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Page 8 thedmonline.com Page 4 Pavillion construction projected New Liberal Arts Dean to be complete January 2016 to start Fall semester LOGAN KIRKLAND & pleased to learn that he was in- CLARA TURNAGE vited to campus for an on-site [email protected] interview. Cohen said the over- After about a year of searching whelming amount of support has for a new dean for the college of really solidified the decision that liberal arts, Dr. Lee Cohen, will the university is where he and his serve as the new dean this fall family need to be. semester. “I recall that when I got home, I Cohen said he first learned told my wife that this was a place about the position opening from I really wanted to be and when I an email sent by Dr. Michael Al- got the offer I was thrilled,” Co- len, Professor and Chair of the hen said. “Since then, my wife Department of Psychology, to and kids have been so incredi- the members of the Council of bly supportive of the decision, Graduate Departments of Psy- and numerous people affiliated chology . SEE DEAN PAGE 2 “Within a couple of days of seeing Dr. Allen’s email, a good friend and colleague of mine forwarded the job ad to me and encour- aged me to apply – and I did,” Cohen said. Cohen said he had recently begun consid- ering applying for dean positions at a very se- lect group of schools. “The more I learned about the University of Mississippi and the city of Oxford, the more excited I became about PHOTOS BY: LOGAN KIRKLAND the possibility of com- According to the Department of Facilities Planning the new basketball arena, the Pavillion, is pro- ing here,” Cohen said. After an initial Skype jected to be completed January 9, 2016. That will also be the first home game for the Rebels. COURTESY: UM COMMUNICATIONS interview, Cohen was Southern Foodways Alliance hosts history workshop SUAD PATTONBEY historians or writers to find southern cuisine. The organi- down the road once in a while the field. [email protected] them.” zation strives to place a com- for historians who are trying Wood observed during last Guest speakers will include mon thread across racial and to find all of the facts.” year’s workshop that many of locals, mainly, including social lines; to remember the Wood also said memories the students had either just The Southern Foodways Al- Tina Antolini, Andy Harp- past and envision the future. are a significant in capturing started or were far into an liance will host a workshop er, Alysia Burton-Steele and “Oral history is essentially oral history. oral history project of their on oral history from July 13- award-winning University of a first-person account of an “Memories are a very inter- own. 17. This year’s workshop will Massachusetts professor Erin event or a story,” said Sara esting and complicated thing This year’s workshop will have only six students, to cre- Anderson, who has complet- Wood, oral historian for the as well.” take a different approach, ate a less crowded, more inti- ed with digital publishing and Southern Foodways Alliance. Research has shown that a Wood said. She said she has mate space for the students to experimental work with oral “When I go out into the field, person’s account of a recent found it interesting to take share their ideas and apply it history. we usually pick a project event can change drastically people into the field to learn to their own work. “I think, in the last decade stemmed around that.” with time, Wood said. fieldwork techniques. She “I think the interesting or so, people who work in Oral historians try to give Former SFA oral historian thought it would be particu- thing about oral history is oral history are trying to find the unsung a chance to speak Amy Cameron-Evans found- larly useful to those who were that, traditionally, it’s always ways to bring those stories to their personal truth, even ed the oral history workshop already in the field, stuck, or been processed for an aca- the surface outside of the ar- when accounts don’t line up a few years ago. Evans’s pro- were trying to process certain demic archive,” Wood said. chive, and to put them into a with previous personal or his- cess includes an introduction materials. “So, once the interviews are consciousness of mainstream torical records, Wood said. to oral history, defining what The application was open collected, they’re put right in audience,” Wood said. “I think that plays into the it was, its methods and prac- to both undergraduates and to the archive of a library or The Southern Foodways Al- whole idea of folklore,” Wood tices, how to collect inter- graduate students. SFA re- an institution and they kind liance records, studies ,and said. “But at the same time, views and how to process ma- of sit there for researchers or celebrates the diversity of I think it complicates things terials after returning from SEE WORKSHOP PAGE 2 opinion PAGE 2 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 7 JULY 2015 | OPINION
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LEAH UNDERWOOD account executive Manipulating Faith I think it’s fair to say that, is the first place to turn when Jesus is a symbol of love, and does. SARAH DRENNEN lately, the United States has our communities deal with I don’t think he would view What a lot of Christians don’t CLAIRE HUBACEK experienced its fair share of un- hard-hitting social issues. Now, gays as embodiments of sin. I realize is that much of the gay creative designers rest. From Ferguson and Balti- there isn’t necessarily anything believe that homosexuality is community identifies as Chris- more to Caitlyn Jenner, to the wrong with that. Personally, not a choice, which forces me tian. That is, people don’t have Confederate Flag and Charles- I’m religious, and I believe that to acknowledge that homosex- to be either Christian or gay. S. GALE DENLEY ton, to the Supreme Court’s rul- faith is a good tool for guiding uals are created that way. For They can be both — so, when STUDENT MEDIA CENTER ing that led to the legalization of us in life, but it must be used this reason, I don’t think that talking to them, remember that PATRICIA THOMPSON gay marriage in all fifty states, properly. Most of the articles I Jesus would want them to try maybe they love Jesus too. Your Director of Student Media and it really has been one controver- have seen on social media that to change or to stop loving each right to adhere to a