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MISSISSIPPIANTHE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI SERVING OLE MISS AND OXFORD SINCE 1911 Visit theDMonline.com @thedm_news ‘Diversity is our advantage’ Oxford Vice chancellor presents on changing attitudes, connecting values responds to banned novel
LASHERICA THORNTON STAFF WRITER
Through the eyes of the young Scout Finch, an audi- ence reads about society, ha- tred, prejudice in the crim- inal justice system and the American South in Harper Lee’s 1960 novel “To Kill a Mockingbird.” More than half a centu- MICHAELA WATSON ry after its publishing, Bi- STAFF WRITER loxi Public School District “Often people’s resistance comes from banned the book from its not knowing,” Katrina Caldwell said eighth-grade curriculum in to a group of 50 students in the library early October because of of- Wednesday night. “We have to change at- fensive and derogatory lan- titudes, change the narrative. We have to guage. After a national out- fi nd the ways our values connect.” cry declaring the importance Caldwell, vice chancellor for diversi- of “To Kill a Mockingbird” ty and community engagement, spoke as a critical look at racism, about connectedness and diversity. Her offensive language and dis- lecture was part of the “Are You Ready? crimination, Biloxi officials Dialogue Series,” which aims to start con- decided parents must sign versations between students and faculty a permission slip to allow about diffi cult and important topics. their child to read the nov- Hosted by the library, this week’s topic el. It is no longer a required was “Just Mercy,” the university’s 2017 part of the curriculum. Common Reading Experience book, that According to the Washing- is required for many First-Year Experi- ton Post, the school district ence classes. removed “To Kill a Mocking- bird” because several people “Just Mercy” recounts the chilling story PHOTOS BY: XINYI SONG felt uncomfortable due to of Walter McMillian, a young black man Katrina Caldwell speaks to students concerning connectedness and diversity Wednesday night. who was wrongfully sentenced to death racist language in the novel. Oxford High School prin- for the murder of a white woman with create sustainable change, you have to get on this campus.” cipal Bradley Roberson said whom he was involved. uncomfortable. Try something diff erent.” Caldwell discussed ways to solve ineq- he is aware of the contro- Bryan Stevenson, author of “Just Mer- At the lecture Earnest Stephens, proj- uity and representation problems. versy in Biloxi, but Oxford cy,” founded and now runs the Equal ect coordinator for the NASA Mississippi “We have to fi gure out the why on the High School is not following Justice Initiative, an organization which, Space Grant Consortium and First-Year personal level, and also try to understand the example set in Biloxi. among many other things, seeks to exon- Experience professor, echoed Caldwell’s larger societal issues that might keep peo- “To Kill a Mockingbird” will erate wrongfully imprisoned people, and sentiments. ple out,” she said. continue to be a tenth-grade also to aid those who are mistreated while “Being a change agent is never comfort- Caldwell also stressed the importance curriculum text in Oxford incarcerated. able,” he said. of persistence in trying to make change. School District. “It’s a calling for justice. I think that In this discussion-based lecture, Cald- “Keep trying to change things even “Here at Oxford, our Bryan is an important representation of well invited students and faculty to share when you fail,” she said. “Our fi rst at- teachers and students do a having a strong narrative of who you are issues they feel are aff ecting Ole Miss. tempt might not be successful, and might great job of communicating as a person, and more importantly what Kelle Thigpen, junior pharmaceutical even make it worse. But you have to keep the themes of the book and you can contribute to the world.” Caldwell sciences major, cited a lack of representa- trying for anything to change.” the importance of what that said. “I think just from his story, it’s clear tion in public spaces as one problem. Caldwell fi nished the lecture with an book brings to light as far as that each of us has the capacity to make “When I go to the Grove, I see so much appeal to take advantage of people’s dif- some of the critical issues in changes in the world.” of one type of person,” she said. “It’s not ferences. our society,” OHS assistant Caldwell said she works to increase an intentional discrimination, there’s “Often in our lives, we look for catego- principal Chandler Gray opportunities for all students and advo- nothing stopping you from going there, ries of how