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BY DAVID COLLIER man’s game. You’re going to get [email protected] knocked down. It’s about how you respond. It’s about getting It’s been an interesting week in back up. I believe this game is the Oxford following Saturday’s loss best teacher there is. The bottom in Nashville, Tenn. line is that we’ve got some guys Fan reactions have been mixed, out here competing that want to some ready to cheer on the Reb- get it done.” els at the game, some ready to The focus this week is solely stay in the Grove and others are on Georgia (1-2, 0-1 SEC). The looking to forget what happened Bulldogs started the season with all together. tough losses to No. 4 Boise State Head coach Houston Nutt and and No. 12 South Carolina, be- his team look to put that game fore bouncing back with a con- behind them as they get ready for vincing 59-0 shutout of FCS op- the Georgia Bulldogs to come to ponent Coastal Carolina. town. Like the Rebels, Georgia head “This is my football team,” Nutt coach Mark Richt and his team said. “I take full responsibility for are desperate for a win. Nutt said last Saturday’s performance. I re- this year’s Bulldogs are “a typical ALEX EDWARDS | The Daily Mississippian ally believe we have coaches and Georgia team.” Sophomore running back Jeff Scott eludes a defender in Saturday’s game against Vanderbilt. Scott leads the team with 178 yards on 36 players who care. They want to “They are a good football team carries, and senior running backs Brandon Bolden and Enrique Davis will dress and are expected to play Saturday against Georgia. please our fans. that is very athletic,” Nutt said. yards with nine touchdown passes freshman, wide receiver Malcolm and offensive coordinator David “Chancellor (Dan) Jones is not “They have a good quarterback and two interceptions this season. Mitchell leads the Bulldogs with Lee spent this past week trying to the football coach. (Athletics Di- in Aaron Murray and a good Ole Miss defensive coordinator 14 catches for 159 yards and two get some of those kinks worked rector) Pete Boone is not the foot- running game. They have good Tyrone Nix said Murray will be touchdowns. Murray’s other top out. ball coach. It’s my responsibility receivers. the best quarterback his defense targets are junior wide receiver It will be critical for the Ole to get them going.” “Their defense has been fly- has faced this season. Tavarres King (nine catches Miss offensive line, which has This week’s practices were cen- ing around. They are a lot like us Another player to watch on the for 108 yards and three touch- made a lot of mistakes early on tered around responding to ad- because they didn’t make plays offensive side of the ball is fresh- downs) and junior tight end Or- this season, to get on track Satur- versity and getting it done against when they could have. They lost man running back Isaiah Crow- son Charles (eight catches for 151 day, or they could be in for a long the Bulldogs. two games that were very close.” ell, who has already racked up yards and two touchdowns). day against sophomore Jarvis “That is why I love this game Murray, who is considered 264 yards on the ground, as well For the Ole Miss offense, there Jones, who lines up at both line- –– it’s the toughest game there is among the best quarterbacks in as a couple of touchdowns. have been issues — big issues. in the world,” Nutt said. “It’s a the country, has thrown for 672 In the passing game, another The offense has looked stagnant See REBELS, PAGE 5
Oxford School District ranks ‘High Performing’ based on state test scores
BY CAITLIN CLANCY Performing, At Risk of Fail- ranking for the district overall, test in each category and is as- tecting the integrity of their [email protected] ing, Academic Watch, Success- a school or district must have sembled into points based on instructional time by maximiz- ful, High Performing and Star, three things: a QDI score of at the students’ scores. ing each minute, having inter- In a state ranked low when more than half the schools in least 200 district wide, a high Every school in Oxford has ventions, identifying students’ it comes to education, the Ox- Mississippi have been labeled percentage graduation rate increased its QDI score this who need extra assistance and ford School District ranking Successful or above. and have high growth. year, but only Oxford High working to provide them with continues to rise. Sixty-five schools are labeled William Hamilton, assistant School received the Star rank- the necessary assistance. The Mississippi Department Star, the highest ranking, 181 superintendent for Oxford ing. Hamilton said he believes of Education has released the schools are labeled High Per- School District and Test Coor- “We were happy to see that interventions are the most ef- official 2011 accountability forming, and there is a decrease dinator for the past eight years, our QDI increased, but we fective way for learning. The ratings for schools and school in the number of schools with is confident that Oxford School must continue working dili- Mississippi Department of Ed- districts in Mississippi, showing the lowest ranking, Failing. District as a whole can earn a gently to continue to see in- ucation requires interventions positive results. Oxford High School has been Star title if the QDI is raised. creases in QDI,” said Jeffrey to help deficit areas in schools Oxford School District is designated as a Star School “We’re in good shape right Clay, Oxford Middle School by a three tier system. now labeled as High Perform- with a Quality of Distribution now, but we need to get our principal. “To improve, we do “We have to provide success- ing, one of the highest rank- (QDI) score of 216 and one of QDI district score up,” he said. not have to work harder, we ful interventions for these stu- ing school districts in the state, the highest graduation rates “As the middle schools and el- have to work smarter.” dents so they can have success and has met growth in all of its in the state. The middle and ementary schools continue to Clay said the middle school in the classes,” Hamilton said. schools this year. elementary schools are close raise their scores, we can get it is “working smarter” by pro- In addition to the interven- On the scale of Failing, Low behind in the QDI score, with there.” viding students with a rigor- tions provided, the school scores close to 200. The QDI is based on the ous curriculum and expanding inside In order to receive a Star number of students taking a learning opportunities, pro- See SCORES, PAGE 5
