The Honors College is more than just a place for the elite; it is a home. With only 10 percent of each freshman class gaining acceptance, and class sizes capped at 15 students, the Honors College is a special place at the University of Mississippi.
Newswatch field reporter, Daniella Oropeza, recently received her degree in broadcast journalism. Daniella joined Newswatch as a junior in 2015. Although she’s sad to leave, she has plenty to look forward to.
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 […]
Two University of Mississippi women are proving that there’s more to “sorority girls” than some people think. Emily Olsen and Katie Smith are both members of sororities and the Army ROTC.
Nancy Jackson Oxford Stories nmjackso@go.olemiss.edu Insecurity, worry, tranquility, acceptance, and excitement. What do all these adjectives have in common? They are the series of emotions college seniors feel leading up to graduation. […]
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.
By Hunter Ransom Oxford Stories The Chancellor’s Advisory Committee on History and Context recently announced a plan to change the name of Vardaman Hall in a committee-hosted listening session. The committee also announced […]
Madison Hyatt Oxford Stories mmhyatt@go.olemiss.edu As an elementary school student, I can clearly remember sitting in my weekly DARE, or Drug Abuse Resistance Education class, learning about the harmful side effects of […]
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 […]
By Anna Bess Pavlakovich Oxford Stories abpavlak@go.olemiss.edu Tyler Igoe, a sophomore transfer student from Champagne, Illinois, noticed a void in the University of Mississippi campus when he made his transition from Vanderbilt […]
Tricia Williams Oxford Stories pawilli2@go.olemiss.edu University of Mississippi students have considerable ground to traverse while making their cross-campus commutes to class. Many find it convenient to use a bike to reduce travel […]
Emily Wilson Oxford Stories March 21, 2017 Oxford has always maintained its charm through having unique small-town feel along with big time character. But, would it be worthwhile for Oxford to cough up some of this charm for an airport to accommodate the extensive number of traveling rebels, and the rebels from out of state? […]
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 […]
Nancy Jackson nmjackso@go.olemiss.edu Oxford Stories Many University of Mississippi students have their own vehicles and rely on them to get to and from campus daily. Most have also faced parking issues on campus. […]
What’s that up in the sky? It’s a drone and the dreams of a University of Mississippi student who has started his own Oxford-based drone company and drone club. Taylor Brame, 22, […]
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 […]
Christian Johnson Oxford Stories ctjohns5@go.olemiss.edu Oxford, Mississippi, with a population of 20,865, is a crowded city year round, but during the school year, another 21,260 students pack into the small town and drive […]
Madison Edenfield Oxford Stories meedenfi@go.olemiss.edu Sexual assault is an issue many college campuses have faced. That’s why it is important to educate yourself about how to stay safe, how to defend yourself, and […]