religion is Daily Mississippian Faculty sial event after another popping discuss how Jesus would treat other. I think Jesus would be equivalent to everyone else’s Adviser up on the evening news. I have each issue don’t remind me of happy that they’ve found love. right to do so. Lastly, the Bible witnessed plenty of disagree- the Jesus I’ve come to know. This Moreover, it isn’t as much about seems to condemn homosexu- ROY FROSTENSON Assistant Director/Radio and ment from those trying to share was especially the case when what these articles are saying ality, but many of those verses Advertising their opinions on everything gay marriage was legalized in but how they are said. The au- come from the same books of that happens, whether it be on the past week or so. The articles thors write as though they are the Bible that say that we should DEBRA NOVAK social media, the internet or that some of my companions talking down to gay communi- stone women and cast out lep- Creative Services Manager around town, and it seems that were sharing would say things ty, but Christianity would never ers. Nowadays, we generally MARSHALL LOVE everyone has to have the final like, “Jesus would want more advise anyone to treat another admire women and give lepers Daily Mississippian word. for gay people” and, “Jesus will human being with anything the cure, so maybe we should Distribution Manager Being a student at the Univer- be there for you” and, “Even Je- less than respect. These articles pay more attention to what Je- sity of Mississippi in the heart of sus was tempted sometimes.” essentially express the disgust sus would really do. JADE MAHARREY the South, a lot of the reactions When reading these, I couldn’t many Christians have toward Administrative Assistant I have seen towards the news help but think if this is actually the gay community but retract DARREL JORDAN have contained religious un- how Jesus would feel. it by saying that they love ho- Broadcast Chief Engineer dertones. For many, the Bible I’ve always been taught how mosexuals — because Jesus
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HISTORY DEAN humbled to have this oppor- ing budgets and in addressing “During my tenure as chair, continued from page 1 continued from page 1 tunity. pressing financial and resource our department achieved so “I am not an impulsive per- needs. many great things and I began to with the university and the City son, so the decision to relocate As a clinical psychologist, think that I would like to try and ceived applicants from across of Oxford have reached out to my family and begin a new posi- Cohen has experience with lis- do the same at the college level, the country and Canada and make this transition as smooth tion did not happen over night,” tening skills and has helped in- where the impact can be even kept some spots open for SFA as possible.” Cohen said.” “A great deal of dividuals find solutions to prob- greater,” Cohen said. “Given members who were not in Cohen said during his pro- thought and preparation went lems that can be complex and my career goals and family con- school. fessional training and career into the decision that ultimately difficult, both attributes which siderations, this opening came Other SFA projects include he met individuals who were, led to me accepting this posi- he believes will help him with during a window of opportunity “Jackson’s Iconic Restau- or are, affiliated with the Uni- tion.” this new role. I could not pass on. I really went rants”, a rich culinary history versity of Mississippi. Two of Cohen said, although he is ex- Although very happy in his into this process with a ‘nothing of Jackson, Mississippi. “The these individuals in particular, a cited about the new position, it previous position at Texas Tech to lose attitude’ and the more I Lives and Loaves of New Or- current faculty member and an will be challenging to obtain a University and being a part of learned about the university, leans” was focused on the alumnus from one of the doc- thorough understanding of the the community of Lubbock, and the more people I had the multi-cultural influence on toral programs on campus, have many disciplines that make up Texas, he felt that it was time to opportunity to interact with, it New Orleanian-styled bread. had positive things to say about the College of Liberal Arts. pursue his interests in becom- became clear that I wanted to be “Essentially we are taking a the university and the city of Ox- “As chair, I learned a great ing a dean, and to further help part of the University of Missis- subject that, I guess, tradition- ford. deal about the many disciplines a major university enhance its sippi family.” ally, would be tackled with a “I could not help but think that that make up colleges like ours, excellence. combination of research and this could be a really nice fit for but my concerns were solely fo- archival materials,” Woods me and my family,” Cohen said. cused on one department and said. “But the core of oral his- Cohen said, because he has one discipline,” Cohen said. tory is really recording one not been able to begin working “Now I will need to shift my person’s account.” on campus, it is difficult to as- thinking to a more broad and sess what needs to be done to general approach where I will improve the overall status of listen to, learn from, and consult the college of Liberal Arts, but is with colleagues from multiple looking to keep the school highly disciplines with different mark- competitive. ers of success.” “The college appears to be in Cohen said he effectively really good shape and has many served in various administrative strengths,” Cohen said. “This roles and believes he has made said, I believe we need to keep an impact. Cohen has an estab- Buy It. striving to be the very best we lished record as a leader, serving can be. To do this, I plan to as the director of a nationally ac- work with many individuals credited doctoral program and Sell It. across campus to develop a stra- as the chair of a large, complex tegic plan for the college that is department. During his tenure consistent with the university’s in these roles, he has established Find It. plan.” partnerships, which has led to Cohen said he is excited to get training opportunities for stu- settled in and begin his work dents. Cohen said he also has in the DM and is appreciative, grateful and professional experience manag- Classifieds.
