By Colter Hettich, Features Editor With much of the focus on the JMC Network Student Media News Lab itself, students and visitors might easily overlook the elbow grease that went into realizing a ten-year dream. Kenneth Pybus, assistant professor of journalism and mass communication, and Cade White, instructor of photojournalism, spent countless ... [Read More…]
Energy costs turn eyes to sun
By Colter Hettich, Features Editor Despite having access to many local resources, West Texans have yet to embrace solar energy. Robert Little, founder and owner of EFG Mechanical, said he has yet to install any solar panel systems in Abilene. "I have an average of 400 hits on my Web site every day," Little said. "Maybe three of them will be from ... [Read More…]
What does ‘E’ equal?
By Jared Fields, Editor in Chief Energy equals everything. Everything must have energy. It's so abundant we take it for granted. It takes energy to walk, sleep, move, live - exist. But if energy is so abundant, why is it such a hot topic and important for us to care about? Besides living on this planet, Abilene is a hub for energy. Wind farms ... [Read More…]
If you can’t stand the heat…turn it into electricity
By Jared Fields, Editor in Chief Dr. Bruce Davis' house looks like it belongs in a coastal city. The yellow stucco walls and red, Spanish tile roof belong in an exotic location. The baby palm trees in the front yard only add to the ambiance. However, any visitor would never notice the things about the house that make it unique. The house, not yet ... [Read More…]