Whose story would you like to hear? Our weekly feature "A Conversation With..." offers a chance to hear from one local individual each week. Young, old, black, white — it's an ever-evolving picture of the remarkable community we call home. Look for "A Conversation With..." in The Oxford EAGLE Thursdays on Page 3, and while you're here, take a moment to suggest a potential interviewee.
Keeping pace with the SEC
Staying on top of one of the most exciting conferences in college football is more than a full-time job for Edward Aschoff. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with the Oxford native and ESPN.com sportswriter in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (May 24, 2012, Page 3)
Hard work, support make the difference
A determined attitude along with a handful of key encouragers have helped Brandon Flowers build a bright future for himself academically, spiritually and physically. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with the 2012 Oxford High School graduate in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (May 17, 2012, Page 3A)
One final step over the finish line
Commencement weekend marks an even bigger milestone when you’ve been enrolled at Ole Miss every semester for the past 20 years. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with newly minted PhD Doug Paul about his journey at Ole Miss in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (May 10, 2012, Page 3)
A hero’s homecoming
Herman Wagner was among 95 World War II veterans to visit Washington last week as part of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Honor Flight. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with Wagner about his experience in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (May 3, 2012, Page 3)
Embracing a new life in retirement
From the Grove to the Square to their first Double Decker festival this weekend, California transplants Steve and Tina Bishop are diving into life in their adopted hometown. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with the family about how they found their way to Mississippi in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (April 26, 2012, Page 3)
Building confidence in young learners
For longtime local teacher and administrator Tis Dean, seeing her young students blossom into confident learners was among the highlights of a 40-year career. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with the Oxford University School veteran in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (April 19, 2012, Page 3)
Surprise talent takes off
Rachel Bayles barely knew what welding was a few months ago, but these days she’s beating the boys in skill competitions. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with the Oxford High School sophomore in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (April 12, 2012, Page 3)
A time to celebrate new beginnings
For Tom Wilson, this time of year is both busy and reflective. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with the music minister at North Oxford Baptist Church in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (April 5, 2012, Page 3A)
Bringing policy-making down to scale
The former head of city planning for New Orleans is tapping small-town examples these days as she connects concepts like planning and implementation to her students’ daily lives. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with Kristina Ford, visiting professor of public policy leadership at Ole Miss, in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (March 29, 2012, Page 3)
A flashback funds the future
Oxford’s vinyl-record revival is underway with the recent opening of The End of All Music on North Lamar — but a young entrepreneur was ahead of the curve. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with 13-year-old record salesman Calvin Sellers in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (March 22, 2012, Page 3)
