Casanda Anderson

Senior Reporter

The weather has been all over the place lately, and it has been affecting students and faculty.

From colds to strep to flu, many people at The W have experienced the battle between immune system and infection. While it has not reached epidemic levels, it is still important to remember how to prevent catching something and what to do once something has been caught.

Lauren Trimm

News Editor

The W’s Student Government Association hosted “A Night of Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball” on Feb. 28 in the W room.

Tickets were $7 in advance and $10 at the door. The cost of the event covered a meal, masks and a necklace. The meal was provided through a sponsorship with MUW Dining Services.

Lauren Shuman

Online Editor

Fresh out of his sophomore year, Achintya Prasad arrived at the Mississippi Governor’s School. His counselor thought it would look good on his resume, and he didn’t have anything else to do.

He expected maybe 20 other students, probably not the type of people he would have anything in common with. But when he arrived at Poindexter Hall the first day, he found himself surrounded by more than a hundred young scholars.

Jessica McHenry

Reporter

A culinary arts student hosted a three-night event on campus in Shattuck Hall to bring awareness to the importance and ease of breakfast.

“Who doesn’t love breakfast, right?” said Kimberly Heath, senior in Culinary Arts. “It’s the most important meal of the day!”

Casanda Anderson

Senior Reporter

Faculty and staff of the College of Education and Human Sciences were surprised to learn earlier this month that the college is being restructured, and that departments within the college will be moved to other colleges on campus.

The W announced on March 8 that the college will be restructured effective July 1, partly as a cost-saving measure.

Briana Rucker

Reporter

An important celebration is taking place at Mississippi University for Women this weekend.

Homecoming is a valued event on campus, as alumni and current students unite to enjoy festivities and cherish traditions. Laura Tubb Prestwich, an alumna from the graduating class of 2008, expressed what homecoming at The W means to her.

Lauren Trimm

News Editor

The W’s campus has heard a lot about hazing. Stopping these practices has been one of the campus administration’s main goals in recent years.

But what is it? And how can it be stopped?

Trisha Maxey

Photographer

The W’s very own creative writing professor, Michael Smith, held a book signing on Feb. 8 at The Bookend on campus.

The signing featured Smith’s second work, “Desperation Road,” which was released on Feb. 7. “Desperation Road” features a woman and her child walking along an interstate and the desperation they encounter. Smith uses his work to inspire other young writers both in and out of the classroom.