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Campus News

Spectator Editor to attend White House College Reporter Day

Columbus, Miss. - Jessica Barnett, editor of MUW’s campus newspaper, The Spectator, will be attending White House College Reporter Day on April 28.

Student reporters from dozens of campuses across the country were selected to participate in the first-ever White House College Reporter Day. Participants are scheduled to attend a news briefing with White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest in the White House Press Briefing Room, discuss campus-related issues with senior administration officials and meet members of the White House Press Corps. 

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Vagina Monologues returns to The W campus

Liz Bosarge

Senior Reporter

The MUW Student Life Center and National Organization for Women present “The Vagina Monologues” on April 5-7 in the Cochran ballroom at 7 p.m.

Performers will read and act out over a dozen stories of women from Eve Ensler’s award-winning play about the struggles of women around the world. The play is based on true stories about real women and the issues they face. The goal is to tackle serious issues and actual events in a way that is comedic and makes them easier to discuss.

Students learn what it means to be a director

Lauren Trimm

Reporter

The W’s Theatre Department will present a series of student-directed scenes on April 10, 11 and 12 at 7 p.m. in Cromwell.

Directors include Karen Thead, Katie Welch, Candice Monteith, Kevin Barkman, Saudai Jackson, Graham Young and Jonathan Best. The scenes are a way to get students involved and count as a final grade for students in William “Peppy” Biddy’s directing class at The W.

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Dance the night away with the Nightclub Two-Step

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Liz Bosarge

Senior Reporter

Stephen and Frieda Burt will be teaching a five-week dance class to couples at the Stark Recreation Center.

The class will meet every Tuesday for five weeks starting on March 29 with a focus on the nightclub two-step. The class is for couples only. Students, staff and faculty are eligible to take the class for $80, while others will be charged $120.  A $10 discount is offered for two couples who register at the same time.

 

Black alumni discuss experiences on W campus

Monica Kizer

Reporter

The Young Black Leaders Association and Coretta Social Club hosted a panel discussion with MUW African-American alumni on Feb. 16 in Cochran Hall. 

The purpose of “Black Space on a White Campus” is to create an outlet for W alumni to tell their experience as African-Americans on a previously segregated campus. The event organizers hoped the audience would gain a better understanding of what life was like for African-American students in the past. 

Institute of Higher Learning amends weapons policy

Liz Bosarge

Senior Reporter

The Institute of Higher Learning Board of Trustees amended its policy regarding weapons on campus on Feb. 18 to be in compliance with current state law.  Administrators at The W are in the process of updating the campus policy.

There are no changes to the policy regarding lawful carrying of a firearm on the W campus.  Students and employees are not authorized to possess pistols, firearms or other weapons on institutional property or at off-campus events, even if they possess a state-enhanced carry permit.  

Student Life introduces OrgSync to The W

Monica Kizer

Reporter

The Office of Student Life is now using OrgSync, an accessible online tool that helps students and organizations stay connected throughout the campus. 

OrgSync is an online community that will allow organizations and students to complete and review forms, communicate with other organizations and track their respective involvement activities, such as community service and leadership roles.