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Above is a graphic of how to make a student club at Texas Wesleyan University.

Monge helps club life thrive

Hannah Onder January 25, 2017

Dr. Alison Simons really wanted a club on campus that took on social justice issues.Naturally, she brought up this idea to her students.“It started from my interest but it couldn’t have got going unless...

Outside the Gainesville State School, a juvenile detention center that houses more than 250 inmates.
Photo by Shaydi Paramore

Students learn from visit to juvenile detention center

Shaydi Paramore October 28, 2016

Texas Wesleyan students and faculty toured Gainesville State School, a maximum security juvenile correctional facility, on Thursday.The students were given a chance to explore inside the facility and see...

Info graphic showcases the decrease of student voting.
Info graphic by Shaydi Paramore

Students spooked out of voting

Shaydi Paramore October 28, 2016

More than half of 20 students who responded to a recent unanimous poll said they are still undecided on whether to vote for Republican nominee Donald Trump or Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton.Random...

From left to right, Dr. Chris Manno, Dr. Steve Sherwood, and Dr. Twyla  Miranda  answer questions during the fiction panel of the Inaugural Local Authors Day.
Photo by Hannah Onder.

Wesleyan writers assemble for Inaugural Local Authors Day

Hannah Onder October 21, 2016

Sophomore marketing major Finn Le was startled to see an email inviting her to the Inaugural Local Authors Day. “At first I thought my book would only be on the shelf,” Le said.Le wasn’t expecting...

Texas Wesleyans cheerleaders perform at Midnight Madness on Saturday.
Photo by Hannah Onder

Midnight Madness was a slam dunk

Hannah Onder October 17, 2016

 Basketball player Jeremy Crane aimed at the basket as the timer ticked down and the sea of people in pink T-shirts cheered his team.Crane and the rest of the men’s team was participating in a three-point...

Freshman mass communication major Tina Huynh and other international students eat at Dora Roberts Dinning Hall.

Internationals tell their stories

Hannah Onder October 12, 2016

While preparing for midterms, junior business major Karl Willis thinks back to how school back home would just be beginning.“The semesters are a lot shorter,” Willis said. “They’re only twelve...

The donation area in the Brown-Lupton Campus Center lobby is ready ready for your unused socks.
Photo by Hannah Onder

Wesleyan joins national Socktober campaign

Hannah Onder October 6, 2016

Barbara Barnhart, Wesleyan’s new coordinator for leadership and volunteerism, has started several service projects on campus, including the Trinity Trash Bash.Her newest project, Socktober, a sock drive...

Texas Wesleyans admission and registration process leaves students feeling confused, lost, and frustrated.

Wesleyan registration is a frustration

Cheyan Fite October 2, 2016

Texas Wesleyan's admission and registration process sends students in circles.Taking a new step in life can be a stressful process, but today’s resources should make the process easier.  Students are...

A Wesleyan faculty member Dons a Trump mask to illustrate the universitys interest in the presidential candidate.

Does Wesleyan love Trump?

Shaydi Paramore September 30, 2016

Donald Trump trumps Hillary Clinton in the minds of Texas Wesleyan University students.In June, uCribs, a national website that focuses on helping college students find housing, targeted 18-22-year-olds...

Freshman John Traxler (right) plays chess and eats ice cream with his fellow students in the Stella lobby, a popular hang-out spot for students.

Housing packs in the students

Hannah Onder September 29, 2016

Junior finance major Tres Underwood and freshman business communications major Muhammed Amir share a storage room that has been newly repurposed as their dorm room.The men share a closet with no bar, a...

This map shows the locations of the intramural sports that will be played. The locations include the Sid W. Richardson Center for basketball, the mall for golf, the grassy area outside Stella Russell Hall for soccer, and the Boys & Girls Club for dodgeball. (Infographic by Akeel Johnson)

Intramural returning to campus

Akeel Johnson September 16, 2016

Football isn’t the only program giving athletics a makeover this semester.Intramural sports return to the campus this month; included are flag football, soccer, dodgeball, disk golf and more, said Aaron...

Sophomore Andrew Kelly practices with the megaphone before announcing his choice of fraternity on the last day of recruitment.
Photo by Hannah Onder

Greek recruitment revamped

Hannah Onder September 14, 2016

Junior political science major Kassandra Fernandez dreaded last Saturday morning, the final day of Greek Recruitment Week.“I hate making decisions,” Fernandez said.Fernandez came to Greek recruitment...

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