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Back to Florida: Remembering the Swamp in 2008 BROWNING STUBBS [email protected] ber 27, 2008 at Ben Hill Griffin lead with 3:28 minutes left in the Lockett said he noticed a gap in Sure enough, Lockett backed up Stadium in Gainesville, Florida. game, until former Gator wide re- the offensive line on all of Florida’s his statement. After back-to-back wins over The win put Ole Miss in the na- ceiver Percy Harvin scored on a extra-point attempts throughout “The gap was open the whole Alabama in consecutive seasons, tional spotlight. The Rebels were 15-yard run to cut the Rebels lead the game. game, and I just took advantage some fans might not remember featured on the cover of Sports Il- to one with a pending extra-point “Before the play, I told my spe- of it at that time,” Lockett said. “It the Ole Miss 31-30 victory over lustrated and appeared to put Tim attempt. It looked as if Florida cial teams coach (Tracy Rocker), ‘I ended up being a big play for us former Heisman Trophy winner Tebow in tears. was going to tie the game, but for- can block one of these field goals,’” that my teammates and I still talk Tim Tebow and the No. 4 Florida But none of that would’ve hap- mer Ole Miss defensive end Ken- Lockett said. “Coach Rocker ques- about today.” Gators. pened had it not been for two key trell Lockett blocked Gator kicker tioned why I was just now bring- Local Ole Miss media mem- The game was in front of a plays. Jonathan Phillips’ extra point to ing the gap up, and I told him I crowd of over 90,000 on Septem- Ole Miss held onto a 31-24 hold on to the slim lead. could do it.” SEE SWAMP PAGE 7
AP PHOTO | PHIL SANDLIN , JOHN RAOUX These photos from the second half of the Ole Miss win over Florida in 2008 show two integral moments in play. (Left) Florida quarterback Tim Tebow is brought down by Ole Miss defense. (Right) Kentrell Lockett, top left, successfully blocks an extra point attempt from Florida.
New fund aids students with unplanned emergencies
MAKALA MCNEIL dents with the opportunity for be eligible to receive the fund [email protected] financial aid when experiencing and also participate in the fund- hardships or having to undergo raising efforts. A diverse pool of Students can plan for tests, a financially unstable lifestyle. organizations and people from essays and most aspects of ac- The fund imparts a micro-grant, the University community have ademic life, but sometimes un- or small sum of money, to indi- already contributed to the fund. planned circumstances change vidual students for them utilize “We are extremely appre- everything. Unpredictable situ- during their certain situation. ciative for the support and ations like a death in the family, Co-Director of Student Af- donations from the Ole Miss unexpectedly unemployment fairs Lyda Phillips helped in the community. The considerate and many others can cause fi- establishment of the fund. Phil- assistance and encouragement nancial problems for students. lips is currently working toward from Vice Chancellor Brandi The reality of students fac- the progression of the emergen- Hephner LeBlanc, Delta Gam- ing these issues prompted the cy assistance fund, searching for ma and the athletic program is establishment of the Ole Miss different ways to raise money to amazing,” Phillips said. “They Family Fund Endowment, a put toward the endowment. came together as a united front new non-profit program initi- “We are reaching out main- in order to aid the success of ated by the Parents Leadership ly to student organizations on the Ole Miss Family Emergency Council and the Office of Stu- campus as well as the Greek Fund.” dent Affairs. community not only to raise fi- Junior pharmacy major Ken- The Ole Miss Family Fund of- nancial funds, but raise social nedy Clark found out about the fers financial support to all stu- awareness to all UM students fund through supporters. Clark dents facing family emergen- on the availability of the new said he believes the fund will cies and personal deprivations fund,” Phillips said. strengthen the unity of the Uni- through fundraising efforts. The fund is a student-led PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: ROYCE SWAYZE campaign, allowing students to This safety net provides stu- SEE FUND PAGE 3 opinion PAGE 2 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 2 OCTOBER 2015 | OPINION
