The South is known for its hearty, comforting cuisine. Many University of Mississippi students grow up on home-cooked meals, whether that be Southern food, other American cuisine or dishes from their families’ home countries outside of the United States. Oxford has a wide range of restaurants to cater to these different palates. Besides traditional Southern-American […]
As the population of Oxford expands, so does the food scene. While many University of Mississippi students are excited at the prospect of having more well-known franchises brought to the small Southern town, others are concerned about how chain restaurants will affect the future of Oxford’s food culture. Among these new restaurants joining Oxford soon […]
As part of its Black History Month celebration, the University of Mississippi presented the 2024 Black History Month Concert on Tuesday, Feb. 27 at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Produced by McDonnell-Barksdale Chair of Ethnomusicology and Professor of Music George Dor, the concert’s theme was “Humanity is Counting on Us.” The […]
Prominent Australian-American broadcaster and journalist Savannah Guthrie appeared at Off-Square Books on the rainy evening of Friday, Feb. 16 to sign copies of her new book, “Mostly What God Does.” “To have you come here and support me just fills my heart and my soul. I can’t wait to sign your books,” Guthrie said. “I […]
One aspect of celebrating Black History Month is supporting artists and entrepreneurs of color, especially when they have local ties. George Porter Jr. and the Runnin’ Pardners George Porter Jr. and the Runnin’ Pardners plan to play at Proud Larry’s on April 19 at 9 p.m. Porter is a skilled and storied bassist, having played […]
Vintage clothing pop-up shop PopUpOx4d gave UM students and Oxford locals an opportunity to explore fashion on Sunday, Feb. 4 at the Old Armory Pavilion. Pop-up clothing shops and vendors — some without brick-and-mortar locations — sell clothes in temporary settings. Joe Hogue Jr., an Oxford native, created PopUpOx4d. The junior marketing major has […]
In the coming months, at least four new restaurants are expected open in Oxford and the University of Mississippi. The new lineup includes fast-food chicken establishments and a highly anticipated Minor Hall addition. Jimmy John’s has replaced Papa John’s in Minor Hall, offering students one free sandwich per week during the spring semester if they […]
The University of Mississippi community is home to a multitude of organizations for students interested in enriching their spiritual lives, including Jewish, Christian and Muslim organizations. Community is a core element for the Muslim Student Association, which is a home for UM students that practice the Islamic faith. MSA is a space for Muslims on […]
Though the University of Mississippi has a number of clubs that aim to benefit the Oxford community, one group has the singular goal of spreading positivity: the Kindness Club. The organization started last April when Abby Newton, a 2023 graduate from UM with a degree in special education, got close with her student teaching class […]
The University of Mississippi Department of Theatre and Film is bringing “The Prom” to the Gertrude C. Ford Center from Nov. 10 to Nov. 12. The play is derived from the book by Chad Beguelin and Bob Martin, with music composed by Matthew Sklar. Directed by Assistant Professor of Musical Theater John Carden and choreographed […]
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