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Christmas Eve night in Lafayette County.
Someone recently decided to leave little reminder for students in Bishop Hall. Photo by University of Mississippi School of Journalism and New Media student Cassie Morrison for OxfordStories.net. @olemiss @oxfordstories1
Oxford through the eyes of our students. Photo by University of Mississippi School of Journalism and New Media student Ariel Jones for OxfordStories.net.
Sunset on Sardis Lake by University of Mississippi School of Journalism and New Media student Madison Garvey for @oxfordstories1
University Avenue is in an area that is transitioning with new business developments, and the street has experienced new business growth, but some also view it as the older part of town. Opinions are mixed on whether an arts district, or area of arts emphasis, would be beneficial. Read more at link in bio.
Madison Mayfield, an Oxford citizen and artist, is from Portland, Oregon, a city known for arts inclusivity. While Portland has a well-known arts district, she isn’t sure a designated arts district would be a good fit for small town Oxford. Read more at link in bio.
It’s no secret, but every year, a group of artists have a One Night Stand on University Avenue. In addition to the mural and other artistic and creative businesses and organizations on the street, Oxford writer and photographer Erin Austen Abbott has been planning and hosting The One Night Stand at the Ole Miss Motel Art Show for 13 years. Madison Garvey reports. Read more at link in bio.
Oxford resident Sarah Logan teaches at Hot Yoga Plus at 1801 Jackson Ave., but brings new members to the yoga family during pop-up classes at the Oxford Community Market. The outdoors classes are free for anyone who wants to participate. Oxford Stories reporter Karly Caton has the story. Read more at link in bio.
Oxford Stories reporters Emily Gerber, Amy Roberts, Lily Garner and Ariel Jones are an alien, Kim Possible, a bee and a cat. It’s Halloween Week at the University of Mississippi School of Journalism and New Media! We hope you’ll join us for the SPJ Scary Potluck for Journalists tonight at 4:30 p.m. in Room 126 of Haunted Farley Hall!
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