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Partisanship continues to curse Mississippi with Reeves’ re-election

Gov. Tate Reeves secured the Mississippi governorship for four more years last Tuesday to the disapproval of many Mississippians and the evident approval of more. Lower voter turnout than the previous gubernatorial

November 16, 2023

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Juveniles in the Mississippi justice system lack resources

The process of attaining justice through a court of law is challenging for most, but is especially difficult for youth. Here in Mississippi, thousands of kids come forward every month to seek

November 9, 2023

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Think before you post about Israel-Hamas

When I unlock my phone, I’m stunned by otherworldly atrocities in the Middle East: Chinese and American warships being deployed to the region, Iran burning American flags and an ongoing war between

November 9, 2023

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The most consequential decades in Ole Miss history

To exist and operate for 175 years is a testament to the adaptability, perseverance and significance of the University of Mississippi. To put things into perspective, about six generations have passed, 35

November 9, 2023

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Why hide the rich history of Ole Miss?

In 1848, Ole Miss began its first academic year with just 80 students. Now, 175 years later, the university has more than 20,000 students, a medical center, a law school and a

November 7, 2023

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I voted today and you should too

Why Am I Voting? For starters, I am a Democracy In Action Fellow with Mississippi Votes and it is very hypocritical to register people to vote and not vote myself. Aside from

November 7, 2023

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In support of Tate Reeves for governor

Imagine if a Democrat was in charge of Mississippi during COVID-19. In the name of social distancing, California Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered skate parks to be filled with sand. In Michigan, Gov.

November 7, 2023

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The difference between the University of Mississippi and Ole Miss

Frank E. Everett Jr. famously wrote, “The university is respected, but Ole Miss is loved. The university gives a diploma and regretfully terminates tenure, but one never graduates from Ole Miss.” The

November 2, 2023

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Editor’s response: Race should be taught in university

Editor’s note: This article is a response to a letter published in the opinion section earlier this week titled “Declaration Center promotes academic exploration of freedom, aims to increase viewpoint diversity” authored

October 26, 2023

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From the editor’s desk: Why The Daily Mississippian is making a political endorsement

It has been a long time since The Daily Mississippian endorsed a candidate running for public office. So, why are we doing one this year? Brandon Presley, whose name many did not

October 26, 2023

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