Students at the University of Mississippi shared differing reactions to former President Donald Trump’s victory over Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election — feelings of cheer, dread and indifference swept through campus.
Election night nerves
Many students from both sides of the political aisle described the experience of watching the election results come in as “nerve-racking,” citing the uncertainty of the outcome in the seven swing states — North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Arizona and Nevada — that ultimately decided the election.
Trump first won North Carolina and Georgia late Tuesday evening, followed by Pennsylvania and Wisconsin early Wednesday morning to reach 277 electoral votes. Trump also won Michigan Wednesday afternoon. Results from Arizona and Nevada have not come in at the time of publication
Anna Kinsey, a freshman business management major from Petal, Miss., said she did not find out the results of the election until the next day.
“I woke up this morning and could kinda just tell that something had happened, and it was shocking. Whenever I was looking at things (Tuesday night) it was all 50/50, but I was still hopeful that things would turn around. I knew once I went to bed that whoever won Pennsylvania was most likely going to win,” Kinsey said.
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Mitch Milligan, a junior Chinese and linguistics major from Marion, Ill., shared what he thought happened.
“Maybe there’s just a huge Republican presence or maybe (voters) just didn’t like how things have been the last four years, and they went and changed their vote back,” Milligan said.
Isabella Danti, a junior criminal justice major from Franklin, Mass., talked about
Trump on campus by wearing memorabilia t-shirts and red-colored outfits.
Donning a bright red MAGA hat, Carter Reynolds, a sophomore secondary education major from Cincinnati, felt relieved after the election.
“I think it was fair, and obviously I’m happy (Trump) won. There are good things to come from this,” Reynolds said. “When I was in eighth grade, I went to Wash-
“I think there is going to be controversy on both sides, but there’s nothing you can really do. Whatever happened, happened, and now we just gotta see what he’s gonna do.”
- Tanner Browning junior exercise science major
er careers. … I was very excited and just felt very patriotic in general,” Huthnance said.
Despite his high margin of victory, many Trump supporters, including Tanner Browning, a junior exercise science major and Oxford native, did not expect this big of a win.
“It was a lot more lopsided than I thought it would be,” Browning said. “I was happy with Trump’s win. I think there is going to be controversy on both sides, but there’s nothing you can really do. Whatever happened, happened, and now we just gotta see what he’s gonna do.”
Kamree Chandler, a freshman law studies major from Laurel, Miss., felt nervous watching the election.
her expectations for reactions on campus.
“I think people on campus will try to hold onto their beliefs,” Dante said.
“I don’t think people are going to be as expressive as they were in the last election because it will just cause tension and arguments among students.”
Trump’s triumph excites Campus was quiet post-election. Still, many students showed their support for
ington, D.C., with my grandpa and got this hat for him and one for myself, and I felt like today was a good day to wear it.”
Wearing blue and red Gucci sneakers, Lucy Huthnance, a sophomore elementary education major from Houston, showed off her post-election pride on her way to work.
“I voted for Donald Trump, so I am feeling very confident in our future. … I was nervous before because going into education, there was a lot more at stake than maybe oth-
Students
“I was not expecting it to be a sort of landslide victory for Trump. I expected it to be way closer number wise. I appreciate that we were given an answer last night, unlike last election. I went to bed very relieved,” Chandler said. “I do believe that the country spoke for who they wanted, and while the numbers were close in a handful of states, the majority ruled, and that’s how our country should be represented, by the majority.” Chandler said Trump’s policies and experience in office would help alleviate economic pressure.
“My initial response was that maybe now my gas, groceries and down payments will lessen as opposed to what they were under the Biden administration,” Chandler said. “Trump had several encounters shaking Putin and Kim Jong Un’s hands, which
Many fans go all out to attend away games whenever
Cole Borggreve, a junior business administration major, wears a “Make America Great Again” shirt altered to include the University of Mississippi logo on Nov. 6.
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seemed to have a better outcome as far as military money spent.”
Velmanté Smith, a senior integrated marketing communications major from Clinton, Miss., said that he was confident in a Trump win and is confident
the borders have been open for a while and just how expensive everything is,” Breen said.
Breen felt relieved with the outcome of this election, though it was nerve-wracking.
“I was pretty happy with the outcome, and all of the swing states went his way. It was tight early on with all mail-ins since they tend to lean more liberal, but he turned it around once they started counting the votes
“I woke up feeling sick to my stomach. I didn’t even want to go to school. I kinda felt like it was going to happen, but I didn’t want it to be true.”
- Lillyan Madrid junior Arabic major
felt like it was going to happen, but I didn’t want it to be true. I think it’s ironic that if Kamala would have won, they would have pulled the card of the election being rigged, but now that Trump won, they aren’t saying that.”
Olivia Gaines, a sophomore allied health studies major from Southaven, Miss., said she felt isolated.
“I regret not voting,” Gaines said. “I knew our state was going to be red anyways, but I’m still sad about it. I know this place is very Republican-oriented, so I knew that today was going to be pretty peaceful, but it’s just sad that I don’t have anyone to relate to.”
Sereniti McMillan, a sophomore criminal justice major from Aberdeen, Miss., believes that Harris’ loss was the result of people not being fully educated on Trump’s policies.
“I feel like people just make stupid decisions in life because what’s Trump gonna do for them? Nothing. I feel like the future of our country is going downhill. … They aren’t doing their research,” McMillan said.
Oxford, did not support either candidate in the election.
“I’m independent, so I didn’t vote for anybody. I just wish when they do go into office, they know what they’re doing instead of making it hard for everybody
in his policies going forward.
“I was very happy. I kind of expected it. I knew he was gonna win by a landslide, but I don’t think (Harris) did anything well — I’m just happy Trump won and us 18-25-year-olds are not gonna have to be drafted into (any wars or) conflicts,” Smith said.”I think we need to deport the illegals. We need to stop the trans epidemic.”
Jimmy Breen, a freshman sports management major from Chicago, also pointed to illegal immigration as an important issue.
