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Olin Corporation may be expanding its branch in Oxford, but the move didn’t come cheap. Sally Stackhouse Williams of the Mississippi Development Authority said the state is providing Lafayette County with $25 million for the construction of a publicly owned building to house Olin’s Oxford operations. These funds are from the Mississippi Industry Incentive Financing Revolving Fund, which was created in spring 2009 by the Legislature.
According to the company their relocation is due to lower operation and labor costs as well as incentives offered by the state of Mississippi. The full details of these incentives have not yet been released. Williams said these should be released soon. “The agreement (Memorandum of Understanding) between the State of Mississippi and the company has not been signed yet, and all details of the agreement are not yet in place,” Williams said. “Once the MOU is signed, we’ll be able to share more specifics regarding the State’s assistance for this project. We anticipate
this will be finalized in the next few weeks.” When Olin Corporation expands in Oxford they will be relocating their Winchester Centerfire Operations, which is currently based in East Alton, Illinois. Olin made the announcement on Nov. 3 that they had intentions to expand in Lafayette County. The corporation notified East Alton unions in August of the possibility of relocation, Valerie Peters Director of Human Resources for Winchester said in a statement.
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The Open World program is being hosted at Ole Miss Nov. 13-21. “They were interested in the University,” said Laura Antonow, program director for the Academic Traveler, New York Internship Experience and Study USA programs on campus. “They were interested in what the University does and health care in the state of Mississippi and beyond the University also at the community level. They’re also really interested in the state, federal, and local collaboration, government collaboration with health care.” The program started in 1999 and allows current and future Eurasian leaders to come to the United States and experience the culture and
work life. The delegates stay with families of the chosen city and go to different places to experience their field in the United States. The program overview states that the objectives of Open World are, “to build mutual understanding between the United States and participating countries (Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Ukraine), to create a network of emerging Eurasian leaders dedicated to effecting positive change in their home countries, and to connect these leaders with their American professional colleagues and hosts who are interested in post-visit cooperation and collaboration that will generate concrete results.” Past participants in the
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program include members of parliament, Supreme Court Justices, activists from nongovernmental organizations, senior civil servants and election committee officials. The average age for delegates is 38. Women make up 51 percent of the delegates. This year, the program’s topic is Health care and Social Services, and the delegates are from Russia. “It’s a professional and educational program for the folks who are coming over,” Antonow said. “They’re interested in things beyond what they do professionally. A lot of them are interested in issues regarding insurance. Some are interested in the education of children and university students health care-wise. Some are interested in HIV and STD prevention so there’s See WORLD, PAGE 5
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Olin Corporation announced last Tuesday that it would begin an expansion of operations to Oxford. Over the next five years, the expansion will create 1,000 jobs for the community and provide an extra boost in the local economy. Overall, there has been a lot of excitement among Oxonians for the potential for new jobs. Here is what the people of Oxford and the University had to say about the announcement.
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“I think it’s great! Who wouldn’t want it? There is no negative to this at all. It will be positive for the real estate, taxes, jobs, and many other things as well.”
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“I think it’s great to bring industry to Oxford, especially since we lost Whirlpool and Emerson. As much of a decrease the nation’s economy is in, Oxford’s is stagnant. We owe a lot to the University, and there are a lot of local stores that are thriving.” SPORTS
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“I think it will be great for the economy, which is making a slow comeback. I know it won’t happen today, but for the future this is definitely a good thing! My husband works for Olin Corporation and the people in charge there care about their employees and treat them well!” See REACTIONS, PAGE 4
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Letter to the Editor Letter writer Zackary Williams’ citation of biblical passages that allegedly criticize gay people overlooks both that the Bible also teaches compassion to our fellow humans and that the Constitution of this country advocates both the right of privacy and equality before the law for all our citizens. Put another way, Mr. Williams is entitled to his own beliefs and church.
