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MISSISSIPPIANTHE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI SERVING OLE MISS AND OXFORD SINCE 1911 Visit theDMonline.com @thedm_news University hosts annual memorial service Alpha Phi Alpha disbanded for hazing BLAKE ALSUP [email protected]
The university’s chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, a National Pan-Hellenic Coun- cil fraternity, has been dis- banded until 2021 due to the findings of a hazing investiga- tion, according to a statement released by the student affairs office Thursday morning. “This outcome is a result of disappointing and troubling activities that were revealed through a hazing investiga- tion conducted earlier this year and significant concerns for student health and safe- ty,” Melinda Sutton Noss, assistant vice chancellor for PHOTO BY: CHRISTIAN JOHNSON student affairs and dean of Friends of Davis Cook come together to remember his life. The Ole Miss Memorial Ceremony brings together families and friends of deceased faculty, students, wrote in Thurs- staff and students. day’s letter. DM STAFF REPORT Although exact details have not been released, Sutton Noss The University of Mississippi’s University Staff Council president remembrance of the individual. said that both the University annual memorial ceremony was held Johnny Price, Faculty Senate chair A tolling of the bells came after a of Mississippi and Alpha Phi at 4 p.m. Thursday in Paris-Yates Bryce Noonan and ASB president musical interlude, and the service was Alpha fraternity’s national Chapel to honor those in the Ole Miss Elam Miller read aloud the names of concluded by a rendition of the Ole representatives decided that community who died this year. staff, faculty and students, respec- Miss alma mater by the University the investigation “revealed ac- The University String Quartet led tively, who died during the 2017- String Quartet as the audience stood. tions concerning enough that a prelude performance before Brandi 18 academic year. As each person’s This year’s service honored two the chapter should be closed Hephner LaBanc, vice chancellor for name was called, the family and staff members, nine students and 12 student affairs, delivered the after- friends of the deceased placed a sin- faculty or faculty emeriti. noon’s welcome address. gle white flower in a glass bowl in SEE ALPHA PHI ALPHA PAGE 5 Rebel ace Ryan Rolison: A star on the rise JUSTIN DIAL competitor when it’s game think he gave up 12 hits all [email protected] time,” Spencer Nelson, Roli- year. He threw three or four son’s high school pitching no-hitters and a perfect game. coach, said. It was just the most dominant Ryan Rolison approached Rolison has been a star in high school pitching perfor- the mound on opening day the making since his high mance I’ve seen, ever.” 2018 as the Rebels’ new ace. school days at the University Rolison struck fear in op- He forced the the first batter School of Jackson in Jackson, posing coaches who knew that he faced to strike out swing- Tennessee. His coaches knew their teams would have major ing - not a bad start for the early on that he was special, problems against the lefty sophomore lefty. The game and now that he is projected phenom. As a sophomore would prove to be the spring- as a top 10 prospect in the up- in high school, he pitched in board to a breakout year for coming MLB Draft, they have the state championship game Rolison as he struck out 12 been proven right. on just two days’ rest and af- on the day and would contin- “His whole senior year (was ter throwing more than 100 ue to shine as the new Friday dominant). He gave up three pitches in his last outing. night starter in Oxford. earned runs the whole year,” “Somebody asked, ‘Who are “He’s a special kid, a spe- Jack Peel, University School you throwing today?’ And the cial kind of talent and a of Jackson head coach, said. FILE PHOTO: CAMERON BROOKS fun-loving kid that’s got the “I think he was 10-0, and I ability to become an intense SEE ROLISON PAGE 10 Ryan Rolison throws a pitch during Ole Miss’ 2017 game against Texas Tech at Minute Maid Park in Houston. Texas Tech defeated Ole Miss 5-1. IN THIS ISSUE... OPINION LIFESTYLES SPORTS Medical services are essential ‘Poetry’s like my other friend’ Baseball heads to Columbia A columnist thinks a potential health center Junior Kendall Patterson confronts his The Rebels travel to South Carolina to take on the relocation could be detrimental to students feelings, inspires others Gamecocks in key SEC matchup PAGE 3 PAGE 6 PAGE 11 PAGE 2 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 4 MAY 2018 OPINION
THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN EDITORIAL STAFF: SLADE RAND FAREWELL COLUMN: LANA FERGUSON editor-in-chief [email protected] to Ole Miss. The opportuni- investigations, sexual as- itor, showed me what a stu-WILL TRIBBLE ty to work for a daily news- saults, students being used dent leader should be. She DEVNA BOSE [email protected] paper was one of the things as confidential informants, is the definition of a strong managing editor that got me hooked on the and more. But I’ve also writ- woman, unafraid of chal- [email protected] idea of leaving small-town ten about the good ones: the lenges, and a true journalist DAVID NOWICKI Mechanicsville, Virginia, volunteering, organizations in every way. A lot of what I copy chief and coming to school 900 being formed, progress be- know is because of the guid- [email protected] miles away. ing made, and people with ance she gave me. I remember the first time I hope for the future. Former editor-in-chief BLAKE ALSUP walked into the Student Me- This place and