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Senior appears in first major role

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Lots of scenery, lots of costumes, lots of music and a lead actress who is making her big break into theater - that is how director Adam Hester, chair of the department of theater, described "42nd Street," the homecoming musical that will hit the stage of the Abilene Civic Center this weekend. "This show has more costumes than any show, in my ... [Read More…]

Voting for Queen nearing end

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Friday is the final day for voting for Homecoming Queen from among the 10 senior Homecoming Court nominees. Voting will be open online until 5 p.m. The Homecoming festivities began when four Kojies, three Siggies, one Kaio, one Zeta and one GATA were kidnapped by the Homecoming Committee two weeks ago to serve as the 2012 Homecoming Court. The ... [Read More…]

The most important election of this season

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It is time for hot chocolate. It is time for jackets. It is time for freezing temperatures. With winter weather arriving in Abilene this past weekend, the changing seasons have been on everyones mind. But, along with the weather, it is also election season. It is time to vote. This years election proves to be one of the most important in our ... [Read More…]

Seniors in the running for King

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For years the Homecoming Queen has been named stag, without the companionship of a knight so worthy of Homecoming recognition. Soon that will change when many handsome hopefuls looking to step out in elegance. Zach Morgan, senior biology major from Keller, was inspired by the idea for a potential Homecoming King, and after meeting with the ... [Read More…]

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