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Page 5 Page 9 Page 11 New residence hall to Winter weather ices university house interest groups GRACE MURPHY given a permanent name. [email protected] “The layout of Residence Hall No. 1 will be identical in layout to The construction of the new Burns Hall,” said McClure. The dormitory located next to Crosby members of the Mind-Body-Soul Hall is well underway is on sched- freshman interest group for the ule to be completed in July to ac- 2015-2016 school year currently commodate students moving in reside in Pittman Hall along with this August. It is set to house two the Global Perspectives Living living-learning communities and Learning Community. the transfer student community. According to the University of According to Jennifer McClure, Mississippi Department of Stu- assistant director for market- dent Housing, the purpose of the ing, this new residence hall will Global Perspectives LLC is for stu- house 304 students for the 2015- dents of different backgrounds to 16 school year. The students that interact and to give them a new live there for the 2015-16 school perspective of cultural awareness. year will be the members of The members for the 2015-16 Mind-Body-Soul freshman inter- school year consist of 40 Ameri- est group (currently called The can students and 40 non-Ameri- Well), the Global Perspective Liv- can students. ing Learning Community and the The Mind-Body-Soul fresh- transfer student community. Ac- man interest group is for students cording to McClure, the new dorm who are interested in maintaining is being referred to as their wellness and spirituality Residence Hall PHOTO BY: PAYTON TEFFNER Icy trees are seen in front of the Student Union Monday. For more photos of the weather in Oxford earlier this week, see page No. 1 until it is SEE RESIDENCE HALL PAGE 5 6 and visit theDMonline.com. Oxford gas prices higher than nearby towns ELLEN WHITAKER Christmas break, and she had to pay for It is irrational, really. That is the truth of [email protected] someone to pick her up,” Coleman said. the matter. But bigger places like Kro- “And she was like, ‘Did you know that ger are smart in that they have used that Every two weeks, Tisha Cole- gas in Batesville was really cheap?’ And sensitivity.” man makes the 32-minute drive to I was like, ‘No, what is the price differ- “I told my mom about driving to Batesville from her apartment near ence?’ And at that time I want to say it Batesville for gas and she did not quite the Ole Miss campus. She does not was $1.72 in Batesville, and here in Ox- understand it,” Coleman said. “I am still go to meet a friend or pass through ford it was $1.92.” at a full tank when I get back to Oxford on her way to Memphis. She sim- The 20 cent difference from the neigh- after filling it up.” ply goes to fill her 2007 Chevrolet boring town’s gas stations prompted According to Morrison, the price of Impala with regular gasoline. Coleman to begin driving to Batesville gasoline in each town depends on their Coleman, a senior journalism to fill up the gas tank of her sedan. She market. He explained that markets are major from Americus, Georgia, immediately noticed a difference. established from town to town; Bates- budgets herself each month “The last time I went, I filled up my ville represents one market, and Oxford to ensure that she has enough tank for $30, and, before I started going is its own. money to cover all of her bills. to get gas in Batesville, it was $50 to fill “Every market is different, and it has Coleman pays for her cell phone and it up,” Coleman said. “I can see the dif- to do with the competitive set there,” health insurance and is a community ference in just like budgeting my money Morrison said. “For instance, if there assistant, which covers her apartment – the difference in how much it costs.” happens to be a Wal-Mart or Kroger in living costs. However, she found that R.R. Morrison and Son Inc. was a one of those markets that uses gasoline her on-campus job does not pay for all retail chain operator of convenience as a loss leader to sell groceries, which of her bills. stores that sold gasoline in Mississippi, they do, then the gasoline folks at small- Coleman decided she needed to look Tennessee and Louisiana. They operat- er stores are on the horns of a dilemma. ed about 50 stores in 20 different mar- They try to meet the gas prices that gro- ILLUSTRATION BY: CADY HERRING for other ways to cover her essential costs. She has a steady job, so she won- kets and had a data management oper- cery stores use as a loss leader or get dered what else she could do. It was not ation called Fuelman. close to it.” until Christmas break that she learned “Gasoline is a very price sensitive Coleman believes the prices of gas- about the sizable gap between gas pric- commodity,” said Bob Morrison, retired oline in Oxford are a direct result of it es in Batesville and Oxford. president of R.R. Morrison and Son Inc. being a popular college town. “My friend told me about the differ- “People will drive a long way to save one ence when she was coming back from or two pennies on a gallon of gasoline. SEE GAS PRICES PAGE 4 opinion PAGE 2 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 18 FEBRUARY 2015 | OPINION

