Opened in 1901, the James Observatory is the oldest building at Millsaps and also one of the first observatories on a college campus in Mississippi—but how many students actually know ...
Jackson Mississippi is a place that has a culture rooted in its soul food, music, and people. The recently opened Fertile Ground Brewery is expanding this culture through their own ...
When he began working at Millsaps in February 2022 as Assistant Dean for Student Life, Diversity and Inclusion, Ryan Upshaw looked forward to learning about the campus community from the ...
There are key moments I can point to in my life in which I am reminded of not just the importance but also the necessity of stories and those willing ...
Ana de Armas delivers an uncanny, transformative performance as screen legend Marilyn Monroe, but aside from outstanding aesthetics, the impressiveness of this anticipated production fades quickly as exploitation takes the ...
Although the vegan options in the Millsaps caf are…enticing, it’s nice to be aware of the other options near campus. Being vegan should not impact your food experience. As a ...
by Jules Gonsoulin contributor Today, during my one-hour lunch break, I ventured into Fondren to try out a new Latin American restaurant, Café Olé. It’s a taco stand that proves ...
by Zachary Smith arts & life editor If Jackson, Mississippi, is known for anything other than its connection with the blues or amazing food, it is known for its terrible ...
by Jules Gonsoulin contributor On Monday, Oct. 7, Dr. James Bowley will be hosting a “History of Beer Dinner” at Sal & Mookie’s. The event is open to anyone ...
This past week we got a chance to sit down with John Sewell, Millsaps’ new communications director, to talk about his work with the Mississippi Blues Marathon.
by Zachary Smith arts & life editor A major change (excuse the pun) to the Millsaps was the addition of the Quality Enhancement Plan. The QEP program comes to campus ...
by Zachary Smith arts & life editor photo courtesy Natallie Maynor If you consult the history of contemporary Mississippi law, brewers and beer drinkers have made serious headway. From the ...
by Catherine Arjet arts & life assistant editor Kelsey Stone, a freshman from Grand Bay, Ala.—a town of 3,000 people outside of Mobile—admits “Millsaps wasn’t really on my radar.” ...
by Alex Melnick arts & life editor Millsaps is happy to see her majors! The P&W has one question to ask students this week: What are you most excited for ...
by Alex Melnick arts & life editor As our campus starts another exciting school year, the P&W finds that it’s useful to refresh returning students’ memory of the sexual ...
by Keely Parker contributor As a Nicki Minaj evangelist, it is my personal life mission to preach the gospel of Onika Tanya Maraj to every wayward soul I meet. My ...
by Alex Melnick arts & life editor With Millsaps College being recently the set of a few scenes in “Get On Up,” I’ve been thinking a lot about the cinematographic qualities ...
by Leah Whitcomb Social Media Manager American photographer Brandon Stanton started the blog Humans of New York with a dream of creating a catalogue displaying the unique inhabitants of New ...
by Catherine Arjet assistant arts & life editor Title EP—Meghan Trainor This summer, 20-year-old Meghan Trainor made waves with her single “All About that Bass,” a catchy pop song that ...
by Alex Melnick arts & life editor The school-to-prison pipeline, or as freshmen Krystal Jackson puts it, “the cradle to prison pipeline,” is a prevalent problem in low-income schools across ...
by Alex Melnick arts & life editor Does this sound like you? It’s midnight, and you’re pacing the library anxiously. You may or may not be heavily breathing and feeling ...
by Alex Melnick arts & life editor Millsaps students see teachers a lot. I know this seems fairly obvious, but consider it: We talk to teachers a lot. The majority ...
by Catherine Arjet assistant arts & life editor If you’ve ever spent any time in the Christian Center, you’ve probably seen the philosophy board. If you haven’t, it’s a ...
by Alex Melnick & Liz Allen arts & life editor & Friday + Saturday editor In 2012, Jackson artist Josh Hailey had a dream: Document all of the good, bad, ...
by Alex Melnick arts & life editor At 2:37 p.m., I had no idea what Peter Friedrich looked like and I was frantically wandering the Caf, wondering what on earth ...
by Rachel Long opinions assistant editor We all know that a dorm room is not the most comfortable place to live, especially if you’re living on your own for the ...
by Zachary Oren Smith editor-in-chief Ethereal echoes bounded down the halls of the Academic Complex as the Millsaps Singers began their Christmas Carol Concert. Students, faculty, and members of the ...
by Alex Melnick Arts & Life Editor Hello Millsaps, and welcome to another wild ride with the Purple & White. Before we begin this semester, I’d like to introduce myself. ...
by Catherine Arjet Assistant Arts & Life Editor The Oscar nominations for 2014 are out! Birdman or (the Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) and The Grand Budapest Hotel lead with nine ...