this news- Logan Kirkland showed me news editor dia Center. I also remember paper have pushed me to how to cover breaking news TAYLOR VANCE the look of fear on the news grow as a journalist and per- on a tight deadline. My old BRITTANY BROWN LANA FERGUSON editor’s face when I, a first son. I was exposed to views co-news editor Drew Jansen assistant news editors [email protected] semester freshman, told different than my own, kept me sane my first year on [email protected] her I wanted to write but mean emails from people the editorial staff and is part JUSTIN DIAL I normally thrive on the wasn’t enrolled in any jour- who never quite thought I of the reason I stuck with it. sports editor thrill of a deadline, but this nalism classes yet. She took was doing my job right, and Former sports editors Collin BEN MILLER is one I wish never had to the chance on me anyways. other things I couldn’t have Brister and Brian Scott Rip- assistant sports editor come. Thank God she did. predicted. It taught me to pee helped me through a lot [email protected] After 4 years of working Now, my friends joke I have confidence in my re- of breaking sports news that Sunday through Thursday to should pay rent to The DM porting, to have a reason be- decided to happen the year I CHRISTIAN JOHNSON put out the Monday through office rather than our land- hind every editorial decision became editor-in-chief. photography editor Friday print paper, racing lord because of how much I make, and to tell all of the My staff this year let me ANDREW LONG to meet 1 a.m. deadlines, time I spend there. That university’s stories whether run with my ideas and cre- assistant photography editor and having the time of my space has become my home they’re good for PR or not. ate great work, like our spe- [email protected] life producing award-win- and my coworkers have be- I couldn’t have done any cial edition for the 50th an- LIAM NIEMAN ning content with some of come my family. of it without a handful of niversary of Martin Luther lifestyles editor the most talented people on The DM gave me a pur- people. King’s assassination and the MARY LIZ KING campus, the time has come pose on this great big cam- Assistant Dean of the Meek After the Storm Hurricane assistant lifestyles editor for my farewell column. pus and I’m so thankful for School Patricia Thompson, Harvey recovery website. [email protected] This is my final byline in that. I’ve gotten to witness who we affectionately call They (and a slew of other The Daily Mississippian. some of the most significant Ms. Pat, has been my col- people) each helped mold GEORGE YOUNG I am one of those people moments at the university lege mom. She always sup- me whether we knew it at opinion editor who had their entire career during my time here as a ported me when I had cra- the time or not. I hope I did [email protected] planned out by the time they reporter, write stories that zy ideas and big ambitions. that for some of the people I mattered, and give a voice to She makes us believe that worked with, too. HAYDEN BENGE hit puberty. Being a jour- people that otherwise might what we’re doing at the me- I leave The DM in good ETHEL MWEDZIWENDIRA nalist was a way I could use not have had one. dia center is important, but hands. This new staff is design editors writing to make the world a Ole Miss is the place for also keeps us grounded. I ready for the challenge and [email protected] better place, and I hope to still do that someday. a student journalist to be. wouldn’t have survived my I’m ready to watch how they KIMBERLY RUSSELL So it shouldn’t be a sur- Something is always hap- time at The DM (or college, grow as journalists and cre- online editor prise that I knew I wanted pening and someone is al- really) without her. ate a better DM than I could SARAH HENDERSON to be editor-in-chief of The ways talking. I’ve written Former editor-in-chief have imagined. assistant online editor DM before I even committed about the bad moments: the Clara Turnage, who I got to [email protected] racial tensions, Greek life work under as managing ed- IVANA NGUYEN social media editor Paws for a Break [email protected] Senior Senior Senior Senior onorS HeSiS Finals Week H T HonorS THeSiS HonorS THeSiS HonorS THeSiS Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday reSenTaTion ADVERTISING P PreSenTaTion PreSenTaTion PreSenTaTion 12 noon and 4pm SALES MANAGER Blake Hein Henry Owen Patricia Caroline Ashley Suzanne We will have dogs [email protected] Stonnington Makail Johannesson Abide Ashmore in the store for you SALES ACCOUNT B.a. in inTernaTional B.B.a. in economicS B.M. in MuSic to play with!! EXECUTIVES STudieS, araBic B.a. in engliSH Rebecca Brown “The Holy Trinity: “The Role of “Journey to L’amour! 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Student health center needs to stay on UM campus