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SIERRA MANNIE opinion editor [email protected] COLUMN CADY HERRING photography editor [email protected] Relax my hair, no you relax KRISTIN JACKSON laxer sales have declined 26 student to corporate profes- even close-cropped styles. All ALLI MOORE [email protected] percent, according to a re- sionals to celebrities such as of the women I interviewed MADDIE THEOBALD port by Mintel, a consumer music star Prince and Oscar said they have decided to wear ELLEN WHITAKER Nappy hair has been a stig- spending and market research nominee Viola Davis. their hair in a natural state design editors ma tied to black folks for cen- company, due to the fact that Not all of society is in com- because it makes them free turies. Culturally, black hair more black women are going pliance with this hair move- — free to express themselves. has been given varying de- natural. Hair care retailers ment. Local Memphian Takei- It gives them more versatility KRISTIN JACKSON grees of goodness: good, okay digital content coordinator are cashing in on this natural sha Berry-Burks, owner of the and manageability. They do or very bad. Don Imus, former hair buzz. Product companies Natural Hair Affair salon, and not want to be tied to the way CBS radio host, openly called such as Dark and Lovely, Mo- her seven-year-old daugh- society deems they should ADVERTISING STAFF: Rutgers girl basketball play- tions and Design Essentials ter Destini Berry had such look. ers “a bunch of nappy-head- are marketing to this class of an experience. Destini had “Black women have always EVAN MILLER ed hos.” Unfortunately, Af- women. dreams of performing in her had to fight to prove them- advertising sales manager rican-Americans have been [email protected] Relaxed hair means has first dance recital but was al- selves,” said LaParis Haw- victims of such comments for been altered from its natural most denied the opportunity. kins, who works as a freelance EMILY FORSYTHE quite some time. state, while natural hair is the Dance director Karine Zissoff beauty and natural hair editor CAROLYN SMITH In an effort to find an alter- hair that grew directly from at Southwest Community Col- for Ebony Magazine, which is PIERRE WHITESIDE native, Madame C.J. Walk- your head without any chemi- lege informed Destini’s moth- geared toward African-Amer- account executives er, first self-made million- cal processing. er that she could not wear her icans. aire, hair care entrepreneur, Danesha Herron, hair styl- dreadlocks, and it would have University of Mississippi MARA BENSING coined the idea of developing ist, who wore bold blue lip- to be restyled; which meant it student Sierra Suggs started SARAH DRENNEN a product that would straight- stick and a fro that would re- would have to be cut off. After her natural hair journey af- MARYA PAOLILLO en black women’s hair. In mind you of a character in the much protest, Berry was al- ter looking at pictures of her KIM SANNER 1928, she invented a product, 70s, is one of the many people lowed to perform. younger self; she realized her creative designers later know as a relaxer, that grasping the new hair “trend.” Today, Berry-Burks and mother had made a mistake black women and some men Fros, coils, sisterlocks, braids many other black women by relaxing her hair. She had used to manage their “kinky” and dreads, for example, are have decided to go against an epiphany concerning her S. GALE DENLEY hair. This form of hair care all styles that African-Ameri- the grain. Women are wear- hair – she wanted to know her STUDENT MEDIA CENTER continued for many years. can women are now embrac- ing wild afros, like Solange, natural hair texture again. Over the past five years, re- PATRICIA THOMPSON ing, from the average college colored curly dreadlocks and SEE HAIR PAGE 3 Director of Student Media and Daily Mississippian Faculty Adviser THE DAILY The Daily Mississippian The Daily Mississippian welcomes letters to the editor. Let- MISSISSIPPIAN is published Monday ters should be addressed to The Daily Mississippian, 201 ROY FROSTENSON through Friday during Bishop Hall, P.O. Box 1848, University, MS, 38677-1848, Assistant Director/Radio and S. Gale Denley Student the academic year, on or e-mailed to [email protected]. Advertising Media Center days when classes are Letters should be typed, double-spaced and no longer than scheduled. DEBRA NOVAK 201 Bishop Hall, 300 words. Letters may be edited for clarity, space or libel. Creative Services Manager P.O. Box 1848 Third-party letters and those bearing pseudonyms, pen University, MS Contents do not names or “name withheld” will not be published. 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cutting all of her hair at once. this primitive device to make HAIR There are various reasons my hair long and silky. The continued from page 2 why a woman would decide to process of getting my hair do the big chop: hair break- straightened was torture, but age, hormonal changes, had a it looked fabulous afterwards. As a college student you bad day or symbolism to the This is what most black want to be on the edge of fash- past. Suggs felt her hair did women endured in order to ion but economics are always not define her but it is defi- manage unruly hair. Press- a concern. Getting a relaxer nitely a part of her personality ing hair was a part of Afri- every six weeks, coupled with and a big deal in her life. can-American culture. Most having to travel long distanc- Growing up in Mississippi, black women have memories es to your trusted stylist is I recall the first time I had of sitting in the kitchen get- often a hassle for a busy col- my hair pressed. It was my ting their hair done for their lege student. The natural hair first grade picture day. My most important events. offered Suggs flexibility and mother used a pressing comb, Often I would get my hair proved lighter on her pock- which you placed on a stove braided because it was too ets. She decided to transition eye to heat, used much to manage. I remember in the natural hairstyle rather going to school and my white than going for the friends being curious “big chop” and about my ever-chang- ing hair. As a black woman, my hair consumes me. Always wor- rying about what style I will wear, which al- most always de- pends upon the weather – if it would be hot, cold or rainy. My hair speaks of my culture, the survival of women during the cel- ebration of traditions back in Africa. I appreciate and love how as black women, we are able to be so versatile and set precedents in the evolution of hair. But let’s not forget our roots. “Black women are tired of society telling them what is beautiful,” Hawkins said. “We are coming up with our own meaning of what is beautiful.”

