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This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by eGrove. It has been accepted for inclusion in Daily Mississippian by an authorized administrator of eGrove. For more information, please contact [email protected]. THE Daily MISSISSIPPIAN Friday, November 1, 2019 theDMonline.com Volume 108, No. 29 Two memorials. Two histories. Why the Emmett Till memorial briefly sat in front of the Confederate monument

NAKIYAH JORDAN / THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN Curtis Hill and Tyler Yarbrough, two University of Mississippi students, carried the bullet-riddled Emmett Till memorial from Nutt Auditorium to the Confederate monument in the Circle.

signal that change has occurred, but progress is slow. KENNETH NIEMEYER “I think the idea behind taking it to the statue comes from a [email protected] couple things,” Hill said. “It comes from the state of Mississippi poli- tics right now, and how Confederate monuments and Confederate he walk from Nutt Auditorium to the Circle isn’t long. It’s statues and the Confederacy (are) maybe being over-highlighted not more than a few hundred steps, but the sign, a memo- at this point.” rial for Emmett Till, was heavy. This sign, like the two T The Emmett Till Legacy Alliance worked with the Emmett Till before it, had been vandalized — this time with bullet holes distinct Interpretive Center in Sumner to bring the vandalized memorial enough for the sharpened metal to leave Curtis Hill’s hand bleeding. to campus. The marker was put on display in Bryant Hall, and the Hill, alongside Tyler Yarbrough, carried the memorial sign to Legacy Alliance hosted a student panel discussion about Emmett briefly rest in front of the Confederate monument in the Circle on Oct. 20. The two African American students made the short, mean- ingful walk as a symbolic gesture. They said that they wanted to SEE MONUMENT PAGE 8 PAGE 2 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 1 NOVEMBER 2019 Cato scholar to discuss Trump’s foreign policy on campus House

shaken up the foreign policy Preble said. “Although that view solutions the U.S. could take to MASON SCIONEAUX debate (and most other debates, is largely absent in Washington, improve its foreign policy. [email protected] passes for that matter),” Preble said. “We D.C., today, Cato scholars aim “U.S. foreign policy has come Christopher Preble agrees with thought it important to separate to restore it. A principled and to rely too much on the use of both Democrats and Republicans. Trump’s critique of foreign policy restrained foreign policy would force,” Preble said. “U.S. leaders from Trump the person and the keep the nation out of most should stop trying to dominate rules for He believes Donald Trump, as a candidate, made strong points Trump administration’s policies, foreign conflicts and be cheaper, the world militarily and should about America’s inconclusive, which don’t always line up.” more ethical, and less destructive encourage other countries, includ- open-ended wars but thinks that This is Preble’s first time of civil liberties.” ing longtime U.S. allies to do probe President Trump’s policy propos- speaking on a college campus. He The Ole Miss chapter of the more in their respective regions. als after he was elected president said the message of his book and John Quincy Adams Society, a This doesn’t mean turning away have been inadequate. subsequent conversation should foreign policy club, is hosting from the rest of the world. On the Preble is the vice president resonate with all Americans. Preble’s event. The group, which contrary, we need greater global ASSOCIATED PRESS [email protected] for defense and foreign policy at “Americans are frustrated by sponsors one large-scale event engagement through mutually the Cato Institute, a libertarian our foreign policy and often feel each semester, held a panel on the beneficial trade and cultural powerless to do anything about Arab Spring with three university exchange.” WASHINGTON (AP) — think tank based in Washington, Democrats swept a rules package D.C. He’s also the author of “Fuel it,” Preble said. “We think their professors last semester. Preble said that the United concerns should be taken seri- Wills Hay, president of the States could learn something for their impeachment probe of to the Fire: How Trump Made President Donald Trump through America’s Broken Foreign Policy ously.” society, interned at the Cato Insti- from its sixth president. Adams, Preble added that the United tute this summer. Because of his who drafted the Monroe Doctrine, a divided House Thursday, as the Even Worse (and How We Can chamber’s first vote on the inves- Recover).” Next Tuesday, Preble States has strayed far from its work with Preble, he was able to advised European powers away foreign policy roots under George bring Preble to Ole Miss for this from further colonization and tigation highlighted the partisan will speak at the Overby Center breach the issue has only deep- about his new book and how Washington, but the Cato Insti- event, which Hay said will give conquest in the Western Hemi- tute is striving to offer alternative students an opportunity to talk sphere and said that the United ened. scholars at the Cato