Casanda Anderson
Reporter
The W’s Student Success Center held a poetry night on Oct. 3 in the W room.
Students, faculty and more showcased their poetry skills. The event was held to encourage members of the W community to read this year’s Common Read Initiative book, “Brown Girl Dreaming” by Jacqueline Woodson. CRI aims to explore literary heritage and inspire discussion of key issues.
Takeisha King
Reporter
Members of The W Leadership Program presented “It’s OK to Say No” in Cochran on Oct. 4.
“It’s OK to Say No” was designed to reach out to students who are taking on more than they can handle in school and let them know that it’s OK to say “no” sometimes. Organizers of the event said that at a small university such as The W, students tend to be more tight knit than at larger universities and more likely to say “yes” whenever a classmate or friend invites them to join a new organization, add a class or take on a new project. This urge to overcommit can cause negative effects on a student’s well being.
Sumra Hayden
Reporter
The Mississippi Court of Appeals heard oral arguments at The W on Oct. 3 as part of the “Court on the Road” program.
The Court on the Road program allows anyone with an interest in the court system to learn how courts work at the appellate level. Three of the 10 judges in the Mississippi Court of Appeals met at The W to hear an appeal in a civil case and an appeal in a criminal case. The Court of Appeals only deals with cases that have been previously settled in a court of law but have certain facts in dispute.
Briana Rucker
Reporter
Passport to Wellness hosted its second “Barefoot on the Bridge” yoga event on Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. on the Columbus Riverwalk.
The first 20 people in attendance received a free yoga mat. Participants were asked to register online, but were also able to register at the event starting at 5 p.m.
Kathleen Gartman
Reporter
OrgSync is an online social community that allows people to connect and promote events on campus. The W began using OrgSync last year, but there are still many who don’t understand how to navigate the website. The first step is making sure you have a profile. W students can use their myapps.muw.edu email address to register and create a profile at orgsync.com.
One of the benefits to OrgSync is creating groups. You can use your profile to create a group and begin tracking or planning events. To create a group, go to the Organizations tab on the “Community Home” page. On the right side of the screen, you will see a button that says “Register New Organization.” This will take you to a form that you will need to fill out, as well as allow you to choose an advisor and inform them of your group.
Asia Duren
Reporter
Q: It’s only a month into the semester, but I’m pretty sure I’m failing one of my classes. What do I do? – Worried
A: There are so many things you can do! First, are you actually paying attention in class? Are you completing homework on time? Have you committed enough time to studying? If you said no to any or all of those questions, you should be trying harder in the class. If the answer to those questions is yes and you are still struggling, talk to your professor. He or she can give you some guidance. If you need the class to graduate, then try and stick it out. Go to the Student Success Center on the first floor of Reneau Hall and get a tutor. If you do not need the class to graduate, talk to your professor about getting a WP and dropping the class without it counting as a failing grade. You have options. I promise this is not the end of the world.
Tara Baucom
Reporter
The W is offering a scholarship in honor of Sisters Margaret Held and Paula Merrill to graduate nursing students.
The Held-Merrill Fund is an endowed scholarship that will be offered to graduate and doctoral students who embody the character of the two sisters, who were graduates of the nursing program.
Sumra Hayden
Reporter
The W held its community service fair on Sept. 14 in the W Room to encourage students to volunteer and make a difference in their local community.
Local agencies such as the Greater Columbus Learning Center had informative booths set up for those interested to stop by and learn more about potential volunteer opportunities.
