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MISSISSIPPIANTHE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI SERVING OLE MISS AND OXFORD SINCE 1911 Visit theDMonline.com @thedm_news Greek life retreat ends abruptly with bias concerns SLADE RAND found a banana peel in a tree trashcan nearby. bers of our community were Interfraternity Council were MANAGING EDITOR in front of one of the camp’s Alexa Lee Arndt, interim hurt, frightened, and upset all present at the retreat, cabins. director of Fraternity and So- by what occurred at IMPACT which was organized by Fra- RACHEL ISHEE The students shared what rority Life, said she was one of … Because of the underlying ternity and Sorority Life and NEWS EDITOR they found with National the only university staff mem- reality many students of col- the national group IMPACT. This weekend, leaders from Pan-Hellenic Council lead- bers acting in an administra- or endure on a daily basis, the IMPACT is a campus-based Ole Miss Greek life convened ers, sparking a day’s worth of tive capacity at the weekend conversation manifested into leadership institute designed upon Camp Hopewell in La- camp-wide conversation sur- retreat. Monday afternoon, a larger conversation about to foster improved relation- fayette County for a three-day rounding symbolism, intend- she sent a letter to all campus race relations today at the ships among campus leaders retreat designed to build lead- ed or not. In the midst of the chapter presidents, council University of Mississippi,” through a retreat-type program. ers and bring campus closer open and sometimes heated offi cers and chapter advis- Arndt wrote in the letter ac- Makala McNeil, an offi cer of together. The retreat was cut discussion, senior account- ers, confi rming the incident quired by The DM. Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, short Saturday night, howev- ing major Ryan Swanson said and outlining the university’s Student members of Pan- er, after three black students he put the banana peel in the plans. hellenic Council, National tree when he could not fi nd a “To be clear, many mem- Pan-Hellenic Council and SEE RETREAT PAGE 7 Student Union opening this week after delay ETHEL MWEDZIWENDIRA working to have it open to DESIGN EDITOR the public. “The project team is work- he Student Union ing diligently to ensure the is set to open its opening of this building doors to the pub- maintains the standard of lic this week after excellence that our univer- missingT its Aug. 21 deadline. sity family expects and de- With last-minute details serves,” Chad Hunter, as- to finish, Union workers will sociate university architect, said. continue working through Starting Monday, a soft the night and over the next opening was offered to sev- couple of weeks. eral university departments Ole Miss Communica- offering a tour to Ole Miss tions is expected to release Student Affairs, Adminis- a statement when the grand tration Finance, Facility opening happens. Management, Student Ac- “We really expect to push tivities Association, Asso- through this as soon as peo- ciated Student Body and ple start getting the word more. The purpose of the of mouth about the Union soft opening served as train- being open,” Bradley Bak- ing for workers so they can er, director of the Student be better prepared for the Union, said. grand opening, Baker said. The facility was scheduled Planning for the Union to open the first day of class- started in 2008 and con- es, but “unexpected delays” struction in 2015. The entire caused the opening date to building is set to be com- be pushed a week further. plete in 2019, costing more In an Aug. 17 press release, than $58 million. the university did not men- The building is undergoing tion what caused the delay.

PHOTO BY TAYLAR TEEL However, it addressed ways The new Student Union has an open layout plan that allows more seating. in which the university is SEE UNION PAGE 5 Holocaust survivor: ‘Respect toward one another must begin’ JACQUELINE KNIRNSCHILD recount not only the dark standing ovation. genocide and the Holo- STAFF WRITER details of her childhood Lazan began by recogniz- caust of the second world living in a concentration ing the difference between war were all carefully Crowds spilled out of Par- camp but also to describe natural disasters such as planned, orchestrated and is-Yates Chapel on Tuesday her life following the lib- Hurricane Harvey and carried out by men.” night as students waited to eration and give words of mass genocides such as the Lazan was 4 years old experience a first-person wisdom on respect, kind- Holocaust. in 1935 when the Nurem- account of history. ness and perseverance. “Unfortunately, there is berg Laws were enforced Renowned speaker, au- The UM Hillel and Jew- so very little we as humans and regulated the lives of thor and Holocaust sur- ish Federation of Oxford can do against the ravages Jewish people in Germany. vivor Marion Blumenthal co-sponsored Lazan’s pub- of nature,” Lazan said. “In Lazan was forced to begin lic talk, which ended in a contrast, 9/11, the ongoing PHOTO BY BILLY SCHUERMAN Lazan took to the stage to SEE SURVIVOR PAGE 5 Marion Blumenthal Lazan IN THIS ISSUE... OPINION NEWS LIFESTYLES SPORTS Sustainability often overlooked Provost interviews begin A$AP Mob is cozier than ever The man behind Rebel football Offering solutions to environmentally First of four candidates meets with Volume two of the group’s collaborative Get to know head coach Matt Luke before damaging entertainment habits university community album dropped last week Saturday’s season opener PAGE 3 PAGE 4 PAGE 8 PAGE 12 PAGE 2 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 30 AUGUST 2017 OPINION

