It can be difficult balancing life, school and work, but a University of Mississippi Meek School of Journalism and New Media student is demonstrating how it’s done.
UM student balances life as a student and country club waitress
UM senior views triplets as unexpected blessing
Every pregnancy is unique, but things get a little more interesting when you enter your senior year of college and discover that you’re pregnant with triplets.
Local musician and chef helps open Oxford’s new Chicory Market
Laurie Stirratt grew up in New Orleans. Her home was an older fishing village near Lake Pontchartrain, and there was a lot to do outside, such as crabbing, fishing, hunting and sailing. She also remembers the wildlife – alligators, snakes and bobcats.
UM FASTrack adviser says giving up is not an option
An African American woman who overcame financial and racial barriers growing up in the South is now the coordinator of enrollment and advising for the FASTrack program at the University of Mississippi.
Childhood hospital stay leads to career in integrated marketing communications
During a hospital stay at age 11, Anna Glidewell, now 22, met the facility’s PR director. That experience led her to pursue a career in integrated marketing communications at the University of Mississippi.
Cost of living in Oxford can be challenging for some
The city of Oxford can be an expensive place to live, yet without many of the people who work here and call it home, the town wouldn’t be the same. Amanda Martin works on campus in the Phi Mu sorority house, and she said Oxford has become increasingly expensive.
Young father, hard worker dreams of becoming a teacher and coach
A young father is demonstrating what it means to provide for his family, achieve his goals, and improve his life by earning a college degree to forge a path as a coach and teacher.
Cost of Living Series: UM student balances college and work
Angelica Pecha Oxford Stories akpecha@go.olemiss.edu College kids get a bad rep. These young adults are often criticized for partying, eating leftover pizza for breakfast, and for choosing a Comfort Colors T-shirt over […]
As his term as Oxford’s mayor ends, Patterson cites new hospital as proudest accomplishment
In the next few months, the City of Oxford will face a shift in government. An era will end, and a new mayor will lead the town. After a 16 years, Mayor “Pat” Patterson has announced that he will not run for re-election in 2017.
Video: Out of state and out of money at UM
Christian Johnson Oxford Stories ctjohns5@go.olemiss.edu Birmingham native Sophia Gardner, 18, is a University of Mississippi freshman and graphic design major. She came to the university originally as a pre-pharmacy major and has […]
Volunteers and funding needed for Habitat for Humanity in Oxford-Lafayette County
Addis Olive Oxford Stories alolive1@go.olemiss.edu Samantha Stearns, 19, a freshman integrated marketing communications major at the University of Mississippi, said she volunteered in high school for Habitat for Humanity and once at […]
UM students weigh in on the scary problem of rising student loan debt
By Kurtis Pharr Oxford Stories The rising cost of tuition and students accumulating thousands of dollars worth of student loan debt each year concerns any young person seeking an education. Taking on thousands […]
Some Oxford students must balance school and work
Wade Johnson Oxford Stories ewjohns1@go.olemiss.edu While many college students view having a job as a way to spend their free times, others believe they are an economic necessity for living and attending […]
Series: Affordable Housing and Cost of Living
During the Fall 2016 semester, Oxford Stories reporters attended an Oxford Board of Aldermen meeting, where they learned about affordable housing and cost of living issues that Oxford and Lafayette County residents […]
Opinion: 2017 Oxford Stories reporters attend their first board of aldermen meeting
By LaReeca Rucker Adjunct Journalism Instructor University of Mississippi One of the first assignments Oxford Stories reporters are given each semester is to attend an Oxford Board of Aldermen meeting and share […]
