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What is Pickleball and why is it becoming so popular?

Pickleball is rapidly growing in popularity in Oxford and the rest of the United States. From the Ole Miss campus to surrounding parks, there are many places and opportunities to play. The

March 30, 2023

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‘Below the Belt’ spotlights a modern health crisis

An advance screening of the PBS documentary “Below the Belt” was presented at the Gertrude C. Ford Center on Tuesday, March 28 by the Oxford Film Festival in partnership with Alfred P.

March 30, 2023

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A special look at the 29th Oxford Conference for the Book

In 1993, the University of Mississippi’s Center for the Study of Southern Culture partnered with Square Books in an effort to bring attention to the accomplishments of writers within the community. The

March 30, 2023

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“Dungeons & Dragons” gets the big screen treatment

“Who needs heroes when you have thieves?,” says the tagline for Paramount Pictures’s latest attempt at re-tooling the fantasy genre: “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves,” opening in movie theaters this week.

March 28, 2023

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First gen college women share their journey to UM

Many feel the pressure at a young age that college is the only option and that not attending will bring you down a dark path. However, that is not the case for

March 23, 2023

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20 years of the Gertrude C. Ford Center: Stories of the Future

The Gertrude Castellow Ford Center for the Performing Arts will host a “20th Anniversary Gala,” marking a full-circle moment for the celebrated Oxford institution on Saturday, March 25. The evening will be

March 23, 2023

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Isabella Scalia shares her experience in STEM

Isabella Scalia is a woman in STEM. She spends her time at the University of Mississippi studying two areas — mechanical engineering and Chinese. Before the Madison native found her home at

March 23, 2023

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Black female students challenge stereotypes about their femininity

“When it comes to the narrative of the strong Black woman, it’s like (they) have to juggle ABC and be strong all the time. It’s, like, crying and being vulnerable is not

March 23, 2023

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UM museums lead the way in female representation

In a field where male dominance has long been the norm, three women are leading the curatorial charge in Oxford’s museums. Melanie Antonelli and Rosa Salas Gonzalez serve as curator and curator

March 23, 2023

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Oxford celebrates Holi in an explosion of color

Amidst clouds of color, family, friends and even pets celebrate the festival of Holi on March 8. Holi, a Hindu celebration, originated in South Asia, but is now celebrated in many parts

March 9, 2023

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