News across Lafayette County
Dolly Day serves up creativity and a cup of ambition
From Dolly Parton-inspired artwork to a community book drive, Ole Miss students celebrated the singer and philanthropist’s legacy through an afternoon centered on creativity, literacy and service on Friday, Sept. 25. A month after Parton’s death, the University of Mississippi’s…
First four films revealed for the Oxford Film Festival
The Oxford Film Festival announced the opening four films set to be showcased at its annual spring event held primarily at the Malco Oxford Commons Cinema Grill on March 18-20. The sneak peek event held at The Lounge at Tom Beckbe emphasized the presence of Mississippi-based…
John Green gives readers a backstage pass in “Hollywood Ending”
John Green’s debut adult fiction novel “Hollywood, Ending,” was released on Sept. 22 and has not disappointed his audience. The contemporary book follows two young actors as they navigate rising fame, complicated relationships and the pressures of Hollywood while filming a biopic…
Southside Gallery: a hotspot for art in the South
The Square is a collage of Oxford’s best shops and restaurants and serves as the cultural center of the town. No single store displays this artistic scene better than Southside Gallery. The gallery features works by artists from across the Southeast and is open to the public.…
Oxford’s local late-night food scene brings students together
The day doesn’t end at sundown for many University of Mississippi students. Between late-night study sessions, football games and bar crawls on the Square, students often find themselves craving calories long after many restaurants are closed. Late-night eateries are best when…
Scott Colom and Cliff Johnson joint campaign rally highlights key campaign promises
U.S. congressional candidates Scott Colom and Cliff Johnson reestablished campaign promises of higher wages and lower costs at their campaign rally at The Lyric Oxford on Sept. 25. Colom and Johnson will be running in the midterm elections on Nov. 3. Colom is the Democratic…
Letter to the editor: UM students, be cautious who you platform
In 1991, a man would run for Louisiana governor as a Republican. Despite running on the mainstream conservative platform, he would be denounced by both President George H. W. Bush and the Republican National Committee, who would endorse his Democratic opponent. That man was David…
Column: Ole Miss Football does not have an identity
Ole Miss Football suffered its worst defeat in nearly three years against Florida in Week 4. The Rebels played truly uninspiring football. At this point in the season, Ole Miss controls its own destiny, but head coach Pete Golding’s squad lacks a true identity, and there may be a…
Ole Miss Volleyball sweeps Alabama in first SEC contest
The Ole Miss Volleyball team started out conference play with a sweep of the Alabama Crimson Tide on Sunday, Sept 27. Ole Miss entered this matchup on a three-game losing streak. After defeats by Memphis, Kansas, and Grand Canyon, the Rebels finished nonconference play with a…
‘The Love Hypothesis’ marks the resurgence of rom-coms
After winning over readers with its mix of romance, academia and workplace tension, Ali Hazelwood’s “The Love Hypothesis” has officially made the jump to the screen, premiering Sept. 23 on Amazon Prime Video. The film follows Ph.D. student Olive Smith (played by Lili Reinhart)…
Ole Miss Football’s Week 4 performance is cause for concern
No. 4 Ole Miss Football suffered a significant loss to No. 21 Florida on the road Saturday afternoon. The Week 4 loss is indicative of a larger issue: They have yet to play a complete game of football from the first quarter to the fourth quarter and have not shown much fight…
Takeaways from Ole Miss’ crushing road loss to Florida
No. 4 Ole Miss took on the No. 21 Florida Gators in The Swamp and suffered their first defeat of the season, 52-28, primarily because the Rebels never clicked in the game. Though they had chances to flip the script, they were unable to do so. The run defense is dismal While Ole…