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Breakfast and Beginnings

YOUR FALL THE HAPPY HOUR SOCIAL CALENDAR RUN DOWN

NURSE STORIES: 55 QUESTIONS MY FIRST ER SHIFT WITH LYSSA WEATHERLY Vol.XLIX/No.1

JESMYN WARD JON MEACHAM FEATURES AUGUST 2018

JULIA REED SALMAN RUSHDIE

We’re more than your next-door neighbor with the great fried chicken.

16 30 36 FAREWELL FROM DR. ARU STUDENT STORIES THE BREAKFAST FLOW From left, UMMC School of Health Related Professions alumni now working at MRC include physical therapist Kayla Ross, class of 2017; physical therapist Kaitlin Ingram, CHART class of 2014; physical therapist Chris McGuffey, class of 2013; physical therapist Anna Sumrall, class of 2018; and occupational therapist Audrey Hartman, class of 2018. A beloved physician reflects on Shelby Sumner and Liz Fores- You have the morning off and At Methodist Rehabilitation Center, we’ve trained generations of physical, occupational, speech and recreation therapists through our Clinical his 23 years with UMC and the man give us their take on first- you want breakfast, Education Program. advice he has for anyone pursu- day fears of nursing school and but where to? In the last 10 years, we’ve helped 372 therapists get the hands-on training ing a career in caring for pa- the rush of finally being licensed We've got you covered. they need to launch successful careers. And some like us so much, they tients. to treat. Also, Steven Papas on decide to work for MRC. med school and fatherhood. Maybe it’s the fried chicken … The Murmur | AUGUST 2018 3 murmur ad.indd 1 8/2/18 4:25 PM DEPARTMENTS AUGUST 2018

Around the U Talk of the Town

12 34 Words of Wisdom Happy Hour Rundown from Dr. Clark We've collected all the deals from 4 or 5 tips for success around town, so you can grab the from Dumbledore himself squad and hit the town. By Mikey Arceo

14 36 55 Questions with The Breakfast Flow Chart Lyssa Weatherly Brunch or breakfast? Fancy or funky? M3 Augustin Casals greeting M1s on their first day The No. 7 Burger at Lou's Full Serv An exclusive interview Alcohol or nah? with everyone's favorite doc 38 16 The Monthly GOAT Farewell from Dr. Aru Fight for your favorites. A letter to residents Winner takes all. This month: best and students burger in Jackson

20 40 Camp Uplift Events around Town Fun times under the sea You're not allowed to say there's nothing to do in Jackson 24 Bulletin Board Happy Hour at The Apothecary What's going on with ASB this month? Flip here. Need to Know

28 44 Your Social Calendar Mo's Movie Monthly from the VP Fall movie preview. By Mary Moses Back to School Bash is coming 46 48 30 The Murmur Book Review Food Feature: Homemade Pop Tarts Student Stories "Celine" by Peter Heller From the cover, finally redeeming the most A monthly feature. reviewed by Rosemary Moak underwhelming component of the breakfast We want to hear from you! arsenal. By John Bobo

Tony Tang and Sean Himel debate the best burger in town

4 AUGUST 2018 | The Murmur The Murmur | AUGUST 2018 5 FROM THE EDITOR Editor-in-ChiEf For the first 3 days of camp, breakfast—for whatever John Bobo Bacon, Eggs, and reason—was always when the anxiety of not belonging Staff would creep back in. I had just spent the entire day Ford Franklin the Fear of Not adjusting to this new biome, and each of those first 3 Mary Moses Hitt mornings it was like I was getting dropped off all over Rosemary Moak Belonging again. I spent a long time being averse to breakfast dESign and PhotograPhy food for this very association. Eggs and bacon equaled John Bobo that tight feeling in my chest, pancakes were the pit he urMur ContributorS T M feeling in my stomach. John F.G. Bobo Mikey Arceo THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER Shelby Dye But the anxiety always passed. It took about 72 hours, Liz Foresman reakfast is terrifying. It just is. but every single year on Day 4 of camp I knew I was To be clear, I guess it’s not the Eggo that ins- going to be alright. I just needed time to adjust. Time Sean Himel Btills dread in the heart as sun breaks over the to belong. Steven Papas breakfast table. It’s the beginning-again that’s scary. Tony Tang Odds are you’re beginning something new. New school My mom pressured me to go to an all-boys camp for year, new school, new job, new position. Maybe you’re six summers when I was a kid. This was a sports camp taking care of patients for the first time on your own. as far as I was concerned, and let’s just say I was never Maybe you’re scared that you’ll be found out too. a super athletic kid. I quit after I was too old for coach-pitch league because who wants someone from But here’s the thing about breakfast and beginnings. Meet the team the other team pitching at you? Right? I digress. While there is great fear in the uncertainty, there is also great potential, and there is immense Who can truly discern the thoughts of a lo- power in that potential. Paralysis and pro- ving mother, but I assume she wanted to gress exist on the same table and your make sure I was properly being sociali- reaction to fear mediates which portion zed with my gender cohort and maybe you consume. spending less time acting out one-man Harry Potter plays, alone in my attic. So In those first few hours of the day, or I went to the all-boys athletic summer first few months of a new season, you camp with the same jitters as, I assume, have within your fingertips a control over an NFL draft pick feels when he’s going to the trajectory of your life. Embrace it. Don’t try out at that scouting camp thing that, um, hide in your sleeping bag. And if you have to, ya know, sports jargon… it’s different? Ok. See what fake it until you feel like you belong. I mean? Not my expertise. No more sports similes, I 44 46 promise. Creating this first issue of The Murmur has been a new beginning for me, and I hope it’s something you I remember driving to camp, those 5 ½ hour drives, look forward to every month. And in the spirit of really Mary Moses Hitt Rosemary Moak Ford Franklin with the biggest tangled knot of dread in my stomach. committing to this metaphor of breakfast as a signifier Movie guru Literary savant Trivia master The very first summer I had my only asthma attack in for how you’re doing internally and the great potential the hotel the night before opening day. It was a mag- of new beginnings, we’ve got some great content for From growing up in the MS Delta Rosemary is a third-year medical Ford is a Jackson native in his third nitude of awful for my 4th grade heart that I haven’t you. Like Mary Moses’s Breakfast Flow Chart to help to cheering on the Rebs as an student who grew up in Brookhaven. year of medical school. On a given experienced very often in my life. I don’t belong, I’d tell you make some important a.m. decisions, the Happy undergraduate, she started She enjoys reading lots of different night he can be found snagging myself, and it will only take these people 5 minutes to Hour Run Down, some homemade pop-tarts, or our her M3 year this past summer. types of literature: classics, HARRY the prize money at Library trivia or figure it out. I knew they would find me out and expose Student Stories series just to name a few. To really dri- POTTER, mysteries, southern grit, walking his Austrailian Shepherd, me as an outsider. The sickness of fear is such a real ve my #newbeginnings point home, the opener for our A lifelong fan of books, film, musicals, nonfiction, mythology, legends, tall Attie. On day of press, Ford and sick. "Around the U" section is a photo of Robert and Sarah she is excited to switch roles from tales, and of course fairy tales. She his wife Nicole gave birth to their Tramel who just got married in July. Robert is an M2 fan to storyteller. She is a Lebanon hasn't met a book she doesn’t like daughter, Amelia Rivers Franklin. Every opening day was the same. My parents would and Sarah is an M1. descendant, professional eater, (cue the tall tales, legends, and fairy This issue is dedicated to her. drop me off, unpack my things, and wave goodbye. and unrivaled quoter of movies. Immediately there was always that period of shock I hope this issue helps you get started, get connected, tales). She has a mild obsession and inertia, where I knew I had to look normal, inte- or feel encouraged in whatever you’re beginning—so with reading newspapers in print, ract appropriately with my new cabin mates and other that you’ll soon feel, and believe, that you belong here not digitally. She’s still learning camp strangers but all I wanted to do was crawl in my at UMC. to embrace this “millennial life.” sleeping bag and cry. As the day progressed that fee- John ling would fade, like clockwork. Until breakfast. School of Medicine, 3rd Year Editor of The Murmur 6 AUGUST 2018 | The Murmur The Murmur | AUGUST 2018 7 UMMC School Cup

