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Molly Elizabeth Tompkins crowned UM’s 2026 ‘Most Beautiful’

Molly Elizabeth Tompkins was honored as “Most Beautiful” out of the 62 University of Mississippi students that dazzled the crowd at the 2026 Parade of Beauties. The annual event was held at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts by the Student Activities Association. Tompkins, a junior integrated marketing communications major, wowed judges […]

Oxford and Lafayette County centers warm up temperatures and hearts

As tree limbs crashed onto powerlines throughout the night of Jan. 24, the temperature in thousands of Lafayette County homes fell. By the morning, University of Mississippi students and Oxford locals alike were seeking warmth, and a rapid mobilization of county workers, city employees and volunteers prepared multiple warming shelters for the Lafayette-Oxford-University (LOU) community.  […]

Stop paying for these 10 things as a student at the University of Mississippi

With tuition culminating in thousands of dollars each semester, students at the University of Mississippi can get their money’s worth by taking full advantage of the many services offered to them free of charge. From doctor’s appointments to tutoring, the university offers a wide variety of services for students to help them succeed in their […]

Dasha Hollingshed is your 2025 Ole Miss Idol

The University of Mississippi’s annual Ole Miss Idol singing competition culminated with the crowning of Dasha Hollingshed, a sophomore theater arts major, as the 2025 Ole Miss Idol on Thursday night.  Hollingshed dazzled the audience with a performance of “Beyond” from Disney’s “Moana 2.” Hollingshed said she felt at home on the stage. “I feel […]

‘Bugonia’ is a surgical dissection of modern conspiracy theorists

Yorgos Lanthimos’ science fiction dark comedy, “Bugonia,” made its debut in theaters on Friday. The film is Lanthimos’ second to star Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons, the first being last year’s “Kinds of Kindness.” The screenplay is written by Will Tracy, a former editor-in-chief of the satirical news outlet “The Onion,” who brings ripe satirical […]

6 tips for living with college roommates

One of the biggest leaps students make when entering college is sharing a living space with someone outside of their family. On top of that, many students find themselves assigned to share a bedroom or apartment with a virtual stranger.  Luckily, living with roommates is not as daunting as it seems — it could even […]

‘I Profess’ graphic design exhibit comes to a close

Gallery 130 at Meek Hall was abuzz with graphic design enthusiasts on Thursday evening as the “I Profess” exhibition drew to a close. The University of Mississippi was the final stop for the traveling exhibition, which began its tour at Portland State University in February 2024.  The exhibition, which was on display from Sept. 15 […]

Students have ‘Just Conversations’ at Bryant Hall

Nathan Oakes, the director of education and student programs at the Center for Practical Ethics (CPE), hosted this semester’s first “Just Conversations” on the evening of Monday, Sept. 22 in the gallery of Bryant Hall. The event presented students with two moral issues to discuss in small groups. “We take the issues from the Ethics […]

Lola Young goes from TikTok to big flop with new album

Lola Young released her fourth studio album, “I’m Only F—— Myself” on Friday. The album follows Young’s 2024 release, “This Wasn’t Meant for You Anyway,” which included her TikTok viral hit “Messy.” Like many TikTok-nurtured stars, the album shines in audio-worthy choruses but falters when it comes to verses.  When listening to the album, I […]

Annual Oxford stair climb commemorates 9/11

Firefighters joined Oxford community members to climb the equivalent of 110 stories at the Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on Saturday morning. The climb, equivalent to the height of one of the World Trade Center towers, honored the sacrifice of first responders on Sept. 11, 2001.  While the Lafayette-Oxford-University (LOU) community has long hosted a variety of informal […]

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