The American Kratom Association (AKA) denounced local law enforcement in Oxford for misrepresenting the drug kratom following the deaths of two University of Mississippi students. The conference took place outside the Lafayette County Detention Center on Wednesday, Sept. 30. “We wanted to correct the false claim that was provided in a pre-investigation report by the […]
The Oxford Board of Aldermen declined to change game day parking rates on the Square at its Sept. 1 meeting, as proposed by downtown business owners. Mayor Robyn Tannehill raised concerns that businesses would be negatively impacted if parking prices were to increase. Tannehill suggested that game day parking issues be addressed using an alternate […]
The fall 2026 primary recruitment cycle ended with 2,207 women and 1,073 men accepting invitations to join University of Mississippi fraternities and sororities. Students and families celebrated across campus College Panhellenic Council bid day on Saturday, Aug. 22 and Interfraternity Council bid day on Sunday, Aug. 23. Of the 2,302 women registered for recruitment, 2,207 […]
In Oxford, a town known for its quality restaurants, there is no shortage of good eats. Aplós is the newest addition to Oxford’s culinary scene. The Mediterranean and Greek-inspired fast-casual eatery, owned by Alex Eaton, opened in June and has quickly grown in popularity among University of Mississippi students as they returned to Oxford for […]
The University of Mississippi announced Rich Gentry as the new dean of the School of Business Administration on May 6, pending approval by the Mississippi’s Institutions of Higher Learning Board of Trustees. If approved, Gentry will begin in the role on July 1. Gentry currently serves as chair and professor of management and is the […]
Since the United States and Israel launched a joint military operation against Iran on Saturday, Feb. 28, Americans nationwide have faced an increase in gas prices. University of Mississippi students and Oxford locals feel the price increases at the pump. Lafayette County currently averages about $3.89 per gallon of gas, according to an April 15 […]
As Winter Storm Fern hit Oxford, many Oxonians and University of Mississippi students were left without power, water or a warm shelter. “Nothing prepares you for hearing your neighborhood come apart in the dark,” Kitty Hurdle, a staff member for campus ministry Ole Miss Cru, said, describing her experience during Winter Storm Fern. “We thought […]
This spring, the Student Activities Association (SAA) is offering a slate of events. The student-led organization, focused on providing free activities for all University of Mississippi students, has sought to maintain traditions that improve social life on campus. “The first day back, on Jan. 20, our campus traditions committee is jumping into the new year. […]
Student living complex Redpoint Oxford, formerly known as College Town Oxford, notified students by email on Wednesday, Nov. 12 that it is discontinuing its shuttle service at the end of the month. The loss of the service means beloved shuttle bus driver Ruel Vaughn, known as Mr. Pete, will be out of a job. “It […]
University of Mississippi enrollment continues to rise as recently released data from the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning showed a 5.2% increase from fall 2024 to fall 2025 on all UM campuses, excluding the University of Mississippi Medical Center. UM enrolled 25,222 students for fall 2025, compared to 23,981 in fall 2024. According to a […]
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