Pups of Oxford are barking up the wrong tree

The dogs of Oxford are ‘barking up the wrong tree’ according many Oxford officials. After recent hearings mans best friend has been ordered to stay much closer to their owner when out on the town.
The Board of Alderman met on Nov. 16. Their verdict of the meeting stated that dogs of Oxford have to be on a leash within the city limits of Oxford, unless of course on private property. The office of the mayor was not able to comment on the ruling over the busy weekend.
While this ordinance is being enforced for the safety of animals and humans, many dog owners feel that it is unfair to restrict the animals when there is no outlet for the dogs such as an Oxford dog park.
“I just don’t think its fair that I can’t even take my dog out to play Frisbee in the park because he has to be on a leash, I mean I would understand if he was a violent dog but he is just playful. He is in a smaller yard all day so I am aggravated I can’t take him somewhere to run around.”, dog owner Aaron Smith said about the new ordinance.
Many of the dog owners living in the Oxford area are also students, which often times means cramped yards for their pets to roam. Perry Woods a law student said that her three small puppies loved going to Lamar Park to run around with the other dogs, but now when they go on leashes they often misbehave.
Not having a designated area for dogs to roam free is creating some anger in the student community and some are even ignoring the new rules. “If my dog is just running around and playing, and I get issued a fine I’m going to fight it. What are you really going to put a price tag on my dog playing in the park? It is not fair at least give us somewhere to go.”, Bryn Mahan a college student stated.
However Pat Lamar Park is still described as an ‘anything goes’ park. But if Oxford residents are willing to pay a monthly fee there is one exclusive dog park to the area named Pampered Paws in which they can join.


http://www.bringfido.com/attraction/621/
http://www.pamperedpawsoxfordms.com/
ajsmith7@olemiss.edu- Aaron Smith Student at Ole Miss
bkmahan@olemiss.edu-Bryn Mahan Student at Ole Miss
epwoods@olemiss.edu- Perry Woods Law Student

Prevention, Not Preparedness, Is Key When Dealing with Terrorism at Ole Miss

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Prevention, Not Preparedness, Is Key When Dealing with Terrorism at Ole Miss

Amidst the joy of the holiday season in the quain city of Portland, Oregon, residents attending the annual tree lighting ceremony were in for a scare when they heard of a potential bomb threat set by a 19-year-old Oregon State University student, who also had ties to the well-known terrorist group Al-Qaeda.

While the Ole Miss community does not seem a likely target for a terrorist attack, Dr. Cark Jensen, Director of the Center for Intelligence and Security Studies disagreed. "A terrorist attack is as likely in Oxford as any other place in America", Dr. Jensen said.

Junior legal studies major Lauren Hoemke agreed. "It wouldn't suprise me", she said, "Majoring in legal studies has really opened my eyes to how easy it is to make and obtain serious weapons.

Though intelligence and security studies is only a minor at Ole Miss, when it is combined with majors such as computer science, engineering, and foreign languages, it will play a critical role in preventing future attacks. "My fondest hope is that one of our graduates will be the key to preventing the next 9-11", said Dr. Jensen.

Dr. Jensen, as well as his students, would all have the same approach if there was a terrorist attack at Ole Miss today. "The goal is to prevent terrorist attacks before they occur", he said.

Elizabeth Younger, a junior international studies major, had the same mindset as her professor Dr. Jensen. "With the skills I've learned in the minor, I hope I could identify and prevent that type of threat before it could become a reality."

"Your chances of dying on the interstate in a car crash are exponentially larger than your chances of becoming a victim of terrorism", Dr. Jensen said, "but I also try to keep my eyes open and behave as any good citizen would."

Hoemke echoed Dr Jensen's thoughts. "While the chances of an attack are not as high up as they could be, it is important for all students to be ready and educated because terrorism issues are big issues."

University Police Department and Oxford Police Department could not be reached for comment.

Keke Rockette
December 6, 2010
Mississippi Truth Project

The William Winter Institution of Racial Reconciliation has a new oral historian who is helping with the new Mississippi Truth Project.

