University of Mississippi eGrove Daily Mississippian Journalism and New Media, School of 8-22-2016 August 22, 2016: Special Issue The Daily Mississippian Follow this and additional works at: https://egrove.olemiss.edu/thedmonline Recommended Citation The Daily Mississippian, "August 22, 2016: Special Issue" (2016). Daily Mississippian. 992. https://egrove.olemiss.edu/thedmonline/992 This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the Journalism and New Media, School of at eGrove. It has been accepted for inclusion in Daily Mississippian by an authorized administrator of eGrove. For more information, please contact [email protected]. the NEWOle Miss back to school back 2016 BACK TO SCHOOL THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 22 AUGUST 2016 | PAGE 2 THE MCKENNA WIERMAN UnlockUnlock [email protected] COURTESY: JOSHUA T. MCCOY 29719 THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 22 AUGUST 2016 | PAGE 3 BACK TO SCHOOL ven totally empty, the struction would not be complete fan, William B. “Cosmo” Lloyd. Vaught stands fierce, on schedule, Senior Associate Starting with the 2017 football a fortress of victory, a Athletics Director Joseph Swingle season, the Walk of Champions temple of the South’s said everything should be ready in will be extended from The Grove true religion. time for the pep rally September to the “front door” plaza on the EFor the past few months, 1. north side and end under the Vaught-Hemingway Stadium at “We are on schedule to finish tower. The bells won’t be heard Hollingsworth Field has been hid- on time,” Swingle said. “We add- chiming until spring of 2017, but den behind chain-link fences and ed new LED lights, replaced the until then we’ll still have the thun- green plastic sheets, like dressing video board in the north, added derous roar of the Hotty Toddy screens. Walls have come crum- two in the south corners and a chant to echo over campus every bling down. The scoreboard that new distributed sound system.” home game. broadcasted the Rebels’ 23-17 In addition to the new gizmos, When the Vaught is full, it’s victory against Alabama in 2014 gadgets and seating added to the more than just a football stadi- is gone, the turf rolled away. But Vaught, a few favorite traditions um. It’s a living, breathing, red COURTESY: UNIVERSITY MISSISSIPPI FACILITIES PLANNING the long history of the Vaught is surrounding Ole Miss football are and blue bloody human heart. LLyod Family Bell Tower will be completed in the spring of 2017. The bell will be rung anything but destroyed- it’s been changing as well. Football gods, like Archie and celebrate rebel victories. completely rebuilt. Athletics Director Ross Bjork Eli Manning, Michael Oher and graduate, every fan, every student [probably] never in the history of Since 2014, when the university announced on Friday all varia- Chucky Mullins have all knelt and faculty member; every Rebel. this institution, has Ole Miss ex- announced its plan to expand the tions of “Dixie” will no longer be within the walls of the Vaught. Vaught-Hemingway is the heart perienced such a disastrous sea- football stadium through its “For- played by the university’s band, A century’s worth of history has of the University of Mississippi. son in football.” ward Together” campaign, Rebel at the games, the Grove or any been measured not just in victo- It came into the world 101 years But now it’s 2016, and Coach fans have watched impatiently as pre- or post-game functions. ries or defeats, but in strength, in ago, on a muggy October Friday, Hugh Freeze has taken the Reb- construction crews have come and Bjork said in a statement that “the community and in valor. In times just in time for a football game. els into an era of success not seen gone, waiting with bated breath to newly expanded and renovated of chaos or unrest, in some form It was by no means the concrete since the days of Johnny Vaught. see what’s next for the Vaught. Vaught-Hemingway Stadium will or another, Vaught-Hemingway and steel titan it is today, but it Chad Kelly, Quincy Adeboyejo, Built in 1915, the original sta- further highlight our best tradi- Stadium at Hollingsworth Field was good enough for the Rebs. Breeland Speaks, Evan Engram dium could hold about 24,000 tions and create new ones that has stood as the epicenter of our Ole Miss broke in their new sta- and the rest of the boys are gear- people- slightly more people than give the Ole Miss Rebels the university and the life-force of dium with a 0-10 loss against the ing up to break in the Vaught all were enrolled at the university in home field advantage in col- our community. It is the Arkansas State Red Wolves. The over again. 