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The Gradual Spring 2025 Vol. 110
The Gradual Spring 2025 Vol. 110
May 15, 2025
Interview: Leadership insights with Dr. Calvin Lawrence
Interview: Leadership insights with Dr. Calvin Lawrence
May 14, 2025
Brenda Barajas pictured outside the School of Education.
Brenda Barajas sows seeds of change
May 9, 2025
Texas Wesleyan University President Dr. Emily Messer kicks off the awards ceremony with a greeting speech.
TxWES faculty, administration honors students at Awards Day
May 8, 2025
Ace Your Finals: Proven Study Tips and Campus Resources for Success
Ace Your Finals: Proven Study Tips and Campus Resources for Success
May 7, 2025
Ace Your Finals: Proven Study Tips and Campus Resources for Success
Ace Your Finals: Proven Study Tips and Campus Resources for Success
May 7, 2025
Save the Earth—buy second-hand: 4 local Fort Worth thrift stores that won't break the bank
Save the Earth—buy second-hand: 4 local Fort Worth thrift stores that won’t break the bank
May 4, 2025
Lot E suffers from faded parking lines, missing directional signs, and no posted map; leaving students confused about where to park.
When ‘Smaller’ Stops Being Smarter: The Parking Challenge
May 2, 2025
Pippin, played by Hunter Heart, leads a musical number in the second act of the musical. [Photo courtesy Kris Ikejiri]
Review: “Pippin” explores life’s meaning with raunch, wit, whimsy
April 25, 2025
Harriet and Warren, played by Trinity Chenault and Trent Cole, embrace in a hug [Photo courtesy Lauren Hunt]
‘Letters from the Library’ world premiere explores heartbreak, grief, the hope that lies beyond
February 21, 2025
Samantha Barragan celebrates following victory in a bout. [Photo courtesy Tu Pha]
Samantha Barragan, a high-level wrestler with faith guiding her every step
May 6, 2025
Lady Rams softball celebrate senior day, eye upcoming conference tournament
Lady Rams softball celebrate senior day, eye upcoming conference tournament
April 30, 2025
Looking back at the historical season, Carson Rodgers prepares for his senior season as spring ball right around the corner.
Powering the Texas Wesleyan Ram’s football team is star quarterback Carson Rodgers
April 26, 2025
New plays unfold fast as the Rams test their skills in a spirited scrimmage as they prepare for the game ahead.
Rams football hit spring field to settle unfinished business, eyes set on a national title
April 21, 2025
Members of the Texas Wesleyan Esports team create digital content inside the esports office. The department’s student-led media team produces videos, social media posts and livestream content to promote the program and build community.
Game On: How content creation powers Texas Wesleyan’s Esports boom
April 18, 2025
Save the Earth—buy second-hand: 4 local Fort Worth thrift stores that won't break the bank
Save the Earth—buy second-hand: 4 local Fort Worth thrift stores that won’t break the bank
May 4, 2025
The blog's latest article details President Dr. Emily Messer's journey, background and present ambitions.
President Emily Messer, TxWes marketing and communications office boot up new blog
May 3, 2025
Pippin, played by Hunter Heart, leads a musical number in the second act of the musical. [Photo courtesy Kris Ikejiri]
Review: “Pippin” explores life’s meaning with raunch, wit, whimsy
April 25, 2025
Hunter Heart (center), the play's lead, rehearses a scene alongside other student actors. [Photo courtesy Jacob Sanchez]
Theatre Wesleyan raises over $15k to put on spring musical amid funding freezes
April 25, 2025
Student actors rehearse for Pippin, Theatre Wesleyan's upcoming musical. [Photo courtesy Jacob Rivera-Sanchez]
Texas Wesleyan’s ‘Pippin’ to celebrate 70th annual musical with thrills, heart
April 23, 2025
The Gradual Spring 2025 Vol. 110
The Gradual Spring 2025 Vol. 110
May 15, 2025
Brenda Barajas pictured outside the School of Education.
Brenda Barajas sows seeds of change
May 9, 2025
[Photo courtesy Brooklyn Rowe]
Shaiza Liaqat crowned by leadership
May 8, 2025
Samantha Barragan celebrates following victory in a bout. [Photo courtesy Tu Pha]
Samantha Barragan, a high-level wrestler with faith guiding her every step
May 6, 2025
Flags strewn along the Claudia Stepp Amphitheater as part of an event held by the Latinx Student Association (LSA). Cultural student organizations such as the LSA are particularly threatened by the federal government's DEI orders.
How Texas Wesleyan University receives the removal of DEI
May 5, 2025
Interview: Leadership insights with Dr. Calvin Lawrence
Interview: Leadership insights with Dr. Calvin Lawrence
May 14, 2025
Lady Rams softball celebrate senior day, eye upcoming conference tournament
Lady Rams softball celebrate senior day, eye upcoming conference tournament
April 30, 2025
Lady Rams softball wraps up weekend against Nelson Lions with a victory [6 – 1]
Lady Rams softball wraps up weekend against Nelson Lions with a victory [6 – 1]
April 4, 2025
The International Women's Day Festival was organized by Bertie Gardner, Aline Uwingabire, Tamika Johnson. (left to right)
Texas Wesleyan celebrates Women’s History Month with art, community, empowerment
March 10, 2025
Women's Wrestling Sooner Athletic Conference Tournament comes to Funky Town, Texas
Women’s Wrestling Sooner Athletic Conference Tournament comes to Funky Town, Texas
March 5, 2025
Podcast: 20s Talk Ep. 4- The Senior Special, Part II
Podcast: 20s Talk Ep. 4- The Senior Special, Part II
May 3, 2025
Podcast: 20s Talks Ep 4- The Senior Special, Part I
Podcast: 20s Talks Ep 4- The Senior Special, Part I
April 27, 2025
Navigating the Classroom in the Digital Age: Professors balance tech and engagement
Navigating the Classroom in the Digital Age: Professors balance tech and engagement
March 31, 2025
Podcast: 20s Talk Ep. 3-Finding Your Inner Strength: Mental Health & Self-Confidence
Podcast: 20s Talk Ep. 3-Finding Your Inner Strength: Mental Health & Self-Confidence
March 14, 2025
Podcast: 20s Talk Valentine's Day Special
Podcast: 20s Talk Valentine’s Day Special
February 14, 2025
Crash & Burn: The Ongoing Battle With College Burnout
Crash & Burn: The Ongoing Battle With College Burnout
December 19, 2022
Accommodations and accessibility challenges students with disabilities on campus
Accommodations and accessibility challenges students with disabilities on campus
May 13, 2022
The price of education: Financial hardships and their impact on students
The price of education: Financial hardships and their impact on students
December 20, 2021
International students share superstitions from India, Ethiopia, Uganda, Mexico, and Serbia. Graphic by Hannah Onder
Beyond the challenges: International students and the battle with COVID-19 
April 22, 2021
Intangible feelings: Anxiety and depression from the perspectives of students
Intangible feelings: Anxiety and depression from the perspectives of students
May 5, 2020
Podcast: 20s Talk Valentine's Day Special
Podcast: 20s Talk Valentine’s Day Special
February 14, 2025
Podcast: Ram Roundtable Career Chat
Podcast: Ram Roundtable Career Chat
December 3, 2024
Podcast: 20s Talk
Podcast: 20s Talk
November 21, 2024
Podcast: Girls on the Go
Podcast: Girls on the Go
November 21, 2024
Podcast: Power of Community
Podcast: Power of Community
November 19, 2024

