Reese Anderson, Author at The Daily Mississippian

Bolstering the line of defense: Mississippi barrier islands undergo restoration projects

A chain of narrow islands just off the Mississippi Gulf Coast are perpetually battered by wind, waves and the Gulf of Mexico’s 10-mm-per-year rise in sea level — among the fastest rates

May 2, 2024

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Solar, Wind Projects Power Energy Efficiency

There are sunny days ahead for the renewable energy industry in Mississippi. In September 2022, energy provider Entergy completed construction on a 100-megawatt, utility-scale solar farm — one of the first and

November 25, 2023

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Sen. Tim Scott promotes presidential campaign, conservative values at UM

Ole Miss students, Capitol Hill staffers and Oxford residents gathered in the Sandy and John Black Pavilion on Friday, Oct. 27, to hear Republican presidential candidate and U.S. Sen. Tim Scott speak.

October 31, 2023

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Miss Ole Miss, homecoming titles decided after tight runoff elections

The winners of Miss Ole Miss, homecoming queen and homecoming king were announced Thursday evening after Tuesday’s fall personality election went into a runoff vote. Four thousand, six hundred ballots were cast

October 12, 2023

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Can’t find a parking spot? Here’s why

The University of Mississippi has sold almost 3,000 more parking passes than there are spaces available for students to park in. There are 14,960 total parking spaces available for students and faculty,

September 21, 2023

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One year later: Where is Jay Lee?

Saturday, July 8 marked a year since University of Mississippi student Jimmie “Jay” Lee disappeared. A 2022 graduate and prominent member of the Oxford queer community, Lee was last seen leaving his

July 10, 2023

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Student-run Square Magazine releases annual print edition

Square Magazine, the University of Mississippi’s inaugural and exclusive fashion publication, released its annual print issue on Friday, April 28 at Caffecitos Coffee Truck. The release followed an event the previous week

May 11, 2023

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Sensational Barnes Brothers: Musical duo’s spirit uplifts Double Decker lineup

At this year’s Double Decker Arts Festival, The Sensational Barnes Brothers are set to ignite the North Lamar stage on Saturday at 2 p.m. Brothers Chris and Courtney Barnes comprise the duo.

April 28, 2023

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John Darnielle and the legacy of The Mountain Goats

If you are on TikTok, you’ve likely heard the Mountain Goats’ 2002 song “No Children.” The doomed-relationship anthem went viral on the app in 2021, but the band has been a folk

April 5, 2023

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UM museums lead the way in female representation

In a field where male dominance has long been the norm, three women are leading the curatorial charge in Oxford’s museums. Melanie Antonelli and Rosa Salas Gonzalez serve as curator and curator

March 23, 2023

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