Last year’s The Ole Miss compiled photos of natural hair at the university for a full spread featured in the yearbook. ILLUSTRATION BY: VIRGINIA ENGLAND FILE PHOTOS: PHILLIP WALLER

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ASSOCIATED PRESS Ole Miss student gored by bull in Spain MADRID — An American goring wound I’ve ever had to GAS PRICES youth is recovering in the operate on,” Crespo told The continued from page 1 intensive-care unit of a hos- Associated Press. Quote from Danny Blanton, director pital in western Salamanca Milley underwent a three- of UM public relations “Because it is a college town, I after being savagely gored hour operation to repair feel like they think that they can during a bullfighting festival damage to thighs, sphincter “The university is very concerned about the get more for their buck,” Coleman celebrating Carnival, officials and back muscles, Crespo said. “Since there are so many of said Sunday. said. condition of Ben,” Blanton said. “We have us, I feel like it could be cheaper. Surgeon Enrique Crespo Town councilor Pedro Mu- reached out to the family and offered any However, I think the higher prices said he was called to oper- noz said two other uniden- assistance we can possibly offer to him. We are just because of this area and its ate on 20-year-old Benjamin tified men had sustained are praying, just like everyone, for a speedy students.” Milley, a University of Mis- less serious goring injuries recovery and return to his studies as soon as In order to have competitive sissippi student from Geor- during Saturday’s events. gasoline prices, R.R. Morrison and gia, who had been gored and “One man from Scotland possible.” Son Inc. had managers of individ- tossed by a large fighting bull and a Spaniard from Sala- ual stores report their competitors’ on Saturday, the first day manca were also injured,” that the events, which attract world-renowned expert prices daily. Their goal was to meet of nearby Ciudad Rodrigo’s Munoz said. international audiences, are and we have a medical- the lowest price in town, whatever “Carnaval del Toro.” Fiestas featuring bulls are dangerous. ly-equipped helicopter on that was. Morrison himself would “It’s not the worst injury common in Spain, and critics “Doctor Crespo is a standby every day of our an- then set the price for all of his com- I’ve seen, but it’s the biggest and aficionados alike agree nual fiesta,” Munoz said. pany’s gas stations. He said somewhere be- Morrison said a company’s sup- tween 45,000 and 50,000 ply cost, along with its competitor’s people had been attract- prices, will generally set what its ed over the weekend to this gasoline will cost at the pump for year’s four-day fiesta, that its customers. includes afternoon bullfights “What happens is the costs rise, and bull-running events. and you get a lot of pressure,” Mor- Ciudad Rodrigo — popu- rison said. “Your margins at your lation 14,000 — is a small end of the deal compress because cathedral city close to the you are getting increase cost that Portuguese border that is a you can not really pass through at popular tourist destination. the pump because your competi- It retains its ancient defen- tors will not let you. sive walls and was the site “Again, generally, it varies from of key battles between Na- market to market, but if gas sta- poleon’s army and British tions do not get 10 or 12 cents a forces under the command of gallon between what you pay for it the Duke of Wellington from and what you sell it for, if you do 1810 to 1812. not get that, then you can not pay the bills.”