The Rambler

The Rambler
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Adrian Gardner intercepts the ball from the Gold team. Photo by Karan Muns

Blue beats Gold 10-7 in Blue & Gold game

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April 23, 2018
Leo Mathard takes a swing at Primm Valley on March 19. He shot a 136 in the tournament. Photo by Josh Lacy

Rams break 57-year-old golf record

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April 4, 2018
Guard Rob Thomas shoots a free throw in the quarter-final game in the SAC tournament against John Brown University. Photo by Karan Muns

Rams review winning season

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March 23, 2018
The Rams are excited for spring break and the chance to spend time away from responsibilities. This map shows where several Texas Wesleyan students are going. Map by Karan Muns

Rams ready for spring break

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March 9, 2018
Rams guard Branden Jenkins dribbles while his team sets up a play during the SAC quarterfinal game against John Brown University. Photo by Karan Muns

Rams prepare to defend national title at NAIA tournament

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March 7, 2018
Texas Wesleyan President Frederick Slabach . Photo by Karan Muns

Jeffcoat released after controversial email goes viral

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March 1, 2018
Texas Wesleyan President Frederick Slabach . Photo by Karan Muns

Jeffcoat released after controversial email goes viral

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March 1, 2018
Where the out of state football players for Wesleyan come from. Graphic by Hannah Onder

Football team scores new players for 2018 season

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February 28, 2018
Branden Jenkins dribbles up the court in the second half of the quarterfinal game against John Brown University. Photo by Karan Muns

Rams beat John Brown University, advance to SAC semifinals

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February 28, 2018
Senior basketball player and mass communication major Jeremy Crane passes the ball during practice in Sid Richardson. Photo by Karan Muns