WILL TRIBBLE discussions regarding the Not everyone visiting the and convenient. more space, moving off [email protected] Health Center’s proposed health center suffers from Students without campus is the wrong way relocation to the old Baptist a contagious illness. For vehicles, as well as all of forward. The university has Memorial Hospital’s North instance, people frequently our hardworking faculty a responsibility to provide Last Thursday, a cough Mississippi facility. fill prescriptions, address and staff, do not have its students, especially forced me out of bed Without an on-campus wounds and more at the to plan around taking those required to live on earlier than usual. After health center, my Thursday health center. off work and catching a campus, with essential making my way to campus would have played out Our health center’s shuttle to get treatment. resources. Students have for class, whatever ailment much differently. If the current location, at the Simply having a shuttle a right to on-campus I was dealing with decided health center’s proposed corner of Rebel and Student for sick and injured people food, exercise and even to demand attention. relocation goes through, Union Drives, neighbors seems like an easy way to psychological resources, Within an hour, I walked everyone on this campus more residential halls than accelerate the spread of and the university willingly out of the V.B. Harrison will have a much harder nearly any other building disease. Confining them provides those. Why not Health Center on campus time getting treated than on campus, which makes all together is antithetical medical services, too? with a filled prescription they do now. treating freshman — a to the health center’s and strolled over to my The need for on- high-risk group because purpose. William Tribble is a first class of the day. campus access to health of their shared living Though the campus junior at The University of Later that same day, a professionals extends far arrangements and new is growing and Health Mississippi. former faculty member beyond sore throats, too. environments — simple Services certainly needs informed me of the potential
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We will have dogs in the store for you to play with!! 39644 PHONE IN ONE HAND TICKET IN THE OTHER PAGE 4 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 4 MAY 2018 NEWS Student tuition increases as state funding drops
VICTORIA HOSEY [email protected] Cost of attendance across public universities in Tuition rates for in-state Mississippi as provided by the Mississippi college board students at all eight of Mis- sissippi’s public universities are expected to rise by an av- Cost combines both fall and spring semesters in addition with the change erage of 4 percent for the fall increase comparison to the current academic year: 2018 semester after the Board of Trustees of the Mississippi State Institutions of Higher Learning approved the first motion for a hike in tuition Institution 2018 Tuition 2019 Tuition Change fees at an April 19 meeting. The board also approved $6, 878 increases in costs for out-of- Alcorn State University $7, 084 $206 state students, though several $6, 739 universities requested and re- Delta State University $7, 076 $337 ceived approval to waive their $7,501 non-resident fees. Jackson State University $7, 876 $375 If the hike is approved at Mississippi State University $8, 208 $8, 540 $332 the next Institutions of High- er Learning hearing in May, Mississippi University for Women $6, 514 $6, 840 $326 Mississippi’s universities will follow the national trend of Mississippi Valley State University $6, 402 $6, 530 $128 increasing tuition rates across the board. University of Missisippi $8, 190 $8, 550 $360 During the 2018 fiscal year the annual tuition cost per University of Southern Mississippi $8, 108 $8, 514 $406 year for an in-state student at the University of Mississip- DARA COURTESY: IHL pi was $8,190. If approved, the proposed increase would the hikes. creases, universities across as a personal investment. creases, Mississippi will still change that total to $8,550 In 2016, the U.S. Census the country are being forced “Public education is stuck have some of the cheapest for the 2019 fiscal year. Bureau listed the median to charge students higher straddling a fence right now,” university tuition rates in the “Students must continue household income for Mis- rates to pick up the slack. Sparks said. “We’re being country. to receive a quality education sissippi at $40,528. The es- Sparks said that in 1979, forced to be more business-like According to the Missis- that will prepare them to com- timated cost of attendance at state appropriations account- and entrepreneurial and to sippi Public Universities pete successfully in a global the University of Mississippi ed for over two-thirds of the have return on investment.” website, students will pay economy,” commissioner of for the 2017-18 school year University of Mississippi’s Sparks also said the high- less than do their peers in higher education Glenn Boyce was $24,812 (this includes tu- core operations budget. In est expense the university neighboring states, in which said. “Universities must have ition, housing, food and other 2018, state funding makes up incurs is payment of its em- tuition averages $9,201 in the resources necessary to expenses). a measly 13 percent of core ployees, who, according to Alabama, $7,586 in Arkan- provide the quality education Twenty percent of the state funds for the university. Sparks, are Ole Miss’ most sas, $8,102 in Louisiana and our students expect and de- is listed as living under the “There’s been an erosion,” valuable resource. $8,806 in Tennessee. serve.” poverty line. Sparks said. “It’s not just Ole Students’ tuition dollars pay Across the nation, state av- This year’s increase marks A 2015 Federal Reserve Miss. It’s not just the state of for amenities that students erage tuition rates for pub- a $360 rise in cost of in-state study found that from 1985- Mississippi. It is public high- 20 years ago did not have the lic universities range from attendance. Over the past 2011, the average college tui- er education in the United chance to enjoy. However, $4,178 (Wyoming) to $15,062 ten years, in-state cost of at- tion in the United States rose States.” Sparks does not see the cur- (Vermont). tendance has risen nearly 498 percent, though general During his 35-year career rent business model of under- “We’re actually