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DTheailyMississippian Friday, Aug. 26, 2011 thedmonline.com Vol. 100 No. 170 IHL approves $50 million UM Union expansion
By Cain Madden existing funds, state bonds from It will be a 2-phase project that [email protected] the Mississippi legislature and in- takes 3-5 years, and Jones said it debtedness that would add a fee would allow them to add an ad- It is 12:15 p.m., students are to students. ditional 50 percent of space to the just out of class and some skipped “In years past, students have current facility, while also reno- breakfast. shown a willingness to have ad- vating it. The expansion will go When Terrance Martin was a ditional funds for a new Union,” behind the Union, where the cur- freshman, he might have stopped Jones said. “Last year’s Associated rent service area is. by the Union on the way to his Student Body president Virginia Jones said it would take 12-to- next class, but now the senior goes Burke led a voluntary effort to 18 months to plan the project, hungry. raise money for the Union – the and 18-to-24 months each for the “I just skip it,” the marketing Legacy Campaign.” two phases. major said. “Most times people Jones added that decreasing While there would be some are in a rush and don’t have time state funding has made it difficult inconveniences during the con- to wait, what, 30 minutes? I’ll just for university projects to not be struction, Dean of Students be hungry until class lets out.” partially student-funded, as there Sparky Reardon said upgrading Martin said being hungry dur- are larger budget needs, such as the Union will be well worth it. ing class isn’t really ideal, however, being fair with the pay of faculty Reardon said this is because the as it makes it harder to concen- and staff. Union has several needs that could Cain Madden | The Daily Mississippian trate. The Student Union was com- help make it better for students, Students file into the crowded Student Union during lunch hour. Because the Union is the “It is so difficult,” he said. “I was pleted in the 1970s, when the including a place exclusively for central-most dining area on campus, grabbing a quick bite between classes has become in class today about to die because campus had 8,000 students. With student organizations to gather, a near impossible for students with time constraints. I had no food.” the student population nearly banquet hall and an auditorium. Future students might be in bet- double that now, Jones said the Reardon said it was important with a cheaper option for hosting lease, Reardon said. It could also ter shape as the Institutes of High- university has been working for a to provide office space for student events, Reardon said. be a place to host lectures, bands er Learning recently approved the number of years to expand and organizations in a central loca- “Students struggle to plan and comedians, he added. University of Mississippi’s $50 renovate the Union. tion. events, parties or dances,” he said. Martin said expanding the million bid to expand the Student “This is a student-centered uni- “There is a great deal of learn- “To do it, they have to rely on Union was a good idea, but he Union last week; however, though versity, and the Union is an im- ing to be done in a building that places that are a lot more expen- said he wished it would have hap- it will come at a cost. portant gathering place, but there brings students from diverse back- sive and more boozy.”” pened sooner. Chancellor Dan Jones said fi- is not sufficient space now,” Jones grounds and areas together,” he Having an auditorium would be “Maybe by the time my little nal financing details are still being said. “The Union is a great tool said. a place to showcase films, outside boy comes to school here, he will worked out but that the funding for enhancing the community on A banquet hall exclusively for of the elements, that are between be like, ‘Yay! the Union,’” Martin would come from three sources: campus.” students could provide them the movie theatre and DVD re- said. Oxford strives to become more biker-friendly
BY WILL BEDWELL have overwhelming traffic issues he was 17 and is amazed by the [email protected] or be forced to find other ways recent change he’s witnessed in for people to travel through the community. The Oxford Pathways Com- town. Over a decade later, the “(Oxford) has always been mission has almost transformed Pathways Commission’s plans relatively bike-friendly com- the local community into a cy- of avoiding “carmageddon” by pared to the rest of Mississippi, clist-friendly haven but has now giving people alternative means but it has improved a very large run into a wall. of transportation is at a stand amount in the past five to 10 After Phase Two was initially still. years,” Rone said. approved by the Mississippi De- Mike Mossing, chair of the Rone believes there are many partment of Transportation, all Pathways Commission, bikes ways in which the university can bids on creating the new lanes to work every day and helped become more cyclist-friendly. were too high for the city’s bud- establish the commission’s mis- He would like to bike to work, get. New plans must be made to sion statement: “To provide but since bike lanes on South fit a $2 million budget, forcing people a way to get around Ox- Lamar have not yet been built, the commission’s engineers to ford with or without a car.” this task is next to impossible. redesign their blueprints. So far the commission has “I would have to leave at 6 The Phase Two project, completed Phase One of their in the morning to get to work which consists of implementing plans, which converted the rail- safely and in one piece,” Rone 13 more miles of bike lanes on road next to campus into a bike said. South and North Lamar Road, and walking path and added a He would like bike lanes Sisk Road and Bramlet Avenue mile of bike lanes that connect to be built next to the major and creating a BMX track at to the path. These lanes are on thorough-fares on campus and the FNC park, are still pending Gertrude Ford Parkway, Old weather-proof bike garages to final approval. Taylor Road, McElroy Drive be placed in front of all resi- In 1999, the Oxford Traffic and Molly Barr Road. dence halls. Commission predicted the Ox- Pathways Commission mem- Both Mossing and Rone be- ford community would either ber Scott Rone hopes the plan lieve the community will be will be approved next year. healthier and happier if more PETRE THOMAS | The Daily Mississippian Rone, 52, has been a member Neal McMillin, sophomore southern studies major, rides his bike to class after lunch in the inside of the Oxford community since See BIKE, PAGE 4 Student Union. Many students ride bikes on campus to save gas and time.
