Kathryn Abernathy

Ole Miss community reacts to recently passed alcohol amnesty bill

Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant signed a bill into law on April 12 that allows those who have consumed alcohol illegally and are facing a medical emergency to call for help without facing charges. The law, however, does not provide protection for those illegally supplying alcohol. Senate Bill 2197 is one example of a string of […]

City of Oxford considers lowering age limit of vehicle-for-hire drivers

The owners of Flying Tuk, a low-speed vehicle taxi service, have been lobbying the city of Oxford to lower the driving age limit of vehicles-for-hire, and recently achieved a small victory. Danny Klimetz, co-owner of the company, attended last week’s Board of Aldermen meeting and requested the age to be lowered to 18, but Mayor […]

Ole Miss Alum, Black Panther author Jesse Holland returns to campus

Jesse Holland, Ole Miss alumnus and author of “Who is the Black Panther,” returned to his alma mater Tuesday afternoon to talk with students, staff and members of the community in the Overby Center about his career as a writer. Holland also offered advice to students who are interested pursuing writing careers. Holland encouraged people […]

Community honors Florida shooting victims with vigil

Members of the Ole Miss and Oxford communities came together Tuesday night to walk in the “A Walk for Champions” vigil in honor of the survivors and lives lost in the Feb. 14 Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida. Lexy Johnson, a senior integrated marketing communications major who graduated from Marjory Stoneman […]

RebelTHON participants hope to raise $225,000

Saturday marks the sixth annual RebelTHON event at Ole Miss and the executive board has set a hefty fundraising goal of $225,000. Participants and young patients will stay up from 3 p.m. to 3 a.m. dancing and raising money for Batson Children’s Hospital, the only medical facility in Mississippi devoted to the care of sick […]

Local religious group faces false accusations due to viral media posts

Unverified accusations against a religious organization in the Oxford area sparked viral social media rumors around the Ole Miss campus. A religious group that originated in South Korea and consists of 20 members in Oxford has had numerous false accusations of recruiting students on campus into human trafficking. The rumors aimed at the World Mission […]

University reacts to ongoing efforts to contextualize Lyceum

When people think of the University of Mississippi, they often visualize the Lyceum. The oldest building on campus was constructed in the summer of 1848 and has since become a symbol for the university. The Lyceum is the lone survivor of the six original buildings on campus. Even though it is such a staple for […]

Ole Miss business students participate in Warren Buffett conference

Last weekend, 20 Ole Miss students traveled to Omaha, Nebraska, to visit for a group Q&A session with Warren Buffett, the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. This was the first time Ole Miss was invited to attend the Q&A session and tour three Omaha-based businesses owned by Berkshire Hathaway. Students toured Nebraska Furniture Mart, Borsheims Fine Jewelry and Oriental Trading Company. […]

International Justice Mission brings awareness to modern-day slavery

At least 20.9 million adults and children are bought and sold worldwide into commercial sexual servitude, forced labor and bonded labor. The International Justice Mission is a faith-based international non-profit that works with governments, police forces and social workers to protect people from this slavery, rescue those affected and aid them in rehabilitation. Ole Miss students had formed a […]

Out of the Darkness Walk fundraises for suicide prevention and awareness

Sunday’s second annual Out of the Darkness Walk shed a light on suicide awareness and prevention by raising funds for research, education and support programs for those affected by suicide. The program included several speakers, a blessing from a local minister, a balloon release and a mile-long walk around campus. More than 600 people registered for this year’s walk, and […]

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