The University of Mississippi’s theater program opened the season with a performance of “Into the Breeches!” by legendary playwright George Brant on Friday, Sept. 23. The play, directed by Lindsay Rae Taylor, was performed in Meek Auditorium to great acclaim. The play, set during World War II, follows heroine Maggie Dalton on her quest to […]
Oxford became cloaked in creativity as the historic Powerhouse Community Arts Center welcomed Sarahfest, an annual arts and music festival hosted by the Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies. The month-long festival began with an opening reception on Thursday Sept. 8, showcasing artworks of all forms to all ages. Just as meaningful as […]
Vince Gilligan’s long-running “Breaking Bad” prequel, “Better Call Saul” wrapped up its sixth and final season this month on the AMC network. The series, which aired its first episode in 2015, easily gained popularity by merely existing as a prequel to the now iconic series “Breaking Bad.” While the series, and specifically the final season, […]
Throughout this summer, The Daily Mississippian is publishing dispatches from our staffers about their vacation and study abroad experiences. Visiting the United States National Parks has always been a dream of mine because I’ve always wanted to experience the beautiful scenery and picturesque view with my own eyes. Lucky for me, I checked two national […]
The University of Mississippi lifted all on campus mask mandates for the first time since the early days of the pandemic in March 2022. To many, it felt as if the days of COVID-19 were finally over, but not everyone on campus feels that the days of masks and social distancing have come to an […]
The second episode of “The Weekly Scoop” podcast is available to listen to today. In this episode, Krystle Hughes, a transfer student from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, shares her experiences transitioning from a community college to the University of Mississippi. Krystle is also involved with numerous organizations on campus, such as the […]
On Nov. 15, Gov. Tate Reeves submitted his 2023 fiscal budget to the state legislature, outlining his priorities for the year and recommending how he would like to see tax revenues allocated. One of Reeves’s proposals is to spend $3 million to “eliminate critical race theory” by promoting a more patriotic educational curriculum. He went […]
UM Opera Theatre’s production of “The Light in the Piazza” was a delight. From the first number, senior opera student Emma Johnson’s dazzling soprano and Emmy-winning Mary Donnelly Haskell’s elegant vocal strength left me wanting more. The entire production was awe-inspiring. UM Opera beautifully executed composer Adam Guettel’s challenging score. There wasn’t a number I […]
The public was given the floor to speak their piece regarding the Safe Ride Home Initiative during the Oxford Board of Aldermen meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 16. In previous meetings on the initiative, taxi and rideshare app drivers have expressed opposition, and this meeting was no different. Jeremiah Wells, an Uber driver, is an Oxford […]
On Nov. 2, 2021, members of the University of Mississippi family came together to protest the recent requirement of all UM faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19. I took some time to interact with one of the protesters after she finished marching. She was an older woman and incredibly kind. She expressed to […]
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