2015- and was originally built as lege football.” shared home of every 1916 yearbook reported that “... part of a federally funded proj- The Athletics Department ect. Now, it’s the largest stadium asked the Pride of the South to in Mississippi, capable of seating create a pregame show that would 64,038 seating 64,038, including 30 luxury seats be newer, modern and inclusive and 770 club level seats. for all fans. The $59.5 million budget for In the north end zone, a 60- $59.5 million project the football expansion project also foot bell tower will be erected 30 luxury seats included the installation of new just outside the stadium, ready 60 foot bell tower stadium lights, sound system and to announce to fans when a game video boards. Bathrooms, conces- is about to kick off or when the first built in 1915 sions and walking space have also Rebs have brought home yet an- 10,000 student seating expansion been added to the stadium. De- other victory. It will be called the spite some speculation from fans Lloyd Family Bell Tower, in honor and Ole Miss supporters that con- of Ole Miss graduate and lifelong 770 club seats The University of Mississippi Luckyday Program thanks the following sponsors of the 2016 Luckyday Retreat: Bim Bam Neilson’s Buffalo Wild Wings Office of the Chancellor Campus Book Mart Office of Conflict Resolution and Castro Premium Lube Express Student Conduct Cat Daddy’s Office of the Dean of Students Center for Inclusion and Cross-Cultural Office of Financial Aid Engagement Office of Orientation and Enrollment Department of Campus Recreation Services Department of Landscaping Office of the Provost Department of Student Housing Office of Sustainability Gus’s Fried Chicken Office of the Vice Chancellor for High Pointe Coffee Student Affairs Luckyday Residential College Ole Miss Career Center McAlister’s Oxford Printwear MW2 Rebel Bookstore 32602 BACK TO SCHOOL THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 22 AUGUST 2016 | PAGE 4 A HOTTYChancellor Jeff TODDY Vitter Dear Students, Welcome to the 169th academic year for the University of Mississippi, the state’s flagship university. Whether you are a returning student, a transfer or a brand-new freshman, we are delighted that you’re here! On behalf of the Ole Miss family, thank you for choosing us. This university has a storied history and a great momentum for the future. Our academic reputation continues to grow, excitement for football season has never been higher and although official numbers won’t be compiled for a couple of weeks, we are certain you are a part of our largest student body ever. As you go through this academic year, be sure to take advantage of all of the options this great university offers. Go see a play or musical performance at the Ford Center, and take time to contemplate an exhibit at the University Museum. Broaden your perspective by attending a guest lecture. Help cheer the Rebels on to victory. Our academic environment and unique community offer many options to transform your life through the collegiate experience, research and travel opportunities, and countless ways to serve others. If you’re new to campus, start by attending the Fall Convocation, coming up at 7 p.m. Aug. 23 at The Pavilion at Ole Miss. It’s a great way to meet your peers and get plugged into the campus community. A few days later, on Aug. 29, I invite all students to participate in our first-ever, universitywide Town Hall Meeting, being streamed from the Inn at Ole Miss starting at 3 p.m. I hope you’ll weigh in on goals for our uni- versity as we embark on developing a shared vision and strategic plan. Your time here will be filled with exceptional moments, from building lifelong friendships to taking a class that sparks an interest and sends your life down an unex- pected path. Please get to know your teachers and the dedicated staff members across campus. We will do all we can to help you grow and achieve your potential. Finally, I urge you to embrace the core values of the UM Creed and get in touch with the essence of this university. The Ole Miss spirit is about caring for one another as family – welcome to the family! Be sure to follow me on Twitter (@UMchancellor) and best wishes for the coming year! Student “Semester Memberships” and Daily Rates Available Now! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat The Ole Miss @omgolfcourse @omgolfcourse omgolfcourse Golf Course www.theolemissgolfcourse.com • 662-234-4816 • 147 Golf Club Dr., Oxford, MS 38655 28991 THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN | 22 AUGUST 2016 | PAGE 5 BACK TO SCHOOL welcomeDear fellow Rebels, Austin back Powell On behalf of the Associated Student Body and the University of Mississippi, it is a great honor to welcome you back to the special place we are fortunate to call home.