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Brandon Theesfeld, the former Ole Miss student charged in the murder of Ally Kostial, pleaded not guilty on Monday. Matthew Kinne, the former Oxford Police Department COURTESY: EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERISTY COURTESY: ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY COURTESY: UNIVERISTY OF TOLEDO officer charged in the murder Michael Benson, president of Kelly Damphousse, chancellor of Sharon Graber, president of the of Dominique Clayton, also Eastern Kentucky University. Arkansas State University. University of Toledo. pleaded not guilty. Theesfeld’s plea was expected. At the Aug. 22 bond hearing, Tony Farese, Theesfeld’s co-counsel, told reporters that The IHL Board of Trustees has invited Theesfeld maintains his inno- eight individuals for interviews as part of cence and planned to proceed with a not-guilty plea. the University of ’s chancellor His plea comes one month search, according to Adam Ganucheau of after he was indicted by a grand Mississippi Today. The candidates may jury in Kostial’s murder. Eight days before his Aug. 30 deny the interview requests, and the IHL indictment, Theesfeld and his board reserves the right to add or remove attorneys withdrew their request candidates to the interview list at any time. for a bond hearing, instead opting Here is where they come from: for a psychiatric evaluation. The COURTESY: CHRIS HOWARD VIA TWITTER request for psychiatric evalua- COURTESY: AUBURN UNIVERISTY tion was agreed upon by District Bill Hardgrave, provost and senior Chris Howard, president of Robert Attorney Ben Creekmore and vice president of academic affairs Morris University. approved by Judge Andrew at Auburn. Howorth. There is no timetable for when the results of the evalu- ation will be released. Theesfeld was detained and arrested on July 22. He is currently detained without bond at an undisclosed location. UCC spreads messages

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It’s Everybody’s Formal, 16 people have died from vape- but does anybody know it? related illnesses. Do students care?

the mindset that they could never wanted my own. It’s been almost people attend and we hope to MCKENZIE RICHMOND become the patient admitted for a two years. I quit for two weeks a few [email protected] ERIN KILLION see an even larger crowd this vaping-related illness, others took months ago but started again. I’ve [email protected] year,” Shipp said. As the death toll from the news as a push to quit. been able to wean off of it a little bit Shipp said that the event is vaping-related illnesses climbs “The recent news about health and onto a lesser amount of nico- As Ole Miss Homecom- all about inclusion. with each passing day, University care and kids ending up in the tine on a much cheaper device.” ing Week continues, some “We wanted to provide an of Mississippi students shared hospital did have an impact on According to several students, As a kid growing up on the students look forward to opportunity for all students mixed reactions on how this will how I viewed Juuls and e-cigs the cost of their addiction was theSouth Side of Chicago, Sergio Everybody’s Formal. Almost to experience a formal in a affect their use of e-cigarette prod- and was part of the reason I quit reason they began to reduce use, Brack’s parents didn’t want 1,500 students attended the welcoming environment at no ucts. juuling,” Lauren Valentine, junior but was not a reason to completely him to leave the house. They first event in 2016, but only cost,” Shipp said. The Mississippi State Depart- hospitality management major quit. Average user prices vary upon were afraid of the negative 69 have marked themselves as Amy Rhodes, a sophomore ment of Health confirmed the said. “However, it was not the the vendor and the frequency of influence that his neighbor- “going” this year on Facebook. French and international stud- state’s first death linked to a only reason. Before those arti- purchase, but a pack of four podshood could have on him, so The event, hosted by the ies major, attended Every- vaping-related lung illness in cles came out, I from the official Brack devoted all of his time Associated Student Body, was body’s Formal last year as a September, sparking the state’s knew juuling Juul website costs indoors playing video games started in 2016 to give students freshman. investigation into the relation $15.99. and quickly fell in love with who are not involved in a Greek “It was the first formal I between severe pulmonary disease “I used tothe first-person shooter game organization or the honors really got the chance to go to,” and the use of e-cigarette products. spend more than Call of Duty. college a chance to attend a Rhodes said. “I didn’t rush so According to data from the $20 per week Brack, a senior sociology formal dance event. I thought it would be a fun way Center for Disease Control and to get pods, so major, now serves as captain In previous years, the event to still get to go to a formal.” Prevention, 3.6 million U.S. citi- like more $80of the Call of Duty team and has received social media Maggie Jefferis, a freshman zens under the age of 18 use e-ciga- per month,” head of competitive operations