The Mississippian Monthly

Welcome to the Weekly Scoop! 2023-2024 Host Will Jones provides a send-off for the year and his time hosting the Weekly Scoop Podcast! Thank you for listening!

Welcome to the Weekly Scoop! Period@UM President Eron Hendrix discusses the recent history of the organization, as well as highlights the value of fighting period poverty and stigmatization amidst our current climate. Host: Will Jones Guest: Eron Hendrix Editor-in-Chief: Violet Jira This podcast is in association with the Daily Mississippian. Any feedback can be sent via email at dailymissmedia@gmail.com.

We examine the tantalizing mystery surrounding Oxford: why isn’t there a Target? Host/Detective Will Jones speaks with multiple sources to get to the bottom of this stirring case... Host: Will Jones Editor-in-Chief: Violet Jira Musical Credits: "Comfortable Mystery 2" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Comfortable Mystery 4" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Mystery Sax" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Welcome to the Weekly Scoop! Why Should YOU join the Daily Mississippian? Listen as several of our editors tell you the benefits of joining the newspaper team, as well as highlight their favorite stories/projects this year. Applications available now! Host: Will Jones Guests: Kharley Redmon, Clay Hale, Savannah Shook Editor-in-Chief: Violet Jira This Week in Oxford: Oxford Conference for the Book (4/3-4/5) The Big Event (4/6) This podcast is in association with the Daily Mississippian. Any feedback can be sent via email at dailymissmedia@gmail.com.

Welcome to the Weekly Scoop! It's that time of the semester! Registration time! News Editor Ashlynn Payne joins us to break down how YOU can build your perfect schedule; the do’s and don’ts of planning your classes at the University of Mississippi. Host: Will Jones Guest: Ashlynn Payne Editor-in-Chief: Violet Jira This Week in Oxford: Easter Weekend!!! Baseball vs. Kentucky (3/29-3/31) Class Registration Begins (4/1) This podcast is in association with the Daily Mississippian. Any feedback can be sent via email at dailymissmedia@gmail.com.

Welcome to the Weekly Scoop! In honor of the annual Oxford Film Festival, Will is joined by Nina Parikh, Director of the Mississippi Film Office. We highlight a wide variety of topics, including how the Film Office began, the illustrious history of Mississippi film, as well as list our favorite movies shot in the state of Mississippi. Host: Will Jones Guest: Nina Parikh Editor-in-Chief: Violet Jira This Week in Oxford: Oxford Film Festival (3/21-3/24) March Madness -- Lady Rebs This podcast is in association with the Daily Mississippian. Any feedback can be sent via email at dailymissmedia@gmail.com.

Welcome to the Weekly Scoop! This week Will is re-joined by DM Sports Editor Cameron Larkin to discuss the state of Men's and Women's Ole Miss Basketball. We discuss a wide variety of topics, including the recent ascension of the Men's team and March Madness predictions. Host: Will Jones Guest: Cameron Larkin Editor-in-Chief: Violet Jira This Week in Oxford: Ole Miss Men's Basketball vs. Texas A&M (3/9) Spring Break (3/9-3/17) This podcast is in association with the Daily Mississippian. Any feedback can be sent via email at dailymissmedia@gmail.com.

Welcome to the Weekly Scoop! This week Will is joined by David Hamilton, Recruiting Coordinator for the Ole Miss Career Center to determine how you can kickstart your career at Ole Miss and beyond! In addition to the ins and outs of locating jobs, they also discuss how to use the University job platform "Handshake" and the upcoming Ole Miss Career Fairs. Host: Will Jones Guest: David Hamilton Editor-in-Chief: Violet Jira This Week in Oxford: Men's Basketball vs. Alabama (2/28) Ole Miss Baseball vs. Iowa (3/1-3/3) Parade of Beauties (3/2) SEEDS Nature Walk (3/2) Career Fairs (3/5-3/6) This podcast is in association with the Daily Mississippian. Any feedback can be sent via email at dailymissmedia@gmail.com.

Welcome to the Weekly Scoop! This week Will is re-joined by Ross Cohen, Junior Accounting Major and head of this year’s Honors Art Showcase. In addition to spotlighting the event, they also discuss how students can become more artistically inclined and why Oxford is the perfect town for artists. Host: Will Jones Guest: Ross Cohen Editor-in-Chief: Violet Jira This Week in Oxford: Honors Art Showcase Submissions (Due 2/23) Ole Miss Baseball (Games 2/21 -- 2/27) UM Theatre presents Silent Sky (Begins 2/23) Black History Month Concert (2/27) This podcast is in association with the Daily Mississippian. Any feedback can be sent via email at dailymissmedia@gmail.com.

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 dailymissmedia@gmail.com.

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 dailymissmedia@gmail.com.

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 dailymissmedia@gmail.com.

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 dailymissmedia@gmail.com.

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 dailymissmedia@gmail.com.

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 dailymissmedia@gmail.com.

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 dailymissmedia@gmail.com.

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 dailymissmedia@gmail.com.

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 dailymissmedia@gmail.com.

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 dailymissmedia@gmail.com.

Welcome to the Weekly Scoop! Will is joined by Ole Miss Volleyball Senior Payton Brgoch. The two discuss her athletic career and the highlights of this year's Rebels volleyball season. Host: Will Jones Guest: Payton Brgoch Editor-in-Chief: Violet Jira This Week in Oxford: Ole Miss Volleyball -- Upcoming Games Oxford Blues Festival (10/12 - 10/14) "Revisiting Creedence" (10/14) Thacker Mountain Radio (Ongoing) This podcast is in association with the Daily Mississippian. Any feedback can be sent via email at dailymissmedia@gmail.com