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UPDATED: Student groups respond to Ole Miss announcing repairs to Confederate statue, plaque

Repair work began Monday on the Confederate soldier statue that a pickup truck crashed into last month. Ryan Whittington, assistant director of public relations for social media strategy for the university, released

October 11, 2017

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‘Hear Me Out’ video project showcases minorities in the LGBTQ community

Today is the 29th National Coming Out Day. In honor of this year’s National Coming Out Day, students Kristen Walker and Malik Pridgeon, along with UM Pride Network and Queer People of Color, are

October 11, 2017

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Vitter, Bjork explain mascot at ASB Senate, Landshark resolution passes

A resolution to adopt the Landshark as the official mascot passed 29-15 -1 Tuesday evening on the ASB Senate floor. Before the vote, Chancellor Jeffrey Vitter and Athletics Director Ross Bjork fielded

October 11, 2017

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Law students try case before US chief justice

To help celebrate Mississippi’s yearlong bicentennial, United States Chief Justice John Roberts paid a visit to the Magnolia State. While here, the chief justice gave Ole Miss law students the opportunity to

October 10, 2017

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Zimride promotes ride-sharing on campus

The University of Mississippi Department of Parking and Transportation has repeatedly made efforts to decrease heavy traffic flow on campus and offer ways for students to travel more easily with ride-share programs, bike-share

October 10, 2017

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Ole Miss English professor publishes collection of memoirs

Beth Ann Fennelly, Mississippi’s poet laureate and professor of English at the university, is celebrating the publication of her new book, “Heating and Cooling: 52 Micro-Memoirs,” on Tuesday at Off Square Books. Fennelly said

October 9, 2017

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Repairs on Confederate statue begin today; plaque to be replaced

Repair work will begin today on the Confederate soldier statue that a pickup truck crashed into last month. A structural stability evaluation determined the statue did not sustain any structural damage, according to

October 9, 2017

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Ole Miss chancellor announces plan for official switch to Landshark mascot

Ole Miss fans will have a new mascot to cheer with along the sidelines when the 2018 football season kicks off. Rebel the Black Bear is headed for retirement, Chancellor Jeffrey Vitter

October 9, 2017

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Provost Noel Wilkin shares goals for university, favorite Ole Miss memories

Noel Wilkin was announced as provost of the university at the end of last month. The DM recently sat down with the provost to discuss his goals for his new role, how he

October 9, 2017

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BREAKING: Ole Miss adopts Landshark as its official mascot

After heated debate and conversation, the University of Mississippi is adopting the Landshark as its official mascot. Chancellor Jeffrey Vitter announced the retirement of Rebel the Black Bear in a letter Friday

October 6, 2017

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