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COLUMN Dining, sustainability can go together in Oxford

Thinking about Making more sensible Finally, let’s not forget have never cooked much or transportation is a good decisions about what we that a home-cooked meal if you don’t think you’ll be starting point, keeping safety consume when we go can always beat what you’re good at it. Some of the most and sustainability in mind out would also improve served at most restaurants. enjoyable meals are some of when making decisions about sustainability. Glass bottles Try to replicate the meals you the easiest to make, too. And where to go and how to get are not recyclable locally, so enjoyed as a kid or fi nd new, learning how to cook, like there. Sharing rides is the most remembering that at the store, exciting ones on many of the most things that require some obvious and practical choice if restaurants and bars would available websites or food time and practice, rewards we go out in big groups. Taxis help. blogs. Home-cooked meals you with great satisfaction. or ride-hauling services can Also, if you don’t know bring people together like few To quote the movie also help with that. about the environmental other things, and they allow “Ratatouille”: “Anyone can Riding a bicycle could eff ects of mass-produced you to have a great time with cook!” And anyone can be FRANCISCO HERNANDEZ also be a smart choice, but animal products, I suggest friends without being rushed more sustainable, too. COLUMNIST weather conditions and safety you fi nd that information and out the door when you’re done Francisco Hernandez is a concerns on busy roads can be decide for yourself what to do eating. And, of course, you senior international studies too much to bear if our goal about it. The same applies if will also save money. major from Valencia, Spain. Five friends walk into a bar. is to go out to a restaurant or you are concerned about the Don’t be discouraged if you They have driven separately, bar. Perhaps a local tax on gas treatment of animals or about and now they’re ordering could reduce our traffi c and your health. I’m not trying to glass-bottled drinks and tasty improve our bike lanes and make everyone go vegan, but dishes packed with meat and bus service while we wait for at least reducing our meat Leap Frog is looking cheese. electric self-driving cars to consumption would make for volunteers! This is not the setup for a take over. everyone better off . joke, but rather a common scene in our dining and entertainment practices. It’s also a scene that shows SPECIAL how little attention we $ pay to the implications and consequences of our 45With this ad $40Manicure/Pedicure full set w/OPI Gel Colors by Chris Le entertainment, however well- The Leap Frog Program is a non-profit after-school deserved it may be. Monday - Saturday tutoring and enrichment program. 9:30 am - 7:00 pm After all, it makes sense to let We serve 140 at risk first, second, and third graders. go and have fun when we just E Sunday 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm want to enjoy ourselves. We Nail! We are looking for volunteers to tutor one-on-one and 2580-33 W. Jackson Ave. Oxford, MS 662.234.9009 to help interact with students during playtime. want to see our friends, have 99999 good food and do something Fall 2017 Volunteer Opportunities fun – something to feel both Tutoring opportunities: liberated from the stress of the SPECIAL 1. Mondays AND Wednesdays, 2:45-4:15 week and connected to those OR whose company we enjoy. $ 2. Tuesdays AND Thursdays, 2:45-4:15 The freedom of going out Manicure/Pedicure 45With this ad $40 full set w/ OPI Gel Colors by Chris Le Enrichment (mentoring play time) opportunities: and enjoying a nice meal or 3. Mondays AND Wednesdays, 4:15-5:30 a few drinks is something we OR should cherish, but there are 4. Tuesdays AND Thursdays, 4:15-5:30 many ways we can make our leisure time healthier and Email the Director, Teresa Adams, for more information. 1535 University Ave. 662.234.9911 Mon - Sat: 9:30am - 7pm [email protected] more sustainable. 39292 39293

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First of four provost candidates interviews on campus

