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Student group demands university remove statue
PHOTO: REED JONES Student protesters march in the Circle to demand the removal of the Confederate monument on Wednesday. The protesters delivered a letter to campus administrators in the Lyceum also asking for the addition of a hate speech policy and a meeting with members of SASI.
leaders have not been receptive to the organization’s Not far from the Confederate statue also stands TAYLOR VANCE demands. Gill said the university’s inaction shows a statue of James Meredith, the university’s first [email protected] its leaders are too afraid to remove the statue be- black student to enroll on campus. The statue has cause they want to honor the wishes of some of the previously been tarnished with a noose and Confed- “What’s disgusting? Racist statues. What’s outra- alumni who “pay the university’s bills.” erate flag, and the Ku Klux Klan have marched close geous? UM values.” “But, that’s not the right side of history,” Gill said. nearby. That phrase was chanted by around 60 students “That’s not morally just, and I think it’s cowardice Rod Guajardo, a university spokesman, said that Wednesday afternoon during a protest in the Circle that stops them from doing that. (The administra- university leaders have received and reviewed the and the Lyceum. tion) has the power to remove the statue.” letter SASI sent them. The protest, organized by Students Against Social At a speech in the Circle, Gill told protesters that “With final exams scheduled next week, they look Injustice (SASI), delivered a letter to officials in the every student has a stake in discussion about Con- forward to meeting with our students for a conver- Lyceum asking the administration to remove the federate symbols. sation sometime early in the new calendar year,” Confederate statue that stands prominently on cam- “Currently, we have a statue on our campus that Guajardo said. pus, enact a hate speech policy on campus and have glorifies Confederates who fought for slavery,” Gill At a speech in front of the Confederate statue, a meeting with SASI members next semester about said. “We must change the status quo, protect the SASI vice president Bianca Martinez said it’s time to issues they say plague the campus. students of our campus and each other.” stop “glorifying racist statues” that promote racism Em Gill, the secretary for SASI, has previously The university has a long history with Confeder- met with the administration, but said university ate monuments and symbols. SEE PROTEST PAGE 3
UM employees organize first labor union in campus history
because it is not a universi- Tennessee-Knoxville as a result anyone who gets a paycheck MCKENZIE RICHMOND ty-sanctioned organization, just of a living wage campaign. from this university,” Wilkerson [email protected] a “group of workers who have “Custodians that worked in said. United Campus Workers formed a union,” as Jessica the dorms, in alliance with pro- Mississippi is a “right-to- (UCW) has officially chartered Wilkerson, union co-found- fessors and students, launched work” state, which mean that the first registered labor union er and assistant professor of a campaign for the university to unions are not illegal, but union at the University of Mississippi. Southern Studies and history pay all employees a living wage,” membership cannot be a condi- The campus chapter will said. Safar said. “From there, they ex- tion of employment. become the “local,” or founding Several university professors panded to community colleges Wilkerson said the group held chapter of UCW, for the state of began organizing last year in and most of the public higher informal meetings last fall and Mississippi, but the charter can hopes of establishing an Ole educations in Tennessee.” in January 2018 to gauge the Miss chapter of UCW, a labor Organizers of the Ole Miss number of the campus faculty, expand to any public university PHOTO COURTESY: THE UNIVERSITY union group originally founded chapter, Wilkerson and Ole OF MISSISSIPPI ARCH DALRYMPLE III staff and students who would be within the state. DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY at the University of Tennes- Miss reference and instruction interested in starting a union on The union was approved by Jessica Wilkerson, union co-founder. its national organization, the see-Knoxville. law librarian Ellie Campbell, states” and to make sure univer- campus. Communication Workers of Karly Safar, an organizer with have chartered the all-inclu- sity-employed voices are heard. Before chartering, UCW set a America. It did not have to seek the Communication Workers of sive labor union with goals to “We are a wall-to-wall union, goal of recruiting 50 members approval from the university America, said UCW was initially resolve misconceptions about and that means we welcome founded at the University of labor unions in “right-to-work SEE LABOR UNION PAGE 3 PAGE 2 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 29 NOVEMBER 2018 OPINION
