Millsaps Slang

Know the slang, know the school. The following is a list of things you really need to know before coming to Millsaps. The more of these words you know, the better off you’ll be.

The AC

The Academic Center

Alcove

A small computer cove in the library

The Atrium

The atrium in the New South dorm

The Bowl

The physical and social center of campus

County Line

The street, a short drive down 1-55 from campus, that has a few more options

The English House

The house, formerly used by the school’s deans, that now is used by the professors of the English department

Friday Forums

A weekly public panel on a variety of subjects

The HAC

The Hall Activities Center; the school gym

High Street

The street a few blocks away that serves as a fast food source

KA

A member of the Kappa Alpha frat

KD

A member of the Kappa Delta sorority

Major Madness

A spring celebration in April with live music and blow-up toys in the Bowl

Pathfinders

The student group responsible for campus tours

Pike

A member of the Pi Kappa Alpha frat

The P&W

The Purple and White; the school newspaper

Shacking

Hooking up

Sig

A member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon frat

The Walk of Shame

The exodus back to your room after you have shacked.

Writing Portfolio

A graduation requirement used to establish the level of style and coherence in a student’s writing