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Sparks breaks silence, questions about the statue remain

The faculty senate unanimously joined the call to relocate the Confederate monument from the Circle to the Confederate cemetery on campus by passing a resolution on Thursday, but the debate over who

March 8, 2019

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Decades of dealing with Confederate symbols

The University of Mississippi now stands at a crossroads after two campus government organizations have passed resolutions to relocate the Confederate monument: move the statue to the Confederate cemetery, or allow it

March 6, 2019

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The ASB Senate has spoken. Still, a colossal decision looms

The undergraduate students want it moved. The graduate students want it moved. On Thursday, the faculty senate will likely follow suit and request the Confederate monument be relocated to the Confederate cemetery.

March 6, 2019

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Neo-Confederate protesters march from Oxford Square to Ole Miss campus

Neo-Confederate activists organized on the Square and marched onto the Ole Miss campus on Saturday to protest the removal of Confederate symbols from the area. Many community members gathered along the path

February 23, 2019

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‘Why should we have to be silent?’ Counterprotesters battle hate, rain on Saturday

As neo-Confederate activists arrived on campus, counterprotesters with signs began chanting, “Black presence, black power,” “We will not be quiet” and “Your heritage is hate.” Despite the possibility of severe weather, approximately

February 23, 2019

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LIVE UPDATES: Confederate groups march from Oxford Square to Ole Miss campus

Updated 4:50 p.m. University Police Department Chief Ray Hawkins said there was one person arrested on campus “who failed to comply with directions” from the police. Hawkins said no one associated with

February 23, 2019

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Student-led counterprotest for Saturday canceled

Organizers of a counterprotest in response to the pro-Confederate rally planned for Saturday have canceled their event at the Jackson Avenue Center because of security risks and the potential threat of inclement

February 21, 2019

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