Briana Florez

Students frustrated with class registration process

Some students registering for the upcoming semester felt that the process did not allow them to enroll in the classes they needed. Senior psychology major Lauren Riddick said her late registration window, compared to other senior students, has greatly affected her schedule for next semester. Riddick’s class registration window opened Thursday, Nov. 1 at 8 […]

UM club knits hats for premature babies

The university welcomed the Ole Miss Knitting Club to campus last week, whose members don’t knit regular hats, scarves or blankets. The club spends its meetings knitting hats for premature babies at Batson Children’s Hospital in Jackson. They held their second meeting Thursday night. The club’s vice president, Maggie McDonnell, said she had the idea […]

Students with children receive limited help from university

The University of Mississippi does not provide an on-campus daycare specifically meant to serve students with children during the time they spend in class. According to a 2013 report from the Institute of Women’s Policy Research, almost four million college students — roughly 25 percent of all undergraduate students — have dependents. The report also […]

University to unveil renovated structures in near future

With roads closed, walkways blocked off and green fences everywhere, it feels like campus is constantly under construction and students are never able to truly enjoy all it has to offer. Luckily, for returning students and incoming freshmen alike, this school year is expected to bring the completion of several current construction projects on campus, […]

Ann Monroe receives Elsie M. Hood Outstanding Teacher Award

Assistant dean and associate professor of the School of Education Ann Monroe is this year’s recipient of the Elsie M. Hood Outstanding Teacher Award. Monroe was given the award during UM’s Honors Convocation on April 5. This award is given each year to one faculty member who goes above and beyond for his or her […]

University kicks off Autism Awareness Month today

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders will kick off Autism Awareness Month with the “Light It Up Blue” event Tuesday morning. Willie Price Lab School classes will hear a reading of Holly Robinson Peete’s book “My Brother Charlie” before children, parents, faculty and staff parade from Kinard Hall to the Circle. “My Brother Charlie” […]

Ole Miss community preparing for 8th annual Big Event

The Ole Miss community is gearing up for Saturday’s Big Event, the largest day of community service in the state of Mississippi. For the eighth year in a row, students will complete service projects throughout the Oxford and Lafayette communities. Approximately 2,150 volunteers are registered for this year’s event. Big Event executive directors are expecting […]

RebelTHON smashes goal, raises more than $265,900

More than 400 students danced the night away Saturday in the Tad Pad at the sixth annual RebelTHON, a 12-hour fundraising event for the patients of Batson Children’s Hospital in Jackson. Participants maintained high energy throughout the night, with constant movement and dancing, as the DJ played old and new pop hits. Participants belted out […]

Campus veterans organizations create Purple Heart Initiative

At a recent Associated Student Body Senate meeting, President Dion Kevin said he wanted to add a Purple Heart section on the Circle to honor veterans. However, Andrew Newby, assistant director of Veterans and Military services (VMS), and Student Veterans of America (SVA) have already put this type of initiative into place. Newby began working […]

Black History Month kicks off with opening ceremony tonight

The university’s Black History Month events begin at 4 p.m. today with an opening ceremony in Fulton Chapel and will continue throughout the month with film screenings, a legacy walk honoring James Meredith, a session on how to utilize library resources to explore African-American history and much more. Hosted by the Center for Inclusion and […]

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