“I thought we needed some change in the country with all the illegals coming in and how
from Election Day,” Breen said.
Harris’ defeat disappoints
Students who supported Harris were somber, expressing disappointment and fear.
Sara Giray, a senior psychology major from Oxford, said she doubted Harris would win.
“I wasn’t completely convinced, but I was hopeful,” Giray said.
Lillyan Madrid, a junior Arabic major from Amory, Miss., said she felt conflicted about the acceptance of Trump’s win.
“I woke up feeling sick to my stomach,” Madrid said. “I didn’t even want to go to school. I kinda
For Trinetie Thompson, a senior allied health studies major from Moss Point, Miss., this election was a “roller coaster,” but she was not surprised by the result.
“It’s a lot of emotions to take in because looking at it from a Black woman’s perspective, … truth and reality came out to shine last night. I feel like as a country, we’re not progressing as much as we should be,” Thompson said. “It’s devastating to see that America doesn’t want a woman in power that bad.”
Giray sees the election results as a setback for LGBTQ+ rights and human rights.
“It was painful because of the progress we have made previously, (especially) as a queer woman,” Giray said. “Knowing a lot of voters in this state voted against my rights, the rights of my community, the rights of my partner and the majority of campus … it was just painful.”
Giray said she is worried about the implications of this election on future generations.
“(Because of) Project 2025, I know a lot of these things are not gonna be fixed in the next election, even if a different candidate comes in,” Giray said.
And some remain indifferent
While some students were pleased and others disappointed, a few were apathetic.
Makaria Sy’Nai, a freshman psychology major from
“I do believe that the country spoke for who they wanted, and while the numbers were close in a handful of states, the majority ruled, and that’s how our country should be represented, by the majority.”
else in the world,” Sy’Nai said.
While Giray saw the results of the election as a setback, Sy’Nai said that nothing will change.
“It’s more of a standstill, instead of a setback. … It can’t be worse than it already is,” Sy’Nai said.
Some students have been relying on humor to get through. Lillian Starrett, a senior multidisciplinary studies from Hernando, Miss., compared the election to “South Park.”
“There’s a pretty good ‘South Park’ episode about elections, and that’s how I felt because you have to choose between a douche and a turd sandwich, and that’s how I felt,” Starrett said.
Others said they were relying on God.
- Kamree Chandler freshman law studies major
more allied health studies major from Rowland, Miss., said. Lamonte Harris, a junior finance major from Pascagoula, Miss., also was comforted by faith.
“Initially, I was nervous, but I prayed. Whatever happens, happens, you know? If he won, then it was in God’s plan for him to win, and hopefully he carries the next four years gracefully. … I have faith in what he can do,” Harris said. Mary Evans and Cameron Larkin contributed reporting.
“I didn’t really pay attention to the election last night. I chose to go to sleep instead. Personally, I was going for Kamala, but for me, as long as we keep Jesus first, that is all that matters to me, so it doesn’t matter that Trump won to me,” Alyvia McLaurin, a sopho-
A student inquires about the voting shuttle service on the Union Plaza on Nov. 5.
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Carter Reynolds wears a “Make America Great Again” hat on Nov. 6.
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Enrollment at the University of Mississippi is up 11% from last year, according to the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning, which finalized its figures on Nov. 1, 2024.
UM’s Oxford campus now boasts a record enrollment of 23,981, which is a 2,385 student increase over last year’s enrollment of 21,596.
In fall 2023, UM enrollment increased by 8.7% from 19,869 in 2022 to 21,596.
Including the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, enrollment at UM grew from 24,710 to 27,124 students, constituting a 9.8%
No wonder there’s no parking! Fall 2024 enrollment numbers released
increase. UMMC’s individual enrollment grew from 3,114 to 3,143 between 2023 and 2024, marking a 0.9% increase.
The overall enrollment at Mississippi’s eight public universities increased 3.6%, with 79,817 students enrolled as compared to 77,074 students in fall 2023.
Several other universities in Mississippi also saw an increase in enrollment between fall 2023 and fall 2024. Alcorn State University is up 3.5% from 2,894 to 2,995 students. Mississippi State University is up 2.2% from 22,657 to 23,150 students. Mississippi Valley State University is up 0.4% from 2,196 to 2,205 students. University of Southern
Mississippi is up 0.5% from 13,110 to 13,170 students.
Enrollment at three state universities decreased from fall 2023 to fall 2024.
The Mississippi University for Women is down 1.5% from 2,227 to 2,193 students. Delta State University is down 2.3% from 2,716 to 2,654 students. Jackson State University is down 3.6% from 6,564 to 6,326 students.
Alfred Rankins Jr., the state commissioner of higher education, is positive about the increase in enrollment.
“In these challenging economic times, it is encouraging to see more students pursuing an education that will pay dividends throughout their careers and build a strong workforce to fuel our economy,” Rankins said in the most recent Missis -
Sigma Alpha Epsilon National Office
A cease and desist order placed on the University of Mississippi’s chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon by the SAE National Office has been lifted as of Tuesday, Nov. 5.
The national office originally sent the cease and desist order on Friday, Oct. 25, after which an investigation took place. At the conclusion of the investigation, the national office notified the fraternity that it could resume chapter operations effective immediately, according to Steve Mitchell, eminent supreme recorder and CEO of SAE.
The letter did not indicate what issues were being investigated.
“The Fraternity Service Center is dedicated to the success of the Mississippi
munity,” Mitchell said in the letter. “To that end, we encourage the chapter and its members to review Minerva’s Shield and implement the procedures and requirements into chapter operations.”
Mitchell said that the national office is dedicated to working with the UM chapter moving forward.
“Again, we appreciate the chapter’s cooperation with this investigation,” Mitchell said. “We look forward to helping the Mississippi Gamma Chapter commit to the health and safety of our members, their guests and the community.”
Dave Pascarella, director of communications for the SAE National Office, also gave a statement to The Daily Mississippian.
