Rebel Radio, “The Voice of Ole Miss,” Serves as a Job, Hobby, and Learning Experience to Students in Oxford, MS

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Rebel Radio, more commonly known as “92.1 The Voice of Ole Miss,” is a radio station run solely by students at the University of Mississippi. The station serves most of Northern Mississippi and targets students and people between the ages 12-35. Rebel Radio informs students and residents mainly in Oxford, MS about sports, upcoming events, and news involving the University. Unlike some stations, music is played every day and night, at all hours, to entertain students and listeners.  Many students enjoy calling the station and requesting songs as well as giving their input on situations occurring on campus and in Oxford.

“Rebel radio is always playing in my car while I’m driving to class in the mornings. They play a good mixture of different types of music and are always very informative about sports and upcoming events on campus or in Oxford,” said Kim Banks, a Junior at Ole Miss.

Rebel Radio gives students an opportunity to share and express their musical talent with the community and gain more experience with radio equipment. The station is located on campus in the S. Gale Denley Student Media Center in Bishop Hall.

For more on Rebel Radio, click here.

Restaurants on The Square Brace for Double Decker

This past weekend Oxford, Mississippi hosted its 18th annual Double Decker Music and Arts Festival in the Historic Downtown Square. The festival offers a variety of Musical Acts and over 150 art vendors, not to mention 25 food vendors set up throughout The Square. 

Put on by the Oxford Convention and Visitors Bureau the festival is said to draw a hefty income for the city and business alike. With over 20 restaurants and bars located downtown and the festival drawing a crowd of over 50,000 people, business managers and staff have to be prepared to handle the large crowds and issues that may arise. 

Soulshine Pizza Manager Chesley Pearman sat down with us to talk about the festival, what it means to the business, and problems restaurants on The Square may face during a big event such as this one. 

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Ole Miss students find health benefits from taking Protandim

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With the help from Protandim some Ole Miss students have been able to reduce stress and stay healthy. Protandim is a supplement used to fight oxidative stress and can lower it by 40%. Oxidative stress happens when there is a disturbance in the detoxifying of cells in the human body. When disturbances occur, a toxic effect takes place causing damage to oxygen compounds which can lead to further damage to the proteins, lipids, and DNA. Oxidative stress also can disrupt cell communication that manages all cell action.

Many medical journals have claimed that oxidative stress can lead to various diseases such as cancer, Sickle cell, diabetes, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and many more. Protandim does not claim to cure or prevent any diseases, but there is a lesser chance of developing one if oxidative stress is lowered. The supplement was first introduced to the public in 2005 after an ABC primetime report. After a recent introduction to the Ole Miss community Protandim has caught the eye of several students looking to lead a healthier life.

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Matt Insell takes Head Coach Job for Ole Miss Women's basketball

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For the past five years Matt Insell was an assistant coach for the University of Kentucky's women's basketball program; until a new door opened for him as the head coach at the University of Mississippi.

April 12, 2013 Insell was formally introduced as Ole Miss women's coach

Coach Insell helped lead the lady wildcats all the way to the 2012-2013 NCAA tournament falling to UCONN with a 30-6 record in the Elite 8.  

Insell plans to turn the Ole Miss  womens basketball program around and take the lady Rebels to the NCAA tournament in the 2013-2014 season.  

" Theres no doubt that we can get this program back to where it needs to be at the top of the SEC, and we're going to do that sooner rather than later; we're at a win now approach, every player on our team knows that, and every player we're recruiting knows that also, and we're excited about the direction we're headed in now"

To also help make this team successful, Insell adds an addition of assistant coaches who all come from winning programs.

The lady rebels 2013-2014 season will start November 1,2013 at the Tad Smith Coliseum.

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Matt Summers Overcomes Troubled Past and Continues His Successful at Ole Miss

Matt Summers is not the average student from Ole Miss. He has been through many obstacles in his life that has made him the successful man he is today. Summers grew up in Greenville, Mississippi where gangs and violence was surrounding him everyday. His home life was different than most kids. When he was not at school, he had to be home taking care of his little sister, because his mother could not stay away from her bad habits and his dad lived far away.

As he entered high school things would only get worse as he was exposed to drugs, gangs, and violence between his family and friends. He went to Greenville High School, which has made national headlines on several occasions because of violence. Summers stayed strong during these tough times and finally an opportunity came to him.

