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‘Come From Away’ bridges generations
Despite being at different stages in life, Eric Solomon and Jacob Scott have found common ground in their shared role as Kevin T. in the hit musical “Come From Away.” “Come From Away” tells the story of nearly 7,000 airplane passengers who had to seek refuge at the Gander…
Can’t get a football ticket? Here’s what to do
Football games are the biggest sporting events held at Ole Miss, and throughout the summer, students anticipate filling out Vaught-Hemingway Stadium to cheer on the Rebels. However, the process of obtaining student seats is difficult for some students. With both demand and…
County Road 401 to close daily at Highway 7 South
Traffic Notice The south end of County Road 401 at Highway 7 South will be closed Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. until further notice, Lafayette County officials said. The road will remain open outside those hours and on Sundays. Drivers who use County Road 401…
Turn off your screens, and opt for a book instead
In Thomas Fuller’s book “The Boys of Riverside,” the common reading book for Ole Miss class of 2030 students, Fuller writes that differences can be something that can be used as a superpower. He originally made this comment about the California School for the Deaf football team,…
Kratom organization calls OPD investigation ‘unforgivable’
The American Kratom Association (AKA) denounced local law enforcement in Oxford for misrepresenting the drug kratom following the deaths of two University of Mississippi students. The conference took place outside the Lafayette County Detention Center on Wednesday, Sept. 30. “We…