Zac Carlisle
Editor
Former Mississippi University for Women student Elizabeth Locker was shocked to discover that she was living through an earthquake last Sunday.
In the early morning of Aug. 24, residents of Northern California awakened to discover that they were witnessing an earthquake. It was designated as a 6.0 magnitude quake, which was the strongest recorded one to strike California in 25 years.
Reporter, Taelor Proctor, asks freshmen students about their experiences at the W so far.
Velvet Case
Religion Editor
The Wesley Foundation has offered MUW a safe haven for students of all denominations to worship God and engage in fellowship together since 1928.
Although Wesley is an outreach of the United Methodist Church, any student may be a part of its mission trips, Bible studies, social events and worship services.
Ashley Dodson
Reporter
On Tuesday night, I attended the Junior/Senior Recital at Mississippi University for Women in Poindexter Hall. Last night, Bryson Robinson, Megan Searcy, and Mollie Phillips gave an outstanding performance.
Bryson Robinson, a tenor at Mississippi University for Women, was the first to the stage at 7:30 p.m. Robinson’s first song was “Widmung” by Robert Schumann. He came out with a powerful tenor voice. His voice carried to the back of the room. Robinson’s voice could also be delicate at times but still have the capacity to command attention. The second time Robinson took the stage, I loved the performance. He sang “Un’ aura amorosa” from Cosi fan tutte. He seemed so relaxed and comfortable. His voice kept a melodic tone through the song. The last song Robinson sang was “Creole Girl” from Nightsongs. This song was fast-pace number. Robinson’s voice never skipped a beat. He really got into the groove of “Creole Girl” Robinson started to salsa on stage. As an audience, it is an enjoyment to watch the singer having a great time as well. Robinson was connected to each song he sang and it really shined through in his performance.
Jessica Cooper
Reporter
As the end of the semester approaches, many students are gearing up for summer break. Although some students will be graduating this semester and will have to enter the “real world,” they still look forward to the warmer weather and sunshine that summertime promises. Here are some of the responses that MUW students gave me when I asked the question, “What are your plans for the summer?”
Velvet Case
Reporter
This year The W is continuing its cherished tradition of the Magnolia Chain Ceremony.
The ceremony will be held outdoors on Saturday, May 11, at 8 a.m. on the Callaway Lawn. It takes place before the first graduate ceremony, which is at 9 a.m.
“This year we have asked Joey Barnes to come speak to our seniors at Mag Chain about graduating and how to be successful once you are out in the world,” said Katlyn Bryant, Student Programming Board Director.
By Velvet Case
Reporter
The Student Government Association is finishing up this semester with events that will recognize students and their achievements at MUW.
First, the SGA, along with Student Life, will be hosting the second-annual Achievement Gala. It will take place on Monday, April 28, at 7 p.m.
Daysha Humphrey
Reporter
The Department of Housing and Residence Life has changed to online housing selections for 2014.
The process lasted from April 14 through April 21. Students were able to log in to housing.muw.edu and create a username and password. Once they completed that task, they completed the housing application in order to receive a room draw timeslot.
Charlie Benton
Reporter
Antonio Neves, a motivational speaker, gave a presentation on creating your own luck on Wednesday, April 16, at 6:30 p.m.
The presentation, which lasted around two hours, was held in the Cochran Ballroom on the MUW campus and drew a considerable crowd.
“I teach college students how to create their own luck, said Neves. “This means having amazing experiences on campus and in their careers.”