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George Grammer is pictured in Texas Wesleyan Universitys 1947 yearbook.

Grammer comes full circle

Guadalupe Sanchez March 1, 2017

Texas Wesleyan University will develop a permanent art gallery at the Bernice Coulter Templeton Art Studio.Wesleyan President Frederick Slabach announced the addition of the gallery on Feb. 14 during a...

Kristi Taylor in the studio recording new songs Kiss Me and Professional for her first album, due to be released in spring 2017.

Alumna makes it into the spotlight

Kayla Prachyl February 26, 2017

Almost four years after graduating from Texas Wesleyan, Kristi Taylor has been cast in numerous stage productions, TV series and films.Taylor, 33, who received her undergraduate degree in performance arts...

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike will run through February 19 at the Thad Smotherman Theatre.
Photo courtesy of Jacob Sanchez.

Theatre Wesleyan production leaves audience laughing

Guadalupe Sanchez February 10, 2017

Audience members will have a good laugh watching Theatre Wesleyan’s third production of the 2016-17 season, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, which opened on Thursday to a sold-out Thad Smotherman...

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike will run through February 19 at the Thad Smotherman Theatre.
Photo courtesy of Jacob Sanchez.

Wesleyan show promises laughter

Guadalupe Sanchez February 9, 2017

 Theatre Wesleyan will continue its 2016-17 season with its production of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, which opens on Thursday.Vanya, written by Christopher Durang and directed by associate professor...

Dan Stevens (left) and Emma Watson perform in the film remake of Beauty and the Beast.

Are movie remakes a good thing?

Guadalupe Sanchez February 2, 2017

Selena Morales, a Texas Wesleyan sophomore liberal studies major, said she’s excited about movie remakes because they might be better than the original.“For example, I loved Beauty and the Beast and...

Daniel Alexanders merchandise can be found and purchased online at snckpck.com.

SNCKPCK is a treat for listeners

Guadalupe Sanchez January 31, 2017

As an anxious and reserved boy growing up in Fort Worth, Daniel James Alexander grew up making music and videos for his friends.He wasn’t looking for a nickname, but he got one on the first day of class...

CHUM is part of the KAWS exhibit at the Modern Art Museum in Fort Worth.
Photo by Guadalupe Sanchez

KAWS exhibit draws large crowds to the Modern

Guadalupe Sanchez January 11, 2017

Curated by the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, KAWS: WHERE THE END STARTS highlights the career of Brooklyn-based artist KAWS (real named Brian Donnelly) over the last 20 years.Drawn from various collections...

Eddie Redmayne (left) and Katherine Waterston (right)  perfom in the film adaption of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, which opens Nov. 17.

Holiday movies offer variety for fans

Shaydi Paramore November 18, 2016

With the holiday season approaching you may be wondering, “What can I do to escape the numerous carolers or the drunken rant my aunt goes on every Thanksgiving?”That’s when you look to hide in your...

Chance the Rappers album, Coloring Book, made it to the top 10 of the Billboard 200 list.

Giving musical freedom a Chance

Calvin Johnson November 15, 2016

Becoming successful in the music industry without signing to a label is a lot like becoming successful in your field without having a degree; a lot of people would say that it’s nearly impossible to...

Stop Kiss focuses on the love of two women, Callie
(played by Giselle Saucedo) and Sara (played by Jasmine West). For the Thursday, Nov. 10 performance, the role of Sara was played by understudy and properties designer, Kim Owens.  The play will run Nov. 10 through the 20. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. except for Nov. 20, when there will be a 2 p.m. matinee. All performances are at the Thad Smotherman Theatre. 
Photo courtesy of Jacob Sanchez.

Stop Kiss reinforces the idea that love is love

Shaydi Paramore November 11, 2016

Audience members will cherish and hold their family members and loved ones after seeing Theatre Wesleyan’s production of Stop Kiss. Kiss, written by Diana Son, is a poignant play that focus on two young...

Wesleyans Woodwind Ensemble performs at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth on Saturday. Pictured are (left to right) Britany Clark, Jasmin White, Dr. Jerome Bierschenk, Luis Calderon, and Jamie Ford.
Photo by Hannah Onder.

Music department jazzes up the Modern

Hannah Onder October 24, 2016

Senior music education major Emily Messenger felt bittersweet performing Kyrie and Verbum caro factum est at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth on Saturday.“I’m very sad,” Messenger said, “but...

Dr. Paul sikes, new assistant professor of instrumental studies, talks about his passion for both music and education.

New professor to orchestrate orchestra

Cheyan Fite October 16, 2016

New Assistant Professor of Instrumental Studies Dr. Paul Sikes plans to bring an orchestra and a pep band to Texas Wesleyan.“We have not had a significant program in recent years and, with my orchestral...

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