UM officials cracking down on illegal downloads
The number of illegal downloads is increasing at Ole Miss so IT is cracking down by shutting access to the network by IP address and even turning students over to the Dean of Students for repeat offense. (February 3, 2012, Page 1a, 5a)
DIY projects needed for Big Event
The University of Mississippi Big Event committee is looking for projects from the community as a way for students to say “thank you” to Oxford and Lafayette County for allowing them to call the LOU community their home for a few years. Ideas can be submitted by picking up applications at the Student Union, Room 402, area churches, or at City Hall or by emailing at bigevent@olemiss.edu. (December 22, 2011, Page 1)
Gingerbread displays a sweet Christmas treat
Free holiday exhibit at the Gertrude Ford Center at Ole Miss makes features eight edible gingerbread — or chocolate — homes or villages. There’s no cost to see the exhibit but organizers ask visitors to bring canned food to be given to The Pantry. Santa will be available for photos from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday. (December 9, 2011, Page 1A)
New Grove rules designed to ensure safety
Recent changes at the University of Mississippi in the Grove will make Game Day lighter and faster with new lamp posts and faster cell phone speeds. (November 18, 2011, Page 1B)
UM freshmen to be remembered together
A joint memorial service will be held Wednesday for the three Ole Miss freshmen who were killed Sunday while driving back from Madison. (November 1, 2011, Page 2)
Cops: Drop off drugs with us
The University of Mississippi will be participating in the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this weekend. Students and all area residents are asked to bring unused, left-over and expired prescription drugs to the Student Union from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. so they can be disposed of safely. Drugs should not be flushed down a toilet or tossed into the household garbage. (October 28, 2011, Page 1A)
New uniforms help musicians look, feel spiffy
The Ole Miss marching band received new uniforms this season and the members of the Pride of the South enjoy the new wardrobe. To read more on the uniforms, as well as how you can purchase an old one, turn to today’s Oxford Living section. (October 21, 2011, Page 1B)
Food Day set Wednesday
To raise awareness on food policy, the first Food Day will be held this Wednesday at noon at the Student Union. (October 18, 2011, Page 3)
Game day weekend keeps police busy
Local law enforcement officers had little time to rest during the biggest SEC football home-game weekend thus far this season.
The Oxford Police Department responded to more than 197 calls between 6 a.m. Friday and 6 a.m. this morning. (October 17, 2011, Page 1A)
Bicyclist killed Friday on Old Sardis Road
Cycling community mourns the loss of Kevser Ermin, 27, who was killed Friday when a vehicle rammed into the back of her while she rode her bicycle on Old Sardis Road coming from the lake. A memorial bike ride is being planned for Sunday. (October 10, 2011, Page 1A, 10A)
