Wake Up Wednesday, a weekly service of reflection, is held every Wednesday in Old Morrison Chapel at 8 a.m. While the event is rooted in Christian traditions, everyone is welcome to attend. This time of reflection includes scripture readings, prayer, and song, all led by members of the Transylvania community. Emily Miller, Director of Spirituality and Religious Life, wants this service to bring people together and create a space that stops time. “I find this campus to be a pretty busy one. There is always something going on! Which seems very ironic that I added another program. But, the point of Wake Up Wednesday is to come together and sit and reflect.”

Miller wants this carved out time to grow and enhance the community. Her “big hope” is for people to meet one another and become vulnerable by sharing prayers. Miller laughed and added “this event has served me too. I sit and reflect on my own life. Also, I have met staff I didn’t know.” Wake up Wednesday provides a space where all other obligations disappear, time slows down, and people come together in an environment filled with purpose and acceptance. The purpose, of course, is to relax and reset for the rest of the week. And how could you not when Housing and Residence Life provides snacks on the first and third Wednesday of each month?

The topic for this week’s “Staff Picks” is the superpower each of our staff members wish they had. If you have any topic suggestions that you would like to hear from us about, please email us at rambler@transy.edu.

Taylor Mahlinger, Editor-in-Chief: Time travel

“I think time traveling would be really useful because you could step back in time to relive a really good day or travel forward to see what the future might hold!”

Abby Stone, Managing Editor: teleportation

“Who wouldn’t want to teleport? You can go anywhere, anytime in a matter of seconds! Forget about needing a car in daily life or traveling by plane for cross-country/international destinations. Not to mention, it would be a savior when running late for classes (don’t tell my professors).”

Shawna Morton, Back-end Editor: telepathy/read minds

“if I had a superpower, I would love it to be telepathy, but only if I could control who I listened to and when because otherwise it would just be too much! I would want to read minds to prevent bad things from happening and anticipate movements in combat.”

Nyah Mattison, Graphic design & Media Editor: mimicry

“If I could have any superpower, I would probably choose mimicry. I think with mimicry you’d be able to do a lot of things, speak any language, have any accent, mimic any person’s looks and personality. It’s a universal superpower and would basically make every day Halloween!”

Gabrielle Crooks, Staff Photographer: psychometry

“My superpower would be psychometry! This would allow me to touch an object and perceive things about its history and its owner. This could make learning about the past much more accessible.”

Allison Spivey, News Editor: power to refill

“If I had to have any superpower it would be the power to refill things. Now, I didn’t make this up, so I can’t take credit for it but this is the power I would want. I could refill anything on a whim! My bank account, my coffee cup, my closet, the possibilities are endless really.”

Aaron Bell, Sports Editor: read minds

“I have always thought that that knowing what others are thinking provides an advantage in fields such as business. I also would never have to deal with a miscommunication anymore. Also, I could easily make a career as a poker player.”

Taylore Latham, Staff Contributor: fly

“If I had to choose one superpower, I think I’d choose the ability to fly, so I could go anywhere I wanted, anytime for free.”

Will Hickey, Staff Contributor: read minds

“If I had a superpower it would be the ability to read people’s minds at will. This would be helpful, not just socially, but also would help me in school because I could give the professor the answer they are looking for. There are a plethora of ways for this power to be used, but this is the one with the most potential in my opinion.”

Ruben Joseph, Staff Contributor: telekinesis

“If I could have a superpower, it would be telekinesis. I find that power so incredible and quite frankly, convenient. The thought of being able to stay in bed while moving snacks from your fridge over to you while binge-watching “The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” is amazing!”

Hello Transy Pioneers!

We know that being a Pioneer can be rough, that’s why we created Ask Auntie Mae: a new advice column where you can submit questions anonymously and have them answered by a fellow Pioneer on our staff. All you have to do is fill out this form and Auntie Mae will work to give you the best advice she can. Whether you are struggling with a relationship, wondering how to survive a tough class, or simply having a bad day, Auntie Mae is here! Advice will be posted on our site weekly, so stay tuned!

The topic for this week’s “Staff Picks” is our staff’s favorite traveling experience thus far. If you have any topic suggestions that you would like to hear from us about, please email us at rambler@transy.edu.

Taylor Mahlinger, Editor-in-Chief: Barcelona

“One of my favorite traveling experiences so far was when my sister and I visited our uncle in Spain for the entire summer last year. The trip was incredible because we went to a lot of places that only locals knew about and were able to truly immerse ourselves in the experience. We also visited France, Italy and England during our stay! (Note: the food was drool-worthy).”

Abby Stone, Managing Editor: Jamaica

“During the spring break of my junior year of high school, my mom surprised me with a trip to Jamaica for the two of us. It was my first time traveling outside of the country, and I was so excited! We stayed at a gorgeous resort on the beach that had in house restaurants, sand volleyball courts, and a beautiful landscape. During my time, I swam with dolphins, won a darts competition, and lounged by the pool endlessly. Until I learned my lesson by getting severely sunburnt and couldn’t go outside for a whole day.”

Shawna Morton, Back-end Editor: Netherlands

“My most favorite traveling experience was when I went to the Netherlands during May Term. Everything was awesome! And we biked everywhere, but so does everyone who lives there. Also, the food was great, and the canals and ocean were beautiful! ”

Gabrielle Crooks, Staff Photographer: Augusta, Georgia

“My favorite traveling experience would be when I went to Augusta, Georgia this past summer. The weather was perfect, and it was the first time I had traveled alone. I got to go to the beach and go kayaking!”

Taylore Latham, Staff Contributor: London

“My favorite traveling experience has been going to London for a May Term trip with Dr. Soulis and Dr. Partain. I had always wanted to go to London, and it’s my favorite city that I have ever been to thus far.

Will Hickey, Staff Contributor: Canada

“Last summer, my family and I went to Canada after going through New York. We went to Niagara Falls and stayed in Canada for a while. The great thing about Canada is that the drinking and gambling age is 18. We went to some great wineries while we were there, and came back to the hotel, which was connected to a casino. Yes, I participated and lost more money than I want to talk about.”

“Out of the Vault” is a new series where we will show you glimpses of Transy history in comparison to present-day Transy campus. This week we’ll be looking back at women’s fashion from 50 and 100 years ago in comparison to current campus fashion. If you have any topic suggestions that you would like to see from Transy history, please email us at rambler@transy.edu.

Throughout history, women have always used fashion as a form of self-expression. Though as many college women have experienced, as the curriculum gets harder and the semester progresses, your individual fashion style may not always stay the same on a day-to-day basis. And as fashion trends change, so does college campus attire.

Without surprise, the women’s fashion of the 1920s and 70s reflect their fashion trends beautifully, but modern trends have taken inspiration from so many places. As can be seen in the photos, a revival of 90s fashion has been loved in young adult fashion along with the more sophisticated and minimalist attire of business wear. Though college campuses across the nation would not be what they are without athleisure (a coined term to describe comfortable, casual clothing that can be worn both for exercise and everyday wear). Leggings, trendy running shoes, and cozy sweatshirts have taken campuses by storm! Click on the slideshow below for a look at how women’s fashion has evolved at Transy! To check out more photos of Transy history, stop by the library to look at past Transy yearbooks and stay tuned for the rest of the series!

Elizabeth Pinkerton, The Crimson, 1920.

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