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Men’s hoops hopes to rebound in home game against Oklahoma
NATE DONOHUE Sports Staff Writer
Hosting Oklahoma on Saturday, March 1, at 1 p.m., Ole Miss Men’s Basketball looks to secure another SEC victory at the Sandy and John Black Pavilion.
After beating South Carolina on the road on Feb. 12, the Rebels were looking strong. They put together a three-game winning streak, including a dominant performance against then No. 14 Kentucky.
Fast forward three more games, and suddenly Ole Miss cannot seem to buy a win.
Most recently, the Rebels came out flat losing 77-72 to Vanderbilt. Ole Miss looked stagnant and conservative on offense for much of the game.
“I thought the difference in the game was obviously our poor start,” Beard said following the Vanderbilt loss. “They were very aggressive out of the gates, and we needed to take that first punch a little bit better than we did.”
In the first 15 minutes of play, the Rebels limped to a 34-15 deficit and only managed to cut the Vanderbilt lead to single digits at the end of the fist half.
Part of the reason for the Commodores’ early lead was their assertiveness on offense, which was demonstrated in the difference in total free throw attempts between both teams.
“I thought the free throw differential was obvious,” Beard said. “(Vanderbilt) didn’t foul much, and they got to the free throw line. … It’s obviSEE HOOPS PAGE 3
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HALLIE DAVIS
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The University of Mississippi celebrated its 20th year of the 2025 Black History Month concert on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at the Gertrude C. Ford Center with the show, “If Love Fails, Try Nothing Else.”
Deadline for assessment of DEI programs nears
The concert featured Grammy Award-winning soprano Angela Brown and accompanying performances by the Ole Miss African Drum and Dance Ensemble and the University of Mississippi Concert Singers. Nancy Balach, chair and professor of music, delivered opening remarks and remind-
A directive from the Department of Education may affect programs at the University of Mississippi.
AIDAN PONIATOWSKI News Staff Writer
Universities across the country received a 14-day notice from Craig Trainor, the Department of Education’s acting assistant secretary for civil rights, giving them a deadline of Friday, Feb. 28, to take measures to assess institutional compliance with anti-discrimination requirements that are necessary to receive federal funding.
Trainer’s letter particularly focuses on the reevaluation of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, arguing that — while appearing to be inclusive — they lead to discriminatory practices that violate Title VI of the 1946 Civil Rights act, which prohibits discrimination in institutions that receive federal funding.
“Educational institutions have toxically indoctrinated students with the false premise that the United States is built upon ‘systemic and structural racism’ and advanced discriminatory policies and practices,” Trainor said. “Proponents of these discriminatory practices have attempted to further justify them — particularly during the last four years — under the banner of ‘diversity, equity and inclusion,’ smuggling racial stereotypes and explicit race consciousness into everyday training, programming and discipline.”
In 2023, the Supreme Court ruled to end race-based admissions at colleges and universities
ed attendees of the night’s themes — love and unity.
“No matter what has brought each of us here tonight, I hope that all of us feel a sense of belonging” Balach said.
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on the grounds that it violates Title VI of the 1946 Civil Rights Act. The letter reiterates that universities must comply with that decision, but also suggests that reassessment extends beyond admissions practices.
“Federal law thus prohibits covered entities from using race in decisions pertaining to admissions, hiring, promotion, compensation, financial aid, scholarships, prizes, administrative support, discipline, housing, graduation ceremonies and all other aspects of student, academic and campus life,” the letter states.
Trainor outlined the following guidelines for universities to fall into compliance
with the Department’s policy:
1. Align all policies and actions with existing civil rights law.
2. Cease using indirect means to achieve race-based outcomes.
3. Cease reliance on third party contractors, clearinghouses or aggregators attempting to bypass these prohibitions.
“Institutions that fail to comply with federal civil rights law may, consistent with applicable law, face potential loss of federal funding,” Trainor said.
The University of Mississippi is currently evaluating the potential impact of the directive.
“The university is aware of the Department of Education’s recent ‘Dear Colleague’ letter and is reviewing how it may affect our campus,” Jacob Batte, director of news and media relations, said on Feb. 19, in an email to The Daily Mississippian.
The Daily Mississippian followed up with the university on Tuesday and Wednesday regarding an updated response to the Department of Education’s 14-day notice and is awaiting a response.
This letter follows initiatives at the federal and state level that seek to end DEI initiatives in educational institutions.
President Donald Trump has issued two executive orders that seek to end DEI initiatives at federal institutions. Two bills that would impact DEI programs at educational institutions in Mississippi are also making their way through the state legislature.
Several universities across the country had already responded to Trump’s executive orders prohibiting DEI programs, prior to receiving Trainer’s letter.
Some universities have moved to end courses, activities and student organizations that
On your mark, get set: Ole Miss Club Running regroups
NATE DONOHUE
The newly revamped Ole Miss Club Running offers the opportunity to get some exercise and connect with fellow runners.
The club meets on Monday evenings at the Rail Trail by the South Campus Recreation Center. On Thursdays, the club meets at other parks around Oxford, such as Whirlpool Trails, Mtrade Park or Lamar Park.
The club was founded in 2017 but lost traction after only two years. Maddie Gossett and Ansley McNutt helped get the club back on its feet in 2023.
Gossett, the former president and a current participant in the running club, is a junior exercise science major from Scottsboro, Ala. McNutt, the current president, is a junior finance and real estate double major from Lebanon, Tenn.
“The team has been around for multiple years, but it had lost some traction and needed a revamp,” McNutt said. “In fall of 2023, Maddie Gossett and I restarted the club, and we have been going strong since then. Since spring of last year, we have over doubled in members.”
