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Characters haunted by coal mine explosion in Ole Miss alumnus’ debut novel

Tom Bennitt, a 2013 English MFA graduate from Ole Miss, will read from and sign copies of his first novel, “Burning Under,” at 5 p.m. Wednesday at Off Square Books. “Burning Under” is set in the southwestern part of Pennsylvania and is focused around a deadly coal mine explosion. This thriller is told from the […]

UM Fashion Society presents fall looks with ‘Moxie Moods’ show

The UM Fashion Society will host a seasonal fashion show highlighting a variety of fall looks Thursday night at the University Museum. The show, titled Moxie Moods, will offer traditional styles, outfits and patterns while incorporating a modern twist. Rachel Long, vice president of the UM Fashion Society, said she is looking forward to seeing […]

Cherub, Maddy O’Neal perform at The Lyric tonight

The Nashville-bred, electro-indie duo “Cherub” will perform at 9 p.m. tonight The Lyric Oxford. Denver producer and DJ Maddy O’Neal is the opener for the techno duo on their 2018 tour “Free Form,” and the two acts plan to blend their styles together on The Lyric stage. Jordan Kelley and Jason Huber formed Cherub in […]

Movie review: “A Star is Born” balances romance and tragedy

The fourth and latest reboot of 1937’s “A Star is Born” opened in theaters this past weekend. Bradley Cooper, who plays the lead role of famous musician Jackson Maine, brings a grunge-rock feel to the film, which is set in present time, while bringing in a timeless love story that struggles to balance fame and […]

Oxford churches expand as demand grows

As Oxford’s population steadily increases, there is growing demand for more churches to serve the community. St. John’s Catholic Church, located near campus on University Avenue, started construction nearly a year ago to expand its building because of increased attendance. “We did not have enough seats,” project manager Paul Behrndt said. “There would be times […]

August Art Crawl showcases local talent

The Yoknapatawpha Arts Council is hosting its August Art Crawl on Tuesday night, taking attendees to several sites around Oxford for art, food and drinks. This free, monthly event starts at the Powerhouse, where visitors will explore a gallery of 10 local artists and board one of Oxford’s double-decker buses. The bus will take them […]

Transition into fall weather with avocados

One of the few things you will never hear anyone say is “I wish I had bad skin.” Everyone, everywhere, wants healthy looking skin. As mid-September approaches, the weather is changing, and our skin is being affected by it. During these weather changes, our skin tends to freak out, just like our immune system does. A summer […]

Grove fashion: Rompers, red and the Rebs

Ole Miss football season – when thousands of people get up every Saturday to look their best and “Grove” in style. We are not the school that wears checkered overalls or crop tops with our school’s logo – we dress in style and are prepared every Saturday with our official game day color. Tomorrow, as we […]

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