Institute are By 232-196, lawmakers offering foreign policy alterna- policy options that reduce, among to a foremost expert in a political States would stay out of European other things, the use of force. forum. wars. Preble alluded to an 1821 approved the procedures they’ll tives that are neither a rejection follow as weeks of closed-door of Trump nor a modification of “We should be an example of “This is a great opportunity Independence Day speech Quincy democracy and human rights, not for people to hear from a profes- Adams gave that elaborated on his interviews with witnesses evolve policies prior. into public committee hearings “Donald Trump has definitely their armed vindicator abroad,” sional in the field, to ask questions foreign policy stance. from someone they would other- “Adams famously explained and — almost certainly — votes on wise not be able to get in front of,” that a wise foreign policy would whether the House should recom- Hay said. “So, as eager as I was to not go ‘abroad in search of mend Trump’s removal. Vote Tuesday, November 5 get Dr. Preble down here, he was monsters to destroy,’ but equally All voting Republicans just as interested in spreading important, the United States opposed the package. Every voting his opinion, his views on foreign would promote liberty by the Democrat but two supported it. policy and what’s going on right power of our example,” he said. Underscoring the pressure now, with students.” “It is a message that should still Trump has heaped on his party’s Preble said that while he finds resonate today.” lawmakers, he tweeted, “Now is himself agreeing with people The event will be held Tues- the time for Republicans to stand on the political left and right, he day, Nov. 5 at 5 p.m. in the Overby together and defend the leader of does not define policies by which Auditorium and is open to the their party against these smears.” party enacts them. He mentioned public. Yet the roll call also accentu- ated how Democrats have rallied behind the impeachment inquiry I am the only candidate with local government experience. after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi The importance of this isn’t simply what I’ve worked to spent months urging caution until accomplish over the last four years as District 1 Supervisor, evidence and public support had grown. but what I’ve learned directly from the community along She and other Democratic the way. If elected to the Senate, my unique knowledge of THURSDAYS @ 8 AM leaders had feared a premature county government and experience representing people Health. Fitness. Wellness. 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[email protected] • Health Department Elsewhere at the Capitol on • MS Department of Child Protection Services Thursday, three House panels ERIN KILLION led by the Intelligence Commit- copy chief • MS Department of Human Services tee questioned their latest witness [email protected] • Oxford Parking Garage 28227 into the allegations that led to GRIFFIN NEAL the impeachment inquiry: that news editor Trump pressured Ukraine to [email protected] www.ElectFrye.com produce dirt on his Democratic Paid for by the Committee to Elect Kevin Frye political rivals by withholding JOSHUA CLAYTON military aid and an Oval Office sports editor SMART GROWTH SECURE FUTURE meeting craved by the country’s [email protected] SHARED COMMUNITY VALUES new president. 28233 THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 1 NOVEMBER 2019 | PAGE 3 Meet the candidates GRIFFIN NEAL [email protected]

On Tuesday, Mississippians will vote to elect either Amid the attack ads, both candidates have released Lt. Gov Tate Reeves or Attorney General Jim Hood as policy plans, offering their unique visions for the direc- the state’s next governor. This campaign season has tion of the state. The Daily Mississippian has compiled seen many attacks from both campaigns, as Reeves has a voter guide in advance of Tuesday’s election, with attempted to paint Hood as a liberal proponent of a big candidate history and policy positions. Voting in the government, whereas Hood has similarly attempted to Mississippi gubernatorial election runs from 7 a.m. to 7 characterize Reeves as an ally to special interests and p.m on Tuesday, Nov. 5. ASSOCIATED PRESS corporations. [email protected] Hood Reeves Fast facts: Fast facts: Jim Hood, 57, is a native of New Tate Reeves, 45, is a native of Rankin Houlka. Since 2003, he has served as County. In 2003, at age 29, he was Mississippi’s attorney general and is elected as the state treasurer, making currently the only Democrat elected to a him the youngest state treasurer in the statewide office. Since then, he has been nation at the time. Reeves was re-elected reelected three times and is currently in 2007. In 2011, he was elected as Lt. attempting to be the first Democratic Gov., the position he currently holds. He governor in Mississippi since 1999, graduated from Millsaps College with a when Ronnie Musgrove was elected. degree in economics. Reeves defeated Hood holds a bachelor’s degree and both state Rep. Robert Foster and Judge a Juris Doctor from the University of KATHERINE BUTLER / THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN Bill Waller Jr. in Republican primaries. Mississippi.