by Alex Melnick Arts & Life Editor Amarasri “Marci” Songcharoen seems to embody excellence. A 1995 Millsaps Art History & Studio Art alumnus from Madison, Miss., Songcharoen now directs her ...
by Alex Melnick Arts & Life Brooklyn rockers Highly Suspect make music that sounds like everything your parents warned you about. The rock band cites its influences as “all that ...
by Alex Melnick contributor Ma’alob[1] Millsaps! As the months turn to winter (psych, it’s still very hot in Mexico) my thoughts have turned to the people and the places that ...
by Erin Crosby arts & life editor College is a time for learning, a time for fun and a time for being so broke that you are constantly “borrowing” money ...
by Erin Crosby arts and life editor This week’s DIY is a political statement. A group of terrorists attacked France on November 13. That day, 129 people were killed and ...
by Erin Crosby arts & life editor This week, the cast of Major Havoc, which is loosely directed by Peter Friedrich as he has allowed the students to take control ...
by Erin Crosby arts & life Exams are upon us. When studying, some students listen the classical sounds of Bach and Beethoven, while others listen to inspiring and uplifting music to ...
by Erin Crosby arts & life Diwali is the Indian festival of light. This festival consists of five days: Dhanteras, Choti Diwali, Lakshmi Puja on Diwali, Padwa and Govardhan Puja, ...
by Erin Crosby arts&life Thanksgiving is a time to be with family and friends. It is a holiday for Americans to give thanks for what they are grateful for. This ...
by Alexandra Melnick contributor Dr. W. Ralph Eubanks is a 2007 Guggenheim fellow, author, journalist, frequent NPR guest, the former Director of Publishing at The Library of Congress, a former ...
by MC Lord arts and life editor A new class at Millsaps this semester is catching attention and curiosity around campus. Professor Tordella-Williams is teaching Introduction to Performance Art ...
by Courtney Cleveland "Noah Barbieri is a junior triple major in philosophy, economics and mathematics. On top of that, he currently serves as SBA President and a member of Millsaps’ ...
by Courtney Cleveland features editor This week, The Purple and White met with Rebecca Falls, a sophomore from Greenwood, Mississippi. She is an accounting major who loves to play ...
by Courtney Cleveland features editor This week, The Purple and White met with Kelley Gunn, a junior neuroscience and cognitive studies major from Summerdale, Alabama. In his free time, he ...
by Courtney Cleveland Earvin Miers is a sophomore political science major from Duck Hill, Mississippi. In his free time, he likes to work out, run, play tennis and read. He ...
by Courtney Cleveland features editor For freshmen, move-in day is today, and there are a few items that you should keep in mind when packing up your bags to move to your ...
by Courtney Cleveland features editor Day Wilson is a sophomore biology major from Greenwood, Miss. In her free time, she likes to watch sports, play basketball and take naps in between work and classes. Day is also a member ...
by Courtney Cleveland features editor Casey Park is a senior Biochemistry major from Greenville, Miss. You’ll find her on campus serving as a presidential ambassador, Foundations director or participating in Greek Life. In her free time, she ...
by Courtney Cleveland Features Editor Dr. Louwanda Evans received the 2017 Oliver Cromwell Cox Article Award at the American Sociological Association’s annual meeting, held this year in Montreal, in August. The award recognizes the author(s) of the best ...
by Courtney Cleveland Features Editor Krystal Jackson is a senior music major with a studio art minor and a concentration in vocal performance. A native of Jackson, Miss., she enjoys ...
by Courtney Cleveland Features Editor The theater department kicked off Family Weekend on Sept. 15 with “The All Star One-Hour Family Weekend Spectacular” in the Campbell Center, known on campus as Kava House. Before entering, attendees had to ...
Jenna Gibson Opinions Editor On Sept. 18, Millsaps College hosted a showing of the 2016 film “Equal Means Equal”, followed by a panel made up of female upperclassmen. The film ...
by Courtney Cleveland Features Editor Tyler Hays is a sophomore business administration from Clarksdale, Miss. He wears many hats on campus as a Foundations leader, recently elected SBA senator and current member ...
By Courtney Cleveland Features Editor Kristen Tordella-Williams received the Richard A. Smith Award for Excellence in Scholarship for Creative Work at the Academic and Student Life Awards Day, which was held in the Academic-Complex Recital Hall ...
Jenna Gibson Opinions Editor With venues like Duling Hall and Thalia Mara Hall, Jackson makes for the perfect city for concerts. Throughout the year, Jackson hosts various musicians and performances ranging from ...
by Courtney Cleveland Features Editor Ruby Delaney, a native of Jackson, Miss., is an important asset to Millsaps College. She has been here for almost as long as many of the students have ...
