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October 10, 2018

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SPECIAL REPORT REPARATIVE JUSTICE In response to recent campus conversations A campus movement calling for the regarding race, this Thursday’s DM university to address racism head-on will take a closer look at discrimination has gained the support of university within our university community. faculty, staff and students. SEE TOMORROW’S DM SEE PAGE 3

Professors publish ‘UM Race Diary Project’ report 2014-15 academic year document microinvalidations (unconscious students, collected anonymous such as the Grove and the Student SLADE RAND specific references to Ole Miss negation or nullification,)” the responses online from Aug. 23, Union,” the report reads. [email protected] students demonstrating racist, report’s summary reads. 2014, to April 23, 2015. Respons- Students registered to partic- misogynist, homophobic and oth- The faculty researchers are es came from “621 students in un- ipate in the reporting process Four UM sociology profes- erwise discriminatory behavior, Associate Professor of Sociology dergraduate sociology, psychol- online through a public link to a sors have published a report often to no repercussions. Willa Johnson, Assistant Profes- ogy, social work, political science web page explaining the study’s titled “Microaggressions at the “During the 2014-2015 aca- sor of Sociology James Thomas, and EDHE classes.” The process purpose and inviting students to University of Mississippi,” which demic year, 621 undergraduate Professor of Sociology John of coding and analyzing responses submit preliminary information analyzes nearly 1,400 entries students reported 1,381 incidents Green and Associate Professor of began in November 2016. before writing their first entries. from the UM Race Diary Project, of microaggressions involving mi- Sociology and African American “These incidents occurred This initial survey stated that the drawing attention to bias-related croassaults (explicit putdowns), Studies Kirk Johnson. These throughout the campus in “diary of race-related events… incidents on- and off-campus. microinsults (unconscious professors, along with a team of classrooms, in Greek houses and The reports collected during the rudeness and insensitivity), and 14 undergraduate and graduate dormitories, and in public spaces SEE RACE DIARY PAGE 3 UM administrators discuss university’s public image

looking more like Ole Miss, HADLEY HITSON where most of the black [email protected] students are athletes, not there for academic rea- Provost Noel Wilkin and sons,” Noguera said in the Chancellor Jeffrey Vitter article. addressed the Faculty Sen- A member of the Senate ate on Tuesday night about brought this article to Vit- the image of the university ter’s attention at Tuesday’s and commented on a quote meeting. about the university in The “That unfortunately is New Yorker magazine. part of the national bias In the October issue of that we have to deal with,” The New Yorker, an article Vitter said. “We’ve got a entitled “The Rise and long way to go with diver- Fall of Affirmative Action” sity on campus, but we’re was published detailing working hard on that.” affirmative action’s history Provost Wilkin said and predicting its future. minority enrollment at Professor of education at Ole Miss, specifically from U.C.L.A., Pedro Noguera, within the state of Missis- compared his university to sippi, is one of the highest the University of Missis- in the South. sippi in discussing what he ”If you look at our per- sees as the negative effects centages of African-Amer- of affirmative action. ican enrollment compared “You end up with the to other universities in the University of California SEC, we’re number two. at Berkeley or U.C.L.A. Mississippi State is at 20.8 PHOTO: ABBY HAMELTON Chancellor Jeffrey Vitter discusses undergraduate enrollment trends at the university during Tuesday’s Faculty Senate meeting. SEE FACULTY PAGE 4 Vitter recommends Meek name removal to IHL board

ation of the matter in a statement Board meeting, which will take any agenda item.” for the racist beliefs conveyed in TAYLOR VANCE Tuesday afternoon. place on Oct. 18. Vitter’s recommendation a Facebook post he published on [email protected] “The proposal to change the “The Board of Trustees has comes after the School of Jour- Sept. 19. name of the Meek School of the authority to approve or not nalism and New Media faculty, Since the Council of Academic Ole Miss Chancellor Jeffrey Journalism and New Media approve any request or recom- Graduate Council, Undergrad- Administrators’ vote, a group of Vitter confirmed that he has has cleared all administrative mendation brought forth by an uate Council and Council of UM faculty, staff and students submitted a proposal to the State steps required on our campus to institutional executive officer,” Academic Administrators all have called for reparative justice Institutions of Higher Learning to change the name of an academic IHL communications director voted to remove Meek’s name. at the university and for the remove Ed Meek’s name from the program,” the statement read. Caron Blanton said in a previous Meek requested that the univer- journalism school to be renamed Meek School of Journalism and Vitter has recommended that statement to The Daily Missis- sity remove his name in a public in honor of anti-lynching advo- New Media. Vitter announced his his proposal now be placed on sippian. “The Board must take statement released three days af- cate and investigative journalist proposal for expedited consider- the agenda for the next IHL a vote in order to take action on ter he drew widespread criticism Ida B. Wells. PAGE 2 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 10 OCTOBER 2018 OPINION