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LIAM NIEMAN COLUMN arts & culture editor ELIZA NOE assistant arts & culture editor Our nation’s infrastructure is a dire disaster [email protected] Administration (WPA), founded projects over multiple decades. general populace in terms of HAYDEN BENGE by President Franklin D. If the federal government can crossing the aisle for a chance design editor Roosevelt, employed millions afford multibillion-dollar jets of compromise on the domestic [email protected] of people to massively build up or government subsidies on side. the infrastructure across the farm food, then it can afford This is not asking for ETHEL MWEDZIWENDIRA nation that is still in use today. to fix infrastructure that is a “more government” but opinion and design editor Implemented during the Great detriment to the entire nation’s more accountability from our [email protected] Depression, the WPA helped economy. politicians, an actual vision alleviate the problems of many, Our airports are a laughing that the silent majority can SARAH HENDERSON but most importantly, it gave stock to the world, like get behind, and for some, online editor people hope. The program LaGuardia airport in New it’s about the glory of it all, [email protected] typically helped pay for wages York City where then Vice rather than just the honorable JONATHAN LOVELADY while the private sector would President Joe Biden said that mention in global political IVANA NGUYEN [email protected] social media editor pick up the rest of the tab. it seemed like living in a “third talk. Our infrastructure is a [email protected] It had its flaws, such as not world country.” He went on dire disaster and given that Our infrastructure is a dire employing many women or to say, “Why did we lead the there are Americans still disaster African-Americans. world economically for so unemployed or underemployed To progressively grow as an The nation’s current long? We had the most modern here in Mississippi and across ADVERTISING economy, a country cannot run infrastructure is deteriorating infrastructure in the world,” the nation, without a doubt it SALES MANAGER without adequate and superior and even in the state of according to Biden’s interview would be ideal to implement a Rebecca Brown infrastructure. America’s Mississippi, countless bridges with NY Daily News in 2014. practical and efficient plan in [email protected] infrastructure though, have been closed, as NBC These fixes and investments the near decade rather than a according to the American News cited earlier this year. won’t be cheap, of course, with century. SALES ACCOUNT Society of Civil Engineers’ Implementing a new version Business Insider stating that EXECUTIVES 2017 Infrastructure Card, of the WPA would put millions almost $4.5 trillion in repairs Jonathan Lovelady is a senior Sofi Ash was rated a D+ with various to work and further reduce the would have to be completed sociology and geology major Cameron Collins categories ranging from a B unemployment rates by offering by 2025 to fix the country’s from Los Angeles. Sam Dethrow score in rail, to a D- in transit. living wage jobs rather than the infrastructure. Isaiah Pugh This infrastructure, mostly massive increase of low wage Bipartisanship in this effort Michael Rackers built in throughout the 20th jobs in recent years. would be most beneficial century, has failed to keep up The infrastructure report given that three quarters of CORRECTIONS S. GALE DENLEY with the nation’s economic card asks for over 2 trillion Americans would support an STUDENT MEDIA CENTER needs. Whether you believe dollars over the next 10 years, increase in taxes, as long as Jaz Brisack is the 26th Rhodes in a free market system or a and while the White House it would be for infrastructure Scholar from the University of
PATRICIA THOMPSON complete democratic socialist has previously talked about projects only. Given politics’ Mississippi. Assistant Dean/Student Media Daily Mississippian Faculty system, failure to maintain such issues in the budget, focus of being involved Resolution 18-20 failed to pass Adviser infrastructure will hold us back the program needs to speed primarily in foreign affairs, in the Associated Student Body in the future. up with a massive program, this would allow a moment Senate. In 1935, the Works Progress rather than spreading out of redemption among the
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for people to think something sector. takes further steps than what’s LABOR UNION more of the word “union” when “At a very basic level, I hope PROTEST previously done in the past continued from page 1 associated with UCW. that I can better understand continued from page 1 about having a dialogue with “People hear ‘union,’ and they the needs of my colleagues, as students. think wages and benefits, but well as other employees across “I think that the university for the founding cohort, Wilker- on campus. we have a broader mission than campus— from custodial staff is not doing enough to protect son said. After reaching the goal, “These statues suffocate the that,” Wilkerson said. “We want and food service workers to minorities or marginalized stu- the union began the process air and keep the close-minded to build and sustain social and adjuncts and other non-tenure dents on campus,” Abron said. of chartering and becoming blindfolded,” Martinez said. economic justice in our work- track faculty on campus,” said “There needs to be a specific, official. “Black students and other places and in our communities. Jodi Skipper, associate anthro- written policy on how to deal “Many unions in the South students of color are tired of We’re interested in the broad pology professor and member with that. Hate speech needs to were at the forefront of fighting feeling