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OPINION
OPINION | 8.26.11 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | PAGE 2
Letter to the Editor
Most things become dangerous with excess. We can clearly see it with power, wealth, food and even sex. Religious beliefs aside, I think that the “powers that be” aren’t trying to suppress knowl- edge but actually understand the full consequences of an excess of sex. As much as we’d like to turn our eyes away from it, there are more hazards other than venereal diseases to too much sex, and I’ll leave it to the reader to do their own research on the topic. Although I feel that most articles in The DM are cases of students “trolling” (fishing for a response), I’d like to take this opportunity to make one point in regards to Mr. White’s article (“Sexing it up”). None of us are blind to the des- peration of this world, especially in America. There are children starving in third world countries and obese people right next door. There are parents that can’t have children while young couples are having abortions. I say this not to be hateful or to hurt anyone but to open our eyes to the contradictions of an ever- increasing craving for an ever- diminishing pleasure. The fact that we can get what- ever we want in a matter of sec- onds, and that most consequences BY JOSH CLARK | Follow @dm_toons for our actions are continuously erased, has led us towards a very dangerous downward spiral. While sex is a pleasurable, beau- tiful and meaningful act, I think Cooper v. Stockett: The Help and its legal consequences we can learn an important lesson from remaining taciturn, not only in speech, but with our wants and BY EMILY STEDMAN On that day, Ablene Cooper, a suit against Stockett, in the cial gain and acted indifferently physical bodies as well. [email protected] longtime maid and nanny for form of a torts claim: a civil, towards the accuracies of the May we finally awake from Stockett’s brother, filed a civil as opposed to criminal, action publication. our current slumber and recog- Kathryn Stockett’s best- suit against the author. in which Cooper alleges that In order to win on this claim, nize that pleasures always be- selling novel, “The Help,” has Stockett gave Cooper a copy Stockett violated a duty the Cooper must prove that Stock- come dulled with excess and that stirred up a great amount of of “The Help” in 2009, shortly law imposes upon Stockett and ett actually used her name and control and limitation of instant controversy in Mississippi, while before its initial publication. upon all of us in regard to our likeness without her consent gratification is necessary for our also refocusing our nation’s and Cooper, however, did not read interactions with others. and for commercial gain. If continued survival. I welcome the world’s attention on racial the novel until the summer of Cooper claims that Stockett this claim fails, Cooper can fall any questions or comments. tensions in the South. 2010. At that time, Cooper misappropriated her likeness back on the “false light” claim. A small example of the conse- began to notice similarities be- and shed false light on Cooper’s There, Cooper must prove that Brandon Michael Williams quences resulting from the pub- tween herself and the novel’s character in the public eye. Ba- the story Stockett published is Law Library lication and subsequent movie African-American protagonist, sically, she alleges that Stockett actually about her. Circulation Assistant depiction of the novel occurred Aibileen Clark. invaded her privacy, took her [email protected] on Feb. 9 in Hinds County. As a result, Cooper brought name and likeness for commer- See HELP, PAGE 3
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OPINION | 8.26.11 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | PAGE 3
Is the grading system change good or bad?
BY STEFF THOMAS the + and – grade options is side of the classroom. more work to a professor’s al- dents and the end result was [email protected] to give instructors the abil- The change may also help ready overflowing plate. unanimous. There was noth- ity to more accurately assess students to improve in certain Now, instead of giving a ing wrong with the old grad- Those of you who picked up and report a student’s perfor- areas they may be struggling solid grade for work, there is ing system. a copy of The DM this week mance.” with and are unaware of. math involved. And if it was up to me, I and actually read it are well There are also several rea- While those are good things, No one likes math, except would give this new system an aware of the new grading sys- sons why this being imple- the bad things are what is im- for math teachers. F for “forget it.” tem Ole Miss has adopted. mented is a good thing – portant to us as students. Don’t fret yet, my friends. New may not be the word motivation, expectation and For most majors, there are Not all teachers will accept Steff Thomas is a sophomore for it, as many other univer- improvement. a certain amount of hours this new form of grading. journalism major and biology and sities have been using it for With the former system, required to be taken in that One of my professors left political science double-minor from quite some time. motivation was lacking. subject before a student can the decision up to the stu- Fort Wayne, Ind. Some, but not all, teachers Why put the maximum ef- graduate with a degree in his will be switching to the plus/ fort into something if you can or her field. minus grading scale this se- get the same grade and still Because of this, failing a Welcome Back, Students! mester. slack-off a little? class is not an option. As I write this, I can hear The new grading system will To move on to another GRAVES the moans and groans about hopefully push students to not course in the journalism field, the topic. only work harder in the class- you have to pass each class IMPORT This will be an influential room to make the grades, but with a C or better. factor when it comes to grades also get the most out of their In other words, you might SERVICE and overall GPA at the end of education. as well be failing if you make INDEPENDENT VOLKSWAGEN, VOLVO, each semester. I hate to be the one to say anything below average. LAND ROVER, & AUDI SPECIALIST With most aspects in life, this, but it isn’t exactly a se- In addition to those field re- there are pros and cons. In cret the expectations for Ole quirements, we journalists also 662-238-2656 this particular situation, how- Miss students have not always have to juggle core classes and Located on Old Hwy 7 North ever, the cons outweigh the been the highest. courses that correspond to our pros. The change in grading sys- area of interest or minor. If you have not yet read up tem will not only help the uni- We already have more class- on the issue, this is what the versity to match other school es to take than we have the Ole Miss website says: “The requirements, but also to raise time to take them in. primary purpose of adding expectations inside and out- This new system also adds
