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Matt Dawson poses with some of the balloon art he made at RamJam.
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UCD and RamJam highlight communities at Wesleyan

Elizabeth Lloyd April 17, 2019

Tabatha Hogan sang her heart out to Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep” at RamJam on Wednesday, thanks to live karaoke provided by Sigma Alpha Iota, a music fraternity that she is involved in. “I’m...

U.S. prison system is legalized slavery

Elizabeth Lloyd April 17, 2019

The 13th Amendment abolished slavery, right? Wrong. Although it appears this way, the U.S. legal system has created an overlooked loophole for involuntary servitude via a lack of humane options for prisoners. A...

There was a large turnout for the first day of Bens Triple B.
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Ben’s Triple B opening day surpasses expectations

Elizabeth Lloyd April 1, 2019

Monday was opening day at Ben’s Triple B: Biscuits, Burgers and Brews, and owner/chef Ben Merritt was very happy with the crowd the new restaurant drew. “We’ve had lots of love and support from...

Melissa Escobedo and Karen Duarte-Escobar at Enactus’ ice cream social.
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Enactus enables students to get involved on campus

Elizabeth Lloyd March 31, 2019

In her first few days at the Texas Wesleyan campus, transfer student and junior general business administration major Karen Duarte-Escobar was feeling like a lost outsider until she was invited to her...

Ben’s Triple B put up a sign and got electric over spring break.
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Rosedale restaurant to open in early April

Elizabeth Lloyd March 27, 2019

Ben’s Triple B: Biscuits, Burgers, and Brews is approaching an early April opening date. The restaurant, on the corner of Rosedale and Wesleyan streets, is set to open April 1, said owner and chef Ben...

Young Conservatives of Texas members Matthew Breedlove, Trace Lutteringer and Nicholas Davis protest outside the West Library.
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Conservatives protest Planned Parenthood appearance

Elizabeth Lloyd February 28, 2019

Several members of the Young Conservatives of Texas protested a Thursday afternoon campus appearance by two Planned Parenthood representatives. The Planned Parenthood officials were invited to speak by...

The main issues regarding the parking lots are a lack of space, damaging pavement, lack of safety, lighting, and security.
Cartoon by Hannah Onder

Parking pickle plagues Wesleyan

Elizabeth Lloyd February 28, 2019

Texas Wesleyan has a multitude of issues regarding the parking lots on campus. These issues include a general lack of parking space for students, as Wesleyan is a commuter campus. There is also a lack...

Melissa Escovedo and Karen Duarte-Escobar pose for a photo at Thursdays ice cream social.
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ENACTUS hosts ice cream social

Elizabeth Lloyd February 22, 2019

The ENACTUS program hosted an ice cream social on Thursday in the Armstrong-Mabee Business Center to let students know about the Transfer Project. The Transfer Project is a vehicle for students to get...

Freshmen general studies majors Teo Macedo and Nick Hains practice together for the FIFA team. Forty-nine people are currently in the Epsorts program.
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TXWES Esports Program continues its growth

Elizabeth Lloyd February 15, 2019

The TXWES Esports Program has made great strides in building its community, expanding its influence, and formalizing teams since it began in fall 2018, according to Eugene Frier, director of the TXWES...

Less than five percent of global business programs have gotten the accreditation the School of Business was recently awarded. 
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School of Business gets the green light for AACSB renewal

Elizabeth Lloyd February 13, 2019

The School of Business has just been renewed for the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation following its initial accreditation in 2014, according to txwes.edu. “It...

SGA President Alyssa Hutchinson leads students into the Martin Center to sign the foundation.
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Students leave their mark on the Martin Center

Elizabeth Lloyd January 22, 2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYymbHeW8lw Video by LaTerra Wair and Miranda Day Right around 12:15 p.m. on Tuesday, junior political science pre-law major Damon “DJ” Moore got on one knee on the...

The sheathing on the Martin Center was added over the holiday break.
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Martin Center construction forges ahead; foundation signing set for Tuesday

Elizabeth Lloyd January 18, 2019

Construction on the Nick and Lou Martin University Center is moving right along and despite 25 days lost to bad weather, its completion date in July remains the same, according to Director of Facilities...

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