The Bean’s newest Teaching Kitchen event, with a slight twist, will take place on Wednesday from 6-7 p.m. This time, instead of teaching students how to cook, the Bean’s pastry chef, Rebecca Canales, will be leading a guided mini cake decoration night, themed around Valentine’s Day. Elodie Howell, campus dietitian, said the Teaching Kitchens ... [Read More…]
English faculty member publishes first novel
Bucket lists provide people with goals to complete throughout their lives, and now Sherry Rankin can cross one thing off: being a published writer. Rankin, assistant professor of language and literature, published her first book on Feb. 1. She said it has always been her dream to write a book, published or not. “I'd like to be able to say ... [Read More…]
Wildcats use break to focus on rest, recovery
After losing three straight and four of the last five games, the women’s basketball team found itself with a much-needed off day on Saturday. Head Coach Julie Goodenough said the day would be used for rest and recovery. “We're gonna take two days off," she said. "Hopefully, that extra recovery will be really good for our players.” Several ... [Read More…]
Fraternities and Sororities begin New Member Orientation
Note: The original headline said 'Fraternities and Sororities begin pledging,' but it has been corrected with the official title 'New Member Orientation.' The New Member Orientation season is underway on campus, with around 350 new members beginning the joining process. Clubs have been added and subtracted from the university’s overall count ... [Read More…]
‘Be better today than you were yesterday’: Wildcats work together against injuries
Winning 10 of their last 13, the Wildcats look to be in good shape through the beginning of the conference. However, several injuries have made for a tough road ahead. Head Coach Julie Goodenough has needed to use several different starting lineups, which she said has made for a tough conference start, but added how proud she is of the ... [Read More…]
Earle continues milestone year in a 1,000-point career
In the age of the transfer portal, it is becoming increasingly rare for athletes to remain in the same program for their whole career. However, for Bella Earle, there was never a question of her decision to stay loyal. Earle, senior guard from Corinth, is in her final year of eligibility after spending all four years of her collegiate ... [Read More…]
‘Buying in’ leads to hot streak for women’s basketball
After winning every game in the month of December, the Wildcats split the first two games of conference play, giving them 10 wins in their last 11 games. The one loss was the conference opener against Utah Valley University in a game that went to double overtime. A key factor in this hot streak was the team’s defense, Assistant Coach ... [Read More…]
Slow offensive night leads to loss in Waco for men’s basketball
The Wildcats traveled to Waco on Monday to take on Baylor University to gain more experience at a fast pace against a Power Four school. The team lost 88-57 to the Bears, but statistically, the second half was better than the first. Only scoring 22 points in the first half, the Wildcats could not establish a consistent offense. The team ... [Read More…]
Women’s basketball defeats former conference opponent, extend winning streak
The Wildcats traveled to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Wednesday night and beat the Vaqueros 59-45. Hot off winning the Florida International Tournament over Thanksgiving, the Wildcats looked to extend their winning streak to four games. A strong defense helped the team triumph over UTRGV, forcing 25 turnovers, 13 of which were ... [Read More…]
Outstanding defense gives Wildcats shutout in first FCS playoff victory
When they hosted Northern Arizona University on Saturday, the Wildcats shut out the Lumberjacks 24-0 with a strong defensive effort. The team's first trip to the postseason in Div. I required the same preparation and process used throughout the season. “It’s the first time since I've been here that we've been practicing during Thanksgiving,” ... [Read More…]