July 2018

EXPERIENCE OXFORD

The Orientation Issue

Welcome STUDENTS & PARENTS A Guide to Your Oxford & Ole Miss Experience JUNE/JULY 2018

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Ed Meek Founder and President, New Media Lab LLC

Editor Anna Grace Usery

Welcome! On behalf of our team at New Media Lab, LLC, parent company of HottyToddy.com and Experience Oxford Magazine, and our advertisers, we hope you enjoy this issue of our magazine.

We also encourage you to visit HottyToddy.com, our online media company, which has grown to have over 3.4 million viewers (and still growing) in the past year. At HottyToddy.com we provide daily news, sports, information and entertainment. Our social media presences (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat) have a combined following of more than 100,000 people and are growing every day.

New Media Lab’s media ventures exist as real-world “new media” companies, which are excellent environments for Ole Miss students to get internship experience.

Creative Director Hannah Vines Advertising Babs Blair Chance Smith Steve Vassallo Contributors Abigail Bailey Adam Brown Talbert Toole Steve Vassallo Savannah Woods

New Media Lab Mission Statement New Media Lab LLC is a marketing and communications company with multiple ventures inspired by entrepreneurship and innovation, providing enrichment experiences for students and engagement of faculty while generating financial support for the Meek School of Journalism and New Media at the University of Mississippi.

Photography Steven Gagliano Jim Hendrix

About Ed Meek Ed Meek is the founder and president of New Media Lab, LLC. He is former Assistant Vice Chancellor for Public Relations and Marketing at the University of Mississippi and CEO of Oxford Publishing, a national publishing and trade show group. He was the founder of the Tupelo Furniture Market, one of the largest exhibition centers in America, a Fellow of the American Council on Education and a recipient of the Mississippi Governor’s Distinguished Citizen Award. He is the author or co-author of several books. He and his wife, Becky, are loyal Ole Miss alumni and benefactors who established the Meek School of Journalism and New Media at The University of Mississippi.

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ON THE COVER:

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Table of Contents

10 Freshman Advice Column: What to Expect from Your Ole Miss Experience

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21 Campus Dining Options: See the Food Varieties Ole Miss Has to Offer

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Parks and Recreation in Oxford A guide to the best places for excercise, recreation, and relaxation in Oxford

With Love, La La Letter How Ole Miss student Bella Gonzalez launched her company, Lala Letter

53 New! Health & Wellness Section Find out where to get the best medical and personal care in Oxford

Dorm Sweet Dorm: How to Cozy Up the Most Drab Dorm Spaces

56 Premium and Personal A Q&A with the Blake at Oxford Assisted Living and Memory Care

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Community Events Oxford Medical Ministries Golf Tournament

July 22nd - 26th

Oxford Community Market

June 2nd This year's tournament will be a 4-man scramble held at The University of Mississippi golf course starting at 8 am. contact (601) 906 -4876

June Events at Off Square Books June 7th - 19th Joseph Crispino with Atticus Finch June 7th | 5 pm Hannah Pittard with Visible Empire June 17th | 5 pm

45th Annual Faulkner & Yoknapatawpha Conference

Every Tuesday

Summer Sunset Series Sundays in June 6 pm | The Grove Mississippians Jazz Ensemble June 3rd Funkatomic (Funk Quartet) June 10th Black Water Trio (Acoustic) June 17th

The Oxford Community Market takes place every Tuesday at the Armory Pavilion, which is at the corner of Bramlett and University Ave. The market is open from 3-6:30 pm, and features fresh, local vendors such as Yokna Bottoms Farm, Oxsicles, Sweet Gypsy Creamery and many more. oxfordcommunitymarket.com

The forty-fi fth annual Faulkner and Yoknapatawpha conference will take up as its guiding concern the question, “What did slavery mean in the life, ancestry, environment, imagination, and career of William Faulkner?” In addition to four keynote lectures, the conference program will include panel presentations, guided daylong tours of North Mississippi and the Delta, including a “Behind the Big House” tour of former slave quarters in Holly Springs, Mississippi, and sessions on “Teaching Faulkner” led by James B. Carothers, Terrell L. Tebbetts, Brian McDonald, Charles Peek, and Theresa M. Towner.

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Sam Mooney (Folk) June 24th

Kristina Stancil with North Mississippi Murder & Mayhem

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Lectures at the University Every Monday in June Small Business Development Center, Training Room | 6 pm-8 pm Open to the Public

Starting a Business: First Steps June 4th

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LOU 4th of July Celebration July 4th

Cash Flow Projections for Your Business Plan June 25th

The Chamber of Commerce continues to unite a team of volunteers to partner with the City of Oxford, Lafayette County, and the University of Mississippi for the Annual LOU 4th of July Community Celebration. Visit their website for event updates!

events.olemiss.edu

lou4thofjuly.com

How to Develop a Business Plan June 11th

Yoga on the Trail Mondays in June & July Free yoga is offered to the Oxford community every Monday at 8 am on the Bailey Woods Trail. Participants are encouraged to bring a yoga mat and water.

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What have you loved most about your time at Ole Miss?

FRESHMAN ADVICE COLUMN

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR

Ole Miss

EXPERIENCE

by Abigail Bailey

As I enter my senior year and reflect on my past three years at the University of Mississippi, what I have loved the most is the family. The Ole Miss family. The University of Mississippi is home to so many different people from around the world and having the opportunity to grow as a student alongside so many other great people has truly been a privilege.

– Elam Miller

It takes time to make friends!

I was so stressed out the first few weeks about finding my best friends, and luckily I did get to know a handful of girls who ended up being my best college friends. But there were so many others I didn't know until sophomore or junior year.

– Savannah Smith

What do you wish you would have known going into freshman year?

If you could go back and do freshman year again, would you do anything different? If so, what?

There were some instances where I hoped a week would be over because I was really busy with school, or I was dreading a meeting that I had to attend and didn't know anyone else going. I learned overtime to appreciate every moment and look for the good in everything. At the time, I wish I had appreciated how beautiful campus looks at midnight walking back from the library. I wish I had appreciated those new people I met because I put myself in a different setting. Time at Ole Miss goes by so quickly, and there is so much joy and beauty in everything. It is crucial to open your eyes and be grateful for every moment.

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What was your favorite campus organization that you were involved in during your time at Ole Miss?

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The Big Event has been my favorite organization on campus since my first year. Being able to give back to the community that gives us so much is one of the most special things in my heart. Each year, the town of Oxford welcomes thousands of students from all over with open arms to Ole Miss and the Oxford Community. The Big Event is a great way to say thank you by volunteering to help out with projects around the city and greater Lafayette area–

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I learned that it is ok to not do what everyone else is doing. College is your four years and you get to do your own thing. After I got that, I was much more comfortable in my own skin and felt free to be and do exactly what I wanted to.

– Savannah Smith

What did you learn freshman year that you didn’t expect?

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What’s your advice on maintaining good grades freshman year (and throughout college)?

My advice for maintaining good grades would be to go to class, try your hardest on every assignment, and get to know your professors. Going to class is crucial.

Teachers give most of the information, extra credit, and test assistance during class. Every assignment, even a small homework grade, will help. Getting to know your professors will help them want to help you. The more you meet with your professors and show interest in the course, the more they will show interest in watching you succeed and helping you get there. Work your hardest, so that when you get to the final you know you've done everything you can do to get your grade. Most importantly, get sufficient sleep. No one can do well on a test when they haven't slept.

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WHAT TO EAT

WHAT TO EAT

FINE DINING

Chancellor's Grill & Lounge 425 South Lamar Blvd 662-371-1400 City Grocery Southern Cuisine 152 Courthouse Square (662) 232-8080 (Reservations Recommended) Colonels Quarters Fine Dining 120 Castlehill Dr (662) 234-3735 Lenora’s Italian Southern Dining 309 N Lamar Blvd, Ste. C (662) 236-1144 McEwen’s Southern Steakhouse 1110 Van Buren Ave (662) 234-7003 Mesquite Chop House Steak House 1001 Jackson Avenue East (662) 232-8855 Oxford Grillehouse Seafood & Steaks 114 Courthouse Sq (662) 701-8285 Ravine Contemporary Southern Cuisine 53 County Road 321 (662) 234-4555

Saint Leo 1101 Jackson Avenue East (662) 380-5141 Snackbar 721 N Lamar Blvd (662) 236-6363 Stella 208 S. Lamar Blvd.

(662) 380-5047 Tarasque Cucina 14 CR 307 (662) 380-0381 The Wine Bar 401 S. Lamar Blvd.

