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September 29, 2011
Letter from Chancellor Jones regarding Forward Rebels

From the Office of the Chancellor:

Dear Ole Miss Family,

 

February 2, 2012
Forward Together campaign reaches another milestone

Ole Miss athletics’ positive momentum continues with the announcement that the Forward Together campaign has reached $60 million.

Ole Miss athletics’ positive momentum continues with the announcement that the Forward Together campaign has reached $60 million.

“We have come a very long way in a relatively short period of time,” Danny White, UMAA Foundation executive director, said. “Literally thousands have stepped forward in support of the campaign. It’s been extraordinary.

February 1, 2012
Nic Lott to be keynote speaker for Black History Month Kick-Off

By the late 1990s, the University of Mississippi had already enrolled its first black student, cheered on its first black student-athlete, elected its first black Miss Ole Miss and crowned its first black Miss University. However, at the turn of the millennium the students had yet to be led by a black Associated Student Body president.

By the late 1990s, the University of Mississippi had already enrolled its first black student, cheered on its first black student-athlete, elected its first black Miss Ole Miss and crowned its first black Miss University. However, at the turn of the millennium the students had yet to be led by a black Associated Student Body president.

January 31, 2012
Williams trial date changed

 

The re-trial of David Jackson Williams, which was originally scheduled for February, has been changed to July 31.

 

The re-trial of David Jackson Williams, which was originally scheduled for February, has been changed to July 31.

Williams was convicted in 2007 for the murder of Ole Miss student Demetria Bracey.

In November 2010, the Mississippi Supreme Court overturned the guilty verdict and Williams was released on a $100,000 bond. The Supreme Court overturned the verdict because the defense was barred from using evidence and jury instruction that supported an assisted suicide cause of death.

January 29, 2012
Welcome to The Grove Edition: Oxford town, oh Oxford town

I feel somewhat strange admitting it, but I have fallen head over heels for this town. I have lived in a lot of places and met a lot of people, thanks to my overly enthusiastic mother who makes friends with every thing that has the ability to breathe, her classic victim being the woman standing behind her in the grocery store. Just ask artist, Zach Tutor, but had she not stormed into Square Books and antagonized the poor guy, I never would have known about Supersonic Electronic, or the amazing art it held. 

 

I feel somewhat strange admitting it, but I have fallen head over heels for this town. I have lived in a lot of places and met a lot of people, thanks to my overly enthusiastic mother who makes friends with every thing that has the ability to breathe, her classic victim being the woman standing behind her in the grocery store. Just ask artist, Zach Tutor, but had she not stormed into Square Books and antagonized the poor guy, I never would have known about Supersonic Electronic, or the amazing art it held. 

January 22, 2012
UM to be well represented in Teach For America

As education continues to be a hot topic in debates around the country, four University of Mississippi students will do what they can to improve low-budget schools in struggling areas for the next two academic years. 

 

As education continues to be a hot topic in debates around the country, four University of Mississippi students will do what they can to improve low-budget schools in struggling areas for the next two academic years. 

Mary Alex Street, Caleb Herod, Cortez Moss and Taylor McGraw have each been offered and accepted positions with the 2012 Teach For America Corps (TFA).

January 22, 2012
UM to be well represented in Teach For America

As education continues to be a hot topic in debates around the country, four University of Mississippi students will do what they can to improve low-budget schools in struggling areas for the next two academic years. 

 

As education continues to be a hot topic in debates around the country, four University of Mississippi students will do what they can to improve low-budget schools in struggling areas for the next two academic years. 

Mary Alex Street, Caleb Herod, Cortez Moss and Taylor McGraw have each been offered and accepted positions with the 2012 Teach For America Corps (TFA).

November 21, 2011
Ole Miss Wins At SEMO, 51-43

Cape Girardeau, Mo . – The Ole Miss women’s basketball team beat Southeast Missouri State 51-43 Monday night, behind Nikki Byrd’s second consecutive double-double.