attention from various campus public policy leadership major, rette products, including 1 in 5 high said Cordes-for Ole Miss Esports, a student groups, but both ASB’s Twitter said that although she cannot school students and 1 in 20 middle man. “I would goorganization for competitive and Facebook haven’t featured attend this year, she liked the school students. through, like, two and casual gamers. Brack’s the scale of past marketing idea of the event. Though the CDC has reported pods per day.” team lost to Humber College pushes. “I really enjoy getting 10 deaths and over 800 The US Food and Drug Admin-in the Collegiate Call of Duty For the first time, admis- ready and dressing up for vaping-related lung illnesses istration’s Center for Tobacco Prod-League National Champion- sion for Everybody’s Formal formals as well as attending,” nationwide, some e-cigarette ucts has collected over 150 vaping ship last year and will compete requires only a student ID. A Jefferis said. “I think Every- users were unphased by the product samples for research in the as a part of the second annual ticket, which could be obtained body’s Formal is a great way news. forensic chemistry center, accord-Esports Egg Bowl this Saturday for free from the university box for non-Greek students to get “Honestly, the arti- ing to Mitch Zeller, Director of the at Mississippi State. office, was required for entry to attend a formal.” cles and stories of kids FDA’s Center for Tobacco Prod- Forty five Ole Miss students the first three years. According to ASB Executive getting serious health “I honestly don’t ucts. Results show findings ofwill compete against MSU in Leah Timmons, a freshman Council meetings minutes from issues don’t phase vitamin E in samples, but no one seven different video games chemical engineering student, know much about Sept. 11, the event committee me,” Samantha ingredient has shown up consis-for the grand prize trophy. said she does not plan on what’s in the pods, but was still trying to find sponsors Cordesman, tently in all samples. Ole Miss lost last year’s event attending this year for multi- during that meeting. junior inte- you’ve got to imagine “The problem is it’s not clear 5-2. The Call of Duty team is ple reasons. Tyler Hajek, a member grated market- what is in these e-cigarettes or especially eager to avenge last “I made plans to do other there’s some chemicals of the sponsorship team for vaping devices,” Sabrina Cupit, year’s losses. stuff with people because Everybody’s Formal, said in there that aren’t safe CDC Reporter for WSB Atlanta “I probably spend more no one sent out the dates or the event has sponsors who and CBS Radio Network, NY, time doing things for (Ole anything, really,” Timmons for human consumption. donate money and other goods, said. “The CDC here in AtlantaMiss) Esports than I do my said. “Also, I really don’t know You never know what which make the event free for is focusing in on products that classwork,” Brack said. anyone who is actually going.” students. people could put in those contain THC, but they can’t Brack first became inter- The event also does not “We have College Panhel- rule out products that onlyested in competitive gaming appear on The Lyric Oxford’s things to try and keep you lenic, Kappa Sigma, Frater- contain nicotine either. There when he found the “League calendar on its website, and nal Leadership and Learning, hooked.” - Grant Gibbons were reports earlier of a vita-Play” game mode on Call of the ASB website does not have senior journalism major min E component that could be men’s basketball team and KATHERINE BUTLER / THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN Duty: Black Ops II, where updated information about this Division of Student Affairs as to blame but that has not beenthe game matches players year’s event. The only informa- sponsors,” Hajek said. “We ing communications major, said. is unhealthy, so I was already verified as of yet.” from around the world who tion for Everybody’s Formal have many other businesses, “Like yes, it made me think, ‘Is this contemplating quitting. The arti- There is little known about the are equal in skill level to play can be found on Facebook. restaurants, and fraterni- really that dangerous?’ But most cles were just the push I needed.” exact link between the cause of against each other. “There are so many things ties and sororities that have of the stories are of kids who’ve Many student users begin lung illness and the use of e-ciga- When Brack first joined Ole going on, but (ASB social donated money and other bought illegal pods and cartridges using e-cigarette products in social rette devices, leaving users blind toMiss Esports, there wasn’t a media accounts) only mention goods.” that have been tampered, which is settings, but due to the addictive the content they continue to inhale.Call of Duty team, so he formed it like one time and there aren’t Everybody’s Formal will obviously very dangerous.” nicotine component in the product, “I honestly don’t know much one. He also persuaded other really any posters or anything,” take place at The Lyric Oxford Of the confirmed deaths and users who once only used e-ciga- about what’s in the pods, butcolleges to create their own Timmons said. this