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WILLIAM MAGEE WEILLNESS MS children in day care need 7 vaccines. CENTER OPENS The center honors the life of William Magee University students need 1. and will provide drug and alcohol prevention institution, only requires proof unvaccinated student to bring but diseases such as polio are resources to students. MCKENZIE RICHMOND of one vaccine before enrolling exposure to the campus. far more rare. However while [email protected] in classes on campus. “The likelihood of trans- outbreaks are rare, they aren’t SEE PAGE 2 Students are only required mission is the reason that it impossible. If a student did , often a punch- to show proof of the measles, matters,” Bentley said. “It hasn’t bring exposure to campus, the line in state-to-state compari- mumps and rubella vaccination been a problem before. We people most susceptible would UNDERAGE STUDENTS sons, has the highest vaccination (MMR) because they are highly haven’t had outbreaks of conta- be other students that haven’t ENDANGERED BY ABC rate among school-age chil- communicable diseases that gious diseases, but the thing I been vaccinated. Columnist Sophia Meruvia dren. Before being admitted could easily spread on a college could see is possibly meningi- There are seven vaccinations writes, “The city of to any child care facility in the campus. tis since it tends to attack at the that are required for children in Oxford must take into state, Mississippi residents are Sandy Bentley, pharmacist college age and from dorm living the state of Mississippi: hepa- consideration that it is required to receive seven sepa- at the Student Health Center, people, which is the perfect titis B, Pertussis (diphtheria, rate vaccines, giving Mississippi said it is expected that most combination.” tetanus and whooping cough), arguably safer to drink some of the toughest vaccination students received the other Bentley said that the school polio, hib, pneumonia, MMR on the Square, and the laws in the country. seven vaccines during their requires the MMR vaccination and varicella (chicken pox). probability of unfavorable However, Ole Miss, the childhood. Though, since proof because there have previously Students in the health outcomes likely goes state’s flagship university and a is not required by the school for been measles and mumps up at house parties.” Carnegie certified R1 research admissions, it’s possible for an outbreaks on college campuses, SEE VACCINE PAGE 8 SEE PAGE 7 PAGE 2 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 9 SEPTEMBER 2019 Bringing support to student mothers on campus

overall undergraduate student year.” and plans on releasing a student MEGHAN STOUT population (42 percent) over the Cost and limited access to parent survey within the next [email protected] same time period,” IWPR’s report “I’m questioning childcare are not the only hinder- week or two. read. ing factors for student mothers. One of her main goals is for the Multiple faculty members now why we haven’t Although many universities Creating new childcare facilities university to apply for and receive and students, are working to throughout the country have already applied for it... on campus is not a cheap task. the Child Care Access Means create more resources for student resources to help student moth- “(Childcare committees) have Parents in School (CCAMPIS) mothers on campus. Their goals If we have that CCAMPIS ers, the University of Mississippi almost always said, ‘Yes, we need Grant, which provides childcare range from creating a new child- provides more of these resources Grant, there could be childcare on campus,’ but then subsidies for student parents. As care facility on campus to making for its faculty than for its students. nothing is done about it, I think of today, Southern Miss is the only childcare more affordable for a whole new group of Kelly Houston, the admin- because of the large startup cost,” school in Mississippi to receive students with children and creat- istrative coordinator for the students who might Houston said. “The most recent CCAMPIS funding. ing a general support system for Department of History, created childcare committee said yes, “I’m questioning now why we these students. give college a second the University of Mississippi there was a need, but instead of haven’t already applied for it,” Undergraduate students look.” Working Mothers Support saying to start the center, they Antonow said. “If we have that with dependents have more - Laura Antonow Network in April of 2016 in University of Mississippi Childcare said to hire a childcare fellow to CCAMPIS Grant, there could be a than doubled nationally between hopes of creating a more fami- Fellow research ways to make it possi- whole new group of students who 1999 and 2013, according to a ly-friendly environment at the ble.” might give college a second look.” 2013 report from the Institute university by providing support Laura Antonow, the univer- Antonow has noticed the of Women’s Policy Research members, and only takes children to its working mothers. Unfor- sity’s current childcare fellow, is enrollment of students plateauing (IWPR). Nearly four million aged 3-4. tunately, not many student working to calculate the number and believes the CCAMPIS Grant college students — roughly 25 “Currently, the university does mothers are included. of student mothers currently could potentially help increase percent of all undergraduate not have anything (for children Although the university does enrolled, but has found that enrollment in both undergraduate students — have one or more under the age of three),” Hous- have an on-campus childcare getting this data can be a chal- and graduate students. children. ton said. “The cost of (the Willie facility, the Willie Price Lab lenge. She is working with the “I think there’s a lot in it for the “The growth in (single) moth- Price Lab School) in the past has School, it is primarily for faculty, financial aid office to pull data university to make this more of a ers in college was more than twice kind of prohibited a lot of student staff and some community from students’ FASFA forms priority,” Antonow said. the rate of growth seen among the involvement…it’s about $7000 a

