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.

Oxford charts a course to Planet Fitness

Workout chain Planet Fitness is on a mission to whip Oxford into shape beginning this fall. The gym will open its doors sometime between late September and early October.  It will be located in what used to be the Office Depot building along West Jackson Avenue.  Mike Woolsey serves as the district manager for Planet […]

Postcard from Scandinavia: University teaching program ventures abroad

For many University of Mississippi students, summer is a time to travel, expand knowledge in their area of study or participate in a seasonal program. Rising senior Holly Davidson is doing all three this summer — at times, simultaneously. Davidson is a Ridgeland, Miss., native studying elementary education through the Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program. […]

Rain or shine: Double Decker sprouts successful turnout

From the festival’s humble beginnings as a mere stage held on the bed of an old pickup truck to a wide-ranging annual celebration of the arts that brings together around an average 60,000 people each year, the Double Decker Arts Festival remains one of Oxford’s staple showcases of music, food and fine arts.  The 2023 […]

Oxford Pride Week offers opportunities to support LGBTQ+ community

In recent years, Oxford Pride Week has provided an opportunity for LGBTQ+ citizens of Oxford and University of Mississippi students alike to be fully and completely themselves in a proud manner. For this year’s cycle, there are numerous opportunities for members of the local LGBTQ+ community, and allies, to come together. Throughout the week, various […]

The official 2023 Double Decker schedule

Friday, April 28: Music 6:15 p.m. The Stews provide a unique live experience on the Main Stage on North Lamar. 7:45 p.m. Chapel Hart serves up harmonious flair on the Main Stage on North Lamar. 9:15 p.m. Ashley McBryde headlines with Southern charm on the Main Stage on North Lamar.   Saturday, April 29: Music […]

Chapel Hart takes Oxford to church

With the Double Decker Arts Festival right around the corner, both Oxford visitors and locals are in for an exciting showcase of artists taking the North Lamar stage. Among the impressive list of performers is country trio Chapel Hart. Members of the group include sisters Danica and Devynn Hart, as well as their cousin Trea […]

UM art alumna molds local pottery business

  Brianne Powers uses clay to form her pottery pieces, but it is her adoration for the entire artistic  process that inspired her to create her self-titled business, Brianne Powers Ceramics. The young artist focuses on producing practical art that is also pleasant to the eye. Usually, this looks like eating utensils or common kitchenware. […]

Morgan Wallen locks the Vaught

Country music superstar Morgan Wallen is gearing up to bring his “One Night at a Time World Tour” to Ole Miss’ Vaught-Hemingway Stadium Saturday, April 22, and Sunday, April 23. The country sensation broke onto the scene with his 2016 single, “The Way I Talk.” The double-platinum certified single reached the Top 30 on country […]

Greek Life chaplains praise their spiritual opportunities

Oxford is flooded with places of worship. On nearly every street, there is either a place of worship or a campus ministry that provides a setting for the University of Mississippi’s Christian students to form community. Greek life organizations also have a position related to faith — the chapter chaplain. The chaplain is a Christian […]

Amory student reflects on devastating hometown tornado

The tragic tornadoes that demolished portions of Amory and Rolling Fork, Miss., on March 24 left a memorable impression on countless University of Mississippi students.  Student organizations set up opportunities for fundraising, volunteering and donating all in the name of support for the citizens of the areas affected.  Individual Ole Miss students, such as Terrell […]

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