The Daily Mississippian March 3, 2022

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Volume 110, No. 22

ASB proposes activity fee increase Black

alumni reunite

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Donald Cole (center) receives the Trail Blazer award during the Black Alumni Reunion Gala on March 3, 2018.

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GRACIE FARQUHAR

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The Ole Miss Student Activity Fee team has launched a campaign urging students to pass ASB’s proposal to change the Student Activity Fee from $5 per semester to $2 per credit hour per semester in their upcoming spring 2022

election next Tuesday.

According to ASB Treasurer Alex Mabry, if the Student Activity Fee (SAF) remains at its current rate, the funds will be depleted in two and a half years at the current rate of spending.

Ole Miss’s SAF was designed in 2015 to be a resource for Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) that are in good

standing with the university.

Each semester, both undergraduate and graduate students pay a $5 fee that goes to a collective fund. The fall deposit was $93,340, which was added to $60,000 the fund had in reserve, and the total spending for the fall was $106,000. In the spring $50,000 has been spent so far. According to Mabry, only 25% of the 330 RSOs on

campus use the SAF Fund.

The SAF Fund was originally intended to be a first come, first serve resource for all RSOs. However, it has now expanded to a guaranteed resource, only because most RSOs are not aware of the SAF Fund. Some RSOs are RebelTHON, UM Gospel

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The University of Mississippi Black Alumni Reunion, which is expecting its largest gathering ever, will be held today, March 3 through Sunday, March 6.

Every three years, the Black Alumni Council hosts a reunion to celebrate current students and past graduates. Approximately 650 guests are expected this year.

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Slowly unmasking campus BRITTANY KOHNE

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Chancellor Glenn Boyce announced that as of March 2, masks are no longer required in all indoor facilities, but only on transportation networks and in UM medical centers.

The email, sent on March 1, stated that the campus’ COVID-19 rates have gone down a significant amount.

“As we continue to monitor COVID-19 data, metrics and trends on our campus and adjust our protocols, we’re pleased to see the continued

reduction in case counts and low levels of community transmission,” Boyce wrote.

“We have been committed to utilizing layered prevention strategies and to adjusting our protocols as needed.”

All indoor facilities, such as classrooms, laboratories, studios, residence halls, etc. are now mask optional and do not mandate mask wearing.

Face masks are only required on transportation networks due to the Transportation Security Administration’s guidelines and in healthcare settings, such as the University Health

Services and University Counseling Center.

Faculty and staff are allowed to require masks during private meetings in their office.

UM will continue to monitor COVID-19 rates and will mandate masks if rates increase.

“I’m very appreciative of how our campus community continues to respond and adapt in order to meet our top priorities of keeping our campus healthy while meeting our mission and serving our students,” Boyce wrote.

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On March 2, the University of Mississippi moved to a mask optional policy. Masks are now only required on public transit and in UM medical centers.

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Meet your ASB executive candidates BRITTANY KOHNE

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The Associated Student Body is in election season. On Tuesday, March 8, students will vote on the candidates running for office. Voting will be open on MyOleMiss from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Lila Osman – running for president

Preston Antes – running for judicial chair

Osman is from Ocean Springs, Mississippi. She is a junior public policy leadership major. Osman’s goal as president is to increase visibility, growth and unity, not only within ASB but within our campus.

Antes is from St. Louis. He is a junior public policy and economics major. His goals include examining the hearing process and continuing to ensure hearings are consistent for every student. Antes believes that the council is in a unique position to identify issues that are facing students that may not be the focus of other branches of ASB.

Kaylynn Steen – running for secretary Steen is from Brandon, Mississippi. She is a junior journalism and public policy leadership major. Steen’s goal as secretary is that ASB should be a reflection of the student body, and the only way to properly fulfill that goal is for ASB members to be actively engaging with the student body.

Kinsey Carlson – running for attorney general Carlson is from Murphy, Texas. She is a junior public policy major. Carlson is currently living in Washington D.C. for an internship with the United States Senate. Carlson’s goals for attorney general are to inspire integrity within the elections process by consistently updating the ASB Code and Constitution so that the verbiage used is understandable by everyone, as well as ensuring the elections process is completely transparent and equitable to those who are interested in running and those who are voting.

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Lila Osman.

Alex Nabors – running for vice president Nabors is from Kansas City, Missouri. She is a junior finance and real estate major. Nabors’ goal as vice president is to be a good neighbor and help foster relationships with constituents and administrators any way she can. This means more tabling and visits to other registered student organizations to talk to students, fun activities for senators to get to know one another and inviting administrators to panel at informal senates.

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Preston Antes.

Kaylynn Steen.

Maddy Ryan – running for attorney general

Emily Hawes – running for treasurer Hawes is from Houston.

She is a sophomore accounting major. Hawes’ goal as treasurer is that the treasury can be widely understood and easily utilized by students across campus.

Ryan is from Memphis. She is a sophomore international studies and Chinese major.

Ryan’s goals for attorney general are to look for more creative elections engagement, coupled with higher voter turnout and look for more equitable elections reform that protects both students and the integrity of the campaign process.

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Kinsey Carlson.

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Alex Nabors.

Emily Hawes.

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SAF

continued from page 1 Choir, UM Rocket Team and the Nepalese Student Association.

The SAF Fund is overseen by the ASB treasurer, however, ASB is not allowed to use the fund.

Members of ASB also are not allowed to campaign for such a fund fee increase, so Mabry has taken a leave of absence from her position.

This is why she launched the Ole Miss SAF campaign.

“I won’t lie to you and say that I like campaigns,” Mabry said. “They give me incredible anxiety. So, I wouldn’t be doing this if it wasn’t important or I didn’t think it was worthwhile. It’s truly a passion project of mine.”

