Opinion

Talk of the university’s response to the pandemic has primarily focused on students and their families. Some of us have received partial refunds, and there’s a  plan for pass-fail grades. Many of us are now worried about the football season. ...

Two weeks ago, I felt overwhelming relief.  As the country seemed to be descending into chaos, I found momentary hope for the future: I received two internship offers in Washington, D.C. After weeks of fretting over applications and hundreds of...

If you are a college student, you are most likely not going to get any economic relief from the federal government amid the pandemic. In an effort to mitigate economic pain from the COVID-19 pandemic, the president recently signed a...

Fellow students,  First and foremost, I want to say that my top priority during this crisis is the health and safety of our student body and our university community. I am confident this priority is shared by the administration and...

The University of Mississippi is in the heart of the “Bible Belt” of the South. As home to more than 20 religious student organizations (most of which are in the Christian religion), it is clear to see the rich culture...

The UM Vision Statement reads, “The University of Mississippi aspires to be a preeminent public international research university and a leading force for innovation and opportunity in Mississippi, the United States, and the world.”  To create global citizens, our institution...

Last week, eight elected officials in Mississippi switched to the Republican Party after running in the 2019 election cycle as Democrats or independents. When asked about his choice to defect from the Democratic Party, Matt Sullivan, the 13th Circuit Court...

I never thought I would get involved in Associated Student Body (ASB). I am an out-of-state, non-Greek-affiliated, mixed-race woman, and I thought this would limit my chances of getting elected during my freshman year. After becoming a legislative aide, I...

Can we trust the governor of Mississippi to do what’s best for the faculty, staff and students of the state’s universities— even if that means signing away his power? Probably not. The only hope we have in lessening the power...

Guest Column I am a graduate instructor at the University of Mississippi, and I live on the brink of poverty. My story, unfortunately, is a common one. My stipend is $11,500 a year. This unconscionably low salary forces me to...