Sirena Pridgen, a sophomore allied health studies with a pathway in nursing from Dalton, Ga., serves as the club’s secretary.
“Since (the club reorganized) it has grown increasingly,” Pridgen said. “We went from having three people at practice to 10-12 people at practice.”
Pridgen described a typical practice for the club.
“The day of practice, we create a poll to see how many people are coming to practice,” Pridgen said. “Before we start running, we do any announcements and we talk about how far people want to run (just to make sure we know where everyone is and they are not left behind). Then we start running, and … once done, we make sure everyone is back and not injured.” McNutt described the twice-weekly runs.
“At practices, we usually fall into two to three groups, mak-
ing sure that everyone can go (at) a pace and distance they’re comfortable with,” McNutt said. “On an average day, our groups range anywhere from one mile to six miles.”
For McNutt, the running club provides a community of people who love running at any level.
“When Maddie and I restarted the club in 2023, our goal was to provide a place where runners of any level could come build community and be around people with the same hobby,” McNutt said. “We were lucky enough to have found an amazing, ever-growing group of runners to call our team.”
Gossett emphasized the close bonds among the runners in the club.
“Once everyone is finished running, we usually have some time to just hang out and chat with each other, which has been a great way to build community and to cool down after a run,” Gossett said.
Xyander Renteria, a junior electrical engineering major from Amarillo, Texas, who serves as the club’s treasurer, said that the Ole Miss Club Running provided him with an opportunity to prepare for a personal goal.
“I had been running for about a year before I heard about the club back in December of 2023 and had been wanting to train for a marathon,”
are related to DEI. Michigan State University suspended a Lunar New Year ceremony and the University of Akron cancelled a scheduled forum on race. The U.S. Military Academy at West Point ordered 12 student organizations to disband — including the National Society of Black Engineers Club, the Asian-Pacific Forum Club and the Vietnamese-American Cadet Association. The University of North Carolina removed DEI courses as a graduation requirement, as reported by the New York Times.
UM has many student organizations that are similar to those shuttered at West Point, including its own National Society of Black Engineers, the Korean Students Association and the Ole Miss Vietnamese-American Student Association.
The Daily Mississippian reached out to the Associated Student Body to inquire if
there was information about whether or not reassessment would impact registered student organizations and Student Activities Fee (SAF) funding.
The SAF, which is managed by the ASB and funds many RSO activities, comes from tuition money paid to the university.
ASB Treasurer Elsa Allmendinger, a senior finance major, said ASB will continue to manage the SAF and that financial support for student groups remains unchanged at the current time.
“The Treasury’s role is to allocate Student Activities Fee funding to non-ASB student organizations. … ASB will continue to manage the allocation of these funds,” Allmendinger said.
Renteria said. “So I joined to motivate myself and train.”
Renteria emphasized that although many members are experienced runners, the club is open to runners of all skill levels.
“Most practices, everyone just runs at their own pace and mileage and find someone running around the same,” Renteria said.
McNutt elaborated on the club’s diversity in running skillset.
“I would encourage anyone who has an interest in running to join,” McNutt said. “No matter your experience, you will find someone who is in the same shoes as you. We have a super diverse group of runners ranging from first-timers to marathoners.”
For McNutt and other members of the Ole Miss Club Running, the organization has created a community.
“Even through the hot, the cold, the rain and the ice, these people show up day after day, and I couldn’t be more thankful,” McNutt said. “This team has really made Ole Miss feel like home to me.”
More information about Ole Miss Club Running can be found on their Instagram @olemissclubrunning_.
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The United Dance Collective (UDC), a new Christian-based dance club, held its first contemporary dance class on Feb. 20 in the Residence Hall 2 Commons.
UDC was founded by Co-Presidents Keri Kilpatrick, a freshman nursing major from Ocean Springs, Miss., and Haley Rivers, a sophomore criminal justice major from Ellisville, Miss.
Their goal is to provide a welcoming environment for all students to dance, worship and build community.
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ously a factor in the game when they make more free throws than we shoot.”
Though the Rebels shot 13-15 from the line — a large improvement in percentage from the Auburn game on Feb. 1, when the Rebels shot 24-35 — Vanderbilt had nearly twice as many attempts, shooting 21-29.
Overall, the Rebels were uncharacteristically sloppy with the ball, tallying 11 turnovers. Guard Sean Pedulla committed five of these.
“When our starting point guard has five turnovers in a game, it’s going to be very difficult for Ole Miss to win,” Beard said.
The Rebels’ skid also includes a 10-point home loss against Mississippi State on Feb. 15. This was one of the most unimpressive performances by Ole Miss this season.
By the middle of the second half, Beard rotated in guards Eduardo Klafke and Robert Cowherd and forward John Bol, players who have seen limited play time this season.
Beard’s reason was simple — he was looking for anyone who cared to show effort.
“Some of the substitutions tonight were to literally get people out there that were playing with a sense of
Christian-based United Dance Collective hosts first class
“We want to use dance to glorify the Lord and find joy in the smallest things. We are just showing or teaching people that you can include God in all aspects of your life,” Kilpatrick said. “Our warmup right now consists fully of worship music, but our combos and showcases will be other genres, too.”
Beyond the dance floor, UDC also hosts Bible study sessions.
“We also plan to have Bible studies with our (members). They won’t be mandatory,” Kilpatrick said. “We plan to be leaders and show them through our actions what liv -
pride for Ole Miss,” Beard said in the Mississippi State postgame press conference.
“We’re not going to make every shot. We’re not going to win every game. But you can absolutely control what you can control, and that’s effort, body language (and) competitiveness. We were lacking a lot of those things.”
When asked if he was grateful for the team’s weeklong break before the Vanderbilt game, Beard did not have anything positive to say.