Cape Girardeau, Mo . – The Ole Miss women’s basketball team beat Southeast Missouri State 51-43 Monday night, behind Nikki Byrd’s second consecutive double-double.

With the win Ole Miss improved to 3-1 while Southeast Missouri State fell to 0-4. Ole Miss improved to 3-1 overall for the third consecutive season.

November 15, 2011
Rebels cruise to 69-39 win over Grambling State

Ole Miss scored the first 10 points and stormed pass Grambling State 69-39 Monday night, but the Rebels did so without one of their starters. Before the game, it was announced that junior forward Reginald Buckner had been suspended indefinitely for “conduct detrimental to the team.” In his place, sophomore Demarco Cox got the start finished with six points and six rebounds in 18 minutes.

November 13, 2011
Committee for head coach announced

The University of Mississippi announced the members of the five-person search committee for the Rebels’ new head football coach on Friday. The committee met for the first time Saturday, according to the university release. 

 

The University of Mississippi announced the members of the five-person search committee for the Rebels’ new head football coach on Friday. The committee met for the first time Saturday, according to the university release. 

The committee represents the faculty, the alumni and the M-Club. Co-chairing the committee are legendary quarterback Archie Manning and T. Michael Glenn, the executive vice president of market development and corporate communication for FedEx Corp. 

November 8, 2011
Boone steps down as athletics director

When Athletics Director Pete Boone said that Houston Nutt would be the last University of Mississippi football head coach he hired, he meant it.

 

When Athletics Director Pete Boone said that Houston Nutt would be the last University of Mississippi football head coach he hired, he meant it.

With the lack of on-the-field success over the past two years, Boone recommended to Chancellor Dan Jones that Nutt be replaced. At the same time, Boone said that it was time for a fresh approach and that he would step aside as athletics director.

“The Ole Miss family has accomplished so much in the past decade, but we are poised to go even further, even higher,” Boone said.

October 27, 2011
What brings international students to Ole Miss?

Students come to the University of Mississippi from all over the state and the country, but what makes Ole Miss unique is the large number of international students that call Ole Miss home.

Students come to the University of Mississippi from all over the state and the country, but what makes Ole Miss unique is the large number of international students that call Ole Miss home.

This year alone, an estimated 600-650 international students attend Ole Miss. These numbers prompt investigation into what is attracting international students to the small town of Oxford.

Arpi Grigoryan, an international studies freshman from Armenia, said Ole Miss had a good reputation in her home country.

October 24, 2011
Personality elections bring out the best and worst

While the nation worries about its national debt, soldiers returning from home and who they’re going to vote for in the 2012 elections, the University of Mississippi lived through its own little controversy these past two weeks.

While the nation worries about its national debt, soldiers returning from home and who they’re going to vote for in the 2012 elections, the University of Mississippi lived through its own little controversy these past two weeks.

Two weeks ago today (Tuesday Oct. 25th), the university held the primary elections for the personality candidates on campus.

October 22, 2011
Ole Miss upset bid falls short against No. 10 Arkansas

The Ole Miss offense showed signs of improvement, but came up just short, as the Rebels (2-5, 0-4) fell to the Arkansas Razorbacks (6-1, 2-1) 29-24 on Saturday afternoon.

 

 

The Ole Miss offense showed signs of improvement, but came up just short, as the Rebels (2-5, 0-4) fell to the Arkansas Razorbacks (6-1, 2-1) 29-24 on Saturday afternoon.

“I’m really proud of our guys’ effort today,” Ole Miss head coach Houston Nutt said. “I thought we played extremely hard. I wish we had the third quarter back.

Nutt said the Rebels needed something to have happened in the third quarter to give them confidence.

October 19, 2011
SEC Football Power Poll: Week 8
October 19, 2011
UM to lead $20 million study on the impact of gulf oil spill

 

Graduate students from the University of Mississippi will take to the seas this spring to study the impact of the BP oil spill.

“The UM-led consortium, which includes scientists from 14 research institutions, will examine the effects of hydrocarbons on a deep-water ecosystem,” said Ray Highsmith, lead investigator on the study. 

