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As Republicans are hopping off the Herman Cain train, former Speaker Newt Gingrich is gaining momentum in the current GOP presidential field. This marks a huge turnaround from a month ago, when experts were declaring Gingrich’s political aspirations a thing of the past. But as Republicans start to jump on the Gingrich bandwagon, they need to analyze who they’re really supporting.

Do a Google search for Ryan Rigney.
He is on Wikipedia for “Angry Birds,” as he was the first in the world to review it. You’ll find he has written for some of the nation’s premier gaming magazines, and in the near future, he’ll be on Amazon as the author of a book.  
With such an extensive Google resume, you may not expect the sophomore journalism student to be only 19.

Kathryn Stockett’s best-selling novel, “The Help,” has stirred up a great amount of controversy in Mississippi, while also refocusing our nation’s and the world’s attention on racial tensions in the South. 

The University of Mississippi’s newest edition, the School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, has added new opportunities for students who are looking to major in something less conventional. The offered majors, which range from herbology to potions, have caught the attention of many across the country. 

After 6 years of planning, 2 years of construction and 3 months of classes, the Robert C. Khayat Law Center is set for dedication today.

Law Dean Richard Gershon said that this would be a special day for the University and is expected to attract over 500 people.

“It is a great tribute to the chancellor emeritus, who transformed this University,” Gershon said.
“He did a great job not only with buildings, but also transforming the reputation of the University. I’m honored to be in a building named for him.”

This week is a slow week in the world of movies.

“Arthur” was released last week, and “Scream 4” will be released Friday.

DVD releases include “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” “The King’s Speech,” “Country Strong” and “Bambi.”

So to make up for the lack of killer titles, this week includes a quick preview of the first set of summer blockbusters.

To the Editor:
Brandon Irvine’s column regarding the moment of silence resolution introduced in the ASB Senate casts serious doubt upon the columnist’s integrity.

Irvine immediately resorts to name-calling. He refers to Senator Blazo as an attacker of religion, a liberal fascist and a “radical rabble-rouser.” These character slurs have nothing to do with Resolution 11-6 and are simply irrelevant, ad hominem arguments.

The global oil industry today is similar to the cotton industry before the civil war, an Overby Center lecturer said Thursday.

Gene Dattel and Otis Sanford visited the University of Mississippi campus to host a lecture on race in America, titled “Journalism, History and the Pursuit of Truth.”

I have come to the conclusion that I am, in fact, old-fashioned. My idea of a good time is a quiet night in my room, snuggled up in blankets with a good book to read.

And by book, I mean an actual novel, not a date with an electronic device that requires constant charging.

A book won’t let you down, and it doesn’t cost an arm and a leg.