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September 26, 2011
View from the lawn chair: Intramural Power Rankings and Predictions

As we close in on the midway point of another semester there a quite a few hot topics that students are talking about around the campus. Parking, our football team, free scantrons, Amendment 26 and when the exact date that it will become fashionable again to wear leggings, XXXXL sweatshirts and rain boots. I'm thinking mid-October.

That said, I am going to take a different route, and talk about an issue that has been untouched as of yet by the campus water-cooler. Intramurals. I'm sticking to the important issues see?

February 9, 2012
Is Prop 8 headed to the Supreme Court?

In November 2008, by a slim majority, California voters instituted “Prop 8,” a constitutional amendment that says “only marriage between a man and a woman will be recognized in California.”
Voter turnout was large at nearly 80 percent. Many expected California, typically a leader in liberal, social movements, to shut down the proposition. When that did not happen, reactions varied greatly.

February 8, 2012
The long legal road ahead for the Prop 8 ruling

In a historic move on Tuesday, the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overruled Proposition 8, the statewide initiative banning gay marriage in California.

 

In a historic move on Tuesday, the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overruled Proposition 8, the statewide initiative banning gay marriage in California.

February 6, 2012
Bring the GOP primary to a close

As Mitt Romney claimed his third win of the primary season in Nevada Saturday night, the fight for the nomination continues — Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum and Ron Paul have all pledged to stay in the race. But while Romney is pulling ahead of the rest of the pack, Republican voters need to question the relevance of the remaining candidates. 

 

As Mitt Romney claimed his third win of the primary season in Nevada Saturday night, the fight for the nomination continues — Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum and Ron Paul have all pledged to stay in the race. But while Romney is pulling ahead of the rest of the pack, Republican voters need to question the relevance of the remaining candidates. 

February 6, 2012
It's budgeting season

I’ve tried to discuss issues specifically pertaining to Mississippi lately. Of course, it’s important that we consider global and national issues, but I think state issues are extraordinarily important, especially in a time when our newly elected officials are entering office.

 

I’ve tried to discuss issues specifically pertaining to Mississippi lately. Of course, it’s important that we consider global and national issues, but I think state issues are extraordinarily important, especially in a time when our newly elected officials are entering office.

February 5, 2012
Pink slime: we're not 'loving' it anymore

Two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions, on a sesame seed bun; no one ever told me about the “pink slime.” 

 

Two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions, on a sesame seed bun; no one ever told me about the “pink slime.” 

February 2, 2012
Denying military members their day in court

In President Barack Obama’s 2012 State of the Union Address, he carried a theme through the speech, which earned him several standing ovations and should have earned whoever wrote that speech a significant raise. 

 

In President Barack Obama’s 2012 State of the Union Address, he carried a theme through the speech, which earned him several standing ovations and should have earned whoever wrote that speech a significant raise. 

February 1, 2012
Washington needs an outsider

The 2008 presidential election between Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama was purported to be about hope and change; the next president was going to change the status quo from a gridlocked Washington to a Washington that worked for the American people, rather than lobbyists and peddlers like Newt Gingrich, corporations and Wall Street. But the voters eventually got what they deserved. 

 

February 1, 2012
Washington needs an outsider

The 2008 presidential election between Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama was purported to be about hope and change; the next president was going to change the status quo from a gridlocked Washington to a Washington that worked for the American people, rather than lobbyists and peddlers like Newt Gingrich, corporations and Wall Street. But the voters eventually got what they deserved. 

 

January 30, 2012
Cat-calls: rude comments that yield no results

 

Chances are, most women reading this column are no strangers to a phenomenon that I find rather ridiculous. No matter how often it happens, it still makes me feel uncomfortable, self-conscious and sometimes, even threatened. 

 

Chances are, most women reading this column are no strangers to a phenomenon that I find rather ridiculous. No matter how often it happens, it still makes me feel uncomfortable, self-conscious and sometimes, even threatened. 

What is this phenomenon, you ask? It is the “catcall” – the seemingly harmless whistle that certain “breeds” of men use when they think a passing girl is attractive, or when they just want to be obnoxious.

January 30, 2012
Let's get healthy Mississippi

As of 2011, Mississippi was the most obese state in the nation. That makes six years that Mississippi has garnered this “honor.”  

 

As of 2011, Mississippi was the most obese state in the nation. That makes six years that Mississippi has garnered this “honor.”  

Yet, we see that the state of Mississippi and its leadership have not come up with a sustainable, successful plan to reverse this trend. 

January 26, 2012
Barbour causes statewide controversy with midnight pardons

At the end of his tenure as governor, Hayley Barbour pardoned 200 felons as one of his last official acts. This act, uncommon on such a large scale, will likely have far-reaching implications on Mississippi’s constitutional rules regarding pardons. On top of that, Atty. Gen. Jim Hood believes that at least 156 of the pardons do not meet constitutional requirements and has launched an investigation.

 

At the end of his tenure as governor, Hayley Barbour pardoned 200 felons as one of his last official acts. This act, uncommon on such a large scale, will likely have far-reaching implications on Mississippi’s constitutional rules regarding pardons. On top of that, Atty. Gen. Jim Hood believes that at least 156 of the pardons do not meet constitutional requirements and has launched an investigation.

January 23, 2012
A perspective on the GOP presidential race

Of course I have to start the semester off with a bang. I tried writing about why I love spring semester so much more than fall semester, but it just wasn’t working out. The more I tried to write, the more I wanted to talk politics. It’s my thing; politics is my passion. 

 

Of course I have to start the semester off with a bang. I tried writing about why I love spring semester so much more than fall semester, but it just wasn’t working out. The more I tried to write, the more I wanted to talk politics. It’s my thing; politics is my passion. 