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Mississippi is considering new rules that let companies continue to use food-labeling terms such as “veggie burger” and “vegan bacon,” as long as the terms are prominently displayed so consumers understand the products are not meat. The state agriculture depart- ment on Thursday proposed new regulations for plant-based products that are sold as alternatives to meat. The regulations were published weeks after a nonprofit organization that advocates plant-based foods REED JONES / THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN and an Illinois food company sued Interim Chancellor Larry Sparks cuts the ribbon to the William Magee Center for Wellness Education. The center is now a permanent fixture in the Mississippi over a labeling law. The suit was filed on July 1, the same day South Campus Rec Center. the state enacted the law saying that “a plant-based or insect-based food product shall not be labeled as meat or a meat food product.” The proposed Mississippi regu- A culture of care: Ole Miss dedicates the lations say terms such as “plant- based” must be clearly displayed on packaging of products such as William Magee Center vegetarian hot dogs. “They’re common sense rules,” Mississippi Agriculture Commis- alumni, students and the Sparks, Interim Chancellor. the Magee Center. sioner Andy Gipson said. “We’re LIBBY HUFHAM Magee family themselves. Chancellor Sparks called the Many students stand stead- [email protected] doing exactly what we intended to Six years following William Magee Center a model for fast alongside the center’s do.” Six years after grave loss, Magee’s passing, the William universities throughout the purpose, and expressed their Gipson said the regulations the Ole Miss community is Magee Wellness Center offi- nation. hopes for its success in terms do not weaken the food labeling coming together to build a cially opened on Friday. Brandi Hephner LaBanc, of being a helping hand among law, and he said terms like “veggie culture of care. The William Magee Well- vice chancellor for student the student body. burger” were never going to be ille- In 2013, William Magee affairs, said several students Sarah Schofield, an Ole gal. He said while many products died of an accidental overdose; have already sought out help Miss law student, believes are already clearly labeled, the law he was 23 years old. Magee was “It’s great that Ole at the center. that “more universities should is aimed at those that are designed a student in the Sally McDon- Miss is dedicated “We witness the immediate prioritize mental health and to deceive consumers. nell Barksdale Honors College impact and future opportunity holistic wellbeing.” “That whole lawsuit has been a and the Croft Institute for to supporting its and are committed to build- “It’s great that Ole Miss is waste of time,” Gipson said. Speak- ing a culture of care,” LeBanc dedicated to supporting its International Studies, as well students in every way ing of groups that filed it, Gipson as a member of the Ole Miss said. “The program style is students in every way possi- said: “They’re just trying to raise Men’s Track team, the SEC possible,” apathetic, not confrontational, ble,” Schofield said. money.” academic honor roll and Sigma in order to build this commu- The William Magee Well- “It shouldn’t be a crime for plant- - Sarah Schofield nity of care.” ness Center is open daily, based food companies to describe Nu fraternity. Magee’s family Ole Miss law student stated he was a strong source William’s father, David located in the new South their products in a way that everyone of light, laughter and love in Magee, gave a heartfelt dedi- Campus Recreation Center. understands,” Mississippi Justice every life he touched. cation at the ribbon cutting. “The greatest resource at Institute director Aaron Rice said. David and Kent Magee, ness Center is dedicated to “Tears of hopes and dreams the University of Mississippi Institute of Justice attorney William’s parents, began shar- serving as a source of infor- of helping the people around is our student body,” said Seth Justin Pearson said: “Our lawsuit ing their son’s story and started mation for students about us have been poured into a Dickinson, an Ole Miss law made it clear that subjecting plant- fundraising campaigns for substance misuse prevention, puddle before us,” Magee said, student. “Our Creed boldly based food companies to possible the William Magee Wellness while also providing support speaking of the opening of the states our commitment to good criminal prosecution for using Center in 2017. Ten University and research opportunities in center during its dedication stewardship of our resources, common terms on their labels would of Mississippi Greek organiza- a collegiate environment. ceremony. Magee expressed and I am confident that the be a violation of their free speech tions are Magee Center donors, “As an institution of higher sincere gratitude for those center will contribute to the rights.” as well as many university learning, we have a great involved in the grassroots wellbeing of our greatest one.” responsibility,” said Larry movement that helped create

