The Weekly Scoop

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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@gm...

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 License http://creativecommons.org/li...

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...

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 R...

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 J...

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 Basketba...

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...

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 Showcas...

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 Ox...

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: I...

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:...

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 Bu...

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 r...

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 v...

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...

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: Noe...

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...

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 i...

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) Thack...

Welcome to the Weekly Scoop! Will is joined by Nathan Oakes, a Project Administrator and Assistant Professor of Practice at the University of Mississippi’s Center for Practical Ethics to discuss the ethics of AI in the modern age: both how it affects our lives at the university and our lives in the grander scheme of our world. Host: Will Jones Guest: Nathan Oakes Editor-in-Chief: Violet Jira This...

Welcome to the Weekly Scoop! In honor of midterms here at the University of Mississippi, Will is joined by Daily Mississippian Arts & Culture Editors Clay Hale and Caroline McCutchen to discuss the best methods to prepare, the ideal study spots on campus and more! Host: Will Jones Guests: Clay Hale, Caroline McCutchen Editor-in-chief: Violet Jira This Week in Oxford: Hispanic Heritage Film Ser...

Welcome to the Weekly Scoop! This week Will is joined by Study Abroad Senior International Officer and Director Blair McElroy and Study Abroad Advisor Justine Perrier to talk about the benefits of traveling around the world and the various programs Ole Miss offers . This podcast is in association with the Daily Missisippian. Any feedback can be sent via email at  dailymissmedia@gmail.com

Welcome to the Weekly Scoop! This week Will is joined by UM Southern Studies and Film Production professor John Rash to spotlight the Southern Punk Archive . They discuss how the archive came to be, the current Oxford punk scene and preview the upcoming Punk Flea Market on Sep. 17. Host: Will Jones Guest: John Rash Editor-in-Chief: Violet Jira This Week in Oxford: Ole Miss vs. GA Tech (9/16) South...