The Daily Mississippian

02/19/2025

The Ole Miss Softball team competed in the 2025 Ragin’ Cajuns Invitational in Lafayette, La., Feb. 14-16. The Lady Rebels ended the weekend 4-1, with wins over Sam Houston, Central Arkansas, Louisiana and Northern Illinois and a heartbreaker loss against Louisiana.

The team’s overall record improved to 8-3 on the season.

 The Ole Miss Softball team competed in the 2025 Ragin’ Cajuns Invitational in Lafayette, La., Feb. 14-16. The Lady Rebels ended the weekend 4-1, with

02/19/2025

Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch and Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin discussed federal overreach and the role of attorneys general in an address hosted by the University of Mississippi’s Declaration of Independence Center on Thursday, Feb. 13.

 Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch and Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin discussed federal overreach and the role of attorneys general in an

02/19/2025

The 14th annual RebelTHON took place on Saturday, Feb. 15, and raised money for Mississippi’s only children’s hospital, Children’s of Mississippi in Jackson.

 RebelTHON, a student-run dance marathon that raises money for Children’s of Mississippi — the state’s only children’s hospital — was held on Saturday,

02/18/2025

The Ole Miss Baseball team kicked off the season at the Shriners Children’s College Showdown in Arlington, Texas, Feb. 14-16, securing wins over No. 21 Arizona and No. 15 Clemson and falling to No. 19 Texas.

 The Ole Miss Baseball team kicked off the season at the Shriners Children's College Showdown in Arlington, Texas, Feb. 14-16, securing wins over No. 21

02/18/2025

TEDxUniversityofMississippi will host its 10th annual event, “Purpose and Potential,” on Tuesday, Feb. 18, at the Ford Center.

 “Purpose and Potential,” hosted by TEDxUniversityofMississippi, will take place at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18, at the Gertrude C. Ford Center with doors

02/16/2025

“The benefits of redistricting Mississippi far outweigh any negative concerns,” argues opinion staff writer, Ren Hite.

Redistricting and redlining are often weaponized as systemic tools to silence Black and minority voices, denying these communities fair representation.

02/15/2025

Club hockey teams at four SEC schools — Ole Miss, Georgia, Auburn and Alabama — are leaving their current league to form a SEC branch of the Atlantic Coast Conference Hockey League in the 2025-26 season.

Club hockey teams at four SEC schools — Ole Miss, Georgia, Auburn and Alabama — are leaving their current league to form a SEC branch of the Atlantic Coast

02/15/2025

RaMell Ross’ “Nickel Boys” has been nominated for two Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Based on Colson Whitehead’s novel of the same name the 2024 film is Ross’ first foray into the world of narrative filmmaking.

RaMell Ross’ “Nickel Boys” has been nominated for two Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Based on Colson Whitehead’s novel of the same name the 2024 film

02/15/2025

The Mississippi House and Senate have passed respective bills that will prohibit diversity, equity and inclusion language and programs in public educational institutions, following a pair of executive orders signed by President Donald Trump that cut DEI programs on the federal level.

The Mississippi House and Senate have passed respective bills that will prohibit diversity, equity and inclusion language and programs in public educational

02/14/2025

Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey announced Feb. 6 that $808.4 million in revenue from the 2023-24 fiscal year will be distributed to the conference’s 16 universities.

Each school that participated in a full SEC season will receive an average of $52.1 million, and universities that participated in a postseason football bowl game will receive an additional $17.7 million.

Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey announced Feb. 6 that $808.4 million in revenue from the 2023-24 fiscal year will be distributed to the

02/14/2025

In “Ask A&C,” University of Mississippi students ask questions about university and Oxford life and members of the arts and culture writing staff answer with their personal takes. This week’s question is: “Is Valentine’s Day a real holiday or just an opportunity for candy and greeting card companies to make a profit?”

In “Ask A&C,” University of Mississippi students ask questions about university and Oxford life and members of the arts and culture writing staff answer

02/14/2025

Renovations to turn Vardaman Hall into a Student Engagement Center are expected to begin in spring 2026, according to Jacob Batte, director of news and media relations at the University of Mississippi.

Vardaman Hall, across from Rebel Market on Dormitory Row W, was constructed in 1929 to serve as a male-only dormitory but was renovated in 1988 to become an administration building. The nearly 100-year-old building was last renovated in 2011.

Renovations to turn Vardaman Hall into a Student Engagement Center are expected to begin in spring 2026, according to Jacob Batte, director of news and media

02/14/2025

Ole Miss Baseball will begin its 2025 season in the Shriners Children’s College Showdown at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The Rebels face Arizona in their opening game on Friday, Feb. 14, followed by Texas on Saturday, Feb. 15 and Clemson on Sunday, Feb. 16.

Ole Miss Baseball will begin its 2025 season in the Shriners Children’s College Showdown at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The Rebels face Arizona in

02/13/2025

The Lafayette County PRCA Rodeo and Bull Bash is scheduled to come to Oxford on Feb. 14-15. Gates for both shows open at 6 p.m., and the shows start at 7:30 p.m. The rodeo will be located at the Lafayette County Multipurpose Arena, and tickets can be purchased at the gate.

The Lafayette County PRCA Rodeo and Bull Bash is scheduled to come to Oxford on Feb. 14-15. Gates for both shows open at 6 p.m., and the shows start at 7:30

02/13/2025

Theatre Oxford will stage its annual 10 Minute Play Festival on Valentine’s Day weekend. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14 and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 at the Powerhouse.

Theatre Oxford will stage its annual 10 Minute Play Festival on Valentine’s Day weekend. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14 and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

02/13/2025

The Associated Student Body Senate passed legislation that reorganized the Secretary’s Department and approved nominations for various positions within the senate on Tuesday, Feb. 11.

Three open seats were filled Tuesday by senate vote. Six candidates gave presentations about their motivations for running, qualifications and the type of legislation they would like to pursue. Sara Abdrabbo, Kayt Davis and Sheridan Garbe were elected and formally confirmed as senators.

The Associated Student Body Senate passed legislation that reorganized the Secretary’s Department and approved nominations for various positions within the

02/12/2025

The Ole Miss women’s basketball team defeated the No. 6 Kentucky Wildcats 66-57 in a hard fought battle Monday, Feb. 10 in the Sandy and John Black Pavilion.

02/12/2025

Senior guard Sean Pedulla has made an immediate impact on the Ole Miss Men’s Basketball team during his first season with the Rebels. The standout transfer is the leading scorer at 14.9 points per game, proving to be a crucial part of the team’s success this season.

Senior guard Sean Pedulla has made an immediate impact on the Ole Miss Men’s Basketball team during his first season with the Rebels. The standout transfer is