College athletes employees of school? No way
Are college athletes on scholarship employees of the school? A National Labor Relations Board ruling says they are, opening the door for Northwestern University football players to unionize. Editor Don Whitten disagrees with the ruling and explains his stance on the issue. (March 31, 2014, Page 4)
Letters to the Editor
John Juergens writes to explain his opposition to early graduation policies for high school students. (March 31, 2014, Page 4)
EXCELebration celebrates little ones
The LOU Excel by 5 Coalition will have some fun and spread awareness about the importance of early childhood education at its EXCELebration event Saturday morning at the Jackson Avenue Center (old Oxford mall). (March 28, 2014, Page 2A)
Creative kids’ work on display at the Powerhouse
The Powerhouse hosted its Student Art Exhibition Tuesday. Over 260 children participated. (March 28, 2014, Page 1B)
New Oxford High gym is a slam dunk
The new Oxford High School gym is now open to students, faculty and community members after it was accepted for substantial completion Wednesday afternoon. (March 28, 2014, Page 1A)
Different districts, different start dates
Lafayette School districts will change their school start dates back to their normal days, but Oxford schools will keep the later start to due to construction delays. The bill that Governor Phil Bryant signed allows schools to choose their own start dates. (March 28, 2014, Page 1A)
Surprise deaths part of TV series world
With ratings periods coming around, it’s time in the TV world for changes. Sometimes those changes involve regular characters leaving a series or show. Editor Don Whitten, after seeing a regular killed off the other night in one of his family’s favorites, looks at shocking TV deaths through the years. (March 28, 2014, Page 4A)
LHS choir has ‘amazing’ time in NYC
The Lafayette High School Choir recently returned from their long awaited trip to NYC. After their return, choir director, Kim Gregory, announced her retirement. (March 27, 2014, Page 1)
PSC calls for natural gas expansion
The Mississippi Public Service Commission has asked local gas companies to expand services to those who would like the option of natural gas. The companies have 60 days to draw up plans (March 27, 2014, Page 1)
Keep your trash; I have enough of my own
Staff writer Alyssa Schnugg admits that she spends a lot of time cleaning up and picking up —because, in great part, she has two grandchildren living with her. She writes that’s all right; it’s the trash that others throw out of their vehicles that makes its way into her yard that really bothers her. (March 27, 2014, Page 4)