Two of his friends at school told Summers about Washington Academy, which was a private school in Greenville that he had never even heard of. After his junior year at Greenville High School, he went to visit Washington Academy to see if it was even possible for him to afford. Summers did not want this opportunity to pass because he knew this was an opportunity for new hope in his life. He worked an agreement with his step father that he would work all summer on the farm to pay for school, and his father agreed to pay the rest as well.

What made did not know his how much this decision would help him. Summers attended Washington Academy his senior year, and he felt welcome from the very beginning. He made many new friends that were always there for him. He played many sports, including winning the state championship in football. He also continued to do well academically and graduated with a high GPA. He then attended Mississippi Delta Community College where his academics improved even more, and he earned scholarships to help pay for school. He is now attending Ole Miss and where he is involved many ways on and off campus. He is an ambassador, orientation leader, member of Chi Psi fraternity, and a few other things off campus as well.

Ole Miss Students Fear There is Not Enough Time to Move Out of Dorms

     In two weeks, on May 12, all Ole Miss students residing in dorms will have to be completely moved out of their rooms. And moving out is no simple feat. Residents have to move out everything that belonged to them, of course, but they also are required to sweep and mop their floors, wipe down their windows, sills and shelves, and remove all adhesive materials off of walls and doors. This is a process every freshman will experience, since every freshman at the University is required to live in a dorm their first year. Many students believe that the immediate move out regulations are very stressful. Sophomore Ole Miss student Katelyn Miller is especially stressed.

     Miller, a resident of the Residential College, has a Resident Assistant whom is graduating on Saturday, May 11, and will be unable to check any of her residents out that day. Unfortunately, Saturday would have been the most opportune day for her to move out. 

     "I have a really packed exam schedule" Miller said. "And I have a ton of stuff that I need to move into a storage unit or into my car. Since my R.A. will be at her graduation on Saturday, and all the slots are filled on Sunday, I am forced to move out on Friday, after I finish my last exam. It's really unfortunate."

     Resident Assistants of dorms on campus don't feel too sympathetic for residents, however. "I had to do it last year as a freshman" Megan Miller, a R.A. in Dorothy H. Crosby Hall , said. "Everyone's been there." 

     On the ideal time she would like her residents to be moved out, Miller said: "I would personally like them gone sooner rather then later because it's less of a hassle for us closing the building down if they're all gone sooner.

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Team 114 looking to make its mark on Ole Miss baseball

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Ole Miss has emerged as one of the top college baseball programs in the country under the direction of head coach Mike Bianco, but one thing the Rebels have failed to do under Bianco is reach the College World Series, a place Ole Miss hasn't been since 1972.

This year's Ole Miss team is the 114th baseball team in school history, so Bianco came up with the motto "Team 114" to challenge his team to make fans remember them by accomplishing all of their goals.

"Coach (Bianco) always talks about winning a SEC championship, hosting a regional, hosting a super regional, making it to Omaha (College World Series) and winning a national championship," senior right-handed pitcher Brett Huber said. "We're the 114th team here. What are they going to remember us as? 

"If we go and do those things, they'll remember us for that, not just the team that made a regional or made a super regional."

The Rebels are a close-knit group that spends all of their time, on or off the field, together, and with the regular season quickly approaching, Ole Miss is going to lean on that family environment, as they look to reach their goals come postseason play. 

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Jillian and Lisette Tumblin bond over the Southeastern Lacrosse Conference every year

 

The Southeastern Lacrosse Conference brings together a mother and daughter every year for bonding over the sport. Jillian Tumblin, a former high school lacrosse player, and Lisette Tumblin have been a part of the tournament for over nine years.

No matter how close or how far away they are, the weekend of the SELC, they are always there, year after year.

SELC is held in Johns Creek, Georgia, a suburb about 30 minutes outside of Atlanta, and is always held the last weekend of April. 

Lisette Tumblin has seen many things change over the years, and was fully prepared for any mishaps, as she has seen everything happen, from tragedy to a water leak accident.

"One of the sadder events that took place was after the mass shooting at Virginia Tech, their Lacrosse team made it to the tournament here two weeks after, the Johns Creek community showed up in tremendous amounts to support them. We had a ten foot huge card that fans signed and they presented it to the school. We wanted to show love and support for the school and what the kids had gone through," Tumblin said.

