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The Rambler Playbook- Ep. 11: Season 1 Finale
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Assistant Athletic Director of Academic Retention & Services Jill Gerloff delivers the opening speech at her final NGWSD dinner before her retirement. “I love all of my athletes and my women's teams always show up for me, and I want to make sure that I can do something to show up for them,” Gerloff said. [File photo]
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May 1, 2026
Brandon Vela, senior outfielder and designated hitter, goes 2 – 4 at bat, hits two Runners Batted In and scores 1 run.
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The Rambler Playbook: Ep. 10
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Flag football closes out inaugural season with Karen Cramer Stadium double-header
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Students attempting to access Canvas were met with a ‘scheduled maintenance’ screen until recently.
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Review: “The Drama” is an unexpectedly earnest masterclass in dark satire
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Volume 35 of Aries, Texas Wesleyan's student-ran literary magazine, features artwork from a Polytechnic High School student as its cover.
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Texas Wesleyan Student Art Exhibition opens at the Bernice Coulter Templeton Art Studio
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April 13, 2026
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April 10, 2026
The Gradual Spring 2026 Vol. 111
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May 13, 2026
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Most Tuesdays this semester, Connect College Ministry and Southside Church of Christ Minister Chris Jeter has set up two lawn chairs near the Martin University Center and sat with a sign that reads, "I Will Listen".
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May 5, 2026
Assistant Athletic Director of Academic Retention & Services Jill Gerloff delivers the opening speech at her final NGWSD dinner before her retirement. “I love all of my athletes and my women's teams always show up for me, and I want to make sure that I can do something to show up for them,” Gerloff said. [File photo]
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Polytechnic Community and TxWes hosts neighborhood car show, attracts DFW gearheads
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The Rambler Playbook: Ep. 10
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Flag football closes out inaugural season with Karen Cramer Stadium double-header
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Students dance and cheer in front of the stage during the Texas Wesleyan Homecoming Pep Rally. The annual event featured music, dancing and introduction to sport teams builds excitement ahead of the weekend football game.
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