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SARAH HENDERSON Oxford’s no-kill shelter is a step forward online editor Previously, approximately 40 a real problem,” Alderman Janice surgery. Many measures will [email protected] ALYSSA MONCRIEF be taken to ensure the animals’ [email protected] percent of animals brought into Antonow said. IVANA NGUYEN the OLHS were euthanized. The The shelter is also working quality of life and safety is social media editor shelter also brought in animals with the city and county to guaranteed. Mississippi Critterz [email protected] On Oct. 1, Mississippi Critterz, not only from the surrounding increase funding for the shelter. has the pets’ best interest in Oxford’s first no-kill animal area, but also from the rest of It has requested nearly $62,000 mind and will continue the make shelter in almost three decades the state and parts of Tennessee. more than was previously given Oxford/Lafayette County pets ADVERTISING By focusing solely on local to the OLHS yearly. It is clear safe and sheltered. SALES MANAGER was established. The shelter, which currently holds a year- animals, the shelter will be able that the shelter is prioritizing Rebecca Brown to make a bigger impact on the the animals’ comfort and Alyssa Moncrief is a freshman [email protected] long contract with the Board of Aldermen, will only take animals community. This also prevents safety and will be a substantial political science and journalism the shelter from facing the same improvement from the OLHS. major from Jackson. SALES ACCOUNT from the Oxford and Lafayette County area. The new shelter challenge of overcrowding OLHS The shelter will still rely on EXECUTIVES experienced. ample support from the Oxford Sofi Ash will use the same facilities as the Oxford Lafayette Humane Many new and improved and Lafayette community to Cameron Collins safety measures are being taken volunteer, adopt and ensure CORRECTIONS Sam Dethrow Society, Oxford’s previous animal shelter that was forced to shut to fully ensure the safety of that all of Oxford’s animals are Isaiah Pugh The petition calling for down due to overcrowding. the animals. According to The spayed and neutered to prevent Michael Rackers Oxford Eagle, the Lafayette excessive animals on the streets. reparative justice had Until the establishment can garnered more than 100 open to the public on Oct. 17, the County Board of Supervisors This has been the leading cause voted to make it illegal to drop of overcrowded shelters in signatures at the time of S. GALE DENLEY animals are being housed in an its print publication. STUDENT MEDIA CENTER emergency services trailer on the animals off at the animal shelter Mississippi, as Mississippi’s grounds. after hours, something that has residents statistically have their Brandee Ledene is the PATRICIA THOMPSON been a considerable issue before. animals spayed or neutered Assistant Dean/Student Media Following the shutdown vice president of the “It has always been dangerous less frequently, according to the Daily Mississippian Faculty of the OLHS, the new plan Mississippi Critterz board. Adviser for Mississippi Critterz is a for people to drop off the animals organization Mississippi Spay considerably safer and simpler when the shelter is closed, and Neuter. However, the shelter way to house the animals in but right now with all that will require that all animals that the Oxford and Lafayette area. construction going on it would be pass through its doors get the FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA The Daily Mississippian is published Mondays, Wednesdays, THE DM NEWS TWITTER THE DAILY Thursdays and Fridays in print during the academic year, on @thedm_news MISSISSIPPIAN days when classes are scheduled. New content is published online seven days a week. THE DM SPORTS TWITTER S. Gale Denley Student Media Center Columns do not represent the official opinions of The 201 Bishop Hall, @thedm_sports University of Mississippi or The Daily Mississippian unless P.O. Box 1848 specifically indicated. University, MS The Daily Mississippian welcomes letters to the editor. THE DM LIFESTYLES TWITTER 38677-1848 @DM_lifestyles Letters should be e-mailed to [email protected]. Main Number: 662.915.5503 Letters should be typed, double-spaced and no longer than 300 words. Letters may be edited for clarity, space or libel. THE DM DESIGN TWITTER Business Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Third-party letters and those bearing pseudonyms, pen names @thedm_visuals or “name withheld” will not be published. Publication is limited to one letter per individual per calendar month. THE DM INSTAGRAM ISSN 1077-8667 Letters should include phone and email contact information @thedailymississippian so that editors can verify authenticity. Letters from students should include grade classification and major; letters from THE DM SNAPCHAT faculty and staff should include title and the college, school or department where the person is employed. @thedm_news THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 10 OCTOBER 2018 | PAGE 3

