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UM freshman majority will be from out of state this week CROFT INSTITUTE Auburn SPRING SPEAKER CATHY Ole Miss University University of FRIERSON TUESDAY 30% Georgia 35% The Croft Institute for Interna- 10% tional Studies welcomes its final University of speaker, Dr. Cathy Frierson, a Arkansas native of Mississippi. She was a 30% National Merit Scholar at UNC- Chapel Hill, and earned her Ph.D. in Russian History at Harvard University.

Frierson will present “Children of the Gulag: Trauma, Survival, Rehabilitation,” a lecture which touches on the topics of state abuses of citizens, survival of trauma victims, and transitional jus- University of tice as part of a post-Communist rule of law. LSU MSU Alabama 21% University 8% 21% University of Tuesday, March 29 at 7 p.m. of Texas Florida Croft Room 107 3% 5% inside

GRAPHIC BY VICORIA BOATMAN | The Daily Mississippian NEWS BIG EVENT BY CAIN MADDEN diversity amongst students are lower than many surround- Ridgeway said this policy Campus News Editor provides an enriched educa- ing states. would mostly affect freshmen tional atmosphere, and I am a Ridgeway said a decision has from the United States, rather strong believer that a good bal- not been made on what the than international students and For a number of years, the ance creates a healthy learning standards will be, and that the transfer students from commu- University of Mississippi has and a healthy financial envi- effect would be on the incom- nity colleges. flirted with the halfway point ronment.” ing class of 2012-2013. Larry Sparks, vice chancel- between students from the state Jones said part of the stra- “One thing we will do is look lor for administration and fi- and students from elsewhere tegic planning going on is to at what other schools in simi- nance, said the drive behind among the freshman class. determine a long-term ideal lar circumstances have done this push has been the Univer- This year, 52 percent of the ratio between out-of-state and — LSU and Arkansas are two,” sity’s growth in recent years. freshman class could be from in-state students. Ridgeway said. “They have de- “Last year, we received a sev- out of state, according to early termined a minimum ACT and en-percent growth in student estimates from applications re- New admissions policy GPA for a guaranteed auto-ac- population,” said Sparks, who LIFESTYLES ceived at admissions, said Lar- ceptance.” anticipated a similar growth ry Ridgeway, vice chancellor of As of March 17, the Missis- Students who do not meet among the incoming freshman : FROM OLE student affairs. sippi Institutions of Higher that minimum requirement class. “We can’t continue year MISS TO ‘’ “I think (Mississippi’s tax- Learning board gave Ole Miss would be able to apply and go after year at seven percent.” payers) will have mixed feel- some ability to control who through an appeals commit- Sparks said some of the rea- ings about it,” Chancellor Dan is admitted from out of state. tee, which would look at ad- sons the University cannot Jones said. “Overall, our out- Before this measure, Ole Miss ditional information, includ- handle the growth are obvious, of-state student population is was required to admit anyone ing involvement and if one of including faculty, parking and still under 40 percent. from out of state who met Mis- the student’s parents graduated “Most educators believe that sissippi’s set standards, which from Ole Miss, Ridgeway said. See FRESHMEN, PAGE 4 Suspects tied to OHS lockdown apprehended

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OPINION | 3.28.11 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | PAGE 2

CAROLINE LEE editor-in-chief

When hope and spirit get together EMILY ROLAND managing editor This weekend was by far re- Together as Rebels, we gave times. Watson spoke of the spir- markable. a big “thank you” to the City This weekend, the students it of her mom and how her LANCE INGRAM city news editor It was one that brought of Oxford through service of Ole Miss ignited hope in mom wasn’t hopeful for the tears to many eyes and joy and a hopeful push that one the lives of survivors, their Rebels in their athletic pur- CAIN MADDEN to many hearts as Ole Miss day, a cure can be found for friends and loved ones, and suits but supported her in ev- campus news editor collaborated in a weekend of cancer. even students who might have ery endeavor. BY CORTEZ MOSS service through Relay for Life To me, Friday afternoon re- lost someone close to them in Morgan spoke about the Columnist VICTORIA BOATMAN and the Big Event. minded me of a football game the fight against cancer. faith and spirit of her moth- enterprise editor The amount of service that weekend in so many ways. In addition, students paint- er and how positive she re- was exhibited this weekend Tents went up in the Circle ed and cleaned the homes of mained throughout the fight. AMELIA CAMURATI cannot be quantified, but it and rested there all night, and elderly individuals who do Words cannot describe the opinion editor has definitely been appreci- Saturday was game day. not have the means or ability atmosphere after they spoke. ated. This time, those tents were to do it themselves. Students connected with EMILY CEGIELSKI We often bear that title of up for a different cause, but What inspired me the most them in immeasurable ways as lifestyles editor the party school or the uppity still for a fight and hope for to write this column were the we prepared to walk in silence school. a victory. speeches given by Margaret in honor and remembrance of PAUL KATOOL People do not often see the This year’s theme was even Ann Morgan and Erika Wat- all those who we have lost in sports editor spirit of Ole Miss unless we’re “Tailgating for a Cure.” son at the Luminary Ceremo- this cancer battle. at a sporting event or in the Survivors, friends, families ny during Relay for Life. This past weekend is one ALEX EDWARDS Grove, enjoying a nice foot- and supporters showed up These are two strong in- that showed the true spirit of photography editor ball Saturday. to reflect on those who have dividuals who display an Ole Miss ­— a spirit that nev- KATIE RIDGEWAY They see us united as Reb- lost their lives to cancer and uncharacterized amount of er dies and that continues to design editor els and prideful as we hope to celebrate those who have pride for Ole Miss. fight when time is not ideal. that the Rebels can pull off a survived. When they shared their We display a spirit that is un- WILL victory. It became even clearer to stories of losing both their wavering in its commitment GROSSENBACHER copy chief That same message was me this weekend that the stu- mothers recently in the fight to serving others. conveyed this past weekend. dents of Ole Miss possess an against cancer, it brought us When hope and pride get We told a different story, but unwavering ability to shine all together to reflect on one together, we can make a dif- with the same spirit. even in the most difficult cause. ference. PATRICK HOUSE business manager