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OPINION | 9.23.11 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | PAGE 2
BY JOSH CLARK @dm_toons
Forward Rebels group up to no good
newspapers across the region for the poor play, as he should. negativity and a lack of confi- the time to throw in the towel. Monday, a growing coalition of He’s the one in charge. That’s dence in our program. In 2003 we lost early sea- Rebel fans under the misnomer why we pay him the big bucks. They clearly don’t have the son games to Texas Tech and “Forward Rebels” launched an Coach Nutt has said time and university’s best interest at Memphis before winning seven ad attack on Athletics Director again that he loves football be- heart. straight SEC games and the Pete Boone. cause it teaches players about If they did, they’d put their Cotton Bowl. BY TAYLOR MCGRAW [email protected] Part of the ad stated: “We be- life. thousands in smear ad money We have nine games left in the lieve that our coaches are not “You’re going to get knocked toward the $150 million athletics season. That’s 540 minutes of I turned the TV off three the problem. Or our athletes. Or down,” Nutt said in a press con- campaign that’s well underway. football. times during the Vanderbilt our fans. The Ole Miss Admin- ference Tuesday. “(But) it’s about Look, we’re all frustrated with Will you be cheering for our game. If not for the strategic istration is the problem.” how you respond.” our recent lack of athletic suc- players or pouting about the placement of couch pillows, I In other words, it’s all Boone’s That’s the right attitude. Get cess, but I implore you to not administration when we turn it might have broken a fist. It was fault and no one else’s. They’d back up, Rebels. to follow these mutineers. We around? the worst game I’d ever seen Ole have you think Boone was the These “Forward Rebels” folks can weather this storm, but we Miss play, and I was mad. one jumping offsides and miss- have the wrong attitude. Instead all need to stick together and Taylor McGraw is president of But what upset me more than ing tackles Saturday. of supporting the team, they are keep supporting our program in the Associated Student Body. He is a the drumming we took on the At a press conference earlier pumping money into an ill-fated healthy ways. senior public policy leadership major field was the way some of the this week, head coach Houston effort to oust the man on top. In I’ve been a Rebel fan long from Oxford. Follow him on Twitter Ole Miss “faithful” reacted. In Nutt accepted all of the blame the process, they’re only fueling enough to know that this isn’t @taylor_mcgraw.
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Fellow Rebels, every week. I suggest that you abama and LSU, then we need through, his courage remained University is respected, but Ole come in person. to start showing up and sup- resolute, how could ours ever Miss is loved. The University It goes without saying that this If you write an appeal, you porting the Ole Miss Rebels like waver? He believed there were gives a diploma and regretfully past week has been one filled are limited on what you can say those fans do. no losses, only temporary set- terminates tenure, but one never with disappointment. This letter and you are leaving your ticket in Everyone talks about how we backs. There was always hope graduates from Ole Miss.” is not intended to remind us of the hands of one person on the need to get back to the team of through the thickest gloom. He Let’s be the true fans of Ole what has been talked about since board. But, if you come in per- 2008 and 2009. I remember at never said never. Miss that we always are at the be- the first turnover last Saturday. son, you can thoroughly explain the beginning of the 2008 sea- “Don’t ever quit.” Chucky ginning of the season. Let’s hold Instead, we want to remind your situation and will have a son we were 2-2 with loses to Mullins didn’t. it together all the way through, you, members of the Ole Miss board of diverse students vote Vanderbilt and Wake Forest and So let’s support our team. Let’s no matter what. family, that our role as fans is on your appeal. our two wins were against push- believe that we can accomplish We should come out in full just as valuable as the roles of This board is here for you, we over teams like Memphis and great things here at Ole Miss. support on Saturday against the team and coaching staff. The are all students who share your Samford. I believe the following passage Georgia and let our boys know time to come together as Reb- grievances with the campus Everyone was considering that says it best: “There is a valid dis- we are going to be here for them, els is now. Our team needs us. parking. If you have any ques- to be a lost season as well. Then tinction between The Univer- cheering and chanting Hotty Coach Nutt and his staff need tions, don’t hesitate to send me what happened? We beat Flori- sity and Ole Miss even though Toddy. That’s what we should do us. an e-mail at [email protected]. da, the excitement grew, and the the separate threads are closely if we are TRUE fans and TRUE The entire game-day atmo- Drive safe, enjoy this wonderful very next week we lost to South interwoven. The University is OLE MISS REBELS. sphere is dependent upon us. college life and if you believe Carolina and then to Alabama. buildings, trees and people. Ole We cannot continue to discour- your charge is wrong, come in to And once again everyone was Miss is mood, emotion and per- Hunter Crane age our own team and staff, ex- appeal! doubtful and thought we just sonality. One is physical, and the Ole Miss Alumnus pecting them to put more points wasted the win against Florida. other is spiritual. One is tangible Current Football Season Ticket on the board or more wins on Cortez Adams But what happened? We reeled and the other intangible. The Holder our record. We cannot continue Public policy leadership major off 6 straight wins against the to leave the game early out of Chairman, Traffic