Thursday at 8 p.m., and injuries, state health officials in rettes as a social habit continued you’ve got to imagine there’s some teams so they would have According to Jessica transportation will be provided Wisconsin and Illinois suggested use in private as well. chemicals in there that aren’t safe Shipp, director of Everybody’s from the Jackson Avenue that black-market vape cartridges “I started juuling the Christ- for human consumption,” Grant Formal, attendance at the Center, according to the event’s containing THC, the psychoactive mas of freshman year,” Cordes- Gibbons, a senior journalism major event has increased each year. Facebook page. ingredient in marijuana, are a likely man said. “My friends had them said. “You never know what people THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN “Each year, more and more cause of the deaths. that year, and I would casually hit could put in those things to try and EDITORIAL staff While many students have it here and there until I decided I keep you hooked.” DANIEL PAYNE editor-in-chief [email protected]

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winning in last year’s tourna- KENNETH NIEMEYER ment, feels confident that they [email protected] can win this year. Rocket League Chairman As a kid growing up on the Max Hancock said that team South Side of Chicago, Sergio captain Trayson Glenn has Brack’s parents didn’t want over 2,100 hours of playing him to leave the house. They time logged on the game and were afraid of the negative all members of the team have influence that his neighbor- at least 1,500 hours of playing hood could have on him, so time logged. Rocket League is a Brack devoted all of his time vehicular soccer game in which indoors playing video games go-cart-like vehicles compete and quickly fell in love with on a virtual field. the first-person shooter game “Over last summer the guys Call of Duty. put a lot of effort into what they Brack, a senior sociology do; they at least put another major, now serves as captain 100 hours into the game,” of the Call of Duty team and Hancock said. head of competitive operations Brack said that last year’s for Ole Miss Esports, a student Esports Egg Bowl was the organization for competitive most fun competitive gaming and casual gamers. Brack’s event he had ever been a part team lost to Humber College of, which made the loss sting in the Collegiate Call of Duty even more. League National Champion- “The worst part of that day ship last year and will compete was sitting there and know- as a part of the second annual ing how much time and money Esports Egg Bowl this Saturday administration had put into at Mississippi State. that event and having to sit Forty five Ole Miss students there and watch MSU leave will compete against MSU in with the trophy,” Brack said. seven different video games “From that moment, I vowed for the grand prize trophy. that I would do everything I Ole Miss lost last year’s event can to make sure our teams are 5-2. The Call of Duty team is KATHERINE BUTLER / THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN the best they can be so that we especially eager to avenge last can make this respectable if not someone to compete against. what prompted the media giant Humber College after beating year’s losses. win the whole thing.” The Collegiate Call of Duty to notice the budding organi- the University of Toronto to “I probably spend more Jimmy Palmer, informa- League held its first season in zation. advance to the finals. time doing things for (Ole tion technology director for 2017. “It wasn’t licensed last year, Saturday’s event will Miss) Esports than I do my the Center for Manufacturing The league had six partic- but then Activision kind of took consist of a best-of-seven classwork,” Brack said. Excellence and esports coor- ipating teams for its first hold of us and was like, ‘yo, this contest with matches for Call Brack first became inter- dinator for the university, said season, most of which were is dope,’ and then they wanted of Duty, Rocket League, League ested in competitive gaming that Ole Miss Esports is more made up of students from to get involved,” Brack said. of Legends, Counter-Strike: when he found the “League confident heading into the different universities compet- The league’s champion- Global Offensive, Rainbow Six Play” game mode on Call of tournament this year. ing together. They currently ship tournament has not had Siege, Overwatch and Super Duty: Black Ops II, where “There is a lot of excite- have 96 teams planning to a prize pool in the past three Smash Brothers. the game matches players ment within the teams this participate in the 2020 season years because the league was The event is free to the from around the world who year,” Palmer said. “The 2018 next spring. not officially licensed, but public and will be live- are equal in skill level to play (Esports) Egg Bowl was kind Activision, the video game this season, there will be a streamed for free. against each other. of a proof of concept. The publisher that publishes Call $75 entry fee for participat- Mississippi State prevailed When Brack first joined Ole members that were playing of Duty, licensed the league ing teams and a $2,500 grand in last year’s contest 5-2, with Miss Esports, there wasn’t a were not coalesced as a team this year. Without with, Activi- prize for the tournament’s Ole Miss only winning events Call of Duty team, so he formed at that time … I feel confident sion could have shut the league national champion. in Call of Duty and League of one. He also persuaded other that we’re going to bring the down in the past for copyright Ole Miss Call of Duty lost Legends. colleges to create their own title back home.” reasons. Brack said growth is a 3-2 series in the national The Ole Miss Rocket League teams so they would have championship last season to team, which came close to

