By Mitch Holt, Staff Writer As the '60s ended, when Beatlemania was reluctantly coming to an end and our parents' hair was losing a few inches, music took a backseat to rehabilitation clinics and tie-dye burning festivals. During these years of musical rebuilding, a delightful little music scene was forming across the Atlantic in the heartland of ... [Read More…]
Students hope for domino effect: Group visits Christian Village residents each Monday evening
By Mitch Holt, Staff Writer Every Monday at 6:30 p.m., a group of students makes the trek to Christian Village Retirement Community for dominoes and a good time. Members of what has come to be known as the Domino Club have built strong relationships with the residents of Christian Village. Nathan Gray, senior biology major from Memphis, Tenn., ... [Read More…]
United States needs to find more unity
By Mitch Holt, Special Contributor Don't Believe the Hype Ascending the stairs from the Bean Sprout after bowling class Thursday morning, I climbed the last few steps to the main level of the Campus Center only to find a crowd of people entrancingly viewing the president's inaugural speech on the overhead televisions. I heard one girl comment ... [Read More…]
New program allows online bill payment
By Mitch Holt, Staff Writer The Financial Aid Office recently implemented a new method of payment called Wildcat Pay. The program allows students to pay their college bill online and is helping to continue the gradual evolution from snail mail to the Web. Kevin Roberts, director of reengineering in the executive vice president's office, said ... [Read More…]
Winter weather just warming up
By Mitch Holt, Staff Writer Throughout this season, the United States has seen quite a variety of weather patterns, both wintry and warm. The New Jersey area, which is familiar with snow, has experienced a mild, sunny winter so far. "Winter in New Jersey can be very unpredictable," said Deborah Howe, sophomore music major from Colts Neck, N.J. ... [Read More…]
Pledging commences: Three men’s social clubs to participate
By Mitch Holt, Staff Writer This semester, three men's social clubs are conducting spring pledging: Delta Chi Rho, Frater Sodalis and Trojans. An interest meeting will take place in the Living Room of the Campus Center on January 15 at 5:15 p.m., said Mike Spell, social club adviser. The meeting is for any eligible male interested in joining any ... [Read More…]
Have fun getting hurt
By Mitch Holt, Special Contributor The Hurt Process: Drive By Monologue Victory Records - Release: March 23, 2004 Straight out of the U.K., The Hurt Process brings the rock and screams of broken hearts and painful love endings. The band formed two years ago and released their debut Loudspeaker Records E.P., Another Day, within six months. The ... [Read More…]
Pianists coming in April, expected to ‘amaze students’
By Mitch Holt, Staff Writer The Music Department will offer two free piano recitals during April in the Williams Performing Art Center Recital Hall. Dr. Richard Shuster, assistant professor of piano at Texas Woman's University in Denton, will give a piano recital April 2 at 8 p.m. Dr. Sergio Ruiz of Sul Ross State University in Alpine will ... [Read More…]
Workshop to address eating disorders
By Mitch Holt, Staff Writer Obesity has become an epidemic in the United States, often leading to unfortunate means of losing weight. The Counseling Center and Marriage and Family Institute, along with the Remuda Ranch Programs for Anorexia and Bulimia in Wickenburg, Ariz., will offer an intensive workshop Feb. 26-27 that will explore the facts of ... [Read More…]
Music professors present love-themed recital for day
By Mitch Holt, Staff Writer Two music professors presented a recital Thursday night and will possibly perform again Friday. Dr. Marion Cawood, voice instructor and professor of music, and Dr. Gustavo Tolosa, piano division director and assistant professor of music, performed in the Williams Performing Art Center, with a theme of, appropriately, ... [Read More…]