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Activists gather at Multicultural Fair, spread messages
April 19, 2018 | Blue and Gray Press LifeBy KELSEY SHEFFER
Staff Writer
For 28 years, the Multicultural Fair has been a vivacious place for the Fredericksburg community and beyond to celebrate cultures from near and far.Read More
UMW Theatre presents ancient Greek tragedy with “Medea”
April 19, 2018 | Blue and Gray Press LifeBy LINDSEY BROWN
Senior Writer
The story of Medea is like no other; it’s a heart wrenching tale of a woman who gave everything up for a man, only for him to leave her for his own political aspirations.Read More
We The Kings and T-Pain perform at CPB’s Spring Concert
April 19, 2018 | The Blue & Gray PressBy GRACE HOWIE
Contributing Writer
On Thursday, Apr. 12, the University of Mary Washington welcomed We The Kings and T-Pain. With the help of volunteers, the Campus Programming Board transformed the Anderson Center into a concert venue fitting of these two artists.Read More
UMW Gallery Shares Portraits by Annemie Wolf
April 19, 2018 | The Blue & Gray PressBy ARIANA BARRETT
Staff Writer
Walking through the UMW gallery, you’ll see many faces plastered on the walls.Read More
President Paino presents proposed 2018-2019 budget
April 19, 2018 | The Blue & Gray PressBy HANNAH ROTHWELL
Staff Writer
On Wednesday, April 11 as a part of the “Can We Talk” student forums, President Paino presented his proposed budget for the 2018-2019 school year to gauge student reactions to proposed tuition increases.Read More
College of Arts and Sciences welcomes Dean Mellinger
April 19, 2018 | The Blue & Gray PressBy HANNAH GALEONE
Senior Writer
Keith Mellinger, after serving as the interim dean since June 2017, was named the permanent dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.Read More
Salisbury cruises past UMW men’s lacrosse 10-20
April 19, 2018 | The Blue & Gray PressBy ALEXIS ERB
Staff Writer
With two games until the first round of the CAC tournament the University of Mary Washington Men’s lacrosse team brought their game this past Saturday, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Salisbury.Read More
First round of NHL playoffs start off with a bang
April 19, 2018 | The Blue & Gray PressBy HANNA LUGO
Staff Writer
The National Hockey League playoffs have always been a hit. Every season, sports fans gather around the television or arenas to cheer on their favorite team, hoping for an intense game to remember later on.Read More
Embiid and Curry eager to rejoin their teams as NBA playoffs begin
April 19, 2018 | The Blue & Gray PressBy BRIAN SWEENEY
Staff Writer
During this year’s NBA playoffs, sixteen teams are currently in the first rounds of the playoffs. In the Eastern Conference, the Toronto Raptors and the Philadelphia 76er’s took the lead during their first game of the opening round.Read More
Staff Ed: Blue & Gray Press staff reflects on 2017-18 academic year
April 19, 2018 | Blue and Gray Press ViewpointsBy THE BLUE & GRAY PRESS EDITORIAL BOARD
Over this past year, the Blue & Gray Press staff has worked hard to produce high quality journalism. Our mission is to serve the University of Mary Washington and greater Fredericksburg community with timely and accurate news.Read More
Student Government Association embraces changes for next year
April 19, 2018 | The Blue & Gray PressBy T’KEYAH JONES
Staff Writer
Recently, the Student Government Association (SGA), held elections to determine their new cabinet for the upcoming school year.Read More
ResHall Recipes
April 12, 2018 | Blue and Gray Press LifeBy MIRANDA O’CONNOR
Staff Writer
As college students, we are all always looking for cheap options for dinner. Sometimes, it is nice to switch up our options instead of eating Ramen, Easy Mac or ordering from Vocelli’s for the third time in a week. Read More
Students voice concerns over FERPA policy
April 12, 2018 | Blue and Gray Press NewsBy LAURA TAYLOR
Staff Writer
In the past two years, the dean of the UMW College of Business has received 12 student complaints about their professors according to a Freedom of Information Act request.Read More
Technical difficulties with UMW’s online housing system
April 12, 2018 | Blue and Gray Press NewsBy EMILY ROSSI
Staff Writer
During the week of March 19, the UMW online housing system ran into many technical difficulties, leaving students stuck in rooms they didn’t ask for, with people they did not know. Read More
Zen garden being constructed at UMW
April 12, 2018 | Blue and Gray Press NewsBy SARAH GOODNOUGH
Senior Writer
Over the first weekend of April, Gardens Unlimited Bonsai Nursery, the design team working on UMW’s Zen garden, solved a major drainage issue to prevent rainwater from washing down into the amphitheater construction area. Read More
Students question plans for Willard Hall
April 12, 2018 | Blue and Gray Press NewsBy HANNA LUGO
Staff Writer
The University of Mary Washington is home to 18 residence halls, but only 17 are currently in use. Willard Hall was shut down for renovation because of a steam pipe burst over the summer of 2017.Read More
Dr. Stephen Farnsworth on modern presidency
April 12, 2018 | Blue and Gray Press NewsBy RACHEL MANNING
