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Looking back on Mississippi Freedom Summer Murders: 60 years later

Looking back on Mississippi Freedom Summer Murders: 60 years later

Caroline Berry, editor-in-chief March 4, 2024

2024 is a particularly significant year in the South’s history as it marks the 60th anniversary of the passing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Mississippi Freedom Summer. Freedom Summer, or...

Envirothon gears up for spring competition season

Envirothon gears up for spring competition season

Annie Amidon, staff writer March 4, 2024

The OHS Envirothon team is currently preparing for their upcoming competition season which lasts from March to July of this year. They compete at the regional, state and national evels. There has been...

This picture was sent out as an email to students and parents, depicting the newest version of the student pick up and drop off route. The route is subject to change and will likely not return to its original form until construction of the CTE building is complete.

New car rider route implemented

Annie Amidon, staff writer February 5, 2024

Construction of a new CTE building will affect the traffic routes for student drivers and car riders at OHS. The major change being that the road between the CAE and the Fine Arts buildings will be blocked...

Renad Radwan, sophomore, with freshmen Eleanor King
and Lilly Schornhorst, sophomore, pose for a picture after competing in a tournament. All three girls placed as semifinalists in public forum debate at this event.

Speech and debate team to host tournament at OHS

Brody Denevan, co-news editor February 5, 2024

For the second year in a row, Oxford High  hool’s Speech and Debate team will be hosting a competition at Oxford High School on Feb. 3-4.  While Oxford’s team will not be competing, they'll be setting...

Snow lines the streets of a roundabout near the University of Mississippi in Oxford. City staff work around the clock to keep the roads clear.

Snow storm shuts down OSD for six days

Caroline Berry, editor-in-chief February 5, 2024

On Jan. 14, 2024, Mississippi's Governor, Tate Reeves,  issued a State of Emergency  in anticipation of the winter  weather that was expected to  impact the state. The Oxford  School District along...

Juniors Cate Callicutt, Sarah Ross Latimer, Evelyne Denham, Ava Randle, Kate Riddle, and Mary Cile Meagher pose for a picture at the Lafayette County Distinguished Young Women competition.

Lafayette County Distinguished Young Women

Addison Franks, co-news editor February 5, 2024

Distinguished Young Women  is the largest national scholarship program for young women and was founded in 1958. Throughout the  years they have given over 118 million dollars in scholarship money to...

OHS Envirothon sponsor recognized by Soil & Water Conservation District

Layton McKenzie, staff writer December 20, 2023

e of Outstanding Teacher Of The Year by Lafayette County Soil & Water Conservation District. Amy Rosen, Physics and Physical Science teacher, is the Envirothon club advisor at Oxford High School. Rosen...

Berry begins working for PBS Newshour

Berry begins working for PBS Newshour

Hud Clark, staff writer December 20, 2023

PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs is a hands-on student journalism training program that connects young people to real-world experiences. 1 out of the 26 students is Oxford High School’s very own Caroline...

Holly Jolly Holidays

Holly Jolly Holidays

Anderson Shows, sports editor December 20, 2023

On Nov. 19, thousands of lights were lit up around the Oxford Square kicking off the fourth year of the Holly Jolly Holidays celebration capturing the holiday season in Oxford. This year, the celebration...

OHS Debate named leading chapter in NSDA Magnolia District

OHS Debate named leading chapter in NSDA Magnolia District

Lucy Lilly, staff writer December 20, 2023

The Oxford High School Speech and Debate  team led by Señor Jimenez won the National Speech  and Debate Association’s 2022-2023 Leading Chapter Award. The Leading Chapter award goes to the  school...

Lauzon suffers from critical accident, promising recovery ahead

Lauzon suffers from critical accident, promising recovery ahead

Chloe Anderson, staff writer December 20, 2023

On Oct. 7, OHS sophomore  Madi Lauzon was in a life-altering  side-by-side accident. Since then,  Madi has returned to school with a  refreshed outlook on her life.   The Lauzon’s rented their ...

New Spanish Club at OHS, OMS

New Spanish Club at OHS, OMS

Addison Franks, co-news editor November 6, 2023

A new Spanish club started by senior Stella Wilkins provides OHS students the opportunity to teach middle  schoolers about Spanish language and  culture. Wilkins serves as the club’s  president. Since...

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