The Spectator is a student-run print, video and online news source covering Mississippi University for Women in Columbus, Miss. The Spectator was founded in 1904 and is still going strong 120+ years later. Our staff is comprised of students of all majors and overseen by a faculty advisor, Dr. Melissa Smith.

If you are interested in joining our staff, please email us at spectatormuw@gmail.com

Follow us on Instagram @thespectatormuw

Editorial Staff for 2025:

Emma Caroline Brown, Editor

Noah Chism, Reporter

Erin Crabtree, Photographer

Khayla Gray, Reporter

Dayvion Gregory, Photographer

Fifi O’Reilly, Writer

Jayli Plautz, Reporter

Brooke Scott, Artist

Emma Stapp, Graphic Designer

Editorial Staff for 2023 - 2024:

Amelia Bowers, Editor

Erin Crabtree, Photographer

Kendry Crabtree, Online Editor

Editorial Staff for 2022 - 2023:

Hallie Chastain, Editor

V Gammel, Photographer

Editorial Staff for 2021 - 2022:

John Alex Nunnery, Editor

V Gammel, Photographer

Editorial Staff for 2020 - 2021:

John Alex Nunnery, Editor
Madison Johnson, News Editor
Ansley Dale, Features Editor
V Gammel, Photographer

Editorial Staff for 2019 - 2020:

Umisha KC, Editor
Elliot Hatch, Managing Editor
Monique Tamang, Broadcast & Online Editor
Jessi Haga, Assistant Broadcast Editor
Natalie Runyon, Photographer
John Alex Nunnery, Entertainment Editor
Will Perkins, Sports Editor

Editorial Staff for 2018 - 2019:

Summer King, Editor
Elliot Hatch, Managing Editor (Spring) & Game Reporter
Katie Funderburk, Broadcast & Online Editor
Monique Tamang, Assistant Broadcast Editor
Natalie Runyon, Photographer
Robert Scott, Entertainment Editor
Caleb Youngblood, Sports Editor (Fall)
Will Perkins, Sports Editor (Spring)

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