GEORGE BORDELON KEATON BREWER DUSTIN MAUFFRAY It’s official: the English language gives birth ALEX PENCE account executives

Babies who were conceived versions of expression that are her opinion of these new ad- pronounce it anyway? and born on the Internet have known by most and totally ditions to the English lan- Like it reads? ROBBIE CARLISLE KELSEY DOCKERY recently been authenticated foreign to some, have been guage. I don’t know about other la- LIBBI HUFF by the Oxford English Dic- brought to fruition and honor For years we have been try- dies out there, but I’m not all SARA LOWREY tionary. by our English counterparts ing to convince people that that comfortable with saying creative assistants BY ANGELA The question remains: Were in London. our own abbreviations and it like it visually appears. ROGALSKI the shower invitations lost in According to an article by shortcuts are valuable to the While we can admit that the Columnist the mail or simply deleted as The Associated Press, terms art of speaking. usage of “OMG” and “LOL” S. GALE DENLEY unrecognizable junk when made popular online are only Words such as hafta, y’all, is more universal than, say, STUDENT MEDIA they hit our spam accounts? included among the diction- you’ns and ain’t have been “y’all” or “ain’t,” the fact that CENTER: OMG! Say it ain’t so. ary’s 300,000 entries when scoffed and frowned upon for someday our children may PATRICIA In this age of text instead of they cross over into everyday years. have to spell these in some THOMPSON actual conversation, Facebook use. But we have mentally (if kind of texting bee does not director and faculty updates and private messages And while the new words not verbally) kept them con- make some of us proud. adviser instead of handwritten letters are associated with modern fined and contained to our The challenge just isn’t and oral communication, the electronic communications, humble region, and, in some there. ARVINDER SINGH KANG people who decide such things some are surprisingly old. The small way, we understood In short, words are a pre- manager of media (Who are these elite individu- first recorded use of “OMG” the world’s reasoning when it cious commodity, and abbre- technology als, anyway?) have approved was in a 1917 letter by a Brit- came to its angst with our lin- viations should be just that: certain Internet-inspired ab- ish admiral. gual insistence. abbreviations. DYLAN PARKER breviations as actual words As someone who frequently However, the recent slap While the digital age has creative/technical that should be included in uses a dialect with words that to our face cannot go unno- introduced us to some of the supervisor the esteemed Oxford English are anathema to the people at ticed. most exciting technology since DARREL JORDAN Dictionary. Webster’s and the very vener- The ridiculousness of the wheel, it has also taken us chief engineer The online version, that is. able folks across the pond, I “IMHO” (in my humble a step back when it comes to Well, of course. It would find myself affronted that no opinion) as an actual word the visual beauty and emotion MELANIE WADKINS have to be. one at either respectful, word- makes me think these people depicted in the written word. advertising manager LOL, OMG, BFF, IMHO defining organization asked a were apparently OSM (on That being said, “TTYL” STEPHEN GOFORTH and other slightly distorted Southerner (either born and some medication). just doesn’t seem enough. broadcast manager but routinely used shorter bred or transplanted) his or How are we supposed to Ain’t it the truth? DARCY DAVIS administrative assistant

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OPINION | 3.28.11 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | PAGE 3 Letters to the Editor