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Each week, advice columnist Eliza answers your questions about college life: classes, relationships and anything else you can think of. Have a question of your own? Submit it to elizalistens@gmail.com. Dear Eliza, I have this group of friends here, and we all met freshman year. Lately, it has come to our attention that one of our friends is irritable to be around. She is sometimes rude, snaps for no apparent reason and blames us for these ludicrous things that happen to her. We are so frustrated and tired of all her ridiculous ways that we don’t know what we should do: leave her alone, or confront her even though that might lead to another fight. What should we do? We really don’t want to lose her though. Concerned Friend Dear Concerned Friend, I understand that you don’t want to lose your friend, but is she honestly being a friend to y’all? Confrontation is never fun. However, if you want to help save your relationship with your friend it’s probably your best bet. Either wait until you get back from Thanksgiving break
or hold off until you all finish your finals and can just sit her down. When you confront her, don’t gang up on her– just ask her how she is. If you approach it from the concerned way, she won’t see it as y’all attacking her or starting a fight. You’re worried about your friend and that’s good. Most people don’t have friends who care so much. A lot of people would forget about her, so I applaud you all for wanting to do something about it. However, if you do talk to her and she is still rude and accusatory, then I think you all should back off and let her be. She might be going through something that she isn’t ready to share or doesn’t know how to share with friends. This is the most frustrating part, because sometimes you have to just wait it out and let her come to you. You don’t have to go out of your way for her or anything but just be nice when you see her and that is all
you can do. I hope this helps! xoxo, Eliza ----Dear Eliza, My boyfriend started feeling ill this weekend and actually left my house because he was throwing up. I was at church earlier and saw his sister, and when I mentioned her brother she said, “Our parents were taking him to the emergency room because he was still throwing up!” I was so stunned that he had not called to tell me he was going. I mean this wasn’t like they were just going to a clinic, but the actual hospital! That really scared me. I called him immediately and of course he didn’t answer. Next I called his dad, and he answered saying that they weren’t at the emergency room– they were really just at an Urgent Care. I was relieved to hear that
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have said anything at all then, but maybe she was worried too. There could be a few different reasons and it’s probably not all of her fault. I’d definitely tell her the truth, next time you see her sit her down and explain that you’re glad your boyfriend is better, but that she really scared you when she said the emergency room and see what she says. Next time if something like this happens, I would recommend you go for a walk or even close your door and hit your pillow. I know this sounds weird, but it really does help because you are taking your frustration and all the adrenaline that has been built up and getting rid of it. Hope this helps you! xoxo, Eliza
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National Society of Black Engineers hosts study night BY MARGARET BURGE The Daily Mississippian
For science, engineering or mathematics majors looking for some help studying or even networking, The University of Mississippi chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers can help. NSBE is a nationwide organization. According to its mission statement, it “is dedicated to the academic and professional success of African-American engineering students and professionals.” There are 394 chapters and over 35,000 members nationwide and abroad. The organization is divided into six regions. Ole Miss is a part of Region III, with Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee, the Caribbean and South Africa. NSBE was created as an organization to help black engineering majors excel, but they do not discriminate based on major or race. “NSBE is not only for engineers, but all STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) majors,” the Ole Miss chapter parliamentarian James Hankins said. “Race should not be the barrier that keeps people from coming.” Hankins joined two years ago. He said that the president of NSBE at the time, Rachel Parks, recruited engineers who were not a part of NSBE via Facebook.
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McClarty said. “NSBE is networking, and that has many perks,” Hankins said. Some of the perks include the ability to join student-run regional or national conventions. “These conventions incorporate every part of the organization from the junior level to the corporate level,” Hankins said. These conferences help students
meet people and network as well as figure out where engineering jobs are opening, Hankins said. “(NSBE) has regularly provided workshops that assist members in becoming better students and potential employees, and NSBE offers scholarships every semester,” McClarty said. At Ole Miss, the NSBE hosts a Wednesday night study ses-
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sion for any student, member or non-member, seeking help in any math- or science-based curriculum, Hankins said. “Just because we are engineers doesn’t mean we don’t know how to do economics and that stuff,” Hankins said. The tutoring sessions are from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Old Chemistry, room 138.
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LEFT: Sun descends over Sardis Lake, right outside of Oxford. RIGHT: Author Rob Smith reads excerpts from his first novel “The Grave Digger” at Off Square Books on Tuesday evening.
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“Union leadership proposed an agreement that would have allowed Centerfire Operations to remain in East Alton,” she said. “We accepted that agreement but, on both Oct. 17 and Nov. 2, member of the International Association of machinists and Aerospace Workers rejected that proposal.” She said the decision to relocate was made after the results of the votes. “After full evaluation of all op-
tions, we concluded that relocation is the best option to allow our company to continue producing highquality products for our customers while remaining competitive in the marketplace,” Peters said. Williams said the expansion is important because it showcases the confidence Olin has in doing business in Oxford. No date has been set for when Centerfire plans to begin their reloca-
tion. The company said the complete relocation will be a process that will span over several years. Olin is investing approximately $100 million and creating 1,000 jobs at the Oxford branch. Olin Corporation, incorporated in 1892, is headquartered in Clayton, Mo. The company is concentrated in two business segments: Chlor Alkali Products and Winchester.
