As we vote for representatives to legislate policy, there are issues on the ballot this year for Mississippians. Among them are healthcare, social programs, policing powers and race relations. However, the preeminent concern of the election on Nov. 3 is life. This year, Mississippi made monumental strides in protecting life in its most innocent and […]
When the Founding Fathers gathered for the Constitutional Convention in 1787, they sought to create a government that would meet the needs of the people and protect individual liberty. The founders knew that a balance must be struck between a strong national government and states to maintain their sovereignty, and thus, they adopted federalism. They […]
Benjamin Franklin famously said after the Constitutional Convention to a group of citizens patiently awaiting the verdict of the deliberation that the founders had created “a republic, if you can keep it.” Those words echo in the ears of Americans today, struck with biting polarization and ferocious partisanship. As we contemplate the state of […]
The coronavirus has largely uprooted everyone’s lives — from the elderly all the way to young children. But perhaps the most socially affected have been school-aged children and young adults. Schools across the country are closed for the academic year, leaving students at home and away from peers. Is this how we should be spending […]
The University of Mississippi is in the heart of the “Bible Belt” of the South. As home to more than 20 religious student organizations (most of which are in the Christian religion), it is clear to see the rich culture of religiosity and impact that Christianity has on this campus. While religious liberty is a […]
On Aug. 7, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials arrested over 600 undocumented workers in Mississippi. The events surrounding the arrests and companies’ responses point to a greater immigration issue in Mississippi and, ultimately, the United States. Many news outlets have reported in outrage that the raids separated children from parents. The mayor of […]
Today marks the 18th anniversary of the horrific terrorist attacks that took place on September 11, 2001. Many of us were too young to comprehend the horror and tragedy of that day, but we can’t forget the sacrifices that followed. My uncle was a part of the first responder team as a volunteer in New […]
The Board of Trustees of Institutions of Higher Learning held their second in-person listening session on Thursday to gain input from different groups in the UM community in their search for the next chancellor. The IHL held the first listening session in June at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Each session was divided into […]
On Jan. 28, the Board of Aldermen unanimously passed a city ordinance banning the use of bed sheets to make signs. The reason? Last football season, some questionable signs were hung around town to show disdain for other teams. Most of these signs were made during “Bama Hate Week,” a week-long extravaganza of school spirit […]
On Jan. 18, a story of young men from Covington Catholic High School harassing an elderly Native American man swept the internet, all because of a misleading video. The media was quick to jump on the story, condemning the students before much information had surfaced. The victim, 64-year-old Nathan Phillips, stated in an interview that […]
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