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Gallery: “Year of Firsts” brings new experiences to campus

May 13, 2019 by Riley Fisher, Lexi Walter, Lauren Franco, Nicholas Cromwell and Meda Bow

The 2018-19 school year brought many exciting opportunities for students to campus, featuring a performance by Jesse McCartney, victories against Div. I football teams and appearances in March Madness. The highlights from the year are as follows: Jesse McCartney began the year and ended Wildcat week with a performance for the new freshmen in ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Newest Nu Kappa Psi members end pledging with probate

May 1, 2019 by Meda Bow

Nu Kappa Psi's spring pledge class of 11 ended their pledging season by participating in a probate on Monday at the Tower of Light. The probate was open to any who wished to attend.  The club increased its numbers to around 30 active members. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: SGA celebrates Earth Day with Green Week events

April 27, 2019 by Riley Fisher, Meda Bow, Lexi Walter and Kalena Modgling

Starting on Earth Day, SGA partnered with Wildcats for Sustainability and other on-campus organizations to sponsor Green Week. Events raised awareness for recycling opportunities, food waste and donation opportunities. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Theater closes season with bluegrass Broadway musical

April 11, 2019 by Meda Bow

Under the direction of Theater professor Adam Hester, the department of theater brought Bright Star to life this weekend- a very different type of musical than those that typically close the department's season. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: ASA remembers heritage with gospel night

April 7, 2019 by Meda Bow

The African Students' Association hosted a gospel music festival at The Well on Saturday. Students in attendance heard different types of songs celebrating traditional African heritage. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Football competes in purple and white spring game

April 6, 2019 by Kalena Modgling and Meda Bow

The football team played their annual Purple and White spring game at Wildcat Stadium Friday evening. The White team won 33-23. The team's first fall game is Aug. 31 against UNT. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Learning Studio throws 15th annual FilmFest gala

April 4, 2019 by Meda Bow

The Learning Studio hosted the 15th annual FilmFest gala at the Paramount Theater on Friday evening. Nine films were showcased by eleven students. The winning films include: Best Picture - "The Brotherhood" People's Choice - "He Loves Me?" Best Director - Rankin Dean, "Sacred Space" Best Producer - Hannah Raymond, "The Brotherhood" ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Women’s History Month in review

April 1, 2019 by Meda Bow

Since 1987, the nation has come together to celebrate Women's History Month during March. Abilene celebrated with events sponsored by OMA, the Medical and Counseling Care Center and other campus organizations. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Men’s basketball overcomes Lumberjacks in second matchup of season

March 7, 2019 by Meda Bow

On Tuesday, the Wildcats faced off against the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks. After keeping the lead for the majority of the game, the Wildcats ended the night victorious with a score of 72-58, leaving them only one win away from the no. 2 seed in the NCAA tournament. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Softball defeats Maine in home opener

March 4, 2019 by Meda Bow

Softball played its home opener against the Maine Black Bears in the Wildcat Invitational this weekend. The Wildcats defeated the Black Bears 9-2 both times they met in the Invitational. ... [Read More…]

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