To the Editor: A government cannot be pre- that any minority viewpoint cater religion before his own. I will not nalism” (the kind you might find in Brandon Irvine’s column regard- mised on the belief that all persons to the majority position (of which speculate on how he would choose a newspaper) can be verified as ac- ing the moment of silence resolu- are created equal when it asserts that he seems to be a constituent). given the option. curate and as unbiased as possible. tion introduced in the ASB Senate God prefers some.” However, privileging any posi- The decision on whether to adopt Journalists need to have sources to casts serious doubt upon the col- tion, majority or minority though the resolution falls to the ASB, and I back up the information they pres- umnist’s integrity. Asma Simsim Al-Sherri it be, by necessity discriminates encourage Mr. Irvine and the other ent, and it takes years of training Irvine immediately resorts to Public Policy Leadership and Po- against other positions. voting members to cast their votes and experience to hone one’s ability name-calling. He refers to Senator litical Science The “social equality” that Mr. as they feel individually compelled. as a journalist. Blazo as an attacker of religion, a Junior Irvine claims to support would re- However, I would like to remind Your regular “Joe Walmart” with liberal fascist, and a “radical rabble- quire either that separate prayer be Mr. Irvine that in this case, if he a Twitter account cannot be verified rouser.” These character slurs have offered for each faith represented does truly favor equality, voting to as a reliable source for information, nothing to do with Resolution 11-6 To the Editor: or that no prayer be offered corpo- pass the resolution will help him lacks the skills to interview people and are simply irrelevant, ad hom- In response to Brandon Irvine’s rately. achieve that goal. and track down facts in the field inem arguments. opinion “Senatorial Shenanigans” By dispensing with an explicitly and will miss some or most of the Nowhere in Irvine’s column is (3/25/2011), I must respectfully Christian invocation, what Mr. Ir- Stuart B. Hurt facts thanks to the character-count my name mentioned, despite the disagree with Mr. Irvine’s assertions. vine insinuates is that a Christian limitations imposed by a Twitter or fact that I helped author, sponsor, Mr. Irvine says that he believes majority of the ASB will not lose To the Editor: Facebook message. present and debate this piece of in equality before the law for all any freedom, though it will lose its If you, like the author of “Aver- Sharing news via Twitter/Face- legislation before an audience that people, before going on to voice an position of privilege. age Joe or Average Journalist?” book is no different from calling all included Mr. Irvine. opinion in support of an inherently There is a distinct difference, and (published in Friday’s edition of of your friends on the phone and Irvine wrongly implies that Sena- unequal position. one that is important to remember. the DM), are under the impression telling them the news. That’s not tor Blazo sponsored the resolution His letter takes issue with ASB A moment of silence will not pre- that you’re a journalist because you journalism ­— it’s conversation. independently, despite the colum- Senators Asma Al-Sherri and Dan vent Mr. Irvine or other Christian created a Twitter account and blast Frankly, it’s upsetting that some- nist’s direct exposure to unambigu- Blazo’s Resolution 11-6, which pro- members of the ASB from perform- links to news stories, I’ve got bad one majoring in journalism (like ous, contradicting evidence. poses the substitution of a moment ing an act of Christian prayer, but it news for you: you’re not. Your 140 the author of the column in ques- Irvine’s personal attacks on Bla- of silence for a Christian prayer of will cease to make other non-Chris- character status updates and tweets tion) would devalue his own career zo are completely inappropriate. invocation at the beginning of ASB tian members of the ASB privilege do not count as journalism, regard- of choice by suggesting that any- “With what little respect Blazo is meetings. a Christian prayer over their own less of how many “followers” you body can and is doing it. Lowering due…” Irvine writes, as if anyone Mr. Irvine calls the resolution personal form of devotion. have. the standards of what is considered who disagrees with his opinions “complete B.S.” In so doing, he Let me offer a concrete example. Here’s why: Journalism is much journalism is not acceptable. Con- is unworthy of respect. 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FRESHMEN, continued from page 1

macy, in-state undergraduates good experience.” is $5,436 per year, and Sparks Ridgeway said there are many said state appropriations pro- reasons why a student would High school GPA of entering students vides approximately $6,000 have a good experience here. per student, a total of approxi- “It is located in a small, great YEAR 3.75+ GPA 2.5-2.99 GPA mately $11,436 going toward college town that is consistent- the education of a Mississippi ly recognized nationally as one student. Sparks said the esti- of the safest campuses,” Ridge- mated cost of educating an Ole way said. Arkansas 2008 39% 7% Miss student exceeds $13,000 “Our relative cost is also at- a year. tractive. Even for out-of-state Out-of-state tuition for non- students it is a bargain in many pre-pharmacy undergraduates respects.” Florida 2009 91% .5% is $13,890. Students in Florida, Georgia “The bottom line, in order and Texas who do not qualify to maintain a quality education for their flagship universities, LSU 2009 25% and financial stability, the busi- which have higher standards 11% ness model of the University of than Mississippi universi- Mississippi is predicated on the ties, often consider Ole Miss, non-resident, in order to fund Ridgeway said. Ole Miss 2009 25% 20% day-to-day operations,” Sparks “For students who do not said. “Out-of-state students are want to go to smaller institu- an integral part of our business tions in their state, the Univer- plan.” sity of Mississippi is an attrac- GRAPHIC BY EMILY ROLAND | The Daily Mississippian Jones said Mississippi spends tive option,” Ridgeway said. Graphic showcases the GPA percentage of freshmen entering university from high school. Ole Miss officials said that nearby a similar proportion of its “In Georgia and Texas, we states are able to be more selective in admissions, and that public high schools from other states are on average better. funds on education as other have a pipeline to certain high states do, but because Missis- schools in the state that come bedding, but added that there at out-of-state student admis- GPA and a 16 on the ACT, or sippi is poor and tax rates are here — partially because of the are other reasons people do not sions, Jones said. a 2.00 high school GPA and an lower, less money is available good experience their class- often consider. “We want to preserve our op- 18 on the ACT. to go around than in other mates have had here.” “There are other hidden fac- eration mission to preserve the Ridgeway said the relative states. Ridgeway said having com- tors that we can’t get in place opportunity for the Mississippi poor performance of Mississip- Jones said Ole Miss’ out-of- petitive athletic programs in overnight — for instance, resident to have an educational pi’s public schools plays a fac- state tuition is a fair deal. the Southeastern Conference waste water and other infra- experience at Ole Miss,” Jones tor in the admissions process. “Our out-of-state tuition also plays a factor. structure that support the said. is still very low compared to Jones said he felt like the campus,” Sparks said. “We can “Both in-state and out-of- The need for out-of-state others,” Jones said. “This is growing strength of the Uni- handle a three to five percent state students are essential to a students a reflection of the reality that versity’s academic programs growth, but seven to eight per- healthy university, but we want taxpayers are more interested are partially what brings these cent is very challenging.” to protect access for Mississip- The University of Missis- in assuring access for residents, students here. The actual growth will be pians.” sippi’s largest source of rev- for their children, so higher “Programs like the honors determined on the 10th day of With the state’s history of enue is tuition. Two decades rates should be appropriately college, the Croft Institute and class, when the University re- discrimination, Jones said Ole ago, Sparks said higher edu- shared by those who have not the leadership institute are all ports its census. Miss had to tread carefully with cation was largely funded by paid taxes. things that have attracted stu- Jones said the move was this policy, which will also af- taxpayers. In the past 10 years “I think it is a fair sharing of dents who want to study in something Ole Miss had to do fect the other state institutions that trend has switched among the load.” those areas and that want to to protect its ability to educate of higher learning. most universities, including take a rigorous academic regi- the students. “Our board is sensitive in Ole Miss. Who wants to come to Mis- ment,” Jones said. “We have a very good prob- making sure that there is no in- “A greater percent is paid sissippi, anyway? “As our academic programs lem of having increasing de- appropriate discrimination, or for by those who are reaping have become stronger, the mand among students wanting that there is not perception of the benefit of the education,” The saying has long been that reputation of our programs has to come to Ole Miss,” Jones inappropriate discrimination,” Sparks said. “Students and par- if a student visits Ole Miss, he increased as well.” said. Jones said. ents are shouldering a much or she will want to stay, Ridge- Other factors, which have “The last few admission “We wanted to make sure the larger percentage of public way said. brought national attention, cycles we have had significant movement from open enroll- education.” “A lot of students base their have also aided in the Univer- growth, but we knew we could ment to selective admissions Sparks said Ole Miss has decision to come visit on peo- sity’s growth. not sustain this growth indefi- was handled carefully and with taken this trend a little further ple from their class whom they “Things like the presidential nitely.” fairness.” than other universities, due have had conversations with,” debate, the movie ‘The Blind After running the proposal Standards for Mississippi stu- to its growth during periods Ridgeway said. “They talk to Side’ and back-to-back Cotton by administration, faculty and dents will remain the same. For where state funding was stag- people who have come here Bowl visits have helped grow student leadership, the Uni- admission, Ole Miss requires a nating or declining. and had a good experience. the reputation of the Univer- versity decided to first look minimum of a 2.50 high school Tuition for non-pre-phar- Then they come and have a sity more broadly,” Jones said.

