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Gallery: Ethnos makes in-person return with show ‘Ethnos: The Escape’

November 23, 2021 by Sydney Varner

International Student Association hosted its annual show, Ethnos, Saturday at the Abilene Convention Center. "Ethnos: The Escape" centered around the concept of escape rooms and between each act, the hosts found "keys" to advance to the next "room" to see the next act perform. The show included multiple acts including both students and citizens ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Photo Galleries, Showcase

Endowment climbs to $675 million

November 21, 2021 by Sydney Varner

The university's endowment has made a significant increase in the past year, skyrocketing from $457 million to $675 million most recently.  The endowment is funded primarily by gifts from donors. That money is invested, and the university is able to use a portion of the income from the funds to benefit the school.  Jack Rich, chief investment ... [Read More…]

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Student struck by vehicle outside of Barrett, sparks campus-wide petition

November 21, 2021 by Sydney Varner

Vivian Banegas Tabora, sophomore management major from Honduras, was struck by a vehicle outside of Barret Hall Sunday night.  Tabora was taken to the hospital after the incident and sustained multiple injuries, but is in stable condition.  The Abilene Police Department is handling the case and has confirmed the driver was not under the ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News

Gallery: Women’s basketball crushes Roadrunners in second home win

November 14, 2021 by Sydney Varner

Women's basketball pulled ahead of the University of Texas at San Antonio Roadrunners in its second home game of the season, defeating them 72-53 Saturday evening. The Wildcats stand 2-0 overall as they prepare to face Angelo State at home Wednesday for Kid's Day in Teague Special Events Center. ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Photo Galleries

Gallery: SGA, Aaron Watson begin holiday season with Christmas Around the World

November 8, 2021 by Riley Fisher and Sydney Varner

Student Government Association partnered with student-run and local businesses to celebrate the start of the holiday season on campus with a Christmas tree lighting and concert in Teague Circle Sunday evening. Food trucks and coffee shops provided snacks and warm beverages for students as they sang Christmas carols and country songs with Aaron ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Photo Galleries, Showcase

Student leaders need help

October 27, 2021 by Sydney Varner

Every Wednesday afternoon, after leading meetings and taking a full day of classes, I make my routine walk from my department to the Counseling Center. Every Wednesday afternoon, after filling my hours with my role as editor, treasurer in a student organization and an officer of a sorority, I am confronted with another reality of being a college ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns, Opinion

Galaxy suspended for a year after hazing investigation

October 21, 2021 by Maci Weathers and Sydney Varner

Men's fraternity Galaxy has been placed on a one-year suspension by the Office of Student Life after an administrative investigation concluded a violation of Texas hazing law took place during rushing event. An email sent out to the student body from Dr. Tamara Long, vice president of enrollment and student life, detailed the terms of the ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Breaking News, News

A Technicolor Dream: Evans stars as Joseph in ‘Dreamcoat’ Homecoming Musical

October 19, 2021 by Sydney Varner

Caleb Evans is used to giving his all in everything he does; playing the lead in this year’s Homecoming Musical is no exception to the rule. Evans, a senior computer science and theatre major from Irving, will debut in the role of Joseph in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat on Friday night at the Abilene Civic Center in the comeback ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Features

Gallery: Homecoming parade returns after year-long absence

October 17, 2021 by Meghan Long and Sydney Varner

The annual Homecoming parade returned after its cancelation last year to kick off Homecoming festivities on Saturday morning. Members of student organizations, sororities and fraternities decorated floats, danced behind cars and passed out candy as they marched down Campus Court. ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries, Showcase

Gallery: Homecoming carnival reunites families, alumni

October 16, 2021 by Meghan Long and Sydney Varner

The annual homecoming carnival returned to its traditional format, bringing families to on campus Friday evening after last year's cancelation. The Office of Alumni Relations moved the event to the Hardin Administration Building lawn due to construction in the campus mall area. Attendees reunited with old friends and enjoyed food trucks and ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Photo Galleries

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