Local News

Students prepare to graduate, want more regalia options

Students at Mississippi University for Women are somewhat divided about the policies regarding regalia at graduation. Some students feel that the ceremony celebrates academic achievement and don’t mind the strict policies. Others think that they should be able to choose how they express themselves during the ceremony because it is their achievement.

Leadership gala celebrates best of W's community

Mississippi University for Women hosted a Leadership Gala on April 12. The Division of Student Affairs set up the gala to honor some of the best of The W. Select members of the community were invited to an exclusive event that honored students, staff and organizations for their contributions to making campus a better place for all.

The W's Music Therapy program moved clinical to Cromwell

Students majoring in Music Therapy are finally almost able to open their doors to groups for the first time in two years. Since the spring of 2020, the faculty of the Department of Music have been transitioning from Poindexter Hall to Cromwell Communications Center to host clinicals for their clients in a more open and confidential space.

Women owned businesses in Columbus

The owners of two local businesses hope to improve the community and the lives of their customers while turning a profit in Columbus. Maypop Spa offers a variety of massages performed by massage therapists. The spa also serves as a physical retail space for Humble Reign, a new online fashion retailer. Both businesses are owned by women, and they see their businesses as fulfilling needs in the community.

Concerns over internet privacy

From the phones in our pockets to the tablets and computers in our backpacks, growing up in the “age of technology” is a double-edged sword. Using the Internet is a daily activity for students, but most don’t stop to think about what happens to the information that’s gathered about them when they go online.

Fall Semester Stress

Students, faculty and staff have been through a lot since Spring 2020. There were hopes that this semester would be back to normal — and there are a lot more face-to-face classes and social activities this Fall — but safety precautions are continuing because of the spread of the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus.