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U of M mascot Pouncer and cheerleaders entertain the class of 2015 during the Freshman Convocation.

-Aaron Turner

Benjamin Netterville, second-year art graduate student, installs his unique sculptures, which will become marionettes representing the idea of allowing outside forces to control us. ( Daily Helmsman)

Aaron Turner

U of M junior Chris Dansby, also known as “Preauxx,” preaches hard work and positivity in his rap music. (Daily Helmsman) 

Another round of winter weather swept through Memphis Thursday afternoon, depositing 1-2 inches of snow, with sleet accumulation in some areas. Snow began falling shortly after midday and continued into the early evening. An emergency TigerText notified U of M students, faculty and employees of The University's 7:00 p.m. closing due to inclement weather. The Campus School, the elementary school located at U of M, was closed for today's classes. Students still on campus when the snow swept through basked in the bright glow of the snow covering the ground, and Wesley Witherspoon (bottom right), junior forward for the Tigers, took a break for an impromptu snowball fight with managers and teammates. (Daily Helmsman)

Aaron Turner

The new dormitory proposal submitted by Peter Groenendyk, director of residence life, would result in brand-new student housing constructed on the current site of Richardson Towers, which many residents say is in bad disrepair. (Daily Helmsman)

Junior economics major Carlisle Jasper donates blood Monday in the Lifeblood mobile donation center on behalf of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. The blood drive, in the Central Avenue parking lot, lasted from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Freshman criminal justice major Matt Hotz attempts to eat scallions and dark chocolate during the Greg Vann Speed Eating Contest on Wednesday in the Michael D. Rose Theatre lobby. Proceeds from the contest will help fund a book scholarship backed by U of M organization Empowered Men of Color.

Senior marketing management major Markeese Curry wolfs down a plate of Oreos during the Greg Vann Speed Eating Contest on Wednesday in the Michael D. Rose Theatre lobby. Curry participated in the competition as part of the team Victorious Secret.

Tiger Den chef Rick Nelson serves students and faculty at the new grill outside the Tiger Den. The outdoor dining location will be open for the remainder of April, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

SGA President Hunter Lang and President-Elect Tyler DeWitt react to student body election results, presented in a closed meeting in the University Center at 3 p.m. Friday. Lang will retain his position until April 14.

Zeta Beta Tau member Joe Hopper gets the grill going for tailgating festivities at Tiger Lane in the student section outside the Liberty Bowl.

Robin Warren, manager of the Little Shop of Towers conducts a transaction with Richardson Towers resident Sarah Johnson, freshman Health & Human Performance major.

Students participating in a flash mob at the Alumni Mall on Monday, an event organized by senior organizational leadership major Cortney Richardson.