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BASKETBALL Rebels return to the court with revamped 2019-20 roster

JOSHUA CLAYTON with new impact names. Antavion Blake Hinson recently. Davis [email protected] Collum, Bryce Williams, Sammy said the sophomore went home Hunter and Austin Crowley are in August and has been dealing vying for minutes this season while with blood abnormalities, unable With 40 days until tip-off, the transfer Khadim Sy is expected to to practice. Hinson was back While Ole Miss head Ole Miss basketball team is back play a big role in the middle. to participating at practice on coach Matt Luke is pleased on the court ready to make another The presence of the 6-foot-10 Monday. with how his team performed statement. forward from Senegal could fill a “Hopefully we’ll get Blake back against top-ranked Alabama While most of the Rebels piece the Rebels were missing a (full contact) at some point in the on Saturday, he listed several have been training in Oxford all season ago due to disappointing next 2-3 weeks,” Davis said. “We negatives throughout his summer, Monday marked the performances in the frontcourt. have to get these last tests back, Monday press conference. first official practice session in “For me it changes everything, but everything has been a lot more The Rebels’ 51-39 loss preparation for one of the most especially as an off guard, playing positive lately. He’s back now on brought optimism among highly anticipated seasons in off the ball, having more options to his own starting to run and shoot.” fans and the team because recent memory. pass,” Tyree said. Perhaps the brightest point of the performance of several Head coach Kermit Davis The Ole Miss roster is also the program during the offseason freshmen, and the coach said lost a veteran leader in Terence filled with familiar faces in new besides the jump in recruiting the team is focused ahead of Davis to the NBA, but Breein roles. KJ Buffen and Blake Hinson has been the development of the homecoming game against Tyree and Devontae Shuler are will be asked to expand their skill sophomore Luis Rodriguez. Vanderbilt. back for another run to the NCAA sets this year after contributing Coaches and players have raved “They’re the number one Tournament. The two guards will significantly a year ago. Buffen about his progress during the team in the country for a lead a young, talented team with especially has been in the gym summer hoping to see a jump in reason,” Luke said. “There are additional depth this year. working on his range and moving production in November. a lot of things we have to get Tyree achieved first team NANCY MANROE / THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN out to the perimeter while Hinson “If we started today, fixed. Third downs showed All-SEC status last season and as has become a steady leader on the (Rodriguez) would start,” Davis Breein Tyree goes through drills during the first practice of the year on up again… We’ll build on the the only senior on the team, he says court. said. “He’s physical and when things that were positive.” he’s motivated to shine this year Monday in the Pavillion. The first game of the season is Nov. 8 against “(Buffen) shot the ball a lot the ball goes up, he’s a natural Luke gave several injury for the Rebels. The guard averaged Arkansas State. better this summer. He’s a more instinctive rebounder. He’s playing updates on Monday. True 17.9 points in 33 games in the 18-19 confident shooter,” Davis said. more confident. He feels good in from the pack. team should look like.” freshman nose tackle Patrick season. “I’ve been on him for shooting the system. He’s not thinking so “We’ve changed as a program The Rebels’ first official actionLucas Jr.’s season came to an “It was definitely a great more, but you don’t want a much, he’s just playing... He’s the from this time last year, our comes with a Nov. 4 exhibition end on Saturday with a torn accolade,” Tyree said. “Everybody 6-foot-7 guy just running around best on ball defender we have.” maturity level in the classroom, against Mississippi College in TheAchilles tendon, while Ryder on first team All-SEC got drafted the three-point line. He’s got to go Minutes on the court will come our maturity level the way we go Pavilion. They’ll host four otherAnderson went down with last year besides me, and that was a back and rebound the ball. He’s got at a premium for the players on about our business day-to-day,” non-conference regular season both ankle and knee issues. stat that I really looked at and said skill driving the ball and passing this roster with plenty