Policy positions: Policy positions: Health Care: Hood supports the expansion of Medicaid in Missis- Health Care: He opposes the medicaid expansion in Mississippi and sippi, which would add over $1 billion in federal funds into the state’s supports a free-market approach to health care. healthcare funding. He also supports the expansion of health coverage Education: Reeves supports raising Mississippi teacher pay to the under Medicaid and the decrease of Medicaid eligibility limits. southeastern average ($47,074) in four years, as well as offering a $10,000 Education: He supports implementing a fully-funded, statewide bonus for new teachers in areas of shortage — both geographically and pre-K program as well as investing $31 million into early education subject-based. He’s also proposed a teacher advisory council that would programs. Additionally, Hood supports a teacher pay raise of $2,000 advise the governor on issues teachers currently face by June 2020. over two years and a recalibration of the raise scale. He’s released policy Abortion: Reeves is “100%” anti-abortion. He supports the “heart- proposals to curtail teacher shortages, including a tuition forgiveness beat bill,” which states that if a fetus has a heartbeat, an abortion would plan for teachers who teach in the state for five years. be illegal. Taxation: Hood supports cutting the grocery tax (currently 7%) in Second Amendment: He wants less gun control legislation and a half, which he says would save Mississippi families $153 annually on law that dictates that if the federal government were to declare a state of average. emergency and attempt to seize guns from Mississippi citizens, he would Workforce Training: Hood supports tuition-free community not allow it. college statewide. His plan states that Mississippi would fill the gap left after federal grants and scholarships. He also supports expanding apprenticeship programs, proposing $5 million to fund 500 new appren- ticeships in Mississippi.

Disclaimer: All candidate policy positions were pulled directly from candidate web pages.

CORRECTION YOU DONT WANT An article from Monday should have The article also should have reported that reported that William Faulkner won the Faulkner scared the children by making THEM RESPONDING Nobel Prize for Literature in 1949. He was noises around the house after he told not eligible for the prize in 1958, when ghost stories with his stepdaughter Cho TO YOUR TEXT. Boris Pasternak won, and the two were Cho, not Dean. not competing.

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FOOTBALL College football pick ‘em: Week ten

Hokies’ unless a quarterback the Bulldogs to go there and win. the top 10, I’m rooting for them. JOSHUA CLAYTON ERIN KILLION named Vick is taking snaps? You Florida wins the ball game. Shout Go Utes! MADDY QUON must be out of your mind. Hokies out Mr. Two Bits. Erin: I can definitely, 100% cover. Maddy: You know, Florida as no-question-about-it guarantee [email protected] Maddy: Virginia Tech’s a state always has something bad you that I couldn’t care less who mascot is really called the Hokie. going for them, but it’s refreshing wins this game. Ole Miss at No. 11 Auburn IMAGES COURTESY: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS Why? Is Virginia Tech’s signature to see good news regarding the (-19.5) O/U 53 Joshua: I have serious doubts I mean, what else do we need dance the “Hokie” Pokey? I’m peninsula. No. 6? That’s a heck of that I’d have the confidence to to stay? We need no introduction. sorry, I’ll leave now. Fighting a flex. Nicely done. I’m sure Geor- look Derrick Brown or Marlon The picks speak for us. We turned Irish, please beat them. gia is great, but I’m kinda rooting Davidson in the eyes, so why up on y’all with the backups last Erin: I’m of Irish descent, and for the Gators to take down the would I bet against the Eagle week, but now we’re back and one day I hope to marry a nice, Bulldogs. Tigers? The boys are real. Bo Nix better than ever with a grip on bearded Irish prince and live on Erin: I’ve long been harboring and the Tigers use this game as the ins and outs of week 10 of the countryside with an Austra- a secret fear of dogs. Alligator, No. 15 SMU at No. 24 a nice get-right game before the collegiate American football lian shepherd running in fields of alligator, eat ‘em up, eat ‘em up. Memphis. (-6.0) O/U 72 Georgia Bulldogs roll into Auburn tighter than that Ben Simmons clover and wildflowers with an ice Gators cover. Joshua: Memphis. Memphis. in two weeks. STF maneuver on Karl-Anthony cold Guinness in hand. In saying Memphis. Nothing but