join in this new show.

“I’m honestly so grateful for the people that surround me, for the people that continue to uplift me and for the people that I am

going to be working with,” Hightower said. “This is not a ‘me’ project. This is an ‘us’ project.” “Sally’s Kitchen” plans to start posting content in October. Keep an eye out for the show’s debut on Instagram.

LASO celebrates Latino and Hispanic culture

During National Hispanic Heritage month, the spotlight glimmers on the Latin American Student Association at the University of Mississippi.

Last school year, Latin American and Hispanic students made up only 5% of UM’s enrollment. Because of this, at times, it can feel like their community is small. However, because of LASO, Latino students from all corners of campus are connected to a larger network of individuals.

Boasting more than 40 members, the students of LASO have curated a considerable tight-knit community that nurtures and celebrates Latin culture on campus.

“LASO is an organization dedicated to fostering community among Latin American people at the University of Mississippi. It’s also about

promoting Latin American and Hispanic culture for people who may not be as knowledgeable about it,” LASO President Farah Emilia Jaentschke said.

LASO Vice President Jack Facio echoed Jaentschke’s sentiments.

“LASO works on ensuring that the appreciation of Latin culture is valued at Ole Miss,” Facio said.

Along with Latin American and Hispanic students, numerous international students regard the club as a welcoming environment.

“A lot of people who are international students love the Latin-American Student Association because they don’t really know much about Oxford, so the one thing that they have is the community that the Latin American Student Organization gives to them,” Jaentschke said.

Jaentschke stressed that LASO welcomes all students, regardless of their cultural heritage.

“Anybody who wants to join can join. We have some non-Latin-American students on our roster and they come to a lot of the events. I tell people who are trying to learn Spanish or if you’re studying abroad, and you want to learn more, then you should absolutely come to one of our events, just talk to people,” Jaentschke said.

As well as hosting weekly study sessions and supporting events such as the Hispanic Heritage Film Series every Thursday, the club has organized an entire week of activities leading up to the Latin Party on Oct. 28.

“The Latin Party happens at the Lyric, and it’s really just like a regular party. They have a bar there and they play Latin music. It is super fun,” Jaentschke said.

The event has a large reach, as people commute from all across North Mississippi and surrounding areas to attend.

“We usually have people come in from places like Mem-

phis and surrounding cities to Oxford, so it’s a really big thing for the Latin American community,” Jaentschke said.

LASO encourages all students at UM to participate in their events.

“It’s not just for Latin American students. Everybody should come so they can learn more about the other people and groups that are at Ole Miss,” Jaentschke said.

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Michael Trigg, Reginald Hughes no longer part of Ole Miss Football

roster confirmed these reports.

Two players are officially no longer a part of Ole Miss’ football roster as of Tuesday, Sept. 26. That evening, reports surfaced that tight end Michael Trigg and linebacker Reginald Hughes had been dismissed, and both of their names being removed from the online

Trigg registered zero snaps in the Rebel’s loss to Alabama on Saturday. He also reportedly missed practice on Monday.

The official reasons for removal have not been announced, but Trigg has been in and out of the Rebel lineup for a multitude of reasons since he arrived in Oxford.

The former USC tight end decided to transfer to Ole Miss

along with former Trojan teammate Jaxson Dart in the spring of 2022, and the duo was supposed to take the SEC by storm.

In his time as a Rebel, Trigg caught 20 passes for 221 yards and four touchdowns. The idea of Trigg was something Ole Miss fans always found themselves elated about, but he could never stay on the field for a considerable amount of time.

He was named to the 2023 preseason Mackey Award watchlist, while also securing preseason All-SEC third-team honors.

“We wish him nothing but the best,” Kiffin said. “You know, that’s it. We wish him nothing but the best. He’s not part of our program, and that’s it.”

Hughes appeared in all four of the Rebels’ games so far this season, posting three tackles, a quarter-

back hurry and a fumble recovery.

In 2022, Hughes spent his season with Northeast Mississippi Community College, where he appeared in 12 out of 13 games. Last season, he racked up six tackles. The former Rebel exited junior college as the No. 1 overall linebacker and the No. 4 overall player.

Rebels seek first SEC win of the year agianst LSU

Saturday presents a massive opportunity for the Rebels. While their hopes of a SEC West division title were diminished by their loss to Alabama last weekend, they were not completely destroyed. It will take certain things falling into place, of course,

but the Rebels still have a major hand in their own destiny; what better way to start than by righting the ship against a fierce rival?

There is no denying Ole Miss’ offensive struggles against Alabama, as the Rebels mustered just 10 points and only 56 rushing yards. These struggles were emphasized in the run game as sophomore running back Quinshon Judkins had a lackluster game against the Tide and a generally tough start to the season thus far.