of new and Davis said. “We’re not close to foes before heading north to takeThe defensive end will have ‘keep working because that’ll be it, but he’ll make plenty of threes old talent covering every position where we need to be, but I’m proud on Penny Hardaway and thesurgery on Thursday and is you next year’.” this year.” and role. Players will have the next of the progress. You see us practice, Memphis Tigers on Nov. 23. expected to be back in four to Davis has reloaded his roster The team has been without month to separate themselves and we look more like what an SEC six weeks. Safety Jon Haynes also tweaked an ankle and is taking his recovery day by day. The most important update, however, was on the offensive side of the ball, as Matt Corral continues to recover from his bruised ribs suffered against California. NFL FOOTBALL Corral’s injury gave John Rhys Plumlee his first start, and the freshman did not RAMS VS. SEAHAWKS | Thursday, Oct. 3 | 7 pm disappoint, as he led the Rebels in passing and rushing yards against a very formidable defense from Alabama. “That’s obviously a tough

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FOOTBALL Matt Luke gives injury updates ahead of Vanderbilt

thing to do — to get your first NOAH CASH start on the road in Tuscaloosa. [email protected] I was very proud… The moment didn’t look too big for him. I While Ole Miss head was excited about that,” Luke coach Matt Luke is pleased said “(Plumlee) did enough with how his team performed where you’re going to see him against top-ranked Alabama no matter what happens, but on Saturday, he listed several again, we have to see Matt negatives throughout his (Corral) go out there before we Monday press conference. make decisions.” The Rebels’ 51-39 loss Luke gave no direct answer brought optimism among to what the future will hold for fans and the team because the team as far as a starting the performance of several quarterback, but Plumlee’s freshmen, and the coach said performance on Saturday was the team is focused ahead of enough to earn playing time. the homecoming game against Freshman quarterback Grant Vanderbilt. Tisdale also impressed during “They’re the number one his limited action toward the team in the country for a end of the game. reason,” Luke said. “There are “It makes you feel good that THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN a lot of things we have to get you’ve got three good freshman FILE PHOTO: BILLY SCHUERMAN / fixed. Third downs showed quarterbacks,” Luke said. “He Matt Corral check the game clock before snapping the ball against Arkansas. Head coach Matt Luke opened up again… We’ll build on the had a look in his eye when he the possibility to both Corral and John Rhys Plumlee playing if Corral is healthy. things that were positive.” was out there. He made the Luke gave several injury throws… I was happy to see post game Saturday. updates on Monday. True him take advantage of his reps “The plays we were running team should look like.” freshman nose tackle Patrick when he got there.” with John Rhys were the same The Rebels’ first official actionLucas Jr.’s season came to an Corral is will likely be plays that we were running comes with a Nov. 4 exhibition end on Saturday with a torn healthy enough to start on with everybody since spring against Mississippi College in TheAchilles tendon, while Ryder Saturday, and should that ball. Obviously he’s got some Pavilion. They’ll host four otherAnderson went down with happen, there’s a scenario dynamic running skills so we non-conference regular season both ankle and knee issues. where Plumlee is used heavily ran him more than we ran Matt foes before heading north to takeThe defensive end will have in a run heavy package previously.” on Penny Hardaway and thesurgery on Thursday and is throughout the game. The The coaching staff will Memphis Tigers on Nov. 23. expected to be back in four to threat of Plumlee’s speed and monitor Corral closely to make HOP six weeks. Safety Jon Haynes ability with the football in his a decision for this weekend’s also tweaked an ankle and is hands gives the Vanderbilt pivotal game against SEC East taking his recovery day by day. another weapon to prepare foe Vanderbilt. The most important update, for. Offensive coordinator Rich “This is a huge game for however, was on the offensive Rodriguez said he’ll continue us. I have a lot of respect side of the ball, as Matt Corral gauge his options as the week for Coach (Derek) Mason continues to recover from his TO moves forward. and Vanderbilt,” Luke said. bruised ribs suffered against “Let me be honest with you. “Keyshawn Vaughn is one California. If I knew exactly today who was of the premier backs in our Corral’s injury gave John going to start or what we were league. They run around, play Rhys Plumlee his first start, going to do, why the heck would really well on defense. I’ve been and the freshman did not I tell you,” Rodriguez told the impressed watching them on disappoint, as he led the Rebels media on Monday. “There’s tape. This is a huge game for us, IT. in passing and rushing yards absolutely zero chance of me and we’re looking forward to a against a very formidable telling you anything about the great atmosphere on Saturday defense from Alabama. quarterback situation until in Vaught-Hemingway.” “That’s obviously a tough

