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THE STUDENTMISSISSIPPIAN NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI SERVING OLE MISS AND OXFORD SINCE 1911 Visit theDMonline.com @thedm_news lifestyles sports ASB CANDIDATES ANNOUNCED When did Austin Powell, President Grayson Giles, Treasurer Urban Garden Michael Howell, Vice Austin Spindler, Secretary Page 5 making an President Brent Ferguson, Attorney Hurston Reed, Judicial General educated guess Chair become illegal? Page 6 RebelWell uniquely counters Rebels stress
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at Pro Day A muggy March has hindered Rebel Well’s newest stress man- agement endeavor, but the people Ole Miss football players behind the “Manage Your Mon- looked to improve their NFL day” program are positive as ever. Organizers T Davis and Ali Del- stock through a series of time gado have spent their last five trails and weightlifting sessions. Mondays helping ease University students into the week in an un- usual way, by designing a manda- la coloring series as part of their SEE PAGES 7-8 weekly routine of encouraging FOR PRO DAY COVERAGE students, faculty and Lafayette County residents to “stress less,” as Davis describes it. “Manage Your Monday” joins Wellness Wednesday and Rebel Well’s Tuesday event as the latest way to de-stress in a healthy way. The “Manage Your Monday” table outside the Union, usually accompanied by live music, they offer mandala coloring pages and colored pencils as stress relief. “Coloring’s better than sitting
PHOTOS BY: CAMERON BROOKS SEE STRESS PAGE 3 Pitch perfect: Rebel Brady Bramlett shares his love for music LIZZIE MCINTOSH church choir. The rest of his life ever be inducted into the UM [email protected] followed the same pattern— a Hall of Fame. coexistence on the stage and the Nancy Maria Balach, the di- mound. rector of Living Music Resource, Every time Brady Bramlett In addition to starting at pitch- explained that Bramlett ap- steps to the mound, he drops his er for Ole Miss, Bramlett sings in proached her with the idea of an head and takes a deep breath be- the University’s Concert Singers, event to bridge the gap between fore winding up to pitch. When Men’s Glee, and University Cho- athletics and singing on campus. Bramlett takes the stage at a rus groups. “The point of this event is to choir concert, he prepares him- On Monday night, the UM bring music to people where self in a similar fashion— with Living Music Resource hosted they are,” Balach said. “People the drop of his head and a sim- a fundraiser, “He’s Got Great are coming to this event who ple breath. Pitch,” to highlight similarities would not normally attend a Bramlett has always had a rou- between the worlds of sports and choir concert. We hope that this tine. The night before he pitch- music, with Bramlett as the fea- night will bring attention to the es a game, he shaves his beard tured performer. similarities between baseball and watches Frozen. The day Bramlett was selected to the and singing, instead of focusing of the game, he showers twice University of Mississippi’s 2015- on their differences.” and brushes his teeth twice and 16 Hall of Fame earlier this Living Music Resource is an checks off a long list of supersti- month, which honors students online video library of interviews tious habits. for outstanding accomplish- with guests with a variety of ex- At the age of 7, Bramlett start- ments, academic excellence and perience in vocal music. Balach PHOTO BY: ARIEL COBBERT ed playing T-ball at the same community service. Bramlett is Brady Bramlett perfoms at the LMR “He’s Got Pitch” concert at the Ole Miss Inn Mon- time he started singing in his the second student-athlete to SEE BRAMLETT PAGE 3 day evening. opinion PAGE 2 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 29 MARCH 2016 | OPINION
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HOLLY BAER COLUMN opinion editor [email protected] The Presidency during a time of hashtags ARIEL COBBERT CAMERON BROOKS photography editors crowd went wild and Sanders nieMadeMeWhite.” While the force to be reckoned with. [email protected] could not help but smile. candidate has, by and large, lost This is also the exact issue that The internet exploded. People the black vote, his non-white Clinton has faced with her own CAROLINE CALLAWAY joked that he was now an offi- supporters are refusing to be supporters. Her slogan, #Im- design editor cial Disney princess, and oth- silent. WithHer, is more yawn-worthy ers drew political cartoons with The final hashtag comes from than emotionally thrilling. It ASHLEY GAMBLE pointed