“In good times and challenging ones, the men of the
ening their chapter in every facet. During the pause in operations, all chapter stakedirection and following the same plan to strengthen the chapter and its members, chapter of SAE for comment but had not received a response upon publication.
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Something old, something new: the rising popularity of estate sales in Oxford
JANE DUNN
A&C Staff Writer
While estate sales traditionally have been thought of as something reserved for older generations looking to kill time on Sundays, they have become a fun weekend activity for many University of Mississippi students looking for inexpensive and unique jewelry, décor and vintage clothing.
Claudia Pieroni, a senior computer science major from Madison, Miss., appreciates both the unique and sustainable qualities of estate sale finds.
“I think what attracts me to estate sales is the opportunity to find items that you can’t find anywhere else in the area,” Pieroni said. “Fast fashion and fast consumer goods tend to suck not only quality out of products but also their personality.”
Pieroni emphasized the thrill of the unknown associated with estate sales.
“It’s just a fun and unique experience to scavenge the house for things you wouldn’t even think about needing but now want,” Pieroni said.
Bella Bach, a senior exercise science major from Madison, Miss., explained why she has been leaning into the trend lately.
“I love going to estate sales because it’s definitely affordable, and you also find so many unique pieces,” Bach said. “I’ve kept finds just how they are, flipped them, painted them, whatever. It gives me something to do with my friends on Sundays and a project to do in my free time. I also love the idea of sustainability and the reuse of items.”
With the rising costs of living, rent and tuition, the opportunity to find quality items at a discounted rate is desirable, Bach said.
“I had just gotten a new house in Oxford and needed furniture and decorations. I loved going to the estate sale because it’s affordable, and you can find so many unique pieces,” Bach said.
Brooks Hamm is an Oxford native and owner of Hammhaul and seller on Sellvntg, a vintage clothing website created by UM students.
“I think the influx of estate sales has made a huge impact on my business. One reason being there are enough to go around for everyone, and they all usually start at the same time early in the morning,” Hamm said. “Weekdays, thrifting gets hard because all of us resellers are sharing the same stores, so it’s just harder to find cool things but still possible. I think you can always find some cool pieces at any sale, and that is always good for the business.”
Hamm said that while estate sale culture is connecting the Oxford community, the competitive nature of getting the best finds might have some negative effects.
“We are all after one thing: vintage clothing. We have these pop-up shops that bring tons of college students together, which I think creates a great sense of community,” Hamm said. “I definitely think some people take it so far that consuming these vintage clothes starts to define who they are, and that’s where it gets bad.”
Both Bach and Pieroni said the best resource for finding estate sales is Estatesale.net. The website scans a user’s surrounding area for any estate sales taking place within a set time frame.
“If I’m looking online, Estatesale.net is a great resource for finding estate sales near my area. You can also download their app for your
phone if you are looking for another quick and easy way,” Pieroni said.
For Bach, checking weekly estate sale listings on the app has become habitual.
“My friend originally told me about estate sales and told me to get the app Estatesales.net. So now every week I get on the app and see what is going to be in town that weekend,” Bach said.
Shelly Dahl is the owner of Oxford Estate Sales, one of the main estate sale operators in the Oxford area.
“Technology makes it a lot easier to get the word out about sales. People love to get online and look at upcoming sales. Sales always do better the more social media exposure I give them,” Dahl said. “The younger crowd, I believe, appreciates this form of advertising instead of traditional print methods.”
Dahl also voiced her excitement at the rise of student participation.
“We started our business five years ago. The demographics within the last two years have definitely changed,” Dahl said. “When we first started, it seemed most of our customers were over 55. Now, at the last sale I had, the first five people in line were under 30.”
Dahl offered perspective on why this shift has occurred.
“Word is getting out about the deals on vintage clothing or Colonel Reb memorabilia, and that tends to be really popular within the younger crowd,” Dahl said.
However, Dahl explained that while Ole Miss gear does seem to be the most sought after, it is not the only thing estate sale frequenters are fighting over.
“McCarty pottery can really draw a crowd,” Dahl said. “Rare items that you can’t find on Amazon and unique furniture are popular, too.”
Bach is not usually searching for anything specific when she goes to estate sales, but instead she keeps her mind open to everything.
“I’ve bought furniture, mirrors, plates, keepsakes, vases, knick knacks, clothes, etc. I just go to look around and see what I can find,” Bach said.
Pieroni said most of the treasure she finds is unexpected.
“You can find such a variety of things that I typically don’t walk in with a certain item in mind. In general, I look for things like books, clothes, trinkets, glassware, accessories, jewelry and vinyls,” Pieroni said.
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‘Agatha’ was meaningless all along
CLAY HALE Managing Editor
“Agatha All Along” is Disney+’s latest series addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and while it is full of charisma and personality, the show’s weakness is a meaningless ending.
The series follows the witchy Agatha Harkness, played by a mischievous Kathryn Hahn, as she breaks free from a spell placed upon her by Elizabeth Olsen’s Scarlet Witch and gathers a coven to travel down The Witches’ Road. Legend has it that if a witch can reach the end of the road, they are granted a prize of their own desire.
After Joe Locke’s character, mysteriously called “Teen” for the first half of the show, gets the idea to travel down the road, Agatha makes an attempt to get her stolen power back.
At the end of the series — albeit, sparing you some details — it is revealed that Agatha created the con of The Witches’ Road so she could suck the powers out of other witches, thus killing them. The point? There is no real Witch -
es’ Road. That is until “Teen,” later revealed to be Billy Maximoff, subconsciously creates the road in Agatha’s basement.
Alongside the newly recruited coven, Agatha and Billy then travel down the road. We discover later that this foils Agatha’s plans to drain her new coven of magic, but in the moment, we are led to believe that she does actually know what is happening on the road and that she has traveled down it before.
