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Administration releases new plan Bird flu pandemic not immediate threat Catherine McFadyen a resistance to it. The H5N1 strain Staff Reporter does not respond to the flu vac- The likelihood of an influenza cine used in the United States and pandemic is very high right now, there are currently no vaccines for according to U.S. Health and Hu- the disease. The National Institute man Services Secretary Michael for Allergy and Infectious Disease Leavitt, but state officials say that announced that it has awarded two Mississippians need not worry just contracts for development of a yet. vaccine. The avian flu, or H5N1 strain “Vaccines are key to preparing of the flu virus, is common among for the public health emergency birds. It occurs naturally in birdsʼ that pandemic influenza would stomachs, mouths and feces. While entail,” said Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, many wild birds carry the disease director of NIAID, in a statement. without a problem, it is very conta- “You must prepare for the worst- gious and can adversely affect do- case scenario. To do anything less mestic birds. Additionally, it can would be irresponsible.” transfer from bird secretions and According to the World Health waste to humans. Organization, there have now been Officials at the World Health 117 documented cases of avian flu Organization warn that while there and 60 resulting deaths in Asia, but have not been any person-to-per- these are only laboratory confirmed son transmissions of the disease cases. In many of these cases, the yet, it has been transmitted from disease has been completely resis- birds to humans and the strain tant to any type of treatment. could easily mutate and transfer “At this juncture, the avian flu among humans. is not an imminent threat to Mis- In humans, symptoms include sissippi,” said Mills McNeill, state normal flu-like symptoms such as epidemiologist for the Mississippi Artists rendering by Eley Associates fever, sore throat, cough, eye in- Department of Public Health. “The Working drawings of the Civil Rights memorial will be finished by Nov. 1, according to Khayat. fections, respiratory disease and Mississippi Department of Public a host of other life-threatening Health participates in a national Bryan Doyle The rejected proposal, one complications, according to the surveillance program for influ- Campus News Editor supported by students and for- Centers for Disease Control and enza. Our lab is a partner with the mer students including the di- Prevention. Centers for Disease Control. We The Ole Miss administration have a system in place to actively has released the preliminary rector of the William Winter “If history is any indication, Institute for Racial Reconcilia- there are occasionally these pan- detect influenza.” draw-ups for new civil rights McNeill stressed the impor- monument proposal less than a tion Susan Glisson and South- demics that we do not have an ern Foodways Alliance Director immunity to,” said Richard Buch- tance of keeping the situation sur- week after the university reject- rounding the avian flu pandemic ed the original version. John T. Edge, was the culmina- holz, associate professor of biol- tion of years of planning. ogy at Ole Miss. “But this is noth- in perspective and said that he is Chancellor Robert Khayat optimistic. plans to have the working draw- The model for the original ing to panic about. For now we are memorial, created by Univer- safe.” “The public health community ings finished Nov. 1 and bids worldwide is working very hard to received by Dec. 15. Construc- sity of Pennsylvania professor While certain strains of the vi- Terry Adkins and selected by a Artists rendering by Eley Associates rus have responded to treatment, ensure that we are ready to respond tion on the new memorial would if a pandemic should occur,” he start Jan. 15 and be completed UM-sponsored panel of artists, The monument will be erected it is likely that if the treatment is by commencement in May. See ADMINISTRATION page 7 between the Lyceum and Library. widely used, the virus will develop See FLU page 5 Artist returns to campus for sculpture exhibition Victoria Hiles her resume with a solo exhibi- itʼs intimidating. It intimidates her art, she experiments with uses biology to shape his art, en- Staff Reporter tion,” Wicker said Wednesday. the public because they are not scale and size in her work, she couraged her to do the same. Some artists succeed, many Urrutia began her studies understanding what they are see- said. Size, for instance, is one It worked, and now Urrutia fail, but all would probably at Southwest Texas University ing,” Urrutia said. way to separate oneʼs art from is particularly interested in the agree they spend much of their where she received her bach- Not only does this cause another. Wicker praises her use power struggles between con- professional career avoiding be- elorʼs degree in fine arts. She problems with general interest of size in her work and hopes joined twins, she said. The world ing termed a “starving artist.” continued her studies at Ole in modern art, but it also fuels it encourages other students to is obsessed with soul mates and One such artist whose hun- Miss earning a masters in fine the publicʼs idea that art is not think a little bigger – literally. the idea of learning from a twin ger beckons like the growl of arts in 1999. important resulting in no gov- “Size grabs your attention in about what she is exploring is an empty stomach is Ole Miss The enthusiasm for Urrutiaʼs ernment funding to support the a different way,” Wicker said. the goal, Urrutia said. To put that alumna Leandra Urrutia. return to Ole Miss is mutual for arts, she said. However, Urrutia Urrutia said she agrees with feeling into a physical object is She is exhibiting 12 sculp- both her and Wicker as she re- said if people take it more seri- Wicker that size can be the dif- her job as an artist, she said. tures titled, “Corporal Geom- members her time spent at the ously, it could change societyʼs ference in the uniqueness of Fine arts major Andrea Gapin- etry,” in the department of artʼs university as the best experienc- view of art. oneʼs art. She wants her art to be ski, 20, of Indianapolis, Ind., Meek Hall, Gallery 130 which es of her life, she said. “A lot of people think itʼs more than just something pleas- said she plans to attend Urrutiaʼs is open to the public from 8 a.m. Recently retired ceramics pro- not an important thing, but it is ing to the eye. It should chal- exhibit and is excited to learn to 5 p.m. This is the last week to fessor Ron Dale was especially important for a healthy society,” lenge the casual observer in a from an Ole Miss alumna what view her work. A gallery recep- influential to her, particularly Urrutia said. more internal way, she said. she hopes to accomplish in her tion honoring Urrutia is set for concerning his teaching method- Inspiration is something she “Art should compete with own future, she said. Oct. 13 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 ology. said she finds everywhere, but the viewer for space, not simply Gapinski became interested p.m. Chair of the department of “He said to create work and usually Urrutia gets her ideas something you can hold in your in art after taking an Introduc- art Nancy Wicker welcomes Ur- results will come from it. Re- from everyday actions and how hand,” Urrutia said. tion to art course in high school rutia back to campus and pre- sults will come after hard work,” people relate to one another. Re- “Iʼm interested in having peo- where it was taught by Sue Me- dicts a positive result for all par- Urrutia said. lationships are a power struggle ple be interactive with my work. ganhoffen, who became the first ties involved. A decreased interest in mod- and sometimes the power shifts, I (am) willing to take the risk to encourage her to explore art “We want our students to ern art sparks her to want to re- she said. to see if anything happens. The as a career. know that our graduates suc- instate art programs in schools Urrutiaʼs interests are to study worst that can happen is the fin- “The most satisfying thing is ceed. She is an example to our where budget shortages caused the intimate relationship and ish will rub off,” Urrutia said. being creative. Being success- students. Also, weʼre helping her their abandonment, she said. how it relates to socioeconomic Another one of her passions ful in your creativity. Having an by giving her the opportunity to “There is not a lot of exposure issues. comes from an unfamiliar place. original thought that you can ex- showcase her work and expand to contemporary art, therefore To accomplish this through Artist Matthew Barney, who press through it,” Gapinski said. OPINION Wednesday • October 12, 2005 PAGE 3 www.thedmonline.com PAGE 2 915-5503 October 12, 2005 Limited scope of cuts irresponsible be refusing to pull money from areas quake - then the administration needs Staff Editorial which could spare it. If budget cuts to tighten the belt of all its agencies, The post ATHENS, Ohio - In the wake are truly needed to manage our vari- not just the domestic agenda. ous projects - the Iraq war, hurricane of this yearʼs particularly devastat- The Post is the student newspaper ing hurricane season, the clean up relief and possible aid to Pakistan and of Iowa University. Manage your its neighbors after the recent earth- and reconstruction efforts in the Gulf region continue. However, the mas- money sive amount of money needed for that extensive project has put the national As college students, we