Evan Fox
Reporter
There are quite a few movies of note coming out this week, many of which may be worth seeing.
The first film on the list is “12 Years a Slave.” An ensemble cast stars in this historical drama, including Chiwetel Ejiofor (“Salt”), Michael Fassbender, Brad Pitt and Benedict Cumberbatch.
Taelor Proctor
Reporter
The MUW Political Science Department has a great internship opportunity for students.
The Washington Center, or TWC, sets students up with internship opportunities in Washington, D.C. This specific internship started in the summer of 2010. During the last four summers MUW has been able to send students to Washington.
Jessica Doss
Reporter
With the government shutting down and work often harder to come by, people are definitely out searching for jobs so they can provide for their families.
Each year MUW hosts an annual Golden Triangle Employment Expo for students and the community to have an opportunity to meet with several potential employers in one location. On Oct. 2, Pohl Gymnasium was flooded with more than 50 employers, ranging from manufacturing to professional.
Ashley Dodson
Reporter
The Mississippi University for Women C.H.A.M.P.S. program received excellent accreditation from the U.S. Board of Education.
The Center for Creative Learning at MUW started the program in 2004 in response to federal initiatives to increase proficiency in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The Learning Center established Creating High Achievement in Mathematics and Problem Solving (CHAMPS), which has received more than $4 million in continued funding.
Julessa Oglen
Managing Editor
Robert Gibson, an art professor at MUW, was recently accepted into the 40th annual Bi-State Competition in Meridian, Miss., for his artwork entitled “Prayer House #7.”
His piece, “Prayer House #7” is representational of the human spirit and the ongoing battle between good and evil.
Evan Fox
Columnist
This Friday, Oct. 4, “Gravity” will be released in theaters. It stars Sandra Bullock and George Clooney as astronauts stranded in space after a Kessler syndrome event destroys their spacecraft.
I have noticed that many people are brushing it aside because they do not believe such a simple premise can be interesting. Here are a few reasons why it will prove them wrong.
Velvet Case
Reporter
The Student Government Association is sponsoring a fun way for students to give and receive at the same time.
During Oktoberfest, the young men and women of MUW will have the opportunity to bid on their favorite bachelor or bachelorette. The student who places the highest bid on a participant will get to go on a date with that person. The money raised will be donated to the Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi.
Alexandra Woolbright
Senior Editor
Last week was certainly an emotional and crazy week in my life.
Last Wednesday, Sept. 18, I turned 22. The following Saturday was my sweet and beautiful big’s wedding. Watching her walk down the aisle surrounded by family and friends, glowing in white, I completely choked up. She has been such a wonderful friend, influence and impact that I couldn’t help but be overwhelmed at the joy I felt for her. Standing next to her as a bridesmaid, I was able to partake in one of the most joyous and important days of her life.