Thursday, January 12, 2012

Tradition of Graffiti in Oxford's Tunnels

There's a hidden canvas in Oxford for local artists.

Just beneath Jackson, University, and many roads in between, rests tunnel walls that high school and college students use for art.

The draw for students started with curiosity - myths of James Meredith roaming through the tunnels had one Ole Miss student and graffiti artist, Rebecca, wondering what lies beneath.

The penalty for vandalism in Mississippi is nothing to fool around with, including a fine and jail time. Yet, year after year, students keep coming back, passing the myth and tradition to their friends.




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