considered $3500 from the 2009 mark of inflation rose only 114 percent. in finance, Sparks said he graduates footing the bill for a fairly affordable four-year $5,106. This means that during this has seen a steady change in these perks as sustainable. school nationwide, but that Though it is natural for period of time, college tuition how public higher education “I think higher education doesn’t mean those costs are costs to rise because of infla- rose four times faster than did operates as a whole. Namely, has got to change,” Sparks insignificant,” said Laura tion, tuition costs both in Mis- the overall rate of inflation. he said that, over time, pub- said. “I think higher education Diven-Brown, director of fi- sissippi and across the nation University of Mississippi lic education has increasingly has got to figure out what is a nancial aid. “That’s why we’re have risen much more quick- Vice Chancellor for Admin- operated in a manner similar more efficient model to deliv- working with 80 percent of ly in recent years than they istration and Finance Larry to that of an industry: Stu- er our product. We can’t just the students every year to find would have if inflation were Sparks said that as govern- dents are now customers re- continue to shift the burden forms of aid to cover that.” the only driving force behind ment funding for higher ed- quired to pay top dollar for from tax payers to students.” ucation at the state level de- their education, which is seen Despite the fall 2018 in-
29408 34385 NEWS THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 4 MAY 2018 | PAGE 5 Former student sues UM, alleges gender bias
TAYLOR VANCE The lawsuit alleges that the ty, Doe and Roe drank cham- investigation shows that UPD for the university to find a third [email protected] actions of the university, the pagne, socialized and made out went off-campus to The Retreat panel member. Approximately office of conflict resolution and with each other,” the lawsuit to conduct the investigation. 15 minutes before the hearing student conduct and the Ole says. “Eventually, Doe asked After conducting the initial in- actually began, one of the panel A former Ole Miss student is Miss Title IX office exhibited “a Roe if she would like to go to vestigation, “no action was taken members was presented with suing the University of Missis- gender bias against males and his apartment. Roe said, ‘Yes.’” by UPD,” according to a spokes- the case file for the first time.” sippi and the Mississippi Insti- an underlying motive to protect At approximately 10:30 p.m., person from the department. The University Judicial tutions of Higher Learning, al- the university’s reputation and a taxi driver picked Doe and The lawsuit says Roe report- Council and the office of - con leging he was a victim of gender financial status.” Roe up from the fraternity par- ed to UPD that she “did not be- flict resolution and student bias. The lawsuit says that Doe ty and took the couple to Doe’s lieve she was sexually assaulted conduct chose not to release The lawsuit asserts that the and Roe were both Ole Miss apartment, where the two en- by Doe.” Doe’s final judicial council rul- student was expelled from the students in November 2016 gaged in sexual intercourse. A Title IX representative in- ing, citing that the ruling is a university in March 2017 for and had been introduced to At approximately 11:30 p.m., terviewed Roe and launched part of Doe’s academic record, having sex with a female who each other by a mutual friend. a friend of Roe’s contacted local an investigation. The lawsuit which falls under the protec- was under the influence of al- That month, the two attended law enforcement to report that alleges that Doe never met with tion of the Family Educational cohol, but he claims that both Roe’s sorority formal and “had Roe had been taken to Doe’s the Title IX office and was nev- Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. parties were intoxicated and an enjoyable time,” according apartment against her will and er provided with specifics re- The Daily Mississippian has that the sex was consensual. to the lawsuit. was sexually assaulted there. garding the allegations. filed a Freedom of Information The lawsuit, which was filed The lawsuit also claims Doe “Law enforcement went to The Title IX office reported Act request to obtain access to by Jackson-based attorney J. later invited Roe to attend his Doe’s apartment and awakened its findings to the office of con- the judicial council’s ruling. Lawson Hester, is different fraternity’s Christmas party, him to inquire about the inci- flict resolution and student con- University Judicial Chair than most lawsuits dealing with which occurred on December dent,” the lawsuit says. “Con- duct, and a University Judicial Alex Crouch declined to com- sexual assault – a federal judge 2, 2016, and Roe accepted his fused and shaken, Doe com- Council hearing was conducted. ment on questions regarding has allowed the former student invitation. Immediately prior plied with officer requests and “When Doe arrived for his the judicial council’s process. and the female to remain anon- to this event, the two went to a explained that he and his date hearing, he learned that all pan- Doe appealed the expulsion ymous under the pseudonyms “pre-game” party with Doe and had consensual sex.” el members had not yet been ruling, and his expulsion was “Andrew Doe” and “Bethany some of his friends. The copy of the University Po- selected,” the lawsuit says. “The reduced to suspension from the Roe,” respectively. “While at the fraternity par- lice Department report from the hearing was delayed in order university until fall 2020.
