The Weekly Ringer

The University of Mary Washington Student Newspaper

The Weekly Ringer

The award-winning student newspaper at the University of Mary Washington.
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BY MISSAK ARTINIAN There’s a good reason why “Slumdog Millionaire” has won countless awards, including four Golden Globes, and has...

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BY JESSICA MASULLI Jan. 26—- At 3:00 p.m., Campus Police were dispatched to Jefferson Hall to investigate vandalism reported by...

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Freshman Chrissy Boyer and Megan DeSmit have grown accustomed to stolen Dove chocolate, chewed text books and the snapping sound...

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BY BECKY LITTLE Roses will be torn down at the end of February in order to make room for Eagle...

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By Heather Brady Professor Shawn Humphrey was floating between houses in a Honduran squatter village when he noticed something surprising:...

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By Christina Lambert The swords are flying three days a week in the auxiliary gym. Swinging slender weapons called the...

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By Tricia Callahan Hootie and the Blowfish sold over 12 million copies of their 1994 release “Cracked Rear View,” according...

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By Katie Robinson UMW Galleries held an open reception on Thursday, Jan 22 for Dupont Gallery’s new exhibit, “Departures and...

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By Kat Saunders When the residential internet service shut down two weeks ago on Friday the 17th, it raised concerns...

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By Eric Steigleder As the national and state economies continue to worsen, Governor Tim Kaine has recommended that the General...

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By Heather Brady Regional Police reported dozens of minor crashes in the Fredericksburg area because of the first snowfall of...

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By Brian Meaney President Obama’s historical inaugural swearing in on Jan. 20 turned into a four-day long celebration jam-packed with...

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By MEGAN EICHENBERG Staff Writer Each month, 25 University of Mary Washington faculty and staff members and six students meet...