Appeals likes of Arkansas, Auburn, LSU, frustration and then expect the Court MSU and Texas Tech. team to play harder. What’s to say that this team We cannot continue to openly To the Editor: cannot do the same? dishearten our Rebels and ex- Was the loss to Vanderbilt em- pect them to come back after a My name is Hunter Crane and barrassing? Absolutely –– to us loss with renewed energy and I am an alumnus of the Univer- the fans, the administration, the vigor. sity of Mississippi, current sea- coaches and most importantly As Ole Miss Rebels, we must son ticket holder and the biggest the players. But WE HAVE to DUI’s, Drug and Alcohol Possession, Serious Felonies stand behind our team – win or Ole Miss optimist you will ever back our team if we expect to be lose. meet. GREAT. When your Criminal Defense Matters Kick-off is at 11:21 a.m. to- I have had about all of the We cannot throw them under morrow. Get there at 10:41 a.m. negativity toward our team and the bus and go sit in the Grove Wear Red. Lock the Vaught. coaching staff that I can take. when the season has just begun. 400 South Lamar, Suite A Yell in support the entire game. We have played 3 football games This team needs a spark; it needs Oxford, Mississippi And stay until the end. Our team this fall and everyone is consider- a win to rebound off of. I believe needs us more than ever. ing this season to be a lost cause. we can get it. 662.234.8775 Be loud. Be proud. Be a Reb- Why do we do that? I believe it is out there and that holcombdunbar.com el. I know the typical answer is this team is capable of being a because we have been Ole Miss very good football team. Use your smart phone and scan the box to find out Hotty Toddy, fans our entire lives and this is We need to remember a player more about Holcomb Dunbar’s criminal defense team: Margaret Ann Morgan how it always is. I believe the who we as Ole Miss fans hold Ole Miss Cardinal Club Forward Together campaign is very dear. Chucky Mullins. “You trying to push us in the direction can never give up,” is what he To the Editor: we as fans want to go, but we will told an ESPN interviewer. never get there with the attitude “You’ve got to tell yourself About a week ago, there was we display about our football you can never quit. You’ve got an article that quoted me saying, team. to keep going.” And if Chucky “I have no empathy for fresh- Did Alabama fans abandon Mullins wasn’t quitting after he Free Background InFormatIon avaIlaBle upon request men.” I feel that I must clarify their team in 2007 when they was injured and if he was still this statement. went 6-6? No they didn’t, they pursuing his dreams, then how I don’t have empathy for fresh- showed up every game with can we ever quit? men: freshmen who park on the 90,000 plus attendance. If Chucky Mullins didn’t cave curb, obstruct traffic or park in If Ole Miss wants to get to the in to self-pity, how could we? fire lanes! level of football of teams like Al- If, after all he had gone These offenses have nothing to do with how well you are in- formed on parking rules and reg- ulations on campus; these offens- es are state-wide regulations that all licensed drivers are supposed to know. Never is it applicable to park on a curb, park obstructing traffic or park in a fire lane. As for parking on campus, I share and understand all of the THE LARG E PEPPERONI ills that the students on campus have with parking. As the chairman of the Traf- fic Appeals Board, I see these issues first-hand. If you feel that you do not deserve an issued $5.50 ticket, I solicit you to either write READY TO GO UNTIL 10 PM an appeal or appear in-person BIG on Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m. in PICK UP ONLY Union room 403. I stated in the article that the newly selected 662-236-3030 board was hard, and I will stand 1603 W. JACKSON AVE. by that statement. However, we dismiss a multitude of tickets DEAL NEWS
NEWS | 9.23.11 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | PAGE 4 Oxford High School upgrading to new facility
BY EMILY ROLAND School Principal Michael Martin The $30 million bond awarded [email protected] said. “Early in, the school system to the Oxford School District this realized that with the large influx past October is being applied The city of Oxford voted to of students coming, something to more than just the new high pass a bond this past October that had to happen.” school, which means all of it can- would make a much-needed ex- Eley Guild Hardy, founded in not go toward the new school pansion to Oxford High School Jackson in 1953, is the architec- alone. Harvey said some of the a reality. tural company in charge of the career and technical programs, “We have got to have the physi- new Oxford High School facil- the performing arts center and cal space for 1,200 students to ity. Having previously designed the auxiliary gym may not be go,” Oxford School District in- the Robert C. Khayat Law Cen- built right away, depending on terim superintendent Brian Har- ter, the Gertrude Castellow Ford available funds. vey said. Center and the Residential Col- Some of the money has already With an elementary school leges on the University of Missis- been spent on preparing the holding almost double the enroll- sippi campus to name a few, EGH ground for the new high school, ment of the high school, accord- is no stranger to Oxford. hiring the architect and conduct- ing to the Oxford School District Harvey said the principle ar- ing various academic studies,