Among Agatha’s coven is Patti LuPone’s Lilia Calderu, Sasheer Zamata’s Jennifer Kale, Ali Ahn’s Alice Wu-Gulliver, Debra Jo Rupp’s Sharon Davis (or Mrs. Hart, if you are Agatha) and Aubrey Plaza’s Rio Vadal, who is later revealed to be Death, which is important.
Rio is Agatha’s ex and was only summoned to the road after Mrs. Hart fatally dies in the road’s first trial, thus prompting the coven to summon another witch; there is one trial per witch and each is to test their specific witch abilities, therefore, without her, they were missing her specific brand of witch (a green witch).
Throughout the venture
down, down, down the road, various members of the coven die, including my personal favorites — Lilia and Alice, both of whom, in my opinion, have the most fully developed and human journeys.
When Rio comes to collect Alice’s body, Alice pleas for more time and breaks down after dismantling her family’s curse. Regardless, Rio denies her more time.
Then, when Lilia passes in a beautiful full-circle moment in the show’s best episode (episode seven), there is this touch of completeness that makes me okay with it.
During the final showdown in episode eight, Agatha and Billy are fighting Rio, but our protagonist shares the notion that we cannot defeat death. Agatha then offers herself to Rio, finally ending the cat-and-mouse game the two have been playing for years.
Agatha dies. It beautifully, yet tragically, summarizes the whole point of the show, which is that death is inevitable.
And then, Agatha comes back to life as a ghost, which defeats the purpose of the villain, story
and main focal point of the entire show. On top of that, the effects that make Agatha a ghost are repulsive to the eye. Bluntly put, she looks ridiculous.
So not only have we ruined the beauty of life and death assurance but we do so in a matter that is unappealing.
Marvel’s decision to bring her back as ghost only further cements that Agatha was merely a stepping stone for another project in the future and sadly leaves this
show with no real point. As a “WandaVision” super fan, I was enthralled to hear about “Agatha All Along.” Early critics when the show was announced asked, “Who asked for this?” and “Why do we need this?” Unfortunately, as a person who asked for it, I have no answer to the second question.
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Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield bring audiences to tears in ‘We Live in Time’
satisfied, whereas others believe it ended exactly as it should. I fall into the latter camp, but that does not mean I left the theater content with my choice to watch this film.
The story the film tells is beautiful. It is one of perseverance, grief, relationships and legacy. I would argue with its categorization as a “romance” movie though. I think this label is an injustice. Although the story of Almut and Tobias was a driving and necessary force, the film was so much more.
the way Crowley chose to do the time cuts. There is never any blatant indication of how far forward or backward the audience is being transported in the lives of Almut and Tobias.
The only subtle tells are Almut’s hair and makeup and the occasional presence of their daughter. In her younger years, Almut sports a heavier eye-liner look and short bangs. As she ages, her hair appears longer and her make-up look of choice is a very subtle one.
but rather life happens every second someone is alive — hence, “we live in time.”
While I had complaints with the film’s structure, they do not hold a candle to the grievances I have with the emotional effect of this film. There was not a dry eye in the theater after its conclusion. If you are in need of a gut-wrenching tear release, I could not recommend this film more.
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Cruelly deemed a “Romance/Comedy” by Google, “We Live in Time” is director John Crowley’s bittersweet tale of the years after a serendipitous encounter that causes two strangers’ worlds to collide.
The film, using a series of time jumps, starts by abruptly delivering tragic news to the audience. Almut, played by Florence Pugh, has relapsed and is sick with a rather aggressive form of cancer. In doing this, Crowley achieves an effect similar to that of a roller coaster: You see the big drop coming in the distance, but you are helpless in avoiding it. All you can do is hang on and ride it out.
Almut is a chef with ambitious dreams and an impressive background when she first meets Tobias, played by
Andrew Garfield. Tobias, on the other hand, is a recent divorcée and employee at a breakfast cereal company.
Tobias does not appear to be deriving much joy from his life until, out of nowhere, fate and Almut’s car strike him. With one chance encounter, Almut changes Tobias’ mundane existence forever.
As the story progresses, the audience learns about the triumphs and tribulations the couple has endured together in a backwards manner. Crowley first shows the effect, then allows the audiences to be privy to the cause.
The film concludes with a rather divisive ending. Some viewers are left thoroughly un -
Therefore, I argue that “romance” is weakly being used as a synonym for the word “love,” which encompasses a much broader aspect of our, and the characters’, lives. Almut’s love for her career, the couple’s love for their daughter and self-love are the real subjects audiences are forced to grapple with.
My only critique about the structure of the film concerns
Perhaps Crowley chose to start somewhat near the end and chaotically spring back and forth at will to mimic the way Almut is analyzing her life choices as she is forced to make the biggest one yet: to pursue treatment or not.
Alternatively, Crowley could have used this method to further emphasize that our lives exist in each moment. There is not one pinnacle event that defines us,
While the film was released on Friday, Oct. 11 in much of the United States, it did not make it to Oxford until two weeks later on Friday, Oct. 25. Currently, the Malco Oxford Studio Cinema is the only location in Oxford showing the film. On Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, StudioCanal will distribute the film throughout the United Kingdom.
Joe Locke as Billy Maximoff and Kathryn Hahn as Agatha Harkness
Almut (Florence Pugh) and Tobias (Andrew Garfield) in ‘We Live in Time.’
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RESULTS & BENEFITS
MUSCLE RECOVERY STRESS REDUCTION
WEIGHT LOSS CELLULITE REDUCTION
INCREASED CALORIE BURN DETOXIFICATION
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Ole Miss hosts Georgia for a Top 25 matchup
The Rebels enter Saturday’s game with College Football Playoff contention at stake.
LILY GREEN Sports Staff Writer
Ole Miss looks for revenge against Georgia in Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 9. Last season, the Bulldogs dismantled the Rebels 52-17 in Sanford Stadium.
This is only the second time the Rebels have faced a ranked opponent this season. The first matchup resulted in a loss to LSU.