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Greetings, Fellow Students, Faculty, and Staff,

What a fast, but wonderful summer it has been! The 2018-2019 school year is upon us, and I hope that everyone is as ready for it as I am. This month marks an exciting time of year when we see many new faces for the first time as well as many familiar faces How to Earn Points: Champion School FOLLOW US | LIKE US | ADD US again. Participate in ASB- • I know that many of the students already began their programs determined activities Engraved Trophy as early as May, but I want to take the time to extend to every- Point Values: for• School’s Display one a formal and sincere welcome to the University of Mississippi Awarded based on each Medical Center. As we move forward into the fall semester, let • ASB-sponsored UMMC Associated @UMMC_ASB school’s percent participation • us take advantage of exciting opportunities to engage with col- End-of-Year Party Student Body leagues, grow in professional skills, and embrace all members of our diverse community.

I am pleased to announce that the Associated Student Body (ASB) has scheduled monthly Roundtable discussion sessions UMMC_ASB UMMC_ASB that will be open to all students so that they can learn about upcoming events, voice campus concerns, and learn about ways to become more involved in student life. Dates and locations for Turn to us for: these sessions can be found in this issue. • Screening and care for diabetes, @umc.edu In addition, this year, students will have multiple opportunities high blood pressure, high for interprofessional education whereby they can learn about cholesterol, asthma, and other healthcare disciplines. These events begin with the Inter- heart disease President - emeyer professional Engagement Fair for all new students on August 17 • Physical exams for sports, in the Student Union and a series of monthly seminars featuring T: (662) 719-0276 (cell) school, employment, or insurance hot topics open to everyone. Expanded care • Workers’ compensation injuries Furthermore, ASB will kick off its promotion of diversity and and industrial screenings Vice President - rwood inclusion activities with the second annual UMMC CommUNITY hours are here. Day event on August 29. Read on for more details. • Wellness and preventive services Secretary - mbcobb Once again, welcome to this historic, world-renowned institution, • Sick visits Treasurer - ahuff2 Family Medicine Offers and please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any • Immunizations questions or concerns. 7:00 am Noon Same Day Appointments. I I • Child and adolescent care Yours in Service, Call 601.984.6800. • Women’s care

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White Dress to White Coat

Sarah (M1) and Robert Tra- mel (M2), enjoying their first month of marriage and first week at the same school

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and patients that are different in some way than you. It will make you better. It may be hard to believe this, but you’re building (or perhaps not) we remain from the Office of Student Affairs your referral network beginning with day one.

of Take time for personal wellness. committed documented. Our teams are here to work closely You’re beginning an educational marathon, with all students, helping them meet these challenges. Words not3 a sprint. Good habits built around diet, rest, to It’s our duty to provide the necessary information, exercise, relationships, spirituality and emotions support, guidance and will pay huge dividends. That said, at varying fostering wisdom resources needed for success. points along this journey, many of us will take As the Fall term begins, here’s a well-deserved break to let our hair down. Use a climate a few TIPS that might set a good judgement during these times and be safe. new student up for success: of respect, Intellectual wellness doesn’t stop in the Don’t be afraid to speak 4classroom. Successful students are proactive belonging, 1 up if you have a need. and seek additional experience and knowledge The Deans of each school beyond what is incorporated into a particular school’s and have been quite attentive to curriculum. This might include participating in a even the most basic student research project, volunteering in the community, excellence support requirements. Each or finding a way to improve campus life. school has a student affairs ….and remember, marijuana is still illegal in officer that helps connect Mississippi. Jerry Clark, Jan Simpson, and Virginia Covington at M1 Sorting Day students to this comprehensive tool box of resources. If something seems amiss, tudent Affairs professionals Best of luck this year. Thanks for choosing reach out to the Student Affairs Officer for are engaged in fostering an the University of Mississippi Medical Center your school. Health science education moves environment that promotes for your education. Mississippi needs you. fast, so don’t hesitate. Let us be useful early. academic success and student development. Our offices Our institution believes that diversity and coordinate a wide variety of inclusion are integral to our mission and Jerry Clark, Ph.D., M.B.A. services and activities that impact all students; we2 remain committed to fostering a climate of S Chief Student Affairs Officer, UMMC operating essentially as a channel of support for the respect, belonging, and excellence. Differences are Associate Dean for Student Affairs, UM SoM student in this educational process. The responsibility interesting and fun; to be celebrated. See what and rigor of a health science education is well you can learn from faculty, student colleagues

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style icon if you could switch lives with someone for dior one day Queen elizabeth what have you learned from being a doctor? 55 questions with i'm never as smart as i think i am what is the last song you listened to no diggity what made you want to be a doctor? Lyssa Weatherly, MD it is the most intimate type of service favorite TV show of all time name the best thing about Jackson favorite celebrity you've met I would never reverse favorite super hero The food morgan freeman all the hours of my life spent spiderman watching dawson's creek the worst thing about Jackson country you would most love to visit no pro teams Italy worst advice you've ever received you shouldnt be a dr, you cry too much favorite hobby running play any musical instruments? favorite sport what advice would you give your 23 year old self? the radio hockey marry that man favorite slang i use various species of birds as favorite food one thing you can't live without terms of endearment does wine count? favorite fashion trend Coffee mules

least favorite food who would you film an on screen makeout with what did you wear to prom? least favorite fashion trend red sauce idris elba this totally solid pink number out those straw purses of the victoria's secret catalogue how do you drink your coffee? favorite app on your phone depends.. never with sugar i dont use my phone very much worst beauty trend you've fallen for favorite book of all time bangs.. straight across favorite thing you've done this week the time traveler's wife one thing you have with you on call Getting to coat the m1's wifi describe yourself in 3 words special talent tardy, sensitive, curious i dont require much sleep funniest person you know who do you go to at the hospital for a good laugh? brandon weatherly cook or eat out? fictional character you'd like to have coffee with Renee, a nurse on 2 North eat out Sherlock holmes one cause that's dear to your heart favorite holiday to celebrate health literacy dress or pants? Christmas song you know every word to pants Woop there it is historical charcter you'd like to have coffee with one thing people don't know about you vintage or new? thomas jefferson i have horrible road rage vintage favorite plot twist in a movie? nickmames first car Shyamalan's The Village Buck, Luba, Booshie best gift you've ever received 1988 buick la saber with these self heating coffee mug hideous magenta valeur seats spirit animal any tattoos? thestral no but i want one best gift you've given go to karaoke song my parents their first trip you're on a desserted island, what're you bringing? name of your first pet gonna make you sweat out of the country can i say wine again? maggie ("everybody dance now!")

