Towers Grill

Corinne Vance

JOUR 102, Section 10

3/28/11

Sue Weakley

Towers Grill

When upcoming Ole Miss freshman begin deciding which of the dorms they would like to call home, Towers Grill, located between the lobbies of Martin and Stockard, has a big influence on their decision. The well-located Towers Grill, often called the “C Store,” is the perfect place to grab a sausage and biscuit on the way to an 8 o’clock class, a quick bite during a study break, or a late night snack when you get back from the square.

Kris Petrie, Ole Miss freshman and resident in Martin dorm, visits Towers Grill four to five times a week. Petrie says, “I always go to the C Store when I get back from going out at night. It’s so convenient and the pizza sticks are my favorite. I’ve never been for breakfast though.”

The C Store has been running for many years without any change or improvements, until this past Christmas break. During the break the store was re-modeled. These new renovations enlarged the store making it much easier to maneuver through during the night rush.

Before these changes were made only Stockard and Martin residents could gain entrance into Towers Grill because it required a residents ID card to enter the dorms lobbies. Other students can now enter through a door from the outside of the building. Although this is great for non-residents, it has become a hassle for people who actually live there.

Now residents must swipe their university ID to unlock the door that connects with the lobbies. This is to prevent people who aren’t residents of the dorms from entering the lobbies.

Petrie says she loves the new renovations to the C Store because there’s more space and it’s less crowded. Although Petrie enjoys the extra space she said, “I hate that you have to slide your ID to get out. It’s very inconvenient.”

Towers Grill employs roughly 30 people. Roxanne Lund has been working at Towers Grill for three years. Lund enjoys working the morning shift from 8 am till 2pm because it’s very quiet compared to working the night shift, from 7pm till 2am, when Towers Grill is the busiest.

Lund also likes the new improvements. Lund says, “There is a lot more room now. It’s easier to cook.” The new set up of the grill allows customers to watch their food being cooked. Before the changes the kitchen was in a separate room.

Towers Grill is a great asset to Martin and Stockard, allowing residents to have the closest thing to a home cooked meal in their dorms.

More information about the dorms and student housing can be found at, https://my.olemiss.edu/irj/portal

Mary Liz Cronk

Weakley

Section 10

March 29, 2011

Residential Assistants at the University of Mississippi

Crosby is the largest female dorm at the University of Mississippi, consisting of ten floors that have individual residential assistants living on each hall.

Also known as “RAs,” these women have specific duties that they are expected to carry out in order to maintain the safety and well being of the dorm.

The Crosby hall director Rachel Ladenheim meets with each of these RAs monthly to coordinate events intended to help students become acquainted with Ole Miss.

“I meet with every hall assistant several times during each semester to help them plan events that will hopefully make the girls feel like they are at their home away from home living in Crosby,” Ladenheim said.

Adeline Buki, a residential assistant living on Crosby’s tenth floor, has taken several steps to make the girls on her floor feel welcome.

“I have planned several hall parties throughout the past school year in attempt to make sure everyone meets new people,” Buki said. “That is something I feel is essential for all college students.”

Another thing Buki has focused on is making sure that her students’ living situation is comfortable.

“From day one I have sought to make my hall an environment that my tenth floor Crosbians want to come back to,” Buki said.

Residential Assistants are expected to work the front desk six hours every week and be on hall duty six out of every seven days of the week.

“During our nights on duty we are expected to make sure that everything on our hall is operating correctly, whether mechanical or behavioral,” Buki said.

Residential assistants have a lot on their plate. Ole Miss students are thankful for all that they do to benefit their college life.

For more information, visit:

http://www.thedmonline.com/article/day-life-resident-assistant

Campus Crusade-Summer Project

Campus Crusade is urging Ole Miss students to think twice about summer plans. Camps Crusade for Christ is a student organization that meets every Tuesday night at 8 PM in Paris-Yates Chapel on the Oxford campus. But the mission statement of Crusade goes much further than a weekly meeting.

“Our mission is to win people to Christ, build them in their faith, and send them out to win, build and send others." said Ole Miss Crusade intern, Christie Annenkey.

Ole Miss Campus Crusade offers many trips, conferences and retreats throughout the year to build student relationships with the Lord.

A popular summer project is Greek Summit. It was founded by Isaac Jenkins, the Ole Miss Crusade leader, over ten years ago to encourage students in the Greek system to become an influence in their house on campus.