isolated and underrep- range of labor issues. If you of UCW. “Right now, I don’t be taken more seriously, rather against racial and sexual dis- resented.” come to work and feel unsafe see a pragmatic way of doing than just treating it like vandal- crimination, as well,” Wilkerson SASI member Matthew because of racism, sexism or that outside of the UCW. I am ism or bullying.” said. “I hope that our union Abron said he hopes the protest homophobia, that’s a labor also hopeful that the UCW can builds on these legacies and issue. That would be something, help to highlight issues around works to make ours a fairer and as a union, we would want to gender equity in salaries.” safer workplace for everyone.” address.” The UCW chapter on the Ole James Thomas, assistant pro- According to “Delta Rainbow” Miss campus has not established fessor of sociology and anthro- by Sally Palmer Thomason, a specific campaign or focus. pology, is another early member black female laundry workers on At the University of Georgia, of UCW. campus in the 1940s organized the group led a campaign about Let Our Legal Team Work For You “Our mission is to unite the a strike in protest of horrible employee parking fees. At the University of Mississippi’s working conditions and low pay. University of Tennessee, UCW diverse workforce — including Defense of Persons charged with: They received a small raise, bet- carried out a campaign focused part-time and full-time staff, ter hours and several large fans on safety and health hazards D.U.I. - 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th Offense, Public Drunk, faculty and student laborers — for the warm laundry room, but that custodial workers face. M.I.P., Fake I.D., Simple Assault to address the critical issues we no union was ever formed. Wilkerson added that “lack Possession of Paraphernalia and/or Drugs all face,” Thomas said. “When workers feel heard of maternity leave … questions Thomas said the U.S. Con- Possession with Intent, Sale of Drugs, Aggravated and valued, then they are more about benefits and that which stitution’s First Amendment Assault and All Other Midsdemeanor and Felony Charges invested in the overall success,” affects all full-time employees” protects employees’ right to said Wendy Goldberg, core are issues that could be focused unionize. lecturer in the department of on in a unified labor union. “You cannot be fired for 662.281.0438 writing and rhetoric at Ole Miss “You can’t do much if you joining a union,” Thomas said. If you have been charged with a criminal offense call our office to schedule a free and member of UCW. “While don’t even know what the “Unions are not antithetical to consultation regarding the criminal charges which have been brought against you. we have representative bodies issues are,” Wilkerson said. “It’s democracy. They are one of its Weekend and after-hours appointments available for legal emergencies. at the university, such as the fac- important for United Campus strongest features. Unions are ulty senate and the staff council, Workers in particular to think responsible for nearly every we don’t have a body that about who have been the most single significant gain American represents everyone. 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‘He was number one’ Netflix’s ‘Sabrina’ a dark twist on the original series The legacy of Stephen Hillenburg, creator of “Spongebob Squarepants,” will live on in the memory of his fans
KASSIDY DESNOYER Aside from television show, [email protected] Hillenburg produced two movies and a Broadway show that earned 12 Tony Award nominations. Cartoon fans all over the Hillenburg was a native of world are mourning the death of Oklahoma who had a love for Stephen Hillenburg, the creator drawing and marine biology. of Nickelodeon’s “Spongebob The undersea setting of his Squarepants,” after his year and a blockbuster cartoon was inspired half battle with ALS. by his time at Humboldt State “He was a beloved friend and University where he studied long-time creative partner to natural resource planning with everyone at Nickelodeon, and an emphasis on marine biology our hearts go out to his entire in 1984. family. Steve imbued ‘SpongeBob He went on to become a ma- SquarePants’ with a unique sense rine biology teacher in southern of humor and innocence that has California, where he used his ar- brought joy to generations of kids tistic skills as an instructional aid, and families everywhere,” Nick- illustrating lessons with ocean- elodeon said in a statement. “His like characters like those from utterly original characters and the Bikini Bottom. Always having a world of Bikini Bottom will long love for art and cartoons, he left stand as a reminder of the value teaching and enrolled at Califor- of optimism, friendship and the nia Institute of Arts in Valencia, limitless power of imagination.” earning a degree in experimental Spongebob Squarepants, the cartoon animation. spunky, yellow sponge who lives “The fact that (the show is) in Bikini Bottom, made his debut undersea and isolated from our in 1999 and continues to appear world helps the characters main- in new episodes each week in the tain their own culture,” Hillen- series he stars in. It stands as one burg told the Associated Press in of the longest-running animated 2001. “The essence of the show is television series in history, with that SpongeBob is an innocent in more than 250 episodes to date.