These similarities, however, is one year. Alice & Co. HELP, could be characterized as su- According to the Honorable continued from page 2 perficial. Many who read the Judge Tomie Green, the injury novel describe Aibileen Clark to Cooper occurred in 2009 as “wise” and even “saintly.” when she first received the nov- Hair • Skin • Nails Cooper claims she asked The character endures and el and when it was published Stockett to not use her name rises up against hardship in a shortly thereafter. or likeness in the novel and that pivotal time in our country, re- Therefore, the judge dis- 1729 University Avenue • 234-3896 Stockett agreed to do so. gion and state’s history. missed Cooper’s claim because Stockett, in several interviews, But, to Cooper, the portrayal it was filed after the statute of insists that the book is a work is embarrassing. limitations had expired. of fiction and that she hardly Another, more cynical view- Though Cooper argues that knows Cooper. But the similari- point, is that Cooper is simply the statute should not begin ties between the characters are looking for her share of the lu- to run until she discovered the striking, at least on the surface. crative deal Stockett has made likeness in 2010, the judge de- First, their names: Ablene for herself. nied her motion for reconsid- vs. Aibileen. As Cooper told It is interesting to note the eration. The New York Times, “There amount of damages sought in Ultimately, this suit demon- ain’t too many Ablenes,” in this the suit. Under federal law, a strates the continued stress “be- THE world. suit for more than $75,000 can tween white families and the LARG E PEPPERONI Second, their teeth: Both be removed to federal court. black women who raise their women have a gold tooth. But By keeping the claim at exactly children and keep their houses as a result of the low quality $75,000, Cooper ensures that clean” (The New York Times). dental care available to African- her claim stays in Hinds Coun- The suit and “The Help” Americans in the 1960s and ty, a jurisdiction she undoubt- have restarted a national con- ‘70s, it is unlikely that Cooper edly believes will be friendlier versation about a topic most $5.50 was the only nanny with a gold to her claim. southern families would rather BIG READY TO GO UNTIL 10 PM tooth. But unfortunately for Cooper, have left unsaid. PICK UP ONLY Third, their sons: Cooper and every tort claim has a statute Clark each lost a son shortly of limitations: a rule establish- Emily Stedman is a second year before beginning work for the ing a time limit for suing in a law student from Marietta, Ga. 662-236-3030 Stocketts and the Mobleys, re- civil case. For misappropriation Follow her on Twitter at @Emi- 1603 W. JACKSON AVE. spectively. cases, the statute of limitations lyLStedman. DEAL NOTICE OF ENACTMENT OF UNIVERSITY PARKING RULES & REGULATIONS The University of Mississippi Police Department [UPD] in Oxford, Mississippi hereby gives notice of enactment of the University’s Traffic and Parking Regulations for the 2011-2012 academic year. These rules and regulations are enacted by the Board of Trustees of the State Institutions of Higher Learning, State of Mississippi, and are FOLLOW US ANYWHERE effective from and after August 15, 2011. The full text of such rules and regulations TWITTER/DM_SPORTS is available at www.olemiss.edu/police and on the printed campus map/parking TWITTER/DM_NEWS guide distributed by UPD in Kinard Hall. 4
NEWS
NEWS | 8.26.11 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | PAGE 4
University installs fix-it stations ASSOCIATED PRESS Dedication of MLK Memorial postponed
WASHINGTON (AP) — A ing forecasts suggesting Irene’s Lincoln Memorial. planned weekend dedication of passage would potentially make The hurricane was only the the Martin Luther King Jr. Me- weather conditions unsafe for second disruption or organizers morial on the National Mall has visitors amid the threat of high who also had to contend with a been postponed until Septem- winds and rains. He also said a rare East Coast earthquake on ber or October as approaching Saturday black-tie gala event had Tuesday. Hurricane Irene dashed hopes to be postponed. The 5.8-magnitude earthquake of paying tribute to the late civil “We all are saddened by this. that caused a crack on the upper rights activist on the 48th anni- I remained optimistic all day, part of the Washington Monu- versary of his “I Have a Dream” but Mother Nature is Mother ment had forced organizers to speech, organizers said Thurs- Nature,” Johnson said at a news change a venue for a Saturday day. conference. But he added, “The service anticipating the memo- Executive architect Ed Jack- memorial is going to be there for- rial’s dedication. The interfaith son Jr. told The Associated Press ever.” service had been planned Sat- that the hurricane bearing down The forecasts threatened heavy urday the National Cathedral, on the East Coast had forced winds and rains in Washington but that landmark building suf- the postponement of the dedi- as Irene was expected to take an fered damages from falling cap- cation originally planned for 11 unpredictable path up the East stones from the quake centered a.m. Sunday. President Barack Coast this coming weekend, the in neighboring Virginia. Obama was to have been one weather service said. Located between monuments of the scheduled speakers beside Organizers had previously said to Presidents Abraham Lincoln the King sculpture erected on a they had expected up to 250,000 and Thomas Jefferson, King’s 4-acre site in the nation’s capital. people for the dedication and memorial is the first monument ALEX EDWARDS | The Daily Mississippian Harry Johnson, the president celebration of the King legacy on the National Mall honoring
