Buzzwords make us forget the real issues
I am of the dogged and often disappointing persuasion that most people are good. Regardless of background, belief or appearance, I think most people are pure in at least intent, if not
Social media is here to stay and we have much to gain
Ever since social media gained prominence among the American public, there has been no shortage of critics. Most conversations surrounding social media today only focus on the so-called “dangers” of allowing people
Nothing will change under Biden’s leadership
Living in Mississippi, you’d think Joe Biden’s approval ratings could never eclipse 30%. Located in one of the most solidly red states in the country, the University of Mississippi is unsurprisingly one
Our Elected Officials Actively Hurt the Poor
For many low-income students, the ability to receive an education is about to be stripped away by lawmakers that claim to care about Mississippi. Last week, a program was put before the
Clothes should not dictate social standings on campus
The first thing I noticed when I toured Ole Miss my senior year of high school was the humidity. The second was fashion. While I’ve gotten used to the humidity in my
As more go “unheard,” more will riot
In the midst of the Black Lives Matter protests of last year, many people unaffiliated with the organization committed acts of arson and destruction of property. In response, conservatives unleashed a campaign
We must fight to keep our freedom
Around five o’clock every evening, the bells at Paris-Yates Chapel play a variety of songs. Listening to them play is a very peaceful experience, and they provide an excellent background for contemplation
Sports are uniting UM despite our COVID-19 barriers
When COVID-19 first hit the US in early 2020, colleges and universities across the nation were forced to close, and with their closing came isolation between students. Even when some universities reopened
Climate change has already been at my doorstep, whose will it be next?
Many students return home from college on any given weekend to spend time with their families and relax in a familiar environment. When I visited home two weeks ago, however, my environment
America must celebrate its Indigenous people, not their oppressor
Columbus Day has been celebrated as a national holiday since 1971, said to celebrate Christopher Columbus’s arrival and “founding” of the New World, but many claim this holiday overlooks the long history