Tradition or safety? Students debate baseball seating change
For decades, securing seats for a baseball game at Swayze Field was a free-for-all. Picture this: It is the Friday before the week of the home opener. As the gates to the
Students revisit 1970 BSU protest, 27 demands
Students, alumni and faculty gathered to reflect on the legacy of the 1970 protest and its lasting impact on the University of Mississippi on Thursday, Feb. 15 in Fulton Chapel. The event
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
UM Library champions textbook affordability
College is not cheap. In addition to tuition, housing and the cost of everyday living, students face the additional charge of purchasing textbooks and school supplies each semester. However, the J.D. Williams
Unsung heroes: Black women who have shaped UM
“I know a lot more about the African American men who have influenced this campus than the women,” Delaney Bland, a sophomore computer science major, said. Influential Black men such as James
Black History Month Keynote explores racism through environmental history
The University of Mississippi Center for Inclusion and Cross Cultural Engagement welcomed keynote speaker B. Brian Foster on Tuesday, Feb. 13 in honor of Black History Month. A former UM professor, Foster
Run, Cupid, run! 5K raises funds for Big Event
In honor of Valentine’s Day, The Ole Miss Big Event hosted the annual Cupid Run, a 5K fundraiser, on Sunday, Feb. 11. “The Ole Miss Big Event Cupid Run is a 5K
Struggle vs. strength: perspectives on Black history
Each February, people are encouraged to shift their attention to Black history and honor the contributions that Black people have made to society. While there is a large focus on times of
No medical card needed: the loophole high
The 1960s and 70s are over, and marijuana is here to stay — even in Mississippi. Two years after the state rolled out its medical marijuana program, a new type of cannabis
Many students struggle to complete their degrees in four years. Why?
As the saying goes, “College is the best four years of your life,” but it’s taking longer than that for many students to complete their undergraduate degrees. Between the pressure for students