MADDIE MCGEE so I am a solution-oriented manities students. NEWS EDITOR leader.” “I believe very strongly She works to come up with in building community and Sheryl Tucker present- creative solutions through giving them opportunities ed her vision for the future collaboration, citing exam- and projects where they can of the university in a bid to ples of working with her see success.” take on the provost posi- team to resolve difficult is- The search for a new pro- tion left vacant by former sues. vost began last school year Provost Morris Stocks. She As a former leader of the when former Provost Morris outlined topics like under- Graduate Research Fellow- Stocks returned to the facul- graduate research, alumni ship Program at the National ty of the accounting school. relations and diversity in Science Foundation, Tucker Larry Sparks, vice chan- today’s address to students, emphasized the importance cellor for administration and faculty and staff. of research programs at the finance, currently serves as “I want to develop a shared undergraduate level. chair of the provost search vision for excellence in ac- “Undergraduate research committee. ademic affairs to transform leads to student retention,” “We have a wide, diverse lives, communities and the she said. committee,” he said. “We world,” Tucker said. She cited the current un- looked for representation PHOTO BY: CHANCE ROBERTS Tucker was the first of dergraduate research oppor- from all aspects of campus, Provost candidate Sheryl Tucker, dean of the graduate school of chemistry at four finalists for the position tunities in place through the including faculty, staff and Oklahoma State University, is the fi rst of four candidates to speak. slated to present in an open Sally McDonnell Barksdale students.” forum. Honors College as an exam- really? Because that’s what as ways to further improve The committee was able Tucker is no stranger to ple of something she would I am!’” alumni relations. to narrow down a vast list of the provost position. She like to grow at the universi- Tucker said she embraces “We need to do a better job resumes to a smaller number currently serves as vice pro- ty. interactions like these be- as institutions at connecting who underwent an exten- vost for two Oklahoma State Tucker also discussed her cause they bring people of those alums back to our in- sive interview period. They University campuses – the passion for interdisciplinary different expertise together. stitution,” she said. selected four candidates to flagship campus in Stillwa- research. She said some of She also noted a desire to Tucker also expressed come to Oxford to present ter and another in Tulsa. her research was intentional foster and strengthen alum- wishes to continue working through on-site interviews She is also the dean of that through partnerships, while ni relations, taking them on campus diversity. and open forums. system’s graduate college, other opportunities were past just financial interac- “I am a very strong advo- “The idea is to meet with working across three cam- unexpected. tions and onto a more per- cate for diversity and inclu- as many constituencies as puses. She plans to use this “Our little Sheltie had an sonal level. sion,” she said. “I’ve created possible to get input on leadership experience to eye problem, and we were “Some graduates want a welcoming environment strengths and weaknesses so benefit not only the Oxford recommended to go to the to give back, and maybe at for underrepresented stu- we can provide all of the in- campus but all schools in university’s vet school,” she some point in their career, dents.” formation to the chancellor, the University of Mississippi said. “I met a veterinary they could do that by giving Among her efforts to com- who will make the final deci- system. ophthalmologist there, and funds,” she said. “But we re- bat this issue were institu- sion,” he said. “I will model the way for we struck up a conversation ally need to focus on those tion-wide initiatives to help The remaining finalists you, and I will challenge the because of the dye she used who could give their time mentor students. Although will be announced 24 hours status quo,” she said. “No- in our dog’s eyes. She said, and their talents to us now.” the funds for this came from before their open forum, body likes to hear the issues ‘I need a molecular spec- She noted implementing the National Science Foun- with presentations this when you have no solutions, troscopist,’ and I said, ‘Oh, programs like job shadow- dation, Tucker was able to Thursday, next Tuesday and ing, internship exchanges expand the program to in- next Friday. 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to be free at long last.” SURVIVOR Lazan, her mother and continued from page 1 older brother all eventual- ly moved to Illinois, where Lazan was introduced to a wearing the yellow Star of new language and life. David, which signified her Even though Lazan was isolation from the rest of far behind in school, she society. ended up graduating on Lazan’s family members time and was ranked eighth planned to flee to the Unit- in her class. ed States. Just one month Lazan also met her hus- before their departure, the band in high school in Il- Nazis invaded Holland, linois. The two celebrated where she and her family their 64th wedding anni- were awaiting escape. versary this year. Even though she was only “Despite all the terrible 9 years old, Lazan said she things that happened to me still remembers the vicious as a child, my life today is German soldiers and their full,” Lazan said. attack dogs who came to Lazan reminded the au- take her and her family off PHOTO BY ETHEL MWEDZIWENDIRA dience to share and pass on While the Student Union is still under construction, the food court portion opens this week. to the concentration camps. Holocaust stories. “To this day, I still feel a “In a few short years, we furniture types toward just here at the Union but certain sense of fear when- will not be here any lon- the phase two renovation, across campus because it ever I see a German shep- ger to give a first-hand ac- UNION which will have demos for expands what they can ac- herd,” Lazan said. count,” Lazan said. “When continued from page 1 students to try out and see cess, whether it be at the The concentration camp we’re not here any longer, was so bitter cold, Lazan what items they prefer. Pavilion or Luckyday, Rebel it is you, the young people two phases of renovations, said, that the prisoners Amid rumors of opening Market.” here this evening who will which will nearly double used their own urine to dates, the opening date for Meal plans will be avail- have to bear witness.” its original size, expanding warm up their hands. She the entirety of the Union able and functioning at all In addition, Lazan urged from 97,000 square feet to said her body and clothes still is in 2019, despite de- five restaurants for stu- the audience members not 157,000 square feet. The were infested with lice. lays. dents, faculty and staff. to take their freedom for amount of seating will triple “I know that you’ve all Baker said there will be Students with Rebel 100 granted, to respect the be- to 400 seats for dining. read, studied and seen some construction still go- will have 100 meals, and liefs of others and to exam- The brand-new facility movies, but the foul odor, ing on these next few days Rebel Unlimited Plus 1, ine the intentions of lead- is open and inviting, with the filth, continuous hor- leading up to the grand Spring Greek Plus 1, Upper- ers before blindly following glass windows all around, ror and fear surrounded opening of phase one. Con- classmen Plus 1 and Upper- them. subtle colors and high ceil- by death is indescribable,” struction will take place af- classmen Weekday Plus 1 “Each and every one of us ings. It will include a Union Lazan said. “There is no ter hours; however, a func- will be available. must do everything in our ballroom, expected to open way that this can be put ac- tioning Union is the main Hours of operation will power to avoid such ha- in the near future, that will curately into words or pic- priority for students, faculty remain normal, opening tred,” Lazan said. “Regard- host conventions and other tures.” and visitors. from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. week- less of our religious belief, events. In order to survive the Visitors on game day will days and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. regardless of the color of In order to provide stu- concentration camp, Lazan get to experience the newly on the weekends. our skin, regardless of the dents with the best dining said she invented her own renovated Union and food “While there’s still work national origin, this respect experience, staple restau- make-believe games. options. Baker said the ul- to be done, we’re proud of toward one another must rants set to open include Finally, in 1945, the Rus- timate goal has always been what represents our univer- begin.” a full-service Chick-fil-A, sian army liberated the providing for the students. sity community and most Krista Oliver, a junior Panda Express, Qdoba train en route to eastern “Being able to open the importantly, our students,” broadcast journalism ma- and new additions such as Europe inside which Lazan venue soon was challeng- Larry Sparks, vice chancel- jor, said the timing of the Which Wich and the only and her mother had been ing, but I think students lor of administration and talk was great. McAlister’s Deli on a college detained for two weeks. will be able to enjoy all the finance, said. “It’s so relevant with campus. “Although we were all options,” Baker said. “Not NOTICE OF ENACTMENT OF UNIVERSITY Charlottesville,” Oliver Furniture in the Union weak, ill and exhausted, said. “It’s just a reminder was picked out by the stu- I vividly remember the PARKING RULES & REGULATIONS that this did happen and dents at the end of last se- spring of 1945 – flowers those that want it to hap- mester, according to Baker. were in bloom; the birds The University of Mississippi Department of Parking & Transportation pen again – I don’t get it at Baker said students were singing,” Lazan said. all.” should expect to have the (DPT) in Oxford, Mississippi hereby gives notice of enactment of the “It was a wonderful feeling University’s Traffic and Parking Regulations for the 2017-2018 academic opportunity to choose more year. 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Hurricane Harvey evacuees ﬁ nd safety in Oxford