Rhondalyn Peairs is an Oxford native, oral historian who has been brought in to help with the William Winter Institution of Racial Reconciliation’s Mississippi Truth Project. The Mississippi Truth Project is a journey through history with counties all throughout Mississippi. It is an assignment William Winter Institution of Racial Reconciliation took upon themselves to complete by going to different counties and finding out history from the county’s point of view.
Peairs has been to counties from Lafayette County to Neshoba County investigating and finding out the ‘truth.’ During her time of working here at Ole Miss she will be ‘ bringing things back to the forefront.’ According to Peairs several children in Oxford County say that they are tired of people coming from a different place and knowing more about their county then they do.
Peairs further explained her job and what she does as an oral historian.
“Oral history is kind of like deconstructing history. It’s reclaiming history. Oral history serves to equalize, enhance, and to fill in gaps,” Peairs continued, “this is nothing new. It has just be brought back to the forefront. It is not just the big people. It is everybody.”
Over time Peairs along with Patrick Weems, program coordinator of William Winter Institute of Racial Reconciliation, will continue gather history and facts and they will be published on a detailed website: http://www.ms.civilrightsproject.com
Not only is Peairs looking at the history of the community people but she is also looking at the history of the facilities in the community.
“She’s doing Oral History all around the state. She is looking at Health care facilities, Police departments, she is looking into racial situations from the past and possibly present. This is to hopefully give clarity for where they are now” said Weems
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Patrick Weems and Rhondalyn Peairs can both be contacted at 662-915-6734
Pweems@olemiss.edu

School of Sociology and Anthropology Uses Diverse Media to Study the Social World

Leavell Hall quietly displays postings of studies of social interactions across the
world. As stated in the School’s mission and purpose statement on the Ole Miss website,
the sociology department “systematically studies the social world (that is) human social
life.” Most interesting are three recent examples of studies of diverse societies using
various media to help students “acquire intelligence and civil competence,” with the use
of writing, television, and university courses.
Assistant Professor, Ross Haenfler wrote a book entitled, ‘Straight Edge: Clean
Living Youth, Hardcore Punk, and Social Change’ (Rutgers, 2006). After completing an
eight year ethnographic study, he even assumed such a lifestyle. He reported that this
group is perceived differently in separate parts of the nation, although is it really a
subculture where young people can belong to a group without feeling peer pressure to
perform certain ways. Not only was the written word utilized to share Haenfler’s
findings, but there was also a televised special on National Geographic Channel.
Dr. Jason Klodt, Associate Professor of Modern Languages and 2010 UM
Humanities Teacher of the Year presented ‘Growing Up on Film: Youth and
Disaffection in Contemporary Spain,’ on the UM campus this fall. He writes, “Film has
become the de facto model of and for youth culture” and particularly in Spain, youth is
portrayed in cinema as “a brutal period of desperation and anomie.” Dr. Klodt further
states that this challenge of the role of Spain’s youth “interrogates the future of Spain
itself.” This topic certainly raises questions about social change and Dr. Klodt’s
research presentation is a powerful way to share his social analysis findings.
The new Winter Intersession Course entitled “Islam and Global Politics” sparks one’s interest as its premise is “Is there an inevitable clash of civilizations?” and “Are
Islamic and Western ways of life (in)compatible?” This course will examine not only
these questions, but will also “explore the diversity of Muslim groups – from Al-Qaida to
secular Muslims—and the role of Islam in current global conflicts.”
The Sociology department and Meek School of Journalism share common
purposes to enrich the learner’s life. Both aim to promote “civic and social competence”
and “enrich character and provide resources for living a meaningful and useful life.” The
use of media in the Sociology Department is an aspect that demonstrates the relationship
between sociological research and journalism.

The Department of Philosophy and Religion Offers Two Fresh New Courses for the Spring

With the end of the semester approaching, many students are bored with class and trying to put together an exciting schedule for the Spring 2011 semester that also fulfills graduation requirements. For students still looking for hours, the Department of Philosophy and Religion is offering two fresh new courses.
Students looking for hours in Humanities or for a popular class to enjoy will have the chance to experience Religion 386: Religion and Film, formerly known as Topics in Religious Studies. The class has returned for Spring 2011. Professor Ryan Weimer is pleased to bring this course back for the spring. It is a special course which will not be offered every semester at Ole Miss. However, it has been so popular among Ole Miss students in the past that the Department of Philosophy and Religion has permanently added it to the list of course offerings. Now is the time to enroll since students have no way of knowing when it will be offered next. It has received many good reviews on the Ole Miss course evaluations list. Art student Maebh McGonagle says that she has heard this course is interesting and would be interested in taking it to complete her humanities credits based on the reviews she had heard from fellow students. But this is not the only exciting course being offered by Philosophy and Religion this spring.
The Department of Religion is offering a brand new course called Religion 395: Medical Ethics. “We thought there would be some interest in this course. Issues in medical ethics are in the news every day. Many people's views on these issues are informed by their religious tradition,” Says Dr. William F. Lawhead, Professor of Philosophy and Chair of the Department of Philosophy and Religion. “However, most people don't knowthat within a particular religious tradition, such as Christianity, there is a wide diversity of viewpoints and conclusions all developed from the same basic principles,” he says. Medical Ethics is taught by Professor Sarah Moses, who specializes in theology and religious ethics. This course will explore theological thinking on medical issues. Ms. Moses reminds students that this course is not to be confused with a similar medical ethics course offered in philosophy. The department has a wide variety of classes to choose from to hopefully capture the diverse thoughts, majors, and beliefs of the students at The University of Mississippi.