Mabry was elected ASB treasurer in March 2021.

With her campaign, she intends to educate students on the SAF’s purpose and promote the funds to RSOs in general, because not all of them utilize the SAF. “That’s an incredibly low percentage for something that every single student, both graduate and undergraduate, is paying for,” Mabry said. “It’s incredibly underutilized,

and even with that low utilization, we are still going to run out of funds.”

According to the Ole Miss SAF, 49 RSOs used the SAF Fund for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts, public events and professional development seminars last fall.

Mabry became aware of the impact of the diminishing SAF funds when she traveled over the summer to the SEC Exchange, a conference for SEC student governments.

Auburn University has the highest SAF of $873 per semester, with Vanderbilt University having the second highest at $715. The second lowest SAF comes from the University of Kentucky, which is $16.25 per semester.

“Our SAF is the lowest.

We are not even competitive with the rest of the SEC, and there is so much potential for what we can do,” Mabry said. “I love this with my whole soul. I know it is a great thing, and it isn’t even an opinion thing. The numbers truly speak for themselves.”

This is not the first time ASB has campaigned for a change to the SAF. In 2019, a campaign called Raise Five was launched, proposing for the SAF to be increased from $5 to $10. The proposal was

not passed, with 63% of students voting against an increase.

Eliza Peters, a journalism major, was a freshman the last time the SAF was brought to a vote. At the time, she was indifferent to what was happening regarding the SAF. Now, as a junior, she said she sees the importance of the SAF and plans to vote in favor of an increase.

“I don’t want to pay more money. I already pay enough to go to school here. And as an out-of-state student, that’s a lot too. But if you’re paying, say, for 15 credit hours, it’s 30 bucks. I feel like if that’s gonna bring more light to your campus and maintain student engagement, I think it’s really important,” she said.

ASB Judicial Council member Martha Brinson said she was surprised that the proposal was not passed in 2019, but feels this was due to a lack of awareness from students surrounding the SAF and the intentions behind a proposed price increase.

“These are important things that are being put to use with the SAF, not only for fun things but for necessary things,” Brinson said. “It is to better support our community.”

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ASB’s Director of Public Relations Georgiann McCullough also resigned from her position at the beginning of February to be Ole Miss SAF’s Campaign Manager.

“I just believe that RSOs are the heart and soul of this campus,” McCullough said.

“Without them, I don’t know what we would do.”

Ladesha White, a senior transfer student and journalism major, was unaware of the SAF vote until approached for her thoughts.

“I would be fine with it if it means more activities. I would vote yes,” she said.

If the proposal passes, Mabry has a vision for the SAF to become a selfsustaining fund that can supplement all students,

regardless if they are in an RSO or not.

“We would love to one day see it be able to be used for individual projects,” McCullough said. “Let’s say I, as a student, wanted to go do something cool. I wouldn’t need an organization behind me. I could just apply it to myself. It’s just impossible with the amount of money that we have right now.”

Students can vote in ASB’s spring 2022 election on Thursday, March 8, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through their MyOleMiss account.

You can follow Ole Miss SAF on Instagram @olemisssaf and find their table in front of the Student Union throughout the next week.

Violet Jira contributed reporting.

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REUNION

continued from page 1 diversity and inclusion for alumni affairs, said the reunion is a time to gather and celebrate.

“This is a time for our Black alumni to come back and to celebrate as a family, and also to celebrate Black excellence,” Johnson said.

According to the UM Alumni Association website, “The Black Alumni Reunion is a time to celebrate all of the vast contributions that our black alumni have made to the University of Mississippi. Our goal is to recognize individuals who have paved the way before us and to show love to our beloved alma mater.”

According to Johnson, the 2022 reunion will mark the largest gathering yet.

Johnson and her team will be hosting around 600 to 650 guests.

James Meredith, Stephen Blake, Coolidge Ball and Don Cole will be among this year’s guests.

Activities will include traditional events like a step show, an awards gala and a Sunday devotional service in Nutt Auditorium.

There will also be new events including a BAR kickback and a karaoke night at The Inn at Ole Miss.

Johnson emphasized the importance of having a place for Black students and alumni to gather.

“Just having that space for us to be celebrated, I think that’s always very important,” Johnson said.

Johnson also emphasized the opportunity this reunion poses for current students to network with leadership and distinguished alumni.

The reunion schedule is as follows: Thursday, March 3: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Registration in The Inn at Ole Miss Ballroom 12:15-1:15 p.m. Union Unplugged in the Student Union Plaza 3-5 p.m. BAR Kickback in The Inn at Ole Miss, Stark Family Garden Friday, March 4: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Continued Registration, The Inn at Ole Miss Ballroom 10-11 a.m. Division of Diversity and Community Engagement Open House, student union, Suite F 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

College of Liberal Arts Meet and Greet, The Inn at Ole Miss, Ballroom A 11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Student-Alumni Mixer, The Inn at Ole Miss, Ballroom B 11 a.m. to 12:00p.m.

Young Alumni Mixer, McCormick’s at The Inn at Ole Miss 12-3 p.m. All White Rooftop Party, Marriott Hotel Rooftop 3-5 p.m. State of the University Forum, Triplett

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Alumni Center, Butler Auditorium 5:30-8:30 p.m. Battle of the Greeks Step Show, Fulton Chapel 9 p.m. The Office Bar Party, The Powerhouse Saturday, March 5: 8-10 a.m. Continued Registration, The Inn at Ole Miss Ballroom 8-9 a.m. Jackie Certain

Walk, Howry Parking Lot 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reunion Picnic, The Circle 3-4 p.m. Bryant Hall, Room 209 5 p.m. Ole Miss Men’s Basketball vs. Vanderbilt, SBJ Pavilion 5:306:30 p.m.

