The Weekly Ringer

The University of Mary Washington Student Newspaper

News

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By Chelsie Meredith Beginning after graduation this May, Combs Hall will close for heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) renovations,...

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By Jess Masulli When a group of Mary Washington students began a campus organization with the aim of helping orphans...

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By Joey Merkel On April 26, at 3 p.m., one of the most glorious events of the year will commence,...

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By Annie Kinniburgh Despite a string of recent malfunctions, the Jefferson Hall elevator will remain in use as budget constraints...

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By Justin Toney Last semester, two men in an unmarked car approached sophomore Ashley Davis while she was walking back...

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By Heather Brady Robert Barr, assistant professor of political science, has received a competitive $60,000 grant from the Smith Richardson...

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By Eric Steigleder Due to recent changes in the curriculum for incoming UMW freshmen, there is a shortage of professors...

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By Justin Toney Outside Alvey Hall Tuesday, junior Emma Clarkson approached a group of students gathered around a police officer...

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By Brittany DeVries Steady sunshine shone on cultures from around the world Saturday, as the University of Mary Washington hosted...

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By John Maltempo Mary Washington hosted its first “Tunnel of Oppression” event March 29 and 30, sponsored by the Academic...

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Jess Massuli UMW students slept in Jefferson Square March 27 to protest this year’s housing shortage. According to Christine Porter,...

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Kat Saunders The Breakers, UMW’s student break-dancing club, claims that the Office of Student Activities (OSACS) has prevented them from...

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By Justin Toney As of Monday, two relatively new assistant professors will be leaving the University of Mary Washington in...

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By Brittany DeVries Awaiting Gov. Kaine’s final approval on April 23, the University of Mary Washington’s tentative 2008-10 budget, released...

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By Annie Kinniburgh As part of national Act! Speak! Build! Week, the UMW chapter of Habitat for Humanity and Community...

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By HEATHER BRADY and JUSTIN TONEY On March 14, the University of Mary Washington hosted the Centennial Convocation Ceremony in...

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By ERIC STEIGLEDER A group of protesters from the American Life League convened outside of George Washington Hall March 21...

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By JUSTIN TONEY Feb. 16- At 1:30 a.m., an officer on foot patrol observed an intoxicated male on the foot...

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By SARAH FINNEY During his time at UMW, senior Justin Simeone took participation in extracurricular activities to a new level....

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By BRITTANY DeVRIES In response to the proposed $800,000 to build a new studio for the art department, senior art...

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By ERIC STEIGLEDER In this week of centennial celebration, the importance of reflection comes to the fore. And what better...

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By JOHN MALTEMPO The University of Mary Washington chapter of the Invisible Children Organization traveled to Capitol Hill Feb. 24...

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By KATY BURNELL Feb. 4- At 2:25 p.m., a 20-year-old female Randolph Hall resident contacted campus police for advice after...

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By ANNIE KINNIBURGH On March 11, Bob Woodward came to UMW as part of the Fredericksburg Forum lecture series. Woodward...

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By ANNIE KINNIBURGH Despite recent changes in policy, a survey of UMW professors indicated continued dissatisfaction with the current administrative...