Katherine Johnson, a sophomore at Ole Miss, attended the project last summer.

“Greek Summit made my faith go from routine to a real relationship with the Lord. Before, I thought Christianity was all about a checklist and doing the right thing and looking like I had it all together. But it’s not that at all.”

Greek Summit is May 12 til May 29 in Destin, Florida. Approximately 60 students will be attending throughout the Southeastern Conference.

“Summer projects are considered to be a core part of Crusades ministry to college students, it is where students really get a heart for the world and for their area of influence, as well as practical training on how to have a ministry there.” Said Annenkey.

If you are not involved in the Greek system, but are interested in Campus Crusade summer projects, there are hundreds to choose from all over the world.

For more information, visit http://www.olemisscrusade.org/

The Goo Goo Dolls Come to The Grove

Popular rock band The Goo Goo Dolls will come to the Ole Miss campus to share their music with students in the Grove on Saturday, April 3.

Admission to this event is free and will begin at 5 p.m. The university’s Student Programing Board is hosting the event. Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors will precede the Goo Goo Dolls performance.

Students all over campus are eargerly anticipating the event.

“I’m so excited about this concert! The Goo Goo Dolls is one of my favorite bands. I love that it’s free too.” said Erin Mattix, an Ole Miss freshman from New Albany, Miss.

The Goo Goo Dolls have been preforming their music for over 25 years.

Their most famous songs include “Iris,” “Slide” and “Not Broken.” These songs have been featured in some of Hollywood’s biggest films.

The group released their most recent album on August 27, 2010, titled “Something for the Rest of Us.” The Goo Goo Dolls have been touring the country to debut their new album over the past year.

“Ole Miss is so lucky to have to opportunity to showcase the talent of this wonderful band to its’ students,” stated Megan McBeth, an Ole Miss freshman and member of the Student Programing Board.

To learn more about The Goo Goo Dolls and their tour visit, http://www.googoodolls.com/tour.php.

Mr. Engineering 2011

Court Burlingame

Jour 102

March 30, 2011

2011 Mr. Engineer

The Ole Miss School of Engineering is hosting several interesting events this week to celebrate its 110^th anniversary, but the Mr. Engineer Contest takes the cake for being the most fun spirited.

The School of Engineering here at Ole Miss boasts a rich history of academic excellence and engaging courses and activities. It is a no-brainer, then, that someone would want to compete for the chance to be called Mr. Engineer.

The “pageant” is open to any engineering major who wants to join. The contestants have to put on a series of rigorous performances in front of their peers and a panel of judges in hope of reaching their ultimate goal.

The participants must partake in a talent section, a Q & A, and a professor impersonation portion. After these three rounds, they are scored against each other by the panel of judges, and the winner becomes the 2011 Mr. Engineer.

“It was a really fun competition,” said Davis Coker, a freshman engineering major. “I enjoyed seeing all the other engineering majors competing.”

Between the musical performances, dancing, and whimsical impersonations, there was no lack of laughter at the competition. Freshman Hayden Wieck proudly reported, “It seemed like everyone had a good time. Win or lose, we all had fun being there.”

The five contestants battled neck-and-neck for nearly an hour and a half, trying to one up each other with their respective wits, abilities, and imitations. “The teacher impersonations were my favorite. It was funny to see those guys poking a little fun at their professors,” said Wieck.

In the end, Junior Ramsey McNeil won out with a stunning rendition of James Taylor’s “Fire and Rain” and several side-splitting impersonations of his favorite professors. He can now proudly boast the title of “2011 Mr. Engineer.”

When asked if he would be brave enough to compete next year, Coker teasingly responded, “We’ll see. That’s to be determined.”

For More information on the School of Engineering’s 110^th Anniversary festivities, visit http://www.engineering.olemiss.edu/SaveTheDate/

Ole Miss Men's Lacrosse Club Travels to Tuscaloosa

The Ole Miss Men’s Lacrosse Club is looking to get their season back on track this weekend with games against the University of Alabama and the University of Georgia.

The Rebel’s Lacrosse Club began their season with a bit of a rocky start after suffering two loses in two weekends.

“We lost two games to West Virginia and Georgia Tech by one goal each and that close of a game can real break a teams spirit.” Rebel goalie Nick Loverde said.

