Francheska Molina taking a break between classes at the University of Mississippi. Photo by Kirsten Faulkner. By Julia Wickes, Natalie Suk, Kirsten Faulkner, Betsy Veasy, Madison Edenfield, Reagan Smith, Addis Olive, Mallory Smith, Angelica Pecha, Ashley Muller, Georgia Williams, Jack Hall, Jack Newsom, Caroline Luckie, Collin […]
Have a business idea? UM’s Gillespie Business Plan Competition can help you launch it
Sarah Henderson Oxford Stories sehende2@go.olemiss.edu Students involved in the University of Mississippi Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship’s marquee event of the semester have a little bit more than bluebooks and beaches on […]
Mayor and Oxford law enforcement want street sign thefts to stop
Darby Johnson Oxford Stories kdjohns4@go.olemiss.edu Oxford Mayor Pat Patterson recently told a courtroom filled with college students during a recent Oxford Board of Aldermen meeting that the city has been experiencing an […]
Twitter and Transparency: Mississippi police are using social media to be more transparent
Jack Hall Oxford Stories jfhall1@go.olemiss.edu Amid the perceived lack of transparencies in municipal law enforcement agencies in this nation, Oxford Police has spent the last three years attempting to be a change […]
The Second Chapter: Rooster’s Blues House reopens after ABC dispute; owner has ‘Killer’ story to share
Madison Hyatt Oxford Stories mmhyatt@go.olemiss.edu After a yearlong dispute with the Alcohol Beverage Control (or ABC), which resulted in the closing of popular Oxford blues bar and restaurant Rooster’s Blues House, owner […]
Ole Miss fraternity remembers fallen brother through St. Jude event
Skye Spiehler Oxford Stories sespiehl@go.olemiss.edu Every year, Greek students on the University of Mississippi’s campus team up with various charity groups to make a difference within their community. At this point, it […]
Hotworx is latest innovative workout studio in Oxford
Tricia Williams Oxford Stories pawilli2@go.olemiss.edu Brittany Bane has become a regular at Hotworx since the innovative workout business opened in February off the Oxford Square, and she can’t get enough. “I definitely […]
Mississippi students build robots for UM technology competition
Kennedy Glanzer Oxford Stories kmglanze@go.olemiss.edu Middle and high school students from across Mississippi recently gathered at the Tad Pad on the University of Mississippi campus to compete in the fifth annual FIRST […]
Ole Miss student inspires unique dorm room decor
Ashley Muller Oxford Stories Like many University of Mississippi students, freshmen Kelsey Bates viewed buying dorm decor as one of the most exciting elements of transitioning from high school to college. “When […]
Former UM student creates art business in Maryland while teaching
Madison Edenfield Oxford Stories meedenfi@go.olemiss.edu From the age of 4, Paige Shryock was painting like Michelangelo underneath her kitchen table. Now 23, Shryock has graduated from the University of Mississippi as an […]
Los Angeles native from Booneville enjoys working at Oxford’s El Mariachi restaurant
Jessica Duffield Oxford Stories jfduffie@go.olemiss.edu Daniel Malagon, 20, is a waiter at El Mariachi Mexican restaurant in Oxford. He was born in Los Angeles, but his parents are from Jalisco, Mexico. He […]
Ole Miss student uses social media to sell lipstick
Georgia Williams Oxford Stories gjwilli1@go.olemiss.edu Karin Mayer, a University of Mississippi senior graphic design major from Gulfport, discovered the latest makeup trend sweeping the Ole Miss campus via Facebook. “I had no […]
Those missin’ Oxford can visit website to shop Square stores
Reagan Smith Oxford Stories rmsmith5@go.olemiss.edu Oxford locals Ginger Campbell and Maggie Mistilis had a vision for the Oxford community – provide a way for Oxford Square stores to sell their merchandise online. […]
Do you have a suggestion for the Ole Miss Freshmen Bucket List?
Addis Olive Oxford Stories alolive1@go.olemiss.edu A college student’s freshman year can be a challenge, but for the brave few University of Mississippi students who want more of a challenge, there is the […]
Memphis native wants to boost popularity of Ole Miss Track & Field Team
Nicole Henderson Oxford Stories nkhender@go.olemiss.edu A Memphis native who was inspired by his sister to become a competitive runner wants to make track and field as popular as football at Ole Miss. […]
UM student wants to become a full-time beauty blogger
Julia Wickes Oxford Stories jgwickes@go.olemiss.edu A University of Mississippi student hopes to turn her passion for beauty and fashion into a full-time career as a beauty blogger and influencer. Blogging and influencing […]