“You look forward to the break after a win, and you dread the break after a loss,” Beard said.
These recent losses make Saturday’s home game against Oklahoma all the more important. With No. 5 Tennessee and No. 3 Florida left on the schedule, Ole Miss desperately needs a win against the Sooners to avoid what could become a conference record with seven losses.
Oklahoma is beatable, posting a 4-10 SEC record — the third-worst in the conference. The Sooners’ biggest win of conference play came against Mississippi State on Saturday, Feb. 22.
Yet the Sooners are by no means a bad team. They finished out-of-conference play 13-0 with wins against No. 22 Arizona and No. 19 Louisville. The Rebels will need to contain forward Jalon Moore and freshman guard Jeremiah Fears — two
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ing a Christ-like life is like.”
Kilpatrick was inspired to start UDC after being cut from another on-campus dance organization that required auditions. She used that setback as motivation to build a space where all students who feel passionate about dance could feel welcome and supported.
Rivers, who has been dancing for 10 years, also wanted a space where she could share her love of dance with others.
“(I wanted) to create an environment where everyone can come to enjoy a fun class and create a passion for some people who don’t have that right now,” Rivers said.
Ashton LaMarr, a sophomore integrated marketing communications major from Fairhope, Ala., serves as UDC’s social media chair.
“I look forward to getting to dance more,” LaMarr said.
Although not yet a registered student organization, UDC is hosting events and tabling to attract new members. Rivers said that starting the club was not without roadblocks.
“It was challenging getting the word out and gaining traction,” Rivers said. “Finding an (adviser) was difficult.”
Rivers and Kilpatrick were able to recruit Chelsea Welch
Bennett, director of Luckyday Scholars Program, as the adviser for the new organization.
UDC welcomes anyone — from beginners to experienced dancers — eager to explore dancing.
The next meeting is on Thursday, Feb. 27 in the RH2 Commons at 6 p.m. For more information about upcoming events and membership, visit their website or their Instagram @olemiss.udc.
standouts who combine for nearly 33 points per game.
If Ole Miss can take care of the ball, execute efficiently on offense and shoot well, they have a strong chance of coming out on top against the Sooners.
Following the game against Oklahoma, Ole Miss will host No. 3 Tennessee on Wednesday, March 5 at the Sandy and John Black Pavilion. Tip off is set for 8 p.m. and can be streamed on ESPN.
Editor’s Note: This article was published prior to the Ole Miss Men’s Basketball team’s Feb. 27 match against Auburn.
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How to craft the perfect personal statement
SIMONE BOURGEOIS
A&C Staff Writer
The majority of graduate programs require students to submit a personal statement or “statement of purpose” as part of their application requirements.
Ellen Shelton, the interim Writing Center director on the Oxford Campus, explained the personal and professional balance that is required for a personal statement.
“Students look very similar on a resume, but the personal statement demonstrates the personality. They should think about the statement as the opportunity to shape their narrative beyond the resume,” Shelton said.
The University of Mississippi offers several resources to assist students in crafting quality personal statements. These resources are housed within the Writing Center, which offers in-person and online consultations to help students at any point in the writing process. Similarly, the Graduate Writing Center offers one-on-one consultations to graduate students.
Both writing centers hold workshops, and writ -
ing personal statements is often a topic of discussion.
Claire Mischker is the director of the Graduate Writing Center and a lecturer of composition.
According to Mischker, the general steps for crafting a personal statement are as follows:
1. Understand the purpose and audience of the statement.
2. Brainstorm content.
3. Produce a first draft.
4. Ask for feedback, perhaps from the Writing Center.
5. Revise and proofread.
6. Submit a polished statement before the posted deadline.
She also highlighted the importance of keeping purpose and audience in mind.
“Purpose and audience are the foundation of any form of communication — written or otherwise,” Mischker said. “When crafting a personal statement, the first step should always be adhering to the guidelines set by the organization or institution to which they are applying. Making sure those specifications continue to be met
through drafting and revising should also be a priority.”
Shelton also stressed the importance of understanding the targeted audience.
“I usually tell students to do their homework and find out more about their audience: What is the mission or vision of the program? What language is used on the website? What does the school or program seem to champion?” Shelton said.
Mischker describes an effective personal statement as an engaging narrative that is both personal and professional.
“Because of its narrative nature, a personal statement will often begin with a ‘hook’ — a recount of a significant experience or pivotal moment that illustrates the spark or impetus that led the applicant to eventually apply to that specific program,” Mischker said. “A personal statement, despite its name, needs to strike a balance between the personal and professional that doesn’t depend too much on anecdote and personal beliefs but also doesn’t turn into a retelling of a CV or resume.”
As students are working on their statement, they should
be careful to show — not tell — their audience their story.
“This involves being descriptive and specific about experiences and knowledge. Instead of writing something like ‘I am a very hard worker,’ write something about specific instances in which you demonstrated hard work. Show the reader how you are a hard worker instead of just telling them,” Mischker said. Technical writing skills are also important in craft -
The graduate experience: an insight into higher education
ing an effective statement.
“Writers should strive to be clear, concise and consistent in all communications but especially for application documents. Language, tone and style always need to be appropriate and tailored for (back to where I started) purpose and audience,” Mischker said.
ANNABELLE MILLER
News Staff Writer
For many students, the decision to pursue graduate school is a major crossroads. While an advanced degree can unlock new professional opportunities, it also comes with a high price.
The national average yearly tuition for grad school is $51,740 per year, according to the Education Data Initiative. Moreover, 48.2% of those who complete graduate school have debt from their graduate studies, according to the same study.
Robert Doerksen, the associate dean of the University of Mississippi Graduate School since 2004, said obtaining a graduate education can have life-changing effects.