TRACK Ole Miss plans for new track and field, cross country team facility field under the direction of are Arkansas, Brigham Young LAST DAY TO DROP FOR THE FALL: CAMERON RICHARDSON Connie Price-Smith, who is University, Colorado, North [email protected] MONDAY, OCTOBER 7 accompanied by a strong team Carolina State, Oregon and of assistant coaches, such as Stanford. Need to replace a course credit? Ole Miss announced plans Andre Scott and Ryan Vanhoy, “Having this additional for a new track and field/cross iStudy’s got you covered. the Associate Heads of Track space, along with our current country facility on Monday. and Field and Cross Country. facility, is something that will Flex courses are always available! The $2 million project will Under Price-Smith, Ole benefit our program in a very include locker rooms with 50 Miss has won four NCAA positive way,” Price-Smith lockers each for both men and individual titles, 32 SEC said. “The new locker rooms women, a recovery area for the individual titles and the first and team area will have a huge athletes and a team lounge. men’s cross country SEC title impact on our current student- “Under Coach Connie in program history in 2018. athletes as well as our future Price-Smith’s leadership, our Ole Miss’s national cross student-athletes, and it will track program is competing at iStudy. country team has recorded five give them the space they need the highest level, and we are top-25 team finishes in indoor and a place that they can be committed to supplying them Web-based, self-paced, semester-possible. and outdoor meets, joining a proud of.” the resources to continue to short list of schools who have Fans of Ole Miss athletics win championships,” Ole Miss olemiss.edu/istudy had men and women’s cross can help support the track and interim athletic director Keith country teams in the top 25 field/cross country program by Carter said in a statement. for the past three years. The sponsoring one of the 100 new Ole Miss has excelled in only other schools to do so lockers with a gift of $2,500. cross country and track and 34147 PAGE 6 | THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 2 OCTOBER 2019

CROSS COUNTRY Top-five finishes pull Rebels up national rankings

top five in their first two races this MADELINE CLICK season. The Rebel men and women [email protected] placed second overall in their respective races at the Memphis The Ole Miss men’s and Twilight on Aug. 31. women’s cross country teams are Ole Miss had four of its five off to a hot start with both Rebel women in the top five rankings. squads ranked No. 14 in their Courtney Hopkins was the top respective USTFCCCA National finisher for the Rebel women Rankings, marking the 21st time placing third overall. Hopkins, in program history both teams Emma McClellan, Morgan Claire have been nationally ranked Rose and Cate Tracht all set simultaneously. personal records in their 5K race. The women’s team has been Robinson Snider was the top ranked since week three of the finisher for the Rebel men placing 2018 season, appearing in nine fifth overall and setting a personal consecutive polls — the second record in the 4-mile race. longest streak in the program’s The Rebel women are coming history. The women were named off a first place victory at the in 12 consecutive polls during the Commodore Classic at Vanderbilt 2016 and 2017 seasons. on Sept. 14. The Ole Miss women For the men’s team, this the had a strong team win, earning 29th straight appearance in the them a noteworthy 76-92 win over KATHERINE BUTLER / THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN national rankings. The men have No. 26 Ohio State. Ole Miss’ scoring Five Rebels finished within the behind, placing 12th at 21:40.8. Both teams are back in action at been ranked in 35 of the last 40 spread was just 29.3 seconds, which top 25 and four within the top 16. The Ole Miss men placed the Joe Piane Invitational hosted by polls dating back to 2014. was more than half a minute faster Junior Maddie King lead the way fourth at the Commodore Classic Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana Both teams have placed in the than Ohio State’s spread of 1:04.2. in 10th place individually at 21:32.9. led by Parker Scott placing 10th on Friday, Oct. 4. Courtney Hopkins was not far individually at 24:41.9. CROSSWORD PUZZLE BROUGHT TO YOU BY DOMINO’S SUDOKU PUZZLE BROUGHT TO YOU BY OLE MISS GOLF COURSE NOW HIRING DRIVERS at BOTH Oxford locations! Fall Student Make $12-$18 an hour! Memberships Available 662.234.4816 • www.theolemissgolfcourse.com 34186 Apply @ jobs.dominos.com OR in person! Domino’s East 1920 University 662.236.3844 © Domino’s West (Campus Store) 1603 W. Jackson Ave 662.236.3030 SUDOKU 34108