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Netflix’s ‘Sabrina’ a dark twist on the original series
Living with her two aunts and KASSIDY DESNOYER black-cat companion, Sabrina [email protected] struggles to balance the dual nature of being half-witch and The new Netflix series “The half-mortal. Chilling Adventures of Sabri- As Sabrina’s 16th birthday na” takes viewers on a series approaches, she has to make of dark and twisted events the difficult decision of con- complimented with charm and tinuing her family’s legacy by black magic. Though it’s based going through with her dark on the 90s ABC comedy series baptism which will convert her “Sabrina the Teenage Witch,” into a full-time witch. Doing this series is nothing like the so would force her to leave her original. The horror-inspired boyfriend, friends and mortal show follows a dark, twisted life in Greendale for a new life and spooky storyline, which is at the Academy of Unseen Arts. quite the opposite of the origi- Although she loves her mor- nal ABC series’ aesthetic. tal life, she comes from a long To add another twist, the line of Satan worshippers, and show follows the comic series it is her duty to give herself to “Archie,” created by Roberto the Dark Lord. As the storyline Aguirre Sacasa and has a sis- unfolds, the Spellman’s are ter-show on The CW Network, thrown into a series of unfor- the popular teen drama “River- tunate events, giving viewers PHOTO COURTESY: NETFLIX dale.” One may be expecting to a glimpse into their world of see Sabrina as the peppy, relat- witchcraft and Sabrina’s quest tesque goat monster similar to how I was expecting it to be, many encouraging examples able teenager, but she is almost to save Greendale from dark the devil figure of 18th century but I did enjoy the witchcraft that I think are important in the exact opposite in this chill- forces. Spanish painter Francisco storyline as it is unlike any oth- today’s society. Portraying ing and gruesome series — the Unlike previous adaptations Goya’s haunting “Witches’ er series on television current- Sabrina as someone who stands once-relatable teenage witch is of the Archie Comics character, Sabbath.” ly. However, I wish that it had up for what she believes in even not-so-relatable anymore. magic is no laughing matter. Even Salem, Sabrina’s feline no ties to the original “Sabrina when people are constantly Sabrina Spellman, played The Netflix show’s represen- familiar, is no smart animal, the Teenage Witch” series as against her is something that by “Mad Men” star Kiernan tation of magic is more closely but a cat that occasionally re- the two shows have almost no many teens can learn from. Shipka, is still a half-witch and aligned to the medieval concept veals hints of his fearsome de- similarities. To say this is Netflix’s best half-mortal teenager. Instead of witches, who were believed monic form. The show’s darker I appreciate Sabrina’s story show yet would be mislead- of following the original series to have been awarded with depictions of magic makes for being told in a new light by ing, but this show is definitely of living in Massachusetts, she power by Satan himself. Lucifer some deliciously spine-chilling portraying her as a tough her- worth watching if you are resides in Greendale, a fantasy makes a few appearances in the scares. oine that displays female em- eager to see the Spellmans in town adjacent to Riverdale. show, in the form of a gro- Overall, the series was not powerment. The show presents action again.