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ZOE MCDONALD [email protected] summer As the season heats up and as those not-so- the days lengthen, this sum- well-versed in mer in music is only begin- the genre over ning to sizzle. the past year, June saw some of the best Musgraves be- and most anticipated new al- gan her rise to bums of the summer. New fame, which offerings ranged from Jamie doesn’t seem xx’s latest feat, “In Colour”, to have a limit. to Florence and the Machine’s Another girl on fiery, long-awaited “How the ascent in the Big, How Blue, How Beauti- music business ful”, and ended with Miguel’s is Ellie Rowsell, sensuous, bass-heavy “Wild- lead woman heart”. of the Lon- Mid-June, Neil Young re- don-based rock leased his latest compilation quartet Wolf focusing on the rise of cor- Alice. Their al- porate greed and the predic- bum “My Love aments of farmers, hence the is Cool” was album name: “The Monsanto released last Years”. Young’s lyrics cer- month and toes tainly get his point across effi- the line between ciently as he shakily sings over electro-indie his guitar, “The farmer knows and 90’s grun- he’s got to grow what he can ge-rock. Wolf sell, Monsanto, Monsanto/ So Alice takes the he signs a deal for GMOs that listener to place makes life hell with, Monsan- much more to, Monsanto.” angsty than Two stars-on-the-rise also Musgraves’s released albums this June. inviting gui- Kacey Musgraves, a new coun- tar strums, but try music princess known both albums for her not-so-typical and certainly de- unequivocal lyrics, released serve a listen. her much anticipated sopho- As the month more album, ironically named of July unfolds, “Pageant Material”. After new albums Musgraves’s song proclaim- will begin to ing independence and self-ac- trickle out at a ceptance “Follow Your Arrow” slightly slower shot itself into the hearts of pace than June. country music lovers as well However, the
ILLUSTRATION BY: ZOE MCDONALD month is sure to behold sev- are more transcendent and eral gems. synthier than any of their pri- July 17 will be the most or music. Front-man Kevin advertising awaited date this month, as Parker has already confirmed Joss Stone, MS MR, Ratatat that “Currents” will be much and Tame Impala are project- different from anything else DESIGNERS ed to release new albums. the band has released, as the Tame Impala, having al- album represents Parker’s ready dropped four songs off own inspiration over the past their upcoming album “Cur- few years. rents”, has been touring and Frank Ocean, the former NEEDED hitting the festival circuit Odd Future member who Student Media Center this summer, building enthu- seems to still be gaining suc- siasm for their first album cess from his 2012 album, Shifts available for Fall 2015 and Spring 2016 since 2012’s “Lonerism”. The “Channel Orange”, will re- Monday-Friday between 10am-4pm songs released this summer lease a new album this month. • REQUIRED: knowledge of and experience in instructions from staff InDesign and Photoshop. Illustrator a plus. • Attention to detail, high degree of creativity, • An understanding of the fundamentals of strong verbal skills and ability to work graphic design and what constitutes good AD independently at times design • All SMC student employees must have a • Ability to quickly produce effective and minimum 2.0 GPA and be in good standing attractive advertising materials following academically FOR APPLICATION or MORE INFORMATION email: [email protected] • visit: 201 Bishop Hall • call: 662.915.5503 online: www.thedmonline.com/apply/ CSF&S20153x5 31834 lifestyles LIFESTYLES | 7 JULY 2015 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | PAGE 5
coming bands. Secret Stages SUMMER Fest, a walking festival taking continued from page 4 place in a number of venues in downtown Birmingham, will feature bands from across the According to a photo posted nation whose names aren’t on on Frank Ocean’s website the the radar… yet. work will be titled “Boys Don’t Just this past weekend, a Cry”. sold-out crowd said a final Along with new albums, July goodbye to the group that also continues the music fes- may actually have been the tival season. Sloss Music and ultimate music festival: The Arts Festival, held in Birming- Grateful Dead. The last show ham, Alabama, will take place of their ‘Fare Thee Well’ tour the 18-19 of this month. The was played this past Sunday line-up is one not to be missed night at Soldier Field in Chi- this summer. The headliners cago. Fittingly, this stage was include Modest Mouse and the last to be graced by the The Avett Brothers, along with Grateful Dead with the late Cage the Elephant, Purity Ring Jerry Garcia almost 20 years and First Aid Kit. The same ago. weekend, festivalgoers can en- dure a slightly farther drive to Louisville, Kentucky for Fore- castle festival. Forecastle pro- vides a variety of popular acts on and off the festival circuit this summer. Notable names include The War on Drugs, Portugal the Man and Missis- sippi native Big K.R.I.T. At the end of July, Birmingham will become a haven for up-and- 31836
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