October 17, 2011
Homecoming court creates positive vibes for future

 

It has been a long, tough road of campaigning for this year’s homecoming court seats. 

After plastering students with stickers of support, constant handouts of flyers and rallies of support on every corner of campus, the winners will take their stand in front of thousands of screaming fans on Nov 12.

For some students, this moment is the end of the homecoming court’s journey.

October 16, 2011
'Food day' aims to raise local organic food awareness

 

Most members of the Ole Miss and Oxford community are unaware of the local farmers and rich agriculture that surrounds Oxford.

A food policy class at the University of Mississippi is hoping to change that with Food Day, which will take place Wednesday, Oct. 19 from 12 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.

October 16, 2011
Third time's a charm; Street named Miss Ole Miss

As Associated Student Body attorney general Evan Kirkham stood on the top step of the Lyceum for the third time to make an announcement about the results of Miss Ole Miss, both campaigns stood by in anticipation, ready for the whole process to be over. 

 

As Associated Student Body attorney general Evan Kirkham stood on the top step of the Lyceum for the third time to make an announcement about the results of Miss Ole Miss, the two remaining campaigns stood by in anticipation, ready for the whole process to be over. 

The moment Kirckham announced Mary Alex Street was the victor, the air turned to a mixture of excitement from Street’s campaign, disappointment from Emily Monsour’s side and an overall sigh of relief that everything was finally over. 

October 13, 2011
Miss Ole Miss still undecided

After neither candidate received more than 50 percent of the vote in the initial election, the drama in the Miss Ole Miss race continued into the night Thursday.

 

After neither candidate received more than 50 percent of the vote in the initial election, the drama in the Miss Ole Miss race continued into the night Thursday.

Associated Student Body attorney general Evan Kirkham announced that both candidates, Emily Monsour and Mary Alex Street, were found to be in violation of election code. 

October 11, 2011
Miss Ole Miss Runoff, Day and Rush declared winners

After weeks of campaigning, giving speeches and a day full of groups of supporters accosting students around campus for their votes, the anticipation is over.

 

After weeks of campaigning, giving speeches and a day full of groups of supporters accosting students around campus for their votes, the anticipation is over.

Evan Kirkham, Associated Student Body attorney general, announced the winners in front of hundreds of students rallying behind the candidates.

For Homecoming Queen, the final results show Maggie Day edged out Robin Walker with 2,658 votes to 2,145 votes.

October 9, 2011
Personality candidates speak to BSU for endorsements

The candidates in this year’s elections for Homecoming Queen, Colonel Reb and Miss Ole Miss spoke to The Black Student Union this past week.

 

The candidates in this year’s elections for Homecoming Queen, Colonel Reb and Miss Ole Miss spoke to The Black Student Union this past week.

Maggie Day and Robin Walker are running for Homecoming Queen. Meghan Litten, Emily Monsour and Mary Alex Street are running for Miss Ole Miss. Davis Gates, Alex Langhart and Logan Rush are running for Colonel Reb.

Each candidate spoke in front of the BSU executive council for five minutes this past Thursday to seek the group’s endorsement.

September 19, 2011
Oxonians take advantage of recycling opportunity

 

The motto is simple — reduce, reuse, recycle — but the process behind the words is a little more complicated.

The University of Mississippi and the city of Oxford have their own processes of disposing of recyclables, but one thing is the same: it takes a team to turn your soda can into something you can use again.

 

The motto is simple — reduce, reuse, recycle — but the process behind the words is a little more complicated.

September 11, 2011
Law offices of BenJarvus Green-Ellis open for the start of 2011 NFL Season

 

Former Ole Miss running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis burst onto the NFL scene last season as the feature back in the New England Patriots’ offense. 

September 1, 2011
The big three: Mississippi trio lead youth movement on offense

Last year’s Mississippi high school wide receiver class was one of the top classes in the nation. 

 

Last year’s Mississippi high school wide receiver class was one of the top classes in the nation.