Jason Finch, president of the Oxford Cycling Club, fixes a bike outside the Student Union. of the foundation that built the on the mall. The memorial was a black leader. The memorial is The bike repair stand is a new addition to Ole Miss this fall and can be used by students to memorial, said at a subsequent to have been dedicated on the a 30-foot-tall sculpture in which make simple bicycle repairs. news conference that he decided 48th anniversary of King’s fa- King appears to emerge from Thursday afternoon to post- mous speech delivered less than granite carved to resemble the BY BRADLEY BOLEWARE Myers said he thinks the bike pone the dedication after study- a mile away on the steps of the sides of a mountain. [email protected] station is a great addition to campus. The university recently in- “I definitely could use (the their own discretion. lieve the city’s funds shouldn’t stalled a self-serve bicycle repair bike repair station),” he said. BIKE, Because of the current be used for bike lanes, as ex- station at the Student Union for “Especially last semester; my continued from page 1 amount of cyclists, the uni- pressed in letters to the editor use by students and faculty. The chain came off.” versity has been taking its own of The Oxford Eagle newspa- station is set by the bike racks at Though the station doesn’t measures to improve bikers’ per. Their opinion is that not the corner of the Union. have an instruction manual on people choose to pedal to their experiences on campus. Be- enough people use the current The idea for the repair station how to fix a bicycle, Oxford Cy- destinations. sides helping keep students’ bike lanes to warrant their fur- originated with the Office of cling has agreed to staff the bike They are not the only pro- bikes safe by offering free regis- ther funding. Campus Sustainability, and met station every Tuesday for the bike members in the area. tration and engraving at UPD In order to prove the worth approval from the Associated first six weeks of the school year Manager of parking services headquarters in Kinard Hall, of the Pathways Commission’s Student Body. from noon to 1 p.m. to show Linda Christian is glad stu- the university is also attempt- efforts, Mossing and other Funding for the project came students how to fix their bikes. dents use bikes because she be- ing to make campus more members have organized two from leftover grant money from “In the future, we look to ex- lieves doing so makes for a saf- cyclist-friendly through the volunteer counting days, Sept. Rebel Pedals, the university’s pand the educational materials er campus – more bikes equal Rebel Pedals program, which 13 and Sept. 17, in order to de- bike-share program. connected to the station,” Mc- fewer cars and better pedes- was created two years ago. termine how many people use Anne McCauley, 32, the proj- Cauley said. trian safety as long as cyclists Students can rent bikes the current bike lanes. They ect coordinator for the Office Will Gates, a freshman po- remain on approved roads. Monday through Friday for hope to have about 20 volun- of Campus Sustainability, said litical science major, grew up University Police Depart- $20 a year. Alex Peal, a fresh- teers who will stand at desig- they are always looking for ways working on his bikes and loves ment regulations consider man marketing communica- nated spots on the bike lanes to improve the bike infrastruc- the convenience the bike station bikes to be a vehicle, mean- tions major, has already taken and count how many people ture on campus. presents. ing no biking is permitted on advantage of the program. are using the paths. “Any way that we can support “I usually have a small pump campus sidewalks. The com- “I didn’t bring a car to school Whether or not citizens students riding bikes – encour- to air up tires but this one works mon UPD saying, according because I’m from Virginia, so and students agree that there age that to happen – we are better,” Gates said. to Christian, is, “Same road, renting a bike is a good invest- are enough cyclists to deserve going to pursue new ideas as If the bike station is utilized same rules.” ment for me, and it’s faster more bike lanes, Mossing be- we think of them,” McCauley by cyclists, then students can UPD has the right to ticket than walking,” Peal said. lieves Oxford is doubtlessly said. expect to see more stations on cyclists who use the sidewalks Mossing said some members becoming a community that Sophomore John Reynolds campus. and has said they will do so at of the community, however, be- endorses shared roads for all. Discover 208 The happening place to be
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Technical education changes ‘True Blood’ screenwriter joins UM faculty might affect construction BY MADISON FEATHERSTON a couple of decades ago.” [email protected] Kamps said Offutt is a great BY KATE NICOLE COOPER Information Computer Technol- addition to the program. [email protected] ogy class, or ICT, beginning next Oxford is a town well-known “Offut is someone with enor- year. for its many literary celebrities: mous real world accomplish- Technical education is changing Harvey said the Science Tech- William Faulkner, John Grisham ments in the area in which he in the Oxford School District, and nology Engineering and Math and Pulitzer Prize-winning nov- teaches,” Kamps said. “Students it might affect design plans for the class will be moved down and elist Richard Ford, to name a love to learn from a professor new high school. available at the eighth grade level. few. who has himself ‘done it’ -- done The changes will also carry over The Oxford School Board still The culturally-driven town can the things he teaches.” to the uses of the current high has to approve the plans on Aug. now add another award-winning Offutt said he previously school and middle schools. 29. author and screen writer to the taught courses at the Iowa Writ- With the exception of Comput- Architectural firm Eley Guild list. Chris Offutt, who has writ- ers’ Workshop, the University er Discovery, a basic computer use Hardy will oversee the building ten two novels, one collection of of Montana, University of New and keyboarding class for eighth project and will move forward short stories, two memoirs and Mexico and Mercer University. graders, the Mississippi Depart- with bids for construction once several episodes for HBO, will “Learning to write screenplays ment of Education has done away the decision is made. teach two brand new classes at is difficult,” the Lexington, Kent., with other Discovery courses this “Our enrollment numbers con- the university this semester. native said. “It can’t be learned year. The department will do tinue to grow, so that’s why we’re Introduction to Film and In- by watching movies and TV. A away with the computer course moving forward with a new high troduction to Screenwriting, budding screenwriter needs to at the end of the current school school,” Harvey said. both 300-level courses, will both write everyday and read great year. “Next year, we’ll have more stu- be taught by Offutt. Chair of the literature.” QUENTIN WINSTINE | The Daily Mississippian Although the university houses dents at the middle school than English department Ivo Kamps Offutt has several published a School of Applied Science, Ox- high school.” said both of the