spend most of our time worrying about government in a financial crunch. To classes, meetings, social events and assignment deadlines. continue relief efforts the government In the whirlwind of making it through our busy daily schedules, has been hard pressed to find the most of us probably fail to pay adequate attention to managing our money within its budget. finances. As a result, President Bush has Some college students are fortunate enough to have families recently proposed a $35 billion, who take care of all money-related matters for them. across-the-board funding cut to Many more, however, find themselves taking over control of domestic agencies over the next five their own financial responsibilities. years. However, the proposed budget For these students, it can sometimes be difficult to make mature cut is a misguided attempt to solve decisions with their resources. those problems, considering the pro- The best way to ensure you will always have adequate funds is posal does not address cutting funding simple: donʼt spend more than you have. to unnecessary programs, or the mas- This may seem like obvious advice, but consider how many sive money vacuum that has become college students have fallen victim to the war in Iraq. Those recent devel- UR IEW credit cards. opments illustrate two significant O V – Credit cards may seem like a good points: first, the federal government Donʼt spend more idea - itʼs a nice thought to know you has a limited number of resources, money than you donʼt have to pay for something you and second, the Bush administration have. buy right away - but the fact is you has stretched its resources too thin. will have to pay eventually. The proposed cuts seem even Too many students with credit cards more outrageous in contrast to proj- are tempted into making purchases ects such as the $454 million proj- with money they donʼt actually have. ect to build a so-called “bridge to When it comes to spending the money you do have, itʼs a good nowhere” in Alaska. Usually, when idea to keep a careful record of where every penny goes. states receive money from the federal Most college students have a checking account and a debit card. government, they gratefully take it Make sure that every time you use your bank account, for debit or and donʼt ask questions, but even for deposit, you make a record. Alaskans are questioning this project It also helps to budget out your known weekly or monthly ex- James Vlahos is a freshman journalism major. He can be reached at [email protected]. to build a bridge from a small town penses (i.e. gas, groceries, phone bill, rent, etc.) so you will have to an island of about 50 residents. an idea of how much money will be left over for other things. Further, the amount of money being Weʼve all seen the countless credit counseling ads on TV; too diverted into Iraq cannot be over- 12/31/05 12/31/05 many people are in debt today as adults because they never learned looked. The United States has thrown to manage their money when they were our age. money into its Iraq campaign, and the Donʼt make mistakes in college that will prevent you from hav- Crime not related to race status quo in the war has not changed. ing financial freedom once you are out in the ʻreal world.ʼ ome of you may have heard possible productivity of aborted not because theyʼre poor. In other The United Statesʼ progress has been Budgeting can be tedious to do, yet the advantages of keeping of William Bennett, from children out of thin air was just words, theyʼre bred that way, itʼs in limited, and millions of dollars for exact financial records are worth it. back in the day. He was Sec- fine and dandy. Bennett made the their genetics, and thatʼs the hard rebuilding efforts have been lost, mis- Sretary of Education under Ronald point that God only knows what science, you liberal pansies. This is placed or squandered. The DM Editorial Board is composed of Editor Sheena Barnett, Reagan and Director of the Office the outcome would be if those the argument of the modern racist; There is no denying that hurri- Opinion Editor Brandon Niemeyer, senior psychology major Ryan of National Drug Con- children were actually for instance, the guys who wrote cane relief funding is badly needed 12/31/05 12/31/05 12/31/05 12/31/05 12/31/05 12/31/05 Upshaw, freshman international studies major John Martin and soph- trol Policy under Bush born. Note, however, “The Bell Curve,” which asserted or that it is important to rebuild and omore English and secondary education major Sydney McGaha. I. Heʼs a member of that Bennett applied this inbred mental deficiencies in black continue to aid those affected by the the Heritage Founda- to his own statistic as people and other such hogwash. hurricanes. However, Bush seems to tion and the Project well, which wouldnʼt Indeed, in Bennettʼs book “Body for a New American seem to follow, as the Count,” he writes constantly about Century, both of which bookʼs claims were at something called a “superpreda- are conservative think- least based on actual tor,” which just happens to pretty tanks. outcomes. much always be a young black Heʼs also got a And that is where male. It was one of Bennettʼs radio show called the bottom dropped out. (and his co-authorsʼ) conclusions 201 Bishop Hall • University, MS 38677 “Morning in Amer- Still refusing to accept that there would soon be a “sharp Newsroom: 915-5503 Advertising: 915-5503 ica.” Thatʼs what Glenn Fayard that his caller would be increase in the number of super DM Columnist Web site: www.thedmonline.com youʼll hear about arguing against abor- crime-prone young males.” e-mail: [email protected] today. tion on anything but Of course, that was exactly the In fact, chances are youʼve high moral grounds, Bennett noted opposite of what happened, be- MEMBER OF THE EDITORIAL STAFF heard about him in a class. I “But I do know that itʼs true that if cause “Body Count” basically just MISSISSIPPI PRESS Editor in Chief Sheena Barnett doubt the discussion has gone far, you wanted to reduce crime, you made stuff up whenever it wanted. ASSOCIATION Managing Editor Hannah Donegan though. The operating quote seems could — if that were your sole pur- The crime rate actually started Campus News Editor Bryan Doyle to be something along the lines pose – you could abort every black dropping before the book was even City News Editor Marti Covington of “Bill Bennett said that if you baby in this country, and your published. Nevertheless, Bennettʼs Opinion Editor Brandon Niemeyer abort all black babies the crime crime rate would go down.” “research” was one of the contrib- Sports Editor Tyler Nelson rate would go down.” In a certain Well. This is an interesting uting factors towards zero-toler- Arts & Life Editor Lori Simpson sense, thatʼs not good enough for development. Not only is Bennett ance crime policies and such. Director of Student Media Photo Editor Matthew Sharpe me. I approve wholeheartedly suddenly professing to know the Such is the intellectual under- Ralph Braseth Assistant Photo Editor Darrell Blakely any situation where Bennett or a potential future of unborn chil- pinning of modern conservative News Layout Designer David Thigpen sound-alike (Falwell, Limbaugh) dren, heʼs got those black folks moralism: talk radio bloviating, Faculty Adviser Editorial Assistant Brian Watkins goes up in flames. But the oper- pegged. As the Jackson Free Pressʼ pure unfiltered B.S. and plenty of Marty Russell Copy Editors Jonathan Taylor ating quote only goes so far in Donna Ladd noted, it was entirely morons. Thatʼs it. Morgan Weldon explaining the situation, plus itʼs Bennettʼs idea to make the argu- If youʼve been listening to Bill Creative/Technical Online Editor E. H. McClary Supervisor somewhat specious. And to truly ment about race. Bennett immedi- Bennett: stop, you idiot! For the Peter Cleary understand how monumentally ately noted after his big quote that rest of you, you may want to look stupid the whole situation was, aborting all black babies would be deeper into these matters. Thereʼs ADVERTISING STAFF youʼve got to take a closer look. impos- a chucklehead It began with a caller. Ap- sible, ridic- on every radio Sales Representatives: Ashley Atiyeh, Andrea Buerck, parently not seeking to raise the ulous, and station, or on Ronald Odom, Carlyle Watt collective intellectual level of morally the internet or people who call in to such shows, reprehen- “In other words, theyʼre bred maybe even on Creative Services: Renate Ferreira, Stephen Rogers, this caller proposed that Social Se- sible. Well TV. Kym Miller, Brad Porter, Zac Wilson, Emily Berry curity would be solvent if abortion goooood that way, itʼs in their genetics, Oh, and I was made illegal, as the increased for him. It just wanted to The Daily Mississippian is a student-edited newspaper published daily except Saturday and Sunday dur- and thatʼs hard science, ing the academic year University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677-9701. Contents do not represent amount of people born would warms the say that I have the official opinions of the university or The Daily Mississippian unless specifically indicated. Letters are be able to fully fund the system. cockles of you liberal pansies. nothing but welcome, but may be edited for clarity, space or libel. ISSN 1077-8667 Bennett replied that the abortion my heart to ” bilious hatred The Daily Mississippian welcomes comments, criticisms or ideas that its readership issue shouldnʼt be argued in that know the depth of Billʼs moral for- for Mr. Bennett, not because Iʼm may have. Please send a letter to the editor addressed to The Daily Mississippian, 201 manner - that the statistics cut both titude. No, Iʼm not being sarcastic; worried someone would miscon- Bishop Hall University, MS, 38677 or email at: [email protected] ways, citing the book “Freako- wherever did you get that idea? strue any of my statements, but EDITORIAL SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: Submissions of letters should be nomics” and its claims that the More importantly, Bennett just because I really canʼt say that typed, double-spaced and no longer than 300 words. Third party or stock letters and those bearing pseudonyms, pen names and “name withheld” will not be published. crime rate had been reduced due thinks the black community is full enough. Publication is limited to one letter per individual per calendar month. All student sub- to Roe (and other legalizations of of unredeemable criminals, just Thank you. missions must include his or her phone number, grade classification and major. Faculty, abortion). The caller didnʼt think because as heʼs written, itʼs be- Glenn is a junior from New staff and non-student submissions must include the authorʼs full address and telephone much of that statistic, although he cause of something called “moral Orleans. He can be reached at number. All submissions must be turned in at least three days in advance of date of desired publication. Publication will be withheld pending verification of authorship. still seemed to think pulling the poverty.” For him, itʼs certainly [email protected] 45

WEDNESDAY • OCTOBER 12, 2005 PAGE 5 Bush administration pledges to boost minority contracts Associated Press price for the decision by Congress been satisfied. None of us have placing priority on the use of local ing lacked detail. and the Bush administration to been satisfied,” Allen said in an in- and small disadvantaged businesses He asked Paulison in a letter WASHINGTON - The Bush ad- waive competition rules for many terview with American Urban Ra- - as we move into the long-term re- to specify whether FEMA also in- ministration said Tuesday it would of the larger recovery contracts. dio Networks. He said Bush wants covery phase,” said Acting FEMA tends to push for restoring affirma- boost the number of contracts giv- About 1.5 percent of the $1.6 more people from the hurricane re- Director David Paulison. tive action rules for contractors and en to small and minority-owned billion awarded by the Federal gion and more minorities and small Those businesses can register reinstating a “prevailing wage” businesses for Hurricane Katrina Emergency Management Agency businesses to be put to work there. to receive information on Katrina law. Some believe the suspension cleanup work, calling the amount has gone to minority businesses, “We are making changes that contracts at the Commerce De- of that law has hurt the dispropor- now awarded too low. less than a third of the 5 percent will increase the opportunity,” Al- partmentʼs Hurricane Contracting tionately large number of black The Federal Emergency Man- normally required. len said. Information Center at http://www. hourly workers in the region. agement Agency said it would “This administration is reaching Under the procedures detailed rebuildingthegulfcoast.gov. Busi- “I am glad that the Federal set aside an allotment for disad- out to companies of all sizes, espe- Tuesday by FEMA, federal offi- nesses can also call the centerʼs Emergency Management Agency vantaged businesses following its cially minority-owned enterprises, cials will solicit competitive bids help line at 1-888-4USADOC to has recognized the problems with announcement last week that it to guarantee that those seeking for remaining Katrina work. Con- receive counseling on navigating its contracting methods,” wrote would rebid millions of dollars in to join the rebuilding efforts can tracts will be for five years, with the bidding process. Thompson, the ranking Democrat contracts handed out with little or navigate federal agencies and bid preference given to small and mi- Rep. Bennie Thompson, D- on the House Committee on Home- no competition. for contracts with ease,” said Com- nority-owned businesses. Miss., praised the moves Tuesday land Security and a member of the The initial $100 million con- merce Secretary Carlos M. Gutier- “We will now use competitive but expressed concern that FEMAʼs Congressional Black Caucus. tracts to be rebid were given to rez. strategies everywhere possible - pledge to boost minority contract- four major construction firms: “Weʼre looking to improve Shaw Group Inc., Bechtel Corp., to make participation stronger,” CH2M Hill Inc. and Fluor Corp., Gutierrez said. He said that would which had prior relationships with include the setting of numerical the government. targets for minority participation, The Commerce Department, although a specific number had not meanwhile, announced a new in- yet been set. formation center and Web site to Bushʼs domestic policy adviser, help smaller, disadvantaged firms Claude Allen, said the president get information about how to gets briefed weekly on the con- competitively bid for Katrina con- tracts being awarded, with a partic- tracts. ular focus on how many are going The move follows criticism in to small businesses and minority- recent weeks by minority business- owned businesses. es who said they were paying the “Frankly, the president has not Author explains Shermanʼs march Associated Press instead with displaced former slaves and even Southerners, who knew ATLANTA - In the city with the they were risking their lives remain- motto, “The City Too Busy to Hate,” ing in their devastated towns. native Atlantans will set aside plenty “So what this is is a ʻroad novel.ʼ of time to despise Union Gen. Wil- Eventually entire civilization (in the liam Tecumseh Sherman. South) had been uprooted and people Sherman created one of historyʼs found security only in movement,” most famous fires - the 1864 burn- Doctorow said. “That interested me ing of Atlanta during the Civil War - enormously... A friend from New Or- when he and his 60,000 troops swept leans, he said when he read the book, through the South in order to destroy ʻThis is like Hurricane Katrina.ʼ” the infrastructure of the Confederacy. The 74-year-old New York City “The man is Attila the Hun,” says native, who wrote the novels “Rag- Atlanta lawyer Alan Koman. “As long time” and “Billy Bathgate,” said that as the Confederacy is remembered, although Shermanʼs march has per- there are going to be sons and daugh- sonal significance to those from the ters who will think that of him.” South, he wrote about it as a national The strong feelings still harbored in event. the South from Shermanʼs infamous “It may have been impertinent for March to the Sea and the way the a northerner to have written this book march affected the country prompted but I think of it as a national novel and author E.L. Doctorow to write “The I gave voice to everyone in the book, March.” I had to give everyone their justice, “The thing about this march is it whatever it was,” he said. was totally different than the rest of the Shermanʼs March to the Sea and war, as bloody and brutal and awful as his subsequent March to the Caroli- it was,” said Doctorow, who gave a nas is “one of the great iconographic lecture to more than 200 Tuesday eve- experiences of this country -a it is the ning at The Carter Center, which in- defining event in a lot of peopleʼs per- cidentally was built upon the hill that ceptions of how the war was fought,” the Union general used to survey the said Gordon Jones of the Atlanta His- progress of the battle of Atlanta. tory Center. As Shermanʼs troops created a People still have misperceptions path of destruction through the South, of Shermanʼs army, especially in the his army grew - not with soldiers but South, Jones said. Flu: Majority of diseases caused by known factors From Page 1 chronic diseases are caused by a small number of known and pre- said. “Hopefully, we will not have ventable risk factors. Three of the an outbreak. We must remember most important are unhealthy diet, that we are entering regular flu physical inactivity and tobacco season. Mississippi has a sufficient use.” supply of the vaccination for the Health experts point out that regular flu, and I would encourage the best thing Americans can do everyone to get a flu shot if they now to avoid contraction of the think they could be at risk.” avian flu virus is monitor their diet There are ways to help prevent and exercise to build a healthy im- contracting the disease according mune system. to the World Health Organization, Catherine McFadyen can be McNeill said. reached at cmcfadyen@thedmonline. “The vast majority of cases of com 67