established in February 2018 ALPHA PHI ALPHA by Brandi Hephner LaBanc, continued from page 1 vice chancellor of student af- fairs, will make recommen- dations in the next few weeks for a period of time.” based on its investigation and “The investigation into haz- will likely continue its work ing allegations occurred earli- through next year. er this academic year,” Sutton The task force, which is Noss wrote in an email to The comprised of faculty, staff Daily Mississippian. “The or- and students, will review the ganization has been on an in- university’s policy and defi- terim suspension status since nition of hazing, the climate that time and has not been related to hazing at Ole Miss operating.” and the university processes Alpha Phi Alpha is the sec- aimed at reducing or stopping ond on-campus Greek orga- hazing, according to Sutton nization to be suspended this Noss. She said the group an- year. The university’s chapter ticipates recommendations in of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, an those three areas. Interfraternity Council frater- “A variety of universi- nity, was suspended this year ty offices and departments FILE PHOTO: ITALIANA ANDERSON as a result of findings from a emphasize and frequently Members of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity stroll during the Black Alumni Reunion Greek Picnic at the Manning Center’s similar hazing investigation. communicate long-standing indoor practice facility. Sutton Noss wrote in Thurs- anti-hazing policies with our hold each other accountable earlier this semester. event registration process day’s letter that other chap- students,” Sutton Noss said. with respect to hazing.” Mandatory education re- to curb high-risk behavior. ters on campus also faced “In addition, we take a pro- She said high-risk behav- garding alcohol, drug and Along with the creation of a hazing allegations this year, active approach to educating iors within the university sexual violence prevention hazing reporting form, UM but she clarified via email that students and parents about community are often miti- is required for new potential also provides hazing preven- there are no active investiga- hazing. Ultimately, though, gated in several ways that are members of fraternities and tion resources, both of which tions related to hazing. we must rely on our commu- independent from the Hazing sororities. The university has are available on the universi- She said the Hazing Preven- nity and our organizations to Prevention Task Force’s work also updated the on-campus ty’s website. tion Task Force, which was
34385 PAGE 6 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 4 MAY 2018 LIFESTYLES ‘Dear Kendall’ UM student self-publishes deeply personal poetry collection
SLADE RAND my problems,” Patterson [email protected] said. “That’s ended up being how I handle them, even if After what seemed like it’s just happy thoughts.” an eternity, he’s back. The Most people his age would Poetry worked as a cop- brains behind the debut sin- never guess that the buoy- ing tool for Patterson in gle “White Iverson” has re- ant, friendly Kendall Pat- high school as he came to turned with the release of terson they brush past on accept his relationship with his long-anticipated album campus is likely walking depression. Now, he said it “beerbongs & bentleys,” around with a notebook full also functions as an easi- which has been in the works of handwritten poetry ex- ly accessible version of his for over a year. ploring feelings of depres- identity. He’s not afraid to Quasi-rapper Post Malone sion and loneliness. put his emotions in front of outlines his struggles after Patterson’s poetry is hon- readers or in front of him- making a name for himself est. His words are brave self - an idea he hopes peo- in the music industry on his and unashamed of the at- ple pick up on as they dig latest album. In “Post Malone tention they may bring into his work. Is a Rockstar,” a short doc- him. Whether writing lines In April 2018, Patterson umentary released by Mass about heartbreak, misun- self-published 105 pages of Appeal to support the album, derstood identity or deep original poetry in a book he the Dallas-based rapper and sadness, Patterson seldom designed and edited on his producer highlights his rise to shies away from facing the own through Amazon’s free fame that followed the release human experience head-on. self-publishing service. The of his debut album, “Stoney.” What began nearly six book’s nearly 80 poems ex- That album featured artists years ago as an outlet for PHOTO BY: SLADE RAND such as Kehlani, 2 Chainz and plore Patterson’s intellectual Kendall Patterson laughs on the front steps of Farley Hall on Thursday, a month after self-publishing his first collection Patterson to vent and con- Quavo, dominated radio sta- coming-of-age, his recurring of original poetry. front his emotions has now feelings of depression and tions and went on to become pertaining to his relation- a hobby. Though he’s been in, and that’s definitely not evolved into a full-fledged other personal revelations. an RIAA-certified multi-plat- ship struggles. putting pen to paper for good.” passion. Through writing Though his poems have inum record. “He’s always been in his years