Tanissa Ringo, Author at The Daily Mississippian

University community to commemorate Ole Miss Eight, 1970 Protest

The University of Mississippi was not always as accepting or inclusive as it is today. In 1970, Black students at UM faced a racially divided and often discriminatory campus, with issues ranging

February 6, 2024

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Inside UM’s budding medical marijuana graduate program

The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy has a new program in the works: a master’s degree in medical cannabis and dietary supplements. The program is slated to launch in fall 2024.

November 16, 2023

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Student Activity Fee supports campus organizations

Within the last week, students have been able to make their own loaded teas and customize spray painted hats — all without paying a dime. But are these events really free? The

October 23, 2023

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Modern Mississippi voting laws resemble Jim Crow

Mississippi has a long and violent history of voter suppression, dating back to the post-Civil War Reconstruction period. While the state has progressed from the Jim Crow era of voting policies, vestiges

September 29, 2023

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Eat up, Rebs: UM expands dining options on campus

To accommodate the rising numbers of students enrolled at the university, Ole Miss Dining is expanding its food options. In addition to the three all-you-can-eat dining halls located in the Johnson Commons,

September 25, 2023

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New year, new variant: COVID makes a comeback

The start of the fall semester has brought an influx of new students, new experiences and a dramatic rise in COVID-19 cases. Students across campus are suffering from the sniffles, and, in

September 7, 2023

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NAACP files lawsuit over Mississippi legislation

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has filed a lawsuit against Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves and other elected officials for two controversial new laws, House Bill 1020 and Senate

May 5, 2023

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A night of acceptance: ASB holds second formal senate

In the auditorium of the student union, the Associated Student Body held their second formal senate assembly Tuesday, April 25. ASB swore in nominees and voted for a new president pro tempore.

April 28, 2023

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Students rally to Take Back the Night

The Ole Miss community rallied Tuesday on the student union plaza for the annual Take Back the Night event, a rally and march that raises awareness for students and the community impacted

April 26, 2023

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Mississippi Day provides open house experience

The University of Mississippi invited students, faculty, staff and alumni to campus to celebrate Mississippi Day on Saturday, April 15. The annual event took place from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m Mississippi

April 24, 2023

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