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Challenging the musical landscape: St. Paul and the Broken Bones returns to Oxford

After 75 minutes of uninterrupted vibrato and groove, Paul Janeway and the rest of his eight-piece band abruptly left the stage. Calls of “One more song!” filled the auditorium, and for a

April 1, 2019

Arts & Culture

Regional women’s studies conference envisions a ‘Feminist and Queer South’

The Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies will host the annual Southeastern Women’s Studies Association’s conference from today through Saturday. The conference’s 50 sessions, two keynotes and several other events

March 7, 2019

Arts & Culture

Movie review: McCarthy proves dramatic chops in ‘Can You Ever Forgive Me?’

Though the film “Can You Ever Forgive Me?” has quietly made its way into theaters nationwide, it has rightly earned recognition for its outstanding acting and writing. Set in New York during

February 8, 2019

Arts & Culture

Lyric shooting prompts Mayor Tannehill to call for increased venue security

The shooting at The Lyric Oxford on Friday night will likely lead to changes for Oxford music venues. Mayor Robyn Tannehill said Tuesday evening after a Board of Aldermen meeting that she

May 2, 2018

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Weekly podcast: Foodie fan-favorites

For those interested in stories surrounding the food culture, the foods we consume, recipes to try for the holidays, how certain cultures have affected regions in the U.S. and across the world

November 9, 2017

Arts & Culture

‘Blade Runner 2049’ flopped at box office, has chance as cult classic

One month after its release, it is safe to say “Blade Runner 2049” is dead upon arrival at American theatres. Despite critical praise, the film made only $85 million domestically off a

November 8, 2017

Arts & Culture

Opinion: Dining, sustainability can go together in Oxford

Five friends walk into a bar. They have driven separately, and now they’re ordering glass-bottled drinks and tasty dishes packed with meat and cheese. This is not the setup for a joke,

August 30, 2017

Opinion