SARAH BYRON SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR

Mother Nature plays no favorites. Tropical Storm Harvey has destroyed homes, fl ooded the streets and devastated people all over southeastern Texas, in places like Houston, Corpus Christi and Galveston. Away from the immediate danger of the raging tropical storm, Oxford has been a safe haven for some evacuees. Rel- atives of Ole Miss alumni are collecting their most valuable belongings, packing up their lives and heading to Oxford. Lisa Ganucheau is the mother of senior accounting major Mary Clare Ganucheau from AP PHOTO | DAVID J. PHILLIP Houston. As soon as Lisa heard Rescue boats fi ll a fl ooded street as fl ood victims are evacuated as fl oodwaters from Tropical Storm Harvey rise Monday in Houston. the news about the incoming hurricane, she packed her wed- people, everywhere around than 21 percent of the 24,250 refused to leave. I don’t think he gas in order to make the trip to ding dress, photo albums and town — people have lost their students who attend the Uni- thought it was going to be this Texas. The truck will leave town family documents, and drove homes. It’s because the bayou versity of Mississippi are from bad.” on Thursday, meaning every- herself to Oxford for shelter in has risen.” Texas. The Ganucheau family The Oxford Chamber of thing must be donated by noon their family condo. Meanwhile, social media has is clearly not the only Ole Miss Commerce is doing its part to on that day. “We know people on the coast been working to help families family aff ected by this tropical help anyone aff ected by this di- “Remember, a community who have lost everything and all over Texas. storm. Kathryn Abernathy, a saster. David Guyton, director is a place, but it is much more we know people in Houston “It’s been a huge help. A junior journalism major from of the Oxford Chamber of Com- than that,” said Guyton. “It is who have lost everything,” Lisa huge, huge help,” said Lisa. “It’s St. Louis, Missouri, has a broth- merce, asked people to donate that feeling that exists in our said. “They kept saying to be the fear of the unknown that er who currently lives in Hous- necessities like cleaning sup- hearts when we think of our ready, to be ready, to be ready, keeps you up at night. But when ton. plies, fi rst aid kits, new towels, families, our friends, our neigh- and people woke up Saturday you can at least see pictures of “My family tried to get him baby formula and dry pet food. bors and our homes.” morning with water in their what’s happening, that helps.” to leave the city and come to The chamber is also accept- houses. Poor people, wealthy According to the universi- Oxford,” Kathryn said. “My ing monetary donations to cov- ty’s Offi ce of Admissions, more mom kept calling him but he er the cost of a rental truck and