Champagne Hour, The Inn at Ole Miss 6:30- 9 p.m. Black

Alumni Awards Gala, The Inn at Ole Miss Ballroom 10:00 p.m. The Old Skool Jam, The Inn at Ole Miss Ballroom Sunday, March 6: 8:30-10:30 a.m. Sunday Devotional Service, Nutt Auditorium 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Closing Brunch, The Inn at Ole Miss Ballroom

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A five-step guide to choosing your new home VIOLET JIRA

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Whether this is your first time living somewhere that isn’t a dorm or your guardian’s home or if you’ve signed more leases than you can count, choosing where to live is no easy task. It’s where you lay your head at night and where you’ll wake up every morning. It’s where a lot of your (or your parents) money will go. And if you do it right, it’s where you’ll make some of your best memories. Here’s five things for you to consider when choosing your new home.

What kind of residence

Take a tour

In Oxford, there are a number of different kinds of residencies one can pick from. The main three are a house, a townhome or an apartment. If you decide to live in a house, either by yourself or with roommates, you can expect to have more privacy. You don’t run the risk of hearing your neighbors above, below and beside you as you might in an apartment. However, the month to month cost of living in a house is typically more expensive than that of an apartment.

If you chose to live in an apartment, you may have access to certain amenities, like a gym or a pool. Additionally, if a light goes out or your plumbing is broken, you can ask maintenance to take care of it for you. Living in a house, it’s typically up to the residents to take care of such things or to hire someone to take care of any issues. A townhome is a blend of these two. You get the privacy a home affords you and, depending on which complex you choose, have access to amenities like free maintenance as well.

Location, location, location Consider where you have to be regularly — places like work or school — and choose a residence that makes the regular commute to and from that place as hassle free as possible. For example, if you attend every class in person, it may be wise to live in a complex or house close to campus. If all your classes are online and you work outside of the city, then living close to campus isn’t as necessary.

Most locations allow or even encourage you to tour the property. Pay attention to the little things that can speak to larger issues, especially for apartments. Has the grass been cut? Is the property clean and manicured?

Have the buildings recently been painted? Do they regularly powerwash?

These may seem like little things, but if the property takes care of itself, it will probably take good care of you. Inside the unit take in what you like and make note of what you don’t. Can you see yourself not just existing, but living in the space? If the answer is no, perhaps look elsewhere.

READ THE LEASE….and sign it.

It’s very important to read the lease, or have someone you trust, like your guardians, read it for you. Once you sign your name, there is no going back without serious damage to your credit. (No, seriously. Break your lease anywhere and you’ll have a hard time finding another place to live everywhere.)

Take note of how much rent is and when it is due, as well as the consequence for late payments. If you’re satisfied with what you have read, sign it, and get ready to move into your new home.

Price Once you’ve narrowed down the type of residence and general location of that residence, start price comparing. Have a list of personal criteria handy — balcony or no balcony? Pool or no pool? Does the OUT bus have a stop here? Do they allow pets? Is it gated or is security present? Weigh these things alongside the price of the place you want to stay and narrow down your choices even further.

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The truth about living on or off campus HADLEY HITSON

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Every college living situation, whether in a dorm or in an apartment, is truly an amalgamation of highs and lows.

On the sunny side, dorms are a great site for socializing, especially for freshmen and new students. Also, if you are a serial ignorer of alarm clocks, waking up five to ten minutes before an 8 a.m. is completely acceptable, and

you will likely still make it to class on time.

The downside, though, materializes in the communal bathrooms, the thin walls and the “probably smaller than you’re used to” rooms. Furthermore, cooking abilities are limited to the microwave unless you decide to spend time and effort braving the communal kitchen on your floor, which a probable majority of students avoid.

When it comes to moving off-campus and into an apartment, these pros and

cons all transform. After a year of living in what many students affectionately call a shoebox, your living space more than doubles in size, and you have a full-size kitchen at your disposal.

Having an apartment also gives you a space to invite friends over without being limited to literally two guests as per university dorm guidelines.

As far as the downsides to living off-campus are concerned, the most pressing is commuter traffic.

During the first week of

living in an apartment, you should familiarize yourself with where the university allows commuting students to park on campus.

Honestly, finding a parking space can quickly become a fight to the death in the mornings, so most upperclassmen would recommend leaving your apartment at least 30 minutes before your first class. If worse comes to worst and you park in a spot without the adequate parking sticker on your car, parking monitors will not

hesitate to hand out tickets.

Another pro-tip for apartment living is to stock up on cleaning supplies and invest in a vacuum. While you will most likely have a personal bathroom and a shared living room in an apartment, you will not have a kind janitorial staff to keep them clean like in the dorms.

Ultimately, dorm and apartment living are pretty similar, but students should heed the key differences when transitioning from one to the other.

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Top 10 budget items for new renters EMMA GREENE

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Designing an apartment on a budget isn’t easy. Finding pieces that fit your price range and that you like can be stressful. Don’t know what to look for first?

Here are my 10 favorites to get you started.

Lamps and lanterns Multiple smaller lights are much more comforting than one bright overhead. Avoid stark, unflattering lighting with simple stick lamps and hanging lanterns. These typically fall within the $12-$40 range. Incorporating several smaller lights instead of larger ones can add warmth and calmness to a space. Ikea’s paper lanterns ($14+) add height to a room without taking up floor space.

Books Every college student has books lying around, whether they be from a class or in the stack you keep telling yourself you’ll read whenever you have the time (which likely isn’t anytime soon).

