Frugal fall fashion

Jessica Barnett

Online Editor

In a world where most of our money is spent on books or bills and our energy is spent on getting that homework assignment turned in on time, fashion can take a backseat. Thankfully, this season, the old is new again, and a great outfit can be thrown together with very little effort or expense. 

"You can just wear jeans and Chucks, and it won't be a terrible fashion faux pas. You can start to wear plaid again. You can even raid your dad's wardrobe and start to wear his sweaters or roll up the sleeves on his plaid shirts. Very 90s Seattle of all of us," explains Mia, a Philadelphia, Penn., drummer who is excited to see the grunge look of her youth re-appearing on the runway. 

New movies coming to theaters in September

Patrick Wiggins

Feature Editor

September has arrived, and with it comes a new batch of movies. With the summer months behind us, don't expect any major blockbusters, but there are a few hidden gems on the way. 

Sept. 4 brings with it "The Transporter Refueled," the fourth movie in the series and the first to be released since "Transporter 3" was released in 2008. While the main character is the same, the actor portraying him is different. There is no more Jason Statham ("Furious 7"). Instead, we get relative newcomer, Ed Skrein ("Game of Thrones").

Campus ministries provide united front for students

Joanna Frye

Managing Editor

There are a variety of campus ministries at The W. These ministries seek to help students get connected with a body of believers, "so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another." (Romans 12:5)

These ministries are trying to be a united front. They want to serve the students on campus with opportunities to serve the community and share the love of Christ with students.

Thinking outside the exercise box with yoga on the bridge event

Monica Kizer

Reporter

Passport to Wellness and Bliss Yoga start off the fall semester at The W with their first event, "Barefoot on the Bridge" on Sept. 10 at 6 p.m. at the Riverwalk Bridge.

The event is free and is open to the public.

Passport to Wellness is an organization of student leaders who want to make a positive health change on the campus of The W and in the community. This year, the organization is thinking outside the box by getting The W and the community involved with a different style of physical activity: yoga. 

MUW’s Nepali Community Stands Strong and provides relief after Earthquake

Pedro Acevedo

Managing Editor

Last Saturday tragedy struck Nepal. A devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake shook the country near its capital, Katmandu, killing more than 5,000 people so far, displacing tens of thousands of others and destroying much of the city’s cultural heritage.

While the country’s government and the international community rally to deal with the aftermath back home, the Nepali community here at the W has come together to help with the relief effort.

William Simmons, the university’s international coordinator, said that the reaction was almost immediate.

“Fortunately a lot of the students here had a call to action, you know,  and said to themselves ‘we can help even though we are abroad, and we are gonna be doing these efforts, we are gonna be promoting the cause, spreading awareness,” said Simmons. “All the credit goes to the Nepalese Student Association and many of its members.”

And lot of work is being done.

The difference between discrimination and belief

Evan Fox

Editor

Lately, it seems as if America has become a nation of lines instead of the melting pot it was originally meant to be. When I say lines, I mean people are being separated by different issues. Opinions are becoming actions and those who wish to stay neutral are being forced to a side.

The nation was founded as a place where people can be free from persecution. Originally it was in order to practice religion freely. It soon became about personal freedoms and equal rights for all individuals. Granted, America has fallen short of those ideals and has had to recover from major pitfalls.

Great orators and their quieter counterparts once brought great change and won many victories. The Civil Rights Movement is the most recent one that comes to mind. People were not afraid to strive for change and let their voice be heard. It was a glorious time.

MUW helps students plan for future outside of school

Pedro Acevedo

Managing Editor

A famous quote attributed to world-renowned American author Mark Twain states that the secret of getting ahead is getting started. In the case of college students, the same principle applies with a small twist. To get ahead, students must get started – and do so early.

For future graduates, the outlook of entering an already competitive job market can be frightening. The numbers are not particularly encouraging, either. According to a study done by the Associated Press, more than half of all college graduates become either jobless or underemployed right after graduating.

Another recent survey by aftercollege.com showed that more than 83 percent of college students and graduates didn’t have a job lined up before graduation, even after actively looking.

The great divide: How the film industry is splitting into two parts

Evan Fox

Editor

The summer blockbuster season is about to kick off with “Avengers: Age of Ultron” coming out today in the U.S. When people think about summer movies, they think about grandiose displays of CGI (computer-generated imagery) and epic battles. They prepare to munch on some buttery popcorn and be entertained by the bombastic spectacle before them. The Coliseum is an adequate comparison for some avid fans.

Weekends will be spent in the large auditorium, discussions about theories and characters will become heated, and much fun will be had. It is a time of joy and suspense as moviegoers prepare for the thrill they’ve been waiting months or years for come to life onscreen. Critics’ responses will not match the box office gross, but who cares? It was awesome!

Change of heart: Campus reaction to Dr. Borsig’s decision to remain active as MUW president

Charlie Benton

Features Editor

On April 9, President Jim Borsig called a faculty convocation and announced that he would be declining the position of state commissioner of higher learning in order to remain president of the W.

Borsig, who was slated to take office as commissioner on April 15, cited many factors in his decision.

In the short speech he made after his announcement, he said that his decision had been made after much thought, reflection and prayer. He mentioned that many faculty and students had approached him about his decision to leave the W, and emphasized the importance of the students’ concerns to him.

Chasing Dreams: Spring graduates who plan to change the world

Joanna Frye

Reporter

Graduating from college is an exciting time. It is the time when students plan for the future and prepare for a full-time career. Seniors are chasing their dreams and hoping to impact those around them. Here are three seniors who plan to bring change to their areas of study.

Bill Edmonson, Business Administration

“My plan is to get a job in Columbus to work in sales or finance. I want to impact people through wherever I work. It is mostly my faith that has really big impact on me. I want to show that same compassion for other people and to take myself out of easy situations.