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EDUCATION NOTEBOOK Sun, 18 May 2008 00:12 CDT
Ocean Springs' Poelma honored with scholarship

Schools pick year's STARS Mon, 19 May 2008 01:06 CDT
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Children get Rooms of Hope Mon, 19 May 2008 01:06 CDT
Two St. Martin children recently received Rooms of Hope through the Biloxi-Ocean Springs Junior Auxiliary.

GOOD NEWS Thu, 22 May 2008 01:06 CDT
Sones to begin missionary training

Students win at SkillsUSA Mon, 26 May 2008 01:01 CDT
Harrison County Vocational/Technical Students competed in the State SkillsUSA High School Conference held at Hinds Community College in Raymond recently.

Student council attends convention Mon, 26 May 2008 01:01 CDT
On April 12, 12 members of St. Patrick Catholic High School's Student Council attended the Mississippi State Association of Student Councils (MSASC) convention at Ridgeland High School just north of Jackson. The theme of the convention, 'Get Behind the Wheels of Leadership,' adequately captured the state association's mission of instilling leadership skills in the middle and high school students who represent their classes on student councils. The convention was emceed by Biloxi local Gayle Ladner-Bentz, who serves as the executive director of the MSASC. St. Patrick sophomore Ana Gayle Christian delivered the invocation as the state chaplain, and she was also recognized for her election to serve on the National Association of Student Councils (NASC) Board, a three-year term. St. Patrick Student Council advisor Richard Pryor was recognized at the convention for giving more than 25 years of service to the MSASC.

Hansen earns Eagle Scout Sun, 25 May 2008 00:11 CDT
Peter Hansen, 16, the son of Mark and Jan Hansen of Long Beach, was honored recently by Pat Gibson, Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 205, at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor at the First United Methodist Church in Long Beach.

Daily Mississippian to return in the summer Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Monday's Finals Frenzy edition of the Daily Mississippian is the final issue for the spring 2008 semester. The DM will return on May 27 and will be publshed daily during the first and second summer sessions. Please stay tuned to TheDMOnline.com as well as our news and sports blogs for updates.

Small earthquake shakes parts of northeast Mississippi Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT
May 10, 2008 A minor earthquake caught many northeast Mississippi residents by surprise Saturday afternoon. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed that a 3.1 magnitude earthquake struck the area at 12:52 p.m. The earthquake was epicentered near Sherman, Miss.

Library's top volunteers Tue, 27 May 2008 01:06 CDT
This year's National Library Week celebration was capped off with the annual Jackson-George Regional Library System's 23rd annual Volunteer Luncheon at the Pascagoula Public Library. Along with a luncheon, the volunteers from the eight branch libraries received a certificate recognizing their service to the library. Volunteers donated more than 8,550 hours of service to the library system for 2007-08.

Hospital Auxiliary awards $60,000 Tue, 27 May 2008 01:06 CDT
The Memorial Hospital Auxiliary awarded $60,000 for scholarships to the University of Southern Mississippi-Gulf Coast, William Carey University on the Coast, Pearl River Community College, and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College's Jefferson Davis, Jackson County and Perkinston campuses, in a ceremony April 17 at the Gulfport hospital.

Essay winners announced Tue, 27 May 2008 01:06 CDT
Winners from South Mississippi in the 2008 ESF Scholarship Essay Competition were Elizabeth Beatty of Moss Point, Chris Lyle of Ocean Springs, and Katie Martin of Ocean Springs, all from Ocean Springs High School; Stephanie Ander of Saucier from Harrison Central High School; and Kaitlyn Stovall of Long Beach, Megan Chevis of Bay St. Louis, and Dani Gargiulo of Gulfport, all from Our Lady Academy.

Oxford bicycle sales increase Tue, 27 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Oxford residents are avoiding the pain of rising gas prices by opting to ride bicycles both for leisure and travel. "We've had a constant marginal growth in bike sales every year," Kevin Stuart, owner of Oxford Bicycle Company, said. Stuart said that although many types of people purchase bicycles, he has noticed a recent increase in bicycles purchased by those who do not normally ride them.

Khayat speaks on tuition hike Tue, 27 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Tuition at the University of Mississippi will increase 3.5 percent effective at the beginning of the 2008-2009 academic year, Chancellor Robert Khayat said in his annual address to university faculty. Khayat said in his address that the university initially requested that the Mississippi Institutions for Higher Learning approve a tuition increase of 8.

