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John Neff, an associate professor of history at the University of Mississippi who impacted many of his students and colleagues, died at 58 on Jan. 30. He was known for being a dedicated mentor and having brazen discussions about the...

For students, the new Starship robot service offers food delivery on campus. However, the service has caused headaches for many of the employees at campus restaurants where it is offered. “Yes, it has caused a disruption,” said Katavia Sisk, an...

For University of Maryland professor Jennifer Hadden, climate change is not about science; it’s about justice.  Hadden spoke on Monday night at the Croft Institute for International Studies and addressed how the shift from science to justice-based climate change advocacy...

February marks the beginning of Black History Month, but some members of the university community are questioning whether the month-long celebration is still viable in today’s climate.  The Center for Inclusion and Cross Cultural Engagement is taking a new approach...

The Associated Student Body (ASB) Senate hosted Chancellor Glenn Boyce at its meeting on Tuesday to ask him questions about his plans for the university. Boyce, who said he wanted students to be at the center of university decisions, revealed...

The Board of Alderman voted on Tuesday to hold a public hearing on additional provisions to last May’s smoking ban ordinance. The three provisions add restrictions to Oxford’s current smoking ban, which prohibits the use of vape pens or e-cigarettes...

The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life has confirmed that Interfraternity Council (IFC) and College Panhellenic (CPH) recruitment processes will move to earlier in the school year. CPH recruitment will take place this year from Aug. 29 to Sept. 6,...

February marks the beginning of Black History Month, but some members of the university community are questioning whether the month-long celebration is still viable in today’s climate.  The Center for Inclusion and Cross Cultural Engagement is taking a new approach...

Patrick Alexander, associate professor of English and African American studies, delivered his keynote speech on Martin Luther King’s mission for the “Lift Every Voice” celebration on Monday, which began the month-long celebration of Black History Month.  “(Black History Month) is...

Helen McDougald was crowned 2020 Most Beautiful yesterday at the 69th annual Parade of Beauties.  McDougald, a sophomore allied health studies major from Tupelo, is a transfer student from Itawamba Community College. To her, winning was very rewarding given that...