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kind of this mix of interest that they’re hoping to learn about while they’re here.” For this year’s program, the delegates are from Russia and are all women with a variety of backgrounds such as social workers, associate professors, and assistant dentists. The delegates took a tour of
University Medical Center in Jackson on Monday. They met Dr. James Keeton, the Vice Chancellor and Dean of the School of Medicine at UMMC and other department leaders. Tuesday the delegates took a tour of Oxford Medical Ministries, the V.B. Harrison Health center on campus, and met
with the Oxford mayor and the Board of Aldermen. Wednesday the delegates will tour the North Mississippi Regional Center and the National Center for the Development of Natural Products. “I think both personally and professionally it’s going to be enriching for them,” Antonow said.
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Joe York: What we eat tells a story BY BOWE PARTIN The Daily Mississippian
When discussing Southern culture, it is nearly impossible to go without mentioning traditional Southern cooking. Everyone remembers the way Grandma used to make her grits and cornbread or the way Dad cooks his ribs. Like the people of this region, the extent of diversity in our food is beyond measure. With support from the University’s Center for the Study of Southern Culture, the Southern Foodways Alliance was established on campus to document and study the food culture of the South from the fried chicken cooks and barbeque pitmasters to the row crop farmers. A major portion of their study and documentation is done via the production of short films which showcase the life’s work of the Southerners who keep our food culture alive. Meet Joe York. York came to the University of Mississippi in 2001 after receiving his undergraduate degree in anthropology from Auburn. York was pleasantly surprised to learn that the University offered degrees in Southern Studies. “I was into the idea of studying cultures and what makes us who we are. What are the things that define us as people? And as a Southerner, I was interested in our culture,” York said. “I couldn’t believe there was a center where you could actually study Southern culture.” York did not hesitate to capitalize on the opportunities the center and its association with the Foodways Alliance presented him. In conjunction with the Ruth Fertel (of Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse) Keeper of the Flame Award, York was tasked with filming a short
documentary about the 2003 winner Bill Best, a bean and tomato farmer from Berea, Ky. Despite making a second trip to re-film the entire shoot, York completed his first film titled “Saving Seeds” and never looked back. Since then, York has made 23 short documentaries and one feature-length documentary, which aired in 13 states on PBS. York’s films have featured everything from the “barbeque capitol” in North Carolina to an oyster company in Apalachicola Bay to Oxford’s favorite catfish at Taylor Grocery. However, York insists that his films are about far more than good food. “We’re not just talking about food, we’re using the context of what we eat to talk about who we are as a people,” York said. “It’s really kind of taking seriously that old saying, ‘You are what you eat.’” In “The Welcome Table,” York explored the civil rights history of Georgia Gilmore’s Montgomery, Ala. kitchen, which once served Dr. King and Ralph Abernathy, and the tradition which is carried on by Martha Hawkins. In “On Flavor,” York examined the influence of race in the story of Ed Scott, the first African-American catfish farmer in the Mississippi Delta. York also articulated the connection between diverse foods and diverse culture saying, “What we eat has the ability to tell us a story about where we came from, how different cultures and nationalities have blended together. You look at a typical plate of southern food, and it has influences from Africa, Europe, Native American and the Caribbean.” His films also tell stories of hardship and perseverance, like the story of Sau and Peter Nguyen, Vietnamese shrimpers on the Gulf Coast.
I n “Phat Tai,” York chronicled the Nguyens’ journey from Vietnam after the fall of Saigon to the Gulf Coast where they have since endured Hurricane Katrina and the BP oil spill. The title, meaning “prosperity” in Vietnamese, is a testament to the Nguyens’ dedication to continue their way of life and contribute to the diversity of the region. Each film is a tribute to the unsung heroes and champions of southern culture. “They aren’t going to make the news or be featured in magazines because they’re doing regular, everyday things,” York said. “But they keep our culture alive.” Possibly the most culture-defining restaurant in York’s eyes, the
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Big Apple Inn, was showcased in the award-winning short, “Smokes and Ears.” The film honors 2009 Keeper of the Flame Award winner Geno Lee, who has continued the family tradition of over 70 years by serving pig ear sandwiches in downtown Jackson. “With this little restaurant, we don’t just get to talk about traditional food, we get to talk about a place and how it intersects with the musical culture with Sonny Boy Williamson living upstairs,” York said. “We get to intersect with the civil rights ministry and Medgar Evers having his office upstairs. We get to look at what happens to downtown areas in southern cities.” The film took third place for
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Best Documentary at the 2010 Tupelo Film Festival, and York was invited to show his film at the New York Food Film Festival. Geno Lee tagged along to cook and serve pig ear sandwiches to 4,000 people, sharing his southern culture and food heritage with our friends to the north. While his exposure to southern food has grown with each film, York remains dedicated to the ideal of diversity and cannot name a favorite. “I think the idea of looking for the best in something or your favorite misses the point,” York said. “What we should really be celebrating is the diversity of the food we have in our region. We shouldn’t be looking for the best ribs and then all try to copy it. We should do what we’ve grown up doing, and keep our places unique, so we don’t end up with this CrackerBarrel-South where it all tastes the same no matter what exit you get off on.” York is currently completing a short film about a South Carolina pig farmer named Emile DeFelice and another about Glenn Roberts, the owner of Anson Mills, which grows near-extinct varieties of heirloom corn, rice, and wheat. Upon completion, the films will be screened at the Biltmore Estate later this year. York is also working on a featurelength documentary titled “Southern Food: The Movie,” which will showcase southern cooking in various segments exploring what is unique about the food of each state. While students and faculty await its release, they can find all of his films on southernfoodways.com under the Documentary Film section. Bon appetit.
