Liz Bosarge
Reporter
The BlackList Alumnae Association and BlackList Honorary Social Club held their annual “Rattle Them Bones 5K” for Be The Match Registry on Oct. 17 at the W campus.
It was the first year that the BlackList groups partnered with the Brotherhood of Beta Kappa Tau to host the event. The event proceeds were given to Be The Match, in honor of Eddy Doyle, a BKT founding father who recently died of cancer.
Stories include: Mississippi's State Flag on The W's Campus, Dessert Extravaganza, "Can I Kiss You?", "Wait Until Dark", Home Run Derby, Dodgeball, Casseroles and Ghosts
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Frederick L. Brown - Talent, Writer
Chris Richardson - Talent, Writer
Patrick Wiggins - Broadcast Director, Writer
Jessica Barnett - Teleprompter
Megan Withrow
Reporter
The W’s International Justice Mission joined Wesley Foundation in a night of prayer on Oct. 14 for victims of human and sex trafficking.
This is one of many events that IJM has held on campus, even though it is relatively new to The W. The goal of many of these events is to bring awareness to the hurt and pain that some people have to go through on a daily basis. Human and sex trafficking affects most of America, and more than nine million people across the world are victims.
Chris Richardson
Reporter
At 72 years young, James O’Loughlin has developed quite the resume. After spending decades in the military, O’Loughlin began his studies at The W in 2010. He was awarded Bachelor of Arts degrees in 2011 and 2013, but he decided to continue his education and pursue a Master of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing. When he’s not in class, O’Loughlin can often be found in the school’s cafeteria or gym, and when he learned about The Spectator, he sent a request to be interviewed for our Student Spotlight series, so that he could share his story with students all across the campus.
Q: Where are you originally from?
Dylan Scott
Reporter
The W’s intramural sports department held a flag football championship and tailgate on Oct. 15, giving students the chance to connect in an active environment.
The flag football season had been going on for roughly three weeks before the championship. The campus radio station, WMUW 88.5FM, was aired over a loudspeaker with music for the students. Social clubs sold food at the tailgate party.
Chris Richardson
Reporter
A vaccine presentation was held in Room 206 of Pohl from 9-10 a.m. on Oct. 16.
The purpose of the presentation was to inform students about getting vaccinated and the purpose of certain vaccines. Matthew Reeves, a graduate assistant in health and kinesiology, and Cole Phillips, an undergraduate intern with the public health education department, gave the presentation.
Jessica Barnett
Online Editor
This is the second part of a story about integration at the W. The first part chronicled how a small group of students are working with Dr. Erin Kempker, an associate professor of history, to learn more about the six women who originally integrated MUW. The first part was published in The Spectator on Oct. 23, 2015, and can be read here. Additional photos can be found here.
Kempker and Arrington echoed the sentiments, calling it intense and admiring the influx of positive reactions from the audience. All four looked forward to the second run of the production, which is currently scheduled for next spring. Vaughn said that she expected it to be bigger, better and even more powerful.
Mallory Johnston
Reporter
The W is looking for opinions about where it should be heading in the next five years.
The university is considering feedback from some of its most important people ─ faculty, staff, students, alumni and community leaders ─ as it examines the most important issues facing the school.