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ROYCE SWAYZE photography editor Congress needs someone to compromise [email protected] CHRISTOPHER SAHLEN this political mindset work want. In the case of the char- sentative democracy. [email protected] to derail progress, instead of acters in the show, they had to It has allowed progress to ARIEL COBBERT working with moderates like agree whether to have thick or occur and very often leads to assistant photography editor John Boehner to increase thin limes in their drinks (they a satisfactory agreement for [email protected] One of the repeating themes compromise. chose pickles instead) and how both of the agreeing parties. in U.S. history that I remem- The ability for people who big a crucifix they would hang The lack of compromise in CAROLINE CALLAWAY ber learning from high school disagree to come together and in the bar along with how much today’s political arena is very DANIELLE MINUS history class is the ability of sacrifice some of their own blood it would have. Agree- concerning, and perhaps vot- design editors senators and congressmen to desires and goals for the sake ments are reached, and in the ing in more moderates, on come together and compro- of progress, for the good of all end, begrudgingly accepting both sides of the political spec- ADVERTISING STAFF: mise. the people and the country as a less-than perfect compro- trum, can return the political This concept is one of the a whole— I believe that phe- mise is infinitely better than environment to normalcy. EVAN MILLER cornerstones of what makes nomenon has all but disap- endless arguing without any I urge both Democrats and advertising sales manager the United States, and repre- peared as of today. resolution in sight. Gridlock Republicans alike to careful- [email protected] sentative democracy, so great. There is no “Great Compro- and stagnation, bickering and ly consider to whom they give John Boehner’s recent step- MICHAEL DAVIS miser” to bring the two war- fighting— these all have come their vote and, at the very ping down points to the fact BEN NAPOLETAN ring parties together on issues to replace a steady march to- least, to vote. that compromise and agree- DANIELLE RANDALL that matter. Politics are so wards the greater good. Don’t let your political sys- ment are not headed to a good PIERRE WHITESIDE partisan; it doesn’t seem as Perhaps this shift is due to tem, which controls many place in America. account executives if anyone dares try to fill this the phenomenon that, out of things that influence the fate The ideas and methods of role. the people who vote, most of your life, be hijacked by ex- ROBERT LOCKARD the far right in Congress have Even Charlie, Mac and Dee’s are extremists obsessed with tremists and left to crumble ELLEN SPIES alienated Boehner, one of the “Pickle Party” from “It’s Al- voting for their sworn cause, and ruin. creative designers few moderate Republicans left ways Sunny in Philadelphia” while the more moderate ma- Be a Patriot and vote for there, and are causing more taught the characters the ben- jority of people are too busy those candidates willing to conflict than resolution. efits of compromise, and this living their lives, paying bills, improve the United States, S. GALE DENLEY Extremist politicians and STUDENT MEDIA CENTER can be seen as a microcosm attending school, working, etc. though they may have to make their constituents vote in of how U.S. politics used to to have the time or energy to concessions here or there. PATRICIA THOMPSON people who adhere to their operate. Both parties in an go vote on election day. Director of Student Media and extreme values — whatever agreement lose something In short, compromise has, Christopher Sahlen is a junior Daily Mississippian Faculty they might be. Because of this Chinese major from Fort Col- Adviser they want, but in the end, they up until now, been an unflag- trend, those who’ve adopted both also get something they ging component of our repre- lins, Colorado. ROY FROSTENSON Assistant Director/Radio and THE DAILY The Daily Mississippian The Daily Mississippian welcomes letters to the editor. 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SHE CHOSE TEAM JUBAL FUND This week, both viewers and judges of popular show “The continued from page 1 Voice” were shocked when one of its contestants proposed on air. Contestant Jubal Lee Young got down on one knee versity community. and proposed to his girlfriend and singing partner Amanda “I love that the Ole Miss Family Preslar. The event has hit Mississippi headlines in support Emergency Fund promotes gen- of Hattiesburg native Preslar. According to the Hattiesburg erosity to all UM students, and American, the country-rock duo might be sharing a pos- helps individuals going through sible record contract as well as a house and finances. The those hard times continue their couple has only been performing for 18 months but they education at Ole Miss,” Clark are turning into this season’s favorites. The couple is mov- said. “It’s heartwarming to know ing forward on “Team Pharrell.” that the school has my back.” Mr. Ole Miss William Kneip LENDING A HAND First-grader Braden McCay has lived