Leave them out instead of stacking them on a closet shelf. Utilize those with the prettiest covers or your favorite stories as coffee table decor. For those that don’t fit your room scheme, place them with the spines facing the wall for a more cohesive look.

Before doing this, ensure that you won’t need to see their titles anytime soon.

Throw blankets

Printable PDFs The best-kept secret of wall decor is printable PDF files. Museums provide high-quality printable PDF files of artwork that’s in the public domain. Display world famous pieces on your wall for less than $10 by downloading art from the Louvre, the MET or the Art Institute of Chicago.

Plants and/or flowers Whether they’re alive or made of plastic, plants and flowers add a pop of color to your room and can be made to fit any price range. Plus, it’s easy to find fun pots and vases for $5 or less at thrift stores.

Curtains Hanging curtains may seem daunting, but the labor will be well worth it. You may even be able to find a curtain rod that doesn’t require screws. Curtains, similarly to layered blankets and pillows, will provide a sense of completion to a room.

Pillow covers and inserts Everyone needs pillows, but not everyone can fill their apartment with $30-$50 only-there-forthe-look throw pillows. Pillow inserts are relatively inexpensive, and so are pillow covers, if you know where to look. Amazon, Ikea and H&M Home have a wide range of colors, textures and sizes that will cater to any style.

Print personal photos Personal photos are not only less expensive than artwork, they’re more interesting and are guaranteed to make you smile. Purchase small frames at Home Goods, Marshalls and Walmart from $6-$30 apiece.

Print a photo you’re proud of or that reminds you of a happy memory for a unique and budget friendly decoration.

Mirrors Mirrors are available in millions of shapes, sizes and at any price range. Set them on your floor or hang them on your wall to open up a space!

Throw blankets, just like pillows, can be pricey.

There are great options within the $20-$30 range on Amazon and at Home Goods or Marshalls.

Layering different textures and styles in a seating area or on your bed will both look and feel cozy.

Items from home Don’t hesitate to bring your favorite decor from home. If you already have something you like at home, why buy it twice? Save money by bringing pieces of home into your college rental.

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10 Dos and Don’ts for choosing the perfect roommate CAROLINE BEACH

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For most college students, moving away from home and living with friends is our first taste of adult life. It is the right of passage everyone looks forward to — the sleepover that never ends. Senior year of high school is dedicated to weeding out which person in our cohort of friends we are going to ask the inevitable, “Do you want to live together?”

If you are anything like me and enrolled in a school where you knew a total of two people, the manic roommate search was time consuming, stressful and slightly daunting. Any and every resource was exercised: personality quizzes, compatibility assessments, lunch dates with potential roommates, even horoscope readings.

I mean, can you blame me though? This isn’t just any old decision. We are talking about the person we will live with for the next three to four years. College is supposed to be the best time of our lives and time need not be wasted dealing with a bad roommate situation. So, here is yet another list of dos and don’ts to ensure the best living experience possible.

Do: Seek out similar personality types Let’s start with the most important piece of advice first. Make sure whoever you decide to live with has a similar lifestyle and personality to yours. Mutual compatibility will ensure that you and your roommate handle situations in a similar manner. While this may not seem important, it will make conflict resolution a walk in the park. It also goes without saying that people with similar personalities have a higher probability of becoming friends.

Do: Prioritize comfort Comfort is key when it comes to finding the right person. Whether you are a homebody or are constantly running around, your house should be a safe haven. Anxiety surrounding a living situation can bleed into and affect other parts of your life. Being comfortable with your roommate will ensure an atmosphere of tranquility and allow open communication.

Do: Find someone with similar sleeping habits Although it may seem of minor importance, finding a roommate with a similar sleeping pattern is essential. Do not — and I cannot emphasize this enough — do not put yourself in a situation where you are on a drastically different sleeping pattern than a roommate. Whether you want to wake up at 5 a.m. and grind or stay up watching TV until 3 a.m., make sure the two of you are doing it together.

Do: Determine cleanliness When embarking on the roommate search, cleanliness matters. I promise you do not know frustration until you walk past the same pile of dirty dishes that has been sitting in the sink for two days. A discrepancy between maintenance will lead to arguments, and I can only imagine the amount of friendships that have ended over a dirty living space.

Do: Set boundaries Be open about what your boundaries are. Establish whether you and your roommate share food, how to split expenses, when guests are allowed over and even what temperature the AC will be kept at. Find someone who respects these expectations upfront and stick with them.

Don’t: Move in with your best friend I am sure we have all heard this phrase a thousand times, an ominous warning that strikes the tiniest twinge of fear in our heads. I for one am not a fan of generalized, cliche sayings. However, there is a hint of truth behind this warning. Allow me to clarify. Living with anyone has its ups and downs as you adjust to life in a new environment. Compromise is a tricky quality to master that takes practice. Any stable friendship can easily withstand the trial and errors that accompany a living transition. However, if there is the slightest doubt that living with a friend would be healthy for that relationship, I urge you to reconsider.

Don’t: Follow the crowd Make the decision that is best for you. As much as you want to live with your friends, do not let anyone peer pressure you into making a decision you do not want to make. If all your friends want to live in one place and you do not, find somewhere else. At the end of the day, this is your home and disliking the environment you live in can lead to a lot of future issues.

Don’t: Let the life of the party fool you This particular piece of advice only applies to my fellow introverts. Now, even with my crippling social anxiety, I like a good outing every now and then.

My home, however, is my quiet little oasis — as yours should be. If you are fine with the idea of your house being party central or the designated hang out spot, by all means go ahead. There is nothing wrong with that. However, if you value your quiet time, I would stray away from living with the life of the party.