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Turner Center sees increased involvement RESIDENCE HALL MIA SIMS continued from page 1 [email protected] The coming of a new year by exploring their fitness, phys- marks the annual rise in de- ical health, emotional wellness mand for fitness and health, and emotional wellbeing in a com- and the Turner Center is see- munity of students from diverse ing an increase in the num- backgrounds. Next year, the mem- bers of individuals from the bers of the STEM Living Learning Ole Miss community seeking Community and Provost Scholars guidance in weight loss and Living Learning Community will athletic training. occupy Pittman Hall. According to Peter Tulchin- “The university does not cur- sky, director of the Turn- rently have a transfer student com- er Center, the start of a new munity,” McClure said. semester brings in a higher Dawood Al-Nasseri, an inter- number of individuals using national transfer student from the facility. Oman, said, “I never lived in a “Our participation num- dorm. I wish I had the opportunity bers are traditionally higher to live on campus when I first came for the first month of each here.” semester,” Tulchinsky said. This new community will give “September and February are transfer students a new way to ac- the highest usage months.” climate to life at Ole Miss. Tulchinsky explained that “Each room will be a double 1,500 participants are in with its own bathroom, and a mi- recreational facilities at the cro-fridge will be provided for each Turner Center on weekdays. room,” McClure said. Of those participants, 40 Regarding where the students members are of the Oxford who live in this residence hall community, 310 members will park, Mike Harris, director of are faculty and staff, and the parking and transportation for the students are given access for PHOTO BY: KAYLA BEATTY university, said, “I am on a com- free. mittee that is examining the var- Since there are so many University of Mississippi students work out in the Turner Center Thursday, Feb. 5. ious options for those residential people visiting each day, the students.” Turner Center offers several alone. “It was better than just go- of activities already, the sub- Harris said he will have more different kinds of activities According to fitness coor- ing on the treadmill or run- ject of expansion is in its fu- answers regarding the question of and facilities for members to dinator Charles Allen, group ning the track because (the ture. Tulchinsky commented parking in the next few weeks. engage in, such as: group fit- fitness classes provide op- classes) were exciting and in- on the subject stating there This new dorm is not only addi- ness classes, the fitness cen- portunities to Ole Miss stu- teractive,” Green said. “What are conversations about an tional housing for students but will ter, basketball, racquetball, dents, faculty, staff and to made the classes even more additional recreation facility. give students the ability to live and swimming, volleyball, indoor the Oxford community to enjoyable was me being able grow together within their own re- track, the outdoors (trips participate in physical ac- to do it with all of my friends.” spective living-learning communi- and equipment rental) and a tivity in a group setting. He For those who have nev- ties. game room with table tennis, also explained the amount of er engaged in group fitness people who attend the classes classes but are interested, foosball and shuffleboard. POLL: One activity from the list depend on the type of class. each class has a set day and that has grown exceedingly Cycling is capped at 20 par- time which can be found on Would you prefer to popular in the Turner Cen- ticipants because there are The University of Mississip- live in a coed or only 20 bikes; however, most pi’s campus recreation site. ter is group fitness classes. single-sex dorm? Kimmi Sterner, graduate as- classes in Studio 305 can The classes are held on the sistant in fitness, said there have up to 60 participants first and third floors, and all visit theDMonline.com is a slight increase in fitness per class, and Studio 125’s that is necessary to sign up to vote classes due to new year’s capacity is closer to 30. for a class is to sign an in- resolutions. Offering class- Larkin Green, sophomore formed consent and release es of Zumba, yoga, kickbox- integrated marketing com- of liability waiver and receive ing, cardio and many more, munications major, attended a “FIT” sticker. group fitness classes provide Zumba and yoga classes with Though the Turner Center an alternative to working out her friends. houses a substantial amount Buy It. Sell It. Find It. in the DM Classifieds.