Ida B. Wells-Barnett relative responds to UM petition

SLADE RAND some “focal points in other de- said the petition highlights the [email protected] partments” via email before shar- benefits of working directly with ing it on social media. Students students who have been harmed and other community members by racism and sexism on campus. The great-granddaughter began signing the petition once “I think part of it is about of anti-lynching activist and the post was shared on Facebook, understanding these (incidents) investigative journalist Ida B. and Wilkerson said those signees not as PR disasters but as real Wells-Barnett is publicly sup- showed her the wide range of human tragedies where people’s porting a campus movement to effects this petition could have. lives are affected and continue explore renaming the University “Some staff and some grad to be affected,” Felber said. “And of Mississippi’s journalism school students started signing it, even (we’ve been) affected before to honor her great-grandmother. though the petition at that point this, and this is actually just a Michelle Duster, an author said, ‘We the undersigned facul- manifestation of the things that and teacher from Chicago, is ty.’ And so Dr. Felber and I talked happen every day to students on the great-granddaughter of PHOTO COURTESY: PHILIP DEMBINSKI at that point and decided to make campus.” Wells-Barnett and has welcomed Michelle Duster, great-granddaughter of anti-racism activist Ida B. Wells-Barnett, works as an it more inclusive,” Wilkerson He said the decision re- two history professors’ call for a author and teacher in Chicago. She said she supports the calls for Ole Miss to honor her great- said. questing that the university change to the school’s name. grandmother as the new namesake for the Meek School of Journalism and New Media. To Wilkerson, the petition explore options for renaming “It would be a fitting honor represents a potential step past the journalism school after Ida for the journalism school at the model for all who study the field.” an assistant professor of history, condemning Meek’s words but is B. Wells-Barnett came quickly. University of Mississippi to be Duster’s stance comes two penned the first draft of the letter far from the end of the campus Wells-Barnett’s contributions to renamed after my great-grand- weeks after more than 100 himself. As she explained the let- discussion about how to best the early practice of investigative mother Ida B. Wells,” Duster signees endorsed a petition ter’s content however, it became move forward. She said the goals reporting as well as the prox- wrote in a statement to The Daily representing the Ole Miss com- clear that the petition’s language of publishing this petition are to imity of her hometown of Holly Mississippian. “She was a native munity’s desire to more effec- accurately represents both bluntly label Ole Miss’ issues as Springs to the Oxford campus left Mississippian who was a trail- tively address racist and sexist professors’ sentiments about the what they are and to begin ex- Felber seeing no other option. blazer in the field. She used in- ideologies on campus. Oxford campus’ ongoing struggle ploring ways to directly address “There’s this moment where vestigative journalism as a tool to Professors Jessica Wilkerson with racism and discrimination. these concerns. we’re talking about a journal- expose injustice, inequality and and Garrett Felber began draft- “We’ve mentioned making “We cannot dance around ism school at the University of domestic terrorism in a way that ing a form of this petition just some changes on the landscape these issues,” Wilkerson said. Mississippi, near Holly Springs. challenged the power structure days after Ed Meek’s Facebook of the campus, and I think that’s “We have to meet them head-on And given the nature of Ed of our country. Despite the fact post, which many perceived as really important. But I think and call them what they are, and Meek’s comments, why wouldn’t that she faced great danger and racist and sexist, drew wide- that’s just the beginning of a only then can we start to really we want to uphold someone who her printing press was destroyed, spread criticism and caused much longer conversation about make some changes.” speaks to the best of investiga- she never backed down from many students to feel unwelcome how you tackle these deeply root- Felber said the petition’s goal tive journalism — to the best of documenting facts and telling on their own campus. ed injustices in our state and in is one of “outlining the scaffold- anti-racism and anti-sexism?” the truth. Her contribution to Wilkerson, an assistant pro- our country,” Wilkerson said. ing” of new ways the university Felber said. journalism is immeasurable and fessor of history and Southern She and Felber first sent the can address events that stem should be an inspiration and studies, said her colleague Felber, petition to history faculty and from these types of issues. He

