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UM sophomore organizes campus registry drives for sister in bone marrow failure

Ali Hargett, a sophomore public health major at the University of Mississippi from Greenwood, Miss., is determined to find a bone marrow donor for her 11-year-old sister, Cate Hargett. Hargett is hosting a National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) registry drive in front of the Gertrude C. Ford Ole Miss Student Union from 10 a.m. to […]

812 Royal Art Gallery brings artwork from New Orleans to Mississippi

Plein Air, a community development in Taylor, Miss., hosted a pop-up art gallery for a day of art, music and community on Oct. 16. The pop-up was curated by the New Orleans-based 812 Royal Gallery.  Kyla Bernberg founded 812 Royal on Feb. 1, 2025. As a New Orleans native, Bernberg grew up surrounded by a […]

Meet Miss University: Brooke Bumgarner

Brooke Bumgarner, a junior public policy leadership and integrated marketing communications double major from Madison, Miss., won the 78th Miss University pageant on Oct. 11, but this year’s pageant is far from her first.  After trying several sports and extracurricular activities during her youth, Bumgarner started her pageant career at 15 years old. “I entered […]

Prime Video’s “Carrie” brings horror to a digital world

Mike Flanagan’s television adaptation of Stephen King’s 1974 novel, “Carrie,” premiered all eight episodes on Prime Video Oct. 7. This limited series marks the fifth screen adaptation of the book, but does it hold up to the title’s standards? Despite King’s novel being set in 1979, Flanagan’s adaptation presents the story in the present day. […]

Brooke Bumgarner named 2027 Miss University 

The University of Mississippi’s 78th Miss University pageant took place on Oct. 11 in the Gertrude Ford Center for Performing Arts. Junior integrated marketing communications and public policy leadership double major Brooke Bumgarner left the stage as this year’s Miss University.  Seven contestants competed in various categories, each vying for the title of Miss University […]

‘Come From Away’ bridges generations

Despite being at different stages in life, Eric Solomon and Jacob Scott have found common ground in their shared role as Kevin T. in the hit musical “Come From Away.” “Come From Away” tells the story of nearly 7,000 airplane passengers who had to seek refuge at the Gander International Airport in Gander, Canada, following […]

Ole Miss football traditions foster community among students

College traditions shape the student culture at universities across the U.S., and Ole Miss is no exception. For freshmen, learning the new traditions, from tailgating in the Grove to game day chants is a vital part of the university community. These traditions at the University of Mississippi make getting an education an unforgettable experience. Here […]

Bella McCormick brings her country sound back to Oxford

Bella McCormick, a University of Mississippi alumna, headlined her first show at Proud Larry’s in Oxford on Thursday, Sept. 10. The country artist performed original songs and several covers.  ​McCormick was born and raised in Nashville, a city known for producing country music icons. She values the impact the city has had on her music […]

‘Adults’ season 2 cements its role as Gen Z’s sitcom

The FX original television show “Adults” aired its second season Aug. 27, following five roommates as they navigate young adulthood, friendships and relationships in Queens, N.Y. Although the premise is often used, the show delivers comedy and representation in a way that feels authentic to young people.  In the second season’s first episode, titled “The […]

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