Jasmine Johnson
Reporter
The Wesley Foundation of MUW is a ministry of the United Methodist Church that welcomes all students regardless of their denomination. Every Wednesday evening, Wesley invites all students to come out and participate in praise and worship. However, last week was different.
Along with praise and worship, Wesley offered a special treat to MUW students. On April 10, Wesley ministries took praise and worship to another level — outside.
A large number of students crowded around the gazebo for entertainment and great food. The menu consisted of boiled and seasoned crawfish with corn on the cob. For entertainment, Wesley provided a band made up of students and a few local church members.
“I loved both the food and entertainment, because they each complemented each other,” says Tiffany Williams, a junior culinary arts major.
The event attracted a lot of students and lasted for several hours. Students came from all over campus to participate in the festivities and chow down on delicious food provided by the Wesley Foundation.
“I enjoyed it very much,” says Christina Dooley, junior fine arts major. “It was a blast to worship with my fellow students and play games to get to know each other more.”
Wesley is re-defining praise and worship, as well expanding its outreach. The crawfish boil was a creative way to gather students, but the fun doesn’t stop there.
For every Sunday in the month of April, Wesley will be hosting IGNITE. IGNITE is a new service of praise that allows anyone of any age to come and worship at the Wesley Foundation. The lesson, “Moving on” will be taught by Kyle Ivy, while praise and worship will be led by Bryson Robinson.
For those that do not know Kyle Ivy, but would like learn more about him, please visit and watch his one minute sermons at: https://www.facebook.com/whitehallumc?fref=ts.
If you are interested in or would like to know more about the Wesley Foundation, please contact them by email at wfm@muw.edu. You can also visit the Wesley Foundation on Wednesdays at 4:45pm, located on the corner of 11th Street South and 3rd Avenue South.
Cassandra Hogue
Reporter
The National Pan-Hellenic Council of MUW will hosts its first-ever Greek Block Party, “A Family Affair,” on April 23, 2013 from 6-10 p.m.
The National Pan-Hellenic Council and local Greek sororities and fraternities will join together for this exciting event. The Greek organizations that will be participating will include Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., Rho Beta Chi Sorority, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., Xi Delta Omega Fraternity and Beta Kappa Tau Fraternity.
“The purpose of this event is to express Greek unity across the campus of Mississippi University for Women and to provide a stress-reliever before finals start,” says Jeffrey Johnson, president of the NPHC.
This event will be the first of its kind for the black Greek organizations on campus. The National Pan-Hallenic Council of MUW is made up of four African-American nationwide Greek sororities and fraternities, which include Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
“I am extremely excited about what this event will bring to campus. This event will show the campus a fun-filled side of the NPHC, and I feel this will be a big hit on campus,” says Malinda McBride, vice president of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
This event will consist of free food such as hot dogs, chips and drinks. Also, there will be a fun-filled atmosphere of music, games, a stroll off (dance) competition and Greek-oke (karaoke) competition between the clubs, and all-out fun for the campus of MUW to enjoy. The event will be free for all MUW students, workers, faculty and staff.
Jay Lathom
Reporter
Gordy Honors Forum Presents
Bill Rosemann, Editor for Marvel Comics
Thursday, April 18
Limbert Assembly Room at 6 p.m.
Free and open to the public.
Homecoming Parade
Thursday, April 18
Front Gates 7 p.m.
Friday, April 19
Fish Fry
The Gazebo 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 20
Homecoming 5k Run/Walk
Stark Recreation Center, 8 a.m.