The Mississippian Monthly

By Watson Lee

"The Mississippian Monthly" is a monthly podcast, in association with the Daily Mississippian newspaper. Join us as we hone in on life at the University of Mississippi, Oxford, the greater MS area and... more

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How many episodes does The Mississippian Monthly have?

The podcast currently has 55 episodes available.

The Mississippian Monthly episodes:

February 14, 2024 Staying Active at Ole Miss (w/ Carey Greenwood)
Welcome to the Weekly Scoop!

This week Will is joined by Carey Greenwood, Assistant Director of Fitness at Ole Miss, to discuss how students can stay active on campus. They discuss the various facilities Ole Miss offers, the wide-array of intramural sports, how to balance classes with an active lifestyle and more!

Host: Will Jones
Guest: Carey Greenwood
Editor-in-Chief: Violet Jira

This Week in Oxford:
Men's Basketball vs. Missouri (2/17)
⁠Women's Basketball vs. Mississippi State (2/18)
IASA Bingo Night (2/19)

This podcast is in association with the Daily Mississippian. Any feedback can be sent via email at [email protected].
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12min
February 07, 2024 Why You Should Join a Club (or Start Your Own) (w/ Dugan Walker)
Welcome to the Weekly Scoop!

This week Will is joined by Assistant Director of Student Organization Management Dugan Walker. They discuss the benefits of being involved in the Ole Miss community, how to navigate the ForUM, as well as how students can start their own student organizations right here on campus!

Host: Will Jones
Guest: Dugan Walker
Editor-in-Chief: Violet Jira

This Week in Oxford:
Intramural Sports Sign-Up
Women's Basketball vs. Texas A&M (2/8)
Partner Climb Night (2/13)

This podcast is in association with the Daily Mississippian. Any feedback can be sent via email at [email protected].
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15min
January 31, 2024 Catching Up with the Ole Miss Women's Council (w/ Suzanne Helveston, Anne Cantrell, Miley Ray)
Welcome to the Weekly Scoop!

This week Will is joined by several leaders from the Ole Miss Women's Council for Philanthropy, including Program Director Suzanne Helveston, Program Manager Anne Cantrell and Scholar/PULSE Planning Committee Member Miley Ray. The trio discuss the history/goals of the Council, as well as spotlight the upcoming PULSE Leadership Conference.

Host: Will Jones
Guests: Suzanne Helveston, Anne Cantrell, Miley Ray
Editor-in-Chief: Violet Jira

This Week in Oxford:
PULSE Leadership Conference (2/2-2/3)
Ole Miss Basketball vs. Auburn (2/3)

This podcast is in association with the Daily Mississippian. Any feedback can be sent via email at [email protected].
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13min
January 24, 2024 Designing Your Oxford Bucket List (w/ DM A&C Editors Clay Hale, Caroline McCutchen)
Welcome to the Weekly Scoop!

In the first episode of the new semester, Will is joined by DM A&C Editors Clay Hale and Caroline McCutchen to help YOU design your "Oxford Bucket List." The trio break down the very best places and things to do in the college town, whether you're merely visiting or an Ole Miss student. Listen in to learn more and let us know what your "Oxford Bucket List" items would be!

Host: Will Jones
Guests: Clay Hale, Caroline McCutchen
Editor-in-Chief: Violet Jira

This Week in Oxford:
Men's Basketball vs. Arkansas⁠ (1/24)
Classes Begin (1/25)
Women's Basketball vs. Florida (1/25)
"On Your Feet!" (1/28)

Every "Bucket List" Item Mentioned:
Oxford Community Market
Lamar Park
Plein Air (Taylor, MS)
Lost Dog Coffee
Taylor Grocery
Rowan Oak
Square Books
Chicory Market
Powerhouse
Thacker Mountain Radio Hour
Heartbreak Coffee
IRIS Arts
The Lyric
Proud Larry's
The Center for the Study of Southern Culture / SouthTalks
Oxford Film Festival
Oxford Conference for the Book
Double Decker Arts Festival
Taylor Swift Dance Party
Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts
Ole Miss Athletics
Southside Arts Gallery
Secret Grilled Cheese (can't put a link it's secret obviously)

This podcast is in association with the Daily Mississippian. Any feedback can be sent via email at [email protected].
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19min
November 29, 2023 How to Finish the Semester Strong
Welcome to the Weekly Scoop!

This week Will breaks down the best tips/tricks for how to finish the semester strong and ace your final exams! For more study tips, you can visit our previous episode here.

