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J. D. Williams Library celebrates Banned Book Week

Each year, schools and libraries nationwide rid their bookshelves of books that challenge mainstream ideas. In honor of this, Banned Books Week is held as a celebration of freedom to read whatever one chooses. The eighth anniversary of the Banned Books Workshop will take place from 4-5 on Wednesday in the...

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University medical center receives $1.9 million grant

The University of Mississippi Medical Center has received a $1.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health which will be used to fund research...

The rise of the Libertarian Party in Mississippi

The 2016 election cycle has presented a challenge to those who were otherwise certain of their political identities and stances. Junior political science...

Students, faculty comment on first presidential debate

Around 100 students gathered in the Residential College South’s common area to watch Republican nominee Donald Trump take on Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton in the first 2016 presidential debate Monday night. Topics discussed by the candidates ranged from the economy, America’s direction and national security. Trump made points about bringing law and order back...

Crime Blotter: Sept. 16-22

Sept. 16-22 Briefs do not include every incident from the past week. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Report compiled by Lasherica...

Students protest in the Lyceum in response to viral comments

From left, Allen Coon, Makala McNeil and Gregory Wilson, members of the University of Mississippi’s NAACP chapter, draft a list of demands for the...

Counseling Center

University Counseling Center expands group session offerings

The Counseling Center is now located the third floor in Lester Hall. There has been a recent expansion of selection of group counseling sessions. (Photo...

University offers new speed reading and study strategy class

The University of Mississippi Division of Outreach and Continuing Education and Office of Professional Development and Lifelong Learning have teamed up...

Ole Miss student’s viral comment leads to community protest

UPDATE: After nearly five hours of occupying the Lyceum on campus, the UM NAACP finally got an answer from Ole Miss Chancellor Jeffrey Vitter. More than...

Body Cams

Oxford police buy new body cameras for officers

Given recent events around the nation such as the deaths in Charlotte, Baton Rouge and Tulsa, police departments across the country are now instituting...

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