"Two years ago one of our sponsors ran over a sprinkler and we had a 40 foot geyser up in the air that was pretty to look at, and the little kids liked running underneath it because it was hot, but it took down all of our bathrooms. So we were in the stadium, it was full of fans, beautiful Sunday, final championship games and we had no bathrooms and no water. Just like lacrosse parents do, we persevered and got some golf carts, where we shuttled people up towards the high school where we had water and bathrooms." 

Some of the schools that competed this year were: Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Tennessee, Vanderbilt and Kentucky. For a full list of teams click here.

This year, the Division I winner was The University of Georgia, and the Division II winner was Liberty University. For more information click on the video below:

Oxford, MS Church: A place of fellowship for Faculty and Students

Clear Creek Missionary Baptist Church, has one of the largest congregations in the city of Oxford. From its C.A.R.E. Ministry to its Culinary Ministry, the church has many opportunities for its members to get involved.

Pastor Eddie Goliday, SR. has been ministering for over a decade at Clear Creek, and is constantly opening the doors of his church to new members. Many students from Northwestern Community College and the University of Mississippi join the church throughout the year and Goliday helps them find their niche of service within the church.

Students also have the chance to fellowship with faculty and staff from the University of Mississippi, such as Dr. Rosusan Bartee, Graduate Professor in the School of Education, and Gloria Howell, Graduate Assistant of Marketing for the Department of Student Housing.

The church is welcoming to university organizations, and commonly collaborates with the University of Mississippi Gospel Choir.  Students also have the opportunity to tutor elementary students in the church and are even offered positions in the church's choir and ushering ministry.

For directions to Clear Creek Missionary Baptist Church, click here.

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Ole Miss Double Decker Festival Puts On Gospel Choir Showcase to Help Fight Obesity

 Recently the state of Mississippi was listed as the "most obese" state in America. As child hood obesity continues to rise as a growing problem, measures to decrease the rate at which kids are consuming unhealthy foods have been taken by the Oxford School District.

This past weekend during the annual Double Decker Festival on the square in Oxford Mississippi, a gospel choir festival was put on to help improve the foods supplied to children within the district. The concert may have been the headliner but the "Good Food For Oxford Schools" certainly made progress in educating the children and parents who turned out, about the importance of eating healthy. Four different area choirs sang 1 or 2 songs throughout the course of the festival.

Volunteers from the AKA sorority helped to serve $1 sample plates of the food that is to be added to the school menu for the district this upcoming Tuesday. Plates included a baked chicken wing, a spoonful of sweet potatoes, greens, and miniature cornbread muffins. The committee says that through eating naturally produced foods grown right here in MS, students have a better chance at maintaining a healthy intake and balanced weight. Portion sizes are being regulated according to the guidelines set by the "United States Department of Agriculture", who also recognizes schools attempting to make a difference.

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Eating Disorder Prevention Organization, Southern Smash, visits Ole Miss

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         Southern Smash is a non-prohit organization raising eating disorder awareness and prevention. Women smash scales to signify that their number on a scale is not important, but their health is.

         Southern Smash aims to educate women about the dangers of eating disorders, but also to empower women to celebrate and embrace their true beauty.

      

        Founder, McCall Dempsey struggled with an eating disorder for 15 years before she received help two years ago. Since then, she has made it her life goal to help women with this illness. Dempsey's blog gives more information of her journey.

Southern Smash tours various campus's hosting "smash parties" and SmashTalks in hopes of helping struggling women. To see more information on Southern Smash's visit to Ole Miss, click here.

Turning Fanhood into a Lifestyle; How one group of friends is making a name for themselves in right field at Ole Miss

Couch Crew member
Issac Moore

     
Although college baseball is increasing in popularity across the nation, it is hard to find a place where baseball is more important than to the fans of Ole Miss.  They have the attendance numbers to back up that claim, thanks in part to the thousands of students that pack the outfield every weekend for Ole Miss Baseball games.

         However, there is one group of students that took their fanhood and made it become way of life.  They call themselves the Couch Crew, and have been so committed to baseball that they go through many sarcifices just to support their team.  "As bad as it sounds, I've skipped a distant relatives funeral just so I could come to a baseball game," Tyler Winkleman, a member of the Couch Crew, said. "When Coach Bianco says this is the best atmosphere in baseball, we take it to heart.  We aren't going to let him down"

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It's Just Different.....