The Rebels are going into the game with a huge 63-31 road win over Arkansas. This was the Rebels’ first win on the Razorbacks’ home turf since 2008.
Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart had an impressive performance, throwing 515 passing yards and six touchdown passes. He also led the team in rushing yards with 10 carries for 47 yards. Dart became the second player in SEC history to have more than 500 passing yards and six touchdowns in a single game, according to the SEC Network.
Bo Underwood, sports editor of Georgia’s student newspaper, The Red and Black, spoke with The Daily Mississippian about this weekend’s game.
“If you allow Jaxson Dart to sit back there early in the game and build some confidence, that offense is going to really get going,” Underwood said. “The only real way to stop this offense is to immediately start to bring pressure and make life hard for him early.”
Dart was not the only Rebel player who had a great day on the field against Arkansas. Wide receiver Jordan Watkins put up monstrous numbers, with eight receptions, 254 receiving yards and five touchdowns — setting the Ole Miss record for most receiving yards and touchdowns in a single game.
On the other hand, Georgia struggled to beat Florida last week, as the Bulldogs trailed 13-6 in the
first half. Quarterback Carson Beck threw three interceptions, which allowed the Gators to take the lead.
The Bulldogs found their momentum in the second half, outscoring the Gators 28-7. Despite multiple turnovers, Beck managed to finish the day with 309 passing yards and two touchdown passes.
“Carson Beck had 10 interceptions in his last five games. … The fact that there have been three games like that for him and Georgia won two of them is pretty incredible,” Underwood said. “It says a lot about just how good the rest of Georgia’s team is.”
Georgia running back Nate Frazier also had a good day against Florida, finishing with 19 carries, 82 rushing yards and a touchdown.
Ole Miss heads into this week’s game with a 7-2 overall record and a 3-2 conference record. After losses to Kentucky and LSU, the Rebels must secure a win against Georgia to stay in the running for a College Football Playoff spot.
Georgia has only had one loss this season to Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala. on Sept. 28. A few weeks later, the Bulldogs went on to steal a win from then No. 1 Texas 30-15 in Austin.
Georgia will have to face a solid Ole Miss defense, which has given up an average of only 13.22 points per game. Furthermore, players such as defensive linebacker Suntarine Perkins should be on the watch list for the Bulldogs as he has nine sacks for 53 yards.
If the Rebels’ offense plays like they did in Fayetteville against the Razorbacks, the Bulldogs will likely struggle on both sides of the ball.
Ole Miss and Georgia will play on Saturday, Nov. 9 in Oxford. Kickoff is at 2:30 p.m. and will be streamed on ESPN+.
Dayton Wade makes a one-handed catch as Georgia defensive back Daylen Everette defends during the second half of a game on Nov. 11, 2023, in Athens, Ga.
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The Road Rebs: Unwavering Ole Miss support around the SEC
TEDDY KING Sports Editor
Ole Miss Football fanatics stand out for their ability to be Rebel fans anywhere. In addition to helping break attendance records at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium two times this season, the Road Rebs — students, alumni and fans who routinely travel to outof-town games — continue to go the extra mile to support Oxford’s favorite team.
What does it mean to be a Road Reb?
For senior accounting major Santino Rocchio, it means immersing yourself in the school’s gameday lifestyle and cheering for the Rebels.
“I love visiting other college towns to learn about their traditions and what makes their university unique,” Rocchio said. “I love sharing my pride for Ole Miss while appreciating another team in college football.”
Born and raised in Hernando, Miss., just an hour north of Oxford, Ole Miss graduate student Taylor Little attended home games with her family for many years before attending Ole Miss herself.
“I grew up in a family of Ole Miss fans,” Little said. “I have been coming to Ole Miss Football games every Saturday since I was a baby, and if we didn’t make it to the game, we would spend every Saturday making sure that we watched on the TV.”
Ole Miss has played on the road four times this season,
traveling to Wake Forest, South Carolina, LSU and Arkansas. Little attended every regular season away game last year and has attended two of the four away games so far this year.
“There is nothing better than a home game in Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, but taking a road trip to see the Rebs play is pretty amazing,”
Little said. “When it comes to fans traveling to watch Ole Miss play on the road, I think it is very important for our performance on the field. In my opinion, our players thrive off of our energy as fans, and when they see how well we travel, it greatly affects how they play.”
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Coach Lane Kiffin has expressed his appreciation for Road Rebs. Last season, when Ole Miss defeated Tulane 37-20 on the road, Kiffin was pleased with the Rebels’ attendance in New Orleans.
“I thought our crowd was phenomenal there, to show up for a road game like that and to stay for the end of the game,” Kiffin said in an interview with The Clarion-Ledger. “In the late fourth quarter, it felt like the whole stands was Ole Miss (fans), so that was cool to see.”
Senior international studies and Arabic major Cooper Carrico is a lifelong Ole Miss fan and a Road Rebel. Carrico described his experience traveling to Columbia, S.C., earlier this season to watch the Rebels secure a 27-3 win over South Carolina in Williams-Brice Stadium.
“This was my 13th SEC sta -
dium to see Ole Miss play in, so that was great to check off my bucket list,” Carrico said. “The stadium was very energetic, and their tradition of waving their towels during sandstorm was very cool to see in person.”
However, one road game stood out to Carrico — when Ole Miss defeated Tennessee in Knoxville on Oct. 16, 2021.
“It was a checkered night game in Neyland Stadium, so that elevated the environment 100%,” Carrico said. “I went with a big group of friends, and we had a great time exploring the campus before the game and dodging objects that were thrown toward Ole Miss fans
and the field when we won.”
Marin Noble, a sophomore biology major recently made the trip to Fayetteville, Ark., to support the Rebels. Noble credited Arkansas fans for their kindness.
“The Arkansas fans were very nice and made my experience as an away fan much more enjoyable,” Noble said.
“Although it wasn’t the Grove, the tailgating and pre-game festivities were very similar and a lot of fun. There was no better way to end the weekend than by cheering on our Rebels to a road win.”
