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University of Mississippi - Local Atmosphere - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.46

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Points of Interest
  • The Confederate graveyard
  • Doorknob to the Universe
  • John Grisham’s home on Highway 6
  • The Largest Cedar Bucket in the World
  • Rowan Oak (William Faulkner’s home)
  • Sardis Lake

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Oxford is like no other place on earth. It’s a very artsy, intelligent town with a huge music and literary scene. Every year in the spring, there’s the Oxford Conference for the Book, which attracts literary scholars from all over the world and allows students another opportunity to improve themselves while gaining more knowledge outside the classroom.

Oxford thrives on its music scene, which hosts new voices from all over the country on a weekly basis. When big-name musicians come to Oxford, they don’t just hide out in their hotel rooms—they go out into the town and soak up the extraordinary atmosphere. The Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts on campus is equipped with state-of-the-art acoustics and sound systems, and in the past has brought in B.B. King, Art Garfunkel, James Earl Jones, and David Cook. It’s also the site of 2008’s first presidential debate between senators Barack Obama and John McCain. Oxford may be located in a state typically thought of as backwoods and uneducated, but when you enter the city limits, you will feel its rich history. You’ll be able to experience all the literature, films, and music you can in the four or five years that you are lucky enough to reside in this little haven of a city. You will find as many options for entertainment as many big cities offer.

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Local Atmosphere at University of Mississippi

goshalmighty015

'15

International Studies

4.2
A-

Cute Small Town

Oxford is a really picturesque small town. The Square is beautiful and the restaurants delicious, but the shops are often pricey. Square Books is a must and has really cool activities during the week, like book signings and readings. There are many opportunities to volunteer within the community and Oxford and the University coexist really well. Off campus housing, especially on the square can be pricey, but sometimes you'll find really good deals. Rowan Oak is really cool and there are many historic sites and museums. The bars are good and not that difficult to get into, but they all close at 1. The nearest malls/shopping centers are very far away, most students just go to Walmart.

Nov 07, 2011

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Local Atmosphere at University of Mississippi

hanhag

'13

Mathematics Teacher Education

4.6
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The Square

Oxford, MS is a quaint known for The Square, where you can shop, eat, drink, or listen to music. I am an intern with Thacker Mountain Radio which is a live radio show aired from Off Square Books (which is on The Square) on Ole Miss' very own radio channel, 92.1 Rebel Radio. There's so many wonderful and cultural opportunities to enjoy in Oxford, MS!

Aug 22, 2011

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Local Atmosphere at University of Mississippi

kemoore2

'11

Law

5.0
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A Cultural Crossroads

Oxford has so much to offer not matter what you want to do. There are many different cultures represented in the school and in the community. Everyone is friendly, and there is always something to do. Whether it is Rowan Oak or one of the other historically significant places in Oxford, you can't go wrong.

Aug 16, 2011

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Facts

Shopping Centers
  • The Depot Antique Mall
  • Oxford Mall
Major Sports Teams
  • Memphis Grizzlies: basketball
  • Memphis River Kings: minor league hockey
City Web Sites
Distances to Nearest Major Cities
  • Memphis: TN: 2 hours
  • Tupelo: MS: 1 hour
Did You Know?

Five Fun Facts about Oxford:
• Graceland Too! Paul McLeod and his son, Elvis Aaron Presley McLeod, have turned a residential home in Holly Springs home into a rosy-hued shrine to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. The museum is open 24 hours.
• Movies are a large part of the city’s culture. The Oxford Film Festival is an annual event showcasing films from around the South. Movies including Intruder in the Dust, Big Bad Love, A Time to Kill, Home From the Hills, and The People v. Larry Flynt were filmed in Oxford.
• Every Thursday, host Jim Dees broadcasts “Thacker Mountain Radio Show” live from Off Square Books. The show, which airs on Rebel Radio 92.1 FM as well as Mississippi Public Radio, features live author readings and a wide variety of musical performances. Admission is free.
• In 2008, Oxford hosted the first presidential debate between senators Barack Obama and John McCain. The event took place at the University’s Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts and was moderated by PBS’s Jim Lehrer.
• The Double Decker Arts Festival is an annual showcase of local art, music and food. The festival, which takes place each April, is named from the town’s double decker bus, which was imported from England in 1994.

Famous People from Oxford:
• Larry Brown, writer
• Arthur Guyton, author of the Textbook of Medical Physiology
• Theora Hamblett, artist

Local Slang:
Chicken-on-a-stick – A local favorite that can be bought at Chevron, best when eaten after midnight as a snack.

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Malco Cine 4
1111 Jackson Ave. W
Oxford
(662) 234-5625

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