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American Idol wrapped up auditions for its final season in front of the Union Monday where 408 students and travelers tried their luck for a ticket to Los Angeles. Oxford was both the last stop on an 11 city tour and the only stop for auditioners from as far as Baton Rouge and Nashville.
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Complete Streets Pop-Up Project, which builds temporary additions to streets that make paths for cyclists and pedestrians, will begin construction this month both onand off-campus. On the sections between 5th Street and Grove Loop of University Avenue, the temporary transformation of the street will include infrastructure for motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians and will demonstrate what the road will look and feel like without a permanent change to design. Residents and tourists alike will get a taste of how the flow of traffic will go with two bicycle lanes, a pedestrian island, crosswalks in some places, and the addition of shared
lane arrows. When it comes to transportation, travelers have a want and need for safety, which was one of the main goals for this project. “Cyclists and pedestrians will now have designated facilities for them to travel on or cross the road safely,” said Sara Douglass of the University of Mississippi Center for Sustainability. “We want cyclists and pedestrians to feel safe and encouraged to ride and walk.” Safety relies not only on the design of roads, but also on travelers, Douglass said. Motorists must be aware of the significance of driving at or under the speed limit, especially in areas where cyclists and pedestrians are present. Douglass said she believes by reducing the number and width of travel lanes, the traf-
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fic speeds will consequently reduce. Will Schenck, a member of the UM Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory, said transportation has shown that transitioning from a four-lane to three-lane road reduces motorist speeds and the risk of collisions by 19-47 percent. “A temporary project like the one we’re proposing will allow Oxford Pathways Commission and BPAC to evaluate the impact of the changes by gathering data about speed and usage and taking feedback from users,” Schenck said. “Since this route serves as a bridge (literally and figuratively) between the Square and the University, making it usable by motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians alike will serve as an important symbol and concrete sign of the prog-
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Given the recent ruling on same-sex marriage by the Supreme Court, it should be safe to assume that more lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people across the South would feel comfortable displaying their sexuality to the rest of Mississippi. While that may be the case for some, others still keep their true selves hidden for fear of losing their jobs, homes and even family members. Running under the Twitter handle @ADifferentRebel, one former Ole Miss student still hides behind an alias for fear of his future as an LGBT student. On Friday, the Supreme Court ruled 5-to-4 that the United States Constitution guarantees a right to same-sex marriage. The new law allows same sex couples to marry in all 50 states, as well as have their marriages from more progressive states recognized nationwide. “Hell yeah, damn right, about time we saw an end to this fight!” said a Twitter message from @ADifferentRebel sent on Friday afternoon. HottyToddyAlum, whose Twitter bio states, “I receive the privileges that come to white males but I’m tired of hiding myself in that,” has more than one reason to hide behind his Twitter handle. “Marriage equality is a
protections are not in place.” @ADifferentRebel, who is a former Ole Miss student from Georgia, said that he prefers to stay anonymous, because outing his sexuality could cost him a lot more than his job. The Daily Mississippian interviewed him and agreed to not publish his name because of his fears of retaliation. “I’m ‘out’ to many in Oxford, but can’t have my real name printed with anything that deals with sexuality - not just my current summer gig,” @ADifferentRebel said. He said he experienced discrimination well before going to college, too. “In high school my brother found out I’d kissed a guy and he beat me up,” @ADifferentRebel said. “My parents’ response was to put me in conversion therapy.” The National Center for Lesbian Rights describes conversion therapy as “a variety of behavioral, cognitive, psychoanalytic and other practices that try to change or reduce same-sex attraction or alter a person’s gender identity.” The center warns that the practice is devoid of scientific validity and it poses serious dangers to patients— especially to minors. “The therapy was, multiple times a week, having to talk to a counselor, going over Bible verses and discussing how one shouldn’t choose sin,” @ADifferentRebel said. Ole Miss, however, was able
“We just need them to know they can be themselves.” @ADIFFERENTREBEL huge milestone, but the work isn’t done. I currently work for a company that bars nonstraight adults,” @ADifferentRebel wrote.“People can be fired in many states because
to provide @ADifferentRebel more of a safe haven after moving out of his home, he said. “Ole Miss has a benefit that they are smaller than most
