Spotlight host Catherine Blakemore catches up with students to know their plans for this Valentine's Day. From taking naps, to Sing Song, to a date with Organic Chemistry, students will spend this holiday with different mindset on love. Video by Catherine Blakemore ... [Read More…]
Project Merge gives back to community through Notes and Joe
The Department of Art and Design conducted its second annual fundraiser, Notes and Joe, at the Shore Art Gallery last Friday to benefit a local home renovation project. The event supports a goal of the art department's Project Merge to raise money to help the Abilene community. The event included s'mores, musical performances from students and ... [Read More…]
Students raised s’more money with music
The Shore Art Gallery smelled of warm coffee and toasted marshmallows and soft melodies as students came in to support Project Merge's second annual fundraiser and watch their friends perform. "I played last year," said Wes Robbins. "It was really awesome. They did an incredible job of running the event and making sure that everything went ... [Read More…]
Vision in Action continues action throughout the semester
Construction on the Vision in Action projects will continue throughout the semester and the summer to complete demolition and build the new additions on campus. The Vision in Action plan was announced to the public last spring, and construction has begun on various areas of campus including Bennett Gym, the track and soccer field, Walling ... [Read More…]
Playground for engineers expected to open in February
Construction on Bennett Gymnasium, after a semester-long delay, will be finished by mid-February, and the Department of Engineering and Physics will move in throughout the remainder of the semester. The project was delayed after the discovery of an original concrete structure 21 feet beneath the ground. Much like a jigsaw puzzle, the concrete ... [Read More…]
Golden Globes kick off awards season
"Good evening and welcome, you bunch of despicable, spoiled, minimally talented brats," said Tiny Fey. Notorious comedian duo Amy Poehler and Tina Fey hosted the Golden Globes for the third time in 2015, pulling in a political shtick throughout the night. As per usual, the duo did not present the awards. Instead, stars like Jennifer Lopez, ... [Read More…]
Honors College to select new Dean
Dr. Jennifer Shewmaker and Dr. Jason Morris have been selected by the Provost's Office as the two candidates for position of dean of the Honors College. The candidates will begin the final interview process next week said Allison Spencer, academic coordinator of the Honors College. According to an email sent out by the chair of the Honors ... [Read More…]
Dress code requirements affect local business
The Abilene Independent School District's dress code requirements this year have negatively affected the business of local retailers in revenue and inventory. For the 2014 - 2015 school year, the AISD has implemented a standardized dress code for the middle schools in the district. With the dress code change, the Abilene retailers need the ... [Read More…]
Nightlife in Abilene heads downtown
Saturday night in Abilene, the doors to new and old businesses open up to welcome in the steady stream of consumers looking for something more. In a mile radius on any given night in downtown Abilene, one can choose to try something new between The Mill Winery, Abi Haus, the Neon Parrot or go back to older establishments like Barley Hoppers and Fat ... [Read More…]
8th annual Vespers to feature ‘Gloria’
The Department of Music plans to present its 8th annual holiday tradition Christmas Vespers, during which 150 students will perform at First Baptist Church at 7:30 p.m. Friday. The Acappella Chorus, University Chorale, Orchestra and more will present "Gloria" as a public worship service to the Abilene Community with time set aside for prayer, ... [Read More…]