Cedar Oaks mansion stays in city’s hands
Set against a thicket of trees in a neighborhood near Oxford’s Avent Park, the Cedar Oaks mansion is one of the city’s many historic landmarks. Recently, the city of Oxford — to
FAFSA changes cause uncertainty among prospective students
There are several factors that influence where students choose to continue their higher education. However, one factor tends to rise above the rest: money. Many students rely on loans, scholarships and other
ASB establishes permanent housing committee
The Associated Student Body passed bills to establish a Principal of Housing in the executive branch and make the currently temporary committee of housing a permanent fixture in ASB. With the upcoming
RebelTHON raises record amount for Mississippi children’s hospital
Students put on their dancing shoes on Saturday, Feb. 24 and came together for the University of Mississippi’s annual RebelTHON, a 12-hour dance marathon fundraiser for Children’s of Mississippi, the state’s sole
TEDxUM hosts diverse set of speakers
TEDxUniversityofMississippi hosted its ninth yearly event Tuesday, Feb. 20, with talks focusing on topics like mental health, self-worth, identity and purpose. TED is a non-profit organization that holds regular conferences with distinguished
Take it on or give it up: Oxford observes Lent
For many, Wednesday, Feb. 14 was all about hearts, flowers and the color pink. For others, the day had an additional meaning: People across the world bore dark, smudged crosses on their
New day, new dish: The Farmstand food truck spotlights local culinary talent, produce
Parked on the corner of Business Row and Dormitory Row, The Farmstand food truck has been open at the University of Mississippi since October 2023. Providing healthy, sustainable and local food options
Raise your glasses to Donut Distillery and Rebel Yell
When the spring semester commenced, students weren’t the only ones settling into Oxford. Donut Distillery and its rooftop bar counterpart, Rebel Yell, are making their homes next to Uno Mas on the
Why the university doesn’t ‘just accept fewer students’
Since 2021, the University of Mississippi’s freshman class sizes have increased by 46% — from 3,584 to 5,240 freshmen in the 2023-2024 school year. Since the beginning of the fall semester, The
Pulling grads to Mississippi or investments down the drain?
On Jan. 9, Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves was sworn in for his second and final term after the state’s closest gubernatorial election since 1999. In his inaugural address, Reeves spoke of the