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In a class of their own: freshman enrollment climbs 2014-15 WILL CROCKETT 2013-14 [email protected] The most recent Ole Miss freshman class is the largest Freshmen in school history with 3,814 students, according to an Ole Miss Public Relations release by the that went out Wednesday. The previous freshman class had 3,582 students, mak- numbers ing this growth an increase of This freshman class 6.5 percent from the previous sets enrollment and year. Not only is this the larg- est freshman class in school academic records. history, it’s also the highest overall scoring on the ACT and has the highest overall GPA. Missi ssi M This freshman class has an Average ACT score pp in i o average ACT score of 24.3, up R ri e ti from the average score of 24.1 3,582s e i s from last fall. The average GPA d 3,814e of the freshman class is 3.49, n up from the previous falls av- t s erage of 3.46. Both of these % % numbers have been steadily increasing since 2010. 61.2 23.8 The freshman class also in- cludes 57 class valedictorians, 24.3 52 salutatorians, 73 student Average GPA body presidents, 83 Eagle Scouts and 10 Girl Scouts who achieved the Gold Award. Chancellor Dan Jones saw the numbers as a sign of stu- 57 valedictorians 73 student body presidents dents recognizing the success of The University of Missis- 52 salutatorians 10 Gold award recipients sippi. “We are very pleased that 83 Eagle scouts GRAPHIC BY ALLI MOORE students and families across Mississippi and throughout 3.46 America continue to recognize the quality education and out- standing college experience we ROTC holds annual 9/11 Memorial Run offer at The University of Mis- sissippi, all at a very competi- events.” MARY VIRGINIA PORTERA tive price,” said Jones in the All of the participants of the [email protected] press release. “Our faculty and race remain behind the ca- staff work very hard to deliver dets as they run, which reiter- The University of Missis- the very best academic pro- ates the meaning behind this sippi ROTC hosted its annual grams for the students, and it’s event. Memorial Run this morning truly rewarding to see those ef- “More or less, the run is not in honor of all of the victims forts being acknowledged with a race or a competitive event,” of the 9/11 attacks in 2001. extraordinary interest in at- Master Sgt. Hayes added. “It The run began in front of tending our university.” is a run that anyone can join, the Lyceum at 6 a.m. and was Recent incoming freshman and it is a personal run as led by cadets of the Univer- classes have continued to top well. It means something.” sity of Mississippi ROTC. The the previous classes numbers. The race has a deep and run was not a race but rather When asked what he felt was impactful meaning to Chase a way to reflect and honor the behind the trend in freshman Pinson, cadet battalion com- fallen and those affected by class size growth, Director of mander of the UM Army 9/11. Public Relations Danny Blan- FILE PHOTO ROTC. Army Master Sgt. Hayes, ton found multiple examples. Ole Miss ROTC members prepare to run in honor of Sept. 11 last year. “It’s an honor to participate, senior military instructor for “One major draw are the the ROTC, spoke of the pur- and I personally find that it triotism and service to coun- from the actions of 9/11, and exceptional programs offered pose of this tradition. always serves to refocus me try,” Hayes said. “We want to we want everybody to take here,” Blanton said. “In ad- “The University of Missis- on what is really important,” have a run honoring the vic- part and recognize that peo- sippi has a tradition of pa- tims and the first responders ple were impacted by these SEE 9/11 PAGE 6 SEE FRESHMAN PAGE6 OPINION PAGE 2 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 11 SEPTEMBER 2014 | OPINION
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CADY HERRING photography editor Putin on a case [email protected] ALEX BORST separatists in the Donetsk region that Putin’s approval rating is hov- in Syria, Ukraine and elsewhere [email protected] of eastern Ukraine. ering just above 80 percent, about have been negative overall, every- Although sanctions and NATO 15-20 percentage points higher thing the Putin administration has ELLEN WHITAKER action should continue and are than before the conflict began. done has been for the revitaliza- ALLI MOORE As people who are the product validated given the numerous Putin represents a revitalized tion of Russia, at least in the eyes MADDIE THEOBALD of Western rhetoric and media, it design editors is difficult for us to see the world international treatises and man- Russia at the cost of some free- of the Kremlin. The annexation through a non-Western lens. Rus- dates that this administration has doms and liberties. State censor- of resource-heavy Crimea was a broken, I would venture to say Pu- ship, human rights abuses and move to gain territory and pro- ADVERTISING STAFF: sia has existed for the past 25 years as only a shadow of its former self, tin is still one of the most dynamic militaristic police abuses have claim dominance while the build- having lost its ideological empire and strategic leaders since the been