Following those two demoralizing loses the Rebels hosted a three game weekend in Vaught-Hemingway stadium against Louisiana State University, South Carolina University and Auburn University. The weekend bred similar results for the Rebels after they suffered loses to both South Carolina and Auburn.

“Beating LSU in the first game definitely was a boost but then to turn right around and get beat by South Carolina and Auburn.” Rebels Head Coach John Wheat said.

After their three game weekend in Oxford, the Rebels released some of their frustrations in Memphis when they played Rhodes College destroying them by a score of 24 - 3.

The Rebels opponents this weekend are very different teams. Alabama has had a fairly successful start with only two loses to Top 25 ranked teams. Georgia however, has posted similar results to the Rebels.

This Saturday the Rebels will face off against two rival SEC schools in Tuscaloosa Alabama with hopes of getting their season back on track.

Sigma Nu Charity Bowl

Jake Wamble

Jour 102

March 27, 2011

Sigma Nu Charity Bowl

The men of Sigma Nu presented this year’s charity bowl victim with a check of $80,000 dollars over the weekend.

The recipient, Kelly Garvin, was in a car accident that left her paralyzed from the waist down. Despite the odds, Kelly graduated high school on time and is now enrolled in online college courses.

“You have no idea how much this means to me,” said Garvin. “This is just such a blessing to me and my family.”

The event started in 1990 to honor Ole Miss football player Chucky Mullins, who was paralyzed in the previous year’s homecoming game. The Sigma Nu Charity Bowl is now the largest Greek philanthropy in the country. It has raised 1.1 million dollars for paralysis victims.

“This year’s game was a huge success,” said Philanthropy Chairman Caldwell Starnes. “Everyone really supported the event this year, and we were able to give one of largest donations in the history of Charity Bowl.”

The game has drawn many distinguished guests over the years. Christopher Reeve, Sen. Trent Lott, Patrick Willis, and the Mannings are just a few of the supporters of the philanthropy.

Charity Bowl seems to get bigger every year. It has helped many courageous men and women receive quality treatment, and it looks like it will continue to help for years to come.

http://www.sigmanucharitybowl.com/file/Recipient.html

DELTA PSI "GREEK'S GOT TALENT"

Bonnie Farris

March 26, 2011

Jour 102

Delta Psi Present’s Greek’s Got Talent

Greek's Got Talent, a Greek System version of the show America's Got Talent, is a philanthropy event sponsored by the Fraternity of Delta Psi benefiting the Catch-A-Dream Foundation.

Catch-A-Dream grants once-in-a-lifetime hunting and fishing experiences to children with life-threatening illness. Its singular purpose is to provide outdoor excursions to fill the gap when Make-A-Wish established national policy to not allow wishes involving hunting or the use of "...firearms, hunting bows, or other hunt or sport-shooting equipment.

Miss University, Katherine Barkett, will be the emcee for the event, and there will be a special performance by the new 2011 Ole Miss Idol, Tonya Herron.

“This is the first year we’ve done the event, and we’ve had a lot of success this year with It.” said Senior Delta Psi, Jason Darby

There were seven contestants in the Greek’s Got Talent event. All of the contestants were girls, and active in a sorority on the Ole Miss campus.

Miss Emmalee Rainey of Alpha Omicron Pi won Greek’s Got Talent with her song of choice, “Dog Days Are Over” by Florence and the Machine. “I got a really awesome fish trophy.” said Rainey

This was Delta Psi’s first time putting this event on, and it went smoothly and had a big turnout. They plan to keep putting on “Greek’s Got Talent” every year from now on and hope to continue raising money for their charity, Catch-A-Dream.

For more information about Greek’s Got Talent go to…. http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=211275092221547&index=1

Hinge Dance Company presents 'Bittersweet'

Maria Martin

Jour 102 Section 10

3/26/11

Multi-Project

The arts are a large contribution to the Oxford area, and are only becoming more involved. In the 2010-2011 year Oxford has seen a rapid increase in artists’ attempts to enhance the area’s knowledge of the arts.

Oxford has seen little of the dance world, and this dance company is hoping to change that. Hinge Dance Company, founded in 2011, is a small professional dance company in the city of Oxford. Hinge was co-founded by Lydia Siniard and Lindsay Fine. Both women attended the University of Mississippi.