classes filled up works, but he is most known for “The job came along at the right ford schools lack vocational class- Enrollment numbers within quickly, even though they were his contributions to HBO. He time for me. Oxford is the cen- es, Superintendent Brian Harvey Oxford schools have increased just added over the summer. has written two episodes for the ter of Southern literature, and said. with each passing year, so the new Kamps said the English de- series “True Blood” and one for it’s great to be part of it. Plus the “We’re not looking to replace high school will be a timely solu- partment has been looking for a “Weeds.” He said he is currently land is beautiful.” any of those classes,” he said. tion to overcrowding. way to combine the “word with working on an episode for the se- Offutt said the reception from “We’re looking to duplicate Al- The current high school will the image.” ries “Treme.” the locals has been “extremely lied Health because we have more become the middle school, and “Hiring a screenwriter was the Having grown up in the south- warm and welcoming.” students than we can offer the Harvey said they are planning to perfect solution because it helps eastern region of the United “That’s right down the line class to and only one teacher.” convert the current middle school us show our students how their States, Offut said he is thrilled to from the chancellor to the dean, Harvey also said they would still into a school strictly for fifth and written words can end up on TV return to the South. my new colleagues, students and be using the School of Applied sixth graders. or on the silver screen,” Kamps “I’ve visited Oxford several staff,” he said. “I feel lucky to be Technology for the vocational “We hope to be settled into the said. times and always like it,” he said. here.” courses but that the new Allied new high school by the fall of “Visual media (is) becom- Health class could be moved from 2013,” he said. ing increasingly important in the School of Applied Science to However, the adjustment to the today’s world,” Kamps said. the new high school. new course changes will be gradu- “Students are probably more Within the new Oxford High al until 2015. visually-oriented than they were School, which will be located on Sisk Avenue, Harvey said two oth- er classes will possibly be added. C me o ilso Pre-Engineering and Culinary now hiring Arts are in the works, he said, be- cause Oxford schools currently do part-time not offer these courses to students who might be interested in these OLE MISS STU ENT fields. “It’s all about a shifting of cur- ISCOUNTS AVAILA LE and full-time riculum as well as a shift in fund- UESTIONS ARE FREE ing,” Harvey said. “(Discovery courses) are something the State Located on West Oxford Loop next to Alliance Cash Services positions available Department has phased out; it’s a shifting in priorities.” As for the replacement of some of the Discovery classes, middle school students will enroll in an
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LIFESTYLES | 8.26.11 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | PAGE 6 How to fix a bike’s flat tire
BY ALEX EDWARDS derailleur side pointing to the sky. [email protected] Step Three: Removing tire from the wheel Students looking for a fast, easy With your tire lever in hand, and inexpensive way to commute pick up your wheel and use the to class often choose to ride a bike, lever to remove the tire. but they are not without pitfalls. You will slide the flat side of the Below is a guide to changing a lever under the bead of the tire flat. (where the bottom of the tire and One of the most common tube meets) and pry part of the problems cyclists encounter while bead over the side of the rim. riding are flat tires. Once you have successfully I will teach you, step-by-step, moved part of the bead over the how to properly change a front rim, slide the tire lever around the flat tire while on the road. entire rim, removing the entire Things you will need: bead from the side. -New inner tube that will fit the At this point, you can set your tire size. If you don’t know the tire levers down and remove the size, check with your local bike tire from the wheel by hand. shop to get what you need. Step Four: Checking the -Tire levers to remove your tire tire from the rim. Once the tire has been removed -Some sort of bike pump that from the wheel, remove the inner can be brought with you to pump tube (what actually holds the air)
up your tire after changing the from the tire. ALEX EDWARDS | The Daily Mississippian tube. This next step is one of the most -15mm wrench if your bike is important steps in the tire chang- been replaced on the rim, remove not equipped with quick release ing process. the tube from its packaging. skewers to remove the wheel. CAREFULLY slide your hands With your inflator, add a little These items can be found at lo- through the inside of the tire, air to give the tube shape to ease cal bike shops around the area. checking for any road debris that installation. Step One: Determining the potentially flattened your first Now place the new tube into problem tube. the tire lining up the valve of the An Riding to campus, you notice Without completing this step, tube with the valve hole in the the front tire has become soft and you are at the risk of getting more rim. Make sure the tube is seated flat. flats from the debris in the tire. into the new tire. Pulling over to the side of the If debris is found, remove it After the tube has been moved road, you check your tire and sure from the tire. If no debris is found, into the tire, roll the other side of Exercise enough, you have a flat. After ut- you are most likely a victim of a the bead onto the rim with your tering every curse word in your pinch flat. hands. vocabulary, the next thing is to The easiest way to eliminate Only at the end of the reinstal- change the fiat. pinch flats is to inflate your tires lation might you need to use your Step Two: Removing the every time you ride your bike to tire lever to move a portion of the In Alcohol wheel the max-recommended tire pres- tire onto the rim. If your bike is equipped with sure. You will want to ensure your quick release skewers, your next This information can be found tube will not get pinched between step is to open the skewer and un- on the side of your tire. the rim and tire by pushing back screw several turns until you pass Step Five: Replacing tire on the tire. & Math the safety tabs on your fork. and tube If you see overlap of the tube Release your front brake (re- Now that you have determined and tire, then you need to fix the membering to reattach after the cause of your flat, you’re ready issue by removing part of the tire. changing