(662) 238-3500

CASUAL DINING 6’n Tubbs Pizzas & Calzones 2625 W Oxford Loop (662) 563-6562

Abner’s Chicken Tenders & Wraps 430 S Lamar Blvd (662) 232-8659 1927 W Jackson Ave (662) 236-3080 Bacchus On the Square Seafood 122 Courthouse Square (662) 638-3800

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Pizza Hut 1103 W Jackson Ave 662) 236-3333 1506 E University Ave (662) 236-2005

Beacon Restaurant Home Cooked Meals 1200 N Lamar Blvd (662) 234-5041 Big Bad Breakfast 719 N Lamar Blvd (662) 236-2666 Chicken Salad Chick 1300 Merchants Dr. 662-380-5582 Dodo's Pizza 614 Jackson Ave E. (662) 638-3555

Newk’s Salads, Sandwiches & Califonia Style Pizzas 1309 University Ave (662) 513-5303 2305 W Jackson Ave, Ste. 217 (662) 238-2727 newks.com

Greenline Salads 1002 Van Buren Ave. 662-234-7829

Oby’s Cajun Cuisine 1931 University Ave (662) 234-4530

Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches 2206 W Jackson Ave (662) 236-7117

Oxford Burger Co. 920 Jackson E. (662) 238-6101

King's Steak House 1007 College Hill Road (662) 638-3933 Mama Jo’s Plate Lunches & Daily Specials 1503 N Lamar Blvd (662) 513-0235 McAlister’s Deli Sandwiches, Salads, Potatoes & Desserts 1515 University Ave (662) 234-1363

Oxford Canteen 766 N Lamar Blvd (662) 638-3393 Phillips Grocery Hamburgers, Chicken, Salads & Desserts 2406 S Lamar Blvd (662) 236-5951 Pizza Den Spaghetti & Sandwiches 499 Heritage Dr (662) 234-5537

Sizzler Steak House Family Steak House 582 Hwy 6 E (662) 234-4667 Soulshine Pizza Factory Pizza, Calzones & Salads 308 S Lamar Blvd (662) 533-7685 Southern Craft Stove & Tap 705 Sisk Avenue, Suite 111 (662) 234-6007 The Coop at Graduate Oxford 400 N. Lamar Blvd.

(662) 234-3031

FUN DINING

Ajax Diner Catfish & Daily Specials 118 Courthouse Square (662) 232-8880

Bouré Upscale Family Dining 110 Courthouse Sq (662) 234-1968 Buffalo Wild Wings 2315 W Jackson Ave (662) 238-2716 Chili’s 2576 W Jackson Ave (662) 281-3951 Frank and Marlee’s Steaks & Sandwiches 1210 Harrison Ave (662) 259-2442 Funky’s Pizza 1012 E Jackson Ave (662) 259-2881 Green Roof Lounge Comforting & Seasonal Cuisine 305 West Jackson Ave (662) 638-6017

Bim Bam Burgers Burgers & Toppings Bar 2204 W Jackson Ave (662) 238-7802 The Blind Pig Sandwiches & Sliders 105 N Lamar Blvd (662) 234-5119

Gus's Fried Chicken 1309 N. Lamar Blvd.

(662) 638-3420 gusfriedchicken.com/oxfordmississippi-location/

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WHAT TO EAT

WHAT TO EAT The Levee Burgers & Wings 1008 Jackson Ave (662) 513-3223

The Corner Sandwiches, Wraps & Fries 1002 Jackson Ave (662) 380-5029

The Library Burgers & Sandwiches 120 S 11th St (662) 234-1411

Proud Larry’s Pizza, Pasta & Salads 211 S Lamar Blvd (662) 236-0050

Local's Restaurant 309 North Lamar Blvd.

(662) 234-9594

Rafter's Music & Food 1002 Jackson Avenue E. (662) 234-5757

Lost Pizza Co. 7102 College Hill Rd. (662) 371-1576

Mugshots 400 Merchants Dr. (662) 380-5054 mugshotsgrillandbar.com Old Venice Pizza Co. 1112 Van Buren Ave (662) 236-6872 Panera Bread 1902 West Jackson Ave. 662-234-3793 Pita Pit 319 Old Hwy 7 N (662) 238-3535

Burger King 1741 University Ave (662) 281-0870

Krystal's 459 Hwy 6 W (662) 234-1469

Captain D’s 2533 W Jackson Ave (662) 234-7347

LB’s Meat Market 2008 University Ave, Ste. E (662) 259-2999 Lenny’s Sub Shop 2580 W Jackson Ave (662) 236-3600

The Roundtable Plate Lunches & Burgers 132 Courthouse Sq (662) 513-0588

Chick-Fil-A 2307 W Jackson Ave (662) 232-8787 chick-fil-a.com

Square Pizza 1101 Van Buren Ave (662) 234-9333

Chipotle 2151 Jackson Ave W (662) 236-6412

Tallahatchie Gourmet 1221 Van Buren Ave. (662) 380-5047

Domino’s Pizza 1603 W Jackson Ave (662) 236-3840

Taylor Grocery Catfish & Steaks Old Taylor Rd, Taylor, MS (662) 236-1716

Firehouse Subs 1501 W Jackson Ave (662) 234-0707

Thacker 564 3000 Old Taylor Road, Suite C (662) 380-0381

FAST DINING

Arby's 103 Home Depot Dr. (662) 234-0803

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Five Guys Burgers & Fries 2153 Jackson Ave W (662) 550-4607 Huddle House 1925 W Jackson Ave (662) 238-2977 IHOP 2152 W Jackson Ave (662) 513-9991

Little Caesar’s Pizza 1725 University Ave (662) 234-7878 McDonald’s 1900 E University Ave (662) 234-3800 1803 W Jackson Ave (662) 236-6600 Papa John’s 1506 W Jackson Ave (662) 234-8648 Popeye’s 2622 Jackson Ave W (662) 234-4700 Sonic Drive-ln 2000 Jackson Ave W. (662) 234-8005 Subway 1948 University Ave (662) 236-1008 1901 W Jackson Ave, Ste. C (662) 234-7545 Taco Bell 1726 University Ave (662) 234-4403

Wendy’s 1904 W Jackson Ave (662) 234-9207 703 Sisk Ave (662) 236-4745 Wingstop 1522 Jackson Ave. W (662) 380-5667 Zaxby’s Wings, Tenders & Salads 2574 W Jackson Ave (662) 234-1024

INTERNATIONAL

H20 Oriental Café Pan-Asian Cuisine 1304 University Ave (662) 513-6288 Jinsei Sushi 713 N Lamar Blvd.

(662) 234-0109 Kabuki Sushi Bar & Japanese Steakhouse 1631 W Jackson Ave (662) 236-7346

Aloha Thai-Hawaiian Restuarant 2580 Jackson Ave W #30 (662) 202-6661 Casa Mexicana Mexican Food 1908 W Jackson Ave (662) 236-3855

La Perla Tapatia Mexican Food 1912 University Ave #8 (662) 638-3873

China Royal Asian Cuisine & Buffet 1938 University Ave (662) 513-4999

Maharaja Indian Cuisine 2570 W Jackson Ave, Ste. 23 (662) 234-1975

Chow King Grill & Buffet Asian Buffet 2142 W Jackson Ave (662) 234-6664

Toyo Japanese Sushi Bar & Hibachi 2305 W Jackson Ave, Ste. 207 (662) 232-8668

El Agave 2305 Jackson Ave W #211 (662) 715-1740 El Milagros Taqueria 1420 W Jackson Ave (662) 236-1717 Visit hottytoddy.com for news, arts, sports and fun! | 17

WHAT TO EAT

WHAT TO EAT Zaap Thai Kitchen 1438 N Lamar Blvd #3 (662) 801-9991

BBQ Papito’s Mexican Restaurant 2570 W Jackson Ave, Ste. 21 (662) 234-4011 papitosmexicanrestaurant.com Pick Thai 1101 Frontage Rd (662) 380-5428 Rice and Spice Authentic Thai Food 1520 W Jackson Ave (662) 801-9338 Salsarita's 1801 Jackson Ave W. (662) 638-0595 South Depot Taco Shop Tacos, Quesadillas & Nachos 1004 Van Buren Ave (662) 234-7866 The Noodle Bowl Asian Bistro 1501 W Jackson Ave (662) 234-4974 The Taco Shop 1921 University Ave (662) 234-9668 Volta Taverna Greek Cuisine 710 N Lamar Blvd (662) 236-1871

B’s BBQ Smoked Pork Tenderloin, Chicken, Ribs & Sides 825 College Hill Rd (662) 513-0401 Dickey's BBQ 311 Jackson Ave W #301 (662) 801-9260 Handy Andy BBQ, Sandwiches, Ribs, Peach & Apple Fried Pies 800 N Lamar Blvd (662) 234-4621 Louisiana Rubdown BBQ & Burgers 78 Highway 30 E (662) 380-5010 Moe’s BBQ BBQ, Ribs, Sandwiches & Nachos 311 S Lamar Blvd (662) 236-6637 Neon Pig BBQ & Burgers 711 N. Lamar Blvd.

(662) 638-3257 Rebel Barn 1412 Jackson Ave W. (662) 469-6227

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BAKERIES & CAFES Beagle Bagel Cafe 1801 West Jackson Ave. Ste.B-104 (662) 380-5094 Bottletree Bakery 923 Van Buren Ave (662) 236-5000 Community Donuts 1703 University Ave (662) 638-3839 Cup's of Oxford 1543 Jackson Ave W (662) 380-5027 Honey Baked Ham Hams, Turkeys, Roasts & Desserts 204 Merchant's Drive (662) 234-4472

Square Books Café 160 Courthouse Square (662) 236-2262

Starbucks Coffee 1804 West Jackson Ave (662) 281-3964 Uptown Coffee 265 N Lamar Blvd, Ste. G (662) 513-0905

SWEET TREATS

Holli’s Sweet Tooth Ice Cream & Candies 265 N Lamar Blvd (662) 236-7505 Insomnia Cookies 303 South Lamar Blvd.

