For trees, life means incremental growth: roots digging deeper into the soil and branches extending wider than before. At the University of Mississippi, trees do more than grow — they witness freshman tours, game days in the Grove, laughter among new friends and seniors parting ways after convocation. The university’s Department of Landscape Services works […]
The University of Mississippi Theatre Department is flipping the script with a vividly reimagined version of Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar.” The upcoming production, running Friday, April 11 to Sunday, April 13 at Fulton Chapel, will reframe the tale’s classic characters as power hungry teenage girls attending Rome Prep, an elite Catholic high school. Under the direction […]
Life on campus can be extremely busy. Between balancing classes, jobs and extracurriculars, students sometimes sacrifice sleep to get everything done. Fortunately, the Ole Miss campus provides many convenient places to catch up on sleep during the day. “For me personally, I have long days at school,” John Champagne, a junior biochemistry and biology major […]
A group of 16 Justice for Jay Lee protesters marched around the University of Mississippi campus on Saturday, Oct. 19, chanting the question, “Where is Jay Lee?” Jimmie “Jay” Lee, a UM Class of 2022 graduate and well-known member of Oxford’s queer community, was last seen leaving his Campus Walk apartment on July 8, 2022. […]
The Oxford Board of Aldermen voted last week to appeal the city planning commission’s approval of The Velvet Ditch’s outdoor expansion plans and granted a property rezoning request bordering the South Campus Rail Trail by JWM Development, despite opposition by many Oxford community members, including some University of Mississippi faculty. The Velvet Ditch is located […]
Apprehensive facial expressions. Rough plate delivery. Triple checking your latte order. A longer wait than usual. Noticing all the above? This is more than likely a new hire experiencing the new job blues. As the Oxford population climbs to 27,509 residents, many new faces have surfaced at local storefronts. Though college students are no strangers […]
The “One Night Stand” art show at the Ole Miss Motel will return for its 17th year on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 5-9 p.m. For one night only, the show will host an eclectic mix of artists across the span of 12 motel rooms converted into makeshift galleries. Erin Abbott, creator and coordinator of “One […]
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