Don’t: Move in with the Mooch There is nothing wrong with being a little generous from time to time. A sweet surprise here and a loan there is totally normal. I warn you though, beware of the mooch. We all know who I am talking about. They constantly ask you to buy their groceries, pay for frivolous expenses, maybe even ask to borrow money to cover rent or utilities. Save yourself and your bank account, and find someone else to room with, because as much as they promise they will, they are never going to pay you back.

Don’t: Carry dream-like expectations I can say with certainty that one of the most iconic movie scenes of the 2000s generation was the mattress surfing scene in “Princess Diaries 2: The Royal Engagement.” Although we would all love to surf with Anne Hathaway and be serenaded by Julie Andrews, college living is not an eternal sleepover.

It is important to remember that all living situations have their share of problems to resolve. Don’t let me scare you. There will be plenty of euphoric times and you will form some core memories. However, not every day can be a party. Sometimes you and your roommate will sit on the couch all day, bored and scrolling through TikTok. It is normal.

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How can you protect your tech on or off campus?

ARIANNA SWENSEN

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Spring semester can be crammed full of hours of spending a lot of time with your computer. Many of us are searching for that perfect lease or putting out ISO’s for roommates. One common thread is we’re all looking for one thing: free wifi.

While free wifi is often a wonderful thing — for one, it means I can leave my dorm to enjoy some coffee, and for two, it means that I have to refrain from screaming about programs not working out loud because I am in public — it does have many downsides including internet speed.

Far more importantly, free internet often comes with security risks, whether it is in a dorm, apartment or a coffee shop. You never know if the person next to you has recently acquired a virus on their computer, or if your landlord happens to be peeking in on your frantic Google search for a new

apartment.

In fact, it’s entirely possible you accidentally clicked on a fake network disguised as what you intended on connecting to.

Now you’ve connected to a hacker’s setup because you wanted a slightly faster network. (Oops!)

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So you want to live alone: Five pieces of advice for those looking to fly solo KATE KIMBERLIN

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Coming up on half way through my second semester as a junior at the University of Mississippi, I have come to realize the experience I have accumulated when it comes to living alone. I have spent two separate years living alone, both on and off campus, with a year of living in my sorority house in between. While this is not common for most students at this university, I have enjoyed every living situation that I have been in. While admitting to wanting to live alone is quite scary, it can be quite enjoyable for certain types of people. So, for those of you on the fence, here are five things I suggest thinking about before signing a solo lease.

1.

The cost

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Living alone both on and off campus can be quite expensive. Not only are single leases higher in rent, but also most on campus housing requires an upfront fee in order to not be randomly paired with a roommate. While things like utilities can be cheaper, the overall cost can be a drawback for many. However, if you have ways to pay these fees, don’t let this stop you.

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Safety

I will be the first to admit that this is not something I considered when I signed my single lease off campus. While I am aware of my surroundings, I have horrible habits of leaving my keys in unfortunate places, as well as locking myself out of my dorm room. This, naturally, is a huge issue when you live alone. This is less applicable when living on campus, but extremely important if you decide to live off campus. I have been quite lucky when it comes to not running into many safety issues, but I had a major adjustment period when it came to becoming more aware of my surroundings. If this is something that does not scare you, then I would definitely suggest living alone. However, if this is something that makes you nervous, I would consider other options.

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Think long term

When I’ve discussed my living situations with friends, a common response I get is “You are so lucky, I hate my roommate.” While it is never fun to be in a living situation that you do not like, you could get a similar outcome if you want to live alone after a bad roommate experience. It can, believe it or not, be extremely isolating for an extrovert to choose to live alone for a year. However if you know that you have friends you can visit, or you have the personality that encourages you to meet your neighbors, then you’re set. But, if you’re trying to get your own place on the grounds of an easy way to get out, then I would think long and hard before putting pen to paper.

Your schedule and personality

As a self-proclaimed night owl with a strange schedule, living alone has been a blessing in disguise. Many of the people that I wanted to live with had pretty clean cut schedules, with early classes and making dinner by a certain hour. I have early classes too, but tend to stay up late and sleep at random points of the day. But with living alone, I don’t have to worry about disturbing anyone with my sleep schedule, cleanliness or randomly binge watching a new TV show.

With that being said, have some conversations with your roommate prospects and see what bothers them and what is okay in terms of how the space is shared.

If you can’t find someone that matches, then maybe it’s time to consider living alone. And don’t forget, consider yourself, too. If the thought of being alone for long stretches of time freaks you out, then maybe look for other options. But, if you value your own space and alone time, don’t be afraid to look into a one bedroom lease.

5. Willingness to randomize your situation This last one might seem rather simple, but it’s part of the reason why I’ve spent so much time living alone. Almost all on campus living options, as well as many off campus apartment complexes, have services where they can randomly pair you with someone in order to fill the lease. This is completely okay for some people, who are open to meeting and living with new people. But sometimes, this is not what everyone is into, and it can be hard to let go of that double bed you made out of the empty one. This is the reason why I lived alone my freshman year, and there is no shame in it at all. I was still friends with my neighbors, as well as many girls who lived on floors above mine. Living with someone you haven’t met is quite a scary thought, so don’t be afraid to consider other options if you don’t want to put your name in the ring for a random roommate.

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One man’s trash is another man’s treasure JACOB MEYERS

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As a senior finishing up my time at the University of Mississippi, I feel like I have slowly, but surely figured out the best places to find furniture and house decor for cheap around Oxford.

While I cannot promise you will find the exact items you’re searching for, you can absolutely find some great deals and deck out that dorm room or a new bedroom.

be the perfect missing piece to completing your new living room.