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Second-half surge pushes Ole Miss past Arkansas

the Rebels was answered as STORY: JARED REDDING Matt Corral completed 16-24 [email protected] passes for 246 yards. His first two touchdown passes of the PHOTOS: BILLY SCHUERMAN season both went to Elijah [email protected] Moore who scored the game’s first points with a two-yard For the first time since Oct. touchdown catch on the Rebels’ 13, 2018, the second offensive drive, as well are in first place in the SEC. as a 46-yard touchdown catch The Rebels pulled away in with 11:09 left in the fourth the second half and held on quarter to put the game out of to defeat the Arkansas Razor- reach. Overall, the Rebels had backs 31-17 at Vaught-Heming- 483 yards of total offense, a way Stadium. Ole Miss’s record dramatic difference from last moves to 1-0 in SEC play for the week’s loss at Memphis. first time since 2015. “We still have a lot of things “I thought the atmosphere to work on to get better at,” was incredible. The energy offensive coordinator Rich in the stadium was the best Rodriguez said. “They had it’s been in a long time,” Ole such a great attitude, and they Miss head coach Matt Luke worked hard in August and said. “We really fed off that, spring practice to get better A fan cheers during the football game against Arkansas. especially in the second half… and learn the system.” I think it was a difference in The Rebels were eventually Sanogo. The linebacker was Luke Knox takes an Arkansas player to the ground during the game. Knox recorded a tackle and a fumble recovery in the 31-17 win on Saturday. the game. I’m proud our staff able to get the running game carted off the field with an on both sides of the ball had going as well. Scottie Phillips apparent ankle injury after the good plans, and I thought the had 26 carries for 143 yards and first offensive series in punt players played really hard. It is rushed for two touchdowns, coverage and never returned. something good to build off of both coming in the second half. Jacquez Jones filled that moving forward.” Defensively, the Rebels void and led the team with The biggest question for were without leader MoMo nine tackles, followed by Myles Hartsfield who had six. Charles Wiley and Sam Williams each had a sack for the Rebels. The Rebels did not allow an offensive touchdown until the final two minutes of the game. Kamren Curl had the other Let Our Legal Team Work For You score from a 69-yard fumble return for Arkansas to begin Defense of Persons charged with: the fourth quarter. The Rebels used a turnover on downs and D.U.I. - 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th Offense, Public Drunk, M.I.P., a recovered fumble late in the Fake I.D., Simple Assault third quarter to preserve their Jerrion Ealy (9) returns a kick against Arkansas. Possession of Paraphernalia and/or Drugs lead. “I thought we did a good Possession with Intent, Sale of Drugs, Aggravated Assault dinator Mike McIntyre. Boyd tyre said. job and had a good game plan,” was held to 67 yards rushing on Arkansas dealt two quar- and All Other Midsdemeanor and Felony Charges Luke said. “I thought we were the night. terbacks with Ben Hicks in in the right spots the majority “We were really concen- the first half and Nick Starkel of the time. Even when they 662.281.0438 trating on stopping the run. in the second half. Hicks went completed it, we were right [Boyd] is an excellent runner. 7-16 for 98 yards, while Starkel If you have been charged with a criminal offense call our office to schedule a free there. Our kids were confident. We never really let him get threw 17-24 for 201 yards with consultation regarding the criminal charges which have been brought against you. They were communicating and started… We’re working on the Razorbacks’ lone offensive flying around.” Weekend and after-hours appointments available for legal emergencies. getting more pressure out of touchdown to Koilan Jackson. Stopping Arkansas running our odd front, so we were able The Rebels will remain back Rakeem Boyd played a big to do some things to move home next weekend to face difference in the game, accord- them and rush a little bit out of Southeastern Louisiana. Kick- ing to Ole Miss defensive coor- garrettfridayandgarner.com certain down distance,” McIn- off is set for 3 p.m. 1205 Office Park Drive B, Oxford, MS M-TH 8am-5pm, F 8am-4pm

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Luke Knox takes an Arkansas player to the ground during the game. Knox recorded a tackle and a fumble recovery in the 31-17 win on Saturday.

Elijah Moore (8) returns a kick against Arkansas.

Fans enjoying the new party decks installed into Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Ole Miss built the party decks to encourage more ticket sales.