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decisions for the patients. At the end of the day look at the During these very rich years I always had the big re- person in the mirror and be in peace with that person. gret of not spending more time with my two sons and my wife. I miss immensely that I was not able 10. Remember that death is not the worst thing that can GIORGIO ARU, MD to spend more time watching my boys grow up. happen to us. We are all going to die! Prolonging an agony without having a reasonable hope of making the patient I have a few tips for you students, residents and future colleagues. To the Residents and Medical better and functional, deserves an honest discussion with Students of the University of 1. First of all: love your patients. They the patient and the family. Do not forget to involve in need you and they put their trust in you. these difficult decisions the Ethic Committee and other Mississippi Medical Center physicians who do not participate in your patient’s care. 2. Dedicate to your patients all the time neces- When in doubt, act in the patient’s best interest accord- sary for their care without short-cuts. ing to modern Evidence-Based Medi- 3. Give priority to your patients over your First of all: cine: nobody will fault you for that, family and yourself. They are sick, scared and love your not the lawyer, not the Judge nor God. needy. Your family will see you tomorrow. have been very lucky to work at But what I will miss the most are The public Universities in this coun- patients. They 11. Choose your Institution and your UMMC for the past 23 years. the patients that I took care of and try are experiencing increased strain 4. Take care of your family. Your family is need you and partners with care. Once you have IIn these years, I have been able gave a special sense to my life day related to the reduced funding, the your biggest investment for a happy old age. made your choice, make your commit- to impact in a positive way the life of after day now for 42 long years. skyrocketing cost of health care and An unhappy family will spell trouble later on. they put their ment to support your partner(s) and thousands of Mississippians, while at the uncertainty of the Health Care the Institution like you would support In addition, I have also been the 5. Take care of yourself. You have needs trust in you. the same time developing a fantastic Reform. These difficulties are slowly your family. If you support your Insti- Service Responsible of the General too, beyond satisfaction on the job. Take care of your body working relationship with all the car- forcing a change from the previous tution, the Institution will support you, at least most of the Thoracic Surgery Service at the GV and your spirit. Understand what burn-out is, learn to diologists and many other colleagues model where the Institutions acted time. Remember to respect the people that have been there “Sonny” Montgomery VAMC for 20 recognize it and find help if needed. Nobody will monitor of the Medical Center, many of whom like large families, blindly taking care before you came. They have “guarded the fort” for many years taking care of sick veterans with you as long as you are productive: you have to monitor have become personal friends. The of indigent patients with the help years and know the Institution very well. No matter how your help. National headlines often yourself. Nobody will ever ask you to work less! Have a bal- level of competence of our cardiolo- of the State, to a model where cost- confident you are, they can mentor you through your first anced life. This includes getting enough sleep: lack of sleep gists has always been at the top na- efficiency dictates the policy of steps. If you see a partner in distress do not take advantage pre-disposes to burn out, sometimes taking years to heal. tional level and their dedication the Institutions. The sense of of your partner but offer help like you would do with your to the patients and the residents “family” is often lost. One of 6. Don’t expect recognition or glory for what you do. At best friend. Remember that you have made mistakes too. has been rewarded by the many the biggest complaints reported the most expect a fair salary. Always remember that you are a young cardiologists that are now today at national meetings by col- physician because you wanted to take care of people. In fact, working and thriving in Missis- leagues that work in Academic your biggest payback is the unbelievable satisfaction that you sippi and beyond. I have been Institutions is that quantity is derive from making a positive impact on your patients’ lives truly honored for many years to taking priority over quality. I using the skills that you have acquired with so much work be their go-to-surgeon and in my strongly believe that you will and dedication. Again, don’t expect anything other than retirement these colleagues will learn to manage these changes your personal satisfaction and you won’t be disappointed. be a part of the Medical Center by giving priority to quality while 7. If after graduation and completion of your training that I will miss the most. Shortly, still making a stride for efficiency you choose an academic career, remember that you work for many years I felt to be part, and preserving the relationship depict a very grim image of our VA in a University because you enjoy interacting with medi- first of all, of a single large fam- of “a big family”. I also hear that in system. I actually have to recognize cal students and residents and you take a commitment in ily called “The University Heart”. many Institutions young leaders tend that our Jackson VAMC has always educating and training them. Do not use them just to do to forget the achievements of the se- Other equally important people that offered us all the necessary support to your work. Otherwise, do not work in an academic center! nior members. At UMMC I was very I will deeply miss are you, the resi- achieve better than national average lucky to have the cardiologists’ confi- 8. Educate your patients about their condition in clear dents and the medical students, the risk-adjusted mortality in lung and dence and support and I am confident terms so they understand it and can actively participate in nurses and the ancillary personnel. esophageal surgery according to NS- that you too will understand how to their own healing. Often their disease comes from igno- Without your hard work it would QUIP. I only wish that the national VA benefit of the experience of the se- rance = they ignore the deleterious effects of their lifestyle. have been impossible to achieve the leadership would find a way to make nior colleagues for your own growth. good results that we saw reported the VA Hospitals more cost-efficient. 9. Do not perform on them any procedure that in the for many years in the STS database. same situation you would not like to be performed on yourself or your family! 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12. Remember two rules to be successful: Come Join ASB in a) 3A’s = “be available, affable and able” = when your col- welcoming speakers: league calls you Saturday night at dinner time, go to help with a smile and competence. (S)he will not forget you! b) “Fly in formation” = at the beginning of your career, stay in Dr. Tarif Bakdash the back of the flock and don’t try to pass ahead of the group too early, or too eager to be successful, because you may be the first to be shot over the pond. Your time in front of the Ms. Julieta Mendez pack will eventually arrive and your wings will be stronger. 13. At the beginning of your career SAVE MONEY as much Mr. Barry J. Walker as you can and invest it wisely. Use a trusted Financial Advisor. Read this nice article about “One house, one spouse, one job.” [Google: One House, One Spouse, One Job: Avoiding Dr. Norma Ojeda the True Pitfalls in Personal Finance Be happy!] Farewell, UMMC! For questions, contact Danielle Porter Giorgio Aru, MD [email protected] or Kandice Bailey Wednesday, August 29, 2018 [email protected] Noon-1 PM Upper Amphitheater (R354) Food will be provided to the first 100 attendees.

UMMC CommUNITY Day is established by the Associated Student Body (ASB) as our construc- SPONSORED BY: tive response against prejudice and bigotry. This ASB’s Diversity & celebration of our diverse CommUNITY recog- Inclusion Committee nizes and affirms our belief in the dignity of all persons regardless of their creed, ethnicity, spiritual Office of Diversity & Inclusion beliefs, nationality, economic status, gender, sexual Office of Alumni Affairs orientation, and political ideologies.

APARTMENTS 18 The Murmur | AUGUST 2018 19 601.362.2900 | broadstbakery.com Around the U CAMP UPLIFT UMMC STUDENTS GO UNDER THE SEA FOR THE SECOND ANNUAL “CAMP U,” A SPECIAL NEEDS SUMMER CAMP FOR ALL AGES

Two years ago, then M4’s Elyse Jensen and Hannah Rice became inspired by LSU School of Medi- cine’s “Camp Tiger” to create a similar student-run experience here at UMMC. From their brain- child came Camp Uplift – a non- profit organization that holds an annual free of charge, summer day camp for children and adults with physical or mental disabili- ties in the Jackson-Metro area.