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On June 25, the United States legalized same sex marriage under its Constitution. The Supreme Court ruled that the 14th Amendment of the Constitution, which grants ‘equality to all its citizens,’ extends to samesex couples, and this announcement brings equality to millions of Americans who were denied this Constitutional right until now. The Supreme Court clearly states in its decision that “the fundamental liberties protected by the 14th Amendment’s Due Process Clause extend to certain personal choices central to individual dignity and autonomy, including intimate choices defining personal identity and beliefs.” Religious organizations insist that the “traditional” sense of marriage is only between a man
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and a woman. However, this is not defined anywhere, but is a view passed down through generations. In my opinion, religious beliefs should act in favor of inherent dignity, which is worthy of its followers. It’s possible to be religious and hold an evolutionary view at the same time. As quoted in the Bible, “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male or female, for you all in one Jesus Christ,” (Galatians 3:28). Therefore, God may reign but he doesn’t legislate. Supporters of marriage equality have won the political and legal argument by an extensive margin: 5-4. Religious extremists believe their right to practice their religion is being threatened by living in a society where there is same-sex marriage allowed. “I saw Satan dancing with delight, the day the music died in
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the United States of America,” tweeted Bryan Fischer, a religious rights activist, on the day of the ruling. However, Texas Governor Greg Abbott soothes the fear of people in his speech when he says, “Despite the Supreme Court’s rulings, Texans’ fundamental right to religious liberty remains protected. No Texan is required by the Supreme Court’s decision to act contrary to his or her religious beliefs regarding marriage.” As emphasized, this will not hurt religious extremists as they have the choice to practice it or not. The decision of same-sex marriage approval throughout the United States of America is groundbreaking in American history, and more time should be given in celebration of this event. After the passage of the decision, many homosexual couples
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celebrated by getting married and having it recognized in all states. On Monday, June 29, Lafayette County hosted its first same-sex marriage ceremony at the courthouse on the Square in Oxford. “No union is more profound than marriage for it embodies the highest ideals of love, fidelity, devotion, sacrifice, and family. This decision has given equal dignity to all citizens respecting their right to love,” said Anthony Kennedy when sharing the Supreme Court’s decision in the case. I am happy to say that, in the end, love has won! Soumya Sharma is a sophomore liberal arts student from Oxford.
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ress the city and university are making towards developing safe travel options for all of their citizens and constituents.” The construction of the project, which was expected to begin on the evening of Tuesday, June 30, is now scheduled to begin July 31. Donations are being accepted for supplies and materials, which include, but are not limited to, marking tape and installation equipment. Donations can be made to the Sustainable Ole Miss Fund; the Oxford Cycling Club and the UM Office of Sustainability will each offer a 100 percent match for up to $2,000. Volunteers can also sign up to lend a hand by visiting http:// green.olemiss.edu/popup/. Requiring funds, time devotion, and hard work, the popup project will be “absolutely worth it”, according to Douglass. Kate Kellum, member of both BPAC and Oxford Pathways Commission, said, on a scale of 1-10, the effectiveness of this project is a 10. “This data will help us know if the modifications make the street more welcoming for all users and are worthy of additional investment,” Kellum said. Considering that students are mostly cyclists or pedestrians and motorists are prevalent in Oxford, both the university and the community will experience change due to Complete Streets pop-up. “Our community is changing and our infrastructure is changing with it,” Kellum said. “I think pop-ups are a great way to experiment with changes at relatively low cost to find infrastructure solutions that work for all of us. This pop-up project is a great way for us to show that we care about how our growing community grows.”
SEC schools, so nine out of 10 times, if someone is mentioned, you’ll know them,” @ ADifferentRebel said. “I keep this part of life from my family, but Ole Miss is supportive.” “I’d say Ole Miss is accepting in that people don’t really care, but you have many, like I used to, hide as far back in the closet as they can,” @ ADifferentRebel said. “The many gays at Ole Miss get worried,” @ADifferentRebel said. “While others don’t care, some gays are mean and try to out folks before they are ready.” It wasn’t long after the Supreme Court decision was announced Friday that Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant is-
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sued a statement saying that the state was looking at possible ways to deter same-sex couples at the altar. He said at one point that the state would potentially stop issuing marriage licenses altogether. “Mississippi’s reluctance to equality is nothing new, and there are many cases that could have been charged as hate crimes against gays,” @ ADifferentRebel said. “We need politicians and officials who are willing to look out for all people. Similar to conversations race, we are all people but we need those in high positions to let those who may be scared know it is okay to be different.”
