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ASSOCIATED PRESS Boston terrorist speaks
NEW YORK (AP) — The ing hostage escaped and called Boston Marathon bombers police, Kelly said. Later that were headed for New York’s night, police intercepted the Times Square to blow up the brothers in a blazing gunbattle rest of their explosives, authori- that left 26-year-old Tamerlan ties said Thursday, in what they Tsarnaev dead. portrayed as a chilling, spur-of- “We don’t know if we would the-moment scheme that fell have been able to stop the ter- apart when the brothers real- rorists had they arrived here ized the car they had hijacked from Boston,” the mayor said. was low on gas. “We’re just thankful that we New York Police Commis- didn’t have to find out that an- sioner Raymond Kelly said swer.” Dzhokhar Tsarnaev told inter- Dzhokhar was interrogated rogators from his hospital bed in his hospital room Sunday that he and his older brother de- and Monday over a period of cided on the spot last Thursday 16 hours without being read his night to drive to New York and rights to remain silent and have launch an attack. In their stolen an attorney present. He imme- SUV they had five pipe bombs diately stopped talking after a and a pressure-cooker explosive magistrate judge and a represen- like the ones that blew up at the tative from the U.S. Attorney’s marathon, Kelly said. office entered the room and Friday But when the Tsarnaev broth- gave him his Miranda warning, ers stopped at a gas station on according to a U.S. law enforce- the outskirts of Boston, the car- ment official and others briefed jacking victim they were hold- on the interrogation.
Special to the DM UM entities preparing for finals week Saturday BY Kaitlyn Fuhs Additionally, the library will [email protected] remain open 24 hours starting April 29 until the last Friday of The staff at the J.D. Williams finals week, when it will close Library is gearing up for one of at 6 p.m. its busiest weeks: finals week. The library’s Starbucks hours With summer just around the will be extended until 2 a.m. corner and finals week fast ap- While Starbucks is maintain- proaching, students are begin- ing business, Whitehorn said ning to spend more time study- the library will also have three ing in the library. security officers on site to en- For many students who are sure student safety. on the borderline between In addition, The University passing and failing a class, a of Mississippi Office of Health great deal of time may be spent Promotion and the University there. Counseling Center will be of- “(Finals week) is more stress fering a stress-less week start- than it is worth,” freshman ing April 29 to ease the anxiety pharmacy major Maurizia Tay- students may be facing. lor said. “But it is a great relief Pet-a-Puppy will be in the when it is over.” Union Pla za starting Monday. To prepare for the chaos, the It is sponsored by the Oxford- library will place extra chairs Lafayette Humane Society. and tables throughout the Students will also be able three floors to provide more to stop by the University studying space. Counseling Center and take a “We order and set up 30 (or 30-minute nap with no tech- so) chairs for student use,” said nology permitted. Massages, Stanley Whitehorn, head of ac- yoga and Zumba in the Grove cess services. “We add 10 extra will also be offered throughout
ILLUSTRATION BY GRANT BEEBE tables for use.” the week. OPINION PAGE 2 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 26 April 2013 | OPINION
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COLUMN RUSH, Discover and understand your university continued from page 2 boring story might actu- The Daily Mississippian ally give you something to Serving the Ole Miss & After visiting the acous- just general areas of interest. laugh at, even if it’s when tics center, I began thinking Ole Miss has so much you and your brother go Oxford Communities about other things on Ole more to offer beyond a high- to spike your drinks in Since 1911 Miss’ campus that I was ei- er education for students. Grandmom’s garage. ther unfamiliar with or com- Take the time to discover On a more sobering note, pletely did not know about. and understand what the you are not guaranteed an- BY Trenton Winford This led to me to learn additional aspects of the other year sitting at the [email protected] more about the Center for university can offer you as family table listening to Manufacturing Excellence an undergraduate, graduate your aunt. When it comes Recently my class took a and the variety of research and beyond. to the time when there is tour of the National Cen- centers directly or indirectly Who knows, you could just an empty chair at the ter for Physical Acoustics, associated with the engi- very well learn more about table, you will miss her sto- Please recycle which is right here on the neering department. your ambitions and interests ries. campus of The University of These include the Na- in a setting other than the So next time you are Mississippi. tional Institute for Undersea traditional classroom. given the opportunity to Prior to this tour, I did not Science and Technology and be with your family or are DMTHE know that the center existed, the Institute for Advanced Trenton Winford is a junior even just grabbing a bite to much less