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There’s a lot to unpack about ‘You Can See Everything’

Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim’s documentary film about Elizabeth Holmes, “You Can See Everything,” was theatrically released on Friday, Oct. 16. The release was on a scale seldom seen for documentary films due to its high ticket sales. The nearest showing was at the Paradiso theater in Memphis, and the first three days were nearly […]

A playlist for leaning into mid-semester chaos

Now is about the time in the semester when students feel the weight of academic, social and extracurricular demands. That might just be me, but, needless to say, this is a stressful time of year. In times of chaos, the only thing we can control is how we view pandemonium. This playlist is a reminder […]

The ads we left behind

Just as the student newspaper at the University of Mississippi has gone through an evolution in naming, our print advertisements have evolved, too. Advertisements in our newspaper have long reflected changing consumer habits, cultural norms and dominant communication methods.   Cigarettes Cigarette advertisements were common in The Daily Mississippian for decades. Ads for brands ranging from […]

What do UM students say to splurge on

Students at the University of Mississippi study hard and party hard — and deserve to treat themselves to a nice purchase every now and then. Ole Miss students splurge on a number of items, from beauty products to electronics, to make their college journeys enjoyable. Skin care As “beauty guru” makeup culture on the internet […]

The return of Raygun

Where do you go after a humiliating breakdancing performance at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics becomes the laughingstock of the internet? For Rachael Gunn, or “Raygun,” the answer was another breakdancing competition.  Netflix’s “Untold Raygun: Breaking Badly” documentary follows the dancer as she prepares to make her comeback from the Paris Olympics at a competition […]

UM College Democrats petition to ‘DeFlock Ox’ reaches over 600 signatures

Students at the University of Mississippi are pushing back against the use of Flock Safety surveillance technology around Oxford. The automated license plate readers (ALPRs) use artificial intelligence to log license plate numbers and vehicle characteristics. Critics of ALPRs, however, believe the cameras amount to warrantless mass surveillance.  Oxford Police Department public information officer Breck […]

A college student’s guide to gardening

There is no such thing as a “green thumb.” Gardening, like cooking, is a science that simply requires following directions. Unlike cooking, gardening provides the long-term fulfillment of raising and nurturing another living thing. While many associate gardening with houses, backyards and land, college students can still start gardening journeys within the confines of their […]

Let them cook: 4 new restaurants are set to open on UM’s campus

The University of Mississippi announced the opening of four new dining locations for the upcoming fall semester on Thursday, Aug. 13. In an email sent out to students, Ole Miss Dining stated that one new food truck would be available on campus, while three existing eateries would be replaced with new options.  Chip Burr, the […]

Kacey Musgraves searches for a new sound in ‘Middle of Nowhere’

Kacey Musgraves released her sixth studio album, “Middle of Nowhere,” on May 1. In typical Musgraves fashion, the record blends both country and non-country elements that reflect her East Texas roots while recognizing her progressive mindset. The album, Musgraves told Texas Monthly, is the product of introspection after “a really ridiculous breakup.”  Musgraves released the […]

‘The Drama’ masters the art of the dramedy

Kristoffer Borgli’s “The Drama,” starring Robert Pattinson and Zendaya, was released in theaters on Friday. The film is the second A24 feature that Borgli has both written and directed, with the first being “Dream Scenario” in 2023.  The film’s premise is an intriguing one, asking, “What would you do if, the week before your wedding, […]

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