Oxford Learning Center's Danielle Little Awarded by Oxford School District

Courtesy of The Oxford Eagle 

To some students, school comes natural.  To others, like some of Oxford Learning Center’s sixth graders, this is not always the case.  However, learning subjects such as math, science and english have become much easier thanks to OLC’s new program, “Step-Up” and new teacher, Danielle Little.  In regards to Little’s exceptional teaching ability in just her first year and all of the hard work put into the program making it a success, the Oxford School District awarded her with the Outstanding First Year Teacher Award. 

Little has made it a priority to provide her students with a comfortable and motivational learning environment, which encourages them to never give up, no matter how discouraging school may be.  Regardless of some of the issues a variety of Little’s students deal with inside and outside of the classroom, high expectations have been set for her students and the program since day one.  Little is humbled that her colleagues and the school district have noticed her hard work and passion for educating young kids so early in her career.

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West Jackson Wine & Spirits in Oxford,Ms is on the lookout for under aged drinking.

Ole Miss students shopping in
West Jackson Wine & Spirits

Some have called The University of Mississippi the party school of the south. Ranked at number one this year by SHMACKED MAG, Ole Miss is known for its greek life, nights on the Square, and the Grove.

With the majority of students entering the University being under aged, liquor stores in Oxford, Ms are making sure that students follow the law. This includes owner Steven Snydez of West Jackson Wine & Spirits who is faced with the task of turning away under aged students daily.

Ashley Gambrel has more on the story, which you can watch below:

University of Mississippi Student Disability Services Presents 7th Annual Access Awards to Honor Students and Faculty

Michael Howland (left), Stacey Reycraft
(center), and Violeta Davydenko (right)

On April 26th, Student Disability Services on Ole Miss's campus gave the 7th annual Access Awards honoring students and faculty that have gone above and beyond to help students with disabilities. The recipients of the award were recognized for their care and willingness to help those who may have a disability.

The three recipients included Violeta Davydenko (Faculty Recipient), Michael Howland (Staff), and Amy Kathleen Wallace Walker (Student), each recognized for excellence in their work in each respective category. The awards were presented by Stacey Reycraft, Director of Student Disability Services, who remarked that she was excited to have more participation this year than ever before in the award's history.

Michael Howland, who received the Staff Access Award, was recognized for his work with the newly established Mission 22 Group benefitting student veterans adjusting to college life. Violeta Davydenko was recognized for her selfless efforts to make sure that each of her students achieved their full potential with their studies, regardless of any disability. Violeta was nominated by one of her students who said that she was always willing to meet with any student after class and help them in anyway she could.

Oxford community supports fight against cancer

Cancer survivors lead the first lap of the Relay for Life event.

Oxford held its annual Relay For Life event last Friday, April 29th. The event helps raise funds and awareness for the American Cancer Society. This year over $34,000 was raised.

This event is also meant to honor those who have fought or are fighting the disease. Many participants at the event wore "Ryan's #1 Team" signs to show support for a local community member battling cancer.

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"Religious Freedom" Bill Affects Oxford, Mississippi

The Protective Freedom of Conscience from Government Discrimination Act, or HB 1523, was signed into a law by Governor Phil Bryant on April 6. 

Courtesy to: http://www.thenation.com

The new law allows businesses to discriminate against the LGBT community as long as they claim it is to protect their religious beliefs. This includes firing or denying them jobs, denying them housing, denying them necessary medical procedures, and refusing to provide business services or engage in business relations with them. "Them" could be anybody that not only is LGBT, but also anyone who does not identify or present themselves as their birth gender.


In a state where discriminatory attitude is a major part of its history, many are calling the new law a modern-day Jim Crow situation. Many celebrities, including Ellen DeGeneres, have spoken out about Mississippi and in particular the law's prejudice vernacular. 

The already typically negative perception that many hold of Mississippi's acceptance of minority communities has been tainted even more. Many Oxford businesses have spoken out about their opposition to the law in hopes that the tourist town will not be defeated by the law. The Oxford Chamber of Commerce is also doing what they can to help with the perception of Oxford and overall, Mississippi.

Baylee Mozjesik has more on that story.

Ole Miss feminine empowerment group hosts first event as official campus organization

FEMISS is the only Feminist group on the Ole Miss campus. While the name is short for Feminine Empowerment at the University of Mississippi, its true goal is to help give all people an equal voice, regardless of race, gender, or sexual preference. The group colonized in January after being contacted by their national organization, called the Feminist Majority Foundation. Although it is new, the organization has quickly gained a following. It started with 5 students, but now has one hundred that have shown interest and gotten involved. The group will create its first official roster of members in the fall.

The group hosted its first event on April 27th, called ‘Cabaret Night.’ Cabaret Night served as a multi-purpose function. It had entertainment, where those interested in FEMISS could learn more about the organization, while also raising money for the Violence Prevention Office on campus. They chose to donate the proceeds in honor of April being Sexual Assault Awareness month. The organization works closely with other equality organizations at the University such as the Sarah Isom Center and Rebels Against Sexual Assault.

The group’s next event will be to walk in Oxford’s first Pride Parade on Saturday, May 7th. 

Lauren Layton has more on FEMISS and Cabaret Night in the video below: 

STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI BRING FOOD BLOG TO CAMPUS

Two students at Ole Miss wanted to share their love for food by bring Spoon University to the Oxford campus. Spoon University is a food blog that students from all over the country use to share different recipes or restaurants at their school.

The purpose of the blog is to bring different schools together and bond over their love for food. Spoon University is able to help showcase many different types of food from all over the country. Claire Weigel has more than on story in the video here.


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