Takeisha King
Reporter
Q: What are you doing for the Thanksgiving holidays?
Alumni Spotlight: Johnathan Best
Lauren Trimm
News Editor
Johnathan Best graduated from the W in 2016 with a degree in theater. He has been training in martial arts since he was 12 and has always wanted to own his own studio. That dream has finally become a reality. In this Alumni Spotlight, Best shares the story behind his dream and what he hopes to accomplish in the future.
Q: How did you come up with the idea for a martial arts studio?
How to get the most out of a student internship
Sumra Hayden
Reporter
Attending college is essential in today’s society. However, many students also need to have experience in their fields of study for an entry-level position.
Internships allow students to get the experience they need in the careers they plan to pursue. Dr. Van Roberts, associate professor of Communication, advises students to plan in advance for prospective internships.
Ask Asia: How should I handle holidays with my family?
Asia Duren
Advice Columnist
Q: I was finally able to be myself this semester, but my family doesn’t know about it and would probably disown me if they found out. I can’t just skip the holidays, but how am I supposed to sit across from the table and pretend it’s okay for them to make such horrible comments about people like me? –Trapped
Holiday movie round-up
Tara Baucom
Reporter
2016 is nearing an end, but the holiday movie season is about to kick off. With so many new releases in the coming weeks, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Here are just some of the movies set for release between now and the end of the year, along with their release dates.
Spectator Sound-Off: What is your opinion of the presidential election?
We asked students on campus what they thought of the presidential election, but we want to hear from you, too! Share your opinion in the comments below or on Facebook and Twitter with #SpectatorSoundOff!
MSMS shares science fun with local children
Trisha Maxey
Photographer
The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Sciences hosted its annual Science Carnival on Oct. 18 in Pohl Gym.
More than 1,100 third and fourth graders from communities across northeast Mississippi were expected to take part in the fun. During the event, students from MSMS taught hands-on science experiments at eight stations. The experiments covered areas such as chemistry, biology and physics.
W honors alumna Eudora Welty with Welty Series
Lauren Trimm
Reporter
The W hosted a series of events on campus from Oct. 20-22, including a writers’ symposium, a press conference and a gala.
The Eudora Welty Writer’s Symposium began Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall. Brad Watson, author of “Miss Jane,” was the keynote speaker. Other writers included Patricia Boyett, Randall Horton, James Kimbrell, Cole Lavalais, David Armand, Paulette Boudreaux, Dana
Chamblee Carpenter and Kendall Dunkelberg. This year’s theme was “Overcoming the Silence: To Speak Out When ‘It Warrants No Stir.’” This title was inspired by Welty’s 1966 novel, “The Demonstrators,” which dealt with racial issues and integration.
Local musicians pay tribute to Merle Haggard
Tara Baucom
Reporter
Columbus Arts Council hosted “Silver Wings: A Tribute to Merle Haggard” on Oct. 7 at Rosenzwieg Arts Center.
The tribute concert featured covers of some of Haggard’s most famous hits, including "Silver Wings," "Fighting Side of Me" and "Mama Tried." Jerry Carnatham, lead singer and W alum, was inspired to put together a tribute after Haggard’s death in April of this year.
Dia de los Muertos comes to The W
Tara Baucom
Reporter
The W’s Art & Design building hosted an exhibit for Dia de los Muertos, also known as “Day of the Dead.”
The exhibit is a collection of personal pieces put together by Beverly Joyce, Erinn Holloway and Jo Shumake. It is the second year this exhibit has been set up in the Art & Design building. Dia de los Muertos is a celebration of ancestors who have died. The holiday is marked thoughout Latin America, but is predominantly celebrated in Mexico.