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The Red Cross is often there to help people in need, so when they needed help, members of the Sigma Chi fraternity returned the favor.    

Thursday, the pledge class of Sigma Chi helped the Northwest Chapter of the Red Cross move in to its new location just west of campus.  

The new office, located at 2706 West Oxford Loop, covers 17 counties in Northwest Mississippi.

The Grove has always been considered one of the top tailgating traditions in the country, but for those who need some more validation, Parade and Tailgater Monthly magazine are here to help out. 

Parade magazine took an inside look into the tailgating atmosphere, featuring the Grove on its cover. 

Parade, which is included in more than 600 Sunday newspapers across the country, has a circulation of 32.2 million and readership of nearly 70 million weekly, according to its website.

The University of Mississippi Athletics Department has been hitting the streets since it unveiled its Forward Together campaign on Aug. 10.

In just under two months, the group has reached a miniature milestone, topping $25 million in donations.

The Forward Together capital campaign is a $150 million fundraising effort to build a new basketball arena and expand the football stadium. 

The construction of the Forward Together project will be completed over a two-phase plan for both venues.  

The Ole Miss volleyball team swept away the competition this past weekend on the way to their fifth consecutive Magnolia Invitational title.
The Rebels (4-4) opened play with Arkansas-Little Rock Friday afternoon, winning three straight sets: 25-19, 26-24, 25-21. The Rebels were led by junior Courtney Cunningham and senior Regina Thomas on offense, who put down 11 and 10 kills, respectively. Senior Morgan Springer and junior Amanda Philpot, who added 10 digs a piece, also provided solid play for the lady Rebels.

Senior Morgan Springer has provided consistent play for the Ole Miss Rebel volleyball team throughout her career. 

The libero has become what one could call the “dig master,” after recording her thousandth career dig last season. For the past two seasons, Stringer has started every match at the libero position. 

The libero in volleyball is a defensive specialist position that wears a different-colored jersey from her teammates, remains in the game at all times and is not limited by substitution rules that other players are.

There has been much debate on the Ole Miss campus about the plus/minus grading system, dating back to when the idea was originally brought forward in 2004. 

Nicolas Trépanier, assistant professor of history, said that when he came to teach at Ole Miss, he was surprised that they did not already use the plus/minus system.

“I think it gives a better reflection of the student’s performance,” he said, adding that he will be using the system in his class.

I watched “Pocahontas” for the first time in years last weekend while I was home visiting family, and it struck me how early our generation was exposed to ideas of sustainability and caring for the planet.  

Women from various parts of the world spoke at the Isom Center’s Brown Bag ‘International Women’s Day Panel’ on Monday afternoon.

Each of the women spoke about the role of women in the societies of their countries and the way their countries celebrate International Women’s Day.  

Tamar Karakozova, a Ph.D. candidate in English, is from the country of Georgia. Georgia is located between Eastern Europe and Western Asia.

After 22 years on the Square, Downtown Grill will close its doors for good in April.

Co-owner Patty Lewis, along with her partners Louis Brandt and George Falls, said they decided the time was right to sell the centrally located piece of property on the Square.

“It was just time,” Lewis said. “We aren’t getting any younger, and none of us have children in the industry to pass it on to.”

MTV’s “Skins”

We have a dire situation on our hands, America – MTV is importing “Skins.”  

As is normal for the season, the housing market in Oxford is slowing down. 

Ever wonder if skipping that 8 a.m. class is a good idea?