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‘I want to make you have a good day:’ how an Ole Miss student is sharing his comedy

Every Tuesday night at Harrison’s around 7 p.m., comedians workshop their content in front of an audience. Senior and rising comedian Picasio Thompson entered the stage after a leap of faith. Thompson

January 26, 2020

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Oxford Comedy seeks to revive stand-up

Oxford has had a revival of comedy acts this summer thanks to Oxford Comedy and their mission to bring standup to the Oxford scene. Connor King, the man behind Oxford Comedy, hosts

June 13, 2019

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Ole Miss Theatre enters final week of performing ‘She Kills Monsters’

After a two week run of shows, Ole Miss Theatre will put on its last performances of “She Kills Monsters” this week. The final shows are at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 9

October 8, 2018

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Oxford native re-enacts ‘Forrest Gump’ in improv comedy show

Charlie Davis, who was born and raised in Oxford, will be performing “GUMP: With Your Pal, Charlie Davis,” his original comedy show and re-enactment of his favorite movie “Forrest Gump,” at 8

April 25, 2018

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Stand-up show provides comedic start to 2018’s Black Alumni Reunion weekend

The Black Alumni Reunion highlighted a stand-up comedian from the UM community and other Mississippi comedians with a Thursday night show dedicated to inspire laughs and a night of community. With this

March 2, 2018

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Movie review: ‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri’ confronts the filth of the world

There have been plenty of superheroes, comedies and the usual holiday fare in theaters this winter. A big break and a breath of fresh air has arrived in cinemas with “Three Billboards

December 27, 2017

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Ole Miss football 101: A lifestyles editor’s perspective

This week, sports editor Grayson Weir sat down with Jonathan Gibson, assistant lifestyles editor, to discuss his perspective on the current Ole Miss football season and the general sports atmosphere in Oxford. Below is

October 13, 2017

Arts & Culture

Comedian Trevor Noah to bring his sharp wit, political commentary to Orpheum

“You know what South African mothers tell their kids? ‘Be grateful for what you have, because there are fat children starving in Mississippi,’” comedian Trevor Noah said in his first appearance on

September 29, 2017

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Unknown Hinson to bring hilariously off-color musical act to Proud Larry’s

The hilariously one-of-a-kind musical performer Unknown Hinson will be in Oxford to perform his off-color music at 8 p.m. Friday at Proud Larry’s. Stuart Daniel Baker, the face of Unknown Hinson, is a

September 7, 2017

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