Camp Uplift is maintained by lo- cal sponsors, a panel of officers, and week-of-camp volunteers from across UMMC healthcare programs as well as from those at Mississippi College. Our inau- gural camp was held in August of 2017 at The Little Lighthouse, The Mustard Seed, Caring Hands Extended Pediatric Care, and All smiles at the second Hudspeth Regional Center. day of Camp Uplift, held From its inception Camp Uplift at Caring Hands Pediatric strived to create a legacy beyond an annual summer camp and Extended Care provide yearlong service oppor- covered by insurance for one of ing paper plate fish, dancing to tunities both with our partnering our campers. The Little Mermaid soundtrack, facilities as well as for the special playing Nautical Simon Says, and The second annual Camp Up- needs community at large. We fishing for prizes. lift was held this past July 30th- were proud take strides toward August 1st at three of our four Throughout our journey, we have this goal over the past year, par- partnering facilities. The theme learned that a good community ticularly by participating in raising was “Under the Sea,” and a day can make goals a reality. We are funds for a cranial surgery not of camp consisted of decorat- thankful to all whose support and

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generosity has allowed us to accomplish our aim to serve people of all ages with differing needs in our area. We look forward to continuing our uplifting legacy and growing in those served with each passing year.

Interested in learning more about camp or becom- ing a volunteer? Follow us on Facebook or email us at [email protected].

Mary Moses Hitt & Brooks Becton

Co-Directors, Camp Uplift

Attention UMMC Students: The Office of Alumni Affairs is again proud to offer Ole Miss and Mississippi State football tickets to UMMC students and residents (first come, first serve basis). ONE DAY SALE ONLY WHEN: Tuesday, August 14, 7:30 am to 2:00 pm WHERE: Office Annex 2 Conference Room HOW: In person sales only. Bring student ID and check or credit card. If you are unable to be present, one student can purchase tickets for ONLY ONE other student.

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FONDREN HILL For more information, please visit: APARTMENTS www.umc.edu/footballtickets Still have questions? Please contact the Office of Alumni Affairs at [email protected] or 601.984.1115.

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Participate in Hello and welcome to a new year from the Graduate Student Body. We just wrapped up a busy summer with our visiting discussions on undergraduate students, and we’re looking forward to welcoming all the new incoming graduate students! relevant Victoria Wolf Davis, GSB President topics.

Summer Activities Left to right: Kartikeya Jodha (Secretary- Learn about The following meeting rooms are located on Treasurer), Victoria Wolf Davis (President), Xiao the second floor of the Student Union. Zhang (Philanthropy Coordinator), Kenji upcoming Food will be provided to the first 25 students. SUMMER UNDERGRADUATE Maeda (Vice President) events. RESEARCH EXPERIENCE (SURE) The GSB officers helped facilitate a trivia night for the SURE students this summer. September 13, 2018 - ASB Suite S Y M P O S I U M

October 11, 2018 - Board Room Event | SURE Undergraduate Students | August 2, 2018 Messages from the GSB Officers Undergraduate juniors and seniors throughout the state November 8, 2018 - Board Room Voice your UMMC Student Union participated in the SURE program earlier this month Hello all and welcome back to what is looking like it’s January 10, 2019 - Board Room along with participants in the UPSTART program. concerns. going to be a great year! Hope to see everyone out You can never start research too early! all our upcoming events! – Kenji February 14, 2019 - ASB Suite Blood Drive Hey Folks! Hope you guys had a wonderful summer enjoying the Mississippi heat, and at the same time March 14, 2019 - Board Room training SURE/INBRE/UPSTART students in your lab. Let’s begin this new school year with a bang!! Bowling Offer Friday, August 17 Night!! We have lots of events planned for you all; April 11, 2019 - Board Room come out and participate. A warm welcome to the new graduate students! –Kartikeya suggestions for For more information, please contact activities. ASB Chief of Staff Jenny Tran at 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. [email protected]

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FALL SEMESTER KICK-OFF

DATE: Wednesday, September 5th TIME: Noon WHO: UMMC students LOCATION: Norman C. Nelson Student Union gym UMMC'S ANNUAL CELEBRATING THE FIRST DAY THAT STUDENTS ATTENDED CLASSES AT UMMC MORE THAN 60 YEARS AGO & FUN* BACK TO JOIN US FOR GAMES, FOOD egg bowl SCHOOL BASH AUGUST giveaway 2 TICKETS There will be food for first 200 people. 24TH You must be present to win giveaway. @HAL AND * Order T-shirts MALS by August 27th

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from the vp Jackson Free Clinic Your Social Calendar

The Fall semester is starting to get into full swing and that means UMMC parties and college football are right around the corner. So, whip out your calendars and keep these dates in mind for the UMMC events this semester

Back to School Party Claus Ball Where: Hal and Mal’s Where: The Railroad District The Pick ‘Em Challenge 200 Commerce Street 824 S State Street will start closer to college When: Friday August 24 When: Friday December 7 football kickoff and Trivia Band/DJ: DJ Epic Band/DJ: 2 Hipnotic Night will be sometime around late September. Halloween Party Honorable Mentions: Keep a lookout for emails Want to donate to JFC? Where: Hal and Mal’s College Football Pick ‘Em with more details for those 200 Commerce Street Find us on PayPal! UMMC Trivia Night events in the near future. When: Friday October 26 [email protected] Band/DJ: Logan Garrett As always, the City of Jackson takes drinking and driving very seriously. 1. Volunteer this Saturday! Please make sure to have a Be on the lookout for our weekly e-mail with a link to the sign up sheet. Contact Hannah Miller, Ford Franklin, or don’t forget your DD or Uber if you plan on student IDs to having a few drinks. Monica Nguyen for more information! ([email protected], [email protected], [email protected]) 2. Purchase a JFC t-shirt or scrubs get in the door. I will be sending out more Visit the JFC store at jacksonfreeclinic.org. We just got some new scrubs in, get’em while they’re hot! details about the upcoming Back to School party soon, Contact Patrick Wood or John Bobo for more info ([email protected], [email protected]) so keep an eye out for it. Also, don’t forget your stu- 3. Register with Amazon Smile dent IDs to get in the door. Visit smile.amazon.com and search for Jackson Free Clinic for the Homeless. All students get a plus one, Patrick Wood, M4 so feel free to bring a guest! 1% of each purchase you make on Amazon will be donated to JFC. I’m looking forward to a UMMC ASB Vice President great year with everyone. I’ll 4. Add your Kroger Plus Card [email protected] see y’all out there! Google “Kroger Community Rewards,” and click the first result. Select “Create an Account,” and add your info. Click (601) 668-8115 on the link within the confirmation e-mail you receive, visit your “Account Summary” page, and add your Kroger plus card number in the “Plus Card” section. Scroll down to the “Community Rewards” section at the bottom. Our organization number is 32010 and our name is Jackson Free Clinic for the Homeless

