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One Year After Trump’s Election

November 10, 2017 by Emily Guajardo

On Nov. 8, a new age of presidential administration took the seat in the Oval Office. No longer would the President of the United States be required to uphold the same requirements of self-control, social media civility and political correctness. The fact of the matter is one year with Donald Trump as president has led the nation into uncharted ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Features, Showcase

The importance of questioning the Christian usage of sacraments

November 7, 2017 by Emily Guajardo

The use of sacraments is a debate that has lasted since the church's initial split during the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century. Beginning with the seven sacraments of baptism, eucharist, confirmation, reconciliation, anointing of the sick, marriage and holy orders implemented by the Catholic church under the Council of Trent, the ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns, Opinion

75 Years of Brotherhood

October 31, 2017 by Emily Guajardo

Known as the oldest, continuous men's social club since 1943,  Frater Sodalis is proof that it doesn't take a common stereotype to draw a crowd. Rather, it takes courage, a change in direction and a continuous sense of self-respect for the constant endurance of a lasting tradition – and maybe three large pledge classes to tie the knot. Combining ... [Read More…]

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Stop saying theatre majors have it easy

October 20, 2017 by Emily Guajardo

After eight weeks of constant singing and dancing, losing twelve pounds and attaining a number of knee problems, I'd like to announce one very important lesson non-theatre students need to start noticing – theatre majors work really hard to put on a good show. Little did I know one hot June afternoon that I, a journalism major with no musical ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns, Opinion

The Herder of ‘Cats’

October 19, 2017 by Emily Guajardo and Phoebe Voss

Jeremy Varner shares his vision for Cats and the surreal experience of producing quality work for his alma mater The Jellicle moon shines brightly across the stage of the Abilene Civic Center. Actors, musicians and crew members scramble silently as microphones, lights and sound boards prepare for the opening number. Jeremy Varner walks unto ... [Read More…]

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Mystery Woman: Teacher wins award for mystery novel

October 13, 2017 by Emily Guajardo

In the nooks and crannies of the Hardin Administration building, one office is dimly lit with photos, figures and Victorian paintings hanging along every inch of the small white walls. With a rolling case and a green cardigan, Sherry Rankin, assistant professor of language and literature, plops onto her seat as countless books on mounted shelves ... [Read More…]

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The Lucky Women of Delta Theta: Women’s club returns to campus with new pledge class

October 6, 2017 by Emily Guajardo

The women in black walk along the paved sidewalks of the mall area as small felt pins bounce off their ironed white shirts coated in starch. With black backpacks, shoes, tights and pencil skirts, 'biddies' line up at the corner intersection between the GATA fountain and Brown Library. Slowly and quietly, each 'Biddie' arrives and acknowledges the ... [Read More…]

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Miss Medical Missions: Kristen Brehm becomes first woman to travel to Papua New Guinea with World Wide Witness

October 3, 2017 by Emily Guajardo

Amidst potential danger, social disorder and a lack of empathic love for one another, a group of World Wide Witness medical students decided to embark on the journey to Papua New Guinea. While this trip has been taken for a number of years through the program, this time was a tad different – they brought a woman. For the first time, a blond-haired, ... [Read More…]

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Reese had it right: The church needs to reconsider LGBT acceptance

September 22, 2017 by Emily Guajardo

In lieu of one bold sermon including one brave female professor, and in a coliseum filled with generations of Christians both old and new, one powerful sentence was announced across the podium during the finale of a Church of Christ conference – the church needs and should reconsider our stance on the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns, Opinion

Humble Praises for Pews, Research and Academic Awards

September 18, 2017 by Emily Guajardo

A cool breeze escapes beneath the entrance door to the Department of Management Sciences. A slow creak is heard when the heavy door is slowly pulled open letting the once cool breeze disappear into the air – silence. Doors left and right are shut with small sounds of fingers lightly clacking along the keyboard. And at the end of narrow hallway, ... [Read More…]

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30 Mar

Sing Song 2025 Awards Women’s Division:

Vocals:
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2. Sigma Theta Chi
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Sing Song 2025 Awards Class Division:

Overall Award:
1. Freshman Purple
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