Hinge has an upcoming Spring dance performance April 7-9 at the Powerhouse in Oxford. Siniard claims, “We are looking to show Oxford something it has yet to see, and something that will blow peoples’ minds.”

The performance is called ‘Bittersweet’ and will showcase dance pieces that fit the theme accordingly. “We have a talented group, and we are ready to show Oxford what we’re made of.” said Fine. The choreographers for the pieces consist of previous Hinge dancers, and current Hinge dancers.

Hinge Dance Company was previously owned by the Theatre department, and for the first time they are taking it off campus. Siniard has great faith in the show and the people involved in it. They have a large support system behind them hoping to keep the company going for the fall 2011 season.

The show starts at 7:30pm every night. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. If you wish to have table service with hor d’oeuvres and a bottle of wine it is $30 for two people and $60 for four people. Along with the dance performance, there will be an art display and live music. The dress code is semi-casual and the performance will include a cash bar.

Relay for Life video

Relay for Life

Wesley Sparkmon

Over $34,000 was raised by Relay for Life over the month long fundraising efforts campus-wide, which culminated in the Relay for Life sleepover held Friday night in the Lyceum Circle.

Relay for Life was established in 1985 when Dr. Gordy Klatt, a colorectal surgeon in Tacoma, Wash., ran or walked around a track for 24 hours to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Since then, Relay of Life has grown into the largest movement to cure cancer. The ceremonies around the country include lighting of luminaries by participants in memory of friends and family who have died from cancer, as well as the stories of cancer survivors in the respective areas.

Over 400 participants on 36 teams attended the Relay for Life, 12 more teams and numerous more participants than previous years according to Jamie Osman, American Cancer Society representative at the University of Mississippi. The relay lasted from 9 p.m. until 2:30 a.m, when it was called off due to a rainout.

“This year particularly I noticed that more people stayed later into the night than before and we had a larger crowd for our ceremonies,” Osman said. “This year we were able to reach more people on campus through the help of the Chancellor and a few on campus survivors. Ole Miss Brand Marketing was kind enough to help us make a few videos to promote the event. Every year we are able to add a few new elements drawing even more attention to the fight against cancer.” With a large number of people, dividing them into teams was done to help control crowds and the amount of responsibility on the heads of the events. Each team had one or two captains to act in the capacities of collecting money, organizing the events to raise money, decorations the night of, and recruitment of committees for each of the activities.

“I have family members who have had cancer, so I figured it was a good way to help bring about a cause,” Pharmacy Team Co-Captain Anne Claire Freeman said. “I have a lot of friends throughout pharmacy who would help get involved and help spread the word.”

The University Of Mississippi School Of Pharmacy sponsored a team this year and found many interesting ways to fundraise. One such way was to hold a concert by a local Elvis tribute band, the leader of which is a pharmacist himself. The junior class held a cookout at the Ole Miss Rebels baseball game against Samford. A large collection jug was placed in the pharmacy student lounge as well. Efforts such as these and others led to the School of Pharmacy raising the third-highest amount of money for a team, totaling $2,831.13.

For more information on Relay for Life, visit www.relayforlife.org/olemiss or http://www.relayforlife.org/.

The Crosby Market

After a night out or a day at classes, the girls of Crosby Hall will swarm the Crosby Market located on the first floor, for some food to satisfy their taste buds.

“The C-store is simply delicious, however I do prefer name brand foods rather than the foods the University makes ‘fresh’,” freshman Anna Kathryn Ward said.

The Crosby Market sells everything from Chex-Mix, Oreos, Cheeze-its, and Campbell’s soup to salads, sushi and fruit put together by the University.

Popular late night foods on the weekends include the famous C-store pizza sticks and crispy taquitos. During the day a satisfying lunch can be made with signature Boars Head meats and cheeses, put on the student’s choice of wheat bread, foccacia bread or a spinach wrap.

“I am always in the C-store, my favorite is the chicken salad sandwich on wheat bread,” student Lauren Price said. “My only problem with the C-store is that they are not on the meal plan, they take flex only and my mom has to continuously keep putting money in my account.”

Although students enjoy the C-store’s convenience and various options, many students feel they are not receiving enough “bang for their buck”.

“The salad’s look like they were put together in two seconds, only two slices of meat, a pinch of cheese and a few croutons for $6.99 is a complete rip off to me,” freshman Hartley Hobson commented. “I try to stay away from the C-store and save money.”