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CAIN MADDEN | The Daily Mississippian Robbie Murphey, business management junior, jumps into leaves. Her crew had just finished cleaning the leaves off of the St. Peter’s Episcopal Church on Saturday morning.

BY MADISON FEATHERSTON in being a team leader next sanding and painting shelves Big Event steering committee, student body, Burke said. The Daily Mississippian year,” Murphey said. and cleaning carpet and sweep- said she was pleased with the “Several groups had great Students started to gather in ing, among other tasks. results of the Big Event. connections to their commu- the student union at 7:30 a.m. “It’s hard waking up on a “The rain did affect the nity members that I am con- It was cold and rainy on Sat- for the inaugural Big Event, Saturday morning,” group event, but with the hard work fident will continue into the urday, the day of the biggest where they were greeted with leader Sarah Bransford said. of the committee we were able future,” said Burke. planned community service breakfast and music by DJ “But it was definitely worth to make the best of our situ- This being only the first year event in University of Missis- Fual, which was designed to it, because everyone is enjoy- ation and had a great time,” for the Big Event, it was defi- sippi history. pump people up for the morn- ing it.” Burke said. nitely a success, Burke said, The weather did not stop a ing’s work. Students who were supposed “I still think the student adding that students are al- crowd of approximately 600 There were originally 130 to work at locations that had body made a great impact ready looking forward to par- students from giving back to different projects throughout been canceled joined Brans- upon our community, despite ticipating again next year. the community, including the community, though the in- ford’s group, so it was a large canceled projects and inclem- Applications for next year’s Robbie Murphey, business clement weather caused some group working that day. ent weather.” steering committee will be management junior. of the projects to be canceled. This was a day of service, available starting Monday in Murphey and her group Despite the cancellations, stu- ASB president Virginia and the community appreci- the ASB office for anyone in- could be seen raking leaves and dents were able to join other Burke, who was co-chair of the ated the efforts made by the terested. cleaning at St. Peter’s Episco- groups and still dedicate their pal Church. time to this project. Murphey said that she had One location was the Oxford originally signed up to work public library. There, a group outside, so she was glad to still of Luckyday scholars came be out cleaning the church’s together to paint the shelves playground, despite the rain. and walls inside the building. “I’ve had a great time out Although community service here today,” said Murphey, hours are required for their whose shirt was covered in dirt program, they agreed that the by noon. Big Event was a great way to “It’s a little nostalgic to be meet their service require- raking leaves because I haven’t ments. done it since I was a kid.” “We are the students who Murphey said she had so seek things to do in the com- much fun that she wanted to munity,” group leader Etoshia do more for the project next Butler said. year. At First Baptist Church, a “I would even be interested group worked in the daycare by

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NEWS | 3.28.11 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | PAGE 6 Survivors, students and community members gather to combat cancer

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ALEX EDWARDS | The Daily Mississippian LEFT: Relay for Life took place Saturday night in the Circle to help raise money for cancer research. “At the beginning of the night we raised $29,500 and a hour and a half in we have $32,000,” Carrie LeMay, accounting chair for the event. RIGHT: Winner of the high heel race, during Relay for Life, Jaime Hernandez crosses the finish line. “It was very fun, and it’s very difficult to run in high heels,” said Hernandez.