Defensively, there were many positives to build upon. Ole Miss held Bama to 24 points and just six points in the first half. Freshman linebacker Suntarine Perkins had a solid game, with two sacks in the first half and five total tackles overall.

On the topic of Perkins, Defensive Coordinator Pete Golding could have him as a spy on Tiger quarterback Jayden Daniels this weekend

as he did with Jalen Milroe.

This loss to Alabama puts the Rebels in a position similar to the one they faced last season when, following the loss to Alabama at home, they struggled for the rest of the season. This will be a major point of emphasis looking at this matchup with LSU, as the Rebels look to avoid a repeat of last year’s Magnolia Bowl loss.

LSU comes in after winning its third game in a row last week against Arkansas in a nail-biter. Daniels has had a stellar start to the season, with just under 1,300 passing yards and 12 touchdowns through the air. The Tigers are averaging a whopping 530 yards per game and 42.8 points per game.

Both teams know that this is a must-win. The Rebels are still on track for a great season regardless of how the West turns out, and they have the added incentive of avoiding the embarrassment of last season.

This weekend, the victory is going to come down to whether Ole Miss can put points on the board. The defense has shown that it can make a stand, as it did multiple times against Bama, but the offense will need to show that it belongs in this game. With key playmakers like Zakhari Franklin, Tre Harris and Caden Prieskorn all seeing action last weekend, Ole Miss will need them at the best of

their ability to keep up with LSU. The battle in the trenches will be equally as crucial. Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart was sacked five times last week, which is five times more than he and Head Coach Lane Kiffin would prefer. Since the Tulane game, questions and doubts have surfaced about the O-line’s ability to give

Dart, and Judkins for that matter, the time and space they need. Coming up against a physical defensive front from LSU, Ole Miss has to win the line of scrimmage if Dart wants to flourish.

This has the possibility to be a season-defining game whichever way it goes. Ole Miss still has a tough schedule ahead of it,

so a win against the Tigers could do wonders for team morale and confidence. As for LSU, it is very much still in the hunt for the West, and a win on the road would provide them a sizable boost.

Regardless of the outcome, Saturday’s game is shaping up to be a potential all-timer.

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University of Mississippi running back Jerrion Ealy celebrates after scoring a touchdown during a game against LSU on Oct. 23, 2021.

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No. 20 Ole Miss versus No. 13 LSU (Ian Sparks)

Final Score Prediction: Ole Miss 28, LSU 21

The Rebels are coming off a tough loss on the road to Alabama last week. The team’s offensive struggles proved to be their downfall in the 24-10 loss.

Running back Quinshon Judkins still has yet to have a big game, so Ole Miss’ run game has faltered.

The Tigers have won three in a row after their opening loss against Florida State, including a close win over Arkansas last week.

Quarterback Jayden Daniels is just shy of 1,300 passing yards and has 12 passing touchdowns already this season. The LSU offense is averaging 530 yards per game and 42.8 points per game so far and are looking to stay red hot against a stout Rebel defense.

Last season, the Rebels failed to fully bounce back after losing to Alabama at home. Following the loss last week to the Tide in Tuscaloosa, the focus will be on

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whether Ole Miss can bounce back. The Rebs will need big performances from Judkins and quarterback Jaxson Dart, along with the defense, to continue its stellar play in order to get the win.

No. 11 Notre Dame at No. 17 Duke (Cameron Larkin)

Final Score Prediction:

Notre Dame 38, Duke 21

This week’s College Gameday matchup is one that received absolutely no preseason buzz, but it happens to be one of the more intriguing Week 5 games. The Blue Devils burst onto the scene after a win against Clemson to start the season, and Notre Dame will serve as Duke’s second big test of the season.

The Fighting Irish dropped a heartbreaker at home against Ohio State last week. The disappointing loss marked the Irish’s first of the season, but make no mistake, Notre Dame is still one of the better teams in the country.

Wake Forest transfer QB Sam Hartman has been the answer for Notre Dame and Head Coach Marcus Freeman so far, and the defense has been elite through four games.

Duke QB Riley Leonard has been a pleasant surprise for Duke

so far, and he will play a big part in how competitive the Blue Devils will be in this game. However, the Irish look polished and scary, despite the Ohio State loss.

Texas A&M versus Arkansas (Teddy King)

Final Score Prediction:

Texas A&M 35, Arkansas 21

In Week 5 of college football and Week 2 of SEC play, the Arkansas Razorbacks will meet the Texas A&M Aggies in Arlington, Texas at AT&T Stadium for the annual Southwest Classic.

In its SEC opener against Auburn, despite rocky first-half execution, Texas A&M won 27-10. Sophomore quarterback Conner Weigman suffered a season-ending injury in the win, though. Filling in for Weigman was backup quarterback Max Johnson, who ultimately threw for 123 yards and two touchdowns going 7/11 on pass attempts.

