Lydia Waters, Author at The Daily Mississippian

Kindness Club brings smiles, inclusion to UM

Though the University of Mississippi has a number of clubs that aim to benefit the Oxford community, one group has the singular goal of spreading positivity: the Kindness Club. The organization started

November 20, 2023

Arts & Culture

‘The Prom’ spotlights LGBTQ+ romance

The University of Mississippi Department of Theatre and Film is bringing “The Prom” to the Gertrude C. Ford Center from Nov. 10 to Nov. 12. The play is derived from the book

November 10, 2023

Arts & Culture

UM alumni throughout history compare their college experiences

A contemporary undergraduate student at the University of Mississippi might be used to traffic jams around the Square, overwhelming options of courses to take and a campus that is connected to the

November 7, 2023

Arts & Culture

Will computers compose the next era of music?

“Heart on My Sleeve,” a song generated using artificial intelligence, has over six million views on YouTube. The track, which transformed vocals from an online creator to sound like vocals from popular

October 5, 2023

Arts & Culture

The Lodge offers safe space to students

On the outskirts of town, a peaceful cottage known as the Oxford Lodge houses a display for the arts, a community center and an area for studying — all for University of

October 2, 2023

Arts & Culture

Strutting toward success: Career Center Fashion Show comes to campus

In the interest of promoting the range of second-hand professional attire offered by the University of Mississippi’s Career Center, the office is hosting a Career Closet Fashion Show Wednesday, Sept. 27 at

September 26, 2023

Arts & Culture

Off Square Books holds signing for New Orleans party hosts

On the quiet afternoon of Sept. 10, Off Square Books hosted a signing of “Classical Shindig,” a book by New Orleans-based hosts and pianists Michael Harold and Quinn Peeper. The book

September 13, 2023

Arts & Culture

Lauren Watkins: from Ole Miss to Music City

Lauren Watkins, a Tennessee native and a recent University of Mississippi graduate, is expanding her country music career while keeping her experience at Oxford close. Watkins grew up in Nashville and attended

August 31, 2023

Arts & Culture

The Snack Down celebrates Oxford’s tastiest treats

A sold-out event focused on the support of small food businesses made its debut in Oxford on Aug. 17. The Snack Down featured more than 15 local vendors who touted goods ranging

August 28, 2023

Arts & Culture