people are diff erent, we im- said. “We haven’t had any cates four primary ways to aff ect change. but when you don’t see yourself repre- mediately see the ways we are disconnect- issues as far as people wor- She said those ways were to get close to sented you’re less likely to try to engage ed,” she said. “I’m hoping we don’t have ried about anything in the the issue at hand, get uncomfortable, stay in that.” to look for crisis moments to bridge that book. Teachers do a great hopeful and fi nally change the narrative. Maliah Wilkinson, sophomore com- divide. How we bridge that gap across “First, you’ve got to get close to the is- munication sciences and disorders major, diff erence makes us stronger. Diversity is sue, get proximate,” Caldwell said. “To said that “inclusivity isn’t targeted enough our advantage.” SEE NOVEL PAGE 3 IN THIS ISSUE... OPINION NEWS LIFESTYLES SPORTS Pedestrians, drivers on campus Memory Makers National Novel Writing Month Matt Luke continues to motivate Talking about issues of pedestrians’ safety on Students discuss volunteering Embark on your journey to becoming a After two emotional losses and key injuries, campus and available solutions experiences at local nonprofi t novelist with these tips spirits in the locker room remain high PAGE 2 PAGE 3 PAGE 4 SEE THEDMONLINE.COM PAGE 2 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 2 NOVEMBER 2017 OPINION
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LIAM NIEMAN opinion editor On-campus pedestrians deserve respect [email protected] garner you a ticket. The speed limit on campus when walking, whether in HAYDEN BENGE So, what am I getting is 18 miles per hour, but that the crosswalk or not. With ETHEL MWEDZIWENDIRA at? Pedestrians, in does not seem to curtail the this in mind, the university design editors general, are disrespected massive amount of speeding should come together to [email protected] and disregarded even in that continues to occur. discuss this problem with walkable neighborhoods. Sometimes one questions if pedestrians and drivers and I’m not denying that many it is even worth crossing the put forth ideas like putting EMILY HOFFMAN pedestrians make drivers street, even at a moment that speed bumps or road tables social media editor understandably angry, but a you feel safe. in place. NOVEL ton of metal is a dangerous The university is not a The pedestrian should continued from page 1 ADVERTISING thing to control and we should race track, and according always be a priority especially SALES MANAGER think of the implications of to university rules, the on a college campus where Blake Hein JONATHAN LOVELADY drivers navigating around pedestrian has the right of walking is the norm, and, [email protected] STAFF COLUMNIST pedestrians. way. Explicitly, it says “in though I commend the Our campus should be an crosswalks,” though I admit university for closing roads SALES ACCOUNT Driving is a privilege, environment where you can that this tends to be ignored more than was expected, EXECUTIVES but within our country, walk between classes (or by walkers as well. conversations should still Cameron Collins it has been consistently work) and not have to risk People deserve to get to be held regarding this Sam Dethrow portrayed as more of a right. your life to cross the street. their destination safely, issue. Even though walking Ethan Gray Everywhere you drive all Let me tell you a story: whether the pedestrian or seems to be discouraged Kathryn Hathorne over the state and in many You walk gracefully down the driver, and adding a in our country due to the other places, you see little if the sidewalk on campus and few seconds to your drive sprawl of suburbia and rural S. GALE DENLEY any sidewalk at all. prepare to cross the street or simply watching where communities, Oxford and STUDENT MEDIA CENTER The pedestrian, in this way, and--boom--the car barely you are going in order to Ole Miss are different and has been devalued in our seems to notice but manages slow down shouldn’t be that should be treated as such. PATRICIA THOMPSON society to the point that in to screech at a devastating difficult. Jonathan Lovelady is a Assistant Dean Student Media many places, merely crossing pace to stop. You will almost This is not to say that junior economics major Daily Mississippian Faculty not in the lines or running get hit three or four other pedestrians are not at from Los Angeles. Adviser after the countdown clock is times that day due to the lack fault any time, but people already counting down could of care from such drivers. should be able to be safe FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA THE DM NEWS TWITTER THE DAILY The Daily Mississippian is published Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays in print during the academic year, on days @thedm_news MISSISSIPPIAN 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 @thedm_sports 201 Bishop Hall, University of Mississippi or The Daily Mississippian unless P.O. Box 1848 specifically indicated. THE DM LIFESTYLES TWITTER University, MS The Daily Mississippian welcomes letters to the editor. @DM_lifestyles 38677-1848 Letters should be e-mailed to [email protected]. Main Number: 662.915.5503 Letters should be typed, double-spaced and no longer than THE DM DESIGN TWITTER Business Hours: Monday-Friday, 300 words. Letters may be edited for clarity, space or libel. @thedm_visuals 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Third-party letters and those bearing pseudonyms, pen names 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 @thedm_news department where the person is employed. NEWS THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 2 NOVEMBER 2017 | PAGE 3
Volunteers refl ect on Memory Makers experience
KIARA MANNING STAFF WRITER For some students, volun- teering at Memory Makers has become an important part of their routine. Senior Kayla Ladner said she makes a point to get there early in the week, because it starts everything off on a pos- itive note. “Volunteering at Memory Makers is an experience unlike any other community service or volunteering experience I have ever had,” Ladner said. “I always leave there as if I have
made a diff erence in some- PHOTO BY: MADISON WREN one’s day, and I know everyone Volunteers help those who are affected by the early stages of Alzheimer’s Dementia. at Memory Makers has made a diff erence in mine.” and do some refl ection of my socialize and engage in activ- ties are some of her favorite. said volunteering there has re- Memory Makers is a local or- own,” Ladner said. “The over- ities like crafts or crossword “One day we were doing the minded her of the importance ganization dedicated to serving all experience of just getting puzzles to stretch their mind. ‘Finish the Bible Verse’ activity of service. those in the community who to interact with an age group Burnett said while the morn- and one of the participants fi n- “What I love the most is the are aff ected by the early stag- that I normally do not get to is ing program is very consistent, ished all of the 30 bible verses loving and welcoming atmo- es of Alzheimer’s Dementia. something that I cherish.” they try and switch things up by herself,” Polk said. “It was sphere and the opportunities The organization off ers vari- Each day, Memory Makers during the afternoon pro- incredible.” to interact with the partici- ous services including respite, has at least three to eight vol- gram to provide enriching and Polk said the most reward- pants,” she said. socialization, counseling, edu- unteers. Program director Ju- meaningful opportunities for ing part of Memory Makers is Margaret said her favorite cation and information, while lia Burnett said she always re- group engagement. seeing participants’ faces light activity is leading chair-yoga giving the occupant’s caregiv- ceives a positive response from “We have fun activities to up when a volunteer walks into with the participants. ers a break to rest. volunteers. enhance their days and bring the room. She said she believes Burnett said Memory Mak- Because the disease aff ects “Our philosophy is that no- them joy,” Burnett said. “We it not only help the partici- ers constantly hears from care- so many families, many stu- body wants to go to a daycare treat all our participants with pants, but also teaches the vol- givers who are grateful for the dents volunteer with Memory but everybody likes to go to a the dignity and respect they unteers valuable life lessons. program and how it gives par- Makers. party,” Burnett said. “The en- deserve. We hope that our “I look forward to my time at ticipants a safe and structured Ladner’s grandfather was vironment at Memory Makers impact on them is to provide Memory Makers every Mon- environment. diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, is positive and upbeat, and them with the highest quality day and Wednesday,” Polk “I personally love that Mem- which prompted her to be- both participants and volun- of life possible while they are a said. “All of the participants ory Makers is such a unique gin volunteering. She said she teers enjoy the day.” part of the program.” have incredible stories that I place in terms of ages and life when walking, whether in enjoys getting to hear stories Volunteers help facilitate the Junior Mary Scott Polk re- look forward to hearing.” stories,” she said. “Memory the crosswalk or not. With from participants, which make various