There comes a time in every athlete’s career that they just don’t have “it” anymore. It is more than apparent that Peyton Manning reached that point in the 2015 NFL Season. For the sake of both Manning and the rest of the NFL, it is time for the five-time Most Valuable Player to retire. His health and play are rapidly declining and his skills are no longer at an...
Author Archives: Matt Barnthouse
Texas A&M– Since hitting a stretch where they lost four in a row and five of six, the Aggies have rebounded. Texas A&M has won four in a row and returned to the mid-January form that made them the most dangerous team in the SEC. This team averages just under 18 assists per game, and that is due in large part to the play of Jaylen Jones and Alex Caruso. They’re...
Established in 1993 by Ann Abadie, the then-associate director of the Center for the Study of Southern Culture, and Richard Howorth, the owner of Square Books, the Oxford Conference for the Book has become an integral part of the thriving literary scene in Oxford. Drawing a literary crowd of both established and up-and-coming writers, poets, novelists, bookmakers, book...
“Khalifa” is more than just an album: it’s an experience. Wiz Khalifa made a quiet yet infectious statement in releasing his most recent album, “Khalifa.” Yes, Wiz refers to drug use throughout the album’s entirety. Shocker, I know— but this album is more than just the lyrics. You can actually feel his music throughout “Khalifa.” Wiz’s...
I have seen a lot of very angry posts lately on social media about Gov. Phil Bryant signing a proclamation naming April as Confederate Heritage Month. Granted, I am not a supporter of Bryant and I do find this timing rather distasteful, but I find the disdain for this designation unnecessary. I am not going to defend the fact that the American Civil War was not about slavery. ...
Two students are advocating for more comprehensive sex education in Mississippi. Public policy leadership majors Cody Austin and Sara Porcheddu have been members of the Mississippi Youth Council since August. They are traveling to the State Capitol in Jackson on Thursday to speak with state legislators and lobby for a bill that would authorize and direct local school boards...
Hooked, an app specifically designed to target college-aged students and help them decide where to eat on a budget, recently made its debut in Oxford. Hooked offers instant discounts from restaurants around town and on campus. According to the Hooked website, deals are based on location. There are over 20 participating restaurants in Oxford, ranging from Locals Restaurant...
Over the weekend, the Ole Miss softball team swept the Ole Miss Classic tournament at the Ole Miss Softball Complex, winning all five of their games. After starting their season with 12 games on the road, this tournament marked the beginning of a 16-game home stand. They began the tournament with a 4 p.m. Friday match up against Northern Iowa. Friday evening’s first...