“But, in general sometimes, people are distrustful of gay and bi [sexual] individuals because they think something is wrong with us,” @ADifferentRebel said. He said he feels as if many more strides need to be taken to make LGBT students feel more comfortable at the university, even referring to the LGBT societies and meetings on campus. “The problem I see is, while they are great for some gays, the scared athletes, fraternity men, etcetera wouldn’t be caught at a meeting,” @ADifferentRebel said. “The interesting thing about the LGBT community is
it has members in all aspects of university life,” @ADifferentRebel said. “So, we just need them to know they can be themselves.”
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expensive. One new law bans abortions at 20 weeks, the midpoint of a full-term pregnancy. There are exceptions for severe fetal abnormality or if the woman faces death or permanent injury because of the pregnancy. The 20-week ban won’t affect the state’s only abortion clinic, which says it stops at 16 weeks. State Health Department sta-
tistics show abortions after 20 weeks are rare. Another new law, the Mississippi Religious Freedom Restoration Act, adds “In God We Trust” to the state seal and says government can’t put a substantial burden on religious practices — a measure that has already sparked protests from opponents who believe it could allow state-sanc-
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year that starts July 1, 2015. Merit pay raises become available in the 2016-17 school year for teachers in districts with high academic performance. A welfare drug-testing law that was supposed to take effect Tuesday has been delayed. It says who applies for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families will have to answer a questionnaire, and if the answers show the possibility of substance abuse, the person will have to take a drug test. Anyone testing positive would have to receive treatment to receive cash assistance. If the person tests positive for drugs after receiving treatment, the assistance would end. The state Department of Human Services last week agreed to a request by the American Civil Liberties Union of Mississippi and the Mississippi Center for Justice to delay implementation of the drug-testing law, to allow for a period of public comment required by state administrative procedures. DHS will hold a July 22 hearing in Jackson to gather more comments, and the agency is not yet saying when the law will be in effect.
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This Independence Day, PMQ Magazine and the United States pizza team will serve artisan pizza and demonstrate pizza dough acrobatics at the Powerhouse. Oxford is home to several Southern landmarks and nationally renowned eateries, but, as some pizza-lovers may already know, Oxford is the 17year haven of PMQ Pizza Magazine, which specializes in all things pizza. Two years after the magazine’s formation, The United States Pizza Team was born. This group of pizzeria owners from across the states competes in yearly culinary and acrobatic competitions across the U.S., and finally, the world competition. “There are pizza teams from almost every country you can think of,” said Melanie Addington, social media director for PMQ Magazine. “Pizza’s kind of a universal food, so it’s really interesting to see when they all
za, he travelled to Italy with the team and has been competing since. He said the pizza he sees while traveling and competing constantly inspires him. However, he does specialize in “Ohio style” pizza, which he says is trademarked by a “not too thick and not too thin” crust. “Traveling around the U.S. and the world, I get to see so many different styles of pizza and how they are made in that part of the state or country,” Samosky said. “I like to incorporate some of the ideas and styles into what I make at the shop.” Members of the U.S. team compete in such competitions as dough stretching, pizza box folding, freestyle acrobatics and, of course, culinary. They hold four or five national competitions throughout the year and culminate their season at the world competition, which has been held in Italy for the past few years. Nothing is quite as much a spectacle as the freestyle acrobatics portion of the competitions, as the pizza makers spin and throw dough from one
come together, the differences in pizzas that are made.” Team members come from pizzerias in places such as California, Ohio, Michigan and New York. The team has made appearances on the Today Show and Good Morning America, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, and various pizza festivals across the country. Brian Hernandez, event coordinator for the U.S. Pizza Team and PMQ Magazine said that even though team members come from almost every region, their styles aren’t always the stereotype known in that particular area. “We don’t restrict ourselves as much as other people do,” Hernandez said. “That’s the greatest thing about our team. They come from different regions but they don’t really conform to that one little place, they branch out.” Jason Samosky, a member of the team and owner of Samosky Homestyle Pizzeria in Valley City, Ohio, entered his first U.S. competition 10 years ago. After winning first place for best piz-
hand to the next and over their shoulders as they exhibit varied, advanced methods of forming perfectly round, pizza shaped dough. This Saturday’s event will feature acrobatics and pizzas made by members of the U.S. Pizza team, and, Hernandez said, attendants can expect nothing less than gourmet pizza. There will also be children’s activities, including some lessons in dough throwing. “Pizza’s everywhere. I always say it’s recession proof because everybody’s always going to want pizza,” Hernandez said. “PizCOURTESY: POWERHOUSE COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER za’s the only thing you Visitors and Oxonians alike can customize endlessly – put whatever you want on it. can celebrate Independence If there’s a way to make some- Day at the “Slice of Americana” thing, there’s got to be some- pizza competition at the Powerbody to make it, and that’s what house. There will only be 200 the pizza team’s about: finding tickets sold. They are available the guys who are going make online at http://sliceofamerithese brilliant creations that cana.bpt.me/ and at the door. you never would have thought Seating will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. could exist.”