Memphis, Maddy: Am I an Ole Miss Towns. Turn on “Say It Right” by that, I still don’t like Notre Dame. Tennessee. The most beautiful fan? Yes. Do I want Ole Miss to Nelly Furtado if you want to feel Also, my best friend’s parents land in the world. And they got win? Also yes. But am I realistic? the vibe while you read this. went to Virginia Tech. Go Hokies, College Gameday to pull up. No I guess. bottle service for the Mustangs You guessed it: yes I am. Unfor- this weekend. tunately for us, Auburn will most Maddy: Well, I have no idea likely win the game. Fortunately No. 9 Utah at Washington who, what or where SMU is. for us, we will win the party! (+3.5) O/U 48 That’s tough. Memphis for the Erin: Imagine high school Joshua: Name a more random win. junior Erin, on a college visit in good ole Auburn, Alabama. In Virginia Tech at No. 16 perennial top-25 team. I’m not a Erin: Confession time: I had an effort to spite my older sister, Notre Dame (-17.5) O/U 58 West Coast football type of man, to Google what SMU stood for. I was dead set on being a Tiger. Joshua: Don’t watch this No. 8 Georgia at No. 6 but I like the Utes’ gusto. I guessed Southern Michigan, Alas, Auburn gave me no scholar- game. Go finish a puzzle or watch Florida (+6.5) O/U 44.5 Maddy: I didn’t even realize but that wasn’t correct. Also, ship money so a Rebel I became, the grass grow. Who cares? The Joshua: They’re really count- that Utah had a good football Memphis is ranked? I’m learning and a Rebel I shall be forever Irish are done, and why would ing the Gators out by a touch- team. Whoops. Good for them! so many things. My ex-boyfriend more. For that reason, of course, anyone watch a team named ‘the down? Kyle Trask and the boys Now that I know they exist and is from Memphis, so for this one, are in the swamp and I don’t trust since they seem to be thriving in we are going with SMU. always, Hotty Toddy. HOW PHOTOGENIC ARE YOU? THE OLE MISS 2019-2020 YEARBOOK SIGN UP FOR CLASS PORTRAITS TODAY

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FOOTBALL College football pick ‘em: Week ten Ole Miss heads to the plains looking to upset No. 11 Auburn The Tigers are consider- 22, and Auburn has seen some BENTON DODD ably weaker against passing recent volatility on its offen- [email protected] than against rushing, having sive line. After an ill-timed Matt Luke and the Ole Miss registered the second fewest snap, Auburn benched start- football team will return to interceptions in the SEC, and ing center Kaleb Kim and the gridiron after last week’s allowed the fifth most passing subbed in Nick Brahms for the open date to face the Auburn yards. These statistics and remainder of the game during Tigers at 6 p.m on Saturday in the fact that Ole Miss is likely its loss to LSU. Jordan-Hare Stadium. to be playing from behind The Rebels hope to keep up The Rebels are coming off could indicate a potential the pressure on Nix and force of two consecutive SEC losses game script more in line with him to make mistakes. Former and will need their best perfor- Corral’s skill set than with JUCO standout Sam Williams mance of the season along Plumlee’s. Corral has had his has a two-game sack streak, with some luck, as Auburn is share of struggles this season, and will look to keep it going. favored by nearly three scores. but Plumlee hasn’t been a real The story of this game will Auburn head coach Gus threat through the air this likely be how the run-heavy Malzahn’s squad enters the season. offense implemented by Rich game ranked No. 11 in the “Defensively, it’s one of the Rodriguez will cope with nation and is looking to top defenses we’ve faced since Auburn’s stout run-stoppers, bounce back from its hard- I’ve been here,” Luke said. and if the Ole Miss quar- fought loss to LSU. Auburn “They’re good in the interior terbacks will step up to fill lost by just three points after and the secondary and very in where the run game may having failed to convert two physical at linebacker. We’re struggle. According to Pro first-and-goal situations into going to have to do a good job Football Focus, Jerrion Ealy touchdowns. of not getting negative plays has the highest elusive rating This season has been a tale FILE PHOTO: BILLY SCHUERMAN / THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN and protecting the ball. These of any SEC running back, and of two quarterbacks for Ole Jerrion Ealy rushes down the sideline against Texas A&M on Oct. 19. guys get turnovers. When you has made the most out of a Miss. Both Matt Corral and Ole Miss will face Auburn Saturday night at Jordan-Hare Stadium. drop back, they pressure the