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dent. As lunch rolled into the The conversation carried RETREAT afternoon discussion group, on, and tensions continued to continued from page 1 the banana peel dominat- rise. White and black mem- ed chatter. That afternoon’s bers of the Ole Miss Greek group discussion session community shared their one of the nine historically served as an open forum on views on the day’s events and African-American sororities the incident. race relations in general. Mc- and fraternities, said she “As the staff member re- Neil said people had a lot to saw the banana peel after sponsible for the wellbeing of say, but the conversation be- leaving a group discussion our community, I felt it was gan to move in an unhealthy that addressed race relations. imperative to provide space direction. Saturday morning, all of the immediately to students af- “There were a lot of emo- retreat’s participants ate fected by this incident to al- tions being showed and a breakfast together, followed low them an opportunity to lot of transparency,” Mc- by a session where they voice their pain and concern,” Neil said. “I just don’t feel as shared their feelings on race Arndt wrote in her statement. though it was being facilitated relations at Ole Miss. The At the start of this session, in a constructive way.” breakfast options included a McNeil said one black stu- The massive discussion fruit cart with bananas. dent stood up and asked that session wrapped up as more “The overall tone was everyone there google the and more students stood heavy,” McNeil, a senior inte- American University incident and left the room – some in grated marketing communi- to understand the banana tears, some in frustration. cations and sociology major, peel’s significance. She said NPHC members began tex- said. “I mean, we were talking he explained how bananas ting friends to come and pick about race in Mississippi, at have historically been used to them up from the camp since the University of Mississippi demean black people. McNeil no one had been allowed to and in the Greek community, said her sorority sister then drive his or her car up to the so there’s a lot involved.” raised her hand to simply ask retreat. The remainder of the After the large discussion who put the peel in the tree. retreat was canceled later that session, the students split She said Swanson stood up night. into smaller conversation and came forward almost im- “At that point, we didn’t feel This photo was circulated among students over the weekend in group messages groups. McNeil said that mediately after the question. welcome; we didn’t feel safe,” and was provided to The Daily Mississippian. around noon on Saturday, He apologized and said he did McNeil said. “If we didn’t feel she was walking with friends not mean any harm by leaving wanted or safe at the camp, to their group session across the peel in the tree. our best option was to leave.” camp when one of her soror- “I want to sincerely apolo- Katrina Caldwell, vice chan- ity sisters pointed at a tree 15 gize for the events that took cellor for diversity and com- feet away. She said that about place this past weekend,” munity engagement, said her six feet up the tree’s trunk sat Swanson said in a statement office was asked to put a plan a lone, fresh-looking banana to The DM on Tuesday night. together to handle the week- peel. “Although unintentional, end’s incident on campus. “It was so strange and sur- there is no excuse for the pain “Right now, we’re just real to see it there,” McNeil that was caused to members talking to people on campus said. “We were all just sort of of our community. who have some experience paranoid for a second.” “I want to thank my friends working across diversity to She said the image was es- iStudy in the NPHC for their candid help the students process pecially disturbing in light of and constructive conversa- what happened,” Caldwell an incident on American Uni- tions that we have continued said. versity’s campus in May of Flexible just got to have. I have much to learn Caldwell said she needs to this year. The morning Taylor and look forward to doing talk with a couple more fac- Dumpson was to take over as such and encourage all mem- ulty members before deciding more flexible … the school’s first female black bers of our university com- “what makes the most sense” student government presi- munity to do the same. We for the campus. dent, students found bananas and affordable! must all keep in mind how our Arndt said it was import- hanging from nooses across actions affect those around us ant for the vice chancellor campus. Some of the bananas differently.” for diversity and community were inscribed with referenc- iStudy courses are now semester-based and McNeil said that if the ba- engagement to lead the re- es to Dumpson’s sorority, Al- nana peel incident was an ac- sponse. 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A$AP Mob’s ‘Cozy Tapes Vol. 2’ stays rowdy