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But I couldn’t run to Farley Hall, because that would’ve been strange to do. So I stood there, and I thanked them for their time, and I said “next.” I stepped back beside my fellow hopefuls and realized those voice cracks weren’t really the end of the world after all. I had tried something I always wanted to do. I failed epically. But it was done. I actually had a great sense of Bucket List satisfaction. Though no one from my group made it to the next round, some contestants sang like angels and were awarded musical halos - also known as their plane tickets to the next round. One nursing student completed the second-Tent-Challenge, gave a short on-camera verbal bio and sang a piece of a song. These fragments of face-time will most likely appear on the show when it upstarts next year. Though there was joy for the champions of the day, there was also hope for the underdogs. John Michael, a 15-yearold high school student who traveled from Grenada, MS to
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of arena auditions. I was situated next to three other hopefuls and began imagining standing on the famous (and at times infamous) American Idol stage in LA. Really I was standing on the cement outside of the Student Union that I cross over every day on my way to Psychology. This place was safe. This place was my home. American Idol was in my territory now, and I wasn’t about to let them scare me out of crooning a Michael Bublé song. Confidently, I chose “Home.” Everything seemed to be going well as the first notes emerged from my mouth. However, things quickly went south when my voice cracked not once, but twice, and I hit the sort of bass clef notes James Earl Jones (Darth Vader) could not even dream of hitting. In that moment, my brain came down from the LA stage in California. In that moment, I just wanted to run back to Farley Hall (my communications department) and hide in a computer lab. Room 232 sounded fantastic in that moment.
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Like millions of other Americans, I spent my teen years completely enthralled with the American Idol series. To most, this show represents the chasing of dreams with a (mostly) fearless attitude and an inspiring level of determination and courage. When the American Idol tour bus landed on Ole Miss turf on Tuesday – its last of 11 stops nationwide – many students sprinted straight from class to audition in their attempts to follow these dreams. As one Ole Miss student put it, “It’s just really cool to have this sort of opportunity. Especially right here in Oxford!” As I stood on the side watching many of my friends and fellow students belting out their hearts and souls, I realized that most of them weren’t treating the auditions as if their dreams
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completely depended upon them, but rather chose to treat them as dream-strengtheners – no matter the outcomes. This is what prompted me to audition myself. Now, I have never taken a voice lesson in my life; however, I do treat myself to the occasional one-woman concert when I’m driving on a highway for many hours alone. This occurs only when I am alone. I would like to emphasize that. But my audacious cohorts’ rollwith-the-punches attitude put me at ease for the judgment. Sign up sheet in hand and now stepping up at precisely 4:59 p.m. (auditions closed at 5), I signed my name and approached the 2-judge lion’s den named “audition.” These judges were made up of a select group of the show’s producers who were in charge of deciding who had what it took to continue to the next round
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The defensive line might be one of the strong spots on an Ole Miss defense that was ranked first in the nation in scoring defense last season, and one of the strong spots of the team in general. The team returns two starters, as part-time starting defensive tackle Bryon Bennett has graduated and senior C.J. Johnson, who started at defensive end last year, has now moved to linebacker. One returning starter is junior defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche. Nkemdiche was a member of the First Team All-SEC defense last season and was very beneficial to the rest of the defensive line last season, as he commanded a lot of attention from the offensive line each play. Even with offense’s game planning against him, Nkemdiche still got 35 tackles and two sacks last season. With Johnson gone, Marquis Haynes will likely step in to fill the starting role. Haynes, who led the Rebels in sacks last sea- Mississippi defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche during an NCAA college football game against Tennessee in Oxford. son with seven and-a-half last At the other