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Betsy DeVos’ approval as secretary of education sparks debate over future of education

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Betsy DeVos has cleared the first hurdle in becoming secretary for the Department of Education. Having been approved by the Senate committee today, the backlash toward DeVos’ nomination has been widespread across the country, but not universal. In Mississippi, which ranks dead last in the National Student...

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Changes to OUT bus system shorten routes to campus

Special to The DM  The new Oxford-University Transit bus routes put in place the first week of January have changed the bus flow, and other improvements...

Students left in transport pickle if they #DeleteUber

Special to The DM  Local Uber users are left at a standstill when trying to balance personal convenience with their political values. The company, whose...

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Union aids organizations in finding alternative locations for events during renovations

The Student Union plaza is a popular place for student organizations and groups to promote themselves, but they will have to find alternatives while renovations...

“Together Oxford” begins community discussion on privilege, racial divides

Nearly 100 participants attended the “Together Oxford” community workshop, where they learned to check their privilege and work past racial...

Local Airbnb hosts support company’s initiative to house refugees

In the wake of President Donald Trump’s executive order banning immigrants from seven countries, one corporation is constructively fighting back, with...

Local officials urge Mississippians to save the arts

The Powerhouse is where Oxonians traditionally gather for art shows, independently produced plays and screenings from the Oxford Film Festival. But Sunday...

Students, professors object to immigration ban

Days after newly elected President Donald Trump signed an executive order barring the citizens of several Middle Eastern countries from entering the United...

Social workers host open discussion on race relations

Special to the DM  A community workshop, Together Oxford, will be held tonight to allow the university and Oxford community  to talk about today’s...

Crime Blotter: Oxford police report 18 counts of disturbing the peace

January 20-26 Briefs do not include every incident from the past week. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Report compiled by Lasherica...

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