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COLUMN THE ONE-THREE-ONE BREAKDOWN Welcome to the 1-3-1, staff writer Griffin Neal’s weekly college basketball column. The title, “1-3-1,” is a hat tip to Kermit Davis’ defensive scheme but will also serve as the column’s section breakdown. Each week, the column will include one big idea regarding the college basketball landscape, three notes about Ole Miss hoops and one Ole Miss thing to look ahead to.
explains in layman’s terms the will certainly face scrutiny as each 2) There’s a new starter in top 25 nationally. Combine on- GRIFFIN NEAL justification and rationale for each new weekly ranking is published, town. Bruce Stevens has over- court success with coach Kermit [email protected] metric and how each will factor but as CBS Sports Matt Norlander taken Dominik Olejniczak as Ole Davis’ first top-25 recruiting class, ONE NATIONAL CBB THOUGHT into a team‘s ultimate ranking. pointed out on Monday, this is Miss’ new starting center in the and the program looks as if it’s on On Monday, the NCAA re- only one metric that the selection lineup, and projects to stay there the upswing. The NCAA did a good thing, leased its first NET rankings of committee will consider in filling going forward. Stevens, who is sort of. In August, they released the year and will continue to do so out the 68 teams who will make demonstrably leaner than he was their new ranking system — the ONE LOOK AHEAD each week until selection Sunday. the tournament come March. last season, is averaging 10 points NCAA Evaluation Tool, or NET There’s a very legitimate chance As of week 1, most were shocked per game and 4 boards on 54 — which will replace the outdat- that at 3-2, Ole Miss could enter to see Ohio State seated at the top. percent shooting from the field. ed and much chagrined Ratings THREE OLE MISS NOTES SEC play with a 9-2 record. Ac- Other baffling spots in the NET While the rebounding numbers Percentage Index (RPI) after a 1) This team will only go as far cording to KenPom.com, none of rankings are Radford (15), Kansas might seem sparse for a big 37-year run. The change comes as Terence Davis can take them. the Rebels next six opponents are (16), and Kentucky (50). man, Kermit Davis’ 1-3-1 defense after years of disdain from After splitting their pair of games ranked within the top 100. And Radford has two wins over non emphasizes boards by committee coaches and analysts alike who at the Emerald Coast Classic over with the exception of San Diego Division-1 schools, and doesn’t — evidenced by six-foot-two-inch rightly criticized the RPI’s lack Thanksgiving — games in which (103rd) and Illinois State (126th), have a win over a team ranked guard Devontae Shuler leading of acknowledgement of import- Davis scored 7 against Baylor and the remaining four sit outside the within the NET’s top 15, whereas the team at 5.2 per game. ant factors that play a part in 0 against Cincinnati — it’s clear top 190. Obviously rankings aren’t Kansas is undefeated and beat 3) After five games, there’s a team success. that as he goes, so does the team. an indication of how well a team Tennessee (21) and Michigan legitimate excitement around the The NET accounts for five fac- Ole Miss prevailed against Baylor, will play, but it does herald that State (24). Oh, and Kentucky program. The win over Baylor and tors: Team Value Index, Team Ef- but not easily. And if Davis simply Ole Miss has a list of very winna- barely scratches the top 50, yet the losses to Butler and Cincinnati ficiency, Wins, Adjusted Winning hit his season average in their ble games in the near future. their sole loss came at the hands have signified that a gradual shift Percentage and Scoring Margin. 14 point loss to Cincinnati (13.6 An undefeated run through of the Duke Blue Devils, AP’s No. is taking place in Oxford. 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Rebels hope to bounce back at home against TCU
a 20-3 run. The Rebels came up John’s. Allen was named to the JOSH CLAYTON just short in the nail-bitter with a All-Tournament team. [email protected] final score of 59-64. The Rebels have outscored Allen, a senior guard, has been their opponents in the fourth Head coach Yolett McCain-Mc- Ole Miss’ most consistent scoring quarter of every game this Cuin and the Ole Miss Rebels will option with double digits in all season, but they’ll need a more look to end a three-game losing the Paradise Jam games includ- complete game to challenge a streak in an SEC/Big 12 Chal- ing a career-high 26 against St. tough TCU team. lenge matchup against TCU at 8 p.m. tonight in the Pavilion. The Rebels are coming off of a 0-3 showing in the 2018 Paradise Jam during Thanksgiving break with loses to No. 2 UConn, Pur- due and St. John’s. The 4-1 TCU Horned Frogs come to Oxford with confidence, finishing 1-1 in the SDSU Thanks- giving Classic in San Diego last week. The Horned Frogs fell to BYU 58-61, but coasted to an FILE PHOTO: CHRISTIAN JOHNSON 81-64 win over hosts San Diego Cecilia Muhate shoots over a Lemoyne-Owen defender