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1:32a you learn in nursing school give you 7:15a a great foundation to practice nurs- I just had a patient with worms…. And that concludes my first shift Student Stories ing, but the experience of actual in the ED! I saw patients with ev- I wont give details. work is where you learn all of the erything from chest pain, cardiac application. Everyone has a story to tell. This month, hear from two UMC nurs- 2:11a arrhythmias, stomach bugs, stitches, 4:43a and patients needing to go to sur- ing grads as they discuss first-day fears and what its like on the Finally got to eat some lunch. Will gery. Never knew how ready I could it be like this every night? It’s fine. I just played a game of cards with outside. Also, one med student dad juggles diapers and doctoring be to go to sleep at 8am. Oh, and I’m fine! some coworkers. It’s slowed down this chicken biscuit I just got from a lot right now, which is unusual for 3:02a Chick-fil-A has to be the best one a Monday night according to them. I’ve ever eaten. -Liz Shelby Dye and Liz Foresman: Nursing, Class of 2018 The nurses move so quickly here in I really like my coworkers, and we but I’ll go get their nurse!” and roll the ED. When a patient comes in work mostly as a team in this depart- out of that situation quicker than a with something serious, we get them ment. It’s important to form good rapid response. This was it. I might on a vital signs monitor, draw blood, workplace relationships with the as well turn in my ugly all white and start an IV immediately. I love others nurses, doctors, and the rest waterproof shoes now because my how quickly treatment moves and of the staff including respiratory, CT, awkward self is on a downward how you never know what kind of X-RAY, and housekeeping. Patients spiral. However, with the wisdom complication your next patient will receive higher quality care when and guidance from our instructors have. The spontaneity of it keeps me we are all working well together. and with our externship experi- on my toes and keeps things chal- Sometimes small talk matters in the ence, I slowly began to feel more lenging and interesting. The things downtime. like a nurse. o say I was naïve about nurs- he following is a few time In my opinion, externships are ing school is an understate- stamps from my first shift at one of the most beneficial things ment. Nursing school was my first job as an RN since you can do in nursing school. Af- easily one of the hardest but most graduating nursing school. Steven Papas: Medicine, 3rd year ter your third semester of nursing rewarding two years of my life. school, you apply for an externship 12:54a TTests were hard, clinicals were long, T y name is Steven Papas. notches in my belt have opened just like you would for any other but the friends made in classroom Just looked up and realized I’m I’m a new M3 and as of my eyes to the truth that despite nursing job. You are paired with a A102 are the ones that I will have six hours into my first shift in the six weeks ago, a new and at times feeling quite smothered preceptor and it is a great oppor- for a lifetime. Emergency Department, and this a quite confused dad! Over the and secluded by medical school tunity to get hands on experience. is the first thing I’ve written down first two years of medical school, itself, I’ve got one amazing life. Most of the graduates of UMC I felt so nauseous walking into my M about my night. I’m working night I’ve lived more life than I thought School of Nursing stressed the im- externship job every night. I was This life, though, is most certainly shift which begins at 7pm and ends possible, and yet, something tells portance of time management. In a nervous wreck, but by the end changing fast. Charleston Ann at 7am. Adjusting to night shift is me it is nothing compared to order to succeed you had to study of the summer, I couldn’t wait to Papas is now 6 weeks old, and interesting. It’s lunchtime on my what’s ahead. each day. The all-nighters of un- graduate and be working as a nurse. despite a full semester of devel- body’s clock, so I’m getting pretty dergrad were over. However, what I’ve cried tears of joy, surviving opmental anatomy and a half-way My advice to anyone starting nurs- hungry. The funny thing is that no one mentioned was the anxiety biochemistry, histology, gross completed pediatrics rotation, ab- ing school would be to utilize your my preceptor doesn’t eat, so I’ll apart, and relationships dissolve. that came with patient care. anatomy and pretty much ev- solutely nothing prepared me for instructors, make the most out of have to find some time. Oh, and Only to experience fences mend- ery class from “M1” year; I’ve how to change a diaper. -Steven I remember walking into my first your clinical experience, and to take my preceptor is the nurse that I am ed and relationships pieced back cried tears of disappointment patient’s room and shaking as I breaks when you need them. It is working with for my six weeks of together. Through all of it, I saw over biochemistry, histology, handed out medicine. Drawing easy to overdo it in nursing school orientation. Thankfully they don’t my unbelievable wife in a bright gross anatomy and pretty much Heparin into a syringe had me but the friends you will make in start you out on your own (that’d new light, and my marriage was every class from “M1” year. I’ve sweating bullets. If any nurse or class and clinical will be such a sav- be terrifying). carried to an incredible depth and made amazing new friends but resident asked me a question, I was ing grace. -Shelby a deeper intimacy. The struggle lost touch with old ones, too. I’ve so quick to pull the student card and the celebration, what I’ve seen death win, my family fall and say “I’m just a student nurse lost and what I’ve gained, these

30 AUGUST 2018 | The Murmur The Murmur | AUGUST 2018 31 Talk of the Town Your guide to the city of Jackson and beyond

Brent’s Drug Store

The secret passage into The Apothecary, a local speakeasy- themed joint you need to try.

32 AUGUST 2018 | The Murmur The Murmur | AUGUST 2018 33 Talk of the Town Near.ish Manship M-F, 3-6pm: ½ price pizzas, $2 off craft and import beers, 25% off THE HAPPY HOUR RUNDOWN large format bombers, $5 house wine and barrel picks Library Lounge M-F, 4-6pm: $5 wells, house wine, flat bread, queso, cheese board by Mikey Arceo Lou’s Full-Serv It’s 5 o’clock in the 601 M-F, 4-6pm: $5-8 cocktails, $5 snacks Deep South Pops Offset your student loans with these deals around “Walk the Plank” at Parlor Market Daily, 4-7pm: 2 for $5 popsicles, discount on beers town. That counts as financial planning, right? Fenians M-F, 3-7pm: $1 off all drinks Wingstop on State Street Mon/Tues, all day: 60 cent boneless wings Nearby a little ways Apothecary T-Sat, 5-7pm: $6 cocktails, wine, bar snacks Iron Horse M-F, 3-6pm: $1 off pints, $3 MS beers, $4 wells, $5 martinis, $6 Babalu house wine M-F, 3-6pm: Flight and bites menu, $10 sangria and tequila flights, $6 beer flights, $3 tacos, $4 sangrias, $5 well and house wine, $6 house Parlor Market M-F, 4-6pm: $5 wines, $5.5 well drinks, $5 truffle fries Barrelhouse The Apothecary M-F, 3-6pm: $1 off draft beer, $2 domestics, $3 off wine, $4 well drinks, $5 Ole Tavern on George Street meatballs (3/serving) margarita ($5 on Margarita Mon) M-F, 3-7pm/ Sat, 9p-12a: 2 for 1 wells and house wine, $2 long necks CAET M-Th, 4-6pm: $5.50 snacks, wine, cocktails, sangria, adult slushies Estelle Wine Bar and Bistro Daily, 3-6pm: $5 wine and select cocktails, $4-6 small plates, Sun- Pig and Pint “Marlin Monroe” at Saltine day $17 bottomless brunch cocktails M-F, 3-6pm: $1 off all draft and bottle beer La Cazuela Mexican Grill Sal and Mookie’s Pie Lounge Sun-Th, 3pm til close: 2 for 1 house margaritas M-F, 11a-6p: %25 off all bar drinks, Sat/Sun $5 mimosas, bloody marys, bellinis El Charro Saltine Mon-Th, 4-8pm: 2 for 1 flavored margaritas Daily, 4-6:30 ½ price draft beers, cocktails, wine. $1 oysters, $3 chicken biscuits The Apothecary Martin’s Sneaky Beans Mon: 2 for 1 drafts, Tues: 10p -12am $2.25 margaritas, Sat: 11a- M-Th, 5-7pm: $1 off beers; M-F 10a-12pm: free upsize coffees 2p: $3 bloody marys Surin Daily, 4:30-7pm: $2 off beer, house wine, martinis. 1/2 off select sushi rolls Hal and Mal’s Daily, 4-7p: $1 off all drinks Aladdin BYOB, 10% off meal with UMC ID The Bulldog “Blood in the Water” at Saltine M-F, 11a-7p: 50 cents off pints, $1 off pitchers, $1.50 off house wine, double drinks for the price of a single Capitol Grill M-F, 3-7pm: ½ price wells, $1 off beers, ½ off certain shots Last Call Sports Grill M-Sat, 2-7pm: 2 for 1 mixed drinks, $1 off draft beers 34 AUGUST 2018 | The Murmur 35 Talk of the Town THE Breakfast Flow CHART