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Left to Right: Santino Rocchio, Connor Admintin, Brady Winscott and Tanner Gough at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C., on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024.
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Ella Burnes and Marin Noble at Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Ark., on Saturday, Nov. 2.
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Georgia @ Ole Miss: 35-31 Ole Miss win
(Dylan Liggett)
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After struggling offensively since the start of SEC play and a shaky comeback over a heavily depleted Oklahoma team, the Rebels finally seem to have found their footing. In their 63-31 blowout victory against Arkansas, quarterback Jaxson Dart threw for 515 yards and six touchdowns.
The Ole Miss offense also seems to have come back from the dead, and even with injuries — especially those of Tre Harris and Caden Prieskorn — the Rebels were in fantastic form.
The Rebels’ defense also had what may have been their best game of the season so far, controlling the line of scrimmage and annihilating Arkansas’ offense.
-Against quarterback Carson Beck and the Bulldogs, the Rebels’ defense will face the most difficult test of the season. If Ole Miss is able to shut down the line of scrimmage again, and if the secondary can step up and do its job, the Rebels’ defense could hold back the Georgia Bulldogs’ offensive surge and lead the team to victory.
The Bulldogs seemed to struggle through a tough rivalry game with Florida last week, pulling ahead in the fourth quarter, but do not let that fool you. SEC teams, especially rivals, are always competitive, and after their complete dismembering of Texas the Bulldogs are anything but weak.
Georgia boasts the best defense in the country and quite possibly the best offense. While Beck has not been the star we usually see in Georgia quarterbacks, he is still an elite player.
If the Rebels want to beat the Bulldogs at home, they are going to have to pull out all the stops and come out firing on all cylinders because the Bulldogs certainly will.
If the Rebels can play the way they did against Arkansas, and especially if they have Harris and Prieskorn back in the lineup, the Rebels could walk away with a victory and possibly earn a spot in the College Football Playoff.
points of beating both Georgia and Texas A&M, and walking into Knoxville with nothing to lose and nothing to play for but pride could make this a more competitive matchup than some may expect.
Tennessee’s only loss has come from an upset at Razorback Stadium against Arkansas. Heading into this weekend, the Volunteers have pulled off three wins in a row.
The game may not be a shock, but it could still prove to be competitive if Tennessee comes in complacent and Mississippi State comes in with something to prove. Regardless of the status of the game, 34-10 seems the most generous score possible to the Bulldogs.
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meier threw for a massive 405 yards and two touchdowns, but also had three picks. Nussmier is second in the SEC in passing yards, but he is also second in the SEC in interceptions with nine.
Going into Death Valley at night is a tall task, especially under a new coach. Since 2000, LSU’s record is 116-8 at night in Tiger Stadium. Alabama is the favorite, despite this statistic. However, LSU will win at home and end Alabama’s last hope for the 12 team playoff.
Florida @ Texas: 34-13 Texas wins
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also rekindles a historic rivalry that dates back to their days in the Big 12. Although the Sooners lead the series 67-24-5, the Tigers defeated Oklahoma in their most recent visit to Columbia in 2012.
Following a tough shutout loss to Alabama, Mizzou is eager to bounce back after a bye week. The Tigers have a solid overall record of 6-2 and have yet to lose at home this season, but their starting quarterback’s status is questionable due to injury.
becoming a more balanced offense. Quarterback Drew Allar has thrown for 1,786 yards, 12 touchdowns and five interceptions. The ground game is still strong, as running back Kaytron Allen has 536 yards and four touchdowns. The Nittany Lions’ leading receiver is tight end Tyler Warren, with 606 yards and four touchdowns. Penn State’s defense has been hit or miss up to this point. They have 17 sacks on the year, with standout edge rusher Abdul Carter making six sacks on his own. The Nittany Lions have seven interceptions, with safety Jaylen Reed leading the way with two. Washington has had a bit of a down year since Head Coach Kalen DeBoer left for the Alabama job. Mississippi State transfer Will Rogers leads the way at quarterback with 2,284 yards, 13 touchdowns and four interceptions. The Huskies’ leading rusher is Jonah Coleman with 889 yards and seven touchdowns. The leading receiver is Denzel Boston with 682 yards and nine touchdowns. With only 14 sacks and eight interceptions as a team, the Washington defense has been the main issue. While this is not bad, it does not result in any big plays from the defensive side of the ball. EDGE rusher Isaiah Ward leads the way with three sacks, and linebacker Carson Bruener leads the team in interceptions with three as well.
The Huskies could put up a decent fight, but in the end, the talent on Penn State’s roster is too overwhelming to pick against.
Mississippi State @ Tennessee: 34-10 Tennessee wins (Lars Andersen)
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For a less than competitive Mississippi State program, Neyland Stadium is the last place they want to be. Coming into Saturday’s matchup at a beastly 7-1, the Tennessee Volunteers should have no problem dispatching one of the SEC’s worst.
The Bulldogs are coming off a dominant win over UMass, but playing bully ball and hanging 45 on one of the FBS’ perpetual basement dwellers does not a winner make. They have yet to win a matchup in the SEC or overpower any conference team.
Alabama @ LSU: 21-18 LSU wins (Delaney Smith)
The loser of this game will be eliminated from College Football Playoff contention. Both teams have two losses and desperately need this win to salvage their seasons.
LSU and Alabama are coming off bye weeks, and only one team came out on top in Week 9.
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The Crimson Tide bounced back from a rocky loss in Tennessee to shut out the Missouri Tigers at home 34-0. Quarterback Jalen Milroe threw for 215 yards and had a rushing touchdown. Running back Jam Miller rushed for 48 yards with two touchdowns.
