Hadley Hitson, Author at The Daily Mississippian

Ole Miss removes Ed Meek’s name from journalism school building

The university has officially removed Ed Meek’s name from Farley Hall, leaving an open space for a new namesake of the School of Journalism and New Media. The removal took place

January 23, 2019

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Ole Miss is a “green light” university for free speech

College campuses are often at the center of the ongoing debate about how far-reaching the First Amendment’s protection of free speech should be. With several protests from groups from both ends of

November 30, 2018

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ASB reflects on semester, holds final meeting

The Associated Student Body Senate created an ASB cabinet position for Veterans Affairs and confirmed a new ASB Treasurer last night at its final meeting of the semester. “I want this position

November 28, 2018

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ASB Senate calls for university to cancel classes on Election Day

As midterm election polls closed across the nation last night, the Associated Student Body Senate unanimously passed a resolution calling for the university to cancel classes on election days in an attempt

November 7, 2018

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U.S. Veterans Affairs Sec. Wilkie visits Ole Miss

U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert Wilkie visited campus on Friday to attend the University of Mississippi’s inaugural Veterans Alumni Gala hosted by the Ole Miss Veterans Association. Wilkie said the department

November 5, 2018

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ASB calls for creation of polling place on campus

The Associated Student Body Senate unanimously passed a resolution urging Lafayette County to create a polling place on the university campus for local, state and national elections at its Tuesday night meeting.

October 31, 2018

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Students discuss race, symbols at UM Family Meeting

Students and faculty gathered in Fulton Chapel on Wednesday night for the UM Family Meeting to discuss the current campus climate regarding race and Confederate symbols. “No one mentions the word climate

October 25, 2018

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State Education Board agrees to remove Meek’s name

JACKSON — The state Institutions of Higher Learning unanimously approved the University of Mississippi’s request to remove Ed Meek’s name from the School of Journalism and New Media at its regular meeting

October 19, 2018

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ASB vies for student representation on IHL Board of Trustees

Associated Student Body President Elam Miller wants to improve student relations with the Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) Board of Trustees by implementing a student agenda and gaining official student representation. “Initially,

September 26, 2018

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ASB establishes honors society task force

The Associated Student Body Senate unanimously passed a resolution to form a task force that will assess the state of honors societies on campus on Tuesday night. The resolution, authored by Sen.

September 5, 2018

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