social activities Memo- cently began volunteering with Senior Leah Margaret has Makers is a gift to Oxford.” this in mind, the university her refl ect on her own life. ry Makers off ers. Throughout Memory Makers. She said been volunteering at Memory should come together to “It really makes me sit back the day, participants can eat, their “brain stretchers” activi- Makers for two months. She discuss this problem with pedestrians and drivers and put forth ideas like putting speed bumps or road tables you uncomfortable.” ban. Because race has been in the American South and you deal with racial slurs in place. NOVEL Deborah Barker, an En- such an integral aspect of pretend like there were no in literature?” Barker said. The pedestrian should continued from page 1 glish professor with a Ph.D American literature, I think harsh words, that people “I don’t use the language, always be a priority especially in English from Princeton the whole point of ‘To Kill didn’t use that language?” myself. If it’s in the passage on a college campus where University, has taught at a Mockingbird’ and many As a part of academia, she and it’s an important pas- job of teaching the curric- walking is the norm, and, Ole Miss since 1990. She other works is to address said she thinks people need sage, I can’t censor the text ulum and do a great job of though I commend the said she’s rarely in favor of it and to critique it, and if to read it but she empha- because it’s in there because teaching that subject area. university for closing roads banning books and that the you pretend it doesn’t exist, sized the need to critique it of the power of it and it’s We certainly try to do any- more than was expected, debate over “To Kill a Mock- then you don’t get rid of the as well. there to make a point.” thing to educate our kids in conversations should still ingbird” is nothing new. problem” “Its problematic. How do any way possible.” be held regarding this Not long after the book’s Barker stressed the im- Oxford community mem- issue. Even though walking debut, 11-year-old Barker portance of recognizing is- bers have defended the nov- seems to be discouraged said she wanted to read it, sues such as racism and ob- el, saying it depicts an im- in our country due to the but her teacher wouldn’t scene racial slurs. portant part of history. sprawl of suburbia and rural approve because it dealt “I don’t see the value in, as “From the book, I gained communities, Oxford and with rape. I said, pretending that these a representation of the past Ole Miss are diff erent and “So, this is not something aren’t real issues, that peo- although the book was fic- should be treated as such. new. I guess, it keeps hap- ple don’t talk this way, that tional,” Haley Williams, ju- Jonathan Lovelady is a pening,” Barker said. “I it doesn’t go on today, that it nior biology major and Afri- junior economics major think if you’re going to do didn’t in the past,” she said. can American studies minor from Los Angeles. that, there’s such a long “How are you going to write who read the book while in list of novels you’d have to about the 1930s, that period high school said. “It gave me a sense of the justice system and how race plays a part in how things are perceived. It’s important because our *Only 400 society is still reaping from $20 Advanced such a poor justice system Tickets today.” Available* Williams said the past will forever be relevant and literature, fictional or not, serves as a reflection of the era it was written in. “I feel like gaining that sense is the point of the book,” said Williams. “It $20.00 isn’t meant to make you feel good. 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Tips to keep in mind when writing your fi rst novel
SARAH SMITH Writing Month, here’s a list ing in the story and things prefer to do it first thing in tell you to, but more focus STAFF WRITER of how to get started with about the world you’re writ- the morning. Even if you’re on what works for you as a that first draft. ing about. doing something else, you writer, she said. Places to write This is as simple as get- can think about characters This isn’t a get rich quick Writing a novel in a month Aside from the spots one ting a notebook and writing and scenes. Trust me, I’ve scheme – it’s a novel, so is a feat for anyone, but down everything about your never been more productive writing it will take time be- busy college life can make generally goes, if time per- mits you, find another place novel, from the shade of a as a writer than the times I yond the month of Novem- it that much harder. Rolling protagonist’s bedroom color should’ve been doing some- ber. Don’t get discouraged through the aspiring novel- to write. It can be beneficial