(877) 632-6654 Juva Juice & Smoothie Bar 1801 Jackson Ave W. (662) 380-5043

Baskin Robbins Ice Cream & Milkshakes 550 Hwy 7 S (662) 513-0156

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Gourmet Chocolate & Candies 2305 W Jackson Ave (662) 236-2911

Great American Cookie & Marble Slab Creamery 1801 Jackson Ave West A-102 (770) 514-4500

Smoothie King 2311 W Jackson Ave, Ste. 307 (662) 259-2651

Sno Biz 1707 University Ave (662) 234-8889 Chaney’s Pharmacy’s Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt 501 Bramlett Blvd (662) 234-7221 Vienna Desserts House Of Fine European Cakes, Pastries & Desserts 2102 Harris Dr (662)-234-0088 Ya’s Ya’s Yogurt Frozen Yogurts 100 Courthouse Sq (662) 234-0038

Living Foods Wellness Cafe & Juicery 809 College Hill Rd (662) 234-4443 Lusa’s Pastry Café Pastries & Sandwiches 1120 N Lamar Blvd (662) 234-9208 Mugg Cakes Online Catering (662) 771-6844 Shipley’s Do-Nuts 2151 S Lamar Blvd (662) 281-8414

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WHAT TO EAT

WHAT TO EAT

CAMPUS DINING OPTIONS ENTIRE MENU *excluding alcohol

Papitos Mexican Restaurant & Grill 2570 Jackson Ave W #21, Oxford, MS (662) 234-4011

Story by Talbert Toole Information Courtesy of Ole Miss Dining Services

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inding a place to grab a bite to eat can be challenging for freshmen on campus. Luckily, Ole Miss offers a variety of places for students to choose from including places in the Ole Miss Student Union, The Pavilion and the Johnson Commons.

Although the Student Union is under construction, its reopening is slated for January 2019. Students currently have access to the dining hall in the union, which includes McAlister’s Deli, Qdoba and Chick-fi l-A. According to Bradley Baker, director of the Ole Miss Student Union, the renovations will include a new and extended student lounge, dedicated student organization space, new administrative offices and the Center for Inclusion and Cross Cultural Engagement.

“The renovation also includes a chamber room with theater-style seating as well as eight meetings rooms of various sizes ranging from 400 square feet to 2,540 square feet,” Baker stated.

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The Marketplace at the Residential College Students can eat as much or as little as they want at The Marketplace at The RC. One swipe of the Student ID Card allows students to choose from 7 different dining venues (pizza, home style, international, deli, salad bar, desserts and made-to-order) in a comfortable and social atmosphere.

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WHAT TO EAT

WHAT TO EAT

The Pavilion

The Student Union

Chick-fil-A is a quick-service

chicken restaurant chain in the United States. Its products include delicious chicken sandwiches, salads, additional entrees, and side dishes.

Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers focuses on one

McAlister's Deli is a fast casual

restaurant chain known for its sandwiches, spuds, soups, salads, desserts and McAlister's Famous Sweet Tea.

Located in the Olivia and Archie Manning Performance Center, the Grill at 1810 is a great spot to grab a bite. With a focus on nutrition, the executive chefs work directly with the University nutrition staff to create menu items. Eat like an Athlete!

item: Signature chicken fingers, prepared with fresh, never-frozen meat, fried to order after being handdipped in batter, flour and signature seasonings.

Johnson Commons Panda Express features Mandarin

and Szechwan wok-cooked entrées, and sides for lunch and dinner.

Favorites are beef with broccoli, orange chicken and kung pao chicken. Several sides to choose from, and don’t forget a dessert, even if it’s only a fortune cookie.

Which Wich Superior Sandwich Shop serves custom-crafted sandwiches

and salads with over 60 toppings to create a masterpiece.

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Steak 'N' Shake

Qdoba Mexican Grill specializes in a variety of fresh Mexican foods. The concept borrows from the Oaxaca, Veracruz and Yucatan regions of Mexico to create fresh and flavorful cuisine prepared exhibition-style in full view of the customer.

Einstein Bros Bagels is a deli

and coffee Café located in Anderson Hall, across the street from the Vaught Hemingway Stadium parking lot as well as in the Law School Building. Einstein's offers a wide assortment of fresh baked bagels, sandwiches, salads, wraps, and a full line of coffee and espresso drinks.

The Rebel Market

Asian-style cuisine, including handrolled sushi, made-to-order pasta options, and brick-oven pizza are just a few options that accompany their line of traditional Southern foods, deli and salad bar. The Rebel Market is the fi rst Certified Green Restaurant in the state of Mississippi.

The word “steak” stands for STEAKBURGER. The term “shake” stood for handdipped MILK SHAKES.

Freshii

Freshii offers a menu of salads, burritos, wraps, rice bowls, yogurts, breakfast and soups made with high-quality, fresh ingredients. It has all the elements of fast casual (high-quality food, that's quick and convenient) with the added focus on health and wellness.

Provisions on Demand (P.O.D.)

offers grab-n-go sandwiches, fruit cups, parfaits, sushi, drinks, chips and more!

Locations include the Turner Center, Guyton Hall, Stockard Hall, Crosby Hall, Minor Hall and Lamar Hall.

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WHERE TO STAY

WHERE TO STAY

APARTMENTS Anderson Estates 1731 Anderson Rd (662) 234-0380

Creekwood Located on Old Sardis Rd (662) 236-7736

ARCHIVE Oxford 2212 Jackson Ave. West (662) 234-7460 Faulkner Flats 2998 Old Taylor Road (601) 707-1097 liveatfaulknerflats.com Cambridge Station 801 Frontage Rd. (662) 234-1801 liveatcambridgestationapts.com

Campus Creek 101 Creekmore Blvd (662) 513-4980 Canterbury Crest Apartments 1531 Tyler Cove (662) 234-1012 Clearbrook Located on Old Sardis Rd (662) 236-7736 Cotton Creek Located on Old Sardis Rd (662) 236-7736 Cove Apartments 1903 Anderson Rd (662) 234-1422

Flatts at South Campus 900 Whirlpool Drive (662) 281-1335 flattsatsouthcampus.com Fox Hollow Located on College Hill Rd (662) 236-7736

Highland Square 206 Town Center Dr, Ste. 100 (866) 978-2497 Leasing Office: 309 N Lamar Blvd, Ste. A (662) 550-2020 Hub at Oxford 109 Anchorage Rd (662) 234-2833

Lafayette Place 1711 Anderson Rd (662) 513-6222 liveatlafayetteplace.com

Gather Oxford 207 Hathorn Road (662) 382-9612

Lexington Pointe 2000 Lexington Pointe Dr. Phone: (662) 281-0402 Fax: (662) 281-1173 liveatlexingtonpointeapts. com

Heritage Park 600 McElroy Dr (662) 236-4433

Maplewood Apartments 49 Effie Circle (662) 236-7091

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Molly Barr Ridge 1101 Molly Bar Rd. (662) 816-0444

Molly Barr Trails 1021 Molly Barr Rd (662) 816-8800

The Links 44 Private Rd 3151 (662) 513-4949

Cottages at Hooper Hollow 2743 S Lamar Blvd (662) 202-2490

Oak Grove Apartments 3036 Davis Dr (662) 236-4749

The Retreat 2405 Anderson Rd (662) 550-2003

Edinburgh Place Condos 1500 Anderson Rd (662) 238-2930

Oak View Apartments 41 Rubin Dr (662) 236-3927

U Club Townhomes at Oxford 100 U Club Cove (662) 233-5235

Esplanade Ridge Located on Anderson Rd (662) 801-5170

Old Sardis Place Located on Old Sardis Rd (662) 236-7736

Uncommon Oxford 514 East Jackson Ave. (662) 368-1090

High Pointe Condos 26-30 Thacker Heights (662) 236-9611

Old Taylor Place 2112 Old Taylor Rd. Phone: (662) 236-4300

University Arbors 805 College Hill Rd. (662) 234-0170

Jackson Square Condos 119 Chestnut St (662) 236-9790

Pine Grove Apartments 2400 Anderson Rd (662) 234-1550

University Trails Oxford 900 Whirlpool Dr (662) 281-1335

Solo Apartments 1430 University Ave (662) 234-4144

West 100 Jackson Ave. (662) 513-9990

Marks Condominium Located on Old Taylor Rd (662) 234-8718 or (662) 816-7873

Solo 2 Apartments 1304 Elliot Drive (662) 234-4144

Westwind Townhomes Michael Dr (662) 234-0000

Taylor Bend Apartments 101 Old Taylor Rd (208) 356-6686

CONDOMINIUMS

The Connection 2000 Oxford Way (662) 236-3160 The Domain at Oxford 2002 Oxford Way (662) 638-6363

Aspen Ridge 2214 Anderson Rd (662) 513-0011

Cedar Ridge Condos 588 Hathorn Rd (662) 234-5421

Orleans Oaks 98 Rd 1084 Provence Park Condos 1102 Frontage Rd (662) 801-1815 Soleil Condominiums 100 Private Rd 3049 (662) 234-9364 Tanglewood 112 S 17th St. (662) 513-9990

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WHERE TO STAY The Park 1100 Park Lane 662-816-4293 Turnberry Condominiums 2100 Old Taylor Rd West End Robbins Circle (662) 801-5170

WHERE TO STAY Hampton Inn Conference Center & Hotel 103 Ed Perry Blvd.

