Late Thursday evening, Chancellor Khayat sent a mass e-mail to students warning them to be extra cautious when near the vicinity of the Grove this coming weekend.
"It has come to my attention that this university may become unwilling hosts to political refugees this weekend, April 18-20. Do not be alarmed. We will request for National Guard deployment if we feel it is at all necessary. And trust me, the National Guard knows how to get here, " Khayat wrote.
Chancellor Khayat wrote the e-mail in response to rumors circulating around campus and through the pages of The Daily Mississippian stating that homeless individuals representing Uganda would be convening in the grove for a night of communal living.
"Though the smell emitting from the Grove may be God-awful and worse than any Kincannon bathroom stall, we ask that all students behave appropriately and treat the Ugandans with respect and kindness, despite the fact that they have no hope," Khayat continued.
Beth Simmons, a junior from Memphis, TN, is planning to welcome the visitors with open arms.
"This is a once in a lifetime chance for Ole Miss to accept these tortured people and help them find a home, even if their children are invisible and hard to find."
Eddie Reidner, a junior from Florence, AL, believes Khayat should do more to stop the intruders from invading.
"What? This campus? Ugandans have child soldiers. They'll be carrying machine guns and ammo. How is my boxcutter supposed to stop a bullet?"
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