Oxford restricts recreational use of nitrous oxide

Mayor Robyn Tannehill and the City of Oxford Board of Alderman announced a new ordinance on Tuesday, Feb. 3 that restricts the use of nitrous oxide, commonly referred to as “whippets” or “laughing gas.” City Ordinance No. 2026-3 was unanimously approved by the aldermen in attendance. Under the ordinance, it is illegal for any person […]

Students connect with Oxford community through volunteer work

During their time at the University of Mississippi, many students seek to take time out of their academic schedules to volunteer in the Oxford community. The university encourages students to do so on its student involvement page, emphasizing that it “is a great way to create life-long friendships, and volunteer experience can also increase your […]

Ole Miss Esports relocates as E. F. Yerby Conference Center is set for demolition in 2026

The home of the Ole Miss Esports team, the E. F. Yerby Conference Center, located on the corner of Grove Loop and University Avenue, is set to be torn down and replaced by the new Patterson School of Accountancy building, Jones Hall. Construction for the accountancy building is set to start in June 2026, while […]

Munchies Chicken and Waffles provides late-night eats for students

Students McClain Schieltz and Brett Doherty opened Munchies Chicken and Waffles — the first student-owned food truck on campus — on Monday, Aug. 25. Located in front of Crosby Hall, the truck aims to provide a late-night food option for students. “We came up with the idea just thinking about how we struggled to get […]

Professors unsure how to proceed after federal judge strikes Mississippi’s total ‘DEI ban’

Uncertainty about the legal standing of House Bill 1193 — which would prohibit Mississippi public schools from teaching about diversity, equity and inclusion-related topics, specifically sex and gender, race and DEI-supporting programs — has left many University of Mississippi professors uncertain about how to proceed in the classroom. Last month, United States District Judge Henry […]

Duff Center addresses maintenance issues

The Jim and Thomas Duff Center for Science and Technology is undergoing maintenance on two of its main staircases and a broken exterior window. Jacob Batte, director of media and news relations for the university, described the issues and the maintenance process. “On Jan. 28, one of the atrium stair treads in the Jim and […]

Students navigate new stress relief methods ahead of finals week

With finals on the horizon and the holidays around the corner, students at the University of Mississippi are finding new and unique ways to manage the stress that comes with academic pressure.   Téa Mathias, a freshman journalism major, said stress is a part of her routine.  “At least every single day I am stressed about […]