Local Legends: Old Stoddy
"Stoddard was born on Aug. 23, 1812 in Lisle, New York, the son of James Stoddard and Lucy (Steele) Stoddard. Little else is known of his early life."
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On My Plate: Bok Choy
"Grown at 7 Wonders Farm are two varieties of bok choy, one large and one small. The larger variety, known in English as standard bok choy, has firm, broad, thick, white stems that taste sweet and crunchy."
Media Matters: The Reading Problem – Part I
“Think before you speak. Read before you think.” – Fran Lebowitz
Observations: The Humanities Center
"A dozen or so years ago, Karen Schilling, Dean of the College of Arts and Science, came to me with the request to create a new Humanities Center."
Produce of the Year 2025
"Before naming the 2025 produce of the year, I want to give a shout-out to all of the vendors at Oxford Farmers Market, and a reminder that it is held every Saturday throughout the year."
Observations: National Security Policy
A week or so ago, the Trump administration issued a new statement about National Security policy, but it wasn't a routine bureaucratic announcement.
Chocolate Meltdown 2026
Oxford's premier January event.