PAGE 6 WEDNESDAY • OCTOBER 12, 2005 WEDNESDAY • OCTOBER 12, 2005 PAGE 7 World-renowned Zen master visits Batesville center Administration: It is unclear how money from original will transfer ing to negotiate through Caleb Moore “He was very active in helping years. Since then, Hanh has helped and society. While it helped that Hanh and From Page 1 Staff Reporter the changes,” he said. “We the devastation,” said Phap Bi, a establish the Plum Village Monas- The Magnolia Village center the Plum Village were involved, called for the construction of werenʼt able to do that.” Buddhist Zen Master Thich monk traveling with Hanh. “In tery in France, his current place of was host to around twenty monas- most of the funding for Magnolia two sets of hurricane-proof glass “We attempted to compro- Nhat Hanh visited Batesville Tues- mobilizing monks and nuns to go residence. tics from the Plum Village. Those Village came from donations, Ho doors connected by a walkway. mise several times and those day for the opening of the Magno- into places to help rebuild commu- Hanh, who was nominated for a in attendance at Tuesdayʼs event said. The new proposal features compromises were rejected,” lia Village Meditation Church. nities that had been destroyed.” Nobel Peace Prize by Martin Lu- hail from all over the country, in- “The Vietnamese community is four columns and a small walk- Glisson said. “I donʼt have Nearly 250 people turned out In 1966, Hanh left Vietnam to ther King Jr., hopes to renew Bud- cluding Missouri, Texas, Louisi- very supporting,” he said. “They way. The new hand-carved lime- confidence in the word of the for the event, which featured med- speak to audiences in different dhism by making it current and re- ana, Colorado, Chicago, Kansas, bought the property and hope it to stone memorial will be approxi- Lyceum right now.” itative walks, group discussions countries, trying to convince them latable to the younger generation. South Carolina and North Caro- become a monastery one day.” mately 17 feet tall and will be Khayat said the main rea- and meals. that the people of Vietnam were According to Bi, Hanhʼs foremost lina. Deer Park in California is the surrounded by a low wall. On son the proposal was rejected Hanh is stopping at the center not to blame for the war. principle is that of mindfulness: For two years, the local Viet- third and final monastery overseen one side a panel will explain Ole was because he and many before continuing on his North “It wasnʼt their war,” Bi said. “To be fully aware and present in namese community has been plan- by Hanh. There are many smaller Missʼ role in the integration of other vice chancellors had a American tour to the Maple For- “Most of them were simple peas- each moment, whatever we are ning and working on the 120 acres meditation churches like Magno- higher education and the South. problem with the architec- rest Monastery in Vermont. He ant folk, with nothing to gain and doing, be it eating or walking.” of land that make up the Magnolia lia Village all over the country. Another panel will have inspira- ture. has written more than 30 books everything to lose.” Another important concept that Village. The property features an Both the Pho Da Temple and the tional quotes from historical fig- The monument simply on subjects ranging from religion Hanh didnʼt take sides during Hanh advocates is “Engaged Bud- old two-bedroom house for visit- Quan Am Monastery of Memphis ures of the 1960s and one-word didnʼt fit with the architecture to emotions and is most widely the war, so he was suspected as an dhism”, which means bringing the ing monastics and a meditation are closely tied to the Magnolia quotes will be placed on the of the university, he said. known for his protests in Vietnam enemy by both countries and was practices of the religion out of the hall with an exterior dining space. Village. monuments upper stoneworks. Other problems with the during the war. even exiled from Vietnam for 40 monasteries and into the world Creeks, ponds and walk paths are Hanh will continue his visit The community will be able to design, such as Khayatʼs re- scattered throughout the rolling at Magnolia Village today with a submit suggestions for these luctance to place the word property. speech at 9 a.m. Throughout the quotations, Khayat said. “fear” on the monument, Head Coordinator Ben Ho has day, meditations and discussions Jim Eley of Eley Associates, were minor in comparison to known Hanh for several years and will be held, along with vegetar- who is charged with the con- the aesthetics, he said. sent him request letters to start the ian breakfast, lunch and dinner. struction of the new monument, No estimation for the ini- long process. To learn more, visit http://www. said the point of the new propos- tial costs of the new proposal Pearl Street Magnolia Village will serve as a dharmamemphis.com/magnolia- al was to mimic the original pro- exists, according to Eley, but place for the Buddhist community village. posal while fixing the aesthetic Khayat said the costs prob- 308 S. Lamar Blvd. • 234.7525 to practice its beliefs. The center Caleb Moore can be reached at and logistical problems, a goal ably would be less than the will also host retreats regularly. [email protected] that Eley said has been accom- original proposal. plished. Eley Associates were “I think weʼve maintained Tonight brought in to consult on Courtey of the University of Mississippi [the original design]. Weʼve just the project, and have been combined the two elements into working on new designs for The administration rejected the original plan for the Civil Rights memorial earlier this month. one.” months, Eley said. The Mother of all Ladies’ Nights is Back! Over $160,000 was raised to Compromises were discussed the power.” told the supporters of the origi- al], but I have to think about the The Daily Mississippian support the plan to build a me- in 2002 and again last July with These were the questions of nal monument that it couldnʼt long term. We want to add value morial dedicated to the deseg- Adkins, the original designer, the civil rights movement, she work at the very beginning. to the campus while still telling Ladies’ Night Countdown regation of Ole Miss that was a present. said. “I am a fiduciary,” he said. “It our story.” watermark moment in the civil The Mississippi Department Adkins said that itʼs a shame would have been easy for me to Bryan Doyle can be reached at We’ve got the [email protected] 4 for 1 wine rights movement. of Archives and History alone one person can control so much. say yes [to the original propos- It is unclear how the money donated $75,000. “One person should not stand 3 for 1 well drinks raised from the original project Glisson said a number of fac- in the way of the legacy of gen- 2 for 1 longnecks crossword puzzle can transfer to the new one. ulty, staff and students have con- erations of kids,” Adkins said. “All of [the money] was tacted her inquiring about how “Heʼs (Khayat) creating the raised in support of a particular very same atmosphere that led to Thursday: 2 for 1 wells, domestics and wine decisions are made on campus. process, not a specific design,” She said that when decisions frenzy behind James Meredithʼs 50 Friday: $2. Coronas Glisson explained. “It was to are made by one person, itʼs easy enrollment,” Adkins said. support the idea of an indepen- to move quickly. To Khayat, this couldnʼt be dent, democratic process.” “The challenge of democracy further from the truth. According to Khayat, univer- is that it takes time because ev- “All you have to do is look sity representatives will write eryone needs to be heard,” she around: this is not the ʼ60ʼs,” he letters to everyone that contrib- said. “As a society we say thatʼs said. “I challenge anybody to pit ¢ uted to the fund for the origi- what we value, but it remains Ole Miss against any organiza- 25 nal proposal, one that has about to be seen if this campus really tion in its commitment for equal- y Kappa Alpha Theta ‘s our new members! $160,000 asking them if they does. We wouldnʼt be so far if ity and equal access.” wild wing wednesda would prefer their donations be we didnʼt feel we had the full as- Adkins said he discussed the Hot Wings set toward the new project or be surance of university. That dis- memorial with the chancellor 5-10 pm Blake Allen Elise Dillingham Michele Koeneman Maggie Robertson refunded. turbs me.” and made some changes, such If the monument is not com- “[The administration] should as making the glass doors hur- Christina Baca Ashley Doucet Mary Morgan Lariscy Hillary Rosenbohm pletely paid for by private dona- have stuck with their decision ricane proof and keeping the EVERY NIGHT tions, the university will make instead of dismantling what doors closed. Jenni Beasley Ashley Dulaney Marissa Leonard Veronika Rozmahelova up the difference, Khayat said. many people worked very hard “What he has done now is Khayat said the original proj- for,” Glisson said. “For me, closed the doors on what could Jamie Bilyeu Corey Ellison Julie Lieber Katelyn Scott ect was delayed because every- itʼs not about the memorial, itʼs have been great,” he said. “All one was not on the same page. about how decisions are made, this has been lip service.” “We spent a lot of time try- whose voices get heard, who has Khayat said that if he had to do Emily Blackwell Ellon Eubank Erin Lyle April Smith it all over again, he would have TRIVIA NIGHT YOU PICK THE TIME Amber Brown Caitlin Feltes Kelsey Martin Stephanie Smith Free Kendall Brown Shelly Ferguson Mallory Mayhall Mary Gunn Spragins Free packing EVERY THURSDAY KARAOKE!! 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PAGE 8 WEDNESDAY • OCTOBER 12, 2005 Financial advisors offer money advice Strummin’ away PAGE 9 Tyler Nelson October 12, 2005 Ladeidre Gardner local fi nancial advisers say. Many clients are one step closer to fi nan- Staff Reporter accountants recommend custom- cial stability. As large disaster checks are dis- ers visit the Web site, http://www. “It is very easy to spend a lot tributed to Katrina victims, offi cials FreeCreditReport.com. This Web when you have a lot,” Flesher said. at the Federal Emergency Manage- site offers free credit reports to its “This is called the ʻasset effect.