Facebook Marketplace Similar to Goodwill, comes Facebook marketplace. Marketplace is a great place to find extremely cheap furniture, electronics, shoes and almost anything you can think of. I have bought and sold many things throughout my time here,

Facebook Marketplace, make that offer and pocket some extra beer money.

Marshalls/Ross While these stores have significantly more clothes than the furniture, you never know what you’ll find. I’ve gotten lucky and found everything from nightstands to quality bed sheets to cheap pieces of art. Although the furniture can sometimes be less than

the exception of a small pet section. If you want something new and a little classier than what you may find at the above stores, check out HomeGoods.

I would advise against buying a rug from there unless you want to spend a lot on something that will likely be covered in questionable liquids by the time you move out.

HomeGoods frequently gets different items in stock, and I have found

Goodwill Goodwill is definitely a hit or miss. Sometimes you might walk in and find a perfect size couch, unique or vintage artwork and maybe even a steal on a TV. Alternatively, sometimes you might walk in and see a very slim selection of decor and significantly more clothes than anything.

Nevertheless, Goodwill is a great spot to check out for apartment decor.

Sometimes, it is not as easy as walking in and looking around for what is on display. I personally have found many amazing items hiding in the back corner, either tucked into shelves or just on the ground in the corner. You can find coffee mugs, artwork and even records if you’re lucky at Goodwill. There’s no shame in getting $2 coffee mugs, wine glasses or vases from Goodwill, instead of spending triple that next door at Walmart. I can’t guarantee you will find exactly what you’re looking for, but you never know what’s sitting in the store.

There is nothing a Clorox wipe can’t clean and who knows, that couch you find in Goodwill for $40 might

random household goods will go on sale including bookshelves, cube storage shelves and even memory foam mattresses. You can find cheap towels and bathroom necessities and might even save a little cash while building your new room setup.

Not to mention that you can usually find smart bulbs for $10-15 and LED strips that you can change the color and turn off and on with your phone and Google Home or Alexa devices.

And for those not afraid to get a little dirty…dumpster diving

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and not only can you search for furniture to spice up your house, but also if you need somewhere to sell your old dorm room furniture you can take a picture, make a post and get some extra cash.

Personally, I have gotten many pieces of almost brand new furniture for a quarter of the price on Facebook marketplace.

Sometimes you might have to take a short drive to pick up your item if the seller isn’t located directly in Oxford, but that’s just an excuse to have a road trip.

Unless you’re in the market for bed sheets, a mattress or something you want to have brand new, check on

ideal for shopping, who knows you might stumble upon a hoodie or jacket that you really like for a fraction of the price.

With both stores being a few feet from each other, you can check one and if they don’t have anything that catches your eye, go on next door and see if you can find that desk, nightstand or other pieces of furniture for your room.

HomeGoods Now HomeGoods is not always the cheapest store to look at, but their name says it best. They stock almost entirely items for your household, with

many small pieces to add in my room and around my house. And that pet section I mentioned before has some great deals on toys, beds and all the other essentials for your furry friend.

Walmart Last but not least is the obvious, Walmart. When all else fails, you might as well check Walmart. In my experience, if you go there during peak move-in, you may find yourself paying a little more than you normally would for some of the household items.

However, occasionally throughout the year,

Now hear me out on this one. I don’t mean you have to jump into the dumpster, but if you really feel like you’re missing out on something in there, by all means, do that at your own risk. Usually, toward the end of the year, if you’ve stayed in Oxford for the summer before, there comes a point where the housing complexes start to pile up couches, chairs and other items around the dumpsters. If you just happen to be driving around Oxford and see a couch on the side of the road and have the means to transport it, you just scored a free couch. Since this can be a little off-putting to most people, make sure you capitalize on looking in Walmart and grabbing some Clorox wipes and cleaning supplies before you bring in a couch from the side of the road.

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Rebels earn No. 4 seed ahead of the SEC tournament

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I don’t even know how to feel, I’ve never had a double-bye,” Head Coach Yolett-McPhee McCuin said.

If the Rebels win their quarterfinal matchup, they will face off against the winner of No. 1 South Carolina and Arkansas/Missouri.

The Rebels are 2-2 against these opponents, beating Arkansas and Missouri in dominating fashion, but falling twice to South Carolina throughout the season.

However, Ole Miss has shown vast improvement against the Gamecocks, closing the scoring gap by 15 points.

“I thought South Carolina did a great job just continuing to play at a level that will give them the victory, and that’s

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The Ole Miss Women’s Basketball team earned the No. 4 overall seed in the 2022 SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament, just two years after going 0-16 in conference play.

With the No. 4 seed, the Rebels have earned two consecutive byes and will play their first game on March 4 at approximately 2:30 p.m. CST. The quarterfinal matchup will feature the Rebels and the winner of Game 4; either the University of Florida, Texas A&M or Vanderbilt.

“We’re gonna take full advantage of this double-bye.

why they’re the number one team in the nation. There were a lot of good things that I saw.

Everything that we wanted to get, I felt like we got,” Coach Yo said.

The Rebels concluded their regular season on Sunday, falling to No. 1 South Carolina 71-57. The Rebels persisted throughout the game, putting heavy pressure on the No. 1 team in the nation and making them earn every point.

Two years ago, Coach Yo and the Rebels went 0-16 in conference play and have now climbed their way to one of the top teams in the SEC and a lock for the NCAA tournament. The Rebels finished 22-7 overall and 10-6 in conference play, defeating two ranked teams

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Ole Miss forward Madison Scott leaps to make a basket during a game against Texas A&M on Feb. 17.

