Braxton Maclean
Staff Photographer
The Student Success Center hosted the first visit from the Marine Corps in six years with its Student Success Career Leadership seminar on Oct. 15.
At 4:15 p.m., the assembly room was far from full, and by 4:30 p.m., approximately 20 of the expected 50 students were in attendance. Capt. Clifton Payton, a Marine Corps Officer Selection Officer, and the Student Success Center’s Towanda Williams stood by as Maj. Leigh Ross began the main presentation.
Hip-hop line dancing comes to the W
Chris Richardson
Reporter
Two women have brought hip-hop line dancing to The W — and they are hoping it is here to stay.
LeAnn Alexander, director of Campus Recreation, and Ashley Hill, Student Success Navigator for the College of Arts and Sciences, hosted the first class at Stark Recreation Center on Nov. 2 from 6-7 p.m. in the Aerobics Room. Alexander shared how the idea of the class was started.
Tupelo film festival includes works from those at The W
The W walks to lunch
Frederick L. Brown
Reporter
Passport to Wellness hosted its second annual “Walk to Lunch” on Oct. 21 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
The event began with registration at the front gates of the university. At the gate, the Passport to Wellness ambassadors assisted participants in registering for the event with a sign-in sheet and special stickers. The stickers could then be used to get discounts at nearby businesses.
BlackList gives back with Be The Match
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.
IJM holds night of prayer for trafficking victims
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.
Oktoberfest takes over The W
Students get active with intramural sports championship
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.
Students give vaccine presentation at Pohl
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.
Research project leaves lasting impact on students
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.