Six People You Will Meet at Ole Miss
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Six People You Will Meet at Ole Miss

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Six People You Will Meet at Ole Miss

1.Way Too Fratty/Sratty Member

Some stereotypes are shockingly true. The number of fraternity members with big trucks covered with mud, adorned with spotlights and a confederate flag is so common that students almost become numb to it. Sorority actives are rarely seen without a Kate Spade or Lilly Pulitzer planner, and always have their letters on, whether that's a pin on a backpack or it's emblazoned on a frocket t-shirt. But some Greek members take it a little too far. Believe me, we trust you when you brag about how you can outdrink anyone in the house, or how you love every single sister in your chapter.

2. Really Proud Texan

Texas forever, remember the Alamo, Coke, football, the Texas Pledge -- take your pick, any proud Ole Miss Texan will probably talk about one of these at some point, clad in their Texas shorts. We support your secession, really. Yes, of course Texas is the best state in the country. No, we don't think you talk about Tex-Mex or queso too much. You're right, Friday Night Lights was the best show on TV. Just don't argue with the Texans, they're starting to outnumber us here.

3. They Say They're From Atlanta, But It's Really a Suburb

No, Marietta is not Atlanta. Neither is Roswell, Kennesaw, or Woodstock. Sorry, Georgians, but apparently it is a big scandal when you claim to be from Atlanta, but you actually went to school in a suburb. Seems like there is always a fellow suburbian that will inevitably call you out, so tread carefully when talking about your hometown.

4. Close to Tears A&P/BIO 160/Honors Student

Maybe it's the roommate who's up until all hours of the morning studying before the big lab practical. Or maybe it's the student you see in the library with a table covered in diagrams and study guides that instantly make anyone nervous. Or the honors senior holed up in the HoCo for three days straight trying to finish their thesis on time. Any way you see them, the students who bravely power through those hard classes always seem on the verge of breaking down. So just buy them a cup of coffee from Starbucks and back away slowly to let them do their thing.

5. 1,000 Reasons I Hate the Black Bear and Love Coronel Reb Enthusiast

No matter what sport game you go to or where you stand, there always seems to be someone nearby talking loudly (and often drunkenly) about how the Black Bear is a terrible mascot, and how we should bring back Colonel Reb. “It's a southern tradition," they'll shout, brandishing a pom-pom and half-empty flask, sending a nasty look to the poor mascot who's just trying to take some pictures with the kiddos who don't know any better. And don't even get Ole Miss fans started about the Land Shark idea -- but, really, Katy Perry, can we hire that Right Shark guy please?

6. Hipster Northerner

Okay, so you didn't grow up saying “y'all." You call drinks “pop" instead of soda or Coke. It's a “cart," not a buggy. You've seen snow and know how to drive in it, and you own a parka and warm winter clothes, but have never worn boots with a sundress in your life. That's okay. Now you are down South; you'll be converted soon enough. Dixie can't help but rub off on you.

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