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Texas Wesleyan will host the 11th annual Duo-Piano Competition on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Graphic by Elena Maldonado

Wesleyan hosts pianists for annual competition

Elena Maldonado February 8, 2019

Texas Wesleyan, alongside co-sponsor the Fort Worth Piano Teachers FORUM, will be hosting the 11th annual Duo-Piano Competition Saturday at the Nicholas Martin Hall from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dr. Ilka Araújo,...

William Seltzer with his wife and kids. He graduated with his bachelor’s in computer science. 
Photo by Hannah Lathen

Persley gives advice to fall 2018 graduates at commencement ceremony

December 15, 2018

Dr. Kimberly Persley gave the fall 2018 graduates three life lessons during her commencement speech Saturday at MacGorman Chapel on the Southwestern Theological Baptist Seminary campus. Persley is a gastroenterologist...

Texas Wesleyan President Frederick Slabach discusses the tradition of the robing convocation at the start of the robing and hooding ceremony Friday.
Photo by Hannah Lathen

Wesleyan celebrates fall 2018 graduates at robing and hooding ceremonies

December 14, 2018

Texas Wesleyan honored undergraduate seniors alongside their parents, faculty and staff at the university’s 91st robing convocation Friday in Nicholas Martin Hall. “From the time this institution...

Lukien Sheremetam (center) practicing with Zach Lanham (right) and Zach Williams (left).
Photo by Rachell Aguilar

Sheremeta travels to Texas for eSports

Rachell Aguilar November 23, 2018

Having known about eSports for a long time, New York native Lukien Sheremeta decided to move down to Fort Worth to be in the Texas Wesleyan eSports program. Sheremeta did not have any eSports options...

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...

The Lady Rams were named SAC champions after a 1-0 victory against John Brown University on Oct. 25.
Photo contributed by Katelynn Teufel

Women’s soccer scores first SAC title

Ashton Willis November 17, 2018

The Texas Wesleyan women’s soccer team has had much success over the past couple of years, but nothing can compare to the strides that they made this season. The Lady Rams won the Sooner Athletic Conference...

Texas Wesleyan plans to add the online M.Ed and online BBA completion program in the fall of 2019, due to growing market demand.
Graphic by Hannah Onder

Wesleyan to launch 2 new online degrees in 2019

Hannah Onder November 13, 2018

As faculty, staff, and students gathered in Martin Hall for convocation in late August, President Frederick Slabach announced Texas Wesleyan would be launching two new online degree programs. The online...

Wide receiver LeMant Monroe helps wide receiver Cole Maxwell as he runs with the ball.
Photo by Ashton Willis

Rams rally for their first homecoming win against Lyon College

Ashton Willis November 3, 2018

The Texas Wesleyan football team rallied Saturday afternoon to win a close game against Lyon College. The Rams broke a six-game losing streak and came home with a 21-20 win for homecoming weekend. The...

Athletic Director Ricky Dotson said Wesleyan is looking into adding women’s wrestling.
Graphic by Kaylee Conrad

Wesleyan may add women’s wrestling

Kaylee Conrad November 3, 2018

Texas Wesleyan University will be considering the addition of women’s wrestling instead of lacrosse, according to Athletic Director Ricky Dotson. As there are not any women’s lacrosse university teams...

This skeleton is pictured after being thrown off a microwave, hitting a wall, and breaking in two in Hannah Lathen’s OC dorm room.
Photo by Hannah Lathen

Lathen ghosts her undead visitors at Wesleyan

October 31, 2018

In the short time that I have been at Texas Wesleyan, I have been victimized by the ghosts here and I am over it. While I am very open to the idea of spirits and paranormal energy lingering, I would like...

Students recall their parents checking through their candy on Halloween.
Graphic by Hannah Onder

Wesleyan unwraps killer candy myth

David Cason October 31, 2018

The spooky season is upon us and that means that trick or treating will be happening soon. Whether you are passing out the candy or the one receiving it, you might inspect the wrappers to make sure they...

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...

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