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Stakes are set high for Mississippi Primaries

Nearly a third of all states’ primary elections were held this past Tuesday, March 5, hence the moniker “Super Tuesday.” Mississippi’s primary election, though, takes place next Tuesday, March 12, and there

March 6, 2024

Opinion

Then, Now and Soon: Welcome to Black History Month

In the United States today, Black history is a contentious topic. It has been attacked through recent legislative acts in Florida and many other states that discourage the teaching of Black history

February 1, 2024

Opinion

Mississippi is never ready for snow, but should it be?

Snow has always reminded me of a distant relative that I see once every couple of years. This distant relative is always someone I wish to see until he finally arrives. When

January 25, 2024

Opinion

The case against Chris Beard

By the close of the 2022-23 Ole Miss Men’s Basketball season, the team proved ill-equipped to compete in the mighty SEC. The 12-21 overall record was the worst winning percentage in nearly

November 30, 2023

Opinion

The most consequential decades in Ole Miss history

To exist and operate for 175 years is a testament to the adaptability, perseverance and significance of the University of Mississippi. To put things into perspective, about six generations have passed, 35

November 9, 2023

Opinion

Why hide the rich history of Ole Miss?

In 1848, Ole Miss began its first academic year with just 80 students. Now, 175 years later, the university has more than 20,000 students, a medical center, a law school and a

November 7, 2023

Opinion

I voted today and you should too

Why Am I Voting? For starters, I am a Democracy In Action Fellow with Mississippi Votes and it is very hypocritical to register people to vote and not vote myself. Aside from

November 7, 2023

Opinion

In support of Tate Reeves for governor

Imagine if a Democrat was in charge of Mississippi during COVID-19. In the name of social distancing, California Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered skate parks to be filled with sand. In Michigan, Gov.

November 7, 2023

Opinion

Editor’s response: Race should be taught in university

Editor’s note: This article is a response to a letter published in the opinion section earlier this week titled “Declaration Center promotes academic exploration of freedom, aims to increase viewpoint diversity” authored

October 26, 2023

Opinion

From the editor’s desk: Why The Daily Mississippian is making a political endorsement

It has been a long time since The Daily Mississippian endorsed a candidate running for public office. So, why are we doing one this year? Brandon Presley, whose name many did not

October 26, 2023

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