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GRAPHIC BY: ALLI MOORE • Daily Mississippian Editor-in-Chief two thousand fifteen • The Ole Miss yearbook Editor-in-Chief ‘WE WON MANY BATTLES’ Despite missing out on five-star recruits, Rebels reel in another successful recruiting class. For full signing day coverage, including the full 2015 recruiting class roster, see pages 10, 11 and 12. • NewsWatch Ch. 99 Manager Chancellor Jones’ recent test results show no sign of cancer LACEY RUSSELL ence of lymphoma in his schedule.” [email protected] abdomen and bone marrow. Jones said being diagnosed He received the encourag- with cancer has been a life • Rebel Radio Manager After four months of bat- ing news that the cancerous changing, yet humbling ex- tling lymphoma, University masses had absolved about perience. He credits the up- of Mississippi Chancellor Dan a month ago after his third lifting letters he has received Jones’s condition appears to round of chemotherapy from colleagues and students be improving. His most recent treatment. as a crucial part of his healing positron emission tomogra- The chancellor has one process. phy, or PET, scan shows no month of treatment remain- “With every challenge in evidence of cancerous activi- ing. His goal is to return life comes some positives,” he ty. to campus by mid- to late- said. “This has provided an “I’m very grateful,” Jones March. unusual opportunity for me said in a telephone interview “When I first get back, I’ll to understand how many peo- with The Daily Mississippian probably have some limita- ple care about me, how many on Wednesday. “It is a very tions. You know, I got a new friends I have and how much optimistic situation that I’m haircut that we’ll all have to support and encouragement in. get used to,” he said with a and prayers have been offered Before Jones began chemo- laugh. “It will take me a lit- on my behalf. It’s humbling to

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ELLIE BOND sona as a gifted songwriter and pop, folk and [email protected] performer was revealed. Nearly country. Combs six years later, with two studio mixes smooth Called the music capital of albums and a solo European honey vocals with the United States, Nashville has tour under his belt, Combs is on instrumentals to served as a platform for artists his way to becoming an Ameri- craft a folk fan’s across the nation. One such can household name. dream record. artist is the fresh-on-the-scene As a young and emerging From the release country beau Andrew Combs, artist, Andrew Combs is not of his two singles who will visit the Proud Lar- afraid to take risks and experi- “Nothing to Lose” ry’s stage at 9 p.m. tomorrow ment with sound. Relying heav- and “Foolin’,” it evening. Folk and country mu- ily on solid songwriting and is apparent that sic lovers alike are invited to old-school country melodies, Combs is moving come and celebrate the kickoff Combs’ first album “Tennessee towards honing of Combs’ North American tour. Time” was a refreshing take his own personal Hailing from Dallas, Combs amidst Nashville’s over-pro- sound. said he was born with music in duced country music scene. Despite his re- his blood. Comb’s sophomore album cent accomplish- “My dad’s a piano player, and “Worried Man” was met with ments and rise to my cousin was very influential,” even more fanfare as he mixed a the top, Combs Combs said. “He’s a guitar play- soulful Texas sound with honest said he realized er and gave me my very first gui- lyrics. the burdens that tar. And I started really being In his latest creation, “All come with success. interested in music and writing These Dreams,” which is set “I’m still at my own songs in high school.” for release on March 3 of this the stage where It was not until college while year, the country darling takes a I’m developing,” attending Belmont Universi- more modern approach than he Combs said. “I’m ty in Nashville, however, that has on his past two albums. still struggling to Combs received his big break “I listen to a lot of different get a crowd every while interning for “American music, and I think it shows in night.” Songwriter” magazine. To his this record,” Combs said. “It’s a Combs said it’s COURTESY:ANDREWCOMBSMUSIC.COM coworkers’ astonishment and bit more thought out, arranged the love of the music that drives Combs said. “But I don’t know. the North American tour. delight, the humble intern had and produced.” him to pursue such a harrowing It’s the only thing I know how to “I love Oxford; it’s where accumulated a repertoire of Taking heavy influences from career. do. I’m really happy.” some of my favorite writers are original songs that he had yet to artists such as Willie Nelson “You can easily get tossed Combs said he is even more from,” Combs said. “If you like share. After finally playing a few and Kris Kristofferson, Combs around and influenced by all the ecstatic to be able to share his good songs and good harmonies songs for his then colleague and fashioned a marriage between different whispers in your ear,” passion for music with Oxford and a good band, come out and now manager, Combs’ true per- residents on his first evening of have some fun.”