Students in need of a few more hours should check out the courses that Philosophy and Religion has to offer.

William F. Lawhead
Professor of Philosophy and Chair Department of Philosophy and Religion.
Phone: (662) 915-7345
Email: WLawhead@olemiss.edu

Sarah Moses
Professor of Religion
Email: SMoses@olemiss.edu

Www.OleMiss.edu

http://olemiss.edu/depts/religion/

Ole Miss ROTC Recruits Numbers Dropping

The ROTC program here at The University of Mississippi offers students tremendous benifits throughout their collegiate careers. Wheter it be scholarship opportunities, other financhial benefits, or the traditional viewpoint of doing anything for your country, its easy to see why students find the ROTC program intriguing. However, according to a student who asked not to have his name revealed, the number of recruits joining the ROTC has dropped over the las couple years. He stated that he feels that the reason the number of recruits jining the ROTC has declined because of the continuing military involvement in the Middle East and other countries. "People obviously dont want to fight in any wars, and with America being at war with two countries at the present moment, it may cause people to be hesitant to join the program."

This seemed to be a popular trend for students who were thinking about joining the ROTC program, but were still a little skeptic. In an interview with a possible soon to be ROTC member
James Hynes, he stated that the idea of going off to war immediately following graduating college was of course on his mind. "Yeah i know I will probably go to war after college if i decide to join the ROTC, but the thought of having my tuition paid for and to only be serving for four years is a nice trade-off. Who knows, we might finally end the war by the time i graduate." In reference to the war ending, President Obama has said that he plans to recall troops gradually begining this last July. With the number of ROTC recruits declining here at The University of Mississippi, look to see the ROTC program produce more advertisements and to see more on campus recruit campaigns arise. Look to see students who are already members of the ROTC branch out, and try to bring in recurits themselves. The benefits of the program are of course well known. Paid for tuition as well and room and board. you will have life long connections and of course learn valuable life lessons along the way. Look to see the number of recruits joining the ROTC rise this next few years as recruiting efforts increase dramatically. For all the information you need on the ROTC, and to see for yourself how the recruiting campaigns are going visit the Ole Miss ROTC website at www.olemiss.edu/orgs/arotc/

The Astronomy Open House at Kennon Observatory provides guests a peek into the heavens through one of many telescopes.

Each month, University of Mississippi astronomers open the doors of Kennon Observatory to the public, providing an alternative source of entertainment for children and parents.

With today's technology- video games and cell phones- it is hard to keep kids focused. Yet, each month astronomers find their open house full of kids.

Oxford resident Preston Turner has taken his son to the Kennon Observatory’s open houses many times.

“He really enjoys doing it. He has gotten to see Saturn and all it's rings. He said it looked like a UFO with wings,” Turner said. “They allow kids to come on clear nights, and it's really neat looking through big scope.”

Kennon Observatory houses several telescopes under its copper-domed roof, though it did not originally hold the telescopes. From 1859 to 1939 the Physics and Astronomy Department occupied Barnard Observatory before Lewis Hall and Kennon Observatory were built.

Consisting of two domes, Kennon was built in 1939 during the tenure of Professor William Lee Kennon. Separate domes were built for two telescopes. The larger dome includes a 15-inch refracting telescope with co-aligned visual and photographic telescopes and 25-inch portable Dobsonian telescope.

The smaller dome, after being renovated in 1997, now holds an electronic CCD camera attached to a 12-inch Schmidit Cassegian telescope. This electronic CCD camera makes fixed telescopes behave like tracking telescopes, following the motion of the sky and offering viewers a larger image of the sky.

The CCD electronic camera is a main attraction at the Open House. It usually grabs the attention of children. These telescopes provide kids a new experience they are not accustom to these days. Making the telescopes at Kennon tough competition for video games and computers.

On December 10^th starting at 5:30 p.m. the Oxford community is welcome into the doors of Kennon Observatory located on the Ole Miss campus. Admission is free, and as long as the weather permits the show will go on. Although its main audience tends to be children the observatory and telescopes are sure to grab the fascination of adults as well. You’ll be in awe at the treat you are in for.