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Oklahoma @ Missouri: 27-24 Missouri wins
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Saturday’s Oklahoma v. Missouri game not only marks the teams’ first SEC encounter but
Oklahoma aims to build on the momentum of a decisive 59-14 victory over Maine, which helped snap a three-game losing streak. The Sooners have faced significant challenges this season, including struggles on the offensive line and uncertainty at the quarterback position. These factors could be exploited by a hungry Missouri defense that ranks 13th nationally. With injuries and momentum at play, fans can expect an exciting and unpredictable game, as these two programs go head-to-head in a new chapter of their rivalry.
Washington @ Penn State: 31-10 Penn State wins (Luke Dunavant)
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Michigan @ Indiana: 42-17 Indiana wins (Wilson Engeriser) Indiana v. Michigan is the epitome of a classic college football game, featuring a struggling blue blood program against a hot program looking to make a name for themselves. Off to their strongest start in program history, the Indiana Hoosiers are undefeated and ranked among the Top 10 in the nation. The Hoosiers have been blowing out teams, scoring 441 points this season, while Michigan has scored only 123 points. Michigan is off to a much less favorable start, heading into Week 10 with a 5-4 record. This is a far cry from last year’s perfect season and a College Football Playoff National Championship. However, having quarterback troubles, with three Wolverines receiving significant reps, can be the difference between a Top 10 program and a program hovering on the precipice of bowl eligibility. The Hoosiers have been playing lights out this season. Having a home field advantage against the Wolverines could propel Indiana to yet another blowout victory.
State of emergency: Women’s healthcare in critical condition
CHEQUOIA ADDERLEY Opinion Staff Writer
One of the hardest things to be in life is a woman.
Now there are plenty of things I can choose from to support that statement (men can stop rolling their eyes now), but today I’m focusing more on how hard it is for us to simply take care of ourselves and our bodies.
It is no mystery that one of the biggest issues in our country is healthcare. More specifically, it’s a major issue in Mississippi.
It’s sad to see the lack of access to affordable and legitimate healthcare here. With Mississippi not expanding Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act, healthcare access is even more limited for low-income women. There are many impoverished areas in Mississippi that are barely given a thought, leaving more people uninsured.
Back home, many families lack adequate insurance, and even those with coverage face long travel distances for care. My mom, in her older age, struggles to keep up with screenings like mammograms, as appointments are hard to schedule. When she manages to book a visit, the best facilities are often out of reach.
I also face challenges, only being covered for urgent care visits. Routine wellness appointments are difficult to access without hefty bills, and I rarely receive a full checkup, even when in severe pain.
Even though this is a general issue that can apply to both genders with the right data, there are significant differences within the system that affect women in ways that don’t impact men.
The rate of breast cancer incidents in Mississippi may
be lower than the national average, but the mortality rate is higher — largely due to latestage diagnosis and lack of treatment access. The same is true for cervical cancer.
Mississippi has the highest infant mortality rate in the country, along with one of the highest maternal mortality rates.
Not only is our maternal mortality rate double the national average, but Black women are disproportionately affected, with a rate about three times higher than that of white women here in Mississippi.
So not only is the well-being of all women at risk here but so is that of Black women, and it isn’t talked about enough. For example, it’s more likely for a Black woman’s reports or complaints to be overlooked or ignored from the start. The lack of cultural competence sometimes discourages many women of color from seeking care or following up on treatments, leading to the complications we’re seeing now.
Imagine how many cases could’ve been prevented or treated completely differently if healthcare workers took the time to assess women of color properly.
Ultimately, these circumstances are driven by a combination of systemic racism, socioeconomic barriers and geographic isolation, creating a public health crisis that demands urgent attention and reform.
But since we’re on the topic of pregnancy, let’s take a step back to how scary it is right now for a woman to bring life into the United States, even more so in Mississippi. The current fight over reproductive rights and restrictions is
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a big one, especially after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
The near-total ban on abortion has forced many women to carry unintended pregnancies to term, increasing the risk of poor health outcomes. With limited family planning resources and access to contraception, particularly in rural areas, it’s difficult for some to manage this burden.
Once a woman is pregnant, regardless of how it happens, if she decides to keep the pregnancy, she must first investigate proper prenatal care. A significant portion of women in Mississippi receive inadequate prenatal care, which is crucial after being forced to proceed with pregnancy.
Although Medicaid covers pregnant women during pregnancy and childbirth, the coverage typically ends about 60 days postpartum, which isn’t very long. In fact, this is a critical time for women to receive support during recovery, both physically and mentally.
The examples can go on and on, but they all circle back to the lack of care and effort put into improving the healthcare system here in the South. The struggles are so pronounced here yet so silenced, and it’s important that these issues are addressed.
And if we women — of all backgrounds — don’t speak up about it, who will?
Chequoia Adderley is a senior integrated marketing communications major from Pascagoula, Miss.
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A case for Erik and Lyle Menendez
“...the release of the Menendez brothers would be a monumental recognition of how society no longer chooses to ridicule or blame victims of abuse.”
DENTON JENKINS Opinion Contributor
No one expected the names of Erik and Lyle Menendez to be propelled back into the spotlight more than 30 years after their initial murder trial. With the release of Netflix’s “Monsters: The Erik and Lyle Menendez Story,” the public’s attention came in a wave, sparking impassioned debates on social media and a surprising volume of calls to release the brothers.
Given their claimed experiences as victims of abuse and the cultural attention their case is receiving, the Menendez brothers’ potential release could be symbolic of a societal shift in how we understand child sexual abuse.
The Menendez case began in 1989, when the brothers murdered their parents, Jose and Kitty Menedez, in their California home. Though they admitted to the murders, conflict arose in the court proceedings when the brothers, ages 18 and 21, claimed they had been physically, emotionally and sexually abused by their fa-
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Providing harrowing details of the abuse throughout the court proceedings, the brothers’ first trial resulted in a mistrial, meaning the 12 jurors could not come to a consensus about whether to convict the brothers of first degree murder or manslaughter — the latter of which would have recognized their abuse defense and resulted in a lesser sentence.