Even though students have various opinions about the Crosby Market, business is going strong. With the amount of students that enjoy fried selections, brand foods and tasty sandwiches, in the long run Crosby Market is bound to stay in business.

For further information visit:

http://www.campusdish.com/en-US/CSS/OleMiss/Locations/CrosbyMarket.htm

Goo Goo Dolls: Jounalism Project

Ciara Oakley

The popular rock band, The Goo Goo Dolls will be visiting the campus of Ole Miss on Sunday, April 3^rd for a concert open to all students and the general public.

The Student Programming Board and Department of Campus Programming will welcome The Goo Goo Dolls in concert with hit songs that include “Name”, “Iris”, and “Black Balloon”.

The group released a new album, Something for the Rest of Us, late last year, and has been featured lately on nationally televised broadcasts including the 2011 Discover Orange Bowl and the NFL Pro Bowl in Hawaii.

The news of the band’s concert has reached others school through out Mississippi creating excitement throughout the state.

“When I heard The Goo Goo Dolls would only be 2 hours away I knew I had to plan a trip to Oxford,” said Freshman Mississippi State Student Kaitlyn Lincoln.

The Student Programming Board is an organization formed by students to promote the activities of student life through special events, pageants, musical entertainment and a movie series. They have worked with the University to allow students to set up chairs and blankets in the Grove to help make the concert more enjoyable.

“Our campus is so lucky to get this amazing opportunity to host such a popular band, and the fact that it is a free concert in our beautiful Grove only increases the audience appeal even more,” said Sophomore Student Programming Board member Stevie Farrar.

The free concert will be held in The Grove and open to the general public. The time for the concert is 5 p.m. and will be opened with newly popular band Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors.

For more information you can visit the Goo Goo Dolls fan page: http://www.googoodolls.com/

Local Band (Cont.)

The 22nd Annual Sigma Nu Charity Bowl

Laura Fraley

Journalism 102

Charity Bowl

March 28, 2011

The 22nd Annual Sigma Nu Charity Bowl took place at Vaught- Hemingway Stadium on March 25, 2011 rewarding $80,000 to this year's recipient Kelly Garvin of Tupelo, Miss.

Sigma Nu Charity Bowl consisted of a sorority cheerleading competition, a fraternity football game, and a Charity Bowl Court that awarded an Ole Miss Tri-Delta the title of Charity Bowl Queen.

Every Ole Miss sorority choreographed a cheer, dance, tumbling, and stunt sequence for the cheerleading competition at 6:00 on Friday evening. Delta Gamma placed first in the competition, Kappa Delta placed second, and Delta Delta Delta placed third.

"Sororities take the cheerleading competition very seriously. Winning the competition is a huge honor. We have been practicing our routine for weeks," said Junior Pi Beta Phi Jessica Seay.

This year's contestant Sigma Chi took the win over Sigma Nu in the football game with a final score of 21-7.

"The game was tough," said Senior Sigma Nu Bau Cherry. "I got hit pretty hard a few times. The players get extremely competitive during the football game."

Charity Bowl continues to be one of the premier Greek philanthropies in the country and has raised over 1.2 million dollars for victims of paralysis injuries.

"Proceeds for the event come from local sponsors, ticket sales, donations, and fraternity bids to play in the football game," said Bau Cherry, who also escorted Charity Bowl Court member Kristin Robinson.

For more information about Sigma Nu Charity Bowl, go to: http://sigmanucharitybowl.com/

Local Band Takes Oxford by Storm

A new band is taking this small Oxford town by storm. Singer/songwriter McGhee Monteith and local musician Jamison Hollister founded “McGhee and me” in 2010. Not long after the two met, they decided to form a musical duo.

“I had heard about Jamison’s talent before we met,” Monteith says. “After hearing Jamison play, an undeniable sense of clarity was revealed, and it seemed imperative that we collaborate.”

Monteith, however, is no stranger to the limelight herself. By the age of 14, she had already become a veteran in the North Mississippi Theatre circuit and by age 16, she had scored a major role in Fox’s “Walk the Line.”

Hollister, a graduate of Mississippi State University, gained regional fame at a young age by his involvement in the Mayhem String Band and Jimbo Mathis Mosquitoville. Hollister is skilled at most instruments, but specializes in fiddle and guitar.