flat) and slide your to replace your tire and tube. Re- Step Six: Inflating the tire wheel out of the drop-out of the mount one side of your tire onto At this point, you are almost fork. Set the wheel down carefully, the rim. done with the flat change. and lay your bike down with the Once the first side of the tire has Place your tire inflator onto the valve of the tube, and slowly in- flate the tire and tube. As you inflate the tire, be sure to O Ai T le Audi io s check to make sure the tire is not A c o s Co c o s Spo s d e e rolling off. If it is beginning to peel off the rim, let some air out to ensure the fit of the tire on the rim. If the tire stays on properly, then continue to slowly inflate the tire until it has reached a firm feel. Step Seven: Replace the tire on the bike With the inflated tire in hand, pick up the bike and slide the wheel back onto its fork mounts. Tighten the quick release skew- er, and reattach your front brake. Once the wheel is attached to your bike, check to insure it was properly reinstalled by spinning the wheel. If the wheel continuously rubs on one side of the brakes, re-cen- ed esd P.M. ter the wheel and try again. Step Eight: Get to class Au us is op Remount your bike, and you will be ready to go. All majors encouraged to try If the problems continue, visit out. Please call 915-5503 your local bike shop for further with any questions. advice. 7
LIFESTYLES | 8.26.11 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | PAGE 7 Skloot sheds light on common reading experience
mon Reading Experience, a “I really enjoyed reading Sk- new program designed to unite loot’s book over the summer,” Ole Miss students through the Gresham said. “It was so excit- reading and discussing of one ing to talk with her and hear book. her speak to us.” “It’s a community event that The students were also given provides opportunities for us to a special edition University of ask questions, listen to opinions Mississippi commemorative and really have a conversation coin. with the students,” Banahan For the second consecutive said. year, the University distributed During summer orientation, bronze coins to the incoming the UM Common Reading Ex- freshman class. perience gave every freshman a “The coins mark the begin- copy of Skloot’s book to read ning of their careers and mem- before the beginning of fall se- bership of the Ole Miss fam- mester. ily,” said Larry Ridgeway, vice The same book will be used chancellor of student affairs. in numerous classes and cam- “It is an encouragement for pus events throughout the se- them to come in, take care of mester to promote conversa- business and hopefully gradu- tion between the readers. ate in the year 2015.” “This week has really made Each class coin is unique to me feel welcome,” said Lau- its particular year and can only ryn Sperling, freshman biology be obtained by attending Fresh- major. “It’s like we’re apart of man Convocation. ALEX EDWARDS | The Daily Mississippian Rebecca Skloot, author of the freshman common reading book speaks at the Freshman Convocation Ceremony in the Tad Smith Coliseum. one big family.” The class of 2015 coin de- Thursday night, the students sign includes an illustration of BY HILLARY HOUSTON on Thursday night at 7 p.m. in be commencement. It’s special were given the opportunity to the Grove. [email protected] the Tad Smith Coliseum. because this group won’t be to- actually ask Skloot questions “I encourage you that you “It’s the formal observance gether again until commence- about her book and have their carry this coin with you, so that The Freshman Convocation of the freshman start,” said ment.” books signed. each time you look at it you ceremony starts the first college Leslie Banahan, assistant vice The guest speaker, Rebecca Ashley Gresham, freshman will be reminded of your goal chapter for the class of 2015. chancellor of student affairs. Skloot, author of “The Immor- biology major, was one of a of graduating with your class- Students and faculty joined “The idea is that this is convo- tal Life of Henrietta Lacks”, few students to ask Skloot a mates in May of 2015,” Ridge- together to welcome each other cation and in four years it will who campaigned the UM Com- question. way said. 8
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COLUMN Relay for Life 5K to kick off this Justin Moore returns to Oxford
BY NATHANIEL WEATHERSBY to be following in its predeces- year’s events [email protected] sor’s footsteps. “Outlaws Like Me” has al- On Saturday, Justin Moore ready produced two rising will return to the stage at the singles: “If Heaven Wasn’t Lyric for another show in Ox- So Far Away” and “Bait A ford. Hook.” This time, his performance The album contains 13 new will include songs from his songs that embody the core new album “Outlaws Like soul of country music. Me,” which released June 21. Since his previous single, The Poyen, Ark., native “If Heaven Wasn’t So Far grew up in a rich, country, Away,” Moore’s latest master- homespun atmosphere. He piece tells of longing for past worked on his grandparents’ happiness and never-to-be- farm and sang gospel songs at forgotten memories. church. When listening to the song, In his youth, Moore even one can feel the nostalgia performed and excelled in Moore wove into every lyric PETRE THOMAS | The Daily Mississippian a school talent show, but the he wrote. Hemdeep Dulthummon talks with Kaitlyn Barton about Relay for Life at the campus and student organizations fair on Thursday. singer found his calling with You cannot help but look country music. back on your past, remember- BY ZACH MITCHELL tember, a “Little Black Dress” travel expenses for cancer pa- Moore studied the genre and ing the good times and those [email protected] party, which includes a fashion tients, hope lodges (a place prepared himself for the fame influential people who passed show and a wine tasting featur- where cancer patients can stay that was destined to come. on as you grew into the person The first weekend of the school ing various food vendors in Oc- while receiving treatment) and After graduating high they help shaped you to be. year means a lot more than just tober, and an Ole Miss version national cancer research. school, Moore moved to “Bait A Hook,” the second partying and kicking back after of “Dancing with the Stars” in The 5K also introduces the Nashville and found a man- single released from the al- a long week of classes. November. Relay for Life’s new theme, ager. His first position was as bum, is a less serious selection, On Aug. 27, both walkers and These events lead up to a 12- “Cancer Doesn’t Take a Holi- a writer for Big Picture Mu- outlining Moore’s thoughts runners will line up at the Stu- hour relay in