JORDAN MAURY After listening to him show bum mesh almost perfect- STAFF WRITER off his full arsenal on this ly. On “What Happens,” my album, I cannot help but personal favorite track, Pro think how criminal it is Era and Flatbush Zombies The infamous A$AP Mob that we have not gotten a team up with the Mob and has returned yet again to new solo Rocky LP. take turns reciting verses gift those less fashionable While Rocky seemingly while keeping the recurring with the second install- came prepared to put on a theme going. Frank Ocean ment of the Cozy Tape se- show from the beginning, switches into emcee mode ries. the others seemed like on “RAF” and proceeded This hip-hop conglom- they needed to use the first to deliver the best verse erate is rowdy as ever as it few songs to heat up. The on the song. Although Lil looks to build on its pre- usual cohesiveness that Yachty and School Boy Q vious effort by producing group has just isn’t there have conflicting styles, the equally infectious and fun on songs like “Perry Aye,” two make equally great music. This is great because where Playboi Carti offers contributions to the chaot- for a long time I thought a super generic Carti verse ic song “Bahamas.” the only ones worth listen- and Nast flows disjointed- One thing that has to be ing to were Mob members ly. Of course, these two are mentioned is the lack of Rocky and Ferg and that not the model rappers to any real substance. The al- the gap between those two begin with, but all they had bum is essentially 17 songs and the others would be to do was finish the race filled with nothing but too jarring to enjoy a full- Rocky started. “Please Shut braggadocious raps from length collaborative proj- Up” and “Blowin’ Minds the A$AP Mob and compa- ect. (Skateboard)” have a sim- ny about how exceptional- PHOTO COURTESY: XXL MAGAZINE Sadly, those fears were ilar issue: I find my mind ly cozy their ways of living realized. Although the to hide the talent gap al- on Vol. 2 feels as though wandering for portions of are. lesser-known members of most seamlessly on Vol. Rocky is the only one who the songs. The lack of substance, the A$AP Mob managed 1, a small stretch of songs knows he is actually re- Despite some lackluster however, is to be expect- cording. verses from the guests and ed, as the album is really SSWD PUL U U DMS Nevertheless, Ant, Nast the Mob, their infectious just one long party with a energy is still there, help- revolving door for an en- and Twelvyy, with the help of some great guest fea- ing carry me to the track trance. The Mob made this Now Hiring Drivers tures, keep the high-octane “Walk on Water,” where album with the goal of be- everyone finally seems to ing highly entertaining, ORDER ONLINE energy of the album rolling from beginning to end with be in sync. Horns blare in and since it met that goal, $ per hour WWW.DOMINOS.COM up to only a few slight hiccups. the background as Ant, I cannot be too critical of 15 cash paid nightly Ferg, Nast and Twelvyy how shallow the subject OPEN LATE Appearing on 11 of the 14 take turns flowing over the matter was. However, the Apply in person - 1603 W. Jackson Ave actual songs, Rocky is the 662.236.3030 steady hand that guides the majestic beat. Carti uses album’s surface level con- 27975 spaced-out ship through- his rather simplistic style tent could affect the lon- out the album. Despite on the hook, letting him gevity of the album. having spent the past two play to his strength. “Cozy Tapes, Vol. 2: Too years trying on the finest From that track forward, Cozy” is a good album that fabric instead of making the members of the A$AP falls short of its predeces- his third solo record, his Mob are at their best on sor but boasts the same rapping ability has not di- every song and make the fiery spirit. The album

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Familiar faces earn Sunday afternoon playing time