“The most rewarding aspect is becoming an expert in a particular field and contributing to knowledge through peer-reviewed research,” Doerksen said. “Graduate education also opens doors to careers that might otherwise be inaccessible.”
However, he also acknowledged the challenges that come with pursuing an advanced degree.
“Adding on extra years of education can lead to financial hardship and pressure to get on with ‘real life,’” Do -
erksen said. “Our university has recently been emphasizing the need for and value of mentoring of graduate students so that professors and students alike will realize that such challenges can be overcome through teamwork.”
“But you also have to consider the pros of making money prior to the extra schooling.”
According to the Office of the Institutional Research, Effectiveness and Planning, 86.7% of UM graduates were employed or set to contin -
year graduate student in clinical mental health counseling, gave advice to anyone considering graduate school but concerned about the time and money required to complete an advanced degree.
“Our graduate school of -
“I just loved Ole Miss and Oxford, and also, they have really good graduate assistantship opportunities here. I found that really useful and something that stood out to me that’s different from other graduate programs.”
Jonathan Harrington, associate director of the Career Center, said personal evaluation is important before starting graduate school.
“You should consider if you want to go to graduate school straight out of college or work for a couple of years and then pursue graduate school, because it will be easier if you’re used to being a student,” Harrington said.
as many opportunities in my field with only a bachelor’s degree,” Nunley said. “So it was important to me to get my master’s degree for my future.” Dhafer Aibishi, a graduate who recently earned a doctorate in language studies, spoke on what he has gained from attending graduate school.
“When you get (a master’s or Ph.D.), you will gain two different things, which are the practical and the theoretical as you will learn to do something and then apply it,” Aibishi said. “Prior to graduate school, I had no idea about the (integrated marketing communications) program, but I’ve gained so much knowledge from it that I would not have been able to find in any other small courses or professional certificates.”
integrated marketing communications
master’s student
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ue their education within six months of graduation.
“You have to research your industry before anything else, because you might need a master’s degree if it’s a competitive industry,” Harrington said. “Statistically, individuals with a master’s or doctoral degree tend to earn higher salaries and are more competitive in the job market.”
Maggie Nunley, a first-
fers a lot of resources, but you have to put yourself out there during your time in order to get anything out of it,” Nunley said. “Plus, we only have class two nights a week, so you can have a full-time job without it being a disruption.”
Nunley explained why she decided to go to graduate school.
“I always knew I wanted to further my education because I felt I wasn’t going to have
Graduate education can be a worthwhile investment.
“The years and effort you invest in a graduate program can yield immense rewards of financial security, unique career opportunities and satisfaction,” Doerksen said. “It’s nice to know that I qualified for a job that one otherwise would not be fit to do.”
JORJA CARTER News Staff Writer
For many students, the decision to pursue graduate school is a major crossroads. While an advanced degree can unlock new professional opportunities, it also comes with a high price.
The national average yearly tuition for grad school is $51,740 per year, according to the Education Data Initiative. Moreover, 48.2% of those who complete graduate school have debt from their graduate studies, according to the same study.
Robert Doerksen, the associate dean of the University of Mississippi Graduate School since 2004, said obtaining a graduate education can have life-changing effects.
“The most rewarding aspect is becoming an expert in a particular field and contributing to knowledge through peer-reviewed research,” Doerksen said. “Graduate education also opens doors to careers that might otherwise be inaccessible.”
However, he also acknowledged the challenges that come with pursuing an advanced degree.
“Adding on extra years of education can lead to financial hardship and pressure to get on with ‘real life,’” Doerksen said.
“Our university has recently been emphasizing the need for and value of mentoring of graduate students so that professors
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and students alike will realize that such challenges can be overcome through teamwork.”
Jonathan Harrington, associate director of the Career Center, said personal evaluation is important before starting graduate school.
“You should consider if you want to go to graduate school straight out of college or work for a couple of years and then pursue graduate school, because it will be easier if you’re used to being a student,” Harrington said. “But you also have to consider the pros of making money prior to the extra schooling.”
According to the Office of the Institutional Research, Effectiveness and Planning, 86.7% of UM graduates were employed or set to continue their education within six months of graduation.
“You have to research your industry before anything else, because you might need a master’s degree if it’s a competitive industry,” Harrington said. “Statistically, individuals with a master’s or doctoral degree tend to earn higher salaries and are more competitive in the job market.”
Maggie Nunley, a first-year graduate student in clinical mental health counseling, gave advice to anyone considering graduate school but concerned about the time and money required to complete an advanced degree.
“Our graduate school offers a lot of resources, but you
have to put yourself out there during your time in order to get anything out of it,” Nunley said. “Plus, we only have class two nights a week, so you can have a full-time job without it being a disruption.”
Nunley explained why she decided to go to graduate school.
“I always knew I wanted to further my education because I felt I wasn’t going to have as many opportunities in my field with only a bachelor’s degree,” Nunley said. “So it was important to me to get my master’s degree for my future.”
Dhafer Aibishi, a graduate who recently earned a doctorate in language studies, spoke on what he has gained from attending graduate school.
“When you get (a master’s or Ph.D.), you will gain two different things, which are the practical and the theoretical as you will learn to do something and then apply it,” Aibishi said. “Prior to graduate school, I had no idea about the (integrated marketing communications) program, but I’ve gained so much knowledge from it that I would not have been able to
find in any other small courses or professional certificates.”
Graduate education can be a worthwhile investment.
“The years and effort you invest in a graduate program can yield immense rewards of financial security, unique career opportunities and satisfaction,” Doerksen said. “It’s nice to know that I qualified for a job that one otherwise would not be fit to do.”