(662) 234-5565 Hampton Inn West Hotel 110 Heritage Dr. (662) 232-2442

HOTELS/LODGING 512 Bed and Breakfast Bed & Breakfast 512 Van Buren Ave. (662) 234-8043

The Z Bed and Breakfast Bed & Breakfast 1405 Pierce Ave. (832) 259-0088 Blue Creek Cabin Bed & Breakfast 535 Hwy. 30 East (662) 238-2897 Castle Hill Resort 120 Castlehill Dr. (662) 234-3735 Chancellor’s House Hotel 425 South Lamar Blvd.

(662) 371-1400 Courtyard by Marriott Oxford 305 Jackson Avenue E (662) 638-6014

Oak Hill Stables 670 CR 101 (662) 234-8848 Ole Miss Motel 1517 University Ave. (662) 234-2424 Quality Inn & Suites 1808 West Jackson Ave (662) 234-6000 Ravine Bed and Breakfast 53 CR 321 (662) 234-4555

Hermitage Gardens Senior Care 1488 Belk Blvd (662) 234-8244 fivestarseniorliving.com Holiday Inn Express 112 Heritage Dr. (662) 236-2500 Home2 Suites Oxford Hotel 101 South Lamar Court (662) 238-3400 Little Q Ranch Bed & Breakfast 1018 CR 251 (662) 801-5764 Nests BnB and Events Bed & Breakfast 81 CR 231 (662) 236-7733

Graduate Oxford 400 North Lamar Blvd.

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The Barnloft at Willowdale Farm Bed & Breakfast 28 CR 225 (662) 801-8600 The Burrows Bed & Breakfast 40 CR 287 (662) 292-2220 The Inn at Ole Miss 120 Alumni Drive (662) 234-2331 Towneplace Suites

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WHERE TO STAY Neutral palettes are your best friend. Most of the dorms on campus have beige or beige-toned walls. Sticking to a simple, neutral color scheme will help you avoid having a room that seems cold or clashes with your walls.

Keep it cozy. Using lamps or string lights will not only warm up a room, but it will make it feel more inviting than the glaring overhead lights that come with every dorm.

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Tip: Placing your bed on risers will add a little drama and a lot of extra storage. Custom bedskirts are also a must.

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Add antique ďŹ nishes. Bringing in a few nonconventional pieces like this one not only adds texture to a room, but also makes it unique.

Create dimension. Mirrors always help a room appear bigger (it helps if they are cute). Clear chairs like these provide seating without looking cluttered.

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Tip: Clark Jewelry & Interiors has a great selection of lamps and room decor.

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Campus Living Four types of student residences are available: traditional residence halls, contemporary residence halls, residential colleges, and apartments.

All residential buildings include basic cable, wireless internet, student ID access, central heat & air, laundry facility, furniture. Th is information was gathered from studenthousing.olemiss.edu.

Contemporary residence halls

TRADITIONAL RESIDENCE HALLS

RESIDENTIAL COLLEGES

These seven traditional halls, built between 1952 and 1973, offer classic residential experiences. Each building has a unique set of amenities. Community bathrooms are conveniently located on each floor or wing. Our custodial staff clean the community bathrooms and common areas twice daily. Students are responsible for keeping their rooms clean.

Our residential colleges (RCs) offer enriching experiences to undergraduate students of all classifications. These family-style communities include faculty fellows who live in the buildings and host events and activities for members. The RCs have all of the amenities included in our contemporary halls as well as libraries, classrooms, and the RC Marketplace dining facility. Our custodial staff clean the in-room bathrooms and sink areas in student rooms twice biweekly. Common areas are cleaned twice daily.

Brown (females) Crosby (females) Deaton (males) Hefley (females)

Martin (females) Stewart (males) Stockard (males)

Residential colleges house both female and male members.

CONTEMPORARY RESIDENCE HALLS Our seven traditional halls, built between 1952 and 1973, offer classic residential experiences. Each building has a unique set of amenities. Community bathrooms are conveniently located on each floor or wing. Our custodial staff clean the community bathrooms and common areas twice daily. Students are responsible for keeping their rooms clean. These halls house both males and females.

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APARTMENTS Our apartments provide sophomores and upperclassmen with a more independent style of living that’s conveniently located on campus.

Campus Walk Northgate For a detailed description of each residence hall, visit studenthousing.olemiss.edu

Lexington Pointe is located just off Jackson Avenue, minutes from campus and walking distance from dining, shopping and entertainment. Our community offers spacious 1, 2, & 3 bedrooms with flexible lease terms from 6 to 13 months, in addition to awesome amenities such as outdoor kitchen area, sparkling pool, tanning salon, tennis courts, and much more.

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E ssential Oxford Contacts City Clerk's Office oxfordms.net 662-236-1310

Fire Department oxfordms.net 662-232-2418

Human Resources oxfordms.net 662-232-2453

Oxford Public Library firstregional.org 662-234-5751

Oxford Park Commission oxfordparkcommission.com 662-232-2380

Parking Division oxfordms.net 662-238-2793

City Court oxfordms.net 662-232-2320

FNC Park fncpark.com 662-236-1012

Mayor's Office oxfordms.net 662-232-2301

Oxford Conference Center oxfordconferencecenter.com 662-232-2367

Oxford University Transit oxfordms.net 662-234-3540

Visit Oxford visitoxfordms.com 662-232-2477

Police Department oxfordms.net 662-232-2306

Volunteer Oxford volunteeroxford.org 662-236-6662

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THE ARTS

Oxford Artist's Guild Gallery (1919 University Ave) Oxford Treehouse Gallery 328 Country Rd (662) 236-1667 Southside Gallery Art Exhibits & Receptions 150 Courthouse Square (662) 234-9090 Thacker Mountain Radio Live radio show Thursdays at Off Square Books The Blues Archives Largest collection of blues recordings housed in the J.D. Williams Library at the University of Mississippi The Ford Center for the Performing Arts 100 University Ave (662) 915-2787 The Lyric Oxford Performance Theater 1006 Van Buren Ave (662) 234-5333 The Powerhouse Community Arts Center 413 S 14th St (662) 236-6429 U of M Museum University Ave & 5th St (662) 915-7073

FAMILY FUN

America’s Escape Game 1621 Jackson Ave. (662) 638-3411

TAXI/CAR SERVICES Angel Taxi (662) 715-9382 Austin Taxi (662) 832-9705 Colonel’s Taxi (662) 832-7325

Malco Theatre 1111 W Jackson Ave (662) 236-4962 Oxford Commons 206 Commonwealth Blvd.

(662) 638-0365 malco.com Premier "Allure"Lanes Bowling, Laser Tag, & Arcade 204 Commonwealth Blvd.

(662) 234-8431

PARKING

Park Oxford Assists Visitors & Citizens Parking 107 Courthouse Square (662) 232-8605 U of M Department of Parking & Transportation Campus visitors must purchase a $1 daily hangtag and park in the appropriate marked parking lots.

Lester Hall Room 120 (662) 915-7235

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Daniel’s Taxi & Shuttle (662) 816-9626

PROUD TO CARE FOR YOUR BIGGEST FAN With Five Star Dining, Lifestyle360 activities, and licensed nurses here 24 hours a day, we’ll help Dad get back in the game.

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Magnolia Taxi (662) 400-5286 Need A Ride (662) 607-2631 Oxford Taxi (662) 701-7310 Oxford Limousine Service (662) 259-0508 Rebel Taxi (662) 832-7433 Rose’s Taxi Service (662) 638-3395 University Designated Drivers (662) 607-6387 Varsity Taxi (662) 832-2197 Visit hottytoddy.com for news, arts, sports and fun! | 37

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Parks

Bailey Woods Trail

& Rec in Oxford

South Campus Rail Trail Oxford Depot Trail

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Avent Park

A guide to the best places for excercise, recreation, and relaxation in Oxford

Walking Trails

Restrooms

Bike Friendly

Avent Park Avent Park is home to an impressive community-built playground. The park offers lighted tennis courts, a walking trail, baseball field, frisbee golf course, and a pavilion furnished with picnic tables.

Bailey Branch Park at FNC Located at the corner of Hwy 7 South and Office Park Dr., this park includes a pavilion, playgrounds, and a walking path.

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Playground

Pet Friendly

Picnic Tables

Bailey Woods Trail 3/5 mile

The Bailey Woods Trail connects the University Museum to Rowan Oak and is a great place for visitors to walk, run, or geocache (bikes are not permitted). It is open from dawn to dusk and takes about 20 minutes to walk one-way.

Blackburn-McMurray Outdoor Sports Complex

Clear Creek Campground The campground site is only a short drive to Sardis Lake, allowing its visitors to enjoy watersport activities. Clear Creek has 52 sites with electric hookups, some even have water hookups. It is also located near the scenic Clear Creek Trail. More information can be found at recreation.gov.

