Clay Hale

Clay Hale is a first-year graduate student pursuing a Master’s in integrated marketing communications from Water Valley, Miss. He serves as the Editor In Chief for The Daily Mississippian and previously served as the Arts and Culture Editor and Managing Editor. In his free time, Clay likes to write songs, watch Scooby-Doo and go to Cracker Barrel.

Are you ready, Rebels?

First and foremost, congratulations on being accepted into the University of Mississippi and making it to orientation. You are officially one step closer to being an Ole Miss Rebel. It seems like just yesterday that we were in your shoes, and now here we are, crafting a guide for incoming students. In some ways, we […]

Tree collapses near student union, follows multiple others

A giant Grove tree fell on the sidewalk in front of Gertrude C. Ford Ole Miss Student Union at approximately 12:50 p.m. on Thursday, April 11. This is at least the third towering tree to fall on the University of Mississippi campus in the last two days. Bystanders reported that one student was almost hit […]

‘eternal sunshine’ radiates healing and growth

Pop princess Ariana Grande launched her seventh studio album, “eternal sunshine,” to eagerly awaiting fans on Friday, March 8, and it would be completely fair to call this her best work to date. Admittedly, I am a sucker for music with meaning. I tend to roll my eyes at tunes similar to those on Grande’s […]

Bella Scutti: a diamond in the dugout

Attending an Ole Miss Baseball game might go something like this: you start by finding a seat in the student section and grabbing a hotdog. If the game is going the Rebels’ way, embrace the beer showers and hopefully leave with the team having won. While everyone else is enjoying the game from the seats […]

Mostly what Savannah Guthrie does in her new book is share – often hilariously

“TODAY” show anchor Savannah Guthrie released her new faith-oriented book, “Mostly What God Does,” on Tuesday, Feb. 20. To promote the book, Guthrie appeared at Off-Square Books on Friday, Feb. 16, and I just happened to be among the 100-plus attendees. The subtitle “Reflections on Seeking and Finding His Love Everywhere” rings true, as Guthrie […]

Umprov sets late-night hysterics to the max

Loud interruptions are encouraged and even instrumental to the functioning of the University of Mississippi’s only improvisation club, cleverly dubbed Umprov. “Grandpa’s poop house!” “Austin Powers!” “A giant swan boat!” Audience members at one of Umprov’s bi-weekly club meetings on a Monday night shouted out suggestions for a scene when the group’s vice president, junior […]

‘It goes by so much faster than you think:’ a UM fall graduate’s farewell’

When most college students imagine completing their degree, they envision immediately donning a cap and gown with spring fading into the summer alongside their adulthood. This is not the case for every student. Morgan Eddy successfully finished all of the requirements she needed for her finance and economics degrees in fall 2023, a semester ahead […]

Lafayette County Courthouse is getting a makeover

Located in the heart of the Square in Oxford, the Lafayette County Courthouse has been standing tall since 1872. Just one year after the courthouse’s 150th anniversary, the building has massive cosmetic renovations underway.  Cobwebbed in a metal skeleton, the courthouse’s renovations have been in progress since July 17. J.P. Corp General Contractors is the […]

It’s a sign: mystery Grove construction revealed

University of Mississippi students were gifted with a surprise on Nov. 27 when they received an email from the university’s public relations team. The message informed the UM student body about a partial lane and sidewalk closure on the corner of Grove Loop and University Avenue.  The big surprise for the student population, however, was […]

Editor’s pick: the top 10 songs of 2023

2023 proved to have an impressive music catalog. From bangers warning you not to text your ex to ballads about life, here are my picks for the top 10 songs of 2023.  “Last Time I Saw You” by Nicki Minaj Nothing lasts forever. On her new single, the queen of rap herself reflects on the […]

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