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At this Carnegie R1 institution, the College is responsible for the research training of students. Founded in 1928, The College has a long-standing tradition of excellence, training more than 2,000 graduates in its long history. These graduates occupy or have occupied some of the highest positions in academia, industry, government, and non-profit organizations. There is something for everyone
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Recognizing the changing needs of modern learners, the College offers flexible, accredited M.S. and certificate programs that allow you to advance your career in as little as one to two years. Longer M.S. programs allow you to work while pursuing a degree. Ph.D. program graduates are in the marketplace a full half of a year sooner than the average across the nation.
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The hands-on, mentored research training not only provides important research skills, it also provides skills valued by employers. Active career development activities develop the soft skills, such as communication and critical thinking, that are essential for any career. It evolves with time Historic but also progressive. With state-of-the-art research sites across the entire State, the College is constantly pushing the frontiers of biomedical research and the needs of its students.
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Ole Miss graduate managers juggle sports and studies
Behind the scenes of almost every Ole Miss athletics team is a dedicated group of managers — many of whom are graduate students.
Riane Griffin serves as a graduate manager for the Rebels women’s basketball team and is a first-year graduate student studying sport and recreation administration. Prior to her start in Oxford, Griffin served as an undergraduate assistant for the University of Tennessee at Knoxville’s Women’s Basketball program working in operations.
Growing up in a football family in Las Vegas, Griffin became interested in working in the sports world at a young age.
“I didn’t think I’d be a manager of the team at all,” Griffin said. “I was so glad I was able to have that experience to see if that’s what I wanted to do, work in women’s basketball.”
Griffin and the rest of the managers work closely with the players as well as the coaching staff. Griffin appreciates the kindness that head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin has shown since her arrival to the program.
“Coach Yo has been very welcoming … and is very much
so herself,” Griffin said. “And I think being a Black woman, especially in those kinds of spaces, you show up as yourself. Watching her navigate being at an SEC school, leading a program, you learn things that you can carry with you in the future.”
Griffin detailed her positive experiences working with undergraduate students.
“Even though they’re younger than me, we’re all working in sports,” Griffin said. “They welcomed me with open arms. They’ve been amazing. We have a really good manager group.”
Balancing work and school is challenging, Griffin said.
“Being in grad school is tough. Last semester, the classes were a little bit easier. The season’s not as busy either,” Griffin said. “It’s still kind of busy, but once you get into conference play, it amps up. The school part’s definitely been a bit harder than undergrad, for sure, trying to balance it with more papers and just more work in general.”
Cylie Halvorson and Haylei Archer played softball as undergraduates at the universities of Arkansas and California, respectively, and are now graduate managers at Ole Miss.
Halvorson, who received her undergraduate degree in business, is working toward her master’s in sport and rec-
reation administration. Archer was a psychology major as an undergraduate and came to UM to get her graduate degree in public health.
Both students came to Ole Miss expecting to improve their knowledge in softball under the direction of good coaches. Halvorson and Archer spoke to softball head coach Jamie Trachse before coming to Ole Miss.
“Jamie actually recruited me while I was in high school, going through my recruiting process when she was at Minnesota,” Archer said. “This past summer, I was trying to find somewhere to (be a graduate manager) and just knew that I wanted to learn under somebody who’s had great success and is a great person.”
Archer talked about the benefits of graduate school.
“The class sizes are much smaller than undergrad,” Archer said. “It’s just more specialized and more individualized. And my classes are all online as well, so it’s not as time dependent as undergrad was.”
All of Halvorson’s classes are online, as well. In order to spend more time with the team, Halvorson and Archer finish their coursework in the mornings and study while traveling.
In their time as graduate managers, they have grown to appreciate all the behind-the-
scenes activities that go into running a softball program.
“As a player, you kind of just show up and everything’s done for you, and everything’s prepared for you,” Halvorson said. “But now it’s our job to be there early, prepare everything for them, be there late and help them with anything they need.”
Archer expressed similar sentiments.
“It’s been really eye-opening
and has made me feel a lot of gratitude for the four years that I played because I had no clue how much went into everything that we had. … Our job is to make sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes,” Archer said.
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ing song, “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” led by soloist Abi Thomas, who also performed with the Concert Singers.
The Ole Miss African Drum and Dance Ensemble was introduced by the MC of the night, Obianuju Akunna Njoku, assistant professor of ethnomusicology and gender studies.
The opening performance consisted of a Southern Ewe social dance called Agbadza. As drums and cowbells played, the audience was invited to clap with the beat. As the song slowly built, members came out one by one, gracing the stage with their colorful traditional attire.
After the ensemble’s songs of God’s love and grace, the stage was set for the headliner, Angela Brown.
Brown delivered backstories to each of her performanc -
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es, explaining how each song was written for her through different shows she has participated in throughout her career. She also explained the relationship of each song to the theme of the concert.
Her second performance, “Cherise’s Story – When the Caged Bird Sings,” was inspired by poet Maya Angelou. This aria tells the story of a young woman praying to God for her life to be easy but also asking for help in facing challenges even when things are not easy.
Sophomore integrated marketing communications and music double major Anna Seelbach indicated this was her favorite part of the concert.
“The story of a mother talking to their daughter with so much love is such a universal feeling that made me feel a lot of emotion,” Seelbach said.
After a full crowd standing ovation for Brown, the night was closed out by the Concert Singers, who per-
formed a gospel mass.
An expression of gratitude was given by Professor of Music George Dor, producer of the concert since 2005.
“The UM Black History Month Concert will remain one of my legacies to our beloved university,” Dor said. “I am thankful to several kind-hearted administrators and hardworking university staff for their support that has shaped this concert, the Black History Month Concert, into a major and memorable annual event.”
To end the night, the Concert Singers went off mic and stood at the end of the stage to face the audience as they performed “We Shall Overcome.”
