Though summer is coming to an end, art in Oxford is in full bloom. The University Museum is preparing for its fall 2016 exhibition called “The Beautiful Mysterious: The Extraordinary Gaze of William Eggleston.” The exhibition will open on Sept. 13 and is curated by novelist Megan Abbott. The...
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As an out-of-state student, I have always felt like the spectator when it comes to the turmoil going on in Mississippi. The whole country has lately tried to find a balance of political correctness and preserving history and heritage. Last year, when ASB decided to take down the Mississippi state flag on campus, I was hesitant to put in my two cents because it was not...
DM staff editorial On Friday, the University of Mississippi removed another tradition from its collection. Athletics Director Ross Bjork announced his request that the band “create a new and modern pregame show that does not include Dixie and is more inclusive for all fans.” “Dixie,” an unofficial anthem of the Confederacy, was once played every football game on...
Ole Miss Athletics Director Ross Bjork announced today that The Pride of the South, Ole Miss’ marching band, will no longer play any variation of the song “Dixie.” Bjork released this statement Friday: Ross Bjork speaks about the Creed at the Ford Center in Oxford, Miss., Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014. DM Photo | Cady Herring “The newly expanded and renovated...