what projects and Education in Geospatial Sci- public policy leadership major eat with your friends, turn research were conducted ences, both of which piqued from Madison. your phone off and “be there. I didn’t feel too bad, my curiosity, causing me to where you are.” though, since the employee surf their respective web- giving us the tour admitted sites for a good bit of time. Anna Rush is a second- that he was unaware of the These do not even include year law student from Hat- center’s existence while he all the other research and tiesburg. She graduated was an undergraduate at application bodies associat- from Mississippi State Uni- Ole Miss. ed with our great university. versity in 2011. Follow her I do not have an engineer- I am glad that I still have on Twitter @annakrush. ing degree by any means, some time as an undergrad- but what I witnessed was uate student to look into all simply incredible. of these even further. 26370 In Oxford, Mississippi, re- What’s more is the fact searchers are able to use a that many of these research Tri-Sonic Wind Tunnel that bodies are associated with can achieve Mach 5 simula- more than one university, tions. Additionally, the cen- being connected to either ter has the ability to test the another Mississippi univer- sound produced by jet en- sity or others around the Senior gines in a soundproof room world. onorS HeSiS that has foam wedges pro- I strongly encourage other H T truding from the walls and students to look into all of PreSenTaTion ceilings. the research and applica- I can’t put into words what tion bodies associated with I saw, primarily because I the university as a whole, Kathryn Shell don’t quite understand it, but specifically look into Biology but I can tell you that it was the ones directly associated just really, really cool. with your major, minor or “Cleaning Symbiosis of Caribbean Reef Fish: Physical Before you go to the square for music, food, and fun, and Biological Factors That stop by Nail-Thology to get your nails done! Affect Cleaning Frequency”
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ASSOCIATED PRESS RICIN LETTER CASE CONTINUES, NO ONE IN CUSTODY
Court judge, Sadie Holland. defense gave authorities a list a case in which Curtis was ac- Before Curtis left jail, au- of people who may have had cused of assaulting a Tupelo thorities had already descend- a reason to hurt Curtis, and attorney in 2003. Holland sen- ed on the home of 41-year-old that Dutschke’s name came tenced Curtis to six months Everett Dutschke in Tupelo, up. Efforts to reach Curtis, his in the county jail. He served a northeast Mississippi town lawyers and his brother were only part of the sentence, ac- best known as the birthplace unsuccessful on Wednesday. cording to his brother. of the King himself. On Both men say they have met On Wednesday, dozens of Wednesday, they searched Wicker, and they each have a investigators were searching the site of a Tupelo martial connection to Holland. at a small retail space where arts studio once operated by Authorities say the letters neighboring business owners Dutschke, who hasn’t been ar- were mailed April 8, but the said Dutschke used to operate rested or charged. one sent to Holland was the a martial arts studio. Officers Dutschke’s attorney, Lori only one to make it into the at the scene wouldn’t com- FILE PHOTO (THOMAS GRANING) | The Daily Mississippian Nail Basham, said he is “coop- hands of an intended target. ment on what they were do- erating fully” with investiga- Her son, Democratic state ing. Paul Kevin Curtis addressed media after his charges were dropped. tors and that no arrest warrant Rep. Steve Holland of Plant- Dutschke told the AP on OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Paul Kevin Curtis, 45, was had been issued. ersville, said his mother did Wednesday morning that he The investigation into poi- released from a north Mis- After being released from a “smell test” of the envelope and his wife had gone to a soned letters mailed to Presi- sissippi jail on Tuesday and jail Tuesday, Curtis, who per- and a substance in it irritated friend’s house because they dent Barack Obama and charges against him were forms as Elvis and other ce- her nose. The judge was not didn’t feel safe at their home. others has shifted from an El- dropped, nearly a week after lebrities, described a bizarre, sickened by what authorities He didn’t immediately re- vis impersonator to his long- authorities charged him with years long feud between the say was a crude form of the spond to messages Wednes- time foe, and authorities must sending ricin-laced letters to two, but Dutschke insisted he poison, which is derived from day afternoon. now figure out if an online the president, Republican had nothing to do with the let- castor beans. “They ripped everything feud between the two men U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker of ters. Judge Holland has declined out of the house,” he said, might have escalated into Mississippi and an 80-year- Hal Neilson, one of the at- to comment on the case. adding: “I haven’t slept at all.” something more sinister. old Lee County, Miss., Justice torneys for Curtis, has said the She was presiding judge in
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SPECIAL to the DM Why does Oxford need more churches?
