Trust in the Lord

Velvet Case

Religion Editor

As college students, we are at the most critical stage in our lives.

This is the point in time when we decide our futures, by choosing our majors. Many college freshmen have no idea what major to choose because they have no clue what to do with their life.

We are approaching the time when we will decide who to marry, where we will live, who our friends are and so on.

Food Blog: Irish Food

Charlie Benton

Entertainment Editor 

It has been said that Irish food is a penance, however, I disagree. After studying abroad in Ireland this past summer, I would say that most Irish food is actually a pleasure.

I ate a bowl of vegetable soup with brown bread for lunch on my second day in the country. It was at the small restaurant on Newgrange Farm, in the shadow of the ancient Newgrange Tomb. The soup was good, pureed and mildly flavored. The brown bread was really nice too and is ubiquitous throughout the country.

Gaming Blog: What to do with your old tech

Evan Fox

Managing Editor

 

The current generational cycle of technology means that eventually, you upgrade whatever device or system you are using for a better version. No piece of technology is immune to this, and eventually old, unused tech starts to take up space in the garage or in a closet.

 

There are multiple ways to get rid of this clutter and either make or save a few dollars doing so.

Midday rain causes flooding on MUW campus

Sayonara Jones

Reporter

There was a flood on the Mississippi University for Women campus Tuesday, Sept. 2, that left some students temporarily stuck in buildings and vehicles trapped.

Shortly before noon Tuesday a flash thunderstorm created a flood on some parts of the MUW campus that traditionally have problems with water drainage. Students had their vehicles stuck in water that was almost 2 feet deep, and some buildings were surrounded by the rainwater. Danny Patton, chief of campus security, offered advice.

MUW sees enrollment growth in several academic areas

Daysha Humphrey 

Senior Writer

 

MUW enrollment for the 2014-2015 school year is higher than in recent years, and some degree programs on campus are experiencing an unexpected a surge in their numbers.

 

The 2,697 students enrolled this fall make up the largest student population in more than 10 years. The university saw a 13 percent increase in transfer students, with many of those students coming from community colleges.

Students benefit from religious organizations

Velvet Case

Religion Editor

 

The life of a college student can be hectic and stressful, but making time for God makes a difference.

 

MUW offers a variety of religious organizations on campus to encourage students in their walks with Christ. These organizations welcome young people from all backgrounds.

 

The religious organizations currently on campus are the Baptist Student Union, Chi Alpha, Cross Culture, Let the Word Speak, Uquirk and the Wesley Foundation.

 

Student Government Association week is here

Antonio Small

Reporter

 

MUW students can expect to hear a few candidate pitches this week, as SGA election voting will be available from Tuesday, Sept. 9, until Friday, Sept. 12.

“Let's start this election week off strong, SGA STRONG,” said Sade Meeks, newly elected president for SGA.

Every year SGA holds an election week in which students on campus participate in a week full of heavy campaigning and fun events.