When most people think of spring break, they think of relaxation, vacation and, most of all, a true break from reality. However, some students live out real-life examples of a quieter reality, staying in Oxford for break. “I have some pretty big summer plans to travel with my family, so I decided that I would […]
Amy McDowell’s path to teaching was anything but traditional, shaped by unexpected turns and a passion for understanding people’s stories. The associate professor of sociology at the University of Mississippi released her latest book, “Whispers in the Pews: Evangelical Uniformity in a Divided America,” on March 10. The book employs ethnography — the immersive study […]
Finding a roommate can feel a lot like online dating. You scroll through Instagram, judge someone based on simple photos and ask yourself whether your personalities might mesh. Although you may have never met the other person, this method of finding college roommates has become normalized. Nearly two years ago, Lily Kate Wells and Mary […]
Patrick Woodyard went from Ole Miss to an honoree in Forbes’ “30 Under 30.” The Nashville native returned to lecture as part of the Robert C. Khayat Lecture Series, and he spoke to members of the University of Mississippi community on Nov. 7, at the Powerhouse. Woodyard graduated in 2010 with dual bachelor’s degrees in […]
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