Alexandra Woolbright
Editor
Mississippi University for Women is certainly a unique campus. Established as the first public women’s college in the United States in 1884, MUW is a university founded in rich history. Any student walking on campus can instantly recognize the buildings, some of which have been standing since the formation of the school.
Julessa Olgen
Managing Editor
The W has had many great professors to come and go, but it means something special when they chose to stay. Dr. Thomas C. Richardson, currently Dean of The College of Arts and Sciences, has been a faculty member for 26 years. He has recently decided to continue his studies and research on Scottish writers which allows him to travel across the country. The Spectator had the honor of sitting down with him to talk about his interest, his job and why he calls The W his home.
Velvet Case
Reporter
The month of October was declared National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in 1985 in order to increase awareness about this topic.
This is a time when national public service organizations, professional medical associations, and government agencies join forces to encourage the public’s awareness of breast cancer. These groups also inform the public about the disease and offer easier access for women to receive help.
Allison Perkins
Reporter
The month of October brings about thoughts of cooler nights, red leaves and the beginnings of hot chocolate-filled mugs. It’s the first month that the South even thinks about the weather finally chilling down, but what doesn’t first come to people’s minds is the fact that October is also Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Po Bronson Courtesy Photo
Julessa Oglen
Managing Editor
This month, the MUW campus will be bustling with talented writers who are taking part of the 25th annual Eudora Welty Writers Symposium. The series is a three-day event that recognizes the works of alumna who have found success writing fiction and non-fiction novels. The highlight of the event will be the Welty Gala.
SPB members at booth. Photo by Desarea Guyton
Megan Withrow
Reporter
Oktoberfest is a known tradition on the MUW campus that many people look forward to. It is a fun time of the year where students, faculty, alumni and families from around town come to enjoy the fall weather and the festival activities.
Photo by Luisa Porter
Will Stennett
News Editor
Spotlights burned high above the edge of downtown Columbus last Saturday night on Oct. 19. Monsters, childhood creations and hopeless souls from beyond the grave gathered inside The Princess Theater. It was the annual Halloween Dance Party. This year the theme was comic books. And as promised, Team Halloweenz, produced a 24-feet-by-24 feet comic book that towered behind the DJ booth which depicted Captain Halloween’s fight with the Full Moon Fang.
Evan Fox
Columnist
Every October, all major networks play horror film marathons, going through the same classics year after year. When people are asked what horror movies are the best to watch, the usual responses are “Friday the 13th” and “Halloween.” More recently, the answers have moved to “Insidious” and “Paranormal Activity.” Here are a few other horror films that are worth watching.
Blaine Garrard paints The Full Moon Fang in preparation for another dance party. Photo by Team Halloweenz
Will Stennett
News Editor
The Princess Theater will hold its annual Halloween dance party Saturday, Oct. 19. This year the theme is comic books, or as their slogan says “Captain Halloween saves the Dance Hall of Justice from the Full Moon Fang.” The dance show will be produced by GTR Productions and will boast a roster of seven DJ’s. I caught up with the creative director and DJ Blaine Garrard a.k.a. Garranimo.