With the exception of a few covers, “McGhee and Me” features all original songs by Monteith and Hollister. “I had been writing independently for several years,” Monteith said “but my professional union with Jamison has allowed me to reach compositional heights that would not have been possible alone.”

The group has gathered local acclaim and has gotten the attention of several University of Mississippi students.

“It was really great!” said Freshman Education major Kate Walker, who has seen the band live twice already, “because they’re mostly originals, you can see how well the songs have been thought out and rehearsed.”

“I’m a fan of ‘McGhee and Me’ because of their unique sound and what they do for the Oxford Music Scene” freshman Journalism major Caroline Hall said. “They really represent the upcoming generation of music coming out of Oxford.”

“McGhee and Me” has already had headlining gigs at Taylor Grocery and at Snackbar’s Wednesday Night Concert Series. They opened for Jimbo Mathis at Proud Larry’s and have many more upcoming shows.

For more information: http://www.facebook.com/pages/McGhee-Me-with-the-Star-Landing-Band/197827230241161?ref=ts

spring break-italy

A group of 65 Ole Miss students will not be having a typical college spring break this year.

Campus Crusade for Christ is a non-denominational student ministry at Ole Miss. Their international partner is located in Rome, Italy where a group of students will be traveling for spring break.

The students will go to three universities in Rome to speak with other college students about God.

“There are over 400,000 college kids in Rome, and over 90% are atheist. We just want to share with these students about Jesus.” Crusade director, Issacc Jenkins said.

This is the 15^th year Campus Crusade has taken a group to Italy for spring break, but this year will be the biggest group to go.

“I’m getting the opportunity to go to Rome, with my best friends, to talk about what Christ has done in my life. To say that I am excited would be an understatement.” Sophomore, Josh Gregory said about his upcoming spring break plans.

Spring Break Preparation

Florida beaches seem to be like the hot spot for college students; it’s cheap, it’s not far, and opposing sexes can bask in the sun while the other get too drunk to see. Many of the students at Ole Miss have already begun preparing for the big holiday in the sun.
“Martin, Crosby, and Stewart have been filled with pictures of bikini models and other motivational images to loose weight for the beach break coming up next week. The Turner center has been much extremely crowded this week and we only anticipate the crowds getting bigger,” said work-out regular, Isaac May.
The girls might be concerned about their weight, but it seems as if the guys have a different challenge their interested in concurring.
“At the frat houses we’ve been holding competitions to see how much beer each of our pledges can funnel in under 10 minutes. It’s been a shitshow,” explained frat-star, Myer Mack.
Others are just simply excited to get out of class for a few days and enjoy some time off. “After Christmas break, I thought I was ready for class to start but, boy, was I wrong. I just want it to end. I want to do something fun again. So my girls and I plan to live it up in Florida! Go Rebs,” said Liz Taylor.
It seems that students are preparing for their Spring Break in various ways, but the one thing that remains the same, is their ready for it now!

Florida is this season's hot spot

Laura Fraley

Journalism 102

March 4, 2011

Ole Miss students are headed for warmer weather during Spring Break, coming up on March 14-18th.

Florida beaches are a popular destination this season, and many students report that they have already started preparing for their vacation.

"I've been finishing up school work, and ordering bathing suits from JCrew online. I have been working out four days a week for thirty minutes a day, and I have been going to the tanning bed to get a base tan, so that I won't burn," Senior Sally Cook said.

Sally has rented a condo in Perdido Key, FL. with a group of her sorority sisters. "I can't wait to enjoy the beach and the sun on my last college Spring Break with my friends," Cook said.

Ole Miss Senior, Austin Cloud is also headed for Florida for Spring Break this year. "I am going to Destin to help my mom move into the new condo that she just bought," Cloud said. "I am sure I will meet up with a lot of my Ole Miss friends while I am there.

Cloud has been going to the Turner Center five days a week to get in shape for Spring Break. He has been lifting weights and running two miles a day.

Many Ole Miss students migrate towards Florida during the Spring Break season for the sunny weather and the convenient location.

Spring Break

Kelsey Jackson

Section 10

Spring Break

The Turner Center has been packed for weeks with people trying to prepare their bodies for the up and coming Spring Break.

