Alumna Chef Linkie Marais Stays Connected to the W

Charlie Benton

Features Editor

The W has produced outstanding alumni in many fields, including the culinary arts.

Chef Linkie Marais, a graduate of the MUW Culinary Arts Institute, has found success after appearing on Season 8 of “The Next Food Network Star,” lasting six episodes into the series.

“It was a big rush,” she said of being on the show, “very intense, extremely stressful and fabulous.”

Internships Open New Doors to Students

Pedro Acevedo

Managing Editor

As the May graduation date looms upon seniors both here and in the rest of the country, there is one concern that almost every single student will share regardless of their major or university.

What now?

After years of knowing exactly what next semester will look like, the prospect of graduating into the crowded and competitive field of job hunting can be daunting. There is, however, one great way of reducing the uncertainty and making yourself stand out among the crowd.

As Borsig leaves, university reflects on his service, ponders future

Evan Fox

Editor

Earlier this year, it was announced that Dr. Jim Borsig was chosen to become the new Commissioner of Higher Education by the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning. The announcement came as a surprise to many students and faculty, though many said his appointment was well deserved. As Borsig transitions into his new role by April 15, the campus prepares for the coming changes and reflects on his impact as the university’s president.

Nora Miller, the senior vice president for administration and chief financial officer, remembers the days leading up to the announcement.

“There was just a lot of speculation. He was obviously the best person for that position, so it was just kind of widely rumored. We knew that he’d be sought out for it,” she said.