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It’s true: ‘The Liar’ is coming to UM

Fans of comedy and the art of live theater should brace themselves: The University of Mississippi’s Department of Theatre and Film is kicking off its fall season with a two-week run of farce “The Liar.”  The play, written by David Ives, is a beloved and partially modernized adaptation of French dramatist Pierre Corneilles’ “Le Menteur.” […]

Quacks puts dogs in forefront

Hot dogs, speedy service and a casual vibe: these are the cornerstones of new Square restaurant Quacks. Situated between Ajax Diner and Van Atkins Jewelers, it is locally owned and aims to appeal to the budgets of college students.  Co-owner Joe Bittick was a collaborator in deciding this format was right for Quacks.  “It’s good […]

Ole Miss player sues Kiffin, university alleging mistreatment

Ole Miss football player DeSanto Rollins is suing Head Coach Lane Kiffin and the University of Mississippi, citing negligence, racial discrimination and sexual discrimination. The suit was filed on Sept. 14 in the Oxford Division of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi. He is seeking $10 million in compensatory damages […]

Reduce, reuse, recycle with RebelTHON

As football season kicks off, Ole Miss fans are not the only things packing The Grove. Blue and red trash cans are a familiar sight on game days, an effort to contain the hundreds of pounds of trash generated by tailgaters.   Where others see trash, some see an opportunity to raise money and help others.  […]

Peace, love and The Pinksheets

Formed by three junior Ole Miss accounting majors, The Pinksheets is fresh to the indie rock scene. The group’s friendship, however, is longstanding.   Tupelo natives Bryson Heatherly and Carter Maharrey met in third grade, and Dylan Gray joined the duo a few years later. Heatherly and Gray harmonize and strum their guitars while Maharrey plays […]

Will LineLeap App hop onto Oxford’s bar scene?

The mobile app LineLeap promises to give users the power to skip the line at bars and pay cover charges before even arriving. However, it remains unclear whether Oxford bars will actually put this new innovation to use.  “LineLeap was founded by college students in 2017, and they now work with over 350 bars in […]

Thacker Mountain Radio Hour kicks off new season

With a new executive director and an exciting lineup of events, Thacker Mountain Radio Hour is back and better than ever.   Amanda Wymer, who will serve as Thacker Mountain’s new executive director, is working to expand the hallmark radio show’s reach to the Oxford community.   “She’s worked for a nonprofit before, and she’s working with […]

Indie trio Üni takes Oxford’s music scene by storm

It is well known that Oxford has a rich history of nurturing artistic talent, from literary geniuses like William Faulkner to blues legends like R.L. Burnside. Among the latest crop of Oxford-born talent sits new alternative rock band Üni.     This band’s lineup features a talented ensemble of young local artists, including lead guitarist and Coffeeville, […]

Three Takeaways from Ole Miss’ dominating win over Georgia Tech 

  Dart’s legs will continue to win games  Quarterback Jaxson Dart continues to wreak havoc on the ground, tallying up 213 yards and two touchdowns in his first three weeks.  Dart excelled on both designed runs and improvising once plays began to break down against the Yellow Jackets. He made his presence known early with […]

Week 3 College Football Pick ‘Em

No. 11 Tennessee at Florida: Tanner Shapiro  Final Score Prediction: Florida 31, Tennessee 20  This game will spotlight Tennessee’s high-power offense and the young defensive core of the Florida Gators. Two weeks ago, Florida QB Graham Mertz struggled against Utah and its elite defense in the first game of this season. The Gators have an […]

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