Students React to Rutgers University Suicide

Question: Based on the recent Rutgers University suicide, do you believe Tyler Clementi's roommate (Dharun Ravi) should be punished---why (and how) or why not?

Interview One: Freshman John Wetzel

Interview Two: Senior Rochelle Wright

Inspired by September 30, 2010 CNN article: http://www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/09/30/new.jersey.student.suicide/index.html?hpt=T2

"All politics is local"...or is it?

The well-known saying "All politics is local" does not apply to Delaware's Republican Senate Candidate, Christine O'Donnell, which should help her in November, according to Trey Nordan (top), a public policy student at the University of Mississippi. Others, like Toran Dean (bottom), also a public policy student at the University of Mississippi, feel that the focus should be on local constituents and their needs. Dean warns that O'Donnell's absence from the local scene may hurt her in the upcoming mid-term elections.





Question:

According to a recent article in the New York Times, Christine O'Donnell, the Republican Senate candidate in Delaware has been campaigning on a national level for the Delaware seat, unlike her Democratic opponent, Chris Coons, who has been making appearances on a local level, saying, "This is a job interview. In Delaware, if you want the job, people want to meet you."

Do you think that the well-known saying "All politics is local" still holds true today, or do you think that "All politics is national"?


Inspired by: Sept. 29, 2010 New York Times article "Delaware Race is Bellwether: All Politics Is National" by Matt Bai
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/30/us/politics/30bai.html?_r=1&scp=2&sq=o%27donnell&st=cse

Ryan Rigney Journalism Interview Question Subject 2

Of the five rights guaranteed by the 1st amendment – that's freedom of speech, press, religion, petition, and assembly – which do you think is most often threatened in 21st century America, and do you feel that you have ever had one of those rights personally violated by someone?

Ryan Rigney Journalism Interview Question Subject 1

Of the five rights guaranteed by the 1st amendment – that's freedom of speech, press, religion, petition, and assembly – which do you think is most often threatened in 21st century America, and do you feel that you have ever had one of those rights personally violated by someone?

Chancellor's Office Praises The Columns Society

The Columns Society, a group of 24 students that serve the Chancellor as "official hosts" of The University of Mississippi, positively represents the University, according to Sue Keiser, Assistant to the Chancellor.  The Columns Society members will help Chancellor Dan Jones and his staff host a tent in The Grove this Saturday for the Chancellor's guests, including Institute of Higher Learning (IHL) board members and Congressman Travis Childers and his staff.

Ole Miss Sheds Light on Study Abroad

Many Ole Miss students still do not have a complete grasp of the Study Abroad program and what it has to offer. Sophomore Katharine Butts gives insight as to what the advantages of the program are after having visited Jordan this past summer.

In Defense of Cisco

One of the things that Ole Miss students love to complain about is the Cisco Agent software that is a required download for anyone wishing to use the campus' wireless internet. Telecommunications analyst Costa Osadov discusses the benefits of using Cisco and why students shouldn't worry about it.

Luckyday College Awaits Arrival of Statue

A small portion of the courtyard in front of the Luckyday Residential College remains unfinished as residents await the arrival of a statue of Frank Day, the primary financial backer and founder of the building. The statue will have a concrete base and be a life-sized representation of Mr. Day.

Students Express An Interest in ASB Freshman Focus

ASB Co-Directors of Freshman Experience, Joey Ratcliff, left, and Lauren Childers, right, recruit students to participate in the ASB Freshman Focus program, which provides freshmen with opportunities to enhance their Ole Miss experience. Applications for Freshman Focus are due Thursday, September 16 by 4:00 p.m. to the ASB office.

Campus-wide Elevator Malfunctions Lead to Updates

Technician Will Bennett works diligently to repair Martin Hall's 43-year-old elevators. Renovations are expected to be complete by January 2011.

Boxers, Briefs and Books

That's the headline introducing a Sunday column in the New York Times penned by novelist and former Oxford resident John Grisham. Read it and opine here. What are your impressions (type your own reaction in no less than three sentences)? What can budding student journalists take away from his words? Your response here is due by the start of class Friday, 10 Sept.

Starkville's Favorite Bar-B-Que Takes Oxford By Storm

Employee Tanna Sherrill attracts customers to the newest restaurant in Oxford, The Little Dooey. After 25 years of success in Starkville, MS, the restaurant opened its doors Thursday, promising to provide Oxford with good bar-b-que.

R.A.s Seek Deeper Friendship with Students

Martin R.A. Kimbrely Dandridge (left) and 10th floor girls participate in a bonding activity by creating a Post-It memory wall.

P90X Workout Routine In Action

Freshman Jonathan Broom diligently performs one of the daily routines of the popular P90X workout program that is currently sweeping the nation