Oxford MS sees a rise in home break-ins during university vacations

Oxford, MS is often known as an extremely safe community, however in recent months a disconcerting  trend has been on the rise. There has been an alarming increase in home break-ins in off campus residences. Many have attributed this to the fact that much of the student population lives off campus and have several extended breaks from school throughout the year.

"I had four or five houses in my cul-de-sac alone broken into in like a forty-eight hour period." said Jake Greenway, a Junior student at Ole Miss who has been personally affected by the crime spike. During extended breaks like winter break where the students are off for up to six straight weeks students homes become easy targets. "There were literally no cars in our neighborhood for like five or six days straight, so I think thats when they hit us." added Greenway. Progress in catching those responsible for these break-ins has been somewhat slow however progress is being made.

Students are being advised to take every precaution in order help curb the burglaries. Making sure doors and windows stay locked as well as keeping homes well lit even when away help to discourage burglars from attempting to break in to homes.

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A True Story of a Walking Miracle

A True Story of a Walking Miracle.

Taylor Hashman makes a full recovery after a near death experience.

April 29, 2013

Oxford, Miss.- Three years ago Taylor Hashman nearly lost his life. Former Ole Miss baseball player from Naples, Florida, was in a terrible accident that put him in the ICU for several months. Doctors feared that he may never breathe on his own again, let alone ever step foot onto a baseball field.

Hashman was punched in the face outside of an apartment building that knocked his head in to the concrete. The impact fractured his skull, which then caused his brain to swell forcing doctors to put him in a medically induced coma. After 13 days, Taylor finally woke up to reality. After many of the surgical procedures taken, doctors told Hashmans’ father that he might never regain the motor skills of his right extremities.

Hashman refused to let this be the end of his baseball career. “When my father told me I might never walk or move my right arm again, I knew that wasn’t possible,” said Hashman. “There was no way I was going to give up on my dreams and stop doing the things I loved,” he continued. Hashman has been in physical therapy working to rebuild his muscles and motor skills for over a year now. Taylor Hashman is now training to try out for independent baseball teams all across the nation.

Three years ago, Taylor was lucky to even be alive. Now, he is in the midst of a full recovery, wor king towards a second chance to make it in the big leagues. 

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.

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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.