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Alumnus Discusses UMW ‘Spirit of Entreprenuership’
By RIVES KUHAR The University of Mary Washington Office of Alumni Relations and Office of Career Services hosted Matt Paxton from A&E’s Emmy nominated program, “Hoarders,” in Monroe Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012. Paxton, an alumnus from the class of 1997, returned to speak on entrepreneurism, the UMW spirit and to share stories and [...]
Student Senate Plans to Bolster Campus Presence
By MARIAH YOUNG Last Wednesday, Jan. 25, Rob Belcourt, Student Government Association president, highlighted five different goals to build a better SGA and University of Mary Washington bond for the spring 2012 semester. The goals include “increased transparency and visibility of student government, improved community relations, improved athletic relations, re-branding the SGA marketing and public [...]
Budget Pushes Higher Learning
By NIA BENTALL On Jan. 11, 2012, Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell proposed his budget for fiscal year (FY) 2013-2014 to the Virginia House of Delegates. If his proposed budget for Higher Education is approved by the General Assembly on Feb. 19, it could affect the University of Mary Washington’s funding. The budget proposed is in [...]
Online Piracy Affects Students
By MARY WENDT On Jan. 18, the Internet was taken by storm as many major websites, like Wikipedia, Google and WordPress, protested the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the PROTECT IP Act (PIPA) with a blackout, preventing users from accessing the respective sites. As a result, the bills were delayed on Jan. 20.–find more [...]
States Consider Bills to Restrict Voting Rights
By ALISON THOET Next fall, out-of-state college students may face problems as they attempt to register to vote, according to a New York Times article. Seven states have passed laws that require a government-issued ID, such as a driver’s license or passport in order to vote, which not many students have, according to a New [...]
‘Holiday Pops’ Concert Strikes Chord with PBS
By BETH REHBEHN On Dec. 8 and 9, the University of Mary Washington Philharmonic Orchestra hosted their annual Holiday Pops concert in Dodd auditorium that was filmed for a PBS special. Kevin Bartram, UMW Orchestra Director, conducted, along with musical guests Jay Ungar and Molly Mason, an American acoustic duo. The symphony performance with Joy [...]
Dela Cruz, Brennan Winners in SGA Special Elections
by MARIAH YOUNG Special elections for the University of Mary Washington Student Government Association Vice President and Judicial Review Board President began on Sunday, Jan. 22 and ended at 4 p.m. on Wednesday. Jan. 25. Monique dela Cruz was elected as the SGA Vice President and Elizabeth Brennan was elected as JRB president. The student [...]
Athletic Director to Retire After 36 Years
By RIVES KUHAR Last Friday, Jan. 20, Edward Hegmann, athletic director for the University of Mary Washington, announced that he would retire after 36 years at UMW. Hegmann was hired as the Athletic Director, Intramural Sports Director, Chair of the Physical Education Department, and the head coach of men’s basketball and women’s tennis. According to [...]
Police Beat 12/9/2011 – 1/26/2012
Dec. 8 Campus police responded to a report of petit larceny at Arrington Hall at 11:42 p.m. Four honor code referrals were issued. Dec. 9 Campus police responded to a report in Jefferson Hall at 12:38 a.m. after Residence Life searched a student’s room and found marijuana. One administrative referral was issued. Campus police [...]
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