defensive tackle feet, 324 pounds, and stands a els’ depth. season, is still undersized at spot, Isaac Gross, who start- great chance to earn the startRedshirt freshmen Victor Ev6-foot-3-inch, 220 pounds, but ed six games last season, could ing defensive tackle spot next to ans and Garrald McDowell are is able to use his superior speed get the start. Gross is also un- Nkemdiche. also expected to be featured in and athleticism to create a dan- dersized at 6-foot-1inch, 240 Meanwhile, Speaks should the end rotation next season. gerous threat on the edge, much pounds, but has great speed and be ready to see the field for the According to 247 Sports’ like Johnson did during his can get in the backfield quickly. first time in his Ole Miss career. Composite Rankings, McDowtime at defensive end. Senior Woodrow Hamilton also Speaks was a four-star pros- ell was a four-star recruit out Junior Fadol Brown, who is has some starting experience, pect, according to 247 Sports’ of high school and the number the other returning starter on and presents a bigger option Composite Ranking, and will 13 strong side defensive end in the line, will hold the other de- for the Rebels as he is 6-foot-3- add some much-needed youth fensive end spot. Brown is a inches, 319 pounds. to the rotation. great complement to Haynes, Entering the defensive tackle As for the backups at defenas he makes up for Haynes’s rotation will be junior college sive end, there is a good mix of lack in size with a 6-foot-4- transfer D.J. Jones and redshirt youth and experience behind inch, 280-pound frame. Brown freshman Breeland Speaks. the starters. Senior Channing is great in run support, where Jones was ranked as the top Ward is a great athlete and has Haynes can struggle due to junior college defensive tackle been essential for the Rebels’ his size; meanwhile, Haynes’s and the number three overall special teams, in addition to pass rushing is perfect next to player in junior college by 247 playing some great minutes as Brown, who racked up 38 tack- Sports’ Composite Rankings a substitute last season. Junior les and five and-a-half tackles and had scholarship offers John Youngblood has also been for loss last season, but only re- from some of the top schools in a solid rotation member and corded half a sack. the nation. Jones is listed at 6 will continue to add to the Reb-
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Ole Miss Rebels Track and Field coach resigns CODY THOMASON
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After three years as head coach of the Ole Miss Rebels Track and Field team, Brian O’Neal announced that he was resigning from the position last week. “I am announcing today my resignation from Ole Miss as its head track coach. I do so with a heavy heart, but I believe this action to be in the best interests of the university and my own interests,” O’Neal said in an official statement from Ole Miss. “I am most appreciative to Ole Miss for my education, its role in shaping my opportunities, and for the opportunity to return to our track as its head coach and not simply as an athlete.” “I am proud of our accomplishments during my tenure, both the success on the track
and the academic and personal successes of our student athletes off the track,” O’Neal said. “I wish the program and Ole Miss the best and great success in the future.” Ole Miss Athletics Director Ross was also quoted in the statement. “We support Brian and the decision to resign from his position. We appreciate all his hard work as our head coach the last three years and his contributions as an assistant coach and student-athlete,” Bjork said. “Brian is a member of the Ole Miss family, and we wish him the best.” The statement from Ole Miss said he was stepping down to pursue other professional opportunities. In his time as head coach, O’Neal broke multiple school records and was coming off a trip to the NCAA Outdoor Track &
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Field Championships. At the championships, a school record of 17 athletes competed for Ole Miss, and the Rebels had their very first team compete in the 4x100-meter relay, which they placed seventh in. Nine of the Rebels who competed earned All-American honors in the process, which was another school record. O’Neal was also the cross country coach, and had led the men’s and women’s teams to their best SEC finishes in school history. He also led the men to their first-ever NCAA cross country championships. He had led the men’s track and field team to its best NCAA finish as well. Before taking the head coaching position at Ole Miss, O’Neal graduated from the university. He later became an assistant coach for the Rebels from 1995-2008 and an assistant coach at Florida from 2009-2012.
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