to the writing process. J.D. to more complicated entries. thing else.” and remember that the road ist’s mind, it’s hard to figure It’s about having a singular Corey Davis, sophomore to writing a book is a long out how to succeed when Williams librarian Alex Wat- son calls this place a “third resource to go to learn any- English major and author one. Planning and recogniz- you’re focused on the “how.” thing you want about the of “Ollie Way,” said that its ing the small pieces in be- In honor of National Novel place.” Finding a writing spot that works characters you’ve created, tough to find time to write tween classes and staying fo- for you and fits the even the things that aren’t in college, but sometimes cused on your writing goals feel for your novel necessarily important to the she has to put off school will help get a draft of a nov- helps. Try to find book – they might be im- work and just spend a el written in a month. In the the locations that portant to building the world little time writing if things end, remember that writing bring you joy and you’re story in written in. become fairly severe writing the first draft is the first step creativity. Wat- Time management drought. to becoming the novelist you son suggests cof- Brittany Abbott, sec- “Writing a novel is a slow one day hope to be. fee shops and, of ond-year senior majoring process, just don’t stop and course, the library. in Spanish and journalism, don’t give up,” Abbott said. Keeping up said she writes in her free University of Mississippi with characters time, in between classes, Grisham Writer-in-Resi- and while waiting on trans- dence, Catherine Keeping up with Lacey has similar the characters in portation. Any time she can stop and focus to write, she advice. Lacey said your novel and that just because what is happening does. “Write in the little nooks you can’t finish in a is difficult, which month doesn’t mean is why Watson sug- and crannies that you have: before class, on the bus, if you’re not a writ- gests keeping an er – it just means “encyclopedia en- you have a few minutes here or there,” Watson said. “Set that’s not the way try” to track every- you write. Don’t get thing about your aside more time when you can. I prefer to write before too hooked on doing characters, includ- things how people ing what is happen- bed, but I know some people
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Tips to keep in mind when writing your first novelGallery invites Oxford to celebrate Day of the Dead tell you to, but more focus HANNAH HURDLE Wayne Andrews, who on what works for you as a STAFF WRITER has worked with the Ox- writer, she said. ford Treehouse Gallery in This isn’t a get rich quick the past, felt the way the scheme – it’s a novel, so The Oxford Treehouse gallery is handling the holi- writing it will take time be-Gallery is giving Lafayette day is more in line with the yond the month of Novem-County and Oxford resi- traditions surrounding the ber. Don’t get discouraged dents the opportunity to Day of the Dead rather than and remember that the road celebrate, remember and the usual flashy pop culture to writing a book is a long memorialize passed loved representation Americans one. Planning and recogniz-ones for the Day of the are used to seeing. ing the small pieces in be-Dead at 6 p.m. today. “Often, we focus on the tween classes and staying fo- “We loved the idea of cel- mourning period following cused on your writing goals ebrating life and beauty and the death and this is a mix will help get a draft of a nov-a little bit of [the] morbid,” of reflection, remembering, el written in a month. In the gallery assistant Shannon and support for those who end, remember that writing Curtis said. “Between all have lost someone,” An- the first draft is the first step of us who work at the gal- drews said. “I think events to becoming the novelist you lery, we’ve experienced a that build a sense of com- one day hope to be. lot of loss this year, family munity and allow people to members and friends, so share strengthened bonds, PHOTO BY: HANNAH HURDLE we wanted to work through connect us to others, and The main art room at the Oxford Treehouse Gallery in Lafayette County showcases pieces by 20 different artists most of that grief by celebrating inspire us to stop and re- whom are from Mississippi. life.” flect on that which is im- For Mike Mossing, who tion for a Day of the Dead into the home. of those who have depart- portant in our own lives.” plans on attending the celebration. Not following The altar at the gallery ed. event, celebrating life is any pattern or theme, the will follow tradition with exactly what the holiday is gallery is filled with various items such as prayer can- all