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Season finale concert celebrates 25 years for Oxford Civic Chorus
They range in age from teens to 80-something. Most are Oxonians, some are transplants, and others commute from neighboring towns and counties including Batesville, Pontotoc, Tupelo, Holly Springs and Blue Mountain. They are students, teachers, professionals of all kinds, and retirees. But they share one common denominator: They all love to sing. Since its first […] The post Season finale concert celebrates 25 years for Oxford Civic Chorus appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Fit check: UM students are ‘flier than ever
For many students, college is the first time that they are able to explore their identities and passions without the influence of their parents. Brimming with the desire to express themselves, many University of Mississippi students have turned to fashion as an outlet to express their individuality and discover who they really are.
Ole Miss student creates a story, now on its way to becoming a film about Latinx culture
Alexa Christian is a woman with a vision and she wants the whole world to see it. The University of Mississippi junior theater arts major is working on a Latinx short film about Alonso, a young man struggling to recover from a life-changing accident yet still hoping to become a champion bullfighter like his father and continue his family's legacy in the ring. Unlike bullfighting elsewhere in the world, American-style bullfighting focuses on the art without harming...
Still holding hands and eating Mississippi catfish
By Les Ferguson Columnist If I’ve done the math right, it was 1983. We were oh-so-young, and so was the World Catfish Festival in Belzoni. The annual event was only six years old, and Belzoni was a tiny delta town. Current statistics show that the city has a population under 2,000. If it was more […] The post Still holding hands and eating Mississippi catfish appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Mississippi’s Chicory Market celebrates grand opening with local food makers, cooking demos, giveaways, live music and more
Where can you find locally sourced dairy and produce, learn how to make homemade pasta, and enjoy live music and a shrimp boil?. Chicory Market in Oxford on Friday, May 3, is the place!. On Friday, the collaborative food space will host a grand opening and ribbon cutting in its...
Summer art camps offered for children
YAC Contribution As the school year draws to a close and summer approaches, parents face the perennial question: How can we keep our children engaged, inspired and learning during the long break? While traditional summer activities like sports camps and outdoor adventures often take center stage, there’s another option that offers a unique blend of […] The post Summer art camps offered for children appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
MatchStick Bakery introduces a new sweet treat to campus
Grandmother and granddaughter duo Donna McComb and Maddy Underwood have been adding a little sweetness to students’ days in the form of a French delicacy — macarons. McComb, founder of MatchStick Bakery, has been making macarons for four years, a skill she picked up after illness prevented her from returning to her job. Recently, her 16-year-old granddaughter, Underwood, has taken to the craft.
OPC plans to replace swings at Avent Park
The Oxford Park Commission will be replacing the wooden swing sets at Avent Park. The swings, which are 27 years old, are located in both playgrounds and need to be replaced, according to a social media post from OPC. OPC is currently seeking quotes to replace the swings and glider. The playground was built in […] The post OPC plans to replace swings at Avent Park appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
A guide to Thursday nights in Oxford
5 p.m. – Dinner at South Depot Taco Shop. An early dinner on the Square is always a good time, and meeting friends at South Depot Taco Shop, 1004 Van Buren Ave., is a great start to the weekend. Who could say no to pulled pork nachos with queso on the side?
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