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UM’s enrollment increases
Volume 111, No. 12
Greek life members disagree with dues going to politics
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MARY BOYTE
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With a record freshman class totaling 4,480, Ole Miss’ enrollment has increased 5.1% since fall semester 2021, passing all other public universities in the state. The Institutions of Higher Learning released the enrollment data for Mississippi’s public universities on Nov. 2. Ole Miss stands out on the list as the only university with a positive increase compared to fall 2021. The difference is an increase of 1,111 since the previous fall, reaching a total of 22,967 students across all Ole Miss campuses, including the Uni-
versity of Mississippi Medical Center. Overall, enrollment at Mississippi’s eight public universities fell 1% from 76,510 students to 75,755. This, according to IHL, is slightly less than the national average for public universities. The smallest decrease was at Mississippi State University, which saw a decrease of 1.9%. Eduardo Prieto, vice chancellor for enrollment management, said he credits some of this increase to the new Jim and Thomas Duff Center for Science and Technology Innovation, which is set to open in fall 2024.
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CLAIRE NANCE HAL FOX
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If you ask members of Greek organizations where exactly their dues go, they may say to social events, for meals at the house or to their national organizations. What they may not know is that a portion of their dues, directly or indirectly, may be donated to political campaigns or used to lobby for legislation. Political action committees, usually referred to as PACs, are organizations that raise money privately with the goal of influencing elections or legislation. The Fraternity and
ASB update: Two bills passed
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The Associated Student Body held a formal senate meeting Tuesday, Nov. 9. Two bills were presented and passed. Bill 22-17: Executive office candidates must disaffiliate from Greek organizations during campaigns In a 33-2-1 roll call vote with one “no” vote and two “abstain” votes, ASB senators passed Bill 22-17, stating executive position candidates must disaffiliate from their Greek organization during their campaign. There was extensive debate from the senators about the exact
stipulations included in this disaffiliation. President Lila Osman gave an example of a candidate leaving the GroupMe for their respective Greek organization and refraining from going to chapter meetings during the duration of their campaign. The bill passed with the understanding that the committees will further define “disaffiliate” in the coming weeks. Attorney General Maddy Ryan, who presented the bill, said there were certain events that occurred during the past election cycle that prompted the creation of this bill. The events, according to Ryan, are confidential. Bill 22-7: The honors college make blood donation a permanent op-
tion for Community Action Challenge hours In a unanimous vote, ASB senators passed Bill 22-7, making blood donation a permanent option for students in the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College to gain CAC hours. Liberal arts Sen. and Chair of the Student Life Committee Taylor Kelly, while presenting the bill, explained that she hopes this legislation will benefit both honors students and the Oxford community. “I think that keeping accessibility open for students to get their CAC hours while simultaneously helping our community benefits everyone involved,” Kelly said.
Sorority Political Action Committee, also known as “Frat PAC,” lobbies for the interests of Greek organizations by supporting alumni campaigns and legislation that maintains the Greek culture and system. As a super PAC, the fraternity and sorority committee is able to accept and spend an unlimited amount of money to influence elections. “Fraternity and Sorority PAC exists to aid federal Congressional candidates who support policies that defend and enhance the fraternal experience for today’s college students. We are bipartisan and
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Election Results The position of Lafay-
1st Congressional District US House of Representatives
ette County Court Judge will head into a runoff election, according to the Lafayette County Circuit WINNER: Trent R. Kelly Clerk’s office. The run[R] (7,921 votes, 62.94%) off election will be held Diane D. Black [D] on Nov. 29. Those who (4,639 votes, 36.86%) wish to vote absentee can cast their ballot at the Lafayette County Lafayette County Circuit Court Judge Clerk’s office between Nov. 19 and Nov. 26. RUNOFF: Carnelia FonLafayette County’s first dren (2,432 votes, 19.89%) County Court Judge ever will be a woman. RUNOFF: Tiffany Kilpatrick (2,160 votes, 17.66%) SEE ELECTION PAGE 2