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ASB runoff: Hannah Watts and Jack Jones elected president and VP

The Associated Student Body spring election came to an end as the winners of the runoff elections for president, vice president and several senate seats were announced on Thursday, March 28 at

March 29, 2024

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Protestors pack the Square for Palestine

Approximately 125 people gathered on the Square Sunday, Nov. 26 to protest the siege of Gaza as well as the occupation of lands that historically belonged to Palestinians. The demonstration, organized by

November 30, 2023

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TikTok for me, not thee: University-affiliated accounts posting despite ban

While the University of Mississippi has banned students from using TikTok on university Wi-Fi networks, university-affiliated accounts continue to share content on the app. Senate Bill 2140, also known as the National

November 30, 2023

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Rooster’s owner awaits trial for sexual battery charge

John Scott Michael, owner of the popular bar Rooster’s Blues House in downtown Oxford, is set to stand trial after being arrested for sexual battery and kidnapping on April 24. According to

November 27, 2023

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International students find home away from home at UM

Ever-increasing enrollment is a sign that education at the University of Mississippi has become a coveted experience across the country. The desire to join the Rebel community has even reached across the

November 27, 2023

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Out-of-state students flock to Ole Miss

In recent years, it has become more common to find students on the University of Mississippi campus who are not from Mississippi. These students pour in from neighboring states, and increasingly from

November 20, 2023

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ASB addresses the future of students’ academic, physical and mental well-being

The Associated Student Body discussed the future of student housing, enrollment, mental health awareness and the accessibility of drug abuse resources as UM Chancellor Glenn Boyce and University Counseling Center Director Juawice

November 20, 2023

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Buck up: UM hunters prepare for deer season

While the turning of the leaves on campus reflects the end of the fall semester for many students, the foliage’s auburn hues signal to some a new season arriving in Mississippi. Hunters

November 14, 2023

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Herrington to stand trial in October of 2024

Sheldon Timothy Herrington Jr. will stand trial on Oct. 15, 2024, in Lafayette County Circuit Court on charges of murdering University of Mississippi student Jimmie “Jay” Lee. The trial is slated to

November 9, 2023

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Parking fines generate thousands

Whether it’s due to an all-night study session or an evening out with friends, many commuters oversleep and arrive late to campus. They hope to find any available parking spot, and

November 9, 2023

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