Opinion

Gov. Tate Reeves secured the Mississippi governorship for four more years last Tuesday to the disapproval of many Mississippians and the evident approval of more. Lower voter turnout than the previous gubernatorial elections, voting day mishaps and political logistics all seemed to work in Reeves' favor, giving us our result.  ...

The process of attaining justice through a court of law is challenging for most, but is especially difficult for youth. Here in Mississippi, thousands of kids come forward every month to seek help and modification for their unfortunate circumstances. *   Kids caught up in our criminal justice system desperately need...

When I unlock my phone, I’m stunned by otherworldly atrocities in the Middle East: Chinese and American warships being deployed to the region, Iran burning American flags and an ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. Often, it feels like the fog of war is coming directly through my phone screen,...

To exist and operate for 175 years is a testament to the adaptability, perseverance and significance of the University of Mississippi. To put things into perspective, about six generations have passed, 35 U.S. presidents have held office and sliced bread was invented in that time. Of course, being around for...

In 1848, Ole Miss began its first academic year with just 80 students. Now, 175 years later, the university has more than 20,000 students, a medical center, a law school and a top-tier accounting program among other great features.  Between 1848 and 2023, Ole Miss has traveled a long, challenging...

Why Am I Voting?  For starters, I am a Democracy In Action Fellow with Mississippi Votes and it is very hypocritical to register people to vote and not vote myself. Aside from this, I vote because if I were born a few decades earlier, I wouldn’t have the right of...

Imagine if a Democrat was in charge of Mississippi during COVID-19. In the name of social distancing, California Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered skate parks to be filled with sand. In Michigan, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer banned stores from selling seeds.  COVID-19 was hopefully a once in a lifetime occurrence, but it...

Frank E. Everett Jr. famously wrote, “The university is respected, but Ole Miss is loved. The university gives a diploma and regretfully terminates tenure, but one never graduates from Ole Miss.” The quote has been passed down over the years and repeated often when trying to describe the magic that...

Editor’s note: This article is a response to a letter published in the opinion section earlier this week titled “Declaration Center promotes academic exploration of freedom, aims to increase viewpoint diversity” authored by Steven Skultety, director of the Declaration of Independence Center for the Study of American Freedom, UM professor...

It has been a long time since The Daily Mississippian endorsed a candidate running for public office. So, why are we doing one this year? Brandon Presley, whose name many did not know before he tossed his hat into the ring, has run a gubernatorial campaign more successful than anyone...