Jacobie Steen, a sophomore music education major and a member of the Concert Singers, expressed the deeper meaning and impact performing this song had on him.
“I almost teared up while performing this song. It talks about the sacrifices and struggles that our ancestors went through, and me having to convey that message with the audience was so impactful,” Steen said. “I wanted to really make my ancestors feel proud and seen and know that they always have a place in our hearts.”
Authors share untold stories of the Mississippi Black experience
SIMONE BOURGEOIS
A&C Staff Writer
When browsing the shelves of Square Books or the J.D. Williams Library, you will likely come across the names of W. Ralph Eubanks, Nadia Alexis, Tobi Ogundiran, Raven Leilani, Kiese Laymon and Jesmyn Ward. These are just a few of the notable Black authors who have made significant contributions to the literary landscape of Mississippi.
In honor of Black History Month, a few of these writers joined The Daily Mississippian for a discussion about Oxford’s literary community and the importance of telling diverse stories.
Eubanks — who is from Mount Olive, Miss. — is the Black Power at Ole Miss Faculty Fellow and writer-in-residence at the Center for the Study of Southern Culture.
Eubanks’ debut memoir, “Ever is a Long Time: A Jour-
ney into Mississippi’s Dark Past,” which was released in 2003, paints an evocative picture of a boy of color coming of age during the Civil Rights era.
Eubanks talked about the structure of the publishing industry and how it affects the stories that come out of Oxford.
“As (Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi) Adichie writes, how stories are told, who tells them and when they emerge is dependent on power,” Eubanks said. “Power in the publishing industry is largely white, so the way we perceive the stories that come out of Oxford is through a lens of whiteness, since that is the predominant one in the industry.”
Eubanks talked about how Black literature helps change the perception that people have of Southern literature to a more inclusive narrative.
“As someone who writes about race and identity in the South, I understand that cultural memory and the single story are deeply connected,” Eubanks said. “What I seek to do in my work is probe the silences, to touch on the stories that carry the perspective of those excluded from the broader narrative of the South.”
Eubanks’ most recent work that seeks to help change the perception of Southern literature is “A Place Like Mississippi: A Journey Through A Real and Imagined Literary Landscape.” The book, published in 2021, takes readers on a journey through all of Mississippi’s real and imagined landscapes that have inspired authors from every county and every era.
While acknowledging the role of Oxford’s community of writers in changing perceptions of what Southern literature is, Eubanks noted that challenges still remain.
“I truly believe the community of writers here in Oxford tries to move beyond the single
story, yet the narratives that come from outside, particularly about what Southern literature is, keep that single story alive.”
Nadia Alexis is a long-time Mississippi resident and acclaimed poet, writer and photographer who graduated from UM with an MFA in poetry in 2019.
Alexis, like Eubanks, believes progress has been made in creating more inclusive literary spaces but also agrees about the impact of outside narratives.
“When you do a Google search for lists of writers in Oxford, Mississippi, you’ll quickly notice that lists often don’t include Black writers and other writers of color — even those who have lived and worked here for years and some who’ve been recognized nationally, internationally and locally,” Alexis said. “This raises the question: Why is that?”
Alexis’ debut full-length collection of poetry and photography, “Beyond the Watershed,” is set to be released in March 2025. This collection uses natural imagery to portray various experiences of her life as a Haitian American and the experiences of her Haitian immigrant mother.
The work paints a portrait of generational trauma, survival and healing.
“It’s an effort to make space for the experiences of Black women and girls in a way that is more than textual and stretches to include the visual so that one might sit with ideas of spirit and the existence of Black women in expanded ways,” Alexis said.
Oxford is also home to many student authors working to expand perceptions of Southern literature. Among them is Tobi Ogundiran, a MFA student in creative writing and award-winning author of the Guardian of the Gods duology.
Ogundiran expressed his rejection of the expectations often
placed upon authors of color.
“People come to expect authors of color to write only about certain issues or perhaps always put their trauma on display to have some measure of success in this industry, which is not a notion I subscribe to,” Ogundiran said. “I write as the fancy takes me and reject every single-story narrative that may or may not be foisted upon me.”
Ogundiran also emphasized the importance of recognizing authors of color.
“In celebrating authors of color, we celebrate the varied experiences we have lived and the varied stories that arise from these experiences,” Ogundiran said. “Though we share the same space, we inhabit, in these spaces, different worlds, and what better way to experience these worlds than by reading and celebrating authors of color?”
Eubanks emphasized the importance of Black stories in promoting representation and greater understanding of the Black experience.
“By telling stories rich in the Black experience, Black writers and readers can imagine themselves as part of the beauty of this country,” Eubanks said. “And white readers can begin to engage with these narratives of Black abundance so that they are no longer invisible, and they can begin to let go of the, sometimes negative, narratives associated with Blackness.”
Horeb Anthony performs during the 2025 Black History Month Concert in the Gertrude C. Ford center on Feb. 25.
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DJ Razzle Dazzle’s Black History Month recommended listenings
PALEIF RASPBERRY
In honor of Black History Month, here is a compilation of some of the music genres Black people have pioneered and album recommendations from DJ Razzle Dazzle from Raspberry Jams, which airs Fridays at 11 a.m. on Rebel Radio 92.1 FM.
One of the first American-made genres was the blues. With origins in African spirituals and work songs, most likely sung by Black slaves, the blues has served as the precursor to nearly every other style mentioned in this list.
I recommend the album “Completely Well” by B.B. King, the proclaimed “King of the Blues” and a Mississippi native. Released in 1969, the record features the electric blues style King was known for and arguably his most popular song, “The Thrill Is Gone.”
