Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Sue Jolly-Smith recalls her time at MUW as a student, says students should welcome unexpected opportunities

Daysha Humphrey

Dr. Sue Jolly-Smith

Senior Writer

Dr. Sue Jolly-Smith, dean of the College of Education and Human Sciences, is an alumna and faculty member here at MUW. She received both her bachelor’s and master’s degree in home economics education from MUW, and her doctoral degree in educational leadership from Mississippi State University. Dr. Jolly-Smith is originally from West Point, Miss., and has been at MUW for 10 years.

Q: What made you decide to become a faculty member here at the W?

 A: “I loved my own experiences as a student here. I prefer the small campus atmosphere and the opportunity to get to know the students. Also, I wanted to give back to a campus that had meant so much in my own professional growth.”

WLP set to scare with haunted house inspired by recent film

Reagan Graham

Campus Editor

With Halloween just around the corner, W Leadership Program (WLP) is planning its first Halloween haunted house available for all students and the public. The theme remains secret, but is inspired by a recent, popular horror film.

The house will feature about 10 locations inspired by the film with various interactive scenes. The house will be set in the Hogarth break room and auditorium, located above the W room.

“We want everyone to be excited about the theme of the haunted house, which is why we’re keeping it a secret,” said Kelsey Boman, a senior W Leadership Intern. “This is the first year W Leadership Program has hosted a haunted house. There have been haunted houses held on campus in the past, but organizations have decided to take a break on it, so we’ve decided to pick it up.”

Ghosts, ginkos and rocks: MUW abounds with campus legends

Charlie Benton

Entertainment Editor

With time, an institution will gather its fair share of urban legends.

Founded in 1884, the W is no exception. Several legends exist on the campus. Probably the most well-known of these is Mary, the ghost of Callaway.

The story goes that she was a nurse in Callaway Hall, which was being used as a military hospital during the Civil War. She fell in love with one of the soldiers as she nursed him back to health. When the soldier returned to the battlefield and died, Mary threw herself from the clock tower. She haunts Callaway to this day.

Rolling through life on his own terms, Evan Trease tries to help others

Evan Fox

Evan Trease

Managing Editor

When the alarm clock goes off, Evan Trease begins his morning routine.

But unlike other students who can jump up and get going quickly, his routine takes a bit longer.

In fact, it can take from 45 minutes to two hours for him to get ready. The biggest part is taking a shower and putting on his leg braces.  

Trease is a senior psychology major undergoing his final semester here at the W. He spends much of his day rolling from place to place on campus in his wheelchair, chatting with students and professors and taking care of class assignments.

Nepali students form own student organization

Ryan Lake
Reporter
Mississippi University for Women has seen a large increase in its international student population this year, especially from Nepal.
According to the Shelly Moss, director of admissions, 16 students have made the two-day, 8,000-mile journey from Katmandu, Nepal, to Columbus, Miss., to pursue their educations this fall. The nearly 50-percent increase in international students to 51 has many wondering what is driving the growth.  
However, that increase doesn’t surprise sophomore Nepali student, Seema Neupane.

Internships are the gateway to the real world

Zac Carlisle
Editor
Like many of the academic departments on MUW’s campus, the Department of Communication requires students to complete an internship. This allows the students to become more well-rounded. Also, internships can look good on a resume. But are internships important?
     
I’ve thought of this for some time now, and I only have one answer: yes! The advantages far outweigh the disadvantages. 
     
One advantage is that it prepares a student for the career after school. The internship, wherever that may take place, helps the student experience the rewards and downfalls of working in the “real world.”
For my internship, I interned at my local newspaper, The Monroe County Journal, in Amory, Miss., during the summer of 2013.

Intersections of Gender and Place Exhibition at MUW

Charlie Benton

Entertainment Editor

The art exhibition “Intersections of Gender and Place” is currently in the Eugenia Summer Art Gallery from Oct. 15 to Nov. 6.

The exhibition features works in various mediums from Julia A. Fenton, Marita Gootee, Edna Lanieri, Lindsey Mears and Dorothy Netherland, all female artists working in the South.

“This is part of an ongoing project called ‘Intersections of Gender and Place,’” said Beverly Joyce, professor of art history at MUW. “It’s collaboration between professor Stelioes-Wills and myself. This year is the third year for the project, and we’ve selected artists who work in the South and who deal with gender issues in their art.”

What is everyone doing for Halloween?

Taelor Proctor

Reporter

Halloween is not just a day out of the year. It is a holiday, and for some people, it is a holiday that they cannot wait for. Halloween is not just a holiday for children, but for adults as well.

So, how do MUW's students intended to spend their Halloween night?

"I am going to take my little brother trick-or-treating. He loves vampires, so that is what we will be going as," said Monica Grant, a freshmen music therapy major.

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.