Nash selected as finalist for National Tennis Coach of the Year

Edward Brown, Staff Writer

February 28, 2019

Tennis coach Louis Nash has been selected as one of eight finalists for the National Tennis Coach of the Year by the National High School Coaches Association (NHSCA).  Nash was named as a nominee by the Mississippi Association of Coaches in September.  With this season being his nineteenth year...

Charger Crossword Puzzle Answers

Eve Gershon, Features Editor, Business Manager

February 28, 2019

Browns make right decision with Hunt, deserves second chance

Eli Solinger, Staff Writer

February 27, 2019

Kareem Hunt, former NFL running back for the Kansas City Chiefs, was cut by the team last season after a video surfaced of him kicking a 19–year–old woman. On Monday, Feb. 11, he got a second chance as he was signed to a one–year contract with the Cleveland Browns. Hunt, who played college footba...

Forget your phone, drivers should be focused on road

Eve Gershon, Features Editor, Business Manager

February 22, 2019

Pretend you’re reading this article. Now, what just happened in the room in front of you down to the last movement? Missed something? Not sure? Maybe you should have been paying attention. It’s the same when you’re driving. You can’t possible be completely focused on the road if you’re also...

Teacher Feature of the Month: Q&A with Logan Dodson

Wesley Warrington, Staff Writer

February 13, 2019

The Charger staff sat down with math teacher, Logan Dodson, who was recently married and had a child, to learn more about his life and the new life changes he has.  Q: Where are you from? A: I went to high school in Birmingham, Alabama, but all my family lives in North Mississippi now. We moved arou...

‘Glass’ combines well-written story, cast

Edward Brown, Staff Writer

February 12, 2019

Wrapping up the stories from the movies “Unbreakable” and “Split,” M. Night Shyamalan’s 2019 superhero thriller “Glass” combines a wonderfully written story and a well-known cast to create a thrilling yet enjoyable film. Shyamalan, just like most of his works, wrote, produced and directed...

Students participate in OHS science fair, gain public speaking skills

Rosie Frugé, Staff Writer

February 6, 2019

On Wednesday, Jan. 23 over 60 students participated in the high school science fair. These students, like freshman Kara Beth Purdom, began the research process in October, but the experimenting process began just a bit before the science fair took place. “I started my project in the beginning...

‘You’ captures attention as addictive social media horror story

Wesley Warrington, Staff Writer

January 31, 2019

The Netflix original TV series “You,” which is based on Caroline Kepnes’ book: “You,” has gained an immense amount of popularity since it was released in September. The first season of this show, with only 10 episodes, successfully captures viewers’ attention with its dramatic plot that p...

Lady Chargers survive, advance, defeat Clinton 4-2

Walker Bailey, Staff Writer

January 29, 2019

The Oxford Lady Chargers overcame multiple deficits to defeat the Clinton Arrows in extra time on Monday, Jan. 28. The Lady Chargers won 4-2 and overcame deficits of 1-0 and 2-1 to do so. “I think we continue to show that resilience that we’ve shown all year,” head coach Hunter Crane said. “I...

Mayor Tannehill brings back old Christmas tradition

Rosie Frugé, Staff Writer

December 20, 2018

Mayor Robyn Tannehill brought back the tradition of having lights adorn the buildings and areas around the Square in order to bring Christmas cheer this year. Tannehill decided that she would bring back the tradition Oxford had in the 1950s and 1960s because she believed that it would do good for...

XXXTENTACION’s first posthumous album ‘Skins’ is a mysterious roller coaster experience

Preston Hooker, Staff Writer

December 14, 2018

XXXTENTACION’s time in the limelight was short and filled with controversy, but the impact he made in his short career was nothing short of astounding. His exposure to the mainstream has grown exponentially since he was fatally shot outside of a motorcycle dealership on June 18th. He ranked third behind...

OHS holds its Annual Veteran’s Day ceremony

Ellis Farese, Staff Writer

November 12, 2018

In honor of Veteran’s Day on Nov. 11, OHS had their annual Veteran’s Day ceremony and invited local veterans and the student body to come to the service on Friday, Nov. 9. “I think it is a really good thing that we do here at this school, not just to have one, but to honor all veterans in our...