Enrollment Summary compiled chitect on the project is Michael Martin said. The final cost will not RENDERING COURTESY OXFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT on Aug. 24, the Oxford School Jones; however, he said no docu- be known until the final structural Board is finally making room for ments have been signed by con- details are decided upon, which ous construction companies who The actual building will be the unavoidable growth. tractors, as the board is still in the will not be until a contractor has want the jobs, and then once those “more or less gutted,” he added, “All of this is geared toward that bidding process and will not make been hired. bids are made, then you will truly to be updated with new technol- high enrollment,” Oxford High a decision for a few months. “The bids will be taken by vari- know what the final cost of the ogy, lighting and “a long laundry buildings will be,” Martin said. list” of other things. Martin said “And that depends on things like the facility will then reopen for the cost of brick, the cost of diesel seventh and eighth grade. fuel, the cost of labor, where the The final details of the new fa- construction company is located cility should be ironed out within a DWIGHT N. BALL and who we choose.” couple of months and a few more The original estimate for the board meetings, Martin said, as ATTORNEY AT LAW new high school was approxi- the Oxford School Board is mak- SINCE 1970 mately $27.7 million, Harvey ing the decisions about which bid said; however, that was before the to take and which contractor to performing arts center was added hire. 104 Courthouse Square to the plans. “They are working around the (the Downtown Square) Harvey said the Oxford School clock on it,” he said. District is being careful to stay While the primary goal of the Oxford, Mississippi 38655 within its budget for the new facil- new high school is to accommo- DWIGHTNBALL.COM ity. The actual building has been date the rising enrollment num- [email protected] divided into various parts; some bers, Harvey said the Oxford are necessities and others are School Board is also aiming to amenities, all of which may not build an energy-efficient facility. be built immediately. The school “I am a firm believer that we 662-234-7777 board will decide what parts of have to take care of what has been the school are built first and what given to us,” Harvey said. “We is held off for later, Martin add- are looking at building a LEED PUBLIC DRUNK, FAKE ID, MIP, CRIMINAL DEFENSE: DUI, ed. school and we hope we are going AND ALL OTHER ALCOHOL OFFENSES; SPEEDING, RECKLESS DRIVING, FAKE “It’s like building your house,” to be able to achieve that.” DRIVER’S LICENSE, AND ; EXPIRED TAG, NO ALL OTHER TRAFFIC OFFENSES Martin said. “You’d love to have According to the U.S. Green DRIVER’S LICENSE, AND ALL OTHER MOTOR VEHICLE RELATED OFFENSES; the swimming pool and the three- Building Council website, LEED, POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA, PARAPHERNALIA, AND POSSESSION OR SALE car garage and the lawn land- or Leadership in Energy and OF ALL OTHER ILLEGAL DRUGS; DISTURBING THE PEACE, DISORDERLY scape, but sometimes all you can Environmental Design, “is an CONDUCT, SHOPLIFTING, AGGRAVATED ASSAULT, SIMPLE ASSAULT, do is get the frame up.” internationally-recognized green AND ALL OTHER CRIMES. The current Oxford High building certification system.” School facility is over 50 years old, The goal is to promote sustain- and Harvey said the new building, able development and building 1. Former Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) estimated to be around 240,000 practices through a rating system, square feet, will provide students which recognizes projects that 2. Owned and practiced at his privately owned Law Firm for 40 consecutive with more places and ways to “implement strategies for better years located at the same place, being the Oxford Square, Downtown, learn. environmental and health perfor- Oxford, Mississippi “It will be a new learning facil- mance.” ity with new learning spaces,” he In addition to taking a few steps 3. Taught 3 different Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure courses each and said. “There are some outdoor toward Oxford’s green initiative, every semester at the University of Mississippi for 29 consecutive years learning spaces that are planned the new facility will be an influen- and some integration between in- tial addition to a developing area. 4. Former Municipal Prosecutor for the city of Oxford, Mississippi for 6 years door and outdoor spaces. I think The new Oxford High School that adds to students being able to will be located on Sisk Avenue, a 5. Former Municipal Court Judge for the city of Oxford, Mississippi for 8 years achieve (more).” decision made after a long search Harvey said the Oxford School was conducted, followed by delib- 6. Recipient of the DISTINGUISHED AWARD OF MERIT from the Mississippi Board hopes to begin construc- eration among the board. Martin State Bar given to one Attorney in the State each year for outstanding tion on the new school in Decem- said the location was chosen based contributions to the practice of law ber of this year or in January of on different criteria, including city next year, with a projected open- limit lines and proximity to the 7. A Founding Member of the National College for DUI Defense ing date of August of 2013. other schools. Martin said the current facility “The main thing I am looking 8. Former Vice President and President of the Lafayette County Bar will still be used after the new high forward to personally for Oxford Association school opens, despite its size and High School is room,” Martin outdated technology. Specifically, said. “We have a wonderful staff, 9. Member and Past Offi cer of the Lafayette Bar Association; Mississippi State the outside areas of the old high a wonderful student body and a Bar Association, American Bar Association, National Trial Lawyers, etc. school will continue to be used wonderful community, but you for athletics; it is still undecided just can’t keep forcing them into Listing of these previously mentioned areas of practice does not indicate any certifi cation of expertise therein whether any auditorium space at a really tight arena and expecting the old school will be used, Mar- great results. It just doesn’t work tin said. like that.” NEWS | 9.23.11 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | PAGE 5