April. day.” sic/Valory Music Company, toward the new boyfriend of dent Union to participate in the Ward has set a lofty goal for the “We’re doing random holi- which houses Taylor Swift, his ex-girlfriend. University of Mississippi chap- year’s events: raising $45,000. days,” Ward said. “For Paint the Reba and Jewel. This variation in song types ter of Relay for Life’s 5K for a However, after raising $35,000 Campus Purple Week, each day Moore later made a name exemplifies Moore’s flexibility Cure that kicks off their events the first year and $36,000 last will be a different holiday and for himself as a singer with as a musical artist. for the school year. year, she believes the school can on the night of the actual event, his first Top 40 single, “Back Moore’s history as a per- Senior Amber Ward, head raise enough. each team will decorate their That Thing Up.” former is no different. Cra- of the Ole Miss Relay for Life Ole Miss has a friendly trophy tent for whatever holiday they The rising singer didn’t dling his ride to fame, Moore Planning Committee, has a very competition with Mississippi want.” stop there, following up with has been on stage alongside special attachment to the proj- State University. Registration for the race be- his second hit single, “Small greats ranging from Trace ect. MSU currently holds the tro- gins at 6 a.m., and the race itself Town USA,” released in the Adkins, Brooks & Dunn and “I randomly participated in phy, beating Ole Miss by around is at 7 a.m. spring of 2009. Luke Bryant to ZZ Top, high school, but it wasn’t that $600. Potential runners can also sign “Small Town USA” led Lynyrd Skynyrd and Hank big of a deal,” she said. All the proceeds from the up at racesonline.com. Moore to become the first Williams, Jr. “In my freshman year, I had event help cancer patients both There are 50 runners already solo artist to have a song hit Moore’s past and present an aunt who passed away from nationally and locally. signed up, but Ward expects 15 No. 1 status from a debut experiences tell the story of lung cancer, and at that point, I “The cool thing about Ole more to join. album since Taylor Swift. a fame that will span many knew that I wanted to be more Miss is that a lot of the money Both walkers and runners are Moore released his first studio years before approaching an involved, rather than just being stays in the county,” Ward said. welcome, though walkers do not album following “Small Town end. on a team or just coming to the “The American Cancer Society have to walk the entire 3.1 miles USA.” Moore will be stopping at actual event.” donates a lot of money each (5 km) and can instead opt to The self-titled album pro- The Lyric during his country- The 5K begins a year of year to the Ole Miss medical walk two miles. duced four singles that found wide tour Saturday at 9 p.m. events that includes a “Paint the school for cancer research.” The race starts and ends at cozy homes on the Billboard Tickets are $25 in advance Campus Purple” week in Sep- The money will also go to the Union. Charts. His new album seems and $28 the day of the show.
A e ou e d o welcome ou es m cl ss o Ole Miss The ice hancellor for Student Affairs Offi ce along ith the Department of Student Housing are excited to announce that the third annual House alls event ill take place on Tuesday, August 0th, 5 0pm pm. ac lt sta eeded are 100 faculty and 100 staff ho ould like to elcome ne freshmen to Ole Miss by visiting them here they live. This has been a idely anticipated and successful event for our faculty, staff, and students for the last number of years and has been touted as an extremely fun and benefi cial program for ne students. In exchange for ol nteers going door to door in the residence halls, faculty and staff ill be treated to a fun dinner and the opportunity to meet and greet students as they transition to Ole Miss.
Interested faculty and staff should contact Lorinda Krhut, Director of University nee e Housing at lkrhut olemiss.edu. Deadline for volunteering is riday, August 2 , Au us P.M. P.M. 2011. Please consider oining the House alls faculty and staff. Meal is at 5 0pm, House alls begin at 00pm. 9
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Challenging slate to start 2011 for Ole Miss volleyball Soccer hits the road for
BY MATT SIGLER of the USA Volleyball Nation- [email protected] al Open Championship. first time this season “It was a good experience Following an NCAA tourna- for Allegra,” Getzin said. “The BY JAKE THOMPSON said. ment bid in 2010, Ole Miss program takes the top 30 kids [email protected] Ole Miss last played Jackson Volleyball has high hopes its in the country with Olympic State in the 2009 season com- improved talent will take them potential and trains them. It The Ole Miss women’s soc- ing away with a convincing further. showed her what the next step cer team faces a tough away 6-0 victory. Last season, the Rebels is, and she is arguably one of and home schedule this week- “They are coming off a finished 19-11, earning the the best right side blockers in end, traveling to Lubbock, year where they won their school’s third NCAA Tourna- the country.” Texas, to face Texas Tech Fri- conference and went to the ment in five years. The Rebels are loaded with day night, and then returning NCAA tournament,” Mott “We are really excited,” talent this season, not only home for a matchup against said. “They are a very athletic head coach Joe Getzin said. with Thomas and Wells, but Jackson State Sunday night. team. They have a number of “We could be a little healthier, also with the likes of juniors The Lady Rebels (1-0) will foreign players, which is al- and (we) have lost a couple of Whitney Craven and Courtney take on the Lady Red Raid- ways a challenge because you back row specialists.” Cunningham, who also return ers of Texas Tech (2-0). The don’t know what to expect.” After fighting the injury bug from injury this season. team is treating this game as Despite the revenge factor in last season, this years’ Rebels The road to the top will not their biggest test of the early Friday night’s game, the play- are looking to stay healthier, be an easy one for the Rebels, season, as Texas Tech only just ers also know they cannot look especially with senior Regina however, and their first test missed the NCAA tournament past the game Sunday. Thomas back, who was named is quite the challenge. In this last season. “It’s a game that we need to third team All-American and weekend’s Burnt Orange Clas- “It’ll be a big crowd; it’ll be make sure we stay focused the first team All-SEC last season sic at the University of Texas, a great environment for us to entire time,” Snow said. and suffered an ACL tear 23 the Rebels will