BY MADISON HILL taught me that life is so pre- each other’s company. Circle, each step signifying the ing tonight so that one day he The Daily Mississippian cious and we need to appreci- The outside of the Circle will to forever fight cancer. can walk me down the aisle.” ate the time that we have.” was like a different world. The street was lined with Watson, an junior elemen- Robin Yekaitis was diagnosed Hundreds of strangers were hundreds of luminaries, each tary education major, spoke at with neuroblastoma when she united under a common cause in honor or memory of a life the event. was nine months old. Friday night and into Saturday affected by cancer. “My mom recently passed Yekaitis, who works in the morning: the fight against can- My dad was diagnosed The walkers were pensive from cancer,” Watson said. University of Mississippi Stu- cer. with spinal cancer 11 and solemn, but not sad. Watson said that her mother dent Disability Services office, The event was held at the years ago. The silence that fell over battled five different types of has dealt with the effects of the Circle and consisted of games, people as they lapped around cancer, and even throughout disease and treatment since in- food, dancing and, of course, “ the Circle was not of woe, but the process still remained Wat- When he was diagnosed, fancy. the Relay. of remembrance. son’s sweet, upbeat mom and In addition, her mother, also The inside of the Circle was the doctors told him he Participants strode with de- best friend. present at Relay for Life Friday a celebration of life. Tailgating would never walk again. termination, fueled by the “My mom didn’t lose the night, battled skin and colon tents covered the grass, mouth- But I’m walking tonight so beauty and justness of their battle against cancer,” Watson cancer. watering aromas of barbecue, that one day he can walk cause. said. Despite the hardships they’ve popcorn and cakes wafting me down the aisle. “My dad was diagnosed with “And she never will because endured, these women were from each of them, all sold to spinal cancer 11 years ago,” we are here fighting.” extraordinarily gracious and raise money for the cause. Haley Kesterson, freshman psychology major As of Sunday at 8 p.m., welcoming. There was music and dancing Relay for Life participant Haley Kesterson said. this year’s relay has raised “I believe that everything and games of Frisbee — simple “When he was diagnosed, $34,500. happens for a reason,” Yekai- pleasures of people newly ac- Throughout the night, partici- the doctors told him he would Volunteers are still counting tis said. “This experience has quainted, content merely with pants walked laps around the never walk again. But I’m walk- money raised.

The ASB will be hosting a BBQ with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. for the Legacy Gift campaign next Tuesday March 29, 2011 at 5:30 pm in the Luckyday Residential College Courtyard.

There will be foodand and give a students live DJ. Thisa chance event to will sign raise up awareneto contributess about to the the camp Legacyaign, Gift Campaign which is the renovations of the Student Union and Turner Center. 7

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LIFESTYLES | 3.28.11 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | PAGE 7 Josh Kelley: From Ole Miss to ‘Georgia Clay’

tour with to he still stuck around Oxford. Studio, and he got to play at speak with me. “I was in Oxford from about the Grand Ole Opry. Not to He started off talking about 1999 to 2003 even though I mention, he gets to meet coun- his childhood in Augusta, quit college,” he said. try music legends. Ga. He grew up playing golf, “I lived on North 9th Street. “Vince Gill is one of my la- which is not surprising consid- I’m still trying to figure out if I bel-mates,” he said. “I got to ering Augusta is home of the want to finish my degree.” meet him, and it was surreal. Masters golf tournament. But Kelley told me a little about He was one of my idols.” Augusta is also where he got his family life. Hearing himself on the radio his start with music. He discussed his marriage to was once a dream, and now he “My brother left his guitar actress and his has achieved it by hard work. at our house one time,” Kel- joy of adopting a child from “Always believe that you ley said. “And when he came South Korea whom he affec- can,” Kelley said. “Doubts will back about a month later, I’d tionately calls Naleigh, a com- set you back. I consider my already taught myself to play. bination of her given name, songs like my kids. I want to That was the start of it all. I Nancy Leigh. see them grow and reach their was jamming every day.” But being famous in Hol- full potential. You have to Kelley then began to talk lywood and in Nashville has work for that.” about Ole Miss, which he at- taught Kelley a few things. Once Kelley begins a head- tended on a golf scholarship. “ celebrity is liner tour, he wants to be able “I would not be where I am different than Hollywood ce- to return to Oxford and play. today without Ole Miss,” Kel- lebrity,” Kelley said. “I’d love to play at The Lyr- ley said. “I wrote ‘Amazing’ “In country music, people ic,” he said. “I would absolute- there. I played around town all are very respectful. Everybody ly love that.” PHOTO COURTESY JOSH KELLEY of the time. I played at Proud is rooting for you to succeed. With a superstar wife, a beau- Larry’s and at The Library.” In Hollywood, they invade tiful daughter and a number BY ASHLEY LOCKE the album “Georgia Clay” last Getting his start in Oxford your space.” one country album on iTunes, The Daily Mississippian Tuesday and is currently on helped turn “Amazing” into a Kelley and Heigl work Kelley seems to be doing all tour and working on a tour top-five single. However, mu- around their busy lives to right, but there is one thing he I never pictured myself hav- this summer with country-pop sic was not his only memory make sure celebrity never over- wants help with. ing a conversation with a big- sensation Taylor Swift, I won- from the University. whelms family. “I want Ole Miss to help me name country artist, but on dered when the busy singer “Back then, we had the ath- “We Skype or FaceTime al- decide what my next single Friday afternoon that is what would have time to call. letic dorms,” he said. “And I most every day,” Kelley said. should be,” he said. “Pick your I did. On Friday afternoon, I sat was suitemates with Eli Man- “Sometimes Katie will come favorite song on the album, Usually, contacting celebri- outside of High Point Coffee, ning freshman year. on tour with me, or if she’s and tweet it to me @JoshBkel- ties is pretty tricky, but with nervously watching my phone. “I always thought it was so shooting a movie I’ll go with ley.” a few email exchanges, I was A clean notebook was laid cool that two guys living in her. And if I even have just one Even though he has grown able to score a phone interview out in front of me along with these dorms together grew to day off I make sure I fly home from small-town to big-time, with “Georgia Clay” singer enough pens to be sure I would be so big in the entertainment to see my girls.” Kelley has not lost his roots. Josh Kelley. not run out of ink. industry.” Even though it has kept him He is proof that a little hard Of course, it helped that My phone started ringing, Kelley dropped out of col- busy, Kelley said he loves the work (and a bit of rebel inside) he attended Ole Miss not too and I took a deep breath. lege at the end of junior year world of country music. can take you wherever you long ago. Josh Kelley was on the other after receiving a record deal He has experienced record- dream of going. Since Kelley just released end, taking a break from his with Hollywood Records, but ing in the legendary Blackbird Follow us Anywhere twitter/thedm_news

