Who’s controlling birth?
On June 24 of this year, the Supreme Court voted to overturn Roe v. Wade, dismantling federal legal protection for women seeking abortions. It was a Friday, and I was working at
Empower women, shed standards
Not to go all Carrie Bradshaw on you, but I have some thoughts about sex. More specifically, the double standard when it comes to the sexual narrative. I can’t count how many
Buzzwords do not equate to change
Diversity, equity and inclusion are buzzwords in today’s political and social landscape with every company, brand and organization setting up some sort of team or statement that addresses the issues that have
Self-Care isn’t selfish
Traditional American society is built around work ethic, ambition and paving your own way in life. The American Dream, right? This has long led to a decreased focus on health and self
Fentanyl’s danger to Oxford is unacceptable
Drug and alcohol abuse have always been prominent issues on college campuses across the nation, but the recent fentanyl epidemic has proven to be one of the most deadly drug problems to
Raising Mississippi teachers’ pay is a step in the right direction
It is a well known fact that Mississippi has the lowest education rates in the United States. Likewise, Mississippi also has the lowest starting salary for teachers in the nation. It doesn’t
Critical race theory isn’t in Mississippi classrooms — but quality history education should be
The Mississippi Senate passed a bill on Friday, Jan. 21 that would ban schools from teaching critical race theory. Not all senators were a part of the vote, however, as all Black
The death penalty is antiquated, barbaric and needs to go
On Nov. 17, Mississippi executed its first prisoner since 2012. One of around 150 inmates to “volunteer” for execution since the United States resumed the death penalty in the 1970s, David Neal
Mental health must be made a priority on UM’s campus
Mental health has been a long-overlooked topic in American society, and the stigma surrounding mental health issues and their treatment options is still present. With college students being some of the most
Mississippians deserve medical marijuana
One year ago, over 300,000 Mississippi residents voted to approve medical cannabis legalization, yet this initiative has yet to be implemented. The bill, featured on the ballot for the 2020 election, proposed