After a hard-fought but notso-happy ending in Death Valley, losing to No. 12 LSU 3431, the strong and talented KJ Jefferson and the Razorbacks are looking to bounce back.

While both teams come into this matchup with one loss, A&M’s very

impressive defensive efforts and better-than-expected performance from Johnson this past week signal an Aggie victory on Saturday.

No. 10 Utah at No. 19 Oregon State (Tanner Shapiro)

Final Score Prediction:

Oregon State 31, Utah 20

No. 10 Utah travels to play No. 19 Oregon State in what should be a great game. Utah is without star QB Cam Rising but is still thriving. The Utah defense is special, as they held UCLA to seven points thanks to the team’s multitude of star players.

On the other hand, Oregon

State is coming off of a loss to Washington State; it was a high scoring affair (38-35), but WSU outlasted the Beavers. OSU quarterback DJ Uiagalelei, a transfer from Clemson, has been solid all year for the Beavers.

Oregon State’s strength is its offensive line, which could be in for a tough test against a stacked Utah front seven. The Utah offense is unreliable, as their defense keeps them in games and the offense cannot capitalize most of the time. Oregon State shocks Utah in this one.

Around the SEC: Rebels & Tigers square off in Oxford

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Ole Miss versus Louisiana State University has been dubbed a must-win game for both programs. LSU, having suffered a loss to Florida State in Week 1, is looking to get a statement win under its belt. Ole Miss, who crumbled against Alabama last week, needs this win if it has any hopes of contending in the SEC West.

The mass media does a good job of covering the highlights of this matchup, but these people cover every single team in America. What do student journalists, who focus solely on LSU athletics, have to say about it?

LSU’s Peter Rauterkus, sports editor for the student-run newspaper, Reveille, said, “I think this is a game where it’s going to be really back-and-forth in the first half. I wouldn’t be surprised if this game were already in the mid-20s, low-30s at halftime.”

Both teams have shown flashes of what could be truly explosive

offenses, as they have both broken the 70-point threshold already this season. It is, however, a matter of who can string together a more consistent offensive attack.

“Ole Miss has a really dynamic offense; they’ve got, in my opinion, the best offensive mind in college football running things in Lane Kiffin,” Rauterkus said.

“They’ve got an experienced quarterback who I think can take advantage of (LSU’s) secondary.”

As for LSU, all eyes are on QB Jayden Daniels. He came into this season as a Heisman hopeful, but he has somehow fallen under the shadow of many other players who are also having fantastic seasons.

Rauterkus said, “Last year, he had a really good season; (Daniels) led LSU to a 10-win season, was dynamic throwing and running the ball and he accounted for almost 70% of LSUs offense. He’s been SEC Co-Player of the Week these last two weeks; he’s found that connection with Malik Nabers.”

Last year, LSU got the best of Ole Miss in a dominant way, shutting the Rebels down in front

of a loud-and-proud Tiger faithful. This year, though, Ole Miss gets the home field advantage. A lot of Rebel fans think last year’s game might have ended differently if it was in Vaught-Hemingway Stadium; the question is, will that be the case this year?

“I think every time you’re at home, you’re in an environment that’s comfortable, you’re playing in front of your fans, it gives you an advantage,” Rauterkus said. “Any time that you’re at home, and the crowd’s loud, it does make it difficult for an offense.”

There is debate whether this game is more important for Ole Miss or LSU in terms of this season and for the future. LSU Head Coach Brian Kelly conquered some of the SEC’s best in year one when he triumphed over Alabama; Rebel Coach Lane Kiffin, on the other hand, does not possess one of these program-defining wins.

Rauterkus said, “Coming off a loss, Ole Miss has a lot to play for in this game. They’re trying to prove it after a game that it sounds like they felt like this

was their year to beat Alabama.”

Ole Miss did not recover from its first loss last year, which just so happened to be against LSU. This year, the Rebels fell to Alabama first. Many Rebel fans are worried about an impending collapse, similar to that of last season, and Rauterkus thinks LSU will be another domino to fall out

of place during Ole Miss’ season.

“I find it hard for Ole Miss’ offense to have enough balance to where they can hang with LSU’s offense for the entire game,” he finished. “I think LSU is going to wear (Ole Miss) down a little bit in the second half.”

Rauterkus’ final score prediction: LSU 45, Ole Miss 38

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Sickle cell awareness month has come and gone

With Breast Cancer Awareness Month coming up in less than a week, prepare to see the country “pink out” in support of those affected by the disease. You probably already know what I’m talking about: the bright pink shirts, flags, cups and shoes. Football teams across the U.S. hop on the trend as an opportunity to don colorful, flashy accessories on the field while simultaneously promoting a good cause.

We can all agree that this is a generally good thing, though some have an issue with the potential capitalization of sickness — a very valid criticism.