Student dies in weekend accident Tue, 27 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Julius Dozier, a 20-year-old junior business major from New Albany, was among two people killed in an automobile accident May 24 in Tupelo. At least four others were injured in the accident, icluding two children, according to the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal.

Pharmacy professor named APA fellow Tue, 27 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Noel Wilkin, interim associate provost and associate professor of pharmacy administration at the University of Mississippi, was recently named a Fellow of the American Pharmacists Association. "Whenever I think about something I want to do, I know that when I decide what I want, it will be something that I enjoy," Wilkin said.

Brothers' band competes on national television Tue, 27 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Oxford residents and Ole Miss fans will get a chance to cheer for two familiar faces on Country Music Television's newest singing competition program, "Can You Duet?" Micah Ginn and Travis Lamb are known to many as Durant and Pickens Lexington, or the Lexington Brothers.

MBA program institutes changes Tue, 27 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT
The University of Mississippi Masters of Business Administration program is revamping its curriculum to accommodate a broader range of students. The Ole Miss School of Business Administration was first accredited in 1944 and reaccredited in 2001. Ole Miss offers two types of MBA programs.

Scantron machine draws mixed reactions Tue, 27 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT
University of Mississippi students have mixed feelings on the effectiveness of the recently implemented Scantron machine and its availability. The idea of getting a Scantron machine has been passed around the university since 2003. Recently, auxiliary services obtained one and it was donated to Ole Miss in spring of 2008.

Open your wallet for OPEC Tue, 27 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Clearly the numbers on the sign don't really matter. Fill 'er up. Yummy, yummy, yummy, my car's got 93 octane at $4.05 per gallon in his tummy. $135 a barrel? Who cares when you've got 300 horsepower.

Back when I was a youngster, a soon-to-be high school graduate, my dad and I negotiated my allowance based on $1.

Editorial Board: Saving the planet with vegetable oil Tue, 27 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Mowing the grass is a chore most college students have managed to evade by living in dorms or apartments, but UM Landscape Services still has plenty of grass to cut. Lawnmowers, of course, consume quite a bit of fuel and are not subject to many of the EPA regulations in place for cars and trucks.

Letter to the Editor: Black Student Union has a purpose Tue, 27 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT
After reading Mr. Irvine's article, the Black Student Union feels the need to emphasize our purpose on this campus once again. When BSU first arrived here forty years ago, the mission was to serve as a lobbying voice for black students. As times have changed, so has our mission.

The Reason We Are Here Tue, 27 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT
I love this university. That statement may sound a bit odd coming from the new Editor-in-Chief of The Daily Mississippian, but it's true. I was born and raised in Oxford, and the University of Mississippi has been a part of my life since before I can remember.

Editorial Cartoon Tue, 27 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

NCAA berth sends Rebs to Miami Tue, 27 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT
For the Ole Miss baseball team the challenges just keep coming. The Rebels advanced to their sixth straight NCAA tournament appearance as Ole Miss is seeded third in the Coral Gables regional.

The quest for a fourth consecutive super regional berth will have to go through the tournament's No.

Rebel duo falls short of title Tue, 27 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT
TULSA, OKLA. - USC's Robert Farah and Kaes Van't Hof made it an especially memorable Memorial Day today, capturing the 2008 NCAA Doubles Championship to become the first Trojans team since 1989 to win the national title.

It was far from easy, as USC was up against Mississippi's top team of Jonas Berg/Erling Tveit in the title match on Monday at the Michael D.

"Iron Man" lives up to the hype Tue, 27 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT
"Iron Man" is one of, if not the, best Marvel comic adaptations.

The movie begins with a military convoy driving through the desert, and AC/DC's "Back in Black" is blaring inside of the vehicles. The audience witnesses Tony Stark's cocky attitude but there is underlying tension surrounding these characters.

Fourth "Indiana Jones" film delivers mixed results Tue, 27 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT
During the first meeting between Professor Henry Jones and Mutt Williams at a small diner, two sharply dressed agents confront them at their table.

Quickly realizing the potential threat of both men, Mutt pulls out a weapon. Jones smirks and says, "I think you brought a knife to a gun fight," as the agents began to pull dark firearms from their pockets.