Spring Break is just around the corner and the students at Ole Miss have been working hard to get their Spring Break bodies. Over half of the student body will most likely be on a beach somewhere, so girls and guys are wanting to look good in their cute new swim suits. The tannin beds are also busy. Who can go to the beach without being tan right? Spring Break is all about fun in the sun.

“I have been going to the tanning bed for the past two weeks,” Lauren Daulhauser a freshman at Ole miss said “I can not go to the beach without being tan.”

“I’m a guy, I have to have a nice bod for the girls on the beach.” Chase Snyder a junior at Ole Miss said.

I can’t wait for Spring Break. I am going with my sorority sisters to Destin. We have been preparing for a month now! Sarah Rowley a freshman Theta at Ole Miss said.

Spring Break

All over the country, college students are going crazy over the thought of spring break and making last minute plans.

Ole Miss is no different. When it comes to planning, one student, Charles Santiago Sanchez says,”I usually don’t book a hotel until I get there because we never know where we are going.”

That statement doesn’t ring true about every student here on campus. Julie Casanova says,”We have had our hotel and all reservations booked since November.”

Some students have plans to stretch across the entire east coast and gulf and others say they are just going home.

It has been a long and trying four weeks here in Oxford and everyone is looking to enjoy their break either way it goes.

It is plain to see, not everyone is too organized in preparing plans and some never make any at all.

It's All Neon

All over campus students can be seen wearing all of the latest trends. With spring break slowly creeping closer it is becoming obvious the newest trend this year at Ole Miss: neon.

All the latest stores, like Victoria’s Secret, are now featuring swimsuits that will be paraded around the beaches this spring break.

“I love neon swimsuits,” says Ali McGee, a freshman at Ole Miss from Orlando Florida, “they make me look so tan.”

Swimsuits are not the only neon thing that will be making an appearance on spring break this year.

“I think neon is so cool, I have a neon swimsuit cover up and neon sunglasses.” Stated Nicole Ray, a resident of Destin, Florida.

The neon trend seems to be rising and is growing more rapidly all over campus and new spring trends are soon to appear.

McGee later stated, “I can’t wait to see all the new trends that will arise later this spring, but for now neon is my favorite.”

Spring Break

Ciara Oakley

Journalism 102

Section 10

March 4, 2011

Spring Break

Ole Miss students have been flocking to local gyms to tone up for bikini season now that Spring Break is just around the corner.

The beach is the top choice for students across the SEC to vacation, and as the weather gets warmer most believe it wouldn’t hurt to have a toned body when the clothes are traded in for skimpy bikinis.

“I have been working out like crazy trying to get my abs perfected so I will look hott laying out on the beach next to my sisters.” Freshman Erin Mattox said.

The Turner Center, the recreation and workout center on Ole Miss’s campus, has been packed to capacity for weeks now with New Year’s resolutionists and Spring Break fanatics.

“Every time I go to the Turner Center to work out, the ellipticals and treadmills are already taken and usually there is at least at 15 minute wait. Sometimes I end up just doing a few ab workouts then leaving.” Freshman Presley Bennett said.

Over the years Spring Break has become less and less about how much fun students will be having, and more focused on who will have the hottest body on the beach. So beware Spring Breakers, time is quickly counting down till its bikini season.

Spring Break 2011

As Spring Break rapidly approaches, University of Mississippi students are quickly throwing together their vacation plans. Some are returning to their hometowns, others are going on ski trips, but the majority of students are going to Destin, FL.

“I’m really excited about going to Destin,” said freshman Ryan Powell, “it seems like the entire freshman class is going.”

Despite the excitement, the ever-growing gas prices could cause many travelers cause for alarm. Gas prices have recently jumped to $4 a gallon, and are expected to keep growing.

“Driving to Destin would cost over $200 on gas alone,” according to New Orleans resident and Ole Miss student Wesley Edwards. “I think a lot of people will starting thinking of alternate ways to travel.”

The gas-prices and potential overcrowding of Destin is causing some students to consider alternate plans “I’m driving home, then flying to Palm Springs (Fla)” says freshman Ashton Creel “It’ll be nice to not have to deal with the crowd.”

The reason for the spike in gas prices is the geopolitical conflicts in Libya and Iran. Despite the obstacles, students are still flocking to Florida’s panhandle. Spring Break begins on March 14 and students and teachers return to school March 21.

