Aurelius, Marcus < 1. Roman philosopher king/emperor; 2. Roman emperor whose very best leadership qualities are also shared by Aubrey Lucas (see Neil McMillen’s speech).

Campbell, Robert < 1. faculty member at Clemson University that has been very supportive of the anti-Thames cause since the firings of Frank Glamser and Gary Stringer; 2. very active on the geocities.com/fireshelby message board.

Colonel Nat < 1. Nathan Bedford Forrest mascot that used to roam the M.M. Roberts sidelines decades ago; 2. the possibly soon-to-return USM mascot, given the political leanings of Shelby Thames’ staunchest supporters and external advisors (see Billy Hewes and R. Scott Farris; see alsoThames Underworld and agent provacateur).

dome press conference < now famous press conference that was held at the beginning of the week following the Friday firings of Frank Glamser and Gary Stringer (in March of 2004).

Exline, Joan < 1. Interim Dean of the College of Health at USM; 2. stated on several ocassions that she wanted badly to be Dean; 3. mysteriously withdrew her name from the hunt on 4/15/04, stating that some other "opportunities" had come up working with the healthcare industry that required her to be back on a 9-month contract at USM.

Farriswood < "I had the privilege to hear Dr. [Angeline] Dvorak speak on [economic development] this past January at the very impressive Jones County Junior College Economic Development Symposium . . . . Although there were prominent officials . . . speaking . . . , she was, in my opinion, easily the most engaging, attractive and effective speaker . . . that day" (R. Scott Farris letter to several newspapers; italics added).

Forrest, Nathan Bedford < 1. Colonel in the Confederate Cavalry; 2. founder of the KKK; 3. see Colonel Nat.

90% to 90% < reference to statement in his letter to the editor of The Hattiesburg American made by Roy Klumb that 90% of the on-campus letters he receives are against Shelby Thames, while 90% of the off-campus letters he receives are in support of Shelby Thames.

Thames’ un-named donors (of $3.5 million to finish Trent Lott Building campaign) < Mississippi taxpayers.