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ZOE MCDONALD June 1 and @BeingOxford 17 days of course. Recent @BeingOxford [email protected] later. curators, who are both students McDowell said the account is an at Ole Miss, Stephanie Grammar Oxford loves to talk about Ox- outlet for people to share their dif- (@saintfannie), a sophomore art ford. From the art scene to the ferent interpretations of Oxford. major, and Dylan Van Zile (@ developing diversity initiatives, “I’ve had everybody from a DVZbass), a senior education there are few people who are as gas station attendant to a James major who also plays in the band aware of Oxford’s achievements Beard Award Winning chef, which Captain Magma (@_captain_ as her darling inhabitants. David I think shows a lot of differences,” magma), were faced with some McDowell, an Oxonian himself, he said. opposing tweets. Several followers decided to capitalize on this tru- McDowell said he definitely en- thought they were too offensive, ism and created the Twitter ac- courages people to “be” Oxford and others just didn’t agree with count @BeingOxford. during an exciting or interesting what they had to say and decided BeingOxford is a local branch time in their lives. to voice their opinion. of the “location curation.” This “I do my best to just sign peo- “I got different viewpoints on idea started and was originally ple up as they come, but I always literally everything,” Grammar implemented in Sweden. @Swe- suggest to the people that if they said. “I think most of the inter- den is an official twitter account have something specific going on actions I got while being Oxford for different Swedish citizens to a particular week they wanna run definitely show a varied Oxford – engage globally and share their it, they should,” McDowell said. lots of different viewpoints.” experiences in their country. That Several notable Oxonians have Both Zile and Grammar said account currently has 81,900 fol- been curators of the account. Mu- they tried to represent a smaller lowers. McDowell’s original inspi- sicians such as Dent May and Jim- population of Oxford – “weird ration for Oxford’s account was @ my Cajoleas, a former member of Oxford” – a name coined for the BeingNOLA, a similar Twitter for Colour Revolt, have run the ac- town’s counterculture. Both said the city of New Orleans created count, as well as several members there is still room for this side of by @superchamp. Both went live of the band Holy Ghost Electric Oxford to be represented. in June 2013: @BeingNOLA on Show. John Currence (@bigbad- Eddie Rester (@eddirester), minister at Oxford-University

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‘Selma’

COLTON HERRINGTON Because of Oyelowo’s ap- “Selma” becomes painfully ef- [email protected] proach, the intimate side of King fective and as real as a biopic can is allowed to develop through get. alternating somber and tender In spite of being one of the moments, highlighting the fact best-reviewed films of the year, Rating: A+ that even a charismatic leader at the film only received two nom- his zenith can be vulnerable. inations this year, including its Basing a film on an acclaimed The greatest triumph of Best Picture nod. “Selma” cur- figure is difficult work, but di- Oyelowo’s turn as King occurs rently sits above the other Acad- rector Ava DuVernay’s “Selma” during the speeches featured emy Award Best Picture nom- handles the story of Martin Lu- throughout. These moments are inees at 98 percent on review ther King Jr. and the 1965 voting pure magic; Oyelowo does not aggregate Rotten Tomatoes. rights marches in Alabama with overact, as some may be tempt- The other nomination re- extraordinary prowess. David ed to do. From a pulpit in Sel- ceived by “Selma” is in the Best Oyelowo as Martin Luther King ma to the steps of the Alabama Original Song category for Com- Jr., one of the most celebrat- State Capitol in Montgomery, mon and John Legend’s aptly ed figures in American history, Oyelowo’s words and deliv- titled “Glory.” While “Glory” will gives a spine-tingling perfor- ery are as real and powerful as most likely win this category, as mance so realistic it almost feels King’s were 50 years ago. it is a harmonious blend of pia- like you’re witnessing the good The sheer accomplishment of no ballad, rap and soaring cho- Dr. King himself. Also featuring fully developing Martin Luther ral vocals, a single win of a mere a stellar supporting cast, “Sel- King Jr.’s character while dually two nominations is an enormous ma” easily emerges as one of the following a movement and the disappointment. best films of 2014. enormous host of people who In neglecting to nominate Da- Though the film focuses on a each had a pivotal role to play, is vid Oyelowo as Best Actor and very specific period during the a testament to Ava DuVernay’s Ava DuVernay as Best Direc- struggle for civil rights, “Selma” skill as both director and un- tor, the Academy has commit- includes a cast of characters all credited writer.* ted a grave lapse in taste. David played passionately by their Never getting bogged down Oyelowo becomes Martin Lu- respective actors, with special in too many details, DuVernay ther King Jr. in body and soul praise reserved for Carmen Ejo- manages to avoid neglecting for the duration of the film, and, go as Coretta Scott King and Tim the most important ones while when considering the pressure Roth as the ruthless Alabama her direction keeps the story surrounding portraying such an governor, George Wallace. on track, moving towards the esteemed figure, this is an exem- Despite including a vast array ultimate destination of Mont- plary feat worthy of recognition. of seasoned performers – also gomery. Her dialogue – along Ava DuVernay wrangles a po- including Tom Wilkinson as with credited screenwriter Paul tentially crowded storyline into President Lyndon B. Johnson, Webb’s work – is attentive and a condensed, impactful narra- COURTESY: MOVIEPOSTERDB.COM Oprah Winfrey