for six years without and Miss Ole Miss Mary Eliza- his left hand. His life was changed when Jackson Prep senior beth Kakalas have also been an Matthew Clay constructed a hand for him on Wednesday. Clay active force behind the advance- worked alongside his teacher, Marsha Hobbs, for five weeks to ment of the fund. fashion the hand. It was created using a 3-D printer. According “Everyday we hear students, to the Clarion-Ledger, Clay started out by printing retainers for faculty and alumni say that Ole his uncle, an orthodontist, as practice for the prosthetic hand. Miss is a family,” Kneip said. “As Printing prosthetics from 3-D printers are exceptionally less ex- a family it’s our duty to provide pensive than other kinds, so as McCay grows the hand will be Student Affairs with the neces- easy to replicate. McCay has requested that his future hands be sary funds they need to ensure printed in blue, green and orange. that every student here has the chance to stay enrolled at the University when struck with NEVER HAVE I EVER… tragedy.” Injured someone with a barbecue fork. Watch your back at Kneip said the fund is an inte- the next neighborhood barbecue. According to Gulf Live News, gral addition to the Division of a woman from Monticello, Mississippi was indicted this week Student Affairs. on charges of aggravated assault. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s “I’ve seen a handful of individ- Department reported that Tuwanika Faya Cleve is charged with uals who I’ve come to know and LIZZIE MCINTOSH puncturing Jatavis Berry’s scalp with a barbecue fork. Accord- build relationships with have to [email protected] ing to the indictment report, barbecue forks are classified as leave Ole Miss because of hard- deadly weapons. Cleve threw the fork into an area occupied by ships, tragedy and sicknesses,” multiple people. Kneip said. “The withdrawal of these students from the Uni- Only Your Mother Could Make You versity could have easily been avoided with the help of this fund.” Feel Better Faster As the Ole Miss Family Fund continues to grow through fund- raising efforts, Kneip and Kaka- Walk-ins Welcome. las have decided to focus their fall platform on the promoting Open Every Day the fund. 8am-7pm “This fall the community will Drink and Food Specials see a very strong social media Sick? Injured? including off Square campaign by Kakalas and I, as We’re here to help! Pricing Offered Daily! well as other organizations, to Our emergency room trained staff is Karaoke Thursdays. hopefully generate some prof- equipped to handle your illnesses & injuries. Live Country Music it for this fund, allowing every student here to become knowl- You only pay a co-pay Fridays and Saturdays. edgeable of the (Ole Miss Fam- when you visit! Open Thursday-Friday, 4pm-Close ily Fund) and help it flourish,” Saturday & Sunday, 11am to Close! Kneip said. 1929 University Ave. OxfordUrgentClinic.com Located at 10 CR 307 (Thacker Loop) See more at www.mrfeathersoxford.com Line Dancing Coming Soon! 662.236.2232 27478 28422 Listen to Rebel Radio TODAY! Radio OLE MISS STUDENT SPECIAL Book Club BUY ONE with GET ONE FREE Kaypounyers KRYSTALS Maye show your student ID and present this coupon Noon-1 p.m. Drive Thru open 24 hours a day 7 days a week
28428 *Limit to 12 Krystals (6 free) per coupon* *expires 12/11/15* 27484 news PAGE 4 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 2 OCTOBER 2015 | NEWS SPECIAL TO THE DM UM rugby club team connects international students ELLERY JIVIDEN should know. When a game starts really its all about ‘mateship;’ like, or restarts, players from each you can have you friends, guys you For two hours, three times a team gather at the halfway line to know through Facebook or class week, the rugby team steps onto ruck, an aggressive huddle to push or whatever, and then you have the overgrown grass at the intra- the other team back and gain pos- rugby mates. After you all put in mural field and prepares for prac- session of the ball. As the player the work at practice and support tice. Of its 34 members, many runs toward the “try-line” a ball, each other through a matcAh, had never played or even watched slightly larger than a tradition- you’re going to be there for each the game until joining. On a typ- al pig-skin, is tossed backwards other, no doubt.” ical day of practice, Southern ac- from player to player. A “try” will Benefiting from this camara- cents question rules, techniques earn the team five points and the derie is freshman business major and drills. Experienced players opportunity to kick the ball for Grant Miller, who joined the team usually explain with the patience a two-point conversion. When because he was looking for a way of someone who was recently just taking down another player, any- to become more involved in