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Study Abroad back in flight

After nearly two years since the start of COVID-19, the University of Mississippi Study Abroad program exceeded their pre-pandemic rates since the beginning of this school year. All in-person study abroad programs

November 16, 2021

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State of Emergency set to expire as COVID-19 cases continue to slow

The COVID-19 state of emergency declared by Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves is set to expire this Friday. The declaration has been in place since the early days of the pandemic and its

November 15, 2021

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College GameDay: an ever-giving luxury for Ole Miss and the Grove

For the second time ever, ESPN College GameDay arrived on campus in Oxford for an SEC West knockout game against the Ole Miss Rebels and Texas A&M Aggies. Excitement built throughout the

November 15, 2021

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Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity suspended until 2025

The Gamma Iota chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha has been suspended, effective immediately, until May 1, 2025, as a result of hazing violations. The suspension was passed down from the University Office

November 11, 2021

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Mayor Robyn Tannehill speaks on current ongoing issues in Oxford in ASB Town Hall meeting

Mayor Robyn Tannehill addressed current issues such as COVID-19 vaccinations, the possibility of the beloved Double Decker event and more to students and Associated Student Body members in their second-annual Town Hall

November 9, 2021

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Ole Miss spoils Hugh Freeze’s return to Oxford as the Rebels defeat Liberty 27-14

Ole Miss certainly didn’t make Liberty head coach Hugh Freeze’s team very comfortable. Freeze was the head coach for Ole Miss from 2012 to 2016 when he was forced to resign due

November 7, 2021

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Oxford continues to struggle with drug overdoses

After 2020, a deadly year in which 10 people suffered fatal drug overdoses, Oxford Chief of Police Jeff McCutchen said that the Oxford Police Department has received fewer calls about overdoses in

November 4, 2021

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LSU weekend brings increased arrests

“87 arrests, now that’s the Oxford we know,” commented Facebook user Kristen Carsley on the Oxford Police Department’s Activity Report from the LSU game weekend. The Activity Report listed 87 arrests, with

October 28, 2021

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COVID-19 vaccine now required for UM faculty, staff and student workers

Update: On Nov. 2, Chancellor Glenn Boyce sent an e-mail to the university notifying the university community that the deadline to receive the vaccine or medical/religious exemption has been moved from Dec.

October 26, 2021

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Square Jam: back and better than ever

Square Jam, a basketball talent showcase, returns on the Square Friday, Oct. 22. Square Jam is back and better than ever after a yearlong hiatus due to COVID-19. The seventh annual event,

October 22, 2021

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