Beyond the Grove: Oxford’s arts scene offers students creativity year-round

While William Faulkner and Ole Miss Football draw many visitors to Oxford, the city’s creative identity extends far beyond its most notable attractions. Concerts, exhibitions, author talks and community events give students plenty of opportunities to experience the arts that have been a staple of the city since its beginning. Luckily, Oxford has no shortage […]

Evolution or stagnation? Noah Kahan can’t decide in ‘The Great Divide’

Following the breakout success of “Stick Season,” Grammy-nominated artist Noah Kahan faced a daunting question: What comes after a career-defining album?  The indie folk-pop singer answers the question with “The Great Divide,” his fourth studio album released on April 24. With the introspective record, Kahan leans into uncertainty, solidifying his place in contemporary folk while […]

Best bang for your buck bites in Oxford

For college students in Oxford, deciding where to eat often comes down to one simple question: Is it worth the money? With restaurant prices continuing to feel impossibly high almost everywhere, some of Oxford’s most familiar local spots stand out not just for their flavor, but because they consistently offer meals that seem worth paying […]

Swayze Field takes a swing at cinema with ‘Moneyball’ screening

Students gathered at Swayze Field for a unique outdoor screening of the 2011 movie “Moneyball” on Wednesday, April 8, at 8 p.m., transforming the home of Ole Miss Rebels baseball into a relaxed, community-centered space for the evening.  The Student Activities Association organized the event and offered a range of complimentary concessions. Free water and […]

‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ is a standout celestial sequel

The release of “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” on Wednesday, April 1 brought large crowds to theaters across the United States for another big-screen trip into Nintendo’s colorful universe.  The positive response is easy to understand. For longtime fans of Mario and his surrounding cast of characters, the film delivers exactly what it promises: an […]

SAA’s Music Bingo puts melodious spin on classic game

The Gertrude C. Ford Ole Miss Student Union Ballroom’s atmosphere transformed into a mix of competition, throwback hits and student conversation on Thursday, March 19 at the Student Activities Association’s Music Bingo, a campus event designed to bring students together through familiar songs and friendly competition. Instead of calling out numbers, the game relied on […]

Did the Academy get this year’s Best Picture award right?

This year’s Academy Awards’ Best Picture category offered a wide range of films, from obvious prestige contenders to large-scale crowd-pleasers to performance-driven dramas. This year, however, not every nominee seemed to be competing on the same terms. Some films clearly arrived with awards ambitions built into their DNA, while others earned their place through strong […]