"Prince Caspian" continues the Narnia tradition Tue, 27 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT
The second chapter in the Chronicles saga begins in Narnia.

The viewers are introduced to a slew of new characters and witness many differences in the appearance of the landscape from the last film.

In the beginning scene, inside a large castle, a baby is born and soon Prince Caspian is informed he must escape the castle or be killed.

University recalls life of student Wed, 28 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT
As University of Mississippi students and faculty continue to mourn the loss of 20-year-old Ole Miss student Julius Dozier, many are coming together to celebrate his life by remembering the person he was and the lives he affected. "He was always smiling," sophomore journalism major Elizabeth Googe said as tears filled her eyes.

Losing the stronghold Wed, 28 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT
There has been nationwide speculation of a transformation in the party-line support in Mississippi, a traditionally Republican state, since the election of Travis Childers of Booneville, Miss., to the state's 1st congressional district U.S. House of Representatives seat over Republican candidate Greg Davis.

Students, parents question tuition increase Wed, 28 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT
The 3.5 percent tuition increase taking effect at the beginning of the 2008-2008 school year is evoking mixed reactions from parents, students and faculty at the University of Mississippi. Coupled with the inflation of the economy, parents and students alike are feeling the sting of increased tuition.

Toyota clarifies nature of donations Wed, 28 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Toyota Motor Co.'s announcement last year that it was building a new manufacturing plant near Blue Springs surprised many who thought the facility would be built elsewhere. And it was a pleasant surprise for area leaders when Toyota revealed that it also would donate $50 million to schools in Pontotoc, Union and Lee counties over 10 years.

Lawmakers question Gov's Medicaid solution Wed, 28 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Gov. Haley Barbour is asking the Mississippi House and Senate to approve a complicated new formula to plug a $90 million hole in the Medicaid budget, but some lawmakers want detailed information about how their local hospitals would be affected. "I hope he don't think we're going to do this quick just because he wants us to," House Public Health Chairman Steve Holland, D-Plantersville, said Tuesday after Barbour and the Mississippi Hospital Association revealed the plan.

Seven injured in Jackson-area train collision Wed, 28 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT
At least seven people were injured Tuesday when an Amtrak passenger train collided with a garbage truck on a rural stretch of track in Copiah County, south of Jackson. The accident occurred about 1:30 p.m. between Terry and Hazlehurst. Emergency crews from Copiah and Hinds counties were at the scene as were officials from local fire departments.

Raising tuition? Make it benefit the students Wed, 28 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT
In a time in which prices for everything from gasoline to groceries are reaching all-time highs, the University of Mississippi has announced its plan to increase tuition by 3.5 percent beginning in the fall 2008 semester. This is perfect news for struggling college students (Note: sarcasm intended).

Student living in a recession Wed, 28 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT
There are some things in life that I simply do not understand. For instance, I do not and probably will never understand how disco actually succeeded as a musical genre. At the top of my list, however, is undoubtedly the economy, and I know I am not the only one to place it there.

Handicapping the NCAA field Wed, 28 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Sunday's loss in the SEC tournament final against LSU wasn't just a loss to an archrival. It did more than cost Ole Miss its second tournament title in three years. The loss hurt the Rebels in seeding for the NCAA tournament. Forget wins over top No. 6 Georgia, No.

Reese named SEC athlete of year Wed, 28 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Ole Miss junior jumper Brittney Reese was named the SEC Female Field Athlete of the Year for the second straight year and six other track and field Rebels earned postseason awards the league office announced Monday. Reese, who was also named to the women's All-SEC First Team, recently completed one of the top seasons in school history as she competed as the nation's top long jumper for the entire season.

Carter named golf All-American Wed, 28 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT
OXFORD, Miss. -- Ole Miss women's golfer Dori Carter added another honor to an outstanding year, as she was named a Duramed FUTURES Tour Honorable Mention All-American by the National Golf Coaches Association (NGCA). Carter, a native of Valdosta, Ga., becomes the first All-American in the history of the program.

Colfer's "Supernaturalist" perfect for Sci-Fi fans Wed, 28 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Why not start summer school off right, with a mind-opening novel like Eoin Colfer's "The Supernaturalist"? Just before returning to good ol' Ole Miss, I finished off this particularly intriguing Sci-Fi novel that kept my imagination standing on the tips of my toes.

