Chris Richardson
Reporter
A vaccine presentation was held in Room 206 of Pohl from 9-10 a.m. on Oct. 16.
The purpose of the presentation was to inform students about getting vaccinated and the purpose of certain vaccines. Matthew Reeves, a graduate assistant in health and kinesiology, and Cole Phillips, an undergraduate intern with the public health education department, gave the presentation.
Jessica Barnett
Online Editor
This is the second part of a story about integration at the W. The first part chronicled how a small group of students are working with Dr. Erin Kempker, an associate professor of history, to learn more about the six women who originally integrated MUW. The first part was published in The Spectator on Oct. 23, 2015, and can be read here. Additional photos can be found here.
Kempker and Arrington echoed the sentiments, calling it intense and admiring the influx of positive reactions from the audience. All four looked forward to the second run of the production, which is currently scheduled for next spring. Vaughn said that she expected it to be bigger, better and even more powerful.
Mallory Johnston
Reporter
The W is looking for opinions about where it should be heading in the next five years.
The university is considering feedback from some of its most important people ─ faculty, staff, students, alumni and community leaders ─ as it examines the most important issues facing the school.
Joanna Frye
Managing Editor
Stark Recreation is offering CPR certification training for students and the community during the 2015-2016 academic year.
There are two sessions that will take place in the fall and spring semesters. The five-hour course is sponsored by the American Red Cross. The cost is $40 for a two-year certification.
Eric Wiggins
Reporter
A mathematics professor at The W has decided to share her martial arts knowledge with students.
On Tuesdays from 6-8 p.m. and Thursdays from 2-4 p.m., students can participate in the aikido club in Pohl gymnasium. Aikido is a Japanese martial art that focuses primarily on redirecting momentum into falls and rolls. Dr. Susan Ficken teaches intermediate algebra, pre-calculus and modern algebra. She has also been practicing aikido since 2006 and encourages everyone to try it at least once.
Liz Bosarge
Reporter
On Oct. 7, The W Staff Council hosted a meeting for all faculty and staff members to review campus emergency situations.
MUW Chief of Police Danny Patton spoke about several emergencies that could occur on campus, how to deal with each type of situation and what to do to help make campus safer.
Monica Kizer
Reporter
Mississippi University for Women's Counselling Center sponsored "Jeans 4 Justice" on Sept. 29 in front of the Hogarth dining area.
The purpose of this event was to spread awareness and empowerment to both women and men who have been affected by domestic and sexual violence. The event lasted from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