By Courtney Cleveland Features Editor Sara Sabbagh is a sophomore political science and biology double major from Diamondhead, Miss. In her free time, she enjoys watching movies, laughing with her friends and painting. The Purple and White: What ...
On September 30, Millsaps held a TEDx event, organized by student Vajresh Balaji and the TEDx committee. The overarching theme of the whole event was “Movement,” specifically political, social and technological movements. Fourteen speakers from Mississippi and other states—as far as ...
by Courtney Cleveland features editor One of the most anticipated times of the year has arrived, when alumni, parents, and current students all gather to celebrate one common thing: Millsaps.
by Bekah Ervin Social Media Manager It’s the most wonderful time of the year! That’s right: Halloween. In celebration for such a glorious occasion, I have compiled some especially spooky episodes and movies that are currently ...
by Courtney Cleveland Features Editor Jordan Hooks is a freshman neuroscience and cognitive studies major from Haughton, La. He’s a member of SAE and mock trial, and he plays on the Millsaps soccer team. He’s ...
Jenna Gibson Features Contributor Millsaps Film Studies launched a 3-part film series called “Documentary & War” that concludes Saturday November 11. All three films are documentaries that focus on different ...
Gabriel Ryce is a sophomore business administration major from Jonesboro, Georgia, and he plays soccer for Millsaps. When he’s not in right mid-field, he’s either watching TV, playing ping pong or hanging out with his family. Gabe is also a ...
By Asia Allen Features Contributor Alyssa Olive is a junior business major from Kosciusko, Miss. In her free time, she enjoys cooking. She says that most of the time, she only ...
By Courtney Cleveland Features Editor On Friday, Nov. 10, Millsaps Masala, an organization on campus that promotes South Asian culture through dance, music and religion, helped the campus celebrate Diwali. Several members of ...
by Asia Allen Features Contributor Dierra is a junior biochemistry major from Petal, Miss. She currently serves as captain of the Millsaps cheer team. She loves hot Cheeto puffs, but despises regular Cheetos. ...
by Courtney Cleveland Features Editor MK Bozeman is a junior studio art major from Shreveport, La. When she’s not giving tours to prospective students as a Presidential Ambassador, you can ...
By Courtney Cleveland Features Editor This week’s Millsapian is Anna Sit, a senior biology major from West Monroe, La. She currently serves as SBA Vice-President and is a member of ODK, Order of ...
By Asia Allen Features Contributor This week’s Millsapian is Zachary Rashaad Tullos, a sophomore from Puckett, Miss., who plans to major in psychology and double minor in biology and sociology. He is a member of the Pan-African Student-Alliance (P-ASA) and ...
by Courtney Cleveland Features Editor This week’s Millsapian is Ryan Henry, a junior biochemistry major from Pontotoc, Miss. He is an active member of Kappa Alpha, and serves on the IFC Executive Board ...
By Courtney Cleveland Features Editor This week’s Millsapian is Tyler McGee, a junior biology major from Kosciusko, Miss. He is a member of Kappa Alpha Order, and he serves ...
By Courtney Cleveland Features Editor As college students, we all have pretty common goals when it comes to spring break: having fun, relaxing and enjoying not having any classes ...
by Courtney Cleveland features editor This week’s Millsapian is Derrick Dupuy, a freshman double major in quantitative economics and mathematics. He also plans to double minor in secondary education and psychology. Dupuy ...
By Courtney Cleveland Features Editor This week’s Millsapian is Samesa Hoskin, a senior political science major and communication studies minor from Indianola, Miss. She’s served as a member of the Student Body Association, Pan-African Student Alliance, Young ...
By Bekah Ervin Contributor Students and staff are anticipating a successful production of Arthur Miller’s classic drama, “All My Sons” this weekend. This is the first theater production of the ...
Author: Kaylee White Dozens of Millsaps students gathered in the bowl on a recent Friday afternoon, dancing to music, chatting over food and playing games in the fall breeze. At ...
Written By Rae Switzer In a piece for The Oxford American in 2015, Katy Simpson Smith wrote: “to be a writer in Jackson is to be a witness.” A writer ...
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.
National Book Award winner Sarah Broom will be featured on campus Tuesday evening in a conversation moderated by author Kiese Laymon. The conversation between Broom, author of the popular ...
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 ...
I feel like I’m stuck in the movie Groundhog Day. Bill Murray has been replaced by none other than myself, waking up every morning to the same routine. No matter ...
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 ...
Before COVID-19 intensified (and admittedly before I paid sufficient attention to the rapidly spreading virus), I could be found sporting a red riding hood cosplay at the annual Anime Fest ...
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 ...
This past July, I was one of the lucky (or unlucky) takers of the LSAT-Flex: a digital version of the Law School Admissions Test that specifically caters to the unique ...