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BY MORGAN BRADLEY virus software. However, I do not of the cool features like malware best definition updates available. (one terabyte of black plastic sexi- The Daily Mississippian recommend them simply because scanning have gone away for free Its user interface is simple, and it ness), and he would be my lifeline they integrate themselves into your customers. doesn’t use much memory at all. for those things if I were to have Remember when you bought Windows system to the point that One of the best free ones out It also compares to Avast in terms problems. that laptop and the perky guy at they are constantly running. there is Avast. of keeping your incoming and out- The most important thing you Best Buy said, “Here’s six months This is a resource-draining pro- It protects your PC from incom- going traffic under pretty tight lock can do right now, though, is Drop- of antivirus for free, and then after cess that doesn’t provide enough of ing threats like a mother bird pro- and key. box. that, you will need...” and then you a benefit to justify it. tects her babies, and it doesn’t take Webroot is nearly the same prod- It is a free online cloud service nodded off? Norton is getting better at the re- up much system memory and it uct, including the same price. that gives you two gigabytes of Turns out what he was saying was source thing, but the 2011 version updates on its own. I mentioned Mac users earlier free space and an option to pay for actually important. is pretty advanced for casual PC us- It also has a simple “set up and because of a problem both PC and more, if you need it. This week, I will walk you ers. leave it” interface, not to mention Mac owners face. You download it on your com- through what you need to know to McAfee is still a hog, though, and a pretty fast and reliable hard drive Data corruption can be a big puter, and it gives you a folder in make sure your PC and Mac (yes, it has some issues with keeping the scan (compared to others with slow nuisance for a college student, and which to put documents, music or you guys are susceptible to issues, virus signatures up to date. scans that miss many types of haz- hard drive failure is one of the most anything other files. too) are not just protected but also Skip them simply to avoid com- ardous files). It also does a good job common hardware issues comput- These files are automatically running fast. plication. of picking up malware. ers face, especially with the constant stored on an online server every First things first. The most common free app is For casual and regular PC users, abuse we put them under. time you log on to the Internet, You need something good and AVG. it is one of the “must-haves.” I apologize to my laptop, Sheila, so you can just save and not worry functional. After all, here at Ole Everyone who knows there is Panda is also similar to Avast, every time I pull her out of the bag about flash drives. Miss, we use nothing but the best. such a thing as free antivirus soft- though it does not have a very fast in the hope that she won’t decide to You can also log on through a But there are so many choices that ware can name off AVG almost scan. fail on me. But, let’s assume she is web browser. it can seem hopeless. instantly. If you want to chalk up some being a jerk one day and some of This is great because if your com- Luckily, there are good and bad Sadly, it is pretty weak compared money, there are a couple worth her more important sectors go bad. puter crashes, you can get all your in both the free programs and the to other free products out there. your dime. Luckily, I utilize two tools of papers, projects and presentations. retail ones. It does not update regularly, and Kaspersky is one of the leading which everyone should take advan- It works on Macs, PCs and Li- Let’s talk about what NOT to it doesn’t protect very well against antivirus companies, taking a good tage. nux. buy. incoming threats (things you get share of the market since its massive The first is an external hard What are you waiting for? Save Norton and McAfee are some of from bad websites and ads). internal changes in 2002. drive. I back up all my music, mov- yourself! the most common names in anti- It is really lightweight, and a lot At $40 a year, you get some of the ies, pictures, etc., on that bad boy ‘Black Ops’ leaves a lot to be desired BY CASEY HOLLIDAY a broken affair. some fantastic levels and improved Warfare 2” three times, I have yet to destiny will follow that of “Modern The Daily Mississippian From poorly designed levels that upon Infinity Ward’s reward- make it to the maximum level once Warfare 2.” allow sniping from one side clear through-play system. in “Black Ops.” I would always If the trend continues, we should You are one kill away from a across to the other to ridiculously Except something is still wrong. claim the eminence of “Black Ops,” have the next “Call of Duty” by chopper gunner. Stealthily sneaking overpowered weapons, Infin- It would be pointless to argue but if it is so much better, why have November, and by then, it will not through the level, you pull up your ity Ward seemed to outdo itself in against the game’s vast superiority in I not played it as much? matter. scope to get that last kill, and... looking for ways to annoy everyone the multiplayer department. It has Ruling out the fact that I am now This poses another problem. Someone shotguns you. playing. none of the frustrating deaths, fewer in college and therefore have about This year seems to be Infinity This would not be such a big deal It even helped to popularize the dropped games and fewer dreaded five minutes per day to play video Ward’s turn for “Call of Duty,” and (unlucky things happen, after all), term “n00b tuber,” or one who host reconnections. games, I realized the bottom line is with most of the founders gone, In- if it were not for the fact that the uses solely the devastating grenade So what is the problem? that “Black Ops” just does not have finity Ward is a shell of its former person shot you from a seemingly launchers because either they are By all accounts, the multiplayer the magic that “Modern Warfare 2” self. impossible distance for a shotgun. not good enough to use anything should be more fun. did. Will “Black Ops” end the glory else and want cheap kills, or they However, it seems that the same When Modern Warfare 2 came days of the “Call of Duty” saga? Or But then, as you watch the kill- just want to hear everyone, like strange fate has befallen “Black out, it seemed like the perfection of are those days just now beginning? cam (or, if you are playing Hard- me, whine when they are killed by Ops” that struck “Super Smash the online first-person shooter (sor- If it is the latter, Activision can core, when you find the SOB), you them. Bros. Brawl”: Though everything ry guys — not “Halo”). It was not expect to add another couple hun- realize the problem: akimbo 1887s. Things seemed better when “Call is improved and faults are hard to until later in its life that it turned dred million dollars to their bank This is not the only problem with of Duty: Black Ops” was released (it find, it is not as fun as its predeces- into the irritating glitch-fest that it account. the multiplayer option on “Call of did become the best-selling game in sor. is today, but for the first six months, If it is the former... Activision can Duty: Modern Warfare 2.” history, after all). It took me a while to discover this Infinity Ward had created a master- still expect to do that. For a game of its pedigree and ex- And they were better: Treyarch truth. piece. But I will have moved onto “Bat- pectations, the multiplayer option is balanced the weapons, produced Having “prestiged” in “Modern It is unknown if “Black Ops’” tlefield 3.”

