Makayla Fultz crowned Miss Black University 2024
The second-ever Miss Black University pageant at the University of Mississippi took place on the afternoon of Sunday, Feb. 18, kicking off one of the first of many events slated for National
Review: “Argylle” doesn’t take itself too seriously and neither should we
The release of Matthew Vaughn’s espionage and comedy movie, “Argylle,” has gained relatively little attention in media and press. With a superstar cast including pop singer Dua Lipa and “Superman” actor Henry
Black artists and entrepreneurs make their way to Oxford
One aspect of celebrating Black History Month is supporting artists and entrepreneurs of color, especially when they have local ties. George Porter Jr. and the Runnin’ Pardners George Porter Jr. and the
Will this Ole Miss student be the next ‘American Idol?’
Season 22 of the popular American singing competition “American Idol” premieres on Sunday, Feb. 18. While people across the country are anticipating the start of the hit show, those in Oxford are
The Luv Shak spreads the love one meal at a time
“The Love Shack is a little old place where we can get together,” the B-52’s, a pop-rock band, sang in 1989 on their hit track “Love Shack.” “The Love Shack, that’s where
Art expo showcases Black artists
The Lambda Sigma chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated welcomed five Black artists and many attendees to an art exposition on campus in the basement of Residence Hall 2 on
Farm to market: Southern cultured creamery
Oxford’s Chicory Market appeals to locals for many reasons. With a friendly staff and a retro interior, the establishment’s new location in Mid-Town Shopping Center attracts people who wish to grocery shop
Essential films to watch during Black History Month and beyond
Within the last century, Black cinema has allowed African American and other Black creatives to showcase their stories of hardship and of joy to broad audiences. From “race films” in the 1910s,
What’s inside Oxford’s not-so-secret grilled cheese bar?
The not-so-secret Secret Grilled Cheese is one of Oxford’s most fabled attractions. When you walk into the unassuming Faulkner Alley off the Oxford Square, no signage or bouncer guides you toward the
Time for change: Students discuss tipping culture
Tipping has become integral to the American dining experience. Roughly 72% of U.S. adults claim that tipping is expected more frequently than five years ago, according to the Pew Research Center. “Tipping