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Students and faculty question no-mace policy
April 19, 2018 | The Blue & Gray PressBy ES HETHCOX & MEAGHAN MCINTYRE
Online Editor & News Editor
Flipping through a University of Mary Washington student handbook or reading through forbidden items in residence halls, students can find a list of forbidden items including: drugs, fireworks, and … Read More
April Lookbook
April 19, 2018 | Blue and Gray Press LifeBy SAVARA GUNN
Senior Writer
Want to know the inspiration for these looks and how to create them yourself?Read More
Liberal arts classes cater to democratic beliefs, leaving conservative students unsatisfied
April 19, 2018 | Blue and Gray Press ViewpointsBy TREVOR YOUNG
Staff Writer
It has become a commonly held opinion, especially by people outside of the institutions, that the modern liberal arts education is nothing more than a mechanism designed to produce left-leaning, progressive voters. Read More
Freshman students reflects on skills gained in their first year of college
April 19, 2018 | Blue and Gray Press LifeBy EMILY ROSSI
Staff Writer
The class of 2021 is finishing up its freshman year and has learned to grow and improve in many ways.Read More
Facebook cares more about corporate success than user privacy
April 19, 2018 | Blue and Gray Press ViewpointsBy GRACE WINFIELD
Senior Writer
Founded in 2004, Facebook is the most popular social network worldwide. According to Statista, Facebook acquired 2.2 billions members by the of the fourth quarter of 2017, the members varying in nationality, age, and sexual orientation.Read More
UMW should address local opioid crisis
April 19, 2018 | Blue and Gray Press ViewpointsBy VANISA CLAY
Staff Writer
If you watch the news or follow social media, you are well aware that the country is in the middle of an opioid epidemic.Read More
Op-Ed: First Year Experience is valuable
April 19, 2018 | Blue and Gray Press ViewpointsBy THE ORIENTATION TEAM
Contributing Writer
This past week an article titled, “Expensive first year student program should be optional”Read More
Op-Ed: UMW Dining’s prices are too inflated
April 19, 2018 | Blue and Gray Press ViewpointsBy ALEXANDRA COOPER
Contributing Writer
College is expensive. I think that is something that most people can agree on regardless of if you live on campus or live off-campus and commute every day. Read More
Students should take advantage of writing and speaking center resources
April 19, 2018 | Blue and Gray Press LifeBy JOSHUA STALEY
Staff Writer
The writing and speaking centers are invaluable resources for students at the University of Mary Washington. Read More
Artist Lucy Dacus stuns at show in D.C.
April 19, 2018 | The Blue & Gray PressGrace Howie, Contributing Writer
Lucy Dacus, a 22-year-old from Richmond, ended her tour on Apr. 14 at the Rock n Roll Hotel in D.C. The show sold out so quickly when it was announced, that they booked a second show the same night. An early show, and a late show. I went to the late show that started at 10 p.m. and ended after midnight. The three bands, all playing two sets in a short few hours, was nothing short of true musicianship. Read More
Paid to do homework: campus jobs that give you freetime
April 19, 2018 | Blue and Gray Press LifeBy VICTORIA GRANT
Staff Writer
Getting paid to do homework is like killing two birds with one stone.Read More
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
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