Since the start of the Israel-Hamas war on Oct. 7, 2023, some UM students have shown their support of Palestine by joining boycotts of companies that they perceive to be profiting from the conflict. Freshman psychology major and Clinton, Miss., native Roman Wells first heard about the conflict in the beginning of October 2023 via […]
Within the last century, Black cinema has allowed African American and other Black creatives to showcase their stories of hardship and of joy to broad audiences. From “race films” in the 1910s, Blaxploitation films of the 1970s and movies with more contemporary themes, Black cinematic storytelling has evolved greatly. Here are some films that have […]
At the University of Mississippi, students are introduced to an array of majors and curriculums ranging from art history and astronomy to rhetoric and religious studies. While there are many paths of study and majors that differentiate students from each other, one academic experience unites the student body: general education courses. Every student is required […]
In the shadow of pop culture double releases, such as the iconic “Barbenheimer” over the summer, fans of a certain world-renowned pop star collaborated with the base of a horror video game dubbed “Five Nights at Taylor’s.” The “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” album by Taylor Swift and “Five Nights at Freddy’s” movie were released on the […]
There is no better way to get into the Halloween mood than by listening to a soundtrack filled with spooky tunes. Alongside my own recommendations, featured University of Mississippi Rebel Radio DJs provide some ghostly songs that are sure to leave listeners feeling haunted. Kicking things off with some bona fide Halloween classics, this playlist […]
Artificial intelligence is no longer just the stuff of sci-fi movies: the rise of AI has become a subject of concern in the film production industry itself. AI usage impacts several facets of filmmaking, including screenwriting, casting, animation and visual effects. Although public discourse surrounding the use of AI has increased in the last couple […]
Due to an unresolved disagreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers regarding better working conditions and payment, the Writer’s Guild of America went on strike beginning May 2. Two months later on July 14, the Screen Actors Guild and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists aligned themselves with WGA and their […]
Southern hard rock band Blackberry Smoke is one of several headliners for this year’s Double Decker Arts Festival. The Atlanta-originated band is making a stop in Oxford as part of its 2023 tour. Lead singer and guitarist Charlie Starr discussed the band’s background as well as its exciting future. The band was formed in 2000 […]
Pickleball is rapidly growing in popularity in Oxford and the rest of the United States. From the Ole Miss campus to surrounding parks, there are many places and opportunities to play. The university held a doubles intramural pickleball tournament in February and the Oxford Pickleball Association, established in 2021, keeps track of games throughout the […]
Zoe Fassinelli, a film production student at the university, makes her film festival debut Friday, March 3, with her short film “Lizard People” screening at the Oxford Film Festival. The short was created as an assignment for Frassinelli’s sophomore Editing I class. Every student was tasked with creating a music video for the same song […]
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