as Annie Lee done with specific intent, ele- tive, demonstrating a measured Cooper and Common as James Regardless of being largely individual – stories deserve. gance and eloquence. No words approach in judging the imper- Bevel – Oyelowo’s Martin Lu- overlooked by the Academy, no are wasted here. ative from the extraneous when ther King Jr. easily dominates amount of snobbery can take *It is common knowledge in The hard-hitting narrative, concerning major details. How- every scene, as a man of his re- away the majesty of this film. the industry that Ava DuVer- developed throughout the du- ever, the Academy has failed to pute should. “Selma” is captivating and in- nay rewrote around 90% of Paul ration of the film, is punctuated nominate her and subsequently His nuanced performance al- spiring and does Martin Luther Webb’s original script, but a with the necessary drama and has also failed to nominate an lows the entirety of King’s per- King Jr. and everyone involved stipulation in his contract pre- violence that is essential in pro- African-American woman for sona to unfold, in spite of the in the Civil Rights Movement vented her from receiving a writ- viding the raw story. As a result, the first time in the category. shared screen time. While he re- the justice their collective – and ing credit. mains the gifted orator, the calm in the storm, the classic heroic figure that will prevail against all odds, Oyelowo subtly brings Associated Student Body spring officer elections forth the doubts, concerns and struggles – especially involving will be held March 3rd for the following offices: his relationship with his wife Coretta – constantly plaguing King at the edge of the action and underneath his public per- President • Vice President • Attorney General sona. Treasurer • Secretary • Judicial Chair

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THE DAILY MISSIS- SIPPIAN MEN’S BAS- KETBALL BEAT WRITER 1. 2. 3. 4. BROWNING STUBBS KENTUCKY ARKANSAS OLE MISS TEXAS A&M RANKS THE 14 SOUTH- Despite trailing by six points in The Hogs are back in the top If someone had asked Andy The Aggies didn’t start the the second half at LSU, the Wild- two of the power poll after their Kennedy before the season if he week off well with a home loss to EASTERN CONFERENCE cats managed to survive to defeat convincing one point win over Ole would take a split with Arkansas, I Georgia, but they rallied to defeat the Tigers 71-69 last week. The tar- Miss this past weekend. Sopho- think he would have said yes. The Florida by one point, which might TEAMS SO FAR THIS get is on their backs, and everyone more forward Bobby Portis con- Rebels dropped a heartbreaker have saved their season. Texas SEASON. in the SEC will give Kentucky their tinues to lead the SEC in scoring, to Arkansas Saturday, but junior A&M is severely on the bubble, best shot in the final three weeks and he will give Kentucky all they Stefan Moody’s heroics during the and they can’t afford to lose their of the season ahead. can ask for when those two teams late stages of the game in Gaines- game against South Carolina this meet Feb. 28. ville made Rebel Nation smile this week. week.

5. 6. 7. 8. 9. LSU GEORGIA FLORIDA TENNESSEE MISSISSIPPI STATE LSU deserves to be in the top This Georgia basketball club is It amazes me how many close The Volunteers started out The Bulldogs safely escaped five in the poll after their strong hard to figure out: they convinc- games Florida continues to lose. looking like a promising basketball Missouri after their plane was performance against Kentucky. ingly go on the road and defeat The Gators have lost six games team, but they’ve fallen back to forced into an emergency landing. Their dominating road victory over Texas A&M but blow a nine-point this season that were decided by earth with recent losses to Missis- Despite the crazy plane ride, the Tennessee on Saturday reminded second-half against Auburn. I’ll three points or less. Florida has sippi State, Georgia and LSU. This Bulldogs have played well, recent- us of how good this LSU team give them the benefit of the doubt potential with all of their talent to is a fun and exciting basketball ly winning three of their last five really is. The Tigers get Florida at and expect them to win both their go on a big roll down the stretch, team that you don’t want to miss as games. A rematch against rival Ole home Saturday, which won’t be an games against South Carolina and but they’ve got to close out games they visit Oxford Saturday. Miss at home will be a big test for easy game to win. Alabama this week. better. the Bulldogs.

10. 11. 12. 13. 14. VANDERBILT ALABAMA AUBURN SOUTH CAROLINA MISSOURI The Commodores are on a This Alabama team is a train Bruce Pearl’s club fights hard The Gamecocks got a taste of It looks like former head coach tear lately, winning three of their wreck this season and continue every night, and it paid off last Sat- victory last week against Missouri, Frank Haith made the right move last four games, but an overtime to find no answers. Head coach urday as they won at Georgia. They but that quickly went away after leaving Missouri in the off-season loss to Tennessee at home pretty Anthony Grant’s seat has never will be tested this week with a trip they got embarrassed at Kentucky as I don’t think he would have much eliminated any chance at been hotter, as he will likely be to Rupp Arena to take on Kentucky. on Saturday. Head coach Frank any chance to win with this roster. a NCAA Tournament berth. The canned if the Crimson Tide can’t Martin’s club will be playing spoil- They’ve lost 11 straight games, Commodores are at Florida to- find a way to save their season. er the rest of the season as they’ll and it doesn’t get any easier this night and home against Missouri Two home games against Georgia try to hurt Georgia and Texas week as they will play at Arkan- Saturday. and South Carolina await. A&M’s NCAA Tournament hopes sas tonight and at Vanderbilt on this week. Saturday.

