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Big IHL News from Chimneyville
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Yesterday the IHL announced that the word "interim" has been removed from Richard Crofts' title. He is not a candidate for the permanent position of "Commissioner," but this will enable him to better fulfill the duties of his office under the new system until the search for a successor is completed l...
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The Tupelo Mississippi Flash
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Weekly Outrage: Coast Janitors to be Laid Off
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Found out today that USM-Gulf Coast is privatizing its janitorial services. As a result, about 15 janitors, a number of them with over a decade of service, will be laid off, with only two weeks' notice. According to a source in the administration, the net savings from these lay-offs is projected to be...
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Gone Coastal
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Apr 26, 2005
by Revelry repercussions
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Topsy Turvey Turnover Turmoil
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In less than three years there has been an unbelievable turnover in key faculty, administrative, and staff positions. Not counting all the deans and their assistants who were summarily removed, many other members of the central administration and staff have left the university or stepped down. R...
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Humpty Dumpty
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Apr 26, 2005
by Backstage wife
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Popup Ads On AAUP Site
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Am I the only one who thinks the �Sexy and Single� ads that pop up on this site to be somewhat odd. It would perhaps be more tolerable if there were pictures of the male sex or those whose sex is a mystery. I know that I am much more conservative than the average AAUP member, but I do not think the ads are ve...
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Cossack
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Unsung Hero
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I thought Mississippi was a non- Union state. What's this all about? I'm confused.
"An unsung hero in the Mississippi labor movement ... "
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Hard Worker
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HA on SACS Progress
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http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050425/NEWS01/504250303/1002Steven Blaylock said he hasn't heard much but he has confidence in the administration and faculty to get the job done.
"I haven't heard a lot, but I think it's...
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Angeline
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Apr 25, 2005
by In the Know
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Council of Chairs retreat
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Can anyone provide a synopsis of Friday's Council of Chairs "retreat," which was advance billed as addressing Gulf Coast issues. My understanding is that Malone, Farley, Thames, Exline and each dean all had something to say. But what, and about what? And how much of it wa...
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Jean Moulin
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Apr 25, 2005
by Politically Cynical or Cynically Political
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Thames Administration and the James Watt Award
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Got to thinking today on the latest "incredibly stupid public statement" from a Thames supporter, and it reminded me of Noel Polk's comment from last year, about SFT seeming to be a man "shooting off his own toe, then declaring he had a 'world-class foot'."
With the recurrent incidents, it m...
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already gone
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Apr 25, 2005
by already gone
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Holiday on the Planation
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I bet most of you do not realize that today is a state holiday in Mississippi and most state officers are closed, but not universities. Yes, today is Confederate Memorial Day, a state holiday. No joke.
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Reporter
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Faculty Recruiting Problems
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Word on the street is that Science and Technology had about 30 searches this year, but only about 10 positions have been filled. Can anybody confirm this?
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We gave a party but nobody came
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Apr 25, 2005
by cross fertilization
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Lisa's last act....
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Dr. Thames has had Lisa Mader compiling an exhaustive report detailing all the monies that have been saved and/or reallocated to education since his ascendance to presidency. These include things like the restructuring (that saved $1.8 million), program consolidations (like the new Sch...
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Thames Watcher
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hot new Doty story
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Heard from 3 sources this weekend that Doty has been offered a regular faculty position. The sources are split on the potential destination. Here's the kicker: the destination would be either Ole Miss or State (according to these sources).
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hal green
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Apr 25, 2005
by Mind over Money
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standing O downtown?
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There is a story circulating downtown that some on the City Council want to "affirm" the pro-SFT referendum that got a standing O in Jackson last week. Of course, Rowell wants it so she can again be out in public "for USM," reminding some voters of the role many believe Mayor Dupree played with th...
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Apr 25, 2005
by Jameela Lares
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Read this morning's Clarion Ledger Sundays With
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I nominate Dr. Carolyn Ellis Stanton to be the next President of USM.
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Draft Pick
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Apr 24, 2005
by Whatsamatta U
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Nom d'Aplomb for week ending April 22
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Here we are again at the Crossroads of the South where, Once again, on behalf of the committee, I am glad you’re here to check out this week’s Polyonymous parade. In 2,000 words or less (of Writer’s Cramps) we’ll share with you the Rest of Story as told through the many Vanity Licens...
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Miss Information
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Apr 24, 2005
by All Quiet On the Gnome Front
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Message of Hope
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Turn to your academic calendar and notice that we have exactly three school weeks until commencement. Summer is almost here. The weather is great. For many, this summer will be a time of research and a respite from Thames' shenanigans (as he has historically shown no interest in stirring the hornet'...
