UM Knitting weaves casual hobby into community service
On an average Thursday night, Lamar Hall might look barren: Hardly any lights are on and most of the classrooms are empty. But, tucked away in room 129, a small group of
Students that stay: Why are alumni getting UM jobs immediately post-graduation?
In fall 2023, there were 2,607 staff members associated with the University of Mississippi. Of that number, 1,018 — around 39% — earned degrees at the university. These numbers beg the question:
Is punk dead in Oxford?
“Punk” is likely not the first word that comes to mind when thinking of Oxford. Like any college town, there punks on the University of Mississippi campus, but the scene is smaller
Why Art Matters in Oxford (w/ Ross Cohen)
Welcome to the Weekly Scoop! This week Will is re-joined by Ross Cohen, Junior Accounting Major and head of this year’s Honors Art Showcase. In addition to spotlighting the event, they also
From hands to table: City Grocery Plate Project showcases talent of UM ceramics students
When patrons visit City Grocery, they might be surprised to find that the restaurant has added a personal touch to the dining experience. Rather than plating meals on traditional white plates, select
Mostly what Savannah Guthrie does in her new book is share – often hilariously
“TODAY” show anchor Savannah Guthrie released her new faith-oriented book, “Mostly What God Does,” on Tuesday, Feb. 20. To promote the book, Guthrie appeared at Off-Square Books on Friday, Feb. 16, and
UM Writer-in-residence Jake Skeets shares poetry about childhood, Navajo culture at Off-Square Books
Jake Skeets, 2024 University of Mississippi John and Renée Grisham Writer-in-Residence, spoke about his latest poetry collection on Thacker Mountain Radio on Thursday, Feb. 15. The event was held at Off-Square Books,
MLK Day of Service lends a hand to Oxford community
In honor of the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., the University of Mississippi’s Center for Community Engagement hosted their annual MLK Day of Service on Feb. 17. A crowd of Oxonians,
Second Baptist Church honors civil rights forerunners
Churchgoers and Oxford community members gathered at Second Missionary Baptist Church on Saturday, Feb. 17 for a candlelight vigil and Black history program. The celebration honored civil rights forerunners Rev. Martin Luther
Savannah Guthrie starts new chapter with Off-Square Books signing
Prominent Australian-American broadcaster and journalist Savannah Guthrie appeared at Off-Square Books on the rainy evening of Friday, Feb. 16 to sign copies of her new book, “Mostly What God Does.” “To have