In fall 2023, there were 2,607 staff members associated with the University of Mississippi. Of that number, 1,018 — around 39% — earned degrees at the university. These numbers beg the question: Why do so many students return to work for the university after graduating from it? Savannah Dye became a staff member of UM […]
“Punk” is likely not the first word that comes to mind when thinking of Oxford. Like any college town, there punks on the University of Mississippi campus, but the scene is smaller than those of other Mississippi college towns like Starkville or Hattiesburg. One student, sophomore biology major Peyton Price, is ready to change that. […]
In 1939, Hattie McDaniel made history as the first African American to be nominated for an Academy Award for her supporting performance in “Gone With the Wind.” McDaniel went on to win the award, setting a precedent for the entertainment industry and the world as a whole. This ideal has remained intact, and Black representation […]
Senator Kevin Blackwell of Southaven has recently – and repeatedly – proposed legislation to require the licensure of midwifery in Mississippi. He and Senate Bill 2080’s proponents claim that the duty of delivering Mississippi’s newborns is too great to have the unlicensed perform. I, along with many Mississippians who have hired midwives and even many […]
Many people regard the Academy Awards as the most important award ceremony in film. Actors, directors and others in the industry dream their whole lives of getting their hands on one of those highly-coveted golden statues. The nominees for the 96th Academy Awards were announced on Tuesday, Jan. 23 ahead of the ceremony in March. […]
Ole Miss MBB vs. N.C. State Ole Miss faced its first real test of the season when the North Carolina State Wolfpack came to town as a part of the ACC/SEC Men’s College Basketball Challenge. N.C. State touts a very fast offense and an aggressive defense, but the Wolfpack could not get things going against […]
Approximately 125 people gathered on the Square Sunday, Nov. 26 to protest the siege of Gaza as well as the occupation of lands that historically belonged to Palestinians. The demonstration, organized by the Muslim Student Association, began at 1:30 p.m. and lasted for an hour and a half. Senior pharmacy major and president of the […]
An eyesore, at best, sits in the heart of the student union, right near Chick-Fil-A. A hulking contraption that looks awfully out of place, this spaceship of sorts is actually a lactation pod — a designated breastfeeding space for mothers on campus. Noble cause, poor execution. The aim of these pods is to meet regulations […]
No. 13 Ole Miss vs. Louisiana-Monroe (Sedley Normand) Final Score Prediction: Ole Miss HEX #ce1f2e, Louisiana-Monroe roll a dice I’m going to be completely honest. Football is not my thing whatsoever (shocking, I’m sure) so rather than trying to make a prediction based on stats, I’m just going to pick on Ole Miss. Why in […]
In “Ask A&C,” University of Mississippi students ask culture-based questions about university and Oxford life, and members of the arts and culture writing staff answer with their own personal takes. This week, sophomore exercise science major Avery Stewart asks: “What is the best Thanksgiving food?” He says his favorite Thanksgiving dish is rolls. Granny’s […]
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