minimal workload, turning John Rhys Plumlee possess passer and create turnovers only six carries into 80 yards undeniable talent, but the with their physicality. We’ll and a long touchdown run rotation system and play-call- have to play well on the road against Texas A&M. the bye-week, Plumlee said Plumlee and Corral will ing employed thus far have against a very good team.” The Auburn game will be he’ll be ready to play on Satur- have to deal a rugged Auburn prevented either from getting Auburn also has freshman a tough test for the team, but day. defense that has been noth- into a rhythm for longer than quarterback Bo Nix, who has if they are able to pull out an “I feel a lot better,” Plumlee ing short of disruptive this a few consecutive offensive struggled at times to throw the upset, it would be a huge win said on Wednesday. “Moving season, leading the SEC in series. ball effectively. for Luke, who has come under around a lot today felt really forced fumbles, with 11, and After undergoing minor The Rebels are, however, fire this season for a lack of good. I feel great and excited registering the second-most surgery on his left knee during third in the SEC in sacks with execution in winnable games. about Saturday.” sacks, with 23.

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Album review: “Pony” is here, and Rex Orange County is back

the amalgamation of bedroom raconteurs are responsible for GRIFFIN NEAL pop cosplayers, Odd Future so much of O’Connor’s sound [email protected] apologists and old souls. and notoriety. Alex O’Connor exists in a He occupies a unique His third album “Pony,” peculiar space. Better known place in contemporary music: released Friday through Sony, as Rex Orange County, the impossible to pigeonhole, but is somehow just as juvenile as 21-year-old from Surrey, not unusual. He’s no Tyler, the his first album, “bcos u will England, is not a pop singer. Creator circa 2012 — which is never b free.” That album He’s not a rapper either. He’s ironic, because Tyler and his is full of angry, sophomoric collective of genre-bending bedroom pop. It’s a requiem on past love, complete with lines like “pizza box / wedding CLASSIFIEDS INFORMATION ring left among the crust” and “don’t call me daddy / cause The DEADLINE to place, correct or cancel an ad is 12 p.m. one business day in that’s just (expletive) weird.” advance. The Daily Mississippian is published Monday through Friday. If nothing else, “Pony” Classified ads must be prepaid. All major credit cards accepted. No refunds on represents a maturation of classified ads once published. O’Connor’s sonic preferences. The DM reserves the right to refuse ads that appear to offer unrealistic or Whereas his first two albums questionable products or services. consist of similar rhythmic To place your ad in The Daily Mississippian Classifieds section, visit: http://www. patterns and instruments, thedmonline.com/classifieds. “Pony” introduces profes- sional production into O’Con- HELP WANTED RENTALS nor’s boyish sound. 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Its lyrics in Store (662)456-6226 uses synth piano in “10/10” and opts for an Ed Sheer- years later, and look where we do not inspire sweeping social really are / Look how far we’ve change, and they won’t usher CROSSWORD PUZZLE BROUGHT TO YOU BY DOMINO’S an-esque pop beat in “It Gets Better.” come,” in “It Gets Better.” in a new era of bedroom pop. But the juvenile persists. In line with the song’s title, He sounds like a Gen-Z Billy NOW HIRING DRIVERS In “Face to Face,” O’Connor O’Connor’s lyrics do as well. Joel. sings, “She calmed me down O’Connor doesn’t punch But it doesn’t matter at BOTH Oxford locations! that night I freaked out / We above his age. He is a college- because the music is delight- ful. This album is breezy and $ $ stayed up, I threw up in that aged musician, and the lyrics Make 12- 18 an hour! house,” ostensibly recalling a reflect it. “Pony” doesn’t pleasant; it’s shamelessly tackle weighty subjects or optimistic and retains the Apply @ jobs.dominos.com OR in person! night of being overserved. In “Always,” O’Connor attempt to normalize obscu- catchy hooks and beat flips Domino’s East 1920 University 662.236.3844 rity, like so many of his that catapulted Rex Orange Domino’s West (Campus Store) 1603 W. Jackson Ave 662.236.3030 sounds like a brooding, omni- 28217 scient kid. “But until some- contemporaries. He raps and County into stardom. Each song compliments the other, ACROSS 52- Before long; SOLUTION TO 10.30.2019 PUZZLE body sits me down / And tells sings about young love, self 53- ___ Schwarz; 