Why College?
EDITOR’S NOTE: Why college is a monthly column that explores the layered decision of pursuing higher education. It explains the dynamics that divide the conversation in many communities. In this installment, Opinion
The freshman experience
Editor’s Note: The Freshman Experience is a monthly column that explores what it’s like to be a freshman student at the university. Freshmen are asked a series of questions related to how
Self-Care isn’t selfish
Traditional American society is built around work ethic, ambition and paving your own way in life. The American Dream, right? This has long led to a decreased focus on health and self
Legal deserts in Mississippi
Mississippi politicians have a long history with legal practice. Many elected officials and lobbyists have prior experience in the legal field; however, the “Legal Deserts Index” found that Mississippi currently ranks 44th
Diary of A Black Girl: Bre’Anna Coleman
EDITOR’S NOTE: Diary of a Black Girl is a monthly column focusing on the experiences of Black women at the University of Mississippi. In this installment, Opinion Editor Justice Rose interviews sophomore
What to make of the Jackson Water Crisis
Since late July, Jackson has been under a boil water notice. On Aug. 29, Gov. Tate Reeves gravely announced that Jackson would be without clean, running water indefinitely. In the following days,
The TANF scandal: Constituents get the short end of the stick
The Mississippi Temporary Assistance for Needy Families scandal further emphasizes our state’s desperate need for strong leaders. Three years ago, an investigation into former Gov. Phil Bryant’s administration into the misuse of
What’s up, Wingstop?
Wingstop has quickly become one of my favorite spots to frequent, although there is nothing remarkable or outstanding about the franchise. The service is more or less the same one would expect
Opinion: The shame of Confederate Heritage Month
Gov. Tate Reeves’ proclamation of Confederate Heritage Month made headlines last week, for good reason. Surprisingly, this has actually been a running tradition among governors for the past 30 years. For about
Farewell Column: I did my best and the DM did too
When I was a freshman here, I read Slade Rand and Taylor Vance’s farewell columns in The Daily Mississippian. Even though I had only started working for the DM that spring semester,