The Jackson Police Department has identified a suspect and issued a warrant for his arrest following three campus thefts that Millsaps security officials believed are related.
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Millsaps Expands Mental Health Services to Students in Need
Written by Candace McKenzie Eight or nine Millsaps students walk through the Student Life Services offices each day to meet with counselors about their mental wellbeing. Millsaps is one of many colleges that has increased access to mental healthservices and resources as mental health issues are steadily rising, especially with college age students. Due to…
Millsaps President Rob Pearigen Discusses 2019 Budget Cuts, Future of College
Written By Zoe Conner After being forced to make dramatic budget cuts last academic year, Millsaps College President Rob Pearigen sat down with The Purple and White in November to discuss the finances and future of the college. The 2019 budget cuts eliminated three programs, some donors decided to scale back their future financial commitments…
Students, faculty get creative to revive and rebrand The Purple and White
Written by James Bell After budget cuts recently threatened the existence of The Purple and White, the student newspaper at Millsaps, several students and faculty are working to revive the paper to its decades-long prominence on campus by overhauling its online presence and creating its first print issue in five years. The newspaper, first published…
Elizabeth F. Loftus Takes a Trip to Millsaps
Photo Credits Given to Dr. Elizabeth F. Loftus By Asia Allen Events Editor of The P+W Her accomplishments in the science world has given her the title of “the Beyonce of Research”. Even though you might not see her on your instagram feed avoiding the paparazzi like the famous popstar, her work is famous and…
David Baria Townhall
by Anna Saischek Contributor David Baria, candidate for Mississippi’s regular congressional race for senator, held a townhall at Millsaps College and addressed the millennial voters. The event, open to the public, drew in an audience from not only Millsaps, but also other interested residents of Mississippi. Throughout the townhall, spectators got to ask the candidate…
Is Millsaps Still Missing a Mascot?
By Anna Saischek Contributor Three years after voting to get rid of Major Reuben Millsaps as the college mascot, Millsaps College remains mascot-less. “Nothing has changed. Millsaps does not currently have a mascot,” said’ Dean for Inclusion and Involvement, Demitrius Brown. In 2015, the Student Body Association voted to remove Major Millsaps from his position as…
Why Our Votes Matter in the Midterm Election
Jenna Gibson Managing Editor One hundred and twenty-eight Millsaps students, using their college address, registered to vote over the past few weeks with the help of the Millsaps’ Politics and Government Club. This is all in preparation for Nov. 6, when voting for the midterm general election will take place. Voters will be casting…
Kanye Gets Political on SNL
By Bekah Ervin Contributor Rapper Kanye West appeared on the comedy television show Saturday Night Live on Sept. 29 wearing a Make American Great Again hat. He delivered a political rant as the credits rolled. According to People Magazine, West took the place of singer Ariana Grande who had to drop the performance. He announced…
What’s Up With SBA? Senator Resignation Marks Change for Senate Meetings and Elections
by James Bell III contributor The resignation of one of Millsaps’ senior class Senators due to a night class has sparked conversation about the threat of similar conflicts in the future. Although this is the only recent consequence of the Senate meeting schedule that has directly affected its operations, Student Body Association (SBA) President Ian…