begin play with play in this early in the sea- Both games are scheduled PETRE THOMAS | The Daily Mississippian games in. the Israeli National team. son,” head coach Matthew for 7 p.m., and Sunday’s home Sophomore Rafaelle Souza dribbles against a “Regina really burst onto the “It’s going to be great,” Mott said of the hostile en- game will be held at the Ole Southern Miss defender in last Friday’s 2-0 win. nation scene last year,” Getzin Thomas said. “It is a big chal- vironment in Lubbock. “It’ll Miss Soccer Stadium. Souza scored both goals in the winning effort. said. “It is nice to get her pres- lenge, and you always want to have a very SEC-type feel to ence back on the floor. She is challenge yourself.” it.” PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY close to the level of produc- Along with a challenging It’s a rematch of last year’s tion she was last season when first weekend, which also in- Inn at Saint Mary’s Soccer she got hurt.” cludes Final Four participants Classic, where Texas Tech Thomas cannot wait to get Texas and Pepperdine, Ole scored two quick goals to win back onto the floor and, along Miss has scheduled arguably 2-0. with her teammates, is looking one of the toughest schedules “The revenge factor is big forward to a strong showing in the country. Fourteen of the because when we played them, this year. 29 teams the Rebels will play we didn’t play our best and “We have a great group, this season reached the NCAA that wasn’t the performance with four new freshmen and Tournament last season. we wanted to give them on 11 returning players,” Thom- “We scheduled aggressively,” that day,” senior defender as said. Our level of experi- Getzin said. “You have to play Meredith Snow said. “And ence is really good, and our the best in the country to get a we’re just ready to come out intensity in the gym has been championship team.” and show them really what we awesome.” Getzin also believes the Reb- are capable of.” Along with Thomas, rising els will have a new look with The girls will fly back af- www. e di dso o d.com star Allegra Wells will also be the 2011 team. ter the game to prepare for counted on to provide leader- “You will see a scrappier the quick turnaround against ship and consistent play. defensive team with a lot of Jackson State, who will play “Allegra is a powerhouse hit- excitement,” he said. “If you their first game of the season o ter,” Thomas said. “She is re- haven’t been to a game in the to defend their Southwestern ally going to come out of her Gillom Center, it is a small Athletic Conference title. l comfort zone this year and venue where you are close to “We will do our typical re- step up.” the action. It is an intense and generation section where d d s n Wells, a junior, has started high-flying sport. the players who played a lot since her freshman year and “Once we get you there, we of minutes will get a lot of t this past summer had the have a lot of repeat fans, and stretching and massages and chance to play for the USA they have a big impact on the iced tubs to get them prepared National A2 program as part game.” for Sunday’s game,” Mott Loc ed di ec l e i d e L ic Are you interested in becoming involved on campus? FRESHMEN: Do you want to be a leader for Ole Miss?
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SPORTS | 8.26.11 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | PAGE 12 Prewitt part of youth movement on defense
BY BENNETT HIPP itive spirit as he continues to [email protected] push for playing time at safety alongside sophomores Brish- Ole Miss went out to recruit en Matthews, Frank Crawford a 2011 class that could have and senior Damien Jackson. immediate impact. “The competition that Cody One player who has taken Prewitt has brought to our that to heart and worked his team — I appreciate that,” way up to the second team is Nutt said. “He really took a safety Cody Prewitt. step (forward).” “I’ve been looking up to my Prewitt, a 4-star recruit on upperclassmen, trying to get Rivals.com, arrived in Oxford right in there with them and during the summer, which al- compete with them,” he said. lowed him to get a head start “I guess my competitive na- on preparing for the begin- ture is just trying to compete ning of his college career. with the upperclassmen that “(Getting to Oxford early) we have.” helped out a lot,” Prewitt said. Prewitt said he was motivat- “I gained about 15 pounds ed to stay on the level of the just this summer, and I built upperclassmen. up a lot of conditioning and “And I know if I keep watch- stamina and stuff that I didn’t ing them and keep learning, already have. PETRE THOMAS | The Daily Mississippian I’m going to be right up there “Doing 7-on-7 and stuff with them one day in the rota- like that during the summer Freshman defensive back Cody Prewitt and junior safety Ivan Nicholas combine on a sideline tackle of junior wide receiver Philander Moore in the team’s first scrimmage on Aug. 13. tion,” Prewitt said. helped me learn a lot.” Head coach Houston Nutt Gaining weight and getting book has helped Prewitt break still working on. sarily a weight, but more of also noticed Prewitt’s compet- a jump on learning the play- into the rotation at safety, but “I’m not used to playing at an anxiety,” Prewitt said. there have been challenges. this speed,” Prewitt said. “I “We knew there was a depth 662.259.2873 • 10 THACKER RD • OXFORD, MS 38655 “The biggest adjustment is feel like I’m getting better ev- issue, and we knew that would probably the game speed,” ery day and just have to keep give us a chance to play,” he he said. “The mental part of up the work.” said. “So if we come into two- the game — I think I’ve got Knowing that Ole Miss was a-days and come into practice that.” going to rely on the freshmen going our hardest every play Game speed, however, he is class early on “wasn’t neces- then we’ll get to play, and that’s exciting for any fresh- man.” Expectations for this fresh- A N H man class are sky high, and live Prewitt said he thinks big things could be in store for the S E A music group of newcomers on de- $5.50 roos ers lueshouse com fense if everything goes right. BBQ SANDWICH, Among those on the defen- SIDE, & DRINK KARAOKE sive side of the ball: junior PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY college transfers Uriah Grant and Gilbert Pena at defensive A tackle, freshmen linebackers C.J. Johnson, Serderius Bry- HA ant and Keith Lewis and an- other defensive back in Sen- H R quez Golson. “If that defensive group right there just sticks togeth- EN A RA A HE SHA ! er the next four years, keeps EN REA F AN A M S HERE F R A A ES A OU PM- PM : our noses clean and stuff like
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