Asian fusion restaurant hits the Square
YUGO Oxford, a new Asian fusion restaurant, opened this summer on Jackson Avenue on the Square in the building that formerly housed Mesquite Chop House. Run by the same owners behind the
Jackson songwriter talks Oxford, music and the pandemic
This past Friday, the William Faullkner statue on the Square was surrounded by crowds of people holding red solo cups. The vibes were similar to Double Decker Weekend, with delighted people and
Arts council unveils statue of Ron ‘Ronzo’ Shapiro
A new bronze statue of the late local art pioneer Ron Shapiro, better known as Ronzo, was unveiled at the Powerhouse Community Center on Tuesday. The event, titled “Mardi-Ron,” celebrated with a
Despite strict food business restrictions, Blenz Bowls comes to UM
Blenz Bowls, a Miami-inspired smoothie bowl food truck and cafe concept founded at the University of Alabama, rolled on to the University of Mississippi campus this semester, the first of many proposed
A look into the fluctuating Oxford food truck business
Oxford food truck owners have experienced their fair share of successes and difficulties as they try to keep their mobile businesses moving forward through the pandemic. Just off of Highway 30 sits
Film Festival brings classic pastime to a new generation
Independent film might have a chance to survive thanks to organizations like the Oxford Film Festival and its growing “pop-up” drive-in theater. The new series “OFF to the Drive-In” began in the
From the stage to the screen: UM theater continues production
The Theatre and Film Department at the University of Mississippi still plans to direct and perform new productions for the 2020-2021 school year,despite not being able to perform in front of live
Pour it up: four cocktails to spice up your socially distanced summer
There’s nothing that beats relaxing in the sun by your blow-up pool with a cold drink in your hand. Whether you prefer mai tais, mojitos, margaritas or martinis, you can make the
‘Say Cheese!’ Celebrate National Cheese Day Thursday with these three recipes
It’s no secret that this pandemic has created a challenge for those who have no clue how to cook. We’ve had almost 80 days to perfect our craft in the kitchen, but
Oxford comedian shares his experience with staying positive during a crisis
Senior and rising comedian Picasio Thompson, while continuing to produce comedy on his social media platforms and with Oxford Comedy Club, said that the current pandemic has greatly affected him. Like many