The Ina. E. Gordy Honors Forum Series to focus on sports

Julessa Oglen

Managing Editor

This year the Ina E. Gordy Honors College’s spring forum series focuses on one of America’s favorite pastimes — sports. The topics will range from personal experiences to research and psychological effects.

The series begins with Thomas Velek, director of the Gordy Honors College, on Jan. 23 at 6 p.m.in Parkinson Hall. His presentation is entitled, “Lessons from an Obsession: Athletics and the Life Well Lived.” He will be speaking about his own experiences as a child athlete to an award-winning career as a soccer coach.

Layering in Miss.

Reagan Graham

Reporter

Living in Mississippi during the winter months has taught us that no matter how long we live here we’ll never be able to determine the weather from day to day.

Last week, I had to wear fleece-lined leggings under my skinny jeans just to survive the frigid chill during the 30 foot walk from my car to the inside of my work. The next day I was outside running around playing disc golf in a tank dress and ankle boots feeling like I was posing for a Free People ad.

Holiday Movies

Evan Fox        

Reporter

This December has a movie worth watching come out every weekend. It is shaping up to be an expensive month for avid theatre-goers. This list will cover the first two weekends.

The first weekend, Dec. 6, sees the release of two notable films: “Inside Llewyn Davis” and “Out of the Furnace.” “Inside Llewyn Davis” is a Coen brothers’ film that follows a singer/songwriter who experiences New York in the 1960s. It has won many awards and is most likely going to be a contender for the Best Picture Oscar.

MUW's first Reindeer Run

Jessica Doss

Reporter

On Thursday, Nov. 21, some of Santa Claus’ reindeer were running around campus, but you didn’t have to call the North Pole because it was for a good cause.

Erin Dollars, a graduate student assistant, helped develop MUW’s first-ever “Reindeer Run.”  The purpose of this event was to help a local church food bank provide food for families who are in need during the holidays.

Why Alan Moore is Wrong about Superhero Films

Evan Fox

Reporter

Alan Moore, writer of beloved graphic novels like Watchmen and V for Vendetta has recently proclaimed his distaste for superhero films such as “The Avengers.”

He told The Guardian:

“I hate superheroes. I think they’re abominations. They don’t mean what they used to mean. They were originally in the hands of writers who would actively expand the imagination of their 9 to 13-year-old audience. That was completely what they were meant to do and they were doing it excellently…I think it’s a rather alarming sign if we’ve got audiences of adults going to see the Avengers movie and delighting in concepts and characters meant to entertain the 12-year-old boys of the 1950s.”

WMUW back on air

Evan Fox        

Reporter

WMUW is back.

After being off the air for a-week-and-a-half, the station is up and running at 80 percent of its original power. Engineer Bill Fulgham has been helping Eric Harlan, a communication professor in charge of the student radio station, with the repairs.

showtime at the w

Velvet Case

Reporter

The talent show to help raise awareness of HIV/AIDS was a success thanks to teamwork and combined efforts.

The talent show took place on Nov. 12, at Rent Auditorium. It was on the second day of HIV/AIDS Awareness Week. The purpose of this event was to educate students about this topic while having fun at the same time.

Preparing for the Senior Art Show

Will Stennett

News Editor

The senior art show will consist of six seniors presenting their bodies of work in the Eugenia Art Gallery, which is located in the campus’ art department.

The annual art show is a chance for seniors to discuss and exhibit their work to the public and student body alike. But as with any portfolio, streamlining a four-year career into a short discussion and a handful of work takes preparation and understanding the nature of the work as a reflection of the artist.

Man on the Street: So, how uneasy do student loans make you?

Will Stennett

News Editor

“I’m scared, but I do have loans which is good, because that is how I’m in school. I have a year left, and am hoping to go to grad school, but before then I will pay off all of my loans.” — Jasmine Johnson.

“Of course I’m worried about loans. I plan to go to occupational school when I graduate, so my dad and I will be paying on my loans during that time.” — Breana Butler