Making the decision to study abroad was one of the most rewarding decisions I have made in my college career thus far. Being in my third year at this university, I came to the decision to study abroad at the beginning of my spring semester of my sophomore year.
Many visit Oxford’s Southern Star Yoga to relax and restore
Ole Miss student Leigh Fredrickson describes herself as a calm person, but she recently started becoming anxious daily, which affected her sleep.
Free speech debate continues on college campuses
If a tree falls in the forest, but no one is around to hear it, did it really make a sound? Comparably, if white supremacist Richard Spencer arrives on campus spewing his ideology, but no students show up to listen, do his words hold any merit?
UM Department of Nutrition and Hospitality Management sees enrollment growth
As the university grows with each passing year, so do the interest levels in the Department of Nutrition and Hospitality Management.
Professional advertising photographer shares 10 business tips
In the advertising photography business for nearly 40 years, Rob Hagen has learned a lot about the industry and what skills are needed to succeed.
Profile: UM student studies industrial and organizational psychology
Psychology is a science often overlooked and generalized. Ally Jackson, a New Orleans native and Ole Miss senior, plans to earn a Ph.D. in industrial/organizational psychology.
Column: I made the right decision moving out of state to attend college in Oxford
It all started in Jacksonville, Florida at the Bolles College Preparatory School. I was a junior in high school when the college-bound buzz began.
A Medical Miracle: Christian leads faithful life after infancy health issues vanish
Savannah Christian is a typical 23-year-old. Strong, beautiful and courageous are three words that have been used to describe Christian and her story.
Opinion: Children should understand the real world before becoming part of our social world
Social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, etc. allow you to connect to and find just about anyone in the world – from a coworker, to the person you met in the bar five years ago.
A Musical Rapture: Some rappers still use art to bring attention to social justice issues
Rap started out as the voice of a new generation of African Americans that addressed social and economic problems. Now, a lot of rap is about wealth and having a good time.
West Point photographer shares tips for early career shooters
Photography has changed drastically over the past 25 years, from film to memory cards. Rufus Sanders has evolved with it.
Review: 4eva Is A Mighty Long Time was worth the wait
Mississippi native and Third Coast representative Justin Scott, better known as Big K.R.I.T, dropped his anticipated, independent album, 4eva Is A Mighty Long Time.
Hackpacking: Advice and safety tips for your next hiking trip
With the coming of the cold weather, it is time to break out those backpacks and sleeping bags and hit the trails. The number one key to the success any trek is preparedness – not only for obvious safety reasons, but for making the trip generally more enjoyable.
Who’s the Coach? Lessons learned during summers at Sequoia Swim and Tennis Club
Not all people are made to interact with children. It can truly be a hit or miss situation for some people. However, I absolutely adore getting to spend my summers with the kids at Sequoia Swim and Tennis Club in Nashville.
Lead by example: Advice from the editor of The Greenwood Commonwealth
When Tim Kalich joined The Greenwood Commonwealth in April of 1982, it was with the intent of climbing the ladder and getting back to the big city. He left his job as a researcher at Wilson Quarterly, a Washington D.C. based liberal arts journal, when his editor encouraged him to seek a job at a newspaper.
Southaven lab scientist helps patients recover at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital
Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear lab coats. Kelley Benson, 53, is a medical laboratory scientist at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis. The Southaven native has lived in Mississippi 50 years.
Opinion: It is disrespectful to kneel during the National Anthem
The NFL National Anthem protest is an ongoing topic. Many athletes protest by taking a knee during the anthem, and some hold their fist in the air during the song.
Column: Schoolwork and football come before gaming, but I’m a gamer for life
One of the most popular things to do as a child is play video games, and many games come out annually. Some adults say kids are too into gaming and need to go outside more. But I think if your child has an equal amount of gaming and playing outside, they will be fine.
Science is their favorite subject: Two UM students pursue careers in medicine
Asking elementary school students which subject is their favorite is often a casual, light-hearted conversation starter. However, as students grow older and eventually attend college, that question results in more than just casual conversation. It generates an answer that will help them choose their major and define their college career and future.
NewsWatch station manager offers 10 tips for early career journalists
Media and technology change daily. Keeping up requires attention and dedication. Texas native Abbie McIntosh has been part of media in some form more than seven years. The University of Mississippi broadcast journalism major is the station manager for NewsWatch Ole Miss.
