By Kelline Linton, Chief Copy Editor Read Comments Danny Kittley has resigned from the university after 11 years as director of intramural sports and 23 years with the university. "I just retired," said Kittley, whose final day was Monday. He declined further comment. Dr. Jean-Noel Thompson, vice president and dean for Student Life, said ... [Read More…]
The Reason for the Teasin’: The satirical Pessimist re-emerges this year, reminding Optimist readers to smile on occasion and not to take themselves too seriously.
By Kelline Linton, Chief Copy Editor The Onion, "America's finest news source," is a fake news organization that reports on local, national and international news. It features satirical articles with headlines such as "East Timor's first female dictator hailed as step forward for women," "Nation's blacks creeped out by all the people smiling at ... [Read More…]
Body image undergoes refreshing makeover
By Kelline Linton, Chief Copy Editor Never ask a woman her weight. I heard this saying so many times in my life that I believed the mindset behind it. Women struggle with body image; how can we not? We see the idealized version of women on the television, Internet and our favorite magazines. We see fans flock to Hollywood actresses who weigh about ... [Read More…]
Rocketboys set to perform at Monks
By Kelline Linton, Chief Copy Editor The Rocketboys (formerly Homer Hiccolm and the Rocketboys) will return to Abilene to perform in the town of its alma mater for the first time this semester. The band will take the stage Saturday at Monks Coffee Shop, 233 Cypress St. The event, which includes three other bands, is from 7-11:55 p.m. and costs ... [Read More…]
Backstage chaos brings Sing Song performers closer together
By Kelline Linton, Chief Copy Editor Cramped in the hidden, narrow space underneath the Sing Song stage, three women race to change mics and dress the hosts and hostesses between each act. Sometimes they have less than three minutes to outfit the performers in new costumes, complete with shoes, jewelry and fake eyelashes, while at the same time ... [Read More…]
SA appoints new election co-chair
By Kelline Linton, Chief Copy Editor An inexperienced appointee and "fluff" legislation did not stop the Students' Association Congress from approving the co-chair for the Elections Committee and passing one resolution. Congress approved Blake Penfield, senior political science major from San Antonio, as the elections co-chair with a unanimous ... [Read More…]
University Park lacks satisfactory Internet
By Kelline Linton, Chief Copy Editor When I moved into University Park Apartments two years ago, I enjoyed the free Internet access but not its limited availability. One Ethernet port, a short Ethernet cord and lack of wireless Internet frustrated me. Several days into this predicament, I powered up my laptop and sniffed the air for Wi-Fi signals. ... [Read More…]
Play Faire Park faces financial issues
By Kelline Linton, Chief Copy Editor Although Play Faire Park is closed for the season, it will again open its gates beginning March 6, just in time for Spring Break. Play Faire, which has been operating since 1947, is one of the oldest miniature golf courses in Texas. With its concrete rails, slow turning Ferris wheel and antique wagon wheel, ... [Read More…]
SA passes new amendment
By Kelline Linton, Chief Copy Editor Members of the Students' Association Congress began the semester by closing their meeting to the public so they could discuss and vote on an elections amendment to the By-Laws. This amendment, which passed 34-1-1, will keep the Elections Committee accountable to Congress. For an executive officers election, ... [Read More…]
Play Faire Park will remain open despite financial troubles
By Kelline Linton, Chief Copy Editor Although Play Faire Park is closed for the season, it will again open its gates beginning March 6, just in time for Spring Break. Play Faire, which has been operating since 1947, is one of the oldest miniature golf courses in Texas. With its concrete rails, slow turning Ferris wheel and antique wagon wheel, ... [Read More…]
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