col- as new to the game. thing below the shoulders is fair lege. Team leader, senior math major game if the player has possession “Rugby is huge everywhere else Dylan Turner, was introduced to of the ball. in the world, so these interna- the game after being approached Aside from a mouth guard and tional students have been playing in the Union by the former rugby good technique, rugby players forever and they really under- coach. Four years later, he is the have no protection from collisions stand the game. Having the guys captain of the team and looking at with other players. from Australia and everywhere is rugby as a potential career path. Some of the players on the team a huge help in practice, because PHOTO BY: ELLERY JIVIDEN are not novices. Having played they have a lot of drills and can “I wanted to be team captain Most of the Ole Miss Rugby Football Club members had no prior experience with the since childhood, team members explain the concepts really easily,” because we have a lot of young sport before joining the club. from Australia, England, Germa- Miller said. guys and inexperienced guys who don’t have a varsity team,” Alpert matches are free to come watch ny and Ireland bring lifetimes of Amanda Alpert, coordinator of didn’t know what they were do- said. “These students play and and spectate. Supporting those experience. intramural sports and sport clubs ing,” Turner said. “I’ve been to a represent the school as if they students and the time commit- According to Harry McBryde, a for campus recreation, said be- lot of camps over the summer and were our varsity team.” ment to play and run those clubs, senior business major from Syd- cause rugby is a club team, its de- gained a lot of knowledge being While Alpert said the popularity those students deserve the sup- ney, Australia, the physicality of mands are greater than those of a coach certified and being selected. of club teams has risen in recent port of the campus and commu- the sport and its history places intramural activity. I figure I have this knowledge, it’d years, she expects rugby to be- nity. They’re working really hard an emphasis on sportsmanship— “The main difference between a be good share it with the young come especially popular because to be in these clubs they love, and which is the biggest lesson rugby sports club and intramural team guys and help them be better rug- it will be an event in the upcoming they are often the only opportuni- has to teach. is really the time commitment the by players.” Olympic games. She hopes this ty to experience the sport in Ox- “It’s called the gentleman’s athletes put into their practices Although rugby is often com- will mean great recognition for ford,” said Alpert. sport and that is really true,” Mc- and competition, because a lot pared to American football, there the players dedication. Bryde said. “At the end of the day of the club teams are sports that are basic differences any new fan “All of our club games and TOMORROW! Come Watch the REBS Skin the Gators Game starts at 6
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ZOE MCDONALD niably more street-oriented than What one might assume to be [email protected] a majority of the other songs on a piece highlighting the plight of the album. “Jersey,” though not self-consciousness, “Plastic Bag” In the throes of an extremely a banger, is one of the standout is actually a plea for a dancer to successful year, “What a Time to tracks of the album. collect cash from her performance Be Alive” seems like a semi-colon “What a Time to be Alive” al- off the floor. for Drake and Future’s collabora- most seems like the product of One would think that someone tive album, leaving the possibility two insoluble parts. on his “really big team” with their of much more. Perhaps this is because the en- “really big rings” would at least Drake has already catapulted tire album was recorded in less give her something better than a to the upper echelon of the music than a week at Future’s home base. plastic bag with which to pick up industry. This summer, he turned Another reason could possibly be all the cash if she really deserved away from Tidal and joined Apple that Drake and Future’s lyrical it. Music, which has proved to be a deliveries are both undeniably dif- “Digital Dash” is the first song pivotal moment for his career. ferent. At the core, “What a Time” on the album and probably the Future is well on his way to the could almost be described as a Fu- most cohesive work of the two front lines of the rap world. His ture album with shades of Drake. rappers. The production method album “DS2” fell into a No. 1 posi- Throughout the album, however, for the song is very effective in that tion on the Billboard 200 after its a feel of impending paranoia and Drake and Future’s recordings are release this July. Along with this, general creepiness comes through layered, but one or the other occa- Future released two mix tapes in the music - a style reminiscent sionally surfaces in a sort of song- this year: “Beast Mode” and “56 of both artists’ past work. length cyclone of the two rapper’s Nights.” His musical fecundity Tracks like “Digital Dash,” “Big voices. “Digital Dash” is also an COURTESY: AMAZON.COM and success have brought plenty Rings,” “Diamonds Dancing,” excellent song to listen to while This is the cover for Drake and Future’s new collaborative album ‘What a time to of attention to the Atlanta-based “Scholarships,” and “I’m the Plug” aggressively searching for a com- be alive.’ rapper. carry the album. Though, “I’m the muter parking spot on campus. For both artists, “What a Time Plug” and “Big Rings” can become “What a Time to be Alive” has to be Alive” is a demonstration of uninteresting after time, due to proved to be a definite success dominance, stocked with refer- repetition of simple lines with lit- for Drake and Future, in spite of ences to monetary achievement tle meaning such as, “Really I’m some differences in consistency, and ascent in the hip-hop world. the plug,” and the hook of “Big the album is worth a listen. Sever- The album’s release was a success Rings” in which Drake boisterous- al songs from “What a Time” will for both artists, as Apple Music ly raps, “‘Cause I got a really big undeniably remain in both artists’ exclusively carried the album for team. And they need some really canons, while others will most the first five days of its release, big rings. They need some really likely drift away into the cloudy sending a wave of both rappers’ nice things. Better be comin’ with and normally unvisited corners in fans to Apple’s newest brainchild no strings.” both of their repertoires. for downloads. The album shot to the top of the Billboard 200. At a mere 40 minutes, the 11-track collaboration satisfies what both rappers’ fans have been waiting for, so it’s no puzzle why the album is still the center of hype. For Drake, “What a Time to be Alive” is a display of achievement and attitude, as exemplified by his references to Meek Mill’s past accusations that he uses ghost- writers. In the ending track, “30 28407 for 30 Freestyle,” Drake directly addresses this through the lyrics “We ain’t in it, we just ghost ride.” The song, Drake’s only solo track on the album, sounds less like freestyle and more like a poem or monologue. As for Future’s solo song “Jer- sey,” the entirety is all classic Future-style: druggy and unde- 28409
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What kind of game do you see Ole Miss has played in front of a hostile envi- Will the close call against Vanderbilt With an inexperienced offensive Chad Kelly having against the vaunt- ronment at Alabama. Will there be any troubles serve as a wake up call heading into the line for Florida, how much success do ed Florida secondary? Saturday night at the Swamp? Florida matchup? you see the Ole Miss defensive line having Saturday? Browning- Chad Kelly certainly forced the ball Dylan- There are a select few stadiums that provide a Cody- It should be back to business as usual a ton against Vanderbilt. That isn’t going to work significant home-field advantage for their schools. One after the upset scare that Vanderbilt gave Ole Dylan- Experience is something heavily against any other SEC team. Kelly was fortunate of those schools is Alabama. Another one of those home- Miss last week. The team should be more fo- valued at a position like the offensive line. Ole Miss wasn’t playing another SEC team that field advantages is Florida. The Swamp is a historic place cused against any team after their performance Since young players make up the Gators’ weekend, or the Rebels may have taken the loss. where the fan base is just as passionate as anyone else last week, especially against a 4-0 team in the offensive line, the Ole Miss defensive line Chad Kelly is going to have to be patient against in the country. With the experience of the Alabama game top 25 like Florida. There’s no reason that the could take control of the game from the very this Florida secondary as we all know the Rebels under their belts, going into Ben Hill-Griffin Stadium Rebels shouldn’t be very prepared for Florida first snap. The d-line has prospered even with have multiple weapons on this offense. should be no different. The noise and atmosphere may and shouldn’t hold back at all on either side of the injury to Issac Gross and the depth at the cause some difficulties the ball. position has shown ever since. The d-line for for the offense early in the Rebels includes a perfect mixture of pow-
the game, but that rust er and speed and could show out early in the