now, Patterson only The newly published book this intensely personal po- only recently been printed “I’m just trying to pay hom- feels,” Shappley said. “He’s recently began consider- explores what Patterson etry, he’s been able to better publicly for the first time, age to my legends,” Malone a deep thinker. He always ing formally publishing his sees as life’s problems but communicate his thoughts Patterson said the collec- says in the documentary as he has been, even when we work. is also full of anecdotes and to others and identify his tion’s underlying concepts takes the camera crew back were younger.” “Last year was when I re- personal views that show own emotional tendencies. have been in development to his old workplace, Chicken The two friends have ally dove into trying to find the reader who Patterson is “You’re reading poetry, for years. Express. “I was trying to work known one another since a self-publisher and (I had) as a person, beyond his po- and then you’re thinking. It “I just feel like I have a (at Chicken Express) because sixth grade, by Shappley’s been searching and search- etry. Patterson said he puts has a rhythm that you only lot of ideas that the pub- estimate. She said as they ing,” Patterson said. “Most forth his honest self and have in your head. Songs - lic should know about, and grew up and eventually at- self-publishers are pret- views, even though some yes, you can sing them - but then it allows people to tended Corinth High School ty expensive … then, I ran may disagree with them. poetry is a song you can’t know my deeper feelings if together, Patterson increas- across Amazon, and every- “I’m not gonna change play out loud,” Patterson they don’t know the other ingly turned to writing as thing was all good.” who I am,” he said. “I am said. “It gets the ideas across side of me,” he said. “Be- a means to release some of Patterson independently who I am, so if you don’t better than anything else, in cause most people, before his thoughts. published his paperback, ti- like it, OK, deal with it.” my opinion. It has the emo- reading this book, would “In high school I guess in tled “Life & Love Beyond the tion. It has the depth.” not know this stuff’s even thinking that much all the Stars: A Book of Poetry,” to Patterson likened writing going on in my life.” time you feel like there’s Amazon’s online store April poetry to other ways people Patterson’s deeply per- just too much in your head, 1. Though he published for care for their mental health, sonal poems demonstrate and I think he started to feel free, Patterson said it was a such as opening up to close a confidence and boldness that way and didn’t know challenge to edit and design friends or seeking counsel- he backs up in person when what to do with all of that,” every page of the book on ing. For him, writing poems talking about his work. His Shappley said. his own. provides that conversation. oldest friend, Avery Shap- Shappley said that when “As I was making the “Poetry’s like my other pley, said she has long been It’s just Kendall. friend. Just like you talk she ordered Patterson’s book, I was literally think- ‘‘ familiar with Patterson’s new book, she was proud to ing of other stuff to put in It’s just his whole to your friend about your unabashed approach to his see that he had turned his it, at times,” Patterson said. problems, I just write down emotions, especially those mind in a book, poetry into more than just That doesn’t surprise Shappley, though. She said if that’s even she’s used to Patterson’s de- possible. He sire to share his newest dis- would want it to coveries with those around him. be something “It’s just Kendall. It’s just that could be his whole mind in a book, if that’s even possible,” Shap- inspirational to pley said. “He would want it some people to be something that could who go through be inspirational to some people who go through some of those some of those same things.” same things.” Patterson said he hopes anyone, regardless of back- ground, identity or situation can take away a message of in- spiration and self-confidence from his poetic reflections. “We all have our different feelings, and it’s not bad to express yourself, no matter how you do it or where you do it. It’s fine to get it out -Avery Shappley, there,” Patterson said. “It’s Patterson’s friend fine for guys to have depres- PHOTO BY: SLADE RAND sion and vent it out, because Kendall Patterson reads from his self-published collection of original poetry, “Life & Love Beyond the Stars: A Book of otherwise we’re holding it Poetry,” on the front steps of Farley Hall on Thursday. LIFESTYLES THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 4 MAY 2018 | PAGE 7 Latest Post Malone album embodies rock-rap genre