Clear Creek Trail 8 miles

The intramural fields are for students who want to play traditional or nontraditional sports without being on a professional team. Anyone can get to the fields from campus by using the sidewalk or bike lane once they cross Chucky Mullins Drive.

Lamar Park

This trail is located near Clear Creek Landing beside Sardis Lake, a 30 minute drive from Oxford. The trail is a thrill for bike enthusiasts, with plenty of downhill fast sections. Find out more at trails.mtbr.com

FNC Park A 75-acre park with 4 softball, 5 soccer, and 10 baseball fields; 8 with synthetic turf infields. It also has a walking track as well as the Oxford Ortho Indoor Practice Facility with 6 retractable batting cages. This massive park is located at 328 Old Sardis Rd. For more information, visit fncpark.com

FNC Tennis Center This center, located at 400 Price St., has 20 lighted hard tennis courts, and is the largest hard court tennis facility in the state. The courts are open year round to the public.

Visit oxfordtennis.net for more information.

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THINGS TO DO Garden Terrace Park Located on the west side of town on Thacker Rd, this park is a 0.5 mile, 10-foot wide walking trail. It's also an interactive park which allows parents to download an app and track where their children play and how many times they visit.

John W. Kyle State Park This park is located in Upper Sardis Lake at 4235 State Park Rd. in Sardis, MS. The facility on site includes tons of services and utilities such as boating, cabins, fishing, golf, volleyball, water skiing and so much more. Visit reserveamerica.com for more details.

Lamar Park 1.5 miles Outfitted with new art sculptures on the Yokna Sculpture Trail and complimented by blooming greenery, the park welcomes all Oxonians (and their pets, of course) with open arms. Located at the corner of College Hill and Country Club Rd.

Oxford City Pool Located at 200 Washington Ave. and is open Monday - Saturday from 1:00 - 6:00 pm, and on Sundays from 1:00 - 5:00 pm. A $3 admission fee applies to patrons under the age of 54. Visit oxfordparkcommission.com for more information.

Oxford Depot Trail 1 mile This trail stretches from Molly Barr to the Oxford Depot; it's 10-feet wide, paved, and has bathrooms and water fountains available. A pedestrian and bike bridge that goes over Jackson Avenue brings you to the Depot.

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Oxford Skatepark Not only is Oxford's state of the art skatepark 10,000 square feet, it also has a playground and a pavilion. The skatepark stays open from 5:00 am until dusk, and is located on Bramlett Blvd.

Price Hill Park This park includes a pavilion, baseball/ softball field, basketball court, and a playground. It is the only park in Oxford with a spray pool and now features a community garden. You can find it at 101 Price Hill Cove.

River Hills Park Located on Pegues Rd. in Oxford, this park features two outdoor basketball courts, a playground, and an open air pavilion.

South Campus Rail Trail 2.8 miles The South Campus Rail Trail is part of a network of trails linking the community of Oxford. The entrance is located on Chucky Mullins Dr., and there are many dirt trails that branch off of the main portion. More details can be found at campusrec.olemiss.edu.

Stone Park Right across the street from the city pool, stone park has a playground, a recreation center, a baseball field, and a park pavilion.

Woodlawn Park The Woodlawn Davis Nature Center is located at the corner of Anderson Rd. and West Oxford Loop. It is an educational park that focuses on conservation and sustainability.

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ANTIQUE SHOPS

Bea’s Antiques 1315 North Lamar Blvd. (662) 234-3376 Cotton Boll Antiques 1501 Molly Bar Rd. (662) 234-8383 Crème de la Crème Antique Furniture, Home Accessories & Gifts 605 S Lamar Blvd (662) 234-1463 Old Taylor Antiques 447 County Rd 303 (662) 234-9797

Mustard Seed Antique Antiques, Shabby Chic Furniture & Accessories 1901 A Jackson Ave W (662) 380-5051 Sugar Magnolia Antique Mall Antique Collectibles 1919 University Ave (662) 234-6330 The Depot Antiques Mall Over 100 Booths 709 N Lamar Blvd (662) 236-1979

HOME & GARDENING Design Gallery Interior Design & Custom Alterations 1603 University Ave. (662) 655-0500

GNC Nutrition & Health Products 2214 W Jackson Ave (662) 234-5687 Good Nutrition Health & Nutrition 1151 Frontage Rd (662) 281-8448 Hollywood Feed Natural, Holistic Pet Food 2210 W Jackson Ave (662) 638-0435 Home Depot Home Supplies 201 Home Depot Dr (662) 234-7863 Hue Oxford Paints & Supplies 2311 W Jackson Ave, Ste. 306 (662) 380-5086

Johnson’s Furniture Showroom 2128 W Jackson Ave (662) 234-7711 johnsonsfurnitureonline.com

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Jones at Home 1005 Jackson Ave E. (662) 232-8690 Magnolia Lighting Light Fixtures & Décor 2206 W Jackson Ave (662) 236-0025 Mississippi Madness Mississippi Made Products 141 Courthouse Square (662) 234-5280

Something Southern Home Furnishings, Décor & Accessories 1223 E Jackson Ave (662) 236-3977 Stash Furniture & Home Décor 137 Courthouse Sq (662) 236-1120 SummerHouse 405 S. Lamar Blvd.

(662) 234-8100

Oxford Home Furnishings 1925 University Ave. (662) 638-3522

The Barn Trading Company 2657 W Oxford Loop (662) 238-7730

Oxford in Bloom Plants, Scrubs & Pine Straw 1446 S Lamar Blvd (662) 236-4686

The Green Door Company Distinctive Furniture 128 MS-30 (901) 647-5850

Provisions 1611 University Ave (662) 638-0480

Tuesday Morning 1925 University Ave (662) 513-0795

Sherwin Williams-Floor Covering Store 2617 West Oxford Lp (662) 234-4156

Unique Furnishings 1612 University Ave (662) 234-0405

Sherwin Williams-Paint Store 1905 Jackson Ave (662) 234-8131

Amelia Handmade Jewelry, Home Goods & Gifts 1006 Van Buren Ave (901) 355-0311

Sneed’s Ace Hardware Home & Garden Supplies 1400 University Ave (662) 234-3232

Bette’s Flowers Order Flowers with Same Day Delivery 1798 University Ave (662) 234-6717

FLORALS & GIFTS

Amit’s Hallmark Creative Gifts, Cards & Candy 2305 W Jackson Ave, Ste. 205 (662) 236-4107

Nest Paper Studio Custom Invitations & Paper Products 265 N Lamar Blvd (662) 281-8808 Olive Juice Gifts & Mississippi Made Products 302 S Lamar Blvd (662) 259-2696

Buff City Soap 1927 University Ave. (662) 238-6228 buffcitysoap.com Chaney’s Pharmacy Pharmacy Services & Gifts 501 Bramlett Blvd (662) 234-7221 Katherine Beck Gifts 134 Courthouse Square (662) 234-9361 Lily Pad Gifts & Accessories Sorority Gifts, Vera Bradley & Unique Jewelry 128 Courthouse Square (662) 238-2900 Material Girlz Fabric 1917 University Ave. 662-234-4466 Mimosa Flowers & Gifts Flowers, Gifts & Quality Candles 2305 W Jackson Ave, Ste. 207 (662) 234-4440

Oxford Floral Floral Services, Gifts & Accessories 1103 Jefferson Ave (662) 234-2515 Treehouse Toys Toys & Gifts 1201 Merchants Dr. (662) 371-1234 University Florists Fresh Flowers 1912 University Ave (662) 234-6044

SEWING & MONOGRAMS Knit 1 Oxford Yarns & Patterns 303 Heritage Dr. (662) 238-2829

Sit N’ Rock Quilt & Sewing Shop 1502 W Jackson Ave (662) 234-0800 Square Alterations 203 N Lamar Blvd (662) 513-0600

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THE ARTS

Frame Solutions Art Gallery & Frames 1453 S Lamar Blvd (662) 259-2400 The Frame-Up Framing & Art 125 Courthouse Square (662) 234-6641 Off Square Books Books & Artist Events 129 Courthouse Square (662) 236-2828 Rebel Music Musical Instruments 1605 W Jackson Ave (662) 234-0999

A Look Ahead Eyewear 102 Courthouse Square (662) 236-3626 Amy Head Cosmetics Make-up & one-on-one consultation 301 S Lamar Blvd (662) 513-0711 Ann Taylor Loft 2317 Jackson Ave. (662) 234-4527

Southside Art Gallery 150 Courthouse Square (662) 234-9090

Cat Daddy’s T-Shirt Shop 304 S Lamar Blvd (662) 236-2639 Cicada for Her Boutique Designer 307 S Lamar Blvd (662) 281-0541 ext. 100

Clark Jewelry & Interiors 800 College Hill Rd. Ste. 6102 (662) 371-1233 Barnes & NobleOle Miss Bookstore 1111 Jackson Ave. (662) 915-7137 ole-miss.bncollege.com

Square Books 160 Courthouse Square (662) 236-2262

Belk Department Store 2319 Jackson Ave W (662) 281-1378

Square Books, Jr. Children’s Bookstore & Toys 111 Courthouse Square (662) 236-2207

Belles & Beaus Children’s & Maternity 1005 Van Buren Ave (662) 236-6880

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Hemline 1106 Van Buren Ave. (662) 638-3633 Hinton & Hinton Outfitters Fashion Apparel, Men’s Suites & Designer Lines 135 Courthouse Sq (662) 234-0691 Indigo’s Women’s Clothing, Gifts & Accessories 265 N Lamar Blvd (662) 236-9707

Austin’s Shoes 2202 Jackson Ave W (662) 638-3108

Ron’s Music Center Musical Instruments 717 N. Lamar Blvd.

