Opinion

In 1908, Attorney General Charles Bonaparte established the FBI during Theodore Roosevelt’s presidency. Since then, it has been a revered force for eliminating some of America’s deadliest domestic threats. The FBI has been responsible for taking down the Unabomber, John...

Last month, the University of Mississippi and the Chancellor’s Advisory Committee on History and Context (CACHC) unveiled several contextualization plaques, culminating years of historical research, community input and contentious debate. During a public ceremony honoring this historic moment, John Neff,...

Bridge stability is an important component of everyday safety routines among drivers and commuters, but survival in hopes of getting to and from work or school without falling through a bridge is now an apparent concern in Mississippi. Currently, the...

Over spring break this year, I visited my good friend Sergio in Seville, Spain. He is a Colombian-American who moved to Seville in September to attend medical school for a fraction of the cost he would’ve paid in the U.S....

The steady approach of finals week can be seen both in the dread-filled eyes of students around campus and in the dark bags under their eyes. The weeks leading up to finals usually mean finishing a few more tests and...

Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Paul Ryan announced on April 10 that he would not seek re-election this fall. Many Republican politicians have expressed their gratitude for his service to this nation and his effectiveness as speaker. On...

Excluding during the Civil War era, our country has never been closer to the brink of bursting at the seams with political divisiveness as it is today. This column isn’t meant to advocate for a particular political ideology or to...

Last April, the town of Khan Shaykhun, Syria was forced to inhale sarin nerve gas. At least 74 people were killed and more than 557 were injured. In response, President Donald Trump unleashed 59 Tomahawk missiles on the Shayrat Airbase....

I didn’t want to admit it for a long time. In fact, it wasn’t until I saw her that I was sure I was bisexual. I was even surer in the months following, as our relationship blossomed, and I fell...

For a long time, people struggling with mental health issues have been stigmatized. Whether they struggle with suicidal thoughts, drug addictions or mental illnesses such as depression or anxiety, the stigma can keep them silent. Often, we only recognize this...