Allison Perkins
Reporter
On Sept. 10, 2013, the W hosted a launch party and book signing for one of its very own professors, Michael Farris Smith.
honors forum: study abroad
Allison Perkins
Reporter
Every August, the Ina E. Gordy Honors College kicks off the fall semester with Honors Forum.
“The purpose is to provide a challenging educational program for the honor students approximately every other week. The meetings may include a variety of activities, such as formal presentations, cultural events and discussions,” said Thomas Velek, director of the Ina E. Gordy Honors College.
Tennessee Williams Week
MUW Theater Department to Perform “The Good Doctor”
Evan Fox
Reporter
Fall semester has been going for less than a month, but the theater department is already preparing for the first production of the school year.
According to Thomas Parsons, a senior theater major, the department is planning to perform “The Good Doctor,” penned by the Oscar-nominated writer Neil Simon.
Alumni Spotlight: Elise Wilson
Katie Beard Wilson
Reporter
MUW’s new coordinator of student activities, Elise Wilson, can be seen around campus most of the time. Unknown to most, she was actually a student at the W not too long ago. That’s right. She started her freshman year in August of 2004 and graduated in May of 2008 with a bachelors of arts in history.
Five Ongoing Comics You Should Be Reading Right Now
By Will Stennett
News Editor
1. Saga
Writer: Brian K. Vaughan
Art: Fiona Staples
Image Comics
This is a fantastical space opera with horned and winged people, a romance novelist, a cat that knows if you’re lying, and whatever Vaughan decides to introduce. It’s the biggest breakout this year, and it is creating a huge following.
MUW Recreation Center is a sight to behold
food, fun and fellowship
Julessa Oglen
Managing editor
School has officially started and organizations on campus have begun to recruit members. New students and returners have signed up to participate in these fine organizations to have fun, build leadership skills, make a change or join a cause. As a returner and senior, I have been a part of and currently a member of many organizations on campus including, student government association, The Spectator, active minds and Mortar Board honor society. This year, I decided to try something new, too.
beginning to say goodbye to the "w"
Alexandra Woolbright
Editor
Serenade is a time for MUW students to come together as a university. No matter classification, everyone stands in front of the President’s house singing songs, holding hands and sharing smiles. As I stood looking out at the new freshman faces, so eager for knowledge, friends and a new adventure, I couldn’t help but become overwhelmed by the realization that I have less than nine months to spend here.
