Briana Florez

Giving Tuesday raises money for local organizations

Organizations throughout Oxford and Lafayette County will participate in #GivingTuesday tomorrow to raise money for different charitable causes. Giving Tuesday was established in 2012 by the Belfer Center for Innovation and Social Impact. Every year, Giving Tuesday follows Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The campaign enables organizations throughout the world to raise money for their […]

Students skip costly travels home, stay in Oxford for Thanksgiving

Students are gearing up to travel home for Thanksgiving break. Many are going home for the first time since the beginning of the school year, while others are making their fourth, fifth or sixth trip home. Traveling can be costly, especially for students who live far away. Some students are choosing to stay in Oxford […]

Organizations recognize Transgender Awareness Week this week

Monday marks the beginning of Transgender Awareness Week. Organizations across the country participate in the week to specifically recognize the transgender community and the current problems it faces. Campus groups, including Queer People of Color (QPOC) and UM Pride Network, will host events throughout the week. In 2016, 27 transgender people died in the United […]

Snapchat news head to speak with Trent Lott Institute, Meek School students Thursday

Peter Hamby, head of news at Snapchat, will speak at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the Overby Center.  Hamby will meet with Trent Lott Institute public policy students and with Meek School iournalism and integrated marketing communications students during his days on campus this week. Hamby has an extensive background in political journalism and […]

Zimride promotes ride-sharing on campus

The University of Mississippi Department of Parking and Transportation has repeatedly made efforts to decrease heavy traffic flow on campus and offer ways for students to travel more easily with ride-share programs, bike-share programs, Zipcars and the Oxford-University Transit System. Zimride, an Enterprise program, came to Ole Miss in 2011 with help from the Office of Sustainability. […]

Oxford, national organizations lead relief efforts to Florida

Florida is in recovery mode following the estimated $100 billion worth of damages from Hurricane Irma last week. The areas most heavily impacted in the U.S. by Irma are the Florida Keys, Miami, St. Augustine, Marco Island, Jacksonville and Naples. Charleston, South Carolina, also experienced massive tidal surges that affected many flatland areas. Many organizations […]

William Magee Center for Wellness Education set to open

“I know that he would tell them, “This is no fun. This isn’t a party,’” said David Magee, the late William Magee’s father. “This is what drowning must feel like.” Just a little over a year ago, Oxford Eagle publisher David Magee wrote an article called “William’s Story,” which shared the struggles his son faced […]

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