Stemming from blues, the jazz genre was born in New Orleans in the 1890s and became popularized in the 1920s during the “Jazz Age.” It is characterized by improvisation in instrumentation and vocals and its use of complex rhythms and melodies.
Taylor Wells, a senior mechanical engineering major at the University of Mississippi and jazz musician from Ridgeland, Miss., spoke on the impact that jazz music has had on the mosaic that is American music.
“Jazz and the blues are the foundation
of American music. Hip hop, rock, soul, country, R&B and more all have inextricable roots in jazz,” Wells said. “It’s also arguably the first and most influential U.S. cultural export. Since the ’40s, jazz musicians have had a massive impact on music around the globe.”
For this genre, I recommend the collaborative project “Ella and Louis” by Ella Fitzgerald, the “Queen of Jazz,” and Louis Armstrong released in 1956.
This record was the first of three albums the duo made together; the others are “Ella and Louis Again” and “Porgy and Bess.”
A genre that is now predominantly white, country music can be credited to both white and Black people. The music was heavily influenced by African-American spirituals and work songs from the South, similar to the blues.
I recommend the project “Cowboy Carter” by Beyonce. Beyonce is not typically considered a country artist, however she comes from a background heavily influenced by country, growing up in Texas and having ancestral roots in the Deep South. “Cowboy Carter” not only touches on Beyonce’s personal experiences but also includes features from other Black country artists and highlights the forgotten Black history of the genre itself.
Rhythm and blues, more commonly known as R&B, started as a marketing term to indicate African-American made records, synonymous to the term “race music.” Around the late 1970s, R&B became its own distinct style, featuring influences from hip-hop, pop and soul music with flourishing vocals.
I recommend listening to the Grammy Award-nominated compilation album “I Used to Know Her” by H.E.R. It includes the collaboration with Bryson Tiller, “Could’ve Been,” also nominated for Best R&B Song and Best R&B performance at the 62nd Grammy Awards.
Rock ‘n’ roll is usually credited to Southern, white America, with artists like Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash dominating the genre in the late 1950s to 1960s. These artists, and others like them, were inspired by the blues and gospel and often took songs from Black Southern artists or collaborated with them.
The recommended project is Jimi
Hendrix’s compilation album of his greatest hits, “Experience Hendrix: The Best of Jimi Hendrix,” released posthumously in 1997. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame considers Hendrix “the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock music,” and this record highlights that talent.
Derived from rock and roll music, pop music was initially used in reference to popular music that had mass appeal. It took rock and roll music and made it more palatable for white audiences, watering it down. Over time, the term was used to describe a genre distinguished by catchy choruses, upbeat melodies and danceable rhythms.
I recommended the album “Fountain Baby” by Amaarae. Breaking into the mainstream with her song “Angels in Tibet” going viral on TikTok and opening for Sabrina Carpenter on her “Short n’ Sweet” tour, Amaarae fuses pop with the R&B, afrobeats and dancehall genres to create something fresh and unique in modern American music.
Electronic dance music, abbreviated as EDM, is the direct descendant of other Black-created and -led genres like Disco, created alongside the Latino community, and Dub, a reggae-influenced style from Jamaica.
For this genre I recommend KAYTRANADA’s newest album, “Timeless.”
With songs like Grammy-nominated “Witchy” featuring Childish Gambino and “Snap My Fingers” featuring PinkPantheress, the album covers a wide range of other genres like house, hip-hop, R&B and acid jazz.
Without a doubt the most recog-
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nizable and explicitly Black genre, hip-hop is characterized by electronic percussion, disco and funk inspired rhythms and rapping. Rap is often synonymous with hip-hop music as they both have similar origins in the Bronx, New York City in the 1970s.
Kendrick Lamar’s Grammy Award-winning “DAMN.” is the recommended album for the hip-hop/rap genres. The album explores themes of religion, sin and morality. It is widely considered one of the best rap albums of all time and is the first non-classical/jazz record to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music.
To hear all of these songs and honor Black musical pioneers, tune into Rebel Radio 92.1 to hear DJ Razzle Dazzle on Raspberry Jams at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 28 for the Black History Month special “Black History is American History.”
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Star shortstop reflects on days with Ole Miss Baseball
IAN SPARKS Sports Staff Writer
Before making a return to his home state of Maryland, Errol Robinson — a former Ole Miss shortstop who came back to Oxford to help the baseball team last fall — stopped to reflect on his run with Ole Miss and the chance he has had to leave a lasting impact.
Robinson served as shortstop on the Rebels baseball team from 2014 to 2016. He was the first true freshman to start at shortstop for Ole Miss since Zack Cozart in 2005 and helped get the Rebels to the College World Series for the first time in 42 years.
Robinson was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the sixth round of the 2016 MLB Draft. He spent the first four years of his career in the Dodgers organization and got as high as AAA. He went through the Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals before signing with the Orioles in January 2024, but he was released in July.
He returned to the program last fall as a “student assistant” for a semester. Robinson noted that his role was more an adviser with professional experience.
“It was more just to give some advice to the infielders as someone who has been through the college ranks,” Robinson said. “It was just a good opportunity to give back to the
program that blessed me with an opportunity years back.”
In his freshman season at Ole Miss, Robinson hit .294 with seven doubles and a fielding percentage of .938. Robinson was named an All-SEC Freshman selection by the league’s coaches. The Rebels made their first College World Series appearance since 1972 during Robinson’s freshman season.
“2014 was definitely an exciting year. It was very cool to be given such a great opportunity to start and excel in that position,” Robinson said. “Getting to the College World Series was great, and once we got there, we started to prove to ourselves that we deserved to be there.”
Ole Miss reached the Semifinals of the College World Series but ultimately fell to Virginia 4-1 to end the Rebels historic postseason run.
