Three undergrads read original works of creative writing at an event called “Lowercase” on Saturday afternoon at Cabin 82, a coffeeshop in the lobby of the Graduate Oxford. The “Lowercase” reading series, which solely features undergraduate writers, started last March and is supported by the Ole Miss Department of English. Malerie Lovejoy, a senior English […]
Julian Randall, a poet and master’s student of English, read from his debut book of poetry, “Refuse,” at Goolsby’s Hair World on Saturday night. Though a barbershop might seem like an odd place for a poetry reading, organizers said Goolsby’s was chosen intentionally to collide poetry with a traditionally black space. Audience members found that […]
The Oxford Board of Aldermen voted on Friday morning to postpone the start date of the recently approved Alcohol and Safety Ordinance. The ordinance, which is intended to curb underage drinking and provide more security on the Square, was previously set to go into effect for the city’s downtown district on Oct. 5, but it […]
Stress and anxiety disorders are slowly plaguing thousands of college campuses all over the country. According to a 2017 report by the American Psychological Association, 61 percent of college students were seeking counseling because of anxiety, and 45 percent went because of stress. This study indicates that many students experience troubling and difficult disorders. These […]
The Ole Miss volleyball team struggled this weekend, losing two SEC matches at home to Georgia and Auburn. The team managed to pick up only one set throughout the two games, as the Rebels committed far too many errors to put themselves in a position to win. With these losses the Rebels have lost six […]
The Ole Miss soccer team continued its impressive SEC play on Friday night with a 1-1 draw against the No. 5 Texas A&M Aggies. The Rebels’ strong performance puts them at 8-4-1 overall and 2-1-1 in the conference. After the Rebels secured their tie versus Texas A&M, the team is in prime position to make […]
After several scandalous publicity stunts and teaser trailers about the film, “A Simple Favor” came to theatres to relieve us from the hype-charged air created by Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick. Based on the novel by Darcey Bell, the mystery movie features both actresses as strong female characters caught in a constantly shifting, cat-and-mouse game. […]
Ed Meek requested on Saturday night that his name be removed from the School of Journalism and New Media — one day after the school’s faculty asked him to make the request and three days after his controversial Facebook post. “My desire … is for the School of Journalism to be a global leader in […]
Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018 Between 2 and 3 p.m. — Ed Meek posts his controversial comments and images on Facebook 5:53 p.m. — Jeff Vitter posts statement condemning tone and content of Meek’s post Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018 7 a.m. — Meek School faculty meet at 7 a.m. to discuss how to move forward Afternoon […]
Ole Miss alumnus Ed Meek, namesake of the Meek School of Journalism and New Media, posted a pair of photos and commentary to Facebook today that drew widespread criticism. Meek served as the university’s assistant vice chancellor for public relations and marketing for 37 years beginning in 1964. Chancellor Jeffrey Vitter responded to Meek’s post, condemning […]
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