Opinion

I can distinctly remember many elections prior to this upcoming one being publicized as the most important one. While branding like that is effective, it builds a boy who cried wolf reputation with people after seeing it time and time again. Despite this, with what is at stake statewide, nationally...

Kaiden Collier. Photo Courtesy: Kaiden Collier Being gay at Ole Miss is not always smooth sailing. That is unsurprising given the prevalence of bigotry and the fact we live in one of the most staunchly conservative states in the union. As the son of Christian missionaries, my sexuality has always...

Bre'Anna Coleman As TikTok continues to grow as a social media platform, we have seen a rise in different trends and how they show up in our everyday lives. TikTok references invade our lingo, and other trends find their way into seemingly unrelated aspects of life.  TikTok Shop, the e-commerce...

In its brief but abrasive existence so far, artificial intelligence has jumped off the screen, transcending its computerish confines. ChatGPT, the first of countless algorithms, made its debut in late 2022, yet society has been unprepared and ill-equipped. Besides a few, far between academic notices to "not plagiarize with AI"...

Cancel culture has gained significant traction in recent years. As simple as it sounds, cancel culture is a subject of duality —  a complicated phenomenon rather than a black-and-white issue. Proponents of cancel culture stand firm on the idea that being canceled provides accountability in situations where traditional institutions may...

In 2020, senior biology major Helen Claire McNulty wrote a plea for civility in American politics in a Daily Mississippian opinion column. In this article, McNulty explained how the election cycle at the time was marked by an unusual absence of political decorum. Distasteful name calling and dismissal of opposing...

Over the past month, it has been nearly impossible to venture to any corner of the country without hearing the phrase “very cutesy, very demure, very mindful.” The saying was popularized by TikTok creator Joolie Lebron in a now-viral video discussing appropriate ways to do hair and makeup at work....

Conversations surrounding mental health are growing — particularly in our generation. Despite the growing awareness and acceptance, one thing that has not seemed to decrease is suicide rates. 2023 had the highest number of suicides recorded in American history, and from 2001 to 2021, the suicide rates have steadily increased...

Graphic by Haley Reed. With the 2024 election a little over 50 days away, all of us are noticing an increase in politics in our day-to-day lives. Just this week, the internet exploded in reaction to the second presidential debate as the two candidates went back and forth on national...

The Office of Diversiy and Community Engagement is located on the third floor of the Lyceum. Photo by Ashton Summers Diversity, equity and inclusion: This is the meaning and definition of the acronym DEI.   During this election year — most notably upon the nomination of Vice President Kamala Harris for...