Coaches comment on basketball teams’ seasons

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February 20, 2018
Branded Jenkins (white shirt) practices the Wednesday before the Southwestern Christian University game on Feb. 10. Photo by Karan Muns

Jenkins learning to win at Wesleyan

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February 16, 2018
The six Universities partnered for the second MEMNTO conference

History Program advances with new MEMNTO conference and certificate

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February 16, 2018
Three Rams quarterbacks, including Justin Arth (left) and Erik Richards (middle) throw the ball during the football team's first practice, which was in fall 2016. Photo by Karan Muns

Football team resumes practice

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January 24, 2018
Dalton Martin was rediagnosed in early February 2016. Photo courtesy of Dalton Martin

Martin doesn’t let cancer define him

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December 12, 2017
Fernando Luis Santillan hopes to make a difference

Fernando Luis Santillan hopes to make a difference

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December 6, 2017
Erik Richards throws a pass during the Arizona Christian University game. Photo by Little Joe

Rams fall in final game of the season

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November 13, 2017
Kane Hardin (10) quarterback throws the ball while the offensive line holds off Southwestern Assemblies of God University. Photo by Little Joe

Rams ready to take on Oklahoma Panhandle State University

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November 8, 2017
Trey Jackson returns a third quarter punt for a touchdown against Arizona Christian University on Saturday. Photo by Little Joe

Rams easily beaten by Arizona Christian

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November 5, 2017
Parrish Dixon-Smith was named Central States Football League Defensive Player of the Week because of his performance against Wayland Baptist University. Photo by Little Joe

Rams host Arizona Christian in season’s last home game

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November 1, 2017
The Rams take the field for the Wayland Baptist University game. Photo by Little Joe

Wayland Baptist tops Rams 54-24

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October 29, 2017
Da'vonte Mitchell-Dixon runs onto the field in the Bacone College game. Photo by Little Joe

Rams eager to take on Wayland Baptist University

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October 25, 2017
Tristen Blake prepares to make a tackle in the Southwestern Assemblies of God University game. Photo by Little Joe

Rams briefly take the lead, fall to Lyon College

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October 23, 2017
Erik Richards runs the ball during the Bacone College game. Photo by Little Joe

Rams to play Lyon College in Arkansas

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October 18, 2017
Erik Richards throws a pass in the homecoming game against Bacone College. Photo by Little Joe

Rams lose homecoming game to Bacone College

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October 15, 2017
Colby Reed's 57-yard punt last week against Texas College set up the Rams' first safety of the season. Photo by Little Joe

Rams gear up for homecoming game against Bacone College

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October 11, 2017
Photo by Karan Muns

Thiebaud teaches through research

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October 10, 2017
Bryce Nye and Colby Reed set up a field goal at the Texas College game in Tyler. Photo by Karan Muns

Rams lose to Texas College

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October 8, 2017
Head coach Joe Prud'homme says the 2019 schedule is challenging. Photo by Little Joe

Rams confident about Texas College game

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October 4, 2017
Linebacker Dewaun Colbert making a tackle against the McPherson Bulldogs in the first game of the season. Photo by Little Joe

Rams learn from loss to Langston

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October 1, 2017
Da'vonte Mitchell-Dixon runs with the ball during the Southwestern Assemblies of God University game. Photo by Little Joe

Rams to take on nationally ranked Langston University

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September 27, 2017
The Rams take the field shortly before the coin toss in the SAGU game. Photo by Little Joe.

Rams fall to SAGU 42-7 in first conference game

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September 24, 2017
Quarterback Kane Hardin throws a pass during Wesleyan's game against McPherson on Sept. 2. Photo by Little Joe

Rams face SAGU in season’s first conference game

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September 20, 2017
Jason Ramsland (93) sets up for a play against McPherson's defense on Sept. 9. Photo by Little Joe

Rams fall to New Mexico Highlands 42-7

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September 18, 2017
Jordan Sutherlin says the Rams are looking for the best players to put the team in a position to win. Photo by Little Joe

Rams optimistic for New Mexico game

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September 13, 2017
The graphic shows the most common symptoms that can be found in athletes. Infographic by Shaydi Paramore

Preventing concussions at Wesleyan

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September 12, 2017
The Rams travel to Las Vegas, New Mexico this week for their third game of the season. Photo by Little Joe

Rams show improvement, fall to Millsaps 29-13 in home opener

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September 10, 2017
Head coach Joe Prud'homme says the team needs to work on execution and staying calm. Photo by Little Joe

Rams look forward to Saturday’s home opener

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September 6, 2017
Rams receiver Donovan Davidson scores the team's second touchdown after catching a Kane Hardin pass Saturday. Photo by Little Joe

Rams fall to McPherson College in season opener

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September 3, 2017
One of the Rams quarter backs throws the ball down field during the Blue and Gold Game last spring. Photo by Little Joe

Wesleyan prepares for first football game in 75 years

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August 30, 2017
Rams practice blocking during Wednesday's open practice and Media Day. Photo by Karan Muns

Rams prepare for first game

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August 16, 2017
Blue team players run back to the sidelines after a drill just before the start of the second half of Saturday's scrimmage. Photo by Matt Smith.