at the forefront of Western up of natural gas reserves has left MATT ZELENIK and much of its ability to exert breakdown of the Soviet Bloc. media in past years, but President much of Europe at the mercy of advertising sales manager power abroad. This is an exit from This may seem like a contro- Putin’s poll numbers still rise. Russian gas exports and prices. [email protected] the powerful stature that Russia versial view when looking at the It may be an innate quality of Every move Putin makes is stra- has held since the late 1930s and Kremlin’s many provocations to- Russian people that attracts them tegic. Whether we understand or EMILY FORSYTHE has left the country confused as to wards Western nations over the to the idea that Russia is still des- agree with this strategy is irrel- DAVID JONES what it means to be Russian. This past few years, Putin having also tined for greatness, no matter the evant when looking at Russia with JAMIE KENDRICK idea of the new Russian identity is bolstered the Assad regime in time period of geopolitical situ- a survival-of-the-fittest mentality. EVAN MILLER important to consider when ana- Syria and furthered a civil war in ation. It could also be that rem- One thing is for certain, although account executives lyzing the current conflict between which 200,000 people have al- nants of the Soviet mindset that Russia has already been the fo- Russia and the Ukraine. ready died. held the Russian people captive cus of much controversy in recent MARA BENSING As the Ukrainian crisis contin- After all of these missteps and for over 70 years have been rein- years, the Kremlin will continue CONNOR HEGWOOD ues to develop, Russian President acts worthy of imprisonment, why troduced through the Ukrainian to throw curveballs at the inter- KIM SANNER Vladimir Putin has increasingly does a man who does everything conflict, stirring up past images national community as long as creative designers become the target of international wrong by Western standards con- of former global dominance and its present administration retains criticism. This criticism is certain- tinue to be seen as the champion emotionally validating many of power. S. GALE DENLEY ly warranted, the Putin adminis- of Russia? the actions the Putin administra- STUDENT MEDIA CENTER tration having violated Ukrainian While the Russian economy and tion has carried out. Alex Borst is a sophomore in- national sovereignty through the international standing have both A good leader protects his own ternational studies major from PATRICIA THOMPSON annexation of Crimea and through taken large hits due to the inva- no matter what, and although the Madison. Director of Student Media and its direct support of Ukrainian sion of Ukraine, polls have shown repercussions of Russia’s actions Daily Mississippian Faculty Adviser ROY FROSTENSON THE DAILY The Daily Mississippian is The Daily Mississippian welcomes all comments. 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Grammy winner Lewis performs at Ford Center tonight SARA KIPARIZOSKA is excited about Ramsey’s visit Ramsey’s management says jazz [email protected] to Oxford. fans should be watching out for “I think it’s great that he is other undisclosed recording World-renowned American coming here, he will bring a lot projects as well. jazz legend Ramsey Lewis will of culture to this area,” Deier- “He is very active. I hope I be in Oxford tonight to perform mann said. “He is a legend.” have as much energy at 79,” his special show titled “A Few Deiermann considered Steele said. Words and Music from Ramsey Ramsey to be “very appealing to The Gertrude C. Ford Center Lewis.” modern jazz audiences.” for the Performing Arts is ex- The show includes a solo mu- After completion of his “A Few cited to offer such a world class sic performance by Lewis as Words and Music” tour, Ramsey performance to the Oxford com- well as a Q&A portion with the has no plans of slowing down. munity. Kate Meachem, mar- audience. With three Grammy Within the next year, Ramsey keting director of the Ford Cen- awards, seven gold records and will continue to tour with per- ter, described Lewis’ upcoming over 80 albums under his belt, formances with Earth, Wind & performance as a “pure evening Lewis will be sure to leave a last- Fire’s Philip Bailey and a Nat of music.” ing impression on any music King Cole Tribute Show. Later The performance begins at fan. this year, Ramsey will drop a 7:30 p.m in the Ford Center. Debuting his first conversa- new record called “Taking An- Tickets are available at the UM tion show at the Ravinia Music other Look - Deluxe Edition.” box office, by calling (662) 915- Festival in Chicago earlier this This is bound to be another 7411, or by visiting fordcenter. summer, Lewis is offering Mis- big year for Ramsey as he cel- org. General admission tickets sissippi fans a fresh and unique ebrates the 50th anniversary of are $17 and reserved seating is performance. his two classic records “The In $23. Faculty and students of the “It’s a very cool experience,” Crowd” and “Hang on Ramsey.” university receive special prices. COURTESY THE FORD CENTER Lewis’ manager Brett Steele said. The show, written by Chica- go author and playwright Jack