Clay Hale, Author at The Daily Mississippian

‘Small Town Christmas’ films Oxford holiday spirits at Square lighting, Holly Jolly Holidays

University of Mississippi students just left Oxford for their Thanksgiving festivities, but the town has been busy ringing in the holiday season over the past weekend with various activities, including the debut

November 22, 2023

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Chuck Todd talks trust, politics at Overby Center

Students at the University of Mississippi, particularly in the School of Journalism and New Media, were offered a treat on Monday, Nov. 6, when the former moderator of NBC’s “Meet the Press,”

November 20, 2023

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Lera Winders dubbed Ole Miss Idol

Dim the lights, and here we go. The seven finalists of the Student Activities Association’s Ole Miss Idol event sat anxiously, awaiting the results of this year’s competition on Nov. 9 in

November 20, 2023

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Brady Wood gives back to UM, is crowned Homecoming King

Homecoming King Brady Wood’s campaign banner reads “I believe” in huge lettering. The senior integrated marketing communication major says that having faith in himself has pushed him all through his college experience

October 27, 2023

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Bleacher bandits: pledging allegiance to actives

Ole Miss game days are supposed to be a time for community and football, but that experience has been soiled for some students by Greek life fraternity pledges attempting to remove them

October 26, 2023

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Morgan Wallen to return to Oxford

After canceling his second show at Vaught-Hemingway last April, chart-topper and country crooner Morgan Wallen is making his way back to the University of Mississippi on Saturday, April 20, 2024 as part

September 28, 2023

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Maren Morris crosses ‘The Bridge’ out of country music

Musician Maren Morris has officially departed from country music with the release of her new extended play, “The Bridge.” The two-pack of songs sees Morris transition from Columbia Nashville to Columbia Records,

September 21, 2023

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Sounds of Oxford: The End of All Music amplifies Oxford’s love of the arts

Above one of the Square’s most prominent and historic boutiques sits a record store that provides a whistle of audible art to the streets of Oxford. Founded in March 2012, The End

September 19, 2023

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Jimmy John’s set to join Minor Hall this fall

The University of Mississippi just expanded its dining options. In the coming weeks, fast-food chain and sandwich shop Jimmy John’s will be joining the buffet of quick restaurant choices for busy students.

August 26, 2023

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Oxford charts a course to Planet Fitness

Workout chain Planet Fitness is on a mission to whip Oxford into shape beginning this fall. The gym will open its doors sometime between late September and early October. It will be

August 1, 2023

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