New year marks turning point in UMW history
By THE BLUE & GRAY PRESS STAFF The New Year brings with it a Mary Washington that is unfamiliar to most. Virtually every current undergraduate student at UMW has come to know a campus constantly...
View ArticleStaff Ed: Flint water crisis promotes discussion
By THE BLUE & GRAY PRESS STAFF Speaking out can make an impact. Saying what you know to be true can produce results. Sometimes, however, needed actions can come too late. Read More
View ArticleStaff Ed: Students mourn empty pockets as tuition prices rise
By THE BLUE & GRAY PRESS STAFF Administration is making plans to yet again raise tuition prices for students at the University of Mary Washington. Every school year, since 2013, tuition, room and...
View ArticleStaff Ed: Coldplay not overshadowed, shares stage
By THE BLUE & GRAY PRESS STAFF Although many viewers of the Super Bowl joked that Beyonce invited Bruno Mars and Coldplay to her halftime show, the truth of the matter is that behind the...
View ArticleKanye releases new album, “The Life of Pablo,” blows up the news
By EMILY HOLLINGSWORTH Over the course of the week, Kanye West has taken on several roles at once. West is the artist behind his newest anticipated album, “The Life of Pablo,” which became available to...
View ArticleBeyoncé joins list of pop stars to take political stand
By ESTER SALGUERO In the beginning there was New Orleans, after Hurricane Katrina hit it was unrecognizable and that is how it has been for a while. Beyoncé’s new song “Formation” has stirred up...
View ArticleKlein Theatre lets it go with latest production, “Frozen”
By JOSEPH GARAY It was a cold night, Thursday, Feb. 11, as audience members rushed into the University of Mary Washington’s Klein Theatre, located in duPont Hall, and filled their seats. Little did...
View ArticleLady Antebellum frontman welcomes big changes
LINDSEY AYLOR The lead singer from the country band Lady Antebellum, Charles Kelley, has some significant firsts this year. With the release of his first solo record and missing the Grammy’s for the...
View ArticleNext installment of Harry Potter series not the traditional sequel
By TESSA CAIT July 21, 2007 marked the beginning of the end as “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” was released at midnight. Or at least Potter-heads thought it did. Read More
View ArticleNew Barbie dolls feature variety of figures, not enough diversity
By PATRICIA YATES On Jan. 28 Mattel, Inc. announced a new line of Barbie Fashionistas that would include three more body types to go alongside the original body type; curvy, tall and petite. The dolls...
View Article“Deadpool” breaks all the rules for all the right reasons
By CHRIS MARKHAM The year 2016 is stockpiled with some of the most anticipated superhero movies of all time. From both the DC and Marvel cinematic universes, major strides will be taken this year in...
View ArticleStaff Ed: Campus community in jeopardy due to enrollment increase
By THE BLUE & GRAY PRESS STAFF In recent years, students at the University of Mary Washington have become increasingly engaged in important issues surrounding administrative decisions that effect...
View ArticleHard COAR: students decide to take spring break away from beaches, into...
By NIKKI CONTRINO While many University of Mary Washington students are looking forward to heading home this coming spring break, a select few are venturing away from the week of binge watching Netflix...
View ArticleBlack history month recognized at UMW, overlooked by students
By ASHLEY RIGGLESON The James Farmer Multicultural Center has sponsored several events this February in connection with Black History Month. The events ranged from the Gospelfest on Feb. 6 to sampling...
View ArticleStaff Ed: Another old white president not necessarily a bad thing
By THE BLUE & GRAY PRESS STAFF As President Hurley finishes out this semester as the University of Mary Washington’s ninth president, the student body opens its arms to its newest president, Dr....
View ArticleLetter to the Editor: UMW Admission response
The recent Blue and Gray staff editorial on February 18 claims that admissions standards have been lowered and that students are being admitted who may be “detrimental to the academic and communal...
View ArticleSpring Concert headliners revealed: X Ambassadors and Lil Dicky set to take...
By ETHAN TOBIN The alternative rock group X Ambassadors will take center stage as the official headliner for this year’s spring concert accompanied by opener, a rising comedic rap sensation Lil Dicky,...
View ArticleAn Eagle Experience: Europe’s fine dining pales in comparison to UMW aesthetic
By ALEX SPENCE I am approaching week six here in Europe of my semester abroad and my check list of places to visit is slowly shrinking. Most recently, I visited France and the Netherlands and was able...
View ArticleStaff Ed: Prospective students not being given what is advertised
By THE BLUE & GRAY PRESS STAFF Students at the University of Mary Washington have raised concerns regarding how dining and housing options are being presented to prospective students. Long-time UMW...
View ArticleHigh Five Hurley registration opens, sees lack of sign-ups for world record...
By EMILY HOLLINGSOWRTH An event hoping to break the Guinness World Records for the most amount of people simultaneously jumping and high-fiving is weeks away, but it is hitting a slight snag as...
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