Three students are running for executive positions in the Student Government Association, outlining plans to strengthen student representation, engagement and campus connections ahead of the upcoming election. Josh Hamm is running for student body president, while Luke Talley and Jewel Cobb are running for vice president. Students will have the ... [Read More…]
SGA campaigns to soon begin as executive elections approach
Student Government Association executive elections are approaching in March, and current leaders are encouraging students to both run for office and vote, emphasizing the direct impact SGA has on campus life. SGA President Tamil Adele, senior criminal justice major from Midland, said the election process began earlier than in previous years, ... [Read More…]
View from the sidelines: Life during New Member Orientation
New Member Orientation season is once again underway, and even students who are not participating say it is impossible to ignore. From coordinated outfits at Chapel to chants echoing through the campus, pledging traditions have become part of the daily rhythm of campus life. For students watching from the sidelines, the experience is equal parts ... [Read More…]
Cinema Society receives additional funding for first time ever at SGA spring budget meeting
Only one student organization received additional funding at the semi-annual budget meeting Thursday after the Student Government Association approved its Spring 2026 budget. SGA allocated $29,600 to 64 student organizations, an increase from 59 organizations funded last semester. The university remains one of the few institutions where SGA ... [Read More…]
When coffee stops helping and starts hurting
I first started listening to heavy metal music in my junior year of high school. During my 20-minute commute, I blasted screaming vocals through my speakers, not because I loved the sound, but because I needed something strong enough to keep me awake. By then, my caffeine addiction was so intense that three energy drinks a day couldn’t keep me ... [Read More…]
ICA to lead annual Golden Gala cultural event
The Indian Culture Association will have its annual Golden Gala starting at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, inviting students, faculty, staff and the broader Abilene community to experience Indian culture. The event will feature cultural performances, authentic Indian cuisine and interactive activities that showcase Indian heritage. ICA officers said the ... [Read More…]
Learning manners from minimum wage
“Will you be using the mobile app today?” or “Order when you’re ready,” the worker says over the intercom. Maybe they even say a chipper, “Chicken, chicken, chicken, whatcha pickin’?” For you, it is probably the first time you’ve heard that phrase, but for those fast-food employees, they are starting to feel like a broken record. Then, half ... [Read More…]
Senate passes series of resolutions aimed at improving campus life, transparency
The Student Government Association passed four resolutions and one bill during its Senate meeting on Wednesday. The resolution addresses campus Wi-Fi privacy, vending machine access, Chick-fil-A rewards, building maintenance and community engagement initiatives. SGA President Tamil Adele, senior criminal justice major from Midland, said this ... [Read More…]
Stop hating on my Android, please
Let’s get one thing straight: Androids aren’t the B-list celebrities of the smartphone world. But you wouldn’t know it from the way some Apple users act – like they’re walking a red carpet while the rest of us are just trying to get through the door. Owning an iPhone has somehow turned into a personality trait. There’s this unspoken belief that ... [Read More…]
Shutdown uncertainty has students and administrators on alert
As the federal government shutdown stretches on, the American Council on Education warns that the longer it lasts, the more likely it is to affect students and universities across the country. According to ABC News, “lawmakers remain at a stalemate on finding a government funding solution to end what is now the second-longest shutdown in U.S. ... [Read More…]
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