The South is known for its delicious food, called “comfort food.” But it’s important to note that comfort food did not arise out of comfortable circumstances. Most comfort food comes from the Deep South in states such as Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia. During the Transatlantic Slave Trade, enslaved people were given very small amounts of […]
The University of Mississippi and the Mississippi Cannabis Patients Alliance (MCPA) have announced a joint partnership with the Releaf app to collaborate on marijuana research. The Releaf app allows patients to document their experiences and record and track side effects they experience using medical cannabis and CBD, as well as other cannabis derived products. The […]
In response to a directive from Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves, TikTok is now inaccessible on university WiFi and banned from being used on state-issued devices. The ban has brought about uncertainty in unlikely places such as course curricula and popular university TikTok accounts. The ban went into effect on Jan. 31. “As the state’s flagship […]
Lenoir Dining, located on the University of Mississippi campus, is operated by hospitality management and dietetics students. Located in Lenoir Hall, this non-profit restaurant allows students to have first-hand experience in their field while providing quality food and service for patrons. While a majority of Lenoir’s customers are UM alumni, Lenoir is working alongside graduate […]
Members of the Oxford community gathered in the Grove on Saturday, Nov. 5, for the annual Out of Darkness Walk to raise awareness for suicide prevention. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention hosts walks in communities across the country to help shed light onto the issue. The money raised by the event will help fund […]
Period@UM hosted a forum in the Gertrude C. Ford Student Union on Nov. 7 with members of Student Health Services answering questions about women’s health in a safe, judgment-free environment. Nurse practitioner Miele Hudspeth and Director of Health Services Alex Langhart used the presentation to educate students about different types of birth control, menstruation and […]
Philosophy professor Timothy Yenter has been named the associate dean of the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College. Previously, he served as interim associate dean. Yenter said he is excited about new opportunities to work with students and faculty. “I’m excited to be a part of a really strong team. I have a really great set […]
Affordable child care is a major concern for student parents that was exacerbated by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The expense of child care can often be crippling, and the lack of child care providers makes it even harder. To help parents in the university community combat this concern, the Department of Human Resources […]
Kyle Gordon has been named homecoming king while elections for Miss Ole Miss, Mr. Ole Miss and homecoming queen go into runoffs. Runoff elections will be held today. Campaigning for the elections began on Sept. 12 and closed on Sept. 20. With a record number of 81 candidates, the competition for each spot was tight. […]
Ole Miss students and staff from the University Counseling Center gathered in the grove for a candlelight vigil on Sept. 8 to spread awareness about suicide. Since September is Suicide Awareness Month, the university and campus student organizations are striving to show students that they are not alone. Robin Minyard, a university counselor and speaker […]
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