Zimmerman, will offer audi- No Appointment Needed ences an evening of the world’s TONIGHT greatest jazz as well as a chance to learn about Ramsey’s experi- Walk-ins Welcome. ences firsthand. “The show is a way Ramsey Open Every Day tells his story and the questions David from the audience evolve the 8am-7pm conversation,” Steele said. Nail Sick? Injured? The audience is encouraged to engage in conversation and with We’re here to help! discuss important and contro- Native Run Our emergency room trained staff is versial topics. equipped to handle your illnesses & injuries. “As I travel this great country, Over 90% of all You only pay a co-pay I’m often asked my thought not Insurance Plans accepted! when you visit! only on music but social and political issues- both which are TOMORROW 662.236.2232 very important to me,” Lewis 1929 University Ave. said. “I believe I have a unique OxfordUrgentClinic.com perspective as a result of the Jason Isbell 30813 worldly experience my profes- with sion has given me.” Cory Branan Joseph Deiermann, current sophomore piano performance and electrical engineering major at The University of Mississippi, 662-234-5333 • www.thelyricoxford.com 30605 Stay Tuned In Wed. 9/10 Two Days Only & Thurs. 9/11 Hibachi Chicken – $7.99 all day with salad or soup, fried rice & vegetables or double fried rice [To go and dining room dining only - not valid in the hibachi room]
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30822 DM Classifieds Work! 30937 LIFESTYLES LIFESTYLES | 11 SEPTEMBER 2014 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | PAGE 5 COLUMN How did Future change rap? JARED BOYD make way for Future’s chant Drake tacked on a verse, giving ed similar to the Atlanta-based both in the past year. [email protected] of, “Bravo, bravo, bravo.” It’s the record a boost in popular- rapper as he sang “Riding with Some artists have taken to the most memorable moment ity nationwide. a girl named Keisha, blowing the popular adage, “If you can’t Rappers sing more than they in the summertime smash, but “Champagne spilling, crab on Keisha.” beat ‘em, join ‘em.” rap these days. Often thought it did not serve as the last time cakes everywhere,” Future raps The artist attributed to the Ace Hood enlisted Future of as spoken word set to music, Future stole YC’s shine. in one verse, belting out his song, though, was Cash-Out. for the chorus of “Bugatti” in rap culture has long champi- In the following months, boasts mightily. With a slew This was the first in a large early 2013. The song revived oned tight rhyme structures Future appeared in interviews of mixtape hits like “Magic,” catalog of artists and songs Ace Hood’s career, as his star that very rarely allow for vo- claiming he wrote the entire “Same Damn Time” and “Gone directly imitating the popu- was beginning to dwindle after cal complexity. Although the record. Though the details of to the Moon,” Future seemed lar, spaced-out, trap bounce quite some time without out- golden age of hip-hop is com- whether or not YC composed to be able to do no wrong as he becoming popular due to Fu- put. Beyoncé’s smash “Drunk prised of pioneers who bent his own lyrics are fuzzy, it is entered 2012. Under the guid- ture’s success. Rich Homie in Love” was constructed from the laws of proper emceeing, true that the record is built ance of label boss, Rocko, Fu- Quan’s “Some Type of Way” “Good Morning,” a song left using melody as a tool to en- from “Getting It In,” a song ture released “Pluto,” his debut raised enough eyebrows in over from the sessions for Fu- gage listeners beyond lyrics, in that appeared on Future’s album in April of that year. 2013 for DJs to ask both artists ture’s second album, “Honest.” most of those instances sing- “Kno Mercy” mixtape. At the end of April, “Cashin’ what they thought about the Future explains his success along song structure is more of The controversy surround- Out,” a brand new song begin similarities between them. best through song. On the a gimmick than a mainstay of ing “Racks” gained momentum to get spins on Southern radio Some labels seem to have “Chosen One” with Rocko, he that particular rapper’s reper- for Future’s debut solo single playlists that closely followed been searching for artists who channels his down-home roots toire. “Tony Montana,” a song that the format popular in Future’s utilize the technique of blend- to sing with a gospel-tinged If anyone wanted to plead encapsulates all of the bravado underground hits. The lyr- ing rap with raw emotion in edge, “When you make it from the case that rappers shouldn’t of the drug kingpin charac- ics were catchy and the street the manner that Future has ac- the bottom, you’re the chosen sing Biz Markie’s off-kilter and ter it is named after. Serving drug references were plentiful, complished with French Mon- one.” off-key 1989 single, “Just a as a testament to it’s success but implicitly hidden within tana’s Coke Boys acquiring Lil’ It appears as if he was di- Friend,” could likely serve as in southern markets, early in clever slang and euphemisms. Durk and Wiz Khalifa’s Taylor vinely chosen to change the pretty damning evidence. Even the radio rotation of the song The artist’s voice even sound- Gang picking up Ty Dolla $ign game. as the record peaked at No. 9 in the Billboard Hot 100, it has landed Biz on “one hit wonder” ASB Funding lists and remains viewed as a parody of its source material, Freddie Scott’s “You Got What 211 s. lamar, OxfOrd 662-236-0050 For Student Organizations I Need?” As complicated as rap’s rela- onight Does your student organization tionship with melody may be, t rap radio in 2014 is almost en- need funding from the ASB this year? tirely comprised of songs that incorporate melodious song- Go to the OrgSync fund link located on the ASB website to apply. writing, applied to rough sub- (https://orgsync.com/24377/forms/21983) ject matter. 