The 1960s were a tumultuous time for Jackson, Mississippi. The year 1963 alone saw sit-ins by Tougaloo students and professors to protest segregation, a mass protest march at the Jackson fairgrounds, the assassination of Medgar Evers, and the graduation of James Meredith from the University of Mississippi. It was becoming increasingly clear that racial injustices…
Looking for a job after college graduation can be nerve-wracking. Today’s job market can be even harder to break into, with the pandemic leading to changes in how we present ourselves and reach out to employers. How can we better navigate this uncharted territory of virtual job hunting? For starters, consider the career path you…
Enshrouded in the shrubbery and shade between the Christian Center and Murrah Hall lies an often-overlooked structure – the tomb of Major Millsaps and his wife, Mary. The concrete columns stand guard, with an iron gate preventing unwanted trespassers. In the back, sunlight reveals a landscape of purple and pink sunset surrounded by greenery captured…
Becky Bacot hall is the oldest dormitory on campus still in use, and has gained its own mythology on campus. It has become a rite-of-passage, its community bathrooms and troublesome ventilation a common discussion point of first-year memories. Not to mention the so-called “Bacot plague,” a catch-all nickname for the colds that seem to sweep…
While many aspects of typical student life were put on hold this summer, many students were still able to experience various internships. Sakshi Singh, seeking a “challenging and meaningful” experience to follow her sophomore year, came across internships provided by the Shepherd Higher Education Consortium on Poverty (SHECP), which provides internships that aid low-income communities….
The arrival of a new semester brings with it new students from around the globe. While this semester undoubtedly presents challenging decisions for many, the P&W spoke with international students and their thoughts and experiences. Even without a global pandemic, adjustment to a new country and culture can prove daunting for many. Yuki Nogawa, a…
With the Covid-19 pandemic highlighting previously unnoticed aspects of day-to-day life, a look at the campus’ Facilities department and its operations becomes worth exploring. The Facilities department functions not only to lead large renovation and construction projects such as the Christian Center and the Visual Arts Center – both of which debuted this past year…
After the coronavirus pandemic interrupted the spring semester, one Millsaps student decided to use the free time she had to help health care providers stay safe. Haley Knudson, a rising senior from Millsaps, teamed up with her mother and brother to make more than 200 masks this semester for the pediatric staff at University of…
At the end of the Spring 2020 Semester, rising senior Brenna Macnamara was elected as the new Student Body Association President. An English Literature and Political Science major, she has already been working remotely with her newly elected Executive Board and the college’s administration to improve communication and other various aspects of student life, despite…