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Junior chemistry major Cody Dorton works in a lab in the McFadden Science Center.
Photo by Akeel Johnson

Chemistry and biochemistry students study combating tuberculosis

Akeel Johnson September 28, 2016

While many Texas Wesleyan students and professors spent their summer at the pool, many chemistry and biochemistry students were in the lab researching how to combat tuberculosis.The study was funded by...

Members of the PolyWes Gardens group work on the new community garden. 
Photo by Akeel Johnson

Volunteer group opens second community garden

Akeel Johnson September 26, 2016

Kimberly McLean calls the Poly neighborhood a “food desert,” a place where people have to travel more than half a mile to find fresh fruits and vegetables.On Saturday, members of the non-profit PolyWes...

K9 Karnival brings furry friends to Wesleyan

K9 Karnival brings furry friends to Wesleyan

Dalise DeVos September 26, 2016

Saturday's K9 Karnival, hosted by Texas Wesleyan's chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma, brought the Wesleyan community together with the power of "K9 Kuteness." The organization hosted the pet education/adoption...

Freshman criminal justice major Marissa Quintanilla, sophomore history major Yoni Cardoso, and sophomore music major Joanna Sermeno attend the pool party at the Sid W. Richardson Center.
Photo by Hannah Onder

RAs host pool party for dorm residents

Hannah Onder September 23, 2016

Sylvester Rodriguez and many other dorm residents poured into the Sid W. Richardson Center after dark on Wednesday looking for some late-night fun.“I needed some time out of studying,” said Rodriguez,...

Texas Wesleyan student Kime Sims talks to a representative of St. Edwards University at Thursdays  Grad Fair. 
Photo by Shelby Reddington

Career Services host Grad Fair

Shelby Reddington September 23, 2016

Texas Wesleyan's Career Services hosted its annual Graduate and Professional School Fair on Thursday. Associate Director of Career Services Michael Gatton said Career Services is mandated or asked to...

Wesleyan receives top ranking

Wesleyan receives top ranking

Hannah Onder September 22, 2016

Earlier this month, U.S. News and World Report placed Texas Wesleyan in the top tier of best colleges in the western United States, and senior psychology major Caitlyn Carey feels like the value of her...

Aimee Bozarth, Dr. Robert Holloway and Dr. Allen Henderson sing You Are My All In All during Sundays 125th anniversary celebration.
Photo by Hannah Onder.

Polytechnic Church celebrates 125 years

Hannah Onder September 20, 2016

The Polytechnic United Methodist Church was filled with people from front to back on Sunday.The church celebrated its 125th anniversary in combination with Texas Wesleyan Sunday with a successful turnout.“It...

Magician Shel Pops Higgins attempts to escape a straight jacket on top of a ladder on Saturdays magic show at Martin Hall.
Photo by: Shaydi Paramore

Night of magic raises funds for Wiant family

Shaydi Paramore September 19, 2016

The Eunice and James L. West Library and the Fort Worth Magicians Club Inc. hosted A Night of Magic on Saturday at Martin Hall.This is the second year for the library to host a magic show with the magicians...

Paola Estrada Amaya colors outside the Library on Thursday. 
Photo by Heather Birge.

West Library Hosts Colorful Celebration

Heather Birge September 15, 2016

The Eunice and James L. West Library hosted a coloring party outside of the main entrance on Thursday in celebration of Power Up Your Library Day.Texas Gov. Greg Abbott declared Sept. 15 as Power Up Your...

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...

Football players are scheduled to study in the new classrooms in the library on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday nights. (Photo by Dalise DeVos)

Football drives renovations

Dalise DeVos September 14, 2016

While Texas Wesleyan students enjoyed their summer break, teams of construction workers tackled major renovation projects all over campus.These renovations were made necessary by the influx of students...

Members of the football team run together during the teams first practice.
All photos by Karan Muns.

Football team holds first practice

Karan Muns September 6, 2016

Texas Wesleyan’s football team held its first practice Tuesday on the campus mall. The team endured an almost three-hour practice, but head coach Joe Prud’homme felt it was a good “kickoff” point...

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