Scrimmage gives high hopes for Wesleyan football

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April 23, 2017
Alex Schies and head coach Kevin Millikan talk at a recent tournament. Photo by Josh Lacy

Lady Rams look for first national title

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April 22, 2017
Freshman Yue Wu, who is an Olympian, competes at nationals in Eau Claire, Wis. on April 19. Photo by Sachiko Jayaratne

Table tennis continues 15-year legacy

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April 19, 2017
The team practices seven-on-seven on March 31 at Farrington Field. The Blue and Gold Game on April 22 will showcase all of the players.

Blue & Gold Game to preview season

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April 12, 2017
Softball play Lauren Wernet [far left] celebrates with fellow athletic training majors at the Kinesiology departments Dean List ceremony. Photo by Karan Muns

Student-athletes make the Dean’s List

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March 31, 2017
The football team practices in full pads at Farrington Field on Wednesday. Photo by Iyanna Brown

Football team practices in pads for the first time

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March 30, 2017
Professor, students test fitness trackers

Professor, students test fitness trackers

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March 11, 2017
The infographic at left shows the number of scholar athletes at all Sooner Athletic Conference schools; Wesleyan is fourth in the conference. Infographic by Karan Muns

Rams named All-Academic scholars

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February 28, 2017
Above, tight end Logan Butler runs during a practice last fall. The sophomore played for head coach Joe Prud'homme at Nolan Catholic High School. Photo by Karan Muns

Rams getting ready to put on the pads

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February 11, 2017
Senior guard Naiel Smith, a liberal studies major, makes a 3-point basket at Wesleyan's game against Bacone College. Photo by Karan Muns

Rams’ attitude leads to winning season

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January 29, 2017
Angel Martinez will coach both the men's and women's tennis teams. Photo by Little Joe.

Wesleyan adds men’s tennis

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January 18, 2017
Junior guard Jalil Francois, senior guard Najeal Young, and senior guard Naiel Smith wait outside the gym in Sid Richardson for team pictures. Photo by Karan Muns

Rams anticipate another SAC victory

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December 5, 2016
Lady Rams head coach Bill Franey coaches players Lauren Benjamin (with the ball), Courtney Chargois (far left), and Leah Taylor (blue jersey). Photo by Karan Muns

Lady Rams fight for a better season

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December 5, 2016
Rambler Media Group: Behind-the-scenes

Rambler Media Group: Behind-the-scenes

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November 17, 2016
President Frederick Slabach discusses the university's 2020 Strategic Plan during Tuesday's town hall meeting. Photo by Karan Muns

Slabach names engaging educators and staff hero

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November 15, 2016
Freshman offensive and defensive lineman Logan McGee squats during the football team's practice in the new weight room. Photo by Karan Muns

Room for all Rams in new weight room

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November 10, 2016
Rams first baseman Josh Mender plays in a scrimmage with Richland College on Sept. 24. The Team is playing several exhibition games this fall. Photo by Karan Muns

Rams work hard in the off-season

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October 17, 2016
Glenn Lewis, Billie Price, and Dr. Wafeeq Sabir were the panelists at Tuesday night's event. Photo by Karan Muns

BSA holds “Officer, May I?” community outreach event

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October 12, 2016
Women's lacrosse coming in 2018

Women’s lacrosse coming in 2018

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October 6, 2016
Black Students Association members Trezjon Cothran and Joshua Rivers have organized Tuesday's event at Martin Hall. Photo illustration by Karan Muns

Black Student Association hosts “Officer, May I?” community event

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October 6, 2016
Quarterback Erik Richards practices outside Stella Russel Hall. (Photo by Karan Muns)

Prud’homme prepares players

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September 19, 2016
Members of the football team run together during the team's first practice. All photos by Karan Muns.

Football team holds first practice

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September 6, 2016
Defensive coordinator Paul Duckworth addresses new football team during first meeting.

New football team hosts first meeting

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August 17, 2016
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