The fear of the freshmen 15 has passed and sophomore year is in full swing for Kristin Wells-Lewis. Junior by credit hours, Wells-Lewis is a second year student. Wells took a big step and moved off campus. “Living on campus as a freshman was nice and convenient, but this year […]
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Bookworm Corner
James William Peercy took a head-first leap into mystery writing with his first published novel, “Without a Conscious,” and after reading this book, the reader will wonder what took Peercy so long to begin publishing his work. Peercy does not shy away from the fact that the inspiration for this […]
Living in the UC helps freshmen
Freshman year of college is where most students get their first taste of freedom, a real chance to do what they want, when they want, how they want. Although receiving a higher education is initially what students come for, the college experience also provides an avenue to help people find […]
The wait: Am I awarded or not?
My alarm was set for 3:30 a.m., my goal was to arrive at 4 a.m. on the dot. I grabbed my comforter, breakfast, coffee, and phone charger, the doors did not open until 8:00; however, I wanted to be first in line. It sounds like I am gearing up to […]
Texas voter ID bill rejected
Students no longer have to hassle with out-of-state residency issues, missing deadlines to mail in registrations to vote, or not knowing how to register to vote. College students now are able to vote directly from their college campuses. The Texas League of Young Voters, also known as TLYV, has created […]
Students visit annual open house
The Office of Student Engagement held an open house on the second floor of the Memorial Student Center last Thursday for all registered student organizations. Beginning at 6 pm the open house showcased several fraternities, sororities, national societies, clubs, interest groups, service organizations and associations promoting membership into their organization […]
Charles Gilpin Players continue historic legacy
The red curtains in the auditorium of the Memorial Student Center close and the sound of the “oompa loompa song” from the movie Charlie and the Chocolate Factory fill the room. The audience is left with laughter, informative tips, and pure entertainment from the Freshman Orientation Show. “It was funny. […]
Texas teen killed to prevent testimony
CARROLLTON, Texas- A Texas man has been charged with murder in the death of a 16-year-old girl who police said they believe was killed to keep her from testifying at the man’s upcoming sexual assault trial. Police in the Dallas suburb of Carrollton say Franklin B. Davis, 30, of Irving […]
Kindle Fire HD screen is a big improvement
SANTA MONICA, Calif. – Buying movies and TV shows to watch on the Kindle Fire will be a lot more appealing now that Amazon’s tablet computer sports a much more vibrant screen. The screen in the Fire’s new HD models is such a major improvement that I can’t see why […]
KKK sues over Mo. City’s leafleting restrictions
KANSAS CITY, Mo.- A Ku Klux Klan group claims a southeast Missouri city’s ban on leafleting unoccupied vehicles violates Klan members’ free speech rights, according to a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union. The Traditionalist American Knights of the KKK had planned to place handbills on vehicles in […]