LifestylesDesk

Swiped out? How students are budgeting Flex

With the end of the semester approaching, many University of Mississippi students are thinking about how and where they are going to spend their Flex Dollars and allocate their meal swipes. While students have the option to purchase a meal plan that consists of meal swipes worth $8.50 each, all students are billed for Flex […]

Pookie will be looking fire tonight: Campbell and Jett Puckett come to campus

TikTok influencers Campbell and Jett Puckett — aka Pookie and Jett — will come to the Sandy and John Black Pavillion at 6 p.m. today. The Pucketts are visiting campus to speak at the Building Brands event hosted by the University of Mississippi’s Women in Business organization. The duo, who live in Atlanta, made their […]

Former staffer shares inside story on Ronald Reagan

The University of Mississippi GOP and Young Americans for Freedom organizations hosted Peggy Grande, former executive assistant to President Ronald Reagan, on Tuesday, Oct. 22. The Declaration Center held an informal reception before the event and provided 10 signed copies of Grande’s book for a raffle after the event. Grande authored “The President Will See […]

‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ leaves smiles and frowns in equal measure

In 2019, the comic book genre was at its peak. Marvel Studios’ had wide success and even DC and Warner Bros., who have famously struggled to find their footing, released the universally well received “Shazam!”  However, the real surprise came in the form of Todd Phillip’s “Joker.”  “Joker” won its lead actor, Joaquin Phoenix, an […]

Alpha Omicron Pi wins CASA Encore 2024

Alpha Omicron Pi sorority was crowned the 2024 CASA Encore overall champion on Thursday, Oct. 10 at the Sandy and John Black Pavilion. CASA is an annual fundraiser competition among all the UM sororities. All earnings are given to the Court Appointed Special Advocate program for children, also referred to as CASA. The UM College […]

‘Dear William’ movie announced at 2024 Honors College convocation

David Magee announced the film adaptation of his bestselling memoir, “Dear William,” at the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College Fall Convocation at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 17.  “Our ‘Dear William’ that will showcase this university and the Magee Center and stakeholders (and) this story … ‘Dear William’ is going to be a movie,” Magee […]

Stakes are set high for Mississippi Primaries

Nearly a third of all states’ primary elections were held this past Tuesday, March 5, hence the moniker “Super Tuesday.” Mississippi’s primary election, though, takes place next Tuesday, March 12, and there are a handful of topics voters need to understand before hitting the polls next week.   Primary elections select the official candidates for each […]

The story of the Estefans finds its footing in Oxford

The story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan, one of the most popular couples in the history of the entertainment industry, is coming to the Ford Center.  With 26 Grammy Awards and various other accolades for their musical talents gathered between them, the couple has much to show for their work. It was only a matter […]

Ask A&C: Sleep vs. cram for final exams?

In “Ask A&C,” University of Mississippi students ask questions about university and Oxford life, and members of the arts and culture writing staff answer with their own personal takes. This week, sophomore psychology and exercise science major Katie LeBlanc asks: “Sleep vs. cram for final exams?” She says she prefers to sleep.    TEAM SLEEP […]

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