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University supplies Greek organizations with Narcan

Early last month, the university gave Greek organizations on campus doses of Narcan, the over-the-counter drug meant to reverse effects of opioid overdoses. Members also received training on how to administer the

April 7, 2021

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Oxford Film Festival introduces hybrid format

This year’s installment of the Oxford Film Festival begins on Wednesday, introducing a new hybrid format and a festival movie pass that gives attendees more ways to watch than previous years. In-person

March 24, 2021

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Local band plays for late keyboard player

For a local band that spent the past year dealing with pandemic restrictions and the loss of a member, Subcontra is looking ahead to new shows, a new album, and moving forward

March 17, 2021

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Angie Thomas speaks on the importance of diversity in literature at Oxford Conference for the Book

Square Books kicked off the 2021 Oxford Conference for the Book on Monday night with a conversation between Mississippi-raised authors Angie Thomas and Kiese Laymon. They discussed Thomas’s new novel “Concrete Roses,”

March 9, 2021

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Ole Miss athletes collect water for Jackson residents

This past weekend, Ole Miss Athletics held its “Pack the Truck” event where donors dropped off cases of bottled water for Jackson residents who have been without running water for over two

March 7, 2021

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Oxford liquor stores face shortage, delayed deliveries

Local liquor stores have struggled to receive shipments on time since pandemic restrictions began in March 2020, but recently, it has taken some stores two weeks or more to secure shipments of

February 10, 2021

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Oxford DUI arrests break six-year record

The city of Oxford saw 63 arrests for driving under the influence last month, giving January 2021 a higher number of DUI arrests than any other January since 2016, according to the

February 3, 2021

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$40 plus cover charges meet student opposition

Ole Miss students have become increasingly dissatisfied with the prices that Oxford bars are charging for cover. During the pandemic, some students reported seeing covers as high as $60, but typically cover

January 27, 2021

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The secret to The Luv Shak’s success

The Luv Shak, no matter how small or hidden, has built more of a community than arguably any other restaurant in Oxford. Though, owner Dennis Van Oostendorp denies any credit. “It’s not

November 18, 2020

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University attempts to reduce COVID-19 cases as students leave for break

With the end of fall semester approaching, COVID-19 numbers could spike if college students return to their home for winter break without taking proper precautions. Many schools are following guidelines established by

November 11, 2020

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