Charles “LaLa” Evans met his future wife, Louise, in a café. He made $25 a week polishing shoes with his father, and when they married at age 18, he didn’t even have a ring. They worked hard in the 59 years and 11 months they spent together, whether it was Louise cleaning homes or LaLa becoming the first African-American letter carrier in Starkville, Miss. In 2011, when Louise passed away, her final words to him were “I love you.” In her memory, he showcased the many photos and videos they took over the years by turning their home into a museum called “LaLa and Louise Land.” The story captured the attention of the band, Mutemath, and the band featured LaLa in the music video for their song, “Monument.”
Looking for love in the digital age? Matchmaking sites, apps connecting people
Mallory Johnston
Features Editor
All things change over time: laws, cars, prices, people, and even places. We tend to accept that.
But what about our social lives? It’s safe to say that, in the 21st century, social lives can be labeled as one of the most dramatically changed parts of society. Fifteen years ago, social media could easily be limited to email, texting and blogging. In the last 15 years though, social sites have become a staple of everyday life and, increasing, the search for love.
Spectator Sound-Off: What does Black History Month mean to you?
Frederick Brown
Reporter
This week marks 90 years since Carter G. Woodson first promoted the idea of Negro History Week as a chance to honor and celebrate the struggles and accomplishments of the African-American community. It would take 43 years for it to become a full month and another seven after that before the government recognized it as such. In this week’s Spectator Sound-Off, students were asked what Black History Month meant to them.
W to hold blood drive
United Blood Services and The W will hold a blood drive on Feb. 16 and 17 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the bloodmobile at Hogarth Student Union.
Donors will receive a special T-shirt. Those wishing to give blood are strongly encouraged to make an appointment to avoid waiting. They may call or text 662-321-9988 or visit bloodhero.com, then click on “Locate a blood drive.”
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Staff Spotlight: Angenette Frazier
The pros and cons of a December graduation
Spectator Sound-Off: What are your plans for Christmas Break?
Dylan Scott
Reporter
With finals right around the corner, students all across campus are busy hitting the books and studying. In this edition of Spectator Sound-Off, we asked students what they plan to do once finals are over and the winter holidays have begun.
Q: What are your plans for Christmas Break?
What's with all the #@%$&%# cussing?
Patrick Wiggins
Feature Editor
“I’m pretty much f*****.”
And so begins the New York Times best selling book “The Martian.”
And the college student when she realized it was close to impossible to bring her grade up to passing.
As well as the other college student who suddenly found himself pulled over by a police officer and was driving without a license.
And a citizen of Laketown when she saw Smaug the dragon flying towards them in The Hobbit.
And countless others all across this country, both in real life and the fake one.