Graduation is just around the corner, and emotions are high. Here is a mixtape of nostalgic hits to fit a wide range of moods marching toward commencement. “Southern Nights” by Glen Campbell “Southern nights / Just as good even when you close your eyes.” To start out, the country-rock classic “Southern Nights” is an essential […]
Punk-enthusiasts and creatives gathered for the Southern Punk Archive’s Punker Decker flea market at the Powerhouse on Sunday, April 12. The punk flea markets began in 2022 to showcase local artists, vendors and musicians. It has since grown to include film screenings and drag performances. John Rash, founder of the Southern Punk Archive, gave insight […]
The University of Mississippi School of Journalism and New Media hosted a special screening of the short film “The Story of Ben Williams” followed by a panel discussion on Tuesday, March 31. The 15-minute film followed the life of beloved Ole Miss sports figure Ben Williams — the first African American student to play varsity […]
The Oxford Conference for the Book will commence for the 32nd annual celebration of Mississippi’s literary community and cultural legacy today — Tuesday, March 24. Organized and sponsored by the Center for the Study of Southern Culture, the conference will take place at various locations across the University of Mississippi campus and Oxford. Events will […]
Mitski’s eighth studio album, “Nothing’s About to Happen to Me,” debuted on Friday, Feb. 27. The 11-track album merges Mitski’s emotional lyrics and indie-rock sound with classical elements. The album was recorded with a live band and orchestra through indie record label Dead Oceans. “Nothing’s About to Happen to Me” follows Mitski’s 2023 album “This […]
Academy Award-winning British director Emerald Fennell’s latest film adapts Emily Brontë’s 1847 gothic novel “Wuthering Heights,” starring Margot Robbie as Cathy and Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff. Controversy over the adaptation sparked when the original casting was announced in 2024 and has since received mixed reviews from audiences and critics for its style-over-substance approach to the […]
The up-and-coming T-shirt brand Drink The River (DTR) started when a group of young Oxford natives joined to celebrate their hometown’s landscape. Its designs feature cultural touchstones of Oxford and the state of Mississippi that highlight Southern identity. Seven Oxford-based individuals founded the company, including University of Mississippi graduates Haihai Fisher, Caroline Kincaid and William […]
The University of Mississippi’s Society of Women Engineers (SWE) raised $20,000 to pay for its members to attend the National Society of Women Engineers Conference in New Orleans last month. In doing so, the group overcame significant funding cuts through creative revenue-raising efforts. Like every other registered student organization (RSO) at the university, SWE lost […]
Florence + The Machine released its sixth studio album “Everybody Scream” on Friday. This Halloween debut added another harmonious addition to the band’s discography. Lead singer and songwriter Florence Welch’s bewitching vocals and lyrics mixed with the band’s dramatic production created a haunting, yet riveting 12-track album. “Everybody Scream” was written after Welch suffered a […]
With October coming to an end and Halloween quickly approaching, it is time to break out the new and classic hits to set the spooky scene. Here are 10 must-listen songs spanning decades and genres for the haunted holiday. “Sisters of the Moon” by Fleetwood Mac Stevie Nicks is the only correct way to kick […]
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