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.
Two UM students are breaking the ‘sorority girl’ stereotype
Meek School students prepare for graduation and the real world
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. […]
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.
Committee recommends renaming Vardaman Hall, contextualizing other UM sites
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 […]
Opinion: Drugs have become an accepted norm among college students with no concern for consequences
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 […]
If UM’s biker population increases, some say more regulations or designated bike paths are needed
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 […]
Some students wish Memphis International Airport wasn’t so far away
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? […]
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 […]
Ole Miss Parking and Transportation Department works to make traffic flow more smoothly
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. […]
UM engineering student gets drone club and business off the ground and flying
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, […]
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 […]
Oxford drivers say navigating crowded small town is challenging
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 […]
Rebels Against Sexual Assault continues to create awareness
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Holding Hands owner says thrift store profitable; dreams of business expansion
Catherin Kaufman Oxford Stories crkaufma@go.olemiss.edu A local Oxford thrift shop aims to hire only employees with special needs and mental health issues to create suitable jobs and opportunities for them. Holding Hands […]
Uber Part 1: Student workers earn big bucks as Uber drivers
Anders Culiner Oxford Stories asculine@go.olemiss.edu Oxford residents are experimenting with Uber as an alternative mode of transportation, and the company is providing many job opportunities for University of Mississippi students. UM senior […]
