Archives for 2009

By Cara Leahy, Student Reporter This weekend, Angela Darden dressed as a mailman. Darden, senior accounting major from Midland, was one of about 80 seniors who participated in this year's senior act for the 2009 Sing Song: Believe. They rehearsed since January, and Darden was part of the three-person team who worked to put their performance ... [Read More…]

By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor Several university departments and officials have shared risk management responsibilities over the years, until recently when the university hired Lawrence Rugar as director of risk management last November. "I'm going to manage our risks," Rugar said. "And risks can be defined as anything that would interfere ... [Read More…]

By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor As Dr. Bob Hunter took the stage at the dedication of the Bob and Shirley Hunter Welcome Center on Saturday afternoon, more than 700 attendees rose to their feet to give him a standing ovation - some of which were already standing. Most of the chairs in the McCaleb Conference Center were occupied as Dr. Royce ... [Read More…]

By Tanner Anderson, Page Editor The Bean Sprout has a new home and a new name. Instead of being in its former downstairs location in the Campus Center, its services recently have moved to the main eating area in the "World Famous Bean." After 7:30 p.m., the Bean begins its transformation, and students around campus can receive identical Bean ... [Read More…]

By Tanner Anderson, Page Editor A growing fire moved east in the Mulberry Canyon area, where 2 helicopters and around 13 fire departments from Dyess Air force Base to the Texas Forest Service battled to extinguish the flames that consumed more than 1,000 acres and threatened at least 7 homes and 12 buildings. Within the mass of billowing smoke ... [Read More…]