Brad Howard is a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., a traditionally African American fraternity.

  Normally this wouldn't be categorized as "newsworthy" but since Howard is arguably the first Caucasian member of a traditionally African American in the state of Mississippi, one could say it's kind of a big deal.

Howard was a very active member of the Eta Beta chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity here at Ole Miss. He even earned the coveted title of  "Step Master" of his chapter.

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A Free Yearbook that is Not So Free!

Every year the amount of students obtaining Ole Miss yearbooks increases because students are able to get their yearbooks with just a swipe of their Student ID. The problem is, the yearbooks are technically not free. 

It's more like students paying for them ahead of time because it comes out of their tuition. The yearbooks were given away in the Student Union lobby this year, unlike last year where they were given away outside of the Tad Pad. 

This year's yearbook focuses on a more personable perspective for students. The yearbook features stories on some of this year's prime events such as the celebration of Ole Miss having 50 Years of Integration, the first African American Homecoming Queen, the Egg Bowl win, and the SEC Championship Win. All a student has to do is swipe their ID, make sure their name is on the list with no bursar holds on their account, and the yearbook is theirs. Many students on campus think they are getting a free yearbook, when in reality they are not. 

Some students on campus do not know that the yearbook comes out of their tuition. Many students did not have a yearbook in high school, so who's to say they want one in college as well? The students that are aware of this do not exactly like that they are paying tuition and that this yearbook fee is automatically applied.

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Double Decker Arts Festival and Its Impact On Businesses In Oxford, Miss.

The Double Decker Arts Festival took place last weekend on the Square in Oxford, Miss. This art festival is one of the most popular events that take place in town. According to The Library Sports Bar employee Paul, it is bigger than any other event in Oxford, including football weekends. With this being said, businesses live for Double Decker. Many stores on the Square, including My Favorite Shoes provide sales strictly for Double Decker weekend.

Double Decker, which first took place in 1995, attracts people of all ages, from different locations. This festival provides tents on the square with many different types of art that people can purchase. This two day, Friday and Saturday, event will not only continue to be famous for the city of Oxford, but it will continue to be the money maker for business owners.

For more on businesses and Double Decker, click here.

Federal Judge Michael Mills Of Oxford, MS Has An Interesting Hobby

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Michael P. Mills began his journey to Federal Judge in 1975 at Itawamba Community College where he received his Associates Degree.  He received his Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Mississippi in 1978.  Two years later, he finished law school at Ole Miss and began practicing law.

“I didn’t have any reason to become a lawyer, except that I wanted to go into public service to help people.”  Mills said.

Over the course of his 33-year career, Judge Mills has helped a lot of people.  His most famous case was in 1997 when he tried the De La Beckwith trial on the murder of Medgar Evers.  Judge Mills upheld the conviction and sentenced Beckwith to life in prison for first-degree murder.

Judge Mills served in the Mississippi House of Representatives for 9 years and then served as a Justice on the Mississippi Supreme Court from 1995-2001.  In 2001, Mills was recognized by former President George W. Bush and nominated to the United States Federal Court system.

However, Mike Mills is not your typical judge.  In fact, he’s not just called “Your Honor”.  He has a title that no other federal judge can claim.

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Ole Miss student Amanda Schnugg rejects the idea of religion

In a religious and God fearing region,  admitting that you're an atheist can cause a solitary lifestyle. Even though the presence of the Christian faith is stronger in the south, "noreligious" ranks third among religious affiliations in the world at 1.1 billion.

Amanda Schnugg said she wasn't always a nonbeliever. Schnugg said she was in a youth group at a Baptist church, won awards and wanted to be a missionary.

The U.S. Religion Landscape Survey breaks down a vast range of demographics and practices that details the perception of the American public on religion. Schnugg said she knows that she's "different and outside of the box," but understands that a large majority of Americans identify themselves with Christianity.

She also said she doesn't broadcast her non-belief unless someone asks, but said "it's not something I hide." Click here for more on the story.

Practice Continues For Lizzy Houska Even After Successful Rebelette Tryouts

Mary-Kate Domino, Rebelette veteran helps Lizzy Houska improve her turns. 

After joining the Ole Miss Student Dance Company, Lizzy Houska, freshman at the University of Mississippi, missed dancing as part of a spirit squad and competing at a national level.