Despite the success Robinson and Ole Miss enjoyed, he said that he was warned about the challenges he might face as a Black man in the South prior to coming to the school.
“Truthfully, before signing and even before I earned the spot, I was warned by a lot of people. And it wasn’t even about playing at Ole Miss but more so playing on the road,” Robinson said. “Before going on the road and playing conference
JUSTICE ROSE Opinion Editor
For more than 62 years, the University of Mississippi has been an integrated institution of higher learning — thanks to civil rights activists’ well-documented, deliberate struggles during that time. Depending on the metric of time measurement you choose, that period is equivalent to two or three generations that have lived in a fully integrated society — at least in theory. We all know how these rule changes played out in reality.
While overt hate symbols, speech and demonstrations are less common today, they still exist. To deny this is absurd. Still, the primary contemporary obstacles facing the Black community today are more pervasive, tactical and — to an extent — self-inflicted compared to those that stifled us in the past.
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ball, they just told me that it’s a little bit of a different culture.”
Despite this, Robinson said he will always remember feeling the love and warmth from the fanbase.
“It was exciting. It was a great learning experience playing against the best competition in the country,” Robinson said. “I had a great time here. I loved putting on the colors every game and loved the fans we have here and the atmosphere was incredible.”
After leaving Ole Miss, Robinson got married and became a father. He shared the support his wife has given throughout his professional baseball career.
“My son’s been here a year and a half. It’s been cool to have my wife. … And it’s cool to have a support system,” Robinson said.
Although he returned to Ole Miss in an advisory role and received valuable coaching experience, he is far from hanging up the cleats with a return to his native state Maryland on the horizon.
“We’ll be gone around midMarch I’d say,” Robinson said. “I signed to play with an independent ball team in the Atlantic League back home, so I’ll be heading back pretty soon.”
Additionally, Robinson saw this as a precursor to life after retiring from professional baseball. He spoke about his potential plans when his playing days are over.
“As I’ve gotten older, I’ve matured into more of a leadership role and setting an example for some younger guys trying to make it to the majors,” Robinson said. “In the coming years, when I take the cleats off and get into coaching, being able to do stuff like this will help with that transition.”
Black struggles in 2025
The battles we face are more modern — more hidden.
Modern barriers
Take a look at the past month of news alone. Some of the executive orders signed by President Donald Trump are so egregious they amount to the legislative version of prejudice and violence. For example, an executive order focuses on rolling back diversity efforts and another ends federal protections against workplace hiring discrimination.
While some of these moves have been blocked by our judiciary, support for them is more common than many would think. This is evidenced by the troves of people who have described these mishaps as steps toward a more equitable society. Equitable for whom, I ask? It is further evidenced by those who watch idly, complicit in the undermining of our nation’s values.
Alas, when the king, as he has ironically dubbed himself, speaks, the kingdom listens.
Let it be known that it is unfair to point all of this blame at one individual, or a handful of people, in one branch of government. Our state leadership here in Mississippi has assisted in yanking open the floodgates. The celebration of confederate history, the unnecessary targeting of critical race theory programs and the introduction and support of DEI adverse policies are a few examples.
Even beyond that, many oth-
er dynamics and phenomena in society contribute to the modern oppression Black Americans face.
The cost of inaction and complacency
Unfortunately, it takes blatant abuses of power like what we have just witnessed to remind our community that we are not the protected ones and that those in power who truly have our best interests at heart are few and far between.
The truth is, it never should have reached this point. Modern hate should never have been given the space to breathe, to grow slowly like a small flame allowed to consume an entire forest. This failure isn’t just on Black Americans — it’s on all Americans who claim to stand against unchecked power and injustice. While these are not issues that have popped up in the past few years, they have been dramatically exacerbated by pivotal moments in recent memory.
Self-examination
While it is easy to highlight the problems that threaten the community from the outside, it is irresponsible to credit these issues as the chief reason for our adversity. A moment of self-reflection proves a few things.
We lack solidarity as a people, which ultimately hurts our battle against authority. Sure,
there will always be division among any group of people. That’s human nature. However, when one group threatens ours and seeks to undo much of the progress from the last half-century, it is imperative to our survival that we be of one accord.
To Black students: Apathy and indifference are far too commonplace. I’ve gathered that a “what’s the point of fighting an unwinnable battle” attitude has developed among some students as they have grown discouraged by the troubling headlines we see yearly. The thing is, this is a winnable battle. Our people have won before and can win again. As we come of age, we are the new generation that must shoulder the weight of these battles and cross the finish line. If not, we risk losing a race that determines our freedoms as a people.
Building unity: strength in numbers
It is easier to point out what’s wrong than to actually lay out the steps to fix it. My word is certainly not the end-all, be-all, but I do think we, as students, can benefit from these few adjustments.
In the organizations we have on campus, we must examine our efforts and programming to determine whether they are genuinely improving the existence and mobility of Black students at UM. Are these or-
ganizations amplifying a voice or a range of opinions? If not, do they have the ability and membership to do so? Focus on membership for a moment.
Black students, you must be deliberate and participate in these organizations. These are the entities that unite us in one way or another. Thus, you need to be willing to unite, to advocate and to express your voice and experience. In this instance, to engage is to survive.
To Black student leadership on campus: It is largely in your hands to determine how we organize and for what we organize. Be tactful in your decision making and use your resources to hear from the students you serve. Use the resources available to you to organize your membership and put pressure on authority. Show the strength in numbers we have. Remember: To advocate, empower and congregate as the whole minority is to present ourselves as the responsible majority.
Justice Rose is the opinion editor. He is a senior journalism major from Madison, Miss.
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Errol Robinson celebrates on second base in the SEC Baseball Tournament.
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