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Sean Himel, 3rd year, School of Medicine Tony Tang, 3rd year, School of Medicine The Super Burger at Stamp's The No. 7 Burger at Lou's Full Serv What makes a burger good? There are so many ways to We are in the middle of a food revolution, and in the tackle that question, but the most important being how center of the revolution is the burger! Restaurants every- eating one makes you feel. After all, Maya Angelou helps where continue to contort the traditional ingredients in us understand that while we will forget what is said about search for the perfect balance between comfort food and The Monthly Each month we'll pick a topic and something and what something did for us, we will never fine dining. When you can get a $1 burger anywhere, why forget how it made us feel. A burger that tastes good is spend more? To answer that question, look no further ask two readers to make a case for much different than one that can melt a bad day away. than Lou’s Full Serve. Hands down, the No7 stands alone at the top for best burger in Jackson. Here’s why. why their pick is the best. They'll There are a few solid burger joints in the Jackson area, speak their piece and the winner but only one gives you the authentic environment and This burger starts off with a perfectly griddled brioche soul food contentment that can set your mind at ease bun, which is topped with caramelized red onions, greatest of all time gets their favorite thing, courtesy while sending your taste buds straight into euphoria. grilled green tomatoes, and two giant strips of hand GOAT of The Murmur. Stamp’s Burgers. It may not look like much, being made candied bacon. Not enough bacon, you say? Don’t nestled into a West Jackson neighborhood near Jack- worry. Lou’s has you covered with its house tomato- son State, but what it lacks in outward appearance, it bacon aioli. While everything so far might already more than makes up for in hospitality and taste. The sound exceptional, these components are just minions crowning jewel of Stamps is the “Super Burger”—a of the monster of a patty that barely fits on the bun. massive half-pound burger that is hand crafted, sea- The quality of the grass fed beef used shines through Sean Himel soned, and dressed right in front of you, and if you every time--I wonder if they even have to season it. know what’s up is always served with a side of freshly When it finally comes out, you just stare, wondering Best Burger vs hand cut Cajun fries. You don’t really have a choice to how to tackle this beast of a burger. Your first bite not see it all being handcrafted in front of you because has an 85% chance of bringing you to tears. Good Tony Tang the physical building is an old shotgun style home luck being satisfied by any other burger joint! If you complete with a sagging roof, an old grill with “flavor,” can make it to the Cajun wedge fries, all the a hand operated potato slicer, and the most hospi- more power to you. In my opinion, we table group of Jackson natives you could hope to find. can all make a pretty decent burger at While there are much nicer places in the area to eat home, so if you go out for a burger, a burger, you don’t need a well-scrubbed white and make it an experience. Go to Lou’s! TMG red-checkered fine dining atmosphere to enjoy the best burger in the city. There are a lot of die hard fans of the burgers at Lou’s Full Serve, which on first thought is not that place I think of when it comes to finding a unique burger that will blow your tastes buds away. But who am I to knock something before I try it? So I went to Lou’s for dinner one day, and my waiter said he had just moved to the area from Omaha, Nebraska. Interestingly enough, the waiter said that Stamps was one of the two restaurants that he was told stay tuned to try when he came to MS—you don’t get that type of for the winner... cross country notoriety by just being tasty. You get it from making people feel authentic contentment deep in their soul. I have to give it to Lou’s, they have a pretty good burger, but it is certainly no Super Burger Combo from Stamp’s, which gives your taste buds a whole new outlook on burgers and for only $8.94.