during the team’s exhibition State. game earlier this season. Ole Miss won the game 73-45. TCU is an experienced team, The 3-4 Rebels have largely something to build upon after returning all five starters from the relied on newcomers so far in this showing toughness against stiff team that went 23-13 last season season. Transfers Crystal Allen, competition. and lost to Indiana in the WNIT La’Karis Salter and Jhileiya Dun- The Rebels lost 50-90 in game Semifinals. lap have accounted for more than one on Thursday against peren- Their upperclassmen have half of the team’s points. The nial powerhouse UConn, a team delivered so far as they have three Rebels have also had help from coming off of 10 straight Final players averaging double digit freshman point guard Mimi Reid, Four appearances. The next day, For Everything Red & Blue scoring this season in seniors Jor- who was named SEC Freshman Purdue was able to fight off a late campusbookmart.com/um dan Moore (15.6), Amy Okonkwo of the Week for her performances game push to secure a 70-59 win (12.2) and junior Kianna Ray in wins over Temple and Western over the Rebels. The closest game 2128 Jackson Ave W • In the Oakwood Plaza (14.2). The production translates Michigan. of the weekend came on Saturday Between IHOP & Johnson Furniture on the defensive end as well as Although the results in the against St. John’s. The Rebels Mon-Thur 7:30-8 | Fri 7:30-7 | Sat 9-7 | Sun 10-6 the Horned Frogs rank No. 9 in Virgin Islands weren’t what the were down 30-18 at halftime but blocks per game (6.6) and No. 24 team hoped for, the Rebels have clawed back into the game with in assist/turnover ratio (1.26). 39138 Two choices for upscale, affordable living in Oxford
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Bjork to meet with SEC Commissioner, Miss. State AD
concerned about his backseat BEN MILLER role during the NCAA inves- [email protected] tigations of Ole Miss in which Mississippi State players served Following a particularly chip- as witnesses. Many believe that py Egg Bowl last Thursday, SEC his role in the investigations Commissioner Greg Sankey only served to intensify the has called upon Ross Bjork and toxic nature of the rivalry. Mississippi State’s director of On Wednesday, Ross Bjork athletics John Cohen to attempt released a letter to the Ole Miss to create “a healthier environ- community asking Rebel fans ment” in future Egg Bowls. to band together behind Matt Last week’s 35-3 victory by Luke and rejoice in an antic- Mississippi State over the Reb- ipated period of stability that els culminated in a bench-clear- has long been absent from the ing brawl that resulted in four program. The letter is seem- ejections. This is just the latest ingly a way to put a positive in a rivalry that has consistently spin on a negative season that turned out hostility and aggres- has now concluded in further sion from both sides. turmoil involving Ole Miss. Sankey said he will “require” “Our 2018 football team has the two athletics directors to been through more adversity meet with him at the SEC office than most teams will experience in Birmingham, although a date in a decade, so our goal this is not yet set for the meeting. year was to give them as much “These incidents have become positivity and stability as pos- far too common in this series,” sible,” Bjork said. “And despite Sankey said. “I will require the challenges we have faced, both athletics directors to meet these student-athletes banded FILE PHOTO: CHRISTIAN JOHNSON with me at the SEC Office in the together under Coach Luke’s Quarterback Matt Corral fights a Mississippi State player at the Egg Bowl on Thanksgiving. Every player on both teams received an off-season to review past issues leadership and gave us every- unsportsmanlike conduct penalty after a brawl erupted between the teams and several players were ejected. and develop a plan for the thing they had each and every in which the team moved back- stand and know what’s going to fans will likely be apprehen- purpose of creating a healthier week, even when others said wards from the previous year, happen here as long as we stick sive about being dealt any sort environment for this annual they had nothing to play for. despite expectations. together and keep working,” of punishment related to the game.” This comes on the heels of “When you go through tough Luke said. incident. Fans from both sides Sankey, whose daughter is a Matt Luke’s end-of-season press times it’s important for me to It is yet to be seen what will most likely reject any current Mississippi State stu- conference, where he urged fans stand up here and be positive actions will actually arise from action that could be seen as dent, has faced criticism for his to stick with him and the staff and to keep our team together, the meetings between Sankey, taking away from the conten- intervention as Rebel fans are moving forward after a season but I want our fans to under- Bjork and Cohen, but Ole Miss tion of the rivalry.
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