The tournament will be played at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, from March 2-6 and will be aired on SEC Network.

along the way.

“To come from not winning a conference game to now being one of the top four teams in the SEC, I’m proud,” Coach Yo said.

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Stat Breakdown Listed H/W/P: 6’4”, 265 lbs, EDGE Pro Comparison: Trey Hendrickson In a Nutshell: Using a great array of pass rush moves as well as heavy hands in the run game, Sam Williams was able to put together an impressive 12.5-sack season.

Despite playing a variety of roles last season, he projects best as a true edge defender working out of a five technique, or even pushing out to be a true nine.

Strengths Primarily, Williams has absolutely terrific hand usage, which is particularly clear when he is able to pass rush from the edge. He has a variety of moves, which means that tackles cannot sit on one move without having to worry about a counter, however most of his success stems from his speed. He is fast enough to beat most tackles around the edge, which can force QBs to step up in the pocket and into interior pressure. There are a few cases where Williams was able to run around the tackle and get a free

shot at the QB, but that is unlikely to happen in the NFL. This is not a cause for concern, as he also plays with a good amount of power in his frame. This means that once a tackle starts getting comfortable sitting up in his stance to gain more ground from their kickstep, he can turn the speed into a dangerous bull rush.

Being able to work both of these successfully is extremely important for the success of any defensive lineman. It means he is able to not only set up moves on individual reps by comboing his power to speed or vice versa, but he can work over the course of the game to set up a single successful rush in a key moment.

For example, imagine Williams is playing a really strong tackle and decides to work a bull to rip move for most of the game while mixing in a push/pull or inside counter. The tackle is going to start getting comfortable dealing with those, and once Williams realizes he is overcommitting, he can change it up and go for a bull to speed or speed to chop.

Versatility is something that I think is extremely valuable in football and especially the NFL. Only a few elite players are going to be able to dominate with the

same thing week in and week out, so being able to mix it up forces opponents to respect all aspects of your game and opens up the door for your most successful moves.

Weaknesses The largest question mark for Williams revolves around his scheme in college. He was rarely deployed on the outside (where I personally think he projects best) but showed the skills you want while playing as a dime defensive end.

He will need to control the edge at the next level, which his power and athleticism will help greatly with, but he will need to control himself when getting upfield. Williams has a tendency to get far upfield in his pass rush if he goes with speed, which can open up a lane for the quarterback to scramble out of or step up and have more room to make a throw.

In order to remedy this, Williams could work on improving his hip flexibility and rip moves. He did showcase the ability to perform both of these, but too many times you can see him get overconfident in his speed and try to blow by the tackle. Keeping his hips loose means that he is able to turn the corner better, which is essentially when you get to the peak of your

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Preview Williams is a very strong draft prospect. Due to the depth and talent at EDGE this year, he has gone overlooked, but he very well could turn into one of the biggest steals of the draft. Right now most mock drafts I have seen see him as a late second rounder or early

third rounder, but I think he has the potential to make a lot of front offices look stupid in five years.

He was impressively productive given the scheme he played in, so when he gets into the role his tools are built for, he could wreak havoc. His versatile skill set and great combo of height and size make him a high upside prospect.

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Putting a period on stigma: The story of Period@UM

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A year ago, Maggie Walker was bored in quarantine.

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Walker, a junior public policy leadership major from Suwanee, Georgia, is the founder of Period@UM. Period@UM is a campus organization whose goal is to fight period poverty through education, service and advocacy. Period@UM was not just a product of Walker’s quarantine boredom, but also her desire to invest her time in something that makes a true difference in Mississippi and her passion for women’s rights.

“Period poverty is the lack of access to sanitary products or menstrual hygiene education,” Walker said. “One in 10 college students experience period poverty. I don’t think I understood how big of an issue it was when I first started doing this, but it is a really big issue.”

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that provide free menstrual products in bathrooms around campus. Although she expected to meet logistical challenges, Walker said the campus administration and community have been receptive and welcoming to the project.

“One of our awesome members, Caroline Sturgis, runs the period baskets in the student union,” Walker said.

“We’re getting ready to expand that over to the Turner Center CEARRA MOORE / THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN and SCRC. In the next two weeks, we should be providing Maggie Walker, president of Period@UM. period baskets in 17 major oncampus bathrooms, which is Typically, essential hygiene and expand the education aspect of super awesome.” health items are exempt from Period@UM, bringing in OBOrganizations like the this tax.

GYNs, counselors and other Veterans Association and the “There’s a lot of different women’s health professionals.

Jackson Free Clinic have also hygiene products, and men’s “We’re hoping to do some supported Period@UM in products that don’t get that public forums on women’s their efforts. Most of the stock additional tax added on to health awareness and do that Period@UM used to refill them, which is wrong and it’s some campus-wide initiatives period product baskets was unconstitutional because 50% partnering with ASB and CPH,” donated by sororities, EDHE of the population is dealing with Walker said. “We want to get into and Honors 101 classes. menstruation,” Walker said. the curriculum of the University The Diversity and Recently, Walker met with of Mississippi because so many Community Engagement Laura Strausfeld, the Co- people, especially growing Center recently awarded Founder and Executive director up in Mississippi, didn’t get Period@UM with the Diversity of Period Equity. Strausfeld has comprehensive sex education.”