38 AUGUST 2018 | The Murmur The Murmur | AUGUST 2018 39 Talk of the Town Wednesday, August 22 Monday, August 27 Rainbow Local Market (10am @ Rainbow Co-Op) CMBS Blue Monday (7pm @ Hal and Mals) History is Lunch: Brenda L Travis (12pm MS Braves vs (7pm @ ) @ Two Mississippi Museums) “Making the Five Heartbeats (7pm @ Malco Grand- New Bourbon Street Jazz Band view Cinema & Cinemark Pearl and EX) Events Around town (6:30 pm @ Hal and Mals) BBQ, Beer & Live Trivia (7:30pm @ Pig & Pint) Pub Quiz (7pm @ Fenians) Karaoke (9pm @ Fenians) The Marcus King Band (8pm @ Duling Hall) Swear Tapes (9pm @ Hal and Mals) Tuesday, August 28 Karaoke (9:30 pm @ Ole Tavern on George Street) MS Braves vs Biloxi Shuckers (12pm @ Trustmark Park) “Dinner, Drinks @ Jazz” feat Raphael Semmes Wednesday, August 15 Saturday, August 18th Thursday, August 23 and Friends (6pm @ Hal and Mals) Pub Quiz Fenians (7pm) Mississippi Book Festival (9am @ MS State Capitol) Correcting Corrections: A Deep “End of Summer” Wine Tasting (6pm @ MS Braves vs (7pm) Free day at the Museums (9am @ Dive on Prison Education Amerigo Italian Restaurant Ridgeland) Two Mississippi Museums) D’lo Trio (7pm @ Hal and Mals) Trivia Tuesday (7pm @Library Lounge) Thursday, August 16th Yappy Houra at Char The Band CAMINO (8pm @ Duling Hall) Marta Szlubowska Ensemble (7pm @ Millsaps College) Tito’s Mule Night Char Restaurant (5pm) (3pm @ Char Restaurant) Open Mic (9pm @ Fenians) Museum After Hours (5:30pm) MS Braves vs Chattanooga Lookouts Friday, August 24 Brian Jones- Hal and Mals (6pm) (6pm @ Trustmark Park) Black August Binge Series Watch- Wednesday, August 29 Pub Poll- Sal and Phils Restaurant (7pm) “With Friends like These…” -An evening ing (2pm @ Cooperation Jackson) History is Lunch: Maddee Miller (12pm Mississippi Braves vs Chattanooga Lookouts (7pm) for James Patterson (7pm Duling Hall) An Evening with McCarty Pot- @ Two Mississippi Museums) “I and You” (Fondren Theatre Work- The Eclectics (7pm Hal and Mals) tery Friends (5pm @ Alter’d State) Lanazul Tequila Dinner (6:30pm @ shop presents playwright Lauren Gunder- “I and You” (7:30 pm Highland Village) Red Brick Roads Music and Arts Fest Sombra Mexican Kitchen) son drama (7pm Highland Village) Davis Coen & Downstream Drifters (6pm @ Old Town Clinton Pub Quiz (7pm @ Fenians) Thursday Trivia: “The Office” (U.S.) (10pm @ Hal and Mals) MS Braves vs. Biloxi Shuckers (7pm @ Trustmark Park) Karaoke (9:30pm @ Ole Tavern On George St) Night- The Flamingo (8pm) Jason Turner (7pm @ Hal and Mals) Karaoke (8pm @ Capital Grill) Sunday, August 19th CBDB & LUTHI (10pm @ Martin’s Restaurant) Friday, August 17th Heather Land (7pm @ Thala Mara Hall) Thursday, August 30: Cornhole for a Cure Kickoff Con- “I and You (7:30 pm @ highland village) Saturday, August 25 Songwriters in the Round (6:30pm cert (5:30 pm @ Town of Livingston) Make a Miracle Superhero 5K and Fun Run @ Blue Sky Studios) Mississippi Braves vs Chattanooga Look- Monday, August 20th (7am @ Madison Central High School) Monthly Bottle Share (Hops & Habanas 7pm) outs (7pm @ Trustmark Park) CMBS Blue Monday (7pm @ Hal and Mals) Mississippi Braves vs Biloxi Shuck- Cary Hudson (Hal & Mals 7pm) Barry Leach (7pm @ Hal and Mals) Detective Dinner Theater (7pm @ Char) ers (6pm @ Trustmark Park) Afroman (Martin’s @ 9pm) “I and You” (7:30 pm @ Highland Village) BBQ, Beer, and Live Trivia (7:30 pm @ Pig and Pint) Enchanted Evening (7pm @ Children’s Museum) Lyle Lovett and His Large Band Karaoke (9pm @ Fenian’s) “Legends of the Summer” Con- Friday, August 31 (8pm @ Thalia Mara Hall) cert (8pm @ Hal and Mals) PAW Patrol Live!: Race to the Res- Rock Eupora Album Release Show Tuesday, August 21 Neon Wonderland Glow Paint Par- cue (6pm @ MS Colosseum) (8pm @ Duling Hall) “Mississippi’s Exiled Daughter: How my Civil ty (9pm @ the Hideaway) Sneak Peak & Greet Part Deux (6pm @ The Flamingo) Rights Baptism Under Fire Shaped my Live” Book The Lacs (8pm @ The Hideaway) Signing and Reading (5pm @ Lemuria Books) Sunday, August 26 Country Cousinz Concert Series 7: Night “Dinner, Drinks, and Jazz” feat Raphael Mississippi Braves vs Biloxi Shuck- of the Femcees (8pm @ Hal & Mals) You’re There’s Semmes and Friends (6pm @ Hal and Mals ers (5pm @ Trustmark Park) Trivia Tuesday (7pm @ Library Lounge) A Night of Music (6pm @ Brandon Saturday, September 1 n o t Open Mic (9pm @ Fenians) First United Methodist Church) Raymond Country Fair (9am @ Downtown Raymond) nothinG PAW Patrol Live!: Race to the Res- allowed cue (10am @ MS Coliseum) to do in PAW Patrol Live!: Race to the Res- to say cue (2pm @ MS Coliseum) 24-Hour Theatre Event (7:30 pm @ Bel- Jackson haven University Center for the Arts) Sailour (10pm @ Martin’s) 40 AUGUST 2018 | The Murmur 41 Need to Know Advice, Recs, and Fun Stuff from the Outside

Homemade Pop Tarts

Filled with either Nutella or blackberry jam. Recipe and photos on page 48

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Mo’s Book-to-Screen: Crazy Rich Asians August 15th We must persevere through the Movie Metascore: 76 | : 98% movie draught that lies betWeen On the steam of Sandra Oh’s history-making Emmy nomination, those high-budget sequels and Mary Moses Hitt Crazy Rich Asians marks the first Western-produced film in 25 Monthly years with an exclusive Asian cast. Expect lifestyles of the rich and the oscar-hopefuls that Will not famous: Asian edition that will not be wanting in grandiosity and premiere until later this fall absurdity. New Yorker Rachel Chu (Constance Wu) travels to Asia for the first time with her boyfriend Nick Young (Henry Golding) only ummer days spent watching action-packed block- to discover he has neglected to mention his family’s extreme wealth busters have come to end, and we must persevere and that he is the most eligible bachelor in Asia, making Rachel the through the movie draught that lies between those S target of jealous hopefuls and even worse: his disapproving mother. high-budget sequels and the Oscar-hopefuls that will not premiere until later this fall. August at the cinema is an assortment of B-list comedies and YA novels-turned- movies, so here’s my best attempt to sort through the weeds and select films worth the price of admission.

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Mass Appeal: The Spy Who Dumped Me Critic’s Choice: BlacKkKlansman August 3rd August 10th Metascore: 50 | Rotten Tomatoes: 40% Metascore: 76 | Rotten Tomatoes: 96% A quick glance at the reviews could easily persuade a Always right there. moviegoer that this will be yet another take-it-or-leave-it Last year’s Cinematic Rookie of the Year Jordan Peele comedy that is good for a laugh but lacking in plotline. (Get Out) is not losing momentum as he trailblazes Having not seen the film, I can only counter you to rethink full-steam ahead with veteran filmmaker Spike Lee (Do the selling point: Kate McKinnon in a lead role. The SNL the Right Thing) to bring to the screen the true story of ALWAYS RIGHT. veteran has soared to stardom with comedic timing and Ron Stallworth. Portrayed by John David Washington a feisty stage presence that even outpaces her fellow cast (yes Denzel Washington’s son), Stallworth served as the members, convincing me that no script is too lackluster first African American on the Colorado Springs Police for her to turn into a delight to watch. Having a strong Department and began the exposé of the Klu Klux Klan verbal sparring partner in doesn’t hurt either. by becoming a member himself in the 1970’s. With the The two female protagonists play carefree pals who find help of his fellow officer Flip Zimmerman (Adam Driver) Located near University Medical Center, the Cabot Lodge Millsaps themselves entangled in an international conspiracy after the two team up to take down the extremist hate group, conveniently accomodates any Jackson visit. The exceptional comforts discovering Audrey’s (Kunis) ex-boyfriend Drew (Justin spearheaded by the infamous Grand Wizard David Duke also include complimentary full southern breakfast and nightly hospitality Theroux) is actually a missing CIA agent. (Topher Grace). reception. No matter what’s on your agenda, we’ll make sure you’re rested and refreshed.

