Students learn to dig deep in acting workshop

Eric Wiggins

Reporter

The W recently hosted the Creatively Independent acting workshop. With the help of Christopher Beaulieu, the participating actors were able to "dig deeper" and find a depth to themselves that maybe they didn't know existed.

Beaulieu co-founded Creatively Independent in 2005, but he has been on the stage much longer. He started performing in plays in high school and began acting professionally once he graduated high school. At the age of 21, he started working for Shakespeare & Co. as a stage combat instructor. Over the years, he has played many roles, including Pistol in Shakespeare's "Henry V," Tilbot in "Romeo and Juliet" and both Vladimir and Estragon in "Waiting for Godot."

Student Spotlight: Blossom Brown

Mallory Johnston

Reporter

Advocate. Faith-driven. Inspiring.

These are three words to describe Blossom Brown, an openly transgender woman who is studying public health education at Mississippi University for Women. The Greenwood, Miss., native is a motivational speaker and a volunteer for the Human Rights Campaign, where she works to solve issues that surround the Lesbian-Gay-Bisexual-Transgender-Queer (LGBTQ) community. She has appeared on the popular daytime talk show, "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," and the reality show, "I Am Cait," a series documenting the life of Caitlyn Jenner after Jenner's gender transition. 

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Discussion continues over state flag

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Dylan Scott

Reporter

Mississippi University for Women continues to fly the state flag, despite recent controversy involving the Confederate battle flag and the massacre at a church in Charleston, S.C.

The mass shooting of nine people in South Carolina was the tipping point that got many Americans talking about whether the Mississippi flag should be redesigned. The massacre was widely regarded as a hate crime by gunman Dylann Roof, who hosted a website that had multiple pictures of him posing with the Confederate flag, along with other photos and writings involving white supremacy.

The W's Got Talent!

Monica Kizer

Reporter

The Residence Hall Association and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., hosted a night of entertainment at the W's Got Talent show on Sept. 9 in Nissan Auditorium.

The purpose of this event was to get students engaged and step away from their comfort zone. The ultimate goal was to get the freshman class to break out of its shells and express themselves in front of a crowd.

Movie Review: "The Perfect Guy"

Frederick L. Brown

Reporter

As September rolls along, there are a lot of great films showing in theaters. The top movies showing at local theaters are: "The Perfect Guy," "War Room," "The Visit," and "A Walk in the Woods." So far, "The Perfect Guy" has earned more than $25.9 million at the box office.

"The Perfect Guy" is a suspenseful thriller that features an all-star cast, including actress Sanaa Lathan, in addition to actors Michael Ealy and Morris Chestnut.

Cherish the last 100 nights

Liz Bosarge

Reporter

On Wednesday, Sept. 2, campus social organizations gathered in Pope Banquet Room to honor the seniors who will graduate in December with a candle-lighting ceremony hosted by the Student Programming Board. 

The "100th Night" ceremony marks one hundred nights until graduation. With roses and balloons adorning the room, each organization took the microphone to honor its seniors with kind words, a few tears and a gift of appreciation. 

Art Department invites all to join in busy season

Mallory Johnston

Reporter

The Mississippi University for Women's Art Department has kicked off a busy gallery season with an exhibit that showcases the work of sculptor Wayne Edge of Memphis.

This exhibit is being held in the Eugenia Summer Gallery and will run through Sept. 30. Edge's pieces combine natural objects, such as shells, wood and even rock, in a rhythmic piece.

Road to success

Monica Kizer

Reporter

The Student Success Center's purpose is to provide students with useful services to ensure academic excellence in all of their courses.

"It's similar to healthcare, in which their job is to prevent injuries before they get out of hand. However, we try to prevent your grades from falling ahead of time," said Dr. David Brooking, director at the Student Success Center.