Alexandra Woolbright
Editor
College is for most, a memorable experience. Students meet new people, prepare for the future and usually gain 15 to 20 pounds.
However, for most, the Freshman 15 isn’t all that’s being gained.
According to the Huffington Post, college debt is on the rise. The average student in 2012 graduated with a degree and $29, 400 in student debt. This amount has increased in less than a decade, with students in 2004 owing only an average of $18, 750.
Shelley Moss Courtesy Photo
Jessica Cooper
Reporter
It’s not all about the job for some people; it’s about what people get out of their work. Passion is one of the things that MUW alum, Shelley Moss, feels about her job. Moss said she feels connected to MUW in more ways than one. For her, MUW is like home, so being named the Director of Admissions was an incredible honor.
Alexandra Woolbright
Editor
Mississippi University for Women is known for its academic excellence. This is a sentiment the Roger F. Wicker Center for Creative Learning, located on the fourth floor of the education building, strives to accomplish and implement every day.
With an array of programs benefitting the community, it’s no wonder Sen. Roger Wicker, whom the building is named after, along with MUW President Dr. Jim Borsig, visited and praised the accomplishments of the center last week.
Evan Fox
Entertainment Editor
The National Association of Theater Owners released a new set of rules on Monday, Jan. 27, requiring production companies to limit the running time of their respective trailers. The rules themselves are described as “voluntary guidelines” and will go into effect Oct. 1, 2014.
Jessica Cooper
Reporter
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle will be hosting a luncheon for “Go Red Day” on Friday, Feb. 7, from noon-1 p.m.
The event focuses on women and their heart health and will feature motivational speaker Rita Sweatt of Amory, Miss. This event is free and open to the public. Lunch will be provided.
Ashley Dodson
Reporter
Looking for a way to get active on campus this semester? The intramural sports office at Stark Recreation Center has the answer. The intramural office is currently looking for participants for its three-on-three basketball tournament. Students can sign up in the intramural office in Stark Recreation Center from Jan. 27 -30 at 5 p.m. Students can find more information on intramural registration on the MUW website.
Julessa Oglen
Managing Editor
This year the Ina E. Gordy Honors College’s spring forum series focuses on one of America’s favorite pastimes — sports. The topics will range from personal experiences to research and psychological effects.
The series begins with Thomas Velek, director of the Gordy Honors College, on Jan. 23 at 6 p.m.in Parkinson Hall. His presentation is entitled, “Lessons from an Obsession: Athletics and the Life Well Lived.” He will be speaking about his own experiences as a child athlete to an award-winning career as a soccer coach.
Reagan Graham
Reporter
Living in Mississippi during the winter months has taught us that no matter how long we live here we’ll never be able to determine the weather from day to day.
Last week, I had to wear fleece-lined leggings under my skinny jeans just to survive the frigid chill during the 30 foot walk from my car to the inside of my work. The next day I was outside running around playing disc golf in a tank dress and ankle boots feeling like I was posing for a Free People ad.