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Recipe of the Week: Nana and Uncle Buddy’s Ambrosia BY KAYLA TYNES The Daily Mississippian
Want to have an old-fashioned Christmas? Put on the tacky sweaters, pull out the tree and let the cheek-pinching from the older relatives begin. Expect Uncle Floyd and Aunt Mary to ask, “How’s school going at Ole Miss?”, while secretly groaning in the back. Look on the bright side. Now is the time to fill up with carbs and not feel guilty about it. This is mandatory: It is the holidays, after all. There was a time when a Christmas turkey or duckling did not come from the supermarket. Instead, it came right off the land. But times have changed, and today, the “bird” is only one part of the good food to come, even though it is an integral part of holiday traditions. At the Tynes house, the bird is not the only thing we look forward to eating. There is Greg’s German
chocolate cake, the dreaded fruit cake, Barrett’s yams, pecan pie, Kimmy’s meringue kisses and the list goes on. Everyone has their favorite recipe, and mine of course is dumplings. Needless to say, nobody leaves with an empty stomach. Nana always made sure the table was set just so, the butter was set at room temperature, and linen napkins and the “good” tablecloth were used. We washed our hands, blessed the food and dug in. After the meal was enjoyed, dessert and coffee were served next. My favorite dessert/drink was ambrosia. My mother, who is a teacher, once asked a student her name and she simply replied, “Ambrosia, you know, the stuff you eat at Christmas time.” Finally, somebody who got it. I thought my family was the only family to eat this stuff but, it turns out, Ambrosia herself enjoys the dish. Uncle Buddy, Nana’s brother, would specifically pick out each orange and examine it for
any odd markings. If it fit the mold, it was good to go. He peeled each orange, squeezed out the juice, pulp and all, put them in a jug and sent them to Nana’s house. Nana served the ambrosia in a crystal bowl with a silver dipping spoon. Shredded coconut and chopped pecans were set aside for toppings. I drink it as is. The leftovers were sent to my house with my cousins. We put the orange goodness in the fridge and saved it for the next day. We do not have to look far for those who still insist on using old-fashioned cooking methods. Hopefully these recipes impart a slight push to try some new things, maybe not just cooking. Cooking can be done in many ways, but Nana’s way will always be the best. Nothing anyone can come up with today or tomorrow will be able to fill the shoes of my grandmother - Patty Tynes’ cooking as it was so beautifully done yesterday.
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night. The Racers return eight of their key contributors from last year’s team that posted a 31-5 overall record and a 17-1 Ohio Valley Conference mark. The Rebels kicked off their season last Friday night, defeating Arkansas State 68-60 after trailing 32-24 at half to the Red Wolves. The Rebels were led by senior point guard Chris Warren, who scored a game-high 26 points. Ole Miss’ senior point guard on Monday was named one of 50 players to the Naismith Preseason Watch List, an award received by the nation’s top player at the end of the year.