jabs at his opponents. a comment made by a Hillary banks on her potential as a first online editor Dozens of graphics and illus- Clinton staffer. When asked female president, but it isn’t ex- trations were produced, and the if Clinton and Sanders would citing. Sanders’ primary slogan, JAKE THRASHER Sanders campaign received a have another debate, Joel Ben- #FeelTheBern, was not even CARA KEYSER ton of free advertising. enson said, “Let’s see the tone made by his social media strat- illustrators Prior to Sanders’ victories in of the campaign he wants to run egy team. They found one used HOLLY BAER Alaska, Hawaii and Washing- before we get to any questions.” by an activist group and ran ADVERTISING STAFF: [email protected] ton, a CNN reporter wrote that: In a move that’s so easy to with it. Where Clinton’s cam- “These caucus states — largely tweet it sounds staged, Sanders paign reads as rigid and over- EVAN MILLER white and rural — are the type followers—and, possibly more performing, Sanders’ reads as If Bernie Sanders’ supporters advertising sales manager of places Sanders traditionally commonly, Clinton critics— accessible and real. are good at anything, it’s using [email protected] does well. In order to win the have tweeted #ToneDownFor- It’s almost impossible to social media to their advantage. nomination, he must replicate What, criticizing the Clinton know who would actually make CARY ALLEN In the past week, there have this success in other, more eth- campaigning and asking, “What a better president, but if Clinton BEN NAPOLETAN been three major trending slo- nically diverse states that hold exactly should he tone down?” wants to know why she’s not DANIELLE RANDALL gans—aside from #Feelthe- primaries, as he did in Michigan This election season is using engaging the youth vote, this is PIERRE WHITESIDE Bern—that have made airwaves: last month.” The problem, how- social media like no one’s busi- a big reason why. Digital cam- account executives #BirdieSanders, #BernieMade- ever, is that Hawaii is less than ness, but Sanders supporters paigning is the future, and she’s MeWhite and #ToneDownFor- GRACE BAIRD 27 percent white. have made it their artwork. He created more exploitable sound What. MADELEINE DEAR Again, his fans fled to the by and large has won the sup- bites and photographs than use- During a rally in Portland, Or- ROBERT LOCKARD internet, with his supporters port of the millennials to an as- able ones. egon, a small bird flew by Sand- ELLEN SPIES of color posting selflies with tonishing degree. Our parents ers’ podium. He was amused, creative designers little quips like: “Ever since use social media, but our ability Holly Baer is a senior re- but attempted to keep speaking. I voted for Bernie, I’ve been to disseminate information in ligious studies major from Then, the little bird took a spot bingewatching Friends. #Ber- lightning speed has made us a Flowood, Mississippi. S. GALE DENLEY on his podium and perched. The STUDENT MEDIA CENTER PATRICIA THOMPSON THE DAILY The Daily Mississippian The Daily Mississippian welcomes letters to the editor. 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BRAMLETT STRESS continued from page 1 continued from page 1 launched the website in 2013 and watching Netflix or some- and began filming and streaming thing,” said Ali Delgado. “It’s con- its live interviews, also known as structive.” “beats”, in March 2014. Their weekly therapy is strug- The event started with a wel- gling to gain traction and attention come from Balach and a perfor- around campus, however, which mance of the national anthem the team attributes to unlucky by students from the choral weather and poor timing. With music department. Balach said many students on vacation or sim- this would be the first of multi- ply staying inside to stay dry, busi- ple events by Living Music Re- ness has been slow for the coloring source. The planning of this spe- sessions. Delgado and Davis said of cific event started in December the few coloring pages they’ve been as a collaboration between the able to give out, almost all were sports and music departments. pocketed or folded into backpacks The anthem was followed by a on the spot. Despite the inclement video featuring interviews from weather and the obstruction of the Bramlett’s parents, head coach Union renovations, “Manage Your Mike Bianco, music professors Monday” has picked up a small and teammates Errol Robinson group of regulars. and Matt Denny. Bramlett per- “Some students come by and PHOTO BY: ARIEL COBBERT look for us, so we try to add a new formed a series of songs before Following video