By LaReeca Rucker Support Journalism Instructor While school is in session this semester, it’s possible that Oxford Stories has the largest (part-time) newsroom in the state. That’s why it’s important for our […]
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With many people practicing “social distancing” because of the #coronavirus, it isn’t difficult to think about the many dystopian films that have been released over the years. Two friends from Saltillo are contributing to Mississippi’s film scene with sophisticated films and a passion for the art, and one of their first was about “a boy looking for water in a post-apocalyptic world caused by drought.” Read more at link in bio.
Often referred to by locals as a “hidden gem,” Satterfield’s Pottery is on the rise in Oxford due to the high demand of handcrafted pottery. Located on Country Road 348, what appears to be an old stable barn was actually renovated to be a creative studio, event center, living quarters and a pottery showroom. Two best friends, Michael Satterfield and John Meyer, who love and share a passion for pottery envision great success for their nirvana. Read more at link in bio.
Grab some musically talented friends, instruments, and head down to the basement. You never know, you might just start a new band and make a little spending money too. That’s what members of the Pearl Divide did. The alternative rock band was founded by a group of Jackson high school students. Little did they know what was to come. Read more at link in bio.
Warriors come in many forms. Charlie Spillers is an unassuming man, but a warrior on many playgrounds. From Vietnam, to undercover agent, to prosecuting the highest level criminals on the planet, he’s also an author. Read more at link in bio. #bookstagram #books
You begin to hear what is coming before they reach you. The Ole Miss Drumline is just one part of the Pride of the South Marching Band and, perhaps, the most noticeable. Beginning in 1928, drumline musicians have always strived for excellence, although the drumline is sometimes overlooked. Students work hard practicing for many field shows and the Grove Stage Show before every home game. Read more at link in bio.
A Jackson fitness instructor has leaped into the world of book publishing to help others Bounce Back from weight gain. Valerie Grace has published a book called Bounce Back Jumping that is designed to help readers adopt a healthy lifestyle while jumping rope. Read more at link in bio. #fitness #fitnessmotivation
Tupelo native Helen McDougald is a lifelong #pageant girl who is hoping to use her platform about #dyslexia and the #arts to influence the University of Mississippi and Oxford communities. Read more at link in bio.
Ole Miss Generation, widely known as OMG, is a popular K-pop dance group dedicated to spreading K-pop in the South at the University of Mississippi. Read more at link in bio. #kpop
There’s a new student organization on the University of Mississippi campus called Mental Health Matters created to combat mental health issues experienced by African Americans and other members of minority populations. Read more at link in bio. #mentalhealth
What does ‘gastronomic’ mean? The word refers to gastronomy, or the practice or art of choosing, cooking and eating good #food. Read more at link in bio. You may find it at Ravine in #Oxford, #Mississippi. #restaurant
Your parents probably taught you not to go into alleyways when you were a kid, because those were places where bad things happened. Ignore your parents. The End of All Music, an independently owned record store in Oxford—with an entrance located in an alleyway—is the opposite of bad. Photos by Michelle Bruce. Click link in bio to read story. #music #vinyl #vinylcollection #recordstore
Lauren Perry is among our new group of @oxfordstories1 reporters this semester who will be bringing you entertaining and informative stories. Click the link in bio to read about all of them. And contact us if you have a story idea! #journalism #oxford #mississippi @umjourimc @olemiss
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