Staff Writer
This spring, presidential scholar and University of Mary Washington professor Dr. Stephen Farnsworth published a book titled “Presidential Communication and Character: White House News Management from Clinton and Cable to Twitter and Trump.” Read More
Athletics departments lets go of Ken Tyler
April 12, 2018 | Blue and Gray Press NewsBy OLIVIA TAYLOR
Staff Writer
It was announced on March 30 that Ken Tyler, University of Mary Washington athletic director, will not be continuing on in the position. Tyler was informed that his contract that expires in June would not be renewed.Read More
Students and Professors share in the Jail n’ Bail fundraiser
April 12, 2018 | Blue and Gray Press NewsBy TREVOR YOUNG
Staff Writer
Most students are probably familiar with UMW Relay for Life, an organization that supports the American Cancer Society, but many might not know of their yearly fundraiser Jail n’ Bail. As the name suggests, the fundraiser involves having faculty members and students wait in jail until their bail is placed. In this case, their bail is simply their fundraising goal.Read More
The 2018 Masters kicks off in exciting fashion
April 12, 2018 | The Blue & Gray PressBy KYLE CLARKE
Staff Writer
Once a year, the best golfers on earth gather in Augusta, Georgia to compete in the most coveted golf tournament of our time. Augusta National is one of the most punishing golf courses in the United States, with greens faster than lightning and fairways that seem to get narrower every year. Read More
UMW crew teams prepare for the start of their season
April 12, 2018 | The Blue & Gray PressBy JOHN WRAY
Staff Writer
As the University unthaws from a very cold and rainy winter with only one good snow day in the books, the campus is ready for spring and to feel the warm weather again. Some of the most excited students on campus are the ones that are involved in spring sports.
Men’s and women’s tennis teams fall short against Carnegie Mellon
April 12, 2018 | The Blue & Gray PressBy ANTHONY BENSON
Staff Writer
On Saturday, April 7, 2018, the University of Mary Washington tennis team hosted Carnegie Mellon University. Carnegie Mellon University, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has the ninth best tennis team in the nation in DIII, outranking Mary Washington’s team by ten places, who sit at nineteenth place. Read More
Independent study courses are just an excuse for the University not to offer certain classes
April 12, 2018 | Blue and Gray Press ViewpointsBy MILEN MEHARI
Staff Writer
During my three years at the University of Mary Washington, I have declared and switched five different majors and minors. I am not indecisive, just hyper-conscious of my right to curate my academic career. Read More
Why some students take a greater leap towards success even after receiving a higher education
April 12, 2018 | The Blue & Gray PressBy ESTER SALGUERO
Contributing Writer
Patrick Tompkins, a Rappahannock Scholar and advisory board member for the program, knew from a young age that he wanted to go to college to live out his mother’s dream.Read More
Is reality TV actually real? Recent Bachelor scandal draws controversy
April 12, 2018 | Blue and Gray Press ViewpointsBy VICTORIA GRANT
Staff Writer
Is reality TV real? A recent controversy on the hit show “The Bachelor” has brought this question further into debate. This season’s Bachelor, Arie Luyendyk Jr., proposed to Becca Kufrin in November, but in February broke off the engagement and all of it was filmed unedited for us viewers to watch.Read More
Violent video games do not cause people to be violent in real life
April 12, 2018 | Blue and Gray Press ViewpointsBy BRIAN SWEENEY
Staff Writer
Video games are a great means to escape the real world and reality. Delving into a game’s world, visiting different worlds to explore, and following through stories in games that requires either saving the world from a meteor that’s capable of destroying life or taking down monsters to ensure the safety for people to live in harmony can be a fun getaway from real life.Read More
UMW smoking policy should be reviewed and enforced
April 12, 2018 | Blue and Gray Press ViewpointsBy MACKENZIE HARD
Staff Writer
When we walk to class, we usually expect to breathe clean air. But throughout my time at Mary Washington, I have noticed that more people are smoking on their way to class or outside of the academic buildings and residence halls.Read More
Then & Now: how campus has changed over the years
April 11, 2018 | The Blue & Gray PressBy GRIFFIN BOWER
Staff Writer
I was inspired to do a “Then & Now” photo series of campus after learning that Campus Walk was once a road in an Intro to Planning class I took last semester. I found pictures … Read More
Prof. Pineda releases new novel
April 11, 2018 | Blue and Gray Press LifeBy GARY KNOWLES
Senior Writer
Beautiful things happen when you view life as poetry.Read More
Is Downtown Fredericksburg safe?
April 11, 2018 | Blue and Gray Press LifeBy JESSIE WHITMER
Staff Writer
Some students love heading downtown and will make the walk every day, but some students have concerns that need to be discussed.Read More
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