FLINT CHRISTIAN wrote his name into the Mi- STAFF WRITER ami Dolphins wide receiver depth chart with a 99-yard touchdown catch against the The college football season Atlanta Falcons in the presea- kicks into full gear for Ole son, where he showed excel- Miss this Saturday as the Reb- lent speed and burst despite els take on South Alabama at his 6-foot-2-inch, 220-pound home. While fans can expect frame. Adeboyejo is battling to see returning contributors with Chris Matthews for the like Shea Patterson, AJ Brown last receiver spot on the Bal- and DeMarquis Gates on the timore Ravens depth chart, field, the faces Ole Miss fans and although he hasn’t put up grew to love over the past few gaudy preseason numbers, he years have moved on to big- looks to provide the more up- ger and better things. side of the two. The star of last year’s Reb- On the defensive side of els, the indelible Chad Kelly, the ball, D.J. Jones, a for- is still having issues stem- mer Rebel defensive tackle, ming from a torn ACL suf- FILE PHOTO has easily been the most im- Former Ole Miss tight end Evan Engram was drafted by the New York Giants in the first round of the 2017 NFL draft. fered in last year’s 37-27 win pressive from last year’s unit. against Georgia Southern and He was drafted in the sixth backup linemen has been sixth round by the New York Jones is part of that group, an offseason wrist surgery. round by the San Francisco well-noted. Jones could find Jets. He was forecasted to be and he now looks like a lock After being drafted with the 49ers to provide depth at the himself playing meaningful on the practice squad for the to make the 53-man roster. last pick of the NFL draft by nose tackle position, but he minutes throughout the sea- upcoming season; however, Ultimately, the Ole Miss the Denver Broncos, Kelly is has provided flashes of bril- son and might even play an the Jets recently traded back- football season is upon us, looking at the NFL’s version liance in training camp. One important part in the 49ers’ up corner Dexter McDougle and many familiar faces will of a redshirt season. Spend- of his ridiculous spin moves larger rebuilding effort as his to the Eagles. The trade was not be on the field. Now playing a year on injured reserve in training camp was fea- career continues. a vote of confidence to the ing Sundays, these former should give Kelly a year to tured on a popular 49ers blog, Derrick Jones, a starter at depth of the Jets secondary Rebel standouts have a signif- learn the Broncos’ system and and his domination against defensive back for the Rebels and the guys looking to come icant shot to make a splash in allow him to come back next last year, was drafted in the in in case of injuries. Derrick the pros. year ready to compete for the starting job. At the opposite end of the NFL draft was former Reb- el tight end Evan Engram, Need Help who found himself a new home in New York after the Giants drafted him with the with a Paper? 19th overall pick. Engram has locked down a start- Sign up for a free appointment ing position, and the Giants plan on using his 6-foot-4- at the Writing Center inch, 230-pound frame as a change-up to the smaller,

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Coaching staff relying on energy and experience

FLINT CHRISTIAN are. “I think Breeland STAFF WRITER Speaks is also a leader, and those two will play a big role this fall.” Going into the first week These two will be key for of the college football sea- younger, more inexperi- son, the University of Mis- enced players to lean on sissippi football team has before, during and after the emerged from an offseason game. of controversy and is final- On the offensive side of ly ready to deliver where it the ball, there is no doubt matters most: on the foot- what you’re getting. After ball field. quarterback Shea Patterson The Rebels take on South spent last season redshirt- Alabama on Saturday, Sept. ing, he was thrown into the 2, where they look to take fire to fill in for an injured care of business and avoid Chad Kelly. According to an upset against a team Longo, the opportunity to known to challenge SEC spend a whole offseason opponents. With a new working with Patterson and head coach, new offensive the offense is going to make coordinator and new de- a tremendous difference. fensive coordinator, the “(Shea and I) can com- Rebels look completely dif- municate without having ferent on the sidelines. But to verbalize anything, and the coaches are eager to get I think right now we have on the field and start put- PHOTO BY: TAYLAR TEEL a good pretty good feel for ting wins on the board. Coach Matt Luke said he feels confi dent about Shea Patterson’s on-fi eld ability for the season. each other,” Longo said. “I “I’m just excited to get see that as an asset, not any this thing cranked off,” this Rebel team will play to believe this, but during guys are intelligent, and I kind of problem.” head coach Matt Luke said. an important role in not the game I’m not going to think they’re ready to play When push comes to “This is something I’ve only the opening game but yell at you, scream at you,” on Saturday.” shove, the college football been thinking about for also throughout the season. defensive coordinator Wes- While there is no ques- world knows what a differ- a long time, and I’m just Emotions will be running ley McGriff said. “I’m going tion when it comes to the ent year it’s going to be in excited, excited about the high all season after the to have a lot of fun.” enthusiasm for opening Oxford. The players have opportunity, excited about Hugh Freeze scandal and Offensive coordinator weekend, the return of a lot on their shoulders, walking through the Grove. amidst the NCAA investiga- Phil Longo, who moved high-level contributors like but new offensive and de- I’m excited about locking tion. As a result, the Rebels over from Sam Houston defensive linemen Bree- fensive coordinators Phil the Vaught, excited about will have all their full-time State last season, echoed land Speaks and Marquis Longo and Wesley McGriff representing my university coaches on the field for the McGriff’s sentiments. Haynes is slated to make have been working along- and trying to put a team on first game to help players “I try to live life on the a huge difference when it side new head coach Matt the field that everybody is handle the adrenaline. positive side,” he said. “I comes to the confidence of Luke to create a special proud of.” “Well, I promised the de- like to think we’ve prepared both the players and the energy on and off the field The mental toughness of fensive guys, I told them, I well. I think the guys have program. that should be fun to watch said I know you’re not going worked hard. I think our “Marquis Haynes comes come Saturday against to my mind,” coach Luke South Alabama. PETITIONS AVAILABLE NOW FOR said when asked who the RAINBOW CLEANERS SUMMER RAINBOW CLEANERS We are ac- leaders in the locker room CLASSIFIEDS SALE Mens Shirts $2.25 Slacks & cepting applications for part time Pants $5.25 Blouse $5.50 Blazer - morning or afternoon shifts. 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Alabama, while the women COURTESY: OLEMISSSPORTS.COM are predicted to finish behind Arkansas and Missouri. The Ole Miss men are The men went on to win Seniors Sean Tobin, Derek look to clear the way for the The men are followed in ranked No. 1 in the South the NCAA South Regional, Gutierrez and Ryan Manah- women, who have also add- the rankings by Georgia and region for the third year in a and the women finished sec- an lead the way for the men, ed a number of key newcom- Kentucky, and the women row, and the women’s team ond, propelling both teams while the addition of Arizona ers to the fray. are projected ahead of Mis- joins them in the No. 1 spot. to the NCAA Championship State transfer Michael Coc- The men and women will sissippi State and Vander- Both squads placed sec- where the men stormed to a cia and several highly touted both kick off their season bilt. ond to Arkansas at the 2016 fourth-place result and the freshmen gives the Rebels a Sept. 2 at the Brooks Mem- The USTFCCCA Region- SEC Championship last year women claimed 23rd. depth of talent. Seniors Em- phis Twilight Classic in al Team Rankings were re- in their best combined finish The Rebels return an im- ily Bean and Shelby Brown Memphis, Tennessee. leased on Monday as well. in history. pressive cast on both teams. and junior Anna Braswell

