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7 Funny Things Southerners Say About Cold Weather

Judging the weather based on numerical temperatures is boring. Besides, if it’s 35 or 40 degrees, who can tell the difference? Southerners love a...

Acclaim for UM Pianist Draws Worldwide Attention to State, University

The month of January brought positive attention to the University of Mississippi and the state as Bruce Levingston, internationally renowned concert pianist and holder of UM's...

UM Law Registrar Wins National Award for Student Service

University registrars work diligently behind the scenes to keep up with student records. From setting student schedules to helping them stay on track with...

UM Names Senior Director of Gift Planning

As the new senior director of gift planning for University Development, Byron Liles hopes to use his expertise and passion to help alumni and...

UM Honors College Student, Gulfport Native Receives Barksdale Award

A junior psychology major in the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College at the University of Mississippi will get to fulfill her dream to visit...

Venturing for Success

Venture Launch Weekend landed with success recently at the University of Mississippi, as more than two dozen people competed in the entrepreneurial development program. Held at various sites...

‘Evicted’ Selected for University’s 2019 Common Reading Experience

The critically acclaimed New York Times best-seller "Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City" has been selected for the University of Mississippi's Common Reading...

UM International Graduate Student Makes Mark with Massive Fundraiser

Mina Ghofrani Esfahani was pursuing a master's degree in the University of Mississippi's integrated marketing communication program in fall 2017 when her compassion for a critically...

Rain-Soaked Protestors Lead “Students Over Statues” March

By Talbert Toole Lifestyles Editor talbert.toole@hottytoddy.com Video by Talbert Toole Roughly over 300 students, faculty, staff, LOU community members and allies congregated outside of the E.F. Yerby Conference...

Rot Will Force the Removal of Old Tree on Jefferson and N. 16th St.

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com The city of Oxford will be closing the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and North 16th Street for two days to remove...

Highway 314 Closed at Bridge Bypass Due to Rain

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com The Lafayette County Road Department has closed County Road 100, Highway 314, at the bridge bypass due to water coming over...