ʼ ment Agency have advised recipi- visitors. People tend to celebrate getting a Barnes confident Ole Miss can rebound ents to handle the money with extra The next step to managing money large check and spend an unneces- care and spend it wisely. effectively is planning and budget- sary amount of the check [on] cel- John Wilbert Olu Famutimi (undrafted), being a “spark” offensively and Effective money management ing, according to Dale Flesher, pro- ebrating.” Senior Staff Reporter Floridaʼs Matt Walsh and Anthony someone who can score at any skills have also become an impor- fessor of accountancy at Ole Miss. Raymond Belk, a certifi ed pub- With preseason practice Roberson and Kentuckyʼs Kelenna minute and score in bunches. tant asset for others as they pay bills “When concerning a lump sum, lic accountant at the H&R Block opening up Friday night, the Ole Azubuike. Sanders averaged 22.4 points and begin to plan purchases for the fi gure out how long the money has in Batesville, said he recommends Miss menʼs basketball team will “I think the league right now is per game at Okaloosa-Walton upcoming holiday season. to last,” Flesher said. “Divide that by avoiding the use of credit cards have about a month to prepare in transition,” Barnes said. Community College in Florida. For many, managing money the number of weeks and only spend when managing money, if at all for its season opener at the Jim “A lot of guys [coaches] have Ole Miss will fi rst have to seems stressful, but there are several the amount of money per week you possible. He also said he recom- Thorpe Classic in New Mexico. lost key players and young players, deal with a tough non-conference ways to make the money manage- are allotted.” mends “Financial Peace,” by Dave As midnight madness and so you got a lot of teams now schedule to open the season. The ment process go by more smoothly. Though starting over fi nancially Ramsey. The book provides tips on approaches signaling the offi cial trying to put themselves into a Rebels are scheduled to play The fi rst step in managing your may be diffi cult, the most important regaining fi nancial control and stay- start of the season, many position to move into that top [of Southern Utah and defending money is to know your credit status, key is to always stick to the budget ing out of debt. teams across the Southeastern the conference]. I think there are Mountain West Tournament created. Once the budget is planned, Belk offered simple advice for Conference realize experience some teams there that are lacking champion New Mexico in the those looking to manage their mon- will be a valued intangible this in experience but are talented.” Jim Thorpe Classic to open the ey. year. Ole Miss head coach Rod In order to fi ll that leadership season. “If you canʼt afford it, donʼt buy,” Barnes certainly realizes that and and experience void, Barnes will December does not get any TONIGHT: he said. knows his young team will have depend on Abernethy, Nolen and easier for the Rebels as they have The federal government offers its work cut out for them. sophomore Dwayne Curtis to to play University of Illinois at help and guidelines for planning The Rebels, who are coming make sure everyone works hard Chicago on the road, and Saint 18 to enter an estate, smart saving and wise in- off a 14-17 (4-12 SEC) record and does their job on the fl oor. Louis and Memphis at home in a vesting. The Consumer Information last season, only have six players Abernethy, who was named span of one week. 21 to drink Catalog has full online text versions returning this season and two who captain for last season, earned “Mid-Decemberʼs a challenge of federal consumer publications have been with the program more 2005 SEC Sixth Man of the Year because I think we have fi ve games covering the world of money. These than two years. honors after coming off the bench in nine days,” Barnes said. “I think downloadable pamphlets are avail- Of those six returning, junior to average just over eight points itʼs (non-conference schedule) is able to anyone with internet access point guard Todd Abernethy and per game. going to have us ready once we Craig Schuster at http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov. senior forward Londrick Nolen “I think we got the right get to the conference season.” Quick Personal Finance Soft- are the only players who have kind of guys from a leadership Barnes, who is fresh off a four- from ware, which has been nationally ample experience as starters. standpoint,” Barnes said. “I think year contract extension, is more recognized for many years, offers In fact, Nolen is virtually the we have the kind of leadership ready than ever to win and get free software, fi nancial services and only starter returning from last that will help these guys get where back to the NCAA Tournament. Silk y O’Sullivans additional fi nancial support for vic- yearʼs squad as he started 26 they need to get to as a team. Itʼs “I want to win and Iʼm sick tims of Hurricane Katrina. of the 31 games for the Rebels. the right type of people and I think of losing,” Barnes said. “Iʼm just This software is designed to help Abernethy started every game at this team often times takes the sick of losing and itʼs just that victims reestablish fi nancial control. the point as a true freshman in characteristics of their leaders.” simple.” More information concerning the 2003-2004. Curtis will fi nally see action Fans can see the new-look 9pm software is available at http://www. Susie Penman The Daily Mississippian The Rebels were certainly not in an Ole Miss uniform since Rebels practice for the fi rst team quicken.com. Eric Hilman, a native of Myers, Fla., performs at the Union as a part the only team in the SEC to lose transferring from Auburn this season Friday night at the Tad Coming Out Week events. An information table was setup for ques- key contributors from the previous following the 2003-2004 season. File Photo by J.D. Johnson The Daily Mississippian Smith Coliseum. The menʼs and Ladeidre Gardner can be reached Ole Miss head coach Rod Barnes is preparing the men’s basketball tions regarding Coming Out Week. season since many of the leagueʼs Curtis, who had to sit out last year womenʼs team will be hosting an at [email protected] best players declared early entry because of NCAA transfer rules, team for its season opener in a month in New Mexico. open practice as part of the “Rebel www.leveebar.com into the NBA draft. will provide size in the Rebels Roundup” beginning at 9 p.m. Gone this year are the likes lineup (6-8, 290) and will also points per game). Barnes is “I think that Dwayne Curtis will Friday. of Alabamaʼs Kennedy Winston provide talent down in the post. confi dent in Curtis and junior average double fi gures (in points) Barnes is, nonetheless, more (undrafted), SEC player of the year Ole Miss will look to improve college transfer Clarence Sanders unless he gets hurt or something,” ready than ever to win. DAILY Brandon Bass (second round pick its scoring this year after fi nishing to knock down shots on the Barnes said. John Wilbert can be reached at from LSU), Arkansas sophomore second to last in scoring (63.8 offensive end. Barnes described Sanders as [email protected] LUNCH s r r TM $ 99 3 THE ONLY ONE IN OXFORD! 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against All-Star starter Mark NELSON 3 Buehrle. Applications are due by October 19, 2005. 2 10 5 8 8 Scot Shields retired slugger PAGE 10 WEDNESDAY • OCTOBER 12, 2005 WEDNESDAY • OCTOBER 12, 2005 PAGE 11 Reb claims Defensive POW Ole Miss rugby Blame game about Rebs’ woes unfounded Staff & Wire BIRMINGHAM, Ala. n this day in 1960, Soviet cliffe left the cupboard bare. And for (insert names of Rebel ballers play and are looking for a shutout. not be 100 percent. Matt Leinart – After anchoring an Ole Premier Nikita Kruschev sometimes it seems like our fans here), they are incompetent.” Tell GCHS 45 Sumrall 0 phoned in the first half against Ari- Miss defense that recorded continues streak lost his shoe. Quite literally. want to beat Coach Cut me we are mediocre. zona State. If the Trojans fall too OOn the floor of the United Nations, over the head with their Tell me we have no In less important games... far behind a team with a defense two more shutouts over the Emily Garvin freshman flanker Pat Sokolows- weekend to make it four Special to The DM ki and freshman flanker Thomas Kruschev became incensced about shoes. Not proverbially depth. Tell me you still (read: no team from the PAC-10), straight in Southeastern The Ole Miss Rugby team “Pancake” Wood. the comments of the Filipino del- – literally. I can picture are not sure why there LSU and Florida renew their they might not be able to claw their Conference play, junior de- continues to dominate their divi- Ben Benvenutti was five of egation regarding the human rights irate Rebels “stomping is a patch of turf in the annual rivalry in Death Valley this way out of it. fender Lyndsey Williams sion by defeating the Memphis seven kicking the conversion of Eastern Europeans, removed his in their Air Force Ones” Grove, but do not tell week. Both teams were stung with USC 28 ND 30 received SEC Soccerʼs De- Tigers 80-3 last Friday night at points (worth two points each), shoe and began beating an innocent on Coach Cutʼs noggin. me the cupboard is tough conference losses earlier in fensive Player of the Week the intramural fields. helping make the score at half table in protest. Historians are un- Fans on UM Sports bare. And, by the way, the season, and one of them will Quick SEC roundup: Auburn honors by the league office The team began their season time Ole Miss 53 – Memphis 0. sure about what Kruschev was try- message boards criticize we will not be the leave Tiger Stadium with pretty should win, Georgia should beat on Monday. with many fresh rookies and Nick Benvenutti stepped up ing to