1- Former Russian me why I’m different now / doubt and losing friends — though no two are alike. ruler; 56- Type size; O’Connor is an artist, and 5- Tell all; 57- Spy; I’ll always be the way I always themes synonymous with the 9- Pampering places; 59- ___ of a am,” he sings. The subtext maturation of a teenager faced with “Pony,” he’s released 13- Stan’s chum; Salesman; with international stardom a 10-track piece of art that 15- Prego rival; 61- According to the here? O’Connor is a young 16- Trial; Bible, he was the first adult dealing with the same before he could legally smoke speaks to the trials — however 17- Chambers; man; a cigarette. trivial — he has faced so far in 18- Author Turgenev; 62- Cab; issues that other 21-year-olds 19- I could ___ horse!; 63- Pertaining to birds; do. Pitchfork, the blog and his life. But it’s also a signal 20- Born: Fr.; 64- Dynamic In “Pony,” O’Connor self-described gatekeepers that Rex Orange County has 21- Periodic beginning; time and space to grow. In movement of the sea; 65- Eye sore; shifted his focus from past of online music opinions, 23- Horse-drawn 66- Rubik of cube loves to his current love, lambasted this album for its “Pluto Projector,” as a Frank vehicle in India; fame; Ocean-like choir floats in the 25- Franklin D.’s fellow singer/songwriter lack of originality, character- mother; DOWN Thea. He doesn’t go so far izing it as “irritating enough background, O’Connor asks: 26- Spanish rice dish; 1- Ripped; to activate the mildest allergy “Nothing’s changed / I’m still 27- Uppercase; 2- Blackthorn; 24- War, to Sherman; 45- Bet taker; as “ooh I love my wife,” as a boy inside my thoughts / 30- Pipe joint; 3- Shampoo 25- Temptress; 46- Wall St. debut; Chance the Rapper did in to sincerity.” And while 31- Put on a pedestal; ingredient; 4- Flange; 26- Cancun coin; Pitchfork can legitimately be Am I meant to understand my 32- Insular; 5- A type of suite or 27- Group of tents; 47- Tour leader; his summer album, “The Big 37- Boy or man; party; 28- Purim month; 48- Movie award; Day,” but it’s no secret that discounted as an ultra-con- faults?” 38- Radiant; 6- Bathe; 29- Tent stick; 49- Battle site of 1836; this project is partly about trarian, hipster potpourri, His response? “I don’t 40- Staffer; 7- ___ Khan; 32- Off one’s feed; 51- Movie-rating org.; think so.” 41- Previous to birth; 8- Small house; 33- Brother of Moses; her. they got this one right. 43- Army leader?; 9- Take the wrong 34- Windshield option; 52- Alluring; 44- NASCAR sponsor; way?; 35- Actress Falco; 53- Free from bias; 45- Intolerant of 10- It may be cultured; 36- Action; 54- ___ impasse; © another’s creed; 11- Latin stars; 38- Tries; SUDOKU 47- Beard type; 12- Command to Fido; 39- Open wide; 55- Don’t tell me!; 50- Overt; 14- What you will; 42- Italian wine city; 58- Devour; Puzzles by KrazyDad 51- Adherent of Islam; 22- George’s lyricist; 43- Plan; 60- First mate?; HOW TO PLAY Complete the grid so that every row, column and 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 with no repeats. 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Cultural appropriation is a joke

was first used in the 1980s Those who oppose cultural ation is and how far removed in their culture to learn and LAUREN MOSES as a post-colonial examina- appropriation say anything the idea concept is from real- enjoy. [email protected] tion of Western imperialism. worn representing a minority ity. In the five-minute videos, The label of cultural appro- Recently, a student self-re- Finding roots in the Marxist culture is considered cultural a PragerU contributor dresses priation does more to divide us ported a social media post idea of class appropriation appropriation. in the garb of cultures differ- than to promote respect and in which they were wear- (the dominant or upper class There seems to be no stan- ent from his own (Mexican, understanding. Often, it takes ing blackface. In response, defining “high culture”), this dard for measuring cultural Native American and Chinese) engaging within a culture to the Office of Diversity and term seeks to degrade Western appropriation. Think about and asks students what they truly realize its impact on Community Engagement accomplishments as acts of it: If a white person wears a think of the costume. Over- history and the contempo- sent all students an email to colonial terror. Even more, the sombrero or a Native Ameri- whelmingly, the students say rary world. So, for Halloween, instruct us to dress in cultur- definition of cultural appro- can headdress, many will label the costume is “offensive” to do not shy away from wear- ally