Arts & Culture

The 29th annual Double Decker Festival music lineup was revealed online on Feb. 3 following an announcement delay due to Winter Storm Fern. All musical acts will perform on Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 2 on the Main Stage...

When Winter Storm Fern shut down roads, airports and power across North Mississippi last week, University of Mississippi student Allie Weinhardt found herself stranded in Oxford with no electricity, heat or a safe way to travel home.  Then, a Facebook...

After Oxford temperatures plummeted overnight, the University of Mississippi and the city of Oxford opened “warming stations” for all community members who were affected by the loss of electricity and water. A main motivator for most students to come to...

The Oxford Fiber Festival offered the perfect opportunity for those who were looking to grab hand-made, cold-weather gear before the storm. Originally set to feature vendors Jan. 24 and Jan. 25 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., vendors opened from...

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...