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Sing Song ‘Shifts’ to crowd, entertainment focus

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By Kelsi Peace, Features Editor Kendall Massey, director of student productions and Sing Song director, announced the 2007 Sing Song theme, "Everything Changes," a few weeks after the 50th show ended. A year later, a lot has changed - including the theme. This weekend the show will "Shift into High Gear," but will keep the focus on the future ... [Read More…]

AT&T gives $1 million to Welcome Center

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By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief Senator Troy Fraser (Horseshoe Bay) and Jim Epperson, president of AT&T Texas, flew to Abilene Thursday afternoon to deliver a $1 million check to Dr. Royce Money, president of the university, for the Bob and Shirley Hunter Welcome Center. Fraser contacted Epperson about helping get the Welcome Center ... [Read More…]

Seniors to stand on the Sing Song stage for the last time

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By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief More than 30 seniors will perform in Sing Song for their final time this weekend during the "Shift Into High Gear" themed event with the senior class. Some have split time between club acts and class acts, others have participated in the class act each year - relishing memories shared with classmates. "I'm ... [Read More…]

Pi Kappa disbands as social club this spring, continues as organization

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By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief The men of Pi Kappa no longer exist as a social club. As of the spring semester, the former club of 12 members has now formed a brotherhood, which also includes women. Pi Kappa president Robert Caskey said the group used last year to rethink what they were about and to figure out who the group was. Pi Kappa ... [Read More…]

Campus Center renovations scheduled for summer

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By Kelsi Peace, Features Editor The McGlothlin Campus Center could look like a food court next fall if Anthony Williams gets his way. Williams, the director of retail and purchasing, said the university plans to expand the food retail area of the Campus Center this summer and renovate the World Famous Bean in summer 2008. Williams updated the ... [Read More…]

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