dancing and just having a good by the University, microaggres- RACE DIARY time when we were interrupted sions will undoubtedly continue continued from page 1 by an overly served guy. He was as arriving students find support screaming jokes about my gay for these ideas amongst their friend, calling him a f-g and just peers, within Greek houses, in can be troubling ones or positive being really rude about his sexual classrooms, and in other public or ones.” preference.” private spaces on- or off-campus “We’re social scientists who The report’s conclusion ex- w here archaic notions about ‘oth- are trying to raise awareness of plains the researchers’ findings er’ groups thrive,” the researchers discrimination at universities and outlines their recommenda- wrote. and find ways to create a more tion on how the university can use The 621 students who respond- livable campus climate,” the this information to improve life ed represent 3 percent of the professors wrote. on campus. 23,096 students enrolled at UM Though the majority of reports “In the absence of vigorous in the 2014-15 academic year. focus on negative interactions, educational programs and rigor- the research group did receive ously enforced prosocial policies some documentation of positive interactions. “Some 67 (4.9 percent) en- The 14th Japan Foundation Film Series. tries spoke of students showing empathy and concern for per- Yoko The Cherry Blossom sons in marginalized groups,” the report states. Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 7pm • Croft 107 A freshman student wrote an entry about how women in her 2015, Dir. Gen Takahashi, 114 min dormitory acted kindly toward an “African-American student living on an otherwise all-white dorm floor.” Researchers began collecting data about the racial climate on campus in 2014. “The African-American has cent) incidents of females being similar entries and claims demon- been accepted by everyone on called bi--h,” the report shows. strating that “racial and other the floor,” the freshman woman’s Researchers found that “in ev- tensions are a fixture of campus entry reads. “She is a sweet girl ery case, microaggressors seemed life at UM.” who we have all become friends to use (n---er) casually with little “But (entries) also reveal with. I think since she was apparent regard for its incendiary behaviors that undercut the UM accepted, regardless of race, she potential…” “brand,” a marketing concept Based on an inspiring true story, never felt out of place. This is her One student’s entry documents that embodies tolerance, diversity YOKO THE CHERRY BLOSSOM university, too.” a group of people cheering after a and multiculturalism,” the report chronicles the life of Masaaki Takaoka, However, the report shows that racial slur was used in response to reads. a high school teacher in rural Japan. The time is World War II, and eventually many entries reflect “the univer- a football game on TV. The study includes reports of all his students have to join the war. He said when they returned, they would all meet under the cherry blossom trees on the school grounds. Only one sity’s reputation for intolerance” “There was a football game on, off-campus incidents of bias as probably NFL. From down the well. One student wrote about student returns. Takaoka is devastated and spends his life creating a cherry through “deliberate, purposeful tree than can blossom anywhere. This way the spirits of his students will have hall, I hear someone, presum- the discriminatory environment discriminatory statements or a place to meet. ably white, yell ‘Get that n---er!’ of bars on the Square and cited actions.” Free and open to the public “The diaries contained 51 (3.7 followed by a bunch of voices an instance of a gay friend being percent) references to students cheering,” the entry reads. harassed at a bar. This is sponsored by the Croft Institute, History, East Asian Studies, Modern The full report includes many Languages, the Center for Global Engagement, and the Japan Foundation. being called n---er and 11 (.8 per- “We were all goofing off, 39049 PAGE 4 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 10 OCTOBER 2018

ican students from freshman to Senator Le’Trice Donaldson university’s increased usage of the top ten in the nation, re- FACULTY sophomore year than a majority said. of social media as a means of search funding on campus is up continued from page 1 of SEC universities. However, Donaldson said she thinks forming this new definition. 21 percent and Ole Miss is the Wilkin said UM’s graduation removing the statue of the Con- Nearly four weeks ago, UM 12th fastest growing university rate among African-American federate soldier from the Circle alumnus and former Vice in the nation, according to the (percent) of African-American students is much lower com- would be a progressive step in Chancellor for Public Relations Chronicle of Higher Education. undergraduate enrollment and pared to other SEC schools. changing the national narrative Ed Meek drew national criti- Vitter also noted that he we’re at 12.9 (percent),” Wilkin “The majority of my students about Ole Miss. cism for racist ideas presented has submitted the request to said. “This is surprising to peo- are African-American, and “How are we talking about in a post made on his personal remove Ed Meek’s name from ple, and it directly speaks to the what a lot of them tell me is ourselves? Rather than letting Facebook page. the School of Journalism and comment that was published.” that they are uncomfortable on others define us and talk about Vitter emphasized the New Media to the Institu- In terms of retention, Vitter this campus, and they want to us in ways we don’t like, let’s achievements of the univer- tions of Higher Learning for and Wilkin each noted that Ole leave or that it’s a mistake for get out there and own what sity over the past year. He consideration at their next Miss has a much higher reten- them to come here,” Afri- our image is of the university,” announced that the Patterson Board of Trustees meeting on tion rate among African-Amer- can-American Studies Faculty Wilkin said, highlighting the School of Accountancy is one October 18. Parents of hazing victims speak at the Ford Center

