Observations: Rachel’s wedding
She became a part of our family, more so than any of the other African students in our orbit.
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Media Matters: Presidents, publishers and ‘Citizen Kane’
“You know, Mr. Thatcher, if I hadn't been very rich, I might have been a really great man.”
– Charles Foster Kane
On My Plate: Eggplant
Eggplant was first domesticated in Asia around 4,000 years ago in either South Asia or East Asia (sources disagree). Eggplant cultivation moved westward from India to Persia, Mediterranean lands, across Europe and to the Americas (possibly brought by Thomas Jefferson).
Local music legend hosts fourth annual bluegrass festival
McIntyre’s love for bluegrass started early when he ran away from home at 15 for New York.
Miami BOT approves bargaining agreement with union librarians
As of July 31, the most recent bargaining update for unionized faculty, there was still not a complete tentative agreement for the rest of the FAM members.
First donations made to Reily Township time capsule
The capsule will be opened in 50 years in celebration of the nation’s 300th anniversary.
OPD responds to theft, damage reports
The Oxford Police Department also arrested a male for abusing harmful intoxicants.