The Spring Break Hustle

Maria Martin

Jour 102 - Section 10

2/3/11

Spring Break Story

Spring Break to college students generally entails wearing as little clothing as possible, if any, consuming a large amount of alcohol, too many Facebook albums, and spending more money than their bank account allows.

Spring Break is no joke, and the students at the University of Mississippi take it very seriously. Girls are preparing their ‘base tans,’ by religiously attending the tanning beds in the weeks prior to the kickoff of Spring Break. They are also pre-ordering new bikinis and Spring Break attire.

Whether students go home, go abroad, or go to a beach, they are prepared to party and not afraid to go crazy. “Going to Destin, Florida with almost half the school and 12 of my sorority sisters just might be the week we’ll never remember, and I can’t wait!” said Daly Cantrell.

Spring Break comes at a price, especially if students wait until the last minute to plan their elaborate vacations. “We didn’t even make plans until the week before Spring Break. Airfare prices escalated, and we are now broke for the rest of the year. Who cares though?! It’s Spring Break 2011!” said Taylor Thompson.

With Oxford still not quite in the warmer temperatures, students have never anticipated Spring Break so highly. “We’re ready to fry our skin, have a good time with friends, and have no worries.” explained Daly Cantrell.

During and after Spring Break Facebook will be blowing up with scandalous pictures, comical videos, and wall posts regarding the students’ Spring break.

Spring Break 2011

Corinne Vance

JOUR 101, Section 10

Sue Weakley

3/4/11

Spring Break 2011

Spring Break 2011 is right around the corner and Ole Miss student’s excitement is obvious as the girls get tanner and the boys get a bit more antsy than usual knowing that a break from school to enjoy some fun in the sun is almost upon us.

The beach is always the number one spot for college kids to vacation for spring break. “Every year me and my girl friends rent a condo and go to Destin, Fla. I cannot wait! Everyone is going!” said Ashley Agostinelli, sophomore communications major at Ole Miss. Another hot spot for college students to spend their spring break is Panama City, Fla. “I’m going to Panama City Beach! A bunch of my buddies and me got a house so it’s going to be ridiculous.” Said Chris Bandi, Junior management major at Ole Miss.

So what else could a college student do for spring break that wouldn’t be too pricey? Ole Miss Junior, Cal Crawford said, “Me and a couple of my friends are going to Mardi Gras this weekend instead of doing a spring break trip. We found a cheap hotel and who wouldn’t want to go to Mardi Gras on Bourbon Street.”

Ryan Feaster, Ole Miss Junior, had his parents give him the option of attending spring break or going on a summer trip. “Of course I choose spring break! All the colleges are out at the same time looking to party and forget about school. I couldn’t pass that up.” Said Feaster. Even though Destin, Panama, Mardi Gras and all the other spring break trips college kids go on are sure to be a fun time, many students are just excited to get to go home and relax for a week.

Spring Break 2011 is sure to be a blast wherever you are, especially for Ole Miss students. Spring break means steady warm weather is on the way and random snowstorms will be a thing of the past, all you have to worry about is spending time with friends and your alarm clock gets a break for a week. So bring on the sun, the sand, the bikinis and beer.

The Cost of Fun In The Sun: Spring Beak 2011

With the end of midterms and the rapid approach of spring break many students at The University of Mississippi have found themselves not only headed to the tanning beds or beer store but to the bank.

Students traveling for spring break, regardless of final destination students are taking notice to the absurd amounts of money their trips will cost them. But for the majority of students that are headed for Florida and their expenses not only includes cost of travel but spending money and a place to stay for the week.

“After it was all paid for, I noticed it really did put a big dent in my bank account. There will probably be nothing left after Mardi Gras this weekend.” Ole Miss Freshman David Packard of St. Louis, Missouri said.

But not all students are headed for the Florida Panhandle, others are vacationing with their family or just headed home for the week long vacation. Although these travels may not include the cost of spending money or housing they do however require money for gas and for even some a plane ticket. Those who are flying home are victims to the outrageous prices of booking a last minute flight.

“I was going to fly home for break but the flights cost way to much so I have to take a Greyhound bus back to Rhode Island.” University of Mississippi John Marshall said.

Clearly spring break is a major time of celebration for students at Ole Miss, but the cost of travel as well as other expenses could be putting a damper on the spring time fun.