The community of Oxford and Lafayette County came together to support local artists by investing in their proposed plans to connect businesses and artists last night. The Community Supported Artists (CSA) Launch Party was held at Track 61 and was hosted by the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council (YAC). In exchange for their investments, investors received artwork […]
TEDxUniversityofMississippi featured 13 speakers tackling problems within the state and the world. The event’s theme was “Continuum: Ideas Worth Spreading,” and ranged in topics from medicine to ageism in the workplace. Ellen Kellum, faculty advisor for TEDx and assistant professor of journalism, said that throughout the rehearsal process, she saw a connection of community in […]
Between midterms and the cold weather, it’s pretty normal to feel really tired right now. When classes and work may be piling up, it might be kind of hard to relax. Here are our favorite tired jams — including some bedroom pop and alternative hits.
ARIES: This week is tough, Aries. It’s a time that feels like self preservation, even if nothing exciting is actually happening. You may feel like it’s time to cling to people or things you hold dear for what feels like no reason at all. Don’t add insult to injury right now; take things slow and […]
Chicago-based band Beach Bunny released its first album “Honeymoon,” on Valentine’s Day. The album has been a long time coming for fans after gaining fame from social media and past EPs. The new album follows Beach Bunny’s previously released music and faces the ups and downs of relationships, including moments that sometimes feel better left […]
Thursday night marked the annual Black History Month Concert, “Diversity Thrives Best on Love,” celebrating African American history and music. The concert featured soloists, choirs, symphony and the Ole Miss African Drum and Dance Ensemble (OMADDE). The concert originally was started in 2005 by music professor George Worlasi Kwasi Dor after he came to Ole […]
For some members of the Oxford-Lafayette community, the ability to purchase food is not their most pressing issue. For others, it’s at the forefront of their minds. This year marks the 17th Empty Bowls event, where members of the community gathered on Thursday to help the Oxford-Lafayette Pantry provide for those who are struggling with […]
The Black Student Union hosted the 7th annual Black History Month Gala at The Inn at Ole Miss on Saturday night, featuring fellowship, award presentations and commemorations. The award winners included BSU president Arielle Hudson, who was awarded “The BSU Leadership Award,” and Carl Tart, who was awarded the “I Am Black Excellence Award.” “All […]
Yesterday marked the first Yoknapatawpha Arts Council Art Incubator session of the year. This event is a part of the council’s initiative to help local artists succeed in growing their small businesses through free events and brainstorming sessions. What started in 2009 as small, individual consultations has grown into a monthly series that range from […]
Though the semester has just started, early classes and tough parking may be getting you down. Don’t let this get in the way of the beginning of an awesome semester. Enjoy our pick of timeless feel-good hits to brighten your day.
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