Imagine, for a moment, a well-known senator walking on campus grounds at your college. In 1966, students at the University of Mississippi experienced a real visit from senator, Robert F. Kennedy, who visited their campus grounds. On March 18th, a plan was formed by a small group of undergrad and law students that caused Robert…
Enshrouded in the shrubbery and shade between the Christian Center and Murrah Hall lies an often-overlooked structure – the tomb of Major Millsaps and his wife, Mary. The concrete columns stand guard, with an iron gate preventing unwanted trespassers. In the back, sunlight reveals a landscape of purple and pink sunset surrounded by greenery captured…
This week in Millsaps History recounts Millsaps’ past and the events that changed how the campus looks today. When The Purple and White began publication in 1908, it covered student’s affairs ranging from academic to social. Through the week of September 27th to October 3rd, we see the construction of two campus sorority lodges as…
The world as we know it has been thrown a curveball which seemingly brought our entire lives to a halt. As a worldwide community, we are attempting to safely navigate this new way of life whilst fulfilling our goals and pursuing our endeavors. The rising generation of young business professionals have a unique task, seeing…
This week in Millsaps history originally ran in the P&W in the 90s. It reminds readers of the changes Millsaps has endured and the progress we have made. Whether it be sports, Greek life, or classes, students and administration have evolved and offered different perspectives throughout the last several decades. These differing perspectives have shaped…
It’s an odd feeling to study in the Christian Center completely alone. Last August, it was hard to find an empty table. I’d chat with passing professors and run to Eco Grounds to grab a snack. I remember sitting in there past midnight, desperate to understand calorimetry. Maybe today was different because it was 3pm…
Becky Bacot hall is the oldest dormitory on campus still in use, and has gained its own mythology on campus. It has become a rite-of-passage, its community bathrooms and troublesome ventilation a common discussion point of first-year memories. Not to mention the so-called “Bacot plague,” a catch-all nickname for the colds that seem to sweep…
Before COVID-19 intensified (and admittedly before I paid sufficient attention to the rapidly spreading virus), I could be found sporting a red riding hood cosplay at the annual Anime Fest at the Mississippi Trademart Center in Jackson, MS. Wearing no mask even though my mother cautioned my friends and I wear to one, I was…
While many aspects of typical student life were put on hold this summer, many students were still able to experience various internships. Sakshi Singh, seeking a “challenging and meaningful” experience to follow her sophomore year, came across internships provided by the Shepherd Higher Education Consortium on Poverty (SHECP), which provides internships that aid low-income communities….
This past July, I was one of the lucky (or unlucky) takers of the LSAT-Flex: a digital version of the Law School Admissions Test that specifically caters to the unique circumstances created by the coronavirus. The test is taken at home, as in-person test-taking poses too much of a risk for all parties involved. To…