Present staff members:
Noah Chism
Reporter
“The Spectator has provided me an outlet to be involved with something I am passionate about, which is sports. It also has taught me the invaluable skill of journalism and how important honesty is in the world of the news. The Spectator has given me a whole new look into reporting, and I will always be grateful for that.”
Erin Crabtree
Photographer
“The Spectator has been wonderful to work for! The Spectator staff is hard working with coming up with monthly topics, important discussions and fun aspects for the newspaper each month!”
Dayvion Gregory
Photographer
“The Spectator has been a pleasure to work with these past two years. And I hope it continues for another 120 years!”
Madison Shelnut
Reporter
“Being a part of The Spectator allows me to learn more about our historic campus. I also like working with people who are passionate about storytelling.”
Past staff members
“What a time. It has truly prepared me for success in every phase of my professional life.” - Laura Tubb Prestwich, former editor-in-chief
“Being part of The Spectator helped me gain confidence in public speaking through interviews. Some of my favorite memories included getting to know many staff members and students through those interviews.” -Lauren Trimm, former editorial member
Cooper pictured at her editor’s desk.
“My Spectator career began my first week on campus. I chose MUW over attending Yale because of the journalism major and the improved chance of becoming editor of the college newspaper. At the time I was deciding, less than 1% of college newspaper editors were female, but 100% were at at all-women’s colleges!” -Cheryl Jackson Cooper, former editor-in-chief