January 23, 2012
Mayor recognizes community service

Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his famous “I have a dream” speech nearly 49 years ago, rallying over 200,000 civil rights supporters in Washington, D.C., during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.

Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his famous “I have a dream” speech nearly 49 years ago, rallying over 200,000 civil rights supporters in Washington, D.C., during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
Just over a week ago, Kelly Shannon and a group of University of Mississippi students were recognized for their efforts, this time through community service in King’s name.
King’s legacy lives on through Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, celebrated as a national holiday in the United States and observed as far away as Hiroshima.

December 1, 2011
Big Brother is watching you

Is the government watching you? 

 

Big Brother is watching you. People have always been paranoid about the power of government. But with the recent rejection of the Udall Amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act, the idea of Big Brother taking you in the middle of the night has become more real.

December 1, 2011
No Occupying Ole Miss

Columbia, Harvard, Kean, Hunter, Michigan State, Berkeley, UCLA, University of Vermont, Daytona State. Each of these colleges agreed via an online pledge to participate in a nation-wide, non-violent strike that occurred last Monday as a part of Occupy Colleges, which is an extension of Occupy Wall Street. Students protested against rising tuition costs, out-of-control student loan debt and police violence against non-violent protestors, according to occupycolleges.org. A total of 68 colleges signed the pledge and held on-campus strikes.

November 29, 2011
Life on the sidelines

Lucus Jackson wears no jersey where he works on the sidelines, getting Gatorade for the players and arriving at football games five hours early to make sure the cups, towels and bandages are ready.
Even though he isn’t a player on the field, Jackson, a student athletic trainer with the football team, participates on the larger playing field of life, making service his emphasis.
With so much emphasis on the losing football season and coaching and other leadership changes, Jackson’s role out of the spotlight and on the sidelines shines brightly.

November 28, 2011
Pick Six: A closer look at the Ole Miss head coaching search

LARRY FEDORA, 49, Southern Miss Head Coach

This Season: 10-2, 6-2 C-USA

Head Coaching Record: 31-19

Past Coaching Experience: Baylors WRs/TEs/RBs (1991-96), Air Force QBs/WRs (1997-98), Middle Tennessee OC (1999-2001), Florida OC (2002-04), Oklahoma State OC (2005-07), Southern Miss HC (2008-Present)

November 21, 2011
Another Look at 10 Potential Head Coaching Candidates

A second look at 10 potential coaches for the Ole Miss head coach vacancy. Houston Nutt's final game at the helm will be Saturday at Mississippi State.

ART BRILES, 55, Baylor Head Coach

This Season: 7-3, 4-3 Big 12 / This Week: vs. Texas Tech (5-6, 2-6 Big 12), 6 p.m., FSN

Head Coaching Record: 56-53

Past Coaching Experience: Texas Tech RBs (2000-02), Houston HC (2003-07), Baylor HC (2007-Present)

LARRY FEDORA, 49, Southern Miss Head Coach

This Season: 9-2, 5-2 C-USA / This Week: Memphis (2-9, 1-6 C-USA), 3 p.m., CSS

Career Record: 31-19

November 15, 2011
Zimride: the new social network

Zimride is one of the many inventive ways the University of Mississippi community is using to promote the new “Go Green” initiative.
The online ride-sharing network allows students and faculty at Ole Miss to contact one another in an effort to share rides to and from different destinations.
Meghan Litten, a public policy leadership senior and promoter for Zimride, emphasized the positive social connection Zimride can help establish between Ole Miss students.

November 14, 2011
GOP needs to budge on immigration reform

What is the GOP doing to bring in Latino voters? 

 

As I was walking around campus this week, I saw a student wearing a t-shirt that said “God Bless Arizona.” He was applauding Arizona for its controversial immigration law that was signed by Governor Jan Brewer last year. 

It is considered the most anti-illegal immigrant measure passed in recent history, partly due to the legislation’s allowance of racial profiling, which was recently ruled unconstitutional. 

November 14, 2011
GOP needs to budge on immigration reform

What is the GOP doing to bring in Latino voters? 

 

As I was walking around campus this week, I saw a student wearing a t-shirt that said “God Bless Arizona.” He was applauding Arizona for its controversial immigration law that was signed by Governor Jan Brewer last year. 

It is considered the most anti-illegal immigrant measure passed in recent history, partly due to the legislation’s allowance of racial profiling, which was recently ruled unconstitutional. 

November 13, 2011
Penn State riots change reputation for decades

 

James Meredith made history in October 1962 when he became the first black student to enroll at the University of Mississippi. Along with the major step forward, however, came the infamous rioting that tarnished the university’s reputation for decades.

Our student body has gained a new mindset since then, digging our university out of a hole the students put us in. Although we have made great strides, part of our reputation is still stained by this rioting.

November 10, 2011
University celebrates Veteran's Day

Veterans Day is a day to remember that everything we hold dear in the United States, we owe to the service of others.

 

Veterans Day is a day to remember that everything we hold dear in the United States, we owe to the service of others.

The University of Mississippi took a moment to honor these men and women who sacrificed for us with its annual Veterans Day ceremony in the Paris-Yates Chapel. The event consisted of the University Men’s Glee choir and a guest speaker, Rhea Tannehill Jr.

November 9, 2011
Big Brother is watching you, but really it could be

Brittany Sharkey says the government may be watching you. Wait, do they know you're reading this? 

 

While legal pundits will be debating the failure of Initiative 26, another very important issue concerning personal privacy rights is being argued in front of the nation’s highest court. 

The Supreme Court is currently hearing arguments about whether GPS tracking without a warrant is constitutional or not. The present case, the United States v. Jones, is set to become a landmark case in terms of the relationship between technology and Fourth Amendment rights.