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DYLAN RUBINO 352 days before National Sign- [email protected] ing Day of 2016. Patterson sign- ing early with the Rebels gives Ole Miss has been in this po- them a chance to build a strong sition before. recruiting class around Patter- Let’s go back to 2013. De- son. For the next 11 months, fensive tackle and number one the Rebels can recruit a poten- overall prospect Robert Nkem- tial top 10 recruiting class to diche was leaning toward Ole the hype that Patterson brings. Miss on signing day. Nkemdi- With the talent that Patterson che didn’t commit to the Rebels embodies, other recruits will until signing day. It was heavily follow him to Oxford. speculated that the former top Five-star quarterbacks are recruit would sign with the Reb- hard to come by, especially els even though he visited LSU when trying to recruit them the week before signing day. to come to Ole Miss. Patter- Tuesday, Ole Miss signed the son may be the best offensive number one quarterback and prospect to commit to Ole Miss number three overall recruit, since Eli Manning. If he stays according to Rivals, of the 2016 committed, the 2016 class will recruiting class: Shea Patter- be something special. son. Patterson made his deci- With Chad Kelly and soph- sion during a ceremony at his omores Ryan Buchanan and high school. DeVante Kincade already on Patterson, a five-star quarter- the roster, Patterson may not back from Shreveport’s Calvary start right away once the 2016 Academy in Louisiana, commit- season comes around. If Kelly, ted to Ole Miss over USC, LSU, Buchanan or Kincade get the Auburn, Michigan, Texas and nod for 2016, it may be in the many other schools. best interest of Ole Miss to red- Patterson will officially enroll COURTESY: ESPN.COM shirt Patterson and have him at The University of Mississippi High school junior quarterback Shea Patterson has passed for 5,083 yards and 72 touchdowns with only seven interceptions the compete for the starting job as in January of 2016. last two seasons. a redshirt freshman. Patterson is the number one The system has worked in the quarterback of 2016 for a rea- Academy, Patterson threw 38 success. Patterson has received some touchdowns and three intercep- Ever since Manning left, the high comparisons just coming past with Jameis Winston and son, and has all the right tools to Johnny Manziel. Both started be the quarterback of the future tions. If high school statistics Rebels have relied on transfers out of high school. He has been are indicative of how he’ll trans- to fill the void at quarterback. compared to Eli Manning, Aar- as redshirt freshmen and both for the Rebels. Listed at 6-foot- won the Heisman Trophy. Win- 2 and 191 pounds, Patterson is late to the college level, the fu- Let’s name a few: Brent Schaef- on Rodgers, Tom Brady and ture looks bright for the Rebels fer, Jevan Snead, Jeremiah Andrew Luck. The comparisons ston would go on to lead Florida a pro-style signal-caller with State to an undefeated record a strong arm and is capable of at the quarterback position. Masoli, Barry Brunetti, Bo Wal- are unfair and put the weight of Patterson’s signing is the big- lace and now Chad Kelly. Trans- the world on Patterson’s shoul- and a national title in 2013. I’m running the up-tempo, read op- not saying that will happen for tion offense that Hugh Freeze gest sign for the quarterback fers simply can’t be relied on ev- ders, but being compared to position for Ole Miss since New ery year to fill needs at certain NFL greats isn’t necessarily a Patterson, but the success re- brings to the table. cord is no fluke. Because the Even though he is consid- Orleans native Eli Manning positions. bad thing either. came to Oxford. Even out of Patterson will be the first It is even bigger that Patter- golden arm from Louisiana ered a pocket passer, Patterson committed to the Rebels over is nimble on his feet and has high school, Manning was un- high school quarterback since son has committed this early der-ranked by scouts, but Ole Michael Spurlock replaced Eli in the recruiting process. Pat- in-state LSU and other pow- enough quickness to be a du- erhouses all over the country, al-threat under center. Miss built the program around Manning in 2005 to start for terson made his choice about him and it turned out to be a Ole Miss. where he is playing in college 2016 is now looking stronger In his senior year at Calvary than ever.

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