being their loss and their pain They’re definitely reporting DANIEL PAYNE MCKENZIE RICHARDSON to asked them what it would more hazing,” Rae Ann Gru- [email protected] be like to have a permanent ver said. “Parents and young hole in their heart from losing adults don’t want to put up Rae Ann and Steve Gruver someone they love after a with hazing anymore. They stood alongside Evelyn Piazza hazing incident to prove know it’s wrong.” at the Ford Center on Tues- themselves worthy of a Greek The three parents suggest- day night to tell stories of label. ed steps that new members of their sons who died in frater- “Feel that pain in your Greek life can take to pro- nity hazing incidents. heart and chest everyday. tect themselves and others, Max Gruver and Timothy Wake up and think he’s not including researching the Piazza were pledges in fra- there. Go to bed and think reputation of the fraternities ternity chapters at LSU and he’s not there,” Piazza said. or sororities and banding Penn State, respectively, at Before the event, The Daily together with other students the time of their deaths. Mississippian spoke to the to stand up against hazing. The two families empha- parents about what changes The university began releas- sized that hazing is not al- Ole Miss’ Greek organizations ing Greek life scorecards last PHOTO: JUSTIN JOYNER ways alcohol related as it was can make to prevent hazing. year with information about Steve and Rae Ann Gruver, and Evelyn Piazza speak to a crowded Ford Center on with their sons, but can be “We’re hoping there’s a cul- grades, philanthropy and Tuesday night about their experiences as parents of children that have died as a associated with mental abuse tural change in your organi- violations of each fraternity result of hazing. and psychological battery, zations, that they will identify or sorority. physical abuse, sleep-depriva- older brothers of the Phi a brotherhood subjecting dangerous situations and that “If you see it start to tion and financial extortion. Delta Theta fraternity called pledges to hazing like this?” hazing is against the law; it happen, walk away,” Piazza “Hazing is often about pow- the pledges to a “Bible study,” Gruver said. is a crime,” Rae Ann Gruver suggested. er and control,” said Piazza. placed them in a disorient- Timothy Piazza was a said. “We’re hoping that there The parents said they are “You do whatever it takes to ed setting and had them pledge to the Beta Theta Pi are changes in the communi- focusing on changing laws — prove loyalty and commit- put their noses and toes up fraternity at Penn State in ty: that you won’t just sit back not just students’ attitudes. ment. It happens everyday, against the wall as they ques- 2017 and passed away on the and not take action.” They have created model but we only hear about it tioned them on their Greek first night of pledging due to Rae Ann Gruver empha- legislation to strengthen when someone dies.” knowledge. a high blood-alcohol level and sized the importance of penalties for hazing in many Max Gruver was a pledge to If one of the pledges traumatic injuries after fall- students being active in states; Louisiana implement- the Phi Delta Theta fraternity messed up the Greek alphabet ing down a flight of stairs. hazing situations and calling ed a version of the law earlier at Louisiana State Universi- or answered a question incor- “How did this happen? 911 if needed. Steve Gruver this year. ty in 2017. According to the rectly about their fraternity, How did we get here? What explained that this attitude “We’re trying to make Gruvers, Max passed away 29 they would be punished by happened at the frat house?” could change the way organi- positive change out of some- days after beginning classes taking a drink from an 190 Piazza said. zations deal with hazing. thing that has happened so at LSU from being forced to proof bottle of diesel until Piazza walked the audience “I think a lot of universities negatively on our lives,” Rae consume 10 to 12 sips from a they were told they could through her experience of are changing a lot of their Ann Gruver said. “We want to 190 proof bottle of diesel. stop. losing her son. She asked the policies and students’ mind- make change for young adults According to Gruver, the “Can you really call this audience to think about it sets are starting to change. and for the future.”

Allen CONGRATULATIONS Natasha Baker to UL Monroe Ticket Winners Fisher Win Ole Miss Football Tickets Two people can win a pair of tickets to see the Rebels take on Auburn Oct. 20. Go to Campus Creek and Salsarita’s to enter for your chance to win. One winner will be chosen from each location. Winner will be announced on Rebel Radio 101 Creekmore Blvd. 662.513.4980 1801 W. Jackson Ave., 662.638.0595 Thursday, October 18 One entry per person. Employees of the Student Media Center and their immediate families are not eligible for contest. Winner’s photo will be used in promotional materials. 29514 THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 10 OCTOBER 2018 | PAGE 5

