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Ida Joiner poses with her book “Emerging Library Technologies: It’s Not Just for Geeks!.”
Photo by Kaylia Brown

Doctoral student doubles as author

Kaylia Brown November 20, 2018

Ida Joiner is a student at Texas Wesleyan currently working on her doctorate in education, yet she has already done so much in her lifetime. And although she has only been in Texas for a year and a half,...

Dr. Patricia Chastain poses with her dissertation chair/advisor Dr. Kamiar Kouzekanani, during her defense in Corpus Christi in Sept.
Photo contributed by Patrica Chastain

Chastain completes her doctoral degree

Rachell Aguilar November 20, 2018

What does it feel like to finally have a doctorate degree? It feels like having a weight being lifted off of you. At least that’s what Dr. Patricia Chastain says. Chastain, the student employment coordinator...

Rams can join Willie in his pledge to living a better life. Texas Wesleyan has been Blue Zones certified for two years.
Photo by Hannah Lathen

Fort Worth joins Rams in well-being pledge

November 19, 2018

Fort Worth became a certified Blue Zones Community in October, a milestone for the city in terms of health and well-being. The Blue Zones Project is a community movement that encourages people to improve...

A former president of Nerd Central, Jacob Chesney is happy being involved with a program that brings people together who enjoy geek like activities like video games.
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Chesney’s love for games helps to create eSports program

Rachell Aguilar November 14, 2018

Jacob Chesney believes that the Texas Wesleyan eSports program has allowed nonsocial students to engage in something bigger than themselves, something they normally wouldn’t engage in. Having been playing...

Kit Hall stands in front of a paintng of her horse Lady Azure Quick in her office. She is retiring in May after being at Wesleyan for 23 years.
Photo by Elena Maldonado

Hall says goodbye to Wesleyan

Elena Maldonado November 14, 2018

When a reader reaches the end of a chapter, they have to turn the page. New characters are to be introduced, different scenarios will be explored, and the reader will be eager to read what is next. Like...

Dr.Tito Tubog poses for staff photos in front of the Texas Wesleyan flag. Photo from txwes.edu.

Tubog shines in the School of Health Professions

Miranda Day November 13, 2018

Colleagues say Dr. Tito Tubog has impacted the School of Health Professions greatly in the time he has been there. Tubog wrote in an email that he came back to Texas Wesleyan to teach after getting his...

Steve Trachier moves to full-time head womens basketball coach.
Photo contributed by Ryan Keating

Trachier transitions into full-time coach

Thomas Moore November 13, 2018

This isn’t women’s basketball head coach Steve Trachier’s first time around the block.    After dividing his time last season between being Texas Wesleyan’s athletic director and head coach, Trachier begins...

Alanna James is an RA for West Village, and her favorite things are pastel pink, fettuccine alfredo, cats, listening to music, and taking naps. 
Photo contributed by Alanna James

James learns skills for her future teaching career

Kaylee Conrad November 7, 2018

Alanna James is director of the Programming and Activity Council (PAC), vice president of the Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA), an officer in Mortar Board, and a first-semester Resident Assistant (RA) for West...

Sophomore biochemistry major and international student Anahita Keer discusses superstitions from her home country of India.

International students share their superstitions

October 31, 2018

Superstitions such as not walking past black cats and avoiding walking under ladders have played a role in American culture, but they are a much bigger deal in other parts of the world. Superstitions...

Members of Kappa Delta Pi poses as they decorate Dan Waggoner Hall. Photo contributed by Agustin Tiliano

School of Education gets a spooky makeover

Kaylia Brown October 29, 2018

Thanks to Kappa Delta Pi, an education honor’s organization, Dan Waggoner Hall has received a makeover fit for Halloween season. Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) President Lisamarie Barnes explained how she learned...

Dexter Collins and other students gather on the third floor of the church for Common Meal.
Photo contributed by Haley Arnspiger

Spiritual Life cooks up conversations at Common Meal

Elena Maldonado October 18, 2018

Students gather every Tuesday during free period in the third floor of the Polytechnic United Methodist Church for Common Meal. The students eat lunch provided by Spiritual Life while they talk about...

Congressman Marc Veasey represents Texas Senate District 33, which includes parts of Fort Worth, Grand Prairie and Dallas. He has held the seat since 2013 and is up for re-elction this year.
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Veasey values Texas Wesleyan education

October 9, 2018

Congressman Marc Veasey has spent the last five years serving as the United States Representative for Texas’ Congressional District 33. He is up for re-election on Nov. 6 against Republican Willie Billups...

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