The main reasons why Breast Cancer Awareness Month has become so widespread are visibility and monetary investment, two things that play hand in hand. The more visible a group or topic is, the more investment it will receive from the public and private alike. The inverse is also true, usually.

So, when Estée Lauder, an industry leader in cosmetics marketed towards women, managed to distribute millions of pink ribbons in an effort to popularize breast cancer awareness month, the company found immense success in the campaign. Now, October is known for a few things in North America — Halloween, pumpkins, fall and breast cancer awareness.

There are many, many days and months designated for many different health issues by various institutions. In fact, all 365 days on the calendar are assigned a specific health awareness.

As you may have guessed, the chief reasons these re -

spective months and days do not receive the same attention are virality and volume. It’s already nearly impossible to get everybody in the nation to care about something, and it’s even more difficult to get a nation to agree on something.

In this case, I can envision a world where constant illness awareness becomes categorized as another liberal talking point and treated as another hindrance to entertainment.

Seeing as Depression Awareness Month, which falls in September, rightfully receives plenty of coverage on our college campus, I would like to take this opportunity to point our attention toward another health awareness effort that affects tens of thousands of Americans: sickle cell anemia.

Growing up, I had a handful of friends and classmates affected by the disease, but it typically did not interfere with daily life. On the days when they couldn’t handle it, they experienced nausea, dizziness, fatigue and an overall visible grogginess, only to be sent to a school nurse who can only do so much. An hour or so with the nurse and a bottle of water later, they returned to the classroom and suffered in silence.

Sickle cell is a disease that affects the shape of red blood cells in the body, causing discshaped cells to deform into a variety of shapes, but primarily a hook shape — hence the name.

The disease has disproportionately affected the Black population for decades as it is an inherited ailment present at birth. Surely, there is a conversation to be had regarding the dismissal of Black health issues. Even here in our own state, we see Black people get forgotten by the healthcare

system as hospital after hospital closes. This especially affects predominantly Black counties where these closures have happened the most.

Sickle Cell Awareness Month has come and gone so casually for the previously mentioned reasons — virality and volume. Sickle cell is estimated to have about 100,000 patients nationwide. In comparison, there are ~200,000 breast cancer diagnoses yearly. Still, take this chance to offer support to someone you may know with sickle cell and further the research on the disease.

You probably ask yourself, “Why wait until the last week of September to say something? That’s counterintuitive, if anything.” I primarily waited to run this article because much of the help these people need is ongoing, and efforts shouldn’t be promoted for a mere 30 days. If you want to make a genuine impact, contribute continually.

One of the easiest, most common ways you can help is by donating blood if you are able to. Blood transfusions are the number one procedure sickle cell patients undergo on a yearto-year basis. If you are on the fence about a blood donation, are afraid of needles or have another reservation regarding the service, take a moment to consider the lives you could be impacting or changing by helping.

Not everybody can have the Cowboys on national television playing in their honor. Instead, a newspaper editor can push the conversation out to more people and perhaps have a domino effect for the cause.

Justice Rose is the opinion editor. He is a junior journalism major from Madison, Miss.

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Designer versus fast fashion: Is it worth the investment?

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If you are anything like me, you are used to people commenting on the extravagance of designer clothing and the subtle digs that tend to follow seeing someone wearing a designer brand. Designer clothing is associated with wealth, elitism and the often out-of-touch nature of its owners, and this is all fair. For the average person, myself included, designer clothing is not very attainable. Recently, however, I have been thinking about all the money many of us spend on clothing items every year and how often we end up buying pieces that don’t last us longer than a few wears. The fashion landscape is currently dominated by fast

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fashion brands like Shein, Zara and H&M. These brands thrive on imitating runway designs, having a fast turn-around time and always having the latest trend available for low prices.

While I completely understand the draw to brands like this, especially for students living on part-time income, purchasing from fast fashion brands isn’t sustainable for the environment nor for your wardrobe.

Clothing pieces from fast fashion brands are made from cheaper materials, meaning they are more likely to wear out quickly. These brands also focus on “trendy” pieces, which means they are likely to go out of style within a year or so. This means that our closets are experiencing constant turnover as we are forced to buy new items to re -

place the old. When you think about how often you are buying new clothes and how much those clothes add up, it suddenly doesn’t seem so crazy to purchase designer clothes.

Designer brands are not only at the forefront of fashion, but they also focus on creating durable, timeless pieces that will last a lifetime. Sure, paying hundreds of dollars for a top may seem frivolous, but when you consider its longevity and how many tops you would likely buy over that same time frame from a fast fashion brand, it starts to make more sense.

Many consumers are under the impression that runway clothing is not meant for everyday wear, but all it takes is looking at a few of this month’s fashion week shows to see how practical most of the clothing is.

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