Bolden and Enrique Davis aren’t REBELS, quite 100 percent, but both will continued from page 1 news briefs dress and are expected to be ready to play Saturday. Sopho- backer and defensive end for the more running back Jeff Scott TWO lawsuits FILED that begins July 1. sourceful and efficient,” he said. Bulldogs. has also been banged up follow- over tainted organs Federal earmarks have been While universities have found So far this season, he has 20 ing the Vanderbilt game, but he stopped and stimulus dollars are ways to save some operating ex- tackles, including 2.5 tackles for should be ready to go Saturday. JACKSON (AP) — The fami- phasing out. Bounds said he’s also penses, Bounds said one way loss and four quarterback hur- Junior quarterback Randall lies of two transplant patients who concerned about the future of re- they’ve absorbed the change in ries. Mackey suffered a thigh bruise received organs from an unidenti- search dollars and Pell grants. state funding is by having fewer “He is one of the best defen- against Vanderbilt, but will be fied donor with a rare, undetected Since the late 1990s, Mississippi faculty members in relation to the sive ends we’ll face all year,” Nutt available on Saturday if the Reb- parasite have filed lawsuits against universities have received an in- number of students — the oppo- said. “This guy is physical; he’s els decide to put him into the Mississippi Organ Recovery Agen- creasing percentage of their fund- site of what they’ve wanted to do to tough. He loves contact; he looks game. cy and the University of Mississip- ing from tuition and a decreasing promote academic achievement. for it. We’ll have to know where Sophomore linebacker Mike pi Medical Center. percentage from the taxpayer dol- The university system is request- he is at all times.” Marry, who has worn a walking Ellecia Small of Canton died lars — a pattern that officials say ing more money for the coming On the offensive line, freshman boot off and on this week to pro- Feb. 3, 2010, after being removed is taking place in many other states year, including an additional $50 Aaron Morris will make his first tect the strained arch of his foot, from life support. Another patient as well. million for general campus needs, career start at left guard in place is also expected to go in and will who received an organ was only Information provided by the which is a proposed increase of of sophomore Patrick Junen. be counted on Saturday. identified by UMMC as an Ala- Mississippi Institutions of Higher 14.6 percent. Another thing the Rebel of- Junior wide receiver Melvin bama man. The Clarion-Ledger Learning shows that in the state fis- The system is also seeking an ad- fense has been working on this Harris, who missed the first three reports that a lawsuit identities him cal year that ended June 30, 1998, ditional $22.9 million for the Uni- week is limiting turnovers. games due to a back injury, prac- as Kinyata Johnson. Mississippi universities received 54 versity of Mississippi Medical Cen- “Less mistakes – that’s the bot- ticed all week and should get into Johnson’s attorney says he was percent of their funding from the ter, which is a proposed increase of tom line,” he said. “Let’s don’t the mix against Georgia, too. released from UMMC in May state budget and 33 percent from 10.5 percent. stop ourselves. We’ve been stop- Sophomore safety Brishen 2010 but requires constant care. tuition. For the current fiscal year, The state’s university system ping ourselves a lot. We can’t Matthews is the only remaining The parasite infecting the donor which ends June 30, they’re receiv- currently has its highest enrollment have that.” player out for the Rebels, as he was later identified as a free-living ing 37 percent of their funding ever, with seven of the eight schools The Rebels have had some continues to nurse a back injury. soil amoeba. from the state budget and 57 per- setting records. guys out with injuries all season Kickoff is set for 11:21 a.m. The amoeba causes encephali- cent from tuition. long, but this week that list has in Vaught-Hemingway Stadium tis, or inflammation of the brain. Bounds said that while the out- New pharmacy dean dwindled quite drastically. and will air on the SEC Net- of-pocket expense for students Senior running backs Brandon work. College funding drops has increased several times over The university selected Ken- the past decade, university tuition tucky native David D. Allen as the JACKSON (AP) — Mississippi’s increases in Mississippi have been new dean of the School of Phar- I Will Be Your Advocate commissioner of higher educa- less dramatic than they’ve been in macy, following a national search. A A tion says he expects a loss of fed- other southern states. Allen, 49, is replacing Barbara nathanbasslaw.com lIcensed In mIssIssIppI eral funding to hurt the state’s eight Mississippi universities are re- G. Wells, who retires Dec. 31, and and tennessee public universities. ceiving about $1,000 per student Allen will begin on Jan. 1. ASS Hank Bounds spoke Monday to less in state support now than they Allen is the founding dean of 428 N. Lamar, Suite 106 legislators who are starting to plan did a decade ago, Bounds said. pharmacy at Northeast Ohio Oxford, MS 38655 state spending for the fiscal year “We are focused on being re- Medical University. 662-513-0064 Criminal Law - Including DUI, Possession, Minor in Possession, and any other Misdemeanor or Felony sional development is provided administrators, with hopes that t e aBove lIstIng oF t ese areas do not IndIcate certIFIcatIon oF e pertIse t ereIn SCORES, to teachers in the Oxford to this strategy will result in good continued from page 1 ensure the continual improve- test scores. ment of education. Bela J. Chain, Oxford School Parent groups, like the Par- Board president, is happy with hopes to place interactive ents’ Campaign, headed by good test scores, but reminds us white boards in the classrooms Nancy Loom, and PTO/PTA that there are other factors in to increase engagement in the groups, also help schools by evaluating schools. learning process and help stu- hosting events and raising mon- “The Mississippi Account- dents who have difficulties in ey. For example, the Parents’ ability System is too heavily de- learning. Campaign is hosting a series pendent on state tests scores in Teachers and parents also of community conversations my opinion,” she said. “There play a huge role in the success about ways to set Mississippi needs to be additional means of these students and contrib- on a path toward academic and whereby we evaluate our ute greatly to the recent score economic success. schools. increases, Clay said. The strategy of Oxford “I feel that the school should Oxford School District firmly schools consists of continued be primarily evaluated on its believes in hiring teachers who hard work on the part of the products, the success of its are highly qualified, and profes- teachers, principals and central graduates.”