accomplish in this display of Cutlcliffeʼs recruiting on only team in Oxford slim hope for an SEC title. Who Vanderbilt and of course, the Crim- The 5-8 team captain and plenty of old faces. They quick- his game and showed his team- furniture abuse. Personally, I think both sides of the ball and this week that is wor- will show up, the Gators that could son Tide visits the land of lovely center back for the Rebels ly got into stride from their first mates true leadership by cheer- Kruschev was just off his rocker. students call this team ried about depth. If only rustle up 3 points against Ala- ladies. A quick preview of my Blitz Most Communists are somewhat talentless, but these are Roun McNeal Alabama linebacker bama or the Tigers that gave up 4 column examining the Ole Miss/ has helped the team to nine game when they defeated their ing them on and being ferocious Roun on Spourts shutouts this season, includ- toughest rivals, Arkansas State, on the offense and defense. unstable. some of the best players Freddie Roach and billion in the 2nd half to Tennes- Alabama mock-up: ing five in six SEC matches. on their first away game of the Ole Miss kicked off the sec- But does it ever feel like Rebel from the state of Mis- quarterback Brodie see? LSU is favored by six, but we Stop being pansies and root for This weekend, the de- season. ond half and continued to con- Nation is beating the proverbial sissippi. Sometimes recruits donʼt Croyle were both playing with bro- all know where LSU can go. your Rebels. Certainly, donʼt bet fense allowed a total of eight They continued winning after trol the scoring. table with the proverbial shoe...on pan out the way coaches thought ken hand, I might be a little more UF 28 LSU 24 the farm on Ole Miss, but stop be- shots, including four to Ala- defeating Arkansas menʼs team “More tough defense pre- the proverbial floor of the United they would, but sometimes they optimistic. While he was here, Da- ing such Alabama fans or if nothing bama on Friday and four to over a week ago. Even though vented Memphis from crossing Nations. Proverbially. Students, do. Quickly, a review of Logic 101 vid Cutcliffe recruited two blue- USC and Notre Dame square off else, pray their bus breaks down on Auburn on Sunday. they started the game sluggish- the half-way line for most of the alumni, and the guy that started - do the following premises create chip quarterbacks from Louisiana, in South Bend. This is the tough- the way. The Auburn game fin- ly, Ole Miss was able to outwit game and gave the Rebels qual- www.omustgo.com are really up- a logical conclusion? The Ole Miss Mississippiʼs high school career est game the Trojans have played set about something. But just what football team is filled with talent- rushing leader, a Mr. Football or thus far. Reggie Bush may or may Roun McNeal can be reached at ished with a thrilling game- and out power their opponents ity ball possession on defensive [email protected] winning header by freshman in Arkansas. turnovers repeatedly,” head is chapping their astronauts? Is it less hacks lured here by a terrible two, and more than the lionʼs share Jennifer Hance when she This past Friday, the Rebels coach Tim Goulding said. coaching decisions? Even State recruiter AND McKinley Boykin, of players from the “university” of Fresh Vegetable Plates received a corner kick from were unstoppable. No Memphis Scoring tries for the Rebels fans are smart enough to realize Patrick Willis, Mico McSwain, South Panola (who, by the way, REAT FOOD that Coach O made the right de- Micheal Spurlock, Mike Espy, Treʼ demolished Olive Branch Friday G Chrissy Strini with 13 sec- player could make it past David in the second half were Nick Open 6 days a week for lunch Available cision at quarterback. Rebel fans Stallings, Jamarca Sanford, Garry night in what was supposed to be ALL Every Day onds remaining in the sec- “Tiny” Chapmanʼs blocking or Benvenutti with his second, W EEK! ! canʼt get enough of running back Pack, Kelvin Robinson, Taye Bid- the biggest high school football ond overtime period. tackle the swift-running Reed along with McInnis with his Sunday - Thursday Mico McSwain, who is a convert- dle, Baxter McGraddle and a few game of the year. South Panola Monday - Williams, who hails from McInnis. second and junior flanker Curt Sunday Open to 9pm ed Wide Reciever/Defensive Back/ more folks are members of the Ole players = very fast). The cupboard All-you-can-eat-feast The game started a little late Parker. Hamburger Steak Friday Germantown, Tenn., and Lunch Buffet was a second-team All-SEC on this brisk evening due to There was one more Zulu try Chainsaw Juggler. Miss football team. THEREFORE, is nowhere near bare, and if this Lunch only Is it play-calling? Except for McKinley Boykin, Patrick Willis, Rebel team can stay healthy, they Tuesday - performer a year ago, helped miscommunication of the start in this half which was scored out with two key defensive time between the teams. by sophomore prop/flanker Dan ever thinking it a good idea to kick Baxter, etc., are talent-less hacks. might surprise more Rebel fans Chicken & Dressing stops late in the Auburn However, shortly after the Lawler. Ben Benvenutti had two a field goal, nothing really comes That makes sense, right? than casual observers. We accept match began, the Rebels con- more conversions, making it to mind. And further, since this is all Wednesday - match to give Ole Miss the opportunity to score in the quered the playing field im- seven of nine and Chase Sackett How about preparedness? Nope. logical, you feel safe presenting PREDICTIONS Meatloaf final seconds. File Photo by J.D. Johnson The Daily Mississippian mediately by scoring two tries also made one of three conver- Every player is adamant that the this information to the previously Williams has played ev- Lyndsey Williams (right) was named by the Southeastern Conference as the (worth five points each) within sions during play. coaching staff is doing everything referenced talent-less hacks, donʼt Greene County High School (3- Thursday - ery minute of all but three Defensive Player of the Week. This Friday the Lady Rebels take on South Carolina. the first ten minutes of play by Ole Miss had a substan- needed to get every player pre- you? I mean, it is logical, so in the- 2) re-enters the Clarion-Ledger 3A Country Fried Steak matches this season, when senior scrumhalf Ryan Pollacci. tial lead throughout the entire pared for every game. Things just ory they should all agree. Top 5 with a win over previously she was slowed due to a knee Following closely on his match, which gave the 25 men are not happening. Occasionally my sarcasm goes unbeaten Magee. This week my Friday - lotte. She played all 90 minutes in and Alabama and all 110 minutes of So what is left? I think, perhaps, a little too far. But it is ridiculous alma mater faces winless Sumrall injury that occurred against Char- shutout wins over LSU, Arkansas the Auburn match. heals, senior co-captain Nick who suited up plenty of oppor- Catfi sh Benvenutti, sophomore outside tunities to play what is really bothering the Rebel to berate the talent of our team and in a Region 8-3A Contest. The The Rebels will test their first- faithful is they feel David Cut- say in the same breath that “except Wildcats are undefeated in district place standing in the SEC West center McInnis, junior lock Memphis finally got on the (11-3 overall, 5-1 SEC) this week- Ben Benvenutti and junior lock scoreboard in the end with a end with matches in Oxford against Chapman all scored in the first penalty kick, making the final South Carolina on Friday at 7 p.m. half. score an amazing Ole Miss 80 and No. 14 Florida (Soccer Ameri- There were two Zulus (when – Memphis 3. ca) on Sunday at 1 p.m. a player scores for the first time) Emily Garvin can be reached at scored in the first half, first by [email protected] A A Write for YEARBOOK The RIC

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WEDNESDAY • OCTOBER 12, 2005 PAGE 15 Lori Simpson PAGE 11 915-5503 October 12, 2005 Only a few can conquer the daily crossword f you are a student, more crease in the paper is always on were not deemed worthy to get only three people I know, so gones (I have no idea what that than likely you are reading the wrong side for folding the into your various greek house. to everyone else, uh, touché. expression means). this paper in class. crossword”). So instead you are a: furious, Anyway, everyone looked very So currently the football IIf you are a professor, then, Iʼm sure all of us have tried b: very miserable, c: definitely dashing on the field. team is 2-3 under Coach Org- ha! Iʼm just kidding, the crossword, and drunk. Any way you slice it, But the main event was eron (pronounced O-go-aroni). Hump Day Horoscopes of course. No one we have all failed. rush is over, so hopefully every- football. Luckily this weekend As many of you know this reads the paper in Every time you one has relaxed. we had a home game against weekend Ole Miss will tackle may not suit you. If you keep parade. someone unconditionally and in the future. class. go into it feeling like Luckily we have one huge the Citadel (team motto: “Make (get it?) Alabama. your yearnings moderate, they The best thing you can do being loved the same way in This will keep you motivated But you (the stu- youʼre smart, but thing that can keep us all the other team feel better about Most experts actually believe will keep coming. And they will now is continue the same way return. in group activities and help you dent) are probably you just come out distracted, which is, of course, themselves”). the