(662) 234-0051 S&J Art Gallery Gifts, Art & Framing 1010 E Jackson Ave (662) 234-8139

Gingersnaps Jewelry 1405 E. Jackson Ave (662) 832-6676

CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES

DSquared 918 Jackson Ave Factory Connection Men’s & Women’s Clothing 1911 University Ave (662) 513-9941 Francesca’s 1801 Jackson Ave W (662) 234-5159 Frock Fashions 201 N Lamar Blvd (662) 234-1360

Jos A. Bank 1501 W Jackson Ave, Ste. 105 (662) 281-7475 Kaleidoscope Boutique 2305 Jackson Ave W, Ste 209 (662) 234-6722 Kinnucan’s Outdoor Apparel, Shoes & Accessories 2317 W Jackson Ave (662) 234-9930 Lammon’s Jewelry Engagement Rings, Earrings, Pendants & Men’s Jewelry 1126 N Lamar Blvd (662) 234-2777

Landry’s Menswear Traditional Apparel for Southern Gentlemen 302 S Lamar Blvd (662) 281-0846

Neilson’s Department Store The Oldest Store in the South 119 Courthouse Sq (662) 234-1161

LuLu’s Shoes & Accessories 265 N Lamar Blvd, Ste. J (662) 234-4111

Nella’s Women’s Clothing 103 Courthouse Sq (662) 281-8711

Maison Weiss 2 130 Courthouse Sq (662) 236-5477

New York Fashion Men & Women Clothing 1710 University Ave (662) 234-3182

Marshall’s 500 Merchants Dr. (662) 236-2856 Material Girls 403 S Lamar Blvd (662) 513-0888

Oxford Bridal 1550 University Ave (662) 234-5811

Melody’s Beauty & Fashions 1927 University Ave (662) 234-2273 Merle Norman 2305 W Jackson Ave, Ste. 205 (662) 236-4107

Miss Behavin’ 107 N Lamar Blvd (662) 513-4177 My Favorite Shoes 138 Courthouse Sq (662) 234-0059 Visit hottytoddy.com for news, arts, sports and fun! | 45

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WHERE TO SHOP Oxford Printwear 1722 University Ave (662) 234-5051 Oxford T-Shirt Company 1453 S Lamar Blvd.

662-234-0345 Peas & Carrots 1906 University Ave (662) 236-5566 Pink and Proper 265 N Lamar Blvd (662) 281-1111 Popfizz 400 S Lamar Blvd.

(662) 380-5170 Private Gallery 306 South Lamar Blvd.

662-236-4022 Rack Room Shoes 2305 W Jackson Ave, Ste. 212 (662) 236-3412 Ross 400 Merchants Dr (662) 281-5751 Sally Beauty Supply Beauty Products & Supplies 2580 W Jackson Ave (662) 236-6986 Shoe Carnival 800 Merchants Dr. (662) 236-6670

The Brooks Collection Jewelers 127 Courthouse Square 662-259-2887 The Shoe Dept Brand Name Footwear 2550 W Jackson Ave, Ste. 9 (662) 281-8508 Therapy 136 Courthouse Square 662-234-9907 Thomas Brothers Formalwear 1504 W Jackson Ave (662) 234-2642 Tres Belle 126 Courthouse Square 662-238-6226 Tummies Maternity Maternity Accessories 1003 Van Buren Ave (662) 234-1001 Turkoyz Jewelry & Accessories 1105 Van Buren Ave (662) 234-3427 Van Atkins Jewelers 124 Courthouse Square (662) 236-5012 Village Taylor Women’s Boutique 145 Courthouse Square (662) 234-8217

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Vincent’s Boot & Shoe 2008 University Ave (662) 234-1876 Zoe Cosmetics, Fragrances & Bath Accessories 265 N Lamar Blvd (662) 281-8989

SPORTING GOODS Campus Book Mart 2128 Jackson Ave (662) 234-5993

Dick’s Sporting Goods 300 Merchants Dr. 662-281-5814

BATH BOMBS • FACIAL CARE • PET SOAP • BODY SCRUBS • LOTION BARS LIP BALMS • SHOWER FIZZIES • BODY BUTTER • GIFT BUNDLES

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Hibbett Sports Sporting Footwear, Equipment & Apparel 2317 W Jackson Ave (662) 236-2844 Rebel Locker Room by LIDS 1801 Jackson Ave 662-915-8400 Rebel Rags Ole Miss Gear & Apparel 2302 W Jackson Ave (662) 234-7247 The Trophy Shop 1533 University Ave (662) 236-3726 University Sporting Goods 105 Courthouse Square (662) 234-1736

HEMLINE Stop in and pick up the Hemline 2018 Recruitment Style Guide ON THE OXFORD SQUARE

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How Ole Miss student Bella Gonzalez launched her planner and stationary company, Lala Letter

By Savannah Woods

I

nside Meek Hall, Ole Miss’ art department and the oldest building without renovations on the Oxford campus, fifth-year student Bella Gonzalez bops around to ’80s tunes oozing from the stereo, riding on the buzz from the air conditioners that line the wall of thin glass windows where her studio is housed.

She pulls month-emblazoned paper dividers and earth-colored filler paper out of a closet, spreads them out on a paintsplattered art table and crunches them in a massive hole-punch machine to make one of her signature Lala Letter planners.

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Lala Letter, a shining, new stationary line, made its debut with this signature planner this past spring, but the idea was born in summer 2016. It was Gonzalez’ favorite day of the year – the day she bought a new planner for the upcoming school year. She clicked and browsed, but a wave of disappointment swallowed her when she couldn’t find a planner that fit all her needs. She rallied and resurfaced with the “overwhelming urge” to make her own.

“I thought to myself, ‘Bella, this is what you know how to do. You’re a graphic designer, you know how to market it.

Just make your own!’” Gonzalez said. “It was that day that I knew I would make a planner, but it was when I had to come up with a project for my BFA thesis that it came to life.”

Gonzalez’ thesis, a final project required to graduate with a bachelor of fine arts degree, needed an exhibition of products that included the Lala Letter planner, Lala listers, pens, greeting cards and other earthtoned stationary and paper products. She combined her BFA thesis with her honors thesis by creating a business plan and officially launched Lala Letter into business orbit.

The Sales In preparation for her

exhibition in April, Gonzalez handmade 50 planners and sold all 50 before she defended her thesis. The next round of sales is set to launch at the end of May and will be limited to 500 planners. A portion of the sales will go to conservation programs.

“If this is going to be successful, I want other things to be successful, and people are going to buy things they believe in,” Gonzalez said. “I believe every dollar that’s made here should benefit something; so this year, five percent of proceeds are going to nature and ocean preservation.”

Nature is where Lala Letter affectionately draws the names for the colors of its products – ocean, cotton and rust.

The colors may change from year to year to coincide with whatever cause Lala Letter chooses to support, making each item produced a limited edition.

“Whatever the cause may be, I want it to be a cause that I believe in and that my

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WHERE TO SHOP customers believe in,” she said. “That way, I’ll constantly stay up-to-date with those that I’m servicing.”

The Inspiration Derived from the last letters of her name, Bella said her most prominent desire for Lala Letter is to empower women by inspiring them to internalize the idea of being a “girl boss” – a term coined by Sophie Amoruso, founder of Nasty Gal Fashion. From the organization of the planner to the witty quotes inside, it was all crafted by talking and sending out surveys to hundreds of girls about what they needed in a planner.

“My biggest inspiration is the women around me, and I went to those women for every single thing,” Gonzalez said. “I’d see a girl pull out a planner in a coffee shop, and I’d walk over and be like, ‘Can I ask you about that planner?’ And they’d look at me like, ‘Who are you?’”

She learned to assert herself, though, and to defend her ability to produce her vision with confidence and tenacity. And that energy – that Gonzalez hopes will osmosis to those who use her products – has been driving Lala Letter.

“I want to show people, ‘Yeah, I have a good product, but there is a girl behind this product who will stop at nothing,’” Gonzalez said with a smile. “I just think that millennial women are some of the most amazing and world-changing individuals, and I am so proud to be a part of that group.”

To buy a Lala Letter planner or to see other products, visit LalaLetter.com.

She laughed and added, “This is a conglomeration of 250 different girls’ problems with their planners… and a way for me to solve it.”

Gonzalez said it’s been difficult to be taken seriously as a woman in the printing industry, and she has often times been “written off.”

“It was hard sometimes to be taken seriously as a young, stereotypical sororitylooking girl, walking into a print shop like, ‘Hey, can you print me 100 planners,’” she said as she imitated those she encountered, waving her hands and rolling her eyes.

