Campus Comes Together for Cleanup Day

Tevin ArringtonDr. Anderson putting out old desks

Reporter

It is not often that all the departments on the campus of Mississippi University for Women come together. But during the Friday prior to fall break, all the buildings participated in “Campus Cleanup Day.”

It all started with Dr. Brian Anderson, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. His original plans focused solely on disposing of outdated and unused computer equipment that had been taking up space in Painter Hall.

Walking to Lunch from the W

Daysha Humphrey

Senior Writer

MUW’s faculty, staff and students were encouraged to walk to lunch in downtown Columbus on Oct. 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The “W Walks to Lunch” event was sponsored by the Passport to Wellness program that is sponsored by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation of Mississippi.

Movie review: “Fury”

Patrick Wiggins

Reporter

When I first saw a preview for “Fury”, directed by David Ayer (End of Watch), I immediately thought it could be the best World War II movie since “Saving Private Ryan." Now that I have seen it, I still stand by that.

With a runtime of 134 minutes, I never felt like I was waiting for the movie to end. That being said, the movie is not all action-oriented.

Art and Design building upgrades security system after last spring’s break-in

Tevin Arrington

Reporter

Mississippi University for Women has upgraded the security system in the Department of Art and Design after a break-in last spring.

In the early hours of March 10, 2014, two MUW students broke into the art building and vandalized several pieces of artwork. Sources say that prior to the incident, the two individuals had been drinking before entering the art and design building. Unaware that they were being videotaped, the two went into room 212 of the building and proceeded to damage the works of two art students.

Wesley Foundation’s Gail Griffith changes lives

Velvet Case

Religion Editor

The Wesley Foundation has been making a difference in students' lives, but would not be able to do so without Gail Griffith.

Griffith, foundation director and campus minister, has been involved at Wesley for more than 15 years. She is an MUW graduate and a former junior high and high school math teacher.

She is fun loving and deeply cares about students and her position at Wesley. She goes out of her way to spend time with students and encourage them spiritually.

Keeping Current: Oct. 5-11

Sayonara Jones

Reporter

Here’s what’s happening around town for the week of Oct. 5-11.

Columbus-Lowndes Public Library, 314 North 7th Street, will be having a book sale.

On Thursday, Oct. 9, from 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

You will find best-selling fiction, histories, biographies, cookbooks, children's books, sports books, self-help books and audio books.

Food Blog: Bad Restaurant Experiences

Charlie Benton

Entertainment Editor

Some food experiences are really good; some are not. Everyone has had a few less-than-stellar meals and probably some that were just truly bad. Here are some of my worst restaurant experiences.

The first was in 2001 in a small town in south Alabama. I was travelling with my Cub Scout pack and the families attached to it, heading back from a camping trip in Pensacola, Fla. Somehow the decision was made to stop for lunch at that place famous for throwing its rolls. We stopped to eat, and after some deliberation, I ordered the pot roast.

French Professor Invites Medieval & Spanish Blues Musician to the W for A Night of Fun

Tevin Arrington

Reporter

If students were looking for entertainment last week, then they could have gone to hear the musical styling of Claude Bourbon. He was invited by MUW French instructor Robert J. Raymond to play medieval blues.

Raymond hosts a monthly house concert that is usually held in his home.

“Usually everyone bring a little something to eat and a little something to drink, and we have these musicians that are most of the time passing through on their way to something big. And they just need to place to spend the night. So it’s fun for us and nice for them,” said Raymond.