Faulkner link could save building
Plans to remove a power plant at the University of Mississippi brought out the William Faulkner fans to remind Ole Miss administration of the key role the old power plant played in “As I Lay Dying.” A petition and Facebook group began this week to ask people to join forces to save the plant. (March 28, 2012, Page 1)
UM responds to school shootings
With two college students shot and killed this weekend, one at Mississippi State University on campus and one at Jackson State University off campus, UM officials expressed their sorrow and concern over how a shooter was able to access the residence halls where the MSU student was killed. (March 26, 2012, Page 1)
Community to celebrate Faulkner’s life, work
FULL STORY — Several events are being planned to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the death of Nobel Prize-winning author William Faulkner. A free screening of “The Reivers,” lectures and other activities will take place on July 6.
Mayor, chancellor speak to UM retirees
Mayor Pat Patterson and UM Chancellor Dan Jones spoke about issues that affect both entities during a meeting recently with University of Mississippi retirees. (March 22, 2012, Page 2)
Bus service may expand
With enrollment at record highs, the University of Mississippi is willing to pay for more Oxford-University Transit buses to help shuttle poeple back and forth to outlining parking lots. (March 15, 2012, Page 1)
Hotty Totty says mob led to injuries at old Oxford Mall
The owner of Hotty Toddy Taxi says it was the mob-like atmosphere on Saturday morning in the parking lot of Malco’s Oxford Studio Cinema that led to three people being injured. (March 7, 2012, Page 1)
No charges filed in bicyclist’s death
No charges are expected to be filed against the man who was driving the vehicle that struck and killed cyclist and University of Mississippi doctoral candidate Kevser Ermin this past October. (March 6, 2012, Page 1)
Taxi bus injures three UM students this weekend
Three University of Mississippi students were injured Saturday when a Hotty Toddy Taxi bus ran into a crowd of people waiting for a ride. (March 5, 2012, Page 1A)
Boys & Girls Club offers Spanish class
University of Mississippi students are volunteering their time at the Barksdale Boys and Girls Club of Oxford two days a week to teach Spanish to club members. (March 5, 2012, Page 1A)
‘Admissions” film delayed
The filming of the major motion picture, “Admissions,” in Oxford and on the University of Mississippi campus has been delayed, according to the film’s writer, due to scheduling issues. (March 2, 2012, Page 2A)
