Smoking Ban Gets Online Opposition (mm3)

Soon students may be able to breathe easier on the campus of Ole Miss.  A smoking ban was proposed and passed in the ASB senate, but still must go through faculty and administration for approval.

Student opinion on the ban varies between smokers and non-smokers.  Junior Journalism major and non-smoker Kristen Stephens said “I believe it’s a good idea. The current system ins’t working well enough and stuents aren’t always staying in the designated areas.  Getting rid of the problem altogether seems like the best solution.”

Other students, especially smokers, are not on board with the program.   Opposition to the ban gave rise to a facebook page called “Kiss My Butt Ole Miss” intended to raise awareness of the potential ban and get support. Richard Burke, a senior political science major from Natchez, is the founder of the new facebook page.  So far the page only has 31 fans since being founded back in September.  In the information bar the page says “We Intend on Keeping Designated Smoking Areas at Ole Miss”

“I'm not real sure what makes the ASB think that I deserve fewer freedoms than everyone else, but I certainly beg to differ,” Ole Miss student Kate Jones wrote on the page, “I'm fine with respecting smoking regulations. It's that a governing minority is trying to limit my actions, not because I'm doing anything wrong, but only because they don't like it.”

If you’d like to voice your opinion on the matter or link up with fellow smokers visit the Kiss My Butt Ole Miss fan page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kiss-My-Butt-Ole-Miss/269043923118477

Counseling Center Promotes Stress-Less Week (MM2)

Finals week can be a very stressful time for students in college.  To fight off the stress, the University of Mississippi has initiated “Stress-Less Week” beginning April 30 and going through May 4.  Stress-Less Week is made up of several activities including yoga, lawn games, massages, and live entertainment.

During this week the counseling center will open a ‘napping well’ where students can take 30-minute power naps between the hours of 11am and 2pm.  The napping well will not allow any electronics or distracting devices inside but they can be safely checked in at the front desk.   Earplugs, air mattresses, blankets, and eye masks will be available for students.  The napping well will maintain complete silence to offer students a good place to nap.

For more information on stress less week visit the counseling center’s facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/University-of-Mississippi-Counseling-Center/87391980232

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Study Help List

Brown Hall Students Make Study Help List

With finals at Ole Miss right around the corner, students in Brown Hall got together to help devise five important study tips.  After a bit of research, they found the five strategies below can help deplete stressful behaviors just before the big test.  Freshman Nathan Weston said, “I hope these [tips] can help some people pass.  I know I need the extra advice.”

1)    Avoid distractions

      It is important to create an appropriate study environment that is free from interruptions.  Everyone is different when it comes to studying.  Make sure your environment is conducive to your needs, no matter where your friends might want to study. 

      Do you have that friend of that is always upset about their performance on the last test until they get it back and realize they made an A?  Stay away from that person during finals.  You do not need attitudes like that to stress you out while you are preparing.  They are usually the ones not afraid to pull an all-nighter on material they already know.

2)    Break it up!

            Make sure you give your brain a rest periodically.  You cannot simply cram information inside it all day.  That’s extra stress.  Set checkpoints ahead of time that will act as goals for study breaks.  Once you reach that point, grab a snack or take a walk.  Your brain will thank you!

3)    Don’t procrastinate

            Being prepared is important to finishing any task.  Stress is reduced severely when students take the time to begin reviewing material piece by piece, instead of directly before they are asked to show what they know.

4)    Study before sleep

            Studies show that your brain retains more information just before rest.  If you must cram before a final, try your best to limit your study session to an hour and a half.  Studies show that after that time period, ability to hold on to information decreases exponentially.

5)    Be confident!

            Relax! If you went over these tips, and took the time to implement them, you’ve got this! Stay strong!

Delta Delta Delta Hosts Dinner for Parents’ Weekend

Those in the mood for a bit of barbecue and fellowship before the big Double Decker Festivities get into full were in for a treat at the Delta Delta Delta house on Ole Miss campus.  Rib Cage on the Square catered a barbecue dinner as a part of Parents’ Weekend.

For just $10 students and family members were able to help themselves to as much pork shoulder sandwich, slaw, and beans as they could eat.  The dinner was held from 3:30 to 5:30 and enjoyed a major turnout.

Freshman Tri Delt member, Dunn Latham, commented, “I had no idea Parent’s Weekend would produce such a large event.  Anyone who didn’t make it definitely missed a nice luncheon with great food.” 

Proceeds from the barbecue went to the Carson-Pitcock Scholarship Fund, a Delta Delta Delta sponsored scholarship.  The scholarship, established in 2007 by the sorority will be presented to a member based upon sorority board approval that establishes the selected student as a valued leader.

Latham stated that she is proud to represent a sorority that gives back in a creative way.  “I’m just proud that the extended Tri Delt family was able to come out and help us with such an important cause!”

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