Opinion

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...

A UPD officer crosses the Grove during a rainy game day on Aug. 31, 2024. Photo by Watson Lee   Football season is back in full swing at Ole Miss, and for students and Oxford residents alike, it is a time in which energy is high and excitement is at...

Bre'Anna Coleman. Photo courtesy: Bre'Anna Coleman During my time at the University of Mississippi, I can truly say that I have experienced the ups and downs of Mississippi life. I have experienced the high-energy events hosted by different organizations such as RASA, ESTEEM and NAACP, but I have also witnessed...

As the adage goes, religion and politics are two sensitive topics to avoid in conversations. However, on college campuses there is no shortage of discourse between people with differing views. Our beloved flagship institution is, at times, especially fond of political discussion. We often welcome politicians and leaders to our...

Madison DeVaul, photo courtesy of Madison DeVaul. EDITOR’S NOTE: Diary of a Black Girl is a monthly column focusing on the experiences of Black women at the University of Mississippi. In this installment, Opinion writer Bre’Anna Coleman interviews freshman English education major Madison Devaul. Even though I’m studying at the...

Photo: Ashton Summers/The Daily MississippianIllustration: Milo Gildea This past weekend, country superstar Morgan Wallen returned to Ole Miss campus for his long-anticipated concert at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Last year, Wallen frustrated many attendees by canceling his Sunday night show. But this time, Wallen delivered a full set list, ringing music through...

In 2024, rising tuition, the increased cost of living and the student loan debt crisis have left students frightened to pursue the traditional four-year bachelor’s degree that has represented the foremost means of advancing in the workforce for generations. Nowadays, college degrees are not only essential for advancing in many...