Lauren James

You don’t have to dress nicely for class to express yourself

In today’s digital atmosphere, the distinctive fashion styles of University of Mississippi students remain relevant on social media. From freshmen going viral on TikTok for sorority recruitment outfits to football fans turning the Grove into a fashion show on game days, the university has built a reputation around its students’ use of fashion to express […]

Redefining womanhood at the University of Mississippi

Navigating the transition from adolescence to adulthood is difficult, but it is especially complicated for those who do not meet impossible standards. The rules of womanhood, while largely unspoken, are widely understood. They dictate how a woman should dress, how she should behave and how she should present herself to the world.  These rules, however, […]

Diary of a Black girl: the art of finding your voice

Mississippi is the place that forever calls my name. As a child, I believed our state was special because it was called the Magnolia State, signifying dignity and nobility. I would spend peaceful mornings fishing with my father at Sardis Lake, wander through the farmer’s market smelling the fresh flowers and baked goods with my […]

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