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that headless forms of biki- a fully enjoyable experience what you might see in “comedy about having the freedom to KATIE DAMES ni-clad women on coolers for me because I grew up videos” on Old Row, and ended define your own college expe- [email protected] are overt sexualization and, surrounded by cultural norms with an experience that she will rience, some women don’t have depending on whether or not that say I would likely deserve carry with her for the rest of that luxury. One wrong outfit I know some may consider those photos were submit- whatever happens to me, no her life. Her assailant, Brock or relationship status leads to this blasphemous, but I do ted by their own volition, it’s matter what I do or wear. Turner, got only three months society putting the blame on not follow Old Row on Insta- objectifying. Vanessa Grigor- Old Row reminds me of, at in jail. Turner was allowed to that woman’s character. Old gram. Though it seems like a iadis, a journalist and author Row perpetuates dangerous harmless comedy account, it’s of the book Blurred Lines: “boys will be boys” behavior hard to deny that its content is Rethinking Sex, Power, and A culture where vulnerable women and highlights toxic attitudes aspirational for many college Consent on Campus, said, “We become a laughing stock leads to that we allow to persist within students, or at least indicative need more honesty that there our campus. A culture where of what college should be like. is a sexualized culture, that bystanders blaming survivors for their vulnerable women become College is a period of explo- girls are participating in it, but a laughing stock leads to ration and freedom, which that they deserve to be able to own actions, which is not a laughing bystanders blaming survivors inherently are not bad things. participate in it without being for their own actions, which From the safety of our phones, assaulted.” matter. is not a laughing matter. We walking in between Scrolling through videos never lose a party at Ole Miss, classes, we can laugh at people of vulnerable girls stumbling the very least, the viral embar- walk away from his college but we must be aware that falling over in a bar. The people in the dark alongside headless rassment that these photos decisions, but Chanel did not there are people who lose at who appear on this account bikini photos on accounts like lead to, and at the very worst, have that privilege and was our expense. have agency as to whether or Girls on Game Day and Old what happens when the camera forced to carry the burden of not they are on it. People often Row leads to a sense of dehu- turns off and people look the his. Katie Dames is a junior Both teams are back in action at submit videos and pictures. manization and — as a female other way while someone gets We have agency in what international studies major the Joe Piane Invitational hosted byOld Row has taken down posts college student who doesn’t taken advantage of. Chanel content we consume and from St. Louis, Missouri. Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana when people asked. want to stay in my dorm every Miller went out one night, was which social media accounts on Friday, Oct. 4. However, it’s hard to deny day — fear. Going out is never incapacitated, in a state like we follow, and, though I’m all

SUDOKU PUZZLE BROUGHT TO YOU BY OLE MISS GOLF COURSE The chancellor search process needs reform committee to find a new chan- hats into the ring, and it is diffi- Their knowledge and experi- will acknowledge and reward NOAH MCCLANAHAN cellor. In June, the Campus cult to think of a more challeng- ence can guide the preliminary their invaluable work. Our [email protected] Search Advisory Committee ing and competitive vacancy to and messy stages of the search students want a leader who met for the first time. In early fill. Given this difficulty, why process, while our diversity is committed to their learn- Ole Miss is facing turbulent September, the board search does the board shoulder the and magnitude guide us to the ing and success. All of these times. Enrollment is down, the committee held listening entire selection burden? Why ultimate decision. They do the groups have earned a vote football team is less than stel- sessions at The Inn at Ole Miss. don’t staff, students, faculty introduction and the body, and simply by being a part of this lar and the national trend of HOW TO PLAY Interview rounds are next, with and alumni have a greater role we take care of the conclusion. community. If Ole Miss wants a political polarization has not a new chancellor expected to than limited membership on The needs of our university strong, unifying and dedicated left us unscathed. Perhaps Complete the grid so be selected by late October to an advisory committee? Do we are complex. Some yearn for leader, Ole Miss should have most importantly, the univer- that every row, column early November. have a meaningful say in this a return to traditional values the power to find that leader. sity sorely lacks strong lead- and 3x3 box contains the Faculty, staff, students and decision? and markers, while others are ership, encapsulated by the alumni have weighed in on the Responsibility is a heavy earnestly striving towards the Noah McClanahan is a numbers 1 through 9 with chancellor position. Larry search process. Despite the burden. It is easier to carry future. Our faculty members freshman public policy leader- no repeats. Sparks is our interim chan- diversity of opinions, most when it is shared. Our current want a leader who under- ship major from Hot Springs, cellor, but the true position agree that strong