University of Mississippi and The men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. host the national Miss Black and Gold Scholarship Pageant every year. The goal of the pageant is for the women who participate to gain confidence, self esteem and a relationship with the other contestants and brothers of the fraternity.

Ole Miss Students Are Cracking Down For Finals

The University of Mississippi is preparing for final examinations. Students and faculty are taking every advantage of the J.D Williams Library more than usual. All students have different study shou habits and need different environments. Students can also chat a librarian online if they need to find something out. To see what Ole Miss students are doing to prepare for finals, click here.

New Taylor Bend Apartments coming to Oxford, MS

Warren and Andy Callicutt have decided to turn their 7 acre lot located on Old Taylor Road into a 96 unit Apartment Complex. The Taylor Bend Apartments are sure to be the newest and nicest apartments in town. This process will be constructed in two phases, with the first phase consisting of 84 units and the second phase will include the last 12.

Patton&Taylor Construction Company from Germantown, TN will be doing everything from the dirt work of the apartments to the swimming pool and workout facilities.

The apartments will make room for hundreds to move into Oxford, MS.

For more info click here

Athletes Focus Taken By Homesickness

Many student athletes at the University of Mississippi are from places far away. Mental anxiety torments athletes as they have to stay in Oxford for the holidays. Oxford clears out during breaks from school and leaves the athletes feeling lonely and homesick. The athletes that are left here rarely see any family year-round.

By: AJ Hawkins

Oxford Lafayette Humane Society's efforts to increase adoption rates

With the building of their new shelter in just less than a year, the Oxford Lafayette Humane Society hopes to increase their pet adoption rates. This animal shelter is a great addition to the community, showing that Oxford and Lafayette County are serious about the care of the people and animals in local neighborhoods. Communications Director, Sarah Turcotte says, "With the location of the shelter being so close into town, we have seen more volunteers". The new and improved animal shelter is located at 413 McElroy Drive.

Ole Miss Students Prepare for Finals

With finals week right around the corner it is that time of year again at Ole Miss where students pile into the library to finish up last minute assignments and start studying for finals as their fall 2011 semester is coming to an end. Many Ole Miss students destination spot for studying is in the JD Williams library located in the heart of campus. With the hectic week approaching many students are stressed with the great amount of work they are facing and are eager to find the perfect study spot. Laptops, notebooks, textbooks, and coffees sprawl across the desks of Ole Miss students as they prepare for the week approaching.

The library is open 24 hours the week of and the week approaching finals for students to have full access to the library and their resources. Not only are their multiple floors with desks, chairs, and rooms to find the perfect study spot but there is also a Starbucks to get the caffeine needed to keep studying.

For more on the story click here.

Tradition of Graffiti in Oxford, Miss.'s Tunnels

There's a hidden canvas in Oxford for local artists. 

Just beneath Jackson, University, and many roads in between, rests tunnel walls that high school and college students use for art.

The draw for students to what are just ordinary drainage tunnels started with curiosity - myths of James Meredith roaming through the tunnels had one Ole Miss student and graffiti artist, Rebecca, wondering what lies beneath. Graffiti now lines miles of walls throughout the tunnels.

The penalty for vandalism in Mississippi is nothing to fool around with, including a fine and jail time. Yet, year after year, students keep coming back, passing the myth and tradition to their friends.

For more on the story, click here.