SUMMARY: Mississippi College in Clinton fosters musical talent through its Department of Music and beyond. Students like Nate Brock, who formed the band Broken Halos during the COVID-19 pandemic, combine indie rock with Southern influences. The Institute for Southern Storytelling, originally focused on literature, now supports student musicians by offering unique opportunities like live recordings. Students like Gabe Williams, a Christian solo artist, use the institute’s resources to create music with spiritual themes. These “dorm-room producers” are proving that creativity and community are key to launching successful musical careers, even without formal training or access to professional studios.

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SUMMARY: The Atlanta Falcons were fined $250,000 and Defensive Coordinator Jeff Ulbrich $100,000 after Ulbrich’s son, Jax, participated in a prank call to Shedeur Sanders during the NFL draft. Jax accidentally found Sanders’ draft contact number on an open iPad at home and handed it to a friend who made the prank call. The Falcons accepted the NFL’s discipline, apologized to Sanders and his family, and emphasized continued adherence to security policies. Jax and the Ulbrich family are working on community service related to the incident. The NFL is still investigating other prank calls made during the draft, unrelated to the Falcons case.

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SUMMARY: Mason Nichols, Ole Miss’ national championship-winning pitcher, has made history as the first baseball player to win the SEC Male H. Boyd McWhorter Scholar-Athlete of the Year award. Nichols, a senior from Jackson, has excelled both academically and athletically, earning the Taylor Medal and NCAA’s Walter Byers Graduate Scholarship. On the field, he holds a 3-1 record and has struck out 44 batters in 41.2 innings this season. Nichols, a key contributor to the Rebels’ 2022 College World Series win, will graduate in May with a degree in biological sciences. He has been active in community service and student leadership.

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