The Ole Miss Rebelettes are a part of the Pride of the South Marching Band. With the marching band the Rebelettes perform at the pregame Grove pep rally, on the sidelines at football games and at halftime. The girls also perform at basketball games and represent the University of Mississippi at parades and charity events.

Every January, the Rebelettes compete at the Universal Dance Association (UDA) Nationals competition in Disney World. With the improvement of ending the 15-year drought of unsuccessful trips to nationals this past year, the Rebelettes were determined to do some home cleaning and built a new dance team. On April 13, 2013, Emily Wood, Rebelette coach, the the panel of judges chose 24 girls to make up the 2013-2014 squad, cutting four veteran dancers off of the team.

Because the competitiveness of the squad has risen, Houska's nerves about making the team still have not settled.

"Being a sophomore and newbie on the team is really intimidating. I remember in high school when a new girl would join the team it was always a little awkward because everybody is already in a groove and knows exactly where they fit in on the team," said Houska.

Mary-Kate Domino, freshman Rebelette veteran and sorority sister of Houska, was recruited to help keep Houska's technique on point over the summer in time for summer practices and UDA camp. The girls may have made the team, but the work doesn't stop there.

For more information about the Ole Miss Rebelettes click here.

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Double Decker Brings Booming Business to Oxford Mississippi's YaYa's

Oxford Mississippi held its 18^th annual Double Decker arts festival this past weekend. Each year Double Decker brings more publicity and visitors to Oxford, meaning more business for local vendors. YaYa's a frozen yogurt store on the square, is no exception.

Third year YaYa's employee, Allison Corley says, “I’ve never seen so many people in two rooms in my entire life…I think we reached the maximum capacity of our store.” While the frozen yogurt store has been faced with more competition in the past year, with the opening of Twisters and Pinkberry, Corley does not fear YaYa's will lose business.


Although Corley touches on the loss of business during summer when most students leave Oxford she says, “we have stayed steady and we haven’t really lost much business from it.” 


Click here for more on Corley's interview and YaYa's in Oxford, MS

Ole Miss Students Campaign for Healthier Food on Campus

UM Food Action team member, Jillian Cowart, campaigns outside
the student union in hopes of sparking interest among students
about healthier food on campus.

The Real Food Challenge is a national movement that has found its way to the Ole Miss campus. It's aim is to introduce local, organic, and humanely raised food on college campuses by training and supporting students to lead 'real food campaigns.'

On April 8, 2013, representatives from the Real Food Challenge visited Ole Miss in hopes of sparking interest within the student body to advocate for better food at the university. Their efforts were successful and shortly after the visit students formed the UM Food Action Team. 

"We are excited to begin working on this campaign and make a difference within the Ole Miss community," said team leader Elizabeth LoCoco. 

The team is in the early stages of working with the university's food provider, Aramark, to attain their goal of increasing the amount of real, sustainable food on the Ole Miss campus by 20% by the year 2020. 

For more information about the UM Food Action Team and their plans to introduce healthier food on campus click here.

Oxford, MS Resident Cameron Willson goes to Regional Crossfit Games

                                                                                                        Cameron Willson, a student at the University of Mississippi, is competing in the Regional Crossfit Games next month. The competition will be held in San Antonio, Texas on May 24-26, 2013.

Willson began participating in Crossfit workouts when his friend Trey introduced him to the sport. "The first workout I did was Fran, which is 21-15-9 of thrusters and pullups. I hated it." quoted Willson. After Willson began eating healthier and stuck with the Crossfit workouts, he began to see a change in his body, and developed a love for the sport. Over time, he progressed so much that he decided to begin competing in the Crossfit Open workouts. This is his second year to strive for his desire to make it all the way to becoming named Crossfit's "Fittest on Earth." Last year's winner was Rich Froning.

Willson trains for the Crossfit Regionals at the local gym, Oxford, Crossfit. He not only uses the facility for his personal workouts, but is also a trainer at the gym which is owned by local couple, Brady and Cory Williamson.

For more information on Cameron Willson, click here.

Over A Century With Mississippi WWII Veteran Linn “Pap” Pang

Veteran Linn Pang, affectionately known as “Pap,” stares out a narrow window near the exit door at the Mississippi State Veterans Home in Oxford, Miss. Sunday, April 14, 2013. Photo by: Lauren Loyless

Over A Century With Mississippi WWII Veteran Linn “Pap” Pang 

By: Lauren Loyless

OXFORD- Navy Veteran Linn “Pap” Pang is a war hero overseas, a father figure to his niece and nephews, and has lived for over a century. 