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THE MURMUR REVIEWBOOK

by Rosemary Moak

PETER HELLER "Celine"

hen we think secret investigations, classified information, priva- te eyes, and the unraveling of a mystery, our minds drift toward Not exactly your typical private eye, but a force of nature and by no cryptic words that we see on the news during criminal investiga- means “soft, or weak.” It’s her subtleties that have allowed her to infiltrate tions and counter terrorism efforts such as “FBI… CIA… NSA.” the diversity of life looking for stories whether at a cocktail party or on a Nobody imagines Celine. Oh Celine... the enchanting and mag- shooting range. While on one hand, it's almost more convincing to ima- neticW protagonist, born into a life of deep rooted east coast wealth, urged at a young gine this lady to be on the cover of Architectural Digest, old fashioned age to study art, literature, and may I daresay… the art of entertaining, since these in hand, talking about her newest design on the French Riviera. Ins- were sensible things someone of her status assumed. Yet, the life of summering in Peter Heller creates tead, she’s solving the impossible mysteries with an oxygen tank in hand Nantucket, elite boarding schools, and aristocratic secrecy creates an inner restles- a delicate balance of (cigarettes may have gotten the best of her, but neither are we perfect) sness, especially when an unexpected teenage pregnancy leaves her with a leviathan maintaining Celine’s somehow making emphysema look chic. Maybe it's not the most realistic of guilt and sends her searching for the things in life that people lost or simply let go enigmatic overtones thing- but Peter Heller certainly has a way of convincing even the most of. As the story begins, she finds herself living in Brooklyn with her dedicated hus- pessimistic of audiences. band Pete (who happens to be an excellent chef- just wait for the food descriptions yet dives deep enough this book entails- my mouth waters), with a lifetime of highly sought after private to allow us to gain Peter Heller invites us into Celine’s world and allows us to explore investigative work (even the FBI can’t execute with Celine’s precision- don’t worry, a sense that we’ve her sense of loss, redemption, and family, and even slight dolor when they know and want her expertise), either because nothing quite suited her sense of known her our entire you least expect it. As she and Pete make their journey to solve this cold living outside the lines, or perhaps reconciling the loss she bears following the even- lives case investigation at Yellowstone, they quickly realize someone doesn’t ts of her teenage dalliance. Her life as a PI has primarily been dedicated to reuniting want this story told. Stay tuned for the excitement and the humor lying adopted children with their biological parents. Today at 68 years old, she is faced beneath. However, if you pay attention, the mystification and complexity with a unique investigation: the search for a missing National Geographic photogra- behind Celine begins to unfold half way between Montana and Wyoming pher, the father of Gabriela, who comes to Celine looking for answers 20 years after state lines. his “assumed death” while working on a project assignment at Yellowstone National Park. No one really knows what happened to him. While various reports say different Peter Heller creates a delicate balance of maintaining Celine’s enig- things, Gabriella wants truth and Celine has a soft spot for such matters. matic overtones yet dives deep enough to allow us to gain a sense that we’ve known her our entire lives. Peter Heller does it again- with deli- Celine is not the stereotypical private eye that we all imagine from the movies- ghtful descriptions, and plot so lovely and laced together, you will want she’s no Starsky and Hutch zipping around in a 1975 Ford Grand Torino, with guns Celine to jump out of the page and take you to lunch. The best part? It’s blazing searching for an eventual détente. Celine doesn’t even have a gun (yet, make now in paperback, so take it to the beach or the pool for that well-deser- no mistake, a sharpshooter when need be). She’s the odd combination of a 60-year- ved study break! -old wispy J Crew model mixed with your favorite college professor. The one who breezed into lecture hall 9 minutes late sporting horn-rimmed glasses and white washed blue jeans, whose oratory alone made you question even the most concrete yet abstract ideas such as String Theory, Galileo’s universe, and the Declaration of Independence.

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by John Bobo Homemade Pop Tarts

We need to talk about Pop Tarts. They’re bad and you know it. I lived in a Toaster Strudel household. My three sisters, brother and I would nearly tump the grocery cart over when we passed the fro- zen foods section of the Clarksdale Kroger. Strawberry? Blueberry? Those ones with cream cheese in them! We made a fuss. And the icing! Just the thought of those plump plastic bubbles of frost- ing gets my dopamine firing to this day. We’d cut them with our teeth, and if mom wasn’t looking, drag them between our clenched jaws for a 3 ounce shot of pure sucrose. Al- though the literature is mixed, the pediatric endocrinol- ogy guidelines don’t exactly endorse this practice. And if our box didn’t have the appropriate amount of icing packets, or ya know, someone sucked a few down after soccer practice, one of us would have to fairly allocate the remaining icing so everyone had the appropriate strudel to I don’t mean to be dramatic. My family sur- Ahoys not only are good for paving the drive- icing ratio. In such a circumstance, you vived that incident, aside from some mild way! They also are my favorite for eating!”? better believe we metered out that icing emotional trauma on my part. But on that with the precision of a cocaine dealer I didn’t think so. day I drew the line and knew the P-Tart at the end of his fiscal year. was not for me. This has nothing to do with Not only has this recipe redeemed a terrible snobbery, and everything to do with the thing—they were freaking amazing. I got the horrible corruption of the pastry sciences, recipe from Food52.com and modified as I On occasion, mom would an alchemy that has been in practice for went. Also I filled half of them with Nutella come home with a differ- thousands of years—giving us flaky crois- because it was the right thing to do. Don’t ent kind of box. This box sants, ethereal cakes, and airy chocolate be scared of making your own dough. It’s wasn’t cold. It was dry chip cookies. All of this joyful chemistry is a simple pie crust that doesn’t require any and cube-ish and it lost on the dead-inside Pop-Tart that tastes rising, or praying to the sun, or other time hurt my heart a like a mixture of ground up horse hooves consuming baking rituals. Your efforts will little. She got the and chalk, filled with toothpaste. How many give you a flaky and buttery crust that si- Pop Tarts. orphan foals are wandering alone in the multaneously has texture and melts in your wilderness because their poor mother was mouth. If you don’t have a food processor sold to Kellogg for a nickel? (An exposé for or really don’t want to fool with homemade the next issue of The Murmur, coming to a dough, buy those sheets of frozen Pillsbury newsstand near you!) pie crust. Either way these are a relatively easy way to look like a baking pro. Share So I set out to make a better P-Tart. Why them with your friends, and keep a few in go to the trouble you ask? Well, when your your freezer for a rainy day. grandma asks if you want some of her homemade cookies, do you respond, “no Enjoy. thanks grandma! These brick hard Chips

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3 Place the pastries in the freezer until they're firm. Meanwhile, So worth it preheat the oven to 350° F. When you're ready to bake, brush the pastries with a little beaten egg or milk and put them in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden brown.

4 Remove to a wire rack to cool. If you want to eat them like a real Pop Tart, enjoy them straight from the oven, while the filling is so hot that it burns your mouth. Or, leave them to cool a little while you make the glaze by mixing together the powdered sugar and a little hot water or milk until you have a dollop-able consistency. Spread the pastries with the glaze and top with colorful sprinkles. Recipe from Food52.com

Makes 8 Homemade Pop Tarts For the Pastries 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 Place the flour, butter, sugar, and salt in a food processor and pulse a couple of times until the butter is pea-sized. Add the egg 1 tsp sugar and pulse again until the dough starts to come together; if neces- 1 pinch salt sary, add a little ice water so that the dough coheres. Bring the dough together with your hands and knead it a couple of times unsalted butter, cold and 1/2 cup until it's smooth. Wrap it in plastic and chill it for half an hour. cubed

1 cold egg beaten 2 Once it has chilled, divide the dough in two balls and roll out each part out as thinly as possible. Cut each piece of dough into eight 1 TBS cold water (optional) rectangles, about 3 x 4 inches in size. You may have to re-roll 8 TBS jam or Nutella the scraps to get the eight, but it should work. Place eight of the rectangles on a baking sheet and add a heaping teaspoon of jam milk or beaten egg, for 2 TBS or the filling of your choice to the center of each. Place one of brushing top of pastries the other rectangles over each filling-topped pastry and press down to seal the edges. Use a fork to get a pretty pattern on the Topping sides, then prick a few holes in each pastry so that the steam can escape. 1 cup powdered sugar

2 tsp hot water or milk

sprinkles to decorate

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