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Muslim student hopes to dispel stereotypes
College is a time of transition, a time for students to begin to figure out who they are and what their place is in the world. But as impactful as higher education is, it is not the only thing that can make such a difference in students' lives. For Oxford College sophomore Hana Ahmed, there was another significant journey recently: her pilgrimage to Mecca, an important religious journey for Muslims.
Passionate on giving back to Nigeria
In recent times, supplying aid to Africa has been a special interest of American citizens. Everyday, we watch TV segments or hear the stories of the starving children who cannot attend school and immediately want to help. In many cases, we give money, but what we do not see is where that aid and money go. Oxford College sophomore Arome Obende understands that there is a lot more that needs to be done for Africa than just donating money.
Changing the global workforce
If one were to ask an average 19-year-old about the work force, most young adults would go on to talk about their long hours bussing tables in a restaurant or folding clothes in retail, but not Farina Wares. If Wares were to answer this question, she would go on to talk about the unfair working conditions and practices in parts of the world and how she hopes to change them someday.
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Archive By Section - Oxford
Oxford chooses project for ’13 budget, votes to privatize sanitation services
Oxford City Council will vote June 18 on the finalized budget for the 2013 fiscal year, said Mayor Jerry Roseberry.
Oxford College gets a facelift
Oxford College will do extensive construction totaling $16 million to some of its oldest buildings starting this summer.
Oxford to choose projects for '13 budget
Oxford City Council members continue to form the budget for the upcoming 2013 fiscal year but must first pare down $1.2 million in project requests, ranging from equipment for a fourth police officer to new parks to cemetery improvements to more advanced electrical and water meters.
Oxford resident selected as state finalist for Miss Georgia USA 2013
Oxford resident Charlia Larsha was selected as a state finalist in the Miss Georgia USA pageant. A graduate of Newton County High School, Larsha is a sophomore at Gordon College working towards her associate's degree in business administration. After completing her associate's degree, Larsha plans to pursue a bachelor's degree in business management with a minor in finances. She is currently employed at the KFC in Conyers.
Oxford College breaks ground on new library, academic commons
For Oxford College two milestones were met Saturday. First, the annual commencement, second, groundbreaking on a new library and academic commons at the historic college.
Oxford Circle K honored
Oxford Circle K, the college version of Kiwanis, was named Oxford College's service organization of the year for the 300 hours the group dedicated to various causes during the year. On an individual basis, members contributed more than 700 hours to a variety of service projects and Circle K members accounted for more than half of the top 10 volunteers on campus.
Oxford resident to run for Congress
Greg Pallen of Oxford announced that he will be campaigning for District 4 Representative to the U.S. Congress. Pallen is a longtime Oxford resident and local Conyers businessman. He will be running on the Republican ballet on campaign theme, "Honest, Effective Government...for a Change."
Military panel comes to Oxford College
It's been one year since First Lady Michelle Obama and Jill Biden launched Joining Forces. Joining Forces is a campaign that shares the hardships encountered by our military and their families all the while gearing up support and understanding from the larger community.
Neighbors start women’s jail ministry
The Rev. Diane Walton doesn't preach from a pulpit because she says many people in churches aren't the ones in real need. Instead, she and her neighbor Sharlene Smith minister to the troubled women in the Newton County Detention Center.
City homestead tax exemption deadline Friday
Homeowners within the city limits of Oxford have until Friday to file for a $10,000 homestead exemption at the Newton County Tax Commissioner's office.
Three Oxford students robbed at gunpoint
Authorities are searching for two masked men who reportedly robbed three Oxford College students at gunpoint on campus early Thursday morning.
Oxford mulls subdivision ordinances
Builders in Oxford could be required to secure a bond guaranteeing that infrastructure will be completed in new subdivisions before construction can start.
City approves conservation ordinance
The Oxford City Council Monday night approved a new conservation subdivision ordinance to encourage developers to leave more land as open space, but declined to purchase a plot for a new park.
City mulls new subdivision ordinances
Oxford is considering creating new conservation subdivision rules to encourage developers to leave a greater percentage of the total project as open or green space. The rules would be voluntary and would allow developers to build on smaller lots than the current zoning rules allow in order to get the maximum density while keeping at least 40 percent of the total subdivision as open or green space. The City Council may vote on the ...
Southern Folk Advent Service returns Dec. 3
Prominent theology professor and award-winning author E. Brooks Holifield will speak at Meridian Herald's eighteenth annual Southern Folk Advent Service on Saturday, Dec. 3, at 4 p.m. at Old Church on the Oxford College campus. Admission is free.
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