BY Blake Johnson together who may not have in Oxford, but we knew that satellite campuses. Essentially, nection with the more estab- [email protected] found a good fit somewhere there were probably people the new location has the same lished church. This enables else. who were searching for Jesus name and will either broadcast them to have a well-structured Oxford has a variety of siz- Liles worked in the youth who may be open to a differ- its services in from the main administration and share re- able churches to offer for ministry at Crossgates dur- ent expression of what church campus or have an entirely sources and teaching. Christians of various denomi- ing his time there and so has could be,” Ward said in an new staff. Lance Ingram, seeking his nations, but despite the con- seen many of his past students email. “Satellite campuses aren’t an second degree at Ole Miss, has stant growth and expansion of go through Ole Miss, many Ward saw that the addition abomination, but I think ac- visited and been involved with these larger bodies, more new of whom were having trouble of new churches helped draw tual church planting should be various plants like The Life, churches have been starting up finding a good church to feel more people to church, as the norm, with a healthy con- The Orchard and even Grace in the last few years. “plugged into.” opposed to people not going nection between the mother Bible in Oxford. His father has Curt Liles planted the “I grew up in a nearby town to any church because they church and the new one,” Li- also worked for one of Jack- church The Life Oxford over and have always had a soft couldn’t find the right fit. les said. “This allows the new son’s largest churches, which two years ago after working at spot for this town,” he said. “As “I would just say that every church to grow and develop he attended growing up. Crossgates Baptist Church in I got involved in ministry, I be- new church adds something its own distinct identity, while Ingram said he has always Brandon for 10 years. He has gan to see Oxford differently special and unique to the spiri- receiving helpful guidance and felt more comfortable at the experience with the pros and and became burdened for the tual landscape in any city,” support early on.” church plants in Oxford be- cons of large churches and many students here who lack Ward said. “I love Oxford Ward said it is important for cause of the typically more small, planted churches. direction and leadership.” and I love doing ministry here churches that are growing to relaxed atmosphere found in “I think church plants are Pat Ward, pastor at The alongside other great churches. spread out or plant because planted churches. needed everywhere,” Liles Orchard Oxford, is the head None of us do everything per- it means more people can be Both Liles and Ingram said said. “Planting smaller church- of a church planted by The fectly, but together we paint a involved with the growth and that community is very impor- es has proven to be very effec- Orchard church in Tupelo in beautiful picture of who God is have more opportunities to tant, but it is difficult to main- tive in connecting with people 2 0 07. for our city to see.” use their talents in the church. tain relational, honest commu- on a more personal level. I’m Ward said that one of the Most church plants are “More people can lead, nity with too many people. not necessarily talking about main reasons he saw a need started up and heavily sup- more people can open their “I feel that with church more large ministries, but for a new church in Oxford ported by larger churches in home, more people can teach plants, it enables the same more ‘Gospel communities.’” was the lack of more contem- the beginning. Crossgates and kids and, therefore, grow in message and beliefs to be For Liles, the decision to porary services being offered First Baptist Oxford were two their faith by being generous spread and developed but come to Oxford had noth- by the more traditional, older important benefactors of The with their time and their abili- with a different personality or ing to do with a lack of good churches in town. Life for a majority of its first ties,” Ward said. feel to it,” Ingram said. “It’s churches available or a desire “There were, and still are, two years. He said that satellite church- the same body of Christ work- to be the next big one, but many great churches with Another way that large es, like planted churches, have ing towards the same overall rather to help bring people traditional worship services churches spread is by creating the added benefits of the con- goal.”
