I do not consider myself an expert on relationships. I do however consider myself an expert on breakups. College is weird. We can all agree on that. But “dating” is even weirder.
Column: The secret to dating in college is not dating at all
Video: Doctor warns of campus ‘study drug’ abuse dangers
With finals week just around the corner, students have already begun to prepare for big tests. In a college environment, studying is often paired with “study drugs.”
Column: I made the right decision moving out of state to attend college in Oxford
It all started in Jacksonville, Florida at the Bolles College Preparatory School. I was a junior in high school when the college-bound buzz began.
Could the University of Mississippi be rated among the most obese college campuses?
John Bove-Smith Oxford Stories jpbovesm@go.olemiss.edu UM student Connor Crain, 21, believes many people experience weight gain in college. “Everyone gets the freshmen 15,” said the UM senior from Jackson. “It is simply […]
As new students arrive on the UM campus, others offer advice
As a new crop of incoming freshmen arrive on campus and try to find their way around Ole Miss, experienced students say transitioning from living at home to living away at college can be challenging. Most agree that being on your own for the first time is a learning experience.
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 […]
Lapse in judgement can have serious consequences when it comes to alcohol use
Anders Culiner Oxford Stories asculine@go.olemiss.edu In Oxford and other college towns, many students deal with the consequences of DUI arrests. Students are affected by the arrest itself and its legal aftermath, and […]
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 […]
Column: My freshmen year at Ole Miss is irreplaceable
Jack Hall Oxford Stories jfhall1@go.olemiss.edu I’ve been told many times that my freshman year of college would be one of the most exciting singular years of my life. Even with my expectations […]
Opinion: Oxford needs more diverse food options
Kendra Newton Oxford Stories Oxford is a small, growing town. While its food industry is growing, it does not offer enough diverse options for students. Since the early 2000s, there has been […]
Column: I’ve made many memories at Ole Miss
Patrick Fawcett Oxford Stories jpfawcet@go.olemiss.edu They joke that Ole Miss is the best five or six years of your life, and I would have to say that is definitely true. My Dad […]
Video: Don’t bite off more than you can chew when it comes to pet ownership
Emma McCabe Oxford Stories elmccabe@go.olemiss.edu Many college students adopt or buy dogs. While many adoptions work out, some students are unprepared for the work it takes to raise an animal. Nikki Calderon, […]
Experienced UM students offer incoming freshmen advice
Lydazja Turner Oxford Stories As a graduating high school senior, the thought of being a freshman in college can be exciting. Every high-schooler dreams of having freedom and being far away from […]
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 […]
Registration will begin soon for UM intramural sports
Intramural sports provide an outlet, fellowship, and a relaxed way to play a variety of sports throughout the year. Some of these sports include flag football, sand volleyball and disc golf. All […]
Video: Mississippi students train quarter and Tennessee walking horses
Video Project: By Kendra Newton from kendra newton on Vimeo. Kendra Newton Northeast Community College Student Austin Burl, 19, and Calhoun City High School student Jalen Glass, 18, are two young men […]
Tiny homes may be one solution to Oxford’s affordable housing issues
Elijah Coombs With the Tiny House Movement trend sweeping the nation, some believe building a tiny home community in Oxford could be one solution to help solve affordable housing issues. Preston Sellers, […]
College students predict low turnout for young voters in presidential election
By Katarina Boutsis, Jessie Gregory, Jakiyah Haywood, Sarah Henderson, Emma McCabe and Will Morrison This will be the first presidential election many University of Mississippi students vote in. In the fourth story […]
Some UM students prefer VP running mates to presidential candidates
By Alexa Almaguer, Claudia Caplinger and Alec Keyzer-Andre The last presidential debate put the focus of the election back on candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, but the men they have chosen […]
For one Ole Miss student, campus efforts against violence prevention measures were not enough
Claudia Caplinger Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal cfcaplin@go.olemiss.edu As University of Mississippi police continue to investigate a recent report of sexual assault on the UM campus, a new organization is working to create […]
Column: Why a D.C. girl chose Ole Miss
Ellie Darcey HottyToddy.com Even as a senior, the first question many people ask me is: “How did you end up at Ole Miss?” I have always given the same answer. But as […]
Opinion: College tuition should be eliminated
Kennedy Johnson The Oxford Eagle What if, instead of paying thousands of dollars on tuition for college, you went to an institution that charged you not one cent, and there were still […]
Big Dog on Campus: Owning a dog as a college student
McKenna Wierman At around 7:30 a.m., Samara Shabel wakes up with 45 pounds stomping on her chest. When she opens her eyes, she sees one brown and one crystal blue eye staring […]
