Reagan Smith Oxford Stories rmsmith5@go.olemiss.edu In an age of social media and technology, young people who are turning 21 are celebrating their birthdays in new technological ways. “A popular thing for girls […]
UM student makes money creating Snapchat geofilters and graphic designs
New Oxford restaurant offers 12 flavors of chicken salad
Julia Wickes Oxford Stories jgwickes@go.olemiss.edu The new Oxford restaurant Chicken Salad Chick offers a variety of chicken salad flavors. Assistant manager Tylor Mills said his favorite flavor of chicken salad is Jalapeno […]
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. […]
Oxford’s Nella clothing boutique offers 20 summer fashion tips
Addis Olive Oxford Stories alolive1@go.olemiss.edu Jeff Johnson, 55, left a chaotic technology life in Jackson and moved to quaint Oxford, returning to the apparel business. Johnson wakes up as the birds chirp […]
Baseball is a thriving sport in North Mississippi
Grant Gibbons Oxford Stories gjgibbon@go.olemiss.edu The start of spring marks the start of new life. Flowers are blooming, the smell of fresh cut grass fills the air, and the sound of a […]
The life of a vet tech at Oxford’s Crossroads Animal Hospital
Emma McCabe Oxford Stories elmccabe@go.olemiss.edu Oxford is an animal-friendly town. Saturdays are often spent outside playing with puppies at the Humane Society or walking the family dog at Pat Lamar Park. But […]
Ole Miss students bring Love Your Melon to campus to fight pediatric cancer
Peyton Sams Oxford Stories pasams@go.olemiss.edu With several organizations dedicated to raise money and awareness for local charities and philanthropies, some University of Mississippi students have brought Love Your Melon to campus with […]
Clarification
Two years ago, reference was made in a story no longer on this site to a person, identified as Alec, as having been homeless. There was no independent verification of that statement […]
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.
Visit Oxford works hard to lure visitors to town
Madison Edenfield Oxford Stories The smell of freshly brewed coffee wafts through the air, mingling with the quiet morning chatter and soft jazz playing overhead. A voice calls out a name, breaking […]
Hemline stitches a successful fashion business in Oxford
Mallory Smith Oxford Stories mesmit13@my.olemiss.edu While Madison Smith will never walk into a room unnoticed – dressed in her go-to outfit of light washed, ripped jeans and a cozy pullover sweater, she […]
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 […]
Envisioning the future of media: How would you design a Farley Hall addition?
By LaReeca Rucker Oxford Stories Editor In the University of Mississippi’s Meek School of Journalism and New Media J101 Introduction to Mass Communications class this semester, also known as The Media Rewind, […]
Opinion: What the It Starts With MEek campaign taught me
Jessica Duffield Oxford Stories jfduffie@go.olemiss.edu It Starts With MEek is a campaign that affects every student on and off campus. Behind each talk is an obstacle every human being faces at least once […]
Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow: African American UM journalism alumni discuss professional experiences
Friday was the third day of the Meek School of Journalism and New Media’s “It Starts With Meek” campaign promoting diversity and inclusivity. The Friday focus was alumni who returned to share their experiences. […]
Opinion: What do millennials think about that controversial Kendall Jenner Pepsi ad?
The Media Rewind J101 mass communication students at the University of Mississippi’s Meek School of Journalism and New Media provide weekly blog posts on media-related topics. The class goal is to better […]
It Starts With MEek: Professor speaks about the importance of engaging with difference
Georgia Williams Oxford Stories Meek School of Journalism and New Media students and faculty have organized a host of events that will be happening in the next few days. The various workshops and panels all […]
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 […]
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