For the first time in this 2016 season, Ole Miss had a weekend that did not go its way— and I mean, it really did not go its way. South Carolina used three great outings from its weekend rotation to punish the Rebel bats. Ole Miss also had six errors on the weekend, and the Gamecocks took full advantage of that. It was the first time Ole Miss had been swept since 2014...
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STILLWATER, Oklahoma – Ole Miss got the bats going, but couldn’t fend off the Oklahoma State offense, falling to the Cowgirls in both games of the doubleheader 9-6 and 8-6 Friday at Cowgirl Stadium. Both teams swapped multiple lead changes in the two-game set, but late surges by the Cowgirls was the difference in the close contests. Senior Natalie Martinez finished...
If you’re a Black Lives Matter supporter, I urge you to consider whether or not Hillary Clinton can be a principled champion for the cause. In late February, Clinton hosted a private fundraiser in Charleston, South Carolina, where it cost $500 minimum to attend. An African-American activist named Ashley Williams paid to hear what Hillary Clinton had to say about criminal...
James J. Cooke was known to many as a decorated military veteran, esteemed historian, renowned professor and a dedicated husband and father. Cooke, age 77, died March 6, 2016 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford. Cooke joined the U.S. Regular Army in 1957 and was stationed in Ingrandes-sur-Vienne. Shortly thereafter, he met his wife, Josephine, in a picturesque scene...
Reports compiled by: Lasherica Thornton Briefs do not include every incident from the past week – additionally, all suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Oxford Police Department Reports Auto Burglary: 1 Careless Driving: 11 Civil Matter: 3 Disturbance: 11 House Burglary: 1 Malicious Mischief: 2 Noise Violation: 4 Petit Larceny: 4 Stalking: 2 Welfare Concern:...
Show up. That is the theme for Ole Miss Lacrosse this coming season. Show up for your team, for your university, and for your teammates. This year the lacrosse team is determined to make a difference in their program and have the best season possible. George K. D. Hopkins, aka Coach Drit, describes the potential he sees in this 2016 team when he says, “we have a lot...
The 2016 NFL Draft is a little more than a month away, and former Ole Miss players Laremy Tunsil, Laquon Treadwell and Robert Nkemdiche are all predicted to go somewhere in the first round. A lot could change between now and April 28, but there is already plenty of speculation over where the prospects will find themselves. Tunsil is the highest-rated player among the...
When I heard of the attack in Brussels my first reaction was heartbreak, but what scared me the most was the apathy I felt. My heart hurt for the people. My heart hurt for their loved ones, but what absolutely terrified me was the “Yeah, that’s about right” thought that crossed my mind. It’s like this happens so often now that we’re not even surprised anymore....
