The Weekly Ringer

Independent student newspaper at the University of Mary Washington | Serving the community since 1922

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UMW women’s ultimate frisbee team is enjoying the incoming warm weather in preparation for their Regionals tournament on April 15 and 16.
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"UMW should offer a course on personal finance to teach students about important topics relating to financial planning, such as paying taxes, building savings and retirement accounts and renting and buying properties."https://t.co/rwVl3T4tWB

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The department of modern languages and literature hosted an event for Women's History month to celebrate works of poetry written by women.
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Students at UMW observing Ramadan have had access to dining options that allow them both to fast according to the rules of the holy month and have more on-campus dining options than in prior years. https://t.co/qpMbLRMDmr

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"Starting out as a small idea between friends, Eagle Con happened on Saturday, Feb. 18 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. and attracted more than 300 attendees."
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"UMW women’s swim team claimed victory once again at the 2023 Metropolitan Collegiate Swimming and Diving Conference Championship after the three-day meet in New Brunswick, N.J." https://t.co/cDgCLFLFE5

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"An outside review of UMW’s student conduct process recommended shortening the process, clarifying the procedures and expanding the staff of the Office of Student Conduct and Responsibility, among other changes." https://t.co/gPeGTG3kEv

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"In light of ever-evolving internet usage, the issues associated with technology are becoming more extensive and severe as time goes on." https://t.co/JGdl7gTw2A

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"As the rest of the country woke up to “Happy Valentine’s Day” and “I love you” texts on Feb. 14, the family and friends of Michigan State University students were hoping to receive any text at all." https://t.co/ltJ9XF0wxg

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"On the weekend of Feb. 11-12 at the EKG Stables in Spotsylvania County, UMW’s equestrian team brought home many ribbons from their doubleheader..." https://t.co/kamIafuHXO

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"This school year, the academic support centers located on the fourth floor of the Hurley Convergence Center have undergone various changes with the aim of increasing student usage and improving the student experience." https://t.co/1hkEIdEBD5

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"The campus Panera Bread is the most popular restaurant at UMW with the smell of fresh baguettes and coffee enticing hungry students throughout the day." https://t.co/LAoBMrwjKn

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"UMW women’s club soccer defeated Christopher Newport University’s club team 1–0 on Saturday, Feb 4. Despite emerging victorious, the Eagles had to fight hard to kick off the season with a win."
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When people consider getting a tattoo or piercing, it’s common to hear negative comments like, “get it somewhere hidden or easy to cover” or “imagine how it’ll look when you’re older.” https://t.co/Ql38IqHcxB

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"During his first year at UMW, class of 1996 alum Sye Smith had his first class taught by a Black professor: James Farmer." https://t.co/jWEfVQ4yXW

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"However, at the end of this spring semester, the department will be facing a change that can only be described as bittersweet: Professor David Ambuel’s retirement. " https://t.co/XPtKm5zi08

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"The return to campus and start of new classes comes with one major expense for students: textbooks. However, with so much material available online..."
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'“It’s only the second week of school. How can you be stressed already?” My friend asked me this as I was eating lunch and staring into a void.' https://t.co/Hxd0xYFGfQ

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"The UMW men’s basketball team defeated the Pfeiffer University Falcons with a score of 87–62 at home on Thursday, Jan. 26. The win contributed to the Eagles’ 14–5 record so far this season." https://t.co/O29htS8WhW

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"On the evening of Thursday, Jan. 26, junior Layla Barnes asked those in Chandler Ballroom to close their eyes, think back to when they were young and raise their hand if the following situation ever happened to them." https://t.co/ZWdRlZPh5O