Fans anticipate Father John Misty’s show at Lyric tonight

time of changing seasons and spirationally pacifistic artist KAITLYN SISCO difficult midterms.” is the perfect opportunity for [email protected] Other students who plan to a community of citizens of all attend the concert are long- backgrounds to come together Joshua Tillman, better time fans. as one,” Owen said. “Father known as Father John Misty, “I’ve been listening to Fa- John Misty’s music gives a is an American singer-song- ther John Misty since I was in hope and a revolution of sorts writer known for popular my early teens,” sophomore to the ever-changing society songs including “Real Love nursing major Jewel Hinton within the world of music and Baby,” “Chateau Lobby #4” said. “His music has intro- the world of politics.” and “Mr. Tillman.” Tonight, duced me to the plethora of This show will mark Till- Tillman brings the final leg of alternative and indie subge- man’s first time playing in his North American tour to nres the music industry has to Oxford. Junior biochemistry The Lyric Oxford. offer. I’m so thrilled that my major Peggy McCluggage Although he released two musical experience is coming said she knows many people solo albums in 2006, Tillman full circle when he performs who’ve wanted Tillman to play Parents of hazing victims speak at the Ford Center first made a proper name this week.” in Oxford for a long time. She for himself by drumming for Tillman’s latest album, said it seems like The Lyric is indie-folk rock bands Saxon “God’s Favorite Customer,” listening to students by bring- Shore and Fleet Foxes. Till- which was constructed while ing Tillman. man adopted the pseudonym he lived in a hotel for six “(Tillman’s) newest album, “Father John Misty” in 2012 PHOTO COURTESY: FATHER JOHN MISTY weeks, incorporates commen- ‘God’s Favorite Customer,’ im- and released the albums “Fear tary about politics, envi- mediately gives listeners such among fans of indie acts. As a ate an interesting atmosphere Fun,” “I Love You, Honey- ronmental issues and social intense feelings of nostalgia result, many Ole Miss stu- in the Lyric on Wednesday. bear,” “Pure Comedy” and, problems. He’ll likely center that I’ve never heard on an dents have expressed enthusi- “Although I haven’t been most recently, “God’s Favorite his setlist Wednesday night album before,” McCluggage asm for his arrival in Oxford. familiar with Father John Customer.” around these more current said. “Songs like ‘Date Night’ Around 253 people have said Misty’s music for long, I am Tillman’s music is known to songs. have a variety of instrumental they’re “going” to the event on looking forward to the atmo- encompass languidly beauti- Jarret Owen, a freshman styles and slightly humorous Facebook. sphere the concert is sure to ful portraits of love, loss and chemistry major, said that aspects encompassed within Varad Mahajan, a freshman bring,” Mahajan said. “I’ve life in general, while using because of the current po- its few minutes of playtime. I political science major, is a heard that the event is going psychedelic images, radiant litical climate, music such think (The Lyric) is really try- new fan and said that Till- to be a super low-key affair. colors and humorous lyrics. as Tillman’s is what the U.S. ing to appeal to the students’ man’s “gloomy and folk-in- Every student needs a laid- In the past few years, Till- needs right now. desires.” spired tunes” are going to cre- back time right now in the man has risen to popularity “A performance by an in- Review: ‘A Star Is Born’ balances romance with tragedy

KENNEDY POPE [email protected]

The fourth and latest re- boot of 1937’s “A Star is Born” opened in theaters this past weekend. Bradley Cooper, who plays the lead role of famous musician Jackson Maine, brings a grunge-rock feel to the film, which is set in present time, while bringing in a timeless love story that struggles to balance fame and fortune with alcohol- ism and drug abuse and leaves everyone crying in their seats. Besides playing the lead, Cooper directed the film and co-wrote it with Will Fetters and Eric Roth. “A Star is Born” is focused on Jackson, a country rock- star who helps a young singer PHOTO COURTESY: ‘A STAR IS BORN’ WEBSITE named Ally (Lady Gaga) find appearance, and her character that changes her world forever fame while dealing with his own Ally experiences these same but also puts a hardship on her demons, which are sending his problems and learns how to relationship with the rockstar. career into a downward spiral. overcome them in the movie. The nearly two and a half Cooper, with a haggard voice The movie begins when hour-long film is divided in two and disheveled appearance, Jackson, in need of a drink after parts, where the first half of the 39059 persuasively plays the role of a his show, walks into a drag bar film is focused on the excite- struggling alcoholic and drug where struggling artist Ally is ment of new love. When Ally’s abuser. Cooper interprets his singing Edith Piaf’s 1945 song career takes over in the second character in a way audiences “La Vie En Rose.” From the half, Jackson Maine takes a have never seen him before. To- very first look, it’s clear he is backseat, and the film shifts gether with Lady Gaga, he plays smitten. away from what made the first guitar and sings throughout the As their feelings collide, so do half so intriguing. movie, and the soundtrack’s their musical talents. They write In an interview with People standout song, “Shallow,” is a song together in the middle of TV, Cooper said that he knew currently the number one song the night, and Jackson invites for sure this movie was a go on iTunes. Ally on stage to perform the after singing with Gaga one day The realism of Gaga’s perfor- new song with him at his show in her home. He also said that 39046 mance stems from similarities the next day. By the next day, there are several things for the between her life and that of her the song goes viral, and every- viewer to take away from this character. Gaga has said before one wants to know who the new movie about trauma and Buy It. Sell It. Find It. that, growing up, she struggled new hit singer is with Jackson what it means to have someone with being made fun of for her Maine. Ally lands a record deal by your side. in the DM Classifieds. PAGE 6 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 10 OCTOBER 2018

