Sydney Stepp

Sydney Stepp is a junior majoring in English and Southern studies from Loretto, Tenn. She serves as the Copy Chief for The Daily Mississippian and previously served as a Staff Writer for Arts &. Culture and the Assistant Arts & Culture Editor. She has also worked on the editorial staff of the UM Department of English literary magazine “Landshark Literary Review” and as a spring writing intern with the College of Liberal Arts. Her research interests include gender, sexuality and religion in Southern literature. When not in the DM office, she is probably reading or playing with her black house cat, Henry.

How Black literature enriches UM and Mississippi

Black literature plays an important role in the cultural, political and educational scenes of the American South, specifically within the state of Mississippi and at the University of Mississippi. Historically, there has been a significant lack of representation of Black authors in Mississippi. Whether it be lack of platform or purposeful oppression, most mainstream stories […]

Review: “Argylle” doesn’t take itself too seriously and neither should we

The release of Matthew Vaughn’s espionage and comedy movie, “Argylle,” has gained relatively little attention in media and press. With a superstar cast including pop singer Dua Lipa and “Superman” actor Henry Cavill, one could have predicted a highly successful movie in both box-office turnout and viewer scores alike. The few reviews that pop up […]

Gary the Guyton cat: the School of Education’s beloved feline friend

From Grove squirrels to honors college koi fish, the University of Mississippi campus is teeming with animals that are adored by students. Among these unofficial mascots is Gary the Guyton cat, a black-and-white pet that holds a special place in the hearts of many on campus. Frequently found roaming around the School of Education’s Guyton […]

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