Octavius Cooley (15) carries the ball downfield against Arkansas.

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The Nicole Purcell had 19 digs. three wins on the weekend brought “When Lauren Bars sets well Ole Miss back to .500. like she did most of the time today, Senior Emiliy Stroup and fresh- it gives our hitters opportunities man Anna Bair were named to the and we’ve got some arms that can all-tournament team and Stroup get it done,” McRoberts said. “(I’m) took home the MVP award for the just really proud of (Nicole Purcell) that she’s coming out and playing so weekend. The two had 34 combined FILE PHOTO: NATAILE PRUITT / THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN kills in the final game. well her senior year so far.” The Rebels came back Saturday Players celebrate after winning a point during the match against Rice. Ole Miss won all three matches it The Rebels found their first played this weekend during the Allstate Sugar Bowl Collegiate Classic. win of the season with a 3-0 sweep morning to sweep Missouri State over the Houston Baptist Huskies 3-0. Senior Leah Mulkey turned The teams biggest challenge of 20 kills and Nicole Purcell tallied ladies that I’m not so sure that we on Friday. The Rebels finished the in a .636 hitting percentage in her the weekend came against Tulane 22 digs. Aubrey Sultemeier added deserve to win this one, but it was match hitting above .330 in the debut on the starting lineup. The Sunday afternoon. The matchup eight block assists and Lauren Bars resiliency. I’m just really proud of first and third sets. 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Players celebrate after winning a point during the match against Rice. Ole Miss won all three matches it played this weekend during the Allstate Sugar Bowl Collegiate Classic.

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students Mississippi Public meningitis and Tdap. Every VACCINE Universities enroll each year, time you get a cut, we look for continued from page 1 about 50% come from countries that, and you need varicella for at high risk for tuberculosis. chicken pox. The communicable education program are The new policy was recom- diseases that are so dreaded are required to show proof of the mended to the IHL Board of mumps, measles and rubella, so hepatitis B vaccine and MMR, Trustees by Thomas Dobbs, those are the only three that are because of the potential expo- State Epidemiologist, Missis- required.” sure to blood and other fluids. sippi State Department of Though only one vaccina- Students enrolled in courses Health, and Ralph Didlake, tion is required at the univer- remotely or programs that Associate Vice Chancellor for sity, medical experts such as limit their campus time may be Academic Affairs, University of Dr. Yates, and the board at the excluded from even the required Mississippi Medical Center. Mississippi State Department MMR vaccine, but that will be Dr. Travis Yates, former of Health, strongly recommend determined by the Mississippi Director of the Student Health students get all their vaccina- Institutions of Higher Learning Center at the University of tions. The Mississippi State (IHL) after they examine the Mississippi, said though the Department of Health, recom- hours the student spends on university only requires one mends the flu shot once a year, vaccination before admittance, Tdap (Tetanus) and HPV. campus. ILLUSTRATION: KATHERINE BUTLER / THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN According to the Center for he recommends all students get “Everybody needs (the) HPV Disease Control and Prevention, immunizations according to Trustees approved a new health all their vaccinations. (vaccine),” Yates said. “It’s the the state of Mississippi is ranked the CDC. policy for international students The on-campus pharmacy one vaccine you can get that first in the nation for vaccina- Caron Blanton, Director of that required more than just the and Student Health Center can prevent cervical cancer. tions. Data shows 99.4% of Communications at the IHL, MMR vaccination in order to offer the seven required Initially, it was only for the little Mississippi residents received confirmed that the Board of enroll in classes. This policy was immunizations for Mississippi girl before she becomes sexually their immunizations before Trustees establishes all poli- put in place to prevent any rise state residents, along with Tdap, active, but everyone should get entering kindergarten. cies regarding immunization in tuberculosis after IHL studies HPV, meningococcal, hepatitis it now.” Mississippi law does not requirements at all public found that a majority of the new A, influenza, rabies and shingles Yates believes it is possible allow vaccine exemptions for universities in the state of cases in the are vaccinations. that the required immunizations religious, philosophical or Mississippi, including but not found in foreign-born students. “(The health center) recom- were established 10-15 years ago conscientious reasons. This limited to the University of The 2016 IHL press release mend(s) all vaccines and and could be outdated, which is policy leaves about .1% of resi- Mississippi. revealed that of the approx- pushes them hard,” Yates said. why the university only requires dents exempt from required In 2016, the IHL Board of imately 2500 international “You need (meningococcal) the MMR vaccine for students.

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