appropriate garb this priation takes a sweeping their actions as racist who is or “ignorant” of other cultures. ing a certain costume simply Halloween season. Overlook- knock at any act that adopts appropriating that culture. Then, the host goes to because it does not reflect your HOW TO PLAY ing the non-descript email and elements of an outside culture, PC culture doesn’t ask if the a neighborhood where the culture. Your costume does seemingly improbable events for any reason. person is wearing the costume culture he is “appropriating” not have to be limited to your Complete the grid so surrounding this self-report- According to politically to mock another person or is dominant. There, he is met culture. Respectfully engage that every row, column ing, our school’s administra- correct (PC) culture, cultural culture. Instead, it makes with welcoming responses. with other cultures and learn and 3x3 box contains the tion is telling us what we can appropriation is harmful hasty generalizations about The people of the neighbor- what makes us similar. and cannot wear –– all in the because it hinges on a lack the person in costume and his hood appreciate his enthusi- numbers 1 through 9 with of respect and understanding or her intention in wearing it. asm for their culture and find Lauren Moses is a junior no repeats. name of social justice. Of course, blackface should of the original culture. But Another issue with this no offense at his costume. The economics and political blanketing the term “cultural term is what is meant by people he is “appropriating” science major from Coppell, DIFFICULTY LEVEL not be condoned as it belittles others. However, there is a big appropriation” on all costumes cultural appropriation. Does recognize that he is engaging Texas. difference between mockery of of a different culture from the it include the food we eat? The Opinion Policies: another person and wearing a wearer destroys the pursuit languages we learn? The music costume celebrating another of understanding. If someone we listen to? Placing limits on Columns do not represent the views of The University of culture. Students should feel labels a costume as cultural what people can wear keeps appropriation, regardless of us from truly understanding Mississippi or The Daily Mississippian. The Daily Mississippian free to express any culture welcomes letters to the editor, which should be emailed to and have fun this Halloween what the wearer intended, other cultures. the conversation about other Prager University [email protected]. Letters should be no longer than 300 without fearing accusations of words. They may be edited for clarity, brevity and libel. Third- cultural appropriation. cultures dies, and the wearer (PragerU), an educational is told they are wrong for channel popular on YouTube, party letters and those with pseudonyms or no name will not be It is important to under- published. Letters are limited to one per individual per month. wearing that costume. And has gone to college campuses stand the history of the term. Letters should include contact information, including relationship it does not stop at costumes. to see what cultural appropri- “Cultural appropriation” to the university, if applicable. PAGE 8 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 1 NOVEMBER 2019

outcome of the Emmett Till case) MONUMENT and say, ‘That’s wrong,’ but that’s continued from page 1 an institution of our society that governs the way we administer Till’s legacy and the impact that a our justice,” Yarborough said. photo of students holding guns in “So when we look at the Confed- front of the vandalized memorial erate statue, we see that this same had on them along with a panel symbolism of white supremacy is of people working in Tallahatchie embedded within that statue ,too, County to preserve Till’s memory. and how it, for years, has been used The bullet-riddled sign now as a rallying point to, I guess, main- rests back at the interpretive tain white supremacy.” center in Sumner, the location of The university put out several Till’s murder and his murderers’ statements condemning the exoneration. vandalism after a photo surfaced Hill, Yarborough, Yasmine on Instagram in July of Kappa Alpha fraternity members standing Malone and founder of the legacy MEGAN SUTTLES / THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN alliance on campus Isabel Spaf- in front of the vandalized Emmett Till memorial. The Emmett Till memorial sign that was shot by vandals. The Center for Inclusion and Cross ford, spoke on the student panel. Cultural Engagement arranged for two buses to