Daysha Humphrey
Reporter
Tonya Cockrell from Columbus, Miss., is an alumnus of Mississippi University for Women. She studied nursing at the university, and said she learned valuable lessons while working on her degree.
The W’s new Master’s program
Daysha Humphrey
Reporter
Mississippi University for Women is offering a new Master of Arts in women’s leadership this 2014 fall semester.
“This program brings everything together about women’s leadership. People who are leaders and who hold leadership positions in different areas should have some type of degree towards that specific area,” said Bridget Pieschel, Director of Center for Women’s Research and Public Policy
New QEP Plan Sets High Goals for MUW Students
Reagan Graham
Reporter
Next week, MUW will host a campus visit by the Southern Association of College and School Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), which is the latest part of its reaccreditation process with the regional organization. Faculty and administration have been working hard for several years to submit documentation on behalf of the university, and the on-site visit is part of the process.
Breaking the silence of women’s lady parts
Do you prefer style or substance: Why not both?
Highly anticipated X-Men sequel
Evan Fox
Entertainment Editor
This year looks to be a good year for theatergoers. Blockbusters and sequels are the main focus this year and, if the trailers are true to the final product, fans will be happy. Hollywood seems to be listening to the complaints its customers have had over the past few years.
Blithe Spirit: Fun play for students, audience
Will Stennett
News Editor
The MUW theatre department will perform “Blithe Spirit” on Feb. 27, 28 and March 1 in the Cromwell theatre.
Written by Noel Coward, the play is about an author who conducts a séance in which he brings forth his first wife. The ghost of his wife then interferes with his current wife, who is very much alive.
Celebrity deaths because of drugs have impact on society
Alexandra Woolbright
Editor
For me, many beautiful memories revolve around days spent twirling around to all sorts of music. Whether it was Jimi Hendrix, The Doors or Elvis Presley, I grew up with a vast array of sounds and excitement. I knew all the words to “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” at a very early age.
I even went through a phase where I adored nothing but Nirvana and gazing at a Kool Aid hair-soaked Kurt Cobain.
How to create the perfect look for the not-so-perfect weather
Reagan Graham
Reporter
Now that we’ve gotten our fair share of the snow here in the Golden Triangle, it’s time for us to start putting together our transition outfits for the spring!
It can be quite a task when you are getting ready in the morning and it’s super chilly outside, then near noon it starts to heat up! I’m going to show you a few ways to put together some very trendy outfits and still be comfortable no matter what it feels like outside.
Going to Mardi Gras? Here are tips for having an awesome time
The Faculty Spotlight: Meet Nora Corrigan
Nora Corrigan Courtesy Photo
Jessica Cooper
Reporter
Dr. Nora Corrigan has been at MUW since 2008. Although MUW is a small college, Corrigan says that is one of her favorite things about teaching here. MUW’s strong sense of community is what she loves most about this school. Having a more personal relationship with students and colleagues has led Corrigan to be pro-active in more projects outside of the classroom, with her favorite being a study abroad program in Ireland for the summer of 2014.