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September 27, 2011
The day the Internet died

 

With a few days of reflection, commentary on Tuesday’s Internet outage.

 

It is approximately 2 p.m. on Tuesday when I notice the Internet connection at the Student Media Center is down. I ask the newsroom, and learn that this is a campus-wide problem.

“Let me tweet that,” I say. Of course, I then remember I’m in the Dark Ages with my cell phone and the Internet is down, so I scratch that idea.

Thirty minutes later, I get the RebAlert letting me know that the problem is with AT&T in Jackson.

September 17, 2011
Live Game Blog: Ole Miss vs. Vanderbilt

NASHVILLE, Tenn

Good Morning everyone,

Welcome to the Ole Miss vs. Vanderbilt live blog. I will be providing constant updates throughout the game. We will also be answering questions as they come in. You can ask us questions through Twitter or through a comment on the blog

If you are away from a computer you can follow us on Twitter @thedm_sports

3:52 pm

November 15, 2011
University takes steps toward improving cell service on campus

Boasting the best tailgating scene in the Southeastern Conference, the Grove attracts tens of thousands of people to Oxford on game weekends, which in turn creates a problem every tailgater and game-goer alike has experienced: a lack of cell phone service.
“It’s terrible,” Chase Hall, a music education sophomore, said. “I have to walk around for at least 30 minutes before I’ll even halfway get a signal. I never make calls on game day because I know they won’t go through.”

October 23, 2011
Texting while driving a problem in Oxford

The Ole Miss student body seems to have missed Dexter McCluster’s plea to not text and drive.

The Ole Miss student body seems to have missed Dexter McCluster’s plea to not text and drive.

A recent poll conducted by The Daily Mississippian found that nearly half of all respondents text while driving, an additional 24 percent only text at stop lights and another 24 percent talk on the phone but don’t text. Only 6 percent of those polled do not use a cell phone at all while driving. There were 123 respondents to the poll.

October 20, 2011
The Grove takes on new improvements

The Grove has been recognized by many as the No. 1 tailgating spot in the country. But as wonderful as it seems, it can still improve. 

The Grove has been recognized by many as the No. 1 tailgating spot in the country. But as wonderful as it seems, it can still improve. 

The University of Mississippi physical plant recently installed upgrades that bring the Grove one step closer to perfection.

These improvements include new lighting, better cell phone service, new trees and new tailgating policies.

July 25, 2011
Information overload: hiding us from the news

 

For a generation that is shaped and characterized by the availability of technology, we sure can miss a lot of news.

July 25, 2011
There’s no place like home

 

The appreciation of one’s home sometimes comes through separation anxiety. 

To translate: You don’t realize what you have until you’re removed from it or it’s taken away. That seems to be the case for me.

I am writing this column while my family and I are on vacation. 

February 21, 2011
Texting while driving may soon be illegal in Miss.

The objective of Dexter McCluster’s commercial for Cellular South may soon become state law. Text messaging on a cell phone while operating a vehicle may soon be illegal.

The objective of Dexter McCluster’s commercial for Cellular South may soon become state law. Text messaging on a cell phone while operating a vehicle may soon be illegal.

“One text message can wait, because it’s not worth losing your life or getting in a car wreck and taking someone else’s life,” McCluster said.

February 7, 2011
Verizon iPhone is one step forward

The iPhone is no longer exclusive to AT&T.

The iPhone is no longer exclusive to AT&T.

Starting Feb. 10, those with Verizon as their service provider will have the option to purchase an iPhone. This is a large step for Apple and the mobile phone community.

For those who have complained (myself included) of poor AT&T service, we now have some form of respite. Already AT&T is jockeying to steal and/or keep iPhone customers.

October 12, 2010
Ask Eliza: October 13, 2010

 

Dear Eliza,

Right at the beginning of the semester, I had a huge blowout with a boy I had been talking to all summer. We ended up not being friends at all, and even more drama occurred to the point where I had to move out of my place.

 

Dear Eliza,

Right at the beginning of the semester, I had a huge blowout with a boy I had been talking to all summer. We ended up not being friends at all, and even more drama occurred to the point where I had to move out of my place.

September 27, 2010
Mobile phones across the pond

My apologies for the hiatus in writing, I’ve been settling into my life here in Edinburgh, Scotland.

 

My apologies for the hiatus in writing, I’ve been settling into my life here in Edinburgh, Scotland.

 

September 26, 2010
Investigations continue in building burning

 

Oxford Fire Chief Mike Hill said firefighters had no chance to save The Lanes and Brass Monkey Sports Bar and Grill Wednesday morning.

 

Oxford Fire Chief Mike Hill said firefighters had no chance to save The Lanes and Brass Monkey Sports Bar and Grill Wednesday morning.

 

September 12, 2010
Public meeting held to discuss telephone bill aid

The Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley will stop in Oxford today to promote Lifeline, a program that could cut costs for telephone customers.

 

The Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley will stop in Oxford today to promote Lifeline, a program that could cut costs for telephone customers.

 

September 9, 2010
Amazon does it again with Kindle 3

 

Amazon.com recently released its much anticipated e-reader the Kindle 3. For those of you that don’t know what an e-reader is, it’s an electronic device that allows you to read electronic books, magazines, newspapers and blog posts.

 

Amazon.com recently released its much anticipated e-reader the Kindle 3. For those of you that don’t know what an e-reader is, it’s an electronic device that allows you to read electronic books, magazines, newspapers and blog posts.

 

July 25, 2010
Stressed spelled backwards is desserts

I recently received an e-mail forward from a friend that included a few tips on how to handle the grind of daily stress. The above title was one of the pearls of wisdom that just seemed to stick with me and really made my mouth open and shut in amazement.

 

I recently received an e-mail forward from a friend that included a few tips on how to handle the grind of daily stress. The above title was one of the pearls of wisdom that just seemed to stick with me and really made my mouth open and shut in amazement.

 

July 20, 2010
Your cell phone is robbing you blind

Did you know that every month you and your family are robbed?

 

Did you know that every month you and your family are robbed?

 

June 10, 2010
Recent phishing scam targets North Mississippians

Northeast Mississippians are the targets in a recent phishing scam.

 

Northeast Mississippians are the targets in a recent phishing scam.

 

June 8, 2010
iPhone 4

“This changes everything. Again.”

 

 

“This changes everything. Again.”

 

With Apple introducing the new iPhone 4, its sales slogan says a lot.