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Best-selling author Kiese Laymon asks: “What unites us?”

New York Times best-selling author and UM professor Kiese Laymon wants to talk about what unites and divides the university community. He addressed the latter in a panel discussion at Lost Dog Coffee on Sunday night and will speak on the former at the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College (SMBHC) annual spring convocation on Tuesday. […]

Former Ole Miss standout Kylan Becker joins softball coaching staff

After only one year away from the program, Ole Miss softball great Kylan Becker is back with the Rebels, this time as a coach. Interim coach Ruben Felix, who took the job this season when former coach Mike Smith resigned after five seasons, brought in Becker to complete his staff for the upcoming season. “I’m […]

Opinion: Not the time, not the place to protest

Last night, the Lyceum hosted an event called Open Doors for all students so that we could introduce ourselves and get to know senior administrators. I was excited to attend because I finally felt that the administration wanted to be open and honest with students. But that all went downhill when protestors from the group […]

University transit drops route, moves buses

Starting this semester, the Oxford-University Transit (OUT) is reducing the number of buses on two lines through campus and cutting down the total routes around the community.  The Silver line stops will be incorporated into the existing Green and Old Taylor Road Express lines.  OUT General Manager Donna Zampella said these changes were prompted by […]

Is Doug Nikhazy primed for another dominant run through the SEC?

With the 2020 baseball season approaching, no other Ole Miss Rebel has a level of expectation equal to that of sophomore Doug Nikhazy. Nikhazy caught fire during his freshman season to eventually become a fan favorite for the Rebels, making every Saturday ‘Doug Day’ as he shut down opposing lineups left and right. The left-handed […]

Opinion: We owe black Mississippians reparations

Recently, I came home to find an unexpected late fee from my utility company. I was shocked because I had set up auto-pay, and I had enough money in my bank account to pay the bill. The company must have been at fault for this hefty mistake, not me. My two roommates and I have […]

How a multi-generational circus continues its legacy

Family-owned and operated, The Great Benjamins Circus thrilled Oxford crowds with aerialists, human cannonballs and hair-suspended performers on Monday evening at the Lafayette County Multi-Purpose Arena.  The company consists of generational circus performers along with some guest performers outside of the scheduled acts. The show is true to its traditional circus roots and hosts international […]

Boyce speaks with community, ignores protesters

The Lyceum was a maze of administrators on Tuesday night. What was intended to be an open event where members of the university community could meet senior leadership shifted — at least in some parts of the event — to another demonstration by student group Abolish IHL protesting the appointment of Chancellor Glenn Boyce. In […]

Column: Back from the dead: a new twist on Dracula.

“Blood is Lives,” or is it life? The new Dracula series released this month on Netflix takes a fresh spin on the Bram Stoker classic with modernized characters and an exploration of vampire lore. Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat, writers of “Sherlock” and “Doctor Who,” teamed up to create the three-episode miniseries that premiered on […]

Remembering Harold Burson: the man and the mogul

This story was updated Sunday, February 2, 2020 with the memorial date. A memorial service for Burson, will be held on Feb. 22 at the Paris Yates Chapel. Public relations guru Harold Burson was a man built on a foundation of strong morals and a stronger work ethic, according to his family and colleagues.  Burson, […]

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