The Weekly Ringer

The University of Mary Washington Student Newspaper

Month: February 2011


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By LEIGHANNE ELLIS It’s not every day that students are encouraged to use websites like Facebook and Twitter in class,...


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Most people fall into one of three groups: die-hard Jimmy Eat World fans with a special place in their heart...


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UMW’s “Seascape” is a mostly successful, well-realized play. With that in mind, the subject matter may not exactly appeal to...

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Pisces: Feb 19 - Mar 20 Tread lightly. Juggling multiple partners at once is tricky, and you may be under...


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Edward Albee’s “Seascape,” running at Klein Theatre through Feb. 19, presented the UMW Department of Theatre and Dance’s Costume Shop...


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Don’t play “Dead Space 2.” Don’t buy it, don’t rent it; don’t even walk past it in the store. That...

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By JULIA HOLMES An alter ego is defined as the opposite side of a personality. It’s also the name of...


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This past Sunday, Feb. 13, the University of Mary Washington men’s tennis team defeated George Mason University in their first...


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With universities across the nation facing decreasing donation intakes in recent years, the University of Mary Washington is holding its...

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This past year, the Peace Corps listed the University of Mary Washington as first in the country among small universities...


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By SAMSON BELAY The men’s lacrosse team soared to 1-0 on the season as the Eagles took down Virginia Wesleyan...


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Assistant professor of historic preservation Michael Spencer is in the process of drawing up a Preservation Plan that will work...


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By: CATHALIJNE ADAMS Several University of Mary Washington alumni seized the opportunity to contribute to the Fredericksburg business community, opening...

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Feb. 9- UMW police responded to reports of Grand larceny theft of misc. electronics and valuables at the Indoor Tennis...


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Question : How far do you have to travel to escape Hallmark holidays ? Answer : Never far enough. I...

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By KIERAN MULLARKEY Staff Writer There are household cats wandering around campus. Most are seen around Willard Hall, Mercer Hall...


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“LittleBigPlanet 2” may be the closest thing to pure, distilled joy that you will ever experience in your sad, boring,...


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By KALYNA JOWYK Soundcheck was over by 7:45 p.m. and within the next few minutes, Schmekel had their crimson drums,...