ETHEL MWEDZIWENDIRA I was trying to make money average person with the lyr- [email protected] so I could buy some Versace ics, “Make a hundred bands, shoes.” so all your hands out. No, my He’s achieved this goal, but friend, can’t do no handouts. After what seemed like with newfound fame and suc- All these rappers, they sound an eternity, he’s back. The cess comes a downside. the same now, sayin’ I’m to brains behind the debut sin- Malone’s latest release blame. Now y’all see me on gle “White Iverson” has re- takes listeners through 18 the TV.” Malone makes a ref- turned with the release of songs that depict his lifestyle erence to “The Suite Life of his long-anticipated album of parties filled with girls, Zack and Cody” show, some- “beerbongs & bentleys,” money and the most expen- thing the rapper’s Gen-Z au- which has been in the works sive designer clothing as well dience can relate to. for over a year. as detailing what his journey In terms of production, the Quasi-rapper Post Malone from rags to riches was like. album is seamless thanks to outlines his struggles after Malone doesn’t consider him- the help of big name produc- making a name for himself self a rapper, and he isn’t the ers like London On the Track, in the music industry on his best songwriter. In fact, many Ted Walton and Scott Storch. latest album. In “Post Malone expected him to be a one-hit Malone has branched out be- Is a Rockstar,” a short doc- wonder after the release of hind the boards, playing more umentary released by Mass “White Iverson.” However, guitar on the album in com- Appeal to support the album, Malone’s ability to create parison to the last and using the Dallas-based rapper and catchy hooks and melodies live drums throughout the en- producer highlights his rise to is what makes him one of the tire record. fame that followed the release most prominent figures in the PHOTO COURTESY: GENIUS Though he’s solidified of his debut album, “Stoney.” music industry right now. the hip-hop industry’s recent the relationship and how they himself in the industry, the That album featured artists Two of the album’s three fascination with rock ‘n’ roll most likely still have feelings weak lyrics on “beerbongs & such as Kehlani, 2 Chainz and singles, “Rockstar” and “Psy- that can also be seen in the for each other. bentleys” show that he might Quavo, dominated radio sta- cho,” each premiered at No. punk rock-influenced music The rapper also shines have to prove himself a little tions and went on to become 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 of Lil Uzi Vert, XXXTentacion brightest on the fourth track harder to fans. If he contin- an RIAA-certified multi-plat- chart. On “Rockstar,” which and Rae Sremmurd. of the album, “Zack and Co- ues to work on his sound and inum record. was released in Septem- But there are other strong deine,” in which he delves lyrics, he could be on track to “I’m just trying to pay hom- ber and features 21 Savage, components highlighted in into the hip-hop lifestyle and be one of the biggest modern age to my legends,” Malone 22-year-old Malone talks the album. His best hooks are the fame he’s received since rock-rappers the industry has says in the documentary as he about how he feels “just like in “Better Now” in which he releasing “Stoney,” a theme had in a while. takes the camera crew back a rockstar” and references big reminisces on a past relation- echoed throughout the al- But until then, it is still un- to his old workplace, Chicken names in rock, such as Bon ship. He describes having the bum. He goes on to describe clear if “beerbongs & bent- Express. “I was trying to work Scott and Jim Morrison. This same opinions as his ex about how he’s better off than the leys” and his future albums (at Chicken Express) because song is a perfect example of will prove that.
Beach House brings new music to Lyric stage tonight
MARY LIZ KING in difficult situations echoes [email protected] throughout “7.” “We’re inspired by every- thing, and we’re just living Beach House is no strang- life and feeling changes in er to playing its psychedelic the world. Feeling darkness dream-pop tunes in Oxford, and feeling the light is one and the band’s latest tour of the most inspiring things will bring those jams back to that pushes our band fur- Mississippi in the form of a ther,” Legrand said. new album at 8 p.m. May 4 Beach House will perform at The Lyric Oxford. a variety of songs, from old The Baltimore-based band, music to previously unre- which is made up of vocalist leased songs that will appear Victoria Legrand and guitar- on “7.” ist-keyboardist Alex Scally, “There are a few songs will debut its seventh album, that we are really excited “7,” on May 11. about playing, but we’ve While working on the new never been really aggressive album, the band expanded about putting ourselves out its music beyond previous there,” Legrand said. “Peo- limits of writing and record- ple have found their own way ing sounds they could per- into Beach House, and we’re form live and, instead, wrote ready to start performing the PHOTO COURTESY: BEACH HOUSE FACEBOOK whatever came naturally in new album.” audiences’ energy and to cre- unique friendship that car- the studio. ten to its music and choose The band is especially an- ate an immersive listening ries over into their on-stage “‘7’ happened really quick- to attend its shows. The duo ticipating the audience’s re- experience. performances. ly because we changed a cou- hopes that its audience genu- sponse to hearing “Lemon “Touring is great because “Imagine your best friend ple things, and we didn’t stay inely enjoy the music. Glow” and “Dark Spring,” there’s always a new face or in the world: It’s the person at the studio so long that the “We are excited to come two tracks that