transport attendees to Sumner for a day of Hill, Yarborough and Malone are The university admitted that it all African American students from had learned of the photo in March engagement with the Emmett Till Interpretive Center. through its Bias Incident Response Team system, but because of communication errors between “I just hope that by university groups, there was no the time we leave, or action for months. sometime after, we Provost Noel Wilkin and Vice Chancellor for Diversity and can come to a point Community Engagement Katrina where we decide in our Caldwell committed to diversity training for all students going YOUR collective history. We no through the Greek recruitment longer want to have the process at the Provost forum in separation between the September. “I applaud them for doing masses that live here.” that … but (I) also can’t give the - Yasmine Malone university slack when they don’t Student turn in paperwork to get the statue VOTE IS moved, so we also have to call them out when they do stuff like that,” the Delta, and they spoke about Yarborough said. how racial tensions in the area have Currently, the statue’s fate followed them to the university. rests in the hands of the Missis- “James Meredith gets a statue sippi Department of Archives and outside the Lyceum, right in front History (MDAH). On Aug. 27, the of the bus stop area, but the Confed- university sent its plans for relo- OUR erate statue gets to be posted in the cation to the MDAH, over five middle of our campus,” Malone months after student groups voted said. “It’s huge, and it’s in the for the monument to be relocated. middle of our campus. Students If the plans are approved by the don’t have to walk past James MDAH at their December meet- Meredith, and if I don’t remember ing, the monument’s relocation will to glance over, I don’t even see (it), be placed as an agenda item for the Institutions of Higher Learning to ICE. but I can’t avoid the Confederate statue.” make the final decision. Yarborough saw his experi- After the photo surfaced, there ence growing up in the Delta was were many conversations on mirrored at the university as well. campus of whether the students in He compared the legacy of civil the picture would be held account- rights leader Vera Pigee being able by the university based on the overshadowed in his hometown of standards of the University Creed. Clarksdale to Meredith’s legacy at The university has said that, while the university. the students were in violation of the OTE Pigee worked to integrate the Creed, the Creed is not actionable public transportation system in as it stands. Wilkin said that the Clarksdale, and the bus station that university would bring in speakers she helped integrate will soon be over the next year to talk about the actionability of the Creed at the November 5, 2 turned into a Wingstop. “There’s so much history in the Provost Forum. Delta that’s just locked away that Hill said he thinks the univer- people don’t know about,” Yarbor- sity should change its policy ough said. concerning the Creed’s actionabil- A mural of Pigee was recently ity. painted in Clarksdale, and Yarbor- “When it comes to things like ough hopes that bringing more academic dishonesty, professors attention to her legacy will shine a can refer back to the Creed, and light on how the history of the civil there are certain actions they can rights movement affected the area. take against you,” Hill said. “Of “One big thing that I talk about course, if you plagiarize, that goes is love for your community, and in against the Creed and maybe a lot a place like the Delta, it’s so easy of university policies. In that same not to love where you live or under- vein, students can still be held stand the history in your town, and responsible to the extent that it it makes you want to just go and will be something that goes beyond leave,” Yarborough said. community service hours.” Yarborough wanted to start a The students from the panel conversation surrounding Confed- hope that these conversations will erate symbolism on campus. He help define a shared history for the said that once that conversation community. For more information visit is started, the university would “I just hope that by the time we be able to have more conversa- leave, or sometime after, we can tions about how the promotion come to a point where we decide w .yallvote.sos.ms.gov of Confederate symbolism can in our collective history,” Malone suppress other moments in history said. “We no longer want to have 28223 on campus. the separation between the masses “We can clearly look at (the that live here.”