Gen Z has been described as “chronically online” — a reputation fueled as much by its actual screen time as by its tendency to make countless memes about it. From TikTok trends to the dreaded weekly screen time report, Gen Z has turned digital oversaturation into a brand, leaning into the perception that it is […]
Chinese dramas, often called C-dramas, have quickly become a global phenomenon in the entertainment industry. Historically popular within East Asia, they now attract millions of viewers worldwide on platforms such as Netflix, YouTube and iQIYI, including in Oxford, Miss. These dramas blend historical fantasy, romance and modern storytelling to bridge cultural and language barriers for […]
When Winter Storm Fern swept through Oxford, the destruction left behind more than just frozen branches and scattered leaves. The accumulation of ice caused irreparable damage to hundreds of campus trees, damaging a core facet of the University of Mississippi’s identity. The trees on the Ole Miss campus serve as far more than just decorative […]
On a campus filled with thousands of students from different hometowns, majors and backgrounds, becoming lost in the crowd happens more than we’d like. But in dance spaces across the University of Mississippi, music becomes a common language — one that does not require the same upbringing, culture or even level of experience. Dance can […]
Packing a suitcase and leaving the country may sound dramatic — like something people do after a breakup or during a midlife crisis. But honestly? College is the perfect time to get on a plane and temporarily abandon your comfort zone. This winter, the University of Mississippi is offering students an opportunity to go to […]
You know that moment when someone walks into class wearing a bright, cheery blouse with perfectly matching shoes? Suddenly the room feels brighter. That’s the power of color. Your brain is wired to respond to color cues. Those pops of orange or green do not just stand out visually — they actually trigger emotional associations […]
At the University of Mississippi, Homecoming week brings the familiar sight of candidate tables dotting the Union Plaza, decked with posters, flyers and campaign goodies. Although the tradition is familiar to any student, this time around felt noticeably calmer and quieter. This year’s election season was shaped particularly by new tabling rules that all campaigns […]
Imagine your brain sending you a pop-up ad: “Thinking about coffee? Here’s 20% off at Starbucks.” It sounds unbelievable, but that is basically where artificial intelligence technology companies are headed. That is where neuroethics comes in, raising the alarm before brain data becomes just another product to buy and sell. This is not just some […]
Oxford summers are getting hotter, and the bee populations are declining faster than the dollars in my Flex after McAlister’s grand Union reopening. But pollinator collapse is not some faraway environmental issue — it is happening right here in Mississippi. Since 2006, the USDA shows that American beekeepers have reported average annual colony losses of […]
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