Incentive Fund grant award, worked with and been successful The outreach, education which helped the organization in places like Michigan and New and membership efforts that purchase 115 reusable menstrual York in filing lawsuits against Period@UM has done on cups. Period@UM plans on the state to repeal the tampon campus have been well received using these reusable menstrual tax. so far. In two or three months, cups to help the greater Oxford “We’re trying to sue the state Period@UM gained over 100 community. of Mississippi, and Strausfeld general members, which Walker “We’re giving those to local is helping me figure out how attributes to the ease of joining high school and middle school to do that,” Walker said. “It the organization and that the nurses to distribute to students was insane to get to talk to need hadn’t been addressed on who come and ask for tampons her because I think that’s the campus before. or pads who are struggling with hardest pillar for us students to Despite the success of period poverty,” Walker said. pour into besides writing letters Period@UM, Walker can tell “It comes with an informational and making calls and being that there’s still a long way to pamphlet on how they can use annoyingly loud about the fact go. it and the benefits of it. We’re that women aren’t being treated “Whenever I table in front also keeping some to distribute with the same respect that they of the union, and there are big to on-campus departments as deserve.” groups of boys walking by, I well.”

One of the biggest try to make it a point to talk to While Period@UM’s service challenges that Walker them because they’re the type projects are primarily located anticipates is ignorance from of person that we need to be in Oxford, their foray into lawmakers surrounding what educating and destigmatizing advocacy has the potential menstruation is and how it these conversations to,” Walker to impact the entire state of affects people physiologically said. “But I think that we have Mississippi. Period@UM is in and communities economically. come a long way, and the the process of learning how to Period@UM currently holds team that we have compiled is challenge Mississippi’s tampon biweekly meetings open to awesome and passionate about tax. members and nonmembers that combating period poverty and Tampon tax refers to the focus on menstruation-related stigmatization of menstruation sales tax charged on tampons topics. Still, Walker wants to on campus, so I’m hopeful.” and other menstrual products.

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Rebels dominate, move to 8-0

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Ole Miss run-ruled yet another non-conference opponent, Louisiana Monroe, with an 11-1 victory on Wednesday. This is the seventh straight game where the Rebels scored 10 or more runs. It took a few innings for the Rebel offense to get warmed up, but once they did, they didn’t stop.

The Rebels move to 8-0 on the season, after an undefeated homestand at Swayze Field.

Ole Miss will look to continue their total domination of nonconference play before kicking off SEC play against Auburn on March 17.

You get a grand slam, and you get a grand slam In back-to-back innings, Kevin Graham and Tim Elko lit up the scoreboard and ignited showers in right field with grand slams in the fifth and sixth. Graham went yard on the first pitch he saw from Warhawk pitcher Wyatt Blalock, and Elko followed suit in the sixth, with a 432ft home run off of a two-strike fastball. Elko and Graham’s combination work was enough to put the Rebels out front 11-1 and seal the run-rule victory over Louisiana Monroe.

In his post game presser, Graham spoke on the power of this Ole Miss offense. “We’re not concerned if we have a couple innings that we lull. As

long as we have competitive at-bats, even if we’re not scoring, we’re still making that pitcher work, and that’s gonna pay dividends later on down the game.”

Hayden Dunhurst is still MIA Junior All-SEC catcher Hayden Dunhurst missed his sixth straight game on Wednesday night after suffering what was first diagnosed as a minor hamstring injury while rounding the bases in the first series opener against Charleston Southern.

He was not expected to miss this much time, and it is still unclear whether or not he is being kept out of the lineup for precautionary reasons.

With Ole Miss heading on the road for the first time this weekend, it will be very telling to see whether or not he makes an appearance in Orlando, Florida, against UCF and former teammate John Rhys Plumlee. Plumlee, however, will not be available to play this season after the NCAA denied his transfer eligibility waiver.

In the post game presser, head coach Mike Bianco said that he expected to see Dunhurst return to the lineup in this weekend’s series. “If tonight was a Friday night in the Southeastern Conference, my guess is he would’ve played.

He’ll play this weekend, I don’t want to get ahead of myself…I feel certain

that he will play this weekend in some capacity.”

Wes Burton is the man Wes Burton is back. He’s throwing heat and calling game. In his first appearance this season, Burton came on to record the final out in the seventh inning to solidify the 11-1 run-rule victory over the Warhawks. To me and my coworker/friend Ruby HG BIGGS / THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN Draayer, Wes Burton might be one of the greatest things Ole Miss first baseman Tim Elko takes a lead off first base during a game to step on the mound for Ole against Charleston Southern on Feb. 17.

Miss, and we missed him 37027 dearly. The junior righthander out of California was a main-stay for the Rebel pitching staff last year, with 15 relief appearances and an ERA of 3.57. Tonight, Burton recorded one strikeout that featured straight heat in a 91 MPH fastball. Burton’s ability and high-speed pitches aren’t the only good thing about him though. If you’re unaware, Grill & Venue Burton has some of the most emotive facial expressions and crazy eyes while he pitches. It 11AM - 1AM NIGHTLY really is a treat to watch him UNTIL 9PM SUNDAYS snarl down at the batter and SAT - SUN BRUNCH 11AM - 2PM jog out to Nirvana. Long live Wes Burton, we’re so glad Featuring our legendary RockHouse Burger, you’re back. and our cajun Gator bites, and much more!

The Rebels will be back in action on Friday night, March Monday - service industry night Tuesday - $2 tacos, $4 margaritas, karaoke at night 4, against UCF in Orlando, Wednesday - Whiskey Wednesday & karaoke at night Florida, with first pitch at 5 Thursday - Live DJ, Ladies Night and 2 for 1 wine p.m. CST. Ole Miss will face Friday - Live bands and drink specials all night the Knights in a three-game Saturday - Little Black Dress Night, dress to impress & get in free, half off select booze & beers series over the weekend, with Sunday - Bottomless mimosas and Bloody Marys all three games available on ESPN+.

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