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Opinion: Jim Hood is a win for Mississippi, but not the Democratic Party

Like most people who are interested in politics, I see my Facebook feed filled with posts and ads discussing the upcoming Mississippi gubernatorial election. Democrats seem particularly enthusiastic about this election, as they are hoping that Jim Hood’s potential victory may lead to a Democratic renaissance in this deep red state. While I think that […]

Opinion: Lt. Gov. Reeves, the immigration crisis needs real solutions

I didn’t have a typical childhood. Most kids grow up spending their weekends playing T-ball or wreaking havoc on the local park. I was different. I spent my weekends at the local recreation center, coloring and playing basketball in the downstairs gym with the children of workers who were living in the country illegally. Their […]

Sure Shot: Rebel Rifle team aims for historic season

Imagine a sporting event that provides multiple red couches for its audience and a playlist featuring songs from artists like Britney Spears and Post Malone while 12 people fire at a target as small as the period at the end of this sentence.  Although the rifle range off of the Sisk Avenue exit has a […]

‘It’s about family’: Ole Miss Theatre performs ‘Little Women’

Every two years, the Ole Miss Theatre department puts on a musical. This year’s production was “Little Women” by Allan Knee, based on the classic novel by Louisa May Alcott.  The story is centered on Jo March, the oldest of four sisters, and her dreams of becoming a famous writer. It follows the evolution of […]

This week at Ole Miss

There’s a myriad events happening this week at Ole Miss, and we don’t want you to miss out on any of them.   Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors: Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors — a Memphis and East Nashville-based band — is on their tour for their new album, “Dragons,” alongside band Birdtalker. You can buy […]

‘Good ole boys’: Trump Jr. attacks Hunter Biden, promotes first family

Donald Trump Jr. spoke at the Good Ole Boys and Gals Barbecue on Thursday where he supported the first family at the campaign event for Tate Reeves and other candidates in the area. Reeves, the Republican gubernatorial candidate, continued his campaign, emphasizing the importance of this year’s governor’s race. Trump Jr. spoke for around 30 […]

Graduate Student Council votes no-confidence in Boyce’s appointment

The UM Graduate Student Council voted no-confidence in the Institutions of Higher Learning Board of Trustees and the appointment of Glenn Boyce as the university’s chancellor on Tuesday night.  The council named the newly appointed chancellor in the statement, voting “‘no confidence’ in the appointment of Dr. Glenn Boyce as chancellor,” according to the resolution. […]

“One Night Stand” art show returns for its 13th Year

The One Night Stand Art Show this Saturday will feature both local and out-of-town artists to showcase and sell their art at The Ole Miss Motel.  The art show will feature 15 different artists that will turn the motel rooms into small galleries of their work. “Since that first show in 2007, 160 different artists […]

Desire, Identity and Love in “How We Fight For Our Lives”

“What happens when we are strangers to ourselves?” author and award-winning poet, Saeed Jones asked the crowd at Off Square Books Tuesday night.  In their conversation on Tuesday, award-winning author and UM professor Kiese Laymon, who is a longtime friend of Jones, expressed concern for Jones’ safety after the publication of his  memoir, “How We […]

Smashing Pumpkins: Better as a Band

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church’s yearly pumpkin patch is prone to smashings that occur every year. This October, the patch is receiving less animosity compared to other years.  When asked about the pumpkin smashing in present and previous years, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church did not wish to comment on the occurrence.  Oxford Police Department tweeted pictures […]

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