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OLE MISS SPORTS INFORMATION No. 23 Rebel Netters Rebels blank Tennessee 8-0 to claim series down South Carolina KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Austin want to score first. When Tennessee Mathis came up with an RBI single Wright turned in a solid perfor- gets ahead first they put some pres- to left to score Hamblin and put BY JOHN HOLT do 6-1, 6-4 at No. 1. mance on the mound Sunday and sure on you. We were able to get the runners at the corners with no outs. The Daily Mississippian “I felt pretty good out there the Rebel offense kicked into gear lead and kept getting hits and put- Ole Miss plated a fifth run a batter today,” Thiemann said. as Ole Miss (18-7, 3-3 SEC) shut ting runs on the board. later when Newalu hit a soft single With rain hitting Oxford on “I won the first set pretty out Tennessee (18-6, 2-4 SEC) by “It was good to go on the road to the left of the mound to push Saturday, the No. 23 Ole Miss easily and then he kind of a score of 8-0 to claim the weekend and win a series,” Bianco said. “It’s pinch runner Jordan King home men’s tennis team was forced changed his game in the sec- series. tough to win on the road in the and keep two men on base for the to move indoors for their ond set but I still was able to Wright (3-2) worked 8.0 innings SEC. It was also nice to see us re- Rebels. match against Southeastern get it done.” in the outing, striking out eight and spond to a Saturday loss with a win Ole Miss added two more runs in Conference East opponent, Then, despite dropping walking one while limiting Tennes- and come back to win the series.” the eighth when King came up with South Carolina. the first set, Ole Miss senior see to four hits in his time on the The Rebels got on the board in a bases loaded fly out. The second Despite the change in lo- Tucker Vorster bounced back mound. the first inning when Mathis scored run came home on a single to right cation, the Rebels (10-4, 4-2 to win a three-set thriller over Levi Dean (4-1) took his first loss on a groundball to second from center from Matt Smith to put the SEC) took care of business as South Carolina’s Alexander of the season as he allowed three Matt Tracy with the bases loaded. Rebels on top 7-0 before Tennessee they downed the Gamecocks Kostanov 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 at No. runs on six hits with a walk and a Tennessee turned a double play on would get out of the inning. (6-12, 1-5 SEC) 6-0. 2, to propel Ole Miss a 3-0 strikeout. the grounder, but the Rebels got the An eighth run crossed the plate in “I was disappointed we lead. Four Rebels recorded multiple run home and moved Newalu to the ninth when Yarbrough scored didn’t get to play outside be- Freshman Johan Backstrom hits on the afternoon, led by three third. Newalu scored a batter later on a single up the middle from cause we were looking for- would then go on to clinch hit performances from Tanner Ma- when Alex Yarbrough came up with Overbey to give the Rebels the 8-0 ward to that,” Ole Miss coach the match for the Rebels at this, Blake Newalu and Miles Ham- a single up the middle to give the lead. Billly Chadwick said. No. 5 with his 6-3, 6-1 win blin. Preston Overbey was 2-for-5 Rebels a 2-0 lead. Ole Miss will return to action on “I was really appreciative of over South Carolina’s Jo- as Ole Miss tallied 14 hits in the Ole Miss added to the lead when Wednesday with a midweek contest the fans that hung around. We hannes Pulsfort. outing. Hamblin hit a solo shot to right at Southern Miss. The game will be- had a great crowd and didn’t With the win Saturday, the “Austin Wright was terrific to- center in the second inning to move gin at 6 p.m. The Rebels will then overlook a dangerous South Rebels have now won four day,” said Ole Miss head coach the edge out to 3-0. continue to play on the road with a Carolina team.” straight before they take on Mike Bianco. “He attacked the zone The Rebels continued to build on three-game series at LSU next week- The teams both decided to two of their toughest matches and was very aggressive. You always the lead in the seventh inning when end. begin with singles due to the of the season this weekend. change of venue. On Friday, Ole Miss wel- Sophomore Jonas Lutjen comes No. 11 Georgia and started things off when he then the No. 2 Tennessee on grabbed a 6-2, 6-2 win over Sunday. South Carolina’s Chip Cox at “We have a great rivalry go- Lady Netters fall to No. 1 Fla. 7-0 No. 3. ing with both Georgia and Moments later Marcel Thie- Tennessee,” Chadwick said. BY JOHN HOLT mann, the reigning SEC Play- “We know they will both be The Daily Mississippian fully be able to put that to facing Embree. er of the Week, put the Rebels at their best coming in. We’re good use in the next couple of “What kept me going was ahead 2-0 when he took down looking forward to a great weeks.” actually looking at the score- the Gamecocks’ Ivan Macha- weekend of tennis.” There was a moment Friday After losing the doubles board and seeing how well my afternoon at the Palmer/Sal- point without displaying much teammates were doing and loum where Ole Miss wom- energy, the Rebels played with knowing that my match re- en’s tennis coach Mark Beyers passion and