“They were like, ‘Uh, you can’t afford that,’ or ‘you should go to this other little website.”

OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI

800 College Hill Rd. Suite 6102 (662) 371-1233 Bella Gonzalez created the Lala Letter planner using feedback from over 250 college-aged women.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

WHERE TO SHOP 2128 Jackson Ave W 662.234.7711

DENTIST/ ORTHODONTIST

PRIMARY CARE/ INTERNAL MEDICINE

EYECARE PROFESSIONALS

Dawkins Family Dental Clinic 440 North Lamar (662) 234-5725

Family Medical Group of Oxford 1397 Belk Blvd.

(662) 236-4675

Oxford Eye Clinic & Optical 2167 S. Lamar Blvd.

(662) 234-6683

Collier Dental 2162 S. Lamar Blvd (662) 236-1969

DMD Family Dentistry 2156 S. Lamar Blvd.

(662) 234-4504

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Hal Haney DMD 2156 S. Lamar Blvd.

(662) 234-4504 GO Orthodontics 2408 South Lamar Blvd., Ste. 2 (662) 234-4822

Internal Medicine Associates 551 Azalea Dr. (662) 234-0332 Lafayette Pediatric Clinic 1300 Access Rd Suite 400 (662) 236-3939 Oxford Clinic for Women 2610 S. Lamar Blvd.

(662) 234-1731

Mississippi Eye Consultants 2890 S. Lamar Blvd.

(662) 234-3937

Oxford Family Vision 1110 N. Lamar Blvd.

(662) 234-0400 Oxford University Eyecare 2708 W Oxford Loop #110 (662) 380-5041 Rayner Eye Clinic 1308 Belk Blvd.

(662) 234-6551

PHARMACIES

Lee Dentistry 1201 Office Park Drive (662) 513-0055

Oxford Family Clinic 1914 University Ave. (662) 238-7860

Oxford Center for Cosmetic and General Dentistry 1605 University Ave. (662) 281-8455

Oxford Medical Clinic 2161 S Lamar Blvd (662) 234-1791

CVS Pharmacy 1912 Jackson Ave W. (662) 238-3427

Oxford OB/GYN 1204 Medical Park Dr. (662) 236-5717

G&M Pharmacy 2159 S. Lamar Blvd.

(662) 236-2222

Oxford Pediatric Group 101 Farm View Dr. (662) 513-4399

Kroger 2013 Univeristy Ave. (662) 236-6811

Ross Family Dental Clinic 2710 West Oxford Loop (662) 234-2722 Stubblefield Dental Clinic 508 Azalea Dr. (662) 236-5858

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Children's Clinic of Oxford 2888 S. Lamar Blvd.

(662) 234-8286

Chaney's Pharmacy 501 Bramlett Blvd.

(662) 234-7221

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

Walgreens Pharmacy 1808 University Ave. (662) 513-0894

Exc!te 319 N Lamar Blvd Suite 102 (662) 638-3244

Snap Fitness 304 Heritage Dr. Ste 8 (662) 259-2256

CVM Salon 1105 Van Buren (714) 944-9119

Nail Bar & Co. 107 N. 13th St. (662) 238-6244

Sports Clips 107 Merchants Dr. (662) 638-3399

Walmart 2530 Jackson Ave. (662) 236-5905

GNC 2214 Jackson Ave W. (662) 234-5687

Southern Star Yoga 723 N. Lamar Blvd.

(662) 607-3222

Don's & Dale's Barber Shop 1731 University Ave. (662) 234-1723

Paris Nails 1906 University Ave. (662) 513-0062

Suthern Oasis Spa 317 Heritage Dr. Ste 5 (662) 234-0090

URGENT

Hotworx 916 E. Jackson Ave. (662) 638-3580

The Yoga Space 514 Jackson Ave. E. #30 (662) 638-3289

Emma J Salon 2625 W Oxford Loop (662) 380-5056

Stone Washed Hair Salon 2580 Jackson Ave. W. Ste 34 662-281-8882

Studio A Hair Salon 512 Jackson Ave E (662) 236-2053

Hot Yoga Plus 1801 Jackson Ave W D-104 (662) 380-5009

SALONS/SPAS

Epicure Day Spa 2154 S Lamar Blvd (662) 234-2215

Sarah Kate Purvis 1729 University Ave. (662) 415-6309

The Parlor 2305 Jackson Ave W. (662) 513-0015

Great Clips 1801 Jackson Ave. W. Ste B 101 (870) 838-6221

Southern Chic Salon & Spa 2226 Jackson Ave. W. (662) 234-0404

Vogue Hair Fashions 306 Jackson Ave. E. 662-234-1152

Baptist Memorial Hospital 1100 Belk Blvd (662) 636-1000 RedMed, LLC 1902 B W. Jackson Ave. (662) 550-4049 Urgent Care Clinic 1487 Belk Blvd.

(662) 234-1090 Oxford Urgent Care 1929 University Ave. (662) 236-2232

HEALTH/FITNESS Align Body Mind 125B Heritage Dr (662) 801-7422

Anytime Fitness 2134 Jackson Ave W. (662) 259-2296 BeachFit 42 Jackson Ave W (662) 259-2900

Ole Miss Rebel Athletics 908 All-American Drive (662) 915-7546 Oxford Crossfit 603 S. 16th St. (662) 801-6004 Oxford Fitness Kickboxing 2146 Jackson Ave. W. (901) 652-3411 Orangetheory Fitness 1801 Jackson Ave W. D115 (662) 380-5149 Pure Barre 265 N Lamar Blvd Ste. E (662) 638-5272 Rebel Body Fitness 24/7 1627 W. Jackson Ave. (662) 550-6700

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Alice & Company Salon 1729 University Ave. 662-234-3896 aliceandcompanysalon.com

HairPort Styling Salon 1903 University Ave. Ste 10 (662) 234-5742

Avenue West Salon & Spa 2612 W Oxford Loop (662) 234-7991

Hotty Toddy Tans Blow Out & Beauty Bar 3000 Old Taylor Rd. Suite B (310) 500-7281

Blo/Dry Bar 1801 Jackson Ave. W. (662) 638-3310

La Rousse Salon & Spa 1006 Jefferson Ave. (662) 281-0548

Casa Bella Hair Designs 1300 N. Lamar Blvd.

(662) 234-5501

LaMystique 1508 Jackson Ave. W. (662) 234-2803

Continental Hair Styles 2651-2601 W. Oxofrd Loop (662) 234-8282

Luxe Styling Studio 1308 University Ave. (662) 638-3356

Alice & Company Salon Hair & Nails Offering the best salon services to fit your style...

On that special day and every occasion in between.

662.234.3896 | 1729 University Ave. AliceandCompaySalon.com

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HEALTH & WELLNESS fresh fruit with granola and yogurt, muffins, omelets, and other traditional Southern breakfast items. We realize that many of our residents are accomplished and celebrated cooks themselves, and we encourage their input with our Chef and Culinary Team.

EO: What is your policy on pets?

Blake: We understand that pets are a big part of some seniors’ lives and we welcome pets into The Blake. Small dogs and cats are allowed in our community as long as the resident is able to take care of them.

EO: Do you offer diverse social opportunities for your clients?

Premium & Personal: A Q&A with the Blake at Oxford Assisted Living & Memory Care

EO: What various care services does the Blake provide?

Blake: We are an assisted living and memory care community. Even though our community falls under the umbrella of assisted living, we have very independent residents and we have residents that require additional assistance. We encourage our resident’s independence, while we provide just the right touch of assistance needed to celebrate each day! Memory care residents enjoy spacious and calm living suites, therapeutic areas and a beautiful landscaped courtyard. Our Memory Care Coordinator, Taylor Hollingsworth, implements personalized programming in a group setting and also one-on-one activities with our residents. Sandra Enfinger, Executive Director, and Laura Carwile, Director of Wellness, are both certified Dementia Practitioners by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners, the global leader in dementia education and certification for healthcare professionals. Laura Carwile, with 35 years of nursing experience, visits with each resident and their family members in both our assisted living and memory care communities to create

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their personalized care plan. We welcome residents’ families to visit and stay involved in the care program. With this approach, your loved ones specific needs are attended to more effectively than at other communities or in a private home setting.

EO: How do potential clients know that the facility would be a good fit?

Blake: We encourage each of our potential residents to come in for a visit and stay for an activity or to join us for lunch in our dining room. Th is gives them a good sense of what a day in the life of our community would be like for them. We realize this is a very difficult decision for senior adults and their families and we understand this. We want to make this move as easy as possible for them.

EO: You have evolved an outstanding reputation for the cuisine. How so?

Blake: Our culinary team realizes that food connects us in many ways and truly wants dining to be one of the highlights each day. Each day we offer a homemade feature designed around the preference of our residents. Residents may also order from the a‘ la Carte menu. We are proud of our wide range breakfast offerings such as Belgian waffles,

Blake: We offer several different types of social opportunities for our residents. We have activities that we do each and every week – such as our daily exercise classes, leisure rides around town, bible study, our social hours, and shopping trips. We also have live entertainment in both our communities and we go outside the community as well. Our residents enjoy attending productions at the Ford Center on campus; they love going to the Grill at 1810 and other restaurants around town. If the residents want to go, we will do our very best to make it happen!