game will be close all the come in droves. you have been, because you are You have a lot of inspiration eliminate any ego problems that sitting in the back and depressed. studying. This game was great for two way up until the very end of Jacob Joseph Sagittarius (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21) doing hardly anything wrong. to create something new like art arise. skimming through. The only people No, but seriously, itʼs foot- huge reasons: one, we won. Alabamaʼs first possession. DM Astrologist Friendships should Aquarius (Jan. 21 or music. Keep an eye out for Peer pressure comes at a You would sleep, that can do them are ball. Two, I didnʼt have to drive Luckily this is a home game, be your primary focus. - Feb. 18) new music you do not think you bad time and you will probably but the desks that ac- in the honors college We got some more of that anywhere. allowing for infinite happiness Libra (Sept. 23 - Oct. 23) Figure out how to be a Get the input you would like but someone else reject it bitterly. Do not hesitate company our chairs (motto: “Thereʼs an distraction this weekend be- I imagine we all prefer the in the Grove (motto: “Even the The environment part of the team with- need from your boss. thinks you will. You might get a if you feel that you need to tell were ingeniously Keith Woernle honors college?”), cause we not only got to play home games to the away. I did squirrels are drunk”). Anyway, you spend the most out being less of an individual. Do not be too prideful. new favorite band. someone to back off. designed by scien- Humor and they actually football, but we got to celebrate not travel to Knoxville two it should really be a fun week- time in seems very Do not let things that are less You have not perfected your Taurus (April 21 Leo (July 23 - Aug. tists to be just small are taking notes. our homecoming winners. weekends ago. end. calm. Relaxation important to you get in the way methods and there is much room - May 21) 23) enough that you canʼt take a Actually no one should be For those of you just tuning But certain other people Remember, if you see your is easy for you and also very of your relationships. for improvement. Do not be afraid Ambition drives all nap, but you can, if you try hard depressed right now, because in, the election for Colonel Reb enjoy the seven-hour trek to professors at the game, tell them important. This is a time to bring your This is not to say you are not to ask for help if you need it. A of your actions. You enough, take notes. after many weeks everyone is saw a close battle between Matt certain defeat. what great lectures they have Your nerves may not be in friends closer, but it will be just doing well, but allow some cre- second opinion can really give are very competitive Which you are clearly doing finally done with rush. Murray and Sherrod Taylor. I may never understand these been giving this week. the best shape, and some rest as easy to drive them away. ative criticism to help yourself you a better perspective on your and feel like you are ready to as you read this in class. (To Therefore, over the past week In the end (WARNING! The people, but if it is their passion Keith Woernle can be reached at would do you a lot of good. Working with others can help improve. current issues. succeed and climb to the very professors: Sike! Everyoneʼs everyone has been a: relieved, following line contains the then I will let bygones be by- [email protected] Beautiful things crop up you figure out what you really Details can appear to be more Look toward your partner or top rung of your social ladder. taking notes. Teach on.) b: very happy, c: probably drunk easiest joke EVER made!) Matt around you. A general jovial want. important than they are. If you your friends, they will be able to Try to soften your edge just a Luckily the desks are big (ha! just kidding of course, ev- Murray won by a nose, and feeling overcomes you, giving Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) are getting bogged down by mentally stimulate you and help bit. The thought of you succeed- enough that a triple-folded eryone would be drunk regard- then Amanda won Homecoming you a collected, cool approach The spotlight is very becom- them, step back and look at the you deal with issues you find ing so greatly is very intimidat- paper of the crossword puzzle less of rush). Queen. to anything you encounter. ing on you. How you big picture. difficult to comprehend or deal ing to your spectators. will fit perfectly on the desk Now, I understand some of I am sure other people won Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) appear to the people Pisces (Feb. 19 - with. If you can, reassure those (next weekʼs issue: “Why the you are very upset that you other stuff, but those are the Proud Larry’s Getting that you are trying to im- March 20) Gemini (May 22 around you that you know what 211 S. Lamar Oxford, MS, U.S.A • 236-0050 money you have been press is not important Look inside yourself - June 21) you are doing. Most impor- www.proudlarrys.com needing has become to you, so long as you impress and try to pull out what is really It should be quite tantly, let your true personality a piece of cake. them well. you. Your priorities are not in easy for you to communicate come out in your work. Tonight Your abilities to attract those Your efforts are noticed and order and it will be easy to be and really express the ideas you Virgo (Aug. 24 - Sept. ʻToothpasteʼ spreads humor things you want is high and you you get a little recognition for led in the wrong direction. have been molding in your head. 22) can hardly look at anything you them. Someone who you really look Your efficiency might be Priorities and values Kaitlin Wingard and Die, But You Canʼt Say it “uh” seldom appear, and can be want without receiving it. Remedy any post mistakes to up to gives you some powerful lacking at first, but when you clash with the material The Pitt News Out Loud.” His dark and often attributed to the inhalation of Extravagance is fun, but it keep them from raining on your emotions and helps you back on dig down and concentrate on world you live in. Shar- PITTSBURGH - Flip back surprising humor is what makes too many art-related chemicals. track. what you are trying to do, the ing your joy is an integral part to the index of “Toothpaste for “Toothpaste for Dinner” so For the most part, however, atering Expe Dinner: Hipsters, Hamsters and The C rts” Make an effort to let things details will fall into place. of your agenda for the week. entertaining. flipping to any page of “Tooth- “ Other Pressing Issues,” and After reading several comics, paste for Dinner” will give you go if they are pulling them- Practicality becomes more Use this to help gain control selves away. important to you than pleasure. of situations in your life that youʼll find a myriad of off- youʼll realize that Drewʼs draw- lots of laughs. Be wary of sharing money or Work does not seem like such a seem out of control. the-wall topics. Canada, dental ings are not usually hygiene, grammar, ko- The Pitt News is the student news- other resources with anyone for drag anymore. If any of your values are the focal point to paper at the University of Pittsburgh. Matthew Smith the first time. Cancer (June 22 questioned by people outside modo dragons, each dayʼs message. Aries (March 21 - - July 22) of your trust, stand strong and marshmallow The strange ponder- April 20) New goals that you do not bend. People who do not fluff (hidden) ings of Drew take Ribs • Chicken • BBO • Salads Beauty is more ap- are trying to get ac- know you may be prone to judg- and panflute are precedence over parent in things you complished are very important ing you prematurely. all subjects of anything that he Manicure, Pedicure & A Wax never noticed before. and may define your future. Drewʼs wacky could explain Tonight... Live Band, No Cover! Love is elevated and you are Try to keep in mind that the Jacob Joseph can be reached at drawings in his through art. Of surprised to find yourself loving work you do today will pay off [email protected] recently released course, the shaky collection. drawings of Grove Necessities! The man, known people and ham- Must be 21 to enter only as Drew to sters add to the his Internet fans hilarity of his (http://www.tooth- BLUE MOON 20 OZ $2 bathtub “Daily Drew available at Vermont donates pumpkins pastefordinner.com) Drawings.” $2.50 shooters! Associated Press well - kids, farmers, growers,” the drain on Moss Pointʼs city and recently his liter- Like any comedian, BURLINGTON, Vt. - More Mayor Peter Clavelle said finances by the hurricane, Moss ary fans - creates an once in a great while Drew than 1,000 Vermont pumpkins Monday. Point was about to cancel its odd brand of comedy: exagger- misses the mark. His remark- All Day, Every Day Specials: will be trucked to Moss Point, Burlington adopted Moss annual autumn festival, the Fall ated stick figures with lopsided ably dry humor is capable of $2.50 Dos Equis $2.00 Coors Lite Draft (20 oz.) to save the communityʼs annual Point as a sister city shortly de Rah, which had traditionally heads who discuss random becoming too strange for the after it was devastated by Hur- featured a display of hundreds issues. He also writes songs and erenity pa $2.50 Miller Lite $3.75 Wells $2.00 House Shot autumn festival. average person. Thankfully, heads a small record label called S “The community in Burling- ricane Katrina. Due to damage of pumpkins. these too-weird-for-their-own- 319S N. Lamar Blvd. • Oxford, MS • 662-281-0771 311 S. Lamar • Oxford • 238-2929 ton has responded amazingly to the local pumpkin crop and After visiting the city, Sharing Machine. good comics that make you say Clavelle launched the Moss As if that wasnʼt enough, Point Pumpkin Project and Drew went to college to be a asked that area residents donate research chemist, the result of pumpkins to be trucked to Mis- which was gaining a patent that G sissippi. he doesnʼt quite take seriously: King’s Singers/Sarband T A truck carrying more than “[the patent] and four bucks will 1,000 Vermont pumpkins is buy you a fancy cup of flavored i scheduled to arrive in Moss milky coffee.” Point Wednesday morning. After gaining cult popularity i v H “The people of Moss Point on the Internet and producing are very, very excited,” Clavelle T-shirts and tote bags, Drew said. compiled over 200 drawings for “SACRED BRIDGES” e E his “literary” debut. – A timely The preamble to “Toothpaste for Dinner” uncovers the source exploration of his off-kilter wit: “The hid- Mississipp of the parallels den sub-subtitle is ʻdrawings I made while I was supposed to of between B R be working.ʼ” With little further y Christian, Jewish and explanation, Drew presents his Muslim liturgical a drawings in five equally strange music. E chapters, including Chapter Two: No Birthday Cake for the m Dog? and Chapter Three: Bat- teries are Delicious. D Drewʼs odd humor and stark a frankness appear in each draw-

