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First-generation students finally have a community at UM

Two years ago, I wrote an opinion article in honor of First-Generation College Student Celebration Week. I hoped that my words would provide comfort for other first-gen students navigating the strange and

November 8, 2021

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Letter to the editor: Understanding the truth of lynching

Teaching a child the importance of telling the truth is a value many of us share. When a child has done something that causes shame, a caring adult can only help if

February 9, 2021

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Letter to the editor: Put the First Amendment first

The start to 2021 has not been any good indicator that this year will be anything more than an even more terrible sequel to 2020. Both sides of the aisle are fighting

January 21, 2021

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Letter to the Editor: Young people should value human lives over their own social lives

Dear Editor, In the opinion piece published last Thursday, Sept. 17, with the title “Social isolation because of COVID-19 is hurting young people,” the author seemingly fails to realize that wearing masks

September 25, 2020

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Letter to the Editor: UM asymptomatic testing is free, but there is a cost if we don’t participate.

Dear Editor, I would like to add to the article in last Thursday’s DM about mass testing for COVID on campus. The university calls mass testing “sentinel testing” or “surveillance testing.” We

September 13, 2020

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Letter to the Editor: We all want football. Let the professionals decide if it’s safe.

To the Editor, It’s been a long, hot summer unlike any we’ve ever known. The slightest whiff of fall in the early mornings takes many spirits almost immediately to Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. To

August 23, 2020

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Letter to the Editor: the plan for Civil War cemetery headstones violates UM’s commitment to education

Hotty Toddy! Gosh Almighty! Who the Hell Are We? The Hotty Toddy cheer asks an important question (if you cut it off just right). Who the hell are we as the University

June 28, 2020

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Letter to the Editor: Donations are good, but a living wage would be better

Dear editor, The Associated Student Body (ASB) is currently collecting donations to provide Thanksgiving baskets for families in need this holiday season. More specifically, through its Adopt-A-Basket initiative, ASB hopes to provide

November 19, 2019

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Letter to the Editor: Make your voice heard –– take the Campus Climate Survey

Dear Editor, There are over 17,000 undergraduate students at the University of Mississippi. Right now, only 1,781 are using their voices to shape how the university supports its students. Do the experiences

November 14, 2019

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Letter to the Editor: You can disagree, but be civil

Dear Editor, It seems that in our country today — and even on this campus — it is no longer possible for reasonable people to disagree reasonably. Social media has given everyone

October 22, 2019

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