"Love is a Mix Tape" memoir brings love, grief, acceptance Wed, 28 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT
The New York Times bestseller, "Love is a Mix Tape: Life and Loss, One Song at a Time," by Rob Sheffield goes above and beyond the expectations of an offering to the supreme power that is pop culture. With multiple references to indie rock bands like Souxsie, pop groups like Hanson and gangsta rap like Notorious B.

Children enjoy Ohr-O'Keefe Museum Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:13 CDT
Wrapping up the school year, the Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art announces that it has seen more than 11,000 school children with a combination of outreach education and tours at the Swetman House for the 2007-08 school year. Museum education coordinator Sara Miller reports that staff and volunteers took the Great Tile Project, the 'Gal-Ohr-e,' and pinch pots to schools throughout Harrison, Hancock and Jackson counties, worked with Biloxi's Center for New Opportunities, participated with clay activities at numerous school and organization field days, and brought tours of all ages to the transitional museum location at the Glenn Swetman House. Some programs are paid with a small fee; many are free and are funded for now through a variety of grants, including from the Foundation for the Mid-South, the Ford Foundation, and the Gulf Coast Community Foundation as well as through events such as 'Blue Hawaii' and through museum memberships. The education programs focus on the works and life of potter George E. Ohr (1857-1918), and in the coming year will also incorporate Pleasant Reed, a former slave who built his house in Biloxi. This summer, the museum will offer 12 sessions, some in each of the three coast counties. Details: Sara Miller at 374.5547 or e-mail ohroutreach@yahoo.com.

Festival to feature music, speakers Fri, 30 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT
The University of Mississippi has begun preparing activities surrounding the presidential debate, including a festival which will take place on September 26, 2008, the day of the debate. Administrators and various departments on campus are developing other ways for students to get involved with the debate since most students will not get to attend the event due to limited seating in the Ford Center for Performing Arts.

Web site allows journalists to house with Oxford homeowners Fri, 30 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT
A new Web site is now open for journalists to book properties for their stay in Oxford during the presidential debate. Oxforddebatehousing.com came out of a brainstorming session between University of Mississippi officials and Oxford city officials on what Oxford could do to help with the upcoming influx of 3,000 journalists into Oxford at the presidential debates in September.

Alternate routes avoid University Ave. Fri, 30 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT
All roads may lead to Ole Miss, but it might to wise to avoid University Avenue for now. Traffic congestion on the avenue has been an ongoing problem since April when construction began. University Ave. is expected to be under repair until August. "We are hoping to be done by August 4; that is the expected completion date," said Maxey Potts, an employee with Endevco, Inc.

Scruggs sentencing date set Fri, 30 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Trial lawyer Richard "Dickie" Scruggs will be receiving his sentence on July 2, from U.S. District Judge Neal Biggers who will be presiding in the U.S. District Court in Oxford. The original date was set for June 18, but was moved after Scruggs objected to the date and the courts decided that Scruggs and the other two co-defendants, Scruggs' law partner Sidney Backstrom and Scruggs' son Zach, were entitled to more time.

Summer concert series kicks off Fri, 30 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT
The LOU (Lafayette-Oxford-University) Summer Sunset Series kicks off June 1 at the University of Mississippi with a free concert performed by gospel blues musician John Wilkins. The free concert will be June 1 at 7 p.m. on the Grove stage. Wilkins is the pastor at Hunter's Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Como and the son of blues musician and minister, Robert Wilkins.

Not-so-dog days of summer Fri, 30 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Despite the fact that summertime is often reserved for rest and relaxation for most college students in the U.S., many University of Mississippi students are enrolled in the 2008 academic summer session. Director of Summer School, Don Howie said the number of students enrolling in summer courses has either been stable or has increased in the past 10 years.

Universities cease yearbook printing Fri, 30 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Three major universities, including Mississippi State, have decided to stop producing an annual yearbook. Virginia Wesleyan, Purdue, and MSU have all opted to cease publication of their yearbooks after this year due to various reasons. Kay Jones, yearbook adviser at MSU, said the university was forced to stop publishing its yearbook because of budget cuts and lack of interest.

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