The Mississippi University for Women campus is the center of life for many students and staff. Hundreds of people go in and out of campus every day with the expectation that they will be kept safe inside the perimeters of campus. This expectation has recently become more uncertain among students as several events have shaken their faith in whether they are being kept safe.
The W's Music Therapy program moved clinical to Cromwell
Students majoring in Music Therapy are finally almost able to open their doors to groups for the first time in two years. Since the spring of 2020, the faculty of the Department of Music have been transitioning from Poindexter Hall to Cromwell Communications Center to host clinicals for their clients in a more open and confidential space.
Owl Food Pantry helps students in need
The Owl Food Pantry was founded in the summer of 2020, about halfway through the pandemic. The pantry was started by a student, who spread the word by talking to students and putting up flyers around the school, however, Alisen Reed, really hit the ground running when she joined the faculty of Mississippi University for Women in August 2021.
Women owned businesses in Columbus
The owners of two local businesses hope to improve the community and the lives of their customers while turning a profit in Columbus. Maypop Spa offers a variety of massages performed by massage therapists. The spa also serves as a physical retail space for Humble Reign, a new online fashion retailer. Both businesses are owned by women, and they see their businesses as fulfilling needs in the community.
Concerns over internet privacy
From the phones in our pockets to the tablets and computers in our backpacks, growing up in the “age of technology” is a double-edged sword. Using the Internet is a daily activity for students, but most don’t stop to think about what happens to the information that’s gathered about them when they go online.
Students discuss preferred streaming services
Students encounter bookstore problems
Holiday shopping continues to evolve
The holiday season is rapidly approaching, and, for the second year in a row, it is going to be occurring during the pandemic. For many that means holiday shopping has already begun. With online shopping already having become a mainstay in our world, people have the ease of being able to find the perfect gift with just a few clicks.
Welty Gala Returns to Campus
'Shang-Chi' sets new standard for Marvel's latest phase
“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” is the latest film from Marvel Studios, packing a walloping punch at box offices with a $90 million opening weekend. Because of the pandemic, the theater industry has taken a hit with fewer people going to see movies in theaters, and many preferring to rent or watch movies from the comfort and safety of their own home. However, Shang-Chi’s opening weekend is not only a tale of re-establishing the box office, but a well-deserved win for Marvel’s first Asian-led superhero film.