appear early place or theatre or room,” you can work with, share creativity died. The energy back to Oxford. We had a on the new album, live for Legrand said. “There’s a dif- time with (and) share expe- was always flowing,” Leg- great time when we were the first time. ferent energy each time we riences of life with, and its rand said. “The record was here last, and it brings back “Our live show is an oppor- play, and each audience has intense, but its familial. It’s a a huge gift for us because we good memories. People are tunity to have a more immer- a different energy that keeps lot of water under the bridge, didn’t expect it to happen as kind to one another in Ox- sive experience, and I think the tour alive. That’s really because at the end of the day, quickly as it did.” ford, and it’s always nice to our music can be that for amazing.” it’s really just familial,” Leg- The direction for the al- come down,” Legrand said. people,” Legrand said. Legrand and Scally have rand said. “We want people to enjoy bum was inspired by the Touring is one of the band been working together for As the release of its new themselves. If you haven’t changes in life that can arise members’ favorite aspects over 13 years, and they have album approaches, the band listened to the music before, from darkness and trauma. of their jobs because it gives released 77 songs togeth- expressed immense grati- come to the show and just The theme of finding beauty them the opportunity to feel er. They have developed a tude for the people that lis- see how you feel.” PAGE 8 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 4 MAY 2018 SPORTS
Brown, Little highlight Ole Miss 2019 draft prospects
FLINT CHRISTIAN Brown used his skill set to great sition in 2017 and served as the [email protected] effect during the 2017 season, anchor for the offensive line of during which he caught 75 the No. 18 total offense in the passes, broke the Ole Miss sin- nation. He has also showcased Two players who will suit up gle-season record for receiving incredible athleticism for his this fall as part of the 2018 Ole yards (1,252), led the SEC in 6-foot-6, 325-pound frame. Miss football team have been receiving yards and tied Mis- 247Sports’ Chris Hummer projected as top 10 picks in the souri’s Albert Okwuegbunam also has Brown and Little in his 2019 NFL Draft. for most touchdown receptions top 10, per his “Way-too-early ESPN draft analyst Mel (11) by an SEC player. He con- 2019 NFL Draft big board,” at Kiper Jr. placed wide receiv- sistently shed tacklers and has No. 9 and No. 4, respectively. er A.J. Brown and offensive also showcased soft hands and “PFF College gave Little an tackle Greg Little in the top 10 the ability to attack the ball at its 85.3 overall grade in 2017, and picks in the first iteration of high point. his 87.3 pass block grade is his 2019 NFL Draft class rank- Though Brown’s accomplish- well ahead of the other blind ings. Brown ranked as the No. 1 ments might be more notice- side protectors under consid- wide receiver prospect and No. able, Little’s efforts have been eration,” Hummer said. “PFF 4 overall, and Little came in as just as impressive. The former College rated Brown as an 85.2 the No. 1 offensive line prospect five-star recruit and No. 1 high for the year, which was 25th na- and No. 6 overall. school offensive lineman pros- tionally among receivers.” Brown’s physical traits and pect immediately made an im- Many of the early projections on-field production are his pact throughout his freshman are based only on the expecta- greatest attributes heading into year at Ole Miss, during which tion that a player will continue the 2018 season. The 6-foot-1, he started at left tackle in five his past form. Analysts and scouts 225-pound receiver combines games, played in every game look for prospects’ potential, and the build of a linebacker with and earned his status as a fresh- the athleticism and experience the speed and smoothness nec- man All-American. He locked of Brown and Little have set essary to play from the slot. down the Rebels’ left tackle po- them apart from many of their peers and have made them en- ticing players for scouts to watch CROSSWORD PUZZLE BROUGHT TO YOU BY DOMINO’S during the 2018 season. Little and Brown were also a part of a select group of stu- dent-athletes chosen to partici- Join Domino’s Piece of the Pie Rewards™ pate in the second annual Elite Loyalty Program and Earn a FREE PIZZA For Student-Athlete Symposium in Each Six $10 or More Qualifying Online Orders. early March. The NCAA devel- oped the two-day symposium Domino’s Piece of the Pie Rewards™ is open only participating locations. *Limit: one order of $10 or driver. Drivers carry less than $20. ©2017 Domino’s to US residents 13+ with a Pizza Profile™ account more (excludes gratuities) per calendar day can IP Holder LLC. Domino’s®, Domino’s Pizza® and the to inform student-athletes with who order online from participating Domino’s® earn points. For complete details visit dominos.com/ modular logo are registered trademarks of Domino’s locations. Point redemption only valid online at rewards. Any delivery charge is not a tip paid to IP Holder LLC. 39643 realistic professional sports as-
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