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thing with me is taking it a priority to remain Luke said. “I want to put This weekend will be the GRAYSON WEIR all the head coaches I’ve consistent in his coaching a product on the field that head coach’s first test in SPORTS EDITOR been around from Cut- style, attitude and outlook all the Ole Miss fans will his new role. The Rebels cliffe to Fulmer, Orgeron regarding his players. be proud of, but win, lose kick off their 2017 season and Freeze, and taking “You have to be yourself or draw, if you be yourself, against South Alabama Head coach Matt Luke the best of everything I’ve as a head coach,” Luke you can put your head at 6:30 Saturday night in epitomizes what it means learned from them,” Luke said. “Especially with on a pillow and sleep at front of a home crowd. to be an Ole Miss Rebel. said. “Take what they did these kids, who I’ve been night.” After preparing his whole Born in Gulfport, he was really well and maybe around for 5 years, I can’t life for that moment, he’s brought up in a household what they did not so well just all of a sudden be ready to prove he’s the that bled red and blue. and putting my own flavor somebody else. I’m Matt man for the job. His father, who started on it to create my own Luke, and I’ll stay that “This is my dream job,” his family’s deep Ole Miss philosophy.” way.” Luke said. “This is some- ties in the ‘60s, played Of course, with the Standing by his thing as a lifelong fan defensive back under head new position comes new morals, values and of Ole Miss, as a player coach Johnny Vaught. responsibilities. After systematic beliefs, for Ole Miss, as a coach “My father played here, spending last year coach- Luke expects his for Ole Miss, I’ve been my mom went here and ing the offensive line, team to come in every aspect. I don’t then my brother was a Luke is now responsible together, playing know about any other quarterback here from for overseeing 53 men, with vigor and raw job in the country at Ala- ‘88-’91,” Luke said. “I was as opposed to just the big emotion. bama, LSU or wherever, on the line here from ‘95- men up front. “We’ve been but I do know that at this ’98, and my sister went “It’s a CEO mentality,” talking about men- school and this time, I’m here after me. It’s who we he said. “I have spent a tal toughness and the right guy to do this.” are. We’re Rebels.” lot more time with the playing together,” Luke, now entering his defense, and you get a 23rd year as a player or chance to motivate in a coach at the collegiate lev- lot of different areas, not el, has risen through the just one position. I’ve ranks under the watchful enjoyed getting over there eye of a number of veteran and getting to know those coaches. Having worked defensive guys. Going alongside national cham- over there, sitting in their pion Tennessee coach meetings, I’ve enjoyed Phillip Fulmer and Duke motivating in a bunch of head coach David Cut- different spots instead of cliffe, among others, he is just hitting one position.” no stranger to success. During the transition, “I think the biggest however, Luke has made PHOTO BY: MARLEE CRAWFORD

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