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Frank "T.J." Mackey
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Apr 24, 2005
by Faith, Hope, and Love
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L and P on Trent Lott interview
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The Marcus Raines/Toy McLaughlin saga is going to require more time to write up.
Meanwhile, I've posted a shorter item about last Sunday's Sun Herald interview with Trent Lott... and Shelby Thames' apparent failure to comprehend the instructions coming to him out of Lott's office.
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Robert Campbell
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Apr 24, 2005
by Robert Campbell
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Academic Council & Probation
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http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050424/NEWS01/50424003/1002
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Reporter
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Reuben Mees came through: Toy in timeout
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http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050422/NEWS01/504220305/1002
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L and P on another wheel falling off
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I have some serious catching up to do at Liberty and Power. Since students are trying to finish their Experimental Psychology projects and I've been juggling term paper drafts and tests, time has been scarce... but here's the first installment.
[url]http://hnn.us/blogs/entries/11508.ht...
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Robert Campbell
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Apr 24, 2005
by Ducks got toes?
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Mr. Wonderful's Citation de la Semaine: April 24
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The Citation de la Semaine selection committee has carefully reviewed the 829 posts that have occurred during the past seven days and hereby declares . . .
THE WINNER: Jameela Lares - " . . . If potential criminal offenses mean that someone shouldn't be at USM, then shouldn't a felony conviction&nb...
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Mr. Wonderful
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Apr 24, 2005
by Jameela Lares
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Lisa Mader off to new adventure?
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I just heard that Lisa Mader accepted a new job yesterday (something in Jackson). Anyone else heard this?
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Apr 24, 2005
by Lord Sidious
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Board Policy - Presidents' Contracts Beyond Age 70
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On page 7 of this week's Independent, a story on SFT's future as President includes this interesting bit of information:
"Of major concern to some members is the Board's policy of not renewing Presidents' contracts beyond the age of 70, the age at which Thames will be when his present contract expi...
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Googler
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Apr 23, 2005
by You can't trust anybody over 30
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Standing Ovation?
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A news short from today's (4/22/05) CL:
Lawmaker commends Thames for work
University of Southern Mississippi President Shelby Thames received a concurrent resolution honoring his work Thursday. Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Jack Gordon, D-Okolona, dropped by the sta...
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Nickel N. Dime
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Lisa's first day on her new job
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Former PR director at Wesley (FPR) tells Lisa Mader (LM) about her new job:
FPR: 'mornin' Lisa! I hope you'll like the office. I'm almost done clearing out my things . . . .
LM: It'll do until I can get something bigger.
FPR: They wanted me to fill you in on a few things before I leave.
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On the bus
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Apr 23, 2005
by Amy Young
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Chancellor Tom Meredith out at UGA System
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Now is the time for IHL to get a leader to Jackson. Tom Meredith formerly of Old Miss has been terminated as chancellor of the U Georgia system. He needs a job, and once those Old Miss folks find this out they will send a moving van for him, which is just fine with the good people of GA.
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Apr 23, 2005
by Chronicler
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Joe Parker hammers Mader in 4/23 HA
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http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050423/NEWS01/504230301/1002
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Apr 23, 2005
by USM Sympathizer
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McLaughlin Apologizes
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USM Foundation head apologizes for Web posting Message was pertaining to USM recruit By Reuben Meeshttp://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050422/NEWS01/504220305/1002
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Reporter
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Apr 23, 2005
by split personalities
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IHL Feb. meetings minutes
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http://www.ihl.state.ms.us/admin/downloads//BdFeb05-special.pdf.
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CL article 2/22
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http://www.clarionledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050222/NEWS01/502220334/1002
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CLarion Ledgerer
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Giannini FAR, Spring 2005
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AD Giannini's Faculty Activity Report, for Spring 2005. As always, ratios are total wins divided by total games (or opponents).
Men's Golf: 0.5000
Women's Golf: 0.5833
Men's Tennis: 0.5909
Women's Tennis: 0.6364
Overall: 0.5550
Look for the Summer FAR to appear at the end of M...
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Cox-Purvis Report
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Apr 22, 2005
by Cox-Purvis Report
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USM Departures (4/22/2005)
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USM Departures, August 2004 thru July 2005
Sheila Alber, Associate Professor of CISE (The Ohio State University)
Charles Bolton, Professor and Chair of History (University of North Carolina at Greensboro)
Theodore Christ, Assistant Professor of Psychology (University of Minnesota...
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babbs
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Apr 22, 2005
by Gnome Watcher
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Gianinni's Faculty Activity Report
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The Cox-Purvis Report got a sneak peek at RG's FAR for Fall/Winter 2004/05. Here goes, with the winning percent of each program attached:
Football: 0.5833
Volleyball: 0.2593
Soccer: 0.3235
Men's Basketball: 0.3929
Women's Basketball: 0.3214
Overall: 0.3527
The interes...
