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NOVEMBER , 2008

EDITOR'S SPOTLIGHT

Students Arrested for on Campus Vandalism
Article by T.J. Jernigan

Over the fall break, two Northwest students from out of state were arrested and charged with felony and malicious mischief after vandalizing several buildings and vehicles on campus.

John Bivins, a freshman from Rivera Beach, Fla., and Jarrell Miller, a freshman from Richmond, Va. were arrested on Oct. 13 after allegedly spray-painting obscenities on the president’s home, 11 vehicles, the John Deere Agricultural Technology Building, and on the structure underneath the visitor’s side of the football stadium.

The vandalism on the president’s home, which is currently under construction, was painted over a few days after the vandalism took place.

According to Northwest Chief of Police Al Dodson, it will be a while before the college knows how much the total damages will cost.Full story

Northwest to Host Annual Beauty Review
Article by Ashlee Humes

Nearly a year has passed since Amanda Brooks was crowned Most Beautiful at the Northwest Beauty Review, and now the time has come for her to pass the crown to this year’s winner. Northwest will host its annual Beauty Review Nov. 18, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Fine Arts Auditorium.

Fine Arts Division Director Dr. Ken Sipley will emcee the program as 35 of Northwest’s most beautiful ladies compete for the crown and the title of “Most Beautiful.”

"We have the Beauty Review as an annual event for students. They look forward to it every year and we have great participation," said Pam Wooten, director of the pageant. For more information, please contact pageant director Pam Wooten at 662-562-3899 or e-mail pwooten@northwestms.edu.

Scottish Thunder skit for the upcoming Scottish Ceilidh set for December 5th.

NWCC Singers front, Josh Reeves, Walls; and back (l-r) Joshua Neisen of Senatobia and Drew Carlton and Bobby Rowland, both of Olive Branch, practice a scene from the Scottish Thunder skit for the upcoming Scottish Ceilidh set for Dec. 5. The event, which is a Scottish-themed dinner with entertainment, will be held in the Haraway Center on the Senatobia campus at 7 p.m.

On Nov. 4, 2008, Barack Obama was elected as the 44th President of the United States, making a huge mark in history. He will now take on one of the most difficult responsibilities in the history of our country since the Great Depression. Full story

Spider named for Northwest Biology Instructor

When a researcher from the University of Maryland began running DNA tests on a group of spiders known as Pholcidae, a new species of the group was discovered. Full story. Article by S.A. Umberger

Pat Miller, Biology Instructor

Homecoming - Photos

2008 Homecoming Queen

Bettina Fant & Dr. Thomas D. Wallace

Dr. Thomas D. Wallace, Northwest Community College's Alumnus of the Year, places a medallion around the neck of the 2008 Homecoming Queen, Bettina Fant. Fant, of Olive Branch, is a sophomore communications major.

Homecoming Dance

Freshmen Markisha Hall, of Independence; Sasha Owens, of Water Valley; Justina Sutton, of Sardis; Jasmine Biggins, of Horn Lake, and Roykeisha Rockette, of Water Valley take a moment to pose for a photo during the Homecoming dance on Oct. 15.

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SEC Discusses Campus Improvements
Article by Eddie Lynn Bright

Anyone that has been on the Senatobia campus for any period of time would notice that there are improvements being made. While there are three separate construction projects underway at the time, the Student Executive Council says that there are still more improvements needed.

According to Northwest’s Director of Campus Life and Housing, Aime Anderson, the Student Government Organization and the Student Executive Council are working diligently to ensure that these improvements to the campus be made.

The S.E.C, led by Anderson and presided over by President John Farrish, has been very busy lately spearheading many projects that seek to make this campus a better place for all its students.

Student safety has been the main concern of the council for the fall semester. Just recently the group has been pushing for crosswalks to be placed in front of the Haraway Center, as well as pointing out unlit areas of campus, so that better lighting could be put in place for students with night class. Full story

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4975 Hwy 51 N
Senatobia, MS 38668