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 ...
In late 2019, the Millsaps Geoscience Department was hit hard by budget cuts when one-third of its faculty were eliminated. This sounded an alarm bell to Millsaps Geology alumni Wayne ...
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 ...
It’s an odd feeling to study in the Christian Center completely alone. Last August, it was hard to find an empty table. I’d chat with passing professors and run to ...
This week in Millsaps history originally ran in the P&W in the 90s. It reminds readers of the changes Millsaps has endured and the progress we have made. Whether it ...
The world as we know it has been thrown a curveball which seemingly brought our entire lives to a halt. As a worldwide community, we are attempting to safely navigate ...
This week in Millsaps History recounts Millsaps’ past and the events that changed how the campus looks today. When The Purple and White began publication in 1908, it covered student’s ...
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 ...
Imagine, for a moment, a well-known senator walking on campus grounds at your college. In 1966, students at the University of Mississippi experienced a real visit from senator, Robert F. ...
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 ...
Students and staff, to say that this semester has been difficult is like saying Godzilla was just your neighbor’s pet lizard. Amidst a global pandemic, nationwide lockdowns, and economic uncertainty, ...
Even though this year has been ridden with intolerance and division, my family has been able to celebrate. I was raised Catholic but am part Jewish by blood. Some people celebrate ...
As we are all nearing an unusual, stressful, and enlightening year, many of us have adopted the simplest mode of the human condition—which is to eat, survive, cry if you ...
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 ...
During the spring semester, many Millsaps seniors prepare for the final walk across the seal in the Bowl. The class of 2020, unfortunately, could not participate in the typical Commencement experience, ...
When I sit back and reflect on 2020, I feel relieved that we’re starting a new year. The impact of the pandemic has spread far at Millsaps, affecting the music ...
Translated by Landon Wimberley You know, being a campus cat is hard work. *Pops open tub of catnip*. Nuzzling bushes, checking for snakes and rats is a hard day’s work. The ...
Read an excerpt of Nathan Pyle’s “Obsession” and the writer’s own thoughts on his 2021 Honor’s Project My favorite director and screenwriter, David Lynch, once stated, “Ideas are like fish. ...
Read Lauren Ladner’s own thoughts on her 2021 Honor’s Project One of the most difficult aspects of my research was finding a suitable topic. Although I conducted extensive preliminary research, ...
Millsaps offers a variety of opportunities to connect with the campus community such as Greek life, athletic teams, the arts, and student organizations. Two on-campus student organizations I would like ...
In March, my family goes to Universal Studios for spring break. While my siblings splash around our hotel’s pool, I lie on a slatted tanning chair and turn the brightness ...
For me, early 2020 came and went. The paranoia clung to the window outside my room, and I can say it hasn’t truly left since. Alongside it grew a heightened ...
A February 1982 issue of the Purple & White published an article by Claude Arnett, titled “Lirē Aut Non Lirē: That is the question”. Arnett had set out to create ...
At 622 Duling Avenue here in Jackson, Mississippi, there is the popular restaurant called Saltine. The Fondren hot spot has special nights every week; Thursday night is Bubbly Night and ...
Commuters will now have to pay a $5 daily fee to park on campus beginning Fall semester 2022. Up until now, commuters have been able to park for free on ...
If you ask a Millsaps student if they know about Coffee Prose, the typical answer would be “yeah”. The local coffee shop/used bookstore is situated along N. West Street with ...
Although Jackson, Mississippi is not known for its movie filming industry, a number of movies have been shot in the city. Notably, The Help was partially filmed in Belhaven and ...
Bar 3911 is an eccentric gay bar in the heart of Jackson, located on 3911 Northview Dr., and it’s one of Jackson’s hole-in-the-wall hotspots open to everyone of different orientations ...
Although the vegan options in the Millsaps caf are…enticing, it’s nice to be aware of the other options near campus. Being vegan should not impact your food experience. As a ...
Ana de Armas delivers an uncanny, transformative performance as screen legend Marilyn Monroe, but aside from outstanding aesthetics, the impressiveness of this anticipated production fades quickly as exploitation takes the ...
There are key moments I can point to in my life in which I am reminded of not just the importance but also the necessity of stories and those willing ...
When he began working at Millsaps in February 2022 as Assistant Dean for Student Life, Diversity and Inclusion, Ryan Upshaw looked forward to learning about the campus community from the ...
Jackson Mississippi is a place that has a culture rooted in its soul food, music, and people. The recently opened Fertile Ground Brewery is expanding this culture through their own ...
Opened in 1901, the James Observatory is the oldest building at Millsaps and also one of the first observatories on a college campus in Mississippi—but how many students actually know ...
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