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ger than themselves.” 9/11 The cadets take time away FRESHMAN from their training schedule continued from page 1 to participate in this event, continued from page 1 according to Pinson, and urge Pinson said. dition to the excellent the Ole Miss community to do Although running behind academic programs many so as well. trained cadets may seem in- students have professed Shannon Deloach, junior timidating to someone not af- to being attracted by the journalism major, participat- filiated with the ROTC, Hayes beauty of the campus and ed in the run last year. wanted the race to be some- the congenial atmosphere “It was awesome to honor thing that involved the entire here. all the men and women who Ole Miss community. “They feel at home at lost their lives that day,” De- “My hope is that everybody Ole Miss.” loach said. “Running two takes part and recognizes that When asked if the re- miles is nothing compared to real people were impacted cord number of freshmen what they went through but by the events of 9/11,” Hayes on campus has affected it’s still a great feeling know- said. “We have tried to get the the average class sizes ing you are giving a little bit school and office community or living conditions on of yourself to remember how on board as well as to involve campus, Blanton said the much they gave for us.” as many people as possible.” university is doing every- “More than anything, it’s Pinson reiterated the thing it can in order to about remembering those ROTC’s hope to make this sustain the numbers. who died,” Pinson said. “9/11 memorial run a community “One aspect of hav- marked the beginning of what event. ing sustained 20 years of has come to define our gen- “Not only does it allow us to growth is the need to ac- eration, and whatever your pay tribute to those who were commodate that growth,” views may be, there’s some- killed, but we are able to reach he said. “That’s why you thing very special about com- out to the community,” Pin- see $200 million in con- ing together and reminding son said. “It gives us a chance struction projects around FILE PHOTO: THOMAS GRANING people that we’re not going to to invite people to come be a campus, which is also his- Students listen to Denise Kiernan speak during the Fall Convocation. forget.” part of something a little big- toric.” in the plans and Crosby Hall sonable price,” he said. “We Blanton mentioned that has been repurposed for fe- have an incredibly talented as enrollment continues to male freshman residents.” group of faculty and staff that grow, it is important to con- Director of Admissions care about students. We have tinue building new class- Whitman Smith felt that a beautiful campus, friendly Rebel ORDER ONLINE rooms, buildings and resi- while there might be such a people, people from all over dence halls. WWW.DOMINOS.COM thing as “too big” of a fresh- the United States and world, THURSDAY “There is an addition un- man class, the university has and we live in the greatest OPEN LATE derway to Coulter Hall handled the growth it has re- college town, if not town, in 10” 1 TOPPING PIZZA which will create state-of- Order 2 Online Code ceived well. the country. Everyone here for Delivery $3.99 236-3030 the-art research space and REBEL 30899 “I think there probably is is invested in students and an auditorium for the uni- (such a thing as a freshman their success, from the Ly- versity’s growing popula- class that is too large), but we ceum, to Oxford residents, to tion,” he said. “There is an have managed to have con- the staff. Even our own stu- addition to the Pharmacy trolled, but steady growth, dents care about each other School which will nearly dou- which has allowed us for the in significant ways.” ble the school’s available re- most part to manage the class Blanton felt that all of the search space. There are also getting bigger,” Smith said. numbers released indicated plans for a new STEM build- When asked what reasons one thing in particular. ing which will provide much contributed to the growth, “This indicates that the needed classrooms and labs Smith said there were too best and brightest students for science, technology, en- many to count. are choosing Ole Miss for gineering and math. In addi- “I think we offer a high their college choice,” he said. tion, new residence halls are quality education at a rea- “Student” Memberships Available Now for Fall Semester Visit us at www.theolemissgolfcourse.com
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