leadership system is imbalanced. Too stands their needs. Our staff Arkansas. DIFFICULTY LEVEL has been unfilled since Jeffrey skills are necessary, as is a much authority rests with members want a leader who Vitter stepped down in Janu- unifying vision. the board, and too little rests ary. He lasted three years. The These Ole Miss groups have with us. Much of the system chancellor before him, Daniel Opinion Policies: valid arguments, but we are all can remain intact. The bright- Jones, lasted six. missing a broader point. est among us should continue Rather than debating the Columns do not represent the views of The University of The Board of Trustees to advise the board, but we merits of individual candi- Mississippi or The Daily Mississippian. The Daily Mississippian is comprised of 12 intelli- should all have a greater dates, we should scrutinize welcomes letters to the editor, which should be emailed to gent, well-qualified people voice. IHL, rather than choos- and reform the search process [email protected]. Letters should be no longer than 300 appointed by Gov. Phil Bryant. ing one chancellor from a pool itself. words. They may be edited for clarity, brevity and libel. Third- They are tasked with unilater- of dozens, should provide us, In the spring, the Institu- party letters and those with pseudonyms or no name will not be ally choosing our next chancel- the members of the Ole Miss tions of Higher Learning Board published. Letters are limited to one per individual per month. lor. This job isn’t easy. Dozens community, with a short slate of Trustees formed a search Letters should include contact information, including relationship of applicants have tossed their of candidates to choose from. to the university, if applicable. CONGRATULATIONS TO CALIFORNIA TICKET WINNERS Anna Kate Schreck and Kevin Carter Win Ole Miss Football Tickets Two people can win a pair of tickets to see the Rebels take on Vanderbilt Oct. 5th. Winner will be Go to Campus Creek announced on to enter for your chance to win. Rebel Radio 101 Creekmore Blvd. Thursday, 662.513.4980 Oct. 3rd

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I could think of to improve it UCC was put the notes in a place that continued from page 1 students don’t have to be seen to get them.” The boards, inspired by a campaign for Suicide Aware- similar campaign at the Univer- ness Month, counseling center sity of Michigan, could be found graduate assistant and coun- in the Turner Center, the South selor education Ph.D. student Campus Recreational Center, Rachel McClain said. Lester Hall, Pittman Hall and This is the first year that the the FedEx Student Athlete suicide awareness boards have Center, McClain said. been used. “I did see people stopping “We asked people to leave and looking,” Turner Center some words and messages of employee De’Jour Fox said. “I hope for people in our campus feel like it had a good impact.” community that may be strug- The counseling center will gling with thoughts of suicide,” continue its Suicide Awareness McClain said. “Some people Month campaign by holding a have left religous messages, candlelight vigil on Oct. 10 at some people have left personal 6:30 p.m. in the Circle, where testimonials on their strug- guest speaker and local social gles with suicide and mental worker Lee Jones will talk health and then some people about her personal experiences have given phone numbers like, relating to suicide. ‘Hey, I care. You’re not alone in “There will be a space this. Please call me if you feel available to write names and that you don’t have anyone else. leave pictures of people that I’m here.’” attendees wish to remember,” Suicide was the second lead- McClain said. “Counselors ing cause of death for people from the (University Counsel- between the ages of 10 and 34 ing Center) will be available for and the tenth leading cause those in attendance that may of death overall in the United need additional support, and States in 2017, according to the we will have resources avail- CDC. able for people in the commu- “Problems that precipitate nity that do not have access to suicide are usually temporary (our) services.” ones,” McClain said. “Prob- The National Suicide lems in romantic relation- Prevention Lifeline can be MAGGIE BUSHWAY / THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN ships, academics and finances reached at 1-800-273-8255. University Counseling Center displays a pegboard full of encouraging words from students to students. are stressful — especially for The counseling center is on the freshmen. This is one reason third floor of Lester Hall and why college students are at high can be reached at 662-915- risk.” 3784. It is open from 8 a.m. to Between 2001 and 2017, 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. the total suicide in the United From noon to 4:15 p.m. the States increased by 31%, UCC provides a triage service according to the CDC. for crisis situations. For emer- “It was nice seeing dozens gencies after 5 p.m., students and dozens of notes of encour- can call UPD at 662-915-7234 agement out there,” Pittman to be put in touch with a coun- Hall community assistant selor. Taylor Coe said. “The only thing

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