Brynn Bates

FAFSA changes cause uncertainty among prospective students

There are several factors that influence where students choose to continue their higher education. However, one factor tends to rise above the rest: money. Many students rely on loans, scholarships and other forms of financial aid to fund their college educations, but delays in the release of the updated Free Application for Federal Student Aid […]

Unsung heroes: Black women who have shaped UM

“I know a lot more about the African American men who have influenced this campus than the women,” Delaney Bland, a sophomore computer science major, said. Influential Black men such as James Meredith, the first student to integrate the University of Mississippi, have become household names. However, several Black women have made outstanding strides to […]

Many students struggle to complete their degrees in four years. Why?

As the saying goes, “College is the best four years of your life,” but it’s taking longer than that for many students to complete their undergraduate degrees. Between the pressure for students to stack their resumes with activities outside the classroom and the struggle to enroll in the basic required courses, graduating in four years […]

How is UM celebrating Black History Month?

Today marks the beginning of Black History Month, a time dedicated to honor the achievements and tribulations of African Americans. “Black History Month celebrates the rich cultural heritage, triumphs and adversities that are an indelible part of our country’s history,” Jonathan Franklin, a race and identity reporter for National Public Radio, said. Sammoria Williams, a […]

UM enrolls largest freshman class in state history

According to enrollment data released Nov. 2, the University of Mississippi continues to bring in record-breaking freshman classes and has the highest student population among universities across the state.  You’ve felt the difference, but now the numbers are out to back it up: On Nov. 2, IHL released enrollment data for all of Mississippi’s public […]

UM enshrines racist figures in campus buildings

Every day, thousands of students at the University of Mississippi attend classes in various buildings around campus. They walk in and out without ever knowing the history behind them. But how would students feel knowing that these buildings, the names of which are known throughout campus, are named after racists?  While UM has no doubt […]

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