Men’s Golf places fifth at the Grove Intercollegiate

lowest round of the day for MACK GORDON Ole Miss, with a 70(-2). [email protected] “Certainly not our best day today as a team,” Malloy said The Ole Miss Men’s Golf to olemisssports.com follow- team traveled to Nashville to ing the Rebels second round. compete in the Intercollegiate “We just looked a little sloppy at The Grove, finishing fifth and didn’t have anyone get with a final score of 870(+6). hot to save us like we usually The Rebels’ performance in do.” Nashville comes after a fourth Ole Miss shot another team place finish in the Marquette total of 293(+5) in the final Intercollegiate last week. round, finishing the tourna- Ole Miss fired an opening ment with a total of 870(284- round 284(-4) to put them 293-293=+6). The Rebels in T2 and only one shot out jumped one spot on the final of the lead held by Kennesaw day to finish 5th in the Inter- State. The Rebels were led collegiate at The Grove. Beau by Beau Briggs, who opened Briggs led Ole Miss with a with a 67(-5) to put himself in final round 71(-1). a tie for first place after one Cecil Wegener finished the round of action. Freshman tourney with a final round Sarut Vongchaisit made his 72(E). Charlie Miller shot a Ole Miss Golf debut with an final round 73(+1), Josh Sei- opening round 69(-3), placing ple and Jackson Suber both himself in T4. Cecil Wegener shot final round 74(+2). also shot an opening round The Rebels will be off for a 69(-3) and Charlie Miller PHOTO COURTESY: JOSH MCCOY/OLE MISS ATHLETICS couple weeks before finishing found himself in the top 10, Braden Thornberry chips the ball out of a bunker at a tournament last season. the fall portion of the sched- ule with a trip to Hawaii. CROSSWORD PUZZLE BROUGHT TO YOU BY DOMINO’S opening with a 70(-2). certainly happy to see that Ole Miss will compete in the “It was a good start today,” today.” Warrior Princeville Invita- Now hiring Drivers and head coach Chris Malloy Ole Miss started off hot but tional Oct. 28-30 in Kauai, Customer Service Reps. said to olemisssports.com struggled down the stretch in Hawaii. Following the trip to 662.236.3030 Dominos.com following the first round. “I round two, shooting a team Hawaii, Ole Miss will be off Join Domino’s Piece of the Pie Rewards™ was really happy to see our total of 293(+5). Beau Briggs until February 24, when the Loyalty Program and Earn a FREE PIZZA For guys step up on the one day and Sarut Vongchaisit both team competes in the USF- Each Six $10 or More Qualifying Online Orders. that Braden (Thornberry) remained in the top 10 of the Ole Miss challenge at Belleair struggled. That’s what makes individual leaderboard with Country Club in Clearwater Domino’s Piece of the Pie Rewards™ is open only to US residents 13+ with a Pizza Profile™ account who order online from participating Domino’s® locations. Point redemption only valid online at participating locations. *Limit: one order of $10 or more (excludes gratuities) per calendar day can earn championship teams, so I was 71’s(-1). Jack Gnam had the points. For complete details visit dominos.com/rewards. Any delivery charge is not a tip paid to driver. Drivers carry less than $20. ©2017 Domino’s IP Beach, Florida. Holder LLC. Domino’s®, Domino’s Pizza® and the modular logo are registered trademarks of Domino’s IP Holder LLC. 39016

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Men’s Golf places fifth at the Grove Intercollegiate Linebackers continue to mature throughout season