interviews from fellow teammates, coaches, and music professors, Bramlett sang a series of songs to the crowd. finishing the concert around book or page every time,” Davis 7:15, when guests moved toward Bramlett discussed his ability was her son’s saving grace when When training to sing, musi- said. the buffet dinner. The remainder to divide his personality on and he had a superior labral tear cians have to focus on develop- The group hopes faculty and staff of the night included musical of- off the mound. He described from the anterior to posterior in ing muscles and routine in the will start showing up for the stress ferings by students and faculty himself as energetic and yelling his shoulder in April 2013. same way athletes do. relief sessions or even integrate the of the UM music department. on the mound, but other times “He hates being stagnant,” “Athletes understand pro- idea into their classrooms. Rebel Bramlett is a rare breed in a more reserved. Bramlett has also Amy said. “Singing kept his sani- cess,” Robinson said. “They un- Well and the “Manage Your Mon- time when specialization is ex- found a way to divide himself be- ty when he was injured.” derstand it is not instant gratifi- day” group aim to reach both the pected. He shared a story about tween the two worlds he lives in. Throughout his recovery, cation like the world wants.” Oxford and University communi- a boy at his church coming up “It’s funny,” Bramlett said. Bramlett made choir his new Coach Mike Bianco mentioned ties, and they believe this influence to him and telling him he took “The field and the music building prerogative. He said during that the NCAA commercials where starts with professors. Delgado up singing because of Bramlett. are next to each other on cam- time, he made every rehearsal college athletes are referenced and Davis lead by example, color- He said he hopes kids who want pus. They are separate worlds, and sang in every song. Not feel- for going pro in something other ing pages themselves while adver- to be a part of both music and but for me they have the same ing worthy of the baseball field than sports. tising to those who pass. sports will feel encouraged by mindset.” during his injury, he found a new “Bramlett will probably have The mandala coloring series is his story. Balach said singing and base- home in the choir department. the option to go pro in several coming to a close in April, with “Today, society asks kids to ball both require teamwork, fo- “I found people who weren’t things,” Bianco said in the vid- the group’s final two Mondays set choose between sports and mu- cus and discipline. She said clas- a part of my every day before eo. “He will be able to sing much for April 11 and 25. In the fall, the sic at a young age,” Balach said. sical singers are athletes of their then,” Bramlett said. “I was able longer than he will be able to mandala coloring staff plans to re- “Why do they have to pick? So- own kind. Both arenas require to compartmentalize baseball throw a baseball.” vamp their plan on countering stu- ciety needs to embrace variety. timing, rhythm and centered and singing. The practice room Unknowingly, Bramlett has dent stress. Ali Delgado loves the Brady is the perfect person to breathing. and the baseball field.” connected two different worlds program the way it is, but hopes show how much those arenas Bramlett’s mother, Amy Music professor Bradley Rob- on campus and broken stereo- to see an extension of their efforts have in common.” Bramlett, said Bramlett has al- inson found a way to help Bram- types along the way. next school year. Delgado wants At 6 feet 4 inches and 250 ways had a mutual love for base- lett incorporate what he learned “I never paid attention to the to see their program offer board pounds, Bramlett towered on ball and singing which can be in baseball into the world of branding that comes with be- games and more weekly events stage, but sang with a voice that directly traced from her and her singing. He used the fluidity of ing a ‘choir boy’,” Bramlett said. through Rebel Well in the coming didn’t match his stature. Bram- husband. pitching to help him train in the “Breaking stereotypes wasn’t a year. With their passion for the lett is known for singing in a “I love singing,” Amy said. fluidity of singing. direct priority of mine, but an wellness of Oxford’s community, countertenor voice, a rare tone “I’m the singer and his dad is the In the video, Robinson said added benefit.” the women behind the mandala of male singing that matches the baseball player.” athletes are easier to train to coloring series strive to make stu- range of a female soprano voice. Bramlett’s mother said music sing in a way that others are not. dent life much more colorful. After singing a Handel piece entirely in a countertenor range, Bramlett said this type of singing NOW LEASING! dates back to the golden era of classical music when men sang with all roles in performances— in- 1 BR-$595 large office cluding the female parts. Bram- lett joked about the high pitch of his singing. 