Host: Will Jones
Editor-in-chief: Violet Jira

This Week in Oxford:
Oxford Reels Digital Media Festival (12/2)
Christmas Parade (12/4)

Have a happy winter break! "The Weekly Scoop" will return next semester with new episodes! (and maybe some bonus content over the break... so stay tuned)

This podcast is in association with the Daily Mississippian. Any feedback can be sent via email at [email protected].
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7min
November 15, 2023 Importance of Sustainability on Campus (w/ Mia McKey, Ross Cohen)
Welcome to the Weekly Scoop!

This week Will is joined by Re-Rebs Project Leaders Mia McKey and Ross Cohen. The trio discuss how their clothing recycling campaign came to be, why sustainability matters in the modern age and how students can get involved!

Listeners can donate to Re-Rebs here!

Host: Will Jones
Guests: Mia McKey, Ross Cohen
Editor-in-chief: Violet Jira

This Week in Oxford:
Ole Miss vs. ULM (11/18)
Ole Miss vs. Mississippi State (11/23)

This podcast is in association with the Daily Mississippian. Any feedback can be sent via email at [email protected].
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14min
November 08, 2023 Behind the Curtain of UM Theatre (w/ Gavin Lane)
Welcome to the Weekly Scoop!

In honor of the upcoming performance of The Prom, Will is joined by Sophomore Theatre Arts Major Gavin Lane to offer a peek behind the curtain of the theatre program here at UM. The two discuss the process of being a stage actor, Gavin's role in the ensemble of The Prom and why people should be looking forward to the show. Listen on to learn more!

Host: Will Jones
Guest: Gavin Lane
Editor-in-Chief: Violet Jira

This Week in Oxford:
Living Music Resource Live Show (11/8)
The Art of the Unexpected Multi-Location Art Exhibit (11/10)
The Prom (11/10-11/12)

This podcast is in association with the Daily Mississippian. Any feedback can be sent via email at [email protected].

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16min
November 01, 2023 UM 175th Anniversary (w/ Provost Noel Wilkin)
Welcome to the Weekly Scoop! And a happy 175th Anniversary to the University of Mississippi!

Will is joined by the University of Mississippi Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Dr. Noel Wilkin. The two discuss the university's biggest cultural milestones and academic achievements, as well as preview the upcoming Anniversary event on Nov. 6.

Host: Will Jones
Guest: Noel Wilkin
Editor-in-Chief: Noel Wilkin

This Week in Oxford:
Ole Miss vs. Texas A&M (11/4)
175th Anniversary Event (11/6)
SouthTalks (Ongoing)

This podcast is in association with the Daily Mississippian. Any feedback can be sent via email at [email protected].
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16min
November 01, 2023 Basketball Season Preview (w/ DM Sports Editor Cameron Larkin)
Welcome to the Weekly Scoop!
Will is joined by DM Sports Editor Cameron Larkin to preview the upcoming Ole Miss Basketball season. The two discuss both the Men's and Women's teams, highlighting their strengths/weaknesses and the biggest matchups to look out for!
For more on the upcoming season, check out the DM Sports Section.
Host: Will Jones
Guest: Cameron Larkin
Editor-in-Chief: Violet Jira
This Week in Oxford:
Ole Miss vs. Vanderbilt (10/28)
HOMECOMING WEEK!

This podcast is in association with the Daily Mississippian. Any feedback can be sent via email at [email protected].

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11min
October 18, 2023 Best Places to Eat in Oxford (w/ DM Writer Griffin Ray)
Welcome to the Weekly Scoop!

Will is joined by DM Writer and foodie Griffin Ray to discuss the very best places to eat in Oxford. The wide-ranging conversation covers all different varieties of cuisine throughout the city! Why does Will keep supporting chain restaurants? What is Griffin"s *controversial* go-to place? Listen on to find out and let us know what your favorite Oxford restaurant is!

Host: Will Jones
Guest: Griffin Ray
Editor-in-Chief: Violet Jira

This Week in Oxford:
Ole Miss vs. Auburn (10/21)
The Lightning Thief (10/20-22)
Southern Foodways Alliance Symposium (10/20-21)
Rebel Radio "Night of Local Music" (10/23)

Every Restaurant Mentioned:
Caffecitos
High Point Coffee
Heartbreak Coffee
Chicken on a Stick
Waffle House
Oby's
Oxford Burger Company
Bim Bam Burgers
Handy Andy Grocery
Cookout
Venice Kitchen
Amore
Ajax
South Depot Taco Shop
Yaya's
Oxford Creamery
Proud Larry's
Blind Pig
El Agave
El Charro
Volta
The Luv Shak
El Colibri
McEwan's
Boure
City Grocery
The Grillehouse
Insomnia Cookies
Crumbl

This podcast is in association with the Daily Mississippian. Any feedback can be sent via email at [email protected].
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20min

FAQs about The Mississippian Monthly:

How many episodes does The Mississippian Monthly have?

The podcast currently has 55 episodes available.