Monday, April 23, 2012
Humane Society Finding Homes
Humane Society Finding Homes
The Oxford Lafayette Humane Society is a private, nonprofit organization that is not affiliated
with any other local or national organization. The Humane Society has housed
for over 30 years abandoned, lost, homeless, and unwanted animals.
Oxford
Lafayette Humane Society provides shelter for every animal they receive. They
also have adoption services and faster homes. The humane society investigates
incidents of animal cruelty, neglect, and abandonment.
The
society promotes responsible pet ownership by advocating spay/neuter, permanent
identification, and the humane and compassionate treatment of animals. They
recommend strongly contacting them immediately if there is any witness of
abused, neglect or abandonment.
“I
volunteered at least four days a week at my local animals shelter back home,”
says Claire Pride an animal adopter. “When I found out about the Oxford
Lafayette humane Society I would not wait to help them out. After two visits of
volunteer work, I adopted my first dog, Lola, from their adoption services.”
They rely on generous donations from supporters and
community fundraising. The Humane Society is not operated by any national
humane groups so the strongly rely on people like you to being services to the
community.
Donations can be mailed to: Oxford-Lafayette Humane
Society. They are located at 413 McElroy Drive, Oxford MS 38655. Their
hours are Monday through
Saturday, 12:00 to 5:00 PM and closed on Sundays and holidays.
http://www.oxfordpets.com/
Gavin DeGraw Heads to the Grove
Gavin DeGraw Heads to the Grove
Gavin Degraw will be having a
free convert Thursday, April 19 in the Grove.
Craig Morgan will be the opening act.
The show beigns at 8:30 p.m.
and is sponsored by the Ole Miss Student Programming Board and the Department of
Campus Programming.
Students wanted a big star like DeGraw, so the concert is
expected to be a huge hit. Last years
free concert in the Grove had the Goo Goo Dolls and it was a huge success. The Programing Board is hoping for similar
success.
“I have been waiting all year for the concert I can not
wait. I think it’s great Ole Miss puts
on concerts like this for free for us students.
Gavin is such a huge star it will be really fun,” Freshmen, Hallie Elder
said.
DeGraw has had numerous singles over his career, which began in
2003. “Chariot”, “In Love With a Girl”,
and “Not Over You” are just some of his extremely popular singles.
“I have heard of a huge crowd coming out Thursday night it is
going to be packed. Great way to start off
my weekend,” student Marian Allen said.
If turn outs are as great as last years concert, this will be a
amazing event.
-Theresa Cronin
RA #9
OLE MISS WOMEN'S TENNIS TEAM IN SEC TOURNAMENT
The University of Mississippi Ladies Tennis team is ranked #4 in the country this year. This past weekend, they played in the SEC Tournament. The event was held at 2pm and admission was free to students upon proof of student id.
There was a free event at the Sig Ep house across from the tennis matches and a Jimmy Buffett cover band could be heard from the bleachers. Parents of Florida tennis players commented, "I don't think the girls can even hear it they're in the zone." The game was really intense.
First, there was a round of doubles. Abby Guthrie from New Zealand and her teammate Kristy Boxx from Mississippi on the left and Gabby Rangle with her teammate Erin Stephens on the right. Rangle and Stephens were the first to finish with a score of 8-1. Although they put up a good fight, Florida came away with the win.
Guthrie and Boxx were very close to winning and their game went into overtime. Guthrie's strength and Boxx's quick reflexes made them a great team. Florida picked up Boxx's lack of upper body strength and began to target her with every ball.
Although they tried to wear her out, Boxx was strong and had a lot of incredible plays. The game went into overtime and was neck to neck the whole time.
In the last ten seconds, Florida scored two quick points and the game was over. Guthrie's room mate, Nicole, commented, "It's so sad when the game is so close and it's over just like that." The Lady Rebels put up a great fight and a close game with Florida will only increase our rankings over time. Check out the Ole Miss Athletics Roster for more Rebel Tennis events at http://www.olemisssports.com/sports/w-tennis/ole-w-tennis-body.html.
MM #3
Hotty Toddy
Run for the Roses
The inaugural Hotty Toddy Run for the Roses event took place
this past Saturday on the Ole Miss campus. The event included a 5k run and
walk, as well as a one-mile run for children.
The event was hosted by the active members of the Alpha
Omicron Pi Sorority and their alumnae association. The run was open to the
public.
The proceeds from the race benefit a scholarship in memory
of Dr. Candy Carlisle Derivaux, of Vicksburg. The
Alpha Omicron Pi’s departed sister was extremely active in the Oxford
community. Her family was present during the race.
Kelly Litzelfelner, a freshman participant,
expresses her excitement about the race. She says, “I was really looking
forward to the race on Saturday. I felt so lucky to be able to contribute to
such a great cause.” Gretchen Meuller, of St. Louis, says, “the race definitely
helped me train for a marathon I’m running in June and, it helped support my
sisters.”
The race began at approximately 7am on
Saturday, April 21st. Registration began at 6am. T-shirts were
provided during registration.
Donations to the scholarship fund are still
accepted from the public and all participants. Any size donation is accepted.
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