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Demonstrators at the Womens March on Washington raise signs in support of the event.

Column: Women’s March embodied unity for all

Emma Scott, News Editor January 31, 2017

Our country’s 45th president was inaugurated Jan. 20, but the real showstopper was on Saturday, Jan. 21, when millions crowded the streets in cities across the globe to show support for women’s rights....

Superintendent Brian Harvey speaks to the school board on Jan. 23 about the impact the EdBuild formula could have on the Oxford School District.

Legislators differ over effects of newly proposed education funding formula

Caroline Crews, Features Editor January 30, 2017

Mississippi legislators are considering a new approach to education funding. EdBuild, an education consultant based in New Jersey, advanced a new funding formula before the legislature on Jan. 16. The...

A member of Good Food for Oxford Schools fills a cup with a sample of butternut squash soup to serve to students during lunch.

Students receive free samples at lunch to promote healthier eating

Eve Gershon, Staff Writer January 27, 2017

School lunches are not often painted in a good light, but Good Food for Oxford Schools is on a mission to change the image of cafeteria lunch once and for all. “We are trying to make our menus reflect...

Senior Swayze Elliott sits among cans that she collected for a neighborhood food pantry drive.

OHS students give back to community

Eve Gershon, Staff Writer January 20, 2017

Martin Luther King Jr. Day marks the National Day of Service, and although that date has come to pass, OHS students continue to look for new ways to volunteer in their community. “I think community...

Seniors Nitin Ankisetty, Tycho Jenkins, Shawn Chao, and junior Anish Ravishankar participate in the Memphis Knowledge Bowl competition last December. The competition will be aired Jan. 14 at 9 a.m. on WREG Channel 3.

Students to appear on TV for competition

Eve Gershon, Staff Writer January 13, 2017

Not many OHS students can say that they have been on TV, but three seniors and a junior will soon make that list. These students are going to appear in the WREG Channel 3 Knowledge Bowl this upcoming Saturday,...

Choir celebrates holidays with concert, performs European carols

Choir celebrates holidays with concert, performs European carols

Molly Archer, Staff Writer December 17, 2016

On Monday, Dec. 12, the OHS Choir gave their “Carols at the Cathedral” show at North Oxford Baptist church to celebrate the holiday season. This concert tested the musical abilities of the choir...

Holiday survey results

Holiday survey results

December 13, 2016

We asked what the students of OHS like to do for the Holidays and you answered!  Here are some of the most popular and more interesting answers. Decorations: Christmas Tree Wreath Christmas...

Miss. colleges preach safety, accountability

Miss. colleges preach safety, accountability

Emma Scott, news editor December 13, 2016

Oxford High School students scouting around for a school where they can further their education after graduation should consider the safety of a college campus as well as the institution’s academic offerings. The...

Students rally behind two involved in accident

Students rally behind two involved in accident

Davis McCool, Editor-In-Chief December 12, 2016

In early November, two OHS students were involved in a one-car accident, landing both of them in the hospital for days and weeks, respectively. A half-removed pancreas, a removed spleen, bruised kidney,...

The Riverside Place sign stands in front of one of many apartment buildings of the neighborhood. The public housing complex will close in February.

Oxford neighborhood closing may lead to relocation for OSD students

Miranda Grayzel-Ward, staff writer December 12, 2016

The closing of Riverside Place, one of Oxford’s only section 8 public housing complexes and home to several Oxford School District students, may lead to students being relocated from Oxford. Section...

Senior Kenard Harris runs in the 400 meter dash.

Indoor track teams start season on high note

Cailyn Brock, Sports Writer December 11, 2016

Oxford High School’s indoor track teams traveled to Birmingham, AL, to compete in the 2016 Magic City Invitational on December 3 to begin their season. The results reflected the hard work that the team...

Childish Gambino’s “Awaken, My Love!” takes unexpected turn

Childish Gambino’s “Awaken, My Love!” takes unexpected turn

Livvy Cohen, Staff Writer December 5, 2016

One month ago, if you asked the average listener about Childish Gambino, alias for Donald Glover, most would say he’s an artist in the rap genre. As of Dec. 2nd with his new release “Awaken, My Love!,”...

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