The term “blockbuster” gets thrown around quite a bit and is often misused. Many studios and news outlets refer to any major release as a blockbuster regardless of the level of success that the film reaches. Last summer, however, superstar Tom Cruise reminded audiences what the summer blockbuster can be with “Top Gun: Maverick.” The […]
Summer is a time of relaxation and relief for many tired students and professors, and three months of freedom allow for a variety of activities. One of the most beloved seasonal traditions is the summer moviegoing experience. Marvel Studios kicked things off in early May with “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.” The latest and […]
Lamar Hall is widely known for its spacious lecture halls, P.O.D. market and rather unappealing exterior. However, Lamar Hall exemplifies how outside appearance is not the only thing that matters. Unlike the predominantly neoclassical-inspired architecture of most of the University of Mississippi’s campus, Lamar Hall (1977) embodies an architectural style consistent with brutalism. Brutalist architecture […]
With the closing of each academic year, the University of Mississippi holds an annual memorial ceremony, reflecting on and memorializing the lives of students, staff and faculty who have passed. UM conducted this year’s service on May 4 at 4 p.m. in Paris-Yates Chapel, inviting the entire Ole Miss and Oxford community to gather in […]
Mississippi’s first woman Attorney General Lynn Fitch is the keynote speaker at the upcoming Master of Business Administration commencement ceremony on May 12. Raised in Holly Springs, Miss., Fitch graduated from the University of Mississippi with a Bachelor of Business Administration and a law degree. With a career spanning more than 35 years, she has […]
Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin did a great job of adding depth to the quarterback position during this off season. With backup QB Luke Altmyer going to the University of Illinois and third string QB Kinkhead Dent hitting the transfer portal, it left a very big question mark surrounding the QB room at Ole […]
In a few short weeks, the University of Mississippi’s class of 2023 will graduate and begin a new phase of life. Regardless of the path they take, the memories gathered throughout their time here will hopefully remain with them forever. College can be a busy time for all students. Getting caught up in the hustle […]
Adderall is a medication commonly used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, more commonly referred to as ADHD. Millions of Americans have been prescribed adderall and use the drug to manage their ADHD symptoms. But for the past few months, an adderall shortage has made it difficult for many patients to get their prescriptions filled. […]
Vieux Farka Touré, a Malian native and son of accomplished musican Ali Farka Touré, is one of the featured performers at the Double Decker Arts Festival, one the most notable events to take place in Oxford each year. “My father was always playing guitar at home and musicians were always visiting our house,” Touré said. […]
The landscape of modern action cinema has been complicated to say the least. Many current filmmakers stick to tried and true tropes that ensure ticket sales rather than invoke genuine awe or wonder. The “John Wick” franchise has been an exception to this rule since the release of its first film in 2014. The original’s […]
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