Aliza Warner

Department of Physics and Astronomy to host second annual creative writing contest

The Department of Physics and Astronomy will hold its second Astronomy Creative Writing Contest on Sunday, Oct. 13. Registration is open until Sunday, Oct. 6, and submissions are due Friday, Oct. 11. Centered around the topic of astronomical phenomena, the contest is part of the Department of Physics and Astronomy’s initiative to host outreach activities […]

Arthur Brooks shares the secret to happiness at Fall Convocation

University students, faculty, staff and administration gathered in the Sandy and John Black Pavilion on Tuesday, Aug. 27 for Fall Convocation. This year’s keynote speaker was Arthur Brooks, author of “Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier.” Brooks’ book is the selection for the common reading experience, a tradition started […]

Nine unique student organizations to get involved in

Being involved in the campus community through student organizations is a great way to enrich a college experience and education. These groups help you meet new people while participating in enjoyable activities outside the classroom. The University of Mississippi has numerous student organizations to join, so here are a few to check out. Aqua Culture […]

Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ embraces all stages of heartbreak

Fans were ecstatic when Taylor Swift announced her new album, “The Tortured Poets Department” after winning Best Pop Vocal Album at the 2024 Grammy Awards earlier this year for her tenth studio album, “Midnights.”  The reveal of her new album cover displayed a new melancholic aesthetic and the tagline “all’s fair in love and poetry” […]

UM Garden Club, Grove Grocery fight food insecurity

It’s growing season at the University of Mississippi. A collaboration between the UM Garden Club and Grove Grocery will expand the UM Campus Garden, located directly behind Residential College South, to grow produce for the Grove Grocery food pantry. This new initiative is a recipient of the UM Green Fund, which financially supports sustainability projects […]

Predicting the songs and sounds of Bridgerton season 3

With diverse casting, vibrant costuming, and breathtaking cinematography and locations, the Shondaland and Netflix series “Bridgerton,” based on the novels by Julia Quinn, has become an international phenomenon since its 2020 release. Another significant feature of this Regency era romance is its soundtrack, which consists of modern songs made into instrumental covers from stringed-instrument groups […]

‘Deeper Well’ sparks opposing opinions among Kacey Musgraves fans

“Grateful to be alive and continuously inspired by life’s little mysteries and pleasures,” country music icon Kacey Musgraves wrote on her Instagram (@spaceykacey) account the day her new album, “Deeper Well,” was released. Musgraves’ expression of her appreciation for life perfectly sets the tone for her new work. “It’s a lot different than her usual […]

New organization strives to support and empower women in STEM

Established this spring, Women in STEM hopes to provide a comfortable, empowering space for women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics majors who are still underrepresented in their respective fields. Co-founder and President of Women in STEM and junior accounting major Sarah Sullivan said she wanted to join a student organization that could benefit her […]

UM Theatre and Film shines in ‘Silent Sky’

The University of Mississippi’s Department of Theatre and Film opened its first spring productions, “Silent Sky,” directed by adjunct professor of theater arts Sarah Flanagan on Feb. 23. in Meek Auditorium. On opening night, the stage transformed into an ethereal academic observatory, replete with a replication of the night sky above the stage and lights […]

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