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Krauss addresses free speech in wake of venue change

Elisha Krauss, conservative speaker and Daily Wire contributor, spoke about the importance of free speech on college campuses on Wednesday night.  The event where she spoke, sponsored by the Ole Miss chapter of the Young Americans for Freedom (YAF), sparked a controversy last week, as the request to use the initial venue for her speech […]

Opinion: When Oxford sells prestige, poor residents pay the price.

Oxford, Mississippi. A charming Square and rich history. Grand antebellum homes and university accolades. Smart. Wealthy. Alluring.  These are some of the factors by which our “lovely” city is defined. However, there is far more to our city than many realize.  Oxford is a city laden with poverty. Over 35% of Oxford’s population lives below […]

Ole Miss women’s basketball signs No. 9 recruiting class in the nation

With a 2-0 start to the season, coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin and the Ole Miss women’s basketball team received more good news on Wednesday, national signing day. Coach Yo has the program’s trajectory trending upward on the recruitment trail, signing the No. 9 2020 class in the nation and the best in the conference. This class […]

K.J. Buffen scores career-high 23 in win over Norfolk State

The Ole Miss men’s basketball team defeated Norfolk State 68-55 on Tuesday after a scare from the Spartans in the first half.  The Rebels moved to 2-0 on the young season behind a strong performance from K.J. Buffen, who continued an impressive start to his sophomore season with a career-high 23 points and nine rebounds.  […]

YAF event moved from Overby Center to Student Union amid controversy

Incorrect reporting and unclear communication have made the rescheduling of an upcoming campus lecture the subject of a debate about freedom of speech. The “Free To Offend” lecture from Daily Wire contributor Elisha Krauss was originally scheduled to take place at the Overby Center for Southern Journalism and Politics at 7 p.m. on Nov. 13. […]

Boyce will not use chancellor’s Twitter account

Chancellor Glenn Boyce will no longer use the UM Chancellor Twitter account as the primary way for the chancellor’s office to communicate to the university community. The university still owns the @UMchancellor Twitter handle, which was created in September 2016, but it is no longer active. In a statement to The Daily Mississippian, a university […]

Column: Smart home devices are a security risk

Smart home devices — including doorbell security cameras, smart assistants and even your smart fridge — have been discovered to have multiple security vulnerabilities.  These vulnerabilities can lead to leaked Wi-Fi passwords and Gmail logins, and further compromise other devices on the same network. Apartment complexes using smart home hubs — electronic keys — instead […]

Gertrude Ford Center helps honor veterans through concert

On Monday, the University of Mississippi Choir, Orchestra and the Oxford Civic Chorus performed in honor of Veterans Day. Ole Miss ROTC groups volunteered to support the program and recognize veterans in the area.  Marketing director Kate Meacham noted that this event was one of the first of its kind. The choir often holds its […]

Second annual REDe summit brings entrepreneurial speakers to campus

Ole Miss graduate David Flynn began his entrepreneurial ventures in high school with a security app, Safer in Seconds, but felt that he lacked the proper avenues execute some of his bigger ideas. Last year, Flynn attended the CIE’s REDe Summit and found other people who, like him, had a vision but needed direction. He’s […]

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