The brothers were then convicted of first-degree murder in a second trial and sentenced to life without the possibility of parole. This second trial has since garnered much criticism for the judge’s blocking of crucial evidence relevant to the brothers’ defense.
Today, some claim newly discovered evidence including a letter detailing the abuse and written by Erik prior to the murders should be considered.
To some extent, these pleas on the brothers’ behalf are having the intended effect, with Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón recommending to a district judge that the brothers be re-
sentenced as eligible for youthful parole. This means that, pending a decision from the district judge, the brothers could be released immediately with time served.
Beyond the legal justifications for a review of the sentencing, I believe there is a separate case to be made for their release: their ability to shine a light on the impact of child sexual abuse.
According to RAINN, Child Protective Services substantiates or finds strong evidence for claims of child sex abuse every nine minutes. Beyond physical injuries that can be sustained from assault, these children are at increased risk of many mental disorders, substance abuse, subsequent sexual violence and suicide later in life.
This is not just an issue lurking in the farthest, darkest corners of the country nor only on screen in the Menedez case. It is right here at home. According to research by SafeHome.org, Mississippi has the third highest number of child sex abuse victims nationally, with 192 reported victims for every 100,000 children.
Despite what one may feel
about the legal implications of the brothers’ release, Erik and Lyle’s story aligns with the experience of these child victims.
Despite the contested court proceedings of their conviction, the brothers have not sat idly by while serving their sentences in separate prisons. Erik has spent many years of his sentence providing hospice care to his fellow inmates, while Lyle has been elected by his peer inmates as a representative to advocate for prison reforms. Meanwhile, both brothers have advocated for other childhood sexual abuse victims, going so far as to start programs at their respective prisons for those victims.
If released, the brothers could continue these efforts of prison reform and further advocate for the recognition, understanding and support for victims of child sex abuse. Further, their efforts could have a massive effect in reducing the social stigma that still surrounds male victims. This is especially true for male victims of child sexual abuse who are less likely to report abuse than female victims due to social stig-
ma and a perceived loss of masculinity surrounding their abuse.
While a new generation looks to this case with fresh eyes and a more complete understanding of child sexual abuse and its effects, the release of the Menendez brothers would be a monumental recognition of how society no longer chooses to ridicule or blame victims of abuse.
In a complex case within a society still limited in understanding of male child sex abuse, the punishment Erik and Lyle were handed simply did not match the crime. While we cannot condone their actions, they deserve the chance to tell their story in a decade when more facts and research on their abuse are available than ever before. They deserve the chance to continue their efforts of shedding light on a dark issue beyond the metal bars of a prison cell.
Denton Jenkins is a junior public policy leadership major from Starkville, Miss.
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• Practiced at his privately owned law firm for 45 consecutive years - located at the same place, being the Oxford Square, Downtown, Oxford, Mississippi.
• Still practicing at his privately owned law firm for over 50 consecutive - located at the same place, being the Oxford Square, Downtown, Oxford, Mississippi.
• Taught the Mississippi DUI Law and 5 different Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure courses each and every semester at the University of Mississippi for 29 consecutive years.
• Taught the Mississippi DUI Law and 5 different Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure courses each and every semester at the University of Mississippi for 29 consecutive years.
• A member of the Chancellor’s Trust at the University of Mississippi since 1981.
• A member of the Chancellor’s Trust at the University of Mississippi since 1981.
• Former Municipal Prosecutor for the City of Oxford, Mississippi for over 6 years.
• Former Municipal Prosecutor for the City of Oxford, Mississippi for over 6 years.
• Former Municipal Court Judge for the City of Oxford, Mississippi for 8 years.
• Former Municipal Court Judge for the City of Oxford, Mississippi for 8 years.
• Former Vice President and President of the Lafayette County Bar Association; member of the Mississippi Bar Association, etc.
• Former Vice President and President of the Lafayette County Bar Association; member of the Mississippi Bar Association, etc.
• Appointed by the Mississippi State Bar to the Mississippi Commission on Attorney Ethics and Attorney Violations of the Canon of Ethics and All Mandatory Rules concerning the Practice of Law. Occupied the positions of Vice Chairman and Chairman, served for 18 years.
• Appointed by the Mississippi State Bar to the Mississippi Commission on Attorney Ethics and Attorney Violations of the Canon of Ethics and All Mandatory Rules concerning the Practice of Law. Occupied the positions of Vice Chairman and Chairman and served for 18 years.
• A Founding Member of the National College for DUI Defense conducted at Harvard Law School.
• A Founding Member of the National College for DUI Defense conducted at Harvard Law School.
• Selected as one of the Top 50 DUI Attorneys in Mississippi by the National Advocacy for DUI Defense.
• Selected as one of the Top 50 DUI Attorneys in Mississippi by the National Advocacy for DUI Defense.
• Selected as one of the Top 10 Best Attorneys of Mississippi in for Client Satisfaction Award by the American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys.
• Selected as one of the Top 10 Best Attorneys of Mississippi in for Client Satisfaction Award by the American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys.
• Selected as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers Organization.
• Selected as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers Organization.
• Recipient of the DISTINGUISHED AWARD OF MERIT for 1989 from the Mississippi State Bar given to one Attorney in the State each year for outstanding contributions to the practice of law.
• Recipient of the DISTINGUISHED AWARD OF MERIT for 1989 from the Mississippi State Bar given to one Attorney in the State of Mississippi each year for outstanding contributions to the practice of law.
• Voted “Best Attorney in Oxford, Mississippi” in the Grove’s Choice Awards.
• Voted “Best Attorney in Oxford, Mississippi” in the Grove’s Choice Awards.
• Member of the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys
• Member of the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys
• Member of the National League of Renowned Attorneys - Top 1%
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• Awarded the United States Congressional Medal of Distinction by RNCC.
• Awarded the United States Congressional Medal of Distinction by RNCC.
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Nga Weng Leong
Ann Katherine Meagher
Anna Weimer
Vice Chancellor of Research and Economic Development