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Cox-Purvis Report
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Apr 22, 2005
by Cox-Purvis Report
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Weekly Nom d'Aplomb Voting is Open!
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The Vote-O-Matic™ is now open for the weekly Nom d'Aplomb award balloting. As always, rate your favorite noms on a scale of zero to five, where the numbers mean whatever you want them to mean.
The Secret Access Code this week is the new USM athletic recruiting motto:
Anyone Anywhere An...
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Miss Information
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Apr 22, 2005
by Miss Information
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Found on Google
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Found on Google:
an excerpt from an article from the Oregonian: "I saw something flash out of the corner of my right eye," said Stacy Holzer, Christopher O'Leary's girlfriend. That something was the right fist of Richard Newton, a 17-year-old quarterback and teammate of Woods'. The fis...
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Second Chance
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USM Provost General Leonardo Letitride announced a new program designed to recruit convicted felons to enroll at the university."We feel we are the school for folks who need a second chance,"he noted."We have an excellent affirmative action plan that allows minorites who fo...
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Modern Day Man
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Apr 22, 2005
by Modern Day Man
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Request of Bob Pittman
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Dear Mr. Pittman:
Please do a small piece in the next issue of your paper on Mr. 'Toy' McLaughlin, President of USM's Foundation. He's saying some pretty unsavory things in public these days.
Thanks,
waltersboy
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Marcus Raines for SGA Prez!
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I say let's pour money into his campaign next year and make this happen.
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LZW Algorithm
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This week's IHL meeting
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I'm hearing nothing will happen vis-... Dr. Thames' position at USM President, and that certain board members will stall on the new board restructuring plan. Also, expect several of the presidents to give testimony to full board that is critical of Crofts.
Board members heard that not ver...
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Thames Watcher
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Apr 22, 2005
by Depressed
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C.L. Editorial 4/21/05
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Editorial
April 21, 2005
College sportshttp://www.clarionledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050421/OPINION01/504210338/1008/OPINION
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Reporter
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Apr 21, 2005
by Gnome Watcher
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Huge News --- Ex Con (who killed someone) to USM..
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The Eagle football team is getting a 4-star football signee (late) to add to this year's roster. He comes from out west, and he killed someone (kicked them in the head while unconscious). He pled down to manslaughter. Apparently Richard G and Shelby Thames were both instrumenta...
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Cox-Purvis Report
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O.J. Simpson to speak at Commencement
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Mr. Orenthal James Simpson will speak to USM graduates this May in both commencement exercises. Mr. Simpson will speak of the importance of higher education to the Class of 2005. He will also update commencement attendees on the status of his search for the real killers.
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Lisa M.
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Apr 21, 2005
by Dr. Auntiemame
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Board will keep Thames on....
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The IHL Board voted 11-1 today to keep Thames on board as USM's President through next year. There was an overwhelming view that Thames should remain on to smooth the transition for new football recruit Marcus Raines. If Thames had been removed, the Board felt it would hav...
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IHL Spokesperson
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Apr 21, 2005
by IHL Spokesperson
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USM to award Posthumus Honorary PhD to Ted Bundy..
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"Everyone deserves another chance," Richard G.
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Apr 21, 2005
by By an act of the legislature
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Enrollment
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The following is from the Faculty Senate Listserv:
"Good Morning Ray: Thanks for your continued efforts to share these stories with colleague senators. The Clarion Ledger article below prompts me to share some data with all senators. Funding approaches such as the one discussed b...
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Reporter
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Apr 21, 2005
by Gnome Watcher
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SACS Offender in your neighborhood?
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Not really, the big, bold, red headline is a reference to Sex offenders but it does catch the eye, especially when the picture beneath it is of Shelby Thames.
An article titled "President Thames' fate in hands of the College Board" in today's Independent provides insight but no speculation about w...
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Independent
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IHL March meeting minutes
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http://www.ihl.state.ms.us/admin/downloads/BdMarch05.pdf
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IHL post-meeting press release
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http://www.ihl.state.ms.us/newsstory.asp?ID=329
BOARD CONSIDERS ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS, PERFORMANCE GOALS
4/21/2005 (JACKSON ) -
The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) today gave initial consideration to a proposal that wo...
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Foundation Board president speaks again
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Insomniac Eagle user profile Dublin, Mississippi EagleTalk Hall of Fame Post #6095
Post one more word about Raines, and I'm going to get on..............
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top of the Administration Building with a high powered rifle and start shooting.
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More eagle talk
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"Toy" takes his marbles and goes home
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http://southernmiss.rivals.com/showmsg.asp?fid=1355&mid=51824137&sid=1085&tid=51823806&style=2&items=75
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Dogpiler
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Apr 21, 2005
by More ET humor
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