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No male sexual assault group therapy at UCC
Group therapy is proving to be as effective as individual therapy, but is less accessible to male students at the University of Mississippi. According to the descriptions of University Counseling Center (UCC) group therapy categories, group therapy is open to...
The workshop that almost was: Sam Haskell’s visit to UM cancelled after student objections
After students brought concerns to the theatre department regarding a workshop with a controversial alumnus, faculty was quick to cancel the event altogether and create a committee that handles donors and guests. Despite being grateful for the cancellation, some students...
Derek Chauvin found guilty on all counts of murder and manslaughter in George Floyd’s death
Former Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all counts in the death of George Floyd on April 20. This verdict comes 11 months after a video showing Chauvin kneeling on the neck of Floyd for 9 minutes...
Mississippi ranked one of the most difficult states to vote in
Mississippi ranked as one of the six lowest states nationally in a report the Center for Election Innovation –– a nonpartisan group –– released on how easy it is to vote in each state. “The Center for Election Innovation & Research...
MSDH reports 157 new COVID-19 cases, no deaths
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 157 new COVID-19 cases in the state and no deaths as of April 17 via their Twitter. Lafayette county has reported no new cases since last Friday, with a total of 6077 since...
State Senate finalizes alcohol delivery bill
The Mississippi House and Senate finalized House Bill 1135 on Sunday, March 28, which would legalize the delivery of alcohol in the state of Mississippi. Gov. Tate Reeves signed the bill on April 14, meaning the bill will become law...
Mental Health Week spreads suicide prevention awareness on campus
Student mental health organization Active Minds facilitated its annual Mental Health Week to spread awareness about mental health and suicide prevention on a campus affected by this year’s severe decline in mental health among young people. Studies have linked the...
Alumni Association hosts discussion on social media impact
The Ole Miss Alumni Association hosted a discussion about social media’s influence on Wednesday afternoon featuring professors from the School of Journalism and New Media. Professors Jason Cain, Brad Conaway and Cynthia Joyce shared their insights regarding the impact social...
New Miss clothing brand seeks to change university’s perception
Photos copyright Photographer ©Suzi Altman. New Miss started as a gift: one hat given to an iconic figure in the University of Mississippi’s history. It later turned into a clothing brand, then became a student’s campaign platform and now, the...
A talk with the chancellor: Reflecting on Boyce’s relationship with Ole Miss, his consulting money and his future at UM
When the news broke that the Institutions of Higher Learning had selected Glenn Boyce to become the University of Mississippi’s next chancellor in October 2019, Boyce’s reputation preceded him. After having served as IHL commissioner and then consulting on the...
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