There are many words that come to mind when thinking of the cultural atmosphere of the United States this year — divisive, competitive and volatile, to name a few. Between quite possibly the most controversial run up to a presidential election of all time, new discussions surrounding artificial intelligence and its place in the workforce, […]
When Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022, the floodgate was opened for the largest rollback of women’s reproductive rights in the history of the United States. For the first time since 1973, states began restricting access to reproductive healthcare. Generations later, the Alabama Supreme Court took reproductive rights restrictions a step further in a […]
Like many college students approaching graduation, I am apprehensive about being financially independent in just a few short months. It worries me just how little most students are prepared to handle their own financial futures. In high school, we take classes on things like English and history, but not on the more practical aspects of […]
At the start of the new year, resolutions run rampant and gym memberships are purchased with the best of intentions. However, New Year’s resolutions have a tendency of being unrealistic, which leads to them inevitably fizzling out and leaving us feeling disappointed. Some of the most difficult goals to reach are related to health and […]
Frank E. Everett Jr. famously wrote, “The university is respected, but Ole Miss is loved. The university gives a diploma and regretfully terminates tenure, but one never graduates from Ole Miss.” The quote has been passed down over the years and repeated often when trying to describe the magic that exists here at Ole Miss, […]
If you are anything like me, you are used to people commenting on the extravagance of designer clothing and the subtle digs that tend to follow seeing someone wearing a designer brand. Designer clothing is associated with wealth, elitism and the often out-of-touch nature of its owners, and this is all fair. For the average […]
The mental health crisis in America is one of the most discussed and debated topics in the modern media, with activists consistently working toward creating an unbiased, destigmatized perception of what mental health is and how it can best be protected. With September being Suicide Prevention Month, there is no better time to discuss the […]
Whether it’s a classic like the Myers-Briggs, a modern phenomenon like the Enneagram or a simple Harry Potter house sorting quiz, personality tests offer useful insight into who people are and how they best communicate. Personality tests have been used in psychology for more than a century, beginning with Woodworth’s Personal Data Sheet, which […]
With much of the country preparing for state elections, campaigns are in full swing for those competing for the governor’s office. It is no secret that the political climate has been especially heated in the past several years, and the hot-button issues being brought to voters are divisive and incredibly partisan. One of the most […]
After spending the past few months living in Italy and traveling around Europe, I can confidently say that there are some key lessons that we Americans can take from their way of life. People in Europe seem healthier and happier than most Americans, and watching the way they live, eat and speak to one another, […]