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too old to go on living, but ARTIST SERIES Tickets at Central Ticket Offi ce in Ole Miss Union (915-7411) M -F 8am - 5pm Cavalier983-4388 • 205 E. Calhoun Shoppe St. • Bruce Drew created an exaggerated “One of the Southʼs Better Stores” Alf Clausen reads The DM. stick figure scene in which his Ford Center Box Offi ce (915-3933) M-F 12-4pm or online at www.olemiss.edu/fordcenter/artistseries.htm Hwy 7 South to Hwy 7 & 9 West Intersection; Follow 9 West to Bruce, turn left dad alludes to a book called Upcoming Events: at the 1st light, located just off the east side of the square. You should, too. “Chicken Soup for the We All 1-800-227-5491 Wish Grandma Would Hurry Up Ford Series - “Mame” October 21; LOU Orchestra, October 24; Piano Series - Eric Himy October 25 16 C M Y K

PAGE 16 WEDNESDAY • OCTOBER 12, 2005 Gays should be proud, not in the closet n 1965 or thereabouts, my The saddened youth had I attended class. After class I I cannot tell you how many for those of you who might be father discovered his only taken his life, grieved at parting volunteered with the Childrenʼs times I prayed to God to change like the townfolk of my fatherʼs sibling – his elder brother from my uncle and in deep hu- Church. Every spring I went to me — to not let me be gay. youth, it really is not all black I– was having an affair with the miliation from the secret trystʼs church camp. Thank goodness I do not have and white. college boy next door. discovery. This routine lasted the entire- a stomach for pain or blood or There is more to it than In their small west Texas The ty of my youth. None of it was these words may never have making a choice to change. The college town, that was an note he had coerced. I sincerely loved Jesus. been written. choice, as Shakespeare wrote, abomination. pinned to It fulfilled me and gave my life The first step of coming out is whether or not “to thine own My father, being a dutiful his breast meaning to participate. is the most painful: admitting self be true.” son, immediately ran to my said as However, I always knew I that you are gay to yourself. It is Truly, council from family grandfather and divulged the much. He was different from my peers at a mountain that so many on our and friends is important, but horrible secret. could not church. There was an inkling of campus still have yet to climb. more importantly you must My grandfather, a gritty live without the “other,” a notion that I was The second step of coming listen to your self. veteran of World War II, small- my uncleʼs not quite the same despite out- out is not really any easier than My uncle, God love him, lost time rancher, staunch Baptist love. ward appearances of similarity. the first and actually it lasts a himself those many years ago in and ironic alcoholic had an Neither Then when I hit puberty I lifetime: coming out to family, that dusty little town. explosion in his brain. Landon Huey now nor knew: I was gay! I pleaded and acquaintances and friends. Now he has been married for He launched next door in Special to The DM then when howled and moaned to Christ to However, when you finally quite some years, has children a fit of fury and pummeled my daddy save me. How could I be gay?! come to terms with your sexual- and even a grandchild. But I the boy who answered the door, recounted the gruesome tale can Was I not devoted enough? Did I ity and realize God made you wonder to myself - is he really while commanding the other two I fathom why it was told. need to do more to serve Him? the unique creation that you are, happy? occupants to pack and leave, as Although, admittedly, he told It was sheer agony to feel life becomes much easier. Would his wife be happy he was their landlord. me this seeming legend after I such a separation from my God. The closet is a painful place. if she knew he was actually My poor uncle was devas- told him I was gay. When my parents would Unequivocally, you cannot gay and had never truly been tated. His fledgling, first love When I was a boy I was very leave the house to go out for change your sexual orientation. attracted to her as a woman? I was wrecked, but moreover he pious. I loved Jesus as much as dinner, a concert, etc., I would It is simply impossible. I know. speculate that the answer is no. was in pain physically, as I can a boy can love Him. lie in my bed with a buck knife I tried. At any rate, all I do know only imagine from the thrashing My family and I read South- to my breast ready to plunge it Frankly, it will not come as is that we should always live he received at the hands of my ern Baptist devotionals every- in. a surprise if people find this our lives in an open and honest crazed grandfather. day after breakfast before we To be dead would be better article disturbing from an eccle- fashion embracing ourselves The next day when the town departed to face the world. than to be a “faggot”, I thought siastical point of view. However, and those around us for who we awoke, horror greeted them on We read Godʼs Word and (that word stings, by the way). that is not my goal. actually are. the courthouse lawn. For there, prayed. Every Wednesday I was Other times it would be the These words are written to I am gay, Ole Miss, and swinging high in the morning at choir practice. Every Saturday .38 revolver in the nightstand encourage those in the closet, proud, by damn! light, hung the limp body of evening I studied my Sunday next to my parentʼs bed. I to let them know that there is the boy next door from the old school lesson in preparation longed for the sweet release of a hope, that they are not alone, Landon Huey can be reached at hanging tree. for the next day. On Sundays bullet in my head. others have gone before you and [email protected]

RossdaleJames Vierra ing and to the album but justCo. another forced.sound forcedIt sounds as though on Rossdale ʻDistortʼThe apparent solution was to Daily Aztec mediocre band. Rossdale lacks the freshness is voicing a political beef with try and relive old glory with a SAN DIEGO - Gavin Rossdale The second song, When he once had in Bush with songs President Bush and his adminis- new band. Unless youʼre a die- is no longer just the lead singer of Animals Attack, has a repeating such as Comedown, tration in it. hard Bush/Rossdale fan, Iʼd leave rock band Bush or the husband of chorus that desperately forces Machinehead and Personally, Iʼm just happy the the work to the wife. Gwen Stefani. He has a new band lyrics, “When the truly great secrets and lies arenʼt directed There is simply no need to and a new album; the band is animals Glycerine. toward wife and successful solo force this album. Gavin - enjoy Institute and the album is “Distort attack / You The album recording artist, Stefani. the good life your wife set up for Yourself.” need fire.” does pick up It seems like he made “Distort you. The album kicks off with the Rossdale toward the end Yourself” because he was tired of song Bullet-proof Skin, which The Daily Aztec is the student and the rest but unfortu- sitting at home while his wife was newspaper at San Diego State is one of the best on the album, of Institute nately itʼs too out making millions. University. but it still isnʼt anything special. still have little, too late. Rossdale sings, “Youʼre so full Bush-like mu- With a few of desire/ You need fast hands to sicality, but itʼs more solid deal all the liars.” more of a stop- songs such The problem with “Distort and-go sound as Ambu- Yourself” is that thereʼs nothing that clearly lacks lances, unique about it. Itʼs not like all fluidity. “Distort Rossdale the songs are terrible; itʼs just Yourself” also couldʼve upon hearing it, listeners are left has irregular made a better album. thinking “So what?” guitar sounds that On another favorite track, Institute has no flavor or makes one ponder if the band Secrets and Lies, Rossdale sings, originality or hint of greatness. is trying to go down a more “All your secrets and lies/ Walk If it werenʼt for Rossdaleʼs past electronic path, rather than hard fast out of burning buildings/ Kill success, there would be noth- rock. Basically, the album sounds youth with easy listening.”

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