Ole Miss students are doing many things for spring break some are going home and some are going off to have fun with friends.

Ole Miss students are allowed one week of break during the springtime this is called spring break. Some students go home to rest up, and others go on vacations to snow topped mountains or warm sunny beaches.

Kat Crawford, a freshman, is one of the many who has made the decision to go to the beach for her spring break. She is going to Crystal Beach Resort in Destin Florida with a group of twelve girls.

“I am most looking forward to laying out on the beach with my friends” said Kat Crawford. The other things she is looking forward to are getting to eat at her favorite restaurant, Red Bar, and she will also be getting to see her family while she is down there.

While Kat Crawford is off at the beach soaking up the sun Grace Fenley, freshman from San Diego California, will be going home. For Grace school is a long way from home, she practically half way across the country.

“I am most excited about seeing my family and my best friends from high school,” said Grace.

Grace will be spending time at home with family and old friends while Kat is spending time on vacation with family and new friends, either way both students get a break from their workload.

Best car for spring break

Matthew Bishop

JOUR 102 Sec. 4

3 March 2011

Best Car for Spring Break

With the temperature in the 70’s and clear skies in places like Panama City and Orange Beach, which are some of the most popular places to go on spring break, the best car to take would obviously be a convertible.

But which one?

Well, for the dollar per smile factor the best choice would be the 2011 Ford Mustang convertible.

Sure you could get more luxurious convertible like the BMW 328i, or you can get cheaper options like the Mazda MX-5, both of which made my Best Buy list for 2011.

But what makes the Mustang stand out from these other great convertibles is that it has the total package.

It has things like a back seat and ample trunk space, both of which the Miata is lacking. This can come quite handy when you have more than one friend and have to travel eight hours to Florida.

“ We could have defiantly used the extra trunk room last year, because my friend literally had to sit crossed legged all the way to Florida so she could put her bag in front of her seat,” said Emily Perkins, a Miata owner, on her trip to Panama City last year.

The Mustang is also rather inexpensive with a base price of $27,145, just $2,000 more than a similarly equipped Miata. The premium model which has added amenities such as heated leather seats starts at just $31,045 which is more than $15,000 cheaper than the BMW 128i convertible. Of course the Mustang may not have as good interior materials and finishes as the BMW, but arguably not $15,000 worth.

The 3.7L 307 hp V-6 in the Mustang is also the most powerful engine in the group, which really shows. The Mustang gets to 60 in a scant 5.2 seconds which is 1.5 seconds quicker than the Bimmer and 2.3 seconds faster than the Miata.

But that performance doesn’t just show up on highway on ramps, it also performs well at the gas pump where the Mustang gets 31 MPG on the highway. That beats out the much smaller and lighter Miata’s 28 MPG and the BMW’s 27 MPG.

So there you have it, the Mustang has performance, efficiency, and practical. Just make sure you bring the tanning lotion.

Ponies & Princesses - Spring Break '11

Many students at the University of Mississippi are already packing their bags in anticipation for Spring Break which begins March 12th.

Students Reid Lyle Bankston and Meagan Henry were interviewed about their upcoming plans for the break.

Bankston, a junior, said that he plans to venture to Hot Springs, Ark. where he will attend local horse races.

He said, “It’s a simple trip that’s inexpensive compared to things like the beach, and it’s very low key. It’s also something I enjoy. I respect horse racing and enjoy gambling.”

Meagan Henry, a freshman, said that she is going on a missions trip with Campus Crusades to Orlando, Fla. The trip is mainly a service project where students will aid the homeless, working poor, at risk children, and adults trying to rebuild.

Henry also remarked that the service project culminates in a one day trip to Disney World.

Henry said, “I can’t wait to go to Disney World. I know I almost 20 years old, but I’m still going to wear my Belle dress all day and ride “It’s A Small World” over and over until they kick me out of the park.”

Giddy up!

The attire that Henry plans to wear at Disney World.

Spring Break Just Isn't For Everyone

Many people will be traveling and vacationing for Spring Break, but many employees at the University of Mississippi will still be scheduled to work due to University policy.

The university mandates that every administrative office on campus should stay open for business the majority of the calendar year. The offices are closed on Martin Luther King Day, The Fourth of July, Good Friday, Labor Day, four days out of the Thanksgiving break, and two weeks for Christmas Break.

Stacey Reycraft, Director of Student Disability Services, would much rather be at home with her loved ones during Spring Break. She also thinks the university is seeling itself short because it still has to pay for utilities used during the break.

"I feel that everyone focuses on leaving campus during Spring Break, but noone actually notices that the campus is still open and some of us will still have to be here," says Reycraft.

Robin Yekaitis, 32, will also be one of the many employees to work at the university during spring break.

“I have a doctor’s appointment and dentist appointment during Spring Break, so I’ll be out of the office for 3 days. I’m going to take that time doing extravagant things such as getting a car tune-up and my banking,” says Yekaitis.

Besides select holidays throughout the year, university staff are only allowed to be off if they use their trivial amount of sick days.

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SPRING BREAK IN THE MUSIC CAPITAL OF THE WORLD

Many spring breakers all over the world are traveling to Austin , Texas for the South by Southwest music festival.

This year SXSW is celebrating it's 25 anniversary. The music festival is scattered all around Austin to feature different genres of music and films. SXSW's original goal was to create a festival that would help creative people and the companies they work with to develop their careers. This festival also helps to bring together people from a wide area to meet and share artistic ideas.

Sophmore Ming Tai , from Austin ,TX will be driving eleven hours to the great big state to see her favorite bands play.

"I'm ready to rock out in my favorite city. I can't wait to see Bright Eyes with there new album and Okkerville River!"

The live music capital of the world Austin Texas has a rapidly growing music and film industry. The funky vibe of this city attracts many tourist during this time.

The festival begins on August 9th and ends on the 27th.

Freshman Casey Beard, from Batesville , Mississippi will also be traveling to the world wide event.

"Austin food and Austin music..It doesn't get better than this."

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Ole Miss Students Scatter Around the Globe to Lend a Helping Hand

Students at Ole Miss are scattering around the globe for the 2011 Spring Break, visiting some of

the most interesting places in the world to participate in charitable projects.

Every year, students are given one whole week of break in the Spring to vacation and relax. This year, students are showing an interest in international issues by traveling to the depths of Africa and South America.

Freshman Will Guyton, of Anniston, Alabama, will venture to Nairobi, Kenya with his church for Spring Break.

“My catholic church organized a mission trip to Kenya to go help construct a church and renovate a school. I have never been to Africa and am really excited to help the congregation and school children. I am so excited, I have attempted to learn some conversational Swahili.”

The most common religions in Kenya are Protestantism and Catholicism, making up over 80% of the Kenyan population.

Ole Miss Freshman, Nate McKinney, will travel to Honduras for the week-long break to visit family and return to his family home.

“I currently live in Honduras with my parents and two siblings. I will return home to see my best friends and even get to vacation in Roatán, an island off the coast of Honduras, to go cliff diving with my brother, Gabe. I will also help out at our hospital doing odd jobs for my parents.”

The McKinney family moved to Honduras 18 years ago as independent missionaries to work for the Honduran health system. The family, along with the help of American firms, has opened one hospital and three medical centers since they moved to Honduras in 1999.

Beaches of Roatán, Honduras

Street of Nairobi, Kenya

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