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UM students inspired by trip to Africa, plan more outreach
BY SARAH HARDEN During the Pack-a-thon, often the meals provided were uted the teddy bears and books the friends I met in Africa,” he [email protected] packages of dried rice and veg- the only meals the children re- to schools,” Russell said. “We said. “It was an amazing experi- etables, beans, soy and dried ceived all day. took the teddy bears to a village, ence just being able to hear their Three University of Missis- meat were boxed together and Russell said the experience and for most of them that was stories. I tried to avoid as much sippi students recently traveled later shipped to storage facilities was a humbling one. the first teddy bear they’d ever as possible having a guilty con- to Africa to provide meals for in Kenya, where the meals were “The kids would prepare had. Then we gave the books to scious because of how ungrate- underprivileged children and prepared and given to children. songs for us and one was crying one of the school and the princi- ful I am for small things, but are planning another trip in Having the opportunity to when we brought the food down pal said that since last year their things such as piece of candy 2012. package the meals convinced the hill because they knew that English scores have gone up.” mean so much to them. Katherine Russell, Leigh Kai- Russell, Kaiser and Williams was their food,” she said. “Over “This experience opened up a “I know being one person I ser and Trevor Williams came to do more, so this summer all there, if you have a utensil to whole new world for me,” Kai- can only do so much but I made together through a “Feed the three traveled to Kenya to deliv- eat with, you were considered ser said. “They are in desper- a vow to the friends that I met Hunger” sponsored Pack-a- er meals to the children them- wealthy.” ate need of our help and it has in Africa that I would do every- thon in Oxford last year. selves. Russell and Kaiser became inspired me to do everything in thing I could to keep hope alive The Pack-a-thon brought From July 22 to Aug. 1, the involved with the program my power to do so.” for them.” local students, churches, busi- three traveled through Nairobi through Kappa Kappa Gam- Williams, who joined the proj- Another Pack-a-thon is sched- nesses and residents together to and Karungu, visiting half a ma, who sponsored projects ect after receiving an Ole Miss uled for Feb. 24-25, and students package over 146,000 meals for dozen schools where they pre- that have sent girls to Africa for Today announcement from as well as businesses and church- children in Africa. The Pack- pared meals for the children the last five years. They have Russell and Kaiser about the es are asked to participate. a-thon held in Oxford was the and spent time with them. also worked to send other items mission trip, said the experience Anyone interested in forming first to be organized on a college Williams said that during the to the children, in addition to gave him a different outlook on a team for next year’s Pack-a- campus and raised more money trip, both Nairobi and Karungu meals. life. thon should contact Katherine and packed more meals than were devastated by a year-long “We brought teddy bears and “Every morning and night I Russell at umpak2011@gmail. any other Pack-a-thon in 2010. drought and famine, and that books to Kenya, and we distrib- always pray a special prayer for com.
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BY RACHEL CLARK The program acquired new climbing, belaying, rappelling [email protected] gear this semester: Big Agnes 2-, and kayak rolling. 4- and 6-person tents, Jackson “It is never too late to join one Despite its self-explanatory Coosa fishing gear and Hero of our clubs,” Armstrong said. name, there’s more going on at whitewater kayaks. Richardson said all the infor- Ole Miss Outdoors than meets Richardson said the old kay- mation students need can be the eye. aks, “which still have a lot of found in the OMOD office, or This semester brings several useful life,” will be auctioned off the “cave” as it is affectionately changes to the program, in addi- through the procurement page referred to by the staff. The office tion to returning activities. on the university website. serves as the hub for all OMOD Shannon Richardson, campus OMOD graduate assistant does. recreation director of OMOD, Casey Armstrong encourages The office is downstairs in the said one of the most frequently those interested in the old boats Turner Center with the racquet- asked questions is, “How do I to email the OMOD Gmail ac- ball courts and swimming pool, join OMOD?” count to be put on the list for and it is staffed by knowledgeable Richardson said OMOD is not auction. students with more than enough necessarily a club that students Another facet of OMOD is certifications and experience to join, but instead a program that the Rebel Challenge Course, help the curious find what they offers different trips, gear rentals which is open every Friday from need. and weekly sport-specific clubs. 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Armstrong encourages people The clubs are open to all Uni- To participate, students and of all skill levels to participate in versity of Mississippi students other members of the Ole Miss clubs and trips. and faculty/staff, regardless of community need only to bring “If you have never been on an experience level. closed-toe shoes and their ID outdoor trip you should come OMOD gear rental has an card to the course. with us and try it out,” Arm- extensive inventory, including OMOD also offers clinics strong said. “You can learn so tents, sleeping bags, bouldering for those looking to hone their much and then be ready to set crash pads and kayaks. outdoors skills, including rock off on your our adventure.” LIFESTYLES | 9.23.11 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | PAGE 7 Lessons to be learned: how to change your oil BY MATTHEW BISHOP Changing your own oil is a dirty, time-consuming job. But, it also gives you a sense of accomplishment and can some- [email protected] times be fun. Not to mention, that just about anybody is capable of doing it, and it saves you a good amount of mon- PHOTOS BY SUSAN HOLT ey. So put on that T-shirt with the huge nacho stain, and be prepared to smell like a mechanic. But don’t worry; I will guide you through the whole process. Step 2: Lift the car loose. Then start turning it to the left with your hand while keeping Required Materials: up pressure on the bolt (if you don’t • Wrench to fit