EO: If I have a loved one in need of assisted living, how can I best communicate with The Blake to get all of the pertinent information?

Blake: Everyone is welcome to stop by anytime for a tour and gather information. They can call our main number (662) 234-5050 and speak with Lori Hannah, our Director of Sales or they can go online to our Web site for more detailed information – www.blakeliving. com - where they can request additional information and Lori Hannah will contact them immediately.

EO: Is there currently a waiting list?

Blake: We do have a waiting list for certain style apartments, but we have a very limited amount of other apartments styles available– please call us before we do have a waiting list.

EO: Do you have 24/7 nurses on duty?

Blake: We do have nurses on site in our

memory care and assisted living communities 24/7 as well as personal attendants to assist our residents.

EO: What is your policy on visiting?

Blake: The Blake at Oxford is home to all of our residents and we encourage their families and friends to come and see them just like they always have. We have residents with grandchildren, great-grandchildren, etc. come and stay overnight and we even have granddogs that come and visit too! For security purposes, we lock our doors at 7:00 p.m., but our residents and their family members all have a code to gain entrance into the community after hours and visitors can use the outside intercom for assistance to enter the community.

EO: Tell our readers why The Blake is superior to competing properties.

Blake: We expect a higher quality of care at The Blake. Visit our community and you will immediately experience the difference.

Our care philosophy puts a high priority on hospitality and personal attention for both residents and family. That personalized approach is intentional and its part of what separates your experience at The Blake.

EO: Are there any unusual rules or regulations that the public should be aware?

Blake: Some people don’t realize that to move into any assisted living or memory care community in the state of MS you must meet MS Department of Health criteria. People often feel like they need more care and that they need to go to a skilled facility. That is usually not the case – as long as they meet move in criteria, we are able to provide the care that they need. We encourage people to research all their options before they make the decision of which type of care they need – assisted living or skilled nursing.

EO: If we took a survey of your current residents, what 3-4 things would be atop their list that they enjoy most?

Blake: 1. They like the security of having help when needed. 2. They are able to leave their worries behind. 3. They enjoy the fellowship of other senior adults. 4. Excursions or trips are made easy and fun!

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Burns-Belfy Museum

Hear the inspirational story of the first black congregation to build a church in Oxford in 1867.

Newly restored, the 1910 Burns Church now serves the community as a history museum and an events center at 710 E. Jackson. Exhibits review AfricanAmerican life from enslavement thorugh the Civil Rights era. www.burns-belfy.com

Ammadelle

This 1859 Italianate villa mansion, designed by architect Calvert Vaux, is located at 637 North Lamar St.

Hank Aaron Complex

The Hank Aaron Complex, located behind the Oxford Parks Commision's Activity Center on Price Street, maintains three baseball fields, a batting cage, one pavilion, and one covered playground.

The Oxford Conference Center

Located at 107 Ed Perry Boulevard, the Oxford Conference Center has over 25,000 square feet and accomodates banquet events for more than 650 people.

Faulkner's Grave L.Q.C. Lamar House

The restored 1870 home of Mississippi's leading statesman graces three acres at 616 North 14th,. A National Historic Landmark, it holds exhibits on Lamar's life during the Civil War era. A video details the 2008 restoration.

William Faulkner is buried in St. Peter's Cemetery, located on 16th street. Generally recognized as one of the greatest writers of fiction during the 20th century, Faulkner is frequently toasted by visitors.

Rowan Oak

William Faulkner's home is open to the public Tues-Sat, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sun, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. A $5 fee per visitor is charged for house admission. Guided tours are available. The house is located at 916 Old Taylor Road.

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Cedar Oaks

Built in 1859 by William Turner, Cedar Oaks is a Greek revival structure surviving a tumultuous past. Now used as a rental site for civic clubs, receptions, weddings, and tours, the historic home is located at 601 Murray Drive.

Photo by jim Hendrix

St. Peter's Episcopal Church

The church was built following the designs of famed 19th century church architect Richard Upton and organized in 1851. The building is the oldest religious structure in Oxford, having survived the burnings during the Civil War. The church is located on South 9th street, just o the Square.

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Blues Archive

Located in the J.D. Williams Library sits the world's most extensive collection of blues recordings, books, periodicals and photographs. Notable collections are the B.B. King Collection, The Kenneth Goldstein Folklore Collection, and the Living Blues Archive Collection. It's located at 1 Library Loop.

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Lafayette County & Oxford Public Library

One of Mississippi's Regional Libraries oering a wide range of printed and digital resources for adults and children. It's located at 401 Bramlett Boulevard and open Mon-Thurs 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri & Sat 10 a.m. -5:30 p.m., and Sun 2 p.m.-5 p.m.

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City of Oxford 107 Courthouse Square (662) 236-1310

Lafayette County Detention Center 711 E Jackson Ave (662) 234-6421

Oxford City Hall Visitor Information Available inside City Hall 107 Courthouse Square (662) 236-1310

Oxford Fire Department Fire Chief, Cary Sallis 658 N Lamar Blvd (662) 232-2418 (662) 232-2412 (662) 232-2413

Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce

Oxford-Lafayette Humane Society 413 McElroy Dr (662) 236-7631 (662) 236-7633

Yoknapatawpha Arts Council Lafayette County & Oxford’s Arts Agency 413 S 14th St (662) 236-6429 www.oxfordarts.com

U of M Museum

Kinard Hall Wing C, Floors 2 & 3 (662) 915-7234

Malco Theatre Oxford Studio Cinema 1111 W Jackson Ave (662) 236-4962

First Baptist Church of Oxford

Day & Night Walk-In Care 1487 Belk Blvd (662) 234-1090

U.S. Postal Service

University Police Department

440 N Lamar Blvd (662) 236-4265

Urgent Care Clinic of Oxford

Oxford Police Department

Plastic, Cans, Newspaper and Mixed Paper 719 Molly Barr Rd (662) 232-2745

United Way of Lafayette/Oxford/ University

Malco Theatre

The UPS Store

Recycling Drop Off

2535 W Jackson Ave (662) 238-2606

Exhibits Art & Historical Artifacts University Ave & 5th St (662) 915-7073

Businesses & Visitor Info 299 W Jackson Ave P.O. Box 147 (662) 234-4651 info@oxfordms.com

Chief of Police, Joey East 715 Molly Barr Rd (662) 232-2400

Office Depot

Mailing, Packaging & Delivery Services 1739 E University Ave (662) 236-3800

Stamps, Boxes, Mailing Services & Pick-Up 401 McElroy Dr (662) 234-5615 1 Student Union Dr (662) 234-1316 505 Jackson Ave (662) 281-8329

Baptist Memorial Hospital Emergency Services 24/7 1100 Belk Blvd.

(662) 232-8100

Oxford Commons 206 Commonwealth Blvd (662) 638-0365

800 Van Buren Ave (662) 234-3515

North Oxford Baptist Church 304 County Road 101 (662) 234-1101

Oxford-University United Methodist Church 424 South 10th St (662) 234-5278

First Presbyterian Church 924 Van Buren Ave (662) 234-1757

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church 403 University Ave (662) 234-6073

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church 113 S Ninth St (662) 234-1269

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OXFORD RESOURCES

APARTMENTS/RENTALS Investments Archive Oxford 1013 E. Jackson Ave. 1000 Archive Circle (662) 234-3414 (662) 234-7460 FOOD/DINING Cambridge Station Chick Fil A 801 Frontage Rd. Student Union Dr. (844) 827-0392 2307 Jackson Ave. W. (662) 232-8787 Faulkner Flats 2998 Old Taylor Rd. Gus’s Fried Chicken (844) 734-4644 306 S Lamar Blvd.

(662) 638-3420 Flatts at South Campus 900 Whirlpool Dr. Greenline (662) 205-0283 Salads 1002 Van Buren Ave. Harrison Square (662) 234-7829 Luxury Condos Coming Soon 1200 Harrison Ave. HIgh Cotton WIne & Spirits Blake Cannon: 2216 Jackson Ave W. (662) 380-7144 (662) 236-9463 Mark Cleary: (713) 303-8924 Honey Baked Ham 204 Merchants Dr. Hermitage Gardens (662) 234-4472 Assisted Living 1488 Belk Blvd.

Jackson Beer Co. (662) 234-8244 Craft Beer Store 1801 Jackson Ave. W. Lafayette Place (662) 638-3642 1711 Anderson Rd. (662) 513-6222 Kabuki Sushi Bar & Steak House Lexington Pointe 1631 Jackson Ave. W. 2000 Lexington Pointe Dr. (662) 236-7346 (833) 723-4106 La Perla Tapatia BANKS/INVESTMENTS Authentic Mexican First National Bank 1912 University Ave. #8 Main Branch: 101 Courthouse Sq. (662) 638-3873 (662) 234-2821 Lost Pizza Co. Mississippi Federal Credit Union 7102 College Hill Rd. 1101 Jackson Ave W. (662) 371-1576 (662) 236-9099 Raymond James & Associates McEwen's

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