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Gallery: Galaxy fundraises for Eastland fires with annual Kirk Goodwin Run

May 2, 2022 by Taelyn Williams

The men of Galaxy hosted the annual Kirk Goodwin Run Saturday morning beginning at Smith-Adams Hall. Many students, faculty, staff, community leaders and Goodwin family members participated in the three-mile event.   ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Track hosts home meet and celebrates its seniors

May 1, 2022 by Taelyn Williams

The Wildcat track and field teams hosted a meet Thursday in Elmer Gray Stadium. Several competition athletes set personal records and the Department of Athletics honored competing seniors during the meet.   ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Wildcats fall short of victory in third matchup against UTRGV

April 26, 2022 by Taelyn Williams

After dominating the University of Texas at Rio Grand Valley Vaqueros in the first game of a doubleheader 12-2, the Wildcats fell short in a thrill of a second game at home Saturday evening 5-7. The Wildcats look to bounce back as they face Texas Tech in Lubbock on Tuesday.   ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Softball upsets Texas Tech with commanding 7-2 victory

April 22, 2022 by Taelyn Williams

The Wildcats defeated Power Five opponent Texas Tech University 7-2 Wednesday night at Poly Wells Field. They look to close out their home schedule this weekend with a doubleheader against Sam Houston Friday and Saturday, celebrating seniors on the team during Saturday's game.   ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Men’s tennis defeats New Mexico State to clinch two-seed tourney ranking

April 11, 2022 by Taelyn Williams

The Wildcat men's tennis team clinched a two-seed ranking in the Western Athletic Conference Tournament with its 6-1 victory over New Mexico State Sunday afternoon. The Wildcats now prepare for the WAC Tournament beginning April 22 in Beaumont.   ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Softball defeats Lamar at home in three-game series

April 10, 2022 by Taelyn Williams

The softball team defeated the Lamar University Cardinals at Poly Wells Field in a three-game series Friday and Saturday after winning the first two games of the series. The Wildcats now stand 19-19 overall and 10-5 in conference play as they prepare to face UT Arlington on Tuesday at home.   ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Hypnotist Brian Imbus returns to campus for CAB event

April 6, 2022 by Taelyn Williams

The Cabinet brought hypnotist Brian Imbus back to campus Tuesday night to perform his popular show for students in Hart Auditorium. Attending students watched their hypnotized friends respond to Imbus' requests such as forgetting their names and driving at high speeds while sitting in their chairs. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Greek Life, mixed voice acts perform in Sing Song 2022

April 3, 2022 by Meghan Long and Taelyn Williams

Members of 13 sorority, fraternity and mixed voice class acts performed in three Sing Song shows for audiences at the Taylor County Expo Center on Friday and Saturday. In the women's division, the act themes included: the women of Sigma Theta Chi as bridesmaids the women of GATA as Smoky the Bear the women of Ko Jo Kai as tooth fairies ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Delta Theta, Frater Sodalis, Senior Class announced as victors of Sing Song ’22

April 3, 2022 by Taelyn Williams

After the final performance of Sing Song on Saturday night, the student directors distributed awards for the best vocals and entertainment and announced the overall winners in each division. The men of Frater Sodalis won the men's division for the third year in a row, the women of Delta Theta won the women's division for the first time since 1977 ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Men’s basketball seals victory over Tarleton in final home game

March 6, 2022 by Taelyn Williams

The men's basketball team defeated Tarleton State University 61-56 Saturday night in Teague Special Events Center on its senior night. The team's focus now shifts to the upcoming Western Athletic Conference tournament as it prepares to play in its first game Wednesday night in Las Vegas.   ... [Read More…]

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Sing Song 2026 Awards Class Division:

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Sing Song 2026 Awards Women’s Division:

Overall Award:
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