your oil Optional Materials: Unless you drive a tall enough keep pressure you’ll get oil all over plug • Gloves. Cheap Alterna- truck, you’re going to have to raise you). Once you have unscrewed • Oil. Synthetic or con- tive: Dish washing gloves the car up to work underneath it. the drain plug swiftly move it and ventional. Refer to your • Funnel. Free Alternative: Either drive the car up ramps (as your hand out of the way. The oil owner’s manual or oil cap Cut the top half off an old pictured) or jack the car up. IM- will now start to pour out of the oil to see how much and what two-liter bottle and use it. PORTANT: If you use a jack be pan so make sure you have your the recommended weight • Oil filter wrench sure to secure the car with jack drain pan in the right spot so you stands, you don’t want a two ton don’t spill any more oil than nec- is. (i.e. 10w-30, 5w-40, • Kitty Litter to clean up any Step 1: Check your vehicle falling on top of you. essary. Be sure not to drop the oil etc.) oil that was spilled. plug into the drain pan, it’s not • New oil filter • A twelve-pack. The cheap- oil very fun fishing through thick oil • Something to lift and hold er the better. The high-tech sensors in some for it. Continue to let the oil drain the car up. (i.e. ramps or a Be sure you have not modern vehicles can tell you when until step six. jack and jack stands.) driven your car for at least you need an oil change. But, for • Drain Pan. Cheap Alter- an hour or your oil will be good measure physically check native: A big enough bowl HOT. your oil anyway. Pop the hood and pull out the dipstick (it usually has a white or yellow handle) and look at the oil on it. If the oil is any shade of black or dark brown, it is time to Step 3: Drain the change your oil. Oil Once you get underneath the car (be sure to have your wrench and drain pan) you’re going to want Step 4: Remove the to locate the drain plug. To find old oil filter it, look at the very bottom of the You’re going to need to lo- engine (the oil pan) and it should cate the oil filter, which should be the big bolt all by itself. Use your wrench to break the oil plug See OIL, PAGE 8
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OIL, Eighth Annual C.A.R.E. Walk continued from page 7 be on the side of the engine. Look at the new filter if you’re not sure what to look for (the color may be different depend- ing on the brand). If it is dif- ficult to reach it from the top of the engine, try to get it from Step 6: Replace the the bottom. Once you find it, turn the filter to the left and Step 5: Install the oil plug start to unscrew it. It you are new filter The oil should be fully drained having trouble gripping the oil by this point and you’re now ready filter or if it is too tight, use the Take the new filter out of to replace the oil plug. First tighten oil filter wrench. the box and fill it with some it with your hand then finish it up The wrench will fit around new oil. with the wrench. Be sure not to the filter and the tighter you Let the filter absorb some of over tighten it because you run the pull to the left, the tighter the the oil and put a little more in. risk of stripping it. grip the wrench has. When you Then dip your finger in some completely unscrew the filter of the new oil and apply it to try taking it off with the open the rubber seal around the part facing up because they new filter. This insures a good hold a good amount of oil in seal and prevents the seal from them and you don’t want oil all dry rotting. over the place. Once you get it Then, screw the filter back off, place it in the drain pan to onto the engine by turning it QUENTIN WINSTINE | The Daily Mississippian let it drain completely. to the right with your hand.
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Soccer starts conference play at Arkansas, LSU
BY JAKE THOMPSON trip at Arkansas and LSU right ford, the Rebels are 2-3-1. The Tigers. team and organized; they’ve giv- [email protected] off the bat with two Western Di- Rebels look to turn things around “Sunday at Baton Rouge is al- en up very few goals,” Mott said. vision teams that are really good with a struggling opponent in Ar- ways difficult,” Mott said. “It’ll The Tigers lead the Rebels in The Ole Miss soccer team and dangerous.” kansas. probably be hot, so we’ve got to the overall series, 7-6-4, and the (4-3-1) will begin Southeastern Leading the offensive attack for Last season, the teams played be focused and mentally ready teams played to a scoreless, dou- Conference play on the road this the Rebels is sophomore Rafaelle to a 4-4 double-overtime thriller for that challenge because LSU is ble-overtime tie last year in Ox- weekend. Souza. Among SEC players, she in Oxford. All-time, Ole Miss a very good team.” ford. On Friday night, the team trav- is first in points (18) and tied for leads the series against Arkansas, LSU is on a roll after wins over Game time for Friday’s Arkan- els to Fayetteville to face the Ra- first in goals (7). In the goal, fresh- 12-3-1. McNeese State and Oklahoma sas match is set for 7 p.m., and zorbacks of Arkansas (2-5). Then man Kelly McCormick made Despite the Razorbacks’ record this past weekend. Sunday’s LSU match is set for 1 the Rebels head south to Baton her first career start against UAB, this season, Mott knows it will be “LSU is a very well-coached p.m. Rouge for a Sunday showdown and senior Alley Ronaldi is the a tough test for his team. against the Tigers of LSU (5-3- school’s career leader in goals “Arkansas has some really dan- 1). against average (0.89). gerous front runners that have “This is certainly the time of Last weekend, the road contin- scored some goals, and we’ve got year we are looking forward to ued to be unkind to the Rebels, to be prepared for that,” he said. starting conference play,” head who lost to UAB in Birmingham With one day of rest and travel, COLORS • CUTS HIGHLIGHTS coach Matt Mott said. Saturday. At home, Ole Miss is a the team knows it will have a diffi- haircuts • foil highlighting • color “We are on a really tough road perfect 3-0, while away from Ox- cult task when they face the LSU BRAZILIAN BLOWOUTS waxing • pedicures • manicures KNOW YOUR FOE: GEORGIA