COOPER RUWE [email protected] The Ole Miss linebacking core came into the season as one of the club’s youngest and most inexperienced position groups. As expected, the group has been lacking at certain points throughout the season thus far. These linebackers are part of a defense that currently ranks last in the SEC in total defense, passing defense and rushing defense. However, this youthful group has certain- ly shown progress in recent weeks. Last Saturday against Loui- siana-Monroe, the group easily had its best performance thus far. Sophomore linebacker Mohamed Sanogo spoke about the defense’s success against the Warhawks. “A lot of guys were fitting correctly whereas in the past they haven’t,” Sanogo said. “We were just clicking as a defense.” Sanogo’s growth has been

a highlight of the linebacking PHOTO COURTESY: JOSH MCCOY | OLE MISS ATHLETICS corps this season. Though he is Defensive back C.J. Moore and linebacker Mohamed Sanogo take down LSU running back Nick Brossette in Baton Rouge earlier this season. LSU won the game 45-16. only a sophomore, he is quick- ly becoming a leader for both down,” Sanogo said. “We want- some growth.” immediately.” good defense,” Sumrall said. the position group and for the ed to step up.” In regards to what he would With the season halfway “They present some real chal- defense as a whole. After a strong performance like to see out of the defense through, the Rebels are set lenges.” “He’s really growing in his on Saturday, the group has a going forward, Sumrall un- to take on a gauntlet of six After commenting on the role,” linebacker’s coach Jon newfound sense of spirit about derstands that it is an uphill straight SEC opponents be- Rebels struggles in recent Sumrall said. “He’s trying to them. battle for such an inexperi- ginning this Saturday in Little years against the Razorbacks, lead and help the younger guys “I feel confident in the de- enced group, but he feels that Rock against the Arkansas Ra- Sanogo maintained his confi- in the room.” fense we run,” Sanogo said. improvement should come zorbacks. Arkansas’ offense is dence and expressed his belief After such a long stretch of Despite their performance sooner rather than later. coming into this contest with a that this year will be different. subpar performances leading against Louisiana-Mon- “(We need to) just continue bit of confidence after putting “We want to go over there, up to last Saturday, a change roe, Coach Sumrall remains to work and grow as a group. up over 400 yards of offense hit them in the mouth and say in the group’s mentality was cautious regarding the young Each individual (needs to be) against juggernaut Alabama. we’re Ole Miss,” Sanogo said. necessary heading into the bunch of linebackers. working to get better each “(Arkansas) found their “That’s the plan.” brunt of SEC play. “We are not anywhere day,” Sumrall said. “We’ve stride last week against a really “Everybody was just tired of near where I want us to be,” got to be disciplined all the the small mistakes letting us Sumrall said. “But, I have seen time… I want to be better Make the DM part of your morning ritual STOP TEXTING HOW TO PLAY WHILE DRIVING. Complete the grid so that every row, column and 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 with STAY AWARE. no repeats. DIFFICULTY LEVEL SAVE A LIFE.

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Square Jam returns to Oxford after two-year absence

coach for the Rebels. JACK GENTRY Men’s head coach Ker- [email protected] mit Davis has expressed his excitement for the season tip- The Ole Miss Rebels are off event. He looks to impress kicking off their 2018-2019 in his inaugural season with basketball season by bringing the Rebels. back a fan favorite event prior “Square Jam is one of the to the season. Square Jam is coolest concepts to tip off a set to return to the Square season in college basketball,” on Friday, Oct. 19. This will Davis said. “Hoops outside on mark the fifth time Square the iconic Oxford Square is a Jam has taken place and the fantastic combination.” first after a two-year hiatus. Women’s head coach Yolett Instead of drawing fans McPhee-McCuin shares a into The Pavilion to whip up similar level of excitement some preseason excitement as she is eager for Oxford to for both the men’s and the see what the women’s team women’s teams, the Rebels has in store this season. will be bringing their talents McPhee-McCuin, like Davis, to the Square. The Rebels is in her first season as the will suit up in front of City head coach of the women’s Hall as they look to showcase program. their talent for this upcoming “I’m excited to be a part season which begins Nov. 2 of an event that involves the for both teams. community,” McPhee-McCuin Highlighting Square Jam said. “The people of Oxford will be a three-point contest, have not only embraced me with junior college transfer but my family, and now they Brian Halums looking to will have an opportunity to do make a splash while battling the same with these women.” returning sharpshooters Both the men’s and wom- Breein Tyree and Devontae en’s teams will be under the FILE PHOTO: MARLEE CRAWFORD Shuler for the title. lights in and front of a crowd A member of the Ole Miss Men’s Basketball team dunks the ball at the 2016 Square Jam. Square Jam will also fea- for the first time this sea- ture a dunk contest in which Davis, who would figure in sophomore Bruce Stevens 5 p.m., and the fans will get son in what is sure to be an Rebel fans will get a look at as the presumed favorite. should not be overlooked. a glimpse of both Ole Miss electric environment for the the high-flying abilities of However, the athletic ability The introduction of players coaches who are beginning players, coaches and the fans. future draft prospect Terence of freshman K.J. Buffen and and coaches is set to begin at their first season as head

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