Asia Duren
Editor
For as long as I can remember, Halloween has been my mother's favorite holiday. She says she likes the idea of getting to be whatever, or whoever, you want to be once a year. (She also really likes that we don't have to throw parties and give presents.) My question is this: Why can't we be whatever we want to be every day?
When you ask a child what he or she wants to be for Halloween, you get a broad spectrum of replies. You could get anything from a dog to an astronaut to a trash can (yes, I was a trash can one year). So we laugh and think to ourselves, why does this child want to be this? Personally, I wanted to hide in my trash can and scare people walking by. I thought my costume would be hilarious, and I like to make people laugh.
Liz Bosarge
Reporter
On Oct. 7, The W Staff Council hosted a meeting for all faculty and staff members to review campus emergency situations.
MUW Chief of Police Danny Patton spoke about several emergencies that could occur on campus, how to deal with each type of situation and what to do to help make campus safer.
Stories include:
Dr. Borsig inducted into Hall of Fame
University Priorities Conversations
Intramural Flag Football Tournament Results
Theatre professor makes sitcom debut
Welty Writers' Symposium and Gala
W Walks to Lunch
Rattle Them Bones 5K
Thanks to this week's talent and crew:
Eric Wiggins - Talent
Chris Richardson - Talent
Patrick Wiggins - Broadcast Director
Jessica Barnett - Teleprompter
Mallory Johnston
Reporter
The W hosted LGBT Days last week as a way of bringing the community together to celebrate LGBT+ pride on campus.
There were four official events spread out over three days. On Monday, students handed out rainbow ribbons in front of the cafeteria. On Tuesday, participants were invited to earn a special certification through "Safe Zone." Those who complete Safe Zone training are called allies, and they offer an environment for people of any race, sex or orientation to talk about personal issues in their life without fear of judgment or ridicule. People who took this course learned what it meant to be an ally and how to be open to anyone having problems on campus. Certification allows them to display a placard in their office or living space that promotes a safe campus system.
Monica Kizer
Reporter
Mississippi University for Women's Counselling Center sponsored "Jeans 4 Justice" on Sept. 29 in front of the Hogarth dining area.
The purpose of this event was to spread awareness and empowerment to both women and men who have been affected by domestic and sexual violence. The event lasted from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ryan Savage
Reporter
Fondly known as "Miss Sally" to the students who frequent Cromwell, Sally Mangum is the familiar face that assists the departments of Communication and Theatre in their day-to-day operations. In this week's spotlight, Mangum revealed the biggest change she's seen in her time at The W, as well as her advice for students.
Q: What is your role here at The W?
Mallory Johnston
Reporter
In a fast-changing world, people can face the issue of not being accepted or appreciated for who they are or what they believe. This includes the group of individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning ─ also known as the LGBTQ+ community.
Across the nation, people of this community endure hardships and ridicule because of their identities and their life choices. However, at The W, those who identify within this community have a different story to tell.