For the third time in two years, Invisible Children will be a Chapel forum topic on Tuesday. A group of roadies from the organization will join Tony Bazilo, who grew up in the Uganda war zone, in the telling of his story and the mission of Invisible Children. Joleah Stiles, Invisible Children's East Texas regional manager, said Bazilo will be ... [Read More…]
Models needed for benefit show
Casting for models for a benefit fashion show will begin Feb. 24. Although the location has not been verified yet, event coordinators say the auditions are likely to be conducted on campus. About 30 to 50 models are wanted to participate in the community fashion show on April 30, which hopes to awareness and funds for the Red Thread ... [Read More…]
Winter weather postpones Eurydice performance
The Department of Theatre's performance of Eurydice was postponed after wintry weather conditions delayed set completion, setting the cast back in rehearsal. "With the snow last week, it didn't allow us much time to work on everything. We've got a complicated set and we needed a little more time to get that up," said director Emily Rankin, senior ... [Read More…]
FilmFest meets to discuss changes
Students attended an interest meeting two weeks ago, to discuss the seventh annual student film competition, FilmFest. Members of the competition board met with potential directors, screenwriters and musicians to discuss changes made to this year's competition, which will challenge participants to tackle the issue of identity. Third year ... [Read More…]
Proposed center complements social justice minor
About 50 faculty members attended an interest meeting to discuss the possible creation of a peace and social justice center on campus Monday. Dr. Caron Gentry, associate professor of political science, submitted the proposal and said feedback for the center was positive. Unlike a club, the center would be a resource for both students and staff ... [Read More…]
Sadie’s week provides freebies
Sadie's Week began Tuesday with free tickets distributed in the Campus Center for Cold Stone ice cream. The three-day freebie giveaway, sponsored by the Campus Activities Board, will provide complimentary offers redeemable from businesses around town. However, only women are allowed to pick up tickets. The event, partnered with local hot spots ... [Read More…]
Abilene offers spooky scene
Everyone hide your kids and check their candy - it's Halloween weekend. The race is on to find the best Snooki or Antoine Dodson costume amidst the cluttered and disheveled aisles of costume shops, but community churches and organizations are offering alternative activities to the longstanding trick-or-treat-give-me-something-good-to-eat ... [Read More…]