Emma McCabe Oxford Stories elmccabe@go.olemiss.edu Allen Hampton and his family moved to Oxford a little over nine years ago to take over Young Life with no idea what was in store for […]
J. D. Williams Library changes with the times
Jack Hall Oxford Stories Jfhall1@go.olemiss.edu The J.D. Williams library has been serving students and the University of Mississippi and Oxford community since 1951. The library has traditionally stood as a resource for […]
How we talk about race and why it’s important
Brantley Meaders Oxford Stories bjmeader@go.olemiss.edu According to civil rights attorney and University of Mississippi School of Law professor Cliff Johnson, talking about race is difficult for students today. However, in his profession, […]
Oxford police use Twitter to bond with the community

Kathryn Abernathy Oxford Stories kaaberna@go.olemiss.edu They have more than 27,000 followers on Twitter. They’re not famous, but they are well known. They live in Oxford, but they’re not the football team. The […]
Having a job during college is worth more than a paycheck
By Calyn Hoerner HottyToddy.com cshoerne@go.olemiss.edu Soon after earning their degree, college graduates begin the job search. Many graduates, however, will find themselves falling behind some of their competition, simply because they did […]
The presidential election has caused division, but some say Americans must move forward
By Elijah Coombs, Amanda Hill, Owen Howland, Charles Miller and Katie Wasierski University of Mississippi student James Cameron was glued to the TV Nov. 8 awaiting the outcome of the 2016 presidential […]
How will international leaders react to Trump presidency?
By Natalie Beth Seales, Ashley Wallace, Kendra Newton, Jane DeCleva and Torry Rees Foreign countries will no longer respect America now that Donald Trump has been elected president, according to Brazilian University […]
With a new president-elect, the nation wonders what will happen next?
By Kathryn Abernathy, Mac Hinojos, Tamera Staples, Morgan Gusella, Fairlie Outland and Rowan Ryan Disappointment, relief, fear, excitement – mixed emotions are felt throughout the nation after the Clinton and Trump battle, […]
Third-party voting, apathy and ballot issues mean some did not support Trump or Clinton
By Skyler Crane, Meredith Enger, Calyn Hoerner, Ally Langston and Pierce Morrison While Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton faced off in the presidential election, some college students did not lend their support […]
With fake news on the rise, many question the media’s role in the 2016 presidential election
By Gracie Synder, Catie Coan, Kady Cox, Darby Johnson, Anne Merrill Jones and Bailey Martin With the influence of social media and the rise of fake news during this presidential election, some […]
Voters express fear and optimism about Trump presidency
By Katarina Boutsis, Jessie Gregory, Jakiyah Haywood, Sarah Henderson and Will Morrison A new President of the United States means change. While some fear what changes may lie ahead, others are optimistic. […]
2016 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION COVERAGE
Oxford Stories reporters have been working throughout the semester covering the 2016 presidential election. They will continue coverage this week when a new President of the United States is elected. 2016 Election […]
Mississippi students share why #BlackLivesMatter
Kendra Newton While some continue to debate whether #BlackLivesMatter or #AllLivesMatter, we asked Mississippi students what one or both phrases mean to them. Kimberly Ward, 30, is an entrepreneur who believes #BlackLivesMatter […]
Student ticket issues prove problematic during football season
Owen Howland For over 100 years, Ole Miss has been competing in the Southeast Conference of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Considering that Ole Miss has #1 tailgating, Rebel fans are always […]
Course shortages present problems for college students
Mac Hinojos jmhinojo@go.olemiss.edu During college orientation, students are required to sit at a computer and select the courses they are going to take during the upcoming semester. Students are competing against one […]
A month later, students share thoughts about racist comment that led to student’s withdrawl
Madison Hyatt mmhyatt@go.olemiss.edu University of Mississippi student, Jordan Samson, voluntarily withdrew from the university after posting racist comments on social media in September. On Sept. 23, a screenshot of Samson’s comment on […]