about. Participating in works of art from paintings dles, flowers, bread, water Atlanta, DC, and New York the Day of the Dead tradi- of landscapes and sculp- and salt as well as personal tion with his daughter after tures of animals to pottery items including photos, me- outreach.olemiss.edu/atlanta losing his wife to cancer and even jewelry. mentos and written notes almost four years ago, the Curtis, along with gallery brought by participants to commemorative nature of owners Vivian and Walter represent their loved ones. the event has stayed with Neill, said she is excited to For Curtis, the items peo- him. celebrate Day of the Dead ple bring are remembranc- “I know several people because she does not recall es of those that have passed who have lost parents or a similar event happen- and are a way of finding loved ones in the last year ing in Oxford before this. peace with the ideas of life and sometimes you don’t The gallery aims to create and death. know what to say or you a space for the community At sundown, a list of don’t know what they need,” to gather and celebrate the passed loved one’s names, Mossing said. “As someone positive things in life while which can be added to on who has gone through a being surrounded by beau- the gallery’s website, will loss myself, it’s good to be ty. be read with the hope that around other people … I Curtis said they did a lot the person honoring them think it’s good to remember of research for the event will step forward to show people we loved and share trying not to veer into cul- their connection with that that experience with [the] tural appropriation by individual. people still around us.” mistake. Wanting to make “There is something pret- University of Mississippi Nestled in the woods out the event as friendly and ty meaningful just saying in Lafayette County, the comfortable for everyone people’s names [out loud],” Internship Experiences cozy little gallery features as possible, while still fol- Curtis said. “Remembering integrate work and study for a pieces from around 20 dif- lowing the traditions of the what they meant to you and cohort of juniors, seniors and ferent artists. With the en- holiday, they decided to in- what they meant to the peo- tire back half of the gallery clude an altar for departed ple around them.” graduate students in: looking out at the woods loved ones. Since sharing food is at surrounding the property, According to NPR, the the root of many family t NEW! Atlanta to comfy couches to sit on Day of the Dead or Dia de gatherings, participants are (for Summer 2018) and visit while admiring los Muertos, was started also encouraged to bring the art, the gallery has a 3,000 years by the Aztecs the favorite foods of the t New York welcoming feel that makes to celebrate passed loved departed friend or family (Summer 2018) visitors think of home and ones rather than grieve member they are honoring family. for them. Celebrating the for a communal potluck. t Washington It is Oxford Treehouse souls’ return to the living The idea behind everything Gallery’s uniqueness and once a year, the tradition at the event is that all who (Spring & Summer 2018) unconventional nature that of altars was created, which come will be able to collec- makes it the perfect loca- welcomed passed spirits tively share in the memory THESTUDENT Deadline to Apply: MEDIA Now Hiring - Advertising Sales position. 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First college football playoff rankings released
LOGAN CONNER of excitement. STAFF WRITER While the AP and Coach- es Polls are voted on by var- ious analysts and coaches, College football fans are the College Football Playoff offi cially a month away from Rankings (CFPR) are selected fi nding out which four teams by a committee of 13 former will fi ght for the CFB National athletic directors, coaches Championship in Atlanta on and NCAA executives. These January 8. Nine weeks into rankings are based off of the season, a few things have strength of schedule, head-to- become clear. head competition, compar- Alabama and Georgia seem ative outcomes of common to be on a No. 1 vs. No. 2 opponents and, at the end of SEC Championship collision the season, championships course. Ohio State controls won. Most importantly, these its own destiny for now and rankings determine which if Notre Dame wins out, they four teams make the College are a lock for one of the four Football Playoff s. There are playoff spots. Fans have also six CFPR rankings, the fi rst COURTESY: SPORTS ILLUSTRATED witnessed a number of sur- of which was released on prising upsets this year. From tonight, and only the fi nal vealed and, to everyone’s ahead of the No. 7 Nittany Li- full of top-25 matchups, Iowa