Name: University of Georgia (1982) Nickname: Bulldogs Hines Ward — Pittsburgh Steelers — 4x Pro Location: Athens, Georgia (115,452 pop.) Bowl Selection, 2x Super Bowl winner, Super Enrollment: 34,885 Bowl MVP (XL) Colors: Red and Black Other Notable Alumni: Mascot: Uga (Live), Hairy Dawg (Costume) R.E.M. — Recently disbanded American Head Coach: Mark Richt 11th year (97- rock band 36) Bill Goldberg — Professional wrestler, also Conference: Southeastern Conference played football at Georgia All-time Record: 731-389-54 Ryan Seacrest — American Idol host S A AL O 2010 Record: 6-7, 3-5 SEC Interesting Fact: National Champion: 1942, 1980 The University of Georgia received its ATTORNEY AT LAW Notable Football Alumni: charter from the state of Georgia on January Matthew Stafford — Detroit Lions — No. 1 27, 1785, becoming the first state-supported overall pick (2009) university in the United States. The university 300 an uren • Criminal Defense Herschel Walker — Heisman Trophy Winner was later established in 1801. Suite 0, i h otton • DUI Defense .O. ox 820 • Drug Related Charges Volleyball visits Georgia and Oxford, MS 38655 • Expungements Auburn on first SEC road trip with 12 kills and senior Morgan 662 234 2025 Springer added a team-leading 16 digs. Ole Miss bounced back [email protected] against Arkansas behind senior Regina Thomas, who put down a game-high 15 kills. Thomas, who suffered a torn ACL last season, seems to be getting back to where she left off before her injury last season. “I think every day we see a little bit more of the old Regina come back,” Getzin said. “I don’t think she is quite back to where she was, and I know that really frus- trates her.” Petre Thomas| The Daily Mississippian Another bright spot for the Junior Allegra Wells puts down a spike in a four-set win over Northwestern in the Magnolia Rebels going into this weekend Invitational earlier this month. Wells leads the team with 109 kills. is their blocking game. Ole Miss finished with 16 and 10 total EXTENDED HOURS BY MATT SIGLER two hard-fought matches.” blocks against LSU and Arkan- [email protected] Last season, the Rebels (5-5, sas, respectively. 1-1 SEC) had great success, win- The road trip will begin with Friday + Saturday Evening After beginning Southeastern ning both matches against Geor- Georgia (4-8, 0-2 SEC) Friday Conference play 1-1 at home gia and Auburn. night in Athens at 6 p.m. The this past weekend, the Ole Miss “We swept both of these teams Bulldogs are coming off a pair volleyball team is heading on the last year, but I like how our team of dropped matches against SEC road to face off with two more is playing right now going into opponents in Tennessee and SEC opponents. our conference road trip,” Getzin Kentucky. “We’re going to be on the road said. The Rebels will continue play and facing two teams with two The Rebels’ first SEC weekend on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. against OpEN SUNDay new head coaches in Georgia and was a tough one after playing five- Auburn (6-6, 0-2 SEC). Like Auburn,” Ole Miss head coach set matches against both LSU and Georgia, Auburn also lost to both Joe Getzin said. “I expect both Arkansas. In Friday’s loss to LSU, Tennessee and Kentucky this past 11:00a.m. – 3:00 p.m. teams to be scrappy and to have junior Allegra Wells led the way weekend. SPORTS | 9.23.11 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | PAGE 12
Hipp’s Tips: Georgia Bulldogs
BY BENNET HIPP if they want to turn around their the Cotton Bowl. [email protected] season. After the loss to Vander- Looking to Saturday, Georgia bilt last season, the Rebels were will be the best team Ole Miss has Put Vanderbilt behind 1-2 and struggled to a 4-8 record. played so far this season, which them However, in head coach Hous- doesn’t bode well. The Rebels It’s easy to let a terrible loss like ton Nutt’s first year, Ole Miss was need to take what they learned Vanderbilt linger, but the Rebels 2-2 after a loss to Vanderbilt, but from last week’s loss and move can not afford for that to happen surged to finish 9-4, and winning on. Another sluggish start in what is an incredibly important game for both Nutt and this team can’t happen. Figure out the offense angel taxi After three games, Ole Miss Open 24/7 ranks 115th in the country in total offense per game at 253.3 yards • Excursions to and from: per game. This week, offensive coordinator David Lee said the Oxford, Memphis,Tunica, Jackson Rebels took out almost 30 percent • Professional Drivers of the playbook and are running only three protection schemes in 662-715-9382 order to make sure they know what they are doing on that side of the ball. Ole Miss better hope that works the because the Georgia offense is av- eraging 40.7 points per game on Cedar offense. In order to give the Ole Miss defense a chance, the offense needs to move the football and put some points on the board. Take advantage of a be- PETRE THOMAS | The Daily Mississippian leaguered Bulldog offensive Bucket Senior defensive end Wayne Dorsey sacks and forces a fumble in the first quarter of Satur- Highway 6, West 7 miles out of town on the left line day’s loss to Vanderbilt. Dorsey leads the team with two sacks and three tackles for loss this Georgia starting right guard season. Chris Burnette tweaked his knee during practice this week. Starting turn up the pressure on Georgia in the win. Georgia, meanwhile, Solid Oak Rocking Chairs center Ben Jones, who also missed quarterback Aaron Murray and had similar struggles in its loss to $100 some practice during the week, force the Bulldogs into some mis- South Carolina two weeks ago. may slide over to right guard takes. The Gamecocks scored on a fake Jumbo Size Saturday. Left guard Kenarious Make plays on defense and punt, an interception return and Gates missed the past two games special teams a fumble recovery in the 45-42 $125 with an ankle injury, but should re- One of the Rebels’ two touch- win. turn to his starting role Saturday. downs against FBS opponents Ole Miss sophomore running We specialize in solid oak furniture Top reserve Kolton Houston, also came on sophomore safety back Jeff Scott and Georgia se- a guard, is currently ineligible, so Charles Sawyer’s 96-yard inter- nior cornerback Brandon Boykin Tables, Bookshelves, Bedroom Suits, Georgia is scrambling to find bod- ception return that was nearly are both explosive return guys. In Dining Room tables and chairs. ies to fill the guard positions. enough to win the season opener the field position battle, Ole Miss For Ole Miss, through three against BYU. Last Saturday, Ole junior punter Tyler Campbell Quality Furniture games, senior defensive end Miss forced two fumbles and in- (47 yards per punt) and Georgia Wayne Dorsey has two of the tercepted one pass, but Vanderbilt senior punter Drew Butler (45.7 team’s four sacks. This Saturday forced five interceptions, includ- yards per punt) are statistically the 662-234-8202 is a great chance for the Rebels to ing one returned for a touchdown two best in the SEC.