UM promotes religious freedom through its campus culture
The University of Mississippi is in the heart of the “Bible Belt” of the South. As home to more than 20 religious student organizations (most of which are in the Christian religion),
Opinion: International students deserve representation, too
The UM Vision Statement reads, “The University of Mississippi aspires to be a preeminent public international research university and a leading force for innovation and opportunity in Mississippi, the United States, and
Opinion: Party-switchers betray themselves and voters
Last week, eight elected officials in Mississippi switched to the Republican Party after running in the 2019 election cycle as Democrats or independents. When asked about his choice to defect from the
Opinion: If you don’t think you should run for ASB, you should
I never thought I would get involved in Associated Student Body (ASB). I am an out-of-state, non-Greek-affiliated, mixed-race woman, and I thought this would limit my chances of getting elected during my
Opinion: Mississippians and legislators must act to abolish IHL
Can we trust the governor of Mississippi to do what’s best for the faculty, staff and students of the state’s universities— even if that means signing away his power? Probably not. The
Opinion: UM, pay me what I’m worth
Guest Column I am a graduate instructor at the University of Mississippi, and I live on the brink of poverty. My story, unfortunately, is a common one. My stipend is $11,500 a
Opinion: Amid flooding, Mississippians can count on each other
Mississippians are no strangers to Southern hospitality, and that fact is never more evident than when their own need help. Members of the Jackson metro area were recently forced to prepare for
Democratic debates are no better than ‘The Bachelor’
An average-looking white man named Pete. A chaotic first stop in the Midwest. National headlines covering the race-related controversies of competitors. If you’ve tuned in to current political events, your mind is
Editorial: Remembering the protests that changed UM
Fifty years ago this week, three protests for black equality on campus led to 89 arrests and changed the course of the university’s history. On Feb. 24, 1970, forty students from the
Opinion: How Double Decker is finally including students
The end of the spring semester is an exciting time at the University of Mississippi: flowers are blooming and finals are imminent. The people of Oxford all prepare for the annual Double