Allison Perkins
Reporter
Without the throwback Disney scary movies, the little kids going door-to-door yelling “trick or treat!”, and the carved pumpkins that families and college kids alike set outside their doors, what would Halloween be?
Scaredy cat, scaredy cat
Zac Carlisle
Copy Editor
Growing up, I’ve never been into the Halloween festivities as my peers were. As a kid, I was terrified of the thought of vampires and monsters. I remember going to a Burger King when I was young, and I got a vampire toy with my meal. I was scared for a couple of days because I thought I would see a vampire in my room trying to suck my blood.
little-known facts about muw's buildings
Alexandra Woolbright
Editor
Mississippi University for Women is certainly a unique campus. Established as the first public women’s college in the United States in 1884, MUW is a university founded in rich history. Any student walking on campus can instantly recognize the buildings, some of which have been standing since the formation of the school.
faculty spotlight: dr. thomas richardson
Julessa Olgen
Managing Editor
The W has had many great professors to come and go, but it means something special when they chose to stay. Dr. Thomas C. Richardson, currently Dean of The College of Arts and Sciences, has been a faculty member for 26 years. He has recently decided to continue his studies and research on Scottish writers which allows him to travel across the country. The Spectator had the honor of sitting down with him to talk about his interest, his job and why he calls The W his home.
welty writers' symposium
why you should wear a pink ribbon this month
Velvet Case
Reporter
The month of October was declared National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in 1985 in order to increase awareness about this topic.
This is a time when national public service organizations, professional medical associations, and government agencies join forces to encourage the public’s awareness of breast cancer. These groups also inform the public about the disease and offer easier access for women to receive help.
get to know the facts about domestic violence
Allison Perkins
Reporter
The month of October brings about thoughts of cooler nights, red leaves and the beginnings of hot chocolate-filled mugs. It’s the first month that the South even thinks about the weather finally chilling down, but what doesn’t first come to people’s minds is the fact that October is also Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
new york times best seller to speak at welty gala
Po Bronson Courtesy Photo
Julessa Oglen
Managing Editor
This month, the MUW campus will be bustling with talented writers who are taking part of the 25th annual Eudora Welty Writers Symposium. The series is a three-day event that recognizes the works of alumna who have found success writing fiction and non-fiction novels. The highlight of the event will be the Welty Gala.
oktoberfest 2013 is once again a successful tradition
SPB members at booth. Photo by Desarea Guyton
Megan Withrow
Reporter
Oktoberfest is a known tradition on the MUW campus that many people look forward to. It is a fun time of the year where students, faculty, alumni and families from around town come to enjoy the fall weather and the festival activities.
Columbus within a Columbus; Halloween Dance Party
Photo by Luisa Porter
Will Stennett
News Editor
Spotlights burned high above the edge of downtown Columbus last Saturday night on Oct. 19. Monsters, childhood creations and hopeless souls from beyond the grave gathered inside The Princess Theater. It was the annual Halloween Dance Party. This year the theme was comic books. And as promised, Team Halloweenz, produced a 24-feet-by-24 feet comic book that towered behind the DJ booth which depicted Captain Halloween’s fight with the Full Moon Fang.