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ALEX PRESLEY with me. It’s almost a part of who I am now. When I reflect [email protected] Name that on myself, my surroundings, and where I’ve come from, One of the most beloved their music is a soundtrack to Third Eye bands from Generation Y’s all of it,” Dowdy said. childhood will play live in Since the success of “Third Blind song Oxford tonight at the Lyric. Eye Blind,” the band has con- Third Eye Blind is currently tinued to make music. They’ve 1) “Echo fading we can’t let go/ on tour promoting their fifth released four other studio al- She goes walking by in slow mo’/ studio album, “Dopamine,” bums and “A Collection,” a Sell your heart out for a buck/ Go which has a sound that lis- greatest hits album released on, fade out before I get stuck teners can easily compare to in 2006. Their sound and songs they grew up hearing. style has stayed mostly the 2) “I never thought it would come Bad Bad Hats will be warm- same throughout their work. to this/ And I, I want you to know/ ing up the crowd for Third The composition is filled with Everyone’s got to face down the Eye Blind. The band supplies enough edge to feel like solid demons/ Maybe today” indie rock music with a slight rock and roll, yet they know 3) “Wanna get myself back in sharpness. Kerry Alexander, how to place catchy lyrics and Chris Hoge and Noah Boswell subject matter to appeal to a again/ The soft dive of oblivion/ formed the band while in col- wide crowd. I wanna taste the salt of your lege at Macalester College. In For many, this show will be skin/ The soft eye love of oblivion, 2015, they released their first a fulfillment of a lifelong wish oblivion” LP, “Psychic Reader.” to see the band play the songs 4) “Doo doo doo, doo doo doo, Third Eye Blind is widely they grew up knowing in per- doo” or “I’m packed and I’m hold- regarded as one of the most son and on stage. memorable bands of the late “This show is going to be a ing/ I’m smiling, she’s living, she’s 90s. Many of their songs are COURTESY: THIRDEYEBLIND.COM very special, and even spiri- golden/ And she lives for me” mainstay, nostalgic favorites tual, experience for me. I’ve face with a hand covering it avid Third Eye Blind fan Tripp of college students today. The waited for a long time to see A) “Jumper” and a yellow “3eb” band logo. Dowdy, the band’s music has band released several top ten them live, and I know every It spent 104 weeks on the Bill- extraordinary meaning. B) “Semi-Charmed Life” radio hits on their self-enti- word to every song. It’s very board 200 and went platinum “Their songs take me back to tled first album, “Third Eye surreal,” Dowdy said. C) “Graduate” a total of six times, making it specific points in my life. I’ve Blind,” including “Semi- Third Eye Blind and Bad one of the most iconic albums grown up and learned about D) “How’s it Going to be” Charmed Life” and “Jumper” Bad Hats will be performing
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may also inspire a more natural, SHELBY PACK healthier lifestyle is also some- [email protected] thing Andrews and the Yok- napotawpha Arts Council had in This spring, Oxford will be get- mind with this space. ting a little bit greener courtesy “Instead of just doing some- of the Fiskars Project Orange thing to beautify the place, it was Thumb, which recently awarded functional, it encouraged people the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council to think about food— it would be $3,500 to create an urban garden an educational space,” he said of outside of the Powerhouse. the reasoning behind the urban Each year Fiskars chooses 30 garden. “It will help us expand grant recipients who aim to start our programming. We have done their own urban or community cooking classes in the past, and we gardens. With an already popular have food events that we put on. sculpture garden, the Powerhouse Now we have this sustainable ed- is the perfect space to start a proj- ucational space to talk about food ect of this kind. and encourage people to think lo- Wayne Andrews, executive di- cally.” rector of the Yoknapotawpha Arts The dichotomy between this Council, is one of the people be- natural space and the busy road hind this undertaking. that surrounds it creates its own “One of the things we thought sort of art. Andrews describes would be interesting to focus on it as “a very living space on this are some of the things that we very busy street” but through this think are part of the Oxford scene, it brings a calm to the hustle and one of which is food,” Andrews bustle of everyday life. said of the garden’s inception. PHOTO BY: KAMERA GRIFFIN The garden will be run by the One of the goals behind the ur- Sculpture Garden artwork stand outside of the Powerhouse. Powerhouse and will come togeth- ban garden is to bring together the er this spring. This interesting and community in a way that incorpo- relates to a lot of the ways we tell hopes to make it a more intimate so there is this sort of full circle living part of our town will create rates food, art and everything in stories, relates to a lot of what we space in the middle of the town. aspect,” Andrews said. “You don’t not only beautiful, edible sprouts, between. do and it’s the root of a lot of our The urban garden and the grant have to just do art. Our lives are but also inspire better lifestyles. “We feel we are a communi- conversations in art.” money awarded will help to do not divided up; they flow togeth- According to Andrews, “you can ty space, obviously with an arts For some time now, the arts just that, while also creating a er and this space involves every- do simple and small things to mission, and we feel that food is council has been wanting to en- firmer sense of community. thing.” have fresh food around you.” part of that art,” Andrews said. “It hance the sculpture garden in the “It is surrounded by sculptures, The hope that this garden
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COLUMN When did making an educated guess become illegal? COLLIN BRISTER color and hope some random ment. That doesn’t even cover Daily that the state of Mississippi es- [email protected] human spins the wheel in a fa- The NCAA tournament is Fantasy sports that Mississippi sentially says, “Yeah, you can vorable fashion for you? prime sports betting season. just made illegal. The reason: walk in our casinos, and put I’ll take less than zero skill for You have games all day until Some old bogus law that says your salary on a color. That’s Raise your hand if you’ve 500, Alex. midnight. The first weekend you can’t place wagers on events fine.” been to a casino. Sure, I guess playing black- featured 48 games, and I’d ven- relating to athletic events. Then say, “No, you’re not al- Raise your hand if you’ve laid jack takes some skill. You have ture to say I bet on at least 35 Essentially, the state of Mis- lowed to do research and place money on a specific color in a to be able to count (Always stay of them. sissippi is asking me to watch bets regarding the research casino. on 16, by the way), and you Some of them went well the entirety of the MLB season that you do to give you a better Raise your hand if you’ve lost probably need to know when to (UCONN); some of them didn’t without placing bets on the chance to win said bet.” money betting on that specific split your cards and double your (I’m looking you, Gonzaga), but outcomes of games, or playing Sure, it should be regulated. color. bet. Sure. the issue here is that it’s illegal, daily fantasy. I’ll let you decide I get that, but I just don’t com- That’s not illegal, nor should Neither of those should be il- for some reason, in Mississippi. who’s being the criminal there. prehend the logic behind sports it be. I have no issues with the legal. They’re fun. They’re gam- I would have to use a back- To be fair, sports wagering betting lack of legality and the casino industry. I surely have no ing. They’re enjoyable. They’re woods site with servers in Costa is only allowed in four states legality that a casino contains. problems with the operations in gambling. Rica if I’m going to place bets in in America (Nevada, Montana, I’m not sure how that isn’t the fine city of Tunica. What is illegal and utterly ri- the state of Mississippi. I would Oregon and Delaware). Howev- hypocritical. I’m not sure how Here’s where I have a prob- diculous, however, is the fact have to go through loops and er, Daily Fantasy is allowed in there’s nothing that can be done lem: How much skill does it that I put $25 on Oklahoma holes to get any cash that I win. 42 states currently. about that. I’m not sure at all. take to put your money on a 20-1 to win the NCAA tourna- That makes sense. It’s just weird to me. It’s weird
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