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Ole Miss basketball coach Andy Kennedy traveled all over campus Monday to give away tickets to tonight’s 7 p.m. home game against Murray State, a match-up that could be one of the Rebels’ toughest this year. Ole Miss (1-0) has a chance to claim victory against an NCAA Tournament-caliber team in the Racers (1-0). The Blazers beat Vanderbilt in the first round of last year’s NCAA tournament and came within two points of beating Butler in the second round. Murray State is coming off a 50-39 victory over East Tennessee State on Monday
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It’s easy to say that fans don’t make a difference in the outcome of a sporting event. Fans don’t throw a pass or stop the read-option in football, nor do they shoot a jump shot in basketball. But fans can certainly make a difference in the mood and tempo of an event. So I ask, why does Ole Miss perennially rank dead last in the Southeastern Conference in men’s basketball attendance? According to the SEC website, Ole Miss ranked No. 85 nationally in men’s basketball attendance by averaging 6,278 fans per game during the 2009-2010 season. That comes in twelfth out of the 12 SEC member institutions. Sure, I get it; fans don’t want to make the trek from Jackson during the workweek to see Ole Miss take on Mississippi Valley State or Southeastern Louisiana, for example. That’s true for most SEC schools, aside from Kentucky and Tennessee. But for the students who live on campus, some as close as 100 yards away from Tad Smith Coliseum, there is no excuse what-
soever. Maybe the culture of alcohol on campus is just too much for some to be able to have an enjoyable time. While security regularly turns a blind eye to alcohol consumption at football and baseball games, many are routinely cavity searched at basketball games. Ole Miss coach Andy Kennedy and selected players shouldn’t have to visit fraternity houses on campus to give out free tickets. Students and alumni alike should be buying tickets well in advance or at least at the door. I can tell you right now, a key factor in a recruit making his decision is fan support. What does it look like when fans don’t show up to support a team that goes on to win the SEC West Division title? All great programs have great fans. Look at Duke, Michigan State, Kentucky, etc. If Ole Miss wants to take the next step with its basketball program, the fans will do their part. Speaking of a commitment from fans, if the fans are going to do their part then maybe the university should, too. According to the University of Mississippi’s Five-Year Strategic Plan, the University’s athletics
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budget has risen to $57 million in 2011. Men’s basketball ticket sales dropped 11 percent from the 2008-2009 season to the 2009-2010 season. Why? Was Ole Miss not projected to have one of the better teams in the program’s history last season? You know, with two All-SEC performers back and healthy. Yet ticket sales dropped 11 percent. I honestly have no words. The same Five-Year Plan makes nary a mention of making improvements to Tad Smith Coliseum. All that is said is, “Though minor improvements have been made, Athletics plans to research and investigate ways to further modernize our basketball facility.” It doesn’t say, “renovations will be made” or “plans for a new facility will be looked at in preliminary stages.” Don’t try and pass off the brand new Basketball Practice Facility as enough. While extremely necessary, considering most other schools in the SEC already have one, a practice facility won’t bring players to campus. How many times has a recruit said, “Well, I chose this school because they had a gorgeous practice facility.” The new video board is fantastic. But it’s lipstick on a pig, comparatively speaking. The players and coaches are committed to taking their respective basketball programs to the next level, but are the fans and the University? Let’s hope so, because the next five games are going to be crucial for Ole Miss’ season. On Wednesday, the Rebels host Murray State, who finished the season with a two-point loss to eventual national runner-up Butler in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. In the coming two weeks, the Rebels host Dayton, a projected NCAA Tournament team; Penn State, which features All-Big Ten guard Talor Battle; and Larry Eustachy’s up-and-coming Southern Miss squad. If it wasn’t apparent already, the coaches and players need the fans now more than ever. Let’s just hope they respond to the challenge.
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nitely are going to try and show people that at 2:30 on CBS this Saturday.” Even though the Rebels record is currently below .500 and has been for a majority of the season, Powe has been able to put together steady numbers, totaling 20 tackles, 2.5 sacks and 7.5 tackles for loss. “I’m not worried about how people have said I’ve played this year,” he said. “I know my role on this team and I’ve been playing my role since day one.” The past two seasons, the Waynesboro native has been a key element for Ole Miss teams
that have claimed consecutive Jan. 1 bowl wins – something that hasn’t happened for the Rebels in 50 years. “Guys like Peria Jerry and Michael Oher experienced three years of this, going 3-9,” Powe said. “They persevered through it. This is our first time experiencing something like this. Everybody’s heart and attitude just wants to push through it.” A recipient of double-team coverage for the majority of the season, the 6-foot-2, 320 pounder hasn’t ruled out applying for a fourth year of eligibility and coming back to
Ole Miss next year. Powe said that he is scheduled to graduate in May with a degree in criminal justice and will meet with coach Houston Nutt following the season to discuss whether to enter April’s National Football League Draft or return to Oxford to play one more season. “I don’t have a problem coming back,” Powe said. “Coming back is not an issue to me. I’m scheduled to graduate in May, so that’s what I always wanted, just to get a degree from Ole Miss, since I came here. I like this place and enjoy being around here.”
Letters of nomination should be submitted by January 10, 2011 to the following address: Thomas A. Crowe Outstanding Alumnus Committee The University of Mississippi Office of the Dean The School of Applied Sciences P. O. Box 1848 University, Mississippi 38677
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