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Sophomore criminal justice major Samantha Ortiz works at the check-in desk of Morton Fitness Center.

Student worker hours should increase

September 18, 2016

From the moment we start our educational journey, we are told that we must do well to get into college.What impressionable young students are not told is that the main concern about getting into college...

Mowgli (Neer Sethi) and Bagheera (voiced by Ben Kingsley) in this years remake of the 1967 animated classic The Jungle Book.

Return to the wild with Jungle Book

Rowan Lehr May 10, 2016

The Jungle Book is a spectacular live action and digital animation hybrid remake of Walt Disney’s 1967 animated classic.Modern and mildly dark, the 2016 film fits right in with the new wave of live action...

Even with access to the worlds most popular search engine at their fingertips, many people are still ignorant about basic facts that should be common knowledge.

Smart phones, no smart people

Ricardo Cortez May 9, 2016

If you’re reading this, take out your smartphone or get to a computer.Go to Google and search pandas. Take a moment to look at your screen and realize what you’ve done. You’re welcome.At your fingertips...

This map of the United States highlights the 14 statesthat already re-instate ex-offenders right to vote upon completion of their prison sentence.

Felons barred from voting rights

May 7, 2016

Does a human being locked behind bars have the same rights as one walking free?As the presidential election draws near, many people have begun to debate the issue of felon voting.Felons’ right to vote,...

Letter to the Editor: Professors statement shows disregard for Wesleyans mission

Letter to the Editor: Professor’s statement shows disregard for Wesleyan’s mission

Letters to the Editor May 6, 2016

To Whom It May Concern,As a Texas Wesleyan University student and UCD presenter, I am concerned about a statement made in the April 13 print issue of The Rambler.  Dr. Benjamin Miller’s statement seems...

54th Street Restaurant and Drafthouse, located in the Alliance shopping center in Fort Worth, offers 54 beers on tap, as well as basic bar grub.

54th St. Drafthouse a “pour” choice

Michael Acosta May 6, 2016

I heard a lot of great things about 54th Street Bar and Grill, but I was not impressed at all.The restaurant, located in the Alliance shopping center in north Fort Worth, opened up on Jan. 25 and is the...

Colored hair a hot trend

Colored hair a hot trend

Brianna Kessler May 3, 2016

Colored hair has popped into Fort Worth to stay as more and more young people embrace the modern hair trend and color their hair with vivid colors like bright pink, green, blue, and even grey to express...

The college bar is conveniently located near the Texas Christian University campus.

Students tap into Common Ground

Rowan Lehr April 20, 2016

Common Ground Grill & Tap is a great, up-and-coming local bar and grill with a creative menu, a spacious bar area and amazing service.The greatest compliment that can be paid to this establishment,...

Don’t freak out about graduation fears

Brianna Kessler April 19, 2016

A few days ago I was scrolling through social media searching for a controversial topic or trending issue to write this issue’s opinion piece.However, the article that caught my eye seemed much more...

The new movie is a parody of the Purge and features Mike Epps, Mike Tyson, Charlie Murphy, King Bach, Gary Owen and George Lopez.

Meet the Blacks is a nightmare

Rowan Lehr April 18, 2016

There is nothing good about Meet the Blacks.The film (90 minutes and rated R) featured a grotesque over-reliance on racist jokes and foul language, which seem to be a byproduct of lazy writing. The runtime...

Drinking age is 21 for a reason

Drinking age is 21 for a reason

April 16, 2016

Summer fast approaching means no school and parties that extend into the dark of night and, in some cases, into the early morning hours.At those parties, whether it’s a high school party or a college...

Affleck plays a great new Batman

Affleck plays a great new Batman

Ricardo Cortez April 10, 2016

It’s finally here. The heavyweight bout of the century. The Dark Knight vs the Man of Steel himself. March 24th, 2016 Batman vs Superman was released from its floodgates.When I heard about the movie...

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