fight in singles. ally mattered. I dug deep, had Want Quiet Luxury Living? thought his team was going to Three of the six singles chances and realized that I shock the entire college tennis matches went three sets, while could compete with (Embree), Come see us at... world. Ole Miss freshman Caroline but some of those chances But in the end against Fri- Rohde-Moe’s match against didn’t go my way. day’s opponent, No. 1 Florida, No. 3 Florida’s Sofie Oyen was “It’s always disappointing they proved why they’re the close as well before she fell in to lose but it was also good top team in the country as well straight sets 7-6 (5), 6-4. to know that I could compete as why they’ve won 19 straight “I think we pushed their guys with the SEC Player of the Southeastern Conference regu- in a lot of spots,” Beyers said. Year.” lar season matches. Last week’s SEC Player of the The schedule won’t get any The No. 1 Gators (16-1, 5-0 Week, Ole Miss senior Connor easier for the Rebels as next SEC) defeated No. 29 Ole Miss Vogel, fought valiantly as she weekend they will be on the (8-6, 1-4 SEC) 7-0 in a match faced Florida sophomore Lau- road to face No. 7 Georgia fol- with a score that doesn’t indi- ren Embree — last year’s SEC lowed by a showdown match cate how close it truly was. 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BY PAUL KATOOL are competing at right guard. Sports Editor Running Back/Fullback… All- purpose back Brandon Bolden passed on the NFL for a chance With spring football kicking to go out a winner at Ole Miss. off this afternoon, DM sports Bolden, a bona fide all-purpose editor Paul Katool breaks down back, is expected to be the fo- the Rebels’ roster position by cal point of an Ole Miss offense position. Note: This breakdown that has plenty of questions in doesn’t take into consideration the passing game. In the wings is any signees from the class of 2011 rising sophomore Jeff Scott, the who aren’t already enrolled and lightning to Bolden’s thunder, participants in spring ball. who has the ability to take the ball Offense: 80 yards on any given play – just Quarterbacks… After scram- ask Auburn. Enrique Davis -- a bling for a quarterback prior to recruiting coup for the Rebels in the begging of the 2010 season, 2009 -- has one more year in Ox- the Rebels are in the opposite po- ford to live up the hype. sition this year. Four signal callers At fullback, juniors EJ Epper- – juniors-to-be Nathan Stanley, son and HR Greer should reprise Randall Mackey and Zack Stoudt their roles as the Rebels’ top two and rising sophomore Barry Bru- blocking backs. netti – are legitimate contenders Wide Receiver/Tight End… to start the Rebels’ first games Junior-to-be Melvin Harris and against BYU on Sept. 3. Stanley sophomore-to-be Ja-Mes Logan and Stoudt are pro-style, drop are the only two true receivers on back passers, while Mackey and the Ole Miss roster who caught Brunetti are dual-threat, option touchdowns last year. Meanwhile, guys. This competition is wide Vincent Sanders, highly touted open, folks – and that’s not a lie. out of high school, is also expect- Offensive Line… Every foot- ed to be a play maker this spring. ball technician knows that a team After this trio, the Rebels have with a marginal offensive line is a few options, and first-year wide team destined for failure. Thank- receivers coach Gunter Brewer fully for offensive line coach has to be looking toward the fall Mike Markuson, Ole Miss is well when a trio of highly regarded, equipped in the offensive trench- Mississippi-bred recruits make it es. Left tackle Bradley Sowell and onto campus. FILE PHOTO | The Daily Mississippian right tackle Bobbie Massie anchor At tight end, Ferbia Allen is an offensive line that was clicking expected to again be the starter, this spring. Gilbert Pena, a junior Delvin Jones, both high-profile of Johnny Brown. Matthews, a on all cylinders by the end of last while Z Mason should also get college transfer, was brought in recruits out of high school, played ball-hawking heavy hitter, played year. AJ Hawkins has the center some playing time. to immediately start at one of the sparingly last year, but are expect- spot duty behind Brown last year, position on lockdown, while Alex Defense: spots, but must get into better ed to make their mark this spring and showed promise as a true “Tank” Washington is the likely Defensive Line… The Rebels shape before that happens. Corey after spending more time in a col- freshman. Ivan Nicholas, a junior starter at left guard. On the flip lost their four-man rotation at de- Gaines, a former Army All-Amer- legiate weight room. college transfer, is also in the mix side, several players including fensive tackle to graduation, and ican, is looking to take the next Linebackers… After two years at strong safety. freshman sensation Jared Duke will look to rebuild at the position proverbial step as is rising senior of being a utility man on de- Cornerback… Without a Justin Smith. Bryon Bennett and fense, DT Shackelford returns to doubt, cornerback is the most Carlton Martin, both of whom the linebacker corps. Joel Kight, lacking position on the Ole Miss redshirted last year, were highly Mike Marry, Clarence Jackson roster. 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