Luisa Barsaglini

Julia Case chooses joy as Miss Ole Miss

Julia Case, a senior integrated marketing communications major from Covington, La., was named Miss Ole Miss 2026 on Thursday, Oct. 8. Though the idea to run initially came from her friends, Case said their encouragement helped her recognize her own desire to represent the university. “I ran for Miss Ole Miss because of the encouragement […]

The IDEAlab: a hidden creative outlet on campus

The University of Mississippi IDEAlab “makerspace” gives students resources to unleash their creativity. Founded in 2018 and located on the first floor of the J.D. Williams Library, the lab gives students access to a variety of hardware for free, arming them with machines to create game day pins, 3D figures, posters and textiles. The lab’s […]

‘Verity’ is a lukewarm adaptation of a far more exhilarating novel

The long-anticipated “Verity” was released in theaters on Friday, Oct. 2. The film is an adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s book by the same title, whose popularity spread like wildfire in summer 2021 after becoming popular on TikTok. Readers consider it among Hoover’s best and awaited this adaptation for years. In hindsight, however, they really shouldn’t […]

‘The Love Hypothesis’ marks the resurgence of rom-coms

After winning over readers with its mix of romance, academia and workplace tension, Ali Hazelwood’s “The Love Hypothesis” has officially made the jump to the screen, premiering Sept. 23 on Amazon Prime Video.  The film follows Ph.D. student Olive Smith (played by Lili Reinhart) and her awkward encounters with one of the professors at her […]

What’s happening at Square Books this fall?

Founded in 1979, Square Books is Oxford’s premier bookstore that hosts community events every semester during which authors, students of the University of Mississippi and local book enthusiasts alike can interact with literature hands-on. Lyn Roberts, a Gulfport, Miss., native and the store’s general manager, shared insight into the behind-the-scenes of planning each event. “From […]

From Lollapalooza to the Grove Stage: Stella Lefty performs at SAA’s fall concert

Stella Lefty performed at the Student Activity Association’s (SAA) first fall concert since Maddie & Tae in 2024 this past Friday night. Indie singer Jake Scott and pop-soul band Lawrence opened for the breakout musician to a crowd of students and locals.  The free concert capped off SAA’s Welcome Week, an initiative welcoming new and […]

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