Movie Review: "The counselor"

Evan Fox

 

Columnist

 

As the end-of-the-year blockbusters near release, the smaller films are beginning to be ignored. “The Counselor” is one such film that deserves more attention than it has been given.

 

The film sports a dream team of cast and crew that elevate it above the simple plot. Penned by author Cormac McCarthy (“No Country for Old Men”) and directed by Ridley Scott (“Black Hawk Down”, “Gladiator”), the planets had seemingly aligned. Add an all-star ensemble consisting of Michael Fassbender (“X-Men: First Class”), Javier Bardem (“Skyfall”), Cameron Diaz, Brad Pitt and Penélope Cruz, and it has even greater potential.

SGA: autumn updates

Velvet Case

Reporter

The Student Government Association has been busy during the month of October helping MUW students as well as others in the community.

More than $400 was raised during Oktoberfest to donate to the Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi, thanks to the participants of the bachelor and bachelorette bidding. The SGA sponsored this portion of Oktoberfest and was very pleased with the outcome.

Po Bronson gives life lessons at the gala

Julessa Oglen

Managing editor  

Finding purpose and meaning in life was the focus of Po Bronson’s speech at Friday night’s Welty Gala. Bronson was the speaker at MUW’s annual fundraiser dinner for the Eudora Welty Chair of Humanities.

Several distinguished guests from the Golden Triangle area went to the gala along with the Welty Symposium writers and the students from the Ina E. Gordy Honors College.

five ways to relax

Ashley Dodson

Reporter

With midterms just behind us and finals slowing creeping up, it seems like there is no end and no time to take for ourselves. As college students, we can’t afford to treat ourselves to a day at a spa or go flying off to the mountains for a trip when we need to unwind. Relaxing doesn’t always have to be expensive, though. So here are a couple of ways to relax and de-stress for under $5.

five ways to get some sleep

Ashley Dodson

Reporter

Can you get a good night’s sleep in college? Is this possible? Most college students live in dorms, and their sleeping habits can collide with each other. For college students, it is crucial to have a good night’s rest. It can improve your concentration, your mood and overall health. Here are some tips to help you get a good night’s sleep.

Scaredy cat, scaredy cat

Zac Carlisle

 

Copy Editor

 

Growing up, I’ve never been into the Halloween festivities as my peers were. As a kid, I was terrified of the thought of vampires and monsters. I remember going to a Burger King when I was young, and I got a vampire toy with my meal. I was scared for a couple of days because I thought I would see a vampire in my room trying to suck my blood.