Arts & Culture

The Oxford Civic Chorus (OCC) — a local staple to the arts community since 1998 — has made a strong resurgence since the COVID-19 pandemic and hopes to continue its growth this upcoming semester. OCC puts on concerts and fosters...

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...

The up-and-coming T-shirt brand Drink The River (DTR) started when a group of young Oxford natives joined to celebrate their hometown’s landscape. Its designs feature cultural touchstones of Oxford and the state of Mississippi that highlight Southern identity.  Seven Oxford-based...

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 of Mississippi students missing home can get a taste of what they are longing for with the home-cooked food services provided by North Mississippi locals.  Aimee Iceman, known as the Ole Miss Food Nanny, and Deanne Neely Hill, known...

For some University of Mississippi students, animal adoption can be a positive experience that teaches responsibility and time management skills. Beyond that, in a college town like Oxford, students offer a unique opportunity to help local shelters. Oxford Animal Resource...

Some students struggle balancing the pursuit of their degree with their other job and volunteer responsibilities — others thrive. Bebe Falkner, a junior Southern Studies and interdisciplinary studies major from Christiana, Tenn., just about does it all with a smile...

Oxford is a vibrant city for live shows with venues including Proud Larry’s, The Lyric and the Gertrude C. Ford Center. Here’s a look at performances scheduled this spring. Shows at the Ford Center are for all ages. Minors must...

As the holiday season approaches, community organizations across Oxford are pushing to meet growing needs by starting donation drives and encouraging volunteers to step up during what many say is the busiest and most demanding time of year. Local nonprofits,...

From the chill in the air to the colorful lights that illuminate the Square, the wait for Oxford, Miss., to transform into the “snow globe town” is over.  Ole Miss-themed nutcrackers on the Oxford sit on the Oxford Square. Photo...