Pang spent most of his childhood in Marks, Miss. with his nine siblings after his mother died when he was only 10 years-old. His older sister took on the role of motherhood, who he developed a close bond with over the years. While living in Marks as a child he obtained the nickname “Pap” due to his reputation of hanging out with the older boys. Pang’s family then moved to a British colony in Hong Kong, China where they lived with a family friend. Pang recalls that whenever his dad was questioned about the move to China he would simply reply, 

“If they can not speak Chinese, they are not Chinese,” laughed Pang who was imitating his father. 

 When Pang returned to the U.S. he decided to work at a Chicago mill making wooden boxes for 35-cents an hour while attending a local high school. After graduating, he joined the Signal Corps as a volunteer. 

“I’ll tell you when you have mouths to feed, including my father, money was scarce, so I am telling you like it is, I am not blowing it up...I joined for the money,” said Pang. 

 After a fourth round of military training, Pang moved from the Signal Corps to the Navy and began to work with Naval Aviation. When he arrived in Japan, Pang remembers fishing with the boys the first few nights, but even frying the fish in a case of butter could not mask the smell of death around them.

“Whoever was there before us had killed a lot of Japanese. They dug trenches near the water and laid all of the bodies inside. The flesh of these Japanese stayed in my nostrils for weeks, all you could smell was dead flesh...I didn’t eat no more fish from that water,” said Pang.  

Ten days before the end of the war Pang flew back to the U.S. where doctors discovered he had Tuberculosis. After a full recovery, he moved to Clarksdale, Miss. in 1950 to help his sister with the family's grocery store. He took an active role in helping to raise his niece and three nephews after his brother and law’s death, just like his sister did for him many years ago.  

Years down the road, Pang was living alone when three days before Christmas his home perished in a fire with all of his belongings. He now calls the Mississippi State Veterans Facility his home where the staff and his fellow veterans love him. 

“He’s very friendly and outgoing. Everyone here loves him, its kind of hard not too,” said Veteran’s Recreation Director Matt Lowry. 

“We both lived in Clarksdale...we are close to each other now,” said Veteran Thomas Miller.

For his 100th birthday last year, Pang received many honors including a letter from Michelle Obama, a day named after him in Clarksdale, Miss., and the honor of being named Ole Miss Community Hero of the Week during the 2012 Vanderbilt football game.

“It was thrilling,” said Pang. “To have all those people cheering for me...I’m just a small town man.” 

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Ole Miss Students Participate in Relay For Life

On Friday, April 19, Ole Miss students and Oxford, MS residents participated in a Relay For Life walk to raise awareness and money for cancer. 

The walk started off with the singing of the National Anthem and presenting the cancer survivors of the Oxford-Lafayette area. 

The children of the Oxford’s Boys and Girls Club sang ‘Happy Birthday’ to the cancer survivors, which goes along with the motto of Relay For Life, “Celebrating More Birthdays”. 

The cancer survivors then took the first lap around the circle to start off the all night walk, which goes from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. 

Students participated by walking and also by setting up team tents where they sold baked goods and had games to play to raise more money for their team. 

Relay For Life is sponsored by the American Cancer Society a health organization devoted to eliminating cancer.

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Isiah Young continues to dominate collegiate track

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Isiah Young has competed in the Olympics. He holds the Ole Miss records for the 100 and 200-meter. Now, he is looking to take home SEC and NCAA Championships.

Young competed in the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. He qualified in the 200, and made it to the semifinal heat before being eliminated.

“I can say that I’ve been there,” Young said. “Not many people can say they’ve been to the Olympics. Now that I look back it was a pretty big accomplishment. I’m going to take that and use it as motivation to try and get back to the next one."

The senior has run the 100 in 10.07, and the 200 in 20.16 seconds, both of which are Ole Miss records.

Last week, Young was named co-runner of the week by the SEC, after he posted a time of 10.09 seconds in the 100. 

The fastest man to ever run for Ole Miss is looking to dominate in the final races of his collegiate career.

Young will look to win the 100 and 200 at the SEC and NCAA Championships. The SEC Championships will take place May 9-12, and the NCAA Championships will be June 5-8.

            

For more on Isiah Young click here.