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Double Decker Artist Bios and Pictures BY Katherine Carr ([email protected]) UMISSO
The band plays music from a wide range of genres including Caribbean, jazz, funk, classical and popular music. They also include a percussion section called “the engine room” which includes a drum set, congas, a brake drum, a tube shaker and several other accompaniments. Members come from all over Mississippi and other areas of the country and world including Spain, Ecuador, Texas and Canada.
Blue Mountain
In 2008 they released two albums. “Midnight in Mississippi” is an album of all-original material, and “Omnibus” is an album with rerecorded tracks from previous releases. Blue Mountain has toured extensively throughout the years, supported by a fervent following. Information from bluemountainband.net
Stooges Brass Band
Stooges Brass Band is a high-energy band that has been playing its balance of traditional and mod- ern New Orleans-style music since 1996. They toured extensively across the country at clubs and festivals such as Bonnaroo, South by Southwest, the Utah Arts Festival, Discover Jazz Festival, Ameri- can Folk Festival, High Sierra Music Festival and Great American Brass Band Festival, among others.
Lee Fields & the Expressions
In his 43-year career, he has played and collaborated with the likes of Kool & the Gang, Sammy Gordon & the Hip Huggers, O.V. Wright, Darrell Banks, Little Royal and Martin Solveig. In his rep- ertoire music can be found described as James Brown-style funk, lo-fi blues, contemporary Southern soul and even house music. ( Information from leefieldsandtheexpressions.com ) Last day! GET YOUR
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Chimney Choir
Chimney Choir skillfully interweaves genres resulting in a “folk meets world music sound, steeped in psychedelia,” according to music agency Concerted Efforts. All multi-instrumentalists, writers and singers, Kevin Larkin, David Rynhart and Kris Drickey change instruments (sometimes within a song) and sing in three-part harmony all while balancing field recordings and computer synths with traditional acoustic instrumentation.( Information from chimneychoir.com )
Shannon McNally
Shannon McNally began playing music while attending college, playing at coffeehouses and busk- ing. She grew up in Long Island, N.Y., and was heavily impacted by her parents’ record collection, which held a lot of folk and blues, such as Bob Dylan, Lead Belly, Emmylou Harris and Nina Simone. Since then, she has expanded to playing soul, jazz, electric blues and rock.
Kopecky Family Band
Kelsey Kopecky and Gabriel Simon founded Kopecky Family Band in 2007. Joined by four friends, they have formed a family through hard work, many miles traveled together and the making of their unique sound. The band makes use of many instruments.
J. Roddy Walston and the Business
Band members include Billy C. Gordon on guitar, J. Roddy Walston, who plays piano and guitar, Steve “The Sleeve” Colmus on drums and Logan Davis, who mans the bass. Claiming Baltimore, Md., as their hometown, the band draws influence from musicians such as Mungo Jerry, Led Zep- pelin, the Beatles, Harry Nilsson, Huey Lewis and the News, Bob Dylan and Queen, among others.
Senior Senior Eric Deaton Trio HonorS THeSiS HonorS THeSiS Eric Deaton Trio is one of the many PreSenTaTion PreSenTaTion musical projects of blues guitarist, singer and songwriter Eric Deaton. Deaton plays a mixture of both traditional and original Portia Davis Robert Corban North Mississippi hill country blues songs Music History with funk, electric and West African fla- vors. “The Art of “Liberal Policy and the Peking Opera” Peasant Condition in Garibaldi’s Sicily, 1860” Drive-by Truckers Friday, April 26th Friday, April 26th 4:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Drive-By Truckers, founded by Mike Cooley and Patterson Music Building Bishop Hall Hood in Athens, Ga., has been Classroom 155 Room 326 The defense is open to the public. The defense is open to the public. active since 1996. Although the If you require special assistance relating to a If you require special assistance relating to a band was founded in Georgia, disability, please contact Penny Leeton at disability, please contact Penny Leeton at the group identifies very strongly 662-915-7266. 662-915-7266. with Alabama, the state where 31287 31272 many of the members have their roots, and this is reflected in their music, which has a distinct Southern sound.
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