Opinion

In the wake of a devastating mass shooting in Las Vegas, the question of gun control is being brought up again. And, to be fair, it is not a bad question. I am very pro-Second Amendment, but that does not mean that I do not believe in any forms of...

Recently, Mississippi HB 1523 went into effect. It has brought no small amount of both praise and disgust. Personally, I know many LGBTQ individuals on campus who were shocked, hurt and troubled by its passing. With such troublesome news for our LGBTQ friends, it is understandable that they may be...

I always found the American phrase “the elephant in the room” to be very fascinating. It’s a bizarre idiom, but it's one that provides a powerful metaphor. This phrase gives us a way to mention something so embedded in culture and society that it often proves hard to address. Every...

You never know how much you have until you try to fit it in a carry-on bag. That’s a key lesson I’ve learned in my time in Europe: More things aren’t always better. When living out of a backpack for a month, you realize that those “few things” you brought...

Landshark 'symbolizes unity' The Landshark hand gesture is a charismatic sign that, when thrown up, brings unity and acknowledgment of our school pride to all of us. It is not covered in “legendary controversy” but is a prideful symbol that symbolizes unity and doesn’t offend anyone. Nevertheless, some have an...

The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution states: "A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." Obviously the need for a state militia has been replaced by the National Guard...

Last week, social media was united in mocking Ole Miss yet again for mindlessly making another decision that further erodes our university's great traditions and fanfare. Promoted by the Associated Student Body in a campaign that could politely be described as less than enthusiastic, the Landshark was selected as the...

Thanks to the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Mississippi is once again vying for the title of "most regressive state in the country." Last summer, U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves issued a 60-page opinion that temporarily blocked the notorious House Bill 1523 from going into effect. Last week, the...

There have been a lot of comments lately that paint Puerto Rico’s post-hurricane devastation and President Donald Trump’s response as “his Katrina.” In case you were out of the loop, any of Puerto Rico's post-Irma problems have nothing to do with the fact it's an island or had poor infrastructure...

Recently, there has been a lot of discussion about the concept of the patriarchy, a system in which men have more power than women. People usually have strong opinions on this topic, mainly as to whether it actually exists. Whichever side you take, there is another hierarchy I would like...