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TALKING RACE AND GENDER: ENDING DOMINATION Presented by bell hooks, Cultural Critic and Distinguished Professor in Residence in Appalachian Studies, Berea College Reception and book signing at 5 p.m. in the Ford Center Lobby. Today, 5:30 p.m.- 7 p.m. Free. COMMUNIVERSITY
BY KATE NICOLE COOPER The Daily Mississippian
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Girls run to their new houses after getting bids last year. This year’s recruitment will host more freshman girls than in previous years.
BY HILLARY GOODFELLOW The Daily Mississippian
Long lines in the Union and lack of parking spaces are not the only places the effects of this year’s large freshman class are evident. More women than ever are registered to participate in Panhellenic Recruitment. Panhellenic Vice President of Public Relations Claire Brown said that as of September 8, there were 948 women registered for recruitment. Last year approximately 830 women participated the process. Registration ends September 19. Although this leaves a week for more women to register, Brown said they do not anticipate many more. “We all have our guesses, but it has really slowed down,” Brown said. “We only had one registration yesterday.” Panhellenic president Casey McManus said they are extremely excited about the number of women registered. They are attributing the record number to the size of this year’s freshman class as well as the strength of Ole Miss Greek Life. The Panhellenic Executive members are not the only ones excited about recruitment. Many potential new members (PNMs) are excited about it as well. “I’m really excited to make new friends,” said Cosby Parker, a PNM from Jackson. Caroline Purcell, a PNM from Houston, echoed Parker’s feelings. Purcell added that she was nervous, but that her Gamma Chis
have been helpful. The large number of women registered may have a greater impact on chapters than just potentially larger pledge classes. There has been much speculation that another chapter could be added to campus in the next few years. Jena Gaines, Panhellenic adviser, said this year might help that rumor turn into truth. “This will help everyone realize the need for another chapter,” Gaines said. Gaines stressed that the addition of another chapter on campus will not happen right away. She said it is a lengthy process that includes getting the Greek community to agree to the addition as well as finding a Panhellenic sorority desiring to expand to Ole Miss. “We want to make sure every chapter on this campus is successful,” she said. Ole Miss currently boasts a 92% placement rate. According to the Greek Life office, this is the highest in the SEC. McManus said her best advice for PNMs is to “just be yourself.” “Keep an open mind,” Brown added. “Every house has something great to offer.” Panhellenic Recruitment 2010 officially began with Pre-Convocation on September 12. Bid Day is October 24. To participate in Panhellenic formal recruitment, a woman must have a 2.5 GPA and have completed the AlcoholEDU course. To learn more about Panhellenic or to register for recruitment, visit the Ole Miss Greek Life website at dosolemiss.com/ greek.
Last Thursday, the art department at the University of Mississippi hosted its annual Juried Student Summer Show in Meek Hall. Students in the art department submitted their work, which ranged from paintings and self-portraits to sculptures and collages, at the end of last semester. “We had about 400 submissions,” Katherine Fields, acting assistant professor of art, said. Over the course of the summer, the submissions were whittled down to less than 100. Two art professors from Arkansas State University served as jurors in this process. “They came and juried the work. They are very well-known, well-established sculptors,” Fields said of the professors. It took them a full day to narrow down their selections. The jurors selected a first, second, and third prize winner from the submissions, as well as six honorable mentions. Paul Gandy, who graduated last year with a degree in graphic design, claimed first place prize with his random and somewhat odd, but eyecatching mural, “Living the Dream.” “I just wanted to do a sort of (tribute) to the creations of artwork,” Gandy said of his map-like mural. “This is me pouring out everything I had. It is very random.” In creating his piece, Gandy said he sat down and began drawing whatever came to mind. One thing led to another and he “just kept going,” he said. Fields said that although only a few were chosen, she enjoyed all of the artwork at the reception. “It’s exciting to see what the students have done,” Fields said. Fields added that the show displayed the abilities of the students in the art department. As a printmaking professor, she said she particularly enjoyed the work of her own students in the show. “I’ve had most of the featured artists as students,” she said, “and it’s great to see what they have learned during their time here.” Having a jury caused some anxiety before the show, however. “It’s scary to be juried and judged for your artwork because it’s your passion,” Fields said. “But I’m proud of them all.”
BELLY DANCING Through the use of muscle isolations, shimmies, and beautiful arm movements, belly dance is a fun way to improve posture, muscle tone, and flexibility. This class will cover the basic movements, including arm positions, hip movements, shimmies, and undulations, ending with a simple choreography. No previous experience required! Tuesday, 6 p.m.-7 p.m., $60 Ole Miss-Oxford Depot
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Public meeting held to discuss telephone bill aid BY LANCE INGRAM City News Editor
The Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley will stop in Oxford today to promote Lifeline, a program that could cut costs for telephone customers. Presley will be meeting with Mayor Pat Patterson to discuss the program and is open to the public. Lifeline is designed to offer financial aid to telephone customers who are struggling to
pay their bills. The program provides a discount on qualifying customer’s home or cell phone bills of up to $162 a year. The meeting will be held at City Hall to promote the program, and Presley and his staff will be on hand to share information and answer questions regarding the program. “Lifeline provides real help for real people who need it,” Presley said in the press release. “I want to do all I can to make sure every qualifying telephone customer knows about Lifeline and has an opportunity to apply for
the discount.” During the week of September 13-17, “National Lifeline Awareness Week,” Presley will join local officials across north Mississippi to promote the program and get the word out to the consumers. The event will be at 10:30 AM and is open to those interested. Those who would like more information regarding the program and application process should attend the meeting or call Commissioner Presley’s office at 1-800-356-6428 or 1-800-637-7722.