State knocking off both ranking decides which teams surprise, Alabama was not ons. Surprising many, two of these rankings are bound-to- No. 3 Oklahoma and No. 4 make the playoff s. number one. Instead, Georgia college football’s undefeated change and are written only in TCU to the mess that is com- After much deliberation, (8-0) found itself at the top of teams, Wisconsin and Miami, pencil. No. 7 Penn State trav- monly known as “Pac-12 Af- the top four teams were re- the CFB Playoff Rankings. were ranked nine and 10. Al- els to East Lansing against ter Dark,” there’s no shortage Georgia is followed by Al- though 8-0 and 7-0 respec- No. 24 Michigan State. No. abama, Notre Dame, Clem- tively, both teams lacked suf- 25 Washington State hosts CROSSWORD PUZZLE BROUGHT TO YOU BY DOMINO’S son and Oklahoma, in that fi cient strength of schedule. No. 21 Stanford in an eff ort order. No. 2 Alabama hosts No. 9 Wisconsin’s best win to cling onto the last spot in No. 19 LSU Saturday night came against Northwestern the rankings. No. 13 Virginia
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COLUMN Dream job deja vu: Matt Luke is not to blame
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Ole Miss tennis represents at National Championships
enth-ranked Niclas Braun ETHAN WRIGHT STAFF WRITER and Trevor Foshey of Mis- sissippi State. The pair shed any doubt on their way to a It has been a victorious 6-4, 6-4 statement win over fall season for Ole Miss the top-seeded Bulldogs. Tennis with both the men’s “We are feeling great on and women’s team earning the court; our chemistry is wins, accolades and praise incredible and from now left and right. forward we can only thrive For the men, the peak and be even better,” Bab- moment of the fall thus ic said about the decisive far came last week. Senior victory. “We are planning Zvonimir Babic and junior to enjoy our time and play Filip Kraljevic qualified for good tennis again in Indian the Oracle/ITA Fall Nation- Wells.” al Championships, which is The dominant play of currently taking place in In- Babic and Kraljevic is im- dian Wells, California. pressive on its own, but the “This is an event that they feat is even more incredible obviously had as a goal to for Ole Miss Tennis when get the opportunity to play compared to the similar lev- but I know that they are el of play put forth by the not satisfied just to make women’s team. it there,” men’s head coach While Babic and Kralje- Toby Hansson said. “They vic were wreaking havoc in PHOTO BY: EVAN TURNER are there to make a serious Lousiana, seniors Arianne Zvonimir Babic celebrates after beating Wood Benton 6-3, 6-4 on court six against South Carolina this last season. Babic run at the title. I know the Hartono and Natalie Suk improved his record to 10-1 in dual matches, 5-1 in the SEC, and has also won seven in a row. whole team will follow and and freshman Sabina Mach- cheer for the guys from Ox- alova were making moves of showdown in the finals with of Hartono, Suk and Mach- against the very best in the ford as they compete out their own in Auburn, Ala- Suk and Machalova. alova was good enough for country and finish the fall west.” bama. Suk and Machalova won all three to qualify for the season on a high note.” To qualify, the dynam- Hartono, playing for both the Rebels-only doubles fi- Oracle/ITA Fall National The hunt for the national ic duo earned their place the singles and doubles ti- nal, securing the pair’s first Championships and join title began this week and through the intense trial of tles, did not drop a singles ever title together. The in- Babic and Kraljevic in Cal- will conclude with the finals the 5-round ITA Southern set the entire tournament credible showing from the ifornia. on Sunday. Nationals will Regional Championships. on the way to her dominant Ole Miss squad also marked “It’s very exciting to have see an increase in the talent Babic and Kraljevic han- ITA Southern Regional Sin- the first time in 20 years four players involved in the pool that the Rebels will be dled the early rounds in the gles title. The All-American that the Rebels women’s first National Fall Cham- forced to reckon with, but LSU-hosted regionals with also helped lead her top- team have won both singles pionships,” women’s head the five Ole Miss represen- ease, but many doubted that ranked, No. 6 ranked dou- and doubles titles at the ITA coach Mark Beyers said. tatives have shown an abili- the talented Rebels could bles pair with partner Alexa Fall Regionals. “It’s a great chance for our ty to play with and stand out top the highly touted, sev- Bortles to an all Ole Miss The show-stopping play girls to measure themselves from the very best. PHONE IN ONE HAND TICKET IN THE OTHER