Editor-in-Chief Farewell
When thinking about what I would write for my farewell address, I thought about a traditional farewell telling you all how much I’ve enjoyed this experience and how much I’ll miss serving
Supreme Court rules on Mississippi case
On June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court released its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, upholding the state’s abortion ban after 15 weeks of pregnancy. In a 6-3 ruling,
First woman ASB president turns 100
Maralyn Howell Bullion, the first woman elected student body president at the university, celebrates 100 years since her birth on Nov. 10. Bullion, a sociology and English major, was elected in 1943.
SILENCE IS LOUD: Increasing the conversation around domestic violence
EDITOR’S NOTE: Millions of people experience some form of domestic violence every year. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, so a section of The Daily Mississippian is being devoted to events
James Meredith’s ‘best day’
The University of Mississippi held a ceremony to commemorate 60 years of integration on Sept. 28 in the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. “The Mission Continues: Building Upon the
Celebrating 60 years of integration
On Oct. 1, 1962, James Meredith became the first African American student to enroll at the University of Mississippi. As we near the 60th anniversary of integration, here is a preview of
Murder charge filed in connection with Jimmie “Jay” Lee case
A 22-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of Jimmie “Jay” Lee. Sheldon Timothy Herrington, Jr., a 2022 UM graduate from Grenada, has been charged with murder. Bond has
“Hope for Jay”: LOU community gathers in support of missing student Jimmie “Jay” Lee
Group prayer, speeches, encouraging posters, music, bubbles and tea light candles – all to help illuminate Jay’s way home. Organized by the Department of Social Work and the Associated Student Body, “Hope
Missing UM student’s car found
The Oxford Police Department and the University of Mississippi Police Department are still searching for a missing student. Jimmie “Jay” Lee was last seen leaving Campus Walk Apartments at 5:58 a.m. on
Oxford residents and university students react to overturning of Roe v. Wade
Hundreds of people gathered at Oxford City Hall on Saturday to rally against the overturning of Roe v. Wade. “Welcome to the world’s longest war – the war over whether or not