Ole Miss Journalism

Stories produced by students in the Meek School of Journalism & New Media

Monthly Archives: April, 2013

Ole Miss Students Better Get to Class this Summer

College students enrolling in summer school are going to need to start taking their classes a lot more seriously. That’s because federal aid programs will soon require students to attend … Continue reading

April 15, 2013 · Leave a comment

Oxford Humane Society Hopes to Expand

By Maggie McDaniel According to The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) there are about 5,000 shelters nationwide, and about 5 to 7 million animals enter … Continue reading

April 15, 2013 · Leave a comment

Ole Miss Green Fund may raise tuition for students

With the semester winding down at Ole Miss, Students for a Green Campus (SGC) are working harder than ever to raise awareness for the Green Fund. “The Green Fund is … Continue reading

April 15, 2013 · Leave a comment

Ole Miss Offensive Lineman Prepares for the NFL Draft

The next few weeks are full of anticipation for former Ole Miss offensive lineman A.J. Hawkins as he prepares for the NFL draft. Hawkins, who started every game at right … Continue reading

April 15, 2013 · Leave a comment

Oxford Sleep Expert Offers Advice for Safer Driving

By Greg Kennedy With final exams and graduation parties just weeks away, there will be a lot of young people trying to get by on little sleep around Oxford. Experts … Continue reading

April 14, 2013 · Leave a comment

Victims of Domestic Violence in Tupelo have S.A.F.E. Place to Go

Twenty-six year old Geraldine Kimmings says she was abused for two long years by a former substance abusing boyfriend. “I was in such a dark place, ” said Kimmings. “I hated … Continue reading

April 14, 2013 · Leave a comment

Greenville School System Boosts Student Success with New Program

Joshua Hinds is doing much better in school this year.  The 13-year-old eighth grader had been struggling until he got involved in the 21st Century Learning Program at Coleman Middle … Continue reading

April 13, 2013 · Leave a comment

April 13, 2013 · Leave a comment

Ole Miss needs changes for real diversity

Today, the University of Mississippi is celebrating a diverse community with 24.3 percent minority student enrollment; however, some of the students say the atmosphere on the campus is uncomfortable for … Continue reading

April 12, 2013 · 1 Comment

Women business owners growing in numbers in Mississippi

Women own a little more than a quarter of all businesses in Mississippi and Melissa Crane, owner of Main Street Salon in Tishomingo, is one of them. Crane has owned … Continue reading

April 12, 2013 · Leave a comment