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Panoramic: Walling Lecture Hall

April 22, 2011 by Lucas Wright

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A Backspin on Music

April 9, 2010 by Lucas Wright

From Justin Timberlake to The Beatles to The Magnetic Fields, the music industry has seen one big trend in recent years: an increase in vinyl production. It comes as a surprise to much of the music-listening world that major record labels have once again begun releasing new albums on vinyl records. Analog or hard copy recordings, which many ... [Read More…]

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Video: Students react to new healthcare law

March 31, 2010 by Lucas Wright

Students offered their opinions on the new healthcare legislation that passed both the House and the Senate. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGeXHb64i5k Video/Editing by Lucas Wright ... [Read More…]

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Students react to new healthcare law

March 30, 2010 by Lucas Wright

Students offered their opinions on the new healthcare legislation that passed both the House and the Senate. Video/Editing by Lucas Wright ... [Read More…]

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Anything but gray

February 26, 2010 by Lucas Wright

The clock ticks as six students from the Department of Art and Design showcase their talent at the senior art show. The show, entitled Gray Matter, will open in the Shore Art Gallery on Friday. Gray Matter is the part of the brain that routes stimuli from your senses in order to create a response. "We wanted something that would go with the brain ... [Read More…]

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Open Your Ears

February 19, 2010 by Lucas Wright

Close Your Eyes, a hardcore rock band from Abilene, kicked off its first tour with a CD release party and signing at Hastings Entertainment on South 14th Street. "It's going to be a really fun night," said Shane Raymond, lead vocalist for Close Your Eyes. "We're going to play Rock Band here in a bit. We'll take on all challengers. The gauntlet has ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Arts & Culture Tagged With: Bands, Close Your Eyes

Video: Students spend day off in snowy battle

February 13, 2010 by Lucas Wright

After learning that their classes were cancelled, over one hundred students organized a snowball fight near the Williams Performing Arts Center. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PC3I6DrcqFw Video/Editing by Lucas Wright ... [Read More…]

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Students spend day off in snowy battle

February 12, 2010 by Lucas Wright

After learning that their classes were cancelled, over one hundred students organized a snowball fight near the Williams Performing Arts Center. Video/Editing by Lucas Wright ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: Archive, Snow, Weather

Video: ARMA spars in Abilene

February 9, 2010 by Lucas Wright

Members of ARMA, The Association for Renaissance Martial Arts, practice sword play, and other historical forms of combat. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hj5gmniSt5I Video/Editing by Lucas